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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-07-04, Page 12More than 70 children and dozens of adults were at Bayfield's Clan Gregor park on July 2 for a Children's Sports Day. The event, sponsored by the Optimist Club, is one of many being held in Bayfield this summer to honor Ontario's Bicentennial. (Shelley McPhee photo) t.... Restaurant gets go ahead By Wendy Somerville BAYFIELD — Council has approved, in principle, the request made by 'Roger Pemberton, for an encroachment agree- ment for the installation of a patio. The request made by Mr. Pemberton, owner of The EAT Company restaurant, was originally turned down by council because the encroachment "appeared to ex- tend 'out onto the road (Catherine Street) allowance" and according to Councillor Helen Owen, "this application did not ap- pear to restore (the building)". Mr. Pemberton attended council's June 18 meeting to appeal the decision. He showed various photographs of what the Ritz Hotel, the building that houses the restaurant, was once like Apparently, at one time the hotel Heexplained that he would prefer to build apatio to the side of the building because it would be "more aesthetically pleasing." The owner said he would eventually like to place red cobblestones and an old cedar fence at the proposed patio area. Cost for these restorations is estimated at approximately $44,000, "to restore the building to what the original Ritz Hotel once was" said Mr. Pemberton. He has plans to install an antique 'door, 120 years old, andbrestore some awnings to be. placed on the front of the building. He added that he will plant flowers and small trees to. "enhance the design." Reeve Dave Johnston said Mr. Pemberton must follow a certain procedure. He said had a patio directly m front so Mr. Pember- that before council can : approve the agree - ton said, "a patio being put in place is in- ment, Mr. Pemberton will have to have deed a restoration." LACAC's approval. „ • Bicentennial - more and more By Helen Owen If the past weekend has been busy and ex- citing. - there is more in store next week - July 7 and 8 in Bayfield. The long awaited appearance of the Tapestry Singers from Toronto wilt start off with 'a special Music Camp for the children. This will take place iii the Community Cen- tre on July 7 with two sessions 10 a.m. to 12 noon and' 2: 4 p.m. This 411?11 be a.wonderful ° opportunity for the chi',dren to learn the old songs andsend a. happy'time with the per- „Femelrs;and the adnussion'price of $5. will also enable them to attend the super Sunday show, FREE! . • Then on Saturday evening.the group are. staging a delightful CABARET in the Com- munity Centre,and those who attended the concert they gave in the fall, will 'fully ap- preciate what a thrill this will be. Admission is $5 and , includes a glass of wine and crackers and cheese. And that doesn't end the. evening, for those who attend will no doubt want to try their luck at the Monte Carlo :night being run -downstairs by the . ,. Recreation Committee - high living in Bayfield on Saturday! Sunday, July 8 will' be the high spot. The to g ' promised, `DOMINION CHAUTAU- Q>�JA Show will p ' be resented` in Pioneer Park. This new musical. revue written by Leon Major, staged by Heinar Piller and • F yr! ,r A I' illagers celebrate Canada's birthday in styie By Doris Hunter Well, yes siree, we really celebrated Canada's 117th birthday in Bayfield. The Firefighter put on a splendid fire*orks display from the Pier and all along the shore, were people and more people. Those wwlo collected the money for it, won't hesititte to ask again next year, we all enjoyed it ,so much. The lights from the many boat on the lake, the new moon and Mike Beatty with his plane flying overhead plus a gorgeous sunset made a very romantic scene. Bravo to all. Next Year, perhaps the Ecumenical Church service at the 'Pioneer Park could ha_v ,all donominations to sing Oh. Canada together. lowers that be please take note. The United Church welcomed- The Rev. Paul Murry and his wife back to parish life, after vacationing in Scotland at what had to be the biggest dinner party in town. No time out for jetlag as the congregation working together with phenomenal efficiency served barbecued beef baked potatoes, salad and delicious homemade pies and cakes to all and sundry. The arena was working overtime as the Lions Club served a pancake brunch to well over 400, hungry patrons. We all know the good works the Lions spend their money on in the community and that busy arena and community centre must give all the Linins and Lioness a great feeling of satisfaction; tremendous undertaking, one splendi achievement. The doubters will now be boosters. - This Saturday it will be busy again as the Recreation Committee, presents, A Monte Carlo Night,with, all kinds of ways to gamble the $5,000 in play money you receive with the tickets, $3 for advance purchases and $4 at the door. Time 8:30 P.M. till the small houts. If you're like Oliver Twist and ask for more, yon could attend the Pioneer Park opening > iovie at dusk first and then "go on" to t Monte Carlo night. The movie starts at Tusk, take a flashlight, you might meet someone like Sykes on the way home, scary, but a really excellent musical. Don't forget to have lots of things sorted out .to giv. to the Rummage Sale coming up. a week ail er. We know some people keep a rummage sale bol, Sarah and Richard Dick, especiall f and things go into it on a regular basis. Really" makes the Treasure Table. Kelso and Marie Fitzsimons or _ Mr. under the musical' direction of Vayne �'Woodchuek are the folks to call if you can't i n f the • deliver your donations. The Park is grateful Strongman will be the culminat o „��� Tapestry Singers presentations. Following the "First World War, Chautauqua meant live entertainment for many Ontarians. For three to five days each year commjinities. large and small would succumb to•Chautau • qua fever as the travelling tent shows ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS presented a dazzling r array of actors, singers and dancers. -Some 'Bayfield residents remember -these shows, and some helped to put them on. For children there were also Chautauqua coached pageants. • As a tribute to Ontario's Bicentennial the Tapestry Singers have created this musical revue evoking the glorious era of Dominion Chatauqua. Much research has gone into the project, and as well as reviving,popular and well loved melodies of the past, some of On- tario's finest writers and composers have created new works inspired by. the history andculture of the province. Sometimes' lighthearted, sometimes ,poignant the presentation Will reflect distinctive aspects of, Ontario life. Folk songs and parlor ballads combine with vibrant new coinposi- tions and sketches in a witty entertainment. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Tickets are obtainable from many village stores, or call 565-2847 or 565-2956. See you at Chautauqua!" PERIOR 11 M4RIALS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area :. _......... ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH , 5247345 to them for this really big donation of time and labour. Mrs. Jack McKenzie, better known as Torry, is the convenor this year and it will be the usual large affair, treasures for all. Round about Volunteer efforts support many of -Hayfield's events, from Bicentennial to baseball. We should remember Dorothy Jesson, owner and proprietor of the Cheese Nook and. Bayfield's own Flea Market. She has contributed baseball caps for all the youngsters, playing pn the Bayfield Pizza -Palaceust Rollers Team. They lost their. last gam'? Goderieh 21-6but are all set to win the next 'one in Hayfield on July 18 at 7 p.m. More cheering onlookers please. Brigadier Fred Clift who shares our one time Governor General Roland Michener's love of tennis, came a nasty Ii ropper last week when he slipped on the courts, twisting a leg already damaged from wax- injuries. He has a cast, the full length of his leg, but is back at home, picking strawberries from his model garden and enjoying as ever, the visits of friends. The man who spear headed the re -incorporation of the Vjllage of Bayfield is undaunted still. Dr. Grove Shepherd,'who chose to become our beloved country Doctor, after a distinguished career as a surgeon in Windsor, is sporting a large bandage on his cheek, after undergoing surgery in London last week. He too is undismayed, and appeared at the Bicentennial Cricket Match in a most incredible checked suit. Surely a relic of the gangster era in the border cities. It is 17 years since the Ruth Hayman awards were first made. Friends of this dear lady banded together to establish this scholarship for a Bayfield student graduating from Grade 8 at Huron Centennial School. Thisyear the recipient receives a concise Oxford Dictionary°basic equipment for high school and $50. Tara Cluff is the winner this year and we all congratullate her. Canada's, is not the only birthday this week. Ryan Bender will celebrate his on Tuesday and Kyrstie Pounder will be nine - years -old on Sunday. The joy of thisweek has been heightened by the many family parties in town. Brigadier Morgan and Edith Smith have with them their son Gerald with wife Ann and his son Geriy with his special friend Sandy. Mr. and Mrs. David Kuntz and four children from Washington, while Sally's children Abby and Adam Champ are with us Ramona,Humphrey OWNER THE HAIR SHOP What's happening at the Hair Shop. 1=d like to announce that, effective July 1, I will be moving with my family to Woodstock. While I'm sorry to be leaving my everyday running of, the Hair Shop, lrknow our clientele will understand that my family conies tirsf. • , • I still own the Hair Shop - and will be back -one or two days a week for regular business = I just won't be styling hair any mor\°. Our three ,stylists - Pat Bylsma, Ann Adams, and Janice Stauttener - are all still with the Hair Shop, and I know you will show' ,them the same courtesy you always showed me. Wei like' to announce our, new- s-uriiirier hours now closed Mondays. Thanks-- to all my friends and customers for, making my years at the Hair.'Shop enjoyable ones - anti I'll still be seeing you from, time to Time at the Hair Shop. - the Ii/tII srcI "the friendly shop that cores" CORNER OF GIBBINGS AND RATTENBURY STREETS, CLINTON OPEN: All day PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT Tuesday to Friday; plus � �w� Tuesday & Thursday evenings ` and Saturday mornings. �- Nall &c .ntti tt i -I FUNERAL'O•ME LTD.. . CLINTON:.153 HIGH STREET, :.482-9441 for the summer. Debbie and Bayne Boyes- are with the family from Vancouver. Lorna and Mert Merrier also have a daughter here from B.C., Colleen Hopkins with Melanie is here from Coquitlam while her sister Janice Fman is here from the east coast, Halifax with her small son Michael - Lorne and Barb Merner brought Natali from London and Dawn took time off from her summer course at \1►est to join the family party. The Rev. Douglas and Elizabeth Pitts are enjoying the visit of their daughter, Janet with her : husband the Reverend Leland F. Smith and baby Michael, a real charmer from Henderson, North Carolina. Leland is Rector cif the Church of the Holy Innocents in that city. This is not a common name for an episcopal church, it was chosen to commemorate the life of a child who met an untimely death and townsfolk call it the Children's Church:. The Pat Graham's have their daughter Barbara 'and son-inrlaw Ian Scott with their two girls Alia and Gemma here for a three week holiday from Surrey B.C. The Hoveys have Dorothy's Goddaughter, Catharine Alexander and her friend Mary Canzanas week ending from Loudon, Justin and Mary Lance with Ryan and Emily are with Justin's parents Lois and Don Lance. That's just a few of our visitors this gala weekend. Bill Parker received a great shock on Wednesday where word came t him that his son Bob and daughter-in-law Wilda were involved ina head on collision, while vacationing in the United States. Both are in the intensive .care unit of a hospital in .Watertown, New York. The Bob Parkers' home is in Dorchester. - The Lorne Cooks werebeautifully entertained by their friends and neighbors on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. ,., Lorne and Jean found romance in Bayfield and have summered here every since. Congratulations and best ' wishes for continuing happiness and good health. ./ New ball diamond :planned The Bayfield Agricultural Society met on June 28, discussed plans for the Fair and received the following proposal from the Reeve Dave Johnston. With reference to the captionally noted topic, please be advised as -follows. A proposal to have a new baseball diamond constructed in the Fair grounds and light standards installed to assist in playing ball later in the evening has been made to the Village Council from the Bayfield Recreation Committee. As a result the Recreation Committee has prepared a scale drawing of the proposed work and submitted this plan to the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre Comniittee`of Management for their approval. The Committee of Management who.. are charged with the responsibility of developing the fair grounds as per the Indenture have reviewed the proposals and have approved them. The proposals have. also been submitted to your directors and have received approval in principle. The diamond shall be located against the most Easterly section of the fair grounds with,home plate forming the Eastern section of the diamond and the outfield to the west, The Corporation of the Village of Bayfield SEE What You Buy • Nolhing.you buy will ever he as permanent: as a family monument. lts , purchase warrants thought and guidance. - lice what you, buy. Visit the monument dealer who has a complete display,,• and who can design a personalized monument to Iiarmonize with its surroundings. We have the experience. We have the complete display. We•s' ecialize fully . guaranteed custo►p designed •d;ri►nite PRYDE MONUMENTS LTD. ,SUNIOAST MALL SHOWROOM `GODERICH ."ONTA\I.IO 524-2\337 assures the Agricultural Society that there shall be no permanent obstructions erected West of the extension of a straight line drawn from the South East corner of the fair grounds and running in a Northerly direction. The Corporation of the Village of Bayfield further assures the Society that the Village will remove only those trees necessary for the purpose of the construction of the diamond, and further that the area will be landscaped in such a manner as to complement the fair grounds in their pre- sent condition. Colour this picture and come to DAILY VACATION BIBLE • SCHOOL "Jesus is my answer" VANASTRA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH JULY.9 - 21 • CLINTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH JULY 23 - 27 ' FOR AGES 4-12 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM rch Services Fellowship Bible Chapel Vb2 Maple Si eel Clinton Sunday, July 8 9:45 Worship & Remembrance 11 a.m. Sunday 'School and Family Bible Hour 7 p.m. Evening Service - 'SPEAKER: Graham Russell 8 p.m. Tues. - Prayer & Devotion Christian Reformed' Christian Reformed Church • 243 Princess St. E. r Clinton SUNDAY, JULY 8 Summer Pastor - Dick Wynia 10 a.m, Worship Service 3-p. m. Worship Service • 0,11 Visitors Welcorne Watch "Faith 20" at 9:36 a.m. on Global T.V. Anglican Ste Paul's Anglican Church a , Rev. Gordon Simmons, B.A., M. Div. 10 a.m. • 1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS -HOLY COMMUNION • 10 a.m. - 2ND & 4TH SUNDAYS - MORNING PRAYER Everyone Welcome Pentecostal ,ealpary Pentecostal Church 166 Victoria St. Clinton. Pastor Joel Heimbecker . 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:`45 A.M..Morning Worship ALL WELCOME apt s i, pi 11 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 85 Huron St. Clinton_ r• SUNDAY, JULY 8. REV. GILBERT KIDD 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:1.5 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome United Wesley Willis United Church MINISTER REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A., B.D. ! 1 SUNDAY, JULY 8 I' 9:45 arm. Service at Holrnesville 11 a.m. - Combined summer services with Ontario St. in Wesley -Willis for month of July. J Ontario MINISTER Rev. R. Norrnan 11 o Street United Church ORGANIST Louise McGregor Pick - Public Worship at Vkeilley-Willis Church for the Sundays of July, "Remember the Assembling of 1 Yourselves Together."