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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-05-13, Page 4Page 4 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 The Ludnnow • • P,"" P.O. Box 400, 619 Campbell Street, Lucknow, Ontario, NOG 2H0 phone: (519) 528-2822 fax: (519) 528-3529 www.lucknowsentinel.com tikk, Publisher, Advertising Manager: Pat Livingston ucksenta.ds@bowesnet.com Editor: Garit Reid lucksented@bowesnet.com • siettitif Office Administrator:- Ruth dministrator:Ruth Dobrensky lucksent@bowesnet.com On leave: Sara Bender Subscription Rates advance: Regular $30.00 plus GST Senior $28.00 plus GST PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40064683 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7656 RETURN :UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. P.O. 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The Sentinel is available on microfilm at: Goderich Library, 52 Montreal Street Goderich, N7A 1143 (from 1875) Goderichlibraiy@huroncountyc a and Kincardine Library, 727 Queen Street, Kincardine N2Z 1Z9 (from 1875 to 1900& 1935to1959) 'A UN MEDIA v�eaM MEDIA Mother's -.Day is always a reason to go home Well, Mother's Day was this past weekend and yes I went home like a good boy and spent the day with my mother and family. I think it's true that family is, the most important thing in a person's life. More important than a per- son's career or social life. I'm not saying those things aren't important to shape a 'well; structured personality, it's fami- ly ami-ly that gives one their char- acter and sense of purpose in the world. I' in very privileged that both of my parents are still together . in my life because that is not the same story for a lot of people, with the divorce rate being so high, h, but a person doesn't doesn't:need to g � have the conventional family to feel loved. People just have to have the right people in their lives, to motivate and give them confidence, so they can pursue what they want in life. ; That's probably . why there is a Mother's Day because it's important to give thanks back to the person who gave you life, and made it pos- sible for you to pursue what you want in life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that ::I better buy a pretty . good present for Mother's Day. I can only give flowers so many times, but seriously I'ni glad every time I'm : able to : come .• home and see my family. One thing certain for me is I'm aware of how touch 1 miss where I come from when I've been gone for a long time. wanted to write: only b � always about Mother's Day, but i t ays reminds me of iii whole family .,Y and Y that should never take them for I granted. So I went out for dinner with my moan andfamilyand it was good my to.. just sit and relax and not worry about anything and be with m : fam- ily. $ Y Mother's Day ism t something to take for granted.... Next generation of kids is inspiring. Dear Editor; Like generations of mothers before me, i often think that my children are growing up too • fast, know too much for their age, and 1 worry about the •challenges the next generation faces. However, over the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with groups of young people who truly inspire me. They have given me. con- fidence knowink'-that a fantastic group of future leaders is in our midst. I met first with two energetic young women who are passionately raising money to [ replace the community- playground -equipment in Auburn. These young women came prepared with concrete fundraising ideas, con- tact information, grant applications, and a rationale for why the equipment should be replaced. The best part about their passion was that it includ- ed ways to gather the Auburn commu- nity together. Their first fundraiser will be a Teen Dance in Auburn, on May 9. Family movie nights will fol- low in the summer. Next, I spent a wet and rainy week- end camping with 16 Cubs from 1st Clinton Cub Pack. These kids planted several hundred trees at two farms, learning about environmental stew- ardship projects. They went on to pick up litter at the town dump. They have also raised money for the food bank, learned about poverty in Madagascar,. and will leatr First Aid skills. These kids, aged to ::11, are developing. their social awareness of their com- munity needs, and are stepping up to fill that need.: Finally, I was a judge at the Einvirothon, where local high-school students participate in an environmen- tal conipetition. Not only were these kids passionate about environmental protection, they were interested in stewardship projects, economics, gov- ernment policy and kgislation devel- opment. I believe that I will be work- ing alongside these kids some day, and I hope that we can channel their energy and passion to make some environmental projects happen in the county and the province. Whenever you start to wonder what the future brings, think of these won- derful young folks who have the ener- gy and passion to make things happen. Support their efforts whenever you can. And maybe we could even learn a lesson from them and volunteer in our community to make a differencb for someone else. See you (or your teens) at the Teen Dance in Auburn on May 9! lOyear s ago - May 12. 1999 - Tracy Meurs was looking for Huron -Kinloss to. support the making of a promotional package for the township, at council's May 3, 1999 meeting. Meurs, who owns Everlastings in Lucknow, is spearheading an idea, on behalf of the Lucknow Chamber of Commerce, to hand out the. packages to people while they are being interviewed for, jobs at Wescast[in Wingham - The source of contaminated water discharging into Lake` Huron in Ashfield Township in early May of 1999 was idea- tified by the Ministry of Environment. ,20 years ago - May 10, 1989 - A public meeting was called for May 18, 1989, at which time individuals or groups would be given the opportunity; of makingrepresentations regarding the proposed bylaw which would allow businesses tb remain open on Sundays, after 12 p.m. The Litcknow:and District Lions decided to go supplying Po su l.Grans rtation facilities to seniors and the physi- cally handicapped. The services will begin Friday, June 2, 1989 and run fever. Friday after that. - Thursday, May 4, 1989 was anniversary day at Brookside Public School, as guests celebrated 20 years of being: a part of the Huron County Board of Education. During the:day. stu- dents learned about education in the past and grouped into If one -room school houses to experience what it used to be like. 50 years ago - May 13. 1959 - Captain HD.. Thompson, 21st Field Reghnent, R.C.A and Captain W.A. Anstis R.H.C. London, inspected =ted the Lucknow District High School Cadet Corps at the school grounds on Friday, May 8, 1959. A fine show- including an, advance in review order, march past, breis gun exercises, pie- cision marching and award presentation was put on by the corps. - John Ritchie of Zion is in Wingham Hospital with a :bro ken back and a fractured rib as the result of a seeding acci- dent ° on his farm on Tuesday, May 5, 1957. Jacqui Laporte Auburn Mothers and grandmothers were the guests of honour at Puddieducks Iaserhursday, May 5, 2005 as the children invited them for tea and cookies in celebration of Mother's Day. Cameron Murraygives Gloria Murray a carnation flower to show his gratitude for having such a great grandma. (File photo) ;t i i;; %,.)1 3 •)t. .1.