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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-06-25, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, 'WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1986 uyfieId Bagle Librarian Anny Johnston was on hand on June 21 at the Bayfield Library to greet customers, such as this gentleman, Gordon Kurtz, at the library's book sale. Games and fireworks part of activities By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - A calathumpian weekend coming up as Bayfield salutes Canada Day in style. Get plenty of rest before Friday as festivities start on June 27 with the Lions Friday Night Bingo. It is big business as over $1,300 in prize money is won at each bingo. On June 28, Agricultural Society is holding an auction sale, to help finance the horren- dous cost of insurance for the fall fair. Be at the fair grounds at 19 a.m. to have some fun bidding on the great things, volunteer auc- tioneer John Fisher will have for sale. Time out for a snooze or a swim before lin- ing up for the United Church annual beef barbecue. Early diners will be served from 4 p.m. and the good food will be available to 7 p.m. It is a great way to entertain your weekend guests, no dishes to wash and a taste of what Bayfield does so well. Take a deck chair and a thermos of coffee, to make sure you have a good spot at Pioneer Park to watch the fireworks display. Torry McKenzie, the entertainment chairperson for the Park Association, has arranged to have Bayfield's own Steve Argyle and Rose Taman there to play their always popular old time music, as well as Wayne Otterbein and family, to while away the time till dusk, when the fireworks will be displayed. The Optimist Club has presented this show for the past three years and your dona- tion to this event may still be given to any member of the club, or at our local stores. Safety will be ensured as our 'firefighters are there to supervise the firing of the gorgeous rockets and pinwheels and such, that look so beautiful against the evening sky. Rise and shine on Sunday (June 29), all five of our churches will be holding services and the Lionswily be backed at the arena, serving breakfast+or brunch of pancakes, with lots of maple syrup from our local maple trees, with sizzling sausage for your pleasure. Yes,, siree a CALATHUMPIAN weekend! People In The News On the personal; side of village life, con- gratulations are in order for Greta Scot- chmer and her twin brother Harry Baker, who will celebrate their mutual birthday this weekend. Hajrry maintains that he is now the oldest man born in the Village of Bayfield. He could be, but one look at his im- maculate garden, would make us all wish we had his youthful energy. Our former reeve, Ed Oddleifson, and his wife Florrie will mark their 50th wedding apBiversary on June 27. Carol and Tom Penhale will have a dinner, with some old friends invited to help them celebrate. Dr. John and Mary Alice Downie of Kingston will have their 27th anniversary at their family's home in the village. Their three daughters, Christine, from Kenora, Jocelyn, home from Cambridge England and Alexandra will be with them. The Rev. George Youmatoff has lots of memories, as he celebrates the early morn - Sports days to highlight upcoming weekend By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - There is no doubt that the coming weekend will be one of a lot of activi- ty in Bayfield. On June 28, at 10 a.m., the agricultural society will be holding a fun auction sale in the fair grounds, and at the same time' in Clan Gregor Square, the Op- timist Club invite all the children to take part in a sports event. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a tempting smell ' From the arena as the ladies of St. Andrew's UCW prepare to serve their beef barbecue. But that's not all •• at sunset the firemen will be setting off the fireworks display organiz- ed by the Optimist Club - a grand finale for the day. On June 29 the Lions will again be busy as they are serving their excellent pancake breakfast at the arena starting at 9 a.m. - luscious pancakes, crispy sausages and maple syrup with coffee and orange juice - don't miss that. Vandalism Bayfield is very proud of its trees and when, as sometimes happens, replacements are needed, young trees are planted. Recently it was discovered that a new tree just beginning to establish itself' on Clan Gregor Square had been killed as the result of senseless vandalism. The plastic protec- tion around the tree was so badly burned that it melted and damaged the base of the tree so that it is unlikely to survive. Book Sale It was pleasant outside the Archives Room at the Bayfield Library on June 21. The trees shaded the area and the tables laden with books which were for sale at bargain prices. Throughout the afternoon, groups of peo- ple gathered and browsed at leisure through a wide variety of reading material which catered for all tastes. Children selected their favorites, and the readers of romances were more than adequately served. For others, there were copies of favorite NOW OPEN IN BAYFIELD Pep1 "For the Best Dressed Pizza in Town" We also serve: •SUBS •JUMBO COOKIES •MUFFINS Conveniently Located on HIGHWAY 21, BAYFIELD (Beside the Nip 'n Tuck Variety) ♦e —4"7.4.6144401 414 —Phone ahead for faster service - 565 -2105 OPEN: 7. DAYS A WEEK 11 AM - 11 PM EXCEPT FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS OPEN TILL 1 AM "Owned and Operated by Ken and Betty Berwick" GENERALELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN SALE MOUNTS UNDER KITCHEN CABINETS Leaves you more counter space! General Electric Spacemaker II .8 cu. ft. Compact Microwave Oven . • 5 power levels • Time cooking • 100 minute timer • Temperature Probe • Deluxe Under Cabinet • Auto Roast Mounting System • Whole Meal Cooking shelf Over 75 units in stock All on sale from $29995. Includes our service .FRES �nIROwAv� sw�d . . "e ervice a LE MAJOR APPLIANCE 011 :. CENTRE l.TD. CLOSED HENSALL 262-2728 Ontario Our 41st Year OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT TILL 9 THE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES" MONDAYS P.M authors in hard back and paper back, as well as text books and reference books. No sooner had one group dispersed than it was replaced with another, and all seemed .to find several books which could not be resisted. Magazines too, were popular as well as books dealing with gardens, hobbies and history. Although the sale was scheduled to finish at 4:30 p.m., business was still good at 5 p.m. The proceeds of the book sale were well up to the expectations of Annie Johnston who had organized the event, and in due course will go to the provision of some badly needed extra shelving. Canada Day Although Canada Day is now a public holi- day, welcomed with celebrations and flut- tering flags, its inception as `Confederation Day' in 1867 was less spectacular. However, in Ottawa back in 1867 church bells and a 100 gun salute saw the initiation of an occasion with attendant ceremony and installation of governor general, Lord Monk. Less formal events also took place, military displays, ";picnics, singing and lacrosse cul ninating in,a firework display on what is now Parliament Hill. This,, UUtbethe4). c •yearthatthe:Village of$ayfie'1dhgincludedfireworks as part of its Canada D,,ay weekend celebrations, an expression ,of` the pride of the local com- munity as well as a fine showpiece for visitors, many from the U.S. It is also interesting to note that among the sporting events which were part of the earlier celebrations, cricket joined lacrosse as a popular sport, and here again, Bayfield has re -introduced the game, although this year it will take place on July 27. To begin with, it was designated as Domi- nion Day and 21 years later a special ban- quet was held in London, England to mark the occasion, which has now become an an- nual tradition. But Canada was assuming its own identity so that in 1893 at the Chicago World's Fair, July 1 was referred to as Canadian Day. The intervention of two World Wars caus- ed some decline in celebratory activities as was to be expected, but in 1956 Canada's first native born governor general, Vincent Massey, reminded Parliament of the impor- tance of the national holiday. . Continuing interest and more widely dispersed celebrations have increased over the years so that it has come to have more meaning and in 1982 it was re -named Canada Day. Settled by pioneer whose determination and independent spirits-established?a free and democratic society, in today's world, it is as well to pause for a moment and acknowledge a national holiday and all that it implies. Nancy and Brad win. contest By Mara Chessell VARNA - Nancy Webster and Brad DeWys won first prizes for their essays on the future of Stanley Township in a contest for Grade 7 and 8 students who reside in the township. Paul Steckle, Anson McKinley and Edith Swan judged the essays, all of which showed a good effort by the students. Their work will be in the school display on Homecoming Weekend, August 1-3. ' A farewell service for Rev. Wilena Brown will be held on June 29 at 11 a.m. in Goshen Church with a not -luck lunch to follow. The induction service for Rev. Sam Parker will be held in Varna church on July 4 at 8 p.m. The only combined church service this year will be the lakeside service and picnic on Ju- ly 27. Enrolment of children ages four and up in Vacation Bible School at Brucefield is underway. Contact your minister now so teaching materials can be ordered. Over $3,000 was raised for multiple sclerosis research in the Brussels, Egmond- ville, Seaforth, Clinton, Exeter, Brucefield and Zurich area by the sale of fresh and ar- tificial carnations, and collections boxes at business places. Mrs. Gerald (Margaret) Hayter was chairman of the campaign, and received valuable assistance from the Mother's Club of Goshen, of which she is a member. Well over $300 was raised at the Stanley Complex the night of the variety concert. Tom and Willa Rathwell attended the graduation of their granddaughter, Angela Gower of Clinton, in the Pharmacist's Assis- tant course at St. Clair College, Windsor. The sesquicentennial souvenir committee regrets the delay in obtaining the souvenir plates, but has now seen a sample plate which meets their expectations - in fact, they are very pleased with it. They will be available for sale very soon. Bus tours of Stanley Township will be available from the Complex during Stanley Township's Sesquicentennial Homecoming weekend. A great chance for those coming "home" to see the changes in their former community. Wilfred Chuter hosted a family reunion at his home on June 22. There were 56 family members present from as far away as Owen Sound, Brantford and London. Five sisters and three brothers, including himself, were at the reunion. Tony Boersen of Doerr -sen Farms, Lot 14, Concession 1, of Ellice Township near Strat- ford found David Rathwell's 1-5-0 balloon on May 31. It was released at Huron Centennial School on May 29. We would like to hear of others, especially the ones that went a long Way. BAYFIELD LIONS 6'rea/elasL- Bayfield Community Centre SUNDAY, JUNE 29th gam -1 pm Pancakes & Sausage Hayfield Pure Maple Syrup Children 12 Adults 94.90 and under $2.00 HEY! BAYFIELD We Deliver to YOU WITH SAME DAY SERVICE! FLOWERS FOR TODAY GIFTS FOREVER 166 THE SQUARE; GODERICH PHONE 524D8761 Eveningsand und�ys,pl+one529-X2 3___. _, ing communion service. at Trinity Anglican Church on the 30th anniversary of his or- dination into the priesthood. We give thanks for his ministry in the church and the years he has shared with us as a former rector and member of our community. Very good news about Jean Clarke, who has been so ill for such a long time. She is safely at home and showing interest in local affairs once more. Short visits are in order. Cathy Roger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rogers, is the eighteenth recipient of the Ruth Hayman Elliott Memorial Award. It was presented at the graduation exercises at Huron Centennial School, Monday even- ing by John Hayman, brother of the late Mrs. Elliott, one time owner of the Little Inn and a long time summer resident of Bayfield. The recreation committee has sold all its tickets for the monthly draw. If you missed registering your children for the swimming lessons they are sponsoring, it is not too late. Children should be at Clan Gregor Square, June 30 to July 11 at 12:30 p.m. They will be driven to Vanastra for lessons commencing at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Passengers will also be collected at Varna and Brucefield. The cost is $30. Park Activities Pioneer Park Association is all ready with summer plans. There will be four great movies this year, out and away from the cedars and very likely a band concert with the Goderich Laketown Band. The Association is sponsoring a prize draw, as part of its fund-raising efforts to counteract erosion. The Huron Treasures will be displayed in the windows of the Library Archives Room during the month of July. The draw will take place at the annual meeting August 9. Watch for ticket sellers in the village. We all enjoy the Park, an unique spot on Lake Huron, free to all, but privately owned by public spirited members of the Association. Michael Poth of Toronto and Bayfield recently graduated from St. George's Col- lege in Toronto. As well as being an Ontario scholar, Michael was awarded the English prize and the French prize. He was also the recipient of the coveted school letter for his contributions to the athletic program and the Gilbride award for exceptional contribu- tions to school life. The prestigious Matthew J. Lawson scholarship awarded for ex- cellent in academics and all round ex- emplary contributions to Georgian life was presented to Michael as well. Michael, who is attending the University of Vienna during the summer, will be conti- nuing his studies at Laval University in Quebec City in the fall where he also had a scholarship. Michael is the grandson of Ethel and Roy Poth and Erma and Rae Fraser. Both families are of pioneer Bayfield stock, so Michaels honors are for one of our own young men ; „44 ar, 0,0 ;1'x Fiddler's contest draws crowds • • By Susan Hartman IIENSALL - It was a busy weekend in Hen - sail due to the Fiddler's contest and Work - Boot Olympics which took part over a three day period. The weather was lovely for the early por- tions of the weekend, and although a thunderstorm sent some folks scurrying for cover on June 22, it did not dampen the spirits of competitors or spectators. The village welcomed both old and new friends to enjoy its hospitality. Shuffleboard There was keen competition at shuffleboard on June 19. Scores were: ladies' high: Marg Consitt 283, Eileen Dowson 266, Grace Chap- man 264; men's high: John Pepper 355, John Consitt 305, Alphonse Grenier 298. People Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Warrener, from In- diana, and his sister Evelyn, who lives with her husband near Port Albert, spent an after., noon recently with Mrs. Laird Mickle. Gerald or "Happy Warrener" as he used to be call- ed, was born in Hensall in 1907 and paid a sur- prise visit to Mrs. Mickle in 1984 shortly after Hensall's centennial. She hadn't seen him for 60 years and yet she recognized him. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Warrener owned a bakery here and lived in the former Patterson house on King Street. They left Hen- sall in 1919 for the USA with their family of four children. This was another surprise visit and the group spent the afternoon chatting about old times as well as events from the past number of years. Mrs. Laird Mickle and her daughter, Betty MacGregor of Waterloo, spent the weekend in Toronto leaving June 20 and returning to Hen - sail during the evening of June 22. This outing was a belated Christmas gift to them from Betty's husband. Turn to page 1G • BEST RATES rt 3/4 0 'berm ........ !. GIC ,.., Mesas of June 20, 1986 7EINVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE Goderich 524-2773 1-800-265-5503