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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-06-29, Page 4The Citizen P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. NOM 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1H0 Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scslnternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca CanadU We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mgjling costs. A9cna CNA Member of the Ontario Press Council We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or Photographs. Contents of The Citizen are Copyright AND THEN HE INSISTED ON SHOWING THEM HOW TO "BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM"... Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006. Editorial Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Ken Warwick & Kelly Quesenberry The Citizenly 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: $90.00/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 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 09244 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON NOG 1H0 email: norhuron@scsinternet.com The generous spirit For one day, this week, the stories of the dark side of humanity — the wars and the bombings and the shootings — were sidelined by stories of the generosity of the human spirit. Making headlines was the decision of Warren Buffett; the world's second richest person, to give most of his fortune to a foundation run by Bill and Melinda Gates, the world's richest family. On the same day, a gift of far less dollars, but demonstrating just as much generosity by a London woman was announced by the University of Western Ontario. The fortune bestowed by Buffett on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was astounding, but for ordinary mortals, perhaps the story of Mercedes Heal's gift to UWO is more. instructive. Heal never married and lived her whole life modestly in a north-London family home. She never felt the need to spend her money on trips, feeling she could travel through her books and her dreams. She had a skill for choosing profitable stocks, however, and turned a small amount of money into a $4.3 million legacy which she willed to the university on her death last November at age 92. Amazingly, it's believed this is the largest single donation ever made to the university and it came, not from the city's many wealthy families, but from a simple woman no one would have suspected from having so much to give. Warren Btiffett also knew how to play the stock market and became an influential leader. His total wealth is estimated at $44 billion and this week he announced plans to give $37.4 billion of it away. Unlike many donors, he didn't ask for great recognition with his name on a fund. The money will go into the Gateses's foundation which seeks to help people in the Third World get better medical care. Mrs. Gates said the gift could save 200,000 lives. The Gateses themselves have donated $29 billion from his Microsoft profits into the foundation, which also helps promote education closer to home. It's good that these acts of human goodness take the centre stage for a day. In real life, there are many more acts of kindness and generosity than there are of hate and violence, but they seldom make the headlines. Hopefully this publicity will reinforce the efforts of those who seek to use their skills and resources to make the world a better place.— KR Celebrate Canada As a nation, Canadians are humble, soul-searching people 364 days of the year. As we mark the country's 139th birthday this Saturday, it's good to put aside our usual awareness of the country's faults and celebrate what's right for at least a day. It's a good thing not to be too smug about our country, to look at our faults and re-examine how we could be better, but sometimes we're so busy looking at the needed improvements to recognize that there's far more right about this country than wrong. We are a country that has been blesed with good fortune, and we've made some of it ourselves. For all our criticism of our political leaders, our governments of all stripes have, over nearly a century and a half, built aii infrastructure that is the envy of many around the world. We not only have the physical infrastructure of roads and school and hospitals, but the human infrastructure of laws and programs that promote human rights and understanding. Take some time to celebrate Canada's good points this week. — KR Letter to the editor THE EDITOR, It was with disbelief that I read the article in last week's Citizen under the headline "N. Huron says no to BIG". Since last December represen- tatives from council. Blyth Idea Group, Communities in Bloom, church organizations, Blyth Legion, Lions and Boy Scouts have been holding Meetings to plan for the upcoming Campvention 2006. We have all been doing our best and , voluntarily donating our time to make this event a booming success as it could pave the way for a viable source of income for our municipality in the months and years to come. During the initial meetings we were told that we had the opportunity of entertaining the campers for one day during their visit. Anne Elliott, representing BIG suggested a band tattoo to entertain in the afternoon. All thought it was a great idea and gave her the go-ahead to contact the various groups and to get a quote on the cost. • Whether financial responsibility was discussed or not should be irrelevant. In my mind there is no question where the financial responsibility lies. With our experience as business owners or in an organization aren't the expenses incurred from a project taken from the income? I realize ICriss Snell was not involved at the time, but John.Stewart or Kerry Herrfort chaired the meetings and reeve Doug Layton attended at least one meeting that I know of. Was the information not being passed on to council? I thought we were having meetings with the representatives of council. "Communication, communication, communication." Perhaps they all weren't "paying attention." Eleanor Babcock, Blyth & Area Business Association July 2, 1959 The first ever animal to be sent into space died on his maiden voyage. Able, the space monkey returned from his space flight with stilled lungs. Despite efforts by many veterinarians, the tiny monkey passed away. He had been sent into space inside the nose cone of a Jupiter missile. The monkey-Was to be stuffed and displayed at the Smithsonian. A heated feud between West Germany Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Economics Minister Ludwig Ernhard ended as they left a meeting of the Christian Democratic Party together, speaking civilly. At the Party Caucus in Bonn, Germany, Adenauer apologized to Ernhard for casting doubts on the latter's views about public policy. The apology/ seemed to mend the fences between the two, who could now concentrate on the success of their Party. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived for a- special visit to Leja, Albania to a crowd of cheering locals, however the reasons for this visit were being kept very quiet. Two passenger trains collided head on in Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing several people. June 29, 1960 The small community of Walton as well as residents of the surrounding area were devastated to learn that they had lost some of their own. A car accident that took place on Conc. 12 in Kinloss ilvp. claimed the lives of a Walton mother and wife, and her 21-year-old daughter. The collision caused the mother a broken neck. Her daughter sustained extensive injuries to which she succumbed later on in hospital. They were survived by the woman's husband, son, daughter, and granddaughter. Huron County residents did wonderful work in helping the Blitz , for the World Refugee Year. The area raised a total of $13,366.17, with all proceeds going to help aid the refugees stuck in crowded refugee camps in Europe. The draining of a section of the Surrey Canal in London, England proved rumours of pollution to be painfully true. The section of the canal was drained to make way for a building site, but after actually being drained, it turned out that a thorough cleaning would be needed. Anything you could imagine ended up creating a junk pile in the valley left by the canal, including bikes, baby carriages, buckets, bedstands, and much more. June 27, 1973 Members of the newly-created Blyth Opportunities for Youth program included Joyce Nethery, Louise Procter, Nancy Adams, John Battye, David Street, and Marjorie Procter. A Clinton man was acquitted on charges of arson. The man was suspected of setting fire to his father- in-law's barn neat- Blyth. The man had also been acquitted of two other charges of arson for two other incidents. Though the damages caused by all the fires combined went over the $100,000 mark, the judge was forced to dismiss the cases because of insufficient evidence. An extravagant fashion show was held at Hullett Central Public School, entertaining over 160 interested viewers. The fashion show was dedicated to showing several wedding gowns from various time periods of history, some of the gowns even dating back to 1890. July 1, 1987 Brussels held its 115th Anniversary Homecoming this week, with countless activities and events. The Brussels Junior D hockey team was raffling off an amazing prize at the '50's and 60's Dance' being held at the community centre in honour of Brussels Homecoming celebrations. The prize to be collected by the lucky winner was a 1966 vintage Chevelle Mailbu convertible. A young Bluevale-area girl tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a single-car accident she was involved in. The crash killed two others, including the girl's mother. It was reported that the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle and cut across the road, crashing into two trees, but investigations were being continued by the Ontario Provincial Police. The Grade 8 class of Hullett Central School had its graduation ceremonies. Those graduating were: Loreena Simpson, -Lisa Kennedy, Lana Lawrence, Shannon Duizer, Sheila Rodger, Angela McCall, Kim Mayberry, Lisa Spence, Vickylou Riley, Tracy Kennedy, Denise Gross, Annette Lockheart, Karen Plunkett, Mike Merner, Ted Vanderlei, Tim Airdrie, Paul Jewitt, Scott Vodden, Gerben Wilts, Kevin Wright, David Werkema, Shane Taylor, Richard Bergsma, and Kenneth Penfound. June 27, 1990 Playing at the Park Theatre in Goderich was Warren Beatty in Dick Tracy. Also playing was Roller Coaster Rabbit, starring Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman. A talented writer from Bluevale was the winner of The Citizen's Canada Day essay contest. Though the entries were not as numerous as usual, the winner was not of any less quality and depth.