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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-12-10, Page 4ageLte' .4 r� ow Sentinel, Wednesday, ecember Jl0, 2980 P.O. �.3 EstabOished 1 Thomas Thompson Alan Rivett Pat Livingston ox 400, Lucknow NOG 21-10 73 528-2822 A CCNA. -Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: -Editor -General Manager $17.00 Outsice Canada 660.00 614; 00 Outside Canada S58 °0 Senior Citizen Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 VL RIF ILO CIF CUL ATION PAI@ Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical 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. Turner's work just beginning As a policy convention, which it was supposed to be, the Liberal's re- cent gathering in Ottawa failed to solve the party's internal problems. As a leadership convention, which it wasn't supposed to be, the over- whelming victory By John Turner has solved the nagging "issue that wouldn't go away." • • :.� The Liberal Party, which is still trying to deal with the twin turmoils of a changing leadership (Trudeau and cronies gone at last?) and a humiliating defeat at the national polls twoyears ago, at least gained considerable media attendion at their convention. Considering it was Grey Cup week,• a policy convention would have rated little ink. But .turn the policy convention into a possible leadership review conven- tion, then the ink 'was practically bubbling in the newspaper pundits' pens. However, the fact remains that the Liberals have really only settled one problem - that of the internal' choice of the leader'.for the party. The perception of Turner as the leader for the country is stili to be tested on the general public, and the creation of policy and direction for the party has yet to be done. Apparently the convention alloted only six hours for policy discus- sion, and since•about 72 resolutions were adopted - about five minutes for discussion on each one - it is obvious the sole reason for the conven- tion was the leadership problem. If Canadians face an election within the next few years and a choice between Turner and Brian Mulroney; it is obvious party policy will determine votes, not individuals running, because, frankly, both have been disappointing. The Liberals in Ottawa at the convention talked about such things as guaranteed annual income, a national day-care. program, a ban on cruise testing, an independent foreign policy and other items. It is also -apparent that the party's leadership was necessarily going to agree whole-heartedly with some of those resolutions. John Turner consolidated his position at the head of the Liberal par- ty, but did the party move at all to consolidate themselves as a viable alternative to the governing Conservatives Mr. Turner's work is just' beginning. • 70 years ago December 14,1916 "Honor to Whom Honor - (Written for the Presbyterian after the men of the 160th left fr- o overseas) We saw thein leave for the front i the men of Bruce. Sun -browned and lithe, they swung aboard the crowded train amid the cheers of hundreds. But out throats were thick as we cheered, and we saw them. through a midst of unforbidden tears. The school children sang their songs, and we sang as best we could, remembering just the other day they were little boys like these. And now they go forth from the shelter of their homes, forth from the en- ironing love that hedged the, round, to' the wild wonton of blood and carnage. And they are 'only laddies yet, though so strong and so brave. We saw their white, quivering lips, and their tears that rained down their cheeks as they smiled their good-byes, and we knew that tender hearts were beating `-beneath their manly tunics. Someone had ,- , to ,go, and they went, and though we are sad, we are glad as well. Out to the wide and changing panorama of world events they have gone, and we know that right Port Eigin Beacon Times Here's a "sYleak. prtview" This week has been a really busy week at the Sentinel, preparing for the annual Christmas edition. As in the p<<st, the special edition will feature the traditional greeting ads from area merchants and, of course, the stories and "shopping lists" from the Lucknow Central Public School and from the Lucknow and )''strict Chris- tian School. It's quite a chore sizing the picture, and going through the copy, cleaning up the inevitable grammar and spelling mistakes, although there weren't many of either this year. In fact, most of the writing is of a high quality and the students should be commended for put- ting such effort into their submissions for the upcoming special edition. Some of the submissions were very touching Christmas messages while some were just plain funny. While all the stories were good, I would like to give the readers a little "sneak preview'.' of some of the stories I per- sonally liked. For instance, Lucknow Central Public School student Karissa Dickie's funny, story with a rather peculiar en - 'ding about a green gorilla and how he kidnapped Santa. "...Just then a green gorilla jumped out and kidnapped Santa. HELP! HELP!. Rudolph kept on going and. Santa said STOP! STOP! Then Rudolph stopped. Santa kicked and stamped his feet. The gorilla took him home and ate him and that was that!" Nathan VanderKlippe, a Grade 1 stu- dent at the Lucknow and District Chris - ALAN tian School, wroteihieVersion of how Christ wass found by the %Vise Men: "T. 's is th story of the biggest stair. The big star sure was big. It was enor- mous. We know that it was big. It show- ed the Wise Men where to go to find the Baby Jesus. They gave him gold and presents." Megan Johnstone, a Lucknow Central School Grade 8 student, presented in her submission ways in which she would change the world in order to make it a better place for us all to live in. "Although almost impossible, my dearest and most fantasized dream for 1987 is that all the countries in the world could be at peace with one another. If only I could do something to stop all wars; to get rid of nuclear waste; stop the "Star Wars" project; settle the free trade discussion; create more jobs; more businesses; and let everyone live in the world live in peace. No enemies, no hatred,. just love and understanding!" A big thank -you to the schools, teachers and students for their help and co-operation with the Sentinel's yearly Christmas edition. To the readers - you'll have to wait until the paper's out to read the rest of the submissions. manfully that the men from our little Cor- ner will do their part. Gladly do we give them the honor that is their due. From them our prayers shall rise like a fountain night and day, that they may be kept brave and worthy whatever befall. 50 years ago December 10,1936 Rev. Turk returned for 51st Anniversary Anniversaryservices were held in the Lucknow Unted Church on Sunday with Rev. George R. Turk, of Toronto, back in the pulpit of : the 51 -year-old church that was built during his pastorate in Lucknow. Within a few months of his 80th birthday, Rev. Turk retains a remarkable degree of vim and vigorwhichiie still devotes to the preaching of the Word and particularly in. battling the evils of the liquor traffic; Although handicapped by a cold which a week ago "he ran into in Toronto and was running out of in Lucknow" he delivered two stirring •sernions„a04 sang a solo at each service. His slinging is always a delight to his Lucknow congregations. Gets Ottawa trip - Leonard MacLeod, a pupil of Lucknow High School has been elected by his fellow students as the one to receive a free trio to Ottawa early in the Tony Gingrich keeps warm while playing the trumpet during the Lucknow School Band's programme of traditional Christmas music before the parade. (Alan Rivett photo) New Year, as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Tomlinson. Fifty-three .pupils were eligible for the trip and five ballots were taken .in, declar- ing the eclar-ingthe winner. On the first vote, Leonard MacLeod, Anna Finlayson, "Bud" Thomp- son, Hugh McCrostie and Gordon Miller were the five high students, Miller, Mc- Crostie and Thompson were eliminated in the order named and on the final ballot Leonard Macleod,_ won out. over Anna Finlayson, 25 years ago December 13, X1961 Lion launch artificial ice canvass - Lucknow and District Lions Club at their regular meeting on Monday evening, en- dovsed the initial plans• for proceeding with the artificial ice project. At a recent exec- tuive meeting key. committee Men were named, and committees were expanded and added to as the organization is finaliz- ed. Every member of the club will have a job to .40, It was stated on Monday night and President Frank Thompson asked the members to "pitch in and help." • 10 years ago December 15, 1976 Christmas Greetings from "Down SENTINEL i>i Under" Dear Don, As Christmas approaches, our thoughts are directed to the Lucknow area, home to many friends and relatives. Many clipp- ings and complete Lucknow Sentinels were sent to us along the way and enjoyed as always. • Art and .1 *left. ,Lucknow °on, tlje snowy February (8th) day on what was everiitual- ly an .around the world toil. Now the homeward trek begins and will basically consist of an overland 'journey from Darwin, Australia, up through ‘*In- donesia, Southeast Asia, Asia Minor and finally through Europe, going from Greece Alp lo England,, flying home to koril 7 As a point of. interest to the Lucknow peo- ple, we;p +it to visitthe "`other' Lucknow in northern on the way. So to everyone, a very Merry Christmas and all thee' best in 1977. Doug Eadie and Art Stanley