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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-03-11, Page 4Page 4--Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 11, 1987 P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 528-2822 LL L-tiF IL ID CIRCULATION Thomas Thompson -Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: Alan Rivett -Editor $17.00 Outsiae Canada $60.00 Pat Livingston -General Manager S60 $ 14. Outside Canada 58.o0 Senior Citizen 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. Rivers are dangerous places during spring run-off season While this area welcomes the coming of spring with the warm, beautiful weather which marks the season, it's also a time of potential danger when rivers and streams begin to rise with the spring run-off. At this time of year, there are always a number of reports in Ontario of children playing too close to the swollen banks of a waterway and are swept irp in the -swift -running current. Just this weekend, a Pickering youngster was presumed drowned after the riverbank collapsed while fishing too near to a fast -flowing river. With the water levels of the streams and rivers all around the Lucknow area steadily rising with the spring run-off, parents should warn their children of the dangers of playing or walking near the banks of the rivers. A.R. Hydro must show responsibility Ontario Hydro has successfully argued its case with the Consolidated Joint Hearings Board and has been given approval to proceed with the construction of a high voltage transmission line. The three member board, after 130 days of public hearings, recom- mended to the Ontario cabinet that Hydro be allowed to establish a transmission corridor to bring power from the Bruce Nuclear Power Development (BNPD) plant to southwestern Ontario. The corridor will pass through Colborne Township and near the municipal airport in Goderich, carrying o double circuit 500 Kilvolt line to Hydro's new transformer station south of London. The F'oodland Hydro Committee expressed disappointment at the an- nouncement that Plan 1 had been recommended. They fear some of the best farmland will be lost to production and that the secondary effects of the corridor will be felt in the immediate area. Hopefully, these concerns can be allayed and Hydro should recognize its duty and responsiblity in keeping the land uppermost in its plans. (Goderich Signal -Star) Life's little mysteries Life, as we all know, is full of little mysteries. But, as we also know, some mysteries are much more perplexing than others. On that note, let's, in the brief space of this column, examine a sample of curiosities in everyday life. Have you ever wondered about when you sneeze you automatically close your eyes? There's probably some routine medical reason for the aforementioned, but, just the same, have you ever tried to keep your eyes open when you feel a sneeze coming on? I have - and it just doesn't work! I've often wondered about why these huge urban supermarkets, in their in- ( finite wisdom, choose to leave their doors open 24 hours a day? There must be a need for this type of shopping or they wouldn't be open at these ridiculous hours. But, I just can't im- agine myself, or anyone else, trapesing around a supermarket at 3 a.m., com- paring the prices of Libbys' Deep Brown Beans to the generic brand! Anyone who has ever graced the tables of a McDonalds Restaurant can't help but notice°those lovable little car- toon characters on the restaurant's endless supply of commercials (Mayor McCheese, Ronald and the like) . But, have you ever wondered just exactly what a Grimace is? To me, the big fella looks like a big, blue blob of fur who talks funny and could be a distant relative of the Smurf clan. But, he doesn't resemble anybody or anything I've ever seen before. Maybe in the next McDonald's commercial, the company ALAN could kindly explain who or what a Grimace is and why he likes ham- burgers so much? Closer to home, every week during the hockey season the Lancers' hockey report comes to the Sentinel office which contains something that I find very curious. At the end of the write-up when the writer unveils the Mystery Man for the week, some players are referred to as being "faster than a speeding Gamer." My question is, what is a Speeding Gomer? I've heard of a speeding ticket, speeding locomotive, I've even heard of Speedy Gonzalez, but I've yet to come across a Speeding Gomer? Perhaps Steve Simpson, the team's fearless correspondent, could enlight the area sports enthusiasts about Speeding Gomers. Some questions I would like answered. are: Who is Gomer? Mascot? Fan? Player? What constitutes a "speeding Gomer"? Just how fast must a Lancer player be in order to qualify as a Speeding Gomer? Is Mr. Gomer a famous Lancer hockey legend? Or is he any relation to the Gomer on the "Gamer Pyle USMC" TV series? Come on Steve, write back and give us an answer! Lucknow Figure Skating Club coach John Barger congratulates Dana Humphrey who was Lucknow's highest finisher in the recent inter -club competition in Seaforth. Dana finished fifth in her division. (Alan Rivett photo) 70 years ago March 15, 1917 How the Bruce boys are training in England (another letter from Lieutenant Ewart • Cameron) - Dear mother: This week's Canadian mail brought a letter from you, along with the Sentinels. The mails are running very irregularly now on account of this new submarine warfare, so don't be at all surprised if some of our mail failed to reach you. I have received everything that has been sent me in good shape, but at this particular time you are never certain what is going to happen. I kot my certificate from the Signalling School at Aldershot, and it is a first-class certificate, marked excellent. ... We have put in the hardest month's training during January that we ever had bayonet fighting, musketry, and bombing without a let-up. We are being served out with our new Webb equipment and Lee En- field rifles, and it won't be a matter of weeks before we are in France. All our officers and NCO's are back from courses and the Colonel is working us hard. This morning the whole battalion went through the trenches filled with gas (real gasL eac i man wearing a helmet, and Col. Weir was the first man through. We are getting our revolvers next week and will soon be ready for action. Well, let her come, we are ready for it, and we are going as a unit at that. That means I go as a Signalling Officer with my old bunch. 50 years ago March 11, 1937 Has Indian skinning knife -Having read some time ago in the Sentinel of an ar- rowhead which has been found in the village, Mr. William Crozier of Crewe, this week exhibited a couple of interesting In- dian relics. They were granite skinning knives and have been in the Crozier home for many years. They were of a size that could be comfortably gripped in the hand, rounded one side and flat on the other, with the skinning end sharpened° off in a half- moon shape. The Indians became very adept in using this "knife",but when Mr. Crozier one time attempted to use it, his efforts proved useless. Arena by Fair Day is objective - "An Arena By Fair Day" might be adopted as the slogan by those who are behind the movement and have that as their objective. Two representatives of the construction company were in the village last week discussing the matter and looking over the arena site. The present wall, they state, is in good condition and were of the opinion that the building could be erected at a lower cost than the previous estimate which was somewhat over $6,000. That covered the building complete with seats and rooms, etc. with the exception of the lighting. It provided for an ice space 170'x70'. 25 years ago March 14, 1962 Christian Reformed Church dedicated on Friday - impressive dedication ceremonies were conducted on Friday evening marking the opening of the Lucknow Christian Reformed Church. Members of the congregation have worked devotedly to prepare their new House of Worship in the former Johnstone Funeral Home on Ross Street and the sanctuary wast lovely for the dedication service on Friday evening cone uc e the minister, Rev. S. Terpstra of Listowel, who is pastor of the two-point charge of Listowel and Lucknow. Fire victims are now back home - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morningstar and family who lost practically all their belongings last November when fire gutted the residence which they tenanted south of Lucknow District High School, have returned to the renovated home. Mr. and Mrs. Morningstar and six children re -occupied the home about two weeks ago, and through the generosity of many in the community have been well supplied with household furniture and effects. SENTINEL RYS N.r•r• AtuagOM 10 years ago March 16, 1977 40 years service with Sunday School - Donald henderson of Lucknow was honored following the church service at Lucknow Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 6. Donald_ recent1y.retired as secretary, treasurer of Lucknow Presbyterian Church Sunday School after 40 years of service. He has been succeeeded by An- nette Elphick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Elphick of Lochalsh. The Henderson family has been associated with the secretary -treasurer's duties for the past 51 years. Donald's mother, Mrs. John Henderson, assumed the duties from Miss Elizabeth Murdie in 1925 at the time of church union. she was in charge for 11 years until 1936 during which time Donald assisted her. He officially suc- ceeded his mother in 1936 when she broke her ankle and he has continued the duties to the end of this past year.