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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-06-15, Page 6Page 6—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 15, 1988 At the stockyards The market at Brussels Stockyard trad- ed on a moderate demand with choice steers and heifers $1 to $2 lower and second -cut cattle under pressure. Cows sold steady and pigs barely steady. There were 472 cattle and 505 pigs on of- fer last week. Choise steers sold 89 to 93 with sales to 97.25. Good steers sold 86 to 89. A red -white faced steer consigned by Bob Blackwell of RR1 Ripley, weighing 1190 lbs., sold for 95. Eleven steers consigned by Gord Roulston of RR1 Ripley, averaging 1313 lbs., sold for an average price of 89.70, with sales to 92. Choice exotic heifers sold 88 to 93 with sales to 97.50. Good heifers sold 84. to 88. Five heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR2 Lucknow, averaging 1184 lbs., sold for an average price of 91.55 with sales to 94.25. Choice cows sold 58 to 63 while good cows sold 55 to 58. Canners and cutters sold 51 to 55. Hogs 30 to 40 pounds traded to a high of .80 per lb. Hogs 50 to 60 traded to a high of .94 per lb while 60 to 70 pound pigs sold to a high of .89 per pound., Council sets mill rates The regular June meeting of Kinloss Council was held on June 6th at 7:30 p.m. Reeve Barry Johnston and all council members were present. Council passed a motion supporting the resolution of the Township of Lindsay re- questing a meeting with the Bruce County Board of Education to discuss the appor- tionments and requisitions for the board. By-law number 6-1988 was passed establishing the mill rates for local, county and education expenditure for 1988. The mill rates for 1988 are as follows (1987 in brackets): for public school supporters 45.851 (41.976); commercial 53.943 (49.385); separate school Bruce -Grey 45.824 (41.103); separate school Huron - Perth 46.037 (39.065). The elementary public school rate for residential is 15.576 (13.548); elementary separate Bruce -Grey 13.353 (12.848); elementary separate Huron Perth 16.190 (9.906) ; secondary school public 10.586 (8.939); secondary separate Bruce -Grey 12.782 (8.766); Huron -Perth 10.158 (9.670). The rate for Township purposes has re- mained constant at 12.652 mills for the past four years. The County rate increased to 7.037 mills for 1988 from 7.037 in 1977. Allen McArthur representing Fisher- man's Cove Tent and Trailer Park, ap- proached council proposing that the Coun- cil take gravel from a pond to be dug in an old gravel pit on his property adjacent to the 12th concession at some future date. General accounts for $13,690.77 and road accounts for $52,774.02 were approved. At a meeting on May 16th tenders were accepted from Steven Eadie to cut grass at the Township municipal building at $25.00 per hour; from Hanna and Hamilton for repairs to "Z" Branch of the Black Creek Drain for $3,850.00; from Eric Stewart Construction to construct a new storage shed for $56,400.00 and from Allan Miller to issue dog licences at $1.75 per dog. LEIE6sftE IN 1988 BEEF B.B.Q. LUCKNOW COMMUNITY CENTRE Sunday, July 3, 1988 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ADULTS $7.00 CHILDREN 10 & under $5.00 ADVANCE SALES ONLY Tickets available from Nancy Gibson 395-5265 Lucknow Sentinel, McDonagh's Insurance or any committee member You're invited to ... CELEBRATE IN 1988 In the SEPOY TOWN for LUCKNOW'S 130th CELEBRATION June 30th to July 3rd, 1988 •Barbecue •Beauty Contest •Bccr Gardens •Llances •Pancakc Breakfast •Shirt-tail Parade Friday, July 1st 9:30 P.M. — FIREWORKS (Canada Day) Saturday, July 2nd 12:30 P.:v1. (Sharp) — MA: MOTI1 PARADE 15 Categories, Prizes Sunday, July 3rd 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. — BEEF BARBECUE (Advance Tickets Only-) — Tickets Available at Lucknow Sentinel These three wee ones enjoyed the new play gym at Holyrood Play School on Satur- day while their parents were off browsing through the yard sale items. Making use of the new play station are Lacey Murray, Braden Carruthers and Micheller Car- ruthers. (Pat Livingston photo) A place to play The Holyrood playschool now boasts a brand new indoor gym thanks to the dona- tions of many area residents. William Dickie put 30 hours of labour in- to building the play -gym. Assistance in ob- taining the matertials for the structure was received from Henderson Lumber, who discounted their supplies for the pro- ject; Bruce Colwell, who donatedthe nylon for the slide' E. Parker Plumbing and Heating who donated the fireman's pole; and Aunt Remelda's in Teeswater who provided the canopy. The playschool is open every Thursday morning for pre-school children. Current- ly, about 20 youngsters take advantage of the program with area Mom's co- operatively overseeing its operation. Last Saturday, a garage and book sale was held to raise money for new toys and to help cover the general expenses of the school. ELEBRATE IN 1988 WIF - FREE Bicycle Poker Rally July 1, 2 p.m. Tractor Pull Site Boys or Girls 8-13 — Prizes — If you wish to pre -register call Mike 395-5592 or Delores 528-2914. Seniors Variety Show/Tea July 1, 2 p.m. - Town Hall Relax and visit with old ' friends and make new ones. Magic Mike Show July 2, 2:30-5:30 Town Hall FREE BABYSITTING Moms and Dads this gives you Free time to visit while your little ones are entertained. Classic & Custom Car Show July 2 Following Parade; at Community Centre. For full info. ca 1528-3308 iI 1 TEEN DANCE July 2, 9pm-1 am Ball Diamond Advance Tickets $5. Mugsy's Music For tickets call 528-3724, 528-2046, 528-2914. LUCKNOW DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE OPEN DATES Fridays: June 24 July 8, 15, 22 June 17, 18 & 19 Kinsmen Summerfest Saturday, June 25th Lynn & Annabelle Hoy Call 528-3532, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. SOUTHAMPTON ART SCHOOL July & August Classes by the week or, by the day - Beginners & Advanced •Adults, students, children Qualified Teachers: Herbert Ariss R.C.A. - July 4 to July 8 Guttorn Ott - July 11 to July 15 July 18 to July 22 John Mattar - July 25 to July 29 Gabor P. Mezei - Aug. 1 to Aug. 5 Aug. 8 to Aug. 12 , Aug. 15 to Aug. 19 Display & Sale of Teachers' and other artists' work. Art supplies may be purchased at the school. For more Information write to: Edna Johnson, Director Southampton Art School Southampton, Ont. NOH 2L0 524-8479 until June 25. Later 797-5068