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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-04-25, Page 4Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising Manager, Jeannette McNeil 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 $28.00/year ($26.16 + $1.84 G.S.T.) in Canada; $65.00/Year in U.S.A. and MO/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. We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. Publications Mail Reg. No. 09244 Canadian Publication Mail Agreement No. 1374990 The Citizen P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. NOM 1 Hp Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1H0 Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca ocna CNA Member of the Ontario Press Council MINIZMZEI Meeting in the middle Photo by Janice Becker PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2001 Editorials Opinio Be careful what you wish for Farm groups continue to press 'the provincial government for quick passage of the Ontario Agricultural Operations Act which will regulate nutrient management for farm operations. While the uncertainty over the future is understandable, farmers should be grateful that the government is taking its time not rushing flawed legislation through. Helen Johns, MPP for Huron-Bruce, recently said she was rethinking her position against quick introduction of the legislation because of the constant pressure from farm groups for quick action. She'd been dragging her feet, she said, to try to make sure the legislation, when it was finally introduced, would not adversely affect farmers. Farmers, however, were impatient because the new regulations weren't in place. What those of us not in government can't understand is how difficult it is to create a law. It's not just bureaucratic nitpicking that delays passage of new rules. It takes a lot of thinking about all the repercussion's of a law, all the possible loopholes that someone may take advantage of, all the unexpected consequences for people not even directly involved. In the case of manure managethent, for instance, lawmakers must find rules that protect the environment from lazy or unscrupulous manure spreaders without tying the hands of the ordinary farmer who already struggles to make a living. On top of that they must figure out the ramifications of a simple decision to include a clause that farmers can only spread manure at certain times Of the year. That means larger manure holding tanks, which means farmers have to invest more money to build them. Where are farmers to find the extra'? Should the government help out? Farm groups say yes, which opens 'a whole new consideration about where the money comes from and under what rules would the money be given out. Then there's the problem of how these new regulations will be enforced. Which ministry will be responsible? Will the jurisdiction be passed down to the municipalities and how do they pay for it if it is'? For farmers it's a simple question of when and how they can spread manure. For lawmakers it's a much more complicated issue. Rather than push for quick passage, farm groups should be happy Johns and her government are taking their time to try to get the law right the first time rather than rushing new rules through, — KR Easy second-guessing Records of federal cabinet meetings during the October 1970 FLQ crisis have been released, spurring a good deal of second guessing about how the government performed under the pressure of the time. It will no doubt lead to a lot of second guessing on how things could have been done differently. It's easy for people now to be so wise and say this or that should have been done differently. Living in the peace of 2001 it's hard to remember what it was like throughout the late 1960s when FLQ terrorists were regularly bombing mail boxes, statues and other symbols of the federal government. Years of fear, topped by the kidnapping of British diplomat James Cross and the kidnapping and murder of Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Laporte created a panic we can't now understand. Sitting safely in 2001, it's easy to see the FLQ was only a small group and know things could have been done better in 1970. — KR Looking Back Through the Years April 26, 1950 Rev. Mr. Milne thanked everyone in the community for their kindness to him during his stay as clergy in Brussels. At his last service there, a 'most beautiful solo" was sung by Miss June Work. Sponsored by the Bluevale Women's Institute, the fourth annual oratorical contest was held in the community hall with students from Morris and Turnberry Twp. schools competing for the R. E. McKinney Trophy The winner Was Cavell Ruttan, of Morris Twp., representing SS No. 10. Miss Ruttan won for her topic, My first trip to the C.N.E. Other winners were Phyllis Hamilton of SS No. 4, Bluevale School; Kenneth Holmes, SS No, 6 Turnberry School and Bruce Robinson, SS No. 8, Morris. Cloyne Higgins acted as chairman for the occasion, and judges were Inspector J. H. Kincaid, of Goderich, Mrs. A. R. Du Val, and W. T. Cruickshank, both of Wingham. Members of the Brussels Boys and Girls Lions Club Band competing in the Brass and Reed section of the Huron County Music Festival in Goderich attained splendid marks and won acclaim and warm words of praise from the adjudicator, Frank K. Holton, of Brantford for themselves and their instructor, Mr. A. C. Robinson. Miss Joan Thomas was winner of the County of Huron $25 educational scholarship and Gerald Cardiff received the $10 Special Award donated by the Goderich Blue Water Band to the second prize winner of the Brass and Reed solo class. Included were: Jean Cardiff, Ronald Brown, Joan Thormis, Beryl Pollard, Doris Johnston, June Hackwell, Audrey Hackwell, Lane Hazelwood, Keith Turnbull, Gerald Cardiff, Russell Fear, Barbara Allen and Robert Kennedy. April 23 1986 The wonder of a heartbeat amazed students at Blyth Public School when Dr. Laverne Clark let the Grade 1 students use his stethoscope to hear their hearts. Pictured, while enjoying this interesting sensation were Kurt Lentz, Shawn Clark, Mark Wilson, and Trent Richmond. Dr. Clark, a veterinarian, also taught the children how to properly treat their pets as part of the school's 'Work Day program to give students a chance to learn more about jobs in the community. It was a remarkable performance for students from East Wawanosh Public School in Belgrave at the Huron County Science Fair in Clinton on Saturday when three of the four prizes for best in fair went to students of the school. Chosen best in the fair and winners of trips to the national science fair in Calgary May 10 to 17 were: Peter Poulin, Wingham Public School and Tom Cull. Heather Campbell and Ben Barnes all of East Wawanosh Public School. Special visitors to Belgrave were junior choir members from Northlea United Church in Leaside led by Professor William Andrews. The choir was returning an earlier visit from the junior choir of Knox Church. They arrived in time for a rehearsal, then spread out to stay at area homes before performing Sunday at the church. April 24, 1991 Belles and Beaus held their annual Bridal Show at Blyth Memorial Hall. Belles and Beaus is a division of Jack Reavie Enterprises in Wingham. Don and Lenore Scrimgeour showed off some of the baked goods from the new in-store bakery in their Blyth supermarket. It was the first time in 30 years that Blyth had a bakery. Susan Carradine and Gayle Waters both of Bayfield, were among those having a look at some of the publicity materials displayed at the Huron tourism conference held at Blyth Memorial Hall Thursday. Jane Gardner, of the Blyth Festival helped organize this event. About 40 businesses took part. April 24, 1996 Cuts hurt Kids was the code phrase for F. E. Madill students, Wingham, who took part in what was to have been a province-wide walkout of secondary school students on Friday. The protest was over the inequities of provincial cuts,-to education that negatively impact rural schools which already spend at lower levels than many urban ones. Over 1,000 young people demonstrated against the cuts that could decrease the numbers of students able to participate in extra- curricular activities. Another problem may be the payment of an increased user fee for textbooks and supplies. Two former Blyth Bulldogs, Jason Rutledge and Ryan Chamney, both of Auburn, made their contributions to the Exeter Hawks this past hockey season helping them to an All Ontario Championship. Mel McCutcheon of Brussels was presented with the International Order of Oddfellows Grand Decoration of Chivalry.