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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-04-09, Page 1The LUCKNO $8.00' A Year In Advance — $2.00 Extra To U.S.A. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1975 Single Copy 20c 20 Pages Receive .bicknow •Lcraft festilfat Charter vvvvvvy v vylvvvvvvvvvvvvyvvl Three Cows Ellectrocuted .Kinlosi Barn When Water Ststem Becomes "Live", Firemen Called As SafetyMeasure believing the cow to be choking, Mr. Pickard attempted to remove the chain from its neck only to receive a considerable electrical shock himself. Three cows' died from the shock and several others broke their chain, possibly saving themselves. Lucknow Fire Department was called in by the owner as a precautionary measure, believing, that a short circuit might ignite the barn. Firemen were on the scene for 'close to thr7e hours. An electrician was called in to check out the wiring and consider- able time was involved in pinning down the problem. VVANYVVVV\YAY/ VIVI/AMY V VVVYAYMV Lucknow Agricultural Society, at their regular meeting on TueSday evening, of last week, officially received the Provincial Charter for the Lucknow ' Craft Festival. The Charter was issued by the Ministry of Consumer 'and Com- mercial Relations under the signa- ture of the Minister, Sidney B. Randleman, and was dated Febru- ary 14th, 1975. The organization is registered as "Lucknow Craft Festival Incorpor- For those of •us who felt spring was here, the hard facts hit home from Wednesday to Sunday of last week when the worst storm of the Winter, perhapS the worst April snow storm ever, swept in from the western states. This past winter has been •an easy one as far as bucking snow drifts . and highway driving is concerned, but the past couple of weeks have given area residents more driving problems than they experienced all winter. Moving in to the` area late Wednesday, the snow storm, fanned by extremely high winds, had the area at , a standstill by early Thursday morning. Schools were closed, school, buses Were at a standstill, main street businesses Closed for lack of people and the whole community literally ground to a halt. The storm hit its peak all ,day Thursday with the worst of it over by Friday, however driving condi- tions remained very uncertain right through to Sunday. The mail truck out of Kitchener got as far as Lucknow ,on Thursday morning before becoming stuck west of town where he spent part of Thursday. Making his way back into Lucknow he • spent Thursday ated". Named in 'the issuance of the charter are members and officers of the Lucknow Agricultural Society, Glen Walden, Russel Irvin, Frank Alton, Herb Wilkins, Philip Steer, Robert Gilchrist, Donald Bell, Robert Struthers, Marlene Struth- ers, Austin Martin, Ross Erring- ton, Blake Alton. Purpose of the Lucknow Craft Festival Incorporated was spelled `out in the Chatter. The Charter night in Lucknow and part of Friday. Five lady bingo players from Lucknow, Mrs. Jim Gardner, Mrs. Worden Howald, Mrs. George Tiffin; Mrs. -Harold Ritchie and Mrs. Lulu Anderson didn't make it home from. Goderich bingo on Wednesday night and were snow- bound at Dunlop until Friday. The writer of this column drove to Toronto late Wednesday, just ahead of the storm , and was stranded' there Until Saturday . morning. Abandoned autos were still numerous on Highway 401 at noon" Saturday when he drove home. Those who had it rough during the several days of winter storm were snow plow operators and road maintenance men at the municipal, county and provincial level. There were hydro failures at various locations in the area: Numerous events in the area, social outings, sporting events and meetings had to be either cancelled or postponed. Auction sales in the area had to be rescheduled to more favourable weather conditions. Snowbanks are as high or higher than they have been all winter and temperatures continue below freez- ing as this is written on this spring day, April 7th. declares that the corporation shall be carried out without the purpose of gain for its members and any profits are to be used in promOting its objects. A director may not directly or indirectly profit from his or her pesition. It was pointed out at the meeting that the • Lucknow Agricultural Society is the only group which can now legally use the name, Lucknow Craft. Festival. Died In Hospital Cyril Campbell .of Lucknow passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Sunday, April .6th in his 89th year. The 'funeral will be held at MacKenzie Memorial Chapel,. Lucknow on'Wednesday (to-day),. April 9th at; 2 p.m. Temporary entombment will be at South Kinloss, Mausoleum. Businessman Died At Age 47 Years William C. .Johnstone, a well known Lucknow businessman,' died on Tuesday, April 1 at Wingham and District Hospital. He was 47 'years of age and had not enjoyed good health for some time. Bill was 'a' funeral director and. furniture, dealer fOr many years, originally with his father, for some years on his own and more recently in 'association with his sons. The Johnstone Furniture Store was a family , business . established in Lucknow in 1894. \ • The funeral was 'held on Satur- day, April 5 from the MacKenzie Memorial ,Chapel in Lucknow with temporary burial in South Kinloss Mausoleum before finally resting at South Kinloss Cemetery. The funeral had been scheduled for Friday but storm conditions made it necessary to hold it on Saturday. Three dairy cows were electro- cuted On 'the farm of Howard Pickard of Kinloss Township on Tuesday night of laSt week. The Pickard family moved to this area very recently and reside on the' second of Kinless, just west of the Whitechurch school, on the former Verheek place. Mr. Pickard was about to do, the milking when, he noticed the strange behaviour of the cows. Apparently a broken ground wire had caused the water system in the' barn to become "live" with electricity; including the water bowls and, steel stanchions. Noticing one cow in trouble, and Lucknow Agricultural Society, at their regUlar meeting on Tuesday of last week at Lucknow Town Hall, decided on a new type of entertainment for the night of the Fall Fair to tie in with the Miss Midwestern Ontario Beauty Con- test. The. Society will 'sponsor au amateur- talent contest for\ the area with two preliniinary contests set for May 16 and May 30. About fOur winners will be selected from the preliminaries to compete in the final contest Fair night. Dan Rose, who, is associated with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food at Markdale; will officially open this year's Fair. Dan is a native of the Lochalsh area and a son, of Mrs. Elizabeth Stothers of Lucknow. It was jointly agreed with the Lucknow and District Lions Club that a charge of $25 be set for any group or individual using the chairs and tables at the arena. This will be collected by the Arena Board Secretary-Treasurer with the, building rental. A budget of $500 has been set by the Agricultural Society for the rebuilding and converting of tables at the arena. About $150 profit was realized from the' annual • variety concert held recently at Lucknow Central Public School. Bob Struthers, Herb Wilkins and Glen Walden were 'appointed a committee to meet with the Lucknow Arena Committee to discuss improved hydro facilities in the arena for Craft Festival Day's CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 inter's „Wort!: 'Snow. Storm Ties Up ComOinitt Fair Board Approve 3-Part Amateur Contest STUDENTS AT KINTAIL SCHOOL 1911 Front row, left to right, Stanley rennan, Ross MacDonald, John D. MacDonald, Dick West, Jean MacDonald, Wm. MacDonald, Lois MacKenzie, Elmer West, Alex MacDonald', Mary MacIvor, Isabel MacDonald. Middle row, Lilian Mackenzie, Charlotte Mackenzie, Isabel Mack- enzie, Alberta Beckett, 'dell Grif- fin, Anna Mackenzie, Elizabeth Wallace; Bernice brennan, Herm- Ma Griffin, Elizabeth MacKenzie. Back row, Irene MacDonald, Frances Macinnis, Hazel West, .Flora MacLeod (teacher the prey- ions year), John West, Eddie Wallace, Miss Murdena MacLedd (t(eaeher), Hugh MacKenzie, Earl MacDonald, Wm. Johnston. Make Recreation Plans For Summer Lucknow Recreation Committee is now advertising for' swimming instructors and life guards for the Lucknow Swimming Pool for the coming season. As well, applications are being. received for playground supervis- ors. Despite last week's snow storm, and the huge banks of snow Which / are still around, the swimming and summer season is just around the corner and the Recreation Commit- tee plan to be ready. Kinnettes Mark 1 st Anniversary On Saturday, March 29th, the Lucknow & ,District Kinette Club celebrated its first anniversary. A "Kinadian Grafitti" costume dance and smorgasbord was held at the Kinsmen atib House. The Club had its Formation on March 29th, 1974. The member- ship at that time was 18 Kinettes. The present enrollment is 24 Kinettes and 3 Kin wives. At the present time the ,Kinettes are busy with' nominations and election of officers for the 1975 - 76 term.