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Lois Lance (left) and husband Don gave auctioneer Bruce Rathwell (centre) a helping
hand the their Saturday sale. The Lances are retiring froth business in Bayfield and the
treasures from their antique shop were sold to the highest bidders. (Shelley McPhee
photo)
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VARNA
GENERAL STORE
VARNA, ONTARIO
482-9161
, By James Friel I
HAYFIELD - Residents of Victoria Street
in Bayfield have sent letters to the
municipality asking council to enforce
bylaw 451 to prevent neighbor Jack Tillman
from misuse of the garage he is presently
constructing.
The letters from J.A. Laudenbach and
Doug and Wilma Telford were discussed at
the October 1 council meeting with Mr.
Telford attending.
Bylaw 451 states that .garages cannot be
used for human habitation but Mr. Telford
stated in his letter he found it hard to believe
the structure is not going to be misused
because hydro and water lines are currently
or by-law en n
being planned or installed.
Mr. Telford said his concern was a result
of the investment he has in his house andthe
possibility of others following Mr. Tillman's
example. •
Reeve Dave Johnston said the bylaws
allow Mr. Tillman to begin his planned cot-
tage and council felt the complete structure
of a garage more desirable, than a cement
foundation until the cottage can be com-
pleted.
"We can't second-guess Mr. Tillman's in-
tent," said the reeve referring to Mr.
Telford's contention that Mr. Tillman
plans to inhabit the garage. "There is no in-
fraction of any bylaw as yet."
Reeve Johnston said a loophole in the pre-
sent bylaw allows Mr. Malan to constTttet
his garage fiat and also perri its his to occa-
sionally sleep in a tent trailer he MS pa!ked
on his property.
The reeve assured the Victoria Street resi-
dent that,/ "something will be done if the
garage is, used for human habitation." He
also said council plans to make several
amendments to the zoning bylaw with the
help of Gary Davidson of the Huron County
Pan ,Hing Department and after a public
meeting to discuss the proposed amend-
ments.
Mr. Tillman verbally informed the reeve
he intends to build his home next year.
"If the garage is used any other way, we
Will take legal action," said the reeve.
From crocus to saffron - beauty to health
By Doris Hunter
ti The fleeting beauty of autumn leavescan-
not fail to excite, even the most insensitive
soul. It is when the sigh, "Oh Canada"
echoes within our hearts.
There are other beauties peculiar to this
time of year, which should not be missed by
locals or travellers in town.
Highway 21 from Clan Gregor Square to
the edge of town is lined with pleasant
homes, rampant with autumn flowers,
gerainums, salvia, zinnias, all the most
brilliantly colored flowers of the year. But
at the Harry Baker home is something quite
special, with a mass of crocus, long stemm-
ed and beautiful. Harry and Fern brought
back just two bulbs, from a trip to British
Columbia. They have divided and divided
the clumps to produce this show stopping
bed.
The autumn crocus, or saffron crocus, of
all the cultivated flowers, has one of the
longest and most glamorous histories. As a
source of saffron it was treasured by ancient
kings. A few saffron crocus bulbs could
serve as a loan collateral instead of jewels
during the middle ages.
Saffron was used to raise the spirits of the
melancholy, to inhibit intoxication and to
cure the after effects of that condition. It has
been used as a dye, a medicine, a perfume
and a food flavoring.
Saffron is still used for cooking by some
affluent people. It is made from the stigma
of the autumn crocus and if you wonder,
why the spice should be so costly, when the
flower blooms so freely, the knowledge that
it takes about 4,400 flowers to make an
ounce of saffron is the answer.
Its botanical name is Crocus Sativus, "a
thing of beauty, a joy forever."
Winter remedies for the blues
The Bayfield Recreation Committee has
lined up a fine set of activities to keep the
.winter blues away.
They wish to remind you of the free curl-
ing school, open to old and new curlers, Oc-
tober 21 and 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. You are ad-
vised to wear running shoes and equipment
will be supplied.
The Bayfield Curling Club is looking for
members. They curl on Sunday nights and
youth curling is on Monday afternoons from
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in volleyball games,
one night a week to play in Varna, should
call 565-2535 or 565-2974.
Youth curling, figure skating and junior
mixed hockey games are readying. Call 565-
2974.
Exercise classes start on October 16 at the
Community Centre. They will be held Mon-
day and Thursdays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.rn.
with Anny Johnston as leader. Call Anny if
you wish to join, there's no age limit.
Hallowe'en will sopn be upon us and the
Recreation Committee has planned. a
Hallowe'en Masquerade and Dance. There
will be a lunch and prizes for costumes and
the local Sultan of Swing, Bud Sturgeon will
be at the microphone playing all the best
and latest dance tunes. Proceeds from the
dance will go towards baseball diamond im-
provements.
Large funeral held
There was a large funeral for one • of
Hayfield's longtime citizens Rick Simons,
who died this week at his western home.
He will be missed by more than his fami-
ly. He came to Bayfield through his term at
the air school, now known as Vanastra. He
bought his retirement home in Bayfield,
Shangri La, at that time.
Sympathy to Jan and family is most
heartfelt.
Sale offers antique buys
By Doris Hunter
Many things of beauty were for sale at the
auction sale of the Lance property on Main
Street on October 6.
Items from many old estates in the
district were quickly bid in for sentimental
as well as intrinsic values.
Auctioneer, Bruce Rathwell, could not let
the occasion pass without introducing Don
and Lois Lance, and paying tribute to their
many qualities, including integrity and
knowledge of history and the artifacts
associated with it.
Memories of many years of auction sales
can only recall the Beatty sale in Seaforth
when Bruce Rathwell introduced Miss Beat-
ty in like manner.
BEST MORTGAGE RATES
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524-2773 (collect)
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reath and
If your chimney is defective, your house may be feeling
just like you do right now.
Because heating systems take in oxygen and release
• carbon dioxide. lust like you do.
But when a furnace can't get.enough oxygen, or carbon
dioxide can't escape, your house can't "breathe". Carbon
• monoxide can be created and that is a dangerous situation
for you and your family.
A clean and dear chimney is necessary to vent your
furnace properly.
Here are same warning signs of chimney deterioration:
El loose morta-r and bricks
El white powder or water stains on chimney above roof
❑ water stains at the chimney's clean-out door
YOU MAY NEED A .CHIMNEY LINER TO PREVENT
EROSION OF THE MASONRY.
For you safety, and for your peace of mind, have your
heating system and chimney inspected and cleaned annually
,by a qualified contractor. You and -your house will both breathe.
a sigh of relief.
Ministry of Consumer
and Commercial Relations
Ontario
Robert Elgie M.D., Minister
William Davis, premier
Many Bayfielders came to the Lance sale
to bid a personal farewell and offer best
wishes.
It was an unfortunate sight to see two of
our village councillors moving a couple of
antique vehicles from the space in front of
the store, at the request of a neighboring
shop keeper.
Presumably, as vehicles, they had a right
to be placed there, but taxpayers present
were not pleased to see such discourtesy of-
fered to this family, who have given in -
stintingly of their talents and means to the
community in the many years they have
owned property in this village. It was a sour
note, but in typical fashion, Mr. Lance asked
us to forget it -
Historical meeting
•
October 24 is the date of the Huron County
Historical Society meeting, to be held at the
Brucefield United Church.
The ladies there have an excellent reputa-
tion for their, roast beef dinners and added to
the good food will be a talk by Elizabeth
Willmot-Kettlewell, an interesting lady with
a wealth of knowledge and love of early
railroad lore. Call Elva Metcalf for tickets.
BACHERT MEATS
*Try our own smoked pork chops
for the bar -b -q season*
it CUSTOM KILLING, FREEZING
Cutting & Wrapping
KILL DAY ON TUESDAY
All meat Gov't. Inspected on the farm
1 MILE EAST OF WALTON
887-9328
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• VACUUM CLEANERS -
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•FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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•WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
•WOODS FREEZERS
•CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS
•INSECT & FLY KILLING UNITS
(For Indoor & Outdoor Use)
•GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS
VARNA, ONT, 482-7103
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MICROWAVE
COOKING SCHOOL
Tickets ,ovailable now
at our store, Limited
number. Get yours how
We were able to again "
obtain Fran Dawson,
the top ' Hotpoitlt
Microwave Consultant
for this school.
Absolutely only 50
tickets will be sold
At Our Store
in Hensel)
Wednesday, October 17th
7 - 9 p.m. Get your ticket now.
Only SO will be sold.
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