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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-09-10, Page 4Editorial 4•4.41111111114111■1111111111111111111111111111111.41oaionsber IS. lflSSY • Gonsrd•tttonnPr & Adorning Manager _ IABIl7 0 IUMBL - Sales MIMEO - Offia.lManager DIANNE TM' Subsaiprions & Clouded -'Ryser AABLETSM • distribution A Bowes Publishers Community Newsp iper ,§UBSC1t1PT1ON RATES. LOCAL - 32.50 o year, to advance, plus 2.28 G.5.7 58410115 .ST MORS - 30.00 a year, in advance, plus 2 10 G.S. T .0&111112m. 28.14 a year in advance, pus $78.00 postage, G.5.1. wept PublishedASSCEIP wkly by Signal-51er Publishing of 100 Mom 5) . 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Telephone (519) 527.0240 Fax 1519) 527-2858 Melling Address - P.O. lox 69, Sdasth, Ontario, NOK I Wo Meadow of the Canadian Community Newspaper Astir onion, Orionis Community Newspapers Assonobon and the Ontario Press Council Views expressed on our opinion page(s) don't necessarily represent those of The Huron Expositor or Bowes Publishers. The Huron Expositor reserves the right to edit letters to the editor or to refuse publication. Strange truce with Harris There was a strange truce that developed between Premier Mike Harris and municipal politicians at the recent annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Toronto. Harris talked to municipal officials about The New Reality which is asking government, at all levels, to spend less of tax- payer's money and work more efficiently. A noble gesture. indeed. But the premier's Common Sense Revolution had given the municipal level of government the distinct impression that the province was downloading costs to the municipal level. It appeared to be more of an abdication of accountability to the next level. Municipalities are now grappling with the realities and spec- ulative elements of having to assume the responsibility for welfare. social housing and policing. The province will take the cost of education in return and Harris has been trying to reassure municipalities that the exchange will be revenue neu- tral if they do the job properly. It's an uneasy truce and the relationship will only be solidi- fied one way or the other when municipalities and taxpayers know exactly what the bottom line cost is. Locally, estimates from the county suggest some municipali- ties will have to raise taxes substantially to maintain the level of services taxpayers expect. The process of reshaping Ontario is top -driven and while some of the changes have been necessary to reduce the deficit, there can be no assurances that Harris's trade is revenue neu- tral. The ovation for Harris was somewhat premature and, no doubt, there is still much skepticism among municipal leaders about the impact to the local taxpayer. It's time the govern- ment took the taxpayer off the hook and was open about the costs and who will pay for what. - Goderich Signal -Star Letters to the Editor Participate in Beer Store fundraiser for diabetes Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to introduce myself to your readers and to encourage them to support a worthwhile event that will be taking place in their community in a few weeks. My name is Jim Kennedy and I have diabetes. I am also a Beer Store employee. Later this month, I will be participating in the annual fundraising bottle drive, enti- tled "A Case for a Cure," hosted by The Beer Store for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA). The bot- tle drive will be held on Saturday, September 27 with every Beer Store across Ontario collecting empty beer bottles and cans donated for this important cause. Why am I doing this? Eight years go I .was diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, my lifestyle changed consider- ably. I began to watchmen carefully what I .trio,, I began to exercise regularly. And I had to begin monitoring sny blood sugar.level. it was shortly .after I .was diagnosed with diabetes that I began my quest to learn as much as I could about the disease that is estimated to affect more than 100 million people by the year 2000. That's when I joined the CDA. To .my delight, I found the association was an invaluable resource. It pro- vides individuals with advice from doctors specializing in diabetes. It conducts reaearch and is up to date about new improvements being made in the fight to control the dis- ease and to one day find a CUM Educating the public about the disease is ,also an impor- tant function for the Associa- tion. In this slay ;and age almost everyone knows someone who has diabetes. While many think that dia- betes is less ;seriousthan other diseases, it is not. Diabetes doubles the chime of heart .attack ;and stroke:t increases the risk of kidney disease and is the Ictdigg cause of adult blindness and amputations. %INTIi=BD on page3 11111111011111111111111111 ReynoMs d,dramatic war stories came from confidential sources. It came down to liv- ing with the fact tbst every- one would believe him to be a drunk and a liar, or both - or he could go for a difficult and likely tiny fight in coun to prove Pegler wrong. The case was argued before a judge in New York City. It was soon apparent that even the skill of Louis Nizer could not make a strong enough case to prove that this famous newsman and author waian honest journalist. Pegler's lawyer claimed the stories filed from Europe were phony and made up. He continually challenged - Reynolds to prove he was not a liar. This was next W impossible for proof of much of what he wrote was locked up and still protected by the War Secrets Act. Records of the government and the armed forces could not be released by law until many years after the end of the war in 1945. Evidence against him kept piling up. Ironically, Pegler's lawyer was using Reynolds' own writings and war report- ing from years earlier. Even though the allegations against him were false they could not be refuted. rt was taking on the appearance of a lost cause. Bringing a case against Pegler to court now looked to be a great mistake. As the case was winding down. the focus on Reynolds' credibility came down to one specific piece he wrote. Pegler's lawyer grinned and said to the court that it showed the ridiculous ends to which he would stoop to colour a story. Reynolds wrote about the raid on Dieppe. It was a major story with information that no other war correspon- dent had. He had written that the Allies were concerned CONTINUED on page 5 The WIC on the eelopbme said, 'You idtn't wo, It1r. WelieGeL fintt in She paper that yeu asbgsurtg so China. I'd Jilte to meet yen for lunch one day before you go„ He was right. I was going to China in a couple of weeks to attend the opooing of a new science museum in Beijing. The exhibits were designed and built by the Ontario Science Centre and were financed with money made in 1982 at a year -Jong exhibit of Maitland China artifacts at the Ontario Centre. We met - and Jack Nissen introduced himself. A dap- per -looking mannJapllly- dressed with an accent abut suggested he had retired to Canada from England. He had been tinkering with electricity and electronics for most of his life. Before long he was bored with retirement and was hired to repair exhibits at the Scicence Centre. "I put my skills to coming up with ideas and developing and designing displays," he explained, "And eventually set up my own company to build working exhibits for the centre." He wanted to talk to me because he had designed and built the exhibits for the museum in China. He asked, "Would you, on your return, tell me how they were received by the Chinese." Looking much younger than his years, Jack Nissen seemed to want to tell me he Excellent coverage of Holstein Show Dear Editor: On behalf of the members of Huron County Holstein Club. I would like to thank you for the excellent cover- age of the annual Holstein Show in Seaforth. The focus of your coverage was with youth and 4-H. These young people are the future of our dairy industry and deserve all the recognition and encour- agement we can give them. It makes all their hard work worthwhile. Sincerely, Chastity Bos Sec./Tres. Huron County Holstein Club Guest Column by Clare Westcott had shortened his name from Nissenthal and was born in England of Jewish parents. I could tell by the way he spoke that he was very proud of that. I think he sensed that I was inquisitive about who he real- ly was and what brought him to settle in Canada. For some reason it seemed vague, as if a key 'punchline' was miss- ing. Smiling, and without me asking a direct question, he said, "Let me tell you a story." He asked if I knew of Quentin Reynolds and I said I did. I remember him as a newspaper reporter and columnist w spent the war as a corresptadent in Europe. He wrote dramatic and vivid war stories for millions of readers in North America. His reporting on the war was often spiced with mystery and intrigue. Nissen's story continued, "After the war, Reynolds wrote a book." As his expression changed and his tone of voice low- ered, he went on to suggest that Reynold's apparent doweeas eo She hilgth-ttaakM g military save Ulm an advan- tage. heave lien an odac atter mbar foreign newspa- pelts.ou and hued establish his reputation in the United States as a daring journalist. His reputation was envied and sometimes brought into gmpstion by others covering the wire lie truly typified the movie image of a war cone - clerked in mys- C. WASS a lot of jealousy in the newspaper business during the war," Jack said. "Competition was keen if not brutal when it came to satis- fying America's thirst for war news." According to him, Westbrook Pegler, the muck- raker columnist at the Chicago Tribune. hated Reynolds with a passion and attacked his credibility in his widely -read syndicated col- umn - questioning much of what he wrote about the war. Pegler claimed Reynolds was a liar who spent much of his time drinking in bars and making up exaggerated sto- ries, not the competent and reliable war correspondent he professed to be. The feud became so intense at the end of the war Reynold's reputation as a responsible journalist was .being destroyed. Seeking advice from famous attorney, Louis Niter, he found it could only be set- tled in a court of law. Reynolds would have to bring a slander or defamma- tion of character charge to the courts. There was a danger. for this would put the onus on Reynolds to prove Pegler's accusations were wrong and had caused him harm. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for Reynolds to prove all his writing was true. So much of what he wrote Logan celebrates 150th in year 2000 Dear Editor: Where will you be July 14- 16 in the year 2000? At the Logan Township 150th cele- bration. The Logan Township History Committee has been formed and our goal is to document and publish, with your help, the history of Logan Township. to everyone the week of amalgamation, a detailed September 15, 1997, in order record of what Logan was, is. that you might add interest- and will be is most important. ing stories and pictures about Thank you for your co - your property. If you were or operation. know a former Logan resi-• dent please contact me and we will send a kit to you. All information large or small is most important. Now more than ever, as our Information kits will be given Township moves towards Barbara Scherbarth Chairperson. History Book Committee R.R. #1. Bornholm, On. NOK IAO (519) 345-2298 Stalled tractor on tracks demolished by train FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR SEPTEMBER 17,1897 BI i"1'l :N BY A DOG - Mr. John Aitcheson, of the North road, McKillop, had a very unpleasant experience on Thursday morning last. He had been threshing at Mr. Finlay Mclntosh's and had stayed there all night. In the morning when he got up he was sitting in the kitchen putting on his boots. He had got one boot on, when Mr. Mclntosh's dog came up to him and- in a friendly way placed his head under his arm. Just at that. moment Mr. Aitcheson reached out his hand and took uphis other boot. No sooner .had he done this than the dog grabbed him by the face with his .teeth, making a deep gash along- side of the nose, splitting the lip . and inflicting other wounds. So.tenaciousiy did the brute hand on that as Mr. Altcbeson jumped up, he Lift- ed thei taiinal up with him. He, oreto town, ,and the wounds wore dresaod by doc- tors ortors Soott sod McKay. Some twelve:atitehes were required to.closelbem. Mr. AitebesOn ,will have a sore face for a mpg titre, and it is feared be 441 be disfea ed far life, but With Cafe it is hoped ° tthe Meths will not be muse .seri- ous. It is*wooed that yYhon Mr, Aitebeson took lop the Abut. the theft taught be was going tohit hip, sold,+ptillde 'be Stab tit :eelf,dekittoe..itie se►.e OW of Elbe comtiiing events is A baseball enthreh *WON sewsl celec sd from the In the Years Agone Beaver lacrosse club and the Stars. The date has not yet been fixed, but it is probable who has taken possession. that the match will take place SEPTEMBER 12, 1947 next week. The Beavers think Dogs are continuing to they can beat the Stars, and destroy chickens belonging are doing all sorts of blow- to Tuckersmith farmers, it ing. They claim to have a was revealed at the meeting pitcher who can throw all of the township council held sorts of twisters to fool the here Saturday night, when Stars. It will be a good game, claims totalling $111 were and if you want to see some approved for payment. fun just watch for the date Payment for chickens killed and be on hand when the by dogs was authorized to the umpire says "play ball." following: Sandy 'Pepper, $48.60; Raymond Nott, $29; SEPTEMBERS, 1922 A. Moore, $30.40, and GOLF A very delightful Robert Tyndall, $3, as valua- afternoon was -spent on the tor. golf course on Monday, by * * * the members of the club, When the tractor he was when a two -ball mixed four- driving stalled on the CNR some contest was played out. tracks at the farm of Harold The winners made the excep- Jackson, Huron Road East, timidly low score of 50 for Monday morning, Wilson the round of nine holes, Miss Hawkins was forced to make Verna Gtaves and Dr. Ross, a life-saving jump to avoid of Wiogham, carrying off the being struck by an approach - honors, with Miss lean ing train. The tractor was MoMMrdie ,and R.M..Jones demolished. making ,a dare wood with a Mr. Hawkins sorts on mete score of 51. A most amour- to afield in tbe south part of aging feature of the contest the .Jackson farm when tbe was *alone of the °West- accident voctn'rsd. The Vic - 8 PO* caceeded•tbte sixty ter liths ottvaed by Andre* A. mark ip the :score, which Moore. of Egmondville, be indiptts. the great improve- ,and )4r. Jackson having fiiert0- meat in tote goer] play of porolrillrerehal e l straw all members ohm mod '" " withpeeelo t coil . $elafo,* , High School 09 - $is .s usury SMr. 7#3. *tots br000kth of 0r egad ,4is- V/1111 , teitc.hatPate +cosi- Aisatiop .to the town and *beet mad 4toe.# - oh001 hhia,,ttfllltllk *iib Vie 8088 M the Willie aalltiglt, :apyrtA pilo t by Pinett,, ��l ire Me $tpaysilita'tr ikt• i 0)9 t : quo 114 est Atitt#fP iossib�r-_I•. ,> 11Mit . s104000M040 disposed of the business to Mr. F.W. Wigg, of Tavistock, Huron County, had been won . by Mary Ryan and Delbert (Bud) Smith. Valued at $400 per year. the scholarships will be paid each year the student attends university. providing an average of 66 per cent is maintained. SEPTEMBER 21, 1972 A pioneer in the movie the- atre business. long time ath- lete and oldest continuous resident of Scaforth. John McKenzie, has observed his 90th birthday. Born in Scaforth August 29, 1882, Mr. McKenzie was the son of the late Donald McKenzie and Christina Ross. His father, a native of Scotland, was employed in the Coleman Salt Block -then a leading Seaforth indtlrsiry - and for a time operated a salt works in Brussels. Mr. McKenzie attended Seaforth schools and after graduation became interested in what then was the new movie business. Scaforth's first movie house - The Star Theatre, began operations in September 1907. The follow- ing year the business was purchased by Mr. McKenzie and .Oscar Sproat and the name was changed to the Princess Theatre. In July 1908 Mr. McKenzie became sore owner and he continued to operate the busioess until 1932 when the lack of silent films forced him to close. Throughout the years, the theatre was located in the buildingnow occupied by Brian'a.airstyligg Akessn Athlete Mr. McKenzie played on champi- on Seaforth lacrosse and bockey teams at the turn of .-0.9011**' ri