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1,MCKNOW SENTINEL.
JOCELYN SHRIER • Publisher
SHARON J, DIETZ Editor
ANTHONY N. JOHNSTONE • Advertising.and
• General Manager
PAT LIVINGSTON • Office Manager
MERLE ELLIOTT • Gesetter
JOAN HELM • Composition
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Let it be
John Lention, founder of the BeatleS, died Monday
night, the victim of maniac's bullets. For those of us in
the sixties generation and those who observed the time of
the Beatles, John Lennon's contribution to, the world of
music is no less great than the impression made by Elvis
Presley in the fifties.
The revolution in rock music initiated by the. Beatles
led the way for, all of the rock music which has developed
since and was soundly based on the traditionS of rhythm
and blues and Elvis rock whiCh had preceded it.
The eccentric of the Fabulous Four, Lennon was also
the song writer, one half of the Lennon-McCartney song
writing team which created the hits which made them
famous and the musical masterpieces which will remain
among the greatest of all music .created by man.
Lennon was also the leader of the group and his
marriage to Yoko Ono and the resulting diversions
brought about a split in the tight unit of four which ended
the group's performances together. '
Each a musician in his own right, they have continued
to work in music but none have achieved the greatness on
his own they reached together.
Despite their breakup in 1970, the Beatles were always
still there. They no longer performed .together but they
were four, and they lived on in our minds as being
together.
Leunoi, was always the tough tere.-He reached out to-
make confrontations in his music, his lifestyle, his
philosophies. He withstood the media, the fans, the court
—battles- .11e was. the stroug_one,
Only recently he had released a new album, emerging
from five years of seclusion. He was well received. His
music sold.
Now he is gone. His music will live and there is a
generation which will mourn him and never forget the
impression he made 'on their growing years. It's an
untimely death, but as his music says, "Let it be".
Police recover
stolen vest
To the Editor:
On 01 November 1980
during a farm sale located at
Langside on the farm of
Allan Millar which was ad-
vertised in your paper, a
series of thefts took place.
Subsequently 2 Juveniles
were apprehended and all
property was recovered.
Owners have been found for
all property, with the excep-
tion of the owner of a Blue
and Red .Nylon ,Vest.
Would you please inform
your readers that anyone
having lost the above men-
tioned vest should contact
the Kincardine Detachment
of the Ontario Provincial
Police at 395-3341.
Thanking you in advance
for your assistance.
W. S. Jackson #3042
Constable.
Got a beef?
Write a letter
to the editor
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By Don Campbell
On the early morning of Wednesday, July 7, 1841, the
Mavis came in sight of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Even from a
distance it appeared to be a busy place. Small craft could
be seen moving around the harbour entrance, and quays
were lined with ships, their naked masts penetrating
through the thin layer of warm sea mist. A few towers or
steeples could be seen beyond the docks and here and
there, small white rectangles of houses standing out
amid the grey background blurr of other buildings.
There was great excitement as the destination of the
immigrants came closer. On the wheel deck, Mr.
Jamieson stood with nonchalent indifference, and looked
ahead from time to time through a brass telescope. A
man-of-war of the Royal Navy had left the port and was
fast approaching with all canvass Spread, cutting a high
bow wave through the sea. The first officer shouted to
the bosun.
"Stand by the ensign to pay compliments!"
"Aye, aye, Sir!"
Her Majesty's frigate, Gallant, passed the Mavis with
the shrill sound of whistles piping in unison. Her decks
were lined with seamen standing in disciplined rows, and
upon her quarter deck was an array of officers. A splash
of gold and blue. The white ensign on her stern lowered
in salute and the bosun of the Mavis returned the
compliment. In a few moments she had swept passed in
magnificent splendour, her stern smoothing a patch of
calm in the midst of a choppy sea.
Soon the Mavis entered the harbour. of Halifax. The
first officer scanned the quays for a vacant mooring
space, but the docks were lined with ships of every
aescription. Mr. Jamieson realized he would have to wait
his turn and drop anchor in the middle of the harbour. He
called to the bosun.
"Stand by to take in canvas."
"Aye,' aye, Sir!"
The bosun blew a shrill blast on his pipe and relayed
the first officer's order: "Hands aloft to take in sail."
When the Mavis was well inside Halifax harbour, Mr.
Jamieson gave the order: "Take in all canvas. Stand by
for'ard!" '
As the crew worked to furl the sails, the brig gradually
slowed her speed until her direction could no longer be
controlled by the wheel. At this point, the first officer
gave his final order.-- -
"Let go anchor!"
The sound of the anchor splashing into the water was
drowned by the cheers of the immigrants who had
watched the proceedings with happy anticipation. The
nightmare voyage of the Mavis had come to, an end.
An hour• or more later, a 'small boat approached the
brig. It was rowed by four tough looking men, stripped
to the waist, their skin tanned by the sun and the sea. In
the stern, and in complete contrast to the oarsmen, was a
dandy of a fellow. Although coatless, he sported a frilly
silk shirt and a top hat. When the boat was alongside,'
this official looking gentleman, "climbed with some
difficulty up a rope ladder and stood panting and
sweating, profusely on the deck. He was greeted by Mr.
Jamieson, but the newcomer was in no mood for
pleasantries and the heat of the day only added. to his
obvious anger.
"I was not informed'of your intended docking at this
port, Sir!" He threW a distasteful glance around the
decks, now crowded with immigrants clAtching their
meagre belongings and waiting anxiously to go ashore.
"Pictou,is the place for immigrants, 'not Halifax. This
is a commercial and naval port, Sir, not a haven for poor
creatures seeking employment. Our streets are already
full of paupers. Oh, really Sir, this is, too much!"
He wrung his hands and shrugged his shoulders in a
mixture .of concern and resignation. ",I trust there is no
cholera on board?" Having been assured there was not,
he continued talking excitedly, addressing his remarks
more to the immigrants than Mr. Jamieson.
"Well then, what can I do? If you must land - you
must! But let ine warn you to move out of Halifax as soon
as possible. Out into the countryside where you might
find work on the land. There is nothing, nothing here for
you at all!"
When the excited, overwrought official had departed,
Duncan MacLeod translated the gist of the official's
warning to-those people who only spoke Gaelic. This was
the message which greeted a people who had suffered
the cramped confinement of a ship, the exposure to
typhus, death of their loved ones and hazards of a merci-
less sea, in the hope of reaching the shores of a land
flowing with milk and honey! ,
Page 6"-Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 10, 1980 IL*fterslo the editor
*esses.Aokerel*:athietuesous
To the Editor:
I would like to respond to the letter
by "An Interested. Citizen" which
appeared in your paper on November
26, and was critical of Lloyd Ackert's
contribution as trustee oti-the Bruce
County Board of Education.
In the school year 1979-80, I 'was
released from most of my duties as
principal at Wiarton Public School to
work with Mr. Ackert and the Values
and Morals Education Committee of
the board, along with other designated
staff personnel'. 1 was in a position to
observe- Mr, Ackert'sleadership, and
his concern for all the groups of people
whom he representeA, and for the
teaching staffs who would eventually
carry out the program.
Mr. Ackert moved in purposeful
ways - clearly defining the task,
separating roles, setting time lines,
holding public meetings, collecting
responses, finding the common
ground in contentious issues, formu-
lating policy for the board, and making
at least four major public reports at
oitten board meetings. Where is the
justification for the statement, "He
fully exemplified lack of communica-
tion"?
Mr. Ackert personally visited par-
ents and clergymen in their homes to
invite their participation in the critical
discussions that took place ,regarding
the 'program philosophy; details and
implementation. He made sure that
staff persOnnel had the time and
resources to, carry out their duties. He
provided encouragement, and con-
structive criticism' when needed. He
appeared at numerous meetings and
provided lucid interviews to the press
at all times.
Mr. Ackert was considered by those
know no one there,. Pm just a lecal
bumpkin: aware of being soothingly
entertained musically, on weekendS,
when I iiriY0 thp appropriate leisure
time to be myself, in spite of the hectic
pressure of a man-made System that
6,411e-to-work-like-Grazy-and-pay-
like crazy, to enjoy what the system
calls sheer happiness and democratic
freedom. '
1 confess I have' a vague idea about
sheer happiness and demecratic free-
dom though I would undoubtedly and
vigilantly safeguard both, not knowing
exactly what to do to safeguard them.
Thatts'-hove-nehulottsly .4-,state- ray-
paptritiottaisSnlfa.r as,'musical entertainment
froth FM 102 is concerned; I Pretend -I
an when
of
s I h ruenbd ydeclare
mindandjudgement
that F Ml O2 i is
the necessary adjuvant for reverie,
'uplift and consolation for frustrated:
folks aware of today's trying period of
uncertainty.
Considerable effort, dedication and
good taste, with all possible care, is
engineered by considerate souls into
the making of FM 102 weekend
programs. Had I sent this letter
directly to the FM 102's technicians, I
am sure, they would haVe hailed
gracious acknowledgement from
VVingham, Ontario.
The reason I wrote the Sentinel is
that I personally wish to interest other
folks who, like myself, are being fed
Up with the Cacophonous trash, chur,
lish taste and. boorish choices of some
broadcasting stations, whose techni-
ians have no ideas about rornance, or .
the reveries instilled in a great deal of
listeners by modern troubadours able
to sing in tune, sensible songs that tug
at Our heartstrings. Down with two
Turn, to page 7•
of us who worked closely with him as a
gentleman and a scholar, who Wanted
the best possible, education provided
in the most suitable climate within the
Means of the citizens. The background
of success he had experientced in
ing, creating his' own beautiful home,
and all hisother alchievements; truly
qualified him to be 'a leader.
This letter should net be, construed
as reaction to 'his defeat at the polls,
In fact, it would never have been
written had. the "interested citizen's"
letter not appeared after the e,lection.r-
-It-would have- -heen --in- society's--
interest if your 'paper had paid the
man a tribute for his services • and
wished, as we all' do, Success for his
replacement. Undoubtedly, other
doors will open for Lleyd. Ackert,
Finally, a, close exarnination of the
program wil reveal that not only the
Ten Coinmandinents, but the Chris-.
tian values as taught in the New
Testament along with other positive
influences over the centuries, under-
gird the Bruce County Values and
Morals. Education Program. Several
copies are in each school and are
available, for perusal by all truly
"interested citizens".
A. J. V. Leeder, Principal
Wiarton Public School, and
Project. Convener for the
Values and Morals Program.
FM 102 - Love that, music
To the Editor:
I don't have investments in the local
broadcasting station or in FM 102. I