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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-09-07, Page 2Wednesday, September 7, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 9 Kincardine 7K frail Challenge competitors growing, volunteers needed Troy Patterson Editor The public can now view the route of the Kin- cardine 7K Trail Chal- lenge, and a promotional video highlighting the trail system. With the Sept. 25, 2016 event quickly approach- ing, about 120 people have registered so far, with registration open until Sept. 18. Organizer Victoria Zam- bito said two more spon- sors have recently signed on with the event, and the promotional video by Brad Fenton gives a good sense of the beauty and challenge runners and walkers can experience during the event. "It's an amazing scenic route that helps runners stay focused," Zambito said. The event is currently looking for volunteers to assist with the event and is organizers are working hard to spread the word and make the first event as successful as possible. Zambito said people have expressed special interested in the various bridges that are wound into the route, as well as the lakeshore areas. The map and directions through the route have also been made available on the website. The video is available at 'Kincardine 7K Trail Chal- lenge' on Youtube or for more information visit the event on facebook or kincar- dine 7ktrailchallenge. com Bruce Power opens Centre for Project Excellence as it prepares for major component replacement Bruce Power has taken an important step toward its refurbishment preparations by opening the Centre for Project Excellence on the Bruce site. The centre will be dedicated to the company's extensive planning activities to prepare for the successful execution of the first refurbishment, which begins in 2020. "A key priority at Bruce Power is project excellence and that's why preparing for the successful execution of our refurbishment program, which will begin in 2020, is an important focus for our organization," said Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power's president and CEO. "The opening of the Centre for Project Excellence is another important milestone as we prepare for the successful execution of future refur- bishments that are impor- tant to our site, surrounding communities and the Prov- ince of Ontario." The Centre for Project Excellence is a 60,000 sq. ft. facility of combined office and warehouse space that will house the project team for the refurbishment preparations. Submitted Cutline: Mike Rencheck, left, Bruce Power President and Chief Executive Officer, is joined by Jeff Phelps, Vice President, Major Projects, and lan Kennedy, Vice President, Site Services, in cutting the ribbon at the grand re -opening of the Centre for Project Excellence on Aug. 25, 2016. The facility underwent a two-year renovation and is the first building on site designated for the Major Component Replacement Program. Hydro One offers a lesson in energy efficiency for students Students starting univer- sity and college may have graduated high school, but they may not have received an education in energy efficiency. Hydro One has a quick, 10 step lesson to help students keep electricity costs down for the upcoming school year. • When researching an apartment or house to rent, find out if your electricity bill is included in your rent or if you are billed separately. Study the Time -of -Use schedule and use high elec- tricity -use appliances like the dishwasher, space heater, stove and dryer dur- ing off-peak hours as much as possible. Regularly review your electricity usage by setting up an online account at www.HydroOne.com/MyAc- count to track your electric- ity consumption by the hour. • When you leave for class, make sure all unnecessary lights are turned off. • After pulling an all-night cram session, turn off your computer and laptop. • Remember science class? Electricity is drawn from household gadgets, electronic devices and appli- ances even when not in use. Plug appliances and equip- ment that are not used con- stantly into a power bar with an off switch for an easy and quick way to turn them all off. • Get an honorary conser- vation degree by trapping the heat in your home in the winter. • Keep doors and windows closed, hang thick -lined curtains to keep the heat in and install weather stripping around the doors to get an A+. • Get additional credit for limiting your use of air con- ditioning. Keep your home or apartment cool in the summer by opening win- dows at night when it is cooler and closing blinds during the day to keep the heat out. Consider using a fan to cool down, especially during peak hours. Air conditioning can use up a lot of electricity. • Study your taps to ensure that you have no leaks. Ensure that you have your landlord fix any leaking taps to avoid sending extra money down the drain. • Experiment by washing your clothes in cold water, during off-peak hours to keep costs low. Clothes dry- ers also consume a lot of electricity so hang dry your laundry to save on your bill. The Ripley Agricultural Society's Decorating Contest for the Ripley -Huron Fall Fair Rules for all Decorating competitions: • Promote the 153rd Ripley -Huron Fall Fair • Judging criteria: most colourful and unique • All entries must have a sign stating the name and year of the Fair, date and theme: 153rd Ripley -Huron Fall Fair "Farm Gate to Dinner Plate" September 23 dr 24, 2016 • Register by contacting Jean MacDonald 519-395-3475 by Sept 16th, 2016 • Display must be in place by registration deadline • Judging will take place the week of September 16'h - 21", 2016 Categories: 1) Best Bale Display 2) Residential Decorating 3) Business Decorating The Ripley Agricultural Society Board of Director's wish to express their sincere thanks to Bruce Brock, Carter Show for Sponsoring the Decorating Contest Submitted A map of the Kincardine 7K Trail Challenge is available on the event's website. PLEASE RECYCLE Lucknow Fall Fair September 16, 17 & 18, 2016 111111111164 Our theme this year is, "Sew it, Grow it, Show it!" FRIDAY: Ambassador Competition & Pie Auction (7:15pm Main Stage) Large Exhibit Display R&R Pet Paradise Power Paws - Dog Show (6pm & 8pm) *NEW* Family Fun Zone - Fun for ALL ages! Tug -o -War & Road Hockey Tournament (6:00pm) Reptile Show (Showtime 6:30) Pub & Wings (Henderson Hall 6:30pm) SATURDAY: Parade (Starts at 11:00am) *NEW* Family Fun Zone - Fun for ALL ages! Snippety the Clown (Face Painting & Balloon Animals) Inflatables for ALL ages! Beef, Sheep, Poultry & Dairy Show Large Exhibit Display Light Horse Show (11:30 am) Phillip & Henry's Magic Show (Showtime 2:30pm) Children's Pedal Tractor Pull Baby Show (1:15pm) Variety of FUN Outdoor Games Youth Dance - Scott Chow & Friends (7:30 - 10:00pm at Legion) Yuk-Yuks On -Tour Comedy Show (8:OOpm Arena) SUNDAY: Fair Breakfast (8:30-11:30am Henderson Hall) Community Church Service (10:OOam) Light Horse Show (10:00pm) Touch -a -Truck (11:OOpm) Pet Show (12:OOpm) .....and much more!! Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/lucknowfallfair 1111 or visit www.lucknowagsociety.ca