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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-05-08, Page 6Page 6—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 8, 1985 tkai SE "The Sepoy. Town'" Established 1873 The Lucknow Sentinel, P.O. Box 400 Lucknow NOG 2H0 Telephone: 528-2822 Thomas Thompson - Advertising Manager Sharon Dietz Editor Pat Livingston - Office Manager Joan Helm - Compositor Merle Elliott - Typesetter Subscription rates in advance ` oo Outside $45 O0 1�• Canada • Senior Citizens •13 so Outside $ 00 Canada • • • Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical • error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the. advertisement will be paid at the applicable rates. BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1984 Miller's the probiem The near impossible happened, in Thursday's provincial • election. The Conservatives- clung to the narrowest of victories as the 42 -year-old dynasty was in a state. of near collapse. The election produced one of the closest races in Ontario history with the Tories emerging with a scant 52 seats while the Liberals pulled off a stunning 48 seats with the NDP winning 25 seats. In Huron -Bruce and other ridings in southwestern Ontario the results were pretty much unchanged with the liberals continuing to dominate the area ridings. The Huron -Bruce liberals under Murray Elston, after a close race in the 1981 election, won a convincing:majority of the votes in the riding. The voters in the province sent two clear messages to Queen's Park. Firstly, they feel the Tories have been in power to long and secondly, they feel no party should have carte blanche in the province. With a minority government, the Conservatives will be forced to tread lightly when putting 'a new policy or program before the legislature.' Historically in the province, minority governments have been good for the electorate. The William Davis minorities brought in rent controls and saved the hospital in our area that were to • be closed by 'then Health Minister Frank Miller. The question remains: How did the Tories wind up with a minority government after having a huge majority beforethe dissolution of'the legislature. The answers are • varied but they all point -to the same thing- Frank Miller. One of the early mistakes made by Flrank Miller in the 'campaign was his refusal to meet the other party candidates head to head in a televised . debate. This, along with his opposition to $4 an hour minimum wage, rent controls and medicare, not to mention his cavalier attitude throughout the campaign, went a long way in presenting a negative image to voters. Theiberals, on the other hand, ran an almost flawless campaign, convincing voters that they were the only 'serious alternative to the Tories. Now, just four seats away from the Conservatives, they could form the next government if Miller fails to get Liberal NDP confidence. In the months to come, the Conservatives and Miller must change their attitudes in order to prevent another election which could mean an end to the PC's 42 year . dynasty in Ontario. • .// A.R. Springflciwe rs Photos by A lan Rivett i If Kathleen Jamieson had . lived in modem times, she might well have been a top executive of a corporation or a promin- ent politician. But in the nineteenth century, women were not supposed to encroach upon a world which was exclusively reserved for men. Neverthe- less, Kathleen was regarded as a person of exceptionally strong character who, al- though working in close co-operation with her husband, would never allow herself to be dominated by .him or anybody else in Redtrees. Of course, she had one distinct advantage -, a trump cardwhich she could always play if the game of life was in doubt. She .was a very wealthy woman! "I have found from experience that money does not guarantee happiness," she once told a close friend. "But having lived on the borderline of hunger, and been forced to be at the beck and call of those who could give me bead, I promise you, I shall never be humiliated again!" Kathleen was totally different to her husband in nature. He was an easy going romatic who lived in the past and in fantasy, still captained a tall ship to the distant ports of the world. But she was a practical woman who 'took each day as it came, and fought every adversity until it was defeated. But like the two opposite poles of a magnet, Ian and Kathleen were attracted to each other in a strange inexplicable way and their marriage was a complete success. During the winter, Ian Jamieson, Chippy Chisholm- and Grant the blacksmith met regularly to plan the construction of the large community hall. Neil MacCrimmon was also present on these occasions. but he could only give moral support. He knew very little about the technical aspects of buildings. On a.large table at the back of the General Store, a preliminary drawing was beginning. to take shape, As Kathleen tended to the needs of her guests, • she glanced from time to time at, the plans, much to the annoyance of MacCrimmon. As far as he was concerned, women had no business poking their noses into men's work! "I do not wish to appear too inquisitive gentlemen," Kathleen said, looking at the side elevation of the plans. "But are the walls yon have there to be made of lumber?" "That is what we intended, my dear," Ian Jamieson replied. "What else could ,they be constructed of?" • "Stone," Kathleen said with firm conviction. "It would appear that the community is ready for strong permanent buildings - I think stone should be used for the walls!" "We dinna hae any stonemasons at Redtrees," MacCrimxnon said with a tinge of sarcasm in his voice. "Then may I suggest we get some of those• tradesmen, Mr. MacCrimmon," Kathleensaid softly and firmly. "You yourself said that if we were going to build a community hall, we should build it right!" MacCrimmon did not reply but his face was crimson. "Even if we could find such men, it would cost a great deal of money to employ them, my dear," Ian reminded her. • Kathleen smiled very sweetly, as if to smooth away the anger she had seen in MacCrimmon's eyes. "Since all you gentlemen are donating your time to the project, and Lucy Murdoch . is donating the lumber,it is only right that I should contribute my fair share.. I will finance all the stonework needed." "I am no sure where ye'd find stone masons • frae such a big building," Mac- •Crimmon said a little peevishly. "Ye'd REITREES by Don Campbell need six or more if we are tae finish the hall this year!" "When I' was in Toronto, I heard of masons who travel from place to place doing work like that," Kathleen said. Ian Jamieson looked at MacCrimmon. He was anxious that the leader of the community should not• be offended. "If ye can get the stone work done, I hae no objections," MacCrimmon said in total defeat. - Kathleen turned to her husband and there was a triumphant light in •her eyes. "There; Ian my dear. ft would appear that as soon as spring breaks you will be taking a ride to Toronto. But don't spend too much time looking at the ships - we need you here at Redtrees!"