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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-10-10, Page 4I feel it's my civic duty, in these unsettled times, to contribute to the growth of our nation's economy. Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2001 Editorials Opinions Publisher, 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 ($26.17 + $1.83 G.S.T.) in Canada; $62.00/year in U.S.A. and $100/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 ID 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. 40050141 The Citizen P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, BLYTH, Ont. BRUSSELS, Ont. NOM 1H0 NOG 1H0 Phone 523-4792 Phone 887-9114 FAX -523-9140 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuronescsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca ocna +1►CNA Member of the Ontario Press Council INNI26•1 Money for those who need it As public pressure has grown for farmers to take more action to protect the environment, farmers in turn have argued government must step in with financial assistance for improvements that make very little economic sense for the landowner but a good deal for society in general. In Huron County at least, that kind of financial support has occurred through a county project funded by the Healthy Futures Program. The county, along with the local'conservation authorities, put together a proposal to used provincial money from Healthy Futures to give individual grants to farmers (and rural landowners) for small projects to improve water quality. Many of these projects are, indeed, valuable to society as a whole. Plugging abandoned wells, for instance, second most popular project under the first round of grants approved last week, helps protect the safety of our underground water supplies. the source of drinking water for most of the county's population. At least two of the grants went to cap old unused wells on the edge of barnyards where manure was nearby. But some councillors at last week's meeting of county council pointed out that some needed projects are unlikely to be undertaken because the landowner must, after applying for the grant, complete the work and pay for it, befbre getting up to half the cost returned through the program. Some people who may have environmental problems on their property might not have the money to do this, the councillors said. On the other hand, some of the people whose projects were so quickly approved, could probably have gone ahead with the work on their own but took advantage of the extra money available. Designing grant programs is always difficult. The object is to get the most work done for the least cost and with the least abuse of the program. By asking people to pay for half the cost of these environmental programs the hope is to weed out frivolous applications. The problem is that some projects that might benefit the environment for all of us won't get done because the landowner can't provide half the money needed. This Healthy Futures program is already in place and it's perhaps too late to do anything about the rules at this point, but both provincial and county officials need to be aware that we're all at risk if some people can't afford to take the actions they should to improve an environmental problem on their land. — KR Some things never change Among the casualties of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington has been the obsession with smaller government and cutting taxes. With more than 5,000 people dead, suddenly the few tax dollars saved for each of us by government cutbacks seems trivial compared to the cost paid. Governments in both Canada and the U.S. have looked foolish for having turned over our airport security to lowest-cost, private security firms: Those terrorists getting on those planes were being checked my minimum-wage security guards. The very critics who have complained about too much government in Canada, now turn around and criticize the government for not spending enough on defence and national security. Big business leaders who were calling for more and more cuts, are now calling on the government to give more 'to the armed forces, more to police and more to border protection. Yet some things remain the same. Premier Mike Harris, concerned about the declining economy, turned to the one thing he has faith in to stimulate the economy — tax cuts. Never mind that with the economy slowing, the government can already count on taking in less money and will have less to give back in tax breaks, he's going full speed ahead. Meanwhile the premier, in his megalomania, has become an expert in federal affairs as well as provincial and municipal affairs. He's been telling the feds how they should be handling national security just as he likes to tell the municipalities how they should do their work. It must be a terrible burden to be the only person in Canada who knows everything. — KR Letters to the Editor THE EDITOR: I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the generous 'donations to the CPH Auxiliary Penny Sale held Sept. 20- 29. Many willing hands helped in the canvassing and collecting of items, setting up and staffing of the St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall during the nine days of ticket sales as well as the drawing and giving out of the prizes on draw day. We were fortunate, once again, to have the use of St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall. and thank St. Pail's for the assistance and support given in the preparation, during and after the penny sale. The gross proceeds were $5,971.50 and this will be used toward the purchase of hospital equipment. Thank you to all who gave support by taking part in the penny sale. Without the support of the public and the volunteers all this would have been impossible. Many thanks to everyone. Sincerely, Shirley Carter, Alice Andrews, Barb Lovett Conveners, Penny Sale 2001 Clinton Public Hospital Auxil- iary Oct. 11, 1950 100F officers were installed at Western Star Lodge. They were: Harold Thomas, Jr. P.G.; Russel Hall, N.G.; Hartley Fischer, V.G.; Charles Davidson, R.S.; R.J. Bowman, F. S.; Orwell Elliott, treasurer; Ken Coleman, warden; Wrp McNair, con.; A. Rutledge, 0.G.; E Gregg, I.G..; Orwell Elliott, R.S.N.G.; Stewart Lowe, L.S.N.G.; R. Bennett, R.S.V.G.; R. Pearson, L.S.V.G.; J. Bowman, R.S.S.; H. Stevenson, L.S.S.; Ross Nichol, chaplain. Mr. Jos. Bremner took over the Massey-Harris business which had been owned for the previous 13 years by J.W. Fischer. Hartley Fischer, who had been in business with his father began working at the garage of 0. Elliott. Mr. Bremner came to Brussels from the Newton area: St. John's Anglican was hosting its fowl supper, followed by a play Embert Get Wise, presented by St. George's Dramatic Club, Harriston in the Brussels Town Hall. It was National Immunization Week. The North Huron plowing match was held one mile north of Bluevale at the farm of Alex Carrigan in Turnberry. It was Cheaper by the Dozen, starring Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crian, Myrna Loy and Betty Lyn at the Capitol Theatre in Listowel. Oct. 14, 1981 Blyth building permits totalled $66,900. Len Rooney of Blyth caught a 9 1/2 pound fish at Port Albert. the biggest rainbow trout hooked that fall. A medieval feast was being planned for Blyth Festival. Aylmer and Rose Clark (Ted Johns and Janet Amos) from He Won't Come in From the Barn were playing King and Queen at the dinner. Proceeds were to help pay of the debt from the expansion and improvements to Memorial Hall. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority held a celebration in Blyth to mark 30 years since -the founding of the Authority. Oct. 18, 1986 A Brussels man returned hoine after he and his partner placed second overall in the snior freestyle pairs competition at the international level at St. Ibels, near London, Eng. Kevin Wheeler, 20, and his 14-year-old pairs parnter Michelle Menzies of Preston capture silver after being buinped to the senior standing by their coach, the world famous Kerry Leitch in order to have the team noticed by international judges. The season for the Blyth fastball team was a success. The team finished the regular schedule in first place with 17 wins, two losses and a tie. They capped it with the playoff championship. Capturing league awards were: Brian Bromley, regular season balling award with a .471 average; Steve Cook, finished 10th overall, batting .367. In the playoffs Brad Bromley finished second in the batting with .500 average. Pitcher Rick Scrimgeour and Londesboro pitcher Glen Lamb were playoff MVPs. Jim Johnston and Brian Bromley were voted team MVP by their fellow players. John E. Lawson received an award and a life membership in his professional assocation for designing and building an automotive voice synthesized warning system, an electronic system for installation in automobiles. He was a member of the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers. Lawson graduated from the Radio College Canada School of Electronics Technology in Toronto in 1985 with an Honours degree in electrical 'engineering technology. He received an award for outstanding achievement in 1982. The son of Reg and Helen Lawson of Londesboro was employed by CN-CP in London. Brussels council okayed the use of the library basement for the playschool. Belgrave Midget Girls captured the Tri-County championship. The new executive for the Brussels Bulls Jr. D hockey club was: president, Brian Huether; vice- president, Jack Vader; secretary, Marlene Rutledge; treasurer, Lin Steffler; directors, Jim Fritz, Gerry Wheeler, Brian Rutledge and Dave Hastings. Joe Sterner was named head coach and Steve Coulter was manager. Popular entertainer Valdy appeared at Blyth Memorial Hall. Oct. 9, 1991 Grey Twp. Reeve Leona Arsmtrong announced her intention to run in the municipal election. There was shock and concern in Grey when it was learned that four of six candidate sites for a .Huron County landfill were located in the township. Belgrave Pre-Mite champions were: Matthew Bromley, Jeremy Leishmanr, Candace Procter, Craig Marks, Justin Campbell, Cole Vincent, Derick Marks, Peggy Procter, Dan Mullin, Jimmy Wray, Adam McBurney, Devon Moffatt, Heather Black, Travis Campbell. Jason Fear. Oct 9, 1996 Brussels Lions Club planned celebration for. 50 years o community service.