HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-06-29, Page 11Quer 100 people enjoyed the summer garden beauty of Bayfield on Saturday when the
vllage horticulturalists hosted their annual garden walk. Visitors saw gardens of more
uan six village residents. Phyl Ellis of London and Alice Walker, a summer resident,
:Iso of London admired the woodland garden at Jessie Blair's home. (Shelley McPhee
photo)
Over I00 enjoy garden wall
By Helen Owen
The Bayfield Garden Club
held their annual Garden
Walk on Saturday, June 25.
The weather was perfect,
and once again this event,
organized by Doris Hunter,
attracted a total of over 100
p�'ople.
Members of the club
undertook the distribution of
maps indicating the various
gardens on view, as well as
offering an escort service if
required.
The tour started at the
home of Elva Metcalf. Here
the "well groomed garden"
provided a good opener.
From there visitors in-
spected the garden of Miss
Dorothy Cox and enjoyed the
display of delphiniums and
foxgloves enhanced by their
surroundings and cared for
single-handed by Miss Cox.
The Quick's garden was next
followed by the Dollery
garden. At Hulleys an added
attraction was the display of
pottery provided by the
members of the Bayfield
Pottery Group. This com-
prised some 30 pieces which
portrayed the varied techni-
In Middleton
ques, thrown, hand modell-
ed, sculptured and func-
tional. Examples of Raku,
an ancient Japanese method
of outdoor firing revealed
the ingenuity and scope of
the group.
Next on the list were the
gardens of the Senior
Citizens at Clan Gregor
Apartments. The individual
interest in gardening was
shown by the well kept areas
around the building, and a
highlight was the colorful
balcony of John Marks.
Just across the road the
Siertsema's garden had an
added attraction as the
visitors were able to view the
wonderful collection of birds
housed in the aviary. Over
100 birds, quails,
budgerigars, parakeets and
finches provided a colorful
display, and their discovery
at the end of a beautifully
landscaped garden was an
added bonus, and an item of
particular interest to the
children.
Finally, the peaceful and
beautifully kept garden of
Mrs. Jessie Blair offered a
place to relax and enjoy
some refreshment Here,
under the shade of the apple
trees, tables were set out
each with a bowl of daisies,
and willing helpers from the
Club served tea, lemonade
and cookies.
The route was designated
by floral arrangements pro-
vided by Doris Hunter who
waited in the Blair garden to
welcome the "walkers"
many of whom were
repeating a happy ex-
perience of previous years,
some from way outside the
village.
Organized in two parts,
afternoon and evening, both
were equally well patroniz-
ed, and there was no doubt
that once again the occasion
was a great success. Presi-
dent Herb Beattie expressed
his thanks and appreciation
for all the help and support
from the members, and the
garden owners whose com-
bined contributions had
resulted in another example
of the way in which the
Garden Club extends its ac-
tivities to include the com-
munity.
orning Prayer held
By Blanche Dee1es
Last Sunday, Morning
Prayer was held in St.
James' Anglican Church in
Middleton with Rev. G.
Reynolds in charge. Reading
the lesson was Ralph Walsh.
Next Sunday Communion
will be held and the guest
preacher will be 1 e George
Bruce and at 8 p.m. Induc-
tion at St. Andrews United of
the Rev. Paul Murray.
Saturday, July 2 at 11 a.rn,
Barbara Campbell, daughter
of Don and Phyllis Campbell
of Rayfield graduated from
Fanshaawe College on June 19
with her degree of Medical
Secretary Dicta -Typist. She
is presently working at the
office of Dr. Walden in
Rayfield.
to 1 p.m. St. James' Bake
Sale will be held.
Remember: August 14 at
11 a.m. the St. James'
Galilean Service will be
held. On August 20 the Trini-
ty Guild Garden Party will
be held at the Rectory.
August 7 at 7 p.m. the
Pioneer Park Ecumenical
Service will take place.
The Royal Chapel of the
Mohawks is preparing for
restoration. Bishop David
Ragg and Chief Wellington
Staats ask that we be made
aware of the plight of Her
Majesty's Chapel to the
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Pamphlets are at the back of
the Nave describing this
historic and oldest church in
the province and its needs.
Edward and Blanche
Deeves were guests of Eric
and Marg Switzer Sunday
morning attending the 148th
Anniversary of St. Pauls
Church in Clinton.
Get Well wishes to
Beatrice Welsh, mother of
Ralph Welsh, on her stay in
Clinton Hospital.
ron Country 1
Y JOANNE
UCHANAN
Now in its 12th consecutive
season, Huron Country
Playhouse in Grand Bend
has become well known for
providing high calibre sum-
mer entertainment for peo-
ple living in and visiting
Southwestern Ontario.
With its 1983 opening pro-
duction of On Golden Pond
last week, the Playhouse
continues to live up to its
reputation for delivering top
quality.
Ronald Ulrich, the
Playhouse's new artistic
director, makes his debut
with the sensitive direction
of this funny and touching
portrait of a couple facing
old age.
On Golden Pond, Ernest
Thompson's first full-length
play, was presented to great
critical and popular acclaim
first off, then on Broadway,
and ultimately became an
Academy Award winning
movie featuring Katherine
Hepburn and Henry Fonda
in his last role.
'The story revolves around
Norman and Ethel Thayer, a
lovable couple who are spen-
ding what could be their Last
summer at their vacation
home on Golden Pond,
Maine. Now retired, Norman
suffers from heart palpita-
tions and a failing memory
but his wit is as sharp as
ever.
In the first hall of the play,
the Thayers await the ar-
rival of their only child,
Chelsea, a middle-aged
divorcee and Bill, her new
fiance, a dentist. Unknown to
them, a third visitor, the
dentist's teenage son Billy
will also be arriving and
staying with them for the
summer while Chelsea and
the dentist tour Europe.
In the second half of the
play, Billy helps Norman
recapture his zest for life
and teaches him a whole new
slang vocabulary as well.
Upon her return from
Europe, Chelsea and her
father are reconciled after
yhou se o
years of misunderstandings
between them. And in the
final minutes of the play, a
mild heart attack suffered
by Norman brings home the
reality of time marching on.
The Playhouse production
of On Golden Pond is worth
seeing even if you've already
seen the movie version. Jack
Northmore in the role of
crusty Norman Thayer cer-
tainly lives up to his billing
as one of Canada's most ac-
complished and versatile ac-
tors. His dialogue provides
the majority of laughs in the
play and he delivers it with
plenty of punch to show that
although Norman's
movements have slowed, his
tongue hasn't. His one-liners
on death and his exag-
gerated use of teenage slang
are hilarious. Although
backed up by an admirable
cast, he is clearly the hit he
should be in this play. Au-
diences can look forward to
seeing him again in the up-
coming Playhouse produc-
tions of The Miracle Worker
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29,
ns with
and How the Other Half
Loves.
Aileen Taylor -Smith as
Norman's wife Ethel is
always dependable in a sup-
porting role and she doesn't
disappoint here. As the lively
wife who is ten years her
husoand's junior, she is a
perfect foil. Although
Taylor -Smith did a commen-
dable job beind the scenes as
artistic director at the
Playhouse from 1979-82, it is
refreshing to see her on
stage again.
Les Carlson is excellent in
the role of Charlie Martin, a
rather dim-witted mailman
with a laugh that makes
others laugh. His character
is much more developed in
the play than in the movie.
The rest of the cast—
including Moira Wylie as
Chelsea, Larry Aubrey as
Bill Ray and Ben Carlson
( Les' son) as Billy Ray—are
all up to the task of nicely
rounding out a highly enter-
taining play.
Set designer Nandor
Former Varna -Goshen minister dies
By Mary Chessell
Dale Stephenson has
graduated from the Elec-
trical Engineering Techni-
cian program at Fanshawe
College. Present for gradua-
tion ceremonies on June 16
were his parents, Ralph and
Mona, and his grandmother,
Mabel Reid of Bayfield.
Don Rathwell and George
Wilson were received by
transfer into the congrega-
tion of Varna United Church
on Sunday.
The former minister of
Varna -Goshen charge, Rev.
Alex "Sandy" Taylor, died
in hospital in Beamsville
Tuesday night. The sym-
pathy of the members was
extended to his wife
Margaret and family.
Several students from
Varna received awards at
the graduation dinner at
Huron Centennial School,
Brucefield on Thursday
evening.
Another successful pork
barbecue was held by Varna
United Church on Wednes-
day, with over 1,200 tickets
sold. its success is the result
of the efforts of nearly every
member. Special mention
should go to the Board of
Stewards who do the plann-
ing and much of the work,
and especially to the
treasurer, Bernice Reid,
whose experience and hard
work is invaluable in co-
ordinating our efforts.
The Christian Education
Committee hosted a
barbecue and swim for all
Sunday School teachers and
L,f'icers, group leaders and
their families on Sunday at
the home of Eric and Sharon
Chuter. It was a great party,
judging from the report I
got.
Would your children like
something interesting to do
one or two days a week dur-
ing the holidays? The
Vanastra Recreation Centre
is again sponsoring a
playground program from
July 4 to August 26, from 10
in the morning until 4 p.m.,
in Vanastra on Monday,
Egmondville on Tuesday
Robert Mommersteeg of Bayfield, son of Rita Mom-
mersteeg of Bayfield and Fred Mommersteeg of Exeter
and Carol Gowing, daughter of Norman and Helen Gowing
of Blyth, were married May 14 in Blyth United Church by
Mr. George Cowan and the Reverend Kenneth Innes.
Maid of honor was Kim Gowing of Blyth, sister of the
bride. Bridesmaids were Debbie Campbell of Brussels,
friend of the bride and Debbie Mommersteeg of Bayfield,
sister of the groom. Flowergirl was Krista Pannabecker
of Goderich, niece of the bride. Groomsman was Richard
Mommersteeg of London, brother of the groom. Guests
were ushered into the church by Fred Mommersteeg of
Windsor, brother of the groom and David Erb and Steve
Grainger, both of Bayfield, friends of the groom. Follow-
ing the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the
Blyth Community Centre. After a wedding trip to Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mom-
mersteeg took up residence at 28 Hamilton Street,
Goderich. ( Photo by Jim Snyder
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and Varna on Thursday. At-
tendance from this area was
excellent last year. Bus trips
are scheduled and on July 13
the trip is to Bingeman Park,
Kitchener; on July 27, there
will be a nature hike at fp-
perwash Military Camp;
August 10, Point Farms;
August 24, London
Children's Museum and Spr-
ingbank Park. Parents and
others may go on the trips.
Children who don't register
for the regular program, but
wish to participate in special
events, may do so by paying
a day fee.
A phone call to the Rec
Centre at 482-3544 before the
first day will register your
children.
The Tiny Tot program for
ages 3 to 5 is on Friday'inorn-
ings at the Vanastra Rec
Centre from 9:30 to 11:30.
ANNOUNCEMENT
After 18 years in the insurance business with
K.W. (Danny) Colquhoun and since January
1977 with our firm, Mrs. Margaret (Marg) Carter
has decided to retire. We have accepted her
decision with much regret. "Marg" will be
taking holidays for the month of July prior to
retirement. We know you join with us in
wishing her well. We would be pleased if you
would drop in to our office and say "Hello" to
Janet Cameron who will be doing her utmost
to live up to the high standards set by Mrs.
Carter.
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Nyakas is to be commended
for turning the stage into an
authentic looking summer
home where the Thayers
have been vacationing for
nearly half a century.
On Golden Pond will be
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performed nightly at 8:30
p.m. (except Sunday until
July 2 with matinees
Wednesday and Thursday at
2:30 p.m. For ticket informa-
tion, just call the Playhouse
at 238-8451.
Eagles cry
The Zurich Eagles' first
few games for the 1983
season were not typical for
them.
Their usually very potent
bats had been relatively
silent during this time. Slow-
ly they have turned things
around and again are belting
the ball to the dismay of the
rest of South Huron Slo-Pitch
League.
Witness to this fact was a
29 - 0 shellacking they en-
forced on the Stanley
Steamers on June 22 at the
Stanley Township diamonds
near Varna. Coupled with
this was an 18.6 romp over
the Bayfield Flyers on June
26 at Zurich. The Eagles
seem to be back on track.
On June 26 in a battle of
the two division leaders, the
Bayfield Knighthawks and
the Zurich Cobras fought for
e alive
8'/z innings to be tied at 9 - 9.
The home team Cobras
came up in the bottom of the
ninth needing only one run to
knock the Kighthawks from
the ranks of the undefeated
and proceeded to stroke
three successive singles and
that was it; Cobras 10,
Knighthawks 9.
In other action around the
South Huron League;
Dashwood hanunered the
Bayview Blue Bombers 21 - 3
on June 21 only to lose 11 - 8
to the Bluewater Lakers on
Sunday.
In action this week the
Bayfield Knighthawks are at
Varna (Stanley Twp.) on
Wednesday at 9 p.m. and will
play a rescheduled game
with the Bluewater Lakers
on June 30 at 7 p.m. at
Bayfield.
Standings
NORTH DIVISION
Bayfield Knighhawks
Bluewater Lakers
Stanley Steamers
Bayfield Flyers
SOUTH DIVISION
Zurich Cobras
Zurich Eagles
Dashwood Gamblers
Bayview Blue Bombers
W L P
6 1 12
4 3 8
3 4 6
2 6 4
W 1. P
6 2 12
6 3 12
5 5 10
0 8 0
Bayfield Lions Club
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BREAKFAST
Sunday, July 3rd, 1983
You'll enjoy pancakes, sausage
and maple syrup
9 am -1 pm
at the
Bayfield Community Centre
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