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The Citizen, 2003-11-26, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2003. 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. 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 The Citizen P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. N0M 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1 HO Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scslnternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca jXpcna <*cna Member of the Ontario Press Council Lessons in humility When we’re hurt, as the United States was by the horror of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, our natural inclination is to strike back. What Americans have been finding out since is that even when you are the most powerful nation in the world, sometimes your power does little good. The killing and rumoured beating and mutilation of two U.S. soldiers by a crowd in northern Iraq on the weekend sent outrage across the U.S. President George W. Bush vowed his country would not be intimidated by a bunch of punks. But what can he do? The U.S. easily won the war in Iraq but winning the peace is proving more difficult. Small groups of rebels are daily killing Americans and Iraqis trying to help the move toward democracy. As the underground fighters did against the Germans in occupied countries during World War II or the Viet Cong did to the U.S. in Vietnam, these terrorists demoralize soldiers by keeping them always in fear of being attacked, never being able to relax. It doesn’t matter how powerful you are, you can’t control every comer in a big country like Iraq. You can’t decree that people must change their minds and like you. In fact the greatest danger is that President Bush will think his power can solve the problem. The temptation is to strike back with excessive force: to try to crack a peanut with a sledge hammer. As the Israelis have found out over long years in Palestinian settlements, arbitrarily demolishing the houses of those suspected of harbouring terrorists only creates more anger and more terrorists. Already the U.S. seems to be losing support of many Iraqis who initially welcomed them. Too many innocent people are being killed either by terrorists trying to strike at the Americans and the government they have set up or by Americans in fear or retaliation for those strikes against them. Every death creates new enemies for the Americans. History has shown two different reactions by past American governments to this kind of situation. They either try to use their brute force to crush opposition or they pull out of the country and turn their backs on all those who supported them. While going into Iraq might have been a mistake by President Bush in the first place, pulling out now and letting Saddam Hussein return and take revenge on all those who tried to build a democracy would be immoral. Having messed with the status quo the U.S. must now be willing to stay for the long haul. — KR Letters to the Editor (b)a CEO who stole from his own company;or (c)a P.R. spokesman for Michael Jackson? Looking Back Through the Years THE EDITOR, Ontario farmers find themselves and their farm equipment travelling the province’s roads with increasing frequency - it’s a matter of travelling from one farm to another and to elevators to deliver product for sale. Some of these farmers find themselves interacting with police over interpretations of the laws that govern the use of implements of husbandry on public roadways. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is frequently getting calls from farmers who feel they have been wrongly charged. That’s why OFA is spending more time in communication with police and ministry of transportation enforcement personnel - we want to be sure the law is being interpreted as it is written. Farm families make a lot of use of all-terrain vehicles - ATVs - on their farms and between farm properties. There have been a number of amendments to the Highway Traffic Act regarding the use of ATVs and OFA wants to ensure all farmers are familiar with these changes. This past summer the regulations contained in Bill 11 amending the Highway Traffic Act, came into effect. These regulations deal with the use of ATVs on specified Ontario highways. The regulations define an ATV as a four-wheeled vehicle, steered by handlebars, designed to be straddled by the driver and to carry only the driver - no passengers are allowed. The regulations and section 191.8 of the Highway Traffic Act exclude a number of popular vehicles from the ATV category. They are not viewed as ATVs by the legislation, something owners and operators need to understand. Under the amended legislation, there’s an extensive listing of provincial highways that ATVs are allowed to use legally. Complete details can be see in Schedule B of Regulation 316/03 of the legislation. According to the legislation, the ATV must be driven in the same direction as the traffic and on the shoulder of the road, close to the right edge of the shoulder and if the shoulder is not available, then the ATV may move onto the travelled portion of the highway. Municipally-controlled roads are only open to ATV use if the municipality has passed a bylaw authorizing their use. If there is no municipal bylaw, then ATVs cannot be used on municipal roads. The Off-road Vehicles Act authorizes farmers to drive an off­ road vehicle on, along or across a highway if the vehicle is being used for agricultural purposes, is registered, insured, and bears a slow- moving vehicle sign. The farmer must carry a valid driver's licence and wear an approved helmet. There are a number of new requirements for farmers to use their ATVs on the highway from farm to farm for agricultural purposes. To access all these changes and requirements contact OFA at 1-'800- 668-3276. Paul Mis tele Ontario Federation of Agriculture Executive Committee. Nov. 26, 1958 A newly formed Young People’s Bible Class held its first meeting in Cranbrook. Grey Twp. residents were required by the council to keep their dogs, under control at all times due to a rabies epidemic throughout the township. The Brussels Horticultural Society made plans for the original outside Christmas decorations contest and agreed on $15, $10 and $5 prizes. Firefighters probed the wreckage of a U.S. Air Force KC-97 Stratotanker that crashed into a housing development in the small town. Isle of Hope, Ga., killing 11. About 41 members of the Majestic Women’s Institute enjoyed a bus trip to Kitchener. Nov. 28, 1968 The Brussels Lions Legion and the Brussels merchants were going all out to make the Santa Claus parade a huge success with about 25 floats. Polls opened for citizens to vote to elect new county school board trustees. Bill Moody, district governor, of Mount Forest paid his official visit to the Brussels Lions Club. R.B. Cousins became the new reeve of Brussels for a two-year term. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cunningham of Ethel, celebrated the win after their three-year-old Palomino mare won the Grand Championship at the Royal Winter Fair. She also won the Mare of the Year award. Nov. 28, 1973 Adrian Vos of Blyth won support from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for his call for more government assistance in researching a possible solution to the energy crisis. Joe Phelan. 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phelan of Blyth, was named the winner of the R. McKinley Citizenship award for outstanding participation in 4-H home and community activities. The 1973 Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association .said the Threshers Reunion had been a financially successful one with profit of more than $1,300. It was a record wheat crop year in 1973 with 628.7 million bushels, surpassing the ten-year average of 614.2 million bushels. Teresa Ondrejicka from South Huron District High School in Exeter was awarded the Huron Perth TB and Respiratory Disease Association Ecologist of the Year award. Karen Tyndall of Clinton, a member of the Blyth-Belgrave 4-H Beef Calf Club received the Huron Hereford Association award and Susan Tyndall of Clinton won the Huron Milk Committee award. Nov. 23, 1988 Murray Cardiff carried off an easy victory in the Huron-Bruce riding to join the Conservative majority government elected across the country. Two local politicians demanded an election re-count due to the result of close calls at the polls during the municipal election. Ron Nesbitt became the one of Radford Construction’s most valued employees in the 14 months he had been with the company at the time. The Huron County Board of Education had six new faces on the 16-member board. This was in part a result of the new formulas governing public school trustee distribution across the province. Melissa and Lauren Snell had some fun with balloons at the Londesborough United Church’s annual Sunday School Carnival at Hullett Public School. Gary McArter of Brussels received a ghetto blaster as one of the draw prizes from the Blyth Minor Ball Association. The Belgrave Women’s Institute Hall celebrated its 100 anniversary. A large crowd that enjoyed the annual beef supper at the Belgrave United Church. Nov. 24, 1993 The Huron Information Directory made its debut at a coming out party in Clinton. Don Stephen of Exeter, the printer of the directory, presented the inaugural directory to Karen Lehnen, chairperson of the Huron Community Service Network. Members of the OPP and municipal forces in the area began their annual RIDE program. The Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Complex hosted a skate-a-thon to help raise funds for the Children’s Aid Society of Huron County. The First Brussels Wolf Cubs had six new members join. They were Ronald Higgins^ Brendon Purcell, Ben Leger, Chris Walker, Ryan Mawhinney and David Bondi. The new Olympia ice resurfacing machine arrived and had been making its rounds at the Brussels, Morris and Grey arena. Nov. 25, 1998 The Brussels Curling Club opened its season with several newcomers. Sjaan Gerth, a student from F.E. Madill placed 15th of the 300 runners in the 7.2 km cross-country senior boys race at OFSSA. The Brussels Lions Club made a donation of $500 to the Brussels Figure Skating Club. The Irish Rovers rolled into Blyth and brought their unique blend of Celtic tunes, wonderful instrumen­ tation and good fun.