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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-06-29, Page 1CELEBRATE IN 1988 LUCKNOW'S 130th CELEBRATION JUNE 30 • JULY 3, 1988 PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW ONTARIO Wednesda , June 29, 1988 The final preparations for the big reu- nion in Wane* can be seen being made all over the image these days. Above, Postmaster Care Milne got her staff out to add the ribbons and bows to the front of the handbag. That's Donna Johnstone look- ing ooking on as Win Allen adjaastes the decora- tions. Some local businesses looked to out- side utside beip to put the spit and polish on their storefronts. John Pollard was called into action when the funeral home spent the afternoon clearing out the cobwebs. It was a nice day, so John certainly didn't mind. When asked if he does windows, Mr. Pollard offered "No comments". (Rob Bundy photos) 40C PER COPY Go ahead -get even! When was the last time you had a chance to 'get even'? It could be this weekend if you take a few moments to stop by the Dunk Tank being set up near the swimm- ing pool as part of the Celebrate in '88 Lucknow Reunion. The list of local residents committed to `taking the plunge' has grown over the past week and includes such notables as bank manager John Pollard (6:30 p.m. Sunday), Lucknow Public School principal Bill Pike (2:30 p.m Saturday) and Kinloss Reeve Barry Johnston (2 p.m. Friday). Celebrate in '88 Committee Chairman Ian Montgomery will kick off the popular Dunk Tank event by taking the high seat above the icy waters Friday at 1 p.m. Par- ticipants will pay a, small price for the chance to hurl the ball at the release mechanism. Should their aim be true, it's down in the drink for the unlucky volunteer. Lucknow and area students will have a chance to get back at some of their teachers now that school is out when teachers Gail Matte and Mike Dennis take to the dunk chair at 2:30 Friday and 3:30 Sunday respectively. Unhappy with your last hair cut? Don't complain about it - dunk Delores Cross CELEBRATE IN 1988 starting at 4:30 Sunday. Think you're pay- ing too much for insurance on your car? Line up to dunk Rod McDonagh at 5 p.m Sunday. Everybody is getting into the dunking act, even area farmers. We'd invite you to attempt dunking Harvey Livingston, but apparently Mrs. Livingston has already bought up all the chances on spilling him into the cold waters. If you have a soft spot in your heart and just want to donate some spare change to the Lucknow Sports Complex, step up and toss the ball to dunk Miss Celebrate in '88 starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. Our guess is she'll be the only dry participant in the whole affair. It's all for a good cause and is just one of the many events being staged as part of this weekend's Celebrate in '88 Lucknow Reunion. Be sure to get out, have fun and particiapte in as many of the goings-on as you can. Hay fires A series of hay fires kept the Lucknow and District Fire Department busy during the past week. The most notable of the blazes occurred Saturday afternoon at aproximately 3 p.m. when the department was called to attend a fire on a wagon filled with round bales. The full wagon, being pulled by tractor by Pat Courtney on Highway 21 just south of Amberley, caught fire when a spark from the tractor ignited the newly cut bales. The wagon as well as all its contents were lost in the fire resulting in damages estimated at $3,500 by Fire Chief Bud Hamilton. Shortly before midnight the same day, the Fire Department was called again to the same site by the OPP as strong winds had rekindled the hay fire. All members attended and the blaze was once and for all abound extinguished. Dry, conditions to blame The other hay fire resulting in a fire alarm was called in last Wednesday at aproximately 3:15 p.m. when a field of swathed hay caught fire on the farm of Lloyd Johnstone at Holyrood in Kinloss Township. No cause was given for the fire, although it seems likely a spark from a peice of machinery in the field at the time was to blame. With the extremely dry conditions of late, coupled with high winds, the Lucknow Fire Department would like to remind area residents to take extra caution with fire and flammable material such as hay and dry grass. Fire under these conditions travels very quickly and could result in tragedy if not properly tended at all times. OPP stress caution Statistics show more motorists die on Ontario highways in July and August than at any other time of the year. With a holi- day weekend (always a time of increased accidents) coming this July 1, Ontario Pro- vincial Police officers are doubly concern- ed about motorists' safefy. Last year, 144 persons died in traffic ac- cidents across the province during July. Of that number, 103 fatalities happened on OPP patrolled roadways as compared to 1986, when 80 people died. "In a typical week OPP officers issue more than 10,000 Highway Traffic Act charges but increased enforcement isn't the entire answer. Motorists, not the police, are responsible for safe and' courteous driving," said Insp. Bill Wicklund, Traffic And Marine Section. "The public's driving practices will deter- mine the number of traffic accidents and fatalities this summer." This is the first year of OPP's enhanced year-round R.I.D.E. stopchecks. "Motorists should remember that OPP R.I.D.E. units will be operating in cottage country this summer," said Wicklund. The July 1 holiday weekend also begins the first month of full-time living at the summer cottage or beach for many urban families. It's a time for swimming and boating and for safety rules. "The upcoming holiday weekend offers parents an excellent opportunity to review rules about water and boating safety with their youngsters before leaving for cottage country," said S/Sgt. Larry Smith of the Marine Unit. According to Sgt. Smith almost all boating and water -related accidents could be avoided. He recommends parents set a good example for youngsters 1,, making certain they obey water and boating regulations.