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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-05-05, Page 4Page 4 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 5, 1993 Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing Ltd. at 619 Campbell Street Lucknow, Ont P.O. Box 400, Lucknow, Ontario NOG 2H0 528.2822. Fax (519 52&3529 4 CCNA Established 1873 ei. y� Thomas Thompson - Advertising Manager Pat Livingston - General Manager/Editor Phyllis Matthews - Front Office Subscription rates advance: Local Regular $1800 plus 1.26 G.s.T.- S19z6 Local Senior $150° plus 1.05 G.S.T .- S16o5 out -Of -Area (40 miles) - Rates available upon request Foreign + U.S.A. $96p° Publications mail registration no. 0847 held at Lucknow, Ont. Changes of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lucknow Sentinel at the above address. Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographic& 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 advertisement will be paid at the 6ppticable rates. If you're going to sing it, please sing it correctly The Good Brothers double beat, foot stompin', hand clappin' renditions of the American National. Anthem and this country's 0 Canada preceding last Thursday's NHL game added fuel to the already pumped up fans In the Gardens. Hungry for a win to end that series, the noise from the fans was tumultuous during a time when, yes even at sports events, some sense of decorum Is expected. Just.who is it that hires the singers to perform? Does that person actually audition them or does the performer's name speak for itself? While the Good Brothers style may be' enlayable In .many. Instances, they're `fox on the run' presentation of the anthems left much to be desired. (PL) AMBLINGS. by Pat Livingston This occupation isn't f�r:her We humans are quick to criticize- people - in oc- cupations other than those - we are familiar with. We would always do it better or different. Last week I had the opportunity to "shadow" someone in a completely different line of work than the newspaper business. I lent my willing hands to my friend who is in the hair business. I, quickly found out that while washing another person's hair may look simple, it , in fart requires a certain -amo-uni of training. My crash course taught me. that using that water hose is not like using the hose on your sink athome to rinse the dishes. Improper use results in "drowning" thecustomer whose face is completely exposed to inept hands! One lady got her ear washed out. 1 put so much water in it, she was forced to turn her head sideways to drain it. Another unsuspecting soul relaxing in the wash chair thankful- ly had her eyes closed. A little slip of the hose and the cavity provided by her closed eye was filled with water. I used two towels per customer to my hairOressers one, so I was forced into offering to do her. laundry! At one,point she instructed me to remove the curlers from a cus- tomer's head. "Start at the bottom" she cautioned. Never being one to do something without questioning why, I proceeded to ask why I couldn't start at the top. Did you know starting at the bottom al- leviates the problem of the hair getting tangled in other rollers as you remove them? Makes sense and it did work. One chore 1, was proficient at, withuut receiving instnuction; w that of sweeping the hair up on the floor! Anyone'can do that.. I. have decided that if in my next life I should return as a hairdresser, my sink will be custom built for my frame. Washing hair is back breaking work for someone my height, when the sink is only high enough for littler people. It was an interesting few hours I .spent in another's occupation, but it is an occupation I have no interest in pursuing. The next time you think you could do someone else's job better, ask if you can "shadow" them for a few hours. You may not be quite as quick to criticize. HAVE AN OPINION? Express it by sending, a fetter to the editor of the Lucknow Sentinel. It must be signed and accompanied by a telephone number, should we need to clarify any information. • The Sentinel also reserves the right to edit letters. The Sentinel memoirs Unveil monument at St. Helen's 70 years ago May 10, 1923 Unveiling of.Wawanosh monument - The loynt Memorial, erected in memory of the heroes from Wawanosh Township, will be unveiled at St. Helens, conc. 10, West Wawanosh, on May 24, 1923. The ceremony will be conducted with full military honors. The monument will be unveiled by Lt. -Col H.B. Combe, Commanding Officer of the (161st) Huron's Overseas Battalion, The Lucknpw Pipe Band, the Wingham Brass Band and the Lucknow Boy Scout Band will furnish music. Seeding well advanced - The weather, dry and cool, for the last month, gave farmers an excellent opportunity to get on with their spring work. Many , have already finished seeding and by the end of this v eek operations along that line will be practically completed throughout western Ontario. . The blanket of snow which covered the ground on Wednesday was not unwelcome, as it supplied much needed moisture to the ground. Fall wheat is reported in pretty good condition and with a fair amount of rain, gives promise of a good crop. House has a close call - The residence of Mr. Milton Naylor on Havelock Street had a` narrow escape from destruction by fire. The fire seemed to originate somewhere about the kitchen chimney and was not discovered until it had made considerable headway.n' Aalarm was turned in and the fire brigade with equipment was soon on the spot. The .kitchen was pretty well consumed and the interior of the house, especially the attic, was a good deal damaged. 50 years ago ' May 6, 1943 What Victory Bonds mean - Victory Bonds can play an important part in keeping, the young folk on the (arm, according to the National War Finance Committee. Modern convenien- ces and comfort of city living, along with work made easier by the mechanical equipment used in factories and offices, do a lot to draw sons and daughters away from rural communities. Today, Victory Bonds spell fighting dollars for fighting men and' equipment. When the war is over these same dollars can be used for improved equip- ment and buildings, better reedin g stock, soil improvement, electrification, new car and truck, new home furnishings, better education for the children, and maybe a well-earned vacation trip for the fanner' and his wife. Meanwhile the money placed in Victory Bonds earns three per cent interest, double the bank rate. Fine concert in support of loan - In its tour of Bruce County in support of the Fourth Victory Loan, the Cowan concert company visited Lucknow on Saturday evening and presented an excellent and entertaining program. The Town Hall was filled and the audience spoke very highly of the quality of the entertainment. . These concerts are presented free, under the spon- sorship of Bruce County manufacturers: 25 years ago May 1, 1968• . I(,indergafl1 ilt f 1 t Kingsbthidge - The Combined Roman Catholic Separate Schools, Ashfield and West Wawanosh, will commence kindergarten classes at their Kingsbridge central school this fall. Parents of 18 children' have indicated they will send their. youngsters to the new kindergarten classes which -, will be held on day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The class will be set up on the stage of the gym- nasium which will be separated from the gym proper when it is in use. Children will travel to and from classes on the three regular school buses. Sister may be first woman Presbyterian minister - Anne Wightman, 22, a former University of Water- loo student, who is in her second year of theology at Knox College, Toronto, may well be the first Pres- byterian woman minister. Miss Wightman is a daughter of Ed Wightman of Belgrave and. sister of Mrs. Bruce Hamilton of Lucknow. The Kitchener -Waterloo Record carried an interview with 'Miss Wightman when she spoke of her great interest in the ministry and although she has never known any women' clergy, feels that it will make the whole church stronger to have, men and women minsters working together. Building the spur line to Treleaven's flour mill. Bill Macintosh on ties. Possibly In 1933. (courtesy of Rev. Henderson) Cameron MacDonald, January 3, 1941. Nurses continue to"provide professional care To the editor: May 9-15 is Nurses Week in Ontario. The members of Local 52 ,�0 THE EDITOR of the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) would like to reaffirm the as__...caring—and__.commitment_that_healih care consumer—is_vitaLJn_ healtlt_c mm a new and challen- front-line workers; and patient= advocates, nurses actively par- ticipate in health -planning, preven- tion programs, and educational up- grading so that we may help cant' registered nurses offer to our com- munities. Nurses are involved, in a variety of healthcare facilities and cOm- munity services, including hospitals, nursing homes and public health. Additional . programs such as Homecare, VON and Community Nursing provide complimentary services, with much coordination and planning between agencies necessary to deliver and maintain quality care.. From emergency rooms to homes, obstetrical units to long-term care facilities, our communities are cared for by nurses striving to provide the best professional services available • to clients and their families. To residents of West Ashfield, Health care in Ontario is presently Anyone having information about undergoing many changes, with a your farm that hasn't been passed rising deficit and health cost, and on to the History Committee, please fewer dollars for health and social bring it, td me or call me at 395 - services programs. 3495, and I will have it picked up. Despite cutbacks, bed closures We cannot complete the book and staffing reductions, nurses will until we have the information on continue to provide direct care, every farm. If you have pictures treatment, education and support to you wish 'to put in, please bring fattnilies and individuals in their them at the same time. communities. Mayme Wilkins, Secretary The participatory role of the 'History Book Committee. ensuring balanced, effective ser-'• ging future. vices that are satisfactory to the community. As highly educated professionals; West Ash f zeld residents are asked for Student says farm history thanks to staff Yours sincerely, Debbie Selkirk. 'r0 THE EDITOR at Sentinel To the editor: I would like to extend my thanks to you and the staff at the Lucknow Sentinel for allowing me to shadow, you last Friday. I really enjoyed the day and learned a great deal. I never realized how much there is to do in the newspaper industry. I now know I'm interested in journalism. I enjoyed developing photos and writing articles. Thanks again for having me. Sincerely, Lucas Thacker.