The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-03-30, Page 5Insurance broker bound by confidentiality
Dear editor.
In reply to the concemed citizen's
letter of last week re: the Lucknow
Feed Mill, please, believe us that
we are all concerned over this loss.
It is unfortunate that an agreeable
settlement could not be reached by
those concerned without ,litigation
proceedings. It is a fact, however,
that, this in now in the courts.. The
rules of customer confidentiality, as
well as professional etiquette, dic-
tate that we, as the local brokerage
between the customer and the in -
O THE EDITOR
surance companies, not respond to
the inquiries of others.
It is also a fact that we have been
the subject of many stories during
the time since the loss. These are,
however, just that - stories! We are
currently in our 63rd year of ser-
vicing the insurance needs of those
in the Lucknow area. This does not
come without hard work, profes-
sionalism and a knowledge of our
customer's needs.
We do not feel it is fair of anyone
to criticize when all of the facts are
not known nor can be Shade public.
There are always two sides to every
story: We sympathize with the
situation but continue to hold out
hope that our legal system will
resolve this stalemate to the satis-
faction of all concerned.
McDonagh Insurance Broker Ltd.
Loss of business has many implications
Dear editor.
I was glad to see the letter written
by Richard Askes in last week's
Sentinel, concerning the Lucknow
Feed Mill.
I don't think that the majority of
the public realize the implications
that go along with the loss of this
industry to the town. Not only are
there 10 or more local workers that
have lost their Jebs because of it;
but also the localentrepreneurs are
going to notice the loss of retail
business brought into town by the
agricultural and the Mennonite
sector of the Community.
-Wheels Away
say thanks
Dear editor.
On behalf of the clients who use
Wheels Away, I would like to thank
all the individuals' and businesses
for their support of the "Suitcase
Dance", a recent fund-raiser for
specialized transportation for
qualified individuals.
Congratulations to Connie and
Ray. Harris, winners of the trip to
Las Vegas.
Gloria Workman, Chairperson,
North Huron Special
Transit Corporation.
Area medical
board needs
your help
Dear editor.
The Lucknow Medidal Board
has sought assistance from Mur-
ray Elston's and Paul Klopp's
offices for assistance in having
the Lucknow community
declared an under -serviced area.
We would appreciate help
from any individual or or-
ganization ' in the community
with letters that could be sent to
the Ministry of Health, suppor-
ting this fact. Last year a petition
was circulated.
We have talked to a doctor and
placed advertisements in the
Ontario Medical Journal.
We are very grateful for the
services of Dr. Michael Shubat,
and we are seeking his assis-
tance as well as that of the Win-
gham and District hospital and
the District Health Council.
Please forward any letters to
Walter Elliott, Chairman, Luck -
now And District Medical Centre
Board, Box 40, Lucknow.
Walter Elliott, chairman,
Lucknow and District
Medical Centre Board.
Did you know?
The P.C.C.U. at Children's.
Hospital of Western Ontario cares
for approximately 600 critically ill
children each year. These children
may be the victims of a serious
accident or illness. They may also
require acute care before and after
surgery, as in the case of transplan
tation patients.. Of the 600 patients
treated annually, 200 arrive at
Children's in the capable hands of
the Paediatric/Neonatal Transport
Team.
Another major loss that will be
noticed will be the loss of revenues
generated from the taxes paid by
this industry, and I would think
they were likely one of the highest
users of hydro and water services
from the town. This loss of
revenues will no doubt have to, be
picked up by the local taxpayers.
It is disturbing that the two prin-
ciple parties in this case didn't
make a more concerted effort to
come to an equitable agreement in
the matter.
Unfortunately there are no win-
ners in this situation, with the big-
gest loser being the community as a
whole!
Even though I am no longer a
cien of the village, I am still
concerned.
L. Cranston, Wingham
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesda31, March 30, 1994 — Page 5
Priority for many: inner peace
Dear editor.
Thank God for the rural
newspapers for • they still publish
letters in defence of spirituality,
God and morality. But even we are
influenced by society as a whole.
We are too cowardly to speak out
when prayers . in school were
banned just to appease a minority,
Over 70 per cent, according to a
survey, still believe . in God and
have as their highest priority in life
inner peace.
Proof of it again came to me in
the span of three hours when I was
selling tickets for . the Arthritis
Society. Several people urged me to.
keep on writing on moral and
ethical issues. It was clear to me
that the love, compassion and the
wish for a better world was on their
minds and in their hearts.
One lady talked to me about her
little daughter slowly regaining
health with the hope of a full
recovery. Another lady remarked
that she should thank God for her
healthy one and stop complaining
about her liveliness. A gentleman
suggested we stop"complaining and
thank God for the ability to think
and move about. The radiant smile
of a young girl in a wheelchair
brightened my day. The kindness
and the willingness of the people to
support a good cause touched my
heart. We are very fortunate to have
so many volunteers giving freely of
their time.
Another example of love and
dedication, was the luncheon the
palliative care organization gave
and the kindness by which they
served at Huronlea. I would like to
thank the gentleman, I did not even
know, for getting my car started -
for my good neighbor who helps
me out time and again - for my
granddaughter for a heart warming
letter - for "Mike" who lifts my
sagging spirit and so many more
people where the spirit of God
° shines through.
We all have talents and we all
have a task on earth. Let us employ
it for God's sake. Thus contribute
our little stone for the betterment of
society and the love for God.
Adrian Keet
Bluevale.
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