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The Citizen, 2001-11-14, 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 ($26.17 + $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 © 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 ocna C 4PNA ," Cu", Member of the Ontario Press Council The Citizen P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, BLYTH, Ont. BRUSSELS, Ont. NOM I HO NOG I HO Phone 523-4792 Phone 887-9114 FAX 523-9140 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca 1 Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2001 Editorials Opinio a THE EDITOR, The Wingham and District Community Living Association held their annual lottery dinner and dance on Nov. 3 at The Columbus Centre (North Huron Wescast Community Complex), under lottery licence number M09810. Three hundred tickets were sold for this event, making it our first sell-out in 23 years. There were two early bird draws, the first on Sept. 21. The evening's Master of Ceremonies was John Chippa of CKNX. Music for the dance that followed was provided by Marc Nesbitt. Approximately 470 people attended the dinner and dance. There were several $100 and $250 draw winners. Winners of the $500 draws were Ron and Ruth Voisin, Peter Goodall, Elva and Lynn Hickey, Helen Casemore and Anna Marie Kieffer. Winners of the $1,000 draws were Corrine and Ken Young, Tracy Stephenson and Lynn Voisin, Lloyd Carter and Edy Snell, Cam and Mary Cook and Lucknow Legion Branch 309. The 24th annual lottery dinner and dance has been set for Nov. 9 at the Lucknow Community Centre. Yours truly, Theresa Wilson Volunteer and Public Relation Co-ordinator Wingham and District Comm- unity Living Association. Nov. 15 1950 Members of Brussels Branch 218 of the Canadian Legion were joined by 340 visiting veterans from 10 centres of Zone 10, District C in a Remembrance Day service in Melville Presbyterian. The Ladies Auxiliary was offering a free portrait sitting. Evangelist Dr. Luther A. Horn, a "student of the Bible and a great preacher" and ex-movie actor George Norman, the "leading tenor solo" in the motion picture Oklahoma were speaking at the Forester's Hall. Jackie Henderson and his seven- piece band were playing at a floodlight fundraising dance. Bob Hope and Lucille Ball were starring in Fancy Pants at the Capitol Theatre in Listowel. Six chocolate bars, any kind, could be purchased at Grewar's Groceteria for 30 cents. There was a reception dance at Walton Community Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald. Music was by Wilbee's Orchestra. Nov. 18, 1981 Area residents had the chance to watch a group of local doctors perform live in a different type of theatre. They were singing in a variety concert staged at Memorial hall on behalf of Clinton Public Hospital Building Fund. Performing were Doctors Ken Lambert, Richard Treleaven, Art Steed, Brian Baker, Frank Newland, William Harrett and Richard Street. The evening also included the Craig Allan singers, the Scottish-Irish Blackthorns, the Country Companions, soloists Kathy Madill and Darlene VanderVeen and dancers Jayne Snell, Angie Alcock, Pat Stackhouse, Kim Craig and Karen Yeo. Ted Johns gave a monologue and emcee was James Laurie. The Blyth Lions and the Blyth Board of Trade were planning the • Santa Claus parade. There was considerable discussion at the Blyth and District Centre's Board meeting regarding the need for a full-time arena manager. A committee comprised of Larry Walsh, Bill Manning, Carman Craig and Robert Marshall were appointed to find out costs, a job description and responsibilities to include in a report for a later meeting. The Blyth Singers under the direction of Laurie Rowbotham of Listowel and accompanied by Arlene Darnbrough of Goderich were rehearsing for their Christmas concert. Nov. 12, 1986 It was a night of firsts when Huron County honoured its first lady warden at the annual banquet held in Brussels: The location was a departure from normal tradition as Warden Leona Armstrong asked that it be held in her home community rather than in Goderich. And, as Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston told the 265 persons present, it was the first time both the warden and the warden's spouse had been pictured on the program. This was fitting, he said, as when Armstrong's father Harvey Johnston held his banquet as warden in 1952, it was the first time spouses had ever been invited. During the evening, Armstrong was praised for her "quiet dignity". The Bruce County Warden Doug Thompson, however, offered some tongue-in-cheek criticism, saying Armstrong set a bad example for others at conventions, because she wanted to attend all the work sessions. Among the most unique presentations of the evening was a framed salute from the Michigan State Legislature, delivered by Glen Kerr, a friend of the Armstrongs and a member of the Legislature. Receiving the—George Menzies Endowment Fund at Madill's commencement were: Wayne Wheeler, Rose Marks, Susan Marks, Kerry Bauer, Wendy ' Martin and Darron Chesher. Nov. 13, 1991 Jennifer Szusz of Londesboro was page at the November session of Huron County council. Hullett Pee Wee Boys and Girls ball teams captured first place. Boys were: Coach Jim Johnston, Darryl Mayberry, Jeff Stewart, David Campbell. Allan Vanderlaan, Eric Renkema, Fred Datema, Daniel McDonald, Grant Greidanus, Scott Arthur, Mike Salverda, Rob Johnston, Coach Harvey Stewart, Darryl Bergsma, Brian Wammes, Kent Shillinglaw, Doug Maize. Girls were: Coach Dennis Wilts, Bonita Ten Hag, Stephanie Lentz, Sharon Bergsma, Annette Vincent, Heidi Scrimgeour, Sara Lyons, Mandy Medd, Joanne Wilts, Nikki Snell, Pamela Salverda, Erin Bolger, Reanne McDonald, Coach Marsha Szusz, Angela McCool, Kerrie Szusz. Nov. 13, 1996 Receiving 20-tear service awards were Blyth firefighters Paul Josling, Larry Bolger, Frank Wilson and Dave Lee. Scheduled entertainers with upcoming performances at Blyth Memorial Hall were Frank Mills and John McDermott. The Brussels Bulls continued their winning ways with two more weekend victories. We're under terrorists' power The true evil of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is only becoming evident as time goes on and its lasting hold on North Americans' psyches is shown every day. - New evidence came Monday when news flashed about the crash of a U.S. airliner into a New York residential neighbourhood. The first thought of nearly everyone was "Is it the terrorists again?" It's likely that even reassurances that this appears to have been a case of a mechanical failure of the aircraft's structure won't soothe the fears of many people who will suspect terrorists until there is conclusive proof otherwise. Prior to that it was the series of anthrax-laden letters circulated in the U.S. that caused near panic, even here in Ontario. Nearly everyone assumed the letters were somehow linked to the events in New York and Washington. Handwriting experts now believe this is the work of a sick loner, taking advantage of the fear set off by the Sept. 11 attacks. ' Meanwhile the repercussions of the ai..ack continue to reverberate in every facet of North American life. Airlines go bankrupt because people are afraid to fly. Americans are afraid to leave their country, even to come across the border to Canada, because they somehow feel safer at home, even if it is "home" that's under attack. The Canadian dollar drops against the U.S. dollar because people in the money markets, far from being the dispassionate arbiters they claim to be, flee to the familiarity of American currency even if the U.S. economy is in worse shape than the Canadian. People just expect the worst. When some good economic figures come out, economists and business commentators seem almost disappointed, quickly predicting that these are short-term anomalies and things are worse than they appear. Even as the Afghan government that shelters him collapses, Osama Bin Laden must be smiling at the chaos he has caused with one brilliant stroke against his enemies. In the long run, he will only be, defeated when the terror he caused ceases to hold captive the hearts and minds of North Americans. Sometimes that seems to be happening. Shoppers here in Ontario at least are already crowding shopping areas. Many people are getting on with their lives, realizing that while the Sept. 11 attacks touched their minds and emotions, they were distant in terms of physical contact. Unfortunately events like Monday's briefly bring the fears to life again. Still, as we realize that not every tragedy is created by terrorists, we can get back to some sort of normalcy and undermine the power the terrorists hold over us. — KR Lest we forget As more and more voices tout the "inevitability" of closer and closer ties between Canada and the U.S., Canadians need to remember the value of being independent. This past week's Remembrance Day ceremonies should help. Canadians were fighting in both World Wars long before the Americans entered the fray. In both wars the Americans joined only because enemies made deadly mistakes: in the First World War, the German's sunk an American ship, in the second, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour. Until then, "American interest" was seen as not being involved. ' Canadians have a proud tradition of being willing to sacrifice for the global good, not just what is in our interest. Becattile of our early involvement, we played a larger part in both those wars in proportion to our size than our neighbours. Since those wars we've sent soldiers to help keep the peace in places where we had nothing to gain, because we thought it was right. American governments instead argue there is no international morality, only American interest. . Is this what we want to be part of?— KR Letters to the Editor