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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-03-04, Page 7Spiing is just .around the corner! View �urOfl.IIfleNe sielter.., Explore the benefits of eating green. Renew yourself through some inner spring cleaning! (ura(gm 61?ngs W W'vV grassrootsrurairetreat corn/ramblings Eriter our "Just for Me" monthly draw by going to our Ramblings newsletter and enter your name along with this code MARNews for a chance to win a gift just for you!! `die greatest wealth is Iiea(tfi Grassroots Rural Retreat 736 Bruce Road 86 East of Lucknow 519.528.2210 • Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - Page 7 Got a news tip? Call Garit at The Lucknow Sentinel 528-2822 Photo by Garit Reid Seen hereon the right is Ken Irwin drawing the winning prize for the Lucknow Agricultural Society's Beat the Winter Blahs Draw. The winning prize went to : Bev Hodgins. She won a theatre getaway package for two to go to a a Stage West produc- tion in Mississauga.` tt includes two show tickets, deluxe buffet dinner, Saturday night suite accomoda_ tions and breakfast for two. On the Heft_ is pa! tt Ag Society president Murray Irvin. Lucknow native gets involved Peter Carter ofthe . ` Wal erton area was tie winner of the _ major prize a Grey - Bruce mini -vacation package hi the 2009 Alzheimer Society. of Grey -Bruce Walk for Memories. "I have a brother-in-law named Ken who . was diagnosed with Alzheimer dis- ease at the age of 67. It's why I decided to get involved," said Carter, a . Lucknow native. Walker along with other who who raised $1,000 or more in any of the three local Walks, in Owen Sound, Hanover and Saugeen Shores, was entered to win a night's stay at each of six bed and break- fasts, and gift certificates towardsdinner atnearby restaurants. Carter raised more than $6,100- for the Hanover Waik, the most ever raised by any walker in Grey - Bruce. "I chose to walk in Hanover and my goal was to raise $2,000. I started accept- ing pledges on Christmas Day, from fam- ily and Others up to Jan. 31:" said Carte`. "I , received pledges that far exceeded my expectations. My 368 , sponsors generous- ly handed over $6,169.03." Carter's draw prize was presented by Deborah Barker, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Grey -Bruce. Gift certificates were donated : by. Irish Mountain B and B and Ted's Range Road Diner, Meaford Noah's Inn, Neustadt and Crabby Joe's, Hanover; Island View B and B and Green Door; Caf f , Wiarton; SaubleFalls ,B' and B and •Sauble Dunes Restaurant; Sconeview B and B and Carolyn's Kitchen, Elmwood, and. Lakefront B and B and The Erie Belle, Kincardine. "You could meet kids who were very proud of themselves for reaching their goals. You were bale to see the hurt in some of the walkers' eyes and . their expressions. It was all about sharing and caring," said Cartery Submitted photo Seen here is Peter Carter of the Walkerton area who was the winner of the major prize - a Grey -Bruce mini -vacation package - in the 2009 Alzheimer Society of Grey -Bruce Waik for Memories. Carter's draw pri e was presented by Deborah B arker, Executive Director of. the Alzheimer Society of Grey. B ruce. 5O%off. Fall & Winter Stock 3Oof Pi's, Socks, Belts , Jockey for Nim/Her 25% off bras, tanks, Undles EiNts ¼'l C�ro7t�rtG eve jt4EN & WorviEv Lucknow ' 519-528-2125..