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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-03-17, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS RECORD, THURSDAY. MARCH -17,-4977 the BAYFIELD��Erickson bug .Novices win own tournarneht Fairholcne Dairy, Village the mothers, rink rats and all Market, Crown Lanes, the those who helped in any way referees ; Steve Telford, Don to make the day so suc- Johnston and Paul Westlake, cessful. Historical Society Bayfield Novice Hockey team came to victory over Goderich, , in the Bayfield No'vice Hockey Tournament Saturday. March 12. A hat trick was scored by Robbie Boyce and a goal each by Brent Johnston and Steve Taylor, to win for Bayfield the "B" trophy. Easter weekend the team participates in a' novice tournament in the Zurich arena hosted by Grand Bend. Robbie Boyce was awarded the most valuable player trophy for Bayfield. Billy Sinnamon was awarded the most valuable player award for Bayfield in the ' morning game. In a later game, Zurich won over Grand Bend 4-3 to take home the "A" trophy. Mark Johnston scored 2 for Zurich and teammates Paul Bedard and Steve Consitt each scored one goal. Assists went to Paul Bedard and Mark Johnson, Bayfield novice coaches Joe Chapman Steve Shanahan and Fred Fansher put together this first Bayfield novice hockey tournament and donated the "A" and "B" trophies. The Minor Hockey Association donated the, player awards. The tournament was a very well organized endeavour and certainly congratulations are :due to the coaches who were solely responsible. The coaches also say thanks .to Lions Club, hears of immigrants People are the most im- portant asset in the development of Huron County said Archie Cooper, guest speaker, Mon. night at the historical society meeting. The most expert farmers were the Pennsylvania Dutch who settled , here in 1830's after the Huron Road was opened up. Next came the Irish who emigrated after the disaster of the potato famine in Ireland: the Scottish, whose farming land turned/ to sheep ranching: then came the English, French, etc., each had a corner to make for themselves an independence. The Canada Co. develop- ment of the region and the Huron Road system brought the immigrants rapidly Port of Bayf i,eld as a major industry around 1856. Wheat was the major crop in Huron County followed by the need for oats to provide food for horses in Canada and the U.S.A. Potatoes, peas, tur- nips and some barley were also exported. Livestock followed with cattle, sheep and pigs. Blacksmiths, harness makers and millers were the mosaic of , agriculture said Mr. Co> -.. Tools were developed by blacksmiths to assist the farmers. Some farmers were farsighted enough and imported breeding -stock, the most significant being the development of the Yorkshire hog. In 1940 Ontario supplied the between 1830 and 1848. The.-, U.S.A. with breeding stock to region was dense forest and when cleared showed ex- cellent top soil to grow sub- stantial crops. When the people landed here they first looked after their basic needs; food, shelter and clothing, then later looked to producing cash crops. Bayfield flourished then with wheat shipping out of the Trinity Anglican church news Holy Communion was collected by Philip DuBoulay celebrated in Trinity and Frank Glage. Anglican Church, Sunday God Bless You on St. morning with the Rector Rev. Patrick's Day. Wm. M. Bennett officiating. May St. Patrick smile on Brig. Morgan Smith read you, the epistle for the third The Lord above bless you, Sunday in Lent. "Walk in And peace and contentment love, as. Christ also hath loved Forever possess you! us." The offering was Soccer season starts! The hockey season is over and the young fellows are anxious to keep fit so have been calling their soccer coach Fred Gale. This is their third season so we wish them lots of luck. Fred Gale called to let us He said this is for boys aged 10 to 14 and the fee is $5 but you must also bring along your proof of age. Fredcan be reached at 482-9380 if you need any information. Even though Fred has left our neighbourhood, he has know that soccer registration agreed to coach our boys will take place in the arena again for which we say many this Saturday morning March thanks. -`19 from 10:30 'till noon. Anglican .Guild meets Tuesday afternoon, March 8, vice-president Lorna Merner presided for the regular meeting of Trinity Church Ladies Guild in the absence of president Vera Turner. Bessie Hulls read the scripture reading. She also favoured with a poem entitled "A Quiet Hour With Jesus." Fourteen members answered the roll call and secretary, Berthena Hammond read her report. which was adopted, seconded by Ruby Fitz - Lioness winner At the Lioness Dance on Sat. night in the Community Centre in honour of the patron saint of Ireland St. Patrick, a lovely Copper- Craft Plaque, donated by Alie Deelstra. was won by Valerie Merner. Everyone reported an, enjoyable time and a very successful evening for the Lioness Club. simons. Pat Van Patter and Greta Scotchmer moved and seconded that all correspondence be filed. Lorna Merner gave the treasurer's report, seconded by Jeanne Bennett. The card report was given by card and flower secretary Ruby Fitzsimons. Twenty-five dollars was voted to the Uganda Appeal. The next meeting will be held Tues. afternoon, April 12 in the Parish Hall with Ruby Fitzsimons as hostess, Vina Parker taking the scripture reading and Florence Brown the poem. All outstanding bills were moved for payment by Margaret Larson and Pat Van Patter. The meeting closed with the Benediction and Lorna Merner served a lovely lunch. Following adjournment the members remained to quilt and also returned the following day to finish quilting. improve their breeds. Mr. Couper said the farm population is decreasing, releasing people to urban • centres producing articles other than foodstuffs. Exportable products are -corn and white beans of which Ontario produces 99 per -cent of the white bean export with Huron County producing n/2 of the entire crop. Canada is the biggest exporter of white beans. There were 4,200 farmers in Huron in 1975, with a production of $90 million consisting of $20 million in crops and $1,200,000 in hay, silage, etc. Mr. Couper who is General. Manager of Hensall Co-operative was thanked by Jim Garrett... In- other business the meeting was reminded of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario meeting on Thursday evening, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Little Inn in Bayfield when Kenneth Kelly of Heritage Canada will be guest speaker. Mary .Shepherd reported 22 paid up members and Fred at RR: Ripley. Clift said one more meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Oddleifson should finalize the draft copy have returned from an en - of theconstitution for joyable three week vacation presentation at the next in Hawaii, San Fransisco and meeting. Florida. Chairman Gwen Pem- Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn, berton announced that Russelldale visited his e The hockey coaches were honored last week at the Bayfield Minor Hockey Associations banquet. Left to right are novice coaches Joe Chapman, Fred Fansher, and Sieve Shanahan, and pee wee coaches Dan May y a nd Dave Johnston. (Photo by Milvena Erickson) Village social, personal notes Mr. and Mrs. W. Aberhart of Sarnia were at their village home for the weekend. The Dr. Bill Tillman's of London were at their village cottage for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Irwin and Robbie, London visited his parents and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Erickson, Andrew, Luanne and Lydia on Sunday. Glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Paul West back from their holidays in Florida and also Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Diemert safely home after holidaying in the sunny south. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Arm- strong and Mrs. Ruth' Talbot attended the Review Day, Thursday, March 10 at the Agricultural College at Ridgetown where the for- mer's son James Armstrong is a student. Mrs. Diane Grime of Guelph spent a day last week with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Hulls, Weekend visitors with Mrs. Hulls were her son -in- ' law, daughter and grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Burditt and Jeffrey of Woodstock. Milvena Erickson visited last Tuesday with her sister Norma, Mrs. Gordon Stewart MEMORIALS MARKERS - Bronze Plaques - Cemetery Lettering For expert counsel and a fair price rely on a firm you can trust, • T. PRYDE &.SON LTD. Serving Huron and surrounding area since 1920. DISTRICT SHOWROOM • 75 Hamilton St. Goderich - DON DENOMME Full time representative - Appointment any time. Phone Goderich:.524.2373 or 524.6621 ' • Members of the Monument Builders Association of North America Gordon Hill will speak at the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert neict meeting .on April 11 and Dunn Sr., his brother-in-law Ross Middleton will speak on and sister Mr. and Mrs. John May 9. She also informed the Lindsay during the weekend meeting- that theSociety has on their return from a six been -asked to co-operate with week holiday in Dunedin, the Plowing Match Com- Florida., mittee to set up an historical Mr. and Mrs. Ed Florian display at the International and Dennis of Clinton, spent Plowing Match in 1978. Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Fern Baker and Betty . Berthena Hammond. Burch, along with convenor Miss Catharine Ann Margaret Clift served a cup Westlake, Toronto spent the of tea and delicious weekend with her family, Mr. "goodies". and Mrs. Lloyd A. Westlake and Paul. Visitors Sunday this Uockey teams honored at dinner Last Tuesday evening March 8, the hockey teams of Bayfield were entertained to dinner and slides, to say thanks for their efforts during the hockey season. A delicious turkey dinner, complete with all the trim- mings, served by the Lioness Club, was enjoyed by the pee wees, novice players, mothers, fathers, and guests of Bayfield Lio who pay for the ice time for rctis»es and games. Lions president Don -.Johnston spoke of . the in- valuable service provided to hockey by Dave Johnston and praised all the boys for their fine efforts during the season, and accepted team photos of both teams from Dave. Photos were also presented to the coaches and to each hockey player by Don Johnston and John Siert- sema. The most valuable novice player award was presented to Billy Sinnamon by Jack Merner. 'The most improved novice player award to Brent Johnston by Nancy Graham: the most valuable pee wee player award to Jeff Merner from Bob Huntley and the most improved pee wee award to Bobby Siertsema, also presented by Bob -.Huntley. All coaches, along with their hockey "widows" were presented with gifts from the teams and to Walter Orr for his interest and work with hockey. Following the presentations and awards, the gathering was favoured with a talk and slides of Russia. Ron McKay, principal of Hensall Public School was introduced by John Siertsema. Mr. McKay had been to the Soviet Union to view the sports program there. Hesaid that the Russians ,.aren't doing anything differently than Canada as far as sports is concerned except they are pouring far more money into it. If an- athlete shows promise he is paid, has his own coach, receives free room and board etc. and given every advantage to become an athlete. Academic studies come second to 'sports. with the Westlakes were Mr. and Mrs. Art Edwards of , K itchener. Happy to see Dr. Rob -and Mrs. Hunter back with us after an extended holiday. The Hunters left their village residence in Dec. and spent three weeks in Toronto: one week in Kingston and on Jan. 15 left for, England. They visited London, Exeter, Wells, Tewksbury, Wor- cester, Oxford and back to London. From there they toured Norwich, Lincoln, Peterborough and returned to London. There they met Muriel Althoff (a Bayfield resident) and accompanied her to Basingstoke for a lovely visit with Muriel's sister, Mrs. Holme and her husband Henry. Sympathy is extended to Canon F. H. Paull, in the loss of a dear sister-in-law, Miss - Carrie Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Erickson were in Port Huron, Mich. on Sunday afternoon to pay their last respects to the y year-old son of a very dear friend, who died as the result of an accident. continued on page,1 I. basketball, soccer, high jump, tennis, hockey, water sports, track and field, etc. and machines for testing heart, muscle strength, ankle strengthening, etc. etc. and the athletes have the ad- vantage of training year round. They don't have any golf Birdies return Spring has sprung, the grass has ris: I wonder where the birdies is? The birdies "is" is Bayfield according to Nora Orr who reported the first sighting of a robin on Wed. March 9 and to Margaret Fawcett and Pat Several teachers were along on the tour and McKay said they spent 14 to 15 hours a day in lectures and tours of the facilities. He said all the training facilities are under one roof, such as weight lifting, gymnastics, Bayfield I 4-H Monday evening March the Bayfield 1 4-H Club met in the Municipal Building for their first meeting. Present were the leaders Ann Chapman and Carlene Pheonix and 15 girls. Officers were elected as follows: Joanne Chapman, president: courses as yet but it was Mr. McKay's impression that they are in the process of establishing courses. Chess, he said, is a University Course in Russia. Mr. McKay, was a most interesting speaker, very informative and much en- joyed. Van Patter who sighted robins, killdeer and grackles on Friday. - Rob Irwin of London spotted . a snowy awl on. Sunday afternoon sitting atop a telephone pole south of Bayfield. Cathy l eppington, vice- pres.: Lori Talbot, secretary and Cheryl Dunn, press reporter. We discussed the topic "Leisure Wear" and. the topics dealing - with it: We closed with our 4-H motto. — by Cheryl Dunn Lions contest still on The 1977 Bayfield River Break -Up contest sponsored by Bayfield Lions is still going on. Lion Ken Knights called to tell us that tickets are still available even though the River went out on March 10. He said that they had taken the clock off the standard and had left it sealed. It is now in. a locked box at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Bp:'Field and anyone" wishing to see it may do so by going into the Bank. This contest is being - sponsored by the Lions to help raise funds for the needed arena repairs. Brent Johnston, left, received the most improved novice player award from last year's winner, Bobby Snell, at the Bayfield•minor hockey banquet last week. (Photo by Milvena Erickson) 0 • • t/ cI > • Bayfield Village 4 •A • GRAHAM'S GENERAL STORE * GROCERIES *. FRESH VEGETABLES * FRESH MEATS * FRESH BAKING From Trapnell's Bakery, every Friday ENJOY A DELIGHTFUL MEAL IN OUR PLEASANT OLD COUNTRY DINING LOUNGE. - AFTER DINNER HAVE AN ENJOYABLE EVENING IN OUR DISCO LOUNGE. * AGENTS FOR GRAND BEND DRY CLEANERS SCOPE Service days, Sa, turdTueaysday T. WE CARRY QUALITY CARNIVAL PRODUCTS AT SAVINGS TO YOU OPEN: MON. TUES. 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