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The Rural Voice, 1983-08, Page 52• Bulk Liquid Chlorine • Whirlpools • Patio Furniture • Pool Solar Heating Equipment Middsgsal 234 Main St., Seaforth 519-527-0104 Try the Eastern Seaboard for a change NEW ENGLAND/CAPE COD - Aug. 20 to 28 9 Days The unique charm of Cape Cod and Nantucket Island, the Boston Tea Party Ship and the Witch Museum, tours, admissions, more, much more on this leisurely paced tour to the New England states. GASPE/MARITIMES - Sept. 3 to 18 - 16 days An all Canadian Adventure to the Eastern Provinces. Travel the beautiful French Canadian coun- tryside of Quebec and the Gaspe, Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail, Fort Louisbourg. Tours, ad- missions, Bell Museum, lobster dinner, etc. Short Trips AGAWA CANYON/ MACKINAC ISLAND - 5 days - Sept. 23 & Oct. 2 AGAWA CANYON - 3 days - Sept. 26 & Oct. 8th. WILD, WONDERFUL, "ALMOST HEAVEN" WEST VIRGINIA - 6 days, Sept. 20. ,Censure rours Hanover 519-364-4458 Or call your local travel agent Holiday World Wingham 519-357-2701 PG. 50 THE RURAL VOICE, AUGUST 1983 OUT FOR THE DAY Little trips for a big change by Sheila Richards You're invited to go along on a variety of outings this month. With children home from school, and an opportunity to get away from daily routine, here are sugges- tions for some fun times. Pack a picnic lunch, cookies, lemonade, put some ice in the cooler, remember to take swim suits, fishing rods, golf clubs, field glasses. six - quart baskets, lawn chairs and sun hats. Load all into the car and proceed to Clinton. Stop for coffee at Bartliff's Bakery on Highway 4, one block north of the traffic lights. Here you will find Dutch pastries, fruit pies in season, doughnuts and other goodies to put you in the frame of mind for a relaxing day. From Clinton take Huron Road 13 west leading to Bayfield. Look for signs of bluebirds in the nesting boxes along the fence posts. Turn right onto Concession 4 and pro- ceed to Te -Em Farm. This "pick your own" establishment operated by the Ted and Emma Vander Wouden (Te -Em) family is one of several market gardens in the area. In season, you will find bedding plants, asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, green vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes and root crops ••- an ideal spot to pur- chase vegetables for freezing and pickl- ing. Retrace your steps to Huron 13 and then as you reach Highway 21, the golfer of the family can be dropped off for a quick nine at the Bluewater Club. This 6,110 -yard course has 18 holes, golf carts and a snack bar. Turn left on Highway 21 and before crossing the bridge you will see the Bayfield marinas on the right. Park the car because the children will enjoy looking at the great variety of boats and watching them get underway for a sail. Perhaps McLeods Fish will be open and you can get some fresh lake trout for a special treat. Cross the bridge, take the first right turn and drive through the village to the beach and wharf area. The children can swim here and the fishermen can try their luck from the wharf. Bayfield is a charming village with a large park at the main entrance at the top of the hill. It has an interesting history and summer folk have been vacationing there for years and years. There is a wide main street, large trees, many shops, pleasant eating places and at least two ice cream outlets that do an excellent business. Explore the main street with its many charming shops. The Village Guild operated for so many years by the Dicks, the brass at the Red Pump, Canadian crafts at the Bayfield Country Store (where you can also rent bicycles), Cana- dian Traditions featuring Newfoundland woof weaving and Tuak sweaters, the newly opened Bayfield House Art Gallery, George's Gift Shop with its many reasonably priced gift Items, Mr. Wood- chuck's shop with kites and sailboats for the children and the Wardrobe with a wide selection of ladieswear. Perhaps you can take tea on the veran- da of The Little Inn, or make a future reser- vation for lunch or dinner. The Red Pump offers an early dinner for theatre patrons, and EATS also has an interesting menu. To finish your day, proceed to Pioneer Lake Park for cookies and lemonade, get out the lawn chairs, watch the sailboats and other lake activity while you relax. Continuing north on Highway 21, through Goderich, just past Huron 25, there is a miniature golf course which the children will enjoy. Point Farms, a Provin- cial Park, is also In the immediate vicinity with camping facilities, good swimming and a great picnic spot. For something a little different, why not attend Christ Anglican Church In Port Albert some Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.? This historic church was built In 1689 and has lovely stained glass win- dows. After the service, take the road to the lake, (Investigate the fish ladder en route), have a swim, a picnic and perhaps conclude the day at the band concert in Lions' Harbour Park in Goderich at 7:30 p.m. Those who enjoy a beach that Is quiet during the week can proceed further north on Highway 21, through Kintail. Turn left on Ashfield Concession 12/13. You will pass the Girl Guide Camp, a park, and then go down quite a steep hill to an un- disturbed natural beach. Lots of sand here for the children to play in and a nice way to spend a lazy afternoon. For a real day at the beach, go south on Highway 21 past Grand Bend to the