HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-09-28, Page 3`Running to Beat Heti'
Former Lucknow reAdent
publishes his biography
The eighty-eight year long life and
outstanding political career of former
Lucknow resident A.M. (Sandy) Nicholson
are celebrated in a new biography which
will published in October.
'Running to Beat Hell: A Biography of
A.M. (Sandy) Nicholson', written by well-
known Winnipeg author and poet Bette L.
Dyck, will be released by Saskatchewan's
only university press, the Regina -based
Canadian Plains Research Center. The
book, which is illustrated with more than
50 photographs, some dating in
Nicholson's childhood in Lucknow, will be
available . in bookstores Canada -wide,
priced at $26 a copy.
Nicholson, who was born 25 November
1900 on Lot 8, Concession 2, Kinloss
Township, Bruce County, attend Kinloss
School and Lucknow Continuation School
before entering Wingham High School. In
his youth, he became widely known for his
athletic prowess, particularly in track
events, and he carried that ability to the
University of Saskatchewan, when he
became a student at St. Andrew's
Presbyterian College in 1922.
Writing about Nicholson more than 40
years later, veteran Saskatoon newsman
Pat O'Dwyer commented, "The first time
I met Sandy Nicholson he was running to
beat Hell on a varsity track; and it seems
to me he has been running beat to Hell,
damnation, and man's inhumanity to man
ever since."
When Nicholson was attending college
he became deeply involved with the Stu-
dent Christian Movement and the social_
gospel tradition. But it was not until he had
became a United Church minister at Hud-
son Bay Junction, a Saskatchewan railway
town, that he realized that only by political
action could he alleviate some of the social
injustices he witnessed there.
A contemporary of T.C. Douglas and
Stanley Knowles, Nicholson was with them
a key player in the establishment and
development of the Co-operative Com -
Sandy Nicholson
monwealth Federation and its successor,
the New Democratic Party. He was
elected four times to Parliament and twice
to the Saskatchewan Legislature, where he
served as a minister in two cabinets.
After his political retirement, Nicholson
continued with his humanitarian work,
and many disabled and handicapped per-
sons live lives of greater contentment and
happiness as a result of his efforts on their
behalf.
This most readable biography is the
story of a dreamer of dreams who,
remarkably, was able to transform those
dreams into reality, a truly outstanding
Canadian who provided leadership to
others active in humanitarian causes.
Insurance costs down
The Ashfield Township Council conclud-
ed their monthly business at their
September 20th meeting. .
Mrs. Clarice and Mr. Shawn Dalton were
present to discuss the possiblity of erecting
a second permanent residence on her pro-
perty Part Lot 9, Front Concession. As in-
dicated in a letter from Mr. Scott Tousa v .
Huron County Planner for the Township,
the property is zoned AG4 which permits
one single family residence only. A Seem-
dary Plan Amendment would be necessary
■ to - allow a second residence. Council
agreed to meet with Mr. Tousaw to discuss
the implications of this.
Council fielded questions regarding
education taxes on cottage properties,
from Mr. Ben Cornell, President of the
Ashfield Lakefront Association. Following
discussion, Mr. Cornell was advised to con-
tact the Board of Education directly.
Due to a good claims record, Mr. Barry
McDonagh reported a' slight decrease in
Township insurance costs for the year
1988-89.
Council were pleased with the new
Township pins recently received, depic-
ting the Township logo.
By-law 24, 1988 was passed,to authorize
the Reeve and Clerk to execute a Road
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 28, 1988—Page 3
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11 agreed by motion, to work with
the Township of West Wawanosh to try to
establish an Ontario Provincial Police Ex-
tended Services Office in Dungannon.
Approval was given to the clerk to make
application 'o the Ministry of Housing, for
more fur w to put toward the Ontario
Home Renew::1 Program.
A decision was made by council to order
200 more trees from the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority for the 1989 road-
side tree planting program.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed
an increase in the' Township's tile drain
loan allocation' from $81,000 to $131,800.
This allotment is for debentures dated
April 1, 1988 through March 31, 1989. The
increase in allocation is in response to -the
corresponding demand for loans in the
municipality.
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season. The 1988 Fall Color Tour will be
held Sunday October 2nd, from 1-4 p.m. at
Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area.
The afternoon will feature horse-drawn
wagon rides, guided walks through the
conservation area and hot apple cider. The
newly expanded Wawanosh Nature Centre
will also be open. Admission to this event is
free!
Fall brings vibrant colors and delicious
scents to Wawanosh. Plants and animals
are actively preparing for winter and
migration patterns bring numerous bird
species to the area. Come out and enjoy the
sights and sounds of this special season!
Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is
located south of Wingham, 2 km west of
Highway 4 on concession 6-7 of East
Wawanosh Township.
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