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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-05-05, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW,QNTARIO Wednesday, May 511993 500.S.T.Included Dj 47 plus 3E aS,T. And what do you want to be When you grow up? '`A firefighter, just like daddy," Was little Bobby Finlay's reply, as he checked out the new Volvo GM pumper truck with crew cab that was on display during the local fire department's open house and appreciation day on Saturday. (Pat Livingston photo) Have you got your duck? by Pat Livingston Four hundred and fifty ducks are waiting to float down the Kinloss Creek this Saturday, And for $5 sponsorship per duck, you too can be part of the fun. You've heard about duck races in other towns. Well, now you can see how it works. As part of their efforts to raise funds to send 14 Scouts and three leaders to the Canadian'Jamboree in July, the Luck - now Scouts are hosting theduck race. Leader Dale Lougheed said it would be stretching even his imagination to hope that all 450 ducks would have sponsors, but he says "we are prepared." Spon- sorship tags can be purchased from any Lucknow Scout or on Saturday, the day of the big race, a booth will beset up at the Kinsmen Ball Park. But, .make sure you get your duck before 2 p.m. because that's when a front end loader will ceremoniously dump the It's the band leader's last spring concert Friday, May 7 is the annual Spring Concert for the Lucknow Concert Band. Many of you may not. yet know that this is the last concert under the leadership of Mr. Cayley. His many years of dedicated instruction to the youth of the community will end with his retirement this June. For those who have appreciated this talented director over the .past years, this will be the final oppor- tunity to enjoy the spring concert. For those in the neighboring townships who may have heard the band at local parades this will be the last chance to see the students perform in concert. The members of the band would like the last concert to be one to remember. Everyone is invited to the Community Centre Friday, May 7 to hear the last Spring Concert. ducks over the bridge on Gough Street. Daleestimates the run to take 15 to 20 minutes..The ducks will be captured as they arrive at the Kinsmen Ball Park (just west of the frrehall). The fastest and the slowest ducks will be winners. Dale said it is the only race he ever heard of "where you can win by finishing last!" The prize list includes $100 in cash prizes, and 12 donated prizes from local businesses. On Saturday, the Scouts will also hold a car wash and a yard sale in conjunction with their duck race. Dale said this would be thelast major event to raise funds for the Scout Jamboree. The sum of $1300 was budgeted for each child and leader making the trip The response of the community to the various events has been tremendous said Dale. "The community has been 150 percen stbetf rrd-these6'guys" Delighted with delay in junior kindergarten program Junior kindergarten The province has once again changed its stand on mandatory implementation of Junior Kinder- garten, but this time it's good news for the Bruce County Board of Education. The province recently announced it will delay mandatory Junior Kindergarten until 1997. Originally, the program was to go into effect in the fall of 1994. "It will be to the delight of a lot of people in Bruce County," said Superintendent John Lennon of the delay. "It means a program they don't believe is necessary won't have to be implemented." Lennon said the board has not yet seen details about conditions re- quired for the putting off Junior Kindergarten until 1997, but it is almost certain the board will apply for permission to delay the program. He said that in the meantime, the board will continue its research into curriculum for junior kindergarten classes. "We're now looking for a good time to implement the program." The board is also considering flexible staffing for junior kinder- garten. That could mean using. Early Childhood Education teachers for the class, or offering joint programs with existing nursery schools. "We're trying to see if there's some way we can strike a mutual agreement to use other than qualified teachers." Parents in some parts of Bruce County have petitioned against mandatory junior kindergarten, calling it a "babysitting service" that doesn't suit the needs of a rural area. The board planned a pilot •turn to page 2 Beware of these stop sign changes in St. Augustine by Pat Livingston After discussion between West Wawanosh council and the coun- ty highways department, it was deemed prudent to change the stop signs. Mrs. Armstrong explained that traffic ap- proaching from the easterly end of the county road quite often travels at excess speed and drivers fail to realize as they crest the hill a stop sign is within 150 to 200 feet. While the county gravel trucks would be required to stop, the fact is the speed of a loaded gravel truck, taking off from a complete stop, would be less than op- timum to make a quick crossing at the intersection. Mrs. Armstrong said speed limits will also be posted at 60 km/hr. Residents and those who use these two roads in the St. Augustine area are asked to drive defensively and alertly. Drivers travelling in the vicinity of St. Augustine are being cautioned to watch for a change in stop signs. Effective May 7, at 12 noon, the stop signs will be changed at the St. Augustine intersection of Sideroad 24-25 and Concession road 6-7. Traffic will now be required to stop on Concession 6-7, where the new stop signs will be erected. Sideroad traffic will have the through right-of- way. Joan Armstrong, • West Wawnaosh Township clerk, said the change was necessitated due "to a Huron County -wayside pit located at lot 24, south of St. Augustine. County gravel trucks, hauling from the pit, are running north on the sideroad to County. Road 20, which is under construction. Bill Hunter is named Melvin Jones Fellow Unbeknownst to him, it would be a very special evening for Bill Hunter as Lucknow and area Lions with their guests marked the 35th anniversary of Lionism in this area. As he sat listening to Vern Job, District Governor Elect, talk about a Lion who would receive . recog- nition and honor that evening, realization dawned that he was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fel- lowship award. This award is the ' highest conferred by the Lions International Foundation, and is bestowed upon those who exemplify dedicated humanitarian services. Normally a man never short on words, Bill was left rather speechless as the presentation was made. On Monday, when the shock had worn off. Bill was back in rood form and ready to talk about the award, which he called "a great honor that leaves one with a very humble feeling." Bill said, "It is not an honor that one sets his sights on. I am sure my fellow Lions, and in fact all people in service club work, get satisfac- tion 'from completing a project. That good feeling is our just reward." He gives a great deal of credit to his family, saying, "You must have the support and understanding of your wife and family and fellow man while expecting no favors. I have felt all those gpod feelings, which I feel is my reward, but I will certainly cherish the Melvin Jones Fe:towship Award bestowed upon me by my fellow Lions. I share this highest Lions award with them." Bill Hunter (left), a member of the Lucknow and District Lions .Club, was named a Melvin Jones Fellow on Saturday evening. The award Is the highest conferred by Lions International and Is bestowed upon those who exemplify dedicated humanitarian services. Making the presentatkrn Is Vern Job, District Governor elect. (Pat Livingston photo)