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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-10-10, Page 6"The Sepoy Town" Established 1873. The Lucknow Sentinel,. P.O. Box 400 Lucknow NOG 2H0 Telephone: 528-2822 .. . Thomas Thompson, Advertising Manager Sharon Dietz - Editor - Pat Livingston.. Office Manager Joan Helm Compositor Merle Elliott Typesetter • Lucknow Sentinel,, Wednesday, October 10, 1984. -Page 6 Subscription rates in advance $1600 Canada Outside $45.00 Senior Citizens •$1350 Outsi •A 00 Canada +CNA Second class inailing reg, no. 0847 Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion ofthe 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. Retires in style When Premier William Davis of Ontario called a press conference on Thanksgiving Day, it was expected he would call an election November 22. Instead he announced his retirement, following 26 years in "public life, thirteen years as premier of the province. His resignation, to spend more time with his family, was a . . surprise because his caucus colleagues applied such , pressure for- him to lead the party through the next election. The fact that his retirement was being discussed in the press at all was an indication of his intentions. If he had not been seriously considering retirement, the idea would never have surfaced. ' The .years of Bill Davis have undoubtedly left a significant impression on the political scene. While education minister he changed the college system and the establishment of community colleges will remain his .most important contribu- tion. As premier he will be remembered for the role he played in the constitutional talks which took considerable courage as he went out -on a limb by himself to support Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. His work as negotiator in the talks was important to the agreement which was realized. - Critics will point out- that. Davis refused to make Ontario officially bilingual. But Davis perhaps realized the significant cost to ' rewriting . legislation and enforcing complete bilingualism across the . province, when the needs of the francophones in Ontario .can be met through special legislation in the areas where they live. Davis' decision to move slowly on thebilingual question has not resulted in the furor Premier Ed Pawley created. in Manitoba, by his attempt to force the issue. Davis possibly recognizes the revulsion many Ontarians feel towards French being rammed down their throats. -Never a charismatic flashy man, Bill Davis is a man of personal integrity who brought, homespun values to the' government of Ontario, governing with a small town touch. He inspired trust and the people of Ontario became very comfortable with a Tory .government in power and Bill Davis at the helm. One has to respect Bill Davis for knowing when to leave. He.. could have led the party through one last hoorah but decided it was time to leave graciously, when the position no longer held a challenge and he no longer wished to give it his energy. One thing is certain, ' the days. ahead " will . be more controversial and riot quite so comfortable. Kathleen Jamieson was one of thoserare females whose charm, experience and eter- nal optimism blended so perfectly with a pioneer environment. A, self made woman, she had risen from the poverty of a Belfast slum by sheer determination, and on her way through the morass of human misery, had acquired both education and wealth. A realist in her approach. to life, her successful marriage to Captain. Jamieson could be attributed more to her give-and- take attitude in their relationship, than the natural but foolish dreams of feminine romanticism. The viability of Jamiesons General Store, was due to her sound business sense and not her husband's affable character. She was in fact, the ideal person' to take Lucy Lockhart in hand after her father's death. In the days which followed the passing of Roderick Lockhart, Kathleen kept Lucy busy in the store from morning till night, never giving the young girl time to' dwell on loneliness, or become engrossed with self pity. "You are a very fortunate young wdman," she told Lucy. "Your father has left you well provided for. You are young, beautiful, and living amongst people Who Harvest Horne' BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1984 Photos by Sharon Dietz REDTREES by Don Campbell will show you more` love and kindness than, you could ever hope to find in that false, wealthy society "you left behind in Glasgow." Slowly, Lucy recovered fromher tragic loss, and when she was ready to face the world again with courage and fortitude, Kathleen pointed the "wayto a possible. future. "Your father came here for the purpose of operating a sawmill, and I think of no better enterprise into which to invest your legacy. When you are ready, I suggest you discuss that business with Mister Mac- Crimmon ." ac-Crimmon." • ,'One evening in December, Lucy made her way to, MacCrimmon's cabin: There was •a virgin blanket of snow on the pathway, marked only by the foot prints of rabbits. The trees were stark and bare; silent monuments to a glorious summer of warmth and fertility. Overhead, the. celestial canopy of flickering stars and an icy moon looked down upon the humble homesteads, who're' the •yellow light of lamps and candles glowed like gentle hearts of those who dwelt within. • A crisp air nipped at the girl's nose, and bemisted her eyes. She felt exhilarated, like being reborn again, and it was good to be alive in a land so fresh and pure; a delight to be young and- ready to meet the , challenge of a promising future. - She knocked at MacCrimmon's door. - "Come away," she heard Flora Mac- Crimmon's voice call out. "The door is no locked!" Lucy entered anatmosphere filled with the aroma of burning wood, and the smell of roasting pork which still lingered long after .the supper had been cleared away. She was. urged to take off her clothes a ushered to a place by the fire, which crackled and spluttered when prodded by the master of the house. They talked for a while about everything and nothing .until Lucy felt comfortable enough to, explain the purpose of her visit. "I would' like to finance the construction of the sawmill. and run it, as a business when it is completed. I have ample funds for that purpose, Mister MacCrimmon, and I think it would have. been my father's wis for .me to carry on where 'heieft off," sh said.' . MacCrimmon thought fora while. befor he replied. "I have 'no doubt ye hap th money, miss. But when the job is done ye'll be needin' 'a good man tae manage th place. Did ye think about that? Hae ye g a body in mind?" "Well, sir," she said, not knowing quit how to proceed. "I did give it som thought, 'and knowing how Mister Murd och is acquainted with that kind of work, thought perhaps he might supervise 'th business." MacCrimmon smiled and shook hi head. The lass was letting her heart ru away with her mind. But then, she Via d young -and still had a lot to learn. - "Teddy is a good lad, a hard worker, an 'tis true he has a. few years experience' buidling cabins and the like. Running 'mill will take a little more than that, miss By all means he could work there until 11 has learned enought to tae take over. Bo now ye need a man .who. understand things, and we only have one such man Redtrees. I think ye had best be talking to Chippy Chisholm.