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Retirement is theirs
"The old guys are retired." That was not the way this writer
put It. The statement' was a fair remark made by a member of
the Auxiliary to Winter Sports executive.
Having been In a position of running the auxiliary for many
years, that was the way these ladies were starting to feel -
like "the old guys." Now thanks to "new blood" they were
begging for, they can retire with a clear conscious and good
feelings that the dedicated efforts of those who went before
will carry on - well, at least for another two, years. ..
The funds raised from the booth go back Into the com-
munity and benefit the youth who participate in winter sports
programs in Lucknow.
Those "retiring old guys", s'bme of whom no Longer had
youngsters involved with local winter sports, are to be
commended for their dedication. As we say so long to them,
we say hello and a big thank you to the new executive and
captains who have volunteered their time to continue this
venture. (PL)
Rby Pat Livingston
AMBLINGS
Pets develop
As we humans develop habits,
so do our pets.
The only pet we have is
our feline friend. Jack. My opening
statement came, to mind one night
as I sat contemplating my. life. I
had just arrived home from work
and collapsed in my favorite chair
in the living room. Jack sat at my.
feet' meowing with a vengeance. I
told him to get lost, but he, ignored
me and kept up his bawling.
I jumped up off the chair and
went to the front door to let him
out. He stood there looking at me,
not moving an inch. Ok, I said, if
you don't want out, what do you
want? His meow indicated he
seemed to understand me, why
couldn't I understand him.
To the kitchen we go and I, grab
an offensive can of cat meat from
the cupboard. As I proceed to open
it, Jack proceeds to perform his
little thank you skit by putting his
front paws on the drawer that holds
the can opener and rubbing his neck
on the cupboard, while staring at
me with his adoring baby greens.
Once I had fed him, I sat down
and really thought about his life.
He's by • himself all day, during
which time he can self -feed on dry
kibbles and water. He knows that
when I arrive home he gets his
meat. And if I should be tired- or
busy he doesn't understand. All he
knows is that when 1 come through
the door that is his indication he
gets that foul smelling meat, that he
thinks is a, treat.
habits too
After finishing his treat, he had a
little wash and then began to meow
again. -I went to the door and sure
enough he followed and proceeded
to exit. A while later he taps on the
front door with his paw and I let
him in., Now he is content enough
to stretch out and take things easy.
Once we finish supper and stretch
out in front of the bube tube, he
takes that aS his signal that it is his
turn to have some personal atten-
tion. He's not real picky about who
he cuddles up with. If there is a
warm body in one of the two chairs
facing the tube, he'll go for one or
the other. If the first one refuses to
allow him up, he simply turns to
the other. And persistence is his
middle name. He doesn't
understand if you, still have your
good clothes on and you don't want
his cat hair all over you. All he
knows is that he has been fed,
watered, and exercised and now is
the time he normally gets to cuddle
up. So don't break his routine! Just
goes to show animals are not dumb.
Talking about dumb, I saw a
pretty smart dog the other day. He
was sitting . in the driver's seat
waiting for his master or mistress to
'come out of Beckers. As I walked
in front -of the car, the dog tooted
the horn. Honestly, it was the dog,
there was no one else around. I
presumed he was expressing his
dissatisfaction at being kept waiting.
Just like a male. Doesn't matter if
he has two or fottr • legs, keep him
waiting and you are bound to get
the horn reminder.
The Sentinel Memoirs
Summer half holiday begins in town
70 years ago
April 19, 1923
The summer half holiday - Commencing the first
week of May and continuing throughout the summer,
Lucknow places of business will be closed Thursday
afternoons. As the poet says: "A little nonsense now
and then is relished by the best o' men." Some of the
men say they are going to help put in the garden.
Old Turnberry couple celebrate 65th anniversary
of their marriage - Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Porter,
who are among the oldest pioneers of Huron County,
celebrated the 65th anniversary of their marriage on
Saturday, April 14th.
At the time of the Church movement in Ireland and
Scotland to the Huron tract their parents were among
the first families to come to the county. At that time
Goderich was a wilderness. It took some five weeks
to clear a roadway from the lake port to the farms on
which they settled in the township and upon which
descendants of the families still reside. At that time
London was the nearest supply centre.
The present Mr. Porter, at the age of 21, moved
farther north in the county and cleared the land upon
which his sons, John, and James, the late Reeve of
the township, now reside. Five generations of this
family have resided on the land in Huron county. In
politics Mr. Porter has ever been a staunch Conser-
vative.
Pine River - About twenty years ago a man drove
from Dunkeld, near Walkerton, and applied personally
to the Pine River Cheese and Butter Co. for a position
as cheesemaker. They liked his, appearance and
manner of speech and selected him on the spot. He
was a successful maker and grew every day in the
estimation of the people. That man was W.W. Bell. A
few years ago he gave up the cheese business and
bought the local store and went into the mechantile
business which he conducted successfully until six
months ago when he retired and went to live in
Toronto. He had not been in good health and had to
undergo several operations without lasting benefit. He
died on Sunday and his body was taken to Kincardine
for interment.
50 Years ago
April 15, 1943
Play to be presented here ori Friday - Concert
goers are assured of a treat on Friday night, when
Goderich talent, directed by Mrs. J.E. Mutch, present
their 3 -act comedy -drama, "The Winning of Joy" in
the Town, Hall, Lucknow. The play will be followed
by a dance with Carruthers' orchestra supplying the
music:: This "two-for-one" entertainment is under the
auspices of the Lucknow Agricultural Society.
A Freak Egg - One of the oddest freaks we have
seen in many a day was exhibited on Tuesday by Al
Irwin. It's a hen's egg that resembles a peanut in size
and shape; with the addition of a sort of curled tail on
the end. The white shell has a brownish coating that
adds all the more to the resemblance of a peanut.
Brother of local teacher won D.F.M. - Flight -
Sergeant Jack Matthews, brother of Miss Ruth Mat-
thews of the Lucknow High School Staff, has been
awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in an
operation that cost the life of one of the plane's five -
man crew.
The citation followed an operation in which they
were engaged in laying mines under enemy fire. The
pilot of the plane was wounded but continued
operations and has been cited to receive the
Courageous Gallantry Medal.
' M.C. Orr to follow his trade with R.C.A.F. -
M.C. Orr, who for a number of years has conducted
a successful shoe repair business in Lucknow, plans
to close his business and don the R.C.A.F. uniform as
a shoemaker.
Want army of boys and girls for farm service -
Mr. F.W. Rayfield, District Placement Officer, of the
Ontario Farm Service Force, was in town last week •
and visited the local school. Mr. Rayfield points out
that there Is an urgent need for an army of 100,000
cadets and farmerettes, commandos and holiday
helpers to work on the farms in Ontario.
To raise this "army" the appeal is made to school
students to volunteer as a member of the Farm
Service Force.
25 years ago
April 10, 1968
Lloyd Ackert to teach at Wingham - Lloyd
Ackert of Holyrood has been engaged by the Huron -
Bruce District High School Board to teach at the
Wingham District High School next term. Mr. Ackert,
a Kinloss Township farmer, will attend summer
school and will teach World Politics and History in
the Fall...
Centennial medal for contribution to education
field - Miss Lucy Evelyn Thompson, a native of the
sixth concession of West Wawanosh Township, has
been awarded the Centennial Medal for her
contribution to education and the teaching profession
throughout the years.
10 years ago
April 20, 1983
Fire destroys, dairy barn - A Sunday morning fine
completely destroyed the dairy barn, milking parlor
and two straw sheds on the farm of J.C. Drennan,
concession 6 Ashfield Township. A few calves were
lost in the blaze but the milking herd was saved.
Lucknow boys going overseas, October 3, 1916. (courtesy of Rev. Bill Henderson)
Operation Impact will
impact on your wallet
If you're not in-trie in-thehabit of
buckling up, now is a good time to
start.
Between Apr. 18 and May 1,
OPP, the Ontario Association of
Chiefs of Police and the Ministry of
Transportation are running an Oper-
ation Impact.
As a result, area police will be
intensifying their efforts to stop
people who are not wearing their
seat belts.
During that period, OPP Sergeant
Larry Munro said they will be
working with the Kincardine Police
Services.
"People not wearing their seat
belts can certainly expect to get a
ticket," he said.
He said wearing seat belts, is
enforced throughout the year but
during the operation, officers will
be specifically watching for people
not wearing seat belts.
In addition, there will also be
random spot checks.
He said with the summer coming,
now is a good time to get people to
start wearing their seat belts.
"We didn't have any fatal [acci-
dents] last year and wAi! plan to keep
it that way," he said.
He said they don't want to have
to issue the. $91) ticket but would
rather do that -than have to notify
someone that a family member has
been killed in a car accident.
School will be in
forest setting
- LAND DEAL
Bruce Board of Education Trustee
Frank Eagleson said the proposed
Sauble Beach school will be
situated in a forest setting and will
be "unique to Bruce County."
Eagleson was confirming a report
from Bruce County council that a
$135,000 purchase offer "from the
board on an 18 -acre section of the
county forest has been approved:
The board will get provincial
funding for the school in 1994, and
Eagleson said the deal for the
school site will close "by the end of
this term, or November 4 next
year."
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