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The Huron Expositor, 1978-11-16, Page 16Some spent time in' prison camps, Hungry, thin they re, sembled tramps, Thousands' were injured, others died, Families were filled with sorrow and they cried. The old war veterans remember, On the llth day in November. They dress up in uniforms and Medals. They we ar them proudly with their poppy's red petits. We thank these people with all our hearts, In, the two .,,minutes „We have to part, That's why we must al- ways remember, The llth day that comes in November. Note to Legion Members A reminder to all members that the "Early Bird" campaign enhs on Dec. 31st. Save yourselves $2.00 and pay your 1979 dues, it will r only cost you.,$13.00 now but after the 31,st of Dec. it will cost you $15.00. J. VETERANS' PARADE—The men and women of Seaforth Legion who served in the two world wars marched in the Remembrance Day parade on Saturday. Legion members pictured here are (left to right): Tom Wilbee, George Hays, Jack Eisler, Dick Whiteley and Alvin Hoff. (Expositor Photo) REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICEL—These members of , the Seaforth Legion stand at easel during Saturday's Remembrance Day service at the warimemorial in" Victoria Park. This year, despite a chill fog, there was an excellent turnout of both veterans and the general public at the service. (Expositor Photo) , SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 16, 1978 [Second Section Pages 1A - 8A) z Currah presents wreath Frank Phillips looks on Remembrance Day service LAYING A MEMORIAL WREATH—Grant to Bill Wilbee as during Saturday's in Victoria Park. (Expositor Photo) LOWERING OF THE FLAGS—Here members of the Seaforth Legion Branch 156 lower the flags in memory of fallen comrades at Saturday's Remembrance Day service.in Victoria Park. (Expositor Photo) Seaforth remembered At Victoria Park By John Baker Last. Saturday November 11'th Veterans and Legion members marched, to the • Cenotaph to honor and re- member their comrades who gave their lives in world wars. and the Korean war. The service was conducted ,by Comrade Bob Spittal, the Padre for Branch 156who was assisted by Rev, J. Vanslyke, Rev. Robert. Roberts, Rev. T.A.A. Duke and Rev. H.J. Laragh, President George Miller was pleased' with the large turn out and thanked all those that -participated. The parade consisted of veterans, wreath -bearers. and Air Cadets led by the Seaforth District High School Band; the Brownies also marched. The afternootrwas spent in comradeship at the Legion Hall followed by a Pot. Luck supper. The following poem was written by Public School -student, Heather McLean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edison McLean of Seaforth. Remembrance Day Brave men and women fought, War and enemies they sought, So our country could be 'free., From lake to lake, sea to sea. Their lives they gave, Fearless and brave, In trenches they spent their days, • Cold and dirty they lost their ways. Ka Legictn organized Remembrance Day services hdd one of the best turnouts In recent years. Growing old.... There's a lot to learn to be comfortable by W.G. Strong Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be,. The last of life for which' the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith. whole I planned. Youth shows but half; trust God, see all, 'nor be afraid." Browning Practically every newspaper and maga- zines one picks up today carries certain articles_ involved related .to an inifinite number of problems vavedIn fiVinilenger 1 fits will to live is perhaps the most powerful of our natural instincts. In all humans there is a conscious desire to keep going after age has brough a waning of physical strength and a lessening of mental acuteness. Advances in medical, hygiene and dietary knowledge indicate that many of us will achieve the Ylistinetion of rowing old. Medical science has Made the gift of extended life aticrgood health vailable to many. The net result has' been a phenomenal rise in the number o aged and aging folk, a rise which has not ye reached its zenith and which creates problems as well as presenting opportunities. :the senior citizens have created An entirely new element in society in the last quarter of a "century. Here is a'Sliee of life in which people are cut loose to lead an indepetadent existence, in too many instances separated from families and working ASSOCiatet, the effort to make this group worthwhile is a new challenge faditig society. ft is not worthwhile just to prolong the inevitability of death unless time is gained, to some extent. for a period comparable with the previous span in purpose and in enjoy- ment. Simply to prolong the slow and lingering process of departure has little attractiveness for any of us. • BLESSING There is one ,blessing in life for which most of us fervently pray aud yet when it comes, we arc often unhappy with it. That is the blessing of old age. We would like to Mice ru tr ripk., okt up- MIT. -too often, if is accompanied by s- -edny unpleasant :11,1 I 11 become'- eelost eecm. The writer us a most vivid •,•••mities associated •• and their fore- shadt mg of neel vitable demise and instructs us, ' 'Remote y• . now th y Creator in the days of thy yo while the evil days come not nor the ycais draw nigh when thou shalt say. 'I have no pleasure in them,' ". What is ,aging? It is the change which • occurs in all forms of life with the passing of time. The progress of living processes, their develOpreent to !Virginity, continues throughout life and ,cousitutes Aging. Aging is popularly thought of as a process in which only deterioration. of the htiman body and mind occur. In re4ity. agim.; IA A patio-liar aspect of wowelt and development And the accompanying 'Changes as time passes May be accelerated or retarded according to certain circum- stances. Since aging constitutes the sum total of all changes in the human body with the passing of time, optimum aging may be achieved by maintaining a state of buoyant good health. This achievement, a much desired state of existence e however, depends on an activity planned to maintain good physical and mental function and the avoidance of prolonged abuse and exhans- , tion. MATURITY If one is to make the most out of his or her life in the rich period of maturity, it is necessary to retain sonic of the enthusiasm of youth along with a happy and hopeful expectancy of what is still ahead. It, is necessary to look forward to new experi- ences and fresh possibilities. The will to live, the refusal to accept defeat, the urge to fight against deterioration. the mainten- ance of a high hope and a vital sense of what is to come - these are the essentiae, through w•hich the aging individual gct' the most out of life. Each person is an individual who takes into the period of his advancing years the personality that he has developed in all his passel.; years - his attitudes, his ambitions. his desires, his heeds and his adjustments to those changing needs. In old age, man still clings to his individuality and conforms less to what society May expect. He used to think that if he could riot fulfil his ambitions at the lime, he might next` year or the next. ^ He gambled with Idle future. Now he is impressed with the fact that he no longer has his former physical strength or mental agility. He is facing a future that is inevitable and, whatever his beliefs, he is going from a past with which he was fully acquainted into an unknown, He always glorified independence and self-sufficiency but now he fears almost complete dependence upon others who may, at times, regard him as 'a convenient nuisance, In Biblical times old age was definitely regarded as the greatest blessing con- ferred upon man. In the course of time, old age and the hoary head came to be esteemed as crowning glories. Wisdom ' was considered an attribute residing in older people. Today. older people seem to be "out of place. Experience counts for too little. Our modern age emphasizes speed and speediness is the reverse of old age which too often means slowing down. during one's pace. Older people tend to become set in their ways and find it hard to cheege a life pattern and accept new ways . ASSETS Despite all that has been said about ing old, there are certain assets which the mature person accumulates and which accrue with. time. The intelligent aging person depicts a willingness to live the quiet life which is less attractive to the younger generation. These mature folk have social functions which the world today has not recognized and, certainly, has not fully utilized. In a world directed by young and middle-aged leaders. there is more than ever the need for the calm judgment of mature men and women of knowledge and experience. What the worl must, have, today, is a higher criticism of life and of our - social institutions if we are to reach a more stable culture. There is need for men who canjead and inspire so that we can conic inta-o-trefull heritage. The best eflife and of society is yet unreported because it is still unmade. In the long search for knowledge and understanding, the trained, mature mind may attain a wisdom which is impossibleevith youth. We need the special qualities of youth ,but only through co-operation between youth and age lies - the hope for the eventual progress of the human race. USE TUE EXPERIENCL More and more must our leaders utilize the evnericpee and tenterstandiee of our older workers without jeopardizing the future of the young. Older people are capable of giving cousel and advice, the "suit of experience amid the contacts with life. They can temper with their patience the impetuousness of ye,uth. too often manifested, and giye balance to our youth-oriented society. Older persons should be an example for the young to emulate and Orcate attractive images that will invite interest and respect. The patriarch can, contribute a measure of balance to the younger generation who, in turn, will find joy in recognizing the dignity and majesty of age. Part of the solution may lie in creating useful tasks for the elderly in fields of social' improvement now neglected. Surely there must be sufficient activities in-our complex society where the aging may find a useful and dignified role to play. Let Us 'not allow our seniors- to become problems. Must their declining years be spent in loneliness boredom, frustration borne of uselessnesi and a conviction of being unwanted or will we learn to use their special contributions which experience, patience and wisdom gained for them during a long life-time? Only then will society_ as a whole benefit_ and old age be a state to which all may look forward with eagerness rather than with fear. / • "How dull it is_tesaese, to make an end, 'I ci rust, unburnished. not to shine in use! As tho' to breathe were life. Life piled on life Were all too little, and of one eo me tittle remains; but every hour is saved From that eternal silence, something more, A bringer of new things." 'Tennyson. udesirable feat a well nigh into. Of Ecclesiastc - description ei with advance: