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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-07-22, Page 4Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Jamie Peters and Alicia deBoer The Citizen 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 $30.00/year ($28.04 + $1.96 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. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40050141 PUBLICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REGISTRATION NO. 09244 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON NOG 1H0 email: norhuron@scsinternet.com 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 .,,,, A9Cna +CNA Member of the Ontario Press Council MIYIIM We are not responsible for unsolicited new:scripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are 0 Copyright Cana0 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. Welcome to Xisforic Queensvitie Where we proudly celebrate our architectural and historical heritage! Nom/ of tbe 'Victorian No festiva/ Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004. Editorials Opinions Expense or investment? A study released to Huron County council this month resurrects the old debate about whether a government spends money or invests it. Linda Stobo of the Huron County Health Unit told county councillors of a study into pre-natal and child health in the county, with a particular focus on people in low-income and isolated families. Overall, Huron County seems to be matching up pretty well with the rest of the province in providing healthy conditions for the unborn and young children but among low-income families who are not taking advantage of the services offered in the county, people are more likely to behave in ways that expose children to dangers. Mothers are more likely than the general population to drink during pregnancy, which can leave babies damaged for life from fetal alcohol syndrome, and smoke during pregnancy which can cause health problems. They're less likely to continue breast-feeding past six months to the detriment of their child's development. The study shows that reaching parents with the message about providing healthy conditions for unborn and newborn children can be an investment that will make a difference for years to come. Producing a healthy child that will grow up to be a productive member of society is going to save society a lot of money compared to a child, for instance. damaged by fetal alcohol syndrome who may burden social services. Canada has a long history of reaching out through public health to help expectant and new parents to know what's best for their children and there's no doubt we've been better off as a country for it. Sadly, no matter how much money you spend on trying to reach parents, some will never take the steps to curb behavior that is risky to their child. The tough choice for politicians and public health officials is knowing when additional spending will bring results and when the money will be wasted because of an unappreciative audience.— KR Paying a price for free thinking Leading up to the unveiling of Prime Minister Paul Martin's cabinet on Tuesday there were expectations by some in this area and in the farming community across the country, that Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle might be named minister of agriculture. Mr. Steckle's reputation for speaking his mind, even against his own government, probably meant there was never a realistic chance of his being in the cabinet. The very thing that voters in Huron-Bruce admire, Mr. Steckle's independence, would make a prime minister think twice before naming him to the cabinet. Cabinet ministers must show solidarity even if they must compromise their own feelings to do so. It's hard to imagine Mr. Steckle supporting something he doesn't believe in, say like the gun registry or same sex marriage. And perhaps Huron-Bruce voters are better off with a free-thinking MP, hopefully as chair of the agriculture committee as Mr. Steckle was before the election. There are too few free thinkers in Ottawa these days.— KR Letter to the editor THE EDITOR, Citizens in Huron-Bruce are forming a group to bring awareness about the use of pesticides in our communities. The initiative will help to link groups and citizens in the area towards a common goal. The aim is to develop local chapters in each municipality, which will support the larger organization. Our goal will be to put pressure on municipalities to stop using pesticides themselves and to end the cosmetic application in towns. Dave Vasey has begun the process of linking up individuals and organizations. We already have individuals who are willing to do pesticide education presentations. We have people involved who have extensively researched the subject and are ready to begin the initiative. The group is being formed from people concerned about the Ontario College of Family Physicians report, which slammed the use of pesticides. The report warns of serious long-term effects of pesticides such as cancer, birth detects and sterility. In reading the local papers from all over the area, the common theme of many letters to the editor, has been individuals concerned about the use of pesticides. This group is similar to the anti-smoking groups, and look at the success they have had. People should not fear dandelions, as far as I was aware, they are very passive species. The myth that we must use chemical warfare to defeat this enemy is not well founded. Often in hand-to-hand combat, humans have the wits and strength to be victorious over the deadly dandelion. If you are an individual or group that would be interested in helping out, please contact, Saugeen Shores, Victoria Serda 389-5779 or vserda@animail.net ; Kincardine, Dr. Aurthur Weibe 396-4971 or thearc@bmts.com; Brocton, Kelly Reid 881-2574 or drreids@sympatico.ca; Morris- Turnberry, North Huron - John Dixon 357-4771 or posthaste2001 @hotmail.com ; Huron East, Central Huron, Bluewater, Ray Leathern, 565-2317 or raypaula@tcc.on.ca; South- Bruce, David Wood, 367-2602 or thewoods@wightman.ca or Huron- Kinloss, Howick, South-Huron, Dave Vasey, 396-4686 or davevasey @bmts.com. July 23, 1952 Nineteen pupils graduated ' from Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. Thompson's music examinations of the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music in London. The exam centre was held at Thompson's studio. Bill Rahn successfully completed the examination for Certificate of Qualification conducted by the Board of Examiners after completing a course in embalming. An intermittent downpour of rain ruined the afternoon program of the Brussels Legion Annual Sports Day. July 24, 1969 Carol Wilbee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ian Wilbee of Walton, graduated from Stratford Teachers' College. She accepted a teaching position at Clinton Public School. Four busloads of interested men took a trip sponsored by the Huron County Beef Improvement Association. They visited S.W. Bruce, Beef Pasture Operations and Arda Community Pasture farm along with many other local farmers' farms. A horse, D. Capetown, owned by Hugh Pearson of Brussels and driven by Jack Galbraith of Wingham, won the fifth race at the Hanover horse race. Earl Pennington. son of Betty Pennington of Brussels, caught a pike fish in the Maitland River measuring two feet and two inches long and weighed five pounds and nine ounces. New amendments to the Highway Traffic Act enacted during a meeting of the Ontario Legislature were proclaimed as "the law," which included that a slow-moving vehicle sign is required by a tractor or other vehicle only when moving along a highway, not when crossing directly from one side of the road to the other. July 26, 1972 George Penfold was appointed Agricultural Engineer for Huron County. He succeeded Jim . Arnold who transferred to Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology. A policy regarding school 'ittendance areas was passed at the Huron County Board of Education meeting. It was decided that if a parent wanted their children to attend a school outside of their residential area, the board would grant the request providing it was made no later than July 31 of any year. The board also said changing schools could only become effective at the beginning of the year except if the board deems a situation to be an emergency. Mr. and Mrs. John Brennan of Kitchener took over the Ennis store business in Walton from Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ennis. The new executive of the Brussels Lions Club included Henry Exel, Max Watts, Wayne Lowe, Cecil McFadden, Ross McCall, James Knight, Gordon McGavin and Hank Ten Pas. July 23, 1986 Country Arts, a new show at the Blyth Festival's Art Gallery opened July 22. The exhibit featured paintings, quilts and woodworking. A big parade was held as a tribute to Colborne Twp.'s 150 anniversary. Ron Vercruyssen, a student from Seaforth District Secondary School, was chosen to get a chance at making the top 12 of the Ontario Juvenile Basketball team. The Brussels Legion celebrated its 55th anniversary. Stalls of fresh produce, homebaked goods, books, plants, good used clothing and more spilled across the lawn of Blyth Memorial Hall as part of the annual Country Fair of the Blyth Festival. July 20, 1994 The Huron County Liberal Association sponsored a 'meet the leader' gathering at Blyth Lions Park. Provincial Leader of the Opposition Lyn McLeocicame to Blyth for a pre- election campaign tour of Huron County. After some dissent, Blyth council passed a budget showing an increase in the mill rate of .89 per cent. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Elmer Buchanan, as part of the ministry's new rural mandate, travelled to a number of communities to discuss ways to promote economic development and job creation in these communities. Ontario scholars from F.E. Madill Secondary School were Todd Machan, Shane Pegg and Jay Hahn. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Martin received a third-place plaque from the Dairy Herd Improvement Association from achieving a composite BCA of 217.7. Siebolt Siertsema presented Gerry Rijkoff of Walton, with a plaque for fourth place in the composite BCA standings with 213.7 at the Holstein Twilight meeting at the farm of Fred and Linda Meier. Morris Twp. received a new road grader from Champion Road Machinery in Goderich. The $157,000 grader was bought' with special funding and replaced the 1984 grader. Shannon Scott led the sing-along at the Londesborough United Church Bible School. July 28, 1999 Pottery, Robert Tetu's exhibition Closing the Circle opened at the Bainton Art Gallery in Blyth Memorial Hall. Blyth council discussed the problem with teenagers riding their skateboards and doing tricks at Memorial Hall. Clerk-treasurer John Stewart said the youths were good kids just looking for a place to skate. Philip Hiusser and Christa Pegg were both Ontario Scholars from F.E. Madill Secondary School.