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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-01-07, Page 4Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wedne y, January 7, 1987 P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 528-2822 Thomas.Thompson -Advertising Manager Subscription rate in advance: Alan Rivett -Editor 1 7,00 Outside Canada $60,00 Pat Livingston General Manager S14.00 Outside Canada $558.00 Senior Citizen Second class Mailing reg. no. 0847 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. Supreme Court says no to shopping on Sunday The good news arrived just in time for the holiday season -- the re- cent ruling by the Supremem Court of Canada upholds the Sunday shop- ping ban. In recent weeks, some retailers didn't listen to those concerns, 'only to the ruling of the courts. The ruling' is good news because it means that most families will have at least one day off in today's hectic socie- ty. The family unit is holding, if only by a thread. That's why Sunday closings are necessary, to give families time together. . Had Sunday openings been allowed, it would have meant an extra day of shoppingfor consumers. Surely six days is sufficient. It would also have split families as many are employed in the retail sector. In- stead of being home, enjoying family life, ma y mothers and fathers would be working. Lastof all, Sunday is the Lord's Day. Though the Supreme Court ruled that the Ontario Retail Business Holidays Act is constitutionally valid. the, judges, in a split decision, said the law infringes upon freedia m of religion. However, they said the infringement is justifiable under the Constitution.' The bad news is a Toronto furrier continues to break , the law. Even though the Supreme Court made its ruling, some retailers will not abide by the law. The furrier has been charged more than 240 times, according to news reports, and faces maximum fines of more than $2.5 million. If the law is broken, charges must be laid. It is now up to the courts to convict anyone who refuses to follow that law. • . The Supreme Court ruling recognizes the rights of.. individuals. By upholding the Sunday closing law, the court has given us the best' Christmas present anyone could have given this year. Walkerton Herold -Times Resolutions = a curse Every year about this time, many households will be suffering through the "New Years Resoution Syndrome" with millions of people trying to make their bodies do something that, prior to the New Year, they had no desire to do, like losing some poundage or quitting smoking. Unfortunately, the syndrome also holds true at our household as, once again, my mother has taken it upon herself to pitch the '01 ciggie butts in the trash can and adopt a smoke-free, healthier attitude. Like last year, a lady who also work's at mother's place of employment cajol- ed her into a bet to to see who can kick the habit for the longest length of time, She lost.st cost her $100 bucks. And, it just about drove the rest of the household around the bend in those few short weeks she abandoned the cigarettes. But this year's a whole new ball game, she says. She's bound and deter- mined to stay off the nicotine habit, at least as long as her competitor. Besides, there's $200 at stake. It's a complete upheaval, as everyone who has lived with someone who is try- ing to quit smokin i�'ell_aware. After quitting for a coupl II,of't1ays, the usually happy smoker is transformed into a shadow of him or her forr,lier self. They become irritable, and downright snarly as they think about how good it would feel to have a smoke, to once more revel in tobacco heaven. ALAN And they try to do a variety of odd things to keep their minds off smoking. Some people will begin to consume large amounts of food, dining on such culinary delights as peanut butter and salmon sandwiches and ice-cream smothered in catchup. Mother, she just chews gum all day - those little tablets of gum that supposedly inhibit your desire for nicotine. And, they always seem to want to let the non-smokers , know what kind of sacrifice and pain they're going through. "Do you know what I'm going through? I haven't had a cigarette in two weeks. I don't think I can stand it anymore! I'm going berzerk ! " I recall her saying last year until she finally gave in and resumed the habit. Last year, I was entirely skeptic 1 of her attempt at kicking the habit, s eing her try these quack, quick ways t \quit, and failing. But, hope springs eternal at New Years,- so I've traded in my skepicism for encouragement. What have I got to lose? If she quits - so much the better. But, if she doesn't - at ast we can have peace in the family forthe remainder of the year! Jan Brooks gets a little help in the net by a friendly pooch as Dennis Park comes in on a klreak-away. A number of people from the Dungannon area enjoyed some shinny hockey and some skating at the frozen -over pond at the Pentland farm north of Dungannon. (Alan Rivett photo) 70 years ago January 11, 1917 Nurse goes overseas - The first Lucknow girl to go overstas as a Red Cross nurse is Miss Agries McQuaig, daughter of Mrs. Angus McQuaig of town. Miss McQuaig is a graduate of one of the large Chicago hospitals, and at the outbreak of war was superintendent of the hospital at Chatham, Ontario. At the first call for nurses she'of- fered her services wherever needed. The call to service did not come until last sum- mer and in the meantime she had taken a lucrative position in Chicago. But when the call came she immediately returned to Canada and ;has been assisting in a surgical ward of the military hospital at London, Ontario. She was home for a last visit recently, and on December 29, she, with 25 other nurses, left Montrea England. We are sure Miss McQ : ' kes with her the best wish0 of many Lucknow friends. A brother, Dtthcan, has been at the front for some time. Out of Khaki - Pte. Peter MacKinnon ar- rived home last Thursday from the Military Hospital at London, apparently well on the way to recovery from his long and very trying illness. He is feeling and looking quite well, but the illness has ef- fected his heart slightly, and "take it easy" is the law laid .down for some mon- ths to come. It Is'now "Mr." MacKinnon, for he is once more in mufti, the soldier's uniform having been shed at London where he was last week honorably discharged from the army as medically unfit for service. 50 years ago January 7,1937 Fire threatens business section - Not un- til it had broken thru the roof, was a blaze in Thomas Boyes' implement and machine shop discovered about 11:15 on Saturday evening. By that time it had gained a roar- ing start which gave the brigade and other willing assistants a stubborn battle for about an hour and a half. Hydrants at Russ Johnstone's residence, Finlayson's corner and McKim's were all in use, with four lines of water being played on the fire from all sides. All the company's hose were laid, about 1,000 feet altogether. With flames mounting high before the water was turned on, it looked as if more than one building might be wiped out, but the blaze was confined to Boyes'- building. Miss Robertson's millinery shop on the ws►st ,side of the building was undarhaged, but flames broke out different times in the room above the Express office on the est - side. These outbreaks never made much headway, but some water damage was done. 25 years ago January 10,1962 Approve LDHS addition - Lucknow District High School Board has received approval from the Department of Educa- tion for a three-room addition to the school, which for some time has been bad- ly overcrowded with classes being held in the auditorium and on the stage. In addi- tion, the auditorium is used as a noon -hour cafeteria. The addition prd-vides for two classrooms and a cafeteria, which if necessary can- be converted to a third classroom. 80 per cent of the cost of the addition is assumed by the Department of Education. Lions to "kick off" artificial ice fund - Canvassers have been named and details worked out for the Lucknow and District Lions Club to launch the campaign for the installation of artificial ice in the Lucknow Arena. A minimum objective of $18,000 has been set to complete the project which is plann- ed to have carried out under the Federal - Provincial Winter Works Program. This program makes possible generous govern- ment grants on labor and material, apart from provincial assistance under the Com- munity Halls Act. ifonored by church - Members of the Blake United Church congregation and SENTINEL • S , r,"v:/rile ArY?.. other friends and neighbors, joined at Christmas time in expressing appreciation and best wishes to Mrs. Herb Curran of Lucknow. 10 years ago January 12, 197Z Winters worst storm ties up the area - Lucknow And surrounding area continues to receive heavy- snowfall and blizzards conditions the first of this week, piling the already high snowbanks even higher. Schools, for the most part, were cacelled on Monday. over a wide area in south western Ontario. Some operated briefly with skeleton staffs. Those who had to drive some distance to work on Monday were scared into staing home by weather forcasts which predicted the worst. Hospitalized again with leg injury - Brenda Johnstone, 18 -year-old daughter of Mr, and Mrs.. J.C. Johnstone of Lucknow, is back , in Victoria Hospital again as 'a result of a badly fractured Ieg which she received in an auto accident last September.