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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-11, Page 4FEAR NOT, SIR GEORGE, IN THIS HOLY WAR, I SHALL BE RIGHT BEHIND PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 Editorials Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Alan Young 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; $80.00/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 cf) 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 I HO NOG I HO Phone 523-4792 Phone 887-9114 FAX 523-9140 FAX 887-902I E-mail norhuron@scsinternat.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca ocna *CNA ,:dv, Ito Member of the Ontario Press Council 111:i16. One-centre thinking Since amalgamation took place there have been those, in North Huron at least, who are saying the new municipality must forge a one-community personality. From the comments of Reeve Doug Layton at Huron County council last week, it appears that's happened at the municipal council level. Discussing a proposal from the Huron County Library Board that small libraries in places like Auburn and Bluevale be closed and the remaining libraries be upgraded, Layton complained this would leave North Huron with two libraries to be improved, one in Blyth and one in Wingham. So what's so different than if amalgamation had never taken place? There are still the same number of people in Wingham and Blyth as there were before. If this request for upgrading the libraries had come to the individual councils of the two communities they would have had the same tax base to work on as North Huron will have. The difference is there is now one tax pool and one council and councillors tend to think as if expenditures are too much if they spend on two projects. That kind of mindset is dangerous if you happen to be the junior partner in a marriage. Given that kind of thinking it's easy to see how a council can decide there should be investment in only one library and naturally that should be in the largest library. Even if council decides to go ahead and improve both libraries this time, this kind of perception is virtually inevitable in an amalgamated municipality with communities of different sizes. In the end, the only answer for junior partners like Blyth and Brussels is to build new community structures to keep their communities alive. The Heart and Soul campaign in Blyth is an example of people finding alternatives to depending on the formal structure of municipal councils. If people care about their libraries, they must also step forward and do something about it. These communities are at a crossroads. Either citizens step forward now and reinvigorate their communities or they will decline into shells of their former proud selves. There's no time for complacency.— KR So much for plan B The mantra of the Progressive ConserVative government in Ontario has been that private business can do things better than government but the need for the British government to step in to bail out British Energy shows there are no easy answers. The British government had little option but to step in to provide nearly $1 billion in aid because British Energy, which provides a significant proportion of the country's electricity, was on the verge. So after ridding itself of electrical utilities because of a belief that private industry could do things better, the British are back investing in power companies again. The bail-out of British Energy has significant consequences for our local area because the company is the major investor in Bruce Power which operates the Bruce nuclear plant. Ironically, Bruce Power has shown the value of privatization, investing billions in getting moth-balled nuclear reactors running again when Ontario Hydro said it couldn't afford to. Proponents and opponents of privatization can both learn lessons from the happenings on both sides of the Atlantic. What the whole scenario shows is that there are no simple solutions and no guarantees. — KR An act of faith After his meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday, Prime Minister Jean Chretien remained unconvinced of the need for the U.S. to invade Iraq to oust the regime of Saddam Hussein: Chretien is not alone, with Bush being able to rally the support of only British Prime Minister Tony Blair among world leaders. Perhaps Bush would seem more credible if he didn't seem to want this war so much. He keeps talking about having proof Hussein has weapons of mass destruction but either he's not showing the proof of it's not as convincing as he claims. Perhaps Bush should pay more attention to the motto of his predecessor of a century earlier, Teddy Roosevelt who advised speaking softly and carrying a big stick. — KR Letters to the Editor THE EDITOR, travellers feel like they were at Quite often we work with service home, by opening your factories, clubs or church groups, where we stores, and most of all, your hearts measure success in dollars and and homes. cents. Everyone who experienced any Recently, I had the opportunity to part of the World Youth Day events, work on the World Youth Day Co- would surely have to agree that it ordinating Committee. The truly was a once-in-a-lifetime communities of Wingham and experience. Success, in my opinion, Brussels hosted 92 pilgrims who with this event, would be measured were world travellers from Mexico, with a smile and I saw smiles from Italy and the United Kingdom. 'all over the world'. I am so incredibly proud to be Thanks to all who helped make a from Brussels, Ontario, Canada! great event an awesome experience. Hats off to all those who made our Lori Pipe. THE ROAD TO BAUHDAD Looking Back Through the Years Sept. 15, 1960 The Brussels Junior Girls, coached by Hugh Pearson won the WOAA championship, defeating Listowel 8-6 for their second straight win in a best-of-three series. Centrefielder D. Engel paced the winners with a double and two singles. K. McTaggart homered and G. Machan and M. Warwick had extra base hits. A 16-oz jar of sweet mixed pickles was on sale at McCutcheon Grocery for 25 cents. Five jars of St. Williams jam could be purchased for $1. There was a little competition from Willis's which was selling the jam two for 39 cents. The weekend feature at the Llashmar Drive-in Theatre in Listowel was The FBI Story with James Stewart and Vera Miles. At Brownie's in Clinton there was a double feature, Escort West with Victor Mature and Elaine Stewart and Subway in the Sky with Van Johnston and Hildegard Neff. Sept. 9, 1987 • Champion figure skater Kevin Wheeler was back home for )a, well- deserved rest after winning his se6ond gold medal in international competition in one week. Skating at the International Figure Skating Competition in Oberstdorf, West Germany, Wheeler and his senior pairs partner Michelle Menzies of Preston placed first in both the short program and the freestyle program. The pair had taken top honours earlier at an international event at St. Gervais, France. Audrey Bos of RR3, Auburn was crowned Queen of the Furrow at the Huron County Plowing Match, while Jane Anderson of RRI, Londesboro was runner-up. The McGavin brothers of RR4 Walton, sons of Neil and Marie swept the plowmen's awards with Brian taking the senior` championship and Jeff capturing the junior trophy-. - . Karla King was crowned the 1987 Brussels Fall'Fair Queen. Heather McIntosh of RR5, Brussels was named both runner-up and Miss Congeniality. Sept. 13, 1989 . There were to be two new events at the Brussels Fair, a mini-tractor pull for youngsters and a pet show. Rev. Cam McMillan was the new minister at Brussels United Church. Margaret Cronyn of RR2, Blyth was named 1988 Brussels Fall Fair Queen. First runner-up was Tracey Fischer, while Sandra Marks, RR3, Brussels, was Miss Congeniality. Jennifer Vanass received her 4-H County Honours pin. Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Belgrave UCO branch were board members Don Procter, Siebolt Siertsema, Bruce Campbell and manager Darryl Culbert. Enrollment at East Wawanosh Public School was up by 32 students over 1988 figures to 230. Rev. David Fuller was appointed rector of St. John's Anglican Church in Brussels and Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth. Seventy-eight athletes attended the Brussels Bulls training camp. There were some early standouts. Returnees Murray Townsend and John Sterner in goal were being challenged by rookies Peter Stewart, Steve Soeder and Richard Lyndon. Bevin Flea and J.C. Hewitt were on defence while Craig Robertson, Kevin Talsma. Joel Baker and Ron Buchanan were returning for another season. As well Jeff Coulter and Craig King had strong showings. Steve Vandendool, Joe Walker and Andrew Weber along with returnee Marty Rutledge , were Strong on right wing while Dwaine Nicholls, Ken Jacklin and Kevin DeJong were battling signees Bob McMillan and Brett Martin for left win. Jeff Benninger, Paul Sebastian, Jason Kraemer, Jason Coulter and the surprise of the camp, 14-year- old Ryan Gallaher were vying for centre ice spots. Sept. 9, 1992 Courtney Sauve. a Grade 9 student from Blyth, served as the page for the September session of Huron County council. Field crop competition results were: Ken Johnston, 93; John Perrie, 89; Glen Sellers, 88; Ken Fischer, 88; Paul Johnston, 87; Jack Cardiff, 84; Murray Cardiff, 83; Bauer Farms, 82; Paul Fear, 81; Kevin Johnston, 81; Wayne Fear, 80; Bill Sellers, 79; Tom and Brian Warwick, 78: *.cott Cardiff, 73; Greg Higgins, 59; John McIntosh, 58; Tom Miller. 56 and Laurie Black, 44. Don McNeil of Brussels was contacted by CBC to provide authentic period automobiles for the television show Scales of Justice. Teresa Knox, RR1, Blyth, received one of two annual $1,000 scholarships from Holstein Canada. Sept. 10, 1997 Four vied for the title of Brussels Fair Ambassador, Malinda Exel, Leanne Zehr, Cynthia DeWit and Lee Ann McDonald. With the co-operation of a beautiful fall weekend the Huron • Pioneer Thresher Reunion was attended by over 13.000. New staff at Brussels Public School was: Mrs. Regier, Grade 7/8 and - music; Madame Anguish. French; Mrs. larusso. librarian; Abi • Corbett. custodian. The re-numbering for 9-1-1 was complete in Brussels.