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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-07-22, Page 2• • • • • • 1, . , 1 1 s • • Page 2 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 �. • l I 1 1 f•.• • • • 1 • • • f • • .1 l lett . • . . _: _ _ _ _. __ . _... •.. ... • • • • •• • • • • • • •, • • • • • • �•� • • • • • • • • • • NON -DENOMINATIONAL WEDDINGS CHRISTENINGS our ovation or urs Rev. Chris Morgan Pastor Paula Morgan 519-6Y4-6724 CLICK COMPUTER REV. CHRIS MO Food market owners plan to support local farmers From page 1 "The meat we get will be in most cases an . Ontario product, because what we want to do is sup- port the local farmer as much as we can." 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The Knechtels believe that being independent • will give them the chance to pick and choose the produce they • want on the . local and national level without being limited by a national fran- chise. . Not being limit- ed by a national. franchise is some- thing the Knechtels believe will help the local consumer base because it • will allow for more variety on the shelves and better products for sale Photo by Garin Reid Kathy and Brian Knechtel of Knechtel Food Market stand near the meat section in their grocery store, which will see a lot more local • meat and produce now that they have become an independent business. in the flyers. Hacing the free- dom to put what they want in their flyers is impor- tant to the Knechtels because they felt tied down by some of the prod- ucts they had to list in the flyer due to what the national franchise wanted. "I guess local interests are .not always there .when you are part, of a franchise program," said Knechtel. "The primary interest of the franchise company is not always the same as the interests of the small commu- nity. They are more concerned with driving in the bottom line." Why You Should Think of Changing Your Oil Furnace Fact • A furnace 20 years old (date on fan blower cage) can waste up to one tank of oil per year. Value changes with cost. Fact • E.C.M. furnace technology reduces power usage by up to 50% result- ing in increased energy savings. Fact • Federal Government Grants are available to offset the cost of furnace replacement (www.ecoaction.gc.ca) with home energy audit. Fact • Under the H.R.T.C. (home renovation tax credit) you can claim up to 15% of the cost of replacement (offer expires Feb. 1/10) (www.cra-arc.gc.ca for full details) Facts Grants and rebates up to $1500. Ask for details. Why Choose Harth Heating? Fad • T.S.S.A. Reg. Contractor assurance that applied law is followed. Fact • H.R.A.I. Reg. Contractor for speedy rebates on system updates (www•coolsavingsrebate.com) Fact • Highly committed to providing superior service & professional approach. STIONS ARE FREE ... ASK ANYTIME. CALL ROBERT R. HARTH 519-357-0530 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING BETWEEN 8 A.M. ANO 9 P.M. • Air Corxlitfoning • Oil Furnace •Water Heater • Softeners • Boilers This is why the Knechtels have combined with other independent stores in Ontario to form the Hometown Grocers Co-oper- ative, so they can create a combined flyer that will fur- ther support locally grown meat and produce. and at the same time stay compet- itively priced with the national franchise stores. "In the long term, I think what • our store and other independent:, stores are doing is staying a lot more viable in the small town mar- ket than if we were still in the franchise • pro- gram," said Knechtel. Fair Ambassadors The Lucknow Fall Fair Ambassadors did extremely well in Walkerton at the Ontario Miss Mid West and Little Miss Princess pag- eant held on Saturday, July 18 at the Walkerton Community Centre. With over 300 in the audience, they saw a great pageant andallofthecon- testants entertained the crowd with their opening number "Celebration" and then returned to stage in their formal gowns to make the night a formal affair. Kaylee .Hughes Lucknow's Junior Ambassador placed first runner up out of 11 contestants and Mackenzie Carruthers placed third runner up out of 25 contestants. The Lucknow Agricultural Society is very proud to have such capable and well rounded girls representing Lucknow for the Year. The 2009/10 Ambassadors will be selected at the Lucknow Fall Fair on sept. 18.