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V 8 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. November 18, 1987 ■BBI : Vietnam Vets Speak to Clarke High School Pot Luck Supper Planned for December 5th Haydon News clones Canadian volunteers in the Vietnam War, Eric Whyte (left) and Bruce Body, spoke with the student body of Clarke High School last week. Alex Mills, a third Canadian volunteer from Vietnam, also spoke but he is not in the photo. Their presentation was Canadians who served in Vietnam sometimes feel like forgotten men. But at the November 11 Remembrance Day services held at Clarke High School, they had a chance to tell their story. And there was scarcely an inattentive student student in the entire audience as Eric Whyte, Bruce Rody and Alex Mills described their tours of duty in Vietnam. Vietnam. The afternoon's assembly began with the traditional laying of the wreath and the two minutes of silence for those who died. And then the three visitors, visitors, wearing their U.S. army jackets, medals and shoulder flashes, described their experiences in a more recent conflict -- one which, unlike the First and Second World Wars, is within range of the memory of today's high school students. students. One of the things the students students learned was that the recent run of Vietnam war movies just cannot convey the reality of the conflict. "They can make all the movies in the world but they're never going to touch the horror you see in war," said Bruce Rody. He was a member of the 21st Division of the U.S. Army during a first tour of duty and then a member of the 1st Infantry during his second tour. It's an experience from which he has never fully recovered recovered emotionally. Although Although Bruce earned some medals in the conflict, he'd gladly exchange them for his peace of mind. part of the school's November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies. The Vietnam veterans showed a film, spoke about their experiences, and answered questions. questions. Alex Mills, a former Marine, told the crowd that the tendency for Canadians to go south to serve during wars is not entirely a new development. "Canada has had a history of going south during wars, ever since the American Civil War." In fact, all that the Canadian Canadian veterans of Vietnam really want is a little understanding understanding on the part of those who might judge them. That, and an improvement improvement in the benefits they are entitled to receive as former U.S. soldiers, would probably suffice. At the moment, moment, they have to go to the United States for treatment of war-related illness. All three men would like to see Canada provide treatment at home. 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"We're still paying for this," said Eric Wyte. As was the case of all three Vietnam Vietnam veterans, he spoke of the feeling of dislocation which occurred when they were returned to civilian life at the end of their tour of duty. Eric felt more comfortable comfortable in the army than home in Canada and perhaps that's why he found himself in Vietnam for a second tour of duty ending in 1970. Eric said that the war was lost, in part, due to media portrayal of the war. "They tore us to pieces," he adds, describing the "Armchair War" which was seen on the dinner hour news though- out the conflict. Could the Vietnam War have been won? Eric says it was possible. But through a negative portrayal in the news media, and because of military and civilian politics, politics, the war was lost. "We could have won that war hands down." Eric served first with the 101st Airborne and later with the Air Cavalry. When asked today if he would serve again, Eric admits he would. "I think I would go through it again, I don't know why," he adds. Mrs. Katie Rutledge and her mother, Mrs. Mary Ho- skin (Oleson) of Belleville were Monday afternoon callers with Lars and Dorie Christensen. I'd like to correct an error in last weeks' news-Mr. John Liptay is a resident in Fair- view Lodge, Whitby not Hillsdale Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Ann) Paterson Paterson attended the 40th birthday-in the form of a party at Hampton Hall for Mr. Roy Hewlett on Saturday Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Paterson, Paterson, Bowmanville were Saturday Saturday supper guests with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Paterson. Week-end company with Roy and Ann Paterson and Brian were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Paterson of Madoc. and their children Michael and Tara. The veterans undoubtedly undoubtedly surprised the audience audience when they revealed that 30,000 Canadians served in the U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam War. Moreover, there were volunteers of many other nationalities in the conflict. Bruce Rody closed the program by ; noting that the public should remember the prisoners of war and those deemed missing in action. action. There are 8,000 such cases from the Korean war. The whereabouts of 2,500 POWs and MIAs from the Vietnam war also remain unknown. It is thought that many of these, including three Canadians, may be still in enemy hands. Bruce, along with other U.S. soldiers soldiers from Vietnam, are pressing for their release. He also pointed out that everyday people, the residents residents of Vietnam, were also victims of the conflict and suggests that their sacrifice should not be forgotten. "We hope everyone in the world prays for peace," he said. Kelly and Scott Young visited visited with the Patersons on Sunday. Several ladies from Haydon Haydon attended Long Sault Club "50" Penny Sale, Wednesday Wednesday afternoon in the old TVrone Hall. Mr. i and Mrs. Steve Millson and boys, attended the Hobby Hobby Show at the International Centre in Toronto on Sunday. Sunday. Steve and Cindy Millson and family attended a Sunday Sunday family supper with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don (Ruth) Cowle, of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Kerr, Shawn and Ryan, Ajax, were Sunday night dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Grawbarger and girls. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and family of Oshawa Miss Cora Degeer and Mrs. Meta Kellar were Sunday supper f uests with Jack and lanche Jones and Sandy. Mr. Nick and Miss Brandee Kennedy enjoyed their week-end stay with Mr. and Mrs. Kinlin and Jane-Mr. Guy Kennedy and Miss Jane Kinlin brought the young folks home on Sunday ana stayed for dinner. Mr. Chris Pare and friend Jo-Anne visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. Kennedy Friday evening. Mr. Oshawa, hand to Cecil Kennedy on Saturday and joined them for supper. Mr. Bob McCormick of Newcastle was a Sunday caller at the Kennedy's., Mrs. June Trewin accom- E anied Mr. and Mrs. Walter overidge, Tyrone to visit Mrs. David Malcolm at Ros- mere Manor at Lakefield on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Trewin visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Lil) Anderson at Port Hope on Monday. Club 21 November Meeting Fifteen ladies of Cllub 21 and two lady guests met at the Community Centre No Paul Kennedy, d jave a helping ecil and Norma vember 9 at 8 p.m. Lynn Roth as Chairlady called the meeting to order and called for the Secretary's report and had it approved. Our treasurer gave her report, report, stating tne Hydro, Propane Gas bills and our former caretaker had been paid. The gifts for the Hallowe'en Party nad come to $42. and a few cents. Anne gave us details of a different insurance program for us as volunteers but the majority voted no. There was a discussion of a proposed skating rink and prices of lumber to be used. Several men have let their names stand as volunteers to help make and maintain it. Jan Mayer moved we proceed proceed with getting the material material needed for the rink and Barb Walsh seconded the motion. Ann stated her husband Mark and brother Steve would construct the rink with her being responsible in ordering material and getting getting word to those who care to help. Our Christmas Pot Luck supper is December 5th at 5:30 p.m. Jan to contact some teenage elves to help her decorate the hall and tree they presume Gerlinda Hownstein will donate. donate. Barb Walsh moved and Jan Mayer seconded the motion to purchase new decorations. decorations. Gerlinda and Betty Roth offered to buy them. Jan and Lynn Roth volunteered volunteered to be the kitchen committee committee with any offer of help appreciated. Lynn is to buy the ingredients ingredients for the candy bags and she and her family will pack the bags with Val Lloyd to make the list of names (children) and give it to Jenny Jenny Roth. Gladys Potts to ask Meta Swain to purchase the meat for the Christmas supper. Entertainment was discussed discussed and there is to be a Salvation Army Box at the door for those who care to- donate. Santa's helpers (Elves) - We hope will be Wendy Blackburn Blackburn and Jennie Roth. Moved by Eileen Blackburn and seconded by Gerlinda to get our piano tuned just prior to the Christmas supper supper evening-Blanche Jones to call a piano tuner. Collection was taken and the Roll Call answered by either either your first or fondest memory of Haydon. Jan had typed up the caretaker's caretaker's responsibilities and the members had their chance to give opinions. Barb will contact Steve about snow removal. Hopefully Hopefully Diane will soon have this information should she need it. Club 21 Christmas Party is to be at Val's December 11- around 8 p.m. Don't forget your gift for your secret pal- and some goodies for dessert. dessert. Beth Neilson has enquired into an evening out for our ladies, but some of the ladies would prefer an evening in late January or February when everything has slowed to boredom. Beth will make reservations later. Beth asked the members about allowing the young mothers and children to meet in the Centre and was given a good response to go ahead with plans. For the program,-Jean Slemon had a short reading "Whose Job is This" Lynn and Jean had set up a table so Lynn could show us the Art of Nature Notes. Flowers that hold their colours colours are picked and pressed. Waxed paper that was smeared with glue and water water 1/2 to 1/2 with a sponge and the flowers and leaves were placed-Then a tissue was used over this and more glue ? -then dried. This was ironed on a heavy blanket or ironing board with two tea towels smoothed over the flower before using a moderate heated iron to press. Then this is cut the proper size-folded and a similiar sized plain paper is put inside inside and held together with string or cotton and there you have your very own personalized Nature Note Card. Jean Slemon and Jean Garrard Garrard had set up the lunch on a table which we enjoyed and adjoured about 10:30. United Way Still Need Your Support The 1987 Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastlc ' United Way fund-raising drive still needs an average of $17,000 a day until the end of November November to reach this year's $2.6 million goal. "It's the $50, $100 and the $500 that will put us over the top," said Sandra Cunningham Cunningham of the United Way's public relations department. department. To date, $2,301,544.00, or 88.5 per cent of the goal, has been reached. Because the United Way campaign doesn't canvass door-to-door there may be people who still wish to donate, donate, but haven't done so according according to Mrs. Cunningham. Cunningham. Anyone wishing to make a personal donation to the fund-raising drive is encouraged encouraged to drop into the United Way office at 52 Sim- coc Street South i n Oshawa. One positive gain for the drive has been an increase of 258 per cent from the real estate boards across the three municipalities. While donations will be collected until the end of November, campaign organizers organizers hope that all the money will be in soon. "We can't count it if we don't have it," said Mrs. Cunningham of late donations. donations. "The people who think their $25 donation may not go far can make the difference," difference," she added. AMMAI QAM SAM ee/rjymeg... ABERNETHY'Sl PAINT and WALLPAPER 55 King Si. W. 623-5451 Bowmanville I