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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-08-05, Page 11Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel Flower Show and Tea showcased beautiful entries Assistant District Director Theresa McLaughlin of Durham area and Carl Preuss of Neustadt are glad they came to the Lucknow Horticultural Society Flower Show and Tea. Some of their favourite arrangements were the colourful display next to the hanging geranium baskets. July 22, 2015. Shades of pinks and purples dominated the display of floating blooms at the Lucknow Horticultural Society Flower Show and Tea. July 22, 2015. There was a nice assortment of lilies at the Lucknow Horticultural Flower Show and Tea on July 22, 2015. Those attending the Flower Show and Tea hosted by the Lucknow Horticultural Society believe the hydrangea is spectacular displayed with the phlox to the left and the two entries of three white daisies to the right. July 22, 2015. Lucknow Horticultural Society members Shirley Bolt and Mary Ellen Farrish serve up cake and ice cream to Christina and Jason Miltenburg during the Flower Show and Tea at the Lucknow United Church. July 22, 2015. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 11 Proud to be part of the Pride Lucknow and District Lions Club annual update Kathy Todd Success is the word for this year's Lucknow Lions Club. We started our ear with the Grand Opening of the new splashpad. This was a com- munity effort spearheaded by the Lions. We helped Brookside Pub- lic School with can crushing. They did the collecting and we crushed the cans for them. They raised over $400 for their school. We pre- sented the Melvin Corrin Memorial Scholarship of $500 to an F. E. Madill Sec- ondary School student. The club supported the Juvenile Silverstick Tournament and sadly ha to cancel the Novice Tournament due to lack of teams. This tournament has run for over 20 years. We handed out candy canes at the Christmas parade as well as put in a float for second prize. We provided free skat- ing for two sessions and Pro- ject Pride supplied flags and certificates to those in Grade one to promote patriotism. We made a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Organization to help children. We bartended at several events at the Community Centre as fundraisers. The Sweetheart Draw is also a fundraiser. Half the pro- ceeds went to the food bank and the other half to revamping the skateboard park. Collecting aluminum still remains our major fun- draiser, as well as improving the environment. We assisted the Hazardous Waste Depot and did the usual roadside clean-up from Lucknow to Holyrood. We continue to recycle used eye glasses. Fifty pairs of eye glasses were collected this year. The new project which we advertised for was used bicycles. We collected somewhere between 60 to 70 bicycles and parts thereof to be sent to Africa for the less fortunate. We pay the rent on the Community Centre for the use by Canadian Blood Services. They gathered 119 pints of blood at the Novem- ber Clinic. Our "We Serve" motto was in effect when we helped out other groups again this year. Music in the Fields requires a lot of volunteers and we continue to look after the parking for them. We also help the Kinsmen where ever they need us during Strawberry Fest. The Agricul- tural Society needs our help at the gate and food booth at the fall fair. We also joined with the for the Second Annual Lasagna Dinner which earned both clubs some substantial funds. Around our community we fixed the roof and facia on the gazebo, replaced a couple of dead trees in the Memorial Park, remembered our lost war heroes by plac- ing a Wreath on November 11 and attending the ban- quet at the Legion. We also put a float in the Fall Fair Parade. Again we came second. This year the Club, itself, was recognized by the com- munity when St. Paul's Anglican Church held an appreciation night for the Club. Those attending were presented with chocolate stars just as Olympians are presented with their medals. The good thing was that we could eat and enjoy ours. The Church made a dona- tion to the Lions Foundation of Canada for Guide Dogs. They also made a significant donation to the Club when the Church was closed, knowing these funds would be used for a good commu- nity project. The Club also received a large donation from Black & McDonald from a breakfast that they held. They are the company who are installing the wind towers. The Club continues to support several District A9 projects like Peace Poster Contest, Effective Speaking and Youth Exchange Camp. These are all child -oriented programs. For the chal- lenged persons we support Camp Dorset, Camp Kirk and Participation Lodge. Other donations made throughout the year are Wingham & District Hospital and Alexander Marine Hospital during the [Ra. iTT]►► iiiliTaIMN Radiothon, St. John's Ambu- lance, North Huron Food Bank and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. This year Walk for Guide Dogs was during cooler weather. The weather may be cool but the donations were hot. This is the highest amount collected so far. Donations totaled $2622. We had eight walkers attend with their dogs. This day will help train dogs for the deaf, blind, autistic, handicapped or diabetic person. The club does not spend all their time fundraising and helping others. We enjoyed a social day with the Legion. Golf and dinner sponsored by the Lions was enjoyed by all. Members attended a Governor's Appreciation Night in Kin- cardine to honour Jim Prenger for his year of ser- vice. Club members also enjoyed a dinner before the Sweetheart Draw, which was won by Irlma Haldenby, and celebrated another suc- cessful year at the Annual barbecue hosted by the Todds. We socialized with the Huron Shores Club at Point Clark for a delightful evening. Brian Evens represented our club by being the Zone Chair for Zone 7 during the year. He is responsible to attend and assist four other clubs in our Zone. Several members were recognized this year. For years of service the following members were acknowl- edged: Wayne and Kathy III THE WW tore non,. b Chrtrh ra.0 I.n* I .,rr.►4y rr.:+.r.firr- Q, :ay1.r.d.:L 101 mak #4,4 1.11 *WI MO fid * e OtYkr lake You. Own Eivcr, (m % C kt 5 and Fnjil; r9nr ( illhqj ems= 134 kingiAnn r COrIENCH 524-'L3L3 AW4 Todd, 15 years; Tom Hogan, 25 years and Allan Hackett and Tom Helm, 40 years. That is 135 years of service from just 5 people. Barry Johnston received Member- ship Excellence Pin and the Club received from Lions International The Year Round Growth Banner and the Club President's Mem- ber Satisfaction Banner from Past International Director Barry Palmer. Three mem- bers will receive their Smart Serve Certification. This year we gained a few and lost a few members. Unfortunately, the Club lost their most important Char- ter Member. Lion Gordon Brooks has been a faithful and devoted member of the Club since its beginning in 1957. He kept saying he didn't contribute much be he was our number one ticket seller for the last sev- eral years of the Sweetheart Shopping Spree. As a tribute to Gordon, the Club will plant a Memorial Tree in his name. The Lucknow Lions would like to thank all businesses in Lucknow who have sup- ported us, the groups and individuals who have made donations to us, the wives of the Lions who are not mem- bers but also help, our cateres: Kairshea Women's Institute, Lucknow United Church Women, Barb's Catering and the Girl Guides and also each and every one who has helped us earn and serve our fine Village of Lucknow. Casual Industries I:.:'i.'1 AL l LIRER . n/,,:(.j..l•fX 1, IR! .t COMFLE TL LINE OF CASUAL FURNITURE TO COMPLIMENT .ALL. R.F,kS OF YOUR EIOMME, For outdoors, patios, gartfkit areas, .siii: rearm. Pre ads•ra arbrrrrryerc7nrr a emiriarn .k ra.uahrrdlas- \Iunilsty - Fridley 9100 - 5;00 Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 Yirlg!in:ii `. !: it {1•rinfI! 9L d 519-238-2110 '11' w '.goe i t aLc