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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-09-09, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987. Controversy still stirs BY CHRIS LAWS Despite a two month recess from meeting as an entire group, the wounds from a summer filled with threats of pulling out of the county, and discontinuing their county council representation by Exeter were still fresh as other county representatives (Besides the Exe cutive) finally had a chance to publically speak on the Exeter controversy. Even before a special outline of the minutes were discussed by council, Bayfield Reeve David Johnston commented on the situa tion. after the Executive commit tee minutes were presented, ques tioning the mayor’s complaints about representation on county council. Reeve Johnston stated that the urban/rural representation on eounty council is proportionate to the urban/rural population for the county and was out by only two percent. He added that the inform ation presented by the media was inaccurate and that the situation was. “not distorted, as the mayors presented." When the special meeting was formally brought up. and a list of the matters discussed, Zurich reeve Bob Fisher wanted an explanation with regards to the discussion surrounding appoint ing an independent Economic Development Officer. Warden Brian McBurney told Reeve Fisher that one had not been appointed to which Fisher said “good." Exeter reeve and acting mayor Bill Mickle wanted to know what the executive was going to do and asked if they were going to take any action. Warden McBurney assur ed Mickle that all the discussed topicswouldeventuallybe brought up in the committees to which they apply. In reviewing the Executive committee’s meeting further, reeve Mickle commented on an item regarding Exeter's proposed pullout from the county’s planning and development function. While the executive has recommended thattheWardenand Director of planning and development ar range to meet with the council for the Town of Exeter, reeve Mickle requested a detailed synopsis of what went on when that topic was discussed and that a report be written which would be distributed to the entire county council. Kathy's Corner BY KATHY BROMLEY Have you ever stopped to remember or try to imagine the ways of life commonly used only a few decades ago? We recently had the opportunity to do just that. On August 27, we headed out for Kitchener, but before we reached our destination, we were side tracked. After travelling amongst the busy traffic, Millbank proved to be an area of traditional lifestyle, still being practised. Millbank is a well known area for Mennonites. They have their own church and one-room school hous es still in use. One of the most obvious features of this community distinguishing Mennonites from others is the fact that no hydro is used. Instead, lanternsgivethe appropriate light needed; genera tors are used, providing power and of course, a customary feature is the wood stoves still in use. Not only dotheycook the food,but they also provide the heatthat is needed in their home. In this day and age, we are very fortunate to have not only electrici ty, but also, endless appliances being used to carry out specific duties. Yet, there are times when I wonder just how much we realize how lucky we are. We load our appliances, whether it be a dish washer or automatic washing machine, turn them on and the remainder of the job is completed by the machines, thanks to electric ity. On one specific occasion earlier thissummer, I realized just how easily things can be taken for granted. During that day, our electricity was off, due to a thunderstorm. Since I could no longer wash/iron clothes, bake or vaccum, 1 didn’t hesitate to sit down to have a coffee. I soon realized, though, that the water needed couldn’t be boiled, since we don’t have a fireplace or a wood stove. Naturally, the electric kettle wouldn’t be able to carry out its normal duties. Nor could I put a cup of water into the microwave oven to be heated. I was simply out of luck in having a cup of coffee, while the hydro was out! The Mennonites have adapted to a life without hydro; for many, it is something they have never had. Without hydro, they are up at dawn to enable them to complete all of their duties before darkness had moved in again. Soon, we stopped at a residence, where carriages and buggies are repaired, restored or new ones are built. One could hear the generator working, providing the power needed for specific tools that were used. The stitching for the seats was all done by hand. We were fortunate to observe numerous horse and buggies getting people toand from their destination. A different pace indeed, to what we are now accustomed to. Last Saturday, though, Blyth was the setting for a similar scene, as newlyweds, Steve Stratton and Glenyce McClinchey toured Blyth by horse and carriage, courtesy of Graham Jackson. While at the location for Menno- nite buggies, I found three child ren, all under the age of five, very interesting. Instead of drivers of trucks or cars, they were pretend ing they were horses, pulling a buggy around. I noticed them to be very imaginative fortheir age. 1 sometimeswonder if they are more fortunate than we are, by not having the television for the children to imitate specific charac ters, now being televised for our children to watch. As we continued our journey to Kitchener, we met numerous farmers, who were busy with binders pulled by horses. This enabled them to cut, thrash and tie the grain up. A pace much slower than we use today, yet, it seemed very peaceful and everyone went at their own speed. A wise move indeed, afterall, there are times when the faster one goes, the less they will accomplish. Unfortunately, reality was upon usagain, aswepulledbackontothe County Road to Kitchener. An endless stream of cars and trucks zoomed past us. It definitely was a relaxing tour while it lasted. If you are not as fortunate as we were and do not have the opportunity to travel in this area, then travel to Blyth this Friday through Sunday. With the Blyth Threshers’ Reunion for the 26th year, you can come to reminisce about all of the machines that will be participating, or see what your parents/grandparents have been referring to numerous times be fore. Dances will be held nightly, entertainment supplied by fiddlers and toe-tapping music, through the day. Friday will be Senior Citizen Day for the admission of $1.00. Come out and see “The Good Old Days’’. QUOTEOFTHE WEEK: While making preparations for the boys’ return to school, we noticed that the good buys WITH our money, were outweighed by the good-byes TO our money. WELCOME THRESHERS il 2.49 lb 2.49MARY MILES DELI SLICED COOKED HAM MARY MILES NO. 1 SIDE BACON DAVERN “DELI SLICED” BOLOGNA lb DAVERN “HOT DOG” WIENERS Snell’s Grocery Limited BLYTH | 523-9332 GRANNY BUTTER TARTS______io’s LEWIS SOFT TWIST WHITE BREAD 675 g. LEWIS DATE FILLED COOKIES 400 G. WESTON CHOCOLATE CREAM ROLLS 280 G. OLD MILL MINUTE. SLOW OR QUICK OATS 1.35 kg. CARNATION COFFEE MATE BRAVO PLAIN SPAGHETTI SAUCE 28 oz. KRAFT 24 SINGLE __ CHEESE SLICES soo g 2.99 79 1.35 1.29 99 2.69500 G. 1.29 6.994 KG. 89 892 KG. Meat Specials 99 99 99450 G. 1.79 2.99LB. LIBBY’S DEEP BROWNED BEANS WITH PORK 14 oz. REDPATH FINE GRAN. WHITE SUGAR FEARMANS “COIL STYLE” POLISH SAUSAGE lb. 500 G. 2.99 398 ML. .79 FIVE ALIVE “REG. OR LIGHT” FRUIT BEVERAGE 335 ml. 500 g. 2.49 2 KG. BOX 4.4 LB. 4.29 1.29 3.69 5.99 Order Deadline Sept. 24th ORDERFULL CASEORDERPART CASE NAME PHONE OPEN TUES.-SAT. 9-6 HEINZ KETCHUP KRAFT PLAIN CHEEZ WHIZ KRAFT NO SALT, NO SUGAR, CRUNCHY OR SMOOTH . __ P E A NUT BUTTER soo G. I./9 CLOVER LEAF FLAKED n LIGHT TUNA 184 G. 1.19 LAURA SECORD YOGURT OR PUDDING CUPS 4 x 142 G. I.o9 STOKELY FANCY PUMPKIN CHEF GASTON “LIGHT” SOYA MARGARINE MARY MILES BACON ENDS MARY MILES 2 KG. BOX c ,n BREAKFAST SAUSAGE 4.4 lb. 0.49 SMOKED LOIN PORK CHOPS FLEECY LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER A.B.C. POWERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT 12 L. 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