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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-24, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday, November 24, 1993 550 G.B.T. Included Name Dec. 6 as "Day to Remember" by Pat Livingston The Lucknow Ministerial As- sociation has designated Mon- day, Dec, 6 as "A' Day to Remember". They do .so in conjunction with the Hands to End Violence Against Women Task Group, of the Women's Inter -Church Council of Canada (WICC). Dec. 6 is a day for members of society to pray for women in abusive situations and •show they care. Spokesperson Rev. Linda Hill, minister of the. local Anglican churches, said the suggestion to designate the day came at a recent meeting 'of the local ministerial association. She said, "It was important for churches to name this (violence against women) as a sin; not only the physical aspect of violence, but the psychological, emotional and verbal aspects. It is a time to focus on stopping abuse against women. A Day to Remember will be hosted by St: Peter's Anglican Church, Lucknow, between noon and 9 p.m. Area clergy and lay people will be volunteering their time throughout the day with written material available for those who would like more information. A WICC educational kit has been tailored to fit the come -and -go type day planned in Lucknow. The task group, to end violence against women, originated when it became ap- parent it was necessary to - educate theology students, and those already in the ministry about violence against women, •turn to page 2 MOH has no' government The Medical Officer of Health for Bruce and Grey counties doesn't have any praise for the province's changes to public health programs. In his semi-annual report to coun- The Join Hands Puppeteers performed "The Magic Drum" for the primary grades of Lucknow, Ripley and Teeswater public schools last week. The children were captivated by the tale set in the rainforest of the Amazon. Through the use of large colorful puppets, the students were Introduced to the sloth, toucan, tamarin, jaguar and other creatures. (Pat Livingston photo) praise for health plan cil, Dr. Murray McQuigge criticized the province for pitting institutional and community health programs •against each other for funding. He said both programs are ,necessary and should not be competing for health dollars. Dr. McQuigge also questioned why the province is putting pressure on for-profit nursing care agencies like ParaMed. The Health Unit contracts ,with ,both profit and not- for-profit nursing care agents, like VON, to nurse patients in their own homes. McQuigge said the profit agencies cost five per cent less for the same quality of service. He told council there is "no jus- tification" for the province to take business away from the for-profit agencies, which cover 60 per cent of the health units home care nur- sing caseload. Commenting on changes the province is contemplating to the organization of health care services including public health and com- munity services administration, Dr: McQuigge was blunt in his as- sessment. "They will create a monopoly and eventually it will rot under it$ own weight," he told council. WINTER ROAD ' MAINTENANCE Bruce county's highways commit- tee raised some concern Tuesday Plans are in the works for Santa Claus parade The Lucknow and 'District the north end of Havelock Street at Kinsmen are preparing, for the 6:45 p.m. and horses at the south fourth 'annual evening Santa Claus end of Havelock. parade on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7:15 Following Santa's ride down main Nov. 16 when it changed the winter p.m. The night time parade has street, he and Mrs. Claus will greet. road maintenance policy. proved- to -be --a -Favourite with- area-----ehi ren at-tbe-arena. The elves will— folks. be handing out treats as well. Some Bruce County councillors asked whether standards were being Its time to start preparing your There will be free public skating, theme1 h' f Com- 1S ama Plan tree lighting for Friday The Lucknow and District Cham- ber of Commerce will kick off the pre -Christmas events this Friday night with, the annual tree lighting ceremony \at the old post office building at 7 p.m. Children are invited to bring their handmade ornaments to.. help decorate the community tree. There will be carol singing and the Cham- ber will serve hot chocolate to keep those vocal chords and fingers warmed up. The tree lighting ceremony, has '.proven to' be an appreciated com- munity event drawing young and old alike. Dont' miss this special St. Andrew's program The Lucknow Legion Pipe Band has an exciting St. Andrew's program planned for Saturday, Nov. 27. Bruce MacDonald, formerly of Teeswater, who is' considered one of Canada's most outstanding pipers, will be joined by renowned contralto Jean MacLeod Betts, of Teeswater, singing Scottish songs. Jean MacLeod Betts was born. in New Zealarld of Scottish parents and has made a study of the songs of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, specializing in the interpretation of Scottish, Hebridean and Gaelic. Her credits are long and most complimentary. 'The Globe and, Mail wrote: "Nothing but in- herent genius can account for the esthetic perfecribn of her singing, for her art has that profound simplicity which distinguiishes the very great from ,the• very good." The Lucknow Legion Pipe Band is t onored to have these two per- formers within their midst to celebrate St. Andrew's Day on Nov. 27, at 8:30 p.m. 'at the, Lucknow Public School.. There is . no charge for admission to the program. McGlynn home ged lowered by allowing 24 hours to float using the Old courtesy of the Chamber o cleanhighways after a storm. Butfollowing categories: organization, Kinsmen in charge of the parade chair Bob Catleyfollowing or open, Prizes are $60, are Tom Andrew, 528-3725 and during fire said the old polcy set impossible $40 and $20 in each category: Dale Lougheed 528-3607, if you standards by calling for roads to be Floats are asked to assemble on need further information. cleared in just two hours. Fashioned Christmas, for one of the merce, at the arena as well. "There's not a snow plow beat that can be covered in two hours," Catley said. Carley explained that roads will be kept open after regular patrol shifts that run during peak traffic periods of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. over- night snow will be allowed to ac - ,cumulate, but he gave assurances that roads will be kept passable for emergency vehicles. "We can't keep roads at the highest possible standards 24 hours a day, seven days a week." Later, Catley said that no matter what policy the county sets, drivers are responsible to reduce speed and adjust their driving to suit road conditions. 911 One Bruce county councillor is afraid efforts to get a 911 emergen- •turn to page 2 Santa's waiting for letters It's only' 31 days until Christmas and Santa and Mr's. Claus, along . with their faithful elves are working at a busy pace. Santa wants to remind all NAnnie etunes orth .4e (',made HOH (WO. 14 Lucknow and area children to get their letters to him early, Special mail boxes have been sef • up at Lucknow Farm Supply and Finlay Decorating to receive your letters. Address your letters to: Santa Claus, North Pole, Canada, HOH OHO. Don't forget to put your return address on the envelope so Santa can send a reply. Santa and Mrs. Claus -are looking forward to visiting with all the children when they are in town for the parade on Dec. 3. You can say hi to them at the arena after the parade is ever. The Lucknow and District Fire Department was called out to the home of Bill. and Dana McGlynn, on Ludgard Street, on Friday mor- ning around 8 a.m. ' Fire Chief Peter Steer said damage was contained to one wall ne'ar,a chimney. Firefighters cut one hole in the roof to vent smoke and check 'for possible fire spread. There were no injuries and the fire was extinguished in a matter of m inuteS. Steer would like to remind citizens to check your smoke detec- tors. He said, "Fire during the daytime can be costly; but fires at night can be deadly,' He said to remember that when you are asleep you have no sense of taste or smell. "Smoke does not wake up you, ft kilts you." The holiday season is around the comer and the local firefighters wish everyone a safe and fire free season.