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Clinton News-Record, 1987-06-10, Page 8Page 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1987 I3aytield I3agIe Old lights replace new BAYFIELD - Modern technology will be taking a back seat in favor of the obsolete along Main Street here. After several years of discussion and debate among villagers and council, a deci- sion has been made to replace the modern street lighting fixtures along Main Street with 60 year old fixtures. The plan, first initiated by the Local Ar- chitectural Conservation Advisory Commit- tee ( LACAC) is part of an overall scheme to ,.make the Main Street of Bayfield a heritage district. At their June 1 meeting, council members agreed to replace the modern light stan- dards along Main Street with 12 older lights. The cost estimated by Ontario Hydro, will total $1,200. Council did not pass the motion without discussion and debate. Some concerns were voiced about the il- lumination that will be provided by the replacement Lights. To provide the same lighting as the modern standards now give, it has been estimated that an additional 12 poles would be required. Clerk Pat Graham described the older poles, "It's like putting a 150 watt light bulb on a telephone pole." Reeve Dave Johnston opposed the need for extra poles to provide additional il- lumination along Main Street. Councillor Cliff Freeman agreed saying, "Other village streets have less light, but they are adequate. There are two of the older style lights on Louisa Street." He encouraged council to pass a motion that would provide for the installation of the heritage style lights. "We don't know what it will look like until we go ahead with it," Councillor Freeman remarked. Councillor Jim Quick asked, "Do we take the gamble for $1,200?" Council answered the question by unanimously voting to authorize the lighting change along Main Street. It was further agreed that if the concept proved to be un- satisfactory, the former lights would be replaced, and, "council will admit to a $1,200 error," Councillor Freeman said. Council's decision marks a major turning point in the Main Street lighting debate, an ongoing topic since before 1985. In 1985 the LACAC group presented the lighting scheme to the public at the annual spring ratepayers' meeting. When a vote was called at the meeting, an overwhelming majority of the audience approved the proposal. There are some 70 of the older bulb lamps in Bayfield that date back to the 1920s. LACAC believes that the placement of these along the village's Main Street will enhance the historic charm of the area. There are no plans to place such lights on other Bayfield Streets. If in fact the Main Street lighting scheme is satisfactory, the newer light standards from that street will be used in other locations throughout the municipality. 4 -Hers discuss cattle sales BAYFIELD - The third meeting of the Bayfield Dairy 4-H Club was held on June 1 at the Jones residence. Dave Jone, the president, opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Teresa Vanden Eisen, the secretary, followed with the last meeting's minutes. Lana 'Jones updated the members on youth council activities. The meeting was turned over to the St. Andrew's United Church Hwy. 21 Bayfield 565-2854 Rev. John F. Hoekstra. M. Div Organist Molly Cox Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School during the service leaders. Paul Gibbings led the members on Lesson 4 in the project book on Cattle Sales. Bob Vodden discussed extended pedigrees with the members. Dave Jones closed the meeting and led the members in the 4-H motto. Refreshments and muffins were served after the meeting. 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(David Emslie store's meat manager, Lyle Hill, in the meat department of the photo) store. Business has been good at the store since it opened on June 3, Foodland comes to Bayfield By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - This week saw the opening of a brand new supermarket in the village, and on June 2 Jay and Cathie Fisher were on hand to welcome visitors to Bayfield Foodland. Over the past weeks and months a great deal of activity has been observed in what was once a boat repair shop on Highway 21. The transformation which has been ef- fected merited praise from all comers. "We have been very pleased with the response over the first four days. We're also very pleased with the favorable comments on our fresh meats and friendly service," Mr. Fisher said. He added that although it is too early to state how well the business might catch on, he found the first four days to be encouraging. Inside, the store is spacious and well lit, the spacing of the aisles permits easy access to the refrigerated sections, and again there is plenty of room around the three cash outlets which certainly minimizes conges- tion so often encouraged in this area. Approximately 15 people are employed at the store, and they are almost exclusively local people. Although visitors to the store have : been impressed, Mr. Fisher explained they will continually try to improve the premises. "We're trying to come up with a system or routine to make our store and coffee shop run smoothly," he said. Within the store the shelves are stocked with a wide variety of products to meet every taste, and the meat and poultry sec- tion arranged to offer plenty of choice. The fresh fruit and vegetables have a natural beauty and this was certainly enhanced by the way in which these items were displayed. The tourist trade is sure to bring extra business to Foodland in the summer mon- ths, but Mr. Fisher explained, "We also in- tend to be competitively priced and quality or;ented so the locals will shop here throughout the year." For the weary shopper an extra bonus at the supermarket will be the coffee shop, a place to rest and take stock of one's pur- chases, or assess one's needs. While some baked goods will be stocked in the coffee shop from Tasty -Nu Bakery in Zurich, Foodland will be producing their own muffins out of their own oven beginning this week. This new enterprise has added a new dimension to Hayfield's shopping amenities. Mystery of the statue By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - The mystery of the missing statue is solved. No great loss to the village but we like to know about these things. Charlie Guest fished it out of the lake, with a grappling hook hitched on to his truck. One leg is mislsirig, could have been a hazard to swimmers. ' People whotiave seen it think it was one of those hitching post figures which adorned,if that is the word, many gardens. They went out bf fashion as we realized the black faces were demeaning to our brothers of other races. Jean Clark was one, a gift to her. She has painted its face white, disliking the very thought of being racist. The television crew at the opening night of the Stratford Festival, sure missed the star attraction, when they showed Flora Mac- Donald whose face is well known to us all, alighting from the equipage which brought her to the door. It was a magnificent landau, complete with horses, which were keeping time with the music. The carriage was one of Hayfield's finest driven by the handsome Tom Penhale all gotten up as a coachman and son Rick in the uniform of a footman, red coat and all. Flora never had more elegant transportation. We must feel sorry for those photographers, a really fascinating picture missed, and from Hayfield, ton had. The town really turned out for the gala opening of Foodland, the super market on the Square. The .Jay Fishers and Bev and Jack Pounder entertained staff and friends at an Open House June 2 which was most en- joyable. Many of our villagers do not drive cars, so are grateful to have a well stocked grocery store within walking distance. Kay McLeod who is a "wheel" in the fishing industry has just returned from a meeting of the fake Huron Management is solved committee, held in Gore Bay. Discussion on problems with other user groups were on the agenda. We hear Harry Darenborough is on' the sick list this week. He is in Clinton Public' Hospital. Betty Lou Smith is in London at Victoria. Rob Cluff is back at home, after an operation on his nasal passages, but plans to be on the jot) at his shop The Clothes Line by 'lthe Weekend. June, a favorite month for weddings has a lot of people celebrating anniversaries. Harry and Fern Baker were married 15 years ago. Bob and Louise Rogers had a se- cond honeymoon for their 25 and Dorothy and Russel Oesch went to a wedding in Brampton, remembering 39 years together. Visitors abound from now on, Ken and Marion Mackie had a house party on the weekend, when the whole family came home. Jim, Stephen and Mary Lou from Windsor, and .Joanne and Wayne Monroe were with their parents. Ethel and Leroy Poth were most pleased to have Dr and Mrs. Ara Taylor with them from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Mrs. Taylor's grandfather was Dr. Walter Wright, who practised medecine in Bayfield in the late nineteenth century. Her grand- mother was Ethel Poth's aunt, a sister of her father William Jowett, one of the founders of the original Hayfield Golf Club. They enjoyed calling on Elva Met- calf, whose home Gordon House was where Dr. Wright's office was located. Roots. the family kind are of continuing interest. Dorothy Cox, our archivist. has lots of callers at the Archives Room looking for information about their ancestors. Brian Howard was there this week, wondering if Howard Street got its name from his family. Patrons may pick up their copies of the History of Bayfield now. Members of the Historical Society will be on hand through the week, from 2-5 p.m. each afternoon. Try to find your receipt, it will make things simpler. That's at the Archives Room. The Historical Society which has spon- sored this project, is so proud of the results. they feel sure everyone will want to con- gratulate the committee, which has labored more than two years to produce the book. Accordingly, they are inviting you to attend a garden party in their honor, on June 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Mr. Oddleifson's home on Main Street. Books may be purchased at that time and the authors will be pleased to autograph your copy. The Village Clerk, Pat Graham, has sent out invitations, on behalf of the reeve, the council and the steering committee for the Business Improvement Association to all the business owners or their representatives to attend a meeting June 12, at 8 p.m. in the municipal building. Here the formation of a Business Improvement Association will be discussed and questions answered. Much work has gone into these plans and it is hoped that there will be a full representation of those involved. Do not feel this is just for Main Street Hayfield. The village is expanding and those on the outskirts are an essential part of our community. Ruth Brown, convenor of the Pioneer Park Association Rummage Sale, is most happy to tell us that Councillor Cliff Freeman has been kind enough to offer to pick up any things you might wish to donate to the cause, before the big day. C'liff's phone number is 565-2751. The Park has found a temporary storage place. 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