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Clinton News-Record, 1983-06-15, Page 11PAGE 10--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 119 On May 1, Roger Pemberton took over Bayfield's EAT Co. Casual dining and home style food are featured at this restaurant. (Rod Hilts photo) EAT Co. emphasizes Bayfield's summer fame By Rod Hilts In the heart of Bayfield lies a restaurant that is a little out of the ordinary. The location, the casual at- mosphere and the reasonable prices offered at the EAT Co. emphasizes the easy going summer life that the village offers. When• entering the. EAT Co. guests are greeted by red and white parasols above open sunny windows. The atmosphere is complimented by light jazz and blues music that plays in the backround. Roger Pemberton, 22, the ambitious owner of the restaurant, said the EAT Co. features a casual at- mosphere that is appealing to everyone. Roger, a native of Toronto, took over the establishment in the second week of May. He has strived to maintain the same lunch menu as the previous owners and has kept the previous chefs of the Eat Co. on staff. A dinner menu has been added and Roger is expecting to receive his wine and beer license soon. Roger's background as a waiter, a bar tender and a sous chef in British Columbia, gives him the experience needed to operate a restaurant suc- cessfully. He also spent a few years out west working on oil rigs and skiing near Lake Louise. At one time in his life, Roger competed m downhill racing and spent some time as a ski in- structor. He also worked in Toronto, where he was the manager of a paint and renovating company. After working in such a variety . of occupations. why did Roger Pemberton choose the restaurant business? "I've always been in- terested in the food business. I was just at the right place at the right time. It's a good business because everybody likes to eat," Roger said. Roger came to Bayfield first as a tourist a number of years ago, to visit his grandmother, a resident m the village for the past 15 years. "I didn't realize how beautiful Bayfield was when I was younger. I was here every summer up until six years ago. When my gran- dmother mentioned that there might be a restaurant available, I thought I'd check it out," Roger ex- plained. According to Roger, the response from the general public has been good. The menu and atmosphere of- fered at the EAT Co. appears to be catching on. The dinner menu ranges from pasta dishes to a fresh Sunset splendor in Pioneer Park The Pioneer Park Associa- tion is also an organization of public spirited citizens, the beautiful sunsets a joy for all to see and now the excellent program, which Mr. Bud Robinson here presents should provide added pleasure to ourselves and our visitors. The sunsets from the Canadian shore of Lake Huron are considered among the most spectacular in the world, and Pioneer Park in Bayfield is considered by many, the best place from which to view them. It is also a great place for sailboat watching and star -gazing. The purpose of Pioneer Park Association remains the same as when it was adopted in 1947. To promote the health and enjoyment of the people of the Village of Bayfield and vicinity, through owning, preserving, improving and managing a park open to the public without charge and to under- take other projects for the welfare of the community. To continue the purpose of Pioneer Park, the 36th An- nual Rummage Sale has to supply the needed funds to make this possible. Your contributions on I''ri- day morning July 8 at the Hayfield Arena, will txa ap- preciated. Articles which cannot be stored at your home until the morning of the sale please call Bud Robinson, 565-2946. fish of the day. The Eat Co. strives to take advantage of the fresh produce in the area. The Eat Co. will be of- fering a variety of cheese and fruit trays after 10 p.m. every night. Hot appetizers, wine and assorted desserts will also be offered. Roger hopes to be introducing a variety of board games such as Trival Pursuit and Backgammon to entertain his customers and encourage socializing. An added feature to the EAT Co. menu this summer will be Oriental foods. In July and August, Duncan Millar, a close friend of Roger's, will be preparing a variety of Oriental dishes. Mr. Millar has spent the last two years in Japan, teaching the Japanese executives from Honda, how to speak English. A sideline to the EAT Co. business is catering. Roger says the EAT Co. caters to parties and small groups, such as boaters. They also make birthday cakes and fruit baskets and a variety of baked goods. In the front of the restaurant is a Gourmet Food Shop. The shop carries 20 varieties of cheese, a number of soups and im- ported snack foods. Imported jams, teas, cashews and chocolates are also available. Roger says he plans to attend a chef's school sometime in the future. His motto, "no one ever knows too much" is reflective of his business attitude. Roger concluded that his restaurant is "com- plementing the other fine eating establishments in Bayfield." An Invitation to the ANNUAL GARDEN WALK f the yfielel Garden Club SATURDAY, JURE 25 2 PM -S PM 7PM-9 PM r ADMISSION 9. -_- - INERTONIE nLCO�"s.E In se of our volunteer gro y ?Ir ,kris linter It is time to sing the praises of our public spirited men. Some individuals real- ly care for the welfare of others as well as their own family circle. The Lions Club in : yfield is comprised of such a group. Busy men of all ages give their time and energy to the betterment of the community and suppor- ting worthwhile projects on the national scene. The following is a list of the dona- tions made in the last year. Don't fail to read it through. Fairground fence, $1,000; Hearing aid machine for county, $334; family and children's services, $100; Canadian mental health association, $35; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $35; Children's Hospital, Western, Ontario, $25; Leader Dog School, $100; Scotchmer Memorial $100; Youth Exchange Pro- gram, $100; Christmas pre- sent to seniors and shut-ins, $201; Scotchmer Memorial Fund, $100; Village of Bayfield arena, $1,500; Win- dows in arena, $1,812.69; St. John's Ambulance Society, $100; Village of Bayfield, arena, $1,500; Village of Bayfield arena (new ice - plant), $2,000. Be sufficiently impressed, to come with your friends, to the fund and fundraising events planned for the next few months. You can help by joining the crowd at the annual Lions' Club Frolic, July 22nd and Pancake Breakfasts on the Sundays nearest 1st of July, August and September. Hur- rah for the Lions. Fire Department Another group, many of them Lions serve on the Bayfield fire department. When the alarm sounds everyone holds their breath, what disaster has occurred? This week the Bayfield Fire Department Emergency unit reponded to a call from the Dollery family. Five- year-old Jamie had decided to explore and was truly lost. The firemen and the will- ing helpers soon on hand found the small boy in the woods in Miss Hession's sub- division. Too frightened to answer the calls of the rescue team, he was safely back home in 20 minutes, and hurrah for the Fire Department too. Bayfield House Designated The LACAC, translated means the Local Architec- tural Conservancy Associa- tion is also feeling happy that the Bayfield House, originally owned by Mr. Fowlie, the village blacksmith, has been admit- ted to the designated buildings in our Heritage district. We salute Mary Rochon not only for the tasteful way the property has been developed, but her wisdom in joining the Heritage band- wagon. Thomas Carlyle described history as the "essence of in- numerable biographies" and surely these houses are speaking proofs of our Village History. Round About Nice to have Monica Geminhardt with a friend visiting her mother Kay Benne and her husband Per- cy this week. Monica lives in Ottawa now. Colonel Dave Battye is at his village home on Blair St. presently. Dave is stationed in North Bay. His wife Helen and he now own the house, built in 1918 after a fire destroyed the original home of Robert Samuel Blair in 1918. They were at an auction sale of Tudor Marks' effects, when word came of the loss of their home. Probably today the Bayfield Fire Depart- ment could have saved it, but the well and bucket brigade were all the help that could be mustered. The present house built on the original foundation is in- teresting with its hip roof, not common in this area. The original farm encom- passed 40 acres, surrounding the property as well as other holdings in town. It is from this family the name for Blair Street originates, and of course Mrs. Bob Blair, Jessie lives across the road from the Battye home with her daughter Brenda, a nurse at MacMaster Medical Centre in Hamilton. Helen Battye is also a daughter as is Ethel of Toronto. Virginians refer to their early families as F.F.V., first families of Virginia, forget the Indians, but in Bayfield we just know, what fine families they were and are. Some of the connections include the Westons, the Brandons and Jessie's fami- ly the Lindseys. We do not wish to forget the Indians, we're proud to know the old Lindsey farm was once an Indian encampment. Many artifacts have been found there and preserved by the family. We're sorry to note that Mrs Lilian Penhale is a pa- tient in the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich and Mrs. Walter Westlake at Clinton as well as her son-in- law Mr. Merton Merner. The community wishes them a speedy recovery. The United Church Junior Choir will meet for a baseball game at Clan Gregor Square, Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. A wiener roast at the home of Harry and Wendy Hessel will in- sure a good time for all. The Anglican and United Churches are sponsoring films and a talk by June Taylor on Monday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Andrews Church. All adults are in- vited to attend this meeting. The program is presented by the Huron County Family Crisis Centre. A panel discussion will follow the films, Battered Women and Shifting Gears. Violence behind closed doors is the theme for the evening. Dona- tions of food stuffs etc. for the centre are needed. Ad- mission restricted to persons over sixteen. The Presbyterian Church is indeed open for the season. Services commenced May 24 weekend and will continue until Thanksgiving, every ',Sunday at 11 a.m. The church is fortunate to have as their leader this year, another Theology student from Knox College, Toronto, Mr. Terry Hastings and his good wife Lorraine. They are staying at one of the Arm- strong farms on the Bronson line and can be easily reach- ed by calling the William Armstrong family. While we rejoice at the success of our organizations this year we should feel very depressed at the lack in Bayfield for the Red Cross. Mrs. Fingland of Clinton, cannot understand why this village which normally has given $500 to this vital cause has nothing for them this year. Canadians know the Red Cross best through the war time services and peace time blood donor programs. Having personally earned their gold pin in this division, I know that the donation of blood . is of primary impor- tance, the cost of collecting this blood is in no way covered by volunteers. Anyone wishing to donate may receive a receipt from me, Doris Hunter. Garden Walk coming Flora was the Roman God- dess of blossoming plants, her temple was built in 238 BC dedicated the 28th of April, and the Floralia was celebrated annually until the Puritans, abolished the May day celebrations (the British Floralia) in 1644. The Bayfield Garden Club finds the weather more com- patible in June, for our Floralia so the Garden Walk is slated for June 25. Tickets are now available and the club is once more in- debted to Miss Doris Mor- rison, whose fine hand- writing has spelled out direc- tions on these cards for several years. If you're wondering who she is; the name she is affectionately known by in Bayfield is Mor- rie who makes her home with another hard working member of the club Dora Warwick. The Garden Club has planted the triangle on the square once more, all the work is done by members and we saw the President Herb Beatty with his wife Catharine on their knees planting the annuals for this year. It is Dorothy Hovey who organized the work parties at the Mara Street wild flower sanctuary. Her im- agination and driving force, her workers can attest to this, are what has created this interesting and lovely corner of our village. Hurrah for the Garden Club! Mill rate held to 8% Helen Owen appointed to council By Helen Owen Having been away for several weeks it was necessary to update myself on the meetings of the village council. The following, therefore, is a summary of the pro- ceedings, and also my final contribution as an observer. During the past four years, which have included three administrations, I have noted, listened and never spoken. Now that the oppor- tunity has arisen for me to take a more active part it would obviously not be ap- propriate for me to continue in my erstwhile role. At the meeting on June 6 Clerk Pat Graham read a letter from Councillor Lloyd Huffman in which he tendered his resignation due to health reasons. This was accepted with regret and a declaration of a vacancy on the Council was declared in accordance with the terms of the Municipal Act. In accepting the resigna- tion the Reeve, on behalf of Council, requested that a let- ter should be sent to the retiring Councillor express- ing appreciation of the ser- vices which he had rendered to the community, not only as a Councillor but also through the contributions he had made as a member of the Lions' Club and the Recreation Committee. Mill rate set Two bylaws were given three readings and carried. The first covered the village estimates and mill rates for In +I N. These showed an in- crease of approximately eight percent over 1 Its , due to increases beyond the con- trol of local administration, particularly education coats which fell heavily on a small municipality. The second bylaw was an amendment to the District Heritage Bylaw so that it would now include the Rochon property. Matters arising from the minutes of the last meetings included a request from Harvey Godbolt for the release of a lot, and this was passed on to the municipality's solicitors. A formal complaint from Wilfred Heard was likewise passed to Mr. Van Weiren, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, for appropriate action. With regard to the Gemeinhardt claim and the docking of a barge, Clerk Graham reported that Mr. Ge- meinhardt had now disposed of the interest in the proper- ty and that the barge had been sold and would be removed from the river. Referring to the Boun- daries Act, the clerk reported that a letter had been sent to all those having matters to discuss in connec- tion with the Road Survey. A meeting with Drew An- nabelle would be taking place on June 13 after which unresolved problems would be dealt with at a meeting on August 4. Arrangements had been made for the opening of the public washrooms on weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the garbage con- tainer was now in place. Ob- jections had been raised in this connection but both from the point of view of members of the public who enjoyed the amenities of Clan Gregor Square, and for practical purposes in curtail- ing and collecting litter, no other alternative appeared to be viable. Tree preservation In a letter Mr. and Mrs. R. Dicks expressed concern over a complaint arising from treatment of trees on village property, for which over past years they have accepted the financial responsibility. Council ex- pressed appreciation of the public spirited action which had resulted in the preserva- tion of the trees and agreed to investigate the matter in order to find a solution. In defence of property owners in the vicinity of the fairground, Dr. Bruce wrote to council suggesting a hedge in the ball diamond area. It was agreed that council would maintain its surveillance although the grounds in question belonged to the Agricultural Society. Council had received notification of L.C.B.O. ap- proval for the E.A.T. Restaurant. Councillor Morley under- took to continue to deal with recommendations in connec- tion with emergency situa- tions, and Councillor Wilson was pursuing information with regard to assistance with lighting for parking areas. The Ministry of Transport and Communication advised Turn to page 11 TANK and Hwy. 219 £ Huron County d. 3. Bayfield *FAS ,.; FOOD RESTAURANT *COIN LAUNDRY * AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS *TOWING & ROAD SERVICE SUMMER HOURS: 7 days - 8 iRm-8 pm Knighthawkes ace Dashwood Gamblers The Bayfield Knighthawks ran their regular season record to 5 - 0 in the South Huron Slo-Pitch League, with an 11 - 4 victory over the Dashwood Gamblers on June 8. The tight defensive battle was played before a good crowd at Agriculture Park in Bayfield. The victory was a gratifying one for the Knighthawks, as they played the game with one less player than the normal 10 players allowed in Slo-Pitch. The Hawks grabbed single runs in the first and third innings and the score remained 2 - 0 until the fifth inning when they rallied for four runs. In their half of the sixth inning, the Gamblers made it close again by scoring four runs as they began hitting some of the gaps in the outfield, due to the Knighthawks being short- handed. The Hawks then added their remaining runs over the balance of the game while their defense dug in and shut down the Gamblers' attack completely. Knighthawks shortstop Greg Butler put in an especially strong per- formance on this night, turning many sparkling defensive plays while also stroking the game's only homerun. The Hawks will try and stretch their record to 6 - 0 when they meet the Bayview Bluebombers on June 16 at Agriculture Park. Game time is7:00 p.m. Anglicans support mission . fund campaign The Anglicans' Sunday Thanksgiving successful recently Mission. Donations wa s for service 0 ne the campaign Anglicans on 0 f highly held in for will still be welcomed by the local treasurer, Mr. Ernest Hovey, as this is an ongoing effort but thanksgiving was definitely in order for both the local and national results. CONGRATULATIONS TO TOM PENHALE ON A JOB WELL DONE! 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