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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-10-28, Page 44 Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 28, 1987 'P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 21-10 Established 1873 528-2822 1,i{ I( ci CIRCULATION Thomas Thompson -Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: Rob Bundy -Editor $17.00 Outside Canada s60.00 Pat Livingston -General Manager 614.00 Outside Canada $58.00 5$ 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. Monumental tumble If last Monday had have been the year 1929, most of us would be on the street selling apples for a nickel each today. On 'Black Monday'. the stock market took a monumental tumble, a fall much greater than the one which began the Great Depression on the 1930's. While we hear a great deal about the 'crash' of last week on the news, one must wonder how this will effect us in the long run. It would appear that. unless you happen to have a great deal of money tied up . in stocks, the effect will be minimal. Forthe consumer, interest rates on borrowed money hove dropped meaning it costs less now to borrow from a bank than it would have two weeks ago. For most of us, it is hard to understand what a stock market crash is. It no longer means there will be thousands suddenly unemployed but rather, it simply means that stock brokers, when cooler heads should have prevailed, got worried and began to sell, sell. sell. The trend will eventually reverse itself as those who play the stocks begin to realize they can reduce their losses and even make money if they buy, buy, buy. We've come a long way economically since 1929. Don't expect to see hardship and hobos result from this latest, crash. It took a World War to change the 'Dirty Thirties' and bring about prosperity again. Let's be thankful we are able to recover from this latest crash without invading anyone. Black Monday has served to show brokers that their is a very thin line between profit and loss. a fact most farmers have come to realize the hard way. It seems the only people who really lost in this crash were the people who could afford to. R.B. It seems, and rightly so, that all the good ghost stories come out of the dark closet at this time of year. Everyone has one, don't they? A ghost story I mean, not a dark closet. It was a dark and stormy night. The weeping willow outside the window could be heard moaning as the strong north wind forced it to bow its majestic head. The rain hit the windows like bullets as the fire in the mantle sputtered and breathed its last. breath leaving only winking embers to watch the now darkened room. In the next room, with a false sense of warmth given by the overhead light, we prepared for sleep. The curtains were drawn but the howl of the storm crept through the house like a demon. The bedside lamp was switched off and I settled in for a cozy sleep. Sheets and blankets pulled tight around my shoulders, I listened to the wind in the trees and the rain on the sill. Noises sound louder when listened to in the dark. The gentle, rythmic breathing of my wife signaled her successful journey to the land of Nod. For me, sleep would not come so easily as the storm grew in intensity causing the eaves to groan and the willow to weep all the louder. There had been talk of a ghost in the old house. It is said the spectre is that of a young woman who drowned in a storm on the lake. A storm not unlike the one that kept me awake and kept the hairs on my neck standing. But those were just stories. Stories that became all the more vivid as I lay awake and shivering under the covers that fateful night. I froze motionless as the basement sump pump kicked in and gurgled about its duties. I forgot, for a moment, about the storm and concentrated on the sounds of moving water from the basement. The same kinds of noises that were the last heard by the young women who had drowned so many years ago. But it's only the pump. I've heard that same noise everyday since we moved to the . house on the bluff. Trying to, think about pleasant thoughts, I strained to forget the drowning woman, who, I was sure, was in the basement a few feet below me at that very moment. With my senses heightened by the storm and the terrible sound of swirling water from below, I stared into -411e darkness...waiting. My wait was a short one. It started softly as if it hadn't happened at all. But it got louder and closer and it was definitely coming from behind the closed door of the closet. Footsteps. Small footsteps walking around in the tiny closet. They shuffled from wall to wall as if looking for an escape. Not ten feet from where I lay, something was walking around in my closet. My pulse quickened and my breathing almost stopped as I sat bolt upright and listened, hoping it was my imagination or the storm playing tricks on me. The footsteps continued and moved ever quicker as I braved the darkess to find the light switch. The closet door was closed and the footsteps continued. With a deep breathe I was sure would be my last, I reached for the doorknob and stood transfixed for an eternity staring at the closet. Slowly I turned the knob until it clicked and with all' the strength I could muster that cold, dark night, I pulled open the closet door. I saw heaven and hell flash before my eyes as Mrs. Hibbert's cat, Thumper, leapt from the closet and escaped between my legs. Seems the old cat had gotten into the house sometimeduring the day and had been asleep in the clothes closet until awakened by the storm outside. We don't have a cat and Thumper was the last thing I expected to jump from the dark closet. At that moment, I was never so happy to see a cat. The sump pump stopped, the storm abated and I slept soundly having rid our home of the ghoul. Have a safe and happy Halloween. WELtorIEl/.1-a 1^C `� .... i What does a fanner say to a stockbroker? 70 years ago November 1, 1917 A political sensation -Mr. Charles Baechler's announcement last week that he would be a candidate for election to the House of Conimons created something of a sensation among,. his Kinloss acquain- tances. Few of them think that he will make the grade on Parliament Hill, but if he succeeds in getting his name on the ballot, there is no saying what influence he might have should a three cornered con- test develop. Mr. Baechler, we fancy, is not very widely known and for the information of those to whom his name is unfamiliar we state that he is a farmer and a sawmiller at Blackhorse Village. His manner of coming out as a candiate is quite unique and original. He will have to fight his own battle in the election as he is unsupported by any such party organization as is usually responsible for bringing out a candidate. Military Service Cards -Up to Wednes- day night of this week, 68 men had applied at the local Post Office for Military Service Cards. All had applied for exemption. It may be useful to know that nothing is to be gained by delay. It does not matter whether a man is sick or well, whether he SENTINEL has undergone medical examination or not, failure to fill in and return one of these cards will bring the penalty all the same. The time for reporting for service or ap- plying for exemption expires November 10. After that date, a man who has failed to return a card will be in the same position as a soldier away without leave. The penal- ty is a fine of from fifteen dollars to five hundreddollars, after payment of which he is still liable for service. Ignorance of the law will be no excuse. The best course for an eligible man is to fill in and return a card. That is the best way to avoid serious trouble. 50 years ago October 28, 1937 Arena inspected -On Wednesday night, the framework construction of the arena had reached about half way. Observers who are .showing an interest in the con- struction are now of the opinion that it is going to he a fine, strong building. This is in contrast to the criticism that reached a peak following the partial collapse of the structure ten days ago. The structure is approved also by a builder and contractor, of long experience, who was sent here to inspect the building. The man, Mr. Ogden of Ingersoll, assured council the construction is quite satisfactory and gave his stamp of approval. Relief car filled -On Saturday, a well- filled car left the local CNR station for Dinsmore, Sask. This year, the car was filled to capacity and the committee in charge wishes to express its hearty thanks for the generous donations and enthusiasm shown for the worthy cause of aiding our western neighbours. Our faith in humanity is certainly revived when we see such will- ingness to alleviate the distress \ of the stricken areas of the West. Since the car has left, several donations have come in and are presently stored at the station. The committee is considering sending a second car. 25 years ago October 31, 1962 Arena winter plans -With artificial ice to be installed in the Lucknow and District Arena this fall, the Arena Committee is making early plans for the operation of the building this winter. They have been studying the operating set-up and rates of other arenas in the area and are currently advertising for applica- tions for an assistant to the Arena Manager, Floyd Milne, and for tenders for booth priviledges at the arena during the winter season. 10 years ago October 26, 1977 New Ripley branch opened -The . Royal Bank of Canada opened the new Ripley Branch in an official ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20. The new premises opened for business late in August on land which was previously own- ed by the late Sophie Pollock of Ripley. The new building has computerized their chequing services, said the Ripley Branch Manager, Jane Sellers, and the bank can now remain open for busines during the lunch hour because a staff kitchen has been pi ovided. The bank used to close for lunch. The Royal Bank came to Ripley in 1903. It was located in what is now the butcher shop. The Pollock property was acquired in 1976 with construction beginning in the spring of 1977. The Royal Bank is to be commended for their foresight in building this modern branch in Ripley.