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Lest we forget Nov. 11 As we watch the Remembrance Day ceremonies each year, our attention focuses on war veterans. They, after all, are the ones who went to war and suffered through the horrors of combat. But they weren't the only Canadians to suffer; war has no respect for age or sex. The horror that Canadians faced at home was of a different : kind, the kind that made people watch their front gate and hope that the telegraph boy wouldn't show up with a telegram from the Department of National Defence reporting that a husband or son had been killed. i During the Second World. War, more than 40,000 such telegrams - arrived in Canadian homes. Twenty years earlier, during the First World War, more than 60,000 of these telegrams were sent. However, concerns and worries about loved ones weren't the only hardships faced by the people who stayed at home when Canada went to war. The term rationing might be unfamiliar to many today, but it was very well known during the war. Canada had a small popula- tion when the Second World War started. It was about half of what it is today, and most of our factories were busy producing the arms and ammunition and ships our Armed Forces needed. That meant there weren't Want a job? If you are under 25, out of school, out of work, Call FUTURES. 1-800-387-0777 enough factories to make the foods, the cars and the other goods to which we are presently accus- tomed. Because goods were scarce, the government decided that the only way to ensure that people got their fair share was to ration them. Canadians were given coupons that allowed them to buy a certain amount of butter, gasoline and food each week. Without the coupons, prices would have risen drastically. Rationing also meant that many of the things which had been taken for granted, like Sunday drives and large meals, were no longer possible. There were more serious incon- veniences too, because there could be problems getting to work, or to a doctor's appointment, When the war finally ended in 1945, there were huge celebra- tions in large cities. Why were people so happy? Mainly, of course, because peace meant no more long casualty lists and no more sad telegrams. But Canadians were also happy because they knew that their lives could once more return to normal. They also knew that the sacrifices of the war years were behind them. The poppies that Canadians were every year during the Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign are one way of showing that these sacrifices haven't been forgotten. Page 9, News, Wednesday, November 2, 1988 Poppies are a popular way to remember In 1987, over 13,522,600 poppies and 69,262 wreaths and crosses were distributed in Canada. For every donation received, a poppy, wreath or other acknowledgement i is given. These items are financed out of the receipts of the Poppy Campaign. The campaign is conducted to collect funds each year prior to Remembrance Day. All proceeds are placed in trust accounts and after expenses ( including the cost of poppies and wreaths) are paid, the funds are used to assist needy Canadian ex-service per- sonnel and their dependents. Poppy material is manufac- tured by disabled veterans or their dependents and provide a source of income for them. In 1987 material cost $1,703,000. Average campaign expenses for the 1453 branches Particpat- ing in national campaigns is $632 per branch. Aside from assisting needy veterans, monies are also allocat- ed for purchases for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, renewal, repair, furnishing or refurnishing of housing, accom- modation or care facilities for elderly or disabled persons and Just a little reminder Those wishing to take advantage of the benefits of advertising in the Terrace Bay/Schreiber News are reminded that deadline is Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your consideration This time, in Cochrane Superior LEN WOOD Your best choice to stand up for medicare, pensions & jobs in the north. ee Kapuskasing ™ENEWEDEMOCRATS 335-2311 '"NEO-DEMOCRATES -- Manitouwadge 826-4614 Authorized by Emile Dumaresgq Official Agent for Len Wood Thank You St. Martin of Tours Catholic Women's League = wish to thank the staff of The Terrace Bay Credit Union for displaying the cedar chest and handling the tickets. The winner was Rita McGrath of Schreiber their dependents. 'In PLemoriam In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather, Peter who passed away November 3, 1986. Sadly missed by Liane, Yvon and Family Royal Canadian Legion Terrace Bay Branch 223 -- REMEMBRANCE DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 11, 1988 Terrace Bay Cenotaph Formation will be in the Curling Club Parking Lot. God has him in his keeping. We have him in our hearts. Thank You Local pumpkin growers of Stonewall, Manitoba would like to thank John & Barb Damuro for the expert job they did of judging their pumpkins. See you next year! Thank You | wish to thank all the kind people who visited me, sent cards, .| flowers, and baking, while | was a patient in the Port Arthur General Hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to Dr. Hibbert and Dr.Raczycki Your Kindness will always be remembered. Marzia Buso Thank You The Schreiber Beavers and Cubs would like to thank all the residents of Schreiber who generously supported our recent "APPLE DAY" We would also like to thank the parents and leaders who helped, St John's Anglican Church for the use of the hall, and especially the Schreiber Foodmarket for donating the apples. Through these contributions our Apple Day was a great success. Boy Scouts of Canada Group Committee \ SLEEPING GIANT MOTOR MOTEL Bring this coupon fora _ "Christmas Shopper's Weekend" at the SLEEPING GIANT MOTEL Thunder Bay, Ontario Check-in Friday Noon, Check-out Sunday Noon 1 pers. $58.50 - 2 pers. $61.50 (pius tax) Relax and dance to top entertainment in the LIGHTHOUSE LOUNGE Or see a show at the nearby Community Auditorium Reserve Early, PH. (807) 345-7316 Can your client's group benefits program be more easily administered? 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