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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-06-07, Page 5LOOKING BACKWARDS THROUGH THE SENTINEL FILES 75 YEARS AGO Cholera has broken out among hogs at Pine River creamery where 150 hogs were slaughtered by a gov- ernment inspector and only about ten were. found to be free from the disease. The carcasses were burned to- gether with all the pens. One by one the sturdy pioneers, who endured the hardships and privations a of the early bush life in this section, are passing away. On Saturday, Mr. John Gillies, who had been ill with lung trouble for some months, passed away at his home. One' of the first settlers in the township of Kinloss, he died on the farm where he locatedin 1852. A severe storm of wind and rain passed over the village of Crewe on Wednes- day damaging Robt. Hasty's barn besides blowing a chimney off Hugh Fergus- on's house, breaking fruit trees in several places. 50 YEARS AGO Ashfield's Centenarian, John Barnby died on Friday last, June 1, at the age of 106. Although deaf and ' blind, John was cheerful, happy and delighted to talk with those who made them- selves known to him. Last month he contacted flu, which developed into bron- chitis and he died early Friday evening. He celebrat- ed his 106th birthday, last March 11. Lucknow was pretty well deserted, especially by the younger element,, on Tues- day evening.''They were all away to Goderich to join the crowd which annually meets the excursion steamer, Grey- hound, and to take in the "moonlight", if there was room. The Rev. C. H. MacDon- ald, Mr. Wm. Connell, and Mr. J. Lane of Kinlough have gone to Regina to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Connell will make a trip to the Pacific Coast before returning home. 25 YEARS AGO Alexander MacKinnon, 85 -year-old Kinloss farmer was instantly killed in a plunge down the stairway of his burning cabin on Sunday morning. His body was discovered and removed be- fore flames enveloped the structure. Destruction of the building removes one of the few remaining log structures in the district, landmark of the pioneer' area. A resolution was adopted at the annual meeting of the Lucknow Business Men's Association on Monday night requesting the local plant of Silverwood Dairies to remain open on Saturday evenings, as formerly. Russ Button was elected president of the association •to succeed Gord- on Montgomery. Elva Elizabeth was the name given to the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ritchie of Zion who was born on Coronation Day., June 2. To mark this special birthday the baby received a silver spoon from Governor- General Massey. Aubrey's Observations BY AUBREY HIGGINS Hello Folks! This is the same old guy, living and calling Pinecrest Manor home. Not one of my previous articles were dictated, nor were they censored. -They have all been my own private thoughts, and published as such and this article will be strictly of the same basis. I believe, that, when a man is nominated for public office, he should consider, what it would require of him if he accpeted the nomination, in order to fulfill what would be expected of him. I do not think any man should.accept a nomination until he is absolutely sure he was fully prepared to give of himself to any subject that comes before him during his term of office. If he is elected, by the voters of that municipality, he should be willing to accept a majority vote on any subject; and abide by it whether it is his views on the subject or not. For what other reason should we have a five man board in any community? For what other purpose is it necessary to hold an election and elect a five man board? It would cost the taxpayer much less to simply appoint one man and tell him to go ahead and do whatever he thought was best. But it has been proven in the past, that in many cases giving one man too much power is harmful. Even at the expense of the reader thinking this to be so much childish prattle, they are my true beliefs in the quality of a man who should be responsiblefor the safety and well being of those who have put their faith in him by voting him into office over other contestants. Personally, I can see no honour in being on the governing body of any municipality, unless at the end of the term each man can just sit back and say, "look at our record", and be very proud of what that record shows. I am a firm believer in progress in all things. This leads me to say thatoa council should make definite decisions about the future,, not just "pass the buck" on to their successors and leave it for them to decide. SHORTS! SHORTS! 10% Off Denim cutoffs Carhartt painter shorts FOR THE .CHILDREN..... Tam O'Shanter cutoffs Fraydee Cats cutoffs Tam O'Shanter .painter shorts Ch�rMai1.s Work Clothing MAIN ST. LUCKNOW, PHONE 528.2526 JEANS AND CORDS ft OPEN 6 DAYS A' WEEK I fully understand the problem of keeping the mill rate down, but in doing this, is it the best for the municipality? By doing this, are they not in every possibility not going to make it twice as much of an increase by putting things off until a later date. There has been one example of this in the last few years. Property that could have been bought at very moderate price and would have served a great need was . not acquired, but Real Estate men have made. an excessive profit on the same property. I, in no way am condemning anyone, but simply trying to prove. a point. Foresight in my opinion is one . of the most needed requirements in 'a councilman, or any other politician. If they do not plan, for things to come, how can there possibily be any progress- even for years ahead. We have known, that we are going to have to have a sewage system for several years now. What real solid ground work has been done, outside of having several different organizations give a survey and an estimate which increases by several thousands of dollars each year? After what I have written I can. only say, why? Now may I ask, what action was taken on the letter written byme to the' Bruce County Board of Education,. and immediately forwarded to Village Council as the responsible party. I am referring to the "Slow School Crossing" signs, that I believe should be on Bob Street for the protection of the number of children that cross this intersection each school day. Traffic at this point has increased at least ten fold in the last two years and there is nothing in the neighbourhood to tell the travelling public that there is a school in the neighbourhood. All of the children cross this intersection where possibly only half of them cross where there is a crossing guard. I believe that these children's lives are just as valuable as on Main Street. Teeswater Concrete Phone 392-6776 We supply quality ready mixed concrete at reasonable prices 6DAYSAWEEK fr Plant located 3 miles west of Teeswater on County Road "We Dry Hard" Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 7', 1978 --Page 5 .71he column that's read fora purpose . IMP4 by Scotty Hamilton r� Mail your• problems to "Impact' c/o T. is paper. All letters will be answered provided a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Some of general interest will be published. Letters must be signed but we will NOT reveal your identity. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE "These Questions and Answers based on Ontario Law, are published to inform and not to advise. No one should try to apply or interpret the law without the aid and advice of a trained expert who knows the facts, since the facts of each case may change the application of the law." A Syndicated Canadian Newspaper Feature LETE FLOWER SERVICE DESIGNERS TO SERVE YOU QUICKLY & EFFICIENTLY DAILY DELIVERY TO LUCKNOW, TEESWATER BRUSSELS, GORRIE 8. ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN COUNT ON OUR EXPERIENCE TO SERVE YOU WITH THE VERY BEST IN FLORAL PRODULTS LEWIS FLOWERS 357-3880 133 FRANCES WINGHAM SEPOY DRIVE-IN Restaurant • FULL COURSE MEALS • DAILY SPECIALS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon. -Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. SUN. 10 A.M.-MIDNIGHT LUCKNOW' 548-1034 My elderly aunt signed a release from Canadian Pacific without first unpacking, stating that all goods had arrived in a satisfactory condition, and that nothing was missing. Unfortunately one box. WAS missing which contained dishes and other odds and ends. Plus, two bed slats are also missing and a vase has been broken and a small table badly scratched. The railway claims NO RESPONSIBILITY, but I don't believe she was fully aware of what she was signing. Can nothing be done for her? The C.P. graciously sent someone to visit your aunt to nelp her fill out a claims form. Since then they placed a tracer to try and locate the missing articles. Since that has failed to turn them up, they have paid the full amount of your aunt's claim, and she now has a cheque for $85.00. C.A. BECKER EQUIPMENT LIMITED Sales Service Rentals Field test a new '86 tractor. to -day! LUCKNOW - 529-7993 • li I am a widow with four married children who have started sneaking things out of my house while 1 am not looking. Many of my late husband's tools have now disappeared as well as some antiques that 1 treasured. I don't know if they think I don't notice these things gine, or if 1 should just let them go ahead, and take everything. What would you advise? Since it's a personal problem, (as I take "it you don't want to lay any theftcharges) then the answer you seek has to come from yourself. Whether you wish to inform. your children that you don't appreciate what's been happening; or if you want to go on as if you either don't know or care, is a decision that only you can make.