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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-11-09, Page 11Wednesday, November 9, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 11 Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Tour of Homes sparkles on Nov.12-13, 2016 The Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary is extending a warm invitation to its 2016 Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend. The Saturday, Nov 12 and Sunday Nov. 13 Christmas Home Tour allows guests a chance to step inside five Kincardine residences, where they can see the homes decorated for the hol- iday season by local professionals. The twinkling lights begin at 6-9 p.m or take the more relaxed Sunday afternoon, Nov. 13 tour beginning at 12:30-4:30 p.m. Part of this year's tour, as in past years, a Christmas tree donated by Canadian Tire is located at the Inverlyn Lake Estates 223 Carloway Trail. The decorations on this tree were purchased from the Auxiliary Hospital Gift Shop by donations from the members. The items under the tree are supplied by Fincher's Leisure World. The tree is given to a deserving family in the area following the tour. This new custom designed bungalow by Quality Con- struction Services was built in May 2015. The Auxiliary Gift Shop, along with Quinn Florist, have created a true Christmas atmosphere over- looking Inverlyn Lake. Other homes are at the fol- lowing locations: 29 Park - wood Road, Tiverton (west off County Road #23, the "B" Line) owned by The Brown Family, lovingly decorated for a family Christmas by J'Adorn, 1135 Knights Court owned by Brad and Melanie Pyke decorated inside and out with a downstairs, enter- taining space by Kincardine Home Hardware, 792 Queen Street Apt. #1 rented by Gabrielle Nagy decorated "into a cozy Christmas retreat you will not want to miss" by Harbour Rose Boutique (Note: Not suitable for physi- cally handicapped due to set of steps), 671 Olde Victoria Street owned by Lori & Greg Smith, century Ontario coun- try cottage -style home built in 1880-1890's decorated by Jerome Flowers & Gifts. The proceeds are used to fund medial equipment for Kincardine hospital. The equipment selected by the Auxiliary for this year's donation of $30,000 are four additional IV pumps ($4,432 each) - $17,728, Vital Signs Monitor - $8,110, and Fridge for the pharmacy depart- ment - $5,095. Your $15 includes a list of the homes, brief description of each location, name of store or stores decorating the home, map, and refresh- ments at Kincardine Presby- terian Church Hall. Tickets are available at the Hospital Gift Shop, Jerome Flowers & Gifts, Kincardine Home Hardware, Quinn Florist Ltd, Harbour Rose Boutique, J'Adorn, Ripley Variety Store, and Kwik store in Tiverton. Or call Sylvia 519-396-3888 or Bessie 519-396-3294. Shared Photo This tree, decorated at organizer and Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary member Judith Bond's, was tree donated by Canadian Tire will be given to a deserving family. It was decorated for the Christmas Home Tour by Nancy Potter and Tracy Robinson of the Auxiliary Gift Shop and Quinn Florist. MP Lobb feels infrastructure spending for rural communities an "insult" Shaun Gregory Seaforth Huron Expositor The numbers for the federal spending on infrastructure are out for the country; these find- ings are listed on reports of the latest economic update or more identified as the "fiscal projections," and from conver- sations with Huron -Bruce MP Ben Lobb, rural commu- nities are getting shafted. Sometimes these numbers are provided in late winter or early spring, this year they came in the fall. Conveyed by the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, he detailed that there will be $81 billion in expenditures over a span of 11 years for infrastructure. From 2016-2017 to 2027- 2028 roughly $25 billion will go towards public transit, nearly $22 billion a piece for green and social infrastruc- ture, trade and transporta- tion will see about $10 bil- lion and lastly what frustrates Lobb most is the $2 billion for rural and northern communities. "You think about how vast the country is to allocate those amounts. (It's) an insult and if you ask rural Ontario MP's, since the Lib- erals have got in, there has been no infrastructure at all, a few if any," stated Lobb November 3 who also men- tioned this year's infrastruc- ture updates are lower than the previous forecasts. Lobb fears are that this recent economic update is heading in the direction of what he calls an "anti -rural" theme. Another issue that worries the long-time politician is the progress for the econ- omy that's predicted. "The unfortunate thing is economic growth, and this is not my numbers, it's theirs, it's black and white in their fall update," said Lobb. "Growth is 1.8 per cent until 2021, that's a problem." MPP Thompson questions Ontario backlog of environmental decisions Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa sewage to unresolved noise the MOECC to post deci- Thompson said Minister for complaints over Industrial sions and supporting docu- Environment and Climate Wind Turbines has been mentation to the EBR back Change is still failing to keep ignored by this government," in June when she issued her Ontarians informed about said Thompson. "It points to EBR Report Card. the environmental issues a disturbing pattern by the In it, she found that there that affect them. Liberal's to ignore the safety were 686 outdated notices, Thompson, PC Critic for and environmental rights of and six applications overdue Environment and Cap -and- Ontarians." for review related to environ - Trade, made the comments Following up on the Envi- mentally significant laws, in a media release and said ronment Commissioner's policies or regulations. the minister needs to take (ECO) annual report, which Despite a call from immediate action to was released last week, Thompson for the MOECC address the seven-year Thompson questioned the to commit to a timeline to backlog of outstanding Environment Minister today post the backlog of decisions decisions and comments about his ministry's failure to and comments to the EBR that should have been post decisions and com- however, the Minister posted to Ontario's Envi- mentstoOntario's(EBR)ina refused to provide a ronmental Bill of Rights timely manner. deadline. registry (EBR) back in 2009. The ECO also raised con- "It's absolutely shameful "Everything from raw cerns about the timeliness of that this government still hasn't taken steps to remedy the situation that they have been well aware of for some time," said Thompson. "Ontarians rely on the EBR to keep them informed of issues in their communities that may impact their quality of life. It is unreasonable for this Minister to continue to ignore the need for real pro- gress - this government's poor performance has gone on for too long. The Minister has a responsibility to address these outstanding issues immediately." Thompson's question is viewable on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=N3_2VGTkO44 Purple Grove Women's Institute to focus on fundraising for scholarship The November meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the Purple Grove Community Centre. Our President Janet Rhody welcomed all members and guests. Wilma Sutton shared the Scripture. The ladies who attended the Bruce County Rally and the Grey -Bruce Area Convention in October reported from these meet- ings. One of the items coming out of these meet- ings was a need to raise funds for our scholarship fund. Some of the mem- bers brought items for a Silent Auction. It was well received. Janet Rhody vol- unteered to lay the wreath at the Remembrance Day Service. Mary Anne Kukoly reported on the successful catering for the Ripley and District Lions. She thanked Diane Clifford, Fran Farrell, Janet R. and Wilma S. and all the others who helped. Our Convener Diane Clif- ford introduced the guest speaker Yolanda Cameron from Walkerton. She spoke about our theme of mental health. We all appreciated her courage in speaking about the organisation Wes for Youth. Their mission statement is "to provide wellness and emotional support for youth through online professional counsel- ling in a safe, secure, and confidential manner." She told us about the free online counselling that is available to all of youth between 13-24. Diane thanked her for all help in understanding this complex issue. Marilyn Reid and Mary Anne provided lunch and a great time of fellowship followed. "Trump in the U.S. is talk- ing four per cent" Lobb concluded with say- ing he will be "pushing" on PM, Justin Trudeau, Momeau and the infrastructure minis- ter until more money is prom- ised to rural communities. LUCKNOW ARENA SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 9T" - NOVEMBER 15TH Wednesday, 9 November 10:00 Adults & Tots Skating - $2/Skater 11:00 Skate & Shoot - $2/Skater 17:00 Initiation/Tyke Practice 18:00 PeeWee Rep Practice 19:00 Bantam LL Game vs Goderich 20:30 Legends Practice 21:30 Rec Hockey - Saratoga vs Kintail Thursday, 10 November 10:00 Adults & Tots Skating - $2/ Skater 11:00 Skate & Shoot - $2/Skater 17:00 ICE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL 18:00 Bantam Rep Practice 19:00 Midget Girls Rep Practice 20:00 Rec Hockey - Amberley vs Lanes 21:30 Rec Hockey - Dirty Byrd vs Holyrood Friday, 11 November 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:30 Bantam LL Practice PeeWee Girls HL Practice Juvenile Practice Midget LL Game vs BCH Saturday, 12 November 08:10 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 16:00 17:30 19:00 19:30 Learn to Skate Initiation Practice Tyke Game vs Wingham Novice LL Game vs Wingham Atom LL Game vs Blyth/Brussels Novice Rep Game vs Wallace PeeWee LL Practice ICE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL Legends Game vs Milverton Lancers Game Warmup Lancers Game vs Petrolia Sunday, 13 November 09:00 Goalie Clinic 10:30 Old Devils 12:00 Public Skating - Sponsored by Lucknow Kinsmen 13:30 PeeWee Girls Rep Game vs Markdale 15:00 Juvenile Game vs Honeywood 16:30 Intermediate Ladies Game vs South Bruce 18:00 Midget LL Practice Monday, 14 November 10:00 Adults &Tots Skating - $2/ Skater 11:00 Skate & Shoot - $2/Skater 17:00 Novice Rep Practice 18:00 PeeWee LL Practice 19:00 Bantam Rep Game vs Central Perth 20:30 Midget Rep Game vs Goderich Tuesday, 15 November 10:00 Adults &Tots Skating - $2/Skater 11:00 Skate & Shoot - $2/Skater 17:00 Novice LL Practice 18:00 Atom LL Practice 19:00 Midget Girls Rep Practice 20:30 Lancers Practice HURON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO-OPERATIVE LTD. 519-395-3800 www.hurontel.on.ca