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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-06-30, Page 1Purll4a UCL NO`Wi.041100 A 24 -year career as a shop teacher and band leader ended for Gordon Cayley, who retired this month from the Lucknow Central Public School. Many honors have been bestowed upon this man, the last of which took place Friday and Sunday. It wasn't a tickerr tape parade, but It meant as much to staff and students at LCPS who took part In the parade down Lupknow's main street, with members of the Lucknow Concert Band, under the direction of Doug Clark leading the way. Mr. C. rode In style In a 1965 Ford convertible, owned and driven by Bruce Skillen. Acting as "body guard" for the celebrity were Michael Cranston (front) and Todd Thomas in the rear. Floyd Stanley, LCPS principal and teacher BIH McKeon lead the student procession. On Sunday a farewell tea was held at the school. (Pat Livingston photo) Help needed with bike project by Pat Livingston As a child he had a paper route to raise funds towards a much wanted two -wheeler. Now as an adult, he recalls those days, when he was able to achieve that goal. "But, says Bill Dankwardt, not all kids have access to ways of raising money. And some are in situations were there will never be enough money for bicycles. I'4e seen too much hurt, and these kids need a break." And a break is what Mr. Dankwardt is trying to give these kids. He has embarked on a bicycle res- toring project, whereby the end product is given free - of -charge to under privileged or needy children. Now, Mr. Dankwardt is appealing to all churches in the area, and beyond, to let him know the names of such children. He is also asking for assistance from others. Do you have any old bikes sitting around rusting? Why not donate them to this worthwhile cause? It doesn't matter what shape it is in, he says, "I'm bound to find some working part." Mr. Dankwardt and his wife, Freda, who also helps with the refurbishing, could also use_some "extra hands to lighten the load." Due to a disability, Mr. Dankwardt is, limited in the amount of manual work he can perform. "All bikes are taken completely apart, rebuilt and painted," he said. "They look like brand new when they leave." Presently is takes him three to four days to do one bike." Anyone interested in helping out with this project could simply take a bike home with the extra parts and work on their own pace. Parts are running low now, he says. It costs ,about $50 to refurbish a bike. Mr. Dankwardt hopes to sell some adult -sized bikes to raise funds towards repairing children's bikes. Mr. Dankwardt said, "I've put my heart into 'this project and I want to see it continue and flourish for those kids who need a break. If it hadn't been for George Dobbs, Richard Askes at Lucknow Home Hardware, and my dad who works at Home Hardware in St. Jacobs, I wouldn't have got this far." Individuals and churches who want more infor mation can call the Dankwardts at 528-2317. Old bikes can be dropped off at his shop in St. Helen's. Reduce roadside grass cuttings, Kinloss Township - For the time being, Kinloss Township council has decided to make one cut of roadside grass, due to MTO cut- backs on subsidies for such work. 'Communication from the Province of Ontario this month informed council of a further reduction of $8,445 from its unconditional grants as part of the social contract target savings to municipalities. This is in addition to a $5,854 reduction they were advised of in May. Clerk treasurer Mark Becker said council had allowed for such a possibility when they set the budget earlier this year. A bylaw setting the price and authorizing the sale of pari of the 33 foot wide lane on Plan 184, lying between Tots 15, 11, 14 and 12 and South of Elizabeth Street to Kevin DeJong was passed at the June 21 council meeting. Subject to the building inspector's approval, council acknowledged receipt of an application for the Hamilton Conference Camp to erect a picnic shelter. Council approved a tile drain loan for DWB Armstrong Carpentry, Lot 2, Concession 12, subject to availability of funds from OMAF. Tenders will be let for covering of the material at the waste disposal site. Henry Clark, road superintendent, informed council that Ontario Hydro wished to bore under Con- cession 4 with hydro wires. Council instructed Mr. Clark to inform Ontario Hydro that since this por- tion of road has not _been reconstructed yet, they do not wish the work to go under the road un- less an agreement was reached that they (Ontario Hydro) would be responsible for costs if the road was ever reconstructed. A verbal request for stone from the township gravel pit was denied. Council decided not to proceed with a proposal; by Arnie Spivey from Maitland Engineering, to install two upgraded sampling points to complete the water monitoring program at the% landfill site. Mr. Becker reported on his fin- dings from the county planning department regarding the proposed, rezoning of the Bonnett farm. The planning department made it clear that the bylaw must be passed with no structures allowed, to conform with the South Bruce Official Plan. Council instructed Mr. Becker to proceed with preparing the bylaw to allow structural development regardless of the planning department's comments. A request for a donation to the Grey -Bruce Chapter of Building Inspectors was denied. The Sentinel will be closed Canada Day Wingham and District Hospital news Jean Whitby retires; Donna Moffat takes . over by Pat Livingston Jean Whitby, of Lucknow, has retired from the Wingham and District Hospital Board of Governors. Mrs. Whitby, who has represented the municipalities of Lucknow and Kinloss Township for the past eight years, was presented with a certificate from the board in recognition of. her service. Although it was an age requirement that brought about her,retirement, Mrs. Whitby said she was ready for it. "I enjoyed the experience," she said, "and am certainly wiser on matters pertaining to the health care system." Replacing Mrs. Whitby is Donna. Moffat of Kinloss Township, who will represent both her municipality and that of Lucknow. Mrs. Moffat, who was born in. Lucknow and has lived in the area all her life, said the timing was. right for her to give back to the com- munity. "You can't always be taking. My children are older now and I have the time to take on this responsibility." Mrs. Moffat was particularly interested in the attempts to keep the Wingham RNA school open. " In addition to the obvious advantages for students leaving high school, this nursing school, in a rural community, gave area adults a chance to further their education in this field, without having to travel to the cities. They could still maintain the family home with the proximity of the school. Unfortunately," said Mrs. Moffat, "it is a dead issue now." Marion Zinn continues to be the' board representative for' West Wawanosh and Ashfield Townships. At the inaugural meeting on June 23 Doug Fortune was elected as. chair, Noreen Gnay as vice -chair, Lloyd Koch as secretary, and Gordon Baxter as treasurer. Chairing board committees are Noreen Gnay - management; Doris Inglis - finance and audit; Chris Dickson -property; Mary Lou Cameron -public relations; Doug Fortune joint conference; Bev Brown nominating; and John Myers - pastoral care representative. Bruce -Grey Separate School Board news No increase allowed in travel allowance by Pat Halpin There won't be any increase in mileage allowance paid to Bruce - Grey Separate School Board staff this year. Following board policy, trustees reviewed car and travel costs, and discovered they actually dropped 3.7 per cent between December 1992 and June of this year. The policy says rates will only change if costs change five per cent or more. The board pays 26 cents a kilometre for regular travel for . board business, and 22. cents per kilometre for occasional travel. That rate has not changed since last December, when it decreased, from 28-29 cents per km in the prvious year. The seliarate board is now paying the same mileage rates that it paid in November of 1989.