The Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-10-06, Page 1PUBLISHED: IN
LUCKNOW, ONTARIO
Wednesday,
October 6, 1993
5.5�
Q.S.T. Included
Food bank
is closed
Lorraine Brophy, co-ordinator of
the Lucknow Food Bank, in a. press
release dated Oct. 4, says the Luck -
now food bank has been closed
"due to circumstances beyond our
control."
All food has been moved to the
Wingham Salvation Army. Mrs.
Brophy said those m need may seek
help through the Salvation Army at
357-1951 or through area ministers.
Mrs. Brophy asked that a sincere
thank you be extended to "all those
who maintained empathy and com-
passion through difficult times."
The food bank had beerf'opened
for around .four years.
Ashfield
says yes
to proposed
insurance
package
ASHFIELD TOWNSHIP At
council's meeting on Sept. 21,
Barry McDonagh,insurance broker.
and Dave Reed of Frank Cowan
Co. Ltd. presented a proposed
comprehensive insurance program
for the municipality.
The . proposal was accepted as
presented for a total annual
premium of $12,806.
Doug Hackett discussed with
council the deteriorated condition of
access to his .property at the . east
part of lot 8, Conc. 12, E.D. Coun-
cil agreed to have a look at the
problem for • further discussion at
the Oct. 5 meeting.
A, bylaw was passed .to stop up
and close a municipal road al-
lowance ` to vehicular traffic
(Deviation Road,, Plan 136, Port
Albert):
A tile drain loan application for
Henry Sloetjes was approved.
R.J. Burnside and Associates Ltd.,.
drainage engineers, will be directed
to reapportion the Victoria Street
"A" drain maintenance assessment
schedule,
Council accepted the quote- from
Haugh Tire Inc.thef
Tannis Chisholm and her best friend Chinook were among those taking part In the Lucknow
and District Lions first walk-a-dog-a-thon on Sunday. The group raised $2836 for Canine Vision.
Chinook takes a little dog rest before the 10 km walk, while Tannis gives her pal a little bit of.
lovin', (Sentinel staff photo)
Raise X2,836 for .Canine Vision
The •first walk-a-dog-a-thon
hosted by the Lucknow and District
Lions raised ' $2836 for Canine
Vision.
The weather on Sunday • co-
operated beautifully as 10 walkers
and their best friends, from Luck -
now and Wingham areas, set out on
the 10 km trail. Walkers left the
Community Centre and proceeded
to Ross Street, along Canning to
Havelock, on. to Willoughby cros-
sing through Waterworks Park to
Pegg Construction's building. They
then walked east on Highway 86 to
Kinloss Side Road 15, also known
in amount o as Lovers Lane. and enjoyed the
scenic beauty along the old
tracks. After crossing the foot
bridge they hit checkpoint two at
Ludgard Street. Continuing down
Havelock to Campbell Street, the
walkers made their way to Stauffer,
and then to' Rose Street for check
point four. The last leg was down
Albert Street and back to the Com-
munity Centre.
At eacli of the. check points,
walkers and their dogs were given
refreshments. Back at the Com-
munity'Centre they received coffee
and donuts.
Each dog received a special, scarf
with the imprinted words "they'Il
never walk alone," as well as
railway coup"ons1or Punna dog chow.
$5,464, to supply grader, tractor
and truck tires.
It's rabies
clinic time
Wildlife experts predict that
Bruce and Grey Counties will con-
. tinuc to experience a higher than
normal incidence of rabies in 1994.
The number of rabid animals
reported within the health unit arca
this year is three/times as high as
last year's numbcrs..As a result, 83
persons have had, to undergo the
rabies immunization series of injec-
tions after exposure to rabid or
suspect rabid animals, compared to
50 persons last year.
The advance of raccoon rabies
through New York State is a matter
of extreme concern to Ontario
residents since contact between
humans and their pets with rac-
coons is. frequent in both urban and
rural settings. Predictions indicate
that this rabies virus will be infec-
•please see back page
Dewayne Greig, one of the Luck -
now Lions in charge of the project;
saidthey were very pleased with
the turnout for the first year. He.
said many of the walkers com-
mented on the scenic beauty along
the old railway track area.
Those taking part in The walk
were Nancy Becker, Marlene Greig,
Isobel Shepherd, Tannis Chisholm,
Melissa Becker, Jocelyn and Kyle
Dore, Brenda Berry, Laurie Goetz
and Russell Zurbrigg.
The funds from the walk-a-dog-a-
thon go to Canine Vision to help
house and train dog guides and thus
ensure that the visually impaired
will never wallralone.
New deck approved for hospital
by Mike Robinson •
The board of governors at Win-
gham and District ` Hospital has
given the go-ahead for the construc-
tion of a new sunroom/deck for
chronic care patients.
The decision in favor of the
project was not unanimous as a
number of board members felt the
money would be better directed
towards "better patient care" while
the remainder favored construction
for "quality of life". '
As WDH board chairman Doug
Fortune gave the property commit-
tee report he said the original
decision . to look into the project
was under the belief it would not
cost much money:
However, since the project invol-
ves the government, nothing is ever
that simple, he said. The hospital
had to consult with an architect and
because of future plans and
Ministry regulations the price tag
for the project moved from an
estimated $5,000 to upwards of
$45,000.
Fortune said normally the
Ministry of Health provides two-
thirds funding -- "but in thesc•times
it is not realistic to expect."
The option recommended by the
property committee was to construct
the deck so that a room would be
constructed beneath and. used for
the secure storage of records and
films.
It Was noted another consideration
includes future plans for the
hospital, one of which would be
construction of an elevator in that
area of the building.
It was also. noted by one board
mcmber'that the $45,000 price tag
of the project was woll above the
$5,000 originally projected for a
simple deck.
Koch said the project will need
Ministry approval even though the
hospital will be expected to pay 100
per cent of the costs. He said cur
rend Ministry funds are available
only for projects affecting life
safety. '
However, he argued in favor of
going. . ahead with the project
because it would allow • outside
access for patients and enhance the
recreation opportunities for patients.
Dr. Walter Wong 'asked if other
rooms within the hospital could be
used since the hospital is in the
midst of downsizing. He suggested
monies could be better used to
upgrade patient care noting updates
needed for ICU and one of the, X -
Ray machines. •
It was also questioned how many
long-term care patients WDH would
see in the future since the move is
for placement within nursing homes
as soon as possible.
Koch said our role as a hospital
seems. clear. Although .there is a
move to put people back into the
community or into nursing homes,
the key is in reactivating patients
•please see back page
Tampering
with signs
is illegal
Some election signs m the area
have taken a beating since they.•
were erected.
Tampering with election signs
is a criminal offence and falls
under Section 430 of the
Criminal Code (mischief, under
$1,000). Staff Sgt: A.R. Neville,
of the Kincardine OPP, said that
depending on how . the court
perceives the offence,, a convic-
tion could result in either a six
month.or two year sentence.
Holiday
me'afiris
earlier
deadlines
Due to the Thanksgiving
holiday on Monday, Oct. 12, the
Lucknow Sentinel deadlines will.
change.
Editorial and classified adver-
tising should be in the office
prior to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8.
The deadline for display adver-
tising is 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8.
Correspondents are asked to
submit their news as soon as
possible.
Have a safe and happy
Thanksgiving weekend.
Wawanosh
man keeps
on with his
bike project
by Pat Livingston
Life has a way of knocking
you down on occasion. Those
knocks were getting Bill
Dankwardt •down and ,he was
abilltt—to�ive up_..on_.hi-bike_
restoration project.
He's had a change of heart.
And it is due to a wonderful
letter fr m the Gateway Center
in•Gue1 h, a recipient of one. of
the bikes Bill and his wife Freda
refurbished. The bike was given
to a "little girl in our neighbor-
hood who has never owned a
bike of her own. Now instead of
standing, watching other children
riding, she can join the fun."
•That was all Bill needed to get •
his spirits up and get back at the
project. However, he still needs
your help. His contact with the
Centre said they could use up to
10 bikes by Christmas.
If you've got an old •hike sit-
ting around rusting, why not
give it to Bill. You too can help
make some child's days a little
brighter. Better still, now that
fall is upon us, you may have
some spare time on. your hands.
Bill could use your help in refur-
bishing the bikes. Donations of
parts and time would be greatly
appreciated. You can contact Bill
at 528-2317: