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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-11-27, Page 12WOMEN IN POLITICS — Councillors Barbara Bell and Lossy Fuller are seen being interviewed by Gwyn Whilsmith about their roles as members of Exeter Council. Both said their first year as councillors had sometimes been hectic but always stimulating, T-A photo Guest speaker at UCW meeting Let Us Y _Hear From You! If you know of a young couple recently married or about to be just fill in this coupon and mail to our office. We will start a 6 month subscription for the newlyweds as our wedding gift. NAME OF NEWLYWEDS ADDRESS DATE MARRIED SIGNATURE 7:11c exc fc{triinc-s-Abtsocate BOK 1350i3E:Ty;i °mew ...If PER SIMS' Ili A r, BARGAINS IMP WM fa Schneiders No. 1 Fresh CHICKEN x LEGS Schneiders • WIENERS Schneiders Country Maple or Devon BACON Lb. 99' 1 Lb. Vac. 89- t 1 Lb. Vac 1 079 $ Schneiders English PURE PORK SAUSAGE Lb. $1.19 Schneiders or C.F. 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Did they suspect you would replace them? The only other tractor on the premises was a row crop model, The farmer disliked its nasty habit of rearing up, when he let out the clutch. To him, you seemed much safer. You immediately went to work and soon proved your reliability. In the fall and in the spring, you plowed with a three furrow 10" plow. During the summer, you pulled wagons loaded with hay, straw and ensilage. A few years later the farmer bought a har- vester and depended on you to run it, Because he exchanged jobs with his neighbours, you often toiled in their fields as well. You also hauled the machinery along the roads from one farm to another. Through the years, you caused few problems. You suffered motor trouble only once. When the farmer removed your hood to grind your valves, he didn't replace it, Thus you assumed a distinctive appearance that matched your distinctive sound. Every time you revved your motor the neighbours for five miles around knew "Old Faith- ful" was working again. Although you were usually cooperative, you pulled a stunt now and again. Your favourite trick was to lock your gears. In a field at the farthest point from the buildings seemed a perfect place to stop, and nighttime always made it more interesting. 4,-'411130221 Odds n' Ends By ELAINE TOWNSHENp Old faithful You listened innocently to the farmer grumble, while he fumbled with some wrenches and a flashlight to remove your gear shift and put it back in again. If he didn't carry the necessary tools, he trudged to the shed muttering all the way. The only time the trick backfired was when he left you out all night. As the years marched on, the workload increased. Because the farmer felt you couldn't handle it alone, he bought two new trac- tors. They looked like huge red monsters. Your 33 horsepower motor couldn't compete with their 60 horsepower. You spent more and more time sitting idly in the yard or in the shed. Eventually your sole duty was to operate the blower for the hay, grain and ensilage. You became just an extra machine, but your owner still depended on you. When he needed another tractor, he knew "Old Faithful" was available. Sometimes you put the modern tractors to shame, On cold wintry mornings, you heard them cough and splutter and refuse to run. Then the farmer turned to you. Although you sat unused for weeks, your motor started almost instantly. Disdainfully you left the others behind in a cloud of snow. But one morning your motor wouldn't turn over. The farmer towed you around the yard; he inserted a new battery and spark plugs, and he towed you again. Your motor didn't even sputter. Then you realized your working days were over. Now you stand in the far corner of the shed with cobwebs draped over your frame. Birds nest in your muffler; your roar disturbs them no more. The farmer could have sold you to a junk dealer; he might have gotten $50. But for vague reasons, he decided to keep you. He says your tires are good. You're still a part of the farm: "Old Faithful" might have something more to give. Mrs. Eric Luther, Hensel', was the guest speaker at. Exeter UCW's general meeting, Tuesday evening. Taking her text from Isaiah, "His name shall be called Wonderful", she pointed out that all through the Old Testament we see the wonders of God. She said Jesus came to earth to take care of sin and that He is the answer to We want your news! We want your news! Have you had visitors lately? Been to some interesting spot? Do you enjoy an unusual hobby? Have you got a new neighbor? Lost an old one? Your friends, our readers, would be happy to hear about it so why don't you give us a call at 235-1331. and let us know what's going on in the community. We are particularly interested in receiving reports of CHURCH and SERVICE CLUB meetings. If your group has an interesting program or an outstanding speaker why not share it with others through these pages. Should you be planning special activities we will try our best to have a photographer there, providing ,you give us enough advance notice. all our world problems. Christ came to make us new creatures and through lives lived in His name we can have better homes, better neighbourhoods and a better world. The speaker said the marks of a Christian are love, faith and good works. Mrs, Luther was joined by another guest, Mrs, Cecil Smith, Huron Park, in singing a duet, "The Wonder of it All". Mrs. Wes Witmer, unit leader, was in charge of the devotionals. The topic was Life and Witness and Mrs. W. KerRick spoke on witness by fellowship, the spirit of brotherly love in the world and in the local congregation. Witness by growth was given by Miss Ann Brodie. She stated Christians witness by the way they live their lives. "If you are not growing better, you are growing worse," she said. Other musical numbers were given by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Bev. Skinner. The business meeting was chaired by Mrs. R. E. Russell. She read a letter of appreciation from Korea for the group's contribution to child welfare. Two hundred and ten dollars was sent to support a Korean orphan. The slate of officers for the coming year was installed by Rev. Glen Wright: The president is Mrs. Robert Dinney, and unit leaders are Mrs. Elliott McRoberts, Mrs. R. E. Pooley and Mrs. Glenn Fisher. A social hour closed the meeting. In keeping with _ Women's Year, the Times-Advocate will run a series of interviews with women who are making large contributions to our community in diversified ways, The first interview, was with Exeter's two women councillors, Barbara Bell, and Dolores ( Lossy to her friends) Fuller. Both women gained their seats at the election held last December. In answer to the question, "What made you decide to run for office? Mrs. Bell replied she had always been interested in politics. She recalled the home in Which she had grown up had been the setting for many a lively political debate. "Sometimes it wasn't very quiet either because we weren't always on the same side, but we certainly weren't apathetic!" After her marriage to Exeter lawyer, Elmer Bell, one time president of Ontario Progressive Conservatives, her political interest continued because of his involvement. Mrs. Fuller said she, too, had been long concerned with politics and had kept telling herself, "Some day I'll get involved." When nomination day drew near last year she decided the time "is Now"! How had the first year gone? they were asked. Both stated emphatically that while it had sometimes been trying and often hectic, they had enjoyed it immensely. But they agreed they hadn't realized how tough it would be. Lossy said she had envisioned the position as attending the by-monthly council meetings and the odd committee meeting but she soon learned there was much more involved and that the time spent dealing with town business was colossal.. As chairman of social services, council representative to Rap, and as member of the roads and drains committee she is kept active enough but she is still required to attend seminars, restructuring meetings, special meetings and get-to-gethers with neighboring councils for discussion of shared concerns. She says it's not unusual for her to be out three nights a week on council business, One of the jobs which has consumed a great deal of Bar- bara Bell's time this past year has been working on the updating of Exeter's bylaws. They had not been consolidated since 1923. She explained the traffic bylaws have now been completed and are presently in Toronto to be ap- proved by the Ministry of Transportation. Besides serving on the bylaws committee, Mrs. Bell is also a member of the waste disposal and property committees. What are some of the dif- ficulties they have encountered? They answered that one of the chief difficulties in setting priorities . . . deciding what work takes priority over something else that is also important, especially now when there seems to be a period of austerity. They also said they were often disturbed about seeing a need but knowing it really was beyond the bounds of council to do anything about it, In answer as to how they had been received and treated by the male councillors both ladies emphasised there had been no problems. "They treat us very well." However, they admitted there are still men and women, too, in the community who believe politics is not the place for women. "They think our place is in the home." As far as their own homes were concerned, the lady councillors said some members of their families might have been dubious in the beginning but were soon right behind them with their support, The greatest number of their calls come from women. "I guess they feel they can relate to us easier." Mrs. Fuller cited an instance when a lady phoned about her clogged sewer. "As a housewife, I could certainly identify with her, I knew how frustrated I'd be if the toilet and sink drains were backing up. Fortunately, we were able to get it fixed up for her." The councillors were asked if either of them aspired to be Exeter's first woman mayor. Mrs. Fuller was quick to reply that she wasn't but that she would like to serve at least one more term on council, "I feel by the end of my first term I'll have a — Please turn to Page 13 Why not? Women in politics