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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-05-05, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005. Editorials Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Heather Armstrong & Dianne Nonkes 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; $85.00/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 P.A.P. REGISTRATION NO. 09244 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON NOG 1 HO email: norhuron@scsinternet.com Canada 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. N0M 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1H0 Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca jxocna (gNA Member of the Ontario Press Council We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright We need service groups . It’s hard to imagine what our small communities would be like without the efforts of service groups who have provided so many services and facilities but we may find out if interest in many of these clubs continues to decline. From Women’s Institutes to Legions and Legion Auxiliaries to Rotary clubs, an older generation of people who kept these groups going is passing and younger people are not joining in sufficient numbers to keep many of the groups viable. While similar problems are faced by service groups in cities and small towns alike, the loss of these clubs will be particularly damaging in rural communities. In rural areas, we have a long history of volunteer groups stepping forward to provide important services that private enterprise can’t provide and government can’t afford. So our service groups have contributed time and money to build arenas and parks, support libraries, do fundraising for medical charities and much, much more. Community benefits are a sideline of the real purpose of these groups; to come together for fellowship and education. If you’re not part of one of these groups think about it. You could have fun and help your community as well. — KR A happy ending to evil A group of frail senior citizens, the remnants of a liberating army, will return to The Netherlands this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Holland and the end of World War II. No doubt the returning soldiers will be overwhelmed by the warm welcome of the Dutch people, just as were those who returned for the 40th and 50th anniversaries before them. Canadians may have been left out of the glory of liberation of high-profile cities like Paris and Rome, but they couldn’t have experienced a more grateful populace than the people of Holland. A lifetime later, they are still emotionally embraced for their sacrifices in ridding the country of the Nazi occupation. This is a living love affair. Canada has been a popular destination for those emigrating from The Netherlands. We here in Huron County have benefitted disproportionately from this adoption of Canada since the end of World War II, gaining many of our most hard-working and dedicated citizens, particularly in the farming community. War is a terrible thing. The suffering of the Dutch people under Nazi occupation and the deaths, injuries and terror experienced by the young Canadians who risked their lives to liberate them, are things that we hope never to have to relive. But good things can come even from the evils of war and this bond between the people of Holland and the people of Canada is a very special gift. — KR What’s a punishable offence? Polls in Britain show Prime Minister Tony Blair leading by a healthy 13 points of popular support heading into this week’s national election there, despite growing revelations he rigged the evidence against Iraq to win public support for going to war. South of our border, George W. Bush won increased support in last November’s election despite clear evidence there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, weapons he claimed made it essential for U.S. security that he invade Iraq. Here in Canada the Conservative Party says we need an election because the government has lost its moral authority to govern because of testimony of improprieties that took place under Prime Minister Paul Martin’s predecessor, Jean Chretien. Neither taking your country to war under false pretenses or wasting $100 million in the sponsorship scandal is acceptable. Still, if there is indeed a federal election, won’t it be interesting to see if Canadian voters find it more unacceptable to waste money than British and American voters find it to be lied to in order to go to war? — KR Looking Back Through the Years Letters Policy • ' ' ' '' ? • ■ ( - ; - The Citizen welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and should include a daytime telephone number for the purpose of verification only. Letters that are not signed will not be printed. Submissions may be edited for length, clarity and content, using fair comment as our guideline. The Citizen reserves the right to refuse any letter on the basis of unfair bias, prejudice or inaccurate information. As well, letters can only be printed as space allows. Please keep your letters brief and concise. ■ May 5, 1948 The Willing Workers elected their new officers: president, Mrs. J. Gibson; treasurer, Mrs. H. Gibbons; press secretary, Mrs. W. Cockerline. Recent arrivals to Morris Twp. from Chelmsford, Essex, England planned on building a commercial kennel. The family brought with them a number of pedigreed cocker spaniels, several of which had been sired by famous England champions. The Blyth board of trade discussed installing floodlights at the ball park. Blyth’s assessment for the Clinton High School District was $913.73, up from $731.35. In spite of early boasting and predictions no record had been broken by local anglers in the first week of trout season. The largest fish reported was caught by Gerald Harris. It measured 15 inches. John Hanna of Wtngham was chosen as the candidate for the Huron Bruce Progressive Conservatives in the provincial election. Liberal candidate was Frank Fingland of Clinton. Mother’s Day gifts for sale at Philp’s drug store included: eau de cologne, 65 cents to $3; chocolates, 90 cents, $1 and $1.50; peppermint patties, 45 cents and 80 cents; cups and saucers, 69 cents to $2.25 and cake plates, 75 cents to $2.85. At a softball meeting the following officials were appointed for the Intermediate A team: manager, G.R. Augustine; coach, Rev. W.J. Rogers; grounds committee. Grant Sparling; convenor, H. McCallum, V. Speiran and Armand Kernick. At the local theatres were: Her Husband’s Affairs with Lucille Ball and Franchot Tone; Driftwood starring Natalie Wood and Walter Brennan, Cheyenne starring Dennis Morgan and Jane Wyman and My Wild Irish Rose with Dennis Morgan, Andrea King and Arlene Dahl. May 3,1950 The regular practice of Melville church choir included a farewell party and presentation to Mietek Skowronski, who had been a' valued member for two years. Skowronski was moving to Tillsonburg. A native of Poland, Skowronski arrived in Canada three years prior, knowing no one and unable to speak English. After spending a short time in Listowel he moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell. A year later he went to work on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sweeny. Three vocal pupils of Mr. L.D. Thompson, Douglas Leach, Graeme MacDonald and Mietek Skowronski, competed in the Huron County music festival. At the Capitol Theatre in Listowel it was Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature and George Sanders in Samson and Delilah. The Fighting O’Flynn with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Helen Carter and Richard Greene was playing at Seaforth’s Regent Theatre. May 3,1972 The last Gold Cord to be presented in Canada was given to Guide Stephanie Watts by Commander Gertrude Kellington. Carol Wheeler, 10-year-old daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wheeler, won three medals at the Western Ontario Highland dancing competition. Wheeler, along with Catherine Cardiff and Susan Langlois passed their Highland dance exams. An impressive and imaginative brief was submitted by Huron County council to the House of Commons standing committee on transport and communications. There were three recommendations: a request for discussion on a new rapid road system to reduce the time of travel to metropolitan areas, that the federal government provide a rapid rail or bus service for commuters and freight between Huron and large metropolitan areas, and that there be discussion with the province concerning all transportation within Huron. May 7,1986 Following a lengthy closed-door meeting at Brussels council a proposal from the Lions club for the construction of a new wading pool was approved. The Blyth Agricultural Society, faced with either making its account active or losing the money into the internal workings of the banking system decided to give away the remainder of the funds to an organization with a project. Two weeks after this announcement was made, however, no one had come forward. Marlene Albers was picked as the Queen of the New Canadian Club of Huron and Perth. Walton had a large number of extra residents as a work train from Canadian Pacific Railway made it the headquarters for crews working on the line in either direction from the hamlet. May 6,1998 Brussels councillors wanted public input on the matter of policing for the village. After a second meeting with Wingham Police Services chief Jim Dore, councillors agreed to gather input on whether the preference was to stay with the OPP or contract to Wingham. Students concerned about the future of their local school were assured that there would be no closures in the district for at least one year. Allyssa Gowing placed second in the Grade 1-3 category for the Bluewater Recycling Association’s hazardous waste collection poster contest. Shawn Clark captured second at the District level for his Remembrance Day essay. The Brussels Optimists and Perish presented a battle of the bands.