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Bayfield Bugle
Homecare, transport, meals are main concerns in survey
By Helen Owen
BAYFIELD - Following the analysis of the
replies to the inquiry with regard to support
programs for seniors, a steering committee
meeting was held .on June 9. This committee
comprises three representatives from Town
and Country Homemakers, Jean Young, Bev
Brown and Estelle Wise and six represen-
tatives from the village, Jeanne Lindsay,
Rev. Gordon Kurtz, Mavis Freeman, Mike
Wigan, Peggy Wigan and Helen Owen.
The analysis identified the areas which
needed to be addressed, namely homecare,
transport and meals. It was agreed that the
existing Ever Young Club would embrace the
programs as a subsidiary activity with the in-
volvement of Town and Country Home-
makers, especially as their integrated Home
Care services were already operating and
they were able to contribute much in the way
of expertise and advice.
A subscription group would be formed to
support the necessary expenditures required
to start off the program, and when this was
in place it was hoped that all age groups
would want to join.
Policies and goals were being formulated
with regard to a Wheels to Meals service, as
well as the provision of meals for those unable
to get out, and the necessary transportation
would be organized. With regard to transpor-
tation, volunteers would be given full infor-
mation and guidelines based on the ex-
perience of groups already operating.
Provision of transportation for hospital and
doctor visits was also discussed, and it was
hoped that a system could be devised to meet
these needs.
Another aspect which the committee wish-
ed to address was in the area of information
and resources available.
When the meeting adjourned, each member
left with ideas and an overall concept of what
is hoped to be achieved. The group is to meet
again on June 16 at which time they will share
the input which they have been able to collect
from other sources.
As programs are initiated the details will
be published in the newspapers.
New Visitor
For a Bayfield resident the trees and the
grass are as much a part of life as breathing,
but during the past week, for a young visitor
from the Yukon, it was her first experience
of both. Fourteen -month-old Jenny is the
daughter of Joanne Lahn and her husband,
and their home is at Hall Beach, way up in
the Arctic.
In 1983 Joanne accepted a teaching post in
Resolute Bay. It was an unforgettable ex-
perience and totally unlike anything she had
known before. However, since that time she
has become so attached to the north that now
she and her husband are likely to be moved
to Edmonton, it is her fervent hope that they
will be able to return.
Horse point show to be held
By Lisa Storey
BAYFIELD - The first point show of the
South Huron All Breed Horse Association
(SHABHA) is at the Bayfield Agricultural
Fair grounds in Bayfield on June 20 at 10
a.m.
There will be about 20 to 25 competitors
expected to be showing. Riders will be com-
ing from Alymer, Exeter, Credition and
Dashwood areas as well as area riders.
Some of the local riders are Christy
Wilson, Jim Storey, Bill Storey, Angela
St. Andrew's
United Church
Hwy. 21 Bayfield 565-2854
Rev. John F. Hoekstra, M Div.,
Orgonist Molly Cox.
Sunday, June 21
11 a.m. Worship Service
Conducted by the U.C.W.
Sunday School during
the service
Postma and Lisa Storey.
There will be showmanship classes and
English and Western with games to round
out the day. It should be an exciting day for
young and old.
Spectators are welcome and admission is
a donation only. For more information, con-
tact President Adriaan Brand 234-6238,
Newsletter Editor Dale Marshall 237-3235 or
Clinton and Area Co-ordinator Jim Storey
482-9258. New members are always
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To begin with she found herself in a com-
munity of some 150 Inuit people in which
nobody over the age of 40 could speak
English. A translator was available in the
school and the teaching of English was not
started until the children reach Grade 3.
Describing what she called the 'dark
season' Joanne found it to be fascinating,
especially going to school under a star
sprinkled sky in the mornings. One effect of
this she had observed was that she seemed
to require more sleep at this time, 12 hours,
so that in a way one hibernated.
Talking to Joanne one factor which emerg-
ed very strongly was that the people among
whom she lived and worked were happy and
their lifestyle over the centuries had fostered
a sort of inborn welfare state. No children
were ever unwanted and if a couple had more
than they could cope with there was always
someone in the community ready to 'adopt'.
There was no discipline as we understand
it, and as far as school was concerned there
was no compulsion to make children attend.
Consequently no high school grades were
achieved, but on the other hand those skills
required to survive as well as the native ar-
tistic propensities were handgd down from
one generation to another. In today's highly
computerized society with all the
technological skills and training it is hard to
imagine what can be achieved by merely
looking at a piece of soapstone and visualiz-
ing the piece of carving which will emerge,
and yet the two pieces which Joanne
displayed which she had brought as gifts both
captured the animals they depicted not only
in structure but in form and texture.
Many people now lived in regular homes
with electrical power, although water is
delivered However, snow houses q,kso existed
and were used especially for hunting. Food
and other items were obtainable from the one
store but such items were very expensive, for
example a loaf of bread cost $3.25 and a litre
of milk, $5. The main sources of food were
derived from caribou, whales and seals and
it had been shown that the way in which these
were used provided adequate and suitable
diet. Over recent years the curtailment of seal
hunting has meant hardship since it has
deprived the people of one of their essential
foods as well as sources of income with the
trading of pelts. Today many families have
to depend on welfare and family allowances.
From Joanne's observations the people in
the community enjoy good health. Children
are nursed until they are three or four years
old. Medical problems are handled by a nur-
sing sister and the doctor's visits may vary
from six weeks to three months. A plane is
available to handle emergencies and comes
in from Frobisher Bay.
Speaking of the older people, Joanne said
there are no old folks homes - they are not
necessary as there is a strong sense of fami-
ly and seniors in the community are well
cared for. In the course of time both Roman
Catholic and Anglican churches have been
established in the area and although they
have their adherents, Joanne said that the
people cling to their age old superstitions and
still consult the Shaman on some occasions.
A LETTER FROM DORIS
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Volunteers are a welcome sight
By Doris Hunter
BAYFIELD - When all is said and done
the volunteer who is willing to put physical
and mental effort into the project or institu-
tion he is supporting is the person who gives
the most and has the reward of
achievement.
Our first arena was largely built that way
by the Lions Club members. Trinity Church
Parish Hall, largely by the church
members. It is heartening in a day of grants
and subsidies to see muscle power is still
available.
The men on ladders, Monday nights out-
side St. Andrew's Church are painters from
the congregation. So too at Trinity Anglican
parishioners and rector laying the sidewalk
to the Parish Hall entrance, a lot of digging
involved there. Salutations to such persons.
St. Andrew's has a new format for the
weekly bulletin, designed and donated by
Mr. Andrew Durnford, depicting the attrac-
tive new doors on the church.
The UCW has new shrubs to enhance the
grounds of their lovely Victorian Church. It
is thought that members might like to con-
tribute the price of a shrub as a memorial or
gift. If you are interested, Margaret
Yeaman is the one to call.
Trinity church will be holding a dedication
service on June 24. The many changes and
additions which adds so much to this little
Georgian Church, the oldest church building
in Huron County will here be dedicated with
Right Reverend Bishop Morse Robinson as
the celebrant. Friends are invited to a
reception following the service which is to
commence at 7:30 p.m.
Congratulations are very much in order
for Rev. Aubrey Bell, who this week receiv-
ed the degree of Master of Arts from the
University of Windsor. He has been major-
ing in the Religious Studies department,
while carrying on his duties as priest both
here and in his former parish. No small feat,
when it means a weekly journey to Windsor,
weather not withstanding.
Rev. Bell's ministry is a second career for
him. He had formerly been in the financial
field, banking, serving in South America;
sickening of the commercial world, he went
back to school, and now has completed this
second milestone in his career in Christian
ministry.
A cheerful note this morning was the sight
and sound of Ken Scotchmer, making the
rounds in his unique vehicle. Ken has not
been out so much this spring, with the
weather so topsy turvy. He is one of that
large clan of Scotchmers who are coming to
Bayfield July 25. They are all descended
from the nine children of Alfred and Eleanor
Scotchmer. It is called the Scotchmer
Round -Up.
Western University has played a signifi-
cant part in the life of our village. We have
enjoyed the presence of several of her
professors.
Perhaps the newest to settle in Bayfield is
Dr. C.D. Brand, Ph.D., and D.Sc. Born in
South Africa, he obtained his scholastic
training at the University of London,
England. He lectured in England, Scotland
and the United States, before coming to
Western when the photo chemistry unit was
formed at the university.
Professor Brand has received many
honors over the years. He has at least 150
publications, inclading,ltwo books to his
credit. He is a member of this Royal Society
of Canada, and received the Herzburg
Award of the Spectroscopy Society in 1978.
This past week he has been in Quebec City
where he was given a medal, the principal
award of the Canadian Institute of
Chemistry.
He presented a lecture to this society on
this occasion. Yes, he and his wife Evelyn
now live in Bayfield in the former Warren
Cook home on Tuyll street, most welcome
members of our community.
The convenors of the Garden Walk,
scheduled for June 27 are highly chagrined,
to find it impossible to organize this year.
Drouth and the proliferation of events in
June have forced this decision upon us. With
the deepest regret, the Garden Walk is
cancelled this year.
However, there's lots to do, on June 19
take in the Bayfield Crafts Tea and Display
from 2-4 in the municipal building. Price $1.
On June 20, the historical society is
honoring the committee responsible for the
publication of the Bayfield History. Come
and meet the authors, pick up your copy and
enjoy an eventful occasion. That is from 2 to
4 p.m. Mr. Oddleifson's Garden on Main
Street.
Jim and Barbara Robinson, with their
sons John and Adam from Peterborough,
visited Myrtle Robinson and Bud, they ad-
mired his log house, built from trees on his
own property. John had his first game of
golf and is keen to continue while Adam did
his best to catch one of the rabbits which
are so plentiful in town.
Three members of the Bayfield Historical
Society, attended the annual meeting of the
Ontario Society in Woodstock. Secretary
Doris Morrison, archivist Dorothy Cox and
president Doris Hunter were impressed
with the high quality of the papers
presented. It is refreshing to see such a
cross section of ages present, a nice balance
of young_ people as Well as the older folk.
The provincial archivist was the speaker
at the dinner on Friday evening. Ian Wilson
is concerned by the destruction of
documents, business records, family
albums, legal records and photographs suf-
fer from benign neglect, carrying a dry,
dusty and decaying image, while in fact
they are a social memory, a perception of
the past, a rich lode waiting to be mined.
With any luck we hope to have Mr. Wilson
speak to the Bayfield Society during the
year and to display to him the excellent
local archives Dorothy Cox has so devotedly
husbanded and guarded.
Neil Mustard
By Helen Owen
BAYFIELD - The next meeting of the
Bayfield Historial Society will be held in the
municipal building on June 22 at 8 p.m. The
speaker on this occasion will be Neil Mustard,
and the subject is The History of Cement.
Mr. Mustard is a familiar figure in Bayfield
whose family connections with the village are
well-known. Likewise, his inimitable presen-
tations promise an interesting evening.
One of the most ambitious projects of the
society. a History of the Village is now on sale
and throughout its pages captures not only
historical fact, but the quintessence of village
life and the personalities who have con-
tributed to its character.
Children's Programs
This week the recreation committee an-
nounces a new venture which will take the
form of Play Days for children. The program
will start on Thursdays and run from the
week commencing .July 6 through to August
21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $12
per child, or $30 per family.
Another popular summer program will be
- to speak on cement
swimming. This will commence on June 29
and run for two weeks, Monday to Friday.
The bus leaves the municipal building at 1
p.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Two mother
volunteers to accompany the children are re-
quired for each daily trip.
Registration for both programs will be
taken at the municipal building between 3 and
5 p.m. on June 22.
And, don't forget, there's roller skating at
the arena on Saturday between 7 and 9 p.m.
Canada Day Celebrations
Although Canada Day falls mid -week this
year, the village will be celebrating in a big
way on the following July 4. But to start with,
why not try for a big win at the Lions' Bingo
in the community centre on July 3? July 4 has
something for everyone. First of all for the
children the Optimists' Club have arranged
for a special 'Fun Day' on Clan Gregor
Square, from 9 - 11 a.m.
At 2 p.m. the recreation committee will be
on hand for the official opening of the new ball
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owes much to all those who have worked so
hard and contributed so generously in order
for this project to be achieved.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony
there will be a youth and an adult ball game
at the diamond, while in the fair grounds at
2 30 p.{n. CFP . TV will once again be in
Bayfield tolenge the village's intrepid
team. the Wayffeld Bounders.
Then after such a busy afternoon, at 4:30
p.m. the United Church will be on hand at the
arena with suitable sustenance when they
present a beef barbecue supper.
A highlight in every sense of the word will
be the Optimists' Firework Display, starting
at dusk. This event, which has become so
popular, delights young and old alike with
ample viewing places along the shoreline and
in Pioneer Park.
On July 5, the Bayfield Lions will be offer-
ing their pancake breakfast, at the arena
from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and at 10 a.m. what
could be better than relaxing to watch the Sail
Boat Race.
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