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A LETTER FROM DORIS
Ode to Ethel Poth?
By Doris Hunter
BAYFIELD - Harry Baker has written a
poem, or should we call it an Ode to Ethel
Poth'? Harry says she asked for it and so it is
included, with a picture of "The Hogs Back"
in the re -issue of his memories.
They were all sold before Christmas and
many people were disappointed, so Harry
has had 500 copies made including his Ode to
Ethel. They are subsidized by the author,
because he wants everybody to know what it
was like to live in Bayfield when he was a
boy and our town had not been "discovered"
by the tourists who arrive in such numbers
nowadays. Books have been placed at the
Cheese Nook, George's Gifts and the Village
Market for your convenience, but they won't
last long.
Visitors in town, Dorothy Sangster and
her husband Sidney Katz, were the first pur-
chasers of the new edition. They are two
very well known journalists and have come
to Bayfield since college days when Dorothy
and Betty Gardiner were friends. She is
presently engaged in writing a feature arti-
cle about Bayfield. Harry Baker is sure to
be quoted.
Another member of the Baker clan is in
the news. Ron I Budd to us J is now officially
retired, with a big splash in his honor, put on
by the firm, he has represented for so many
years. The party was at the Conestoga Inn
and there were friends and family, former
customers and business colleagues from all
over Ontario, including the head office in
Toronto. Rod Desmueles, manager of the
Kitchener office did an outstanding presen-
tation of This is Your Life with incidents
dating from .June 1943 to April 1987. The gift
of a handsaw was made by Mr. Mike Wayl-
ing, vice-president of Human Resources
from Toronto, on behalf of the firm. Budd
can get busy and build an addition to his
house, now that there is a handsaw in the
basement.
There was relief for the weekenders in
town, who have looked quite woebegone as
they peered into our shop windows over the
winter. Many of our stores opened their
doors for the season on Saturday.
Charles Machen is working against time,
at enlarging his very popular store, called
Focus. The name of course comes from the
vintage photography he does, with people
dressed up in all kinds of costumes, which
are provided in the salon. Enclosing the
former porch has added a lot of space and
St. Andrew's
United Church
Hwy. 21, Bayfield 565-2854
Rev. John F. Hoekstra. M. Div.,
Sunday, April 5
11 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday School during the service.
light to the shop and he will have room for
more of the original gift items he likes to
carry.
A soul' note from the candy shop, alas, as
they continue to hang their sign on a village
tree adjacent to the building. Customers
should complain. Our trees are our
4reasures and should not be used for signs.
There was a birthday party at Ruby Fitz-
simons on Sunday, where daughter Sylvia
'Logan celebrated her natal day. She had
quite an elegant birthday gift as Bob took
her to Times and Places and purchased a
fine oak china cupboard.
Debbie Wain was a late March'baby too,
so was serenaded, with Happy Birthday at
the church coffee hour.
Each year, the Anglican Church observes
Mothering Sunday, around the world. Trini-
ty Bayfield is no exception. Brigadier
Morgan Smith, for many years, has provid-
ed fresh daffodils for -the mothers in the
church, and this year two little girls took
them to the ladies. A coffee hour followed
with Simnel cake, baked by Lilian Beakhust
from a traditional recipe.
The Sunday School at St. Andrew's had a
very interesting program this Sunday, when
Melissa Kurtz and Grace Anderson helped
present a Passover Feast.
The official board of St. Andrew's will
meet April 6 at 8 p.m. in the church and the
session and committee of stewards,
separately at 7 p.m. that evening.
The•pastor, Rev. Hoekstra with Ted Dunn
and Barbara Lawson, attended the third
session at Westminister College in London,
of the leadership conference on creating a
future for the local church. The insights
gained will now have to be translated into
practical terms for the local situation.
The snow drops are mingling with the
crocuses this year and even the scilla are
appearing on the sunny side of the street.
Aconite is making a show through the
perewinkle at the Hovey's and they have•
what must surely be the first tulips of the
season. I do not see Chionodoxa in other
peoples gardens. If you haven't seen it, stop
by, it is a delightful little flower that
multiplies nicely and blooms among the
crocus. April is lovely in England, but the
blossoming of spring in Bayfield is a joy to
experience.
Where do those bees go, who were so busy
in the sun, when the skies are grey and the
flowers close their eyes?
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read they just head for the library's bathtub. These Grade 2
students, Michael Long and Patricia Tebow, demonstrated how the
unique reading corner is used. ( David Emslie photo )
Lions launch Easter Seal drive
By Helen Owen
BAYFIELD - The Lions here have launch-
ed their annual Easter Seal Campaign, and
would urge everyone to support this worth
-while project. The realities which are
achieved as a result of this effort are fully il-
lustrated by the media - camps for disabled
children, special learning opportunities -
these are just two of the ways in which the
Easter Seal programs cater for stimulating
and encouraging disabled children.
Facilities and amenities already provided
have to be maintained. What better reason
to ensure the success of the Lions' campaign
than to 'Back a Fighter'.
Historical Society
At their meeting on March 22, the Bayfield
Historical Society welcomed guest speaker
Stanley Wheeler, whose subject was the
history of railroading.
Born in Engtand, Mr. Wheeler came t?
Canada as a child and during his life has
developed a wide variety of interests in-
cluding sports, masonry, photography,
travel and model railroads. His career as a
teacher culminated with his appointment as
head of English Department at Goderich.
In his introduction he said that from the
volumes of history on railroads which now
exist he had selected some of the highlights,
and described the steam engine as the sym-
bol which enabled man to move from place
to place without the use of muscle or animal
power. In England the need to move coal
from the pit head saw the development in
1830-1840 of short local lines at a time when
it was required for manufacture, smelting
and domestic use. Thus the railways
became England's gift to the world.
James Watt's invention of the steam
engine for pumping water out of the mines
was followed by the introduction of George
Stephenson's loco for coal haulage. Follow-
ing this in 1829, the 'Rocket' capable of 30
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was offered as a prize by the Liverpool and
Manchester Railway.
In the United States the commencement
of a vast network of rails saw the English
built loco, introduced the John Bull, in 1830.
Then in 1869 the Central Pacific and Union
Pacific rails were joined at Promontory
Point, Utah. With the driving of the golden
spike, said Mr. Wheeler, a great moment in
history was achieved with a message to
President Grant: "The last rail is laid, the
last spike is driven.. the Pacific railroad is
complete".
But more history was being made in
Canada and the rebellion of Riel in 1885
focussed attention on the west. At this time
the CPR supplied and transported some
8,000 men to crush the uprising. Financial
restriction curtailed the ceremonies attend-
ed the driving of the last spike, and yet this
connection between east and west was a
momentous event.
Mr. Wheeler went on to explain about the
introduction of a standard gauge which
enabled trains to travel anywhere, although
there were places where it had not been
adopted. He quoted an example of a four
hour train ride he had undertaken when
visiting Costa Rica on a • narrow gauge
railway train, some 80 years old, now diesel
pulled.
The latter part of Mr. Wheeler's talk pro-
vided a glimpse of his enthusiastic and per-
sonal interest in model railways. It was, he
said a hobby of world wide interest and in-
volved planning, modelling, carpentry, elec-
trical work, and today now utilized com-
puterization. He admitted that his own
obsession with trains had started at a very
early age, his first being one of the wind-up
variety. Over the years he had extended his
interest both as a collector and as an in-
genious designer of lay -outs, including one
that had been accommodated in the pantry
of his home. Currently, he said, his present
layout occupied a four car garage. At the
conclusion of his talk, Mr. Wheeler
answered questions from the audience rang-
ing from lighting, sound effects and scenic
displays.
Euchre Club
There were seven tables out when the
euchre club met on March 25. Results of the
games played were as follows: ladies' high -
Esther Wright, ladies' low - Nora Orr, Ione
hands - Jean Bell, Men's high - Harry Baker,
men's low - George Bell, lone hands - John
Lindsay.
The next meeting is on April 8.
Recreation Committee
The winner of the recreation committee's
monthly draw on March 2.3 was Heather
McDonald of Seaforth. The April draw will
be the last in this series. Tickets for the next
are now available from members of the
committee.
On April 16 a PRS Dance will take place in
the Bayfied Community centre. The pro-
ceeds of this event are marked for the work
on the ball diamond.
At this time the lights are on order ani the
committee will be working hard on fund
raising projects in order to clear the deficit
of $7,000 required for the completion.
Anyone who has not responded to the appeal
and wishes to do so, should contact the
chairman of the committee, Joan Cluff.
Library Presentation
Looking ahead, and a date worth noting,
will be the appearance at Bayfield Library
at 7:30 p.m. on May 1 of Anne Chislett,
award winning playwright. Many of
Bayfield's residents will have seen her play
produced at Blyth - Quiet in the Land.
Admission is free and this event is spon-
sored by the Huron County Library.
Workshed location still unknown
By Shelley McPhee Haist
BAYFIELD - Don Warner does not want a
new municipal works shed located next door
to his home. Mr. Warner told the village
council that he had heard "grapevine
reports" that a new works shed will be built
next to the existing municipal offices. The
Clan Gregor Square area homeowner says
• he is opposed to any construction of this type
in a residential district.
"The centre of a municipality is not the
place to put up a works building. They're
usually located on the outskirts of a town.
he told council members at their March 16
meeting.
Mr. Warner said that is impossible to keep
such a building site "neat and tidy". He
speaks from experience, having lived by the
village fire hall for the past 30 years.
Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston assured
Mr. Warner that council has not made any
commitment to build a new municipal work
shed. They are currently discussing the
feasibility of funding such a capital works
project and determining where the building
should be located and what the plans will
include.
Reeve Johnston said that if anduvvhen
council makes a decision to proceed with the
building, Mr. Warner's comments will be
considered.
Council expenses okayed
Payments ranging from $700 to $2,200
were approved for the 1986 expenses and
rate of pay made • to village council
members. They include former councillor
Lloyd Huffman, $700 ( for six months);
Councillor Pat Muratori, $700 (for six mon-
ths ); Councillors Helen Owen, Jim Quick
and Cliff Freeman, $1,400 each; Reeve
Johnston, $2,200.
Secondary plan concerns
Council will be meeting with government
officials and representatives from Harbour
Lights to Bayfield's proposed secondary
plan.
No date had been set for the meeting at
the time of the regular council session. It
was noted however that if any changes are
proposed to the secondary plan, a public
meeting will be called to discuss the matter.
tf the village chooses not to address the con-
cerns raised by Harbour Lights, then the
debate could be taken to an Ontario
Municipal Board hearing for a settlement.
Drain plans presented
A French Drain, to be situated from
Cameron to Delevan Streets in Bayfield
could cost in the neighborhood of $40,000.
That was the estimated given to council by
the Goderich engineering firm of B.M. Ross
and Associates. 0
Plans for the drainage work would see the
installation of a drain some five -and -a -half
feet into the ground. The drain, Reeve
Johnston reported, would act as a stop gap
measure for the next five to 10 years as
French Drains are not used for permanent
drainage.
The village road budget will accom-
modate the cost el the proposed drain,
however council will not put the project to
tender until it is confirmed that the work is
subsidizable by government funding.
No land for cable
Council is notifying a TV cable company
that there is no municipally owned land that
is suitable for use in the establishment of
cable servicing in the village. The cable
company has requested land that can ac-
commodate a small building, as well as
towers and satellite dishes.
Council has suggested a listing of com-
mercial properties along Highway 21 that
could be suitable for a private agreement
for the cable usage.
Conservation levy up
What was anticipated as a 10 per cent in-
crease has become a 20 per cent rise in the •
annual levy paid by the village to the 0r
Bayfield Ausable Conservation Autl't•oriiy
ABCA I. This year Bayfield will pay $3,600
towards the ABCA costs, up from last year!
$2,800 figure.
Bayfield Councillor Jim Quick explained
that the increase is due in part to the reduc-
ed funding from senior government bodies.
He noted that some 30 area municipalities
contribute to the ABCA, making up some 10
per cent of the total budget.
Children watch
The Great Banana Caper
By Blanche Deeves
MIDDLETON - Holy Communion was
celebrated in St. James' Middleton Anglican
Church Sunday morning with Rev. Aubrey
Bell officiating. The Sunday School
children, under the direction of Doreen
Welsh, enjoyed a video called The Great
Banana Pie Caper. Following the church
service the children enjoyed cookies and a
cold drink. Dan Middleton and Angie Van
Der Haar presented the offering.
Mark April 5 on your calendar. It's the
date of the men's breakfast, starting at 8
a.m. at St. James' Middleton,
The ladies of St. James' were pleased to
note that the altar rail was lowered, thanks
to Ray Wise and Paul Aldwinkle.
A time change for Middleton Church is set
for the first Sunday in May. The service will
ue at 11 a.m.
The ACW of St. James' Middleton will
meet April 9 in the church hall. Ladies are
asked to put your thank offering in a
separate envelope.
For the month of April, Blanche Deeves,
Mary Puffer, Adel) Jervis. Lucy Wiggins
are in charge of church care and setting up
Communion.
Forty-seven people travelled with Man-,
the Deeves on a Robin Hood Bus to see and
hear Music Man at the Lime Light Theatre.
Audrey Middleton had a good turn out for
her first class of her Creation Sewing Club.
Ron Greidanus, organist at Trtriity
Chltrch in Bayfield and St. James'Church in
Middleton will perform in concert on Tues-
day,
uesday, Thursday morning and Saturday at
Althouse College in London.
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