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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-10, Page 6Page 6 - l.ueknim Sentinel. Wednesday. November 10. 1993 Veteran asks: remember, they gave all they had To the editor: Remembrance Day will soon be with us again and veterans all across Canada will be marching to the Cenotaphs. Many of these veterans are also marching down the last half of life's hard trail and eventually into oblivion. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1993, they will honor their com- rades who paid the supreme sacrifice, died and will forever lie in their gravbs on foreign soil. If they could be with us would they not see more glory at the dawn of day and more beauty at the setting of the sun. As we honor them, let us remem- ber that they gave all. they had and all they ever hoped to own so that 'r0 THE EDITOR we and future generations might enjoy the freedom of our democracy. Veterans of all forces were the pride of their commanders when hostilities ceased and they returned home. *When the history of earth's wars has been lost forever in the caverns of time, I sincerely hope our Eter- nal Commander will be pleastd that He did welcome ow- veterans into His Heavenly House. Sincerely, Lane Gardner, Life Member Royal Canadian Naval Assoc. Cartier named river in honor of a saint •from page 4 Although he had not found gold or riches, the King agreed to a second expedition the following year. Three ships left Saint Malo the following spring and Donnacona's sons ably guided Cartier past An- ticosti Island and up a broad river. On August 10, 1535, Cartier named the mighty river the St. Lawrence • in honor of the saint whose feast day it was. . Cartier proceeded up the river until his ships reached a great fist of rock where he found the set- tlement of Stadacona, which became the site of Quebec City. At this point there is historic conjecture that Cartier was advised by his interpreters that the set- tlement at Stadacona was "kanata", the Iroquois word for "village" or "community". The phrase "Kingdom of Canada" appeared in Cartier's journal on August 8, 1535. Subsequently, the name "Canada" appeared on the 1547 "Harleian" world map which displayed the discoveries made during Cartier's second voyage. Of course, there are other explanations for "Canada". Some have contended that Spanish ekplorers had sought gold around the Baie des Chaleurs. Finding none, they explained to the natives: "acanada" which means "nothing here," and these words were sup- posedly repeated to Cartier. Alternately, the Kingston Gazette of 1811 reported an even more fanciful proportion for the naming of Canada. The newspaper reported that name may have been derived from settlers in New France who were allowed only one can of spruce beer each day and "every moment articulated 'can a day'" New Ontario Minimum Wage Regulations The following new minimum wage rates take effeot'at the beginning of the first week of January, 1994: New Previous Rate Rate General (including domestics and harvest workers) $6.70* (6.35) Students under 18 6.25* (5.90) Liquor servers 5.804" (5.50) __ Hunting/fishing guides 67.00** (63.50) Hunting/fishing guides 33.50 (3L.75) -- *hourly rate; **5 or more hour day: # less. than 5 hours. Maximum, room and meal allowances in calculatingthe minimum wage, applicable to general workers•at the beginning of January, 1994 are: Room— private (weekly) — non -private (weekly) Meals— (each.) — (weekly) Room & meals (weekly) — with private room — non -private lodging Housing (weekly)' for.harvesj workers only — serviced — unserviced 31.00 (29.40) 15.50 (14.70) 2.50 (2.35) 52.50 (49.35). 83.50 (78.75) 68.00 (64,05) 97.15 (92.10) 71.70 (67.95) For more information, contact your local Ministry of Labour office. °Ontario How the poppy became a symbol To the editor As Nov. 11 approaches, Canadians all across the country will once again be wearing the red and green of the poppy. 1 thought your readers might like to know how the poppy became a symbol of remembrance, and the dual purpose it serves today. During WW1 (1914 - 1918) much of the fighting occurred in France and Belgium where poppies bloomed in abundance over the battlefields and the graves of those who gave the supreme sacrifice. Most Canadians have heard the story of Lt. - Col. John McCrae of Guelph, Ont. and the timeless poem written by him. "In Flanders Fields" inspired not only Canada, but also the United States, to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. In Canada, the Great War Veterans Association officially adopted it' in 1921. It has remained so, and has made an annual appearance as such, since 1926. The demand for the poppies was so great after the fighting stopped on Nov. 11, 1918 that real flowers could not be used. Wounded sol- diers, who were unable to work at other jobs began making cloth poppies to satisfy the demand. The poppies were to be worn for a period beginning the first of November to the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month". Today, the plastic poppies we use are made exclusively by Vetcraft Industries and is a copyright of the Royal Canadian Legion. Vetcraft Industries provide employment for veterans on pension or on War Veterans Allowance and for widows/widowers of veterans, for most of the year. All branches of Will investigate options on plastic recycling WEST WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP - During the regular meeting of council on Nov. 2, dis- cussiontook place on the availability of plastic recycling for residents of the municipality. The clerk -treasurer, Joan Armstrong, was directed to obtain more information on the types of plastic accepted and a firm price from Bluewater Recycling. Mrs. Armstrong is also to contact Wm. McLellan Disposal about the status of its recycling program pertaining to plastics. Council agreed to amending tthe agreement with Hullett Township for the disposal of Auburn's gar- bage in the Hullett landfill site from March and April 1994 to November and December 1993. A motion to empower the reeve and clerk to sign the Lucknow and District Joint Recreation . Board ac�accncnaoaoaccoanaonwoonacao 'Huron County's Completel IVEHICLE RENTAL Headquarters 2 O Small and Mid -Size Cars 10 Passenger & Cargo Vans. Pickup Trucks 311 ❑ Daily, Weekly, Monthly a ❑ Insurance Rentals & More 0 Free Delivery 0 Ask about our full transportation Service ' CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS n. Division of Suncoast Ford t500 Huron Rd. Goderich 0 CALL COLLECT Ask for Helen 524-8347 mneneReeeenertPrW/Aeeeeeaeeerl l• 9, 3 7 3 agreement was defeated. The agreement was subsequently rejected by council due to the wor- ding of item 6 (c) which could cause a meeting to . be invalid should all municipalities not be represented. Ross and Lois Durnin voiced their concerns about the status of an agreement regarding the unopened road allowance at Lots 15/16, Con- cession 8, and the disregard of the terms by some parties to the agreement in removing a portion of fence before the agreement was signed. Harold Glenn will be. advised that the agreement between himself, the township, the .Durnins and Ronald MacCrostie, for use of the unopened road allowance at that property designation, must be signed by Nov. 10, if he wishes to use it as a right-of-way. PAUL J. PICKERING TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING Providing a complete range of Insolvency Services to Individuals and Business J. Paul Aitken, • Manager 3 Rattenbury at, East, Clinton __ - L T01,1. FREE 1-800-561-745.1 CLINTON: (519),4$2-1241 FAX: (519) 4824243 • or LONDON: (519) 672-2494 Evening or Weekend Appiintments can be arranged • M PARK THEATRE • -1:- GODERICH 524-7811 FRI. - THUR. Nov 12 - 18 Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. Sun. - Thur. 8 p.m. •': •. bra:, . WALT DISNEY P1i°RES IBE SLINTS LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO the Royal Canadian Legion are restricted in their use of poppy funds. In effect, it is a trust fund. The funds are used for direct wel- fare assistance for ex -service per- sonnel- and their dependents who may be in financial distress. Other uses are accommodations, utility arrears, clothing, food, educational assistance, furniture, medical, den- tal, optical services and hospital comforts. In closing, I would like to thank all your readers for their donations during the poppy drive and their purchase or wreaths for the Cenotaph. Not only does it serve as a symbol of remembrance but also as a source of much needed funds for the Legion's Service Bureau and welfare work.. Jeff Taylor, President Branch 309. Congratulations to the Sentinel To the Sentinel staff: Congratulations on winning two awards for the Lucknow Sentinel in 1993 - first for the annual Farm Progress and second for the General Excellence category. I know you are deserving of the honors. I always enjoy the paper and wish you all the best in the future. A faithful reader Lottery winners Winners in the Ripley Lions cash calendar draw last week included Willis Bromley, Londesboro; Edythe Dobberthein, Brussels; Sandy Pollock, Ripley; Liliana Hunter, Lucknow; Murray Coiling, Ripley and Pat Neville, Kincardine, all with $50. Sam and Troy Snobelen were the $100 winners. 4-H NEWS Donnybrook 4 - H - On Oct. 30, six members and two leaders met at the home of June Robinson to begin the 4-H project Home for the Holidays". • An election of officers was held with Eugene Fenton being elected president, Patricia Robinson as vice president, Jane Smyth as treasurer, and the job of secretary press reporter revolving between Jane Smyth, Jennifer Robinson and Eugene Fenton. The rollcall, of one thing that you do at least one month before the holidays, was answered by all the members., A discussion of different crafts that--the—mernbers--would_like_10 teach others was held. Each mem- ber is to bring the necessary materials to the next meeting on Nov. 16 at 4:00 p.m. to demonstrate one craft to the other members. Did you know? Canada . provided military forces to • support United Nations operations in •Korea from 1950 to 1953. Some 20,Q00 army personnel served during the war and three Royal Canadian- .Navy destroyers operated in Korean waters. The' Royal Canadian Air Force's 426 Squadron' provided air transport support. Did you know? In August 1990, following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, Canada joined with a host of other nations to provide military forces to enforce UN sanction against Iraq. This involvemen exnded to par- tici.au : in the ulf War from January to April 1 °d 1. That war ultimately resulted t the allied coalition's defeat of Ir and the liberation ofKuwait.