Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-31, Page 151
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Whatever the weather, the beach at Bayfield always attracts day, like July 26, the beach still attracted Lake Huron lovers who
visitors. On hot sunny days people flock to the beach with came to watch the waves, sail or walk :the beach. (Shelley McPhee
sailboards and suntan lotion, Frisbees and radios. On a cool breezy photo)
Historians study land surveyin
By Helen Owen
There was a good attendance at the
meeting on July 22 of the Bayfield Historical
Society.. The speaker was Chris Kiar, land
surveyor from Goderich.
Mr. Kiar told about the history of survey
work in Canada back to 1784 when the
methods employed by the French were
adopted by the British Crown. Statutory
labor was then used for the opening up of
roads and the settlers had to clear their own
lots which were worked out on a single front
system from a base line, with just. the two
front corners posted. This in time led to
some dissension and a front and rear system
was then introduced using four posts a°
However, Mr. Kiar said this proved to be a
. costly method and so a third system was
introduced known as the double front
procedure. Following on the historical facts,
the flood of American immigrants in 1824
added to the problems of establishing
boundaries, but it was about this time that
the Canada, Company was formed.Acquiring tratss of land from the Iroquois
the company set about encouraging
settlement offering lots of 80 acres, the
laying out of roads and other amenities.
They subsequently amended the Tots to 100
acres. These two sized lots together with the
prior systems of 1,000 acres added further
complications, so that in 1900 the American
system was adopted in the Province of
Ontario. Mr. Kiar also described the various
types of markers used, wooden, limestone
and steel, and said that some of the original
types were still in existence today.
The next stage of development in which
surveyors became involved followed the
planning of communities based on a central
area with roads radiating from it as seen in
Guelph, Goderich and Stratford, and the
original plan for the village of Bayfield
dated 1835 typifies the method.
Moving on to contemporary situations Mr.
Kiar described the stages required for
surveys as in the case. of Clan Gregor Apart-
ments. These included the 'new order', the
reference to the Registry Office, research
and work in 'the field. There were, he said,
still links with the old, Roman methods of
development, the • 132 acre rectilineal
system, as well as the military surveys ap-
parent in early Canadian land survey. It
was interesting to learn that the `chain'
measurement remained for field work,
although today was converted to the metric
system in the office. Discussing boundaries
Mr. Kiar pointed out that it was evident that
when it came to accuracy, the tendency was
to allow a little more rather than a little
less! Natural boundaries such as rivers and
lakes as well as fencing and occupational
evidence and old plan and field notes were
all part of the work in establishing boun-
daries.
Mr. Kiar concluded by demonstrating the
instruments used for field work providing
his audience with an opportunity to inspect
and enjoy a practical 'demonstration of the
usage. Mr. George Chapman thanked him
for a most interesting talk, and the evening
concluded with refreshments.
omrnunity calendar
By Helen Owen
July has been a busy month in Bayfield
and August too has quite a few interesting
events;
Aug. 3: Ratepayers Association Meeting,
9:30 a.m. Community Centre
Aug. 6: The Red Cross will be holding a
Blood Donor Clinic in the Community
1. entre.
Aug. 6: Introductory Planning Workshop -
Public Meeting to discuss planning issues.
Aug. 10: Cricket Match in the Fair Grounds -
Bayfield Bounders versus Woodstock
Cricket Team -1 p.m.
Aug. 10: Annual Meeting Pioneer Park
Association - 10 a.m., in the Park - Movie in
the Park - "Man from Snowy River"
Aug. 11: St. James' Galilean Service,
Middleton Pond, 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 12: Garden Club Luncheon Meeting
BAYFIELD RATEPAYERS
ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Saturday, August 3
9:30 A.M.
Bayfield Community Centre
Village of Bayfield
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
PLANNING WORKSHOP SERIES
-for update of Secondary Plan -
The Council of the Village of Bayfield is presently
reviewing and , updating 'its Secondary Plan.
Ratepayers and residents of Bayfield are
encouraged to attend all or some of the following
workshops as Council needs your input:
:TUESDAY AUGUST 6: 7 PM: Introductory Workshop
TUESDAY AUGUST 13: 7 PM: Residential & Open Space
TUESDAY AUGUST 20: 7 PM: Commercial, Recreational
and Heritage
TUESDAY AUGUST 27: 7 PM: Summary Workshop
"All workshops are to be held at the Bayfield
Community Centre and Arena.
Further information is available at the Clerk's Office,
Mr, P. Graham, Bayfield Municipal Office - 565-2455.
Aug. 12: Architectural— Conservancy of
Ontario 8 p.m. - slide lecture on Antique
Gardens, Assessment Building, Goderich
Aug. 13: 2nd Planning Workshop
Residential and Opera Space Use
Aug. 17: Book Sale - Bayfield Library 1-5
p.m.
Aug. . 20: 3rd Planning Workship -
Commercial and Recreational Land use
Aug. 23: and Aug. 24: Agricultural Fair
Aug. 24: Movie in Pioneer Park - "Tootsie"
Aug. 27: 4th Planning Workshop - Summary.
These meetings will be held in the
Community Centre Arena, 7 p.m.
Aug. 31: Volleyball Tournament (Tentative)
9 a.m.
By Doris Hunter
Birthdays are just one of the facts of life,
delightful when you're young and don't
know any better, often spectacular when
•you would, just a soon pass it by Unnoticed.
Bill Gamna e literally "Takes the•lCbker�
Be
with the one he celebrated recently,. -Ail
time friend Mac Bauich, sent him abirt ay
cake to remember, we'll have to tie C SS'
and mention the price which'was.$50, togive
some idea of the size and quality of this
culinary masterpiece. We all wish ours
genial friend Bill many many happy returns
of the day.
Busy Week
for firefighters
Chief Don Warner and his firefighters
have had a very busy time over the past 10
days. Started off with a grass fire at Keith
('nnnnll,.,, then n 1nn•n mn,r n.• n.,,,..,ht fire
at Bob tie s, followed by a eoIl.£ g>i'u an
garbage .cats, which damaged e.kltel#
cupboard$,. Ogle home of Bill Tessier, ,''
'St~anley Tdtvnship Roads.
Ther. at S;a.in. Friday they were e.
because of a hydro short circuit, .
'dramatic sight as fire was dancing'
down the 'wiires. The firefighters we .a
for over an hour, and power was. cut off i
part of town, until the hydro crews arrived.
Fires are very exciting, unless y"..e}'re thel
one whose property is endngered.
Spectators are usually an unwanted hazard.
Captain Percy Renner reminds us, that the
owners of vehicles following a f&retruck too'
closely, can and will be charged under the
criminal code, which could bring a jail
sentence and or a heavy fine. Be
forewarned.
Summer visitors welcomed
By Doris Hunter
Lots of visitors in town this time of year, to
mention a few, Jim Robinson, who went to
school in Clinton and subsequently
graduated from Western University, vt4s
here with his second son Jonathon, visiting
his mother, Myrtle Robinson and his
brother, Bud. Jim now lives in Peterborough
and works for the firm of Clarkson and
Gordon.
The Rev. Lloyd Clifton and his wife Carol
Ann, with their children, Carrie and Lloyd
are renewing friendships made when he was
one of Knox Presbyterian's student
ministers. He was here for two summers,
staying at the Albion Hotel, His first sermon
was preached at the church here, a
memorable occasion for any minister.
Presently he is Chaplain with the Armed
Forces in Quebec.
Violet McGinnis from Calgary is visiting
her daughter, Kay and son-in-law Edwin
PoGley at their summer home on Tuyll
Street. She was one proud great-
grandmother when she saw her great-
grandson hit a home run at the Squirts' ball
game on July 24.
We missed the lions' Club Carnival,
which has been such a highlight for us all for
many years. The children particularly loved
the parade, which taxed all their creative
talents to produce a novelcostume,:
However the rides, which were bdilt right
here in Bayfield are not put in moth balls.
They have been to. Holmesville and arc
goipg to Ripley, Dungannon and Lucknovw
and of course they'll be at the BayfieldFair.
Our Lions set them up and operate them, a
big job for those men involved.
The Lioness Penny Sale will be open to
spend your pennies on July 31 at the Arena
upstairs, continuing till August 3. Lots of
nice things to place your hopes on.
August 10 is the date of the Pioneer Park
Annual Meeting, in the Park at 10 a.m.
History buffs will be interested to knotv
that Rob Lyons, who opened a shop in his •
barn called Characters and Collectables,
has made a find, an assortment of sheet
music from the First World War period, and
a number of Toronto papers published in
1917, a real bonanza.
Mrs. Norman F. Cooper is at her home on
Clan Gregor Square at Howard Street. Mr.
Cooper was here for the weekend.
Snowstorm baby baptized
. By Doris Hunter in Goderich. The baby seems oblivious to it
All the family were in church on Sunday, all, but her parents will never forget it.
when Catharine Joanne daughter of Brian
and Diane Brandon was baptized by the Bayfield had a bumper crop of babies this
Rev. Aubrey Bell at Trinity Anglican. She is year, and the President of the Agricultural
a grandchild of Alice and Joe Brandon and Society, Carol Penhale is arranging a prize
baby contest for the Fall Fair. She has lots
made a never to be forgotten entrance into
this world, on one of the worst snowstorms. of gifts for the infants, donated by various
Heroic doctors, nurses, police and firms in baby supplies. Heaven help the
snowplows accompanied Diane to hospital judges, they are.all beauties.
•
Varna.Singers entertain -
Come and join St. James Middleton
Anglican Church at . their 14th Annual
Galilean Service, sponsored by •Goderich
Township 150 committee, at Middleton's
Lake . on August 11. Follow the 'directional
arrows. Please bring picnic baskets,
cutlery, cups, plates and chairs and enjoy
the pot luck picnic served from 'the
decorated farm wagons. Music and enter-
tainment will be supplied by Church CaYnp,
Joyful Noise of London, the Preszcator
dancers, Albert Craig, and Pete Postill.,
Charlotte and Bill Narman had the Varna
Singers to their home for lunch following the
church service in Holmesville on July X28.
By Blanche Deeves
HOLMESVILLE•- Worship Service was
well attended in Holmesville United Church
on July 28. The Varna. Singers led in the
ministry of music. Receiving the offering
were Stewart Far"quar and Don Lobb.
The Holmesville United Church will be
closed for the month of August.
Best wishes are sent to' Irene Cudmore
who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital,
Brantford.
Congratulations to Pat and Tom Costello
on the safe arrival of their son, Kenneth
Craig, a grandson for Kay and Ken Harris of
Holmesville.
Parker -Keyes families meet for reunion
By Bertha MacGregor
HENSA'F1rihe annual Parker -Keyes
reunion was held at the Hensall Community
Park on July 27. Sixty-six attended.
A birthday cake, decorated with 80
candles was made for Robert Keyes of
Grand Bend and Edgar Cudmore of Hensall,
both celebrating their 80th birthdays. The
cake was decorated by Judith Parker of
Thames Road.
Races were held and winners included
Rebecca McDonald, Ryan Parker, Tim
Parker, Kari Taylor, Bob McDonald, Carla
Dalton, Jana Parker, Jamie Parker and
Scott Keyes. In the relay race the winner
was Gail McDonald's team. Bill Parker's
team won the clothes pin race and Jamie
Parker's team'on the clothes bottle race.
Other contes wr ers were Vera Parker,.
Judith 'Parker, ail McDonald, Harold
Parker, Don Kestle and Pat Dalton.
The 1986 reunion will be held in Hensall.
Drysdarle of Hensall
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People report
Lulu Love of Kincardine visited last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Taylor.
Robert McGregor recently underwent
surgery at Victoria Hospital; London.
Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, , Blyth
recently visited with Bertha MacGregor.
Mrs. Laird Mickle had a surprise visit on
Saturday from her daughter and son-in-law
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Collins, Waterloo and
their family Sarah,, Jeffrey, Jennifer and •
'Andrew where they spent the last three
week at the lake at Pt. Clarke.
Visitors with Mrs. C. Christie were Lulu
Watson, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs: Dan O'Neill
and Christie of London.
Charles Mickle, Hamilton, is, spending a
few days this week with his mother Mrs.:
Laird Mickle, before he leaves next week to
spend three weeks in the Caribbean on the.
island of Nevis.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaffe and Sally,
Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Corbett
were recent visitors with their mother Hazel
Corbett.
Bertie Finkbeiner of Zurich accompanied
by Mrs. Glen McKnight visited recently with
Nelson McClinchey at Brantford.
Adds Trophy
Jim Dickins added to his trophy collection
as he rode his Hully Gully Honda to fourth
place in the 80A class at CMA races at Hully
Gully on July 28. The track was in excellent
condition and proved to be the fastest that it
has been this year as near record times;
were achieved in most classes.
On July 27 house league races were held at
Hully Gully. It was midseason,
championship time. Jim was not able to ride
as he was off for the day to be an usher at his'
uncle's wedding. However, he had enou h,o£,
a point lead to pick up first place. Jim Is off
to Owen Sound August 4 and 5 to take a
crack at the Canada Championship:
Queensway News
Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Peter Snell
led residents at Queensway Nursing Home
in a sing -song and Peter played the guitar.
The evening was brought to a close With Ati
impromptu duet of Lorne Johnston,, a
resident who;played the violin and Peter; m
the guitar.
.Bingo was on the agenda Wednesday.
There was a big turnout and almost
everyone whoplayed clainneda prize.. i „
At noon on hursday residents attend n,
Birthday Barbecue. They ,celebrated the
.sully birthdays. Before feasting On hMt
and hamburgers the residents e
entertainment provided by 'Nelson Td
turn tame l
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