HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-09-21, Page 5Lneknow Sentinel. Wednesday. September 21, 1994 — Page 5
'Say something nice
or don't say anything'
, Another chapter in her book
To the editor:
I am writing in regard to the story
in last week's paper.
I get very angry when I hear of
someone trying to improve a town,
only to be ridiculed. .
We were raised with this saying,
"If you can't say anything nice,
don't say anything at all!"
The problem with this situation is
we are hearing the negative com-
ments. The people that. like the
signs are not phoning the township.
TO THE EDITOR
I have drove out to St. Helens to
see the. signs. I don't think they
represent an Amish town. 1 see a
sign that tells me I'm entering a
small country town - St. Helens.
For what the township paid, 1
think they are fortunate to have any
signs at all.
Karen Bridges.
'Put up, or shut up'
To the editor:
I commend the Leemans for their
initiative in addressing the anti-
quated signs at St. Helens recently.
It perturbs me that in The • Sen-
tinel they are being patted on the
back one week, slapped in the face
•
the following week for their efforts.
As for those people in • the com-
munity who have nothing better to
do than sit around and complain, I
say, put up, or shut up.
Paul Zinn.
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`Whiners, complainers
are never the doers'
To the editor:
How fortunate the community that
has people who care enough to
volunteer their energy and time to
try to make it a .better place. How
foolish for a community to kick
these same people in the teeth for
their sincere, well-meaning efforts,
Surely no community has such a
surfeit of enthusiastic volunteers
that it can risk hurtint :ven one
good-hearted soul.
I can't imagine how anyone could
have the gall to complain about the
signs in St. Helens. The old, ones
were wrecked and given the budget
of approximately $45 per sign, I
doubt that anyone Could 'have done
better. I certainly didn't 'notice
anyone trying.
It seems only fair that unless a .
person is willing to do a job them-
selves they should have the grace
and manners to keep all petty
remarks to themselves. Criticism is
easy; getting things done is not.
I've noticed that without exception,
the whiners and complainers, are
never the doers (unless a job
positions them better for some
personal goal).
Whenever anyone does something
public, they .risk rejection and
criticism. This needn'.t be. If our
communities really want to en-
courage igenerous citizens, then we
must all welcome any community
efforts in the spirit with which they.
were offered. Everyone needs the
security of knowing that their at-
tempts to help will be treated kindly
by others. When people feel sup-
ported by their communities, it
frees them to be their most creative
and we all benefit.
There is no excuse for the treat-
ment of the Leemans. If council
had wanted to participate more fully
in the development of the signs
they should have done so far earlier
in the process. When asked if they
would like to approve one sign
before all four were put up, they
said no. This act strips them of the
right to complain after the fact.
.They owe the Leemans an apology.
As for the complainers - perhaps
they should consider the negative
impact of their nit-picking on the
entire community. Small minds and
hearts do not make a loving,
peaceful community. Surely four
quaint little signs aren't worth hur-
ting fellow citizens over and setting
such a poor example for all the
children.
Most disturbing of all are .the
anonymous, threatening phone calls
to the Leemans. This reprehensible
behavior has no place. Aggressive
cowards only exacerbate the
growing problem of fear that all
communities face. We must work
very hard to actively show our love
and support.for each other; to honor
each other.'s differences; to look for
the very best in ourselves and each
other.
If we can do this, we can displace
fear with joy and our children will
havea chance to see STAR Power
at work.
Dawn McLaughlin Mongillo
Soccer coach says `thanks'
• from page 4
• In addition to that, the six squirt
teams who play intramurals mini -
soccer played a total of 27 games
(three games going on at the same
time). •
This year the Pee Wee team cap -
tui J the North Huron Champion-
ship The trophy and team picture
will be displayed in the arena for a
year.
Lucknow soccer players are
gaining a reputation over the last
five years, with four different
championships.
Many people from the other
towns involved, were impressed
with our soccer field and facilities.
It makes our players, coaches and
parents very proud of our com-
munity.
Our league is committed to main-
taining participation for as many
young people as possible, regardless
of athletic abilit . All of our players
are given lots of playing time.
The league wants to promote
good sportsmanship, so at the end
of each game, after the players
shake hands, the home team sup-
plies refreshments (pop) to both
teams. This is unique among the
different sports happening today,
but the message is very clear. This
is just a friendly game among
children. Win, tie or .lose we still
share a drink with the opposition.
As one of. the founders of this
league I hope you will continue to
support our cause.
I am very confident that if you
talk to parents or players involved
in soccer you will agree it is one of
the more successful programs in our
community that is very affordable
to all families.
THANK YOU FOR YOVR SUP•
PORT,
Jack Mali.
Did you know?
If all Canadians disabled by
arthritis gathered atthe same
location, they would form Canada's
10th most populous city -- about
the size of Hamilton, Ontario.
Our lives are like chapters in a
book. My significant other and
myself turned another chapter in
our lives with the marriage of our
son recently.
I had never thought of this com-
parison until the wedding was
actually looming on the horizon. I
guess that was when the motherly
emotions kicked in and turned me
into a teary-eyed person reflecting
on how fast those chapters were
turning.
Don't get me wrong - my tears
were ones of joy. We are
delighted to have a daughter and
love her dearly.
Maybe these reflections come
with age or come as we watch our
offspring age.
Rby Pat Livingston
AMBLINGS
1 don't know what chapter in my
book I've reached, but it's all a
part of living, and I'll justha've to
wait to see how the rest of the
story unfolds.
When Number One Son and
now Number One Daughter an-
nounced their wedding day, the
Farmers Almanac was referenced.
The prediction for Sept. 10 was
rain. Thealmanac was wrong and
the weather was perfect. The
whole day was perfect! A radiant,
beautiful bride and a handsome, if
somewhat, nervous groom turned
another chapter in their lives.
The day went by far too quickly,
almost like a video on fast for-
ward. I tried to store everything in
my mind so I could replay that
video on slow speed to relish the
joyous moments of the service and
the companionship of family and
friends throughout the day and
evening. Every day since the
wedding, I put certain sections of
my mind video on hold and savor
those overwhelming feelings of •
love and pride I experienced as I
watched Kirk and Danielle united
in marriage.
Memories are wonderful and
those made on Sept. 10 are all
stored in the corners of my mind.
Accountability, discipline must return
To the editor:
My position on corporal punish-
ment has received a great deal of
attention from arca newspapers and
constituents. My petition to• Par-
liament has over 1100 signatures
and counting. I am determined that
accountability and discipline must
return to our abused justice system.
Violent and repeat offenders are not
being disciplined. It is horrific to
see the waste of time and tax-
payers' dollars in an attempt to
rehabilitate criminals who murder,
rape, and violate our families,
neighbors and friends.
In Canada in 1994, we need a
method of correction that is both
cost effective and a strong deterrent
to violent crime. Corporal punish-
ment for the violent criminal
element can be delivered swiftly at
minimal cost and it is sure to make
an immediate impact. I cannot
agree. with academia and 'bleeding
hearts who feel that strong edis-
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cipline is backward and narrow-
minded. Retribution for injustices
must be reconsidered. We have a
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
which apply to every Canadian.
Perhaps it is time for a Charter of
Responsibilities and Obligations.
Every right and privilege should be
accounted for by an obligation. If
an offender disrespects another's
rights and freedom for a safe home
and community then he must be
accountable for his actions.
I believe I am a reasonable and
compassionate man. My family is'
the most important thing tome on
the face of the earth. It is for these II
very reasons I feel it is time to
review the way we correct those
who repeatedly 'and violently act
out their aggression. When conven-
tional discipline fails, is it not time
• see It, page 6
Where were kiddy rides?
To the editor:
I am writing this letter on behalf
of all the children under five. We
watched and waited all week for the
fall fair rides to go up and when
they finally did, there was nothing
for us to go on.
When questioned, the employees
running the rides said they had
eight to 10 more rides to bring up
but no room would be • provided.
They are bringing them all up to
Ripley next weekend.
I'm ,ure the food booth and the
tractors could: have been moved
elsewhere to allow more room for
rides.I would hope that if the'town
wants town support, then they
should cater to the ages that are
represented the most, 'because I'm
positive that quite a number of us
• will travel to Ripley for some exp
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• citement.
Tracey Simpson.
RIPLEYHURON
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY
SEPT. 23 & 24
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Morning:
Local 4-H Beef, Dairy, Horse &
Sheep Show, Light Horse Show,
Car and Truck Show -Registration starts at 10 a.m. at Township Shed.,
Antique tractor show -Registration at the Fairgrounds 11 a.m.
Afternoon: •
PARADE 12 noon featuring the Brussels Pipe Band and the Lucknow
Pipe Band. All floats must register at the United Church by 11:30 a.m.
,in order to be judged. Paul Steckle M.P. for Huron Bruce will officially
open the fair. Exhibits Complex will be open for public viewing of
exhibits. Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 am and 130 - 4:30 p.m.
Heavy Horse show, Beef Show, Big "A" Midway, 4-H Beef, Dairy &
Sheep Invitational Show 1 p.m. Poultry Show: Basement of Township
Hall. Variety Show: Square dancing, musical entertainment - bale. throw-
ing. Ross Farrell, Master of Ceremonies. Kids entertainment with Klash
The Klown at Tennis Courts at
2:30 p.m. Lions Beef -on -a -bun.
Sponsored by: Ripley
Agricultural Society, All funds
go to Fair work and
Community betterment.
FALL FAIR
DANCE
Sat., Sept. 24
9 pm -1 am
Admission: $500 per person
Music by: "SUNRISE"
Age of Majority Only
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Ambassador of the.. Fair
Competition: Local entertainment
Complex opens for viewing Friday
at 7;00 p.m.
Pet Show starts at 7 p.m.
Frog.Jumping contest - 8:00 p.m.,
Junior Farmer. Games.. Bale
Rolling and Tug-of-war, Big "A"
Midway:
Tractor Pull - kids can enter 3 differ-
ent weight categories: up to 50 lbs .
51-751bs., 76-100 lbs. Registration
at8p.m.