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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-18, Page 4Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Alan Young, Cindy Smale 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° 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. 0924.4 Canadian Publication Mail Agreement No. 40050141 The Citizen P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, BLYTH, Ont. BRUSSELS, Ont. NOM 1H0 NOG 1HO Phone 523-4792 Phone 887-9114 FAX 523-9140 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuronascsinternet.com Website www.norlhhuron.on.ca ocna ENA Member of the Ontario Press Council OsPol-04 I'm flattered by your intriguing offer, Tom, but no thanks. Besides, they scheduled my next bath two weeks from today. Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 Editorials & Opinions Time to celebrate, for now With the grand opening of the newly-renovated Blyth and District Community Centre on Saturday, Blyth residents will have a chance to celebrate their achievements, and re-energize for the final push to pay off the total cost of renovations. A good turnout will also reward the many volunteers who have been working so hard to make the Heart and Soul campaign successful. From people who went door-to-door to collect donations, to people who helped demolish the old arena to prepare for the renovations, to the hard-working committee working behind the scenes to bring it all together, these people deserve the thanks of the community. In a way, they've perhaps made things too easy, accomplishing the near-miraculous task of demolishing much of one arena and raising a new one in its place in a matter of months. This is a chance for the rest of the community to show they're behind the volunteers. And they'll need the support. Though much has been done and hundreds of thousands of dollars has been raised, there is still much more money needed. Often the last part of a campaign is tougher than the beginning. After all some•of the major donations from generous local businesses have already been counted. But it can be done and accomplishing the task really can put "heart and soul" into a community. So on Saturday, come out and see the "new" arena, celebrate the accomplishments so far, thank the volunteers and get behind them for the final push. — KR It's not that simple Prime Minister Jean Chretien stirred up controversy twice in the past week when he linked poverty in Third World countries to the kind of terrorism that led to the loss of thousands of lives on Sept. I I, 2001 in New York and Washington. Critics immediately jumped on the remarks as insulting to Americans, — as blaming the victims for their own deaths. Many other Canadians, however, praised the prime minister and wished he'd shown such courage to say what needed to be said long before now. Leading the criticism here in Canada has been the Alliance Party, demanding Chretien apologize to the U.S. and to victims of the attacks for his insensitivity. Others have argued Chretien's connection of poverty with terrorism is dead wrong, pointing out many of the terrorists come from Middle Eastern countries with plenty of oil wealth, where, if there is poverty, it's the fault of corrupt rulers. The debate has split Canadians into stereotypical liberal and conservative camps. At the extreme, both sides are wrong. Many people seem to want believe there are good people and evil people and evil is never the result of conditions people live in. On the other hand are liberals who think that evil would be banished if only we built a heaven on earth. Setting all this aside, Chretien is right about the resentment that has built against the west with our self-involvement. It's estimated, for instance, that 3,500 people were killed by allied bombings in Afghanistan. This may have been sadly necessary to drive out the Taliban but our ignorance of these deaths, while almost shutting down North America to honour the anniversary of 3,000 Sept. 11 deaths here will not win us sympathy in much of the world. — KR Letters to the Editor THE EDITOR, September is Ovarian Cancer Month, and once again this year, the National Ovarian Cancer Association is working hard to raise awareness about the disease that is the fifth leading cancer killer of women. With no test available, and vague symptoms, too often the disease is diagnosed late with a poor outcome. Being aware of the signs and symptoms and of your family history are the best weapons we have. Ovarian cancer symptoms may include: change in bowel habits, weight gain or loss, loss of appetite, nausea, feelings of bloatedness, frequent urination, or backache. Individuals at risk include those who have a family history of breast. ovarian cancer or colon cancer and women who have experienced infertility. Ovarian cancer is most common in women over 50 years old. Too often women are busy with the health and well-being of their families. They neglect slight changes in bodily functions, general- feelings of unwellness, and fail to report these subtle indications to their doctors. Our message is Take Action! If you have any combination of these symptoms and they persist longer than three weeks, contact your family doctor. The National Ovarian Cancer Association is making strides to overcome this disease by funding research, providing support to women with the disease and their families, and by raising awareness. But we need your help to make a difference. To find out more about the disease. NOCA programs, or to pledge your support for this important campaign against ovarian cancer, visit our website at www.ovariancanada.org or call 877-413-7970, toll tree in Canada. Elisabeth Ross Executive Director 27 Park Road, Toronto, ON M4W 2N2 Sept. 22, 1960 The Brussels Home and School Association held its annual potluck supper to honour members of the graduating class. The meal was convened by Adah Smith and her social committee. Mrs. Wm. King Jr. was. in charge of the musical numbers which included a Highland Fling by Joyce Huether. Engraved pins were presented to the graduates by Mrs. Robert Richmond. The Martin Murray Aeard for highest marks in Grade 8 English was -presented to Ruth Anne and Linda-- Johnston. Weekend. specials -at Willis's included a I 2-oz box of Quaker corn flakes for 25 cents. McCutcheon Grocerty was selling three tins Of Campbell's tomato soup for 35 cents. Playing at the Llashmar Drive-in Theatre in Listowel was Up Periscope with James Garner and Edmond O'Brien and The Violeta Road with Dick Foran and Efrem Zimbalist. At Brownie's in Clinton it was Diary of a High School Bride with Anita Sands and Ronald Foster and Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow with Jody Fair and Martin Braddock. Sept. 16, 1987 Huron County voters took part in the red tide that swept the province of Ontario when Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell scored a huge victory in the new riding of Huron, taking more than 60 per cent of the total votes cast. Edna Pletch of Brussels was honoured by the staff of the Brussels Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch on the occasion of her retirement. Mrs. Pletch had worked at the bank for 17 years. She began her career as a teller in 1969. working her way up to head teller. then serving as the hank's assistant administrative officer. Brussels-area farmer Jack-Cardiff topped the grain corn division of the field crop :competition' for the Brussels Fall Pair with a total score of 95 -.points, while Joe Semple of RR1, Ethel, achieved the same score to win the ensilage corn division. A Wingham man was hired as manager of the Blyth and 'District Community Centre. Robert Stuart had previously worked at the arena in Wingham. An 18-year-old Londesboro girl was one of 12 contestants vying for the title of Miss Seaforth Fall Fair. Darlene Hulley was a student at Central Huron Secondary School and active in 4-H. The executive of the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary was: Ruby Pattison, Janice Henry, Brenda Finlayson, Mildred Ament, Florence Quinn, Edythe Glousher, Verna -Hesselwood, Helen Lapp, Sheron Stadelmann, Kay Hesselwood, Bernice Pierce. The Legion executive was: Lorne Snell. John Battye, Bill Vincent. Donna Govier, Dave Overboe, Art Airdrie, Mary Lou Stewart, Clare Vincent, Ralph McCrea, Jim Chalmers, Alan Caldwell. Joc Catterton, Shirley Bell. Sept. 20, 1989 If government approval was forthcoming Blyth would possibly see the first lots in a new 33-home subdivision on the market by spring. A Morris Twp. man met with council to outline plans for the subdivision at the north east part of town, an area which had been earlier set up for a mobile home park. but was never developed. Margaret Whyte of Londeshoro was presented with her plaque as Citizen of the Year. The Brussels Mite Girls team wrapped up a successful season winning 12 and losing two. Members were: Anther Ruttan, Lisa Coyne, Shannon Conley, Tyler Seeds, Anita Little, Leslie Elliott., Patti Harrison. Leanne Zehr, Janice Jaciclin, Leslie Stretton, Jennifer Gowing, Amy Crawford, Becky McLaughlin. Robin Dunbar and members of the Brussels Scouts took part in the re- enactment, of battles of -the War of t812 in Niagara On The Lake at. historic Fort George. Sept, 16, 1992 Blyth received $64,935 PRIDE money from the province. Margaret Jarvis was crowned Brussels Fall Fair queen. Members of the Ethel 4-H club were presented with awards: Barbara Alexander, 18 projects; Ann Uhler, Priska Meznie and Wanda Martin, 12 projects; Julie Terpstra, six projects. The ballots were in and the fans had spoken. ce.ntre Tim Fritz and goalie Jeff .McGavin proved to be the two most popular Bulls during the selction process for the games against the NHL Oldtimers. The rest of the dream team lineup was Jeff Roy, Trevor Fortune, goal; Corey McKee, Ken Higgins, Joe Walker. Mike Watson. Jamie Gibbons, Jeff Coulter, defense; Marty Rutledge. Kevin McArter. Steve Fritz. Brian TenPas, Ron Strome. Brian Campbell. Mike Chapman, Kevin Keitner, Ken Cousins, Jeff McKee and Brad Carter, forwards. Sept. 17, 1997 Brussels Terry Fox Run raised $4.648. Sandy Bechtel purchased Rice's Store in Wien Twp, the shop she had worked in while attending high school. Lee Ann McDonald was crowned Brussels Fall Fair Ambassador. With just weeks left before the deadline for tiling nominations for municipal i.:outici I feu had expressed interest.