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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-04-01, Page 6Page 6—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 1, 1987 BEST RATE EINVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 534-3773 1-800-263.5503 gommimairsiamm 116 NM NM 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" HOMECARE SPRING SAVINGS April 8th to April 18th Interior Flat Latex Good quality paint, new formula features better hiding qualities. improv- ed washability, easily cleaned up. (No. 15-231) $ 99$399 • 4 L. Interior Semi -Gloss Latex Durable, beautiful finish wall paint. Fast drying, washable. (No. 15-241), $1899 4 L. premium Quality Ceiling Paint This premium quality paint is tough, goes on smoothly, easy clean up in warm water. (No. C3000). • 4 L. AROMATIC CEDAR For lining closets, chests, etc. All. pieces 3 5/8" wide by 48" long. Shiplapped, bevelled edges and sanded. 1 Carton Cover 11.6 sq. ft. $iI)fl99 carton FINISHING LIME For Whitewash, Disinfecting or Spraying, etc. 22.5 Kg. Bag. VISA' HENDERSON BUILDING CENTRE LUCKNOW J.W. HENDERSON LIMITED Hours: Mon. -Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8 -noon (Mastercard', 528-3118 ratuicitionsaCOII• WZinnrren! No33,33 i iiiMA£43W.NqP , . xsa Wilfred Mcintee (left) President of Wilfred Mcintee & Co. Limited is shown here congratulating Warren Zinn on his excellent achievement during 1986 of having Real Estate sales in excess of 1.4 million dollars. Warren was presented with a plaque for achieving his sales goal for the year. Wilfred Mcintee & Company have over 100 salespersons and War- ren was one of the top salesmen in 1986 and is a member of the Grey - Bruce Multiple Listing Service, giving maximum exposure to the market when you have property for sale. Warren has served the area for 18 years. representing the Mcintee Company and would like to express his appreciation for your con- fidence in the past and is looking forward to serving you in the future. Wilfred JJIc 3n te e & Co. £;rn ile 1 Lucknow businesses Editor's note: Harvey Webster, a long- time resident of the village, compiled a history of his recollections of the many businesses and owners which have come and gone over the years in Lucknow before his death in April of 1986. We hope you find the articles of interest. We'll be running the stories over the next several weeks. Do You Remember When By Harvey Webster On the north side of Campbell Street at the west end of the village, on the property now owned by Elliott's Seed and Trucking, was the A.P. Stewart Planing Mill and Hydro Electric Generating plant. Electric power was generated here long before we were able to procure hydro. On the west lot was the Lucknow Fur- niture Factory, now the Montgomery Motors Bus Parking Lot, where the finest of furniture in dining room suites was turn- ed out. This plant was operated by Mr. John Button, Mr. George Aitchison, Mr. Thomas Aitchison and Mr. Russell Robert- son. In the office was Mrs. Gladys MacKenzie, the mother of Robert MacKenzie, the village's funeral director. In connection with this operation was the Lucknow Sawmill to the north of the Elliott residence. Here was the place where the very choicest of Maple Beech Rock Elm was sawed to make fine furniture which was crafted at the Lucknow Furniture Factory. This prize lumber was dried and made ready for manufacturing in the dry kilns at the factory. Then, the lumber was turned into legs, table tops, chairs, buffetts, etc. and went to the finishing rooms and finally to the shipping department. From here, they were loaded and proceeded 'to the local railroad station to be shipped to the T. Eaton Co., Robert Simpson Co., and across Canada to wholesale and retail outlets. This furniture was manufactured in the pre-war and First World War period. The SPECIAL REPORT quality of this product has been showing up in the past several years as people who have purchased it wonder where it was made. In 1981, my daughter purchased a suite in St. Catherines. In looking at the round table and chairs which are in excellent condition, she found the suite .has been made at the Lucknow Furniture Factory. It is one of her most prized possessions. The next building, belonging to Mon- tgomery Motors, was built for Garfield Ostrander on or about 1912 to 1914. This is what was named the "Ford Garage" as he acquired a Ford dealership. At one time the late Mr. Alex Crawford of Wingham was associated with this business. It has since had many different dealers do business here. My earliest recollections of men who had the dealership in this building were as follows, but not necessarily in this order: The late Ed Renwick, William Smeltzer. 1915-16; William Naylor; Struthers and Winterstein; Wellington Henderson; G. Ostrander, Mr. Elmer Johnston; G. Ostrander and Harvey Webster, which takes the business up to April 1, 1947. In October, 1948, the business was pur- chased by Mr. Gordon Montgomery, the present owner. Next to this building was the blacksmith shop operated by Garfield Ostrander for many years. Mr. William Smith was a smithy working for Ostrander. Next to this. was George Andrews' Im- plement Building. It contained Frost and Wood and International dealer, sewing machines, seeds, and wire fences along with many other items for the farm trade. 7,826 pets immunizedat clinics To the Editor: I.am taking this opportunity to report to the citizens of Bruce County on the Rabies Immunization Program. The immunization of all dogs and cats against rabies became law in Bruce Coun- ty on October 1,1986. In support of this pro - .gram, the Grey -Bruce Veterinary Associa- tion worked with the Health Unit to pro- vide low-cost immunization clinics. These were held in 23 locations on three different dates in October of 1986. I am pleased to report that 7,826 dogs and cats were vaccinated at these clinics. The program is still in force so I would re- mind you keep the certificate you were issued handy. If your animal was under one year of age at the time of immuniza- tion, revaccination will be necesary in 1987. Pets over the age of one year will re- quire revaccination within three years. The low-cost clinics are considered to have been a great success.I was particularly pleased with the cooperation we received from the farming community in rounding up and bringing their barn cats to a clinic. The vaccination of these animals is a key TO to the control of Rabies in the county. To date, no charges have been laid against persons with unvaccinated animals over 3 months of age. We have issued warnings and allowed a short time for the owner to comply. All have done so to date. This pro- gram and immunization regulation is still in force and will be so as long as Rabies continues to be a serious public health pro- blem in the county. . Low cost clinics will be provided again next fall. Details will be published in this paper when finalized. If you have any question regarding rabies or the Compulsory Immunization legislation, call the inspection department of your local Health Unit office. W.C. MacPherson, M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., Medical Officer of Health Operation Eyes. „ , ight helps To the Editor: Easter is a time of new life and new beginnings. But for the 40 million destitute blind of the Third World there are few new beginnings. Poverty has doomed them to darkness and despair. There is an all Canadian organization, Operation Eyesight Universal, which br- ings eye treatment and educational pro- grams to the destitute blind of Asia, Africa, Bangladesh and many other coun- tries where there is a need. Operation Eyesight Universal started about 25 years ago and I have been an ad- mirer of them for many years. I marvel by managing donations so well that 90 cents out of every dollar of income is used in cur- ing the remedial blind. A tax deductible donation of $25 covers the cost of surgery, food, hospital stay, post operative care and glasses. It's a real blind miracle. Operation Eyesight, along with the cooperation of dedicated doctors and nurses in the developing world, can ac- complish so much for so little money! And for every $25.00 donation you receive a pa- tient identification card indicating who it Was you restored to sight. Miracles can happen and are happening. We in Canada can help to make those blind eyes see again. Donations may be sent to Operation Eyesight Universal, P.O. Box 123, Stn. "M", Calgary, Alberta T2P 2H6, They issue receipts for income tax pur- poses. What a better way to celebrate Easter than to give someone a new life and a new beginning. Sincerely Lois Alger 4815-14a St. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2T 3Y5