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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-01-12, Page 7Legion announces poster and literary winners Lucknow Legion Branch 309 announced the winners in their recent Poem, Poster . and Essay competition. Junior colored poster: first, Laura Sande, LCPS; second, Steven Hare, LCPS; third, Mark Kranenburg, LCPS: Intermediate colored poster:.first, Michelle VanderVaart, LDCS; second, Rachel Bushell, LCPS; third, Cherie Conley, LCPS. Junior black and white poster: fust, Kiel Farrish, Brookside; second, Jos Eisen; LDCS; third, Nadege Koskamp, LDCS. •Intermediate black and white poster: first, Brad Hodges, Brook- side; second, Dennis Lubbers, LDCS; third, Stephanie Broer, LDCS. Junior essay: first, Ellen Husk, LCPS;. second, Philip Morley, LDCS; third, Andy Luchies, LDCS. Intermediate essay: first, Dennis Lubbers, LDCS; second, Bethany Luchies, LDCS; third, Nathan VanderKlippe, LDCS. Junior poems: first, Russ Mann, LCPS; second, Josh Mongillo, LCPS; third, Amy Knechtel, LCPS. Intermediate poems: first, Rachel Bushell, LCPS; second, Daniel Morley, LDCS; third Paula Kwan, LCPS. Remembrance Day by Ellen Husk As we sat around the table eating our Sunday dinner, it didn't feel the same. Daniel, my brother was • called to fight in the war. This was the last night Daniel could be at home with his family. No one hardly ate anything and everybody was quiet. Finally mother spoke, "We have a gift for you Daniel." As she set the tiny package on his knee! she said, "It is from all of us." I was crying.. "Open it," father said. When he saw what was in it he almost cried too. It was a ring and on itwas a dove.. It • was father's ring. Daniel managed to say thank -you and went slowly up to his room, that soon would not be his room anymore. Sometimes remembering can be so hard, As I stand at the cenotaph I think back to when Daniel left and how 1 last saw him waving good-bye. He was proudly wearing, the ring that we gave him. I proud- ly wear my poppy and stand in silence as I pray. I think about the good times we had with Daniel. I think of him giving his life, for us and his country. I thank all soldiers for bringing us peace. . • Our family misses Daniel very, very much as we won't be whole without him. - On Remembrance Day and every day we should remember the brave soldiers that fought for what' we have today. For people like Daniel that died for our freedom, I will remember. . (Ellen's essay placed • First in the junior -division of Branch 309's poster and; literary competition.) - A Look Back by. Dennis Sept1, 1941. Dear Diary: War has broken out in the east. It's a frightening thought to hear: The main topic around the little farmhouse is the • war. "My .little five-year-old sister started crying when, she heard about 'the. news. She thought the- "bad': Germans ("bad" is' what she called them because she heard they ° were stealing other people's land without asking them) were going to cometo our home and take us all away. L: have this urge, because of what she said,. to go help out our country... Sept. 18, 1941 Dear Diary:• I'' have been sent overseas to Europe to fight with the .Canadian. Army..I have made a lot of friends on the ship. The guys are great. Most .of them feel exactly the way 1 feel. They aren't sure what is going to happen on the battlefield. A lot of them were just plain farm boys like 1 was. Not knowing how to shoot a gun. Some have not even touched a gun. But I trust that they will be trained by experience when- the henthe time comes.;Lights out on the ship at 2300 hours. The new sol- diers need their sleep. Sept. 30,-1941 Dear Diary: Today was the first day of real experienced fighting. We fought against 'a great number of German Nazis. A few words, cannot describe it all. But. here are a few. It• was bloody, horrifying, loud, Into Time Lubbers risky and dangerous. It is a first chance for . me totruly see the .meaning.pf war. Many people think war as a gante, at least I did. It is a huge difference from what.I thought it would be. • Oct. 21, 1941 Dear Diary: - Today I am boarding the ship and going home: Don't get -me wrong. It's not the end of the war. It's far from oyer. I have seen many people :die., A couple of my new best 'friends ate 'gone'as well. I am cop- sideredlucky by some of my. mates. T on the other hand -do not. My leg has been blown off by a hand grenade. If I had the choice, I; would probably take back my leg and continue to fight for , the freedom of Canada. This man should be considered a hero. But then all' .the men who fought for Canada' s freedom should be honored as heroes. I hope everybody in Canada respects the Canadian soldiers who died in the warsfought for Canada. As well, we should honor the soldiers who were able to go home to their families but have to keep the emotional scars of war forever. "May all you Canadian soldiers rest in peace. God bless you and thank you." • (Dennis' essay placed First in the intermediate division of Branch 309's poster and literary competition.) Remembrance by Russ Mann In Flanders Fields soldiers are buried Young and old, single and married. Beneath the crosses they live no more But each one of them was at war. Beside the crosses the poppies are red Helping remind us of soldiers now dead. But think of those people .that fought at war So our country will be free forever more. Everyday we are free tb' go outside Because of soldiers that fought and died. When you hold that poppy in your hand . Remember those who fought for peace in our land: ' (Russ' poem placed first in the junior division of Branch 309's poster and literary competition.) Remembering Peace by Rachael Bushell Peace brings a feeling of ease to our heart, ' . But . to bring us this joy many families did part. ; We are blessed to have had such brave soldiers to fight, To lay in cold trenches in the dark of the night. As I lay in my bed .all warm in my quilt, I suddenly feel a great sense of guilt. . - • We take for granted so much it seems, Things that for others are only dreams. Things we enjoy like taking a walk, . And going' to church or having a talk. Another privilege is the freedom to learn, We may also keep whatever we earn: • Canada is truly a great place to live, - With so much to offer and so much to give. The water -we drink doesn't bring us disease, Nor soldiers. with guns bring us to our knees. All through the world :there's war and.strife, • ' • And people want a better life. But here in Canada strong and free, We can live our lives"with dignity: And so in our moment', of silence this year, • Let's remember that we need not. live in fear. And thank the soldiers and God above, For undying loyalty . and freedom and love. (Rachael's poem placed First. in the intermediate division of Branch 309's poster and literary com- petition.) Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, January 12, 1994 - Page 7 SHE'S SWEEPING THE NATION! ROBIN W11.1.1.1\tti S:AI.L\ 11I':I.1) v, M R s. • DOLBTFIRE Fri. - Thurs. Jan. 14 - 20 Fn. & Sat.' 7 & 9:15 p.m.. Sun.- Thurs. 8 p.m: LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-2b5-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO WENN •i.u..r.M•M•si.siUUU•IN•••e A Z c A KINCARDINE 396-3250 JAN, 16 to 20 at 8 pm WAYNE' ALL SEATS 5350 MON. TO THURS. .. Ripley has Bloch. Parent association '. Ripley Block Parents • The Ripley Block Parent Association is proud to advise that the Block Parent program is off and running. You may have noticed the four signs, one at each entrance to die village, declaring Ripley a "Block Parent community," or maybe you noticed the Block Parent signs in windows at various homes in Ripley. Well as of today, there are 48 homes in Ripley with one of these signs. The Block Parent Program would not have gotten off the ground without the hard work of the R- by Barb Grubb IPLEY committee: Andrew Stopford, 'chairman;Len Stilling, vice chairman; Wayne Murray, treasurer; Leann Crawford, secretary; and Valerie Stopford, registrar. In addition it is necessary to thank the Ripley Legion for the initial funding, the Ripley council for purchase and installation of road signs, Gail Lotton and Kerry Houston for recruiting applicants, ' 1 Bill ' Pike for support from the Ripley -Huron Community Schools, and Constable ' Burgess for his support and help.. There will be a Block Parent meeting at the Ripley -Huron Central School on Monday, Jan .17 at 7:30 p.m. All Block Parents and others interested in becoming Block Parents are urged,to attend. Anyone interested in becoming a Block Parent can call 395-4632 for more information. Bring with you to the meeting any questions. LUCKNOW AND •DISTRICT LIONS CLUB 10th Annual Robbie Burns Supper and Dance Friday, January 21st, 1994 LUCKNOW COMMUNITY CENTRE Entertainment by: CALEDONIANS Cocktails 6:00 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. Pipes and Drums Lucknow Legion Pipe Band Craig Colquhoun, Gold Medal Drummer Guest Soloist on Pipe, Bruce MacDonald '�IFee Bill O'} -are" Haggis w' a' The Honours Roast Beef Chappit Taffies Weel Basshed Neeps Cloutie Dumpling A Tassie "1" New Maskit Tea or Coffee TICKETS - $15.00 Per Person ;Available From: Bob Shepherd, 528-3507 Rain's Groceteria 528-3420 Chisholm Fuels 529-7524 Lucknow Cut and Curl 528-2914 Margie's Specialty Shoppe 528-3429 BUS AVAILABLE From Goderich For Tickets Call: MEL BOGIE 524-4354