The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-02-17, Page 5Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 17, 1988—Page 5
Delighted to
TO
receive the Sentinel
Dear Sir:
I was delighted to receive, this week,
from Mr. & Mrs. Huntly Gordon, your ex-
cellent article "Treasure Trove of History
Discovered at St. Helens" (July 31/85 edi-
tion of the Sentinel) and ask permission to
include it in a book of genealogy I am com-
pleting on the Mc and MacDonalds, some
of the first pioneers there.
Since one chapter deals exclusively with
the numerous descendants of Elden John
E. (and Jane McDonald) Gordon mention-
ed therein it would be of particular in-
terest. Said book contains two letters writ-
ten by this man to his uncle in Scotland in
1850 and 1854, describing their life and
hardships at that time. Many othernames
in the article are family connections.
May I commend you on the correct spell-
ing of St. Helens. I found it disturbing to
find St. Helen on road signs and maps -
which is certainly historically incorrect.
One would not say St. Catharine nor St.
Mary for those communities and I believe
even this tiny place should be afforded the
dignity of correct spelling.
I expect that you already know it was
named for the wife of William Gordon, ie.
Helen McGillvray (perhaps this reflects
Helen's character?).
Could I take advantage of your
newspaper to thank all the Mc and Mac-
Donald descendants who have helped us in
so many ways to make this effort possible
and rewarding.
One further item - to all those who con-
tributed in any way to the wonderful
publication "Tales from the Grey Ox" -
Get a piece
of the action
'All over Ontario during the month of
March, Junior Farmer communities are
going to be the focus of attention. Junior
Farmer Month is filled with activities at
the club, county, zone and provincial level,
and it will all culminate at March Con-
ference being held this year at the Skyline
Hotel in Toronto.
So what's all the excitement about?
Junior Farmer month has grown over the
past number of years to now boost a roster
full of variety.
Many clubs hold orientation sessions for
new members who have just joined and
givethem an idea of the opportunities
available in the Junior Farmer
programme:
Some functions are a continuation of the
community betterment commitment that
is a part of every club or they show their
communities the many ways they are ac-
tive in the area.
Fund raising events proceeds are pooled
towards a provincial total for a donation to
a deserving cause at March Conference.
But the month would not be complete
without the last segment being of course
fun. Here the ideas are as varied as the
individuals.
So come on out and get involved.
Get a ,Piece of the Action! The West
Huron Junior Farmer meeting are held the
second Monday of each month at
Brookside School time 8:00 p.m.
Plans made
The West Huron Junior Farmers held
their monthly meeting on February 8 at
the Brookside School. During the meeting,
plans were made for the Heart Fund Can-
vass in Ashfield Township to be held this
month.
Upcoming events were planned and
discussed, details of which may be found in
the Coming Events section of this issue.
The March Conference this year will be
held in Toronto at the Skyline Hotel with
local delegates Laurie Pentland and
Audrey Patterson planning to attend.
The Rose Bowl went to Mike Bogie for
his efforst in keeping the Treasurer's
Books for 1987.
A brisk game of volleyball followed the
meeting.
you have performed a great service in
preserving a heritage for us all.
Thank you
Mrs. R.T. Anderson
Dear Editor
At this time, $2,100 has been donated to
the Ontario March of Dimes by residents
of Lucknow, Dungannon and the surroun-
ding rual areas. This is stil $400 short of
last year's goal.
If you have been missed in the village
canvass or have not yet, it is not too late to
contribute.
Your donation will help disabled people
discover their potential,and their abilities.
Let us make sure all the services for
' physically disabled adults are able to
continue.
Please give today.
Laura Lee Cayley and Anne Anderson
Co -Chairpersons
Dear Editor,
Many people in this area have contacted
our organization expressing their shock at
the recent Supreme Court decision concer-
ning abortion and have asked what they
can do.
With the new ruling, the situation now is
one of abortion on demand for any reason
whatsoever, with no restrictions. It should
be noted that in Canada abortion can be
done at any time during the nine months of
pregnancy. All of this of course, is a grave
injustice which we, as members of society,
cannot tolerate because we know from
medical science that the unborn are
human from the moment of conception.
May we suggest that those concerned
write to Murray Cardiff M.P., House of
Commons, Ottawa, Ontario. K1A 0A6 and
to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (same
address) to express their disapproval of
the decismn and to ask that parliament
enact legislation to protect the rights of the
unborn.
Yours sincerely,
Board of Directors
Voice for Life
Wingham and Area
CRIME,
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is seeking
the public's assistance in the investigation
of a series of break and enters in Amabel
Township, around the Chesley Lake area.
The Wiarton Detachment of the OPP
report that during a period between
December 7th and 12th, 1987, five cottages
had been broken into in the South East cor-
ner of Chesley Lake. All of the cottages
had been entered by breaking a window
and then exiting by the front door. In-
vestigation had revealed that possibly a
small 4x4 truck had been used to leave the
scene.
The person( s) responsible had removed
the following items from the cottages; two
televisions, one being a 20 inch RCA colour
portable, a York stereo system, a VCR and
a large amount of liquor. The approximate
value of the stolen goods and damage is
$1,500. The person(s) responsible have not
been apprehended as yet. •
If you feel that you can help in this or any
other case, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce
is willing to pay a reward up to $1,000 for
information that leads to an arrest. Call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-3787. You need
not identify yourself and all information is
strictly confidential.
Wednesday, February 24th, 1988
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