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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-03-28, Page 10iT By Slielley MePlim Modern conveniences and old fashioned charm are featured in 13.ayfield'S 101elun ' new restoration and addition project ' Work was recently convicted on the restoration of the Inn's, adjacent Carriage House and an addition to the rear which includes 10 new rooms, whirlpool and sauna and a dining area that seats 60. Little Inn owners Pat and Gail Watters are pleased with the results and Pat noted, "We were convinced that the demand was there and now we don't have to turn down reservations." The Little Inn, a popular weekend retreat for Michigan tourists, now offers 23 rooms and dining facilities for more than 100 people. The weekend retreat concept is also expanding and the -miot,week guests are no iongor ao ur oqu.alsight at The, In The appeal at The Little Inn- is its old fashioned charm. The Victorian parror, the -- shady front verandah, the fireplaces, the big old beds and the antique furniture offer guests a feeling of yesteryear. Even the new addition at the Carriage House emphasizes this. Many local residents remember the Carriage House as a storey -and -a -hall -brick homewithawhite-- verandah. It doesn't look like that any more, but now more closely resembles its original look, way back in 1840s. The Carriage House was originally built as a shed for horse and buggies in the last century. The Watters came across old photographs showing the original Carriage House and they have attempted to restore it by rebuilding the square front and replacing the big double doors. Since The Little Inn and Carriage House are designated as historical buildings, by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the Watters hadio get permission to carry out the restoration work. Th fillinini. the CairingeliellSe.nre ROW - joined by new dining area,. fOntiningbuge - windows with a stow south espostire and two :interior brick walls that used to be on theoutskle of the boildinge. %Oriel% architects Nick Hill and Cbrls Borgal drew up the plans for the project and J.A.M. Construction of Goderich completed the work. • Rooms .in the Carriage House, feature unique beds - and decorating schemes. The Watters designed pine bed platforms, reminiscent of the high beds from yesteryears. Each bed comes complete with foot stool for those who aren't keen on literally "climbing into bed." For extra guests there are trundle beds, conveniently stored underneath the pine frame. .• VVerY, bed is covered. with crop white sheets and warm duvets, made _hy local seamstress Vivian Schilbe. Mrs. Sb11be -also-made-the custom designed-eurtains-and also sews the tableclothes and the waitress uniforms for The Inn. The Watters attempted to use local talent in many areas of the project. Pottery Made by Bayfield's Addee McPhee is featured in many rooms and the unique ceramic door numbersmerealsolashionedby_her hands.____ • Adolph Gerer of Bayfield build the whirlpool and worked on the fireplace and Benmiller blacksmith Jim Wallace created unusual wrought iron hinged curtain rods for the rooms. The Watters are more than satisifed with' the work that has taken almost seven months to complete. They are proud of the quality workmanship that went into the project, the look of the finished project and the instant good response they have received from guests. The usual busy summer season at Bayfield has started early at The Little Inn. Rev. Reynolds, is leaving By Doris Hunter The congregation of Trinity Church in Bayfield was shocked and grieved to hear from their Rector, that ill health has forced him to present his resignation effective June 17th. Father Gordon Reynolds and his wife Bar- bara have devoted themselves to service in our parish. Barbara has encouraged the choir to attempt many lovely choral numbers, while presiding at the organ herseli. She has freely given her skill with needlework, completing two sets of clesiastical hangings, in the brief. time she has been with us. Her pleasing personality has won her many friends and it has been. a joy to see Camborne House become a warm home again.. The • Rector has been able to help many people with their personal problems, which of course is unknown to the church members, and his study courses during Lent and over the summer have enriched those who took advantage of them. The closing paragraph of his letter follows. "Our time together, while shorter than any of us expected, has been a time of growth .for us all. And now we enter into a new challenge, a new period of growth, a . new_rehaiwg_npen_t_he grace. of .Grod. As _you face the choosing of your newPastor kno that my prayer will be withyou." • The Reynolds will be a loss to the Anglican Church • in Bayfield and in Middleton. Godspeedto you all. • Baptists have busywinter Mrs. Ann Chapman, a faithful member of a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. the Bayfield Baptist Church, has brought us Regularly prayer meeting is held in the this review of the activities of that church homes of the members every Wednesday during the past year. evening. Last week, however, a number of The members of Bayfield Baptist Church the people travelled to Grand Bend to hear have enjoyed an active winter season of Bi- the Toronto Bible College Chorale present ble learning and fellowship. Earlier in the the message of salvation through Jesus year many families met for a day of winter Christ in song and testimony. On March 31, sports - skating, toboganning and cross- a time of fun and games is planned, to be country skiing at the Pinery and vicinity. held in the church basement. Following the outdoor activities the families I kin to the resenta- f orward returned to the home of Muriel Snider for a We are oo g delicious • turkey dinner and time. of tion of the film, "The Blessed. Hope" which fellowship. More recently an . evening of . will .be shown in the sanctuary of Bayfield bowling in Clinton was enjoyed by many of Baptist rhurch on April 8 at the folks, retathing to the home of Joe and EVeryorie is welcome to attend this showing Ann Chapman in Bayfield for refreshments. Items for which will draw us closer to our Lord as we for Easter. There Will be no charge sale will be accepted at the Parish Hall on April thetween 10 and 1,% and it is hoped that as on previous occa- sions, the sale will be well supported. Garden Club The next meeting of the Bayfield Garden Club will be held on the 9th of April, 8 p.m. in the Municipal Building. On this occasion the speaker will be Dr. Peter Rim from the Outreach Program of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton. The theme of his talk will be Garden Clinic, a subject which promises useful information and advice. Visitors are always welcome. The Carriage House at The Little bin in Bayfield has been transformed into an attractive new addition by owners Pat and Gail Watters. The Carriage House will now feature the main entrance for overnight registration, whilelhe adjoining Little Inn entrance will be used piiimity for the dining gaeiti (SkelleyMePhee photo) Eight trees will be chopped By Rod Hilts BAYFIELD - A report given by the road superintendent here indicates that some of village's maple trees are in bad shape. Last week Bayfield council passed a -motion authorizing Itoad__Superintendent _ Rick Penhale to remove eight trees located on villageproperty, six of which are maples. Mr. Penhale consulted withilttron_coulAtY Tree Inspector Joe Gibson, and gave council a report recommending that the' following trees be removed: one maple tree at Jack Merner's; two chestnut trees at Tom Castle's; one maple tree near the arena at Bob Turner's; one maple at Elgin's place near Rick Simons;one maple near Harry Klungel's at Victoria Place and two maples on Catherine Street near The Little Inn." The tree removal will be carried out by. •Mr. Penhale and some will be taken down by Ontario Hydro. The trees will be replaced. Council agreed that the residents affected by the tree removal should be contacted for theiriievvs on where the new trees will be planted. Reeve Dave Johnston asked Jack Willock, the past president of the Bayfield Garden Club who was at the meeting, his thoughts on the status of maple trees in the village. "1 don't think they'll go all at once but it's an ongoing process. They have to be checked yearly. The trees have_to. be -rePlanted after -they're --taken out," Mr. Willock said. "It seems a shame to have them go," Reefe Johnston said. No decision yet The Committee of Adjustment met for two and a half hours last.Thursday to hear the Addee McPhee case concerning a minor variance on her property. The variance was to include a 15% -foot expansion into a 20 -foot allowance, which council opposed because it didn't conform to their land use and zoning bylaw. Clerk -Treasurer Pat Graham told the News -Record that it isn't uncommon for a decision on these matters to take 10 days. Clerk Graham expects to have the committee's decision in time for council's April 2meeting. , Around the village The ing trees, an fields newly freed from snow, make the saga of Frank and Betty Burch's journey to and from Alabama hard to believe. These one time residents of Ontario's north land, have never seen such frightening "white outs" and weather conditions generally as they experienced on that trip. They do bring cheerful news of the good health and good humour of the several Bayfield couples who are wintering there. Visitors to town were Mrs. Dawna Deller with her son Scott from Brampton with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heard of Stratford, who were here to see Mrs. Nina Haw and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Heard. Mrs. Gwen Pemberton's son Eric with his wife Phyll were weekenders with her, from BY Dena Hager The latest accident victim is Mr. Doug Hayfield river, the quicken- Sinnamon who sustained a broken leg over the almost eager look of the the weekend and is now a patient in Univer- sity Hospital, London; bad luck Doug. Nellie Baker however was sufficiently recovered from her recent operation to return to her home for recuperation. Son Todd says that mother is back in form as she wakens them all each morning as of yore. We look forward with interest to the inter- view Larry Taman has promised us for next week's issue. Larry is just home from his stay with Canada Youth, three months in Boca Chic, the Dominican Republic and three months at the Cotes des Neiges Mon- treal, Quebec. Miss Ann Haw, a spring bride this year, was guest of honor at a Community shower, planned for her by the United Church Women. Waterloo. No doubt it was a pre -birthday It was a lovely party, Ann received many visit, as Gwen celebrates her natal day ore April 2. She will be refreshing her writiag_taugy beautiful and useful gjfts and the guests ce. .enjoye4... the entertainMent provided. skills during the month of AiiiiiTas—she Margaret, Yeaman gave an annisint assumes temporarily the post= of Bayfield--- . reading;-witlrawedding theme. Therewas a correspondent to the Clinton News -Record. contest to name 30 items contained in an egg and there was a Fashion Show of a Bridal wise give Gwen a call. She's the only Party in which Doris Reddoch, Cheryl If you have any news, both choice or other - Pemberton in our phone book listing. Dunn, Wendy Penhale, Julie Porter, Allison Dunn, Barb Campbell, Hilda Geiger and members of the Lions and Lioness Clubs Mr. and Mrs:Harold Hopper, two active Marg Yeamen participated. Ann has grown have returned to sp_ring in Bayfield, after a up in Bayfleld, one of our p_rettiest girls. She Selena in Destin, Fla -rids. They too en- is the daughter of Don and Marilyn Haw. countered bad weather on their journey Our churches were pleased on Sunday, at home, but enjoyed their month in the sunny the suggestion of Bayfield's much loved have hibernated in Destin this winter. south; another contingent Of Bayfielders Monsignor Bourdeau, to offer the Prayer of the Faithful. Pope John Paul II led the Mr. and Mrs. John Land travelling by car, whole Catholic Church in an act of con - headed south then across the Texas Panhan- secration to enlighten the people of the dle and up to San Francisco. Their son world along the paths of faith, hope and George lives in El Diablo nearby and a visit love. to him and his family gave a focus to the The Reverend Gordon Reynolds invites the state of Kansas, when a arose literally in you to join the study group which will gather trip. The only problem in all those miles each Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. at Camborne wild turkey seemed bent on crashing itself House. The contemplation will be on The through the windshield. Sermon on the Mount. ACW plan auction sale - Set -Vices are held each Sunday with San- prepare day School at 11I a.m., worship service at 11 , for this film but an offering will be taken. , .„. By Helen Owen Instead of their regular meeting on April 5,. the 'Mt& Of Trillity AttglicatiChurolrvvill- be holding an auction sale in the Parish Hall • • • I-hstorians study computers . • . Mips Kay Reid presided at the monthly puter has already made history and that meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society we'd all better learn to benefit from its use. on Monday night. A social time found the members still She introduced the speaker Mr. Alex discussing the talk, while enjoying the tea McAlister herself after routine matters of and cookies provided by Sandra Land. the club had been settled. Alex has invested ' + + + in a computer with word processor attach- We regret the ommission of the Euchre rnent and the club was most interested to Club scores from last week's paper. They •fll: high lady, Pearl Hutchings;, hear how he can use it in his writing career are asoows , at 2 p.m. This event, which has become a regular item in their calendar over the past few years has become popular as well as pro- viding them with an interesting and often amusing means of implementing their funds. After the weather of the past few weeks an afternoon spent at the sale makes an interesting break, and who knows what bargains may come under the auctioneer's and also of Leda's filling of her studies and low lady, Emma Cox; high gent, td hammer. findings of herbs and their uses. Strachan; low gent, John Marks; lone Certainly the conclusion was that the com- hands, Clara Wilson and Harry Baker. Baseball league for boys Mrs. Kathleen Whetstone and Mr. Harry Hessel feel the young lads in town would like to form a baseball team which could com- pete in games with a league of other towns. Varna has a team, but that is a bit far for our boys to travel for practise. n you'd like to join such a club contact Mrs. Whetstone, telephone 565-2599 or Mr. Hessel at 565-2931. Don't delay the season is just about upon us and basebailis great fun. Firemen will hold dance Among the up and corning bicentennial and the band Whiskey Jack will certainly be events will be the Firemen's Dance for an added attraction. The organizers pro - which tickets are selling fast. It is due to mise door prizes, bar facitilities and lunch take place on May 5 from 9 p.m. -1 a.m., and provided. There's no doubt that Bayfield will be held in the Paul Bunyan Recreation Firemen do a find job so if you wish to sup - Hall. port them don't delay. Tickets are available It promises to be a really good evening, from Don Lindsay and Don Warner. Use baking soda for inexpensive cleaning As spring cleaning time fast approaches, let baking soda make the chore a little easier, says Margaret Loewen, clothing and textiles specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organiza- tions and services branch. Dissolve 45 millilitres (three tablespoons) of baking soda in one litre (one quart) of warm water to clean all inside surfaces of the refrigerator, small appliances, chrome, crystal or cut glass, and even camping and fishing equipment. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp cloth or sponge and use to remove stains from coffee mugs, plastic aisnes, and counter tops. It is also great for getting bathroom tiles clean and sparkling. Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste and use to remove grease or pine pitch from hands. Do not use baking soda on aluminum pro- ducts. It causes a dark stain that is hard to remove. Although it will remove stale musty odors, baking soda is not a germ killer, nor will it clean heavily soiled items. Keep several containers in handy places for faster cleanups. ANNUAL MEETING Bayfield Cemetery Co. Monday, April 2, 1984 1:30 p.m. at Bayfield Municipal Building SEIGEL1 SHOES 2ND FLOOR WAREHOUSE FEATURES LADIES' SHOES THOUSANDS OF PAIRS! DISCONTINUED LINES ... SECONDS SURPLUS LINES ... ETC. 3 PR. go. ..).1$12. ils8- 1 .. 3 PR. 198. 3 PR. 330 CLARENCE AT YORK IN DOWNTOWN LONDON MAKE HOMEMADE WINE All equipment now available at the VAUNA GENERAL STORE VARNA, ONTARIO Variety show set for April Th • e Bayfield Agricultural Society is rea- dying itself forthe first of theirBieenteiiiiiar _ .ocuhilt_. dr. ae.ndlolief 111Vin clentts: mearrthegdaitAi, we wanted to give you a chance for advance planning. , Remember also, as you survey the ac- cinnulation of winter's debris destruction in your garden, that Dr. Peter Rice from the outreach program of the Royal Botanical Society will be here to answer all your gardening questions at the April meeting of the Bayfield Garden Club. Everyone is vited to attend, that date is April 9 at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Presentations. It will be held on April 27 m the Old Town Hall, fittingly. There will be all sorts of talent. Scottish, Irish and English type dancing will be per- formed, as well as songs. Steve Argyle and his group will provide Old Time Music and Gladwin Westlake will show a film he has been making at the Fall Fair from 1954 to 1976. What an interesting flashback that will be. Door prizes and refreshments will round WEEKEND— ...there's more in store for ' 84 OPEN WEEKENDS and every day 10:30 am -5:30 pm (Monday & Tuesday by chance till May) , Main St., Bayfield 565-2943 Blue Cross I Introduces Brian Dalton.... GroupRepresentative Ontario Blue Cross Ontario Blue Cross is pleased to introduce Brian Dalton as a Blue Cross representative in your community, joining Paul Pilon and Marlene West. Experienced in the field of health -oriented employee benefit program's, Brian will be pleased to show you or your employee group the health plan or combination of plans, which will provide your employees complete coverage for their extra health care requirements.. Brian Dalton is located in the London Branch Office at: 120 Vork Street London, Ontario N6A 1A9 ' (519) 439-0136 BWE CROBB