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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1991-12-11, Page 4Page 4– Luolttiow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 11,1991 ppp�r���!s�p�',�[��e �p�'�'.jp��� �/� ©�yyry�y�'y�y n' ..,.¢ (��`Q��y+ 9 Y!R'Tsl//�.�y�yF�'1'R !Boor, '�,iy b $i �jn-StarpP��;ly'��`IL1.Try�11in Lid, at 619 oampryA Street Luc*RRyk5284529w,: R� R • .4t* Wokrio Ontario �NOG;21 0 52$'2 22 Fax (51 ) x{4,,10 CALU4RfICial Estab100187 A Thomas Thompson mAcIvertiSing. Maiiiger Pat Livingston — General Manager . - . " Editor Subscription rates advance: Local F. tr 18A plus #, o9sr'el ■ . Loud Senior 1 51,plus 1o05 GAS Pie Local Letter Carrier Goderich, Hanover, IIstawel Sir pkui pontes plus 'GAT• Out -Of -Area (40 miles) ,plus .;pootage.pi�atr•OoSeT4 . Foreign + i$.S;, , $60P Publications mail registration no. 0847 held at Lucknaww, Ont Changes ®f 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 thatin the eventof a typographical errok the portiorrof the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowancefor signature, will not. be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid at the applicable: rates. Make the buck go 'round ala Luce :t4a �° n , Here 1 am again - up on my pulpit "preaching" :. And the lesson, once again, is on shopping AT HOME#° In this economic climate, local merchants are feeling the squeeze and are trying to convince us to shop here. - One of our local business people hit the hall on the head when he said, it simply. Isn't' those travelling to Kitchener or London, •it's the many people in. cars and busses boating a steady path to Shop. in Port Huron, Michigan. Being realistic, we cannot blame anyone for hying to find a bargain. But, what_ happens to our town when our shopping.• dollars merrily trot down the highway to larger centres or worse yet to another country? Have you • ever stopped and thought about the nullifier of donations local businesses make to• minor eporis teams, local.charities, serviceclubs, or community activities? When retail- sales are low, donations dry up. • Area men and women work In our retail stores. That's local employment: if 'businesses Close, unemployment increases on a local level. A recent article I read told the following: "Minimum wage In Canada is six dollars an hour if you're over 18 yawns of age and $5.55 if you are under. 18. A check. with the U.S..con- sulate in Toronto told us the minimum wage in the United States varies from state to state, but the Federal government has capped it at $4.25 an hour. Accounting for the differen- ces in our dollar, the American worker is making about one dollar less an hour than we are, If they are making. the maximum minimum wage. If the American retailers pay less In wages, then that savings can be: passed on 'to the con- sumer." . .. it stands to reason the money we spend across the border is definitely helping the American economy. Ask yourself, what Is it doing for us as Canadians? Every dollar spent here in Lucknoiv and area circulates around. It helps pay wages or buy goods andservices, supports schools, churches, fire protection, Improve. roads and streets, increases property values and many other good deeds. We as Lucknow and area residents owe Some loyalty to our own. town. If you can't find what you need locally, at least, • have' some loyalty to your own country:and shop Canadian. (PL) 70 years ago Deeernhir 1591921 A poor sport this e A farmer in town on Saturday stated that while some of the hunters who go out from Lucknow for a day's shooting are affright, others are very unwor- thy disciples of Nimrod. Failing to get fox or partridge, they do not hesitate to take a shot at the farmers' geese or chickens which may be upon the road. He sug- gested that these poor sports should be reminded that even though the UFO didn't sweep the countryin the recent election, that doesn't give the town man the privilege of shooting'perfPetly tame UFO geese. One of his had been shot a f'ew days before. To the people of Lucknow and vicinity - Having purchased the e a great list this year! That time of the year has rolled aronnd, where my partner in life, poses the -same question 1 for the past 22 years, "What would you like for Christmas, deae? I reply, as I have for the past 22 yes, "Oh, I don't know. Surprise me." "Well, make me a list of your sizes." Rather gives away what you are probably going to get for Christmas, doesn't it? you'd think after all these years, he would have some idea of what. I like and what my sizes are (no • comments on the latter from the peanut gallery ,please). But no, I have to give him ideas. It isn't fair! •I always come up with bril- liant ideas for his gifts and I AL- WAYS know his sures - right down to his underwear! Over the years,.I often -wondered-- why he. wanted my sizes, mer hearing some of his tales centred . .� shopping in �■diesrymas� stores. dM vividly recall,C one Christmas morn, after opening a beautifully cow- dinated outiit, listening. to, .him regale those surrounding the tree.. with a story abouta gorgeous blonde whogone out of her way to assist him with his pur- chase., Despite thefact he did have my sizes, he was forced (so be,saya).: into describing me,by comparing the sales clerk's, body to, mine. ."Well, she's a little bigger here and a little smaller hero than you are.. She's a little taller and she °�.. has .dark hair, Do you really. think that would look good other?" The clerk , anxious to Make a sale, quickly volunteered to model 'anything his heart desired?''Thur. -wartheyeallielp—erif t.e wholes day shopping. l wonder why? obe prepared female i sales o ,`:if you spot, the love of my - life entering your std} two days before Christmas also 4shops late), offer to model .ii►e outfit he's sureto buy.i And just in case he decides not to purchase clothing, I Made out my list (also known as dream list) for my private Santa« one full length mink coat, size 14, with over the knee; matching soft leather boots,, in size 1.1 one 1992 Porsche, preferably red but willing to settle for anyother colour (please no green or tur- quoise) - a repeat trip to the Dominican Republic, for one month What do you think my chances are Santa will deliver? Well, I'M of holdi ng my- ath. l ` a list! grocery and restaurant business until recently conducted by Mr. Taylor, I cordially ask for a share of your patronage. With more than ten years of:experience in this line of business, I hope to be able to satisfactorily meet your re- quirements and tastes. Wishing you the compliments of the season, I am yours sincerely, F.A. Palmer. SO years ago December 11, 1941 Midget calf is now frisking about e, A Durham b calf, no bigger than a jack rabbit when born, is creating a good deal of interest in the district. The owner of the midget animal is Russ Ritchie, of Huron Township, who has hadmany visitors at his farm to view this wee Mrs: Porteous remembered Jennie Porteous, of . Lucknow„ dropped into the Sentinel office last week to . tell Is . she certainly remembered the "Do you remem- ber" picture on page 4 of last week's issue:: Mrs. Porteous °said her husband Bill came to town that same year. SENTINEL • MEMOIRS aimmaimai•••••••..... bit of beef, and without 'exception the calf is regarded by them as the smallest ever seen, which survived. The calf' was born prematurely, and weighed only 25 pounds when four days old. The little' mite has received considerable- attention on the part of Mr. Ritchie,- and at two weeks old . it is -now lively and. frisky and shows every indication of developing ggnickly... It is per- fectly normal in every. respect, except in size, and.at the age of two' weeks it measured 24 niches in. length and was 18 inches high, S years. ago December 210 1966 Sells 'buslime . Alex B. Qi' • Trinity Trouble' Shooters The first .meeting of the Trinity Trouble Shooters Was ;held at Hazel Hackett's. In keeping with the name, members did a rue alarm -activity. Everyone thy► filled out Sheets- about safety in their homes. Sheets were traded and we figured out . how many fire alarms were need in.our homes. , Another sheet, called Fine Someone Who, was comPleted- Ile second meeting was held at the home of Diane Johnston, on Dece her 2. ann 9 well lows . u may in this area, has disposed of his general insurance business in. Tees - water to. Ronald Lamont. Mr. Mcguc has been in' the insurance business in 'Teeswater for 31 yearS. The sale-ludes the building on Clinton Street. Mr. Lamont has worked with Mr, Mehague'for the past 10l years. Mt,1We plans to continue an investment and life insurance business -from his home. Two .:girls *la provincial honours - Two district ,girls .were presented with , Provincial &omit certificates and pins at, the 441 Homemaking Club Achievement Day held at the Lucknow District High School', Mrs. George, Whitby . Lucknovr, president of Arta e South District Wometes lnstihfate made the presentatio'nr to Finlay iii and I'm Sutton. CHRIS ummuusummommulommumo Hoaae assignments was the project. One of them was to tl take some crosses ,embers then toured Diane's house putting the crosses on safety hazards.. Officers for the club are: president, Sandra Alton; vice, Mae Hackett; secretary, Michaela Johnston and press reporter Laura 'Wilkins 10 years ago December 16, 1981 Council conducts business at special meetings - A review of 1981 Lucknow Village business, as recorded in the official minutes of cornea, meetings, shows Lucknow Village Council held 12 regular meetings in, the past year rind 19 , special mneetiings. Business considered at the special meetings included the passing of the bylaw svhich set the village's mill rate for the year. increased the hydro and water rates, approved the village's secondary plan, approved a grant of $6,000 to the Winghmn and District Hospital building fund and approved an honorarium for the. chairman of cute Lucknow Recreation ` Coi"mitittee.