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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-02-09, Page 24BAIN'S GROCETERIA LUCKNOW 528-3420 estle Quick 1 LB. CAN 99C EACH Oranges $1. 113'S 05 DOZEN End CEE GRADE Spy Apples 5 LB $1.09 OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE WE DELIVER Be sure to drop in and put an entry in the Draw for the C.K.N.X. - VIDEO TAPE . G e 11# y "BEFORE FEBRUARY 25th" AT YOUR COMPLETE HOME DECORATING CENTRE Open Every Monday —Closed Thursday AP dr dir apr dop dr dor dr. gliP dr .4iP 40P juP IP IP IP 4IP dOP dr dr dr dr dir Ir 411P dp App dir CARPETING CUSHIONFLOR AND LINOLEUM DRAPERIES BRAY NCORATOR$ LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WALLCOVERINGS AND C-I-L PAINTS PHONE 5211.3434 PAGE TWENTY-FOUR THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1977 Two Area Young People Place High In Legion Competition Two area young people have excelled in the Legion essay and poetry competition sponsored by Lucknow Legion Branch 309. Winners at the branch level were all entered in the Zone Cl competition. There are twelve I SEE . . . By The Sentinel IIMININKINTNININPIP 4se#411.00#0.11.110 THAT At a recent meeting of ,,the Maitee District of the Girl Guides (representing Lucknow, Teeswater and, Wingham) Mrs: Harold Greer presented Mrs. Jack McKim 'with an engraved coffee spoon in appreciation of her three years served as District Commissioner. Mrs. McKim is now commissioner for Beaver Division. THAT Mr. and Mrs. F. C. VanEyl, who reside just north of Lucknow, have returned from a 6 week vacation to their homeland, Holland, as well as Germany and England. They returned in time to experience the January snowstorms in this area. Legion branches in the Zone. Placing first in the Essay compe- tition at Zone level was Lynne Hilverda, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hilverda of Lucknow, a grade 8 student at Lucknow Central Public School. First place winner in the .Poem competition was Debbie Austin, 13, a grade 8 student at St. Joseph's School at Kingsbridge and daught- er of Mr. and Mrs. Elden Austin of Dungannon. Each girl received $10 for winning the Zone competitions: The essay and poem were then entered in the District C competi- tion which includes 54 branches. Lynne won first in her essay class again at the District level winning another $10 and Debbie placed second in the poetry, winning $5. As a first place winner at the distrift level, Lynne Hilverda's essay is now entered in the Provincial competition. Following are the essay and the poem: MUST WE REMEMBER? By Lynne Hilverda Do their names really live forever? Certainly it says so on the monuments which are dedicated to the brave and loyal soldiers who fought in the two World Wars. However, the truth is that many Canadians do not think seriously about the names on the cenotaphs or what they represent, with the exception of those who fought in the wars or those whose relatives or friends were killed during them. Young people certainly do not think about Remembrance Day in the sense they should. After all, they were never involved in war. Practically all they know of war is from what they've seen on televi- sion or at a movie theatre. It really doesn't mean a lot to them. Those wars are simply something from the past, events that can be 'remembered by adults but not by children. To some it's almost as, boring as histoiy. It's not only children but some adults as well who don't give Remembrance Day a second thought. Many of these people were not born or were very young when the wars started. Certainly 'they wear their poppies' faithfully and look very reverent during the two minutes silence, but they are just as ignorant of war as children. Simply not having been involved in war is no excuse to practically ignore the names on those monu- ments. Those men who died, fought for something. They fought for the freedom of their country and for the people of their country. They were thinking ahead to the future, the people of the future. To make ' such a supreme sacrifice as to give one's life, and yet receive no credit or recognition for it, makes the entire feat seem worthless. Thos soldiers didn't endure all those hardships simply to be forgotten by the very people for whom they died. Everyone knows something about war. Even young children vaguely know what war is. It is evident in the games they play, such, as "Cowboys and Indians". They pretend to shoot, kill and be victorious in their child-like inno- cence. If only, they realized the seriousness of real war". The Canadians who fought in the two World Wars had a purpose. This great aim was the freedom of their country. They marched onto the battlefield a great army and returned a scant few of war-scared and weak soldiers. But with the taste of victory on their lips and the many shouts from excited people ringing in their ears, they marched through towns and cities all the more proud of being Canadian and having fought for their country. But the memories of fighting in the ever-present mud of the battlefield beside the dead, dying or wounded bodies of comrades, as well as enemies, would haunt them all their lives. On Remembrance Day, when you attend the ceremonies, look at those names and put the fact that you never knew them in the back of your mind. Simply remember them for what they did and who they were, people like you and me, who were willing to give up their comfortable homes and precious, loving families to fight in the worst conditions and surrender their lives willingly and proudly for their country. Think about it. Would you have been able to do such a brave and honourable deed? REMEMBRANCE DAY By Debbie Austin As I write this poem I hope you may Understand a little better The importance of Remembrance Day And the significance in every letter. R is for remembering those very generous men Who fought for their beloVed country and showed great patriotism. E is for everlasting love that we should show Even if they're men from other countries we don't know. M is for mercy that God must give every man So he can forgive his enemies the best he can. E is for enemies that our men bravely fought And we should not hate them, enemies or not. M is for memories that darken our land And fill us with sorrow for each dead man. B is for bravery that each soldier displayed While women and children at home sadly prayed. R is for the ridicule that only foolish people say That we don't need to remember dead soldiers on Remembrance Day. A is for admiration that we should kindly give To the soldiers who made our world a better 'place to live. N is for nonsense that creates the war And people start fighting for things they want more. C is for those Canadians who were just like you and me And fought for their country and showed great bravery. E is for encouragement that each man had And fought for his country of which • we are glad. D is for the day that peace was made And there were no more enemies to invade. A is for appreciation that we give to these men Who made our country safe again. Y is for why? Why do we have Remembrance Day? So we can thank those soldiers who died in a courageous way. Nancy Ritchie 4-H President The first 4-H club meeting was opened by repeating the pledge. The leaders for the project are Mrs. Leonard Ritchie and Mrs. Stuart Reavie. The name of the project is "Focus on Living". They held the election of officers and they are as follows: president, Nancy Ritchie; vice president, Ruth Alton; treasurer, Elizabeth Black; secretary, rotating; press reporter, Betty Stanley. Mrs. Ritchie introduced the club, • and read what the 4-Hs stand for and to develop good mental habits. They had a discussion on six topics on pointers for emotional health. They were told what they could make and what equipment they needed. They then talked about home assignment. The meeting was closed by repeating the 4-H creed.