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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-09, Page 1t�W ESTABLISHED IN 1873 "THE SEPOY TOWN" ON THE HURON -BRUCE BOUNDARY PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO 20 PAGES 400 PER COPY OPP make arrests The Kincardine Branch of the OPP have been keeping a very high profile in and around the Village of Lucknow of late and their diligence has paid of with the arrest of a number of residents. As "a result of recent investigations, three Lucknow area men are facing a number of charges stemming from break and enters at Hackett's Welding, Hender- son Lumber, the Kinsmen's Club House and a private residence in Lucknow. 'hese men are scheduled to appear m the Kincardine Criminal Court later this month. As a result of vehicle checks done in the area over the past week, two other Lucknow area men face possession of nar- cotics charges and one has been charged with the possession of a prohibited weapon. RIDE Program A more responsible attitude toward drinking and driving, particularly in the last two years, has resulted in a reduced number of accidents and impaired drivers" during this period of time. To maintain this trend, the OPP again remind everyone that spot checks will be conducted throughout the area in conjunction with the RIDE Program (Reduce Imapired Drivers Everywhere) During the last two months, the Kincar- dine OPP report a total of 43 motor vehicle accidents which have resulted in excess of $125,00Q in damages with 20 person being. injured. Trespass complaints Particularly during this time of year, the OPP respond to a number of trespassing complaints involving hunters.. From their past experience, police report that there appears to be a number of misconceptions about the laws defined by, the Trespass to Property Act. Every person, who is not acting under a right or authority conferred by law and who without the expressed permission of the occupier, enters onto the premises or engages in an activity on the premises when the activity is prohibited is guilty of an offence. Both landowners and persons entering onto their property should familiarize themselves with the various symbols and signs authorized to mark such properties. Also, according to the OPP it is impor- tant to realize that entry is prohibited onto certain types , of premises without . the owner being required to post signs. Gardens, fields or other land that is under cultivation, lawns, orchards and enclosed premises are examples of property that • does not require posting os signs. Both fines of $1000 aw well as judgement for damages can be levied against trespassers. ' Carrying the flame The 1988 Olympic Torch Relay has sparked the interest of Canadians coast to coast, and Lucknow will be well represented in the event thanks to the work of Liane Creighton. Liane, of RR2 Lucknow, submitted one of the almost _.7 million applications from across the country with distant hopes of Liane Creighton being chosen to carry the symbolic flame on its 88 day journey to Calgary. Early in September, Liane's mother called her out of school with the good news. She had been chosen to carry the flame for one kilometer of its cross-country journey. "I'm very excited about the whole thing," says Liane. "It's something you only get a chance to do once in a lifetime. I feel very honoured to have been chosen." One of 6,520 The relay, which will see 6,520 national torchbearers participate in the three- month journey of the flame, began on November 17 at Signal Hill on the east coast of Newfoundland and will pass through all 10 provinces and both ter- ritories to the February 13 opening of the Calgary Games. Each runner is responsible for one kilometer of the journey and while Liane has yet be be told of her exact route, she expects it will be somewhere close to London. "They have called me a couple of times just to confirm," says Liane, "and I should find out soon where exactly I'll be running." She adds that she has made ar- rangements to stay in London for a few days prior to her turn on the road to Calgary "just to be sure I'm not storm - stayed here in Lucknow". The application Liane submitted to the Olympic Committee last spring got her to the short list of potential runner announc- ed in May. Next, she was required to write a autobiography and finally answer a skill testing question. On the day of her run, scheduled for January 4, Liane will be presented with the official track suit of the Games, a momen- to she'll keep as thanks for particiapting in the $5.5 million relay. "They also sent me a special training The Annual Lucknow Santa Claus parade came to town over the weekend and with it came the jolly elf himself. Mr. Claus took a few minutes out of his busy Christmas schedule to sit and chat with the youngsters after the parade. Here, Patrick Ritchie makes sure Santa's list is complete. program to do," says Liane who can be seen jogging around -the Village carrying a baseball bat in preparation for the run. "They say the torch weighs 1.6 kilograms. (3.3 pounds ),and I sure wouldn't want to drop it." Millions of Canadians are expected to line the rout the torch will take on its way to Calgary and you can bet Liane's parents will be at the front of the line. "Mom and Dad are getting a video camera to filin my part of the nm," says Liane shyly. "My family is just as excited about this as I am." One person a day One person will be chosen each day of the 88 day run to fly to Calgary to par- ticipate in the opening ceremonies of the Games and while being chosen simply to carry the flame for one kilometer is thrill- ing enough, Liane would love to make it all the way. "Wouldn't that be great?", exclaims Liane at the very thought of attending the Games. "Right now though, I'm concen- trating on January 4." By the way, the name of the last runner who will actually carry the torch into the Saddledome in Calgary has yet to be an- nounced. That, says the organizing com- mittee, is the biggest secret of these Olympics. No Sunday shopping While the Province of Ontario has left the question of Sunday shopping im- mediately following Christmas and Boxing Day up to the municipalities, it appears there will be no debate in the Village of Lucknow. Joanne Weber, president of the Lucknow Business Association, says she doubts anyone will want to. This is good news as far as the Village Council is concerned for the ultimate deci- sion regarding Sunday shopping would fall on their shoulders. Weber says she "can't see it (Sunday shopping) doing any good" and adds that "there hasn't been any rumblings to sug- gest it will become an issue." Larger centres such as London and Toronto, and even Goderich to some ex- tent, are debating over the Sunday open- ings as the shopping day immediately following Boxing Day has traditionally been a good business day. Early last week, the Provincial Govern- ment washed their hands of the touchy question by leaving the decision up to the individual municipalities. While many larger trading centres have been divided on the question of Sunday shopping, it ap- pears Lucknow ' businesses will be dark come December 27. Local shops are now open each Friday evening until 9 for your shopping pleasure and will remain open until 9 p.m. on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday im- mediately prior to Christmas.