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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-02-24, Page 18•.. Page 18 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 24, 1993 31, Mortgages OWN PROPERTY? NEED MONEY? 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages. Despite income or credit. All properties con- sidered. Fast approvals. Southw,est Mortgage 1-800-451-5882 daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 48bc 38. Auction Sate i AUCTION REGISTER • CONSIGNMENT SALE DAVIDSON CENTRE Friday, March 19/93 . If you have sorneth,ng • to sell give us a call Grant McDonald 395-5353 Wallace•Ballagh 392-6170 AUCTIONEERS , 39. Educational LEARN AUCTIONEERING at the Southwestern School of Auclioneering. Next class. November 21 - 27. Informa- tion, contact: Southwestern Ontario School of Auctioneering, RR 5, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7V9 (519) 537-2115: --08bc 46. in Memcrlabt. WATSON In loving memory of .a dear mother, 'grandmother, great grandmother and sister-in-law, Edna May Watson, who passed away one year ago Feb. 22, 1992: We cannot clasp your hand, dear mother, Your face. we cannot see, But let this little token show We still remember thee. Loved and remembered by Donald and Dorothy Parrish and family; Jim and Pat Watson and family; Ada Crick and fam- ily. --08x SHACKLETON In memory of Lindeen William Shackleton who passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 1971 Beautiful memories are all we have left, Of him we love so dearly. His lovely smile and happy face, A broken link we can never replace. The sadness of parting, no one can tell. So suddenly on earth the 'sorrow fell. Memories we treasure no one can steal, Death leaves a heartacheonly God can heal. Lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad, Carol and Alvin, Gerald and Sheila, Valerie and Bill. -08 ELSTON In loving memory,of our dear daughter, sister and aunt, Barbara Grace (Farrish) Elston who passed away four years ago, February 25, 1989. • You are always in our mind, No matter what we do, Alf the time within our hearts, There are many thoughts of you. Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad"and Mom, .Janet, Livio, Andrew, Tessa and Ryan. --08x ELSTON In loving memory of Barbara Elston, wife and, mom who passed away Febru- ary 25, 1989. Time has passed, But the memories remain. We love and miss you, Keith, Emily and Leanne. =08 BROWN In memory of Cyril, husband, father and grandfather, who left us three years ago February 27, 1988. You suddenly left us 3 years ago The day is remembered and silently. kept • No words are needed for we do not forget • For deep in our hearts You will always stay Loved and remembered every day. Missed by his wife Dorothy, Edward and Nancy, Carol, Graham and Darryl. --08 Vole,f A New Spirit of Giving q7, Card' COUNTRY ROAD LODGE We would like to thank the Lucknow and District Lions Club for their gener- ous donation of the Closed Caption TV that was donated for ow residents. They wilt greatly benefit from this. It was very much appreciated by us all. Dorothy and Don. -08x KNECHTEL Special thanks to medical staff, family, friends and all who helped in any way during and after Laura's recent hospital- ization. Your visits, notes and treats 'helped make the week go faster. Your kindness is our treasure! Thanks again. The Knechtel Family, -08 WARD i wish to thank the members and friends of the St. Helen's Snowmobile Club for the wonderful surprise birthday party that they put on for me, on Sat., Feb. 13, it was quite a surprise as my birth- day is actually on Feb. 22. I wish to thank Jack Caesar and all of the mem- bers for the Plaque that I will always cherish and also thank members and friends for their cards and best wishes. A special thanks goes to Ross Errington for the wonderful chair and also to Elaine Errington for the cake which I think was enjoyed by 'all who were there. Thank you to Donna Sue from Valley Green Flowers for her thoughts and the boutonniere, they were very much appreciated. Fred Ward, St. Helen's Snowmobile•Club..--QSx IRWIN We would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts and best wishes we received when Braden was born, as well as your prayers while he was a patient in the critical care unit. Thanks also to our friends and family for pitch- ing in around the farm and taking care of T.J: while we were so busy in. Lon- don. Everything was much appreciated. Jamie, Marlene and T.J. --08 MACKAY Many thanks to everyone for the cards, gifts, donations of money and food, and to all those who attended my 85th birth- day party at Ashfield Church, A special thanks to those who worked and organ- ized the event. Ail is greatly appreciated and. it was a great party. Jqhn S. MacKay. -Oex LEGRAND Mary Legrand would like to express her appreciation to her many friends and neighbours for the cards, gifts and phone calls- while' in Wingham Hospital and. since returning home. Special thanks to Dr. Shubat, the clinic staff and nurses and Rev. McFarlane for his comforting words. To the Grey -Bruce Home Care Program my heartfelt admir- ation. God•bless you all. Mary. -08x MEURS My name is Garrett Meurs and 1 would like to thank my mommy and daddy's friends for all the presents you have given to me since I arrived in the world. Mammy and daddy (Tracy and Jack) ' also say thanks tor all the cards they have received congratulating them. Thanks again, Garrett. --08 • 48.;Comiing Event BINGO Goderich,Knights of Columbus, Thurs- day, 7 p.m. Columbus Centre, .390 Parson's Court, $3450 in prizes. $1000.00 Jackpot must go,-2tfarb FAREWELL SUNDAY Feb. 28, the 11 a.m". Worship, Lucknow Unitedwrli.be.the Farewell Ser- vice of Reevv�fi1 McFarl"art. launch . and a social time wit'Ifollow, --08x CANAL CRUISES Have you seen this ad? Canal Cruises; five days ' aboard KAWARTHA ' VOYAGEUR, scenic Trent -Severn Waterway or Rideau Canal; •private state -rooms, meals, free brochure: Write .Captain Marc, Box 6, Orillia, L3V 6H9 (705) 327-6767. Captain Marc wilt describe these popular canal cruises at a slide presentation at: OWEN SOUND. Mar. 1 Holiday Inn; HARRtSTON Mar. 2 Public Library; CLINTON Mar. 3 Legion Hall; LONDON Mar, 4 Howard Johnson's; KITCHENER Mar. 5 Holiday Inn; KINGSTON Mar. 8 Holiday Inn; OTTAWA Mar. 9'Dows Lake Pavillion; PETERBOROUGH Mar. 10 Lift Lock . Centre; ORILLIA Mar. 11 Highwayman Inn; ST. CATHERINES Mar.12 Parkway Complex. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p,m. --08bc 48. Coming Event, BUSINESS ASSOCIATION M EETJNG The Lucknow Business Association will meet Mar. 3. at 7:45 a.m, at the Mayfair Restaurant. Guest speaker: Barb Fisher, President of Kincardine Chambery of Commerce. All members are urged to attend as it will be decided at this meet- ing whether the Association will join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. --08ar ST. PATRICK'S DAY BINGO Saturday, Mar. 6 at 8:30 p.m. at St Joseph's Parish Hall, Kingsbridge. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. --08,09 FAMILY SUPPER AND • FUN NIGHT Everyone is invited to the annual Family Supper and Fun night at the Lucknow and District Christian School, Fri., Mar. 12. Supper will 'start at 6 p.m., delicious homemade food will be served and is available throughout the evening. Games beginning at 6.30 p.m. --08,09 • SINGLES DANCE Sun., Feb 28 at the Wingham Legion Hall Dancing 7 - 11 p.m. Music by Black Magic. --08gp FARM REPORT Bruce County OMAF ,mum Several Grower Pesticide Safety ' Courses are being offered this win- ter to producers in Huron. County.' Certification courses are being offered on 'Monday, March 8 and Thursday, March 11 from 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Ontario Ministry. of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. Growers requiring certifi- cation must attend thiscourse and write an exam. Cost of the course is '$40.00. Lunch is not included, • Growers who would like addi- 'tIonal help with the course material, prior to writing the exam, have two options to' select from. The first , option is to attend an Introductory Pesticide Safety Course. This course provides more hands on practice and covers the material in more depth than' the Certification Course. The date for this course is Friday, February 19, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton: No exam or certification takes place' at this course. The, cost is $20.00. The second option is to obtain a pre -course workbook that will .help growers with math, and readingskills, prior to taking the Certification Course. This workbook is available through the OMAF office, free of charge. A video tape may also be borrowed that• goes along with the material in the work- book. A number of growers who were previously certified will require. recertification this year. Recertification is required every five years. All growers who pur- chase 'or use Schedule 1, 2 or 5 pesticides must be certified. For further information, contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. 4-H NEWS Sap Suckers Daring the fourth meeting of the Sap Suckers , on Feb. 20, Russ Miners was the guest speaker. He discussed making maple syrup and the members questioned him on the subject. Members also baked maple tarts and maple oat squares. There will be no meeting on Saturday. Land Before Time Nine people attended the third meeting of the Port 'Albert Land Before Time 4-H group, held at the Maple Lodge 'Inn 'on Feb. 18. Mrs. Prichard talked to members about her childhood. As a child they had no electricity, inside run- ning water or cars. The food she ate as a small child was mostly home grown and homemade. Her clothes were mostly sewn at home too. Alec MacLennan checks to make sure Ben (left) and Adam are snuggled up warmly as they prepare to take part in the St. Helen's Snowmobile rally on Sunday. (Pat Livingston Dhoto)• Weather finally cooperates 'After five postponements, the St. Helen's Snowmobile club finally held their annual poker rally on Feb. 21, despite the wintry weather. There were 356 poker hands sold. Winners were: John Barger, Point Clark, $40; Dorothy Cowan, R.R. 2, Maidstone, $30; Terry ' Hodges, Dungannon, $20; Ken Good, R.R. 3, Auburn," $10; and Bill Mcdonald, R.R. 2, Lucknow, $5. Registration was held at the St. Helen's Women's Institute hall with the check point at the club house. The run was between 35 and 40 km. 'rade at Brussels was strong on allclasses of cattle There was good, strong . active trade at Brussels Livestock on all classes of cattle last week. There . were 507 steers on offer Selling from 97.00 to 104.00 to the high of 113.50. Dale Gammie, Lucknow, 'six steers avg. 1133 lbs., avg. 96.39 with sales to 98.75. Elmer Smeltzer, Ripley, nine steers avg. 1403 lbs., avg. 97.47 with sales to 98.50. Andy Yoder, Lucknow, two steers avg. 1175 lbs., avg. 96.37 with sales to 98.25. Bill Hayden,' Goderich, 10 steers avg. 1454 lbs., avg. 94.16 with sales to 97.00. Dave Adarns, Lucknow, four steers avg. 1203 lbs., avg. 93.01 with sales to 94.25. John DeBoer, Lucknow, six steers. avg. 1337 lbs., avg. 88.22 with sales to 94,00. There were 236 'heifers on offer selling from 97.00 to 102.00 to the high of 1105.00. Levi Yoder, Lucknow, one heifer weighed 1080 lbs. sold for 93.50. Laverne Cunningham, Goderich, three heifers, avg. 927' lbs. avg: 92.18 with sales. to 93.50. Mel Lyons, Lucknow, two heifers, avg. 1095 lbs sold for 93.00. There were 241 cows on offer selling from 57.00 to 70.00 tt the high of 79.50.. Chris Cowan, Auburn, one cow weighed 1570 lbs. sold for.10.50. Homesteader Holstein Inc., Lucknow, three cows •avg. 1253 • lbs., avg. 65.68 with sales to 69.00: Gordon Roulston, Ripley, two cows, an. 1575 lbs., avg. 65.07 with sales to 67.50.. There were 135 veal on offer selling from 79.00 to 109.00 to the • high of 121.00. Mary Lamb, Goderich, five' veal avg. 634 lbs., avg. 104.70 with sales to 119.00. Albert Miller, Lucknow, five veal avg. 614 lbs., avg. 104.59 with sales to 109.00.' - John Martin, Lucknow, two veal avg. 625 lbs., avg, 103.75 with sales to 104.00. Lambs: under 50 lbs. up to 200.00; over.50lbs. up to 163.00: Steers: 350 ,to 450 lbs., 125.00 to 140.00; 500 to 600 lbs.-, 105.00 to 120.00; 600 to 700 lbs.,' 100.00 to 115.00; 700 to 800 lbs.. 100.00 to 110.00; 8©0 and over, 90.00 to 110.00. Heifers; 400 to 500 lbs., 110.00 to 125.00; 500 to 600 lbs„ 105.00 to 115.00; 600 to 700 lbs„ 100.00 .to 110.00; '700 and ' over 90.00 to 105.00. Workshop will address progressive farm methods Farmers interested in improving the environment while maintaining or increasing profit should plan to attend the Progressive Agriculture Workshop on Wednesday, Mara 10, in Brussels. This event is sponsored by the Maitland Valley Conserva- tion authority. The workshop will include talks • by farmers who have successfully set up conservation practices and have profited both economically and environmentally. Speakers will discuss ` how profits can be increased through pasture manage- ment, and how to use no -till plant- ing in clay soils. The construction of roofed manure storages will also be explained along with CURB (Clean Up Rural Beaches) Program grants that farmers can take advan- tage of in 1993. The workshop will feature Don Lobb, a Clinton area ' farmer, who will discuss his success with conservation farming. The event will provide an excel- lent opportunity for farmers to gain first -)land information on conserva- tion farming practices that are being used in the farming community today., The workshop, will be held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Com- munity Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and lunch will be available for $3.00. For more information on this event • contact the Maitland Valley Conser- vation Authority at (519) 335-3557.