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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-16, Page 22Farm Progress '94 -Page 5 ,The Lucknow Co-op; 50 years of serving the community -.Av. by Pat Livingston This year the Lucknow and District Co-operative Inc. celebrates 50 years of serving the community. The history of the Co-op, according to old minute books, harkens back to 1927 when reference is made to the Lucknow Scale Company, a livestock shipping facility on the corner of Ludgard and Havelock Streets in Lucknow. Through this facility, livestock was shipped on Saturdays for Monday's sale. At that time there were around 100 members who paid $5 each to join the club. Jumping to 1937, one finds that the members decided to allow for $4 over the cost of fertilizer expense; the manager to be paid $1.25/ton (an incentive presumably) and the members to keep $2.75/ton. In October of 1944, an open meeting of the members of the Consumers Co-operative As- sociation was held, for the purpose of obtaining a charter. In November of 1944, Murdock Matheson was elected as president, Farm animals enjoy high quality care (NC) - These days, anyone who teases a friend with the questions "Were you born in a barn?" hasn't visited a barn in a long time. In fact, the quality of life for animals living on today's farm is better than ever. "The raising and handling of farm animals is one of the most regulated and governed of all industries," says Leslie Ballentine of The On- tario Farm Animal Council (OFAC). "As a result, today's farm animals are healthier and better treated than ever before." Federal and provincial laws govern how livestock and poultry are raised, transported, marketed and processed. Poultry, hogs, veal, dairy and beef cattle also benefit from widely accepted Recommended Codes of Practice. These codes - developed through close consultation with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, farmers, government researchers, and industry - guide farmers, handlers and processors in the optimum standards for animal care. According to Ballentine, Ontario farmers also obtain guidance on animal care by calling OFAC's helpline. "Our helpline accepts calls from farmers in need of assistance as well as from anyone who witnes- ses what they perceive to be unac- ceptable conditions," she says. "The purpose is to prevent abuse and neglect of farm animals and offer free advice on providing adequate animal care." As a final assurance that farm animals arc well treated, Ballentine points to the fact that raising animals is a full-time job - seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. "Only someone who genuinely cares about animals and likes working with them can succeed. For more information, call 905- 821-4943. with directors T. A. Cameron (vice); Wallace Millar (second vice) Harry Levis (secretary); John Cowan, Fred Anderson, Elmer Alton, William Hamilton, and D.A. MacDonald. John Jamieson was to continue as manager. Harry Lavis, the first secretary of the Co-op, is the only one of the original board still living. At that meeting it was agreed to sign the affiliation for co-operative purchasing. The first fertilizer storage shed was the former Ashfield Pres- byterian shed that was moved to Havelock Street beside the rail siding. The fertilizer came in by rail and was mixed by shovel and bagged during the winter, for spring pickup by farmers. After several years of this labor intensive procedure, a switch was made to a baffle blender which was a great improvement. Until this time, the main agricultural products sold were fer- tilizer, twine, feed and farm supplies. In 1940 a store was located where Cliff Mann Plumbing is now situated. There were apartments above: 1948 saw the Co-op purchasing a grocery store from Don McCharles. For eight years, Mrs. Gammie operated the store. Around 1955 it was sold to Greers. Relocation of the hardware and feed store to the main street (now Lucknow Farm Supply) took place in 1950. Reference is made to Murray Henderson, who started a petroleum business for the area in 1956. New store The Co-op remained on the main street until 1978 when the board undertook to purchase 10 acres of property, south of Lucknow on Huron County Road 1, from Lorne Hackett. A new store and warehouse was •turn to page 6 The Lucknow and District Co-operative Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Located on Huron County Road 1, just south of Lucknow, the Location Is home for the store, a unique fertilizer plant, and aas bar. 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