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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-01-10, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008.EditorialsOpinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie GroppAdvertising, Ken Warwick & Lori Patterson The CitizenP.O. Box 429,BLYTH, Ont.N0M 1H0Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152,BRUSSELS, Ont.N0G 1H0Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.comWebsite www.northhuron.on.ca Looking Back Through the Years 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 $32.00/year ($30.48 + $1.52 G.S.T.) in Canada;$101.00/year in U.S.A.and $175.00/year in other foreign countries.Advertising is accepted on thecondition that in the event of a typographical error,only that portion of the advertisement will becredited.Advertising Deadlines: Monday, 2 p.m. - Brussels; Monday, 4 p.m. - Blyth.PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40050141PAP REGISTRATION NO. 09244RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON N0G 1H0 email: norhuron@scsinternet.com Jan. 10, 1962 Huron County was dealing with a scandal surrounding unfit meat being processed in the area. Huron County health officer Dr. R.M. Aldis outlined a plan of action in order for residents to avoid the effects of purchasing and consuming unfit meat. Many meat processors in the area already had meat inspection programs in effect, but with a recent rise in unsanitary meat making its way to market rendered these programs inefficient and due for an update. Each independent operator of slaughter houses in Huron was issued a permit by the County Board of Health under the Public Health Act, and their files were re- examined every year. Therefore, it was believed that illicit meat was most likely found in the shops of merchants who buy from distant meat packaging plants which did not fall in the zone of approved inspection plants. Action was being taken to tighten and raise standards of meat production, and although the situation was of a very disturbing nature, it was hoped that it would make people more aware of the problems of food control, helping to stimulate more consideration of the consumer in legislation and administration. Charles Harold Richards of Leaside, son of Mrs. Fred Richards of Blyth, was named Science and Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the 20,000 member Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario. Richards, 53, was head of the mathematics department at East York Collegiate. Blyth Public School Board held its inaugural meeting. Heading the board was John Manning, with Jean Berthot as secretary-treasurer. Described as the first blizzard of winter, a large storm struck the local area with great force. Blyth residents suffered through four days of sleet, snow and wind, and in the aftermath were left with a thick covering of snow, and tall snowbanks on every road and street. Thankfully, there was no serious damage or injury as a result. Jan. 7, 1981 Local figure skaters represented their rural hometowns at the World Junior Figure Skating Championship Competition held in London. Though they were not competing, Dawn Flynn of Londesborough and Shelley Wasson of Blyth were skaters in the colour party, carrying the flags of the 19 countries in competition. The skaters also presented flowers and awards to the competing skaters. In addition, the girls, both avid skaters themselves, were able to meet and talk with other competitors who could advise them on the rigors of international competition. Huron County Board of Education trustees were split after a vote regarding a pay increase. After a vote with an 8-7 margin resulted in the salary of council members remaining at $300 monthly. Many members felt that with inflation and hard work both in consideration, council members should receive an increase in salary. However, the majority voted towards retaining the regular rate, even if it was a close call. Jan. 10, 1990 A fire in Grey Twp. destroyed the home of a family who was on vacation at the time. The home, owned by Dirk Glassius, was located on Conc. 11, Lot 13, was engulfed in flame when firefirefighters arrived in the early morning hours. Neighbours had made the call when they noticed fire, and firefighters arrived promptly to do what they could. They were able to save the car from the garage and a boat, but nothing could be salvaged from the house. No estimate could be made, and Mr. Glassius was in Jamaica at the time. Fred Meier of Brussels was re- elected as chairman of the board of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited at a meeting of the board of directors. Also re-elected were John Stafford of Wroxeter as first vice- chairman, and George Pinkney of Listowel as second vice-chairman. Playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Goderich was Tango and Cash, starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell. Jan. 10, 1996 The provincial government had made $1,700,000 available to Huron County for services in 1996 with further finances to come in 1997. This large amount included grants for road improvements, as well as special grants to go to the Huron County Museum and the Historic Gaol. An increase in snowmobilers making stops in the area was appearing to boost the economy of the county. Local merchants, including several restaurants, had noted a significant increase in business since the beginning of the snowmobile season. An explosion in a residential garage resulted in some injury. Mr. William John Dankwardt of Goderich was repairing his truck when the explosion occurred. He suffered second-degree burns on his hands, arms, face and back, and was sent to Wingham hospital. His injuries were thankfully not life- threatening. Gasoline fumes were believed to be the cause. THE EDITOR, My name is Robert William Clyde Johnson. My mother’s name was Lilly May Howard. She was born in Blyth in 1914. Her parents were John and Lillian Alice Howard and they lived on a farm (I think — too far back to remember) that was on the third concession to the left of the highway. Lillian Alice Howard was born in 1886. My grandparents were married Dec. 24, 1912. My mother moved to Brantford and married William Johnson, Feb. 25, 1936. I was born Dec. 15, 1936, five weeks premature. I can remember an Aunt Mary (I think) Quinn, who had a son, Edward. Edward moved into a home on the upper slope of the highway leading out of town. I think I remember a Margret (Quinn) Nesbitt, born Aug. 24, 1913, Marion (Quinn) Hunlings (mother’s writing was bad at the time), born possibly Sept. 30, 1915 and Carol Bailey, who lived next to Edward Quinn. She had a son I knew. Edward Quinn used to drive a transport truck and I would go for a few rides with him. I also had relatives on the right side of the highway on the county road. When I was visiting my grandparents I can remember walking down to the road to another farm where the lady who lived there always made pumpkin pies. There was a stream running under the concession road just before my grandparents’ farm and there was another farmhouse, that I think was yellow, directly across from my grandparents’ house. My grandmother eventually moved to Brantford with my mother. I hope there are some people reading this who can relate back to those days and may have some records, or perhaps some pictures of my grandmother, mother and me. I used to have a picture of my mother with the Baileys, but can no longer find it. Sincerely, Robert Johnson, British Columbia, axxaasha@cablerocket.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright Markets vs. free markets The National Round Table on Environment and the Economy, appointed by the federal government to advise on how to reduce greenhouse gas admissions by 65 per cent by 2050, has recommended putting market forces to work by taxing the use of carbon sources. The panel said the tax would raise costs and make people tackle the necessary job of using fossil fuels more efficiently. Hours after the report was issued Monday, environment minister John Baird shot down the idea. For his Conservative government there are two things wrong with the proposal for a carbon tax: “carbon” and “tax”. A free market party, it doesn’t believe in taxes if at all possible and has been bragging about reducing taxes. As a party with its ideological heart in Alberta, anything that would put a burden on the oil companies is unacceptable. But the panel is right when it says that if we’re serious about wanting to lower green house gas emissions, we must make it financially advantageous for individuals and companies to cut their use of fossil fuels. Even those individuals who are conscientiously trying to conserve, it’s too easy to lapse now and then and take the easy way out. Only by significantly raising the price of wasting energy will our prodigal culture change. While there will be short term pain with rising costs, they can be offset if the government uses the new tax revenue to help people adjust by investing in conservation, or give tax reductions to those who have. There’s another advantage besides reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We’ve been burning these fuels as if they will last forever, yet it’s becoming more difficult to find new sources of fossil fuels. Alternatives like wind power, biodiesel and ethanol cannot meet all needs, such as high-energy jet fuel. The more we save now, the longer we can use these increasingly rare fuels. As they become more scarce they’ll also be worth more, so even resource companies will gain if they’re a little patient. There’s a carbon price to pay. We can pay it now, or later. — KR We’re behind the world It’s ironic that at the same moment the United States contemplates electing the first woman president in history, the news is also dominated by the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. If Hillary Clinton should be elected in 2008, her inauguration as the first woman to head the United States would come 20 years after Bhutto became prime minister of Pakistan: a woman leading a Muslim country. Neighbouring India — also thought backward by many North Americans — has also had a woman leader. Clinton is the first serious female contender for president of the United States, though as time goes on her star seems to be fading. In Canada, we have had a woman prime minister in Kim Campbell but she was never elected by the voters. We “advanced” North Americans have some catching up to do. — KR & Letter to the editor