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Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Veteran receives U.S. decoration
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McCallister reached his objective at
6 a.m., and carried out his orders
to remove booby traps in the house.
He then waited the rest of the day
for his forces to arrive.
"It's the most frightened I've ever
been...not knowing who is com-
ing,"said McCallister.
After waiting all day, McCallister
received word his unit wasn't com-
ing and he was to replace the
booby traps in the house and
return to his lines.
Days later, McCallister said the
house blew up and he never knew
who was in it when it happened.
After some close calls, such as his
ammo pouch being blown off, "you
forget about them if you're still
going," he was wounded by a
grenade that left 11 pieces of
shrapnel in his right foot that are
still there today.
McCallister said he ran 200 yards
back to his own lines before he
even knew he had been hit. After
being evacuated back to England to
recover, where he was when the
war ended, he received orders to
serve in Germany as part of the
occupation force, but instead volun-
teered to go to Japan
But the war in Asia ended before
his 30 day leave was up and he was
discharged in 1945.
"It feels good to be honoured,"
said McCallister. "It's nice of them
to recognize us since we fought side
by side."
Getting into the spirit of Christmas, the Exeter
Legion recently made a $500 donation to the Huron -
Perth Christmas Bureau. Pictured above are Wendy
Meidinger of the Bureau and Larry Bailey of the
Legion. (photo/submitted)
REGAIN THAT
NEW LOOK
Hensall area veteran John McCallister was recently awarded the
Combat Infantry Badge by the American government for his service
with the First Special Service Force in the Second World War. (photo/Pat
Bolen)
Catholic board chooses new chairperson
Continued from front
problems and family tragedy.
But he offered his commitment
that he can now devote his energies
to the board.
"With the help of my fellow
trustees and staff, I'm quite sure
we'll get along fine," he said.
Director of education Larry
Langan noted recent announce-
ments by Education minister Gerard
Kennedy — regarding changes to
the Safe Schools Act and an expand-
ed role for parents — may translate
into extra work for the board in
2005-06.
Acclaimed as vice -chairperson at
the Dec. 5 meeting was Mary -
Catherine McKeon, trustee from
Goderich, Central Huron and north-
west Huron.
REGIONAL WRAP UP •
Goderich cancer
support group
GODERICH — A free confidential support group
begins tonight in Goderich for adults with cancer
and their caregivers.
The Canadian Cancer Society is running the group
which will meet the second Wednesday of each
month from 7:30-9 p.m. at the MacKay Centre for
seniors in Goderich.
The sessions will focus on facilitating educational
and informal discussions working through the emo-
tional issues related to cancer diagnosis, according to
the Goderich Signal -Star.
If interested in attending contact manager of the
Huron -Perth Cancer Society Janis Cunningham at 1-
800-294-0086.
Relief for Roden family
SEAFORTH — A relief fund has been set up at the
REGIONAL WRAP UP P
Desjardins Credit Union for the Roden family from
Seaforth, according to The Huron Expositor.
Their house was destroyed by fire recently.
Donations of money, clothing and small household
items will be accepted until the end of the month for
the family.
Manager of the Desjardins Credit Union Gayle
Coleman says,"They lost it all in the fire and I heard
they had Christmas presents bought too."
Bean sprouts recalled
HURON — Bean sprouts were taken off the shelves
by grocery stores and restaurants across Huron
County recently, according to the Clinton News -
Record.
A health advisory was issued in November from the
health unit after an outbreak of salmonella poisoning
throughout the province. An investigation is under-
way in Ontario.
Public health manager of the Huron County Health
Unit Pam Scharfe is hoping to hear the results soon.
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