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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-11-25, Page 17CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1981—PAGE 17 GA".:413r.kN ;nA VIA:\Al F XFi,r'x1 DC" Xasx::xe oar PLEA= 1560 AT PRIZE SAX:ft-FLIES f slRcxa CIV:dr; MASSE: Lri.:114 Clinton Legion president George Rumball, left, and Murray East of the Pipe Band, proudly show off another trophy for the band's display case. The plaque is for first prize as part of he Massed Band in last years warrior's day parade at the CNE. (James Fit- zgerald photo ) Legion announces winners from Remembrance contest Garnet Harland, chairman of the • Clinton Legion's Remembrance Day essay and poetry contest, this week announced the winners at the local level, who will now go on the the zone level. In the junior division, Karen Uyl of Clinton 'District Christian School was tops in the essay division, followed by Melody Van Dorp of the. Christian School, and Heather Brownridge of Vanastra Public School. Jody Werhema of the Christian School was tops in the junior poetry contest, followed by Shelley Brandon and Tricia Cooper, both of Huron Centennial. In the intermediate essay contest, Bonnie Turner won first prize,. while Lisa Thomas of St. Joseph's was second, and Angela Van den Elze'n of St. Joe's was third. In the intermediate poetry contest, Lorlei Robinson of Huron Centennial was tops, followed by Barbara Brand and Tracy Middleton, both of St. Joseph's. . . Lorrie Mann of Central Huron Secondary School was first prize winner in the senior essay division, follow- e ed by Ann Deichert and Cathy Marks, also of CHSS. John. E. Lawson . of CRSS took home first place honors in the poetry contest, follow- ed by Stephen Wilson and Tracy Brandon, also of CHSS. Prizes of $10, $7 and $3 will go out shortly to the winners. A Child Should Remember There they lay, row by row, good soldiers that had once fought courageously in the war to keep our land free. Many good memories and bad lay with them. Memories of their families and friends, the good and bad times. But we don't remember the soldiers for the good and bad times; we remember them for the gallant fighting they did toukeep our' beautiful land, Canada, free. They fought boldly and died bravely. But still in their thoughts are the many guns, cannons and swords that they heard among the shouts of pain and victory. It was a bloody scene in which many people died. Not just men sacrificed their lives but many women and children died too; and j ust for the sake of peace! Not just Canada was free but Europe and many other countries were set free too. In Flanders Fields there are many soldiers that lay there which have not even been identified because they have been so badly cut uo during the war. We shouldn't only think of them on Remembrance Day but we should think of them every time we look outside and see our beautiful free land and our flag with the maple leaf. We •also must thank God for helping those soldiers in fighting so daringly and for making our land free. I hope it will stay free forever and that there will be no more war to part families from dear ones. That's why I remember the sad story of Remembrance Day. By Karen Uyl, grade 6 Clinton District Christian School Junior essay winn er You Ask Me, a Child You ask me, a child, to remember, What the whole torn world forgets? You want me to tell the few, they're here Because of the sufferers deaths? Did God let breathing men just die So their names could be listed in books? Or expect us left to remember Their helpless, shattered looks? Are they dead because of a callous game? For fun did war slaughter those men? Could they have hoped we'd remember, And not go so wrong again? If so, let us see in our mind's eye A dying man, whose face Is lifted towards the trembling sky, Without a sound, he prays. Some Maybe he prays for forgiveness; Maybe he wants to be free. Maybe he prays for his buddies, But then maybe he prays for me. We lay crisp wreaths, we say brisk prayers, We sing short hymns to remember, But still the hovering pain was theirs. Can't this world, for one day, be tender? You ask me, a child, to remember What the whole, torn world forgets? My friend, if we can't be tender, Real war isn't over yet. by Lorelei Robinson Gr. 8 Huron Centennial Public School Intermediate poetry winner ay You'll See "Why are you wearing that flower today?" Asked the boy of his grandfather dear. Could you please tell me its size or its name, In my mind none of this is quite clear." The man looked with pride at the boy by his side So lively and so full of life. His world is so free, so pleasant, so great He knows nothing of bombs or of strife. "The flower you see on my jacket lapel Is a poppy, in brilliant array. I wear it with pride at this time of the year And for me it has ample to say. here, You won't under'tand what I'm telling you You're too young to understand me. „ But in a few years when these words do sink in, 1 hope you'll be able to see. This poppy is more than a flower to me, P'',r more than you'll ever believe. In a way it's a symbol of death and of blood, It means in a way that I grieve. But more than a symbol of loss and demise, The poppymeans more as you'll see. It's a symbol of triumph that we overcame, And live in a place that is free. Many men died so that we can live Independent, under our own control. Because of this we, as Canadians are free, We've achieved the ultimate goal. So you see, that is why..." then he stopped very short. The boy was asleep on his knee. The grandfather smiled then he carried him home "You'll mature, little one, then you'll see." „ By John E. Lawson Central Huron S.S. Senior poetry winner Close Once More Motionless, she stood clutching the letter as the bitter night winds howled outside her window. Slowly kneeling, she studied the battered envelope by the dim light of the glowing embers. Through imagination of lands beyond, she heard screams,. She could taste the fear within the innocent boy from whom this letter came. If only she could hold him close once more. He's so young, so inexperienced—so brave. Horror overcame her. "Is this a government notice telling me..." But then, her eyes closed in relaxation, and exhaling a withheld breath, A faint smile returned to her long-time desolate face, As she recognized that old, familiar handwriting: Miss you a lot and pray to God you're alright. You can't imagine what it's like, Mama; The stench of death, the overwhelming feeling of hatred in the air. It's not the enemy I hate, it's war I despise. Our rivals are just as terrified of the guns, bombs, and battles as we are. I can see it in their eyes—their physically and emo- tionally drained faces. They cry silently, just as we do, as they bury compa- nions, and long for loved ones. 'It's our duty!' we're told. Is my honourable duty in life, killing other human be- ings? Does no one believe 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you'? If I could accomplish just one thing in life, it would be: To make people love one another, and respect the sacred human life given to us only once by God. But they'll learn—once too many people suffer so much --won't they? Let's just pray no other generation ever lives and dies "tIYE IS through such a Hell! Turning the page, her eyes grew large with terror. Typewritten was the following message: We deeply regret to inform you of your son's death in the line of duty. This unmailed letter was found with his belongin and we felt you should have it... Today, she remembers, and still tastes the fear; Because when the Remembrance Day ceremony is over and everyone has gone home, Only she still remembers...she never forgets...day after day... If only she could hold him close once more. By Lorrie Mann Central Huron S.S. Senior Essay Winner Why 1 Am Proud to Wear A Poppy, A poppy we wear in remembrance • Of heroes who died tong ago We remember the men who fought the big wars So the poppy is not just for show A poppy we wear as a sign That our soldiers died for us They fought and died that we may be free And live together in harmony. So let us all remember Whenever this poppy we wear That heroes have died for a just cause That peace may be everywhere. By Jody Werhema, grade 5 Clinton District Christian School Junior poetry winner ARCHING OW' We Must know The Canadian reality; a fantasy never dreamed of by others. We are free. Our people can not realize how privileged we are and that other countries do not know this right. It is taken for granted. When.we choose to do something, we are allowed to. People in other places dream of such a right. Some must wait years to do what they want. Some never do. The reason for our privilege being taken for granted is that we know nothing else. Our people have lived with freedom for all of their lives. We do not know why Canadians have the right to make their own decisions. Most of us never think about it. Each time that we decide something, we should think of the People who lost their lives or their -family and friends in the two World Wars, and Korean War. _., .They are the reason: Nothing ever says something, anywhere inside of us, to say a small prayer of thanksgiving. We never stop during the day to remember the veterans, now forever haunted with nightmares of horror. It is not familiar to us. We have not known war and death. Only the war veterans keep the thought alive. No one knows of the nightmares the war created. The stories of bloodshed and sadness do not seem real. No one tells us, the younger generation, why and who gave us ourprivilege. Canadians have much to be thankful for. Yet, how can we remember what we do not know? We must teach future generations just how privileged we are so that they may treasure their freedom which others will never know. 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