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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-03-26, Page 101 PAGE 10--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1981 Several streets hi Bayfield have large bumps on them, like this one on Jane Street and are proving hazardous for motorists. ( photo by Bud Sturgeon) calmly LE by Bud Sturgeon and Helen Owen BAYFIELD Oug Round and about the village Guests staying with the Molen,an and Mrs. Mole on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week were Julius Troll, Joe Lockhart and Bill Latimer,, all of Toronto. The Mile High was busy. Miss Heather Knight, Toronto, and friend Dave made a hurried trip to Goderich on Saturday Morn- ing so he could catch a freighter that was heading for Thunder Bay later in the day. Heather spent the re- mainder of the weekend with ' her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Latimer in Bayfield. Guests of Helen and Gil Latimer on Tuesday of this week were her parents, `Pic- nic' Fred and Nel Yates and her sister Joy, all of Newcas- tle. Since it was Fred's birth- day (and his first chance to have a roadside picnic in. 1981) the family motored to Bayfield for the day to try Helen's lopsided cake. .I ha , d v postcard ram Fif- ty ty the Beagle. He has moved way up north to live among his own kind and reports that things are fine. The little boy and girl are taking good care of him. The Grant family from Kitchener were at their Howard Street cottage for the weekend. Saturday:- guest -of Tim and Nora West included Tim's fellow Bell workers, Marvin ,and Jerry of Woodstock, who were in the vicinity to enlarge their col- lection of antique telephones. Punk rock proves popular A good attendance from the five slo-pitch teams, Babes, Goodtimes, Blue Shadows, Knighthawks and Flyers, made the second an- nual Spring Training Dance Sound-Tze1 disc jockeys from Goderich sup- plied the music and since they had a good selection .of 'punk rock' •on hand, the floor was hopping for three - solid hours. • The winner of the glass bat was Janet MacDougall and spot dance winners included Jay and Cathy Fisher and Tim, and Nora West. The Bayfield Recreation • Com- mittee. wishes_ta_thank The .. ball players and everyone who 'helped in making the dance a success. Proceeds from the dance will be used to offset the cost of baseball equipment for the 1981 season. Winners trade prizes A special thanks from the Parents Committee and Guiders goes out to the mothers, businessmen and other interested people for their generous donations of desserts and door prizes. It all combined to make the St. Patrick's Day Dessert and cardparty at the Bayfield Municipal Building a tremendous success. Door prize winners were Beulah Smith of Bayfield, who won the hanging `lipstick' plant and Marg Switzer of Clinton who won the shamrock cake. These two ladies liked each other's prize so much, they decided to swap. There were many other winners throughout the afternoon, too numerous to mention, but all are thanked for attending this event. WHEN WE PREPARE YOUR TAXES WE BACK UPWHAT WEDp. If your H&R Block - prepared tax return is questioned, we step in to represent you to the district taxation office, all year round, at no extra cost. . ' We know all the tax laws, and we double-check your return before you sign it. We'll take your place, because nothing can take the place of good solid service This year be -sure: sisminior H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS CLINTON 12 ISAAC STREET 482-3536 OPEN DAILY: 9-3:30 PM THURS. TO 7:30 SAT.: 9-1 PM Rick Ingram, Hensall and Barb Overholt, Drysdale, were Sunday; guests of the Wests. The sap is running again after the weeklong cold snap and contrary to last week's report, the first pan- cake breakfast will be on May 17th as the holiday is a week earlier this year. Debbie Fawcett--and—her-- children, Michelle and Mark, all of London, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turner for three days last week:: .. . Bill and Mildred Parker and daughter Jennifer and her friend Cheri of London visited with Bill Parker Sr. at his Bayfield residence on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Larson, London, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Diemert and Karen and friend Noelle Hamilton all of St. Marys, were the weekend guests of his family, Mr. , and Mrs. Floyd Diemert, . Wayne and Rick. Karen and Noelle re- --rained to spend the winter break with the former's un- cle Rick. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hulley and family were at their `House of Mouse' on Tuyll Street for the weekend. Connie Ferguson, Toronto, returned home last week after a lengthy stay with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Knight.. A THANK YOU Jack ,Riddell JACK RIDDELL My thanks to the voters of Huron -Middlesex for your support in the March 19th Election. 1 look forward to doing my utmost to serve ALL the people of the riding in any way possible. 1 intend to resume my weekly reports from the Legislature as soon as it is called into session. 1 also would like to remind everyone that my constituency office is open in Exeter Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and that toll free calls can be made from any point in the riding by asking the operator for ZENITH 14730. In Exeter and district simply call EXETER 235-0170. The phone is manned 0-5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Since the election we have tried to get all the roadside "Riddell" signs taken down. 1 am very concerned that this job be completed quickly and thoroughly. If anyone knows of any of my campaign material that 1s still posted, please contact any of the following, and it will be taken down immediately. PARKHILL LUCAN EXETER HENSALL-ZURICH SEAFORTH CLINTON GODERICH 294-0053 227-4840 235-2595 230-4034 527-0179 482-9004 524-7901 Yours sincerely, Jock Riddell M.P.P. HURON -MIDDLESEX Historians enjoy hearing local. recollections by Helen Owen Thanking the speakers, Miss Dorothy McLeod and Mr. Joe Mayman, at Mon- day's meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society, Mrs. Elva Metcalf said that it had been one of the best meetings because it was a contribution from local peo- ple whose personal recollec- tions were an' addition to the history of the village. Sharing her. memories Miss McLeod began by recalling familiar family names associated with the fishing industry such as the Sturgeons, Castles, and her own, the McLeods, of which today, only two still remain in the business. Samples of the cotton mesh nets were displayed together with floats and needles used for repair. At that time, large quan- ttties of the -Bayfield catch were taken up by the American market and there was always a heavy demand from Jewish owned com- panies. Much bargaining en- sued, especially during the depression years. Apart from catering for local needs, which the villagers salted down for their own use, Miss McLeod told of two itinerant peddlers, well- known characters of widely contrasting personality. She recalled that one of the most remarkable catches was an enormous sturgeon weighing 115 lb. and over 6 ft. in length. This fish was caught out in the middle of the lake where the depth was known to be some six fathoms. An interesting note - in this age of pollution - was that a sample of the water analyzed at that time show- ed it to be 100 percent pure! Nothing was wasted and the less popular types of fish were sold as feed to local mink farms. • Describing the fishermen's lives in winter, Miss McLeod told of the boats to be repaired and the nets to be mended, as well as the cutting of ice blocks, which were stored in icehouses packed in sawdust from the local mill and kept for summer use. The start of the fishing .se on... in, spring: saw much,, activity along the river bank when campers and visitors spent many hours enjoying the company and lifestyle of the fishermen. A memento of those days was a gift to the McLeod family of a ship in a bottle, handmade and given them by a German im- migrant. The river bank was also popular with artists and Miss McLeod showed her au- dience a photograph copy of a portrait of her father, painted by Stratford artist, Bruce Stapleton. Romany gypsies and Indians added to the variety of people as theY passed through on their an- nual wanderings. It was In- teresting to learn that fishing inspectors also ap- peared from time to time concerned with re -stocking programs. But fishing as an occupa- tion could be hazardous and Miss McLeod told of the storm warnings, telegraph- ed in code from Toronto, the cones being mounted at Signal Point (now known as Pioneer Park). Concluding her part of the program Miss McLeod told of the Helen McLeod II built in 1925. This 36 -footer with two main sales and jib was also motor powered. In 1950 it was sold to the Detroit Historical Society and was later used as a training ship fOr val._f.,ada _Latest .in— formation is that it is again under repair and destined to end its days in another museum. Included among the 'in- teresting display was the compass, . now some 100 years old used by Miss McLeod's family, reference books, newspaper cuttings and photographs, as well as a magnificent scrapbook. The latter is always on view in the Bayfield Library. Joe Maynian, then took over the story, telling how he first came to.Bayfield in 1946 as his fascination with boats and the lake was stimulated by his father-in-law. He described the wooden boats in common use, but his per- sonal involvement with the Maymac, a steel boat, built in Bayfield was of particular interest. This remarkable vessel was constructed to a design and specification bas- ed on practical experience of lake fishing requirements, although no special equip- ment was used, and the men who worked on it had never before built a boat. The work commenced in August 1953 and Mr. Mayman himself, had been responsible for some of the work. By the spring of 1954 the boat was ready for laun- ching. It proved a successful ven- ture and gave many years service, Much later it was. sold and converted to a yacht, but recalling the sale of the vessel, Mr. Mayman admitted that he had hoped against hope, right up to the moment of delivery, that the deal would fall through.. The dramatic story of two boats trapped in the ice - an event many members of the audience recalled - em- phasized the perils that might be encountered. Mr. Mayman illustrated his talk with film which highlighted the construction of the Maymac and its laun- ching, and this recorel brought in a truly personal touch as members were heard to recognize the meal in the pictures, those who had helped on the con- struction as well as those who had watched the actual launching. Another part of the film portrayed the ice - trapped ships. Finally Mr. Mayman of- fered the Society some of the pictures and newspaper ac- counts to be retained in the Archives. Owing to the indisposition of president, Miss Kay Reid, vice-president Norman McHolm presided at the meeting. He endorsed Mrs. Metcalf's thanks on behalf of the membership and both speakers received much ap- plause. The meeting then adjourn- edfor refreshments provid- ed and served by Mrs. Leda McAlister and Mrs. Marg McHolm and the social 'con- vener Mrs. Doris Reddoch. Guide news The Guides, joined by the Pathfinders, all enjoyed an evening of skating at the arena outdoor winter games and wound up with hot dogs and hot chocolate at Mrs. Chilton's. 1 • YOUR CANA.A SAVING'S N.DSARE V4OftTHMO.U1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EFFECTIVE APRIL 1,1901. THE RATE OF RETURN ON ALL CANADA SAVINGS BONDS HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 133A% PER ANNUM FOR THE 7MONTH PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31,1981. - This increases the annual return on all unmatured Canada Savings Donds for the year which began November 1, 1980 to 12.81'°%o — interest at the rote of 111/2% for rhe first 5 months and 133/4% for the remaining 7 months. The rote of return for each subsequent year until the Bonds mature continues to be 101/2%. This rote will be reviewed at the time the terms of the new 1981/82 Series ore announced this Fall. CANADA SAVINGS DONDS RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE APRILt1901 ., (Cur our and attach to your Bonds). SERIES DATED BEFORE 1977 Series doted before 1977 have a cosh bonus payable ar maturity. HoI'ders of these Series will receive rhe higher rare of return through on increase in the value of this bonus payment. The new bonus amount per $100 Bond of each Series is os follows: Series 1968/69 1970/71 1972/73 1973/74 1974/75: 1975/7$ 1976/77 Maturity Date. Nov. 1, 1982 Nov. 1, 1981 • Nov. 1, 1984 Nov. 1, 1985 Nov.' 1, 1983 Nov. 1, 1984 Nov. 1, '1985 Cosh Bonus ar Moruriry $16.26 $ 9.31 $22.76 $27.91 $ 8.52 $11.78 $16.07 Bondholders who redeem these Bonds prior ro maturity will nor be entitled ra'rhe cash bonus but only ro rhe original return payable, as printed on the Bond certificates. Bondholders may however continue to cosh interest coupons each year and be entitled to rhe cosh bonus. SERIES DATED 1977 TO 1980 INCLUSIVE For these Series the annual rates of 12.81% for the year beginning November 1, 1980 and 101/2% for each year thereafter to maturity will apply instead of the rates printed on the Bond certificates. Each 51,000 Regular Interest Bond will pay $128.13 interest on November 1, 1981 and $105.00 each November 1 thereafter to maturity. In addition to regular annual Interest of the rates stared above, Compound. Interest Bonds will earn compound interest ar the rare of 10.99% -for the 1977/78 and 1979/80 Series, 11.06% for the 1978/79 Series and 10.94% for the 1980/81 Series—these rotes ore the new average annual yields from November 1, '1980 to maturity of each Serres. The new value at maturity of each $100 Compound Interest Bond is os follows: T_ Series Maturity Dore 1977/78 Nov. 1, 1986 1978/79 Nov. 1, 1985 1979/80 ' Nov. 1, 1986 1980/81 Nov. 1, 1987 Rote increase effective April 1, 1981. Value at Maturity $242.11 $207. 03 $209. 38 $206. 85 RI 1 1 1 1 1 1 a NOTE: The 1980/81 Series of Canada Savings Bonds remains on sale until further notice. The Bonds may be purchased ar face value plus accrued interest charged from November 1, 1980 ro the end of the mon. h of purchase. Accrued interest charges will be at the rate of 111/2% for the months of November, 1980 to March, 1981 inclusive and 133/4% for each subsequent month. A 'SAVINGS BONDS Canada