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The Citizen, 2005-10-27, Page 4PAGE 4. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005. Editorials Opinions Publisher, Keith Roulston Editor, Bonnie Gropp Advertising, Ken Warwick & Marcie Riegling 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 $30 00/year ($28.04 + $1.96 G.S.T.) in Canada; $85.00/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 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 P.O. Box 429, BLYTH, Ont. N0M 1H0 Phone 523-4792 FAX 523-9140 RO. Box 152, BRUSSELS, Ont. NOG 1 HO Phone 887-9114 FAX 887-9021 E-mail norhuron@scsinternet.com Website www.northhuron.on.ca jpcna ^cna Member of the Ontario Press Council We are not responsible for unsolicited newsscripts or photographs. Contents of The Citizen are © Copyright Wishing doesn’t make it so Democracy doesn’t function well in our consumer society when people seem to think they can sit back and let others do things for them while they pick and choose services they want off the shelf. Thursday night, for instance, farm leaders came in for a harsh tongue- lashing when the Huron County Federation of Agriculture hosted a panel discussion on the future of farm organizations. Several questioners blasted Paul Mislele, vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for the failure of his organization to relieve the problems farmers currently find themselves in. But Mistele fired back, saying farmers must be involved, pointing to a protest march in Ottawa at the height of the BSE crisis when £nly 1,000 farmers showed up. And Ian McKillop, president of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association, a member of the same panel, said farmers at local meetings set the agenda for the provincial body and “quite often the representation at the grassroots level is pathetic.” Whether it’s farm organizations or local municipal issues, people have become in the habit of not paying attention until there’s a crisis, then blaming people who did get involved for not doing what they wanted. People slept through amalgamation talks when speaking up could have influenced the course of history but now, unhappy with amalgamation, they’re working to reverse it when the odds are stacked against them. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture used to be one of the most dynamic democratic institutions around. Thirty years ago there would be 50-60 people at monthly meetings where many topics were discussed. The annual meeting would see crowded halls with elections for nearly every position. Last week there were 100 people at the Federation’s annual meeting. If the dignitaries and invited guests from surrounding counties were subtracted, the turnout would have been even more sparse. But the fault, according to the questioners who spilled out their frustration at the current depressing state of affairs in farming, is not with those who weren’t at the meeting, those who leave it to others to take action. The fault is with those hard-working volunteers who actually are trying to make things better. So you don’t like the way things are going? Unless you’re involved in your community, unless you’re helping to change things the way you want them to be or at the very least, staying informed, then you should look in the mirror to see who’s to blame for why things are so bad. — KR We’re still here This past Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the first issue of The Citizen on October 23, 1985. There have been massive changes in the newspaper industry since 48 shareholders came forward to invest in a community-owned newspaper for Brussels and Blyth back in the summer of 1985. Recently the Metroland division of media giant Torstar purchased 18 newspapers in one day, bringing to 28 the number of newspapers it’s bought this year and more than 90 it owns all together. When an independent newspaper is bought by a giant, local decision making disappears. At least at The Citizen we still make decisions in the community. Our far-sighted investors guaranteed that. — KR Letter to the editor Looking Back Through the Years THE EDITOR, We appreciate your support in the past and once again ask that you help us to spread the word about our program. Huron County for Children of Chernobyl is looking for loving families to host a child from Belarus in the summer of 2006. Our charitable group was formed in 1998 for the purpose of bringing children here to Canada for a respite \isit. They are still suffering from I lie effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Their homeland is affected by the toxic pollution found in the soil, plants, food, air and water. Our fresh air and nutritious food helps to improve their immune system and reverse the ill effects of radioactive contaminants they are exposed to on a daily basis. Our lender loving care gives them a reason to smile and a fighting < hancc. I he children are accompanied by an interpreter who helps with any translating and is their legal guardian. Most children learn English at their schools starling about Grade 4. We fundraise as a group to cover all travel expenses to bring the children to Canada. Donations come from individuals, corporate sponsors, service clubs and events like auctions, barbeques, plant sales. There are many benefits and rewards to be gained from hosting a child and a wonderful learning experience for our own children. Host families may request a child boy or girl, whom they think would be best suited to fit in easily with their family life. They are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Central Huron Secondary School library, Clinton to learn more about the program. For more information please call me al 527-2060, or Jack Bender al 565-2243. Sincerely, Lynn Dawe Oct. 27, 1948 The turnout exceeded expectations at the fowl supper, sponsored by the Londesborough United Church. A total of 812 tickets were sold for the event which was part of the church’s Golden Jubilee anniversary celebrations. An Auburn man sustained severe injuries to his hand in a buzz saw accident. The man was operating the saw when it slipped and caught his hand, leaving a “nasty” cut. He was rushed to Clinton hospital where he was treated for his injuries, and remained for two days. The wound required several stitches and his hand was put in a cast. Oct. 25, 1972 There was an enthusiastic crowd at Wingham when a very special guest was in town for an appearance on a CKNX TV program. Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and area candidates' took part in an open line show, being taped at CKNX in Wingham. Arriving by helicopter, the prime minister was met by Huron Liberal candidates Charlie Thomas of Huron, Allan Ross of Wellington, Grey, Dufferin, and Waterloo, and Ross Wicher of Bruce. The student council at Seaforth District High School were busy planning the events for the school year. The members in charge were as follows: Bob Carnochan (president), Bruce MacDonald (vice president), Dianne Phillips (treasurer), and Vicki Miller (secretary). The OPP of the Wingham detachment had two investigations underway regarding iwo car accidents in the area. The first was a single-car crash. A Palmerston woman escaped injury when her car damaged three guide posts on Hwy. 86, west of the Maitland River Bridge. Total damages were estimated at $335. The second was- a two-car collision. Two Listowel women were injured when their vehicles collided on the Perth-Huron County Line at Concession 1-2, in Grey Twp. Damages were estimated at $900 and charges were pending. An extremely large salmon was proudly shown off in a picture of the four men who caught it. Fred Bennewies, Henry Diegel, Edward Scherbarth, and Frank Eckmier, all from the Brodhagen area, caught the largest salmon which weighed in at 20 pounds. The men were on a two- day London Fishing Bus tour in Northern Michigan when they made the prize-winning catch. Oct. 24, 1973 The Passe Muraille Theatre Group from Toronto was returning to Huron County once more to tour an all new production. The troupe was here once before, doing a play called The Farm Show, based on the people and events in the area. The production was an overwhelming success in Toronto and Ottawa, as well as’many small towns across Ontario. The group was now back to premiere a new production based on the lives of the notorious Donnelly’s of Lucan, the violent, feuding family of Huron. The Wingham OPP were busy again conducting investigations on three accidents that had occurred in the area. The first was a two-car collision that happened on Hwy 87. west of Gome. A Wroxeter woman and a Gorrie man escaped injury, and damages were estimated at $550. Charges were pending. The second was a single car accident. A Brussels man struck a hydro pole with his car on Highway 4, south of the Maitland River Bridge. There were no injuries, and damages were estimated at $800. The final accident was also involving a single car. A Belgrave man escaped injury in the accident that took place on Sideroad 20-21, south of Concession 6, Morris Twp. The damages were estimated at $500. Oct. 29, 1986 The Citizen celebrated its first anniversary as a community-owned newspaper, and open houses were held in both the Brussels and Blyth offices to celebrate the occasion. Although the first issue of The Citizen was sent out on Oct. 23, 1985, the celebrations were held over a week later because of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association fall convention in Windsor. There were many successful winners at the cross country meet, held at the Hullett Central School in Londesborough where students from many schools around Central Huron participated and ran their best. The winners in each division were: VickULansing, Seaforth; Brent Whitmore, Seaforth; Tammi Medd, Blyth; Rob Consitt, Huron Centennial in Brucefield; Kara Lee Potter, Hullett; Dan Vanderlaan, Clinton Christian School; Karen Plunkett, Hullett and Mike Pawitch. Blyth. Back by popular demand was the film Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise. It was playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Wingham. Playing at the Park Theatre in Goderich was Running Scared with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines. Also playing was Poltergeist 11 and Cry From The Mountain. Oct. 25, 1989 Six couples were honoured at a banquet in Blyth by Huron County Family and Children’s Services for their years of service as foster parents.