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Clinton News-Record, 1983-09-28, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 IE by Helen Owen and Doris Hunter 1 The Schilbe family are fearing Portuguese. the Bayfield area family are learning about life in Brazil from their newest family member Raquel Ferreira of Brazil, seated on the right. Likewise Raquel is learning about Canada from her host family including, left to right, foster child Patty McCurdy, Tammy, mother Doris, Karen McCurdy and father Bert. (Shelley McPhee photo) Raquel is waiting for snow By Shelley McPhee Raquel's waiting for snow. Each cool day she thinks about the winter season, waiting and wondering, with mixed feelings of excitnpent and apprehension'. Raquel's not a skiier or a snowplow driver, she's a native of tropical Brazil who's never seen snow before. In fact this 18 -year-old Sao Paulo resident is en- countering many new things during her Canadian visit. Raquel Ferreira is visiting Canada for a year. She was invited to the country through an exchange program and is making her home with Bert and Doris Schilbe and their family, near Bayfield. It's only been three weeks since Raquel arrived in Canada and she and the Schilbes are learning that the language, barrier can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. Raquel speaks very little English, however she writes it well. Needless to say the Schilbes are not fluent in Raquel's native language, Portuguese, but Peg W illock of Bayfield has come to the rescue and helped bridge the com- municiation gap. Sometimes Raquel seems a little quiet, perhaps she's thinking of home, her mother and father, sisters' and brothers, but when Peg arrives of the scene,,. her dark brown eyes quickly light up, her expressive face and hands come to life and conversation flows easily between the two. The Schilbe family joins in the fun too, watching and listening, laughing and learning. There's no need for dictionaries when Peg's on hand. Unfortunately Raquel does not have Peg's assistance at school. A Central Huron Secondary School student, Raquel is studying Spanish, French, English, art and music. She finds the courses interesting but school days are long without the com- pany of friends. Despite the initial ob- stacles, Raquel appears to be quite happy in her Canadian home. She finds the system of government and education far different than those in her South American home. The countryside seems so flat, compared to the rolling hills and mountains of Brazil. The rural setting is so quiet compared to the non- stop noise in Sao Paulo, better known as the Chicago of South America. Raquel finds Canadian coffee too weak and .the packaging of food un- necessary and, wasteful. A vegetarian, with a staple diet of beans and rice, Raquel is encountering some new foods. Likewise the Schilbes have tasted Raquel's cooking specialties. ,While many Brazillians live in poverty, Raquel comes from an affluent section of the country. Still crime runs high in Sao Paulo, a large city, west of Rio de Janeiro, and even in Canada habit forces her to .lock her bedroom door at nights. Still Raquel is open to compromise and says that when the cold weather sets in, she'll gladly keep her door open to let in more heat. She's prepared for Canada's cold season, already bundled up in heavy sweaters. Brazil is a tropical country and Raquel's only felt temperatures as low as 12 c. before. Along with the climate, the Brazillian people differ fromi the Canadians. Brazillians are expressive with hand and face gestures, they tug their ear as a symbol of approval, they openly show their emotions with friendly kisses, hugs and affectionate pats on the back. They, have fun with a well kpown joke, sticking out their tongues, but Tammy Schilbe, 13, was somewhat upset by this gesture from her Brazillian frienfl, until she learned it was all in fun. Raquel finds the Canadian personality hard to adjust to. She finds Canadians reserved and quiet, par- ticularly the students in her school. As the Schilbes and Raquel become more familiar with each other many of these differences will disappear. They'll see the coming of winter together and will celebrate Christmas as a family. Raquel will see the happy arrival of spring and next summer the year long exchange will end. In July 1984, Raquel will return to Brazil where she hopes to begin her career in art and pottery. With her she •11 take unforgettable monies and no doubt ell be leaving a Canadian family who will miss her veru much. BIIJE1RINT FOR I1STE MANiI(;EM EN'I' The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has developed a compre- hensive proposal of new programs, controls and regulations for the better management of eight million tons of solid waste and the 60 million tons of liquid industrial waste generated in Ontario each year. Information meetings to explain this Blueprint for Waste Management have already been held. Now interested persons or groups will be given the opportunity to make written or oral presentations on the subject at a series of public forums being held throughout Ontario. PIJBLIC 1ORIJM Thursday, October 6, 2-4:30 p.n.'. and 7-9 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 300 Dufferin Avenue, London Written submissions are preferred but verbal presentations, accompanies) by a written summary, are acceptable and will be heard in the order that notices of intention are received. Advance notice of presentation may be made by writing or phoning your local Ministry of the Environment office. Regional Office 985 Adelaide Street South London, Ont. N7E 1V3 (519) 681-3600 Ministry of the Environment Hon. Andrew S. Brandt, Minister Gerard J.M. Raymond, Deputy Minister -. Ontano The Bayfield Agricultural "After the Fair" meeting was held on Sept. 21 : . Reports showed a slight decrease in entries with flowers and vegetables far- ing badly from the hot weather and hail. The ladies' section had excellent showing of quilts but less needlework ..The heavy horse show had the best number of entries since the show was started five years ago.. Poultry and sheep were also good this year.. A good discussion was had on various ways of improv- ing the Fair and increasing attendance. Many ideas were given to improving the Parade and adding new attractions. On the whole the society was pleased with the fair, con- sidering it to be a successful one. The excessive heat may have caused the slight fall in paid admittance. A letter was read in regard to the forming of a Bicenten- nial Committee for the Village participation in 1984 and the Secretary was ap- pointed as the Agricultural Society's representative to this committee. The dates for the 1984 Fair were set as August 24 and 25. The annual meeting will be held on November 17 with a pet, luck supper at 6:30 p.m. and meeting to follow. Shadows say thanks The Bayfield Shadows would like to thank the peo- ple who supported the team during the baseball season and in particular throughout the playoffs. Many may not of known which diamond the team was playing on but everyone managed to find it and players appreciated it very much. Encouragement and faith in us boostered the Shadows confidence tremen- dously. They may not of won the Championship by runs batted in, but players were winners in the area of sport- smanship and that is just as important. Special thanks go out to the Mickey Mouse Club, coaches Don Chilton and Steve Steep, Serena Chilton for scorekeeping and Bill Talbot and Donny MacIwain for a super job of umpiring - Thanks Bayfield Raw Meat! Raw Meat! Raw Meat! Yea. Longtime residents leave village Bayfield says a final au revoir to two of our favorite summer residents. Ruth and Dick Moore have sold their lovely old house, Fairlawn, and are leaving for their winter residence- at Vero Beach, Florida. The Moores have been such staunch supporters of all our Bayfield enterprises we cannot say goodbye without a big thank you for being one of us, all these years. Richard's mother first came to town in the year 1890 er s and brought her small Son in 1906. Since 1938 the family has summered here, and during those years have been members of the Lions and Lioness Clubs, the Pioneer Park Association, the Historical Society, charter members and a director of the Garden Club and on the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary as well as longtime dancers with the Wheeler Dealer Square dance group in Clin- ton. It was Dick who bought and held the property the library now stands on. He could have made a fine profit on it, but refused to sell many tunes, until the library project was proposed. This he felt was in keeping- with the Bayfield we all wanted to preserve, so the land was made available at a very nominal cost. Ruth was initiated into village life the first week she was here and helped with the arrangements for the Christmas in July Rummage Sale, which was surely a most glamorous affair. She was a member of the Arts Council, which produced the Children's Art Show to celebrate Canada's Centen- nial. These are just the public associations they have sup- ported, but their many friends will not forget the personal kindnesses they have extended in their quiet way. Our love goes with you, Ruth and Dick again just au revoir. Round about We're proud of Rob Siert- sema, who won three awards, given at the Central Huron Secondary School Commencement on Friday. They were for general profi- ciency in technical subiects. given by the Lions Club, one of the W.D. Fair Scholar- ships for general proficiency and a Grade 12 scholars award from the Student's Council. Rob is in Ottawa at Carleton College congratula- tions. On Sunday, last, little Cala Danielle, six month old daughter of Bonnie and Dave Chapman was baptized in the Bayfield United Church. Arnold and Ruth Makins are her grandparents and Esther and Lloyd are her great-grandparents. The two families enjoyed a dinner at the Captains Cove after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Makins from Toronto spent the weekend with his parents. Gawain Johns, who with his son Gavin is visiting his father Renouf Johns, reports that the wreck of the Old Ship Malta which has been on shore at the foot of Deievan St. has been washed up onto one of the gabions along the shore. The Malta was wrecked in the early years of the century and souvenier hunters have been BAYF1ELD LIONS CLUB Paper Collection Saturday, October 1st Papers on the curb by 9 a.m. please PREPARE NOW FOR THE WINTER Auto Club 482-9300 7 Rattenbury strest Goon cress carrying off trophies from it ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pounder have returned from an enjoyable visit to Switzerland and Austria. Mrs. Stan Granger, nee Helen Ament from London visited with Roy and Freda Scotchmer on Sunday. She taught school in S.S. No. 4 north Stanley Township and boarded with the Scot- ^hmers in 1933. She made in- quiries about each of the pupils she had taught and would like to see them all again. The Bayfield Pottery Club's very successful winter and spring program is now beginning a new season. Lessons will con- tinue to held in the Town Hall Wednesday mornings 9:30 to 12 noon and evenings 7 to 9 p.m. Workshops will be held afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. A new feature will be a youth's program open to all interested young people ag- ed 9 to 13 years. This will be each Wednesday from 4:31J to 5:30. The lessons will run for a 10 week period Oct. 5 to Dec. 7th. UCW will attend Goshen Thankoffering The UCW of St. Andrews United Church have a busy week ahead, starting with the fall rally of the Huron - Perth Presbyterial, to be held at Goshen United Chur- ch, Monday Oct. 3 at 6:30 P.M. Angela Armitt of Lon- don will be the speaker. The ladies are invited .to attend the Thankoffering meeting at Zurich United Church on Oct. 6 at 8 P.M. when Gwen Whilsmith will address the meeting. Flo Keillor would like to have the names of all who plan to at- tend by Oct. 1. Oct. 12 will find the UCW at home for their own Thankoffering meeting at 8 P.M. On this occasion there will be an address by the Rev. Mary Mills friends are warmly invited to attend. The Youth for Christ Oc- tober Rally will be held at Huron Centennial School at 8 P.M. The film High Point will be shown with special music by The Disciples: MR. AND MRS. BRIAN JAMES MAKINS Donna Marie, daughter of Donald and Jean Cass, Dunn- ville, became the bride of Brian James, son of Arnold and Ruth Makins, Bayfield, on June 25, at Grace United Chur- ch, Dunnville. The service was conducted by Rev. Robert Tsehanz and Timothy Dayfoot. The bride's attendants were Laurie VanDenHurk as matron of honor and Donna Lachance as bridesmaid. Attending the groom was Paul Laidlaw as best man, and Lloyd Cass and Rick Westlake as ushers. The wedding reception was held following the wedding at the Dunnville Recreation Centre. The couple has resided in Toronto where they are both presently employed. FIGURE SKATING Bayfield Arena TUESDAYS from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Beginners to Advanced 20 Classes. First Trial $30.00 Second Trial $25.00 Third Trial $20.00 STARTING MID OCTOBER Register at the Clerks Office Municipal Building 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 $,ret • Wntacky Fried Chicken z tiv N 1 IS WEE 12 PIECES OF KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ONLV IJ Y. 1: SEPIUMBER 17th & 18th 94 Elgin Ave. East G,ODERICH 227 Main St. EXETER Josephine Street WINGHAM