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The Citizen, 2002-04-03, Page 4Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising Manager, Jeannette McNeil 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 $28.00/year ($26.17 + $1.83 G.S.T.) in Canada; $80.00/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. We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are 0 Copyright We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada Through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs. Publications Mail Reg. No. 09244 Canadian Publication Mail Agreement No. 40050141 The Citizen P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. NOM 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1HO Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca ocna C +TA , A Po Member of the Ontario Press Council IgM'ilZM A photograph from the archives of the Windsor Courthouse • •-• Shown are some lawyers waiting to have their cases heard before Justice Micheline Rawlins. The photo was believed taken in March of the year 2002. Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002 Editorials & Opinions Ideology shapes opinion It's a mystery why anyone wants to be in politics given the fact that at any one moment voters are making totally incompatible demands — and sometimes it's the same people who are contradicting themselves. Take for instance the controversy over the airport security fee that went into effect this week. Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the federal government came under fire for not doing enough to protect the security of people flying in Canada. Fear of flying meant fewer people took planes and airlines suffered plunging revenues. They wanted something done. So the government said it would increase security and it would pay for it by a $12 security charge every time someone gets on a plane. Since only those actually flying on aircraft would pay for this security the government termed it a user fee. Anti-tax groups immediately started calling this a tax. These are the same groups that would have screamed if the government had raised income taxes in order to cover security costs. They never seemed to answer the question of how they would pay for added security given the government was responsible for protecting the safety of those who fly. Is it any wonder governments are embracing privatization? If a private security company could charge the same $12 fee the anti-tax groups wouldn't say a thing but if a government does it, it's an outrageous tax. The argument seems to be about ideology more than just money. — KR Two rights both wrong Watching the sad events in the Middle East is like watching a shouting match between deaf people: no one can win. From a distance, we can see that eAch side is right, and each side is also wrong. An Arab spokesperson on the radio the other day said terrorist suicide bombings will not end until the Palestinians have a homeland. Three generations of Palestinians have been raised in refugee camps, he said, so how can you expect these people not to be desperate enough to be willing to kill themselves in the name of freedom. His argument makes sense. But a Jewish spokesperson on the same show asked how you can expect Israelis not to respond when they realize that any time they go to a restaurant or a store someone could walk in the door with explosives strapped to their body and blow the whole place up. Israelis have lived in fear for decades because their neighbours refused to accept the legitimacy of their state. Israel is not helping the peace process by invading Palestinian territory in the name of rooting out terrorists. But just when westerners might begin to sympathize with the Palestinians, another horrible bombing takes place and we can immediately sympathize with the Israelis. But then it's the Israelis who strike back . . . and on and on it goes. Each side wants to deal from strength and demands the other stop what it's doing before there can be peace. Unless one side or the other is willing to show flexibility the struggle will go on until there's only one person standing on one or the other side. — KR What small towns are about Dozens of Blyth and area residents spent a good part of their holiday weekend helping prepare the Blyth and District Community Centre for upcoming renovations. This is the kind of thing that makes small towns such special places to live. Sometimes people see such volunteering as work they'd rather not .do but those who take part know there's much to be gained for their efforts. There's a tremendous sense of accomplishment when people work side by side to make a dream come true. This is what makes rural communities special places to be when people decide to pull together. — KR Letters to the Editor THE EDITOR, I am a leader with the 1st Brussels Beaver Colony. Each year we try to have the youths -in our group, aged five to eight, get involved with the natural environment in our area. Through the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority we had the chance to go snowshoeing, to find out about birds and their survival during the winter and what we could do to help. Our Colony decided to build birdhouses and place them in the Brussels Conservation Area. These houses were to be an ongoing project as the youths could see what birds actually used the houses and clean them in the fall. . One week was used to build the houses and the next week the Beavers hung them at the conservation area. Three weeks later we returned to find many of the birdhouses smashed beyond repair. This again is another act of violence in the Village of Brussels. As a leader it is very frustrating as I had watched the excitement in the faces of those Beavers while they made the houses with the anticipation of watching birds make their homes to raise their young. The conservation area is a place where everyone can go to enjoy a stroll to watch the wildlife. However it seems that it is overrun by a different type of wildlife. If anyone has information about these or any other acts of violence please contact the police. Yours to Better Scouting. Rainbow/Sandra Josling. April 7, 1960 Miss Jean Patrick of Walton. was successful in winning second place at the annual Kiwanis Music Festival at Stratford with 85 per cent. A pupil of Louis D. Thompson, it was Miss Patrick's second performance at the Festival. Kleenex was selling five for 89 cents at Willis's. Brownie's Drive-in in Clinton was set to open for the season. Three tall tins of Carnation sold for 43 cents at McCutcheon Grocery. No-iron shirts were selling for $3.95 at Grants Shoes and Men's Wear. April 8, 1987 Brigid Pyke, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture dealt with farm issues from animal rights to free trade when she spoke at the annual meeting of the East Wawanosh Federation of Agriculture. Wayne Lowe was named the Brussels and area Citizen of the Year. Ontario Premier David Peterson was scheduled to met with business and municipal leaders during a visit to Huron. The premier was also going to tour Champion Road Machinery Company in Goderich, before speaking at a business luncheon hosted by the Seaforth Business Improvement Association. The handicapped lift fundraising project for the Blyth Community Centre had passed the mid-point with donations approaching $18,000 pledged or received. The Huron County Board of Health offered a Newfoundland doctor the position of medical officer of health. Moving expenses for Dr. Maarten Bokhout to a maximum of $12,000 would be paid by the board. Starting salary with benefits was $70,209. St. John's Lodge #284 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Brussels had its new lodge room dedicated. The new members of the Blyth WI were: past president, -Lenora Davidson; president, Eunice Emke; first vice:president, • Lenora Davidson; second vice-president, Isabel Craig; secretary-treasurer, Jean Nethery; public relations, Gayle King. Branch directors were Evelyn Smith, Mollie Grant, Ruby Philp. District director was Evalena Webster and alternate was Vera Badley. The Cornerstone Flea Market opened in Brussels Central Huron's track and field team participated in the 10th annual York University High School Invitational Track and Field Competition in Toronto. Susan Govenlock won CHSS's first ever gold medallion at this meet winning the senior girls long jump. Vivienne Stephens captured the bronze medal in the 60 m sprint. In the 1,500 m event Steve Souch finished first in his heat, while Greb Lobb finished second in his heat. Ralph Scott was acclaimed to another term as president of the East Wawanosh Federation of Agriculture. Les Caldwell was secretary-treasurer and Donald Dow was vice-president. A Grade 2 student at Blyth Public School placed first in the annual Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association poster contest. Toni Richmond was the winner in the kindergarten to Grade 2 division. The Grade 8 class at Brussels Public School produced a bumper crop of winners at the annual science fair as two winning projects were completed by teams. Winners were Patti Knight, Darren Johnston, Margaret Jarvis; Todd Rice, Dan Beuermann, Garry Yuill, Kevin Alcock and Dawn Engel. April 5, 1989 Kelly Bosman and Rhonda Howatt, students at Hullett Central Public School participated in the science fair. Both continued on to the competition in Clinton. Dee Graham, art consultant for the Huron County Board of Education was at Brussels Public School conducting art classes with all grades. The Blyth Atoms capped a successful season defeating Huron Park for the group championship. April 1, 1992 Students at Walton Public School outdrew their competition in the Huron County Farm Safety Association poster contest. Winners were Brian Dolmage, second; Darryl Houston, first; Ryan Brubacher, third and Kelly McDonald, second. The Clinton Commmunity Credit Union held the grand opening of his new half million dollar building. April 8, 1998 The Huron Perth Wild Turkey Association held its annual banquet in Brussels. Special guest for the , evening were Blue Jays' right- handed reliever Paul Quantrill and shortstop Alex Gonzales. The Blyth Midgets won the Canadian Cup at a tournament in Montreal. Shannon Scott earned the right to move on the the Legion's area public speaking finals, placing first in the Grade 11, 12, OAC class at F.E. Madill Secondary School. Jamie Lewis had the Legion's award winning Remembrance Day poem, while Heather Elliott won the poster contest. OPP emergency response teams practised search and rescue maneuvers at the Wawanosh Nature Centre.