The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-06-29, Page 4Page 4—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 29, 1988
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Before the fun
- a big thanks
While the entire village waits with eager anticipation for the events,
fun and festivity planned for this weekend's Celebrate in '88 Lucknow
Reunion, we thought it fitting to pass out the bouquets before the reu-
nion occupies nothing but a special place in the colourful history of
Lucknow.
The mammoth task of planning, publicizing and staging the events of
this four-day reunion began in the Fall of 1987 when an executive com-
mittee was established. From that group of eager members sprang the
various committees and groups from which the leg. work would come.
The idea of staging a reunion to commemorate the 130th anniversary
of the founding of the Village of Lucknow came during a brainstorming
session to come up with a new and exciting fundraising event for the
Lucknow Sports Complex. All the proceeds from this coming weekend
will hence find a home with this worthy cause.
The title, and heavy responsibility, of Reunion Chairpersons came to
rest on the heads of Ian and Jean Montgomery. First and foremost, to
them we offer on behalf of the residents, past and present. of Lucknow,
an extended standing ovation.
Next on the curtian-call is Secretary, Betty McDonagh; Treasurer,
John Pollard; and Directors, Hilda Andrew, Mike Goetz, and Jeff Taylor.
The various committees that were established to be the brawn
behind the brains were chaired by Pat Livingston, Wayne McDonagh,
Donna Crich, Delores Cross, Nancy Gibson, Joan Helm, Bill Andrew,
Mary McIntosh, Grant Chisholm, Donald MacKinnon and Hilda Andrew.
Of course, the members of ail the committees are too numerous to
mention here but are just as deserving of our thanks and appreciation.
There are always those kind souls who work behind the scenes and
never see the spotlight. To them a special "bravo" is in order.
From the crowning of Miss Celebrate in '88 on Thursday evening, to
the Shirt Tail Parade Sunday night, the 130th anniversary celebrations
of the Village of Lucknow promise to be fun for all thanks to the hard.
work and dedication of these people.
If you happen to run into them during your travels this weekend,
bank them in person for a job well done indeed. R.B.
It's been a busy week here at the of Sen-
tinel office. We took a little time to put
together our special Lucknow Reunion edi-
tion, which you'll find included with this
paper, and we spent a good portion of the
week tracking`down the Miss Celebrate in
'88 contestants whose pictures you'll also
find within these pages.
Amongst all this work there was a few
bright moments though, not the least of
which was the vast array of graduations
which took place late last week.
What an exciting time for students. The
last days of the 1987-88 school year with a
long, hot summer of fun stretching out
ahead.
As I stood at the back of the auditorium,
in the dark, (I'm used to being at the back
in the dark), I got the feeling the parents of
these young men and women must get. A
feeling of anticipation, excitment, and im-
pending glory.
I knew, as did the proud and smiling
moms and dads in the audience, that
before me was the next generation. There
was the young fella pulling at the uncom-
fortable necktie he wasn't used to wearing,
and the lovely little lady modelling with
ease the new and beautiful lace of her
graduation dress.
The class clown was there as was the
"brain" who had unwittingly aided his
classmates through many a tough
geography test.
Among the group that gathered and twit-
ched during the taking of the official group
graduation photo was the class loner and
the most popular girl in school, not to men-
tion the next captain of the high school
football team and the soon-to-be president
of the chess club.
There was also:
1. A future Prime Minister
2. A corporate giant
3. Two NHL stars
4. A lawyer
5. A doctor
6. A very good teacher
7. A not so good teacher
8. Two -cabinet ministers
9. A newspaper editor (I felt sorry for this
kid)
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by Rob Bundy
10. A nuclear physicist
11. Fathers
12. Mothers
13. Kids that will never grow up (I envied
these ones)
14. A world traveller
15. A couple of farmers
16. A couple o f farmers' wives
17. An artist
18. A stand-up comic
19. Two religious leaders
20. One rock and roll star
21. A butcher
22. A baker
23. A candle -stick maker
24. And a future airline pilot who will,
through sheer determination, save the
lives of 127 passengers when the craft he is
controlling bursts into flames and must
belly -land on a cleared field near Moose -
jaw, Saskatchewan.
Let me do a head count here to make
sure I haven't forgotten anyone....yes,
that's the whole lot.
What innocence, what expectation, what
as -of -yet untapped resources. If only these
youngsters knew what joy they brought to
the hearts of their parents to see them on
stage receiving their diplomas, I'm sure
they'd have stood up just a little.
straighter.
It's a big world out there kids, go get it.
Our next issue of the Sentinel will in-
clude all the kids, dressed to graduate,
with special attention paid to the winners
of the various academic awards.
Until then...
Have a good time at the reunion!
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70 years ago ,
June 27, 1918
Right of way - The Municipal World
gives the particulars of a case of interest to
owners of automobiles. It says a horse -
draw vehicle must turn to the right of a
beaten path or roadway and permit a
motor car coming from behind to pass.
Failure to do so makes a driver of the
former vehicle guilty of negligence.
Better be careful - There are a few men
in the district of Lucknow who take rather
serious chances in their adverse critisism
of the enforcement of the Military Services
Act.
It would be well for these to keep in mind
the case of J.A. Cross, a prosperous
farmer of Tulla Heights near Brantford,
who on June 25 was fined $500 for saying
public;y that "we had just as well be under
Prussian rule as under Canadian".
Very heavy fines are provided for the ut-
terance or publication of statements
calculated to make recruitment difficult.
SENTINEL MEMOIRS
50 years ago
June 30, 1938
Staff honours retiring teacher - On Fri-
day afternoon, June 24, 1938, the teachers
of the Lucknow High School met at the
home of Miss F.E. McLean, local school
principal, and presented Miss Isobel Mur -
die, who is retiring from the teaching pro-
fession, with a special silver tray.
Miss McLean spoke highly of Miss Mur -
die's faithful and efficient work. The
presentation was made by Miss K. Mac-
Donald, Principal of the Public School.
Rev. Tucker bids farewell - Farwell ser-
vices conducted in the United Church on
Sunday concluded Rev. S. T. Tucker's six-
year pastorate here and as well marked
his retirement from active ministry after
forty years in the pulpit. The occassion
thus bore an additional touch of sorrow as
a minister and his congregation bade
farewell.
25 years ago
June 26, 1963
Wins sales contest - Montgomery Motors
of Lucknow has again this year registered
an impressive sales record in a contest
sponsored by the Ford Motor Company of
Canada. Montgomery Motors placed first
in the 'C' group of dealers in the Central
Region which includes all the large towns
in Ontario and Quebec.
As the award for the contest, Gordon and
Ruth Montgomery will fly from Malton to
Vancouver to Tokyo to Hawaii and back
for a, twelve day trip sometime in August.
Third consolidated school in Bruce - The
official opening o'f the new Ripley -Huron
Central School, a dream come true for the
board, teachers and ratepayers as well as
the children of the eight former school sec-
tions which make up the area, was held
Friday night at the new school just west of
the Village of Ripley.
A gathering estimated at 1,000 filled
every corner of the school where a public
address system carried the program to
them. Only 250 were accommodated in the
auditorium where the program was car-
ried on.
10 years ago
June 28, 1978
Cost of Community Centre - The total
cost for building the new Lucknow Com-
munity Centre is set at $275,000, according
to Stu Reavie, chairman of the fund raising
committee.
Donations and money received from
purchases of lottery tickets totalled
$156,994. Grants to be recieved will total
$137,431 and the balance still to be raised
plus interest on grants not received as yet
will be about $34,908.
The total cost of $270,000 includes in-
stallation of the dance flooring, finishing
the landscaping, fencing, paint and a
public addrss system.