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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-11-22, Page 6Page 6—Loc now Sentinel, Wednesday, November 22, 1978 The Lucknow Sentinel LUCKNOW, ONTARIO "The Sepoy Town" On the Huron -Bruce Boundary Established 1873 - Published Wednesday ' Published by Signal -Star Publishing Ltd. Sharon J. Dietz - editor Anthony N. Johnstone - advertising and general manager Subscription rate, $11 per year in advance Senior Citizens rate, $9 per year in advance U.S.A. and Foreign, $21.50 per year in advance • Business and Editorial Office Telephone 528-2822 Mailing Address P.O. Box 400, Lucknow, NOG 2H0 Second class mail registration number - 0847 Opportunity to hear each other The Bruce County Board of Education's conference, Education in Bruce '78 and Beyond is an exciting concept in relations be- tween an. administrative body and its public., The opportunity is there for- the public to learn about the school system as it is today, the plans the board has for the future, and how the tax dollars are being spent. it is a two way dialogue where the board gives out information and, . more important, gets feed- back from the people, who pay for the system and use its services. It was encouraging to see the numbers of interested people who did not represent a segment of the system in Bruce, or a' community organization; just people who went to the •conference on the their own initiative, because they wanted to learn about. the Bruce system of education and its programs. The conference was well organ- ized and covered aspects of the education picture that are import- ant now and will influence the education in the county in the future. Board chairman, Lloyd Ackert and Director of Education, Jack Bowers, should be commended for their hardwork and their concern that the people of the county have an opportunity to participate, in a direct. way, in the education of the Bruce County children. Every public body has its troubles with its public.. Misuncier- standing, rumour and misrepres- entation tend to alienate and polarize the body who administers and those they serve. The conference was a day of clarification, when the board tried to show what they are doing and allowed the people the chance, to tell the board, what they think and how they want things done. It's an example to other admini- ,,Itrative and governmental bodies whether it be government or industry, business or education. Communication is the road to co-operation, understanding and achievement. But communication is a two way thing and it's up to the administration• or governing body to provide the forum for discussion, presentation of information and learning. It was encouraging to see the response to the conference in the numbers who turned out to partici- pate and the enthusiasm expressed by those who attended. It would be good if ratepayers' meetings enjoy- ed the same support. The Bruce Board has not always been on the receiving end of good publicity and expressions of praise, but they have come a long way, to reach out to the people they serve, in an attempt to clarify misunder- standing and show the direction they are taking. It's a positive step in the board's relations with its administrators, teachers, students, parents and the public. Letters to theeditor fo the editor, ' The Lucknow Branch of the Canadian Bible Society has just completed a successful canvass in the Lucknow District and would like to acknowledge appreciation of the work of the following canvassers: C. Milne, Mrs. A. Morton, Mrs. P. MacDonald, Mrs. A.- Loree, A. Webster, Mrs. J. Kreutzweiser, Mrs. G. Johnstone, Mrs. J. Hilverda, Mrs. P. Cook, Peter-Bilstra, Mrs. G. Oliver, Mrs. C. Davies, Mrs. G. Ritchie,, Mrs. B. Hamilton, Mrs. B. Irwin, Mrs. C. Roulston, N. Weatherhead, Mrs. L. Hazelton, Mrs. 0. Hodgins, Mrs. R. Havens, Mrs. K. Laidlaw, Mrs.' E. Bradley, Mrs. V. Hunter, Mrs. T. Andrew, Mrs. G. Walden, Mrs. L. Van Staalduinen. - " We also appreciate the work of the captains of the various areas: Mrs. Peter MacDonald, Mrs. J. Hilverda, Mrs. B. McDonagh, Mrs. D. Kaufman, and Mrs. E. Bradley. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE . THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS Mondays at 5 p.m. The Sentinel is open on Mondays with the exception of a Monday statutory holiday. To place one of these ads, just drop in at The Sentinel Office. PHONE 528.2822 Yours truly, Mrs. Bob Damsma, Secretary Joe Hilverda, Treasurer: November 20, 1978. The Lucknow Sentinel, P.O. Box 400, Lucknow, Ont. Dear Editor: Please find enclosed my cheque for $11.00 for renew- al to the Lucknow Sentinel, for one more year. CONTINUED ON PAG 8 LOOKING BACK ,THROUGH THE SENTINEL 75 YEARS AGO On a . recent Sabbath the Rev. D. Cameron. of Oakville, preached to his former charge in Lucknow. Although'80 years of age he is still hearty and though his sermon was one hour and 10 minutes long, hespoke with such energy and exhibited so clearly, and in such an interesting manner, the preci- ous truths of the gospel, as his own grounds of hope for eternity, which he is not consciously nearing, that the attention and interest of the people were not only sustained bqt were growing till the end. Edyth Smith left on Tuesday last for Winnipeg, where she will complete her musical studies in the college of music in that city. Almost since childhood, she has been organist of the Lucknow Methodist Church and, for the last three years, she has also been leader of the choir, and to her splendid ability in both positions; is largely due the fact; that the choir is one of the best in the country. Thomas F.' Cain, who has been in the hotel business in Lucknow 'for many years, has sold the business of Cain House to Mr. Wm. Fogarty of Lucan who takes possession of the place on Monday next. Mr. Fogarty is a young man of a good deal of push and energy, and will no doubt keep up the high reputation of this well known abode. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday evening of last week will be a date long to be remembered in the annals of Old Light Lodge, A.F. and A.M. After months of planning and work and fixing up, the new home of the lodge at the corner of Campbell and Ross Streets was ready for dedication. Hon. J. S. Martin, Minister of Agricul- ture and Rt. Worshipful Grand Master of the Supreme Lodge of Ontario was invited to officiate at the formal dedication. There was such a large gathering, for so many had come from neighbouring lodges, that all could not be accommodated in the necessarily limited space of the lodge room. Following the dedication ceremony the lodge members enjoyed a banquet at the Town Hall. The United Church congregation here has every reason to be satisfied with the anniversary services held last Sunday. The church was filled to capacity, morning and evening, to hear Rev. Dr. S. W. Fallis, a man of exceptional ability, as an exponent of Christian faith' and ideals. Special music was provided by the choir and the pastor, Mr. Craw, was able on Monday evening to announce that the financial objective of $1,200 would, be more than realized. This amount was asked by the Manage- ment Board in view of the extensive improvements made to the church property. 25 YEARS AGO A party of local nimrods returned from Manitoulin Island at, the weekend with a big buck and doe as their bag. The big fellow, officially regarded as an 18 -point buck, was shot by Blake Alton and dressed 20 pounds. The doe was shot by Tom Hackett. Others in the party were George Whitby, Grant Rutherford, Lou Whitmore of Blyth and Lloyd Hutton of Wingham. Murray Gaunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, of West Wawanosh,-- had awanosh;had the top Shorthorn steer in the 4-H club competition at the Royal Winter Fair. In topping the Shorthorn class, Murray's steer qualified for the coveted Queen's Guineas competition, but he lost out by a whisker. Observers say they never saw three animals. - one from each of the beef classes - so evenly matched before and a good many, who watched the judging, were "betting" on Murray's Shorthorn to take it. Friday is nomination day in Ashfield, Kinloss and West Wawanosh Town- ships and there are some pre -nomina- tion rumblings, of pending elections, stemming in some quarters, it seems, chiefly due to higher tax bills. But what happens, if anything, in any or all the adjacent municipalities, is anybody's guess. W. W. Hill was presented with his 50 year Masonic Jewel at the November meeting of Old Light Lodge. The presentation was made by'T. J. Salkeld, secretary of Old Light. While rummaging through some old keepsakes the other day, J. R. McNab came upon a pair of glasses which are 110 years old. The frames are of pure gold and the lenses were hand ground. Engraved in the gold frame are the words "From Dr. Gilbert McNab to his father, 1843". The recipient was Kennedy' McNab of Scotland, grand- father of J. R. McNab, to whom they were eventually handed down by his father, John McNab. Save the Children appeal underway in November 1979, the International Year of the Child, will be a year remembered by millions of children around the world. For five-year old. Ali Ahmad in north-west Lebanon, it will be the year when his remote yillage started to build roads and schools in partnership with the Canadian Save the Chrildren Fund. Little Manjulu in India will remember it as the year when she first discovered the joys of family life in the newly established Save the Children village for abandoned children. 'Ali, Manjulu and children in more than 30 countries served by Save the Children are fortunate that the memories will not be restricted to 1979 alone. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child on which activites will be based during the International Year of the Child, was conceived by Eglantyne. Jeff, founder of Save the Children, in 1923. It has been the focus of the movement's activities for more than 50 years. This month, during the Canadian Save the Children Fund annual appeal, Canadians have an unique opportunity to help more than half a million children like Ali and Manjulu, not only in 1979 but in years to come. In the past year, major Save the Children projects have included a long-term rehabili- tation, medical and educational program in war-torn Lebanon, in which the refugee emergency has been given a high priority. Qualified teachers have been drawn from the refugee population to provide schooling for children in camps. Long-term sponsorships have also been set up between Canadans and Lebanese children, many of whom have been separated from their own families. Following the 1976 earthquake in Guate- mala, Save the Children in partnership with local committees and Guatemalan staff, is providing training in midwifery and prev- entive medicine, crop improvements, animal husbandry and the marketing of local handicrafts. Half a million dollars must be raised in Canada by Christmas for the continuation of these vital Save the Children programs. The Canadian Save the Children . Fund is a non-governmental, non -religious organiza- tion, governed by a voluntary Canadian Board. Donations are income tax deductible and should be' sent to Save the Children, 720 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, MSS 2W3.