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The Citizen, 2004-08-19, Page 4THAT'S MRS. BROWN TAKING HER DAYCARE CLASS ON A WILD SAFARI TO THE ZOO. SHE COULD HAVE SAVED A BUNDLE BY BRINGING THEM HERE. PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004. Editorials Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Jamie Peters and Alicia deBoer 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: norhuronescsinternet.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. The Citizen P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. NOM 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1 H0 Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuronescsInternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca Member of the Ontario Press Council INEEMIll We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are 0 Copyright Canada Lkocna • CNA Democracy's an act of fatith As western countries seek to give the gift of democracy to other nations around the world it's sometimes hard for us to realize what an act of faith it can be to accept the will of the majority. That acceptance of the basic tenant of democracy was demonstrated again this week in Venezuela when those opposed to the democratically- elected president Hugo Chavez said they would not abide with the results of a referendum in which the majority said they wanted him to serve out his term. Almost from the moment Chavez was elected opponents sought to have him removed. In 2002 a coup briefly replaced him and strikes have paralyzed the country's economy in an effort to bring him down. Finally a recall vote was scheduled and people lined up for hours to vote. The result, confirmed as a fair vote by international observers under the leadership of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, found people still supported Chavez. Still, opponents don't want to accept the will of the majority. We don't have to go so far to see distrust of democracy. It's reported that former Quebec premier Jacques Parizeaa is pushing the Parti Quebecois to declare it doesn't need to hold another referendum on sovereignty: that simply being elected the government would mean Quebec was an independent country. Since the PQ is the only viable opposition party in the province, it's inevitable it will again form a government, especially given the unpopularity of decisions made by the Liberals under Jean Charest in an attempt to balance the budget. Parizeau has never trusted the majority because the majority won't give him what he wants: a sovereign Quebec. He's the man, of course, who after the last referendum was lost in 1995 spoke bitterly about immigrants not being real Quebecers because they opposed sovereignty. He had lost the referendum despite making the question deliberately vague so voters didn't think they were necessarily voting to separate from Canada while he would take it as a definitive yes for separation. Since then, under the federal government's Clarity Act, brought in by former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, such fudging of the question would be forbidden. As well, a significant majority of Quebecers have said they're tired of referenda and just want to get on with life. So now Mr. Parizeau wants to by-pass the whole process and trick people. Jacques Parizeau has spent his entire life in a democratic country but still believes that democracy only works when it gives him what he wants. He shows how difficult it will be to have people elsewhere in the world take the leap of faith to accept the wisdom of the majority.— KR So much for ideals Looking Back Through the Years The spirit of the Olympic games was undermined this week when Iran's gold-medal favourite Arash Miresmaeili inexplicably turned up for the weigh-in too heavy for his class and was disqualified. The explanation seems to come from the nationality of his first opponent, an Israeli, and the policy of his country that its athletes will not compete against Israelis. So the athlete lost his chance to win a medal, Iran lost one of its few medal hopefuls and the world lost the ideal that people would compete in peace even if their countries weren't friendly. And this was supposed to hurt who, Israel?— KR Letter to the editor THE EDITOR, The Red Cross is organizing a Coats for Kids campaign in Huron County this fall. This county-wide program is a new endeavour for the Stratford/Huron-Perth branch of the Canadian Red Cross. With your help we can reach children and adults of all ages who require warm winter clothing during our cold Canadian months. During the month of September, Coats for Kids will be collecting winter coats and other outdoor apparel for children and adults. We hope to have two or three collection centres in each town throughout the county. During Oct. 15-17 we will have distribution centres set up in Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter, Wingham and Brussels. In order to reach as many people as possible, we need volunteers to pick up coats from collection centres and transport them to the closest distribution centre. As well, the Canadian Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help with sorting and set up during the week of Oct. 12-15 and with distributing items at each of our distribution sites during Oct. 15-17. We are seeking the assistance of businesses and organizations by offering to be collection sites where people can drop off coats. A second initiative that the Canadian Red Cross is leading with the generous support of Wal-Mart will be providing children in need with backpacks with necessary school supplies for the upcoming school season. Each backpack contains nearly 40 different school items donated by Wal-Mart suppliers, and each backpack contains supplies for a specific age range-from kindergarten to high school. The Canadian Red Cross recognizes that school supplies and backpacks are essential items for a successful school year and the Red Cross is pleased to be part of this. If you would like to volunteer your time to help with this worthwhile community endeavour, please contact me at 522-0874 or e-- mail typapple@tcc.on.ca Summer Papple. Aug. 20, 1959 Several hundred citizens and former residents of Ethel and surrounding Grey Twp. gathered at the Ethel school grounds to observe Home Town Sunday. • John L. Lewis gave the necessary 60-day notice of termination of the United Mine Worker's Contract with Bituminous and Anthracite Coal Operators. The Brussels football team beat Walton 6 - 0. Aug. 21, 1969 The Brussels track and field team won second place in the annual track and field meet sponsored by the Lake Huron Zone of the Ontario Recreation Director's Association held in Walkerton. Maxine Watts was another successful competitor, winning the Class B girls championship. Grey Twp council decided to take no action towards a request for sidewalks in Walton. Aug. 16, 1972 An historical plaque commemorating the Founding of Brussels was unveiled in front of the Public Library. The plaque was one of a series erected throughout the province by the Archives of Ontario, acting on the advice of the Archaeological and Historical Sites Board of Ontario. Gerald Baan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baan of Walton, left for Africa where he served two years with CUSO in Northern Ghana as an agriculturist. Plans for the 45th annual Huron County Plowing Match were finalized. A good crowd attended the WI's Fun Carnival held in Walton. With financial help from the Brussels Branch of the Canadian Legion, seven area youths were able to attend the Junior Track and Field Development Program's Training Camp in Orillia. Rev. C.A. Falconer began his ministry in Knox Church. Bertha Danby, daughter of Mrs. Kathleen Danby of Brussels, - graduated from Perth-Huron Regional School of Nursing in Stratford. Loss was estimated to be between $75,000 - $100,000 as the result of a fire which levelled two large barns on the dairy farm of Leo Dykstra of Clinton. Kenneth Cox of Brussels was selected from among more than 150 applicants aged 16 - 22 to take part in a 45-member choir to study choral techniques and performance at Lakefield College School near Peterborough. The purebred Holstein herd of Mrs. Beryl Storey and her son, was dispersed at the Brubacher Sale Arena in Guelph, bringing the average of $835, a total of $55, 940 on 67 head. Aug. 20, 1986 Youngsters from the Londesborough recreation program held a "garbage-a-thon" to help clean up the village. The youths raised about $400 in pledges which were donated to help with medical costs for Ron Nesbitt, injured in a swimming accident. At a meeting of the Brussels Agricultural Society, members authorized the secretary to pay whatever liability insurance costs come to the Brussels fair. Estimates ranged from $500 to $1,000. Blyth village council adopted a mill rate that saw taxes increase 6.7 per cent to the average public school ratepayer. The Blyth Festival's Young Company performed a clown show entitled "The thing that happened in front of a lot of People." Shirley Wheeler was the overall winner of the Vera Fraine trophy at the Brussels Horticultural Society's Summer Flower Show. The Walton WI celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Brussels Legion Pipe Band celebrated 30 years as a group. Achievement night for the Quest For Success 4H club celebrated Glenyce McClinchey, Angela Schneider, Lisa Duizer, Astrid Van Eeden and Annette Losereit who graduated to the next level. Aug. 17, 1994 A short hydro panel started one of the Horizon Chicks barns in Hullett Twp. to start fire. The fire was extinguished before much damage was done. Tamara Smith helped Alexis Patch and Ashely Keifer created modge podge jars as part of their craft time at the Ark's summer activity program. Blyth council passed the motion to support the road committee's recommendation that the parking lot off Dinsley west of Blyth Festival Garage would not be maintained by the village as it was private property. Rev. Stephen Huntley was the new minister at Blyth United Church. Elaine O'Donnell was the lucky winner of the Children's Dream Home donated from Watson's Home Hardware in Gorrie. It was a fundraising project for the Huron Heart and Stroke Foundation. Aug. 18, 1999 Almost 12,000 fans, the largest crowd ever (to date) assembled for a Canadian outdoor motocross, cheered on nearly 950 riders at the 8th annual Walton TransCan Grand National motocross. Mabel Wheeler of Belgrave was awarded Morris Twp.'s Senior Citizen of the Year award. More than 700 soccer players got their kicks as Brussels hosted the North Perth soccer tourney.