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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-09-22, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday, September 22, 1993 550 G.S.T. Included ppG Darlene Smith (right), Miss Arthur, is the 1993 Miss Mid -Western ntario. Pam Carmount, of Mount Forest, the 1992 Miss Mid- estern Ontario crowned Darlene and presented her with the raditional bouquet of roses during the pageant held in con - unction with the Lucknow. Fail fair on Saturday evening. (Pat ivingston photo) It was a great fair! Lucknow's 130th annual fall fair will be another successful entry in the history books. From Friday evening's kick off at the arena to the end of the horse show on Sunday, events were well -attended: The Bushell family _ Bruce, Barbara, Rachel and Whitney - enter- tained in the arena Friday night singing some favorite gospel musicand a famous Rankin Family piece, and the two 'youngsters step danced. They were accompanied by Allan Grant with his guitar. This was followed by a . square dancing and line dancing demonstration by the well-known Huron Bruce Swingers. Kim Snowden, Miss Lucknow, officially opened the fair and welcomed everyone. • The high point getters in the elementary school competition were presented with their rewards from Paul Klopp, Huron ivP'They were Bethany Luchies and Cam Sellars. Two groups entered the new scarecrow building competition and did a great job. The scarecrows were on display Saturday evening at the Community Centre. The groups involved were Matthew Martin and Shawn Ritchie, and Heather Irvin and Lynn Irvin. - The champion hog was entered by John Black and The reserve champion by Ian Clarke: The pork auction saw the Mayfair Restaurant purchase a champion ham weighing 19.66 lbs. at $14/Ib; Snobelen Farms, champion ham, at $10/lb; Lucknow Co-op, a champion loin, 16.3 lbs., at $611b; and KenRuth Farms a champion loin, 15.78 lbs., at $5/1b. The reserve champion hams were purchased by the Lucknow Co- op, 19.15 lbs. at $6/1b. and Norris Messenger, 18.6 lbs., at $5/lb. The oldest lady and gent at the fair were' Mary Lavis and Harry Lavis. Couple coming the furthest was Caryn Nicolson and Carlo Ventise from Scotland, 'and person corning the furthest was Ross Lockwood of Quebec. The horse show on Sunday had 30 entries, with Denise Padla of Ripley winning the horse and rider class, and Sarah Broadfoot of Clinton, winning the pony and rider category. The storefront decorating contest had 12 entries judged by Betty Conlin, a well-known fibre and water colour artist. She is the president of the Kincardine Visual Arts Group. First, second and third places went to From Our Heart, Your Favourite Things and Margie's Specialty Shop. Mrs. Messenger said the whole fair was a success with exhibits "up. Approximately 49 young, people entered over 500 pieces in the junior fair. The grand champion quilt was by Muriel MacKenzie and the reserve by Lorna Lang. The Strike it Rich and fair dance was very well attended. Twenty •turn to page 20 Bank officials. say "no" Lucknow won't get banking machine by Pat Livingston Around 45 business owners and interested residents turned out at the Chamber of Commerce meeting early last Wednesday morning to hear Bank of Montreal officials dance around giving a definite date as to when Lucknow might receive an automated banking machine (ABM). Legitimate strong points raised by business owners and residents made little difference in the bank's decision. Chris W. Hopfner, District Vice President, from Guelph, Guelph main office, and F. George Heisz, area community . manager, Kincar- dine were the bank officials. Mr. Hopfner explained the process used in determining where machines are placed. Every six months his district budget is reviewed, and with the resources available, decisions are made as to what marketarea the banks wants new business in. Lucknow is termed a full service bank. Mr. Hopfner compared the local bank to a city bank where all types of business can be handled including agriculture, commercial and personal loan requirements. On two occasions he heaped praise upon the local bank and staff for their excellent service. When considering placement of a banking machine, which can handle from 300 to 400 transactions daily, Mr. Hopfner said,. cost is a factor. "Which locales do we think we'can get the volumes up to while keeping full service?" The "threshold" figure for daily use is 150 transactions, and Mr. Hopfner said they didn't believe they could reach that level in Lucknow. He also said if Lucknow gets an ABM, then other areas, such as staff, may have be "cut back on." The bank's long term objective is "to have a machine in every location", said Mr. Hopfner, "and' Lucknow is getting closer to the top of the list." But, he wouldn't say where on the list. "We must balance the overall' demands of the market, and service not only the business people but the agricultural and seniors market. How can we best service the branch? Tellers," said Mr. Hopfner. When asked about a cash dispen- sing machine located in .another business, Mr. Hopfner said, al- though the cost for either machine is about the same, "We are not prepared to have any of our people service a . cash dispensing machine off our premises." The area of concern is with the safety of employees who in such a scenario would be transporting thousands of dollars of cash "down the street." Constable Andy Burgess, . of the OPP agreed with this point. Deanna Reavie made reference to the bank's, promotion encouraging student banking, saying "It is ironic 'turn .to page 2 Three injured in Ohio accident Three area men were injured in a Sept. • 12 accident in Salem Township, Ohio, in which their American friend was killed. - David Hanna of Kinloss Township, Shawn Drennan of Ash- field Township, and Brian Shiell of Wingham, were passengers in a 1991 Geo driven by Dennis J. Thorbahn, of Oak Harbor. Accor- ding to the police report the vehicle veered off the road, travelled through a ditch and struck a utility pole. Mr. Thorbahn was pronounced dead at the scene. ' Mr. Hanna was flown by LifeFlight helicopter to a Toledo hospital for treatment, where. he. was initially in serious condition. He had surgery on his hand and was subsequently released on Sept. 16 .to travel home. Mr. Drennan and Mr. Shiell.were treated at a local hospital and released and travelled home to Ontario that weekend. Mr. Drennan subsequently. required surgery on his nose and was earlier this week in London hospital and was released on Monday. Mr. Thorbahn became a friend to many in this area through Gordon Kemp, who he met during a business trip in Denmark in 1988. The friendships developed over the years through various visits back and forth between Lucknow and Oak Harbor. He became a member of - the Lanesville Lords and par- ticipated in several tournaments and. other functions. Mr. Thorbahn was employed for the . past 15 years as a salesman at. his father-in-law's John Deere •turn te'page 20 Back .from Scotland band � tour by Pat Livingston Lucknow's Paul 'Finlay recently returned from an exciting 21.day tour in Scotland and England. As part of the' Old Elgin Band of St. Thomas, Paul said,. "it was not a trip you could take on your own or with a tour company." Paul became a member of the band around -18 months ago when his father-in-law told him they were looking for men to bolster their numbers. Being a single -piston trumpet player since a child, Paul decided to' continue his playing as a member of the band: Lord Elgin, of Scotland, extended the invitation in 1991 when he visited for the 125th anniversary of the Elgin Regiment, of which he is the honorary colonel. • The trip was an achievement for some of the older members of the band who had originally been in- vited in 1974 to take part in celebrations marking the 700th anniversary of the birth 'of the Lord's ancestor Robert the Bruce. 'Three days prior to departure, the government grounded the military planes they were to fly on and so the trip was never made. Th&band left+Toronto on Aug. 12 and was billeted at Craigiehall, the Scotland Army headquarters near Queensferry. This would be their base for the busy 16 -day official itinerary. Some of the band mem- bers stayed on for a few days longer. • Their first concert was at � the international veterans' Erskine Hospital, in the Glasgow area. This hospital was established by Princess Louise. History was made when the band, during an interval, became the Tirst non -pipe band to play at the World Pipe Bated International Cham ion - ships at Ballahouston Park. A performance at the V.J. Day Parade at Newcastle, England also made history. The Old Elgin Band was the first band, other than the Sixth Regiment of Fusiliers, to have such an honor. Paul said a large number of the Burma veterans were at the parade. The group toured, and later played at, the Lochcarron Weaving Co., at Galashiels. This is the com- pany that wove Lord Elgin's Bruce family tartan that the bands cum - •turn to page 3 Paul Finlay, a member of the Old Elgin Band of St., Thomas, IS shown with Lord Elgin, the honorary colonel of the Elgin Regiment, who was host for the 16 -day official tour of the band In Scotland and area.'