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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-09-29, Page 4r . rirf .I1,1.'. )illi Ar"v 1'Ir Page 4 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 29. 1993 Published weekly by Signal Star Publishing Ltd at 619 Campbell Street Lucknow Ont P O Box 400. Lucknow. Ontario NOG 2H0 528 2822 Fax (519) 5283529 Established 1873 Thomas Thompson Advertising Manager Pat Livingston General Manager/Editor Phyllis Matthews Helm Front Office Subscription rates advance: L ocal Regular $2009 within 40 mi radius G S T Incl Local Senior $170.9 within 40 rTL radius G S T mel Out Of Area (40 miles) - Rates available upon request Foreign + U S A $9669 Publications mall registration no 0847 held at Lucknow, Ont. Changes of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lucknow Sentinel at the above address Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographicaf error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid at the applicable rates ' Hats off to IPM volunteers The 80th International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show is history. Bruce beckoned In '93 and the spirit of volunteerism was evident with the successful culmination of the IPM. Approximately 500,000 hours of volunteer time went Into the three years of preparation for the event. A tip of the hat and laurels go out to all those volunteers who worked so hard before and during the IPM. Such an accomplishment would be Impossible without people like you, You did Bruce County proud! The Bruce IPM will also be noted for some firsts Including the first to have a female as the tented city mayor, the Machines in Motion demonstration, the Country Living Exposition, the speaker system; the Bruce County song, and the Bruce County lager. The IPM was a mammoth outdoor exhibition covering over 1500 acres of farmland, with the tented city set on 100 acres, surrounded by 10,000 feet of snow fence. It was almost Impossible to cover the seven miles In the tented city where over 600 exhibitors, and 40 caterers were to be found. The process of turning rolling countryside Into a city for one week Is mind-boggling. If it weren't for the volunteers, the colossal project would not be possible. Pat yourselves on the back volunteers and take a well- deserved rest. You deserve it! (PL) Writer recalls another bank episode several years ago To the editor: In reply to your Ramblings column of Sept. 22, it is with TO THE EDITOR amusement that we read your wish- ful, thinking about some other institution deeming Lucknow a wise investmeni now a golden opportunity. Bring in We- recall-backabout-20 years—a_Banking_Machine from_a_differeni It's tough• being a parent today The Sentinel Memoirs Vi1age sets up housing committee 50 years ago Oct.7, 1943 Set up housing committee - The necessity of making additional homes in the village available for occupancy, as well as providing more boarding house accommodation was emphasized at the Lucknow Business Men's Association meeting. This is due to Lucknow industries employing more men than at any previous time and particularly due to the steadily increasing payroll at the Maple Leaf Aircraft Corporation. Mr. G. H. Smith pointed out that this firm, which now employs more than 100 persons, has the highest average wage per worker of any plant in Bruce County. To study the housing situation and to assist in the placing of families and individuals, a three-man committee was named consisting of J.W. Joynt, Wm. Murdie and George H. Smith. The editor said - One lady reports what looks like a deliberate program of cat poisoning within the village. If it's necessary to get rid of the felines, a more humane means could be adopted. Two pant suits and cuffs are again permissible. There didn't seem to be much long range economy in eliminating the extra pants, but the yardage saved by these restrictions has been tremendous, sufficient it seems, to have tied over a critical period and prevented the expediency of rationing men's clothing. That the owners of passenger cars may now have tires retreaded without a permit, is not to be taken that the rubber shortage has ceased to exist. However, it is evidence of the good work done by salvage organizations, with the co-operation of the public, in recovering many thousands of tons of vitally, impor- tant scrap rubber. 25 years ago Oct. 9, 1968 , Form Girl Guide company at Kingsbridge - A new Girl Guide Company has been fortned in the Kingsbridge area . and all girls from Ashfield and district are welcome to join this group. The organization was formed through the initiative of the Kingsbridge Catholic Women's League but this is an interdenominational organization and all girls are welcome. Miss Betty deBruyn, a teacher at the Kingsbridge school and who originally came from the Whitechurch area, is Captain of the Company. Lieutenants are Mrs. Jim Hayes of North Ashfield and Mrs. Jack Tigert of Port Albert. Raising funds - The lst Kinloss Boy Scouts and their group committee have for the past five years used a unique method or raising funds for Scouting in the township. Apple cider has been sold at the Lucknow, Ripley and Teeswater Fall Fairs and this year 312 gallons of cider were sold at these. three events. Well -known grocer dies - William Wesley Hill, a well known and highly respected Lucknow business man for many years died Sept. 29. He was 92. Mr. Hill was by trade a grocer, first starting in the business in Mitchell. In 1904 the Hills moved to Lucknow when Mr. Hill purchased The Hub Grocery from Frank Cain. It was located where the Crest Hardware now stands. In 1925 the store was moved to the Murray Block which housed the .Bank of Commerce. Mr. Hill continued his business at this location, now the vacant store east of Ashton's, for 24 years and for the last 21 was ably assisted by his daughter, Kathleen. 10 years ago Oct. 5, 1983 Opposes French language - The Bruce County Board of Education says a proposal to make French language schooling available on demand in Ontario should be scrapped. The board condemned the idea as being expensive and a potential cause of divisiveness between English and French language groups. SCOUT CAMP, POINT CLARK IN 1932 - Back row: Angus MacLeod, Harold Ritchie, Jack MacLeod, Aylmer Aitchison, Harold Allln, Bud Thompson, Jim Webster, Norman Taylor, Bob MacKenzie, Howard Johnston, Bill Hornell. Front row: Stuart Collyer, Doug Clarke, Art Andrew, Elliott Webster, Leonard MacDonald, George Joynt, Clarke Finlayson, Elwood° Solomon, `Nemo" MacDonald, Rex Ostrander, Bob Thompson, Jack Fisher, ?. (courtesy Rev. Wm. Henderson) when a few of us, who were unhap- py with the Bank of Montreal monopoly, initiated the bringing to Lucknow of a branch of the Royal Bank (now the Puddleduck school). While sufficient business people and farmers in the Lucknow area had indicated their support for competition, when the time came to close their account at the Montreal to support the new competition - well, the support never came. It soon became apparent that competition forced the Montreal to improve its services and rates which enabled them to hold their cus- tomers. The consequence of course was , the Royal Bank was soon forced to fold at not only a high cost to itself but also ever since at Lottery winners a high cost to Lucknow business people and farmers. Last Week's winners in the Ripley So the current refusal of the Bank Lions dash calendar draw were June of Montreal to place a Banking Kerslake, R.R. 2 Kincardine; Ripley Machine in Lucknow is indeed a Classics; Jim and Loraine Laird, business decision based not only on North Hatley, Quebec; Neil Beaton, their economics but also on their Scarborough; Jerry Kavanagh, Tees - contempt towards the history of water and George Collinson, transitory unrest in Lucknow. Goderich, with $50 each. Rob But, perhaps the Bank of Lowry of R.R. 1 Kincardine won Montreal officials arc giving Luck- the $100 draw. bank and instal it in connection with a local business. This will not only give people and businesses access to a Banking Machine, but will force once again the Bank of Montreal to improve its services in Lucknow. But competition can only bring benefits if enough people support the competition. Let us hope that if another institution sends in a Banking Machine that the people of Lucknow give it mass support. Like the Royal Bank, it can be taken away again! Lloyd Ackert. p Parents go through many dif- ficult aspects of raising children. One of these was brought clearly to mind in the last two weeks on separate occasions. While I was.at the car wash, a young woman, who was babysit- ting two children, went by. As she passed, 1 spoke to her and then turned to the children in the wagon and made some comment to the four-year-old girl. She looked at me,but made no response. As they moved on, the young woman asked the little girl if she was pulling a shy act. The youngster quickly replied, "I'm, not supposed to talk to strangers." I was completed bowled over, but on the other hand impressed that the youngster was obviously following a lesson .her parents had instilled. As I finished the car, many thoughts went through my head. We live a small village, where we know the majority of the people. I know the parents and the child because I had taken her Rby Pat Livingston AMBLINGS picture on different occasions, but to her I was a stranger, and that is fine with me. Living in a small place such as Lucknow, I speak to most children I pass on the street. It is too bad the dregs of our society have brought us to this point where little children must be taught there are certain people who are not to be trusted. The next instance involved a four-year-old as well. This very friendly, outgoing child went quite willingly with a man who said he had a bunch of puppies to show her. The adults knew the man well, and knew there was nothing to worry about. But the child didn't know the man at all. She was simply keen to see the pup - „pies. This child too has been talked to 1 many times about the danger of talking to, or going with, strangers. But when puppies were mentioned, the lesson went completely out of her head. How' do you teach the lesson without frightening children? It's tough for. little ones, when excited, to remember - no he/she is a stranger. At the IPM on Wednesday a little boy, who was four years old, became separated from his • parents. The anguish those parents suffered until he was safely back in their arms must have been un- bearable. With thousands of people roaming the large tented city, who knows what kind of evil minds were present? My parenting days with little ones are complete. But, as a mother I empathize with those of you are in the process of teaching your little ones that not everyone they meet is a good person.