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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-11-20, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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 $34.00/year ($32.38 + $1.62 G.S.T.) in Canada;$105.00/year in U.S.A.and $175/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 Letter to the editor Nov. 20, 1940 A joint meeting of the Brussels Red Cross Society and the ladies of the Red Cross Workroom was held at the public library. Both organizations had been doing “splendid work”, according to The Post and everyone interested in the welfare of the Red Cross was encourged to attend. Davison Hardware and Brussels Creamery were both broken into and robbed. Entrance to the former was gained through a back window. The only things missing were a $2 bill and a flashlight. At the Creamery, after breaking open the office door, thieves took everything from the first-aid box but the scissors. A box of valuable tools beside the first-aid kit was undisturbed. Office drawers were ransacked but nothing seemed to be missing. A front-page story told of a local man’s sustaining a broken bone in his palm while making a minor repair to a water pipe in his home. Archer Grewer had his arm in a sling and was wished a speedy recovery. Christmas parcels were sent to nine “Brussels boys” who were stationed in England. Recipients were: Pte. J. Campbell, Pte. J. Palmer, Pte. A Doll, Pte. C Doll; Pts, E. Salesman, Pte. Mac McDowell, Pte. A Thompson; Spr. H.R. Thomas, LAC Thomas H. Prest. Stanfield “shirts and drawers” were selling for $1,95 for gold label, $2.50 for silver label and $2.75 each for blue label at Stewart Brothers. Just out was the new 1941 Philco for $29.95 at Ernie Seddon’s radio shop. “Superb tone and very inch a Philco”, said the advertisement. Davison’s Hardward had the Miracle short-wave tuner selling for $94.95. Nov. 21, 1962 It was a gala evening for the members of Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary as they entertained eight Auxiliaries as part of their 15th birthday. Among those seated at the head table were Luella Hall, past president and past Zone commander, Ethel Gibbons, president and Mrs. J.C. Richards, who was the first standard bearer and who carried the flag for this occasion. Entertainment organized by Ruth Vincent, consisted of solos by Muriel Bell and Mrs. Vincent, and recitations by Audrey Sprung. May Taylor played the mouth organ accompanied by Mabel Smith. A hospital room at Clinton was furnished in memory of the late Edythe Phillips at a cost of $750. The money, raised in one year by Eastern Star Lodge purchased two beds, two tray tables, two nightstands, one dresser, two chairs and an easy chair. Mrs. Phillips was a charter member of the Blyth Eastern Star and held office in the fraternal organization from its conception. The Women’s Institutes of Huron County received commendation for work with the Children’s Aid Society. Christmas cards were on sale at Blyth’s 5¢ to $1 Store for 29 cents to $1 a box. Mincemeat was selling at McCallum’s Meat Market for 29 cents a pound. Doreen’s Beauty Shoppe was offering a 14-oz tin of her personalized spray net for $1. Nov. 18, 1981 Area residents got the chance to watch a group of local doctors “performing live” at a variety concert in aid of the Clinton Public Hospital building fund. Also on the Blyth Memorial Hall stage for the night of entertainment were the Craig Allen Singers, the Scottish-Irish Blackthorns, the Country Companions, soloists Kathy Madill and Darlene VanderVeen, dancers Jayne Snell, Angie Alcock, Pat Stackhouse, Kim Craig and Karen Yeo, Polish folk ballet, highland and step dancers, and Ted Johns. Staffing and working conditions and salaries were the major issues of dispute preventing a new collective agreement between the Huron County Board of Education and its 245 secondary school teachers. The Blyth Standard advised parents that if they had noticed an “absence of news on head lice” it was because Blyth Public School had been given a clean bill of health since the matter began in September. Pork chops were selling at Zehrs in Wingham and Goderich for $1.68 a pound while grade A chickens were 89 cents a pound. Nov. 20, 1991 Dave Lee was the new Blyth reeve in an election that saw 80 per cent voter turnout for the village. Work was well underway for the new Huronlea in Morris Twp. south of Brussels. Three 4-H members were honoured for completing six 4-H clubs at the achievement night in Auburn. They were Martha Huizinga, Sarah Christie and Cheryl Lapp. The Brussels Bulls extended their winning streak to five games. Leading the team in points was Corey McKee with 11 goals and 17 assists. The squad was leading the Western Junior C division, four points up on the closest contender the Hanover Barons. Goderich trailed with four points, while Wingham had only six. Michelle Hardy and Michael Marks received 4-H awards. THE EDITOR, We are writing in response to an article that appeared in the Nov. 12, edition of The Wingham Advance Times , titled “Acting like five-year olds is best left to kids, not elected officials.” While we would traditionally not respond to items of this nature appearing in the local print media, given the inaccurate information provided in the said article, we feel that a detailed response is required. Setting aside the slanted nature of the article’s title, the content is of the greatest concern to us. The piece attempted to condense a series of complex legal events that have occurred over the past 19-years. It further sought to liken the entire process of cross-jurisdictional municipal planning, local economic development and the legislative and legal system surrounding the same, to a simplistic sibling squabble over shared gifts on Christmas morning. We feel that this leaves a false impression and, as councillors who have worked very hard on North Huron’s economic development file, we truly wish to clear the air. For example article, states that “North Huron council said they’re going to oppose it (grocery store development in Morris-Turnberry) because they think it will hurt commerce in Wingham.” That assertion is factually incorrect. North Huron council has said repeatedly it will support any new development that can satisfy the existing legal requirements, such as a market study demonstrating that the endeavour is a compliment to the area. As evidence of this, on July 23, 2008, North Huron reeve Neil Vincent released a letter to the Twp. of Morris-Turnberry on the subject. It stated “...should the Twp. of Morris-Turnberry know of any developer interested in investing in the region, North Huron would invite them to make the appropriate applications to the appropriate municipal body. I am certain that, if any developer provided the same thorough and detailed materials that have been provided by the Canadian Tire Corporation, confirming the same positive outcome, that the Township of North Huron would welcome that development with open arms. Economic development often begets more economic development and that is a positive for Morris-Turnberry and for North Huron...” In the same letter, reeve Vincent said, “...In the past, Morris- Turnberry and North Huron have worked together to attract new and expanded development to the area. 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 High cost of human error The discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer near Bayfield, means the appearance of Huron County will change in the next few years. With ash one of the most abundant species in the county, the local landscape may be as devastated as the destructive insect spreads as when Dutch Elm Disease decimated the elm tree population decades ago. The Emerald Ash Borer is a prime example of the unanticipated consequences of human activity. The insect, which kills ash trees by burrowing under their bark, probably came to North America in wood used to make pallets for shipping Chinese goods. The borer first showed up in Michigan, then spread across the border to Essex and Kent Counties. The first control effort of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was to cut down thousands of ash trees to try to create a sort of windbreak to prevent the spread of the insect. That policy was an abject failure as new infestations of the insect started popping up at distances from the original outbreak that made it plain the insect hadn’t flown that distance itself. It became obvious that people were giving the borer a ride to new areas in things like firewood. The discovery that the Bayfield outbreaks have been in woodlots adjacent to campgrounds makes it obvious that firewood was the culprit this time too. The carelessness of others will change the lives of people in Huron County. The price will not be paid by the people who caused the problem int he first place. — KR Following the herd In the days before they had firearms, Plains Indians used to get their winter’s supply of buffalo meat by driving the panicked herd over a cliff to their death. The herding instinct, that normally served as a survival mechanism for the great beasts, turned into their downfall – literally. Humans seem to have a herd instinct too. Currently the reaction, in the face of an every gathering global economic storm, is to stop spending – even if the individual has no real reason to worry. The more of us who stop spending, the more trouble our economy will be in, and the greater damage each of us will suffer. Some people will have no choice if a recession hits. Already workers in autoplants and companies like Volvo know their jobs are uncertain. It makes sense for them to cut their expenses. For people who have security in their work, however, being frightened into cutting their spending will help make the economy worse, and cost even more people their jobs. This is a time to be an individual, to look at your own individual situation and not be panicked into making decisions that will make the situation worse. — KR & Continued on page 6