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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 30 Jul 1985, p. 6

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Information-honestly, openly and freely shared- is the hallmark of democracy Hard work ROTARY CLUB of Penetanguishene members demonstrated once again this past weekend that when it comes _ to organizational skills, they have few peers. The wrap-up to the Great Penetang Rotary Fish Hunt was the biggest to date, enjoyed by big crowds Saturday and Sunday - and it was the result of countless hours of planning by club members. It seems that any project the service club sets it members loose on comes up a winner. Projects like the Fish Hunt, the boat draw, and the Canada Day Rotary events are evaluated after they are over to see whether they should be repeated the following year. The reason is each one requires a formidable amount of work by members who volunteer their time for free. In Penetanguishene we are indeed fortunate that members of the club are willing to expend so much energy on projects that are enjoyed by thousands of of area residents and by visitors from beyond. Nation's oldest pilot IT IS SAFE to say, Tommy Williams of Woodstock, Ont., was the legend in his own town. - He died last Thursday in hospital just three months short of his 100th birthday. Born in Ingersoll, Williams was best known for being Canada's oldest pilot. He gave up flying his Fleet 21M biplane back in 1971 when he was then 87. But his claim to fame centres around his World War I military flying with the British Royal Flying Corps. During his two-year stint he was shot down three times (once by the legendary Red Baron, Manfred von Richtofen). Williams, a true flying ace with 14 kills to his credit, logged a total of 199 missions during the war which included at least 400 minutes of intense combat. A gentleman in every sense of the word, the late Tommy Williams lived life to the fullest. ee ed 'How your ancestors did it' Trish Hines shows youngster visiting days. Audience participation in in- lerpretations of various 19th century activities is a popular feature of an- nual Liberty Days. Historic Naval and Military Es'ablishments in Penetanguishene during Liberty Days Saturday how weaving was done in 19th century ee 00K KID-LOOSEN UP~ ITS JUST A GAME ! 40th annual reunion for RCAF types Dear Editor: = There are no doubt readers of your newspaper who would -be interested in knowing of the for- theoming 40th Annual Reunion of No. 6 Service Flying Training School, R.C.A.F., Dunnville, Ontario, and I would appreciate it if you would provide a news item in a coming issue of your newspaper. The publicity we have received in the past has resulted in the attendance of several "first timers'"' each year, and has made it possible for us to hold this rather unique reunion annually since the war ended in 1945. Such notice could be in the following form: Airforce Reunion In Dunnville For the past 39 years Royal Canadian Air Force personnel who were stationed at No. 6 S-F.T-S. during the war have gathered in Dunnville to celebrate their station reunion. This year marks their 40th get together which will take place Sept. 20, 21 and 22. The event kicks-off with a reception on the Friday evening and a golf tournament will be held on Saturday morning. Our grand patron, Air Chief Marshal Sir David Evans, former vice-chief of the defence staff for ihe United Kingdom, will be our guest of honour and will take the salute at the memorial service on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 21. Conducted in memory of the 47 Commonwealth, American and Canadian personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while serving at Dunnville from 1940 to 1944. The parade will be led by the band of 150° Hamilton Squadron, R.C.A.F. and the memorial service will be preceded by a formation fly-past of wartime Harvard aircraft led by Norm.Beckham of Woodstock, Ont. A dinner-dance will follow at the high school on the Saturday evening. The weekend winds down on Sunday morning with an outdoor "flapper and banger"' breakfast al ihe Riverview Motel. All veterans of No. 6 and their spouses are in- vited. If not on the mailing list please contact Frank Scholfield, 646 Alder St. W., Dunnville, Ont. N1A 185, TEL. (416) 774-5480. Your co-operation will again be appreciated and will help to make our reunion another greal success! Yours very truly, -Frank Scholfield, Adjutant-General Geldof for President? Dear Editor: On Saturday, July 13, up to 1.5 billion people thrayghout 160 countries were joined in brotherhood with Philidelphia and London. A feeling of warmth and humanity eminated from the scenes as hundreds of artists gathered to help the starving. When it was all over and done I found myself left with, not the good feeling of seeing so many Encouraging words for HDH Board Dear Editor: Thank you for the column in the "Huronia Weekend". In these times of restraints and pressures on hospital services, it is nice to read your en- couraging words in your column "Thinking Out Loud'. I think, along with you, that we are very for- tunate in this area to have the excellent service both hospitals try to give. Thank you again. Yours sincerely, ~ HURONIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL, -Hilda M. Sibthorpe. Chairman, Board of Directors the Live Aid coneerts in ~ nations united for a cause, bul with a bitter question. Why had this starvation gone on so long with little or no organized aid effort by governments? Why had this all been left for an Irish 'new wave" performer, Bob Geldof and his fellow ar- tists? Since the weekend Mr. Geldof, dubbed "Saint Bob"' by the British press, has been nominated for a Nobel peace prize and British Knighthood. It sounds as though the governments see this step to solving another world problem as pretty important. So why hadn't they done anything earlier, and what are they doing now. Viewing everything in perspective, it seems as though the wrong people are in power. Maybe certain change would elevate many more world problems. F Maybe world peace will come when we realiz that what we need is a Prime Minister Geldof or a President Jack 'Nicholson. Some artistic thinking from the heart seems io be our only possible future. ~~ 4 Tim Reed Scarborough --Letters-- The Penetanguishene Citizen welcomes Letters to the Editor. They must be legible, signed (by hand), and carry the writer's address and telephone number for verification. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Letters published by this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper, its publisher or editor. Oe ---------------- --Penetanguishene-Citizen-- Published at Bayweb Limited every Tuesday at 74 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario 549-2012 Second Class Mail Registration Number 2327 Editor: Peter Spohn Editorial Staff: Douglas Reed Murray Moore Paul Sanderson Publisher: Andrew Markle Production Foreman: Advertising Manager: Bob Finch Jim Robb Advertising Staff: Production Staff: Linda Ladd Angie Grasic Dawna Rientsma Elizabeth Clark Circulation Manager: Arnold Burgher Kelli Baguley Administration: June Robbins, Cathy Dupuis a SSS EE OE===_= Page 6, Tuesday, July 30, 1985 3

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