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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-08-07, Page 11Lampoonery By Bud StUi geon A's been a long time coring, but this week we're finally going to get around to taking anaf- fectionate f- fectionafoa t�e(�}�look at the "Weenie `st" The loratOrarty forged eon downYtohe the lake ter a swim and to gather up a bundle of sticks for the proposed fire, After an ample amount of time had 'passed, the remainder of the group scurried on down to the Main Beach to find that our `campfire girls' had built a pit and had a roaring good fire started. To make a short story longer, we hurriedly ran over the list of provisions on hand. Cooler of fifty, check, "-it kinks like everything is here.." With darkness quickly closing in, we began roasting the `weenies' while it was still light enough . to see them dropping in the sand. Nowhere else can the taste of a 'hot dog' that has been rolled in the sand and plunged into the ashes of an open fire, be 'duplicated. They may not have been `Oscar Meyers' or `Buie Jay ball park franks' but they were prime: '`.Maple Leaf brand, you say? No sweat, even if 'Ben' won't tell us what's in them on the T.V. commercial they were still good." . What's a party without marshmallows?ell we got out a bag of even or eight `mallow and commenced toasting ' .them. The ones that didn't go up in. flames ,were delectable, and the ones that did go ablaze didn't taste so good after they had sand thrown on them. So with all the eating finished, and everyone claiming to be 'Sky ,, Pilots' in good standing, we ' all lay back to examine the universe. The fire had burned down to the coals and a simple breeze was blowing off the lake. Yes, it was the end of,a perfect day even if we couldn't agr 'whether on hether we had spotted a y.V.O. 4'+rossing the sky, or whether it was lust an airplane. Being that, as it mayw we told jokes sang songs and related a ghost story or two. All too soon it ended, but that was your typical 'weenie roast', give or take`a few details. .+++' I always knew') that there was one place where the sun never shines, but I discovered another over the weekend , - Pinelake Camp. +:4- + People with, telephone problems take heart! North of the village there dwells a 'Bell Telly Man' -whose phone hasn't worked properinrce it was installed several -- months ago. -i- + How crazy can people get? Well word has it that the man who parachuted off CN Tower in Toronto last. year, intends to free - fall off the same this year, attached only to . a small wire which • he hopes will break his fall after some 300 metres. Good luck Bozo! CLINTON NEWS -R: CORD URSDAY, AUG UST 1980—PAGE 11 nhale's hold open House By Bud Sturgeon Tom Penhale and family held an open house on Sunday July 27, to display their most recently built 'custom show wagon', at their RR 2 Bayfield, Springbank Farms. The -Pen hale family has always been interested in horses., as Robert and Harold shipped therm out west to places like Rosetown and Feske, Saskatchewan in the early 1920's, Thereby the interest was sparked for -Toni wh showeds first horse at the Bayfield Fall Fair when'ihe was about sixteen: In 1974, Tom built his first show wagon, just for fun more than anything, not purchasing a team of horses until 1975, when he began showing his 'rig' at local fairs and parades. This first Wagon was eventually sold to a showman in Markdale. Using cherry wood milled from logs eut in his own bush, he built another wagon in'1978, While doing his usual week long stint at the plowing match that year, he sold this second show wagon and it was moved to the town of Glen Robertson, near the Ontario -Quebec border. With a little pressure from other interested showmen, Tom was encouraged to continue building these wagons, creating almost a full hi ti re-hobbrfor-hi-n3-self: The designs are drawn up by himself, and son Rick, and every piece is then - carefully manufactured with an. eye for craftsmanship. The wagon is assembled step by step, with not the slightest detail being overlooked. Tom is a Skilled welder, having being in the trade since 1949, and as far as the woodworking goes, that is a gradual learning process along the way. The third show wagon constructed, was also of cherry wood, and it is the wagon that Tom and family still have, anti use at local events. Spon- sored by W.G. Thompson, e area fairs rig, and e `Highland e . Plowing Match every year, where - his `wagon' creates a lot of interest from, spec- tators and other showmen. Another -show wagon, made of birch and. `painted', was later constructed and is now in Listowel. As well as the custom wagons and all the chromed accessories that go- with them, they also manufacture hames and neck yokes and probably just about everything else that goes- with` a team of horses. When asked why?. Tom Round about the village By Gwen Pemberton Lillian . and Harold Beakhust wish to thank the unknown person who rescued the valuable books which were lost Somewhere between their home and Graham's store. They had been returned by a borrower last Thursday and placed on the bumper of their car. Understandably they Aid not stay therewhen the Beakhusts drove to the village, but someone found them and took them into Trahauis. Recent guests for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beakhust were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ausin of Hillingdon, Middlesex, England. Mr;. Cliff Utter, Main' St., visited with her tattier in Simcoe recently. Mr. and Mrs. David Johnston Sr., are en- tertaining guests fom Tulsa, Oklahoma ;this week. 5They are rs. .Johnston's- sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Campbell. Dennis and Jeanette Carter and children, Tammy, Joanne - and Terry of Leduc, Alberta are holidaying with Dennis' parents, Mr. and • Mrs. Len Carter, Main St., Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke visited with the forrner's brother in Lions . Head. Miss Marina Stock of St. Marys visited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. .Clarke over the holiday weekend. " - ... Tom tours t. with his represents t Seeds' at just Chuckles; and says "I do it for the pleasure, and. the nice people you meet at fairs and parades, or that just stop in at the farm on a Sunday to look at the wagons. That's half the fun of it," At the open house last Sunday, the `grandaddy wagon' of them all, was unveiled, a painted wagon, grey in colour, and weighing in excess of three tons. Later this week, it will be shipped to Memphis Michigan where it will be teamed up w percherons, who will provide the horsepower. The owner has also had a brand new tandem trailer built in the U.S.A: for moving the wagon and horses around the cduntry to the various fairs and competitions. About 125 persons dropped by to have a look at the huge wagon, for most, just a first and last glithpse of a little Bayfield history about to begin, an American odyssey lasting more than a. lifetime. And what about Tom? Well after spending three months building the wagon, he probably has a bit of farming to catch up with, but chances are you'll no doobt see him in anpther area parade before long,' unless- he gets building another wagon right away. Finally for all those that had their interest spurred, and are maybe thinking about switching from a gas guzzling automobile to an oat burning buckboard with real horse power. you better sit down. Four horses and the harness to hitch them up to one of these wagons would probably set you back about $21,000 or more. As for the price of a wagon, you'll have, to speak to Tom about that if you're still interested. The Penhale family, Tom and Carol, centre, Rick and wife Deb and young son Ryan, pose in front of the huge 'painted wagon' that is to be shipped to the USA this week. Tom and Rick hand -made the entire wagon..( Bud Sturgeon photo) Buckaroos return for holidays Two former buckaroos, Gary Brandon and Brian Makins, were back in the village over the past couple weeks to spend their holidays. Greg and Emily Nielsen of London, were at their . Sunset Lane • cottage over the weekend tq spend a few restful days. Bernard and Elaine Sturgeon, and kids Jeff and Roland, of Orangeville, are spen- ding a week's vacation at their Louisa Street cot- tage in the village. Darlene and Laura Smale of Rodney, are spending this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Roy Fitz- simmons. Our friend `Fifty the Beagle', found himself face to face with a huge `great horned owl' out ins his back yard the other' day. The bird, which reportedly stoodthree feet in height, and hadthra five to six foot wing span was held at bay (refusing to move) by Fifty's barking. Once the dog was removed the gigantic bird made its exit skyward with haste. Some dogs just don't care what company they keep. Bill and Ruth Latimer, Weston Ontario, are enjoying a few holidays in Bayfield, with baby Amanda as well. They are staying with Mrs. Ethel Knight. The Molernan was up at the Hollow the other night, to help move the resident Labeotropheus into its new quarters. Believe me, 400 pounds. was no easy lift, as Peter the Pet Man can, also attest to. The other Mole news, we find the furry family on vacation this week along with their old pal, Jim Beam. Mr.- and Mrs. Fred Heard, Stratford, visited with the Heard and Haw families on Saturday. While in the village, they also enjoyed the Bayfield Lions' Fish Fry. Sgt. Stan and Betty Smith and Lisa, North Bay, holidayed several days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Lar- son. They, 'also visited with daughter Lea Ann and grandson Chris Veysey. • Mr. and Mrs. Bill Aberhart and guests of Sarnia spent the holiday weekend relaxing at their cottage "on Bayfield Terrace. L'iI Rob Irwin, London is presently a guest of his grandparents Walter and Milvena Erickson; aunts Luanne and Lydia and. uncle Andrew. He returned with the Erickson family Tuesday last when they visited at his parents home Rob -and Sheryl Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lunn, Alliston visited Sunday with her sister Mary, Mrs. Floyd Diemert and Floyd. Family and friends from Bayfield, London, Rodney, Brussels and Varna gathered at the home of Roy and Ruby Fitzsimons on Sunday afternoon, August 3rd, to honour them on their 40th wedding anniversary. Around 6 o'clock, everyone gathered on -the lawn to enjoy a barbecue and smorgasbord, complete with an- niversary cake: Walt Gardiner's BARBER SHOP will be CLbSED THURS. FRI. & SAT, • • 'AUG. 7, 8, & 9 OPEN.- TUESDAY AUGUST � 2 TH WE RESERVE THE. RIGHT TO 1 IIW11 Qt ANTITILS. WIN. 11. E.S. HEI).9-1 P.M. Tin NS. K FRI. • 9.4 P.M. ',ATI. RI) VI 9.h P.M. ' hirr t' complet. flavour range JELLY POWDERS 4/1.00 or aka r, teneiroyrWKET!!:e, - KNECHTEL Seaforth or Free Delivery WE LIKE TO SERVE Y • U A LITTLE BIT BETTER Monarch 4 Flavours . QUICK LOAF MIXES 15 oz. box 1.09 Rich's COFFEE RICH 1 kq. .89 In lout' onl. ala,. Purchase of S�ILUh Von Comp BEANS WITH PORK or, , WITH MOLASSES 14 or tins , • 2/.99 Priccti erreetke unlit Salurda, auguw 9. 19811 Family Pak PORK CHOPS Valle. Farm FRENCH FRIES 3/1.00 Ib bog 48 oz. tin Bicks 6 flavours Clover Leaf Solid White TUNA 7 oz tin 1.75 4.75 oz. lar u'een Giant - K'ernel or Cream Style CORN 19 oz tin .59 PRODUCE erfeetise until Saturdat. 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