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The Citizen, 2006-11-30, Page 28Live well with PHARMASAVE` it,-cov.pharrna..ave.corn James Brown Pharmacy 198 Josephine St. Wing ham, Ont. NOG 2W0 Ph: 519-357-1629 Fax: 519-357-3657 These cards accepted VISA ibic PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006. Public asked to help preserve war history By Gerard Creces Goderich Signal Star Residents of Huron County are being asked to help preserve the memories of our war history. Local writer Jim Rutledge has been hard at work collecting information on the war dead of Huron County - a search that has now spanned not only provinces, but continents. An open call for information published last year resulted in more than 800 letters, messages and phone calls to Rutledge, enabling him to gather information from people who knew the 196 veterans who left Huron County for the Second World War, never to return. This time, he is asking for the public's help in collecting information on our remaining veterans, including those from Korea and Afghanistan. The information being sought can be broken down as follows: -full name, rank, service number, regiment, ship or squadron, hometown, where the person enlisted, where and when they trained, when and where they were overseas, when did the person return to Canada as well as information about their experiences. Recently, Rutledge received a letter from a man in England who somehow learned of his book and wanted information on a man he knew from a Second World War air base in England. Upon researching the base, Rutledge was able to add another four names to the list of those he is honouring in his book. "How did he hear about what I was doing all the way in England?" asked a surprised Rutledge. The answer to that question may have to wait a month or two, as he mailed off his response just this week. Over the course of his writing, Rutledge has come across a few obstacles. Cost is a huge factor, as is a need for accuracy and cross referencing his information. Currently he is planning a trip to Ottawa to visit the National Archive. Anyone with stories is asked to please send them to: Jim Rutledge, 129 St. George's Crescent, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2M 1 or e- mail oldfuzzywuzzy@yahoo.ca or ji mrutledge47@ msn.com Honoured Ross and Marg Bennett received Meritorious Service Medals at the Brussels Legion Branch.'s 75th anniversary dinner on Saturday. This is the highest award to be awarded to Comrades for exemplary service and dedication. With them are, back row from left: Zone Commander Shirley Chalmers, Branch 218 president Jo-Ann McDonald, District Commander Bob Silverton and Dominion President Jack Frost. (Vicky Bremner photo) The presidents Several past presidents of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 were present for the 75th anniversary banquet held on Saturday. Back row, from left: Glenn Bridge, Al Nichol, Rick McDonald, Eugene Janes, Norm Dobson, Eric Ross and Ross Bennett. Front: Gord Workman, current president Jo-Ann McDonald, Dominion President Jack Frost, Linda Bird and Kathy Burkholder. (Vicky Bremner photo) James Brown Pharmacy PHARMASAVE® Prescription files from Blyth Apothecary have been moved to James Brown Pharmacy, 198 Josephine Street, Wingham. We would like to wish Dan and Donna Taylor all the best in their future endeavors. Our knowledgeable and friendly store team at James Brown Pharmacy look forward to serving you. o Daily Delivery Service available to Blyth and Surrounding Area o Easy Prescription Transfers o Compression Therapy o Health Information Brochures o Home Health Care products o Ask us how you can save with our Pharmasave Brand Family Program o Personal Health Solutions o Live Well Health Information Clinics o Blister packaging or medication o Vitamin and Herbal products o Carlton Cards o Blood pressure machine in store o After hours service available by calling (519) 357-6103 Store Hours: Mon - Fri :9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed