The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Blue Rodeo's Bob Egan at Orono Town Hall by Donna Wood A musician in his own right, Bob Egan is a skilled steel guitarist, who once was a key element of the band, Wilco. He joined acclaimed Canadian band, Blue Rodeo in 1999. On March 25 he will take to the Orono Town Hall stage, for an intimate evening of melodious song with the definitive sound of the steel guitar; a musical mix that he describes as a cross between "Tom Waits" and "The Traveling Wilburys". Bob, originally from Mississippi, has now made Canada his home. "I am here to stay" he states, joining Blue Rodeo has been an "experience "experience of a lifetime;" an experience experience that, at one point he never thought possible until a fortuitous meeting one night with legend Johnny Cash that solidified his career choice. Watching Johnny on stage was a turning point for Bob. He was "moved to tears" by his talent and it was then that he committed himself full-time to music. Forever grateful for the opportunity to play with several several talented artists such as Freakwater, Wilco, Oh Susanna, Susanna, Jim Cuddy, Northern Pikes, it's his hard work and skill in mastering the harmonic harmonic complexity of the pedal steel guitar that has brought him here today. Looking forward forward to playing at the Orono Town Hall venue, he will be premiering the pedal steel guitar, guitar, playing some fan favourites, and some new work that will be featured on his fourth solo CD release due out in May. Bob Egan will showcase songs from his new CD at the Orono Town Hall on March 25th. We Salute Our Veterans XVIIIa , Thur. Mar.16,1944. F/O (P) Alexander Colborne COLVILLE J21864. RCAF408 Squadron. 28 yr,s. Missing In Action. Son of Alexander J. & Annie Josephine, (nee Colborne) Colville, Bowmanville. Alex, Bill (6/42) and Sandy Colville (8/44), are the only known three Pilot Brothers, killed while on Commonwealth Active Service. Mrs. Alex. J. Colville proudly wore 3 Silver Crosses in their memory. memory. Alex. Colville, enlisted at Toronto Sept. 9,1940. Graduating as a Flight Sergeant Air Gunner, later re-mustering as a pilot, was awarded his second wing and a Commission to Pilot Officer. He shipped overseas, converting to Lancaster IPs - No.62, Heavy Conversion Unit. Jan.1943, RCAF Bomber Group No. 6 was formed. The first Canadian bomber squadrons formed were Nos. 405 and 408, in April and June 1941.408 'Goose' Squadron, was based at Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. F/O (P) Alexander C. Colville Due to inclement weather-there was little activity from Feb.25 to MIA. 'Mar. 16,1944. 408 Squadron, RCAF March 7th 1944, during this time, Alex flew as '2nd Dickey' (copilot) (copilot) on his first enemy operation. March 7,1944; the below crew flew DS 768 EQ'J' on an unsuccessful operation to Le Mans, France. Thirteen 408 Squadron aircraft took-off from Linton-on- Ouse between 19:01-19:40, with Lancaster II, LL718 EQ'E'-3rd off) at 19:03 for night operations over Stuttgart, lost without trace. TPfïlPfïïbPÏ thPW Presume d for official purposes to have died this date. Having no known graves their names are commemorated on Runnymede War Memorial, Surrey, UK. F/O (P) Alex. C, Colville 28, Bowmanville, Ont. RCAF. MIA Sgt.F/E Michael Yorke Kalms RAF MIA F/O (N) William V. Reid 21, Toronto, Ont. RCAF MIA F/O (B/A) Moody A. Siddons 30, Victoria, B.C. RCAF MIA P/O (WAG) Art. C. Ho'dson 27, Newton Stn. B.C. RCAF MIA • F/O (P) Alexander C. Colville MIA. Mar. 16,1944.408 Squadron, RCAF. Sgt. (AG) F.E.A. Smith RAF MIA Sgt. (AG) D.V., Davies RAF MIA . Flying Officer Pilot Alexander Colborne Colville, is also Remembered with honour on page 277, 'The v ' T mvmwnui vHCtmuci, l ai liai MCI II UUIIUIIIÿü, VUctWct, Ulllctnvh me Town Cenotaph, and the 'Colville Clock Tower' in Rotary Park, Queen St. Bowmanville, Ontario.Two other local Airmen, all three Bowmanville High School friends, were lost during this 'one' Stuttgart night operation: F/O (AG) Ken Cole, 405(PFF) Sqn. and P/O (AG) Lome Yeo, 426 Squadron. Mar. 15/16,1944: The bomber force of; 863 aircraft - 617 Lancasters, 230 Halifaxes, 16 Mosquitoes, flew over France, nearly to the Swiss frontier before turning N-E to Stuttgart. This delayed the enemy fighters fighters reaching the bomber stream but, when the German fighters did arrive, just before Stuttgart was reached, the usual wild combats ensued. From the above force: 37 aircraft - 27 Lancasters (including 2, from 408 Squadron) 10 Halifaxes - were lost. Two of the Lancasters force-landed in Switzerland, II anyone has photos of this Serviceman or any Serviceperson featured, please send care of Orono Weekly Times. All photos will be returned. Researched by Bill Calver Jonas Bonnetta, a local musician musician will open the show with his "lush, psychedelic pop/folk melodies". His soft vocals will intermix with the vociferous sound of the drum, guitar and keyboard. He is currently putting the finishing touches on his first album, due to be released later this year. Tickets for the show arc on sale now for $20 and arc available available at the Orono Weekly Times, Orono Country Café and at the Zone in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Check out the artist's websites: www.bobegan.com or www.myspace.com/jonas- bonnclta Candidates Continued from front manager of the municipality's assets," stated Abernethy. "I'm a good manager, and a team player." David Duffle, a new candidate candidate from Bowmanville, filed his nomination papers on Tuesday, March 14th as well to run for the Local Councillor of Ward 3, the seat currently held by Pat Pingle. Duffle says he is retired and has a lot of time to give to the municipality. municipality. Local Councillor for Ward 2, Don MacArthur, has declared his intention to seek the Regional Councillor seat for Ward 1 and 2, which will be vacated by Jim Schell, as he announced last week that he would not be seeking re- election. Adrian Foster, Local Councillor for Ward 1, will be seeking re-election in his Courtice ward. Nomination for any and all municipal seats will be accepted until 5 p.tn. on September 29th, for the November 13 th election. Correction Correction: In last week's Big Box story, we stated incorrectly that developers offered to pay the three Business Improvement Areas (BIA's) in the Municipality $780,000 over the next 10 years if they or any of their members appeal their development development to the Ontario Municipal Board. That sentence should have, read that the developers would offer to pay the three BIA's if they did not appeal the development development to the OMB. ' \ . . . . Weekend Brunch Buffet Sat/Sun & Holidays • 8 a.m.-3 p.m. ALL YOU CAN EAT! selection of... Cereals with milk Homemade bread ■ Omelette Bar • Fresh Fruit • Fruit Salad Traditional Hot Meat and Potatoes • Our Specialty. ~ Homemade Desserts Hwy 35/115 Northbound - Orono Licensed 905-983-5001. NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME . Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 905-987-3964 www.ncwcastlefuneralhome.com "Caring for our Community " SflSSSSEBBBB