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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-09-09, Page 4:z�n, xm+nen Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 9, 1987 P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 528-2822 BLUE RIBBON AWARD PAW Thomas Thompson Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: Rob Bundy -Editor 17.0° Outside Canada $60.00 Pat Livingston -General Manager 514.00 Outside Canada $." S8 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. a Don't forget to vote Thursday is election day across this grand province and a day when each and every one of us has the duty of exercising our right to vote. No matter what your political views, who you favor or what your af- filiation, Thursday is the day to have your say. It is often said that "one little vote isn't going to count" and in the great schemeof things, it probably isn't, but that is not the point of democracy. The point is that each and every one of us has at least a small say in who represents us in parliment. Don't take this responsibility lightly. Many people have died to give you this right and there are many, many countries in the world where this right does not exist. Whether you vote NDP, PC, FCP or Liberal, be sure to vote. Consider your choice carefully and make your mark in the appropriate space. - Aside from the election, this week is also a big one for the Village of Lucknow. This weekend, our Queen of the Fair will be chosen and this, as well, is nothing to be token too lightly. The twelve ladies who will take the stage Saturday evening at the dance in their honor will un- doubtedly have an active flock of butterflies with tiriem. Each smallcommunity all across this country has their Fall Fair and with it, a queen. Such events are what make each community unique and what keep it and its residents vital and involved. The responsibility of a Fall Fair Queen is no less than that of Miss Universe. She must reflect the attitude and personality of the com- munity she represents and carry that visage with her, whenever she makes a public appearance on its behalf. Most of the girls in this com- petition have spent some time finding a sponsor, practicing a speech or selecting just the right dress to wear. Each and every one of them deserves our support on Saturday night. Take at least a few moments to stopby the dance at the Community Hall on Friday. The lady chosen Miss Lucknow will wear the crown for a full year and its important to her, and to this community, that we are behind her one hundred percent this week and at this time next year. R.B. ,.�,.. 4,,,,N,4441,;4411r9 Did you know that in the past 12 months, no less than 14 different kids have been fold in the jungles of South America? Each one of them was raised by some kind of animal including gorillas, lions and wolves. If you didn't know that, it's obvious you don't do the shopping in the family. Let me clarify this before you think I've lost control and quickly turn the page. Whenever waiting in line at the grocery store, curiousity always gets the best of me and I am forced to pick up one of those sensationalist newspapers such as the Na- tional Enquirer or The Star. I've never ac- tually bought one, mind you, but those few minutes in line waiting for the lady in front to get her cheque authorized allows the time to thumb through the papers strategically placed beside the cashier. I recently started keeping track of some of the more interesting stories. One of my favorites was the one about the schoolboy who fought off the kidnappers from space and saved his family...twice. I also reveled in reading how Princess Di lost 25 pounds in two weeks by eating only caviar. In the last six months of grocery shopp- ing, six ships have been lost to sea monsters; sixteen sets of twins have been born in the back of taxis in New York alone; and at least seven people have been turned into trees or potted plants thanks to an ancient voodoo curse. As far as I can figure, 21 people have been brought back from the dead since milk went up two cents a litre. This figure does not include the fact that Elvis Presley himself has returned to this mortal coil no less than 41 times and has talked to 176 dif- ferent people through various household appliances. Along the same vein, the late John Len- non has returned to life only three times as far as I can see. Once as his son's guitar, %�%'rr.:t`4+::�� ':;<:,.,:r/+,..; •..:',.fir....:.' �>.:.:,:�:;::: once as a prize heifer and once as a stuffed bird on his ex-wife's mantle piece. Hey, I'm not making this stuff up you know! It's all there in black and white and sometimes color in the pages of the `grocery store rags'. Last week, while pouring coffee at Beckers, I was alarmed to read that a woman had given birth while sky -diving and that an alien had cured an American teenager's acne. Here are a few of the headlines that have really grabbed my attention... "Dad Trades Baby for New Car", "Chicken Discovers $90,000 in Buried Treasure" and "Son Murders Mom and Sells Her to Organ .Bank". How can you help but read that stuff. I really like the "it happen to me" stories. "I was Swallowed by a 20 -Foot Snake". "My Husbands Ghost Saved Me From a Rapist". The best one I've seen while shopping was this little gem... "I Plunged Two Miles When My Plane Was Struck By Lightning and Lived to Have The Baby I've Always Wanted". Pretty catchy Journalism, eh? "Singing Pig Helps Professor Compose Symphony" is a story just screaming to be read. As is "Giant Mosquitos Attack and Carry Off Baby". Yep, the of grocery story lineup can cer- tainly provide some good, if not factual, reading. Sure makes you appreciate your local paper doesn't it? Well, doesn't it? Have a good week. P.S. The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. A fit -- NOR ... Fc P... Pc . r, �` Li beret , , . What ever happened }o. NNon e, of iht above' 4:?! .seb,„ t • -.., r„ 70 years ago September 20, 1917 Air Service Popular -It is said that more youngmen are offering to enlist for service in the flying corps than can betaken on. Because of this, the standard of fitness has been raised considerably. One of the re- quirements is that one must have passed the Matriculation examination. Of all the branches of military service, the aviation branch is doubtless the most dangerous, and yet it is the most popular. Anyone can appreciate the fascination it holds and dangers have no terror for youth. There are those who, on going to war, feel sure they are doomed. Then there are those who gladly accept the most dangerous task without question. That il- lustrates the difference between a hero and a coward. Home from Front -Without a word of notice, Lieut. Huntly Gordon slipped into town Tuesday night. Of course, there was no reception of any sort and he went direct- ly home where his folks got a pleasant sur- prise. He is strong and looking well. He is off duty on leave and will soon be back with his battalion. 50 years ago September 9, 1937 Council Appoints Committee -With the exception of the Community Hall Commit- SENTINEL MEMOIRS tee, chiefly routine business occupied the Village Council this week. In accordance with the Community Halls Act, under which the new arena will be operated, a management committee of seven members were appointed. Two of this body are members of the Village Council for a term of one year. The other five members appointed by the council will sit for two years. The committee will meet with Council shortly to deal with tenders for construction. Local School Opens-Lucknow Public and High Schools opened here on Tuesday with the same teaching staff and a large registration, although not complete due to action being taken to prevent an outbreak of infantile paralysis in this community, which at present is free of any cases. In this regard, pupils who have been visiting cities or communities where the epidemic is prevalent have been asked to remain out of school for one week. The same applies in homes where there have been visitors from other centres. 25 years ago September 12, 1962 Plans to Replace Treleavan MilI- Indications are that a modern, new feed mill manufacturing plant will replace Treleavan's Mill, laid to waste by fire two weeks ago. Jack Treleavan, owner and operator of the business, has been moving quickly to asses his loss and consider plans for rebuilding. He has visited several new mills at various locations in the province to study the merits of their operations. Jack's replacement plans include pelleting equip- ment, which was a service provided in the old mill. The new mill will also be entirely elec- trically powered rendering obsolete the water power which operated this four and, grist mill for many years. From Under Her Nose -Mrs. Austin Soloman of town had her purse stolen on Saturday literally from "under her nose". Mrs. Soloman returned from shopping in Goderich. She placed her purse at the tree in front of her home in a well lit spot while she took some parcels in. Figuring she was gone only two minutes, Mrs. Soloman returned to get her purse when a lad, considered to be in his early teens, was making off with it. He appeared from nowhere and kept legging it as Mrs. Soloman yelled at him. The purse was later found with $25 miss- ing and the billfold ripped apart. 10 years ago September 14, 1977 Old Cynic to Open Fair -H. Gordon Green, radio's "old cynic" from Orm- stown, Quebec, will officially open this year's Lucknow Fall Fair on September 17. Green will appear as the main speaker at the arena on Friday. Mr. Green is widely known for his many radio appearances. He is the author of twelve books. The majority of his books will be on sale during the fair and Green will personally autograph each one with his famous `green' pen. He will be staying in the village to help judge the poultry con- test and the pet parade on fair day and will also ride in the parade. Miss Lucknow Crowned -Brenda Taylor, 17, was chosen as Miss Lucknow Fair on Saturday evening. Brenda, whose in- terests include horseback riding, hopes to study fine arts with the intention of persu- ing a career as an art teacher. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Taylor of RR3 Lucknow, Brenda was crowned by last year's queen, Janice Stanley, at a dance held in the Lucknow Central School. Brenda was one of six con- testants who entered the contest.