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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-08-23, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012.Editorials Opinions Publisher: Keith Roulston Acting Editor: Shawn Loughlin • Reporter: Denny ScottAdvertising Sales: Ken Warwick & Lori Patterson The CitizenP.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. N0M 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. N0G 1H0 Phone 887-9114 E-mail info@northhuron.on.ca Website www.northhuron.on.ca Looking Back Through the Years CCNA Member Member of the Ontario Press Council The Citizen is published 50 times a year in Brussels, Ontario by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. Subscriptions are payable in advance at a rate of $36.00/year ($34.29 + $1.71 G.S.T.) in Canada; $115.00/year in U.S.A. and $205/year in other foreign countries. Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, only that portion of the advertisement will be credited. Advertising Deadlines: Monday, 2 p.m. - Brussels; Monday, 4 p.m. - Blyth. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40050141 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON N0G 1H0 email: info@northhuron.on.ca August 26, 1965 The Brussels Horticultural Society held its annual flower show at St. John’s Anglican Church and attracted over 160 entries across 45 classes. Over 100 people were in attendance. The show’s winners were Jessie Little, rose classes; Mrs. James Armstrong, arrangements and Mrs. E. Cudmore was the overall winner. Orval Guy of Mitchell purchased the Texan Grill in Brussels and the restaurant was scheduled to be opened later in the year. Guy already owned a restaurant business in Clinton. Jack Thynne announced that he would present a stop on his farewell tour in Brussels in October, with details to follow. The Brussels Ladies softball team had to win their Aug. 27 game against Goderich to win the best-of- seven series. The teams were tied at three wins each. Excellent weather in the previous week helped to speed up the harvesting of spring crops with crops and yields coming in above expectations. The dry weather slowed down the development of white mould in bean fields and hastened the ripening process. William Westlake of Willowdale faced two charges as a result of a two-car collision near Wingham on Aug. 22. Westlake was the driver of one of the two cars. The collision resulted in the deaths of five people. As a result of the collision, Westlake was taken to the Wingham and District Hospital where he was treated for a dislocated knee and some lacerations. August 19, 1987 Three candidates vying for the title of MPP in Huron County were set to match wits in Londesborough on Aug. 24 in an all-candidates meeting. Attending the meeting would be Paul Klopp for the NDP, Nico Peters for the Progressive Conservative Party and Jack Riddell for the Liberal Party. The meeting was set to be held at Hullett Central Public School. A consulting engineer was hired to prepare a presentation for the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on much-needed improvements to Blyth’s main street. The hiring was authorized at Blyth Village Council’s Aug. 11 meeting. An industrial park development project that had been proposed for East Wawanosh had to be put on hold due to other commitments from the developer. Keith Hoggard of London said that while he was still interested in pursuing the project, other “business pressures” had forced him to not be able to discuss it further until the end of the year. Wayne Caldwell from the Huron County Planning Department said that the proposed changes would permit commercial and industrial development at the site, but that East Wawanosh Township Council might want to retain site-plan control in order to check in on what kinds of businesses were being brought to the community. “We must weigh the need for development against any negative effects on agriculture,” Caldwell told councillors. August 31 1994 Shannon Craig, daughter of Graeme and Helen Craig of RR1, Walton, was named Queen of the Furrow for the Huron County Plowing Match. The annual match was held in East Wawanosh Township on the farm of Ray Hallahan. Craig would then represent Huron County at the 1995 International Plowing Match in Pembroke. The Ontario National Barrel Racing Finals were held at CJS Arena, which was located on the farm of Jack and Shirley Crane in the Brussels area. Kim Baan of RR3, Walton was being honoured as she was named Huron County Dairy Educator. A wine and cheese party celebrating the passing of the crown was to be held on Aug. 31 at the Belgrave Women’s Institute Hall. August 23, 2007 Water rates for the new Belgrave water system had been set after a public meeting of Morris-Turnberry Council was held on Aug. 14. Users of the McCrea well would see an increase of over 53 per cent to their monthly water bill, while users of the Jane well would see their bill increase by over 40 per cent. Maple & Moose, a co-operative venture to feature Canadian-made products out of a Blyth main street storefront officially opened its doors on Aug. 1. The opening of the store came after months of extensive renovations that aimed to replicate the building’s original 1800s facade. The Avon Maitland District School Board would see $1.6 million in provincial funding under the Liberals’ 2007-2008 Ministry of Education budget. The number, however, was approximate, as it was enrolment-based. Twelve sites in Brussels opened as part of Doors Open, welcoming in nearly 200 people from as far away as Texas. The Walton TransCan wrapped up for another year and organizer Chris Lee said the level of competition went up substantially for the 2007 event. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright A tribute to the human spirit A trip to downtown Goderich these days is a little like that traditional test of optimism versus pessimism in judging a half-full glass of water. One can notice how much work still has to be done to rebuild Goderich following the devastating tornado last August 21, or one can marvel at how much has been accomplished. There are still gaping hopes in the famous streetscape where buildings were damaged beyond repair by the astonishingly short, powerful storm. There are still those moments when you circle the square where familiar landmarks are gone and you can be disoriented by seeing buildings that previously had been blocked from view by now-demolished structures. Yet there has also been a remarkable amount of rebuilding done, both on The Square and in the residential neighbourhoods that were destroyed. The recovery that has taken place is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the people of Goderich as well as to their neighbours and the governments that pitched in to help with the recovery in what has now been pegged at more than $100 million in property losses. At the rate things are progressing, many of the architectural scars created by the storm will soon have disappeared. Unfortunately, no matter how resilient the human spirit, you can’t grow a tree as quickly as you can replace a building. It will be many years before Goderich regains the beauty it had before the storm descended. Still, what has been accomplished can be an example for all of us whenever we feel the challenges of our lives seem too great to bear.— KR Don’t let the memory fade This week a sentinel moment in Canadian history passed, but many people probably didn’t even notice. It was 70 years ago last Sunday that 5,000 Canadians saw their first real action in World War II when they led the infamous Dieppe Raid on the shores of France. It was a blood bath with 913 soldiers killed and 1,946 taken prisoner within hours of the first soldiers hitting the beach. Only 2,210 were able to be rescued off the beach. Opinions of military historians vary but even those who agree that it was poorly planned and supported feel that something was gained in the raid, though at a terrible cost. Many believe lessons learned in the problems encountered on the landing helped shape the success of the Normandy landings two years later which began the destruction of the Nazi war machine. There’s even a new theory that the raid was a cover to a small team of commandos who were trying to steal the secrets of the German coding system so that coded messages could be intercepted. No matter how successful or unsuccessful the engagement was, the French people recognized the importance of the effort. This past weekend when a handful of aged survivors arrived on the beach now crowded with tourists, they made them welcome, hanging out Canadian flags. They remember, even if most Canadians don’t seem to. — KR Here we go again Canadians outside Quebec can only shudder at news that the Parti Quebecois (PQ) seems destined to form the government after next month’s provincial election. Already the PQ has said that if it’s elected it will seek a transfer of powers from Ottawa in areas like employment insurance and immigration policy. If the federal government refuses it will be proof that Quebec doesn’t belong in Canada, they say. The PQ must do something to stir up nationalist sentiment because right now, despite their lead in the polls, a large majority of Quebecers say they have no interest in another referendum on Quebec sovereignty. The problem is the PQ remains the only established alternative when Quebecers become tired of the Liberals as they have over stories and rumours of corruption in the construction industry. The PQ gets elected as a last resort, but quickly convinces itself it has a mandate to once again seek a separate country. Meanwhile Canadians can only sigh and say “Here we go again.” — KR & Letters Policy The Citizen welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and should include a daytime telephone number for the purpose of verification only. Letters that are not signed will not be printed. Submissions may be edited for length, clarity and content, using fair comment as our guideline. 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