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The Citizen, 1994-09-14, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1994. C itizenTheNorthHuron P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. N0M1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont NOG 1 HO Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Sales Representatives, Jeannette McNeil and Julie Mitchell The Citizen is published weekly in Brussels, Ontario by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. Subscriptions are payable in advance at a rate of $20.50/year ($19.16 plus $1.34 G.S.T.) for local; $31 03/year ($29.00 plus $2.03 G.S.T.) for local letter carrier in Goderich, Hanover, Listowel, etc. and out-of-area (40 miles from Brussels); $60.00/year for U.S.A, and Foreign. 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 newscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright. Publications Mail Registration No. 6968 Good news all around Editorial I ! Photo by Bonnie Gropp Three of the institutions that make Blyth known far and wide are having significant events this September. This past weekend the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association held its 33rd annual Threshers Reunion, and by far the largest yet With the hard work the Association's members have put in expanding the Blyth fair grounds and all the new camping spaces available, the event had a bigger impact than ever before on the village. Stores and restaurants were busy all week long as the camping populations (there are now more than 600 campsites) nearly doubled the village's population. Friday, Saturday and Sunday saw an attendance that was 15 per cent higher than the highest attendance on record previously. Each year there are a few new things to see and do. Each year the hard-working association members add to the facilities and the entire village gains because those facilities are available the rest of the year. The community is blessed that so many people, many from far beyond Blyth, contribute so much to the community's future. This weekend sees an historic event as Bainton's holds an open house as part of its 100th anniversary activities (a special section detailing the company's history is upcoming in The Citizen). For 100 years the company has provided jobs and helped put Blyth on the map. In the past 30 years Bainton's Old Mill's promotions have been a boost to publicizing the entire village. The thousands of visitors the factory outlet attracts to Blyth each year help provide jobs in other businesses from gas stations to restaurants. In addition, the Bainton family has played a huge part in providing the village with facilities that most small towns can't offer. From the Blyth Festival to the Bainton Art Gallery, from recreation facilities to sponsorship of sport teams, the family has played a significant part in shaping the community and the reputation it has far and Wide. Finally, the Blyth Festival ended its 20th season this past weekend on a high note. After the crisis of last winter there were wonders whether the 20th season would even take place. Instead, through the leadership of Janet Amos and the hard work of the Festival staff and its hundreds of volunteers, the season was a huge success. Final box-office figures are not available yet but its obvious to anyone who simply looked at the cars parked during performances, that there has been a huge turnaround in the Festival's fortunes. In a year when the Festival sought only to stop the decline, it seems there will be some profit to offset the huge deficit accumulated over the past few years. After years of recession, after the worry about the effects of Blyth's main street construction, it's incredibly encouraging to have so much good news in such a short time. — KR Bite your tongue For most Canadians, hearing news from the Quebec election campaign over the past few weeks has been a good reason to turn off the radio or TV. After all, what could we really do to affect the outcome of the election and if we can't do anything, why worry? Now that the election is over and a party dedicated to making Quebec a separate country is in power, there is something we can do: as little as possible. Polls have shown that while Quebecois were determined to elect a Parti Quebecois government, they were not ready to support a referendum to declare Quebec independent. While PQ Leader Jacques Parizeau held the upper hand throughout the election campaign, he now faces an uphill battle to convince provincial voters they should take the revolutionary step of supporting independence. Under the circumstances Parizeau, ironically, needs help from other Canadians. There’s little doubt that between now and the forthcoming referendum, he will try to manoeuvre Canadians into the kind of reaction that will unite Quebecois — he’s got to get us angry enough to say things that will make Quebecois angry enough at us to vote for separation. He needs something like the flag burning in Brockville or the anti-French vote in Sault Saint Marie to stir up resentment between now and the vote. Now is the time we Canadians outside Quebec can have our say, perhaps by saying nothing at all. Hopefully we can get the message across to people in Quebec that we want them to stay. Hopefully we can point out to them all they will lose, that they will have one tiny comer of one of the largest and most beautiful countries in the world. But even if we don't get those messages across we can win by just not doing something stupid. Victory in the referendum is in our grasp if we just don't blow it. — KR Looking Back Through the Years From the files of The Blyth Stan­ dard, The Brussels Post and The North Huron Citizen 49 YEARS AGO SEPT. 12,1945 Those attending the Blyth Fall Fair were going to be treated to some of the best races ever held. Two local horses, Christopher Stout, driven by Lloyd Turvey was in the 2.18 class and Dutch Henley, driven by George McNall was in the 2.28 Trot or Pace. Herbert Dexter was appointed section foreman on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Scrimgeour hosted the regular monthly meeting of the Blyth WI. Attendance was up at Blyth School with 40 pupils attending the Continuation School and 87 record­ ed at the Public School. New teachers were Miss Fleming and Miss Cuming. Letters THE EDITOR, Fighting global hunger is exactly what a group of 45 students at Central Huron Secondary School did on April 14 and 15 by participating in the 30 hour famine. Although it has taken four months to wade through the paper work the organizers are now happy to report that $1,400 was raised. The 30 hour famine is an event designed to create awareness of the many needs in developing countries and is organized by World Vision. The people who participate go without solid food for 30 hours. They are able to drink water and fruit juices to supplement energy. This year the money raised was used to help fight against hunger and poverty in countries like Sudan, Mauritania, Brazil, Cambodia, Mazambique, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Ghana and Haiti. There are so many innocent people in this world who starve to Corporal Gerald Harris arrived in Blyth after serving two years over­ seas in England, Africa, Sicily, Italy and on the Western Front Rates at the Hotel Metropole in Niagara Falls were advertised at $1.50 up. The St. Regis in Toronto offered overnight lodging for $2.50 for a single and $3.50 for a double. 30 YEARS AGO SEPT. 17,1964 A story in The Brussels Post said "Reports from Ottawa indicate that Robert S. Hetherington, 56 of Wingham who conducts the law practice of Crawford and Hether­ ington here in Brussels is likely to be appointed as Huron County court judge." Brussels' assessment increased $30,850 from the previous year. The population was 850, a raise of 26. The Grey Twp. School Area No. Global hunger worries student death each day. After witnessing the atrocities faced by the Rwandan refugees I feel something needs to be done to stop this. After seeing the mass grave dug for all the victims of Rwanda, who have died of disease and starvation it is obvious things are not right in our world. Even though I have graduated from CHSS I hope others will see the need as I have to help those less fortunate than myself. I would also like to give a huge thank you to Scrimgeour's Market of Blyth for donating beverages to the participants of the 30 hour famine. Your kindness is very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Mr. Barnes for all his help in making the famine run smoothly. Lastly, to Mr. Moore for letting us use the high school as a place to hold the 30 hour famine. Thanks to all those who donated to the event. Thanks! It saves lives. Bonita ten Hag. THE EDITOR, Congratulations on The Short of It - Aug. 31. Young folks need continual media recognition for 1 met at Ethel School. What a Way to Go, starring Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, Bob Cummings and Dick Van Dyke was playing at the Lyceum Theatre. Evening classes were offered at Wingham District High School in oil painting, sewing, farm manage­ ment, driver training, typing, book­ keeping, business machine, auto mechanics, carpentry, electricity and welding. Local ministers were: Rev. A. M. Johnston, United Church; Rev. W.J. Morrison, Melville; Rev. H. L. Jennings, Anglican. At Brownie's Drive-In you could see The Beatles in A Hard Day's Hight. Some good buys at the pharmacy were Listerine, 30 cents; Cod Liver Oil, $1.65 and a package of five Wilkinson Super Sword razors, 69 cents. their positive contributions to society. D. Kemp. THE EDITOR Once again I wish to advise the Village of Blyth that September is Arthritis Month. Our door-to-door canvass will begin shortly. I extend a sincere thanks to those who have already donated through the mail. Anyone who plans to give, but still has not done so, may drop off donations at the Mini Mart. Once again, on behalf of the Arthritis Society, thanks to everyone who has helped in the fight against arthritis. Yours truly Arlene Wood Campaign Chairperson THE EDITOR When I first became National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) president in 1991 the Terry Fox Foundation had 2,800 sites, 14,000 volunteers and 500,000 participants and $7.5 million was raised. Last year, the Foundation had 3,600 Run sites, 16,000 volunteers, 550,000 Continued on page 8