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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-10-05, Page 1BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1988 ..�. - PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW ONTARIO Wednesday, October 5, 1988 40t PER COPYI Volunteer fire fighters In an effort to bring attention to Fire Prevention Week, October 10 - 14, the Lucknow Fire Department will stage an open house each evening next week, Tues- day through Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. The open house, being held at the Fire Hall, . will include a demonstration of fire fighting and extracation equipment as well as viewing of a special video on fire safety. Local fire fighters are volunteers who are called to put their lives on the line each and every time an alarm is raised. These dedicated men are responsible for protec- ting the homes and property of residents in Lucknow, Ashfield, Kinloss and West Wawanosh from fire. Since December 1 last year, the Lucknow Fire Department has responed to 39 fire calls in the area and have spent a total of 78 hours battling blazes in the four townships they serve. Ashfield Township was responsible for the bulk of these fire calls as the LucknoW department spend 39 hours fighting 16 fires there over the past ten months. Lucknow proper required eight hours of volunteer fire fighting to tend to five fire alarms over the past year. Last year, 154 people died in Ontario as a result of fires and many of these deaths could have been avoided. Show your thanks and support to our local fire fighters by taking a moment to stop by the Fire Hall next week. Prevention begins at home An hour of pre -planning can save years of human life. It is the responsibility of each and every farm and home owner to plan ahead in an effort to reduce the risks of fire. Part of this prevention includes making regular fire drills a family affair. Posting the number of the fire depart- ment near the telephone should be the rule rather than the exception in every home. Also, it is in your best interest to check your home for possible fire hazards, to be Can you imagine a marathon playathon? Can you imagine Sitting and playing the tuba for for five hours straight with hardly a break? How about marching and playing for five hours? Well, beleive it or not, members of the Lucknow Concert Band will be doing just that on October 25. No, this is not a regular Tuesday night practice. The purpose of the Marathon Palyathon is to raise funds for the pur- chase of new uniforms for the group. While members of the band agree the marathon will be gruelling, they also agree it will be very good practice. The band members are hoping the com- munity will be of assistance in raising the funds needed to outfit Lucknow's popular concert band. The band is requesting you help by pledging your favorite musician (or two) . Be sure they have the proper pledge forms signed by Mr. Cayley. Your help in sponsoring the band members would be greatly appreciated. We all know the band sounds great...let's help them look just as good. aware of the dangers and to know what to do in case of a fire. Heat and smoke detectors in every room are recommended and their cost, as com- pared to the devastation a fire can cause, is well worth it. Small, home fire ex- tinguishers are also recommended and be sure the ones you have are in working order. to show their stuff It's a good idea, especially at this time of year, to reduce the risk of fire by having your chimney cleaned and checked. The same rule applies to gas and oil burning furnances. Electrical mishaps are responsible for a large number of home and farm fires. Reduce your risk by having your old wir- ing checked and replaced if necessary. The local fire department can help with these suggestions and many more. Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to take a long, hard look at your home and yard. Be sure you and your family can get out safely in the event of fire...and take the time to show your support to the Lucknow and District Fire Department at their open house next week. It was certainly a summer of strange weather in the area and that produced some extraordinary plants. Wes and Edna Young of Lucknow produced this gigantic sunflower. The prize specimen weighs 25 pounds while the cone shaped head boasts a Third year for Bruce County is about to enter its third year of compulsory rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats. Thus far, compulsory shots have led to a decline in the number of rabies cases discovered each year. Thirty-six cases of animal rabies have been reported in Bruce County so far this year as compared to 74 confirmed cases at this time last year. Included in this year's total are one cat, one dog and nine cattle. The major carrier of the rabies virus is the fox, of which ten have been confirmed rabid in the county to date. In addition, 25 area residents have received the anti- rabies vaccine so far this year. Nine of these cases were as a result of contact with a single rabid puppy. Mandatory vaccination Dr. W.C. MacPherson, Bruce County's circumference of over 25 inches. To get' a good look at the plant, we solicited the help of Lisa Gollan and Katrine Abbott, Grade Six students. from LCPS. (Rob Bundy photo) abes vaccinations Medical Officer off FJ.eglth, said that under a provincial regulation that was adopted in Bruce County in October of 1986, it is com- pulsory for all dogs and cats over three months of age to be vaccinated against rabies. It is mandatory that all dogs and cats living in Bruce have a valid vaccina- tion certificate at all times. It is further recommended that all animals vaccinated at the 1987 clinics be revaccinated in 1988. If in doubt about the status of your animal, call your local veterinarian. Pet owners who do not comp- ly with the regulation are subject to a max- imum fine of $5,000. An obligation of the County under the Compulsory Rabies Regulation is to en- sure that low-cost clinics are provided each year that the regulation is in force. Dr. MacPherson is pleased to report that the Grey -Bruce Veterinary Association has again offered to run clinics in Bruce County. The fee for this year's clinics will be $6 per dog or cat with a maximum fee of $30 for cats only. Clinics are scheduled to be held in Bruce County October 18, 19 and 20. The Lucknow clinic will be held Wednes- day, October 19 at the P.U.C. shed between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. The Ripley clinic will be held at the Township Hall on Tuesday, Oc- tober 18 while the Holyrood and Mildmay clinics will take place on Thursday, Oc- tober 20. For further information on the clinic closest to you, don't hesitate to contact the Bruce County Health Unit.