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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-05-12, Page 4Page 4 — Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 12, 1993 • ;%>u;'�`.�.;..,..�«.. ::#r.,;%�;.Aa:£xr:r.;G>i`<'��'£;�.3;..>il.�:�.:w:usis ci:'4(A.:i x�.l.l.1...�w. Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing.Ltd. at 619 Campbell Street Lucknow, Ont. P.O. Box 400, Lucknow, Ontario NOG 2H0 528-2822: Fax (519 528-3529 �; CCNA / Established 1873 0,A p. ElwI�,„ ,Lo C .CUL Ii0+• Thomas Thompson - Advertising Manager Pat Livingston - General Manager/Editor Phyllis Matthews - Front Office Subscription rates advance: Local Regular 61800 plus 1.26 G.S.T .- 51926 Local Senior 515r• plus 1.05 G.S.T .- 51 605 Out-Of=Area (40 miles) - Rates available upon request Foreign + U.S.A. §9600 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 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 advertisement will be paid at the applicable rates. Parent would like to see more students involved This letter is being written to express my thoughts on the Spring Concert held at Brookside School on May 4, 1993. In one word, "Disgraceful!" Don't get me wrong, the kids that got Co perform did a wonderful job, they were excellent. But what about the other students in the choir? A total of 19 students had the majority of the lines to say. There were about 26 other students that said the odd word. The rest got to sing. BIG DEAL! I have been attending the concerts at Brookside for years and I must say they sure are not what they used to be. The idea of a concert, as far as I am concerned (and some other parents that I discussed this with) is for the entire school to par- ticipate, not just .the Grade A students. It shouldn't matter if the other students can't act as well or they forget their lines. If you think back on the other nights the majority of the laughs were when the students did mess up a bit. That's what makes the concerts entertaining. They are only kids, it doesn't have to be a big, drama production. Save that for high school. I understand that it is hard for the teacher to involve the whole class. But it used to be done. Why can't it be done now? TO THE EDITOR One of last year's concerts, "The Fashion Show", was excellent. The kids got to do what they wanted, they had fun and it was hilarious. But best of all the majority of the. class was involved. Why can't they all be full classroom participation? Has anyone compared the number of students that got to say something (not sing),to the ones that sat on the side lines for over an hour? Nineteen to over 100. Or, even if you count the students on stage that had the odd brief line, it's still only about 45 to over 100. I would say that those numbers are a little uneven. To end this letter I would like to say again, that the performance that was done was excellent. Right from the back drops, costumes, make-up, lightingand most certainly the acting. It was obvious that con- siderable work was put into it, it's just too bad that more of the students cot::dn't have been given a chance to participate. Signed a very disgusted parent. Interesting skit was performed by UCW ladies Lois Walden, Shirley Bolt, Jean ,_Johnston _and Deanna Reavie presented an interesting program, The Years That Count, when, Units 1 and 2 of the United Church Women met on May 4. Mrs. Walden commented that family, home and others are the foundation of a Christian home. Lois Goodhue showed the love of God in the 103rd Psalm and Mrs. Reavie offered prayer. The four ladies portrayed different ages in a woman's life. Mrs. Reavie was the carefree, young lady growing up with uncertainties and frustrations. Mrs. Bolt, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. 'Walden were adults that had troubles and hard roads to travel too. The lesson was that one always thinks 'another period of time is better than today. Mrs. Johnston read "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." She stated all stages of growing. up have joys, sorrows and frustrations, and urged ,everyone to enjoy the children, no matter what stage they are at. Take one day at a time and value your friends of all ages; have good morals and habits and they will rub off and blessings abound. The hymn "Open My Eyes That I Might See" preceded a mini -skit by Carolyn Menary, Noma Campbell and Phyllis Morrison on stages in life. Mrs. Menary, as a child, spoke of the love of Jesus for little children and quoting scripture when Jesus said "Let the little ones come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." Mrs. Campbell, as a teenager, said young people were important to Jesus and grew up to take an im- portant part in scripture; two examples being David and Joseph. Teenagers have animportant part to play in the theme of things. Mrs. Morrison representedthe adult years, growing in wisdom, having deeper relationships with God, and a better understanding of scriptures as they unfold. The life circle was represented by the four seasons - Mrs. Reavie as springtime depicting the beginning of life in the starting of blooms and flowers; Mrs. Bolt as summertime, the period of development and blooming with rosy dreams; Mrs. Walden as autumn, the adult stage of life, the harvest, the disap- pointment and inadequate preparation; and Mrs. Johnston as •turn to page 19 The Sentinel Memoirs Fir. Connell brings his bride home 70 years ago May 17, 1923 hurch celebrates jubilee - Sunday and Mon- day will go down as red-letter days, or a red- letter period in the annals of the Presbyterian Church in Lucknow. These were the principle days of a week's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of a Presbyterian congregation at Lucknow. It was a "jubilee" with all which that suggestive word implies. Comes home with bride - Dr. W.M. Connell, who was in Toronto last week, arrived home on Saturday night bringing with him his bride, who since their marriage a month ago, has been at her home at Thessalon. They are now settled in their home in the Graham Block. Before her marriage Mrs. Connell was Miss Daisy Mitchell Kennedy, R.N. and is the fourth daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kennedy of Thessalon, and the late Capt. James Kennedy. The humorous play "Lodgers Taken In" which made such a hit when presented in Lucknow on April 27 and later at Dungannon and Kinlough will be repeated in Carnegie Hall on May 21. Reserved seats on sale at McKim's. 50 years ago May 13, 1943 Nanted coordinator of farm broadcasts - Harry J. Boyle has been transferred from his post as CBC farm broadcast commentator for Ontario and English-speaking Quebec to the farm broadcast department at CBC national program office. He joined the organization a year ago from the Stratford Beacon -Herald, where he was, farm editor. He was also farm commentator on Station CKNX at Wingham for four years. Set up farm service force - A local committee has been formed for the purpose of promoting a farm command brigade in the village to help "hoe, hay and harvest" for victory. Rates of pay were set at from 25 cents to 40 cents an hour. Volunteers to help on the farms at haying and harvest time are requested to register their narnes with' Mr. Porteous, and as well, farmers who require this type of help are requested to leave their names with the committee secretary. 25 years ago May 8, 1968 School can be lots of fun - "Farthington Swings", a musical comedy written, directed and presented within the four walls of Luck - now District High School, with practically the entire student body in the cast, was the talk of the district last week as it filled the high school for five straight nights to capacity audiences, The story idea was that of Douglas Campbell, the script was written by the students of grades 12A and B. The script was edited by Nancy Corrin, Allan Mowbray, Doug Campbell and teacher Ron Ash- kanase and the show was directed and produced by principal John Allason assisted by the entire teaching staff and many students. Plan veterinary clinic - Dr. Brock Cleland and his new associate Dave Biesenthal, both of Lucknow, will shortly be operating a veterinary clinic in the old "Silverwood's building" on Lucknow's main street. Centennial medal recipient - Donald MacKenzie, 1967 Centennial Year warden of Huron County and a former reeve and councillor in Ashfield Township for many years, has been awarded the Centennial Medal for his service to his community and county over the years. 10 years ago May 18, 1983 0bserves 25th anniversary - The Lucknow and District Horticultural Society celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 11 with a spring tea. Belle Mole and Ada Webster, a long time member of the Society, presided for the cutting of the cake. Starring roles - Rick Martin and Beth Gingrich starred in the production of The Music Man at F.E. Madill Secondary School. Rick took the lead rale as Harold Hill, the Music Man and Beth played his leading lady, Marian. Arrivals at the Lucknow Railway Station for the Old Boy's Reunion 1910. (courtesy of Rev. Bill Henderson) A bus driver she'll never be! s cTiildren we often dream about what we want to be when we grow up. Ican't remember what I dreamt about as a child, it was too long ago! But lately I have had the opportunity to checkout two completely different careers then those I have been used to. Last week I checked out the con- fines of a hair dressing salon and the dudes that come along with it. I decided it was not a job I would be crazy abput. This Nieek I got to do something really exciting - something most kids probably dream about. I got to drive a bus! One of those great, big huge orange things that pick you up and take you to school and bring you home. Well, - I was allowed to drive, but not on the road because I am not licensed. I really thought it was rather generous of Ian Montgomery to make the offer. It was even more gutsy for the ex- perienced bus drivers to actually stay in the vicinity as they watched me get behind the wheel to try my hand at the awareness course that had been set out on Montgomery's property. Thelma, the lady who Rby Pat Livingston AMBLINGS rides herd over those bus drivers, looked in astonishment at Ian as she realized he was actually going to let me behind the wheel of one of her babies. I'm not sure whether she had her eyes opened or closed as I navigated the Bourse. My first major default was for not doing my seat belt up. Come on, Ian, give me a break, I was just so excited! I managed to miss most of the pylons as I maneuvered the orange monster around the serpen- tine curves. I even managed to avoid hitting Don Cherry, who was waiting to be picked up. I stopped the bus, flashers and all going, opened the door and told him I didn't like his attitude, so there was no way he was riding with me. The next laugh was Don's as I attempted to back up the orange monster. It handles a little dif- ferently than a car. Ian was very polite and didn't laugh too loudly as he informed me, if indeed I had been on a road, I would now effec- uvlyTie f t ie ditc7►T_..._...____.__------ The next reverse maneuver I handled considerably well. I mean, I missed the wood pile stuck in the way and didn't put a scratch on the bus. Really, Thelma that scratch was there before I took off. Ian is my witness! As I came to a stop at the "rai- lroad crossing", one of Montgomery's mechanics, Wayne, was standing there with his moutn open. I could almost read his mind - "I'll bet that bus will soon need a transmission' job." Now Wayne, if it does, it's not my fault. I dis- tinctively remember I did not grind any gears. Heck, I only used first and reverse! I can brag about one thing. I made 'a very good stop, relatively close to the marked finish line - there were points for the driver stopping the closest. It was really unfortunate that Ian hit his chest on the seat ahead of him. He should have been paying more attention. Just kidding! As I stepped down from the bus, the experienced drivers were all generous with their praise. They •turn to page 5