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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-11-09, Page 5The Huron -Perth Lung Association held a flag raising ceremony last Wednesday morning in Court House Park, Goderich, to launch their annual Christmas Seal mail campaign. On hand for the occasion were, left to right, Edith Brothers, Association board member; June Cox, Association secretary -bookkeeper; Catherine Walsh, Association board member and Director of Public Health Nursing for Huron County; Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer; and Goderich Reeve Harry Worsell. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Reader sends special poem Dear Editor: I am sending you a poem I wrote. I hope you will find it worthy of publication. I lived in Goderich in the 1930's and as a Girl Guide marched in the Armistice Day parade to the Courthouse Square as well as taking part in selling poppies. Although I have not lived recently in Canada, until my return this past summer, I have always tried to watch the memorial service from Ottawa because this day has always had special meaning for me. I wanted to share my thoughts with others so I tried to express my feelings in poetry. Sincerely, Mary ( Hume) Seedhouse ODE TO BILL AND FRANK I saw her, that day, at the cenotaph On a chilly November morn. A nation stood hushed, and bowed its head To honour its heroes, its wounded, its dead. She had been chosen to represent All mothers of those who didn't come back. On foreign soil their bodies had lain, Some had been wounded, others slain. As her hand caressed the crimson poppies She recalled the knock at her door; A padre had tried to comfort her sorrow Never thinking he'd be back in the morrow. But others, too, had grief to bear And so she learned to accept her share. She walked head high with eyes so clear, On the arin of Sergeant James McTier. While the sergeant set the wreath in place, She glanced at the statue erected above; LETTERS MEW Soldiers and sailors in leaden gray All rushing, blindly, to join the fray. Then the moment of silence - God give her strength To feel that her loss was not in vain. On foreign soil her sons had died, They'd even been buried side by side. As the Last Post sounded its haunting refrain, Her eyes grew misty, a tear ran down The face of a mother grown less strong - "Oh Billy, oh Frank, I won't be long." I was aware, that moment, as never before, Of the hallowed ground which beneath me lay, Of the debt I owed to those who gave Their present, their future, my freedom to save. Then bracing herself with a touch of pride She turned and walked to her husband's side. Yes, they'd given their sons in their coun- try's need Their names were there for all to read.. Both died in the year of forty-four, God bless their souls for evermore. Mary Seedhouse, Box 16, Norland, Ontario, KOM 2L0 Students present program HURONVIEW - Ghosts, witches and goblins were out in great numbers as they arrived in the Huronview auditorium on Oct. 31 to entertain residents. This was the annual Halloween party and Clinton Public School children from Grades 1, 2 and 3 along with their teachers Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Silcox presented a delightful program. Mary Gibbings welcomed the visitors who came dressed in all types of costumes. They recited, sang songs and gave presentations on Halloween. Three young ghosts did a cute number by themselves. Judges Annie McNichol, Margaret McLaughlin, Jennie Chesney and Golda Taylor had a difficult task to determine the winners. The costumed young people were divided into categories and the winners included: Kathy Andrews, prettiest costume; Kevin Mead, the ugliest; Mervyn Gas, scariest; Nicole Harris, the most original; Pam Mills, the best disguise; Vanessa Harris, the best character; Donna Bosman, the best imitation; Ben Lobb, the best creativity and imagination. All the children were given caramel popcorn balls, made by Helen Bradley. Annie McNichol thanked the teachers and pupils for their entertainment and to Helen The Blyth Inn Blyth, Ontario Fully Licensed under the L.L.B.O. 523-9381 BOOK your Christmas Parties NOW! We have facilities available for Banquets 6 Meetings b____ Phone 523-9381 DININCROOM HOURS: LUNCH Monday to Saturday 11:30 a. m- 1:30 p.m. . DINNER Friday to Saturday 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday 4 p.m. 7 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY 6 SATURD, ..Y This week November 11 6 12 "WILL HAWKS" for making the treats. To see these young people dressed up brought back many happy memories for the residents. On Halloween evening a few costumed characters wandered through the halls and got a few laughs from the residents. On Nov. 1 many gathered in the activity room, teamed up in pairs and took off on a scavenger hunt through the building. The pair who brought back the required number of articles and arrived at the auditorium first within a time limit, were declared winners. The lucky team was Greta Lam- mie and Margaret McQueen. A lot of ground was covered, but it was fun. A van load of residents took off on Nov. 3 for a ride to London. Some had ap- pointments and others just enjoyed the scenic drive. Mid -week Bible study was also held on Nov. 3 and was conducted by Mrs. M. Prouty. On Sunday morning Rev. Norman Pick from Clinton led in the worship service. A warm welcome is extended to Mr. Louis Masnica of Crediton who has come to reside at Huronview. To the family of the late Mrs. Daisy Torrance, sincere sympathy is expressed. NOTICE Township of Ashfield THE SECOND AND FINAL INSTALMENT OF THE 1983 Tax Levy is due on Tuesday, November 15th, 1983 Taxes which have not been paid by the due date will be subject to a penalty of 1.25 per cent and a further 1.25 per cent will be added on the first day of each month until paid. DONALD M. SIMPSON Clerk -Treasurer. Se 1s fight lung disease New generations continue old traditions in Seals celebrate the 83rd year's ChriStmase Lung Association in Canada. The seals originally were used to raise money to combat tuberrlslosis in children. The children of today have never seen scenes that swept the nation "early in the twentieth century. Then, dying children lay in their mother's arms coughing up blood. Entire families were wiped out by a monster disease call tuberculosis. In 1900, the average lifespan was only 47 years. TB and other infectious diseases cut life brutally short. By 1982 that span had soared to 73 years. By creating Christmas Seals, lung associations provided a way for everyone, of however little means, to join the fight against the monster disease. This enormous effort by dedicated volunteers to rally a na- tion against a single killer had never been attempted before. The story of the fight against TB is one of the triumphs of o)ir cen- tToday the means to eliminate TB com- pletely are Available. But today there are also other threats to our lungs. More than four million Canadians - children and adults - suffer from longterm respiratory disease. Most people no longer die suddenly from in- fectious diseases; three-quarters of them die lingering deaths .from long-term ones. Long-term lung disease ranks in the top four causes of all deaths. This year's Christmas Seals support the ongoing fight against lung disease and its current causes, including cigarette smoking and air pollution. To continue that fight, and a Canadian tradition, answer your Christmas Seal letter. "It's a matter of life and breath." Association asks for support Dear Editor, The Huron -Perth Lung Association is a voluntary health organization whose objec- tive is to prevent, detect and control diseases of the lung. One of our functions is to provide adequate funds and facilities for early diagnosis, treatment, research and rehabilitation. Monies for research are directed to the Ontario Respiratory Disease Foundation, the research arm of our provincial lung association There are no administrative costs involved: therefore monies in this Fund are used solely for research work. We would appreciate your support for our Christmas Seal Campaign. Your concern and co-operation are great- ly appreciated. Sincerely, Fred Howson Honorary Chairman of the Christmas Seal Campaign for Industries. 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