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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-01-15, Page 21CRAWFORD MO [ORS CHRYSLER DODGE PLYHOLIIH \HINGHAM ON T ARIO -PHONE 357-3862 2974 COLT, Demonstrator • 1973 GOLD DUSTER 1972 FORD TORINO 2970 VOLKSWAGON, wagon, automatic 1969 PONTIAC, 2 door hardtop, V8 .automatic with radio ,_1967 DODGE, 2 door hardtop 1969 ME'TEOR 1 2 dooi- haidtop 1972 DODGE, 1/2 ton express WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 32,1975 Approximately '100 people at- tended the annual meeting of the Lucknow Agricultural Society "held on Friday night at Lucknow United Church in, the form of a banquet with a meeting following: From a standpoint of attendance, and ',member participation, it is posilbly one of the best annual meetings in the history of the association. • Following grace by Rev. Doug Kaufman • of Lucknow' United Church, a beef dinner was served by members of the Lneknow United Church, Women. 'Russell in expressed thanks on behalf of those present and Mrs. Russell. Button replied for the ladies. Glen Walden, president of the Lucknow Agricultural Society, act ed as chairman° and called on several for a few words, Gail. MacPherson, Queen 'of the Fair; Reeves Warren Zinn of Ashfield, - Leo Murray of Kinloss and Bob Lyons of West Wawanosh. George Joynt, Reeve of Lucknow, was unable to attend and expressed his regrets and also good wishes to the society. Glen reviewed the activity of the society, besides the staging of the Fair,' which inclUded the, play which they had presented throtighout the area, the. Lionel Thornton dance, the Craft Festival, the picking of a Queen of the Fair' -and her representing the society at the Fairs convention at Toronto. • He mentioned the 'fence that had been removed at the' Fair grounds and the new one that had replaced it in the first in a series of planned park imprdvements. Considerable money was spent its placing fill to the north of the swimming , pool area giving much improved access to the pool, Fall Fair and the Craft Festival, as well as improVed parking for the arena. Glen • stated that the entrance lights to the grounds were now automatically connected to the town's street light system and were on regularly. He commended the board of directors for their co-oper- ation and service to the society. Secretary-treasurer Ross Erring- ton read correspOndence which included regrets from the district 10 president, Ken Reist and lady representative for district' 10, Mrs.' Stevens, who were unable to be present. • The presence of Miss Dominion of Canada, as usual, at the Fair on September 20th, has been confirm-, ed. It was, agreed to continue with- the 'advertising calendar program . advertising district Fall Fairs. The 4-H report for the Lucknow Club and their nine members was read. Ross' Errington read the financial report for 1974 which shows an increase in surplus of $362 from the Trevions year after all expenses had been met. The financial repovrt is as follows: RECEIPTS Balance on hand December 31,1973 $8078.96, 0/S cheque not cashed 1.00, grants 3036.45, DonationS -983.25, Craft Festival 2153.32, Membership deducted 206.00, 10% retained 253.50, Entry fees' 81.00, Admissions 2520.00, Play 1097.20; Midway and Concessions 255.00, Booths .1931.79, Rent of, land 1.00, Sale of SWine 497:90, Bank Interest 636.82,. Photographic slides 81.00, Refunds and rebates 46.00, Special events and prize money returned 114:00, Prize for float •5.00, Total Receipts 22075.19. EXPENDITURES Prize money awarded $4,152.30, Delegates to convention and district meeting 283.79, Affilia- tion fees 29.10, Mileage for direct- ors 137.85, Judges 438.60, Attrac- tions 2212.46, Sale of Swine 497.90, Booths 1295.57, Royalties and play 31162, Rosettes and ribbons 101.04, Improvement to grounds 1235.10, Equipment 85.55, •• Ad- vance to Craft Festival 500:00, Seeretary-Treasurer 450.00, Treas. of Craft FeStival Mainten- •ance and Operating Expenses 1783.30, Bank Service charges. 67.23. Total Expenses $13634.31." Balance. on hand December' 31, 1974, $8440.88. 'Mrs. Jack McKim reported on the Fall Fair baby' Show which she convenes. Carroll suggested that the over-12-months category be eliminated and that 'the three categories under 1 year be retained as usual. Interest in' the over-12- months cate'gory has dwindled, but the younger classes still attract• high interest. Ross Errington reported on plans by the entertainment committee for upcoming events. A variety concert 'is planned for the first day of spring, March 21st. Lionel Thornton and his orchestra will play at' Brookside School on April 4th. July 4th will, see Walter Ostanek.and his band of Kitchener TV fame play at the Lucknow arena. The Miss Fair contest will be' held on September 6th 'and a talent show will be finalized at the Lucknow Fall. Fair on September 20th.. Russel Irvin 'was presented with a set of wrenches donated by Van Eyl Bros. for top standing in the overall field crop competition which continues to attract a large entry at the Fair. " A recommendation by secretary- treasurer Ross Errington was that the Craft Festival, which will be held again this year on August 1 and 2, change the open hours slightly to 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6. p.m.' Saturday. Mr. Errington reported that- e. .number .of bookings have been received for 1975; some • of them new, 'but that last year's exhibitors will have first chance to. return,. He said' the committee would work oil quality, not quantity in alloting space. The name of Mrs,. Fred (Margar- et) McQuillin 'of West Wawanosh was put, befere the meeting and it was agreed that she would receive. an Agricultural Service. Diploma in recognition of her Service as secretary-treasurer for many years. The date of the Ontario 'Faits convention IS February 19 and 20 in Toronto. Delegates from the society will include Mr. and Mrs' Glen Walden, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Errington, Mr: and Mrs., Russel Irvin and Miss Gail , MacPherson, LucknOw Queen of the Fair. Din Rose 'of Markdale, formerly of this community, will be asked to officially open the 1975 Fall Fair. The secretary reported that the prize list would be revised at the . March meeting. The: 'society will meet the fourth Tuesday of every month, from February on, • Russel Irvin expressed the need of more outside exhibitS in plan- ning for the next Fair. In vacating the chair for the election of officers, president Glen Walden paid tribute to the 'Work of the secretary-treasurers, Ross and Elaine Errington. Glen said' it was the largest annual meeting since he had been associated with the Fair over the past 24' years and he thanked all for their co-operation. Warren Zinn was nemed, chair- man for the election of officers. Bob Campbell and Don Cameron 'were the nominating committee and Bob 'presented the following slate. Directors for three 'year term, Don Bell, Blake Alton, Russel Irvin and Austin' Martin; two year term, Herb Wilkins, .Vern Hunter, Robert Struthers, Philip Steer; one year term, Glen Walden, Ross Errington and. Frank Alton. All accepted with the exception of Frank Alton 'who declined leaving two director vacancies for a one year term. Nominations were accepted from the floor. Those nominated who declined office were. Mrs. Alex Andrew, Mrs. Donald MacIntyre, Mrs. Don Cameron, Mrs. 'Ross Gammie. Mrs. Ira Dickie, Mrs. Robert Struthers, Alex Andrew, Donald Macintyre, 'Mrs. Bert Alnin, MrS. Ross ErringtOn. Bob Campbell and 'Bob Gilchrist, both past presidents, agreed to accept' the one year term. Glen Walden was returned as president, Russel Irvin was renam- ed as first vice president and Vernon Hunter was named second vice president replacing -the retir- ing Frank Alton. Others nominated for second vice president, but who declined the position, were Bob Struthers, Austin Martin and Blake Alton. Ross and Elaine Erringion were reappointed as secretary-,treasurer of the society. A vote of thanks was expressed to the retiring director Frank Alton. The firm of "Keith and Mac- Nay." were reappointed auditors. Evan Keith and Alex MacNay have audited , the hooks of the society for number of years. The Dimes Add Up In 'the days. of the great Depres- sion, the late comedian Eddie Cantor believed that although most persons could ill-afford to spend money to , help Others, they might part with a dime or two. _So he. _ founded the March Of Dimes to • help fight the then dreaded polio- myelitis. With the advent of the Salk vaccine, polio died - but the new March of Dimes lives on, adapting its program of services with the' changing times to aid all handicap- ped adults, regardless of disability. In, these inflationary times, should the March of Dimes change its name• to the March of Dollars? Definitely not, claim the organizers of the 'new March of Dimes Ability Fund campaign being held this week in our community., "An individual dime doesn't buy much today, but Eddie's philosophy still holds true", says Doug Harley; Director of Fund-Raising. "If every single one of us - and 1 include 'the handicapped - parted with a dime 'or two, the March of Dimes could continue to provide the essential assistance needed for the_disabled adults in this prov- ince." ThiS assistance can mean the provision of relatively inexpensive items such as crutches to the more expensive items such .as wheel= chairs and prosthetic appliances. It means the maintenance of Ability Centres where, a. handicapped adults is , re-trained to eater the work force or where, for the severely disabled, a work recrea- tion program is available. Without' this kind of help, many handicap- ped people become "shut-ins" with nothing but time on their hands. It can mean a summer holiday at `a camp for those who would otherwise have no place to go for a vacation. Or it can mean the inauguration of a transportation service, a swimming prOgram or the instigation bf, regular' social get-togethers. The March of Dimes stands ready to serve in whatever, way ,it can. But the agency depends on voluntary donations. So when the March of Dimes Ability Fund canvasser calls on you, give generously. Or give a dime or two. It all adds up to 'an investment in people. Bridal Shower A surprise bridal shower was held in honour' of Aileen Carter at the home, of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peters ,Carter, on Edward Street, Wingharn on' Saturday afternoon, January 18th. at 2 - o'clock. Aileen was escorted to the guest of honour chair by her two sisters' Mrs. Eleanor McLeod. and Mrs. Marlene Bailey,. both of Walkerton. • Everyone participated . in the contests conducted by Mrs. Mc- Leod. Winners of the contests were Mrs. Shirley Carter and Mrs. Bonnie Douglas, both of Wingham. • . Janice McLeod and Roger Bail- ey, niece and nephew of Aileen, carried the gifts in a decorated basket. Mrs. JoAnn • Carter, sister-in-law of the bride-to-be, and Mrs. Lorrie ,Bell, cousin of the groom; assisted Aileen in opening her gifts. Aileen thanked everyone for , coming and for all the lovely and useful presents. Lunch was then served. Friends, relatives and neigh- bours attending were from-Forest, Carlshrue, Mildmay, Walkerton, Hanover, Lucknow. Listowel, Rip-. ley, Holyroad, Teeswater, Pinker- ton, Tiverton, Cargill and Wing- ham. • • Lucknow District Co operlitive Inc. ANNUAL MEETING 110000000000000000000000101111001011111000000000000000000000000000001000 0 Tuesday, Jaguar if 28 BANQUET 7:00 P.M. — MEETING 2- DANCE 9:30 P.M. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM Evan Keith,Albet Taylor Bill Andrew, Terry Dalton, Merle Granby,' Jack Alton, Mtfrray Henderson, Blake 41ton, Charles• Wilkins, Co-op Office Recogithe'Service f Mrs. Fred Mc u.iIIi Men .Wolden. Is Jonamed Society P. rat THE 'LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LKKNOW, .ONTARIO. PAGE SEVEN MARCH OF DIMES ABILITY FUND gives physically disabled adults . VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT *IIEELCHAIRS., ' ETC. 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