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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-12-31, Page 5Wednesday, December 31, 2014 • News Record 5 www.clintonnewsrecord.com QMI Agency Newsmaker of 2014: Jian Ghomeshi CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 4 We had heard the warnings for years: One day interna- tional terrorism will hit Canada. While politicians debate whether the attacks in Mon- treal and Ottawa in October can be classified as terrorism or the actions of deranged men acting out terror fanta- sies, the end result was the same: Two dead Canadian soldiers and gunfire in the halls of Parliament. And it shook us to the core. QMI Agency editors from newsrooms across the coun- try unanimously voted the deaths of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, 53, and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, 24, as the news story of the year. "The deaths of these men — both at the hands of terrorists inspired by Islamist extremists — was easily the biggest single event in a sto- ryline that was percolating along all year — the radicali- zation of young Canadian men," QMI Agency National Bureau chief David Akin said in his vote. "Their deaths are forcing many changes across Canada, and the mood of the country in the wake of their deaths is giving the federal government the political cover it needs for our combat mission in Iraq" Opposite, in fact, to how terror is supposed to work, the ISIS -inspired attacks in Montreal and Ottawa only shored up Canada's support for the airstrike mission against the terror group. The attacks also woke us up from our complacency that such violence only happens elsewhere. We were riveted by reports on Oct. 22 when Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, after shooting Cirillo, tried to con- tinue his rampage in the Par- liament Buildings, where ser- geant -at -arms Kevin Vickers gunned him down. "It represented an attack on our way of life," Winnipeg Sun managing editor Kevin Eng- strom said. "It is a memory we're unlikely to ever forget." EARLY FILES January 4, 1968 Well, to get off to a profound start, we're all a year older than we were when we entered 1967. As usual, there are exceptions to the rule. Some of us weren't born until June, and are only six months older. Others, after the Dionysian rites of New Year's Eve, are eight years older. But count your blessings if your bursitis, your blood pressure and your belly are not hurting more, up more, or sticking out more. And count some more ifyou've made a friend, had a thrill, done one good thing, loved somebody, and stayed out of the clutches of the boys with the straitjackets. January 4, 1973 Christmas vacation guests with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sturgeon and family were Miss Rhea Sturgeon, London and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Sturgeon. Jeff and Rollie of Orangeville. Dinner guests on Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Norman F. Cooper of Mount Clemens, Michigan at their village resi- dence were, Mr. and Mrs. Gawain Johns and Gavin of Mount Clemens, Michigan; Mrs. M. Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. James Corran of Clinton; and the Victor Corran's of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Craig and Tom spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Layton, Joanne and Sheryl of Bruce - field. Guests also included Mr. Ed Craig and Miss Martha Corrie of Clinton; and Mr. Fred Steep of Carlow. January 4, 1989 The Eighth Belgrave and Community New Year's Eve party was held in the Women's Institute Hall, December 31. Eleven tables of euchre were in ply with prizes going to Jean Plaetzer, high lady; Olive Bolt, 2nd high and Mrs. Doris Michie - low, high man - Leslie Vincent, second high, Bill Coultes, and low - Harold Vin- cent. Les Shaw provided the music for dancing. Spot dance prizes went to Les and Hilda Vincent, Gordon and Bernice Gross and Lawrence and Jean Plaetzer. Door prizes donated by Phyllis Mitchell were won by Ruth Johnston, George Michie, Alex and Jean Nethery. December 30, 1992 The Blyth Festival, a leader in Canadian new play development, is making and unprecedented early announcement of three of the plays from their seven play '93 season. Colleen Curran, renown Canadian play- wright and one of Blyth's best loved writ- ers, returns to open the 19th mainstage season with her new comedy Ceili House. Ms. Curran's previous Blyth plays include Cake Walk, Local Talent, and the sellout hit, Miss Balmoral of the Bayview. "I am delighted to be coming back to Blyth," said Ms. Curran, in a telephone interview from Montreal. The Glorious Twelfth is the last play to open in the '93 season and will tour Ontario in September. "Our commitment to new play development is stronger than ever," said Peter Smith. December 31, 2003 Jessica Bokhout was facing a challenging semester, studying international develop- ment at the University of Toronto, when she felt some time out was in order. But, she didn't want to simply take a break without making a difference. That is when Jessica began researching children's relief organiza- tions on the Internet. After a while in cyber space, Jessica found the perfect not-for-profit group, The Love of Christ (TLC) Ministries. "Everything I was looking for was in that organization," she says. "It's a family -run farm. I was impressed by how much care they had for these kids. These kids are treated like individual souls. That's what drew me to it." get in e clintonnewsrecord.com Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Huron County