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THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO
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COMMUNITY FORU
Noble-Thoughtsrn-and Nichol s'- !totian
Come , Let Us Play God by Le-
roy Augenstein - A Book Review',
In our increasingly complex
society ,, people must accept a
,greater responsibility than ever
• before in making decisions, So
says Leroy Augenstein in his book
Come , Let Us, Play God , current-.
ly available in the Lucknow Pub
lir ,Library 'Such things:. as the -
population explosion and the con
-quent .problem' of -hunger and
pollution; the prolonging of life '
because we know how to replace
vital'organs. and have improved
techniques; the determin-
ing of the' qualityof life t rough
gene manipulation and le mind
manipulation; the ability to pre-
dict the future of a fetus; have.
forced us to make life and death'
;decisions about .hurrnan beings.
person 60; :the life he might
expect with a new kidney will be
five years? Or that this, man is
a. great surgeon who could save
hundreds of lives if he were kept--
alive?
eptalive? What about the *young man
who is the sole'prov..ider for his
wife,and two small children?'Does
the fact that he is 'a highly intel- •
ligent-studetnt ,of research who
might' discovers cure for &a -neer -
influence your decision?. These
-are-the_kinds of qu_estions_t:he _..
author challenges the 'reader to
answer. His ability to lead the
reader deeper and deeper.into an
involvement with the case present-
ed, not only makes the book corn-:
pelling,reading, but also leaves
the readeralmost overwhelmed by
the responsibility facing ours and
succeeding. generations.. , •
One •would almost despair at.
Clearly, from the, evidence trying to find a solution for all the
presented in the book ,.the kinds" dilemmas presented in the book
of decisions society will be forced were it not •for the positive faith
to make will not be simply•a;mat. of the author iii the:. ability, of
ter of right or wrong. One life people to solve:their problems,
will be balancedagainst another and his concrete suggestions about
life and someone or some group how we might proceed inmaking
Of . people', 'will'•have'to decide responsible decisions. The nature
which-rnre=l ves_aad--which one of the dilemmas we face• forces' us
dies. Do you give the .kidey to
the person'who•is (6 years old or
to theyoung nian of 28? Does it
;make any difference that for ;the
Make
interest
on y
to look at, our values and to_wrest-
le with the questi 9ns , "What is
man?" and "Why is, he•here.?".:
His own basic affirmations about
man and his place in, the universe
-sound -aa note of confidence and'
hope in humanity and indicate the
:necessary religious stance:of
people ,who make responsible dec-
isions.
money pay
tie `bills
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Money .regularly invested in
Victoria'and Grey 'gua.ranteed
investment certificates'or
-even in special •savings, accounts 'doubles faster than
you'd believe. It can grow to.,
• twice .its size in eight and a ,' '
half years -and all withno
effort on your part. Make
interest on your money pay
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to work. today at Victoria Visit t f ire.H Fi
and Grey.
Travelled Area
due rs_
W. L. Mac. kENZIE•
William Lyon MacKenzie:of
Lucknow., age 87; died at the
Wingham and Markt HcZspital_on__
Sunday, Sep er;iber 13'. ' His death.
remove 'o of the village's
highly respected citizens who had.
been very. actiyely'assdciated
with variou's comrriunity organiza
tions; over the years.
W, L. as he was known to most
peopl=e w -a -s --borne
Paramount area of "Ashfield Town-
ship, He was-theson of John
MacKenzie and Annie MacDonald,
both natives of Scotland , and was
the last' survivor in a family of
eight .
He later married Mary. Anne
Maclntyre of .Kinloss. 0 ,
Mr, MacKenzie had ani.. interest•
ing and colourful business career.
He spent the early part of his life
as •a rancher in Montana, was" in
Chicago and Toronto where he
was employed by the. Todd Drug
Co: and travelled .for .them from,'
Toronto to. Lions Head, He later
formed „the MacKenzie Manufact-
uring " Co. , working out of Luck
no:-w••i.th a= tae of patent '
medicines and ,household supplies."
He travelled all over Western:
Ontario.for overfill years and
Made many friends throughout his
years on the'r,oad; The many
ids-and--rrae ..
the time of his death testified io
This, very ,readable book should
• have wide circulation , not only
among the adults of today who
must::proviiie the :framework which
.will enable responsible decisions
to be made , .but also arnong the
youth;in .high school whoni._tbe
author considers as "the first gen
eration'of adulthood for all .man-
kind" the people who' will be'
saddled with the kind: of decisions
about which he writes.. I recorn,
mend it';to allWho are concerned
about 'humanity and who are wil-
ling to be -disturbed and 'challeng-
ed to be •responsbile humans in our
complex Society. •
VC
TR.U,ST• COMPANY SINCE 1889
Lealand,Hill, Manager :
••Elgin.and:Kingston. Streets
' Grode_ri_ch w,: w 524-7381
On October 8th , the 1st Luck'
now Guide Company opened their'
meeting as usual ,: then proceded
• to the 'Fire Hall :where the Guides
were given. an interesting;talk
and. demonstration.'on Fire prevent
tion, and :the action to be taken •
case of• fire..; Those on hand
to answer questions an s illustrate
the use of the equipment:were:
'Fire chief.Geo. Whitby and fire-
men John fireleaven, , 3n11• Johi
stone and 'ROss Irwin."
This informative 'talk prepared
this..
W'. L. was always an active.
-c4iur-c -- ;- . _•eri
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endent of^the Lucknow U'ni.t'ed'
Church. Sunday school for 23 year:
,and was a Sunday School teacher
for many,: many years'. He. was
an elder of the Lucknow United ,
Church for 'many years .and was . •
recently made an hon otrr ry-e-lfer ;-
Always interested 'in music, W. L.
was part of the. Sunday School
Orchestra of.a few years ago in
Lucknow United. Church, A viol-
in player , 'he' always gave of his
musical talent freely andenjoyed,
THE CHAIRMAN. AND MEMBERS:.
THE BRUCE (OUNTV". BOARD OF
2 EDUCATIC..N
CORDIALLY INVITE THE PUBLIC
TO VISIT THE BOARD'S NEW
JLDJ
In Elderslie .Township on the rior. th edge : of
Cliesley.`at an '"OPEN. HOUSE" to be held on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1970
3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. IN THE AFTERNOON AND.
7:00 P.M.TO 10:00 P.M. IN THE EVENING
TOURS WILL BE ARRANGED DURING. THE AFTERNOON
AND. EVENING' AND LIGHT 'REFRESH•MENTS WILL BE
' SERVED.
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•Badge.
Professional Nursing Care 24 flours" daily
Dining 'Room and Tray -Service
Member:— Associated Nursing Homes .Inc. "Ontario
Associate Member Ontario Hospital Association
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\ Municipally Licensed , •
Licensed by Ontario 'Department of Health
classes. before church union.
The Masonic 'Lodge was. a .keen
interest ih.his life and he.; on
many, occasions, gave instruction -Soutt-Kin3oss-C-emetery: --Fall
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on Masonic education to'lodge ers were .W: B.' Anderson,
members. A Masonic service was William Porteous, George .Marr
held at the funeral home the even Cameron MacDonald, A. E. Mc'-,
ing‘prior to the funeral... Kim,` Alex 'Ivia'cN'ay ....Flower bear.
s=a-c-apable 'ers,were nephews,.
master of ceremonies and was Mr: MacKenzie is survived by
many times called on to perform his daughter-Mrs-N-a.-(j=essie)
Church on Wednesday, September
16th at the MacKenzie. Memorial
Chapel in :Lucknow:. °Burial: was in.
this duty over the years. His Allin of .Lucknow:, grandchildren
interests -also involved. the Lock and great. grandchildren.' He Was,
now Debating Team,and the':Para- predeceased-bphis.w'ife13. yea °
'mount Temperance Union. . He ago and by a son, Dr'. J . Grant
will be recalled as. the.."Clan MacKenzie in Newfoundland with
'Chief". and his. letters in The :Sen the Air Force during, the second'
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tinel prior ,to..the reunion.; ;World war., •
Durin later:/ ears Mr, MacKen
zie's`daughter Mrs. Jessie A in
'and her family Mrs:. 'Ralph'(Mary
Elizabeth): Haines. and Russell'All n
resided with W.,:L. •Mary now.
resides in. Port Colborne and `Rus:
sell who was unable to be 'here
for the funeral, is presently 'in
His early church work saw him
interested in all work concerning
young people. He formerly
taught a young 'men's bible :class
in Lucknow Presbyterian urch - T4
prior to and during the years 1912- e'd•by his minister Rev. Robert
17, and'he taught many other:. Nicholls of Lucknow Uniteed..•
Jersey Island, Chaim el 'I'
sla nts
England. Jessie attended her fath-
er during his illness and until the
time ofhis death
ce was 'conduct'
MARY' R. NEWBOLD, REG. N..
GEORGE A. NEWBOLD, ADMINISTRATOR
Drawer 220 • • Phone. 528-2186
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