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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1980-10-08, Page 6Office Manager Typesetter )Page 0—Lueknow Sentinel, Wedneatla*, October tit 1980 The, LUCKNOW SENTINEL "The Sepoy Town" On the fluroivarucefleuudary JOCELYN SHARON 1, PIETZ . PAT LIVINGSTON - MERLE ELLIOTT • Business and Editorial Office Telephone S28-2822 Mailing Address P.O. Box 400, 'Wallow, NOG 21-10 Second Class Mail Registration Number -0847 Subscription rate, $1330 per year in advance Senior Other' rate, S11.50 per year In advance U.S.A. and Foreign, $23.00 per year in advance Sr. Cit. U.S.A. and Foreign, $21.00 per year hi advance Lucknow should have an election If the ratepayeri of Lucknow are dissatisfied with their municipal government they.didn't come out to complain at the, ratepayers'' Meeting held Monday. A meeting of this kind gives the ratepayers of the municipality the, opportunity to question council regarding the action they have taken during their term of office. It is also an opportunity to deal with problenis and air opinions. While the ratepayers of LucknoW Must be satisified with the people represent them on their municipal council, the lack of attendance .at a ratepayers meeting to make complaints is. really not an acceptable method of showing ,appreciation or gratitnde. The reeve, the four councillors and the clerk-treasurer have worked diligently over the past two years to serve, the, people of Lucknow vvith, the, better interests of, our community as their chief priority. While the council receives an honorarium and the clerk is paid a salary, none are receiving a fair reimbursement for their commitment and dedication. Councillor Tom Andrew has served two terms, On council and found it to be a learning experience he wishes everyone could have and one which he feels he, has benefited from. He believes there are many people who are capable of serving on council and wants more people to take an-interest-in-Municipal affairs, Herb Clark who has been approached by council to stand for election in the November municipal election is a very capable man whO would make an excellent 'councillor. But he is not the only man or woman in Lucknow, who could successfully serve, as a councillor or reeve, Regional government Reeve George Joynt spoke at the ratepayers' meeting Monday night of a small regional government which has been created through the co-operation of the village and the surrounding, townships to share the capital expen- ditures and operating costs of the district fire department, health centre, arena and swimming pool. These are services which have brought a dimension to Lucknow that makes life here good. Our quality of life is, in many ways, enhanced through the efforts of the townships and the village who are working closer together to make our community a better place t9 live. Reeve Joynt also mentioned the service clubs which have contributed so much to the 'community over a long history ,of service and how they are essential to the quality of our lifestyle. While it is commendable that our municipal affairs have been so well taken care of overthe past two years, it would also be appreciated if more people in the village cared enough and were interested enough to come out to a ratepayers' meeting and tell the council they are doing a good job. Served well Councillor Tom Andrew has served well on the fire board, roads committee and recreation committee. He takes with him the experience 'he has gained and the village is better off for the time and interest he has shown in his council work. Good Luck, Tom. Looking ahead there will be an election in November and it is only right Lucknow have a municipal election. A contest for council seats does not mean the present council is unworthy or isn't doirig their job. It means there are capable people who are interested in serving their municipality who wish to have the oppOrtunity. It would create some badly needed interest in our municipal affairs and dispel some of the apathy which has crept in. Why must we have a controversy to create interest? Municipal business these days is challenging and interesting and full of hard work. Ask any of the councillors or the clerk. Let's see a full slate of names nominated and an' election in November. BY BON CAMPBELL The fickle weather of the Atlantic is quick to change, ‘On Sunday morning, ,Sune 6, the wind had abated considerably and the MAVIS was once more spreading her full canvas to, catch every breath. The' Reverend. Duncan MacLeod held a church service on the upper deck, and most of the immigrants and even some of the ship's crew attended. Eiccept for Neil MacCrimmon there, were only two musicians amongst the passengers = an old man WhiliTayed-fhe fiddle and a happy-go4ucky fellow who had been a fisherman, sailing out of Aberdeen. He played the concertina and it was this music which Duncan MacLeod chose to lead the singing of the hymns. The cabin passengers, except for the minister, were careful not to stand too close to the steerage passengers, As the woolen merchant from Yorkshire .said: "Those damned little red devils of fleas can jump six feet - now use inviting them to change their homes The minister read passages from the.23rd Psalm; . giving emphasis to 'the words; "Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, :I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me," But it was his reference in his sermon, to the Israelite mass exodus from Egypt which seemed more appropriate to, the occasion. "And they were led forth from a land of persecution to a place where they would live happy ever after - a land flowing with milk and honey." -Perhaps many immigrants saw a reference to their'present suffering, which would be rewarded when they reached Canada. It seemed that MacLeod was the self-appointed leader of the immigrants. Having concluded his sermon, he turned his attention to the more urgent needs of his flock. Although it was Sunday, he told them, he was sure that the Lord would have no objection to their working to improve their quarters. There would be water and soap available, and brimstone and vinegar to cleanse and sweeten. He hoped everybody would engage themselves with the task. '- That evening, Doctor Cameron, Reverand Duncan MacLeod and thewoolen merchant from Yorkshire sat in the small dining saloon with the captain, eating beef and fresh Vegetables which had been recently purchased in Fort Willim. There was cheese and French wine. "Enjoy the food, gentlemen," the captain told them, with the flicker of a sarcastic smile on his face. •Mr. Tony Johnstone, The Sentinel, Lucknow, Ontario.. Dear Tony: Several months ago I wrote to the Sentinel concerning a project I hoped to promote with. the Madill sec- ondary school. I also mentioned that being born and raised in Lucknow the name NVingham has always been familiar to me. There was no response to the article so I hope it will be helpful to again explain what the project is about. The basis of the project is that in world affairs we have a world community situation. In itself this is not news - most secondary students are familiar enough with world transportation facilities to acknow- ledge the possibility that a world community situation exists. The important points to recognize about this situation are - (1) The world community situation is the result of a remarkable march of progress since the 1770s by the western world in the field of trans- portation and communications. (2) Since the world community situation is a development of the western world there is a respon- sibility on our part to see that it has a chance to be a success. (3) As secondary students of to-day soon become the citizens of to-mor- row it is very important that they leave school with a clear underqand- ing of this obligation. (4) This can_ be done, by providing students with a detailed account of "Tomorrow, we shall be'eating our usual fare which we carry on a long voyagle. Salt meat, dried peas or beans. But of course, we can always, supply you with cheese and excellent liquors and wines." Duncan MacLeod felt sad as he thought about the inimigrants and he said more to himself than the captain, "And those peor-.PeoPle in the steerage, will • they have cheese and wine?" The captain—did not take 'kindlylo-the niinibter's Established 1873 Published Wediteaday - Publisher Editor question, "They are not entitled to the food of gentle folk. They are little more than beasts whoa speak a foreign tongue r the. scum of the earth. England is well rid of theta." There - was: hostility in the eyes of MacLeod. "England, Captain? Well, yes of course, but may I remind you that they are not English 'and they are people, not beasts!" "If their skin was black, I would be carrying'them in chains," the captain said, his face flushed With rum and anger. Duncan MacLeod's eyes narrowed, as lie realized the captain had revealed not only his sentiments„ but his past identity, "Do I take it, Sir, that you were once the master of a salve ship, running between Africa and Alnericas?" The •captain laughed at the minister's horror, and tossed the remains of his glass into his mouth. "You take it correct Sir, and the treatment of those Highland dogs, is a. thonsand times better than the animals I shipped from Africa." The minister could no longer contain his resentment and loathing for the captain. He wiped his mouth on his serviette and rising to his feet, ftung the 'cloth onto the table. "Since you have made your views quite clear Sir, than you will understand that I have no wish to dine with you at any other time during thiS dreadful voyable." The captain was taken back. "Andy who should you care? You pray for them. I should think that would be more than enough to satisfy your conscience, since it seems to bother you." Duncan MacLeod drew himself up to his full height "Those beats you refer to, are my people. If they are animals then I ain of the same breod." MacLeod strode:out of the saloon, and then it.was the doctor's turn. He rose to his feet. "May I suggest Sir, that you are treading on extremely dangerous ground. I too am .a Highlander and that, come hell' or high water, I will always be proud of it!" the western world's' remarkable march of progress in the fields of transportation and communications. In , order that the students can properly understand the background that led up to, the start of this great march of progress, secondary stud- ents should also 'have effective teaching of world history. With these thoughts in mind I was interested in reading a recent report in a daily newspaper that (1) "An Education Ministry task forced head- ed by Duncan Green of the Toronto Board of Education will spend the next six months. redesigning the province's high school system (2) Every individual,. however skilled at a particular trade, needs a sound knowledge of English, math, sci- ence, history and geography to get ahead in an increasingly complex world. These subjects must remain the bedrock of Ontario's school system, whatever changes are in store". The report, as a whole, left me with a feeling of anxiety that the task force will not be emphasizing the importance of the world community situation to the secondary students of Ontario. To improve this prospect I would very much like to see the principal of Madill secondary school, accompanied by some of his fellow principals in south western Ontario, have an interview with Mr. Green concerning this problem. Having twice received informative letters from Dr. Bette Stephenson, I can assure the readers of the Sentinel_ that such a group would have her full support in any sincere effort to, improve the cause of education. To the Editor: Thanks canvassers • Art Andrew. Guelph, Ont. Al pup hi de ar da nc Al in th th al Yt Y( Jr in ei yi di a] The Lucknow and District Branch of the Arthritis Society has complet- ed a successful campaign raising $2,100 to o f research n tobeusedfoar the society's program education. A campaign is a team effort and we thank all who helped and all who gave. Canvassers were: Joan Helm, Cora Cranston, Pearl Menary, Hilda Ackert, Marilyn Maclntyre, Irene Haldenby, Nancy Haldenby, Una Matthews, Wilma Clarke, Blanche Needham, Harry Lavis, Betty, kit- chie,, St. Helens Institute, Mary Cleland, Kathleen Collyer, Dorothy -,:fosie Hamilton, Jea,n Mc- Leod, Mary MacIntyre, Vi Arnold, Maudie Fisher, Ena Henderson, Norma Weatherhead, Mildred Loree, Joanne Pentland, Anne Aus- tin, Albert Lennips, Ruth Thompson, Bruce Hamilton, Kathleen MacDon- ald, Dora Brooks, Winnifred Gam- mie, Thelma Brown, Anna John- stone, Bill Ross, Sara Ritchie, Shirley Hackett. Tillie Wilson, Betty Smith,, Joan Murray, Kini Meyer, Olive Blake, Lynda MoNee, Elsie Irwin, Sharon Strong, Betty Ellington, Phonda Turn to page 7*