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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1989-03-08, Page 10Page 1O ueianow Sentbiel, Wednesday, March 8, 1989 PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED rb ¶j4FVD ACCOUNTANTS 970 Queen t., Kincardine 399-342 OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE Financial Statement Preparation Personal Financial Planning Business Services Income lax Planning Aziditing STEVEN D. WATSON, CA BARRY W..SC T, CA Keep part of the dollar you spend...SHOP A T- HOME Deiclineof the Sinai! Town by Marg Calder "The =men were ;quite cocky :as they ..stood in the sun "Let's ego to the city, stock up ,and -have fun We'll -buy -bye the case an :under one roof And save lots too, of that we have .proof." So they did just that for many a year And from the results never took any fear Until one day they met once again standing _uptown just out of the rain. What's happened 'here!" cried one in -dismay Their faces were ashen, they had much to •say. Then .one scratched his -head the :other said laud "There's no :beer and no .coffee, not =even a crowd; My wife is real sick :and .right off -her feet came forsome :drugs, some milk, ;and ;some -meat The hospital is closed, the grocery stores too. What in the world are we going to Bio?" "My .furnace ° is shot -and the plumbing All ,broken .' ° -The other :one. gasped, 1 thought fie was "chokin :car's a°nsarwreck and my tires are low 1 °need nails and plumber, :and ;there's °no place to go.' ° His friend had his bead right:;down to his chest •'Were *o bIame,, ° ,he ,muttered, ",On our heads ;it -does fest. ,,WeFpassed this town tori the glimmer of lights :Bought „stuff :by the car.Iaad..and .took in the sights. While;all ,.our a ownmerchants just upand dts 1. The houses-at/It/Imply,. jhe ank's sepailssimsed. 1'11; tell you old boy we're in for ✓atest." We should. have been ,amarierAnd viiiaer, ° ° they :said. Then the town :would :.be ,bustling, not half uaodead.' "It's never too late, we've learned," ° someone :dtd,say . But forthe foolishness of many 'they'd :all :have to pay. They parted at last as the wind turned 'cold. And muttered, "Buy locally, as this story is told." Kranenbmfg's Butcher Shop opened their doors for business last Wednesday and if the first few days are any indication, John and his staff are going to be kept busy. Howard McCallum, one of the early morning customers, meets John and does a little business. (Pat Livingston photo) Mrd Welcome to new family Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brick and family of Wingham moved into the village on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Falconer on Saturday in Goderich. Tony and Norma were :celebrating birthdays. Colleen McMillan of Sarnia and Isobel Tiffin of Lucknow visited a few days with Jean Tiffin to celebrate her birthday. Barbara Carey of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Purdon. Whitechurch Knit Wits The first meeting of the Whitechurch Knit Wits was held Feb. 13 at the home of Kathleen Elliott. The einb welcomed four new members. They learned about the equipment for knitting and the different ways to ado it from Henrietta Stewart, Mildred Purdon and Kathy Moir. Election of .officers results are, Karen HITECIWRCH by Jean Ross Elliott, president; first -vice, Marion Dow, Karen Lubbers secretary/bookkeeper and Diane Ross as press reporter. The members then took their knitting samplers, and were taught how to cast on and the garter stitch, The second meeting was held Feb. 27 at the Elliott home. The members answered the roll call --on how well they were doing with their samplers. Preparations were made for achieve- ment night Theywere taught two and two ribbing and one and one fib stitch. They learned about fair isle and fisherman.knit sweathers. Next meeting March 6. Grime Stoppers of Grey Bruce are seek- ing thepuhlic'sassistance in the investiga- tion of an Armed Robbery with Violence, 'which occurred in the city of Owen Sound. The Owen Sound Police Force report that shortly before 10 .p.m. on Thursday February: 9th, 1989, a lone male entered the :gas s ation at the corner of 10th Street and :end Avenue West, in Owen Sound. The male entered the reception area of the sta- tion acid immediately (flashed a weapon. The weapon is believed to be a mall han- dgun. The suspect held the weapon in his left hand. The lone clerk was :ordered to empty the cash register. 'The suspect put ,approximately,A00 sin vari 'denomina- tions dl mina - tions iinto his pock ts. clerk was ordered to.go :to a Trestrarea f the station where he Was tied tl+ith :minder twine. The suspect brought the binder -twine boom. .'die,s rpectsiappedeclerk's £ace, • before leaving theatatlon.'The pct ar- •rived Arad *Parted from the Area on foot. It:3isnot:luiovmwbich-way he; suspect: went upon leaving' the station. `The ,suspect is dwribed as a mule, RIME 1-80D-265-3787 native Canadian, approx. 35 years of age, six foot two inches in height, unshaven, long shoulder length hair dark in color, large nose which appeared to have been broken at one time, with a heavy build. At the time of the offence the suspect was wearing a dark baseball cap, dark brown cloth jacket with fur lined collar, and runn- ing shoes. The identity of the person responsible has not }men determined as yet. If you 'feel you can help in this or any other case, Crime Stoppers of G=rey Bruce are willing to pay .a =reward up to $1,0001or ihformatlon that leads -to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at 1400-;787. You don't haveto identify yourself, you will be issued witha code number. Noone will know your name, anbd no one will ask you dour name. All information is kept :strictly confiden- tial. You willnever-have to testify in court. Prayer is theme for` : ..i meeting Jessie ,Johnston was 'both hostess ,and leader for the March .,ice of the Lucknow Presbyterian Women's Mis- sionary Society. Site Velisd:the °meeth with a poem on prayer which was the theme for March. Popekim Meffat printed the the Bible studyon`Dorcas And how sloe had usedlier Wants toserve others an example me should follow. Peg$y arson had eM 4 Batu Ly on $ooth Afrio,ais Aboutrmome of the p o ccations the b a c Pul_ation veto en - :ill 'eiespecial ythosein the s" .lands„ Betty Finalyson read .a poem by kIelen Steiner Rice. The rolleall was answered with a verse on prayer by 15 members and one visitor. 1�jrlaci a lifinmAy showed a sample cradle roll .kit that :Bonnie Taylor will be using to welcome new babies and toddlers. in tie Absence of the president Elioda MacKenzie, :Mrs. Johnston conducted the business. The meeting clued with prayer by Celia Aitchison And lunch was served by the -hate :,and•:irrnine fluencler.