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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-06-17, Page 4Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 17, 1987 P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 528-2822 A 8 LIJ E RIBBON AWARD 1986 VL RIF 1C. o CIRCULATION PAIO Thomas Thompson -Advertising. Manager Subscription rates in advance: Alan Rivett -Editor 517.00 Outsiae Canada $60.00 Pat Livingston General Manager 31 4.00 Outside Canada $58.00 Senior Citizen Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 Advertising is accepted en 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. Potential of tourism realized The potential of tourism in Bruce County is only now just being realiz- ed as individuals, groups and councils are beginning to prepare for one of the future industries of the Bruce. The fact that' canoeing the Saugeen River is popular with residents and tourists is now becoming known as more people are talking about the river, the beauty of the Bruce, and the friendly reception they receive when they're in the area. The increased river traffic was brought to light at a recent county council meeting. Councillors were told that as many as 60 cars have been seen lining the roadside at every bridge crossing the Saugeen. Now concerns have been raised of safety, nuisance and garbage. The concerns are valid and are being dealt with by the county in a positive manner. The county's planning committee has recommended the county in- stall canoe launch areas in various locations and to work together with other municipalities and service clubs to help with upkeep costs such as grass cutting and garbage collection. Andy Cormack, reeve of Paisley, was correct in saying the county has to make a co-ordinated effort to serve a growing tourism industry. He also said there is a need to prevent traffic and garbage problems and attract even more tourists to what is becoming widely known as one of the best canoeing rivers in Ontario. The process has been slow and laborius, but municipal politicians are finally starting to see the potential tourism has to offer Bruce County, especially the municipalities inland from the Lakeshore. It's good to hear them talking of co-operation and working to improve the Saugeen River for the enjoyment of visitors to the area. With plans underway to establish a national park in the Bruce penin- sula, the work that businesses, politicians and tourism committees have done and continue to do to promote tourism in the county will pay dividends. Bruce County has fresh air, wildlife, spectacular flora, the friendliest people one can find, and of course. the Saugeen River. More tourists are bound to want to visit the Bruce for just these reasons, but before they do, we have to tell them about this great county we live in. Nature is at our back door -- maybe we should share it with people who aren't as fortunate as we ore. Besides, it's also good for our economy. RW (Walkerton Herald -Times) Nothing takes place of umpiring Editor's note: The following letter is reprinted from the Wingham Advance - Times, Tuesday, June 9 edition. It was submitted by James Smith of the Molesworth area. Donald Jensen was struck in the head by a thrown bat while umpiring a little league game in Terre Haute, Indiana. He con- tinued to work the game, but later that evening was placed in the .hospital by a doctor. While being kept overnight for observation, Jensen wrote the following letter: Dear Parent of a Little Leaguer: I'm an umpire. I don't do it for a living, but only on Saturdays and Sundays for fun. I've played the game, coached it and wat- ched it. But somehow,. nothing takes the place of umpiring. Maybe it's because I feel that deep down I'm providing a fair chance for all the kids to play the game without disagreements and arguements. With all the fun I've had, ther is still something that bothers me about my job. Some of you folks don't understand why I'm here. Some of you feel I'm here to ex- ert authority over your son. For that reason, you often yell at me when I make a mistake, or encourage your son to say things that hurt my feelings. How many of you really understand that I try to be perfect? I try not to make a mistake. I don't want your son to feel he got a bad deal from an umpire. Yet no matter how hard I try, I can't be perfect. I counted the number of calls I made in a six -inning game today. The total number of deci- sions, whether on balls and strikes or safes and outs, was 146. I tried my best to get them all right, but I'm sure I missed some. When I figured out my percentage on paper, I could have missed eight calls to- day and still gotten about 95 per cent of the calls right. In most occupations that percentage would be considered excellent. If I were in school, the grade would receive an "A" for sure. But your demands are higher than that, Let me tell you more about my game to- day. There was one real close call that ended the game. A runner for the home team was trying to steal the plate on a passed ball. The catcher chased the ball down and threw to the pitcher covering the plate. The pitcher made the tag and I call- ed the runner out. As I was getting my equipment to leave, I overheard one of the parents comment, "It's too bad the kids have to lose games because of rotten umpires. That was one of the lousiest calls I've ever see." Later, at the concession stand, a couple of kids were telling their friends, "Boy, the um- pires were lousy today. They lost the game for us." I felt just terrible when I got home. Here was a group of kids who had made a lot of mistakes which had cost Turn to page 5 • Community learning LCPS grade two students recently studied a unit called Community Affairs and to learn more about businesses within the community, the students toured various Lucknow businesses last week. One of their stops included the Lucknow Post Office where they learn- ed all about the mail service. Here, grade 2 student Robbie Symes prepares to put a letter through the stamp cancelling machine while classmates Sherri Nicholson and Shelley Johnston and acting postmaster Win Allen look on. Last week was also postal employees week at the post office. (Lou -Ann Hope photo) 70 years ago June 21, 1917 Church news - The induction of Rev. Mr. McCallum into the pastorate of the Lucknow Presbyterian' Congregation was carried out on Tuesday afternoon. There was a large congregation and a number of the Presbytery present. Rev. M. Mc- Cullough, of Cranbrook, presided; Rev. M. Perin, of Armow, preached the sermon; Rev. J.S. Hardie addressed the minister and Rev.C.N. Mackenzie delivered the ad- dress to the congregation. Rev. Mr. Mc- Callum and family arrived in town last week and now occupy the manse on Havelock Street. Daylight Saving for Canada - Canada is to have "daylight saving". Sir George Foster introduced a Government bill "to provide for the time in Canada being in ad- vance of the solar mean time during the summer months." He explained that it meant turning the clocks on one hour, and would come into effect upon proclamation by the Government, which would be this summer. 50 years ago June 17, 1937 Principal at Thamesford - Friends are congratulating Mr. Watson Davis who, after eight years of successful teaching at Belfast, has secured the principalship of a three -roomed school at Thamesford. At a board meeting on Monday evening, Miss Lenore MacDonald of Ripley was chosen as the new teacher from a list of 62 applications. Heavily loaded truck smashes scale - The Farmers' Coopertaive Company weight scales at the CNR yards in Lucknow were considerably damaged on Monday evening when a heavily loaded log truck of the Goderich Manufacturing Com- pany broke through the platform. The truck driver was ordered into the scales by Provincial Officer McClevis and Constable Archie Ferguson, who were car- rying out County Council's instructions to check up on truckers, in a campaign against overloading with a view of protec- ting Bruce County roads. The truck was encountered coming in from the north by the officers who had spent the day in this locality working on a new hide stealing case. The load exceeded the weighing capacity of the scales and as it was about to move off, went through the centre of the platform. 25 years ago June 20, 1962 Council to interview police offt?cer - Lucknow Municipal Council will interview a city police officer here on Tuesday after- noon in connection with the possible hiring of a full-time officer. Municipal officials, not to , mention village residents in general, have had about all they will take of disturbances and infractions of the law. Cost of an experienced law enforcement officer will run about six mills. One question to be decided Thursday is whether council wishes to authorize this expenditure or submit the matter to an ex- pression of the ratepayers. Porcupine invades Holyrood pool - It came as a surprise, to put it mildly, for Raymond Ackert to find that a porcupine had taken up residence in a section of a new swimming pool which they are building adjoining their home at Holyrood. The two Ackert dogs were stuck with quills as evidence that they had either tried to dislodge the animal or had chased it into the retreat. The porcupine had gone through the car garage which adjoins the pool, down an en- trance hall and into an empty cupboard, which is planned as a gun and fishing tackle cupboard. With a little caution and an empty cardboard box, Raynard suc- ceeded in removing the visitor. 10 years ago June 22, 1977 Propose summer day care centre - If there is a public demand for the service, Lucknow and District will have a day care SENTINEL rAlmmommulAINA centre this summer. Two area girld from Kinloss Township, Cheryl Haldenby and Mary Eadie, recent- ly approached the Lucknow Recreational Committee about the possibility of operating the Day Care Centre. While the Recreation Committee will not be involved in the venture, they have authorized the girls to proceed to investigate the demand for such a service. They can operate the centre should a need exist. Joe Agnew president of Lions Club - On Monday, June 13, Lucknow and District Lions Club held their dinner meeting at the Log Cabin Restaurant. The new officers for the coming year were installed by past district governor, Grant Chisholm. The new officers are as follows: president, Joe Agnew; 1st vice-president, Walter Arnold; 2nd vice-president, Rick Jardine; 3rd vice- president Lorne Cook; ; Lion Tamer, Al Hamilton; Tail Twisters, Cliff Livingston and Bob Markham; treasurer, Alf Herbert'; secretary, Bill Nelson; directors, Al Gibson, Tom Helm, Allan Hackett and Bob Struthers.