HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-11-25, Page 17CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1981—PAGE 17
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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.
By Bonnie Turner, grade 8
Huron Centennial Public School
Intermediate essay winner
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