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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-09-21, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1983 by Helen Owen and Doris Hunter ocal resident has 9Oth Mrs. Joseph Edward (Maud) Sturgeon, one of Hayfield's well known residents, celebrated her 430th birthday last week. (Shelley McPhee photo) irthday By Helen Owen It was a week of surprises for Mrs. Maud Sturgeon of Clan Gregor Apartments, Bayfield, when she celebrated her 90th birthday. On Sunday the family gave a party for her and presented her with a beautiful land- scape painting which now hangs in her apartment. On Wednesday her daughter, Helen Bisback, her granddaughter Jean Anderson, and her great granddaughter Amy, just 17 months old, were at the apartments and invited her friends and fellow, residents to a birthday tea. Looking far, far less than her 90 years in a lilac 'silk dress with a corsage of silk roses, Mrs. Sturgeon received her guests in the lounge. The table was set out most attractively with pink roses, a gift from her grandchildren, pink candles and a magnificent birthday cake. Mrs. Jay Ball, a former resident dispensed tea from a gleam- ing silver tea service. Mrs. Sturgeon was born in Strathroy in 1893. Her parents were of Swiss origin and she was one of a family of seven children, two boys and four girls, only one of whom now survives and lives in London. Looking back over the years, which include two world wars, Mrs. Sturgeon has Memories of a brother who served in the first, and her son, Stewart, who was with the Scottish Fusiliers in World War I1. She married Edward Sturgeon of Bayfield and herself had a family of three boys and four girls. Commenting on the sur- prise parties Mrs. Sturgeon expressed her delight, especially as they were occa- sions when she was par- ticularly aware of the strength of family ties, and the warmth and friendship expressed by those who came to visit her, and those who telephoned and sent cards. She also received many gifts to mark the occa- sion including a plaque from the Premier of Ontario, William Davis, a scroll from the Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau, as well as congratulations from MPP Jack Riddell and the M.P. for Huron Bruce, Mur- ray Cardiff. For many years an active member of the community Mrs. Sturgeon was also a member of the United Church choir, a fact of which her neighbors are aware as they pass the door of her apartment for she still en- joys singing. 00 Hy Wendy Somerville Bayfield council has decid- ed to move the Old School date stone from behind the Town Hall to the front oftVhe town's municipal building. Reeve Dave Johnston said in order for council to comp- ly with the Historical Society's request, Councillor Wilson will have to contact a mason to give an estimate on the price of putting the date stone in concrete. The Historical Society also requested council look into purchasing new street signs. Reeve Johnston asked Coun- cillor Strachan to check up on the price and quality of new signs. "If the signs are too fancy, they run a high risk of being stolen. If they are too plain and ordinary, you run a risk of being criticized, " said Reeve Johnston. He noted that Councillor Strachan is in a difficult situation. Councillor Morley sug- gested council, in the future, buy signs when other towns need signs, therefore they could buy them in bulk and get them at a reduced rate. sto Reeve Johnston said that if council were to do this, they may run into difficulties. He said that because Bayfield is a small village, larger towns might feel they have the right to decide on the design of signs. He said because they would obviously be pur- chasing more signs, larger towns should indeed have the right to choose. The decision on street signs was finally left up to Councillor Strachan. Village truck the approved Council have decided to license and insure the village -uck for one year on a trial )alis. Road Superintendent Rick Penhale said that cost for en- suring the truck for one year would be $487 plus $10 for plates. "The truck is very conve- nient for day to day hauling and this in turn cuts down on man hours," said Mr. Penhale. He also said that the village will soon have to haul brush and top soil for fall season. He said that they had just had a stump cutter in to remove a stump and they will need the truck to remove the chips and dirt from the site. Councillor Morley sug- gested that the road superintendent set up a writ- ten comparison for the year. Included would be man hours per labor. Reeve Johnston pointed out some of his worries about the truck's arse, noting, "I don't want to see astronomical bills rolling across this desk. Non -village employees cannot drive the truck, and I don't want to see employees without a D license driving the truck." He also stated that he did not want to see the truck in use when the pick-up would easily do the same job. Reeve Johnston said if Road Superintendent Penhale had to hire someone in the future "he must have a D license." Reeve Johnston pointed out that a window is needed on the passenger side of the plow's right wing. The Reeve said that he thought there was enough in the road department's budget to pay for the window. The village grader will Shadows face Stars The South Huron Ladies Slo-pitch championship was scheduled to be decided Sept. 21 when the Bayfield Shadows faced the Stanley Stars in Varna. The best of seven series is tied at three games each. The Shadows advanced to the final by defeating the Bayfield Babes in a best of five series. Crediton, Zurich, Vanastra and Varna are the other teams making up the league. Girl Guides welcome moms and daughters By Doris Hunter All organizations should be in full swing by the end of the month. The Girl Guides are no exception. Mothers and daughters please note, registration night is on Sept. 22 at St. Andrew's United Church hall from 6:30 to 8 P.M. New leaders are desperately needed for the two older groups. If you can assist at this rewarding work please attend the registra- tion meeting. Girls from ages 6 to 9 enroll as Brownies, the Guises are 9 to 12 years and Pathfinders 12 to 15. Fees are $10 annually and should be paid when registering. The membership form sums up the aims and advan- tages of the Guide move- ment in Canada. It offers new and exciting challenges to fullfill the needs of the girls of today. Activities are based on outdoor events, community service, camp- ing and our world today. The organization has been in existence since 1910 and has branches in 104 coun- tries. This village has en- joyed having an active Guide group for many years. Be a leader, join the Guides now. Pre-schoolers are back The Bayfield Co-operative Pre -School Association has opened for classes and the two ladies who locally act as president, Mrs. Brenda Butler and Mrs. Jill Asher are delighted to have a new tape recorder to help With the group activities this year. The purchase of the tape recorder was made possible, through the gift of $100 from the Bayfield Lioness. A big thank you to them from the Pre- Schoolers. Arthritis canvass . They, 4401060 ' Sec4ty s� campaign is fn"full si ingn `� September Arthritis month marches on. Arthritis is the broad general name given to the more than 115 diseases which make up the rheumatic disease family. Barbecue held for golf club The Bluewater Golf Club yhursday Night Men's League finished a successful season with a steak barbecue on Sept. 15 with 57 members and guests The four -man team win- ners and individual winners were announced and trophies will be presented at the October 1st Golf Club dinner and meeting. During the business meeting the following ex- ecutive was elected for 1984: President — Rae Fraser; Vice -Pres. — Len Johnson; Secretary — Morris Sauve; Asst. Secy. — Frank Pyke; Treasurer — Lloyd Westlake; Asst. Treas. — Bruce Bartliff. The treasurer reported that the year ended with the treasury in the black so fees will remain the same for 1984. It was agreed that a two- man team schedule would be used next year as well as OGA handicaps. Thursday night men's league team win- ners were: 1st. Team One with 486 points, B. Harris, L. Johnson, G. Yournatoff and G. Elliott; 2nd Team Four with 436 points, D. Bartliff, J. Doherty, A. McLaughlin and R. Vodden. Individual winners were: First Flight: 1st., 127 points, J. Sterling; 2nd., 118 points, M. Taylor. Second Flight: 1st., 124 points, L. Johnson; 2nd., 121 points, J. Doherty. Third Flight: 1st., 116 points, F. Jackson; 2nd., 109 points, V. Denisovs. Fourth Flight: lst., 131 points, G. Elliott; 2nd., 127 points, R. Vodden. Health Unit provides care and friendship for villagers By Helen Owen When the staff of the Health Unit came to Bayfield last Tuesday it was the beginning of the third year since they started their work in the village. It was interesting that there were more par- ticipants in this particular session than ever before, evidence that the services which they offer are becom- ing more widely known, mostly through word of mouth as residents become aware of the facilities which are available. These include blood pressure checks, urine testing, advice on health care and foot care. The clinic is now held bi-monthly and for many 'regulars' it is an occasion not to be missed. i ue gumow the people who come, ,r erstand their problems and a wonderfully warm and friendly at- mosphere has developed. There is little waiting and in any event this is of no ac- count since volunteers pro- vide refreshments, and it is an opportunity to meet friends and neighbors in a relaxed and social way. Another important factor is the sharing of experience. Knowing that other people have difficulty cutting their toe nails is just one example of the way in which what might seem a major pro- blem is reduced when it is appreciated that many others have similar ex- periences. Maintaining good health and healthy habits is important for physical and mental welfare, and there is no doubt that the clinic sets out to do just these things. Watch out for the announce- ment of the next one which will be on the second Tues- day in November, and mean- while an expression of thanks to the nurses whose work is so much ap- preciated. Speaker to trace history By Doris Hunter The Bayfield Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 26 at 8 P.M. in the Municipal Building. A very interesting pro- gram has been arranged with Mr. Blake Evans from the Ministry of Natural Resources in Wingham as the speaker. He proposes to trace the history and func- tions of his ministry, an outline of the game laws and the origin of conservation and law enforcement. There will be color films to il- lustrate his taik. President Mr. Ed. Oddleif- son extends a warm invita- tion to anyone wishing to visit the meeting to attend, and also to cordially welcome new members to the societ}. The fees are nominal $2. a year per per- son. This group includes more than just the familiar rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis which strike at the body's joints. Other potentially more . deadly ones, can strike at the eyes, the skin, the heart, lungs, and many of the body's other primary life support systems. Many of us remember Lucy Woods Diehl's long struggle with the disease, a fine young girl, gradually turning into a virtually helpless invalid all puffy and distorted but with a mind as sharp as a • rapier and a determination to continue her struggle with pain. Give generously now for the Lucy's of tomorrow. BAYFIELDIt'�` ' NO -BODY CONTAT RECREATION LEAGUE HOCKEY This league is for men and there are 6 teams that will be scheduled in 20 games. The games will be on Tuesday & Friday nights. The schedule will be made-up so each team plays alternate weeks. Please - No carded players. Final Oct. 15th. Anyone interested in e system contact: e dline Saturday, • tering the draft JOHN GRAHAM 565-2121 or 565-2986 6 8 P.M. BENDER'S ABATTOIR MILL STREET - HENSALL Slaughtering every Tuesday BEEF Sides .. $ 4 9 Ib. Hinds.... -„ $ 1 89 • Ib. Fronts • $, 19 • Ib, "All quarters and sides fully processed" Medium Ground 2.6 oz. or Sulk BEEF PATTIES S1291b. Blade, Short Rib and Shoulder ROASTS $13 9 Ib. Chub's Old Fashion Summer SAUSAGE $' 99 Ib. ROASTING CHICKENS or FRYERS NOW AVAILABLE. Plus many more in-store features. For Custom Reef, Free Piclk-up service available.. For rnrorh pike' In'tsrrnaf(btit, reel HENSALL 2624130 The Ladies League wind- up banquet will be held on Sept. 24 in Crediton. Men's slo-pitch final set The Bayfield Knighthawks and the Zurich Eagles took flight in a best of seven championship final that opened Sept. 20 in Zurich. See next week's News - Record for championship slo-pitch results. We need youl BAYFIELD MINOR HOCKEY CO-ED FOR AGES 6-10 New Instructional league will run 15 weeks 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday mornings beginning November 5, 1983. '10 entry fee For further Information, contact JOHN GRAHAM 565-2121 JOHN POUNDER 565-2144 prior to October 8. soon be advertised in the Truck Trader, an advertis- ing magazine for trucks. Council have yet to reach an agreement on the grader's price. Reeve Johnston said the Truck Trader is geared to readers who are looking specifically at trucks and equipment. He said that newspapers cost more for advertising. Clerk Pat Graham pointed out that . in newspapers, readers have to read past us- ed car ads before they reach trucks. He said this might deter readers from bother- ing to read the equipment sales. Reeve Johnston asked Clerk Graham to phone the Truck Trader immediately and place an ad. Lioness make request Two members of the Bayfield Lioness were pre- sent at council's Sept. 19 meeting. They asked council if they could take the pianos from the arena and Town Hall to the Clinton piano factory for repair. They said that the use of a piano is extremely important for the Youth in Music program scheduled by the Lioness for this winter. The members stressed that they would pay for repairs and that they would only need one piano. Council agreed with the Lioness' decision. Reeve Johnston said that the village's contribution would be to transport the pianos to Clinton. Council decided to use the flatbed already in use at the arena. Reeve Johnston said that the flatbed could transport the pianos to Clin- ton with no difficulty. Lloyd Stephens' applica- tion to erect a garage was moved by Councillor Wilson and seconded by Councillor Strachan. Reception held for couple By Blanche Deeves MIDDLETON - Sunday Morning Prayer was held in St. James' Anglican Church with Rev. Geo. Youmatoff in charge. After the children's collection was received by Jennie Miller the youngsters went to their Sunday School classes. James Storey and Ray Wise received the offer- ing. The congregation was pleased to have the Shep- pard' family of Holmesville attend our service. Following the service a reception was held for Stewart Wise and Ruth Shep- pard who are to be married Oct. 8. Blanche Deeves welcomed everyone and Vera Miller read the address to the couple, written by Audrey Middleton. Mr. and Mrs.` Dean Aldwinkle presented the gifts of a floor lamp, thermal blanket and towels. Stewart thanked everyone for their gifts and told how they have a new home in Bayfield. Ruth invited everyone to their reception in Hensall. Rev. Youmatoff gave the blessing and also gave his good wishes to the happy couple. News and notes The ladies of the church are to decorate for next Sun- day. Harvest Thanksgiving on Saturday. For any Parish emergen- cies please call The Rev. Douglas Pitts 565-2950 until Oct. 10. The Bishop will be visiting St. James Middleton on Oct. 16 at 11 A.M. for Confirma- tion. The Old S.S. No. 10 School had a presentation and party for Marnie Hoflinger (Mid- dleton) last Friday night in the Middleton shed. Marnie was presented with a lovely lace cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Hoflinger entertained their grand- mother, Mrs. Fred Mid- dleton and Mrs. Adel Jervis. Kelvin Jervis, her mother and father Audrey and Don Middleton to a dinner party last Sunday. IF YOU DON'T REMEMIER YOU MAY NEVER FORGET. 'Acre are some very go( )41 r( ISI 111s t( ) stop for stationary sc11o(11 )1 is( Stich as the penalties for not stoi)I)ing, which (•( )111(1 RAJ( six demerit points. fines of u1) 1(1 S1.1►1►ttand even imprisonment. But the most important was/ 111 )i all is simply this: Y; lur rnislilke could cost a c•hilcl :s And that kind of mistake H never forgotten. So renu'ntber, drivers going in both directions must stop for school 1)115 flashing its red lights. And (Myers approaching from behind must stub at leiist 2) metres (about 1 car lengths ) behind the fills. And this year, there's curlx'thing new to watch for. Every school bus in Ontario is now equipped with a STOP Sl( ;N ARM that is auto- matically raised when a children are getting on or off a school bus. Sc) keep) an eye out this fall for flashing lights and stop) signs on school buses. Please. don't take chance with the life of a child CAN YOU AFFORD 10 FORGET? Ministry of Transportation and Communications Ontario James Snow, Minister William Davis, Premier