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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-06-22, Page 4Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 22, 1988 NNW C P.O. Box 400, Lucknow, Ontario NOG 2H0 528-2822 Established 1873 PAID C41 BLUE RIBBON AWARD Thomas Thompson -Advertising Manager, Subscription rates in advance: Rob Bundy -Editor Pat Livingston -General Manager $1700 Outside Canada $6090 Si 400 Outside Canada $5800 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 advertisment will be paid at the applicable rates. Here's to our "Grey brigade" Although the elderly are major consumers of health care, most of them are not sick, says a report of the Canadian Medical Association's committee on Health Care of the Elderly Of those aged 65 to 74, fewer than two per cent of the total number are in Tong -term facilities at any one time. This figure increased to more than 15 per cent of those 75 or older while about one-third of those 85 or older are permanently institutionalized. According to the report, "Aging is a normal process that leads to a slowing in physiological adaptation. The consequences of this are a decreased ability to cope with the stress of disease and trauma. There is no evidence that aging causes a decline in intelligence." Whereas 85 per cent of elderly people report at least one health pro- blem, so do 57 per cent of those aged 15 to 64. The 65 -plus age group accounts for nearly one-tenth of the entire Canadian population. Their health care currently costs in the neighbourhood of $17 billion each year, or 40 per cent of all health care spending in this country. Projections are that the proportion of elderly in the Canadian population will increase to 13 per cent by the year 2001 and to 18 per cent by 2021. These are percentages already being experinced in many European countries. Obviously the increase in the senior populace will create a need for more health care, and meeting the need will take a concerted effort at all levels of government. This increase will require a major change in the way society thinks of the elderly. For a long time the emphasis has been on the young, and aging was equated with sickness or senility. As we grow older we may have more health needs, and some of those needs might not be met. But our need to be appreciated and loved as a human being first, should ,not go neglected. This month of June is Senior Citizen's Month...Iong live the "Grey Brigade". We made a mistake over the weekend...we went to Toronto. The wife and I are small town folks, but we like to get .out of the country and into the bright lights of metro every now and again. It's a bit like banging your head against the wall...it feels so good when you stop. The white -knuckle race on the 401 was horrible. Missing the turn-off to the Queensway was anguish, and the stop and go, bumper to bumper traffic up-Spadina Ave was not my idea of a good time. And when we got downtown and were stopped by a large crowd of well -armed Mounties, we knew the trip was a mistake. Yes, it's Economic Summit time in T.O. and the security was heavy. So was the air and the price of riding a bus. There were protesters on every other corner, pan handlers in each doorway and garbage everywhere. The weather was hot and humid, so much so that the black pavement seemed to stick to your feet making walking difficult. 'A cup of .coffee in a greasy spoon cafe costs $1.50 per. The Eatons Centre was a zoo and it seemed every street was a one way...with we heading opposite. Okay, so much for the good points. Our mission last weekend was two -fold. We wanted to visit my brother Kevin and see his latest play at the Poor Alex - Theatre, many of you may remember him from the Blyth Festival last year. Sunday was set aside as the day we were to pick up my mother-in-law at the airport. The play was good, as anything that costs $11 to see should be, and the traffic to and from the airport was ridiculous. Mom arrived shortly after Ronald Reagan flew in and if you thinkI was going to double park beside a jeep.filled with C.I.A. men N THE SIDE by Rob Bundy immomminimmommimmimi carrying large barely -concealed weapons, you're crazier` than the fellow on Yonge Street who tried to sell me an imitation gold watch that calculated your c,..'oric output. " But we made it. Barely. We got out of the city with our precious cargo but we left behind our sanity and a large sum of money. I used to like going to the city. The bright lights, lots of action, that feeling of being lost in a crowd. But not any more. Now it's just too smelly, too big and too expensive. Oh sure, Toronto has some redeeming factors, but none come to mind right now. All I remember clearly is how bad the piz- za tasted. When we finally got out of the city, it was like to weight of the woi f had been lifted from our shoulders. Aiid hence is the point of this. You never know how good you have it until you don't have it anymore. The next time you're feeling lousy, unhappy with your lot in life, spend a weekend in Toronto. When you leave, your simple life here in rural Canada will look pretty darn good. The clean air, the space, the friendly nod from a neighbour on the street. None of these are available in T.O. Of course, we have to return to Toronto next weekend to send Mom back and you know what I really hope? I hope it hasn't changed. It really does feel good when you stop and everybody deserves to feel good occassionally, don't they? Have a good week! ‘ LAuGH IF You ./ANT r1ABEL, BUT 11-1AT SPARKLE IN MY EYES IS SILL MORE THAN T -1E SUN 41I1ThiNG- MY 131- FocALS..:' 70 years ago June 20, 1918 Celebrations off - There will be no celebration in Lucknow on July 1. A com- mittee of the Fire Company, after being for some time at work endeavoring to ar- range a suitable program for a Dominion Day celebration, met with so little success that they decided that they could not do justice to a crowd should one gather. So many of the boys and youngmen who use to play ball and take part in athletic sports are now in the army that it is dif- ficult or impossible to arrange an old-time program of sports events. About registering - The public appears to have "caught on" to the idea of registering that it is well to have a registration card filled out and get a certificate of registra- tion before June 22 this year. While we do not wish to encourage registration before Saturday, because it interferes too much with a regular day's work, it is well for those who will be out of town to have their cards filled by then. There need be no fear about not being able to fill in the card properly and one can register anywhere in Canada where a booth is open for the purpose. SENTINEL MEMOIRS 50 year ago June 22, 1938 Cream stations closed - Effective recent- ly a Provincial Government regulation under the Dairy Products act, requires that cream be collected by truck, delivered to the creamery or shipped through the railway express company. In complying with this new regulation, the Lucknow plant of Silverwoods Dairies has closed its buying stations at Dungan- non and Ripley. Cream can no longer be left at stores to be picked up and farmers who sell cream to the local plant must have their cream collected by truck or deliver it directly to the creamery here. The penalty set ofr infractions of this regulation is a minimum fine of $25 with a maximum of $200. Council sets rates - The most important item of business handled during the June session of the Bruce County Council, held in Walkerton last week, is always the set- ting of the County Rates as this determines the amount of taxes each municipality must contribute. The County levy for 1938 was fixed at 6.8 mills on -the dollar against 8 mills in 1937. This reduction does not mean any great reduction in County taxes. The 6.8 mills will provide a levy of $194,745 for general county purposes. 25 years ago June 19, 1963 New fire truck - In a lengthy session on Tuesday of last week, the Lucknow Council considered the merits of two tenders for a new fire truck. Fire Chief George Whitby attended the meeting. The tender of La France Engine Com- pany for a fire pumper and equipment was accpeted at a figure of $7,100, subject to the approval of the Municipal Board. An allowance of over $3,000 was made for the present equipment. The decision to purchase a new truck was chiefly influenced by the fact that the trade-in allowance on the new equipment becomes nil after 15 years. The present truck has been in service for 14 years. Sewage system is close - Action on a pro- posed access road on the south side of Campbell Street was decided on at last Tuesady's Village Council meeting. It isF planned to have a survey made im- mediately of the area in question in regard to what sewage bed changes might have to be made in constructing the road. This is the main issue in the question of granting access road easements. In discussing the matter in which the property owners effected agreed that "sewage was the problem" holding up the right of way agreement, Reeve George Joynt felt that a sewage system project was nearer than some may think, 10 years ago June 21, 1978 Emotional atmosphere - Close to 500 peo- ple sat through an emotion charged public meeting in Clinton to hear arguments for and against the use of three English literature novels in Huron County High Schools. People came from the four corners of the county and from areas outside its borders. Many came simply to witness the debate. Some wept openly. Some shouted as some pleaded for cool heads to prevail. The meeting was arranged by a group oppossed to the removal of three novels from the high school curriculum.