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20 NORTH LEEDS mm“ Why Wear A Poppy? By Don Crawford STUDIO PORTRAITS , WEDDINGS INSTANT PASSPORT & IDENTIFICATION PHOTOS Miller Photography . and Framing Public Relations Ofmeer, Perth, Ont, Branch, R.C.LI Elgin, Ontario, KOO-1E0 “Please wear a poppy," the lady said ‘ , (623)359-5323 1 'And held one forth, but I shook my head. CUSTOM DOW-YOURSELF 4 Then I stopped and watched as she offered them AND ‘ there READY-MADE FRAMES I And her face was old and lined with care: But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, FORFAR DAIRY LTD . Bouncing along on care-free feet. MANUFACTURERS OF His smile was full of joy and fun, CHOICE CANADIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE “Lady,” said he, "may I have one ?” When she’d pinned it on he turned to say, ‘ , _ , , “Why do we wearapoppy today?” : SpeCIa/IZIng In The lady smiled in her wistful way \ Aged Cheddar And answered, ”This is Remembrance Day, (up to 4 years old) And the poppy there is the symbol for The gallant men who died in war. And because they did, you and I are free â€"- That’s why we wear a poppy, you see. "I had a boy about your size, FACTORY STORE AT FORFAR With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout, NOVEMBER SPECIALS Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew And became a man â€" as you will, too. Mild Reg. 33 .29/1b. Now 83 .09/1‘0. "He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile. Marble R98. 33-29/113. NOW 92-99/1b. But he’d seemed with us such a little while When war broke out and he went away. 1 still remember his face that day When he smiled at me and said, ‘Goodbye, I’ll be back soon, Mom, so please don’t cry.’ Mozzarella neg. 33.29/11). Now 82.94/1b. TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER Seniors 5% discount “But the war went on and he had to stay, And all I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight, . I can see it still in my dreams at night With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire. F‘ORFAR DAIRY LTD. 272-2107 "Till at last, at last, the war was won -â€" And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.” The small boy turned as if to go, Then said, “Thanks, lady, I’m glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son â€"- did he come back all right?” A tear rolled down each faded cheek; She shook her head, but didn’t speak- I slunk away in a sort of shame, And if you were me you’d have done the same; For our than/rs, in giving, is oft delayed, Though our freedom was bought â€" and thousands paid! And so when we see a poppy worn, When asked to answer their country’s call 1 J a j I Let us reflect on the burden borne By those who gave their very all That we at home in peace might live. Then wear a poppy! Remember â€"â€" and Give! Quality Take-Out Foods Lyndhurst, Ontario "WE BUILD 0R REPAIR Bu 1 LDERS WIRE AND PLUMB" CoMPLETE BUILDING ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERVICE gaagaaafl Fully Licenced Ennis James: Fred James Box ll. Portland. Ont. KOG IVO phone: 272â€"2‘I5I or 272â€"3263 QIOSED ‘Por .0. NEW HOMES on ADDITIONSOOtCOTTAGEStOO .tOCUSTOM KITCHENSOttRENOVATIUNS 3” :otBATHROOMStOtGRDUND WORKttt .aaSEPTIC INSTALLATIONS... CALL US FOR FREE ESTIMATES! ThanK ‘iou Tor qour’l’qunaq