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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-06-04, Page 13f)4tnow'Ministr and Recreation as five major areas of responsibility. Heres what they are- • ...,and what they mean to you. Multi-Cultural Support and Citizenship — to preserve the cultural heritages of the people of Ontario and to assist newcomers to adjust to life in our province. Art Support — to assist the visual ., arts, music, literature, drama, dance and hanclicrafts;arid to help- Stimulate popular interest in these activities. Sports and Fitness — to encourage in-creased' physical fitness along with participation and enjoyment of athletic activities, and to assist Ontario . athletes to develop their full potential.. Libraries and Cornniunity Information — to increase access to information for residentsof Ontario so that they can make the most effective use of facilitieS and programs available in their communities. Heritage Conservation —to protec.t archeological sites and encourage the preservation and appreciation of properties of architectural and historic significance, • If you would like more information about the new Ministry"Or any, of its programs, write to: Ministry of Culture and Recreation Communications Branch Main Parliament Building, Room 347 Oue-ehls-Park - TOrontb,- Ontarki VIA 1A1 Ministry of Culture and Recreation Rqb,ert Welch, Minister Government of Ontario • William Davis, Premier.. Freeman .01sOn CraK~I Pit PA Miles West Of Dungannon CHOICE CEMENT GRAVEL . CRUSHED ROAD •GRAVEL SAND, 3/4 STONE,- TOP FILL • FINE, MEDIUM OR• COARSE PIT RUN GRAVEL ALL LOADS WEIGHED FOR YOUR ACCURATE MEASURE HI METRIC TONS — 22046 LBS. Langside Cemetery Meeting Thursday WHITECHURCH NEWS On May 26 at 8.30 Langside Cemetery meeting was, held in . Whitechurch Community Memorial. Hall with an attendance of 11. The president Bill Evans pres- ided for the meeting and gave a warm / welcome to all. The secretary, Mrs. Victor Emetson, read the minutes which were discussed and approved. The treasurer, Mrs. Fred Tiffin, gave a : statement showing a balance of $416.38 as 'well as two bonds of $1500 and another $750. The bond of $750 held by Victoria and Grey, Trnst, by show of.hands, was to be reinvested for 5 years. A new fence at the east side was erected earlier this spring. There are 3 evergreen trees in the cemetery increasing in size. It was decided to have these cut down. Fred Tiffin is to look after purchasing stakes and steeples for the new fence. He is also to look after destroying ground hogs which /•• move in from the adjoining-fields. The election of officers were president, Bill Evans; secretary, Mrs. Victor Emerson; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Tiffin; trustees, Bob Orr, Williarn Young, George Young; Fred Tiffin, caretaker. The meeting for 1976 will be held first week in June. The Meeting — was adjourned. N.F.U. News By Mrs. G. Aiistin 01, DNESDAY"-_:____ JUNE 4, 1l7S THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE THIRTEEN This Week In Ripley BY AB WYLDS g • t A half tour before midnight last Friday, this area had its second heavy downpour of rain, The rain falling in `,`sheets" was swept like snow drifts across, the pavement and the black night sky was, lit with' lightning flasheS. TwO weeks ago on a Friday evening, May 16, this Ripley-Lucknow area-had its first ,real hem rain. This rain did not reach far north of Ripley and spring seeding in the area north was still in need of, rain last week. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. 0 Forrester at their home on Malcolm Street this past week end were family friends. * * * * On this coming Monday evening, June 9th, president Morley, Scott of Purple Grove will be holding., a meeting of the Ripley Agricultural Society to• deal with routine planning for the September, fall fair. * * * * During lait Sunday morning, the people attending the chuich service were •startled and surprised when a ' small stone came 'through a glass pane of one of the windows -in St. Paul's Anglican C 114-Ripley. Fortunately no on was hit by the stone as it droppe to the floor. * * * * * On this, past week end, Mrs. Norval ,Nesbitt of Reid's Corners passed away in the Kincardine and District Hospital. Sympathy is extended to the family, including Mrs. Kelvin Henderson of Ripley, a daughter. * * * * * * Wildon Robertson of Bluevale and former native of the, fourth concession west in Huron Town- ship visited on Sunday with his aunt; Mr's. John Robertson and Miss Christena Robertson in Rip- ley. Wildon is holding an' implement sale on MondaST, June 23rd at his farm on the "edge" of Bluevale with local auctioneer Grant MacDonald in charge. A. couple of weeki • ago Wildon sent along the plans for 4, trick riding bicycle which • would be quite suitable in a parade and these plans are ' available to -anyone interested in building this unusual bicycle which looks like an ordinary one but rides quite differently. * * ,* * * Mrs. Adeline Hackett, assisted by Mrs. Minnie Wyld, planted the flower plot in Gore Park at the main intersection of. Ripley last week. The ladies, both members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society, planted these annuals on behalf of the society. Roy Davis of Ripley is present- ly staying with • his parents in' Mount Brydges while undergoing The federal government cow stabilization program came to an end April 30. The Minister ,of Agriculture, Eugene Whelan, has announced ,a payment of $5.08 per cwt. will be paid on application by the farmer on D1, D2, D3. and D4 cows marketed between November 16 and April 30. Five per cent 'of the producers herd is eligible ' for payment provided not more than two per cent were slaughtered irrespective of cow herd size. For example, if a farmer had a herd of 20 and 2 cows were slaughtered, he would still be eligible to collect e'en though' the 2 cows represented 10% of his herd. The $23.21 stabilization program does not mean that farmers who sold cow's in November - April period will be guaranteed that' price. They will receive $5.08 per cwt. over and above what they- received from the market. In 'other words, if you sold qualifying cows for $15 per cwt. you will receive an additional $5.08 per cwt. If you sold cows for $22 per cwt. you will receive on additional $5.08 per cwt., or if you sold cows for $8.00 per cwt., you Will receive $5.08 per cwt. Monthly average spreads' be- tween November and April varied considerably. The average price in the five month period was $18.13. medical treatment in London for ear infection. FriendS send along wishes for his speedy recovery. With hockey now over, the first softball game was held in the Ripley ball park this past Sunday evening. •