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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-08-06, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1986 p 1), • Bayfield Bugle Association to hold annual meeting • This was the scene from the pulpit when an eucenimical service vice has been a yearly tradition in Bayfield for 15 years. (David was held in Bayfield's Pioneer Park on August 3. This outdoor ser- Emslie photo) Ratepayers told of -village concerns By Helen Owen The Annual General Meeting of the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association was held in the Community Centre on August 2. Reeve David Johnston presented an up- date of Council's activities since June, in- cluding plans for dealing with drains on Delevan and Cameron, and the progress towards the work on the Long Hill Road. The drawings of the proposed scheme were cir- culated with particular reference to the toe, access arrangements for the work and the funding. He hoped, he said, that once the combined comments of the Ministries in- volved had been received, then the tentative date for commencement should be late Oc- tober and the job completed within about 17 days. The Reeve referred to the wcrIphops held last year in connection With thelireparation of a secondary plan of the village. A draft in- corporating the in -put had now been prepared and copies would be distributed shortly. He stressed the importance of this document, the need for residents to study it closely, and then to attend the public meeting on August 27 when council and the County Planning Department would be able to discuss concerns, listen to suggested amendments and utilize this material for the final plan, because the responsiblity of achieving acceptable conclusions rested as much with the public as with the administrators. Another matter which the reeve drew to the attention of those present was the developments proposed in the Townships of Goderich and Stanley, and he urged that those who felt these to be of irnmediate con- cern should attend the meeting to be held on August 18 at the Goderich Township Com- munity Centre in Hohnesville. Also referring to local developments the reeve announced that council would be at- tending a meeting on August 13 with the councils of Stanley and Goderich Toinships convened by the Huron County Planning Department, and this would provide a fur- ther opportunity to consider and discuss mutual concerns. On the subject of erosion control, Reeve Johnston announced that "Wave Busters" one of the alternative forms of control had recently been put in the lake extending over some 80 feet. These would be monitored as to their effectiveness, provide an example for interested parties, .And this work had been done at no charge to the village. The Association had received a letter from Lois Lance in which she offered monies derived from the Quilt Show for the setting up of a fund for the preservation of the Old Town Hall, if such a scheme developed. President, Harold Seaman, then explained that the ratepayers had engaged architect Christopher Borgal to provide an assessment of the building at a cost of $500. This comprehensive assessment offered three options; Cost for the building to be us- ed as a Meeting Hall - $113,120; work to enable the building to be used as a mini- museum.$179,648; and, basic'work required for the use of the building to be leased for shop purposes - $88,520. After some discussion it was agreed that the next step to be undertaken by the H•D. MARINE CONTRACTORS LAKEFRONT EROSION CONTROL *Steel Groyne Walls and Pilings SERVING GRAND BEND, BAYFIELD, GODERICH & AREA (519)7ppp,;(2149 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON HIGH GREAT LAKES WATER LEVELS DATE: Sunday, August(10, 1986 TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 9:3b p.m. PLACE: Grand Bend Public School Gill Road, Grand Bend *Reasons for the high water levels and information on assistance programs. *Co-sponsored by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and the Village of Grand Bend. "Working with You to Conserve Watershed Resources" II/9r Ota WA* 4:001.ft Asociation would be an application to the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, for specific information on the extent and quality of the actual work that would have to be caried out to meet their stringent requirements. The meeting concluded with the appoint- ment of offices as follows ; President, Harold Seaman; Vice President, John Elliott; Secretary, Margaret Willock; Treasurer, Ernest Hovey; Board, Sally Leitch, Jane Smith, Anne Johnston, Rae Fraser, Rev. Gordon Kurtz and Dr/Darcy Bruce. Bayfield Fair Notice Secretary, Audrey Graham, will be available in the Bayfield Municipal Building on Friday, August 8 from 10 a.m. until noon to issue entry tags for the Agricultural Fair. Make a note to go along and collect yours. It is also confirmed that there will be a Baby Show again this year, and this will take place on Saturday afternoon, August 23. Bayfield Historical Society Prior to their regular meeting on July 28, members of the Bayfield Historical Society gathered outside the Old Town hall. Attach- ed to the wall of the building was a crimson velvet cloth which when the cords were pull- ed revealed 'a plaque WHICH READS: "Bayfield Town Hall 1882. Originally built on adjacent street, moved to this site 1920. Village Office 1882-1927 and again 1965-68. `Lock -Up' within built in 1921. Social centre of the village for 100 years Renovated by Ever Young Club with New Horizons' Grant 1981." • The plaque was effected by the Bayfield Historical Society (1985) with funds donated by the Bicentennial Quilt Committee. The plaque was unveiled by Doris Hunter and Jean Lindsay. Lois Lance explained that the Bicenten- nial Quilt Show- was held in the Old -Town Hall in 1984. The show made a profit and the committee donated part of the money to one of the sponsors, the Historical Society, ear- marked for an historical plaque for the Old Town Hall. Following the Quilt Show, the members of the committee namely Elva Metcalf, Doris Hunter, Kathleen Siertsema, Carolyn Chap- man, Mildred Fellows, Mildred Merrill, Gladys Malcolm. Gwen Pemberton, Lola Cook, Jane Smith, Jean Lindsay and the chairman, Lois Lance agreed that the Old Town Hall was such a perfect, setting for such an event, and so many visitors express- ed dismay and unbelief that there was talk of demolishing the building, Mrs. Lance said, that the ladies felt they wanted to do Turn to page 19 By Helen Owen The annual general meeting of the Bayfield Pioneer Park Association will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday August 9 in the Park. It will also be the occasion for the draw, the wonderful prizes for which have been on display in the windows of the Ar- chives Room. Members and potential members should make a point of being there, not only to support the park but to learn of future plans. This unique park, maintained solely for the benefit of the public is widely enjoyed as is evidenced by the many who picnic there and gather to watch activities on the lake and the exceptional sunsets. Support is re- quired to ensure that this worthwhile pro- ject continues as one of the verk special features of the village. Tudor Marks Family in Bayfi Id Professor Walter Thompson and his wife Nina welcomed some unexpected visitors this last weekend. Their house, once the home of well known Bayfield resident Tudor Marks was of particular interest to his great grandson Bill Marks and his wife from Ed- monton. Bill's mother, Mary is married to John Wain of Goderich, and together with some of the other knembersh of the family they were delighted Ito have an opportunity to explore the home of their great grand- parent. School Reunion in Stanley Wall to wall people is the only way to describe the vast numbers who turned out for the School Reunion, a feature of Stanley Township's Sesquicentennial Celebrations. Bayfield Schools were represented and a number of old scholars were there to pore over the old registers, school books and photographs. Just listening to the identifica- tion of old friends, teachers and relatives was a run down on village families. Two former teachers, Jack Ferguson and Stuart Maclnnes recalled their teaching days, 6 the demanding tasks of handling several grades - and the pay scales! Harry Baker recalling his school days in- dicated that he was not always the best behaved boy in the class! He is nowthe oldest man in Bayfield who was born here he declares with pride, and .points out where the small building in one of the pictures was where his father went to school. Other ex - pupils included Mrs. McCllnchey (nee Lar- son), Arnold Makins, Ken Brandon and Maud Weston, and many others, so busy ex- changing memories and recollections. Today the old school stone is mounted and stands outside the Municipal Building, and the old school bell surmounts the old Town Hall. There is no doubt that the reunion was a tremendous success and the excellent book produced by the Township was very much in evidence. Only a limited number of editions are available but Bayfielders will find much of interest to them and their families. 14th Ecumenical Service in Pioneer Park Over 70 people congregated in Bayfield's Pioneer Park"pn August 3 for the annual Ecumenical Service. It began with lively hymn singing led bill Barbara Young, this year's Presbyterian theological student whose enthusiasm mat7 ched that of Molly Cox on the key board. Rev. George Youmatoff (Anglican) welcomed everyone and introduced those who would be taking part and was followed by Barbara Young who led the responsive reading of Psalm 24. A special musical in- terlude was provided by Cobie and Irvine Ameral. The new incumbent at St. Andrew's United Church, Rev. John Hoekstra chose as his theme: 'We stand on holy ground'. He reminded his listeners that God was always at work on our behalf, and in such surroun- dings awareness of the wonders of nature provided ample evidence of God's han- diwork. The foresight of those who had pro- vided the Park for posterity meant that it also encompassed the fellowship enjoyed at such a service as part of the beauty of creation. Rev. Gordon Kurtz (American Baptist Church) offered prayers for the congrega- tion, and following the well loved hymn, so appropriate for the occasion, 'The Day Thou gavest, Lord is Ended", Rev. Youmatoff prounounced the Benediction. It was agreed by the organizers that the collection should go to support Friendship House in Goderich. There was a good response and exactly $100 will be presented to this worthwhile project which cares for battered wives and their chidren. Although rain threatened it held off until the end of the service and was followed by a wonderful sunset, and a rainbow. Bayfield 'Calendar 8, 9, 10 Aug: BAYFIELD ANTIQUES FAIR at the Bayfield Arena sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church Gala Opening 7 - 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For further information call 565-2573. 9 August: Annual General Meeting Pioneer Park Asscn. and draw. 11 August: Garden Club noon Meeting at home of the Beakhusts. Lioness to hold' blood donor clinic PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING Complete clipping and bath, nail trimming, etc. REASONABLE RATES For appointment call 482-5694 By Helen Owen Once again the Bayfield Lioness will be busy nn a worthwhile project as a Blood Donor Clinic is to be held in Bayfield on Monday, August 11 at the Arena from 5:00 until 8:30 p.m. In the past the response has been excep- tionally good for such a small conununity, and it is hoped that regular donors, as well as new ones, will be there. This type of voluntary effort can mean so much, and one only has to consider the fre- quency of accidents t� appreciate the impor- tance of ample supplies of blood for transfu- sion purposes. Donating blood is a simple process, the atmosphere generated at the clinic is warm and friendly, and none of us know who may be a recipient at some future time. So come along and help to maintain this valuable resouree. Bayfield GardeneLub The next meeting of the Bayfield Garden Club will be at the home of Harold and Lilian Beakhust on Monday, August 11 at noon. Members and friends are invited to come along with sandwiches and lawn chairs and enjoy a lunch time session. The theme will be flower arrangements - with a view to the exhibits for the Agricultural Fair, so remember to bring flowers and containers. Coffee and tea will be provided and the meeting will take place indoors if the weather is bad. The determined efforts of the Cheese Nook Squirts promised well, in the junior baseball game againsil3lyttriThey fought to hold their own and up t� the last innings were ahead. However, the game ended in a tie, and a further inning to break this went against them leaving Blyth the victors with the score 15-6. The Pizza Palace Crust Rollers were in fine form once again and maintained their unbroken winning streak, now the seventh in a row, by defeating Tuckersmith 20-9. BLUEBIRDS IN BAYFIELD There are still a few nesting boxes around built by the Bayfield Area Bluebird Society, but few have been used by these beautiful birds in recent years. However, this year, when a pair were looking for a home it was fitting that they should choose. a box in Glen and Donalda Sturgeon's backyard. Glen is the Officer in Charge of the Hullett Provincial Wildlife area. The Ministry of Natural Resources, for whom Glen works, will provide expertise, equipment and materials for approved pro- jects. Putting out Bluebird nesting boxes. could he such a ptojed. The young in the Sturgeon box were raised successfully and flew last week. This was probably the only Bluebird nesting in the area this summer. Rev. Youmatoff leads service... By Blanche Deeves MIDDLETON - Communion was celebrated in St. James' Anglican Church on • Sunday morning with Major Rev. Geo. Youmatoff officiathig. Edward Deeves received the offering. The St. James' congregation was pleased to have Rev. and Mil. Carson and daughter of Windsor at the Sunday morning service. St. James' Middleton's Church float 1 LOSE WEIGHT ---- NOW - •Safe and Effective ttNo Calorie Counting *All Natural Products;•Naturally Suppresses Appetite. *MO% Money Back Ouarantee Call Dorf Materna RR No. 1 Auburn , *52349407* CanadS hire a student I e Employment and Immigration Canada ! 524-2744 GODERICH Erpplol et Immigration Canada 235-1711 EXETER entered in Stanley's 150 parade on Saturday and took another second prize. Driver wa Edward Deeves, riding on the float, wer Estelle Wise, Phyllis Aldwindle, Matthew and Tesse Steenstra. Taking the pictures was Roy Wise. Visitors with Deeves this week were Deanie Marles of Brixham S. Devon England. Her brother Douglas Anderson of Toronto and Turn to page 19 Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 4824103 EY! BA FIELD We Deliver to YOU WITH SAME DAY SERVICE! FLOWERS FOR TODAY GIFTS FOREVER 166 THE SQUARE, GODERICH PHONE 524-8761 Evenings and Sundays phone 529-7253