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Clinton News-Record, 1986-07-02, Page 10• , Page 10--CLINTON,NEWS-RECORD, WPDNESDAY, JUL2, til8tl Ethel Poth (left) a past teacher of the original Bayfield Public School, and Jean Bell, an ex -student of the school were at the Bayfield Municipal Building on June 23 to take part in the unveiling of this stone, taken from the original school, which has been mounted with a plaque in memory of the old school. (David Emslie photo) No eight to five jobs ' BAYFIELD - The former arena manager here, John Graham, says that his work at the cotriniunity centre involved -many hours and hard work. Mr. Graham defended . his position to members of the Community Cen- tre and Arena Committee of Management when they held their June meeting. Mr. Graham told the members, "This is not an eight to five job." He reported that from September until the end of March he worked some 65 hours a week. Theresult is that to meet his work requirement to the village council, he can only work 30 hours a week for the rest of the year. Working on a, Saturday, at a wedding and reception, for instance, could take 10 hours, leaving a balance of hours to be made up during the course of the week. The position is salaries and the hiring bylaw for the municipality calls for 2,080 hours of work and does not have provisions for paid overtime. Mr. Graham further noted that the main portion of his work is done in'tlie evening hours and maintenance work is worked into this timetable. He reported that the present renters of the flea market said that the Bayfield Com- munity Centre was one of the cleanest and best kept arenas that they had come in con- tact with. In otherthusiness regarding the communi- ty- centre, .it.was reported that.the_arena has, been rented for a 15 week period for a weekend flea market. Rental fees were established at $100 per day and $50 per day for the food booth. The flea market runs on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be'no ice at the Bayfield Com- munity Centre this fall unless the resurfac- ing machine is repaired. The committee is currently studying literature and prices on the replacement or the repair of the ice- resurfacer. The arena - committee_ has given John Siertsema of the Bayfield Lions Club the go- ahead to investigate the possibility of air conditioning for the facility. While it is understood that the municipality is not in the position to offer financial backing to this project in 1986, the Lions Club has been allowed to pursue this matter with the r stipulation that no costs be incurred to the village. ti It was noted that Bayfield win host the September meeting of the Task Force' on Arenas. Some 20 municipalities are involved in this group that focuses on the servicing and efficient operation of community centres. ion huge .. By elen Owen • Da Stick Pins and balloons that were for the month was Nancy Park of Auburn, BAYFIELP - W th'..ttie 130th annu(hl'fair distributed, . . ticket No. 54. approaching, the members of the ' . Such an event is very popular and the Op- Copies of the Microwave Cookbook are agricultural society; put on'an auction sale Waist Club are delighted that so many now available at six dollars each. This is a on June 28 in order to implement their children.were there to take part. fund-raising project, the proceeds from funds. In fact the event became a cross bet- Ooh:' Those Fireworks which help in supporting the provision of a ween a yard sale and an auction, but this ' Congratulations to the Bayfield Optimist new baseball diamond. The work on this is stimulated business and resulted in a good Club, who despite the fact that they did not ..progressing well and the committee is to be. return. - 't receive a grant this year, accepted the .,congratulated on their untiring efforts to There were some real bargains to be had, challenge and- went ahead with their - finance it. Cookbooks can be obtainable many of them generoils gifts from friends firework display. ° from Joan Cluff and Ruth Wise. • and supporters of the society. For the During theevening of Auje 28, the This year the recreation committee has refreshment of particip lists, hot coffee and Weather was just perfect for sut I a display. taken over the organization of theswimm- crispy, fresh doughnutsalso donated) add- Hundreds of watchers lined the beaches and ing program for children, for which 25 have ed to the enjoyment, and the society would lake shore, watching the ,sunset and.then already registered. This, starts on June 30 like to express their appy dation to all who, waiting with delighted anticipation for the and will continue daily for two weeks. One Of supported the events; - ' first bang, - .. the additional costs of .such a project is the Pre-school ba sole They were not disappointed for this year transportation, but thanks to the 'Optimist Those energetic -mothers involved with the display was better than ever. For over Club who have undertaken the responsibili- the Bayfield Pre -School p\rOup were in . half an hour the sky was alight with glowing ty for this the cost per child is $25 for the evidence outside the hotne of Dawna stars and fountains of silver and gold. Leap- course. Westlake on Main Street an June 28. On ing into the night sky the cascades reflected Chairman, Ruth Wise, has implemented display was a tempting variety of cookies, themselves in the water illuminating the program and registrations will be ac tarts and squares which had lkeen baked and pathways of crimson, green and blue. cepted. up to the time of the first session, at packaged most attractively. t Interspersed with the explosive sounds of noon on June 30. The group ran another session the follow- rockets and Roman candles were the .ap- • Committee member, Margaret Chapman, ing morning to completetheir successful preciative `oohs and ahe of the spectators. has undertaken to investigate -the venture in raising money foci the group. And, apart from those on land, out on the • possibilities of 'other programs for children They are certainly to be congratulated on lake the lights of nearly 100 boats added to and adults including arts and crafts and the mothers of • small the scene as they bobbed gentlyon the water " their endeavors, summer recreational activities. children whose concern for the pre=schoolenjoying the display. Bayfield Calendar extends to such endeavors to maintain it. The firedepartment Worked "hard in the. July 5 - Bayfield' Garden Club "Garden For those who have seen the llittle ones setting up and merited the spontaneous Walk" either in the municipal building, or playing bursts of applause as the continuity was July 11- Pioneer Park Rummage Sale maintained throughout the performance. It July 19 - Anglican Church ACW Bake Sale outside, there is no doubt that this venture not only fulfils a very worthwhile need, but was a truly traditional display in keeping July 27 - Cricket Match V. Channel 10 TV provides the children with a wonderful oP- with Canada Day, and a big commitment to Historical Society ' portunity to mix and enjoystimulating have undertaken in such a, small'communi- When the Bayfield Historical Society held. activities.. ty. Yet it was one in which so many other their monthly meeting on June 23 it was Lions Pancake Breakfast people from all around were able to. ,preceded by an event commemorating a Those indomitable Lions were at it again participate. part of -the history of the village. A plaque . on June 29. Slaving away over their hot At the conclusion of the show, it was was unveiled, provided by . the society, stove, they produced their usual excellent estimated that the donations received fell marking the Old School Stone, which is far short of the required amount, but it was situated at the entrance to the municipal pancakes and sausages Served with delicious maple syrup, coffee and juice. hoped..that there would be some 'additions, building. Those taking part in the ceremony It is estimated that some 180 people took and anyone who enjoyed this spectacular were president Gwen Pemberton, former advantage of the occasion to enjoy the food event and would like to contribute may still student Jean Bell, and former student and and meettheir friends. do so. Members of the Optimist Club, Don teacher Ethel Poth. Their recollections addle • It is no• small task to set up such a meal Warner - (565-2714) and John Talbot ed a special piquancy to the proceedings. although to walk through and see the Lions (565-2471) should be contacted. The speaker for the evening was Robert at work one is not always aware of the time Garden Walk Chapman, now retired, but formerly that has to be spent in preparation --and Once again the Bayfield Garden Club is clearing up. manager of planning and engineering at the staging its Garden Walk, a unique occasion Goderich Salt Mine. This is just one of the events undertaken to tour gardens in the village. The walk will He began by giving a brief outline of the by the Lions Club tb implement their funds st mom the home of Elva Metcalf on earth's history, the . formation of the crust, which are donated to various community; Mairr where participants obtain their the effect of the waters and the subsequent projects. admissjon tickets, quite unique ones too, development of salt deposits. He went on to They are grateful to all those who support ; and a map showing the route. explain that early man appreciated the them. There will be eight gardens to be visited value of salt, although for some time it was Optimists'_CanadaDoy concluding_with. Apartments not realized that this might be found Program where tea is being served. "The range and underground. Ancient Chinese history, hel Clan Gregor was a busy place on June 28 variety of garden includes, flowers, shrubs, said, revealed that at one timet was a com- vegetables, established gardens as Well as modity second in value only to gold, and for . when the children gathered to take part in the sports events organizedhy the Bayfield newly developed and landscaped plots. The the. Roman legions, the salt ration was a Optimists' Club. afternoon session lasts from 2 to 5 p.m. and part of their pay. the evening from 7 until 9 p.m. on July 5. Mr. Chapman then went on to describe the There was a good attendance with lots of Since the. well -kept gardens in the village, primitive methods used to obtain salt in enthusiasm. Trophies were offered for the winners of eachgroup, mid proud con- proWde an intrinsic part of its attraction such places as the Sahara desert, emphasiz-- ' testants who carried of these` prizes were: • this' opportunity to take a cldse_bp look and ing ' the transportation difficulties with age five and under, Bi ' Leder; 6-7, Jamie learn something of the work and specialities camels used for the purpose, the slowness Dollery; 8-9, Samantha Seatt; 10-11, Trevor of these garden enthusiasts is too good to and the hazards.. Referring to the' eastern Schwarz; and 12-13, Matt Postill.miss. Ethiopian sources some 400 feet below sea The runners-up in each group received Recreation Committee News level in temperatures of 110 degrees. 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