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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-11-13, Page 4Page 4 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 13, 1996 Cv'•Jo-tiv:��'. t t }tii-s -roc Changes of address, orders for subscnptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to The Luclmow Sentinel at the address indicated here. Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error. the por- tion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous stein 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. A Bowes Publishers Community Newspaper 619 Campbell St'. Lucknow, Ontario P.Q. Box 400, Lucknow, Ontario NOG 2110 phone: (519) 528-2822 fax: (519) 528-3529 -- Established 1873 - Tom Thompson - Advertising Manager Pat Livingston - General Manager / Editor Phyllis Matthews Helm - Office Administrator Joan Courtney - Typesetter Subscription Rates advance: Local Regular $25.66 (incl. postage and G.S.T.) within 40 mi. radius. Local Senior $23.52 (incl. postage and G.S.T.) within 40 rni. radius. Out -ol-area (40 miles) $25.66 (incl. postage and G.S.T.). Foreign & USA — $98.00. Publications mail registration no. 0847 held at Lucknow, Ontario. She's short on patience I'm in the sixth week of a 12 -week session of Tai Chi offered at our local sports complex. Tai Chi, I was told, is a great way to relax and stretch some muscles. With the classes falling on Tuesday nights, 1 figured this would be a great way for me to unwind from all the pressures deadline Mondays and Tuesdays bring with them. At this point, I'm not_ sure if I am accomplishing that. I still feel like a mixture of a Clydesdale horse (no offence Meant to you horses) a'nd that girl on Dirty Dancing that had such difficulty in learning the dance routine. Tai, Chi, when you know what you are doing, is a combination of graceful moves. I know I'll never obtain that gracefulness in 12 short weeks of two- hour lessons. There is a lot to remember and repe- tition seems to be of utmost importance or'else my grey matter is turning to sludge. ' What looks like a simple move when done by our instructor, turns into a major hurdle for me. My temper on a couple of nights has come to a boiling point where I have been ready to throw in the towel. I was told it wasn't anger ( was feeling, simply frustration because I expect that I should be able to imme- diately grasp and retain everything. 1 was called a perfectionist! Well, every- one has some cross to bear, right'? But this one is getting heavier each week; the couch is tempting me more and more as class time rolls around those evenings. I have to aoriftil, though, that when I let that frustration go and think about things calmly and rationally, I realize I really am getting some benefit out of Tai Chi. There is no way I can think of more than Tai Chi when I am in class. That is an accomplishment in itself as 1 am prone to having numerous things run around my grey matter at that same time. I have more energy when I go home from the classes, and as a fitness friends likes to say "Well, at least you're still moving and working those body parts." The insinuation being that at her and my age, that is very impor- tant. So, for the next six weeks, I'll keep practicing 'carry tiger to the mountain', 'brushed knees' and all those other 100+ moves that make up the Tai Chi set - and working on my'patience! Ramb by Pat L lings ivingston The Wingham Air Cadets provided the honor guard at the cenotaph on Monday. (Livingston photo) Sentinel Memoirs Sneaky thieves should get longer sentences 70 years ago November 18, 1926 neak thieves at work - One night last week sneak thieves entered the garage of Rev. Mr. Travers, and stole a number of the .detachable parts from his car - spare tire and rim, all the tools and a search light . The gas tank, filled the day before, was drained of gasoline. It must, be recognized that thieves of this sort are, hard to deal vyith. The flashlight to aid therm in the dark and the automobile for a quick get -away are great aids to the thief so that one or more can annoy and prey upon a considerable territory. This sort of thieving as well as chicken stealing usually is done by parties who have been in the courts for petty thieving or other like offenses: They have been let off "with a warning," or have served a term that is too short. When a man proves himself to be a thief of this sort he should be shut away for a long time and made to earn his living. But under the prevailing practice, they would soon be turned loose again. So one must just give the thief as few opportu- nities as possible. 50 years ago . November 20 , 1946 o hear hospital plan Friday -To hear the pros and cons of a proposed small hospital , and health centre in Lucknow, a public meet- ing is to be held -in the Town Hall on,Friday evening of this week, November 22. The meeting is open to everyone in the,village, or surrounding community who cares to attend, 'and a representative turnout is hoped for. The meeting will hear an outline of what should be feasible and within the means of the community; of the facilities and benefits a small hospital would offer and how it might become a reality.The 'opin- ions, favorable or otherwise, of all those interested or concerned will be welcomed . 15 years ago November 18 , 1981 , Kinsmen purchase equipment for emer- gency van -The Lucknow District Kinsmen Club recently purchased just over $3,000 worth of equipment to outfit the Lucknow District Fire Department's new emergency van. The equip- ment, a smaller version of the "Jaws of Life," is mainly to be used for extrication at accident emer- gency scenes. Funds were raised from Kin Summerfest 81 held in June. It was an enormous success this year with over $400going back .to the Community Centre.as well. . Letters °to the editor The Lucknow Sentinel, welcomes letters to the editor. They must be signed, with the writer's telephone number and address for confir- rttation. No pseudonyms are allowed. . All letters are subject to editing as well as spelling and grammatical corrections. We also reserve the right to refuse letters altogether. Letters concerning internal business practices and policies of privately -owned businesses and industries will not be published. Please note that the views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management of this newspaper. Letters can be dropped off at the Sentinel office at 619 Campbell Street, mailed to Box 400, Lucknow, Ont., NOG 2H0, or faxed to (519) 528-3529. .