HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1976-04-28, Page 19Greenock Lady
Died At Age 98
MRS'. AMOS WEBB
•
Mrs. Isabella Jane Webb of
GreenockTownship passed away at
Brucelea' Haven, Walkerton, on
Thursday, April„15th, in her 99th
year.
She was, born on the 14th
concession, Greenock, on March
18, 1878, 'a daughter of William
Tapper Stewart and. Ann Jane
Sawyer. On April 18, 1906, she
Married Amos Webb of the same
concession, moving only one mile
west of her former home, where
she lived until nearly two years
ago, when she became a resident of
Brucelea 'Haven, Walkerton. /
Mrs. Webb is survived by two
daughters, Ruby of Lucknow and.
Elizabeth of Nigeria, Africa, two
sons, George' of Stayner . and
Stewart of Hespeler; a sister, Mrs.
Ethel. Hicks 'of Guelph, and
brother, Emerson of Southampton,
eight grandchildren and fourteen
great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her
husband; gen, Arthur, sister Mrs.
Mabel Hood, and brothers,
liam, Joseph, George and Roy.
Because of her interest in the
love of. young people she was
• "Grandma" to many outside of the
family circle. .
The late 'Mrs. Webb, an exemp-
lary Christian, was a member of the
Glamis BaptiAt Church.
Rev. L. Carson conducted the
funeral service, held at the James
Hope Funeral Home, Paisley, on
Saturdiy, April 17, with interment
in. Purdy's Cemetery,
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THE 1,11CKNOW'SEN TOM., L.UCKNOIN, ONTARIO. • wEDNERAT, APRIL 28, 1976
• ,
Bruce County. Council adopted a
1976 budget which ,.calls for
expenditures of '$3,919,271 an
• increase of 13 per cent, over 1975;
Surpluses hi most county depart-
ments, increased revenues and an
increase in assessment mean levies
required from individual municip-
•alities will rise by only five per
cent, accerding to •Roy Hammel',
chairman of council's finance
committee. • , •
Taxation withiii the county will
., raise $844,231 for general purposes
and $925,000 for highway purpos-
es. The total to be raised locally
7 will nearly match the $1.8 million
which will. be provided by the
provincial government. •
Miscellaneous income includes a
$75,000 surplus from 1975.
The total revenue of $3.9 million
is up nearly $500,000 from last
•
• A further $90,370 will come from
provincial and municipal sources to
finance the.South Bruce planning
program while $28,862 will came
from application fees and municip-
al levies for the county land
division committee. For both
• operations, however, expenses will
exactly meet revenue.
The county will spend $2,366,000
on highways in 1976 and another
$701,696 for public welfare, includ-
ing children's aid, welfare and
senior citizens homes,
Other major expenses in the
budget are: county library, $109,-
000; health unit and 'hospitals,
$190,000;' debt charges, S193,470;
county salaries, $80,8654 agricul-
tural and other grants, $58,175;
county council, $38,100; miscellan-
eous, $76,075.
Council also passed'the requisi-
tions to raise the municipal' levies
from Bruce's 31 municipalities.
Levies will be due June 20 and
DeceMber 20, council' decided.,
For towns, the levies are:
Chesley, '$47,307; KinCardine,
$138,734;a Port Elgin, $148,328;
Southampton, $109,826; Walker-
ton, $134,489; Wiaiton, $46,953.
For villages: Hepworth, $6,933;
Lion's Head,' $14,223; Lucknow,
$28,091; Mildmay, ,$20,045; Pais-
ley, $20,743; Ripley, $13,202; Tara,
$17,564; Teeswater, $22,430; Tiv-
erton,, $16,226.
For townships: Albemarle, $53,-
489; Amabel, $137,975; Arran,
$42,495; Brant, $98,736; Bruce,
$108,837; Carrick, $62,464; Cul-
ross, $49,319; Eastnor, $61,502;
Elderslie, $37,959; Greenock, $50,-
812; Huron, $107,150; Kincardine,
$110,737; Kinloss, $35,361; Lind-
say,. $15,905; 'St. Edmunds, $29,-
016; Saugeen, $70,432.
TELLS OF LIFE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE' 1J
essential.
The population of Frobisher is
about 2600, 1800 Inuit, 800
non-Inuit. Most non-litiuit are
government employees.
All housing is owned by the
Territorial government and rented
out to other, agencies or the Federal
government. The housing consists
of row houses, butlers (brink-house.
type units, divided into three
family units) double trailers, and a
few suspended .basements (2
, storeys). All are on blocks above
the ground, because of the
perma-frost. Most housing is
substandard by southern stand-
ards.
Sewage disposal is a ,major
problem. A few houses are on the
utilidor system where raw 'sewage
is disposed of into the bay! Then
there is the -holding tank system,
where water is delivered into a tank
and sewage runs, into' another.
Both are delivered and removed by
water and sewage trucks. It is not
uncommon to run' out of water, or
have your sewage overflow into' the
back yard! However, the trucks are
on call until 11.30 p.m., weather
permitting. The' other "sewage
system", known as the "honey-'
bag" system, common to most
settlements, consists of a commode
type toilet with a plastic bag liner.
This is collected by an ordifiary
pick-up truck thrown 'into garbage
cans and hopefully 'burned, but
definitely presents an' environ-
mental and health problem.
Transportation here consists of 'a
few government vehicles, ski-duos,
and motor bikes. Most people
walk. The ski-doo has replaced the
dog team for hunting, and houses
hate replaced igloos.
The surrounding terrain is rocky
and hilly, covered with patches of
low growing lichens, wild flowers,
edible berries; some grass. There
are no trees or shrubs. It is a vast,
awesome, harsh land.
•
One cannot help but admire the
fortitude and, inherent wisdom
which enabled the Inuit people to
survive. Unfortunately, the young-
er •Inuit are fast losing this wisdom,
with the introduction of white
culture and education. It appears,
to be a sad but' inevitable part of
evolution. These nomadic, people
now live in settlements around
Let peace talks continue-at
least it's better than war talk.
which game becomes more scarce.
Social probleins arid crime in-
crease. They pay a high price for
the luxuries of civilization.
Speaking of high prices, I'll just
quote a few from our local store. 1
.qt. 'of milk - $1.65; tin (1 lb.)
carnation milk - .59c; flour 25 'lb. -
$6.80; 1 head 'of lettuce - $1.19; '1
apple - .35c; bread (1 lb.) loaf -
.85c; 1 doz. medium eggs - $1.69.
All meat is frozen. In the '
settlements prices are even higher
and fresh produce scarce. Ours
comes in twice a week by airplane
and even at the above prices, is
rapidly bought up. Choice, of
course in all groceries and dry
goods is limited. Most people
order a year's supply. of storeable
staples from Montreal, which
arrive in' the fall by barge. These
are crated in wooden pallets,
costing $50 each, in addition to
freight charges, which ran about
$400 per 4500 lbs. including
weight of pallets. That was a
minimum order for a family of
Ahree. It's a bit Of a shock to write
out a cheque for about $2000. for
grpccries! Then one. must order
their meat, at least most people
prefer to 'order it fresh from
Montreal in spite of the air freight
rate of 35/1b.
We haVe caught some arctic char,
which are similar to salinon,
perhaps more delicate in flavour,'
and delicious. Ernie also went
cariboo hunting, shooting two.
There is net that much meat on one
cariboo, but it is very tasty: Ernie
tried a piece of raw fish, but found
his stomach objected for some time
after!!
As you can see, there are many
problems to be overcome' in
develeping the north. The cost of
building is exorbitant, far beyond
the reach of the average Individual.
PAGE NINETEEN
Even• should one manage to build,
the cost of utilities makes it
impractical.
This a very lengthy "note",
but thought you or your readers
might .be interested in some of the
contents.
Incidentally, there is a' crying
need for anyone with secretarial
training up here, at about $5.00 per
hour.
tnclosed is my renewal fee.
Wishing all good health and
happiness.
Sincerely,
Edna Greba (Reid).
P.S. One ironic situation' is the fact
that liquor prices are only very
slightly higher than in the south.
Compared, to the prices- of food, it
really makes one wonder! (Most
crimes are liquor involved.) •
Bruce County !Budget Up, 11y- 13%.
But Tax Levies, Will Only .ROise 5%