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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-03-09, Page 1CELEBRATE IN 1988 LUCKNOW'S 130th CELEBRATION JUNE 30 - JULY 3, 1988 i PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW ONTARIO Wednesday, Marc 988 40C PER COPY Lucknow man sentenced to nine months in jail A 48 -year-old Lucknow man who has a serious alcohol problem and a criminal record described as "horrendous" was 'sentenced last Tuesday to -nine months in jail on four charges. The man pleaded guilty to theft under $1,000, driving while disqualified, and two charges of trafficking m narcotics. The court was told the man in question stole an outboard motor valued at $1,300 from a cottage near Lucknow last February 14. An undercover police officer working in Lucknow reported that on April 7 of last year, he bought a half ounce of marijuana from the man for $85. During the same undercover operation, a second officer bought five grams of cannabis resin from the man at a value of $85. To further add to the list of charges pil- ing up against him, the man was.arrested in Lucknow on October 26 as he drove a tractor onto a lawn and through some bushes while having a suspended licence. During the triai held in Kincardine, Federal Crown Attorney Stephen Baker of Hanover told the court that the man in question has a "horrendous criminal record" but no previous convictions for narcotics. Defense lawyer Ted Wilson of Kincar- dine told the court that his client had no idea how serious the drug trafficking of- fences were and said he stopped' when a friend tipped him off as to the severity of his actions in the eyes of the law. Wilson added that the man has a very serious alcohol problem and drinks two 40 -ounce bottles of alcohol daily. In a related offence discovered during the same undercover operation, another Lucknow man was convicted of trafficking in cannabis resin and has been remanded for sentencing until April 5. Rash of chimney fires keeps department busy The Lucknow and District Fire Depart- ment was kept busy early in the week with two seperate chimney fires needing their attention. The first blaze was called into the Fire Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday last. Upon respon- ding, fire fighters found a small chimney fire burning at the Cleland Veterinary Clinic located just east of the villlage of Lucknow. As with most chimney fires, the blaze was minumal and didn't last long before baring itself out. No damage was reported. Just after noon the following day, Mon- day, the local Fire Department responded to an alarm called in from Whitechurch. Yet another chimney fire was the culprit, this time at the home of Albert Bristow. Again, no damage was done as a result of the fire but fire fighters remained at the scene until it was completely extinguished. In further news from the desk of Fire Chief Bud Hamilton, the local Fire Depart- ment continues to accept donations towards the purchase of new equipment for the Fire Hall. A further three donations were received and recorded this week. The donations have helped the local department purchase a television and VCR to be used for training and educa- tional purposes. Keep in mind that such donations are very much appreciated and that the Fire Department is still gratefully accepting any contributions that may be forthcoming from the community at large. W.W. Council meets The West Wawanosh Council met March 1 in the Municipal Offices there with one councillor absent. Following the reading .and adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting, Coun- cil approved payment of the annual grant of $100 to the Lucknow Agricultural Socie- ty. Other correspondence was noted and filed at this time.' Building permits were authorized to M. Ryan and to A. and L. Chisholm. The clerk of the Council was authorized to investigate a Retirement Savings Deposit Plan from Standard Trust in Wingham, with deposits to be made mon- thly for all eligible employees of the Township. General accounts • totaling $80,586.45 were passed for payment. Also during the meeting, the road superintendent was authorized to adver- tise for tenders for cruching and hauling aproximately 25,000 cubic yards of gravel on roads at the north ned of the Township. The Reeve and Clerk were authorized to submit a request to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for a supplementary allocation of subsidy in the amount of $100,000 to be used for a truck and structure for winter sand protection. Council will also request approval from the Ministry to grant eligibility to the Township for a 50 percent subsidy on a pro- posed reconstruction of sidewalks in the Police Village of Auburn along., Huron County Road 22. Road accounts in the athount of $18,731.01 were ordered paid by Council. David Reed of Frank Cowan Insurnace reviewed the township's insurance pro- gram. No changes for the 1988-89 term were authorized. The meeting was adjourned following the announcement of the next meeting of Council slated for April 5. Is the circus coming to town, or do these guys always look like this. It was a strange scene down at Lucknow's Cut and Curl earlier this week...you could even go as far as to say hair was flying...and it was all for a good cause. If you can't imagine what that cause might be, check inside this week's Sentinel for all the hair-raising details. By the way, in case you haven't guessed, that's Rob Bundy along with Ian Montgomery trying to prove that two heads aren't necessarily better than one. (Pat'Livingston photo) Business must beware Lucknow businesses were among thousands of others across Southwestern Ontario who received a peice of mail last week asking for permission to list their business in a telephone directory. The directory listing form appears, at first glance, to be a 'bill' and is from Classified Directory Publishers Inc. in Downsview. Through the form, the com- pany is offering to put local businesses in the company's directory. The form is, in fact, not a bill and should not be paid automatically. It is somewhat misleading to say the least and even goes so far as to include a picture of what ap- pears to be the Yellow Pages at the bottom of the form. Area businesses have received similar mail in the past and should be very careful to read the entire form before taking any action in its regard. The form recently received by area businesses declares that "this is a solicita- tion for the order of services and not a bill, invoice or statement of account due.". It goes on to say, "You are under no obliga- tion to make any payment on account of this offer unless you accept." Business people would be well advised to beware of the form and assure they fully understand it before making any payment whatsoever. At the stockyards A heavy supply of steers and heifers sold on a active demand at prices fully steady to last week's sale. Cows sold steady and pigs sold easier. There were a total of 1126 cattle, 505 pigs and 95 sheep and lambs on offer at the Brussels Stockyards regular weekly sale. Choice steers sold 88 to 93 with sales to a high of 99.25. Good steers sold 84 to 88. Eighteen steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms of RR5 Brussels, averaging 1299 lbs., sold for the overall price of 87,95 with sales to 93.75. Choice exotic heifers sold 88 to 92 with sales to 94.75. Good heifers sold 83 to 87. A charlois heifer consigned by Dave Eadie of RR5 Lucknow weighing 1340 lbs. sold for 92.75 withhis total lot of thirteen heifers averaging 1248 lbs. selling for an overall price of 88.31. Four heifers consigned by Glen Halden- by of RRI Holyrood averaging 1000 lbs. sold for 90.00. Choice cows sold 59 to 65 while good cows sold 57 to 62. Canners and cutters Fold 53 to' 57. Hogs, 30 to 40 lbs. traded to a high of 1.02 per pound. Hogs 50 to 60 lbs. traded to a high of .93 per pound while pigs 70 to 80 lbs. traded to a high of 75 per pound. Light lambs sold up to 1.88 per pound while heavy lambs sold up to 1.10 per pound. Winners ... The winners of this month's Lucknow Sports Complex draw have been announc- ed and congratulations go out to Bob Cranston, Wolfgang Weber, George Stanley, Ann Stanley, Wayne Stanley, Grant Helm, Keith Hodgkinson, Greg Hamilton, Ray Cranston and Jane - Cranston. Marion Cook lade the draw late last week.