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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-11-19, Page 3Remembrance Day at St. Anne's Jesse Le, Special to the Clinton News Record On November 10 St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School held an early tribute for the fallen Canadian soldiers who fought for their country. The school assembly honoured the troops with their drama club, choir, and concert band performances. Guest speakers included Warrant Officer, Richard Mercier, Carl and Carolyn Wilson and MPP Lisa Thompson. Some thoughts on Remembrance Day Shari Evans Special to the News Record November 11 is not just a day to get out of class, sit in the gym with friends and watch a slide show of peo- ple we never knew who fought and died in the war. Instead, we call it Remem- brance Day for a reason and that reason is to remember loved ones who died and put their lives at risk in order for us to have the freedom we have today. Many who were born during the wartime didn't think anything of the life they were living; they just simply went about their daily business. In contrast, I believe that people today take the way they live now for granted. After all, no one today has to hide from falling bombs being dropped from above, no one today has to constantly worry about their father or brother not coming home, and no one today has to scavenge for food. How- ever, it is because of the actions of soldiers who were brave enough to fight through these tough times that we can do so much without being questioned, and that's the way we should all live. I think we can all say that not too many people take Remembrance Day as seri- ously as they should. Just because you don't know someone who has fought in a war doesn't mean that clintonnewsrecord.com DON N F 1, l f D M L h W Y F t Murrxv Wills/Estates Questions? 18 The Square, Goderich Phone: 519-524-2154 926 Queen Street, Kincardine Phone: 519-396-3636 www.donnellymurphy.com Problem Solved Right Here you can't show your respect for the soldiers who fought for you. Next year on Remem- brance Day walk around and count how many peo- ple you see wearing a poppy on their jacket. This beautiful red flower is a token of remembrance and people who wear one proudly often knew or had a loved one running through the fields of our enemies, fighting to keep us safe. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 • News Record 3 Radars observe a moment of silence Photo submitted The Clinton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140 took part in the opening ceremony at the Clinton Radar Sr. AA hockey game vs Tavistock on November 7. The teams and spectators observed a moment of silence as a sign of respect to all military both past and present. This game could not be resolved during regulation or over -time and had to be determined in a shootout. Deryk Whitehead #18 scored the winner for the Radars giving them the 4-3 victory. The next home game for the Radars is November 21 at 8:30 p.m. vs Seaforth Centenaires. Please come out and join the excitement as the rivalry of Hwy 8 heats up. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm News Record 53 Albert St. S, Clinton PH: 519-482-3443 www.clintonnewsrecord.com OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm CLOSED TUESDAYS