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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-5-22, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1985 Baytield BagIe Searching for ancestors By Helen Owen The Archives Room at Bayfield Library was filled on May 15, when Angus Baxter presented a talk on genealogy. Author of three hooks on the subject, Mr. Baxter has traced the history of many prominent Canadians, as well as following his own family history back to the 12th century. He introduced his subject by listing sources of information in Canada, civil registers, church registers, the comprehensive records of the Mennonite Church as well as tombstones. He also recommended working on one side of the family at a time, deciding on the extent of the research, say 200 years, making full use of the recollections of senior family members, and checking carefully on each item of information because, as he explained, time may embellish some details! Likewise the exploits of family black sheep may be suppressed thereby sealing,off sources of f>irther information. Discussuing the costs involved in seeking documentary evidence, Mr. Baxtertsaid that this was far from excessive, and the outlay was spread over a period. He stressed that in seeking information from such sources as County Record Offices the cost of return postage should be included. Among the humorous anecdotes, Mr. Baxter told of discovering the tombstone of one of his English forebears now being used as part of the seating in an outdoor theatre! With 30 years of experience his talk was of sound practical advice and concluded with an opportunity for questions from the audience. • China presentation The next meeting of the- Bayfield. Historical Society will be on Monday, May 27, 8 pm in the Municipal Building. It will be an opportunity to learn something about a country far away as Doug Yeo of Clinton will be presenting a talk and film on China. As always, visitors and new members are most welcome. Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo, Ont. •Hairstyling. •Barbering =•r •EaI' Piercing ' •Make-up 55 Erb St. East 886-6305 Monday to Friday 'qt. kV 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CtasseiSt ••t 1st of 4rvery month. Author Angus Baxter has studied genealogy for three decades. He shared tips and infor- mation about searching for ancestors with an audience at the Hayfield Library last week. (Shelley McPhee photo) ' PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" *FILTER QUEEN SALES &' SE.PWICL *VACUUM CLE.ANEfS (Sales & Service lu Musl Makes, *FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IFnr F arm & Business -WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES .WOODSFREEZERS *CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS •INSECT & FLY KILLING UNITS IF or Ind oar & Outdoor es,•I- •GIFTS & MANY MOPE ITEMS 482-7 103 VARNA; ONT. EXTE ! EI7 SEPARATE S A story from 'Tanzania By Helen Owen One of the most appealing stories of the week comes from Tanzania. Jan Nyyssonen of Brantford who has been working there through an interdenominational church group made an interesting and sad discovery during the course of her travels. In a tiny village, Nyegeze, situated among the- local mud, houses, was a modern building - standing empty. On further enquiry she learned that it had been built by the Lions Club from a nearby city for the specific purpose of housing orphans. However, further enquiries elicited the fact that no funds were available to operate the project, and this inspired Mrs. Nyyssoi}en to endeavor to remedy the matter. On her return to Canada she set about her task, first of all by setting up an incorporated charitable organization to raise funds. It is estimated that some $25,000 will be required in addition to the government's allotment of $36 per annum for each child. Bayfield Lions, the first Lions Club in Canada to respond, will be making a donation, and Mrs. Nyyssonen has a number of other plans which she hopes, will help to raise the necessary money. The health statistics emphasize the need for child care as infant mortality is recorded as 102' per 1,000 live births, and many babies are orphaiaed due to the death of their mothers as a result of delivery and post- delivery complications. There is one doctor for every 15,450 people! Apart from the funds other necessities are required such as a vehicle, cribs, mattresses, children's clothing and bedding and medical supplies. It is a big undertaking, and yet talking to Mrs. Nyyssonen she i& full of enthusiasm, and her determined efforts plus the very personal involvement which she has developed should ensure her success. The building is there - the orphans are there. Help to put them together by sending a donation to Mrs. Jan Nyyssonen 212 Darling Street, Brantford, Ontario. N3S 3W9_ Pancake success Once again the Bayfield Lions Pancake Breakfast held in the Community Centre on May 18, proved very popular. The Lions would like to thank all those who supported them. Jack Pot winner at the Bingo on May 17 was Mrs. Mary Jeffrey of Goderich who collected the $300. prize. Garden party On May 19, Doris Hunter entertained over 50 people in her delightful garden. The occasion was a reception for her great- nephew Andrew Rogers and his fiancee Miss Leanne Foster who are to be married shortly. The party was attended by family members and friends. Support a good cause By Loris Hunter Joan Cluff urges anyone who has not bought a $12 ticket for the monthly draw to buy now, before the May 27th first $150 is given out. Joan has tickets and she does - work at the Bank of Commerce., here in town go in and take a chance, only 00 to be sold. The money will all go to improvements, so needed at the Park. The Red Cross has sent mailed requests for contributions to their most vital cause. Bayfield is one of the few communities which has not manned, a campaign, so we Ratepayers seek support Canvassing will get underway on July 1 for lnciubership in the Hayfield Ratepayers' :1sso(•iatiot. 'Membership fees are $2 and are available to property owners or tenants of the village aIld interested parites wholive outside 13ayficld. President Fre(' ('li'; noted, "We must h,Iv c 0 paid membership it 500 or we have no rluut ' • f'he Ratepayers' Association plays an a(tivc role In municipal affairs in Bayfield, loth as an advisory group to council and a • \A at ch 11( for the interests of• village residents. . • The Association can do much spade work to assist council.- Mr. ('lift noted. He suggested that council can be preoccupied with day-to-day management 01 the municipality and time doesn't allow them the opportunity to make long term assessments on many plcoiects. "In-depth studies is what council needs," President Clift said,' noting that this can become a major objective in the association's work. An amendment in the Ratepayers' Association constitution now allows for the inclusion of associate members. Associate members are those who do not own property or live within the village boundaries, but are interested in the welfare of the village. Membership fees for associate members are $2, and as the ruling for tenant'members state, they are not allowed to vote on matters regarding taxes. The annual meeting of the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association. will be held on Saturday, August 3. CATHOLIC ING C� VOTERS SENT A MESSAGE THROUGH THE BALLOT BOX LET'S MAKE SURE IT WAS HEARD AT QUEEN'S PARK On May 2nd, voters used the. ballot box to three parties at Queens Park. • The democratic process was bypassed when extended lirncltng was announced almost one year ago for tl(,rn.ln (ritholrc Separate Se((Indar', Schools. INe must determine whether the prnp(,sell ( •tens1(111 is Icg,11l a n(1 constitutional before the government pr(1( eed- with ((,stly Implemen't.itr(In series a message to all No party has a mandate to proceed with implementing extended s(hool funding for Roman Catholic Separate Secondary Seho(ll.s. That was the message that was sent through the ballot hos on May 2nd, 1985. If you agree, fill out and return this coupon to • Ontaru� S(•(Indary tool T(<( her, F((Irr.ltu.r es,.) ,. ..,1 ti1•4A'( .' This puhll( s(`rvl(r fE•isa0e WAS' M(ed by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation by a4 eater ,mels is oe .,S bein8a•fest ace o., a b�tnis a `a son sloe oot st a c`t► e 5 of 5 as 'socked iaU -: three aeia� s �Ot anc�ta �s. ms's t.COtt tot e ata �hete- by \�mahal3emen . •:.:. MA S.5,1965 a`oYtat C,10 should not forget to answer the appeal. This world wide organization is one way we can go beyond our comfortable shores to disaster struck peoples, wherever they may be. Welcome home from hospital to Margaret Fawcett and to Norma and Paul Gosse who have been vacationing with Norma's parents in Thunder Bay. Congratulations to Margaret and Norman McHolm who will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary this week. Siru Tunkelo who is an exchange student ; • from Finland spending the past year with the Siertsema family accompanied the Lioness to Niagara Falls. The Lioness Club were very pleased to treat Siru to the outing as a remembrance of Canada and the Club. Lioness tour Niagara Falls Bayfield Lioness Club were joined by friends and 36 enjoyed a bus trip to Niagara Falls last May, 14. The bus left Bayfield shortly after seven a.m. and arrived in Niagara shortly before 11:00,First stop was Bright's Wines where they were given a briefing, tour of the Winery and following this a sampling. Next stop was lunch at a large restaurant cafeteria overlooking the Falls. A tour guide boarded the bus and directed the driver on a three hour tour of the area which included the cable car whirlpool rapids area, a monastary and the Niagara Works Department greenhouses.. Last Stop was the flowerclock done in blue and yellow pansies, close by was a 35 acre plot where grew 265 different kinds of lilacs. The group enjoyed an hour's shopping before: leaving. for home. At 6:30 all enjoyed a lovely smorgasbord dinner at Cambridge, arriving back in Bayfield at 9:30 p.m. Bake sale raises $500 A successful Bake Sale was held on the Bayfield Presbyterian church lawn Saturday. This was in aid of the Stoneybrook-Masonville Congregation of North London who are working to build a church in that area under the leadership of Rev. Dwight and Janice Nelson, student minister to the Hayfield congregation. here nine years ago. The proceeds from the Bake Sale realized $500. towardsthe building fund. The Presbyterian Church welcomed Steve Webb to the pulpit on Sunday. Steve and his wife Patti will be ministering to the congregation for the summer months. Susan Sangster was guest soloist, accompanied by . organist, Mrs.Chan. This lady gives of her talent each Sunday and plays beautifully throughout the service. Mr. Webb was student minister at the church a few years ago so is a very welcome addition to the congregation. r. DEAR MR. PREMIER: I agree there must be a reconsideration of the decision to extend funding for Roman Catholic separate secondary schools Name Address City. Prov Postal Code 111.11.111111111.1111111 BACHERT MEATS •Try our own smoked pork chops '`'fit, for the bar -b -q season• CUSTOM KILLING, FREEZING Cutting & Wrapping KILL DAY ON TUESDAY 'All meat Gov't. Inspected on the f 1 MILE EAST OF WALTON 887-9328 RESIDENTS OF RAYFIELD Seri-AnnCKual TRASH PIUP THURSDAY, MAY 23 STARTING AT 12 NOON Chamneyv Sanitation Guaranteed Investment Certificates 1 1/2 0/ 4 YEAR BAYFIELI 565-24,38 :. Agent for "ABC AN"NUI"TIES L."TD.