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The Citizen, 2006-02-23, Page 4Looking Back Through the Years PAGE 4 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2006. Editorial Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Ken Warwick & Ruth Dobrensky The Citizen is published 50 times a year in Brussels, Ontario by North Huron Publishing Company Inc. Subscriptions are payable In advance at a rote of S30.00/year (528.04 + $1.96 G.S.T.) in Canada; $90.00/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 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 09244 RETUkN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPT. PO BOX 152 BRUSSELS ON NOG 1H0 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. NOM 1HO 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.norihhuron.on.ca e 0110‘ Member of the Ontario Press Council =Era= We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright .ocna ENA A foreigner trying to figure out Canadians would be perplexed. On the one hand, when the Canadian National Women's team won the Olympic Gold Medal, Monday, after outscoring their opposition by a combined 46-2 count during the tournament, some Canadian critics suggested women's hockey should be dropped from the Olympics until other teams become more competitive. On the other hand, when Canada's men's team lost consecutive games to Switzerland and Finland, surely a sign there is competitiveness in international hockey, Canadian fans and commentators went into a deep funk trying to figure out what was wrong with Canadian hockey. If we win easily, we can't take pride because we fear the only reason we're winning is that nobody else takes the sport seriously. If we don't win convincingly, we think we're doing something wrong and everyone else is going to surpass us. Compare this to the American attitude. Americans gladly declare themselves "world" champions of sports no other country is allowed to play. Only one non-U.S. team, the Toronto Blue Jays has ever played for the "World Championship" of baseball, and it plays in an American league. Americans wanted to prevent one of the world's baseball powers, Cuba, from even taking part in a tournament which included American players. The U.S. regularly demolishes all opposition when its basketball teams play at the Olympic games. They don't apologize for the fact they're so dominant. They just complain if some other team makes a game close. Canada will not become a great country until we learn to be less insecure. When we win, let's celebrate that fact. When we lose, let's improve. -- KR The two sides of Canada Strange medicine The Canadian Council of Chief Executives has a prescription for what it feels ails the country. The federal governMent should scrap the GST so that the provinces can increase their taxes, then transfer more power to the provinces, the group says. This goes strangely against all the trends in modern business. In business, the move is toward fewer, larger conglomerates. Small companies are being bought up by large,- multinational giants. These companies reach beyond the borders of any one country. They are so large that they can play governments off against each other, forcing politicians to sweeten the pot to gain their favour. Canadian companies, like our banks, argue they must be allowed to merge in order to get the economies of scale that allow them to compete internationally. Yet the chief executives want to do just the opposite with government. In a world where governments are being pressed to harmonize trade rules and regulations, they want to create 10 competing jurisdictions within Canada. Perhaps their real agenda is to weaken the federal government so that once again it is business leaders who call the shots and dictate to politicians how things will be done,— KR Letter to the editor THE EDITOR, I would like to respond to the recent letter by Victoria Serda, Green Party candidate in which she indicated that women are not truly respected in politics in the riding of Huron-Bruce. By being the only woman candidate in the recent federal election campaign, Victoria Serda was not venturing into virgin territory. Our current MPP is a woman. Also, the former MPP, Helen Johns, was a prominent and effective voice as Minister of Agriculture — not an appointment given to patronize. Women have played, and are playing, an important role in politics in Huron-Bruce. We have a rich heritage of women who have made, and who are making a difference, by working hard in their communities — often unnoticed. But then again, most aren't doing it foF recognition. As campaign manager for my husband in the last two federal elections and in the last provincial election, I too have some observations. In past elections, I have found that all candidates have behaved in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner. Did they always agree? No, of course not! That is one of the benefits of living in Canada. Different views can be presented — citizens have an equal opportunity to be represented in the political process. But as a woman, as a person, I was always treated with the utmost respect and parity by the candidates, their teams, and others involved in the election process. Politics is an opportunity to serve the people. The glass needs to be seen as half full, not half empty. Then one should ask, "How can I help to fill the glass?" not "Why wasn't I given a full glass?" The attitude you bring to a situation very often determines the quality of your experience. Regards, Kathy Joslin Huron-Bruce Christian Heritage Party Feb. 26,1959 The daughter of a Brussels couple was recovering from a depressed _ skull fracture after being kicked by a horse. She was rushed to Victoria Hospital in London where she underwent an emergency operation. She was reported to be making a satisfactory recovery. A New York City disc jockey named Peter Tripp was sacrificing precious beauty sleep in support of the annual March of Dimes. He stayed wide awake for an entire 200 hours, the whole insomnia marathon being documented carefully. The event was supervised by medical authorities who hope to learn much about how sleep deprivation affects a person. Feb. 24, 1960 The largest crowd of the season was drawn by a special game between the 13th of Hullett Rural League Team and the CKNX Radio and TV team. After a very well-played game, the 13th of Hullett Rural League Team came out victorious, beating the CKNX team 6 - 3. Scorers- on the 13th Team were Saundercock, Scott, Duizer, and Jack Lee. Scorers on the CKNX Team were Ernie King, Wayne Brown, and Bob Deyal. Feb. 18, 1973 An Auburn-area family lost their home in a large fire. The home owner and a pumber were trying to thaw some pipes when sparks flew and a fire, broke out. After struggling to thaw equipment, Blyth fire brigade called on Lucknow to help but by that time, the fire had spread rapidly and totally engulfed the house. The home would have to be rebuilt. Feb. 25, 1987 There was no apparent progress in contract talks between .the Huron County Board of Education and its 350 elementary school teachers. Relations 'administrator at the board office said that the parties are "trying to set up a meeting" for further discussion in the matter, but no date had been set at that time. Wages were only one of 16 items at the bargaining table to be negotiated. A good luck wish was sent to Ron Vercruyssen, of RR2, Blyth, from all of his friends and neighbours. The senior student of Seaforth District High School was participating in the Winter Games, playing on the Ontario basketball team. The games were being held in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Winners of the Hullett Central Public School public speaking contest were as follows : Junior Division, Mark Livermore (first), Christy Scott (second), and Kelly Bosman (third), Senior Division, Shane Taylor (first), Brent Howatt (second), and Julia DeLong (third). Winners of the 3unior Division public speaking competition from Blyth Public School were Cappy Onn (first, Grade 1), Julie McNichol (first, Grade 3), and Zoey Onn (first, Grade 2). Junior winners did not go on to further competitions outside their schools. Winners from the other divisions were as follows : Senior -Division, Tammi Medd (first), Darryl Elliot (second), and Kevin Souch (third), Intermediate Division, Conrad Bos (first in Grade 6, and second overall), Amber Gelwicks (first in Grade 5), lodee Medd (first in Grade 4 and first overall), • and Crystal Cucksey (second in Grade 6, and third overall). The Blyth winners went on to compete in a speak-off against Hullett Central. The Brussels Bulls player of the week was Jeff McGavin. He lead the Bulls to their first win of the OHA playoffs against Mitchell. Playing at the Park Theatre in Goderich was a "hilarious adventure comedy", according to Newsweek's David Ansen. Outrageous Fortune was the film starring Bette Middler and Shelley Long. Playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Wingham was Little Shop of Horrors, and The Morning After, starring Jane Fonda and Jeff Bridges. Feb. 21, 1990 Blyth firefighters struggled to put out a large fire that had engulfed a car parked at the side of County Rd. 25, a few miles east of Walton. The car was completely lost, despite efforts by the Blyth Fire Fighters. The car was left on the road by the owner after it had quit. He walked to his father's place up the road, and was just about to call for a tow when a neighbour informed him that his car was now was on fire. Fire chief Paul Josling concluded that the fire began in the motor. The Ontario Provincial Police were investigating two early morning break-ins that occurred in area schools. According to an OPP spokesperson, vandals broke into Colborne Central Public School as well as Brookside Public School. They smashed several windows and sprayed fire extinguishers throughout the buildings. Police estimate the damages to both • schools to, be at a total of nearly $6,500. The Blyth Figure Skating Club was to hold its annual achievement night at the Blyth arena. The event would feature performances by all of the talented skaters, showcasing- their skills and achievements over the season.