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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-04, Page 66 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday,August 4, 2004 Opinion Forum News Seniors' perspective Continued from page 5 Section Web Site at www.opp.ca www.opp.ca and click on Crime Prevention Section. Visit Phone Busters web site at www.phonebusters.com www.phonebusters.com for information on tele- phone and mail fraud, and identity theft. Government of Ontario - Consumer Helpline Toll Free 1-800- 889-9768 or cbsinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca Web Site: www.cbs.gov.on.ca /www.cbs.gov.on.ca For your safety, please cut out this article and keep in a safe place. WHAT'S THE BEER FOR, DOC.? A man went into the specialist's office for his first exam. The doctor told him to have a seat in the examination room and that he would be with him in just a few minutes. When the man sat down and began observing the tools, he noticed that there were three items on a stand next to the exam table. A tube of Vaseline, a rubber glove, and a mug of beer. When the doctor came in the man said, "Look Doc, I'm a little con- fused. This is my first exam. I know what the Vaseline is for, and I know what the glove is for, but can you tell me what the BEER is for?" At that the doctor became noticeably out- raged and stormed over to the door. The doc flung the door open and yelled... Nurse! I said a BUTT LIGHT!! Lest We Forget: Norman Hilton Sanders Norman Hilton Sanders enlisted into the Royal Canadian Regiment 6 months after the War started in 1939, which was in February, 1940. He received his service num- ber at that time, which was # A/4098. He was posted to Camp Borden, where he received his basic training, but he was anxious to get overseas sooner, so he transferred to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada, R.C.I.C. Pte Norman Hilton Sanders was posted over- seas to England, and from that time, after he arrived in England, he was involved in advanced training and other partic- ulars, and like thousands of other soldiers, he was waiting for the date to be set, to start the invasion of Europe. When it did come on June 6th 1944, he was there on"D"Day, and fighting alongside all the rest of his soldier buddies. He was also fighting with the Canadians at Caen. In a letter from one of his buddies, it was stated that he and "Fat" were in a building searching for Germans, and it was demolished when a shell hit it. Very soon after the shell hit, "Fat" was seen to emerge through the smoke, dust, and debris with his familiar grin on his face. Hilton received the nickname "Fat" around Exeter, and every- body knew him by that nickname, and it seems to have stuck with him, even after joining the army. Not that he was fat, but he did have a round face, and he always walked around with a grin on his face. In a letter home from Sgt. Gail Browning, to his Aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hawkins, a trib- ute was paid to the late Corporal Hilton "Fat" Sanders, Browning stated that "Fat" seemed to have made a name for himself on "D"Day. He took over when his Sergeant was injured, and then led the platoon on, and took their objective, and had the least casualties of his entire unit. In one of his letters home, Hilton stated that he had been fifty days at the front, under almost constant shelling. A few days in hospital suffering from the "Flu", was a welcome relief. He had been back in the lines only a short time before he was killed in action on September 20th 1944. In a letter written home to Exeter, to Norman's mother and father from Major R. D. Hodgins, it tells in more detail what actually happened, that caused the death of Corporal Norman Hilton Sanders, and it reads as follows: "September 27th 1944, Dear Mrs. Sanders! I fear tragic news can- not be broken gently. I write to tell you that your son, Norman was killed in the assault on Boulogne on Tuesday, September 19th at approximately 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Norman was killed instantly when an enemy shell hit the house in which his section had taken temporary shelter. Prior to this, there had been several casualties in the platoon, including the Officer and the Sergeant, "wounded", so your son was in fact, in charge of the platoon. The Company ("D" Company of the H.L.I. of Canada) had pushed across the Liane River, in Boulogne, the night of September 18th , and the next morning, pushed towards the high ground west of the city, where the Germans were man- ning strong concrete for- tifications. It was when your son's platoon was probing the enemy defenses that they came under direct fire, from a large caliber German gun. He and one other in his section were killed instantly. They were brought out the next day, and burial took place in the Canadian Military Cemetery , near Boulogne, our Padre Captain J. M. Anderson, officiating. Boulogne fell Saturday, September 23rd. 'Your son who was referred to affectionately as "Porky"by his fellows, has as you know been a fixture with the H. L. I. since the beginning, and was held in high esteem by all who made contact with him. He was a keen and capable N. C. 0. and will be greatly missed in the days ahead. 'May I extend my most heartfelt sympathy to you, his mother, in the shock of this tragic news, and express the hope that such sacrifices will not much longer be required before the world is set a- right. You may be justly proud of your son who gave his life, that the principles in which he, and we who were fighting with him, might prevail in a Nazi -free world of the future. Sincerely, Ray Hodgins " Corporal Norman Hilton Sanders was buried in the Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringhen, which was not far from where he was killed in action. Calais was liberat- ed by the Canadian First Army early in September, 1944, as they advanced up the French coast into Belgium in pursuit of the retreating German forces. Cpl. Norman Hilton Sanders was the son of Robert and Bessie Sanders of Exeter, Ontario. There was also one brother, Warren, and three sisters Ella, Pearl, and Cora, who survived him. Next week: John Alexander Sweet Everybody, Somebody, Nobody, & Anybody: Once upon a time, there were four people. Their names were Everybody, Somebody, Nobody and Anybody. Whenever there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Somebody would do it, but Nobody realized that Nobody would do it. So consequently Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place. OLD WORDS — NEW MEANINGS: Arbitrator: A cook that leaves Arb's to work at McDonalds. Avoidable: What a bull- fighter tries to do. Bernadette: The act of burning a mortgage. Control: A short, ugly inmate. Counterfeiters: Workers who put together kitchen cabinets. Eclipse: What a Cockney barber does for a living. Eyedropper: A clumsy ophthalmologist. Heroes: What a guy in a boat does. Misty: How golfers cre- ate divots. Paradox: Two physi- cians. Parasites: What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Pharmacist: A helper on the farm. Primate: Removing your spouse from in front of the T.V. Relief: What trees do in the spring. Call for exhibitors SEAFORTH — To increase public awareness of local skill requirements and employment opportuni- ties, the Bruce Grey Huron Perth Georgian Triangle Training Board in conjunction with community partners, is hosting a career symposium at the Seaforth Agri-Plex. Using the template created for the November 2003 inaugural career symposium in Owen Sound for the Grey Bruce area, this event will be offered Nov. 9-10, complete with exhibits and workshops. The symposium is designed to provide high-profile access to much-needed information to assist local youth, students and job seekers in making wise career choices. It is anticipated more than 2,500 people will attend. To ensure space at the event, register before Sept. 10 at the early bird fee of $250. After Sept. 10 the fee is increased to $295. Only 75 booths are avail- able. For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact event co-ordinator Cass Bayley at 263-5050 or send an e-mail to info@bayleygroup.com. The 11th Annual Community Living - South Huron ® Charity Golf Tournament raised $15,500.00 ® Special thanks and appreciation IA Dave \YI go to the following sponsors of the May 31, 2004 Golf Tournament Scatcherd, Oakwood Inn Resort & Golgi O Ca Corporate Donors • Andex Metal Products • Brad Baker, Heating • CBU Publications • Clute Packaging • Don Papple Transfer Systems • Doug Geoffrey Construction • Dunline Rubber Products • Exeter Chrysler Jeep Eagle • Exeter Produce Veri Fine Brand • Godbolt Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services • Frayne's Exeter Toyota • Eddington's • Exeter Times -Advocate • Glavin Eavestroughing Ltd. • Grand Bend Decorating Centre • Grand Cove Estates • Huron Apothecary • Huron Motor Products Ltd. • Huron Tractor • J.M.R. 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Sobey's Something Special South Huron Window and Door South Huron Veterinary Services Stedman's Steve Bianchi Sugar & Spice T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Ltd. TD Canada Trust TD - Newcrest The House of Flags MacLeans Source for Sports McDonald's, Exeter McNabb Bus Sales Nethercott Excavating Nifty Comers Oakwood Transport Oakwood Inn Resort & Golf Oke Woodsmith Partners in Employment PBD Sales Agency Peckett's Men's Wear Pennywise Promotions Pints Unlimited Tim Hortons, Exeter Timberworld Trillium Commodities TSN Twigs Union Gas Weiser Lock Weston Forest Corp. Widder Station Golf Club Wuerth's Shoes Your Dollar Store Zurich Dental Office