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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-09, Page 6col RURKE ELECTRIC Ltd. Electrical Contractors Applionce Soles & Service to all makes Refrigeration Service Open 0 days a areelt 40 Ycors Built by Quality B Service wrnQMoan, Ons 357-2450 Long disoance TOLL. FREE 1-800-265-302S1 a �) Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 O Blyth Standard Kathy visits Mennonite country - similar to Threshermen's reunion By Kathy Bromley BLYTH - Have you ever stopped to remember or try to imagine the ways of life commonly used a few decades ago? We recently had the opportunity to do just that. On August 27, we headed out for what started to be Kitchener, but before our ar- rival, we were side-tracked. After travelling amongst all of the busy traffic, Millbank proved to be an interesting area where a dif- ferent lifestyle is still being practiced. Millbank is a well known area for Men- nonites and their beliefs. They have their own church and "one room schoolhouses" available for their use. One of the most ob- vious features we noticed in this community distinguishing it from others, is the fact that there is no hydro. Instead, lanterns give off all light required; generators are used for providing power and of course, a traditional feature are the wood stoves. Not only do they cook the food, but they also provide the heat needed. In this day and age, we are fortunate to have not only electricity, but also endless appliances being used to carry out specific duties. Yet, there are times when I can't help but wonder if we realize how fortunate we are. We load our appliances up, whether it be automatic washer or a dishwasher, turn them on and the remainder of the work is completed in the machine, thanks to electricity. On one occasion, earlier this summer, I soon realized just how easily things can be taken for granted. On, one particular day, our hydro was off during a thunderstorm. Since I could no longer wash/iron clothes, bake, or vacuum the floor, I didn't hesitate to take the opportunity to sit down and enjoy a coffee. I then realized that the water need- ed couldn't be boiled, since we don't have a fireplace or woodstove. Naturally, the kettle wouldn't be able to carry out its normal duties, nor could I put a cup of water into the microwave to be heated. It all boiled down to one thing, I was out of luck for having a coffee at this time. The Mennonites have adapted to a life without hydro and all the benefits that go with it. Yet, in cases like the one previously mentioned, do we realize how fortunate we are? Without hydro, they are up at dawn, if not before, enabling them to complete all of their duties before darkness falls 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, proving the ENGAGEMENT 7 SZUSZ - DUCZMAN Mr and Mrs. Fronk Szusz of Blyth are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Laurie Anne to John Gabriel Ducz- mon son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duczman of Windsor The wedding will take place on September 19, 1987 of University Gospel Temple. Windsor. Ontario. power needed for specific tools being used. We were fortunate to observe numerous horses and buggies providing transporta- tion, to get people to and from their destina- tion. A different pace indeed to what we are now accustomed. Last Saturday, though, Blyth was the set- ting for a similar scene, as newlyweds, Steve Stratton and Glenyce McClinchey, toured through Blyth by horse and carriage, courtesy of Graham Jackson. While we were at the location for buggies, I found three children, all under the age of five, to be very interesting. Instead of im- itating drivers of trucks or cars, they were pretending that they were horses, pulling a buggy around behind them. I sometimes wonder if they are more fortunate than we are by not havinga television for the children to imitate spec' is characters now being televised for our children. As our journey to Kitchener continued we met numerous farmers who were busy with binders pulled by horses. This enabled them to cut, thrash and tie up the grain. A pace much slower than we use today, yet, • it seemed very peaceful and everyone went at their own speed. A very wise move indeed, afterall, there are times when the faster one goes the less they will accomplish. Unfortunately, reality was upon us again as we pulled back into the County Road to Kitchener. There was an endless stream of cars and trucks zooming past us. It was nice while it lasted. The next stop was at the Kitchener - Waterloo Sales Market. Everything from "soup to nuts" and then some could be pur- chased. Numerous fruit and vegetable stands were located both inside and out. Many Mennonites were also busy doing any custom work available. If you are not as fortunate as we were and do not have the opportunity to travel in this area, why not come to Blyth this Friday through Sunday. The Thresher's 26th An- nual Reunion is taking place. Come to reminisce or see what your parents or grandparents used previously. Friday, September 11 is Senior Citizens and Handicapped Day. Admission will be $1 for them. Meals and snacks will be available. Come out to see "the good old days." Quote of the Week: While preparing the boys for schools, we noticed the good buys with our money, were out weighed by the goodbyes to our money. Although there were probably many children who weren't looking forward to the first day of school on September 8, all of them were undoubtedly looking forward to the first recess. These two Blyth Public School students, Craig Empey (left) and Joanne Mason seemed to thoroughly enjoy their first recess of the new school year as they took to the tire swing on the school's playground equipment. ( David Emslie photo) eIl \/I_IZ,I\nib-I-I, 1=1A11`1 I ERY DES s r•::'t.Jkr... .ti., ...1f7f 41,4 •. x... ... One of a kind Designer : 4 k Gold and Sterling Silver Jewellery Ii - -? *Complete rep s to all Jewellery & Holloware, also Diamond and Semi -Precious Stone repair. •Pearl Restringing 72 THE SQUARE GODERICH, ONT N7A- 1 M6 (519) 524-4509 • THE BLYTH STANDARD BtI ESS Dxa Jx:v PLUMB iI VICE Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 Clinton l eW.4: :Orki. 1m<0Mm011gnHp Ma MVM 14e6rm63 lArM\e 0 Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can I.004,nq for effective odverna,nq w,rh c�u�rM reaultal Tho Cloaad lock con' Phono ilio Clinton Nave Roeord 482-3443 or 482-7741 GENERAL J. Richard Elliott 15191 323-9723 LiFE R. 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The ushers were Doug Snell, Neil Salverda, Elgin Pen - found and Len Archambault. The following announcements were made: Sunday school will be held on September 13 at 10 a.m.; tile junior youth group will meet on September 17 at 7 p.m.; the senior youth group will meet on September 24 at 7 p.m. For children's time the junior congrega- tional leader was Denise Gross. Rev. Dave Snihur gave the sermon. Personals Friends and neighbors of Dora Shobbrook will be sorry to hear she is a patient at ('lin- ton Public Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Len Vodden of Paris, along with Ron and Naomi of Marathon visited with Dora Shob- brook at the Clinton hospital recently. Lorne and Addie Hunking have returned home from a week's visit in New Jersey. They accompanied Les • and Shirley Rutledge of Mississauga. Colleen Carter of Exeter is spending a week at the home of her parents, Doreen and Glen Carter. The Carters spent a week's holidays from August 22 to August 29 at Deer Park Lodge in Hayfield. Their family, Colleen, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter and Tonya of Simcoe and Cathy, Kevin, Adam and Wade Broom of Egmondville also visited with them. Mrs. Ted Fothergill visited her father and sister Helen and Colonel Marks at Clark Wood Estates Nursing Horne at Palmerston on September 4. She also visited the Robert Trench Funeral Horne in d,istowel to pay her respects to her cousin, the late Ray Bart- rnan of i,istowel. Laura and Paul ('hambers of Clinton spent a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim McEwing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prudom of Sarnia visited on September 3 with Mr. and Mrs. .Jim McEwing. Burns UCW The Burns I.J("W meeting was held on September 2 at the home of Beth Knox. There were 17 members present. The meeting was opened with a reading by Beth Knox. A hymn was then sung, and two readings by .Jean Scott followed. 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