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Lucknow Sentinel, 2009-04-15, Page 2• Page 2 - Lucknow Sentinel, 'Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Photo by Pat Livingston The Lucknow Agricultural Society's variety concert and silent auction was a huge suC- cess on April 4. Keen bidders and some friendly competition made it a fun evening. Individuals and businesses donated 124 items for the event.The entertainment was superlative, once again proving just how much talent can be found in our area. Ross Henderson,Allister McKay and Karyn Martin provided some toe tapping numbers. Wilson wants Veolia accountable From page 1 Wilson made a ietrac- tion by saying she didn't have back flow stops in her house, but if she is paying sewer charges she expects it to be main- tained during a flood. "I had sewage water in my home: I can't stop that if the system isn't being maintained," said Wilson. "Veolia knew there was a problem and did nothing." Councillor Eadie wants to see some sort of sewage damage protec- tion for people's homes. The problem mentioned by Mayor Mitch Twolan is Veolia doesn't take any direction from douncil. Lucknow Sanitary Sewer Extension A developer has approached Huron - Kinloss Public Works about the possibility of extending the sanitary sewer to 86714 Lucknow Line, an empty lot located on County Road One at the south end of Lucknow. The developer has plans ;:iy• ffk • • ••• • • :•< • , • • • • • • ,:.• . ,1,40.404. • •••••• • ••• •••'.. • • •• • - Save $25 on E1VEFIG qualified ceilirig fans ENERGY STAR HIGH FifICIENCY The Power Savings Event is back for spring! Visit participating stores and pici<-up nioney-saving coupons on olectricity-saving products like specialty light bulbs, clothesline kits, pool pump time.rs and more, , POWER SAVINGsi Get your coupons today! Valid only until May 22. For details and participating stores visit: everykilowattcounts.ca every P kilowatt counts c).4 Official marks of the Ontario Power A * Coin image (02009 Royal Canadian Mint - AU Rights Reserved. for a six unit seniors apartment and is willing to pay all costs. The property is situated in Huron County and would provide no tax rev- enue to the township. "If the developer is willing to pay all of the costs then there shouldn't be a problem," said direc- tor of public works Hugh Nichol. "Any jobs being created by this is a good thing, but there is an exception being made in extending the sewer to 86714," said Mayor Mitch Twolan. Bruce County giant hogweed taskforce The giant hogweed infestation is a problem in Huron -Kinloss. H -K staff have identi- fied areas of infestations along the Ripley rail trail, Lucknow trail, Greenspace and a couple of reports from the Lurgan area. Murray Lotton will be the employee to handle the problem with his background in pesticide training and will attend the Bruce County giant hogweed taskforce meet- ings. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Bruce County Agreement Bruce County would prefer to restrict the cost associated with repairs, replacement and especial- ly inspection costs of the AED units. The Memorandum of Understanding is a • reminder that there will be maintenance costs and replacement costs for Huron -Kinloss Twp. with exceptions for the arenas. The director of facilities and recreation Mike Fair has requested estimated cost projections for future budget purposes for the Lucknow and Point.Clark Community Centres. Fair will also be adver- tising AED training for six individuals from Lucknow and six from Point Clark, who are active and frequent atten- dees to the facilities. Eush Whackers go for hike Desp g g weather conditions on April 3, the Wawanosh Bush Whackers went for a hrice. The meeting started at the Jefferson house with a humorous game of "I'm going on a picnic". Roll call was: What is the most important thing to take on a • hike? There were many dif- ferrnt answers. Wawanash 4-H 111 Natidess Meat gestions for cover designs and the club name. Two groups headed into the woods to experience nature using all of their senses. They saw a strange foam on trees, heard crows and falling trees, and of course, Members handed in sug- everyone felt the rain. Ohe enjoyable activity was feed- ing the catfish and goldfish. Back at the Jefferson house, members played the "Dating Game" and dis- cussed what was found on the hike. Everyone read about what to bring on a hike, and discussed sleeping bags. Brim= Yuill and Emma Enders are making the cover design. INDIAN RIVER DIRECT • • • • • • • WED., APR. 22ND - Mary's Family 20 LB. BOX. OF FLORIDA :30 PM urant Seedless Navel Oranges , or Ruby Red Grapefruit 220O PER BOX,}