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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-08-26, Page 5Is Canada To the Editor; I am trying to find some relatives on my father's mother's side of the family tree. The family names were John Mitchelson and Mary Ann Mitchelson married Colin McKaig. These two were brother and sister to my grandmother Jane Mitchelson Somerville of West Wawanosh. I thought perhaps there are relatives in that area .yet. John Mitchelson Sr. married a Margaret Omond from Canada east. I hope you have an area in your paper to include this query. Yours Sincerely, Mary Schoonover Dear Sir: With summer coming to an end, the Agricrew and Junior Agriculturalist pro- grams are now finished for 1987. With both programs being very successful in Bruce County this year, one can only assume that bothprograms will be resumed next year. Farmers wishing to book an Agricrew or who wish to be a Host Farmer fo 1988 should try to book a crew or obtain an ap- plication form early next spring. This should be done based on the excellent response and popularity of the programs in 1987. On behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, I would like to thank all businesses and newspapers in Bruce County who supported and publicized the Agricrew and Junior Agriculturalist _pro- grams in 1987. Your cooperation helped the programs run very smoothly and efficiently: Sincerely, Dave Percival Bruce County Agricrew Coordinator Dear Sir; Immigrants coming to Canada should be educated in our form of government, and thus be proud to swear allegiance to, Her Majesty the Queen. However, apparently„ Secretary of State David Crombie does not agree. In a recently released discussion paper ironically entitled "Proud to be Canadian", Mr. Crombie suggests Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 26, 1987—Page 5 trying to eliminate the TO downgrading or eliminating the Queen from the Citizenship Oath. I am writing to alert your readers to this insulting and un- timely proposal, and to ask them to join in making certain that it does not become law. Canada is a constitutional monarchy. That principal' is entrenched in our recently -proclaimed Constitution, and the presence this year in Quebec of both the Queen and the Quelin Mother shows how uncontroversial and widely accepted is the role of the Crown. Recognition of this fact should be made by anyone who wants to become Canadian. Local re The Lucknow Fire Department made a quick run to just west of our village early Saturday morning where Rick Conley's car had caught fire and was ablaze in the driveway. The fire was extinguished without damage to the house. The home where the Conley family lives is owned by Stewart Lane. Mrs. Weir Eckenswidler was hostess for the Presbyterian W.M.S. August meeting held on the 19th. The president, Mrs. Bert Thompson . opened the meeting with a thought on church spires and prayer. All present repeated the purpose and joining in singing "Unto the Hills". The minutes and treasurers report were given and the offerings received. Mrs. Don Robertson gave the devotions and spoke on realities. Each of us is temp- ted to avoid reality but can't turn back. We must go forward trusting in God for only what is done for Jesus will last. Mrs. Frank Maulden gave a study on Sri Lanka. The population, it was learned, is 552 people per square mile and are 69 per cent Buddist and only 7 per cent Christian. The women in that country are oppressed with racial violence. Young men are often taken prisoner and killed without warning. This study has been very interesting and Paying as high as 1 05 on 5 year (OmpOunded annually Guaranteed Investment Certificate also as high as 10.3% on 3 or 4 year annual 90 Day Short Term Rate of 81/2% Through such Trust Companies as: National Trust, City Trust, Sterling, Standard, Municipal, Family Trust and Coronet Trust Rates Quoted as of August 24, 1987 Invest through Rod McDonagh Investments Ltd. Box 250, Lucknow 528-3423 One of the discussion paper's proposed Oaths places the Queen in the fourth place and eliminates the promise "to bear true allegiance" to the Sovereign. This is justified as follows: "Some believe the country itself ought to take precedence over the Crown", falsely suggesting that there is a conflict. Our way of expressing *love of the counrty is through loyalty to the Crown, because the Queen is the neutral and non-political Head of State. The other proposed Oath justifies removing any mention of the Queen with the ridiculous argument that immigrants' having difficulty with English or French may prefer a shorter Oath. Come on, Mr. Crombie - which is more difficult to understand, "being faithful" to the most widely -known and loved woman in the world, or promising to "abide by" a con- stitution, a piece of paper most people have never read . People matter most; Queen? that is what monarchy reminds us. For such an insulting proposal to come from a Conservative Cabinet Minister in the 35th year of the Queen's reign, and of her unswerving service to Canada, can on- ly disturb the average loyal citizen, who wants immigrants to share his proud loyalties, not reject them. I urge readers to write to their M.F., to Mr. Crombie and to the Prime Minister expressing opposition to these suggestions. A detailed brief con- taining the arguments against any change in the Oath and suggestions for further in- dividual action may be obtained free of charge by writing to: The Manarchists League of Canada, 2 Wedgewood Cr., Ot- tawa, Ontario K1B 4B4. Yours Sincerely, John Aimers, Dominion Chairman claims family car KINLOUGH By Moy Boyle makes us aware what goes on in other na- tions in the world. A hymn and the Lord's Prayer closed the meeting before refreshments were served. After a nice holiday here, Mrs. Marretta Hodgins has returned to Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rhody, Mandy and Dan of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rhody on the weekend. Traverse Brace, who had been visiting, has now returned home to London. Mrs Audrey Borthovick of St. Catherines has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgins and other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. William Haldenby are now residents at the Pinecrest Manor in Lucknow. Their son Ralph of Guelph has been staying at their home here. Mr. Arthur Haldenby returned home from a holiday with his family in Toronto. Miss Janine Christensen, who has been holidaying here with her grandparents, returned home to Milton on Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Fair, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott of Ripley visited Friday with May and Edna Boyle. Mr. and Mrs. David Preiss and daughter Melissa along with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guest attended their family picnic in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cooper, Bill and Rob returned Saturday from a motor trip and holiday with their relatives in B.C. Rev. Merelyn Letson returned from her vacation. Services will now be held at the regular times. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott along with Edna and May Boyle attended the 130th anniversary service at St. Luke's Anglican Church in Lurgan. The Rev. E.J. Francom conducted the service assisted by Mr. Geoff West -Gaul and. Mr. Grant Collins. Mrs. Freda Collins was the organist and the guest speaker for the day was Rev. Francis Cook of Brantford, a former minister. 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