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The Citizen, 2005-11-03, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2005. Editorials Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Ken Warwick & Marcie Riegling [he Citizen is published 50 times a year in Brussels. Ontario by Nortn Huron Publishing Company Inc Subscriptions are payable in advance at a rate of $30 00/year ($28 04 + $1 96 GST) in Canada. $85 OO/yeor in U S A and $100/year in other foreign countries Advertising is accepted on the c ondition that m 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 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 PO. 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 Aocna@<A > Member of the Ontario Press Council ■EEM We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright Keeping up the fight Sometimes the odds seem stacked so heavily against small towns these days that it’s easy to think there’s no point in fighting to keep some services, such as medical practices. Then a community like Zurich sets an example of determination for the rest of us. More than 300 people turned up at a meeting in Zurich. Oct. 20. to pledge their support for a doctor to set up practice in their community. By the end of the meeting $53,445 had been donated through the municipality and the Zurich and Area Health Association to pay the rent lor an office and provide some equipment for a doctor who had expressed interest in selling up a practice in Zurich. "We're competing against areas that will go so far as to give $50,000 signing bonuses,” said one member of the Health Association. Il a doctor expresses an interest in setting up in the community, “we'd be making a huge mistake not to take advantage of that.” What doctor wouldn’t be impressed with such a commitment from the community. The residents of Zurich have put to work the biggest asset small communities possess: community spirit and joint action. This is the strength our smaller communities have always had. their one advantage over larger communities where people think they can sit back and some­ one — government or private enterprise — will make things happen. Like Zurich, our local communities must continue to mobilize and light lor the improvements we think are needed. If we sit back like the people of larger communities and wail for someone else to make things happen, they’ll be happening in other communities.— KR A clash of cultures In a country that's inundated with the American view of things through television, radio, movies and magazines, it’s truly amazing that Canadians can remain so different in our thinking. Our different approach can cause problems in trade, such as the softwood lumber dispute or the American's continued opposition to both supply management in farm products and the Canadian Wheal Board. As a dominant world power. Americans can see only one way of doing things: theirs. They distrust any other approach, especially one that puls the group ahead of the individual. Canadians have often chosen group action from creating the Canadian Wheal Board to sell farmers' wheal, supply management to bargain for belter farm prices or government- owned forests rather than privately-held forest as in the U.S. Canadians have developed unique solutions to the problems we face. A dominant neighbour thinks we must do things their way. Given our different cultures, we’ll likely continue to disagree in the future. — KR Looking Back Through the Years Commentary By Paul Mistele OFA Vice-President A powerful group within the McGuinty government now has a better understanding of the financial crisis lacing Ontario farmers. The rural caucus also realizes that the financial hurt is going broader and deeper in the economy of rural Ontario The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and its commodity partners had a productive meeting with the rural caucus on Oct. 27. The locus was to detail the financial crisis why it's happening, and what can be done to improve the situation, now and into the future. Remarks by rural caucus members following the meeting provided a good indication they understand the situation and are prepared to work with farmers and their organizations to get solutions in place. Based on (he extent ol financial suffering there is throughout rural Ontario not onl) lor farmers but for other businesses in the rural community action is necessary soon Agriculture is a key component ol die province's economy as it provides |ohs loi more (han 650.(MM) people. 11ade m agricultural products umlrihutcs approximately $30 billion in die provinces colters Serious consequences would tome Irotn a l.ulure ol agrieullurc in Ontario. and die members ol die lurul caucus understand this As OFA and its commodity partners continue to negotiate terms of new risk management and production insurance programs for Ontario farmers, there's a critical role farmers can play. We need them to make personal contact with letters, e- mails. telephone calls and personal visits to constituency offices of MPPs across the province. Now that members of the rural caucus have details of the situation, we need to help them deliver the message of urgency to MPPs representing urban constituencies. Before action can be expected, the majority ol MPPs have to show their support for Ontario farm families, and the rural areas of the province. If implementation of the proposed programs is going to become a reality, our federal government will be a necessary partner That's why farmers are being asked to communicate with their federal MPs lo ensure then participation in the programs Details of how farmers can take action on these issues are available on OF'A's website at www.ofa.on.ca and proceed to the Farmers Feed Cities information There's a Farmers f eed Cities logo on Ol A's home page that will explain the ongoing campaign. OI A and its partner commodity organizations waul our governments to act to secure a successful future for farmers and (his can be done with the participation of all farmers Nov. 3, 1948 There was a great attendance atboth of the special anniversary services that were held at Blyth United Church. The guest speaker was Rev. Harold Snell, a well- known preacher in the area. The water system, known as the ‘water scheme’ was nearing completion on Dinsley Street East in Blyth. A well had been drilled on Frank Tyreman's property which was a central spot for the location. Those who had shares in the project were: Frank Tyreman. Bill Radford. Dan McKenzie. Cecil Wheeler, Mrs. Win. Gibson, Norman Radford. Ab. Taylor. Sam Kechnie. W. N. Watson and Robert Watt. The Lions Club held its annual Halloween party for the children of the community. There was a large turnout and it was greatly enjoyed by all children who attended. There were various games to be played and treats to be eaten. When the final judging of the costumes was complete, the winners were: (girls seven and under) Sharon Gray, boys seven and under) Jackie Powell, (girls II and under) Olive Wilson, (boys II and under) John Elliott, (best comic girl) Doreen Augustine, (best comic boy) Jimmie Foster, boys (11 and over) Harold Campbell, (girls II and over) Janice Morri tt. There was a picture in the paper of a young girl with an ordinary­ looking small bird in her hands. But this was no ordinary bird. Il was a wild Hungarian partridge, held by Grace Mound, daughter ol the manager ol the Ontario government's bird larm in Normandale. The bird was one of the first lot of partridges to be captured in the Ottawa area. An Angus steer, weighing in at a whopping 1.050 pounds was awarded the grand prize in the steer class at the Royal Livestock show in Kansas City. The prize of $1,000 was donated by the Angus Breeders’ Association. Nov. 1, 1972 First World War veterans were the guests of honour at a gathering that was held at the Brussels Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Two wreaths were laid at the cenotaph. The first, for First World War Veterans was placed by Comrade Bev Elliott of Brussels. The second was for Zone C-l and was placed by Zone Commander Comrade Ted Elliott, also of Brussels. A group of Huron County cattlemen toured Alberta ranches and feedlots on a five-day trip that had been arranged by a feed company. Travellers were: Stewart McCall, Herb Traviss, Ralph McNichoI. Ian Wilbee. Walton; Lloyd Townsend. Wroxeler; Bill Fleming. Elvin Parker. Bud Yeo. Clinton; Keith Allen. Robert Dalton. David Anderson, Londesborough; Dick Worgan. Goderich; Watson Reid. Blyth; Bill Pincombe, Jack Taylor, Carfrey Cann. Exeter and Ed. Bezaire. of Seat'o.lh. Two inciderts were being investigated by the Wingham OPP detachment. The first involved a two-car collision. Two persons from Brussels were involved in the collision which took place on County'Rd 12. south of County Rd 16. in Brussels. There were no injuries, and damages to both cars were estimated at $325. Charges were pending. The second accident involved a single car and a cow. A Bluevale man struck and killed a cow on ('one. 1-2. east of Huron County Rd 12. in Grey Twp. The cow was owned by Jack Galbraith of Atwood. Damages to the vehicle were estimated at $50. A grand total of 200 students were enrolled in the 13 courses offered evenings at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The courses were diverse in subject, ranging from women’s fitness to foreign cuisine. Oct. 31, 1973 A 10-year-old boy named Darcy Andrews successfully grew a crop of cotton plants in his family garden. The seeds were brought to him from Florida by a friend and he soon had them planted in his house. When the weather warmed, he transplanted them to the garden outside. By October, he had seven little cotton plants measuring three feet each, with about seven to eight small balls of cotton. Blyth firefighters were called to the aid of the Clinton, Seaforth, and Brucefield fire departments, which were struggling in the battle against a serious blaze at a factory in Vanastra, the former air base south of Clinton. The local force went with some of the Blyth brigade’s modern equipment to help the other brigades with the blaze. Nov. 5, 1986 An autographed tie from Ontario Premier David Peterson was one of the late additions to the Novelty Auction being held as part of the Londesborough Lions Back the Biter Day. to raise money to purchase a wheel chair for an local injured man. Nov. 1, 1989 A pairs skating duo. Kevin Wheeler and Michelle Menzies received an impressive bronze medal at the SunLife Skate Canada International competition. Playing at the Park Theatre in Goderich was An Innocent Man. starring Tom Selleck. Playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Wingham was Black Rain, starring Michael Douglas.