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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-05-06, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY. MAY 6, 1987 A LETTER FROM DORIS Rev. BayfiId Bagle Hoekstra will By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - St. Andrew's United Church is proud to have their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Hoekstra chosen to chair the Huron -Perth Presbytery for 1988/89, and he was also elected to attend the General Council in 1988. The is an important position in the United Church and congratulations are very much in order. It was Bible Sunday at Trinity Anglican and the Rector preached on the great value of "The Word" and words themselves. Words have tremendous influence on our lives, the comfort of the world of God is there for all to read. The joy of beautiful words is like music to the ears. One acquires them from any sources. My years in the southern States brought me the expression, "a pretty day" and "it pleasures me". This glorious Canadian spr- ing has brought many "pretty days" never have the spring flowers stayed fresh for s� long. Have some thought for the plants yet to bloom. Have you planted perfume? Sweet scents are among the things that "pleasure us". Even a blind man can enjoy them and pic- ture from memory the blossoms they come from. The Garden Club's annual spring, auction is on May 11, and among the treasures of- fered will be roots of garden heliotrope, a very old fashioned flower with wonderful perfume. Sheryll Tomlinson wonders if it was the scent of freshly spread garden gold, which enticed the'three borine creatures into their property this week. -A startling sight today, but many of us remember the sound of their bells as they roamed the village streets. Each had a distinctive sound, depending on the size of the bell and its clapper. The Al- bion Cow bell is here and also the Stinson family's bell. They owned the present Cooper residence. Another nice sound is that of people call- ing to express thanks. This week it was a Bayfield Rate Payers Association SPRING MEETING Saturday, May 16, 1987 at the Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. ROLLER SKATING BAYFIELD ARENA SATURDAYS 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission: 9.00 Skate Rental 1.00 Everyone Welcome chair Presbytery gentleman from Woodstock, who phoned to comment on the attractive sign Dr. King has placed on the' approach to his office. Signs are a necessary evil. I guess, it is good to see that the Sugar and Spice Shop has removed their's from the village tree. We still have a special member of our community in Clinton Hospital. Connie Graham became part of our village family when she came here as a young woman, the wife of the Rector of Trinity Church. She played the organ, and was president of the ladies' group endearing herself to us all. Gerald Hudson is also in hospital, having undergone surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. A happy hospital stay marked the arrival of an 8 lb 8 oz. baby girl, for Linda and Rick Talbot. Treasure hunters were glad to see Bayfield's Flea Market open for business on Saturday and Sunday. Murray and Dorothy Jesson operate it in conjunction with their store, The Cheese Nook. There is a homey atmosphere about the Flea Market, the ven- dors obviously enjoy what they are doing and are very friendly. There are fearful and wonderful things to be hand, from Dorothy Oesch's home baking and outsize eggs to remarkable tools, pictures, gadgets of all kinds. My prize this week was a very old tazza. If 'you never heard of such a thing, it is a cake plate with a stand attached. Murray told me the charge per day to rent space is $10. Our new enterprise for this week is the opening of The Village Pharmacy and Sun- dries Shoppe. The owner Ron Purdy comes from Port Credit but the Purdys have a cot- tage at Point Clarke. Like so many others they fell in love with Bayfield and bought the Fowlie Place, which has become known as the Bayfield House. Their son Nubby, that's right Nubby, (it is a nickname ), but he's had it so long his real name is lost, have been very busy for over a month, installing shelves and equipment. Sharon Campbell will be a manager and the shop will be able to supply prescription orders in 24 hours. Deliveries will be made from Port Credit by UPS. They will honor Senior Citizens privilege cards. Small gift items, cards, magazines, coloring books etc will be for sale. The sort of thing Mrs. Utter carried and Mrs. Weston before her. They are, thank goodness, in the Heritage District plan, no thoughts of modernizing the ex- terior of the building. The Scout and Cubs will be around for your bottles this Saturday, have some ready for them. Dora Warwick and Doris Morrison are back in, town, looking tanned and fit. The many organizations the gals so ably support can now go back into full gear. Don't miss the violets in front of the Coun- try Store. Violets are Bayfield's official flowers. Article draws attention By Helen Owen A few weeks ago 1 wrote a piece with regard to the plight of the British Pen- sioners. One cannot help but" wonder sometimes how much is read, but this time the piece produced an interesting and en- couraging reaction. It was seen by a lady in Varna who pro- mptly clipped it out and sent it to friends in England who were in the process of irn- St. Andrew's United Church Hwy. 21 Bayfield 565-2854 Rev. John F Hookstio, M Div., Oroonist Molly Cox Sunday, May 10 11 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School during the service BAYFIELD BEER BOTTLE DEPOT Every Saturday starting MAY 9th at BAYFIELD TOWN HALL Hours: 10 a.m.— 2 p.m. operated by BAYFIELD RECREATION COMMITTEE rrIX VILL MAIN STREET BAYFIELD 12th Anniversary Sale Schneiders WIENERS 454 gm. Schneiders BACON 500 gm. THREE BIG DAYS - MAY 7-8-9 THURSDAY TO SATURDAY — While Quantities last — Benders Homestyle Reg. $2.79 $189 • Reg. 54.29 Aylmer TOM ATO E S 19 oz. Tin Graves, Fancy APPLE SAUCE .99 $ 2 ?9 28 oz. Jar • $199 SAUSAGE • Ib PEPSI Reg. 81.59 $1. 19 1.5 Litre • • Schneiders MINI SIZZLERS $ " 39 500 gm. Sesame Country, pkg. of 12 BUNS $129 Tasty Nu Bakery • 1 L' Aylmer, Choice Campbells, Cream of Mushroom SOUP 10 oz. Tin 2/.99 White Sliced, 20 oz. Loaf BREAD Tasty Nu Bakery FRUIT COCKTAIL 0 10 oz. .69 NO 7 AIiVII'IIK leig�r&'I 240 4„04 cl"i-1, tam litti+i a ; 4 01m - i1 4If i * * * *V DE04( * * * *40z WE ARE NOT THE OUTLET FOR STARTIME ,VIDEO: Large Seletion of Movies Available IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII migrating to Canada. They promptly wrote a letter to their Member of Parliament urg- ing support of a motion to index pensions. So, from Clinton, Ontario, one message at least was perpetuated and thanks and ap- preciation are due to the Varna lady and her friends, who will be moving to the area in the near future. Historical Society News The meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society on April 27 was both lively and entertaining when Bill Hitchins of London was the guest speaker. An historian with a particular interest in London, Mr. Hitchins concentrated on what he described as the local history of the city with which he had been familiar since childhood. He recalled a ride on a street car to visit relatives in a farm area - now the site of the Masonville shopping plaza. At that time he recalled that the passing of a dozen or so cars per day was a major event in that area! Seeking the answer as to why settlers had come to that particular place he referred to the comprehensive material accumulated by diligent historians. They offered much in- formation, he said, but personal diaries and journals were full of observations of early residents, their recollections of people, events and accounts of thisvattractive and treed area with its clear water, known as the Paradise of the Hurons. Referring to the English influence which was predominant he spoke of Col. Simcoe whose vision saw the site as New London and his wife whose diaries were a source of much detailed information. He then describ- ed the first dwelling known as McGregor's Tavern and now plagued to indicate its significance. His stories of the court house and jail brought to life the developments and per- sonal stories connected with these ad- ministrative buildings - the first hanging, which owing to a faulty rope also became the second. Touching on the rebellion in Turn to page 11 • tayar DIEMERT BACKHOEING SERVICE Sand, gravel, topsoil, garden rototilling, septic tanks and tile beds, general backhoeing and trucking. Shop 565-2422 Residence 5652481 BAYFIELD SPRING TRASH PICKUP Wed., May 20, 12 Noon for all residents north of Main St and east of Hwy. 21 including Catherine St. Thurs., May 21, 12 Noon for residents south of Main St., Ns) vest of Hwy. 21 CHAMNEY SANITATION The popular Morris Dancers from London were performing on Main Street Bayfield on Sunday afternoon. The many shoppers and visitors to the downtown area stopped to take in the charming performance. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) Malt Mill Morris dancers bring street alive By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - Main Street, Bayfield was enlivened on May 3 when the Malt Mill Mor- ris Dancers from London performed outside the Little Inn in front of an audience of some 50 people. "Squire John" the Fool was resplendent in a new motley of brown and yellow, especially made for him by a member of the group. With jingling bells, fluttering kerchiefs and clattering sticks, the 10 members danc- c'1 and pranced to celebrate the return of pring, and bring a blessing on the crops, perpetuating an old pagan custom. A dramatic 'resurrection' of a prostrate dancer was achieved by a kiss from a bystander, and several children accepted an offer to join in the final offering. Another tradition was the offering of cake to the watchers. However, no performance would be com- plete without the participation of the in- imitable unicorn, Boracrack whose soulful eyes were belied by his cheeky wink, and as always he endeared himself to the audience with his solo performance. This time the dancers introduced a new 'Malt Mill tradition' in their repertoire call- ed Old Squire John. The Malt Mill Morris have become regular visitors to Bayfield over the past few years and never fail to attract a crowd of passers by as well as local enthusiasts for this old English pastime. Club prepares for auction By Helen Owens BAYFIELD - The next meeting of the Bayfield Garden Club will be on May 11 in the municipal building at 8 p.m. It is ap- propriate that at this time of year, when everyone is busy getting the garden into shape, that there will be a plant auction, so come along - bring plants to be sold and be prepared to replenish your own stocks. It is always helpful for the auctioneers if items are named so please remember this, and of course, be sure to be there. Some additional work has been done on Mara Street, the wild flower sanctuary and a project of the club. Cedars and wild roses 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF . DOWNTOWN 'VARNA".. ,INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE; GODERICH 524 '447S, 1.800.265-5503 H.D. MARINE CONTRACTORS LAKEFRONT EROSION CONTROL •Steel Groyne Walls and. Pilings •Armor Stone Protection and Rip Rap available SOWING GRAND BEND, BAVFIELO, G00ERICH & A EA (519) 565-2157 Lys a Week have been planted at the lower end of the path to enhance the appearance and discourage other than pedestrian traffic. National Book Week Children were invited to submit bookmarks for a competition as part of the Bayfield Library program. The winner of the contest was David Loerchner. His entry was cut from leather in a natural color which he designed, marked, cut and stamped. Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, Goderich Library presented an interesting program Turn to page 11 • *EXCAVATING •TRENCHING of drains, water & hydro Tines Licensed to install • SEPTIC SYSTEMS • LANDSCAPING •STUMP REMOVAL *DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION •TSP SOIL SAND & GRAVEL • DEMOLITION & HAULING John Ch ,Y pman HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH - BAYF.IEL 565-2563