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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1982-09-01, Page 7• ecattorial Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 1, 1982—Page 6 LUCK SENTINEL "The Sow Town" Established 11113, THOMAS A, THQMPSON Advertis ng Manager SHARON J.:DIETZ Editor PAT LIVINGSTON Mike Manager JOAN HELM. compositor MERV. ELLIOTT Typesetter • • Business and Editorial Office Telephone 528-2822 Mailing Address P,O, Box 400, Lucknow, NOG 2H0 Second Class Mail Registration Number 0847 \ Subscription rate, $14,50 per year in advance Senior Citizen rate, S12,00 per year in advance V,S,A, and Foreign, MOO per year In advance Sr. Cit, U.S.A. and Foreign, $36.00 per yeai in advance ft .1 FIi 'i ,i•L '.APO Shaky federalism Canada's 10 premien have recently concluded thefr. conference on the plight of the Canadian economy a% expected their recommendations have done little to 'strengthen our shaky form of federalism, As in the battle over the Constitution, the premiers have •United themselves in a force against policies planned by the federal government Without fully endorsing the federal program of voluntary wage and price restraint, the premien have added to. the list their own brand of economic solutions to help the Canadian ectmomy recover from its current recession. • The premiers have asked that a meeting with the federal' 'government be set up in the near future to present their proposals and to hash out some type ef recovery plan which both levels of, government can agree upon. What the premiers want is economic stimulation, wage and price restraint, : job creation programs, and major changes to the National Energy Program (NEP) and the Foreign Investment Review Agency (PIRA). The premiers are also asking for a halt of federal transfer payments to the Provinces, a long term federal.provinaitil ptan to reduce government dentin and joint provincial and federal • programs to increase employment, M a quick glance:many of the wiproposals are solid indicators that both levels of government are attempting to • bring Canada out.of its current recession and put It back on k its feet. The 'Major stumbling block in the proposed negotiations between the two' levels of government will be.FIRA and the. NEP: There is no doubt a very strong .argument for relaxing laws presently In .effect curtailing foreign investtnent Canada and particularly hi the oil industry. However, there are:equally strong arguments in favor of continuing the present course of nationalization. If we remember that much of our Current economic . hardship is directly related to Itireign ownership and our dependence tin the United States and its. economic policies, - • the question* .Which course is the best to folloW„, In- the Short term, increasing foreign investment wili most ' certainly Improve the economic picture in Canada.. How. ever, In the long tern' without a greater independence on • foreign economies and trends, Canadian economy wield be better prepared to weather a future recession. • It is • imperative that Canadian policy and -economic planning maintain a course which will benefit Canadians, FIRA 'and the NEP are a significant factor in the quest for our economic independence 1. itivetrees by don oarniabell • Time has produced many changes in the 'Canadian socias structure over the past one hundred and fifty years, and yet, class distinction has not 'entirely been eradicated, The "Friends of Skye" may have been a closely knit group, bound together by blood, religion and Flighland tradition, but they had, nevertheless, a forni of class distinction, Those of good educatiOnal backgroundtended to socialize. am- ongst themselves, even though they were otherwise completely in harmony with the rest of the, settlers. Education was the vital element which placed the leaders of Redtrees on.a pedestal. Thedoctor the tninister• . and the ex.sea captain; Ian Jamieson, belonged to this category. As if to prove the exception to the 'rule, Neil MacCrimmon was also accepted into the realms of the upper class, for although uneducated by comparison he was a piper, and no one stood higher in : prestige and esteem. Amongst pipers too, -there was none more revered than those who held the name MacCrimmon, With religious devotion, the Red - trees community celebrated the birth • of Christ, in simple sincerity, In their 'own way, the spirit of Christmas had real meaning, as compared to the •commercial festivities of the* present day. However, it is ' well.known that the Scots tend to make more fuss over • New Year than Christnias, and Hog. , mangy is the greatest holiday of the Year, On New Year's Eve, 1843, the Camerons, MacCrimmons, Duncan MacLeod, Ian Jamieson and Mary. MacKenzie, gathered in the doctor's residence to celebrate' the coming of 1844. For the occitelon, Jane Cameron displayed her best linen, china and silver, much to the consternation of Flora MacCrimmon, who had never ladies. Please feel free to use your fingers if you so Flora MacCrimmon may not have been used to handling.cutlery but she was certainly quite capable of hand- ling women who were \ intent upon ridiculing her background. She smiled sweetly but there ' was a glint of hostility . in her eyes. • been in /the 'midst of such finery, nor • Mrs, Cameron, Common had she ever sat at a table complete ,, Ocn, no women like mysel may be a wee bit with the trimmings of the so-called weak in the head, but. we are no weak upper class, in the hand. I am no ashemed to tell • The most honoured guests was little ye, that I worked like a man in the mines back hame, an' we had nay use for silver when we were eating dry bread." For a moment, there was a hush in the conversation, as everyone felt tenseness in the otherwise jovial festivities. By the faint, smiles which 7 appeared on the faces of the Men, it was apparent t :at Flora was more than a match for the snobbish Jane Cameron. There were, of tonne, other feel- ings which were expressed over that supper table, without a word being spoken. It did not require much for supper, Jane noticed how awk- thought to read the messages which vitaidly Flora handled the cutlery, and flaihed between the 'eyes of the could not resist the opportunity to Reverend Duncan MacLeod and Mary point this out. ' MacKenzie. The minister appreciated "Do you find my silver a little the congeniality amongst friends, but heavy?" she asked. "I think the he hoped to find some time to be alone knives and forks were made for Men with Mary, so that he could develop rather than the delicate hands of we the relationship between them. •James MaeCrinimon. He too, observ- • ed the festivities around him, but saw little difference be:.tweett he finery of the doctor's house and the humble MacCrimmon cabin. In the 'eyes of a small child, only love is important. The thought that any person can be of more importance than his parents, is • completely impossible. To all intents and purposes, • Jane Cameron *as a kind and gracious lady, but she had one detestable trait; the habit of emphasizing her Superior educational and' cultural background to those less fortunate than herself. When they were all seated at the table • • Derive safely this final s-ummer holiday weekend- . Heliday weekends are traditionally a time for travel for motorists to "make a special effort to think safety", When many people, Visiting relatives, closing the eottage or just they venture out on trips. getting away for three days increases the risks of car • accidents on the eountry's highways. Drive safely and make this a goodi and memorable This year the Ontario Provincial Police are urging holiday. orma Macintyre home after summer as church worker By Ruth Buchmekr Noima MacIntyre returned hone on Sunday, August 22 from Saskatchewan where she has spent • the lest 14 weeks employed by the Pres." byterian • Board of World • During her time there, she. was exposed toa broad range • of experiences including three weeks as g camp counsellor,' two weeks as a Vacation Bible School teach. er, three weeks of door.to. ' door surveying, • attending conferences • and meeting with different church organ- izations, There was four weeks in • Swift Current under the thumb of the Rev, Glenn Noble doing home and hos. pital visitation, preparing services and helping organ. ie a congregational camping weekend. PCs name woman to be president • A Lucan area' wohum was named president of the Huron -Middlesex provincial Progressive Conservative Association at its annual meeting on Aug, 18, Mrs, Ruth Hill of ItR2, • Lucan, has been a Con- servative all her 'life. She takes over from past presi-. dent Gerry Ginn of I.R.2, Other executive members named hiclude first vice- president Tom' Jasper of Goderlch, second vice- president Donna Wood of Clint° on vice-presidents Fred Dobbs of R.R. 1, ton, Doug Murray of R.R. 2, Lucan, Elfin Hayter of Goderich„ Bob Fe.asey of RAL 5, Strathroy, Anson McKinley of Hilt 1, Zurich, and Gary Bean of Exeter, The chief' financial officer is Chris Little of Exeter and the secretary is Doreen Strong of Seaforth. An advisory committee was named and includes, Jim Sills, Charles Corbett of R.R. 2, Ailsa Craig, Jim Hritnell of Goderich, Lorne Kleinstiver .of •Dashwood, Clarence Hardy of Lucan, Elmer flayter of MIL 1, Var- na Gien Webb of R.R. 2, Dashwood, Merton Culbert of Lucan, Don Shipway of Ansa Craig, Mary'Donnelly of Goderich, Elmer Bell of Exeter, and Alf Ross of Seaforth. • Her work allowed her ''to travel a great deal seeing the geographical variety of this prairie province, She took advantage of her time in Saskatchewan to .visit the' various ounst attractions, , She found working with the. people in their own communities was most enjoy- able and educational, The western hospitality made the summer far too short. • Social News . •Mr, and Mrs, Frank Mac. Kenzie enjoyed a week.cruise tip the, Trent River on, the Onterie Houseboat with Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Ackert and Mrs. Paul Ackert as their host arid hostess and Pau) as their captain. VisitOrs with Mr. and Mrs. Dick McQuillin arid Ron were Mr, and Mrs. Herb McQuil, lin of Salem„ Mrs. J, R. Murray, Helen and Alphonse • Murray of Palmerston and Justin Murray of Helyrood • and Mary MacNay of Am. berley, Mr. and Mrs, Hill Graham entertained the neighbours on Sundase, Mrs, Olive Needham and Mrs, Nanci Maellityre enjoy- ed a week's holiday down • east, They flew to Halifax and then rented a car and toured Nova Scotia; pririee Edward Island and the south. ern part of New Brunswick. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Betts next two Sundays the joint • with h4t. and Mrs. Ira Dickie of Hamilton wer special services will be held at South -over the weekend. musical pests at South Kiri. Kinloss at 10' o'clock, • Irene and Krissa Dickie 'loss church on Sunday. Then Also 'at South Kinloss have been holidaying at their were dinner guests with Mr. , church on Sunday the .Decor- ' cottage at Hope Bay. and Mrs, Frank MacKenzie, ation Service was held at 3 Mr. and .Mrs. Walter, o'clock. Due to the rainy Dickie and John Wilson of [Intended for kit week] weather the visitation of the Toronto spent some time at Saturday dinner guests graves eves cancelled but the their farm on the fourth of with Mary Maclntyre were 125th anniversary service of Kinloas, Mr; and Mrs, Sandy Nichol- the cemetery was conducted 'Thursday was the achieve - son and Mr, and Mrs, Harry. ) with Rev, Wm,•Henderson'of ment'day for the 4-H course, Goldhar of Toronto, Mr. and Lucknow being the speaker, More Outdoor Living, at Mrs, Bill Porteous of Luck- Mr, Graham MacDonald of Kincardine. Margaret Mac now, Mrs. Catherine Case- London read the scriptures, lntyre and Nancy Haldenby more of Winghim, Mrs. Rev, Sandy Nicholson of were the leaders for the Robert Bell of Sarnia, Bob Toronto told some historical group from this area for the ' McIntosh and Helen and stories of the area.. Lunch Kairshea Institute, Heather MacIntyre. Satur- was served in the basement, Visitors with Mr, and Mrs, day evening guests were following the 'service, , Harold Iloevald and girls Rennie Graham of Toronto Visitors with Mr, and Mrs, were Kathy's parents, Mr. and Mr, and Mrs, Jim Snowe Jim Burt, Nancy and Robert and Mrs,, Howard Read and ' their of Fergus,•• were daughters, Donna Michael of Clearwater. Fier - Mr, and Mrs, Harry Gold. Holcombe, Tanya and Christ- ida, and Mr, and 'Mrs. Brent har were overnite _guests ina of St, Thomas and Eileen Read of Timmins.' • ' with Mr. and Mrs. Donald ' Scieli and Michelleof London Ruth Bell, Phyllis Wallace Maclntyre and •family. ' and 'Eva's, niece. Barbara of London and their mother, Tom Downey Spent ten Bowks of Montreal, • . Mrs. Philip Steer of Luck - days with his aunt and uncle, Guests with Mr. and Mrs, now, enjoyed a couple of Mr. and Mrs, Allan Johnston Jack Needham for the past days at Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ruch- meier and Mrs. Stewart Mac- Gillivray of Lucknow visited with Mr, and Mrs.' Norm Le Clair and girls in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Ira Dickie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Denver Dickie at Keswick. Enrottte there on S ' with of Hamilton, week were'llannie Weber of Don and Ruth Bell held a Vito Beach, Florida, Mr, and barbeque party for the direc- Mrs. Edgar Pernsler of Ann. tors and their 'families of the ville, Pennsylvania. Other Luckriew .Agricelture Soci. visitors were Mr. Frank ety. An enjoyable day was Whilsmith of Toronto, Mr, held playing baseball and and Mrs, Art Whilsmith of horse shoes,• St. Joseph and Mr. and Mrs, Sunday was the first joint Harvey McDougall of Bay. church service to be held at field. • aturdayl they visited South Kinloss with Mr, hob Mr. " and Mrs. Denver Mrand Nita, Don MacIver Faris ,as guest speaker. The Dickie of Keswick visited • and Julie at sheiburne, '