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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-07-25, Page 1P' • . .% • • Ingle copy 35O,... •,, „pq • • „ - • ' • PrIntedin LucknoW, Ontario,'Wednesday, July 25, 1984 ' , • )n i0 The Lucknow Horticultural Society and the Village of LucknoW Ilealtural,Society funds, at the Society's Bicenteimial garden party have erected plaque at Waterworks Conservation Area to 'July 18. In the photo on the right, society pre$ident Mary gab the first ter ks in the villa to s fir t - Ma illvra R th vi id t and Whftb tion. FOriner4irelehiel,George Whitby unveiled the/ plaque, which .presideld are shown cutting the Bicentennial anniversary cake. was purchased :With the Nillage'S`,Bicentennial grant and .ill)r- (Photos by SharonDietz) ' 20 pages., INT THE NWS Mark bicentennial ' 4 Ashfield Township Council has received a grant, of approximately $1,100.frorn the Pro- vince of Ontario to help provide a free bi- centennial celebration for, Ashfield -and former Ashfieldites. This celebration be held Saturday, JtllY 28 beginning at 7', p.m. , JIM REED of W-5, formerly of Dungannon, will be master of,ceremonies for a two hour .variety program. ,There'll be trios,Vartet- tes, bands, bagpipes, violins, "accordions, guitars, saxophones and piano selections;highland, step, tap and jazz &icing; recita- tions, songs and jokes all provided between the hours of 7 to 9 by talent from Ashfield. BOYD'S ORNESTRA wilt. supply. music for dancing from 9 to 1. Lunch will be pro- vided,: This program will_be held under the , authority of a special occasion perniit: Don't miss it and best of all IT'S FREE! ! Pladaft feti ree o e wa wor gserve as e pro ecu ogues ce pr es en Jean y,. past . n sval The Lucknow Agricultural Society held, a special meeting on Tuesday, July 17 to - • • finalize plans for the upcoming Craft Festivalbratignot 3'and August 4. The,Craft ognjze village watetw'orks show will °pep at 12 noon on Friday, August • 9 The, 40 the bronze '0 Waterworks Conservation Area to recognize the fled *AterWotks' in, - the village to serve as fire protection.. The plaque, Whielk: Was purehaSd with. the ' village's Bicentennial grant and funding by the Horticultural Society, was unvelled by former Ltiqiiew fire Chief GeorgeWhitbk at the HortreAtinilil BicentenriitiV garden party July 18. , . , Horticultural Society past president Jean Whithy acted as chairman for cereinliy. 'She introduced Wendy '4004, representing .the Maitland , • Con, servation Authority which Owns the land where the park is 'located; Reeve -George Joynt, who brought greetings from, the. Village of LuckhoW and Murray Elston, Huron Bruce MPP, who brought greetings. froin the province, . • Rey. William Henderson of LucknOW • .:, ' •-• • , • . , i • . • ---presided foxl esledieatipp oftheal Tie.: tion'dek15.. ..,,,,;...:„.,,,„ , .)•,,, •,.. x.. ...:,.. ,,.se... The.. first ,Waterwor)0'4' of ttli akk,04,-4,--A-ALIAWAIVX„A.R0•./300q.:Mat• Lucknow to serve for fire protection was .tin, Was enjoyedieAowing the ceremony. enerated froin4 White brick Wilding 'built. • ' ' PeloPtii tlie'tateleif party, t Horticultural Society past president Jean Whitby presided. ' on the west side of the river in 189.0 and serv- edfor fire protection unti11931. • ., , for the planting otOtitatio's official tree, the white pine.at the Lucknow Town Hall at 2 Water was taken from. the river and g wood fired steam;hoiler supplied the energy P.m. Horticultural Society President Mary to Operate a pump . that pumped. water MacGillvray planted the tree with the.. On - through Association silver spade thtough.the'mains: A' steam whistle at the •- house • - O Waterworks engine House. alerted the which was presented .t the association on • its 75th anniversary by the Horticultural firemen., Trades AsSociation. Mrs. MacGillvray Preceding the ceremony members of the was assisted by Clarence Lange of Chesley, 114nOvv School Concert Band; Lynn 'Nur; was of district 8, Ontario Horticultural ray, Ken, Chris and Craig Irwin on brass in, Association.- District 0 secretary Florence struments; Frank MacKenzie 1)n pipes and, Schmitt of Hanover also attended. • Ira ,Dickie, Harold Campbell and Jean Con- • ley on banjo and violins provided a musical Following the tree planting ceremony; backdrop as guests to the garden party. members of the Horticultural Setiety • en. registered. Past ':presidents of, the Hor- joyed a garden tour of. various gardens in ticulttiral Society. Belle Mole -and Joan • the village, before gathering at Waterworks • Robinson welcomed guests at the registra- ConservationArea for thergarden party. . .• 3 and close at 5 p.m., Saturday, August 4. All arena space has been booked nd some ex- , tieltetsivill-belold on two 12" OScillating fano purchased from Machan's Hardware, two 'small stools made' by Dickie and- a $25. voucher from Lucknow Variety And Dry Goods. Free draws will also be held every hour. In other business, the Hayfield Lions club is doming to set up rides at the Fall Fair. Augusts e e or e Lucknow Agricultural Society's picnic. htbltOtS Will be getting up outside. • .. Big gahnon • Michael McCann of Ashfield Township who is working in Paris,. B.C. this stufuner has taught a 78 pound Chinook sahnon, which Michael has been told, is the largest salmon caught on• record. Michael is the son of Phil and Gerry McCann. Receives insti 1.1 Kendra ' Purdon of the Whitechurch club is the 1984 recipient of the Bruce County Ontario Women's Institute Scholarship. She is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Pur - don of RR 3, Wingharn. Kenclrahas 'completed 13 4-H Club; Pro - jets and has represented Bruce County at the Western Fair in London and the provin- cial conference. During her participation in 4-H club work,. Kendra has been a most co? operative elubrnernber, quick to :assist the junior members..' • ' A graduate of F.E. Madill Secondary in Wingham, Kendra has been' a member of • the students' -ecouncil,' the choir; the year book club, the geography club • and an honour roll student for four years. She is an ntario Scholar in this her graduating year. • Community activities include teaching Sunday. School, candy striping . at the hospital and square dancing: Kendra plans to enter the honours business administration program atWilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo this fall. Following is the essay Kendra submitted with her nomination for the scholarship. What 441 Means to me 4711 to me means opportunities. It is an opportunity to expand my horizons by gaining knowledge. I have gained infor- mation on many topics fromdecorating a room to making bread to coordinating clothes. 4-H creates a challenge to meet e se olarship deadlines and present standards. I have gained experience In bookkeeping and keep- ing up to schedule. 4-H has aided me in graving leadership qualities. • 4-H is an opportunity for me to meet new people and form friendships. The Guelph,. Conference, which I attended last June, is a prime example of this, The Conference in- troduced me to several new people from all over Ontario. After only three days it was , hard to Say goodbye. The friendships in my own Whitechurch club will always be with me. Through 4-H •I have gained working ex- perience with people. 4-H is a social event. Another opportunity available in 4-H is learning to do by doing". 4-H is a practical experience. I can now ,needlepoint, Macrame, sew and quilt. I ha learned to design floor plans and coordinate colours. • Cooking meals, preparingsnacks and bak- ingi bread will all aid me n my future. My quality of -baking has improved from the ex- perience available through 44-14- I am sure my family would say this factor is a bless- ig. 4-H is an opportunity to improve my • starnina, diet and eating habits. The info tnation presented in 4-14 has made me • ',Capable of meal planning and balancing a meal by include th. four necessary. Pategories for good health: , • 4-11 has allowed me to grow from ex Torn to page 13* r Mid k • Kendra Purdon, daughter Of Archie and Mildred Purdon of R.R. 3, WinghaM, is this year's recipient of the Bruce County Women's Institute Scholarship. The cash award was presented by Elsie Houston of LucknOw, a member of the scholarship cominittee. Kendra plans to attend Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo this fall where she IS enrolled in the honours business administration program. (Photo by Sharon Dietz)