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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-03-02, Page 1The LUCKNOW SENTINEL $8.00 A Year In Advance $2.00 Extra To U.S.A. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1977 Single Copy 20c 20 Pages Austin Martin Is New President . West Wawanosh Mutual Has Greatest Gain In Company's 98-Year History A Legion Public Speaking Com- petition for junior and senior students attending F. E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wingham on Saturday, February 26. Congratulations to Mary Luanne Clare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clare of Kingsbridge, a grade nine student at the school, who won first prize in the junior division speaking on "Drugs" and to Ken de Boer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill de Boer who lives on Highway 86 near Lucknow, who placed first in the senior division speaking on "Land Use". In all, only 8 students competed, two in the junior division and six in the senior. Winners will now advance to competitions to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Clinton on Saturday, March 12. Fraser MacKinnon, clerk- treasurer of Kinloss 'Township, tendered his resignation, at Mon- day's meeting and council is advertising for a successor in this weeks paper. Mr. MacKinnon told the Sentinel Tuesday morning that council had made the decision to, use the office at the township garage as the clerk's office and operate it as a full time position each day. He said that, with his farming operating, he had to make a decisions between the two. Fraser and his wife Doris have conducted the clerk-treasurer's duties from an office at their farm home on the 4th of Kinloss. Fraser MacKinnon Resigns As Clerk Of Kinloss, Seek Replacement e clerk's office at the township ge was formerly used by 'the road superintendent. A new office and lunch rootn will be created for the road superintendent and staff. Mr. MacKinnon was appointed treasurer-tax collector in 1961 succeeding Frank Thompson. He was chairman of the Kinioss Township School Area Board when the' new school was , built and 'opened in '1962. .In 1967 he succeeded Gordon Wall as clerk and assumed the combined duties of clerk-treasurer-tax collector which he has held until now. Mr. MacKinnon's resignation will be- come effective the end of March. Hopes To Organize Oldtimers Hockey John Nixon of Morris Township, president of the West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company, told the policyholders at the annual meeting at the Dungannon Agricul- tural Hall that 1976 had been the best business year in the 98 year history of the company. The company with head office at Dungannon has now a reserve for the protection of the policy holders of $1,232,063. showing an increase of $314,734. for the year. Fire insurance at risk increased by 18% to 145.7 millions, and likewise wind insurance by 38% to 78.7 millions. The gross premiums written were $507,830., an increase of 17.5%. Net claims in 1976 were $111,861, greatly reduced from 1975, not having suffered a total barn loss all 4year. John Nixon welcomed the policy holders attending the meeting. He spoke of the contribution made by his fellow directors, the agents and A budget totaling $672,650. was adopted by members of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at an annual meeting held in Wroketer on February 15. Within the total budget, $417,100. has been earmarked for water and Hydro Break Favours Wood Stoves, Lamps Kingsbridge News the office personnel towards the success of the company. Secretary Frank Thompson read the minutes of the last annual meeting which were approved on motion of Girvin Reed and Thorn- ton Eedy. The auditors and financial report were also read by Mr. Thompson and this was approved ; on motion of Delmar Sproul and Thornton Eedy. , Due to a resolution of the Board of Directors to amend the company by-laws, mainly to conform with amendments to the Insurance Act and the Corporations Act with regard to the elimination of the premium note, the next order of business was the presentation of the complete general by-laws, read by the secretary to the policy holders for their approval thereof. Some discussion was entertained and it was moved by Girvin Reed and seconded by William Gow the by-laws be adopted and all related land management projects in Listowel, Turnberry and Howick Townships, and along the area of Lake Huron shoreline managed by the Authority. Mapping of hazard lands between urban centres in the watershed will also be completed in 1977. This year's budget represents a 38.5% increase over that of 1976. The good news for member municipalities is, however, that levies will not increase proportion- ally, but will be less than 10% greater than those of last year. Provincial grants to accomplish conservation projects can be claim- ed by the Authority to make up the difference of the increase. At the same meeting, Lorne Murray of Moorefield and Vince Judge of Listowel were returned to their offices of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Authority. Allan Ross of Harriston was acclaimed to the position of 'Conservation Areas Advisory Board Chairman, and Garnet Wright of Londesboro was elected Chairman of the Public Relations Advisory Board. Work to relieve flooding condi- tions in the Town of Listowel has CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 e.. previous by-laws be rescinded. Retiring Directors were Eldon Bradley of Lucknow and Gerald Kerr of R. 6 Goderich, both of whom were re-elected by acclama- tion for a three year term. The nominations were Eldon Bradley by Allan Hackett and Robert McNay, Gerald Kerr by Jamieson Ribey and Carman Kerr. Others called on were Directors George Feagan of Goderich, Char- les Anderson of Lucknow and Austin Martin of R. S Lucknow; Agents Donald MacKay of R. 3 Ripley, Frank Foran of R. 2 Lucknow and Delmar Sproul of R. 3 Auburn. Agents John MacLennan of R. 3 Goderich and Mason Robinson of Wingham were not present. At a 'following meeting of the Board of Directors Austin .Martin was elected president succeeding John Nixon. Eldon Bradley is the new vice president. Return From . Australia Trip South Kinloss News Ken and Joy Houston returned home last Wednesdv evening from a 7 week holiday. Leaving Toronto, they flew to Vancouver and spent 2 days there, then to New Zealand for 14 days, Australia for 12 days and the FijiIslands for 6 days. Temperatures were very pleasant in New Zealand, hot as 105 degrees in Australia and very hot and humid in the Fiji Islands. While in Australia they visited Sharon McNay, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick McQuillin, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harris (Dorothy Alton). Upon returning to Vancouv- er they visited with friends and relatives in B.C. and Alberta. Injured In Fall At Work Died In Toronto • Miss Elleda Irwin of Toronto passed away at Queensway Hospit- al, Toronto on Sunday, February 27th in her 75th year. , The funeral service was held at MacKenzie Memorial Chapel, • Lucknow on Tuesday, March 1st at 2 p.m. " Temporary entombment was at South Kinloss Mausoleum. Tanker Jackknifed Kingsbridge Kingsbridge News A bunker oil tanker returning empty from Douglas Point to Sarnia jackknifed on Highway 21 at Sullivan's Restaurant, Kingsbridge on Monday morning, February 28th. ••, The tanker had pulled out to pass the Goderich and Disttict Collegi- ate Institute High School bus driven by Elwin Petrie, just as the bus driver put the signal blinker lights on signaling the stop to pick up Julie Vogt. To avoid hitting the school bus, the driver hit the snowbank and the tanker jackknif- ed. The driver was able to crawl out the window and was treated at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich for minor injuries. The tanker was towed into Goderich. A second tanker follow- ing behind proceeded on to Sarnia. The accident was investigated by the Goderich Ontario Provincial Police. • Seriously Injured In Car Accident Last Weekend BY AB WYLDS Mark Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Stanley of the 6th concession of Huron Township, is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. London. In an accident sometime last Friday night, Mark went through the car windshield onto the road, east of Ripley. Another car following ran over him. Mark suffered serious injuries, a double skull fracture, a couple of broken spinal bones, loss of vision in one eye, several lacerations and bruises. His condition Monday was reported as stable. Roy Emberlin of Lucknow would like to organize an Oldtimers Hockey League to play on a regular basis. Ice time at •the Lucknow Arena is available from 9.00 - 10.30 a.m. Sunday. To qualify one must be 30 years of age or over and not be playing on any organized hockey team. No slapshots or body contact are permitted. Those who are interest- ed are requested to be at the arena Sunday morning. House Ransacked On Sunday Cliff and Kay Crawford of Lucknow had their Havelock Street house ransacked on Sunday after- noon when they were away for a few hours. c Every corner of the house, every drawer, cupboard and shelf was given the once over, including the garbage. A small amount of money was stolen. The breakin and theft appeared to be the work of "kids". Win Secondary School Speaking Competitions Kingsbridge News Many people in this area were without hydrb on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, due to broken lines caused by the sleet and ice storm. Hydro repairmen from the Walkerton District Office worked the clock around repairing the lines at Kingsbridge. Some families were without hydro for as many as 30 hours. Wood stoves were lit to cook on and to keep warm, and the lanterns and lamps that were stored away as antiques were once again used to provide light. Allan Johnson, manager at the Bank of Montreal in Lucknow for over five years, has been named manager of the Exeter branch and has assumed his new position this week. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and sons Ted and Ron came to Lucknow from Wallaceburg where Allan managed the branch there. While in Lucknow they have been very • active in community activities. Allan has been a valued member of the Lucknow Lions Club. Both Allan and his wife Marilyn have been active workers in Lucknow Wafer Management Gets Lion's Share of 77 Budget United Church and Mrs. Johnson has been a valued choir leader. Both have been involved in many areas of community activity and will be missed. Ted is presently employed at Zehrs in Goderich and Ron is a grade 11 student at F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wing- ham. The new Lucknow manager is no stranger to this community. He is Ted Collyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Collyer of Lucknow. He will assume his new duties in mid March. Ted started his banking career in Ted Collyer To Succeed Allan Johnson As Bank Manager his home town of Lucknow in June, 1959. He has held several positions with the bank at various locations. Most recently he was manager at Thorold, with the Ontario Credit Department in Toronto and for the past four years he has been manager "at the Meaford branch. Ted is married to the former 'Sandra Edgar of Gorrie and they have two children, Chris, age 9, and Lisa, age 5. Succeeding him as manager of the Meaford branch is Al Beange, formerly of Lucknow; who has been managing the Zurich branch. Murray Moffat, Lucknow elect- rician, is a patient in University Hospital in London. Murray was working on a hydro pole at the farm of Lorne Forster of West Wawa- nosh on Wednesday, February 23, when he took a fall. He received a badly fractured ankle and wrist. Murray's dad was working with him at the time.