Thanks to those who replied to my latest post that mentioned Capt. Burke. Most interesting. Today's feature is from The Globe and Mail, March 28 1942. Headline: Sees Invasion Possible Here. Complacency is Rapped by Speaker at Midland. Midland - March 27; "The threat of invasion hangs over Canada and yet the majority of the people of the Dominion are still complacently "carrying on as usual" C.Q.M.S. James Mackie of "D" Company of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, district recruiting officer, told a meeting of Midland Lions Club here tonight. After congratulating the service club on their war effort, the speaker requested them to redouble their effortos, particularly in the recruiting for the Reserve Army. "Today the Atlantic is no longer a barrier between us and the enemy. Canada is within range of enemy air bombers and sea power and there is definite possibility of attempted invasion. I say wake up, Canada - it can happen here," he warned. "What do the men of Midland know about handling guns? What would we do in case of a gas attack by air? What do we know about air-raid precaution work?" he asked. The speaker deplored the fact that early enthusiasm to aid the war effort had died, citing the case of the Midland Home Guard which was 300 strong shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, and has since disbanded. The new Reserve Army now being formed is vitally needed for the defense of Canada. Every available man physically able who is ineligible for active service should join it, the speaker declared." I wonder who many men in the audience were then inspired to join the reserves? More food for thought..... Stay warm and dry folks. What a wild'n windy day! Deborah Crawford Penetanguishene Centennial Museum www.pencenmuseum.com