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The Times Advocate, 2004-11-10, Page 22 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Regional wrap up Healthcare Alliance SEAFORTH Seventy-two full-time equivalent workers will be handed lay-off notices by the Huron -Perth Healthcare Alliance if the provincial govern- ment approves the $7 million in cost-cutting measures approved by the Alliance board of directors. The Huron Expositor reported Andrew Williams, chief execu- tive officer of the Alliance, says the cuts, which could take months to implement since the government's OK is required, are necessitated by the Ontario's balanced bud- gets legislation. No new trial CLINTON — Steven Truscott will have to wait, again. The Clinton News - Record reported that is the word from federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotler who took the mid- dle road out of a three- part option Oct. 28 after reading a review of the 45 -year-old case written by now retired justice Fred Kaufman In short, Cotler opted to send the case to an Ontario Court of Appeal for further review rather than outright dismiss Truscott's claim or order a new trial in Goderich. The highly anticipated announcement came as a disappointment to the Truscott team, but Steven remains opti- mistic that his day in court will come, says lead lawyer James Lockyer, noting Steven is a "formidable man with a strong charac- ter" who needs to "get a monkey off his back." Water plan GODERICH Water diversion may threaten the future of the Great Lakes and the environ- ment. The Goderich Signal - Star reported an agree- ment which would end a virtual moratorium on new or increased water diversions south of the border is being scruti- nized by the public until the review period ends Oct. 18. "The Great Lakes Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement, also known as Annex 2001, has been drafted by the eight Great Lakes states and provinces of Ontario and Quebec to update the way Great Lakes and the waters of the Great Lakes basin are managed and pro- tected," said Geoff Peach, coastal resources manager for the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation. MacNaughton receives Order of Canada John A. MacNaughton, born and raised in Exeter, recently became a Member of the Order of Canada for his outstanding career in investment banking and volunteering. (photo/submitted) By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF TORONTO — One of Exeter's own has received one of Canada's highest hon- ours. John A. MacNaughton was recently appointed to the Order of Canada. Born and raised in Exeter, MacNaughton called it "a very great honour," adding he was "thrilled and moved" when he heard the news. Now president and chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, MacNaughton has a long history of investment sector and volunteer work, particularly for hospitals. MacNaughton knew his name had been submit- ted for Order of Canada honours a couple of years ago, but was sur- prised when it recently became official. While the official Order of Canada ceremony will probably be held in the spring, MacNaughton is now able to wear his special Member of the Order of Canada pin, and can put the initials "C.M." after his name. "It's a thrill," MacNaughton says of his honour. "In my career I've always had a desire to do things that are important for Canada, whether through my work or my volunteer activities." MacNaughton is described on the Governor General of Canada's Web site as having "shown out- standing leadership as a businessman and exem- plary dedication as a volunteer." Before joining the CPP Investment Board, MacNaughton spent 31 years in the investment business with Nesbitt Burns and its predeces- sor companies. As an investment banker, he provided merger and acquisition services to corporations and gov- ernments in Canada and around the world. MacNaughton is a for- mer president of Burns Fry and Nesbitt Burns from 1989 to 1999, when he retired. In addition to his work in investment banking, MacNaughton has a long list of volunteer work. He was chairperson of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation for several years, and is a trustee of the University Health Network, which operates three teaching and research hospitals: Princess Margaret, Toronto General and Toronto Western. Born in 1945, MacNaughton lived in Exeter until he left to attend the University of Western Ontario, where he graduated in 1967 with a BA in Economics. MacNaughton has kind words for Exeter and recently visited town for the official opening of the MacNaughton- Morrison Trail in October. "I haven't left Exeter," he says, adding he still keeps up to date on Exeter news and visits town at least once a year. "Exeter's still home." Other notable appoint- ments MacNaughton has held over the years include chairperson of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada; president of The Empire Club of Canada; national secretary of the Progressive Conservative Association of Canada; vice-presi- dent and director of The Canadian Stage Company and governor of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. The CPP Investment Board is a Crown corpo- ration, created in December 1997. According to informa- tion provided by the board, it was formed "to contribute to the finan- cial strength of the Canada Pension Plan by investing in the best interests of 16 million CPP contributors and beneficiaries and by maximizing returns without undue risk." MacNaughton was appointed president and CEO in 1999. New fire truck for Brucefield Continued from front page The motion was opposed by councillors George Irwin, Bill McDougall, Jim Fergusson and Bill Martin. Roy said the truck would be ready in 120 days. Bylaw enforcement Council was presented with another option for enforcing bylaws with a presentation from the owner of National Protection Agency (NPA). Cameron Veitch is the owner of a Clinton based com- pany which provides bylaw enforcement service. Veitch said his company is providing enforcement ser- vices to Huron East and Central Huron. He said NPA provides enforcement in several differ- ent areas including property standards, parking, noise, and burning, with property standards 90 per cent of the calls in Huron East, where NPA has been active since April. The cost of the service, according to Veitch depends on the services requested by the municipality. An average billed time for a compliant initial inspec- tion and re -visit ranging from $35 to $50 with fees ris- ing up to between $500 and $2000 for non-compli- ance, which includes court , evidence and summons. Dowson thanked Veitch for his presentation saying if the municipality was to hire NPA, "we will be opening a door and we need to be prepared." Pollen honoured at Exeter war memorial Continued from front page Everett would have been 18 years old on June 30, 1941, so it would have been at this time when he was the legal age to join the Canadian Army. Although I have no exact date when he enlisted, the records I have in my possession point to this to be the time when he enlisted. After Everett completed his basic training, he was posted overseas to England in November 1941, attached to a Regimental Aid Post. While attached to this post, he suf- fered a broken arm and also near the latter part of his two -and -a -half years, while serv- ing in England, he was hospitalized and underwent surgery for appendicitis. While ill in the hospital, Everett's unit was posted to the Mediterranean Theatre of war and after his recovery, he served as an orderly in the hospital where he had been recuperat- ing. At this time Everett sent a cable home to his parents in February 1944, saying he would be coming home soon. This was welcome news to the family because his mother was seriously ill at the time. After two -and -a -half years overseas, Everett arrived home just a few hours too late, because his mother lapsed into uncon- sciousness and had passed away without being able to talk to her son for the last time. After serving for the past three years with the Canadian Army, Everett received his dis- charge in 1944. He then travelled across the border to the U.S. in the same year and enlisted into the U.S.A. Army and signed up for a three-year term. AFter his basic train- ing was completed, Everett was posted to Japan, where he served one year with the occupational forces. After that assignment was finished, Everett was posted back to the U.S. and, on the completion of his three-year term, he received his discharge. When Everett received his discharge, he came home for a short time, but it was not long before he once again travelled to the U.S., to Dearborn, Michigan. On Oct. 29, 1948, he enlisted at the Detroit Recruiting Main Station and was attached to the Fifth Army. After enlistment, Everett's regimental num- ber was R.A. 35929714 and he was then posted to Fort Ord, California, where he was attached to the 4th Infantry Division. Again after his basic training was finished, he was posted back to Japan and then later to Korea. While serving with the U.S. 1st Cavalry Unit in Korea, Everett was reported missing in action Nov. 2, 1950. Private Everett Edwin Pollen was decorat- ed for gallantry in action as a result of a bat- tle with the enemy near Usan Nov. 1, 1950, the day previous. He was 27 years old. It reads on the citation for the awarding of the Silver Star, the following statement: "Private First Class Everett E. Pollen R.A. 35929714 Infantry United States Army, a member of Company 'A' 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action near Usan, Korea, on Nov. 1, 1950. Company 'A' was under heavy attack by the enemy, suffering heavy casualties from grenades, mortar, rocket and small arms fire. Seeing that a member of his squad was seriously wounded and lying in an exposed position, Private Pollen voluntarily left his covered position and administered first aid to his wounded comrade. Private Pollen's gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. He entered the fed- eral service from Canada." The Silver Star for gallantry, described above, was awarded posthumously to Private First Class Everett Pollen and was presented to his father at a special ceremony at the home of Simon C. Pollen, an uncle. The pre- sentation was made by Lt. Col. Wesley V. Post of the National Guard. Also in atten- dance was Mrs. Graham Mason, a sister, and Mrs. William Fawcett of Mitchell. The Purple Heart was awarded to Everett for "wounds received in action" resulting in his death. This medal was received by mail and was sent from Washington, by the Secretary of the Army, Robert T. Stevens, dated Feb. 11, 1954. Everett was a spunky and determined man and seemed to want to take on a challenge of any sort. He was a small man in stature, but nothing seemed to be too large for him to tackle. Besides his parents, Everett was survived by one sister, Mrs. Vera Mason (Pollen) and her husband, Graham Mason.