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An eager group of kids and grown-ups went for an afternoon sleigh ride. Afterwards, a pot kluck supper was served at the church.
ride on February 9. Tom Penhale of Bayfield hitched up the team to ( Shelley McPhee Haist photo)
take the group from Middleton's St. James Church on the winter
February 14 stillbrings magic
By Helen Owen
"You'll be mine and I'll be thine,
And so good morrow Valentine,
As I sat in my garden chair,
I saw two birds fly in the air,
And two by two and pair by pair
Which made me think of you my dear."
So runs an old Valentine rhyme from
Oxfordshire in England. Although the
origins of St. Valentine's Day -are known to
have evolved from pagan times when they
were part of the fertility rites, the celebra-
tion of a special day for lovers has been
perpetuated. Birds were reputed to mate on
February 14, and in Chaucerian times the
rituals of courtship were expressed, at least
within the circles of privileged court socie-
ty, in verse, which reflected the chivalrous
sentiments of the era.
Samual Pepys, the famous English
diarist, indicates that gifts were exchanged,
and on February 14, 1668 the•entry in his
diary records: "... the ring my wife had
made lately as my Valentine's gift this year,
a Turkey stone set with diamonds". Cards.
superseded gifts, and no doubt the develop-
ment of the postal services extended the
scope of these romantic missives.a
One touching story relates to the famous
Bronte family. William Weightman, a
curate, learning that they had never receiv-
ed a Valentine, walked 10 miles to post one
to each of the girls, hoping thereby to re-
main anonymous. They did, in fact, identify
him as the sender and it appears that Anne
was fondly attached to this young man. Sad-
ly circumstances kept them apart, and
within two years of his chivalrous gesture he
died of cholera.
Fashions have changed and not all Valen-
tines conveyed affection - some quite the
contrary. Nor were they confined to lovers
for children too also sent them to relatives
and friends, often anonymously and thereby
adding to the mystery and excitement for
the recipient.
Today Valentines seem to have retained
their popularity, encouraged no doubt, by
the commercial potential. Different styles
have evolved with Victorian sentimentality
being replaced with humor. Mass produc-
tion offers a wide selection of cards, and the
beautiful specimens, sometimes delicately
trimmed and hand drawn are treasured
momentoes of a by -gone day.
Nevertheless, even in today's
materialistic society, the thrill of receiving
that special card on St. Valentine's Day has
lost nothing of its magic and romance - the
joy in receiving an expression of affection is
ageless.
Bayfield conservation winners announced
By Helen Owen
HAYFIELD - The Bayfield Anglers
Association and the Bayfield Garden Club
were among those who received honorable
mention when the Ausable f3ayfieid Conser-
vation Authority announced the winners of
conservation awards at their January-
meeting.
anuarymeeting.
Jerry Giesent was the award winner in the
individual category. On his London
Township property Mr. Giesen has planted
over 10,000 trees over the last three years
which serve as a windbreak and a wildlife
habitat. In addition, he has also created a
number of trout ponds.
The group award went to Huron Centen-
nial School which since 1967 has par-
ticipated in the Camp Sylvan Conservation
Program. Some 800-1,000 trees have been
planted thus providing windbreaks, a
woodlot and wildlife habitat, and in addition
the students have benefitted from the oppor-
tunities these activities have provided for
the study of the environment and wildlife.
New Member For
Fire Department
Following the resignation of Joe Koenc
last week. Mr. Tim West, son of Connie
West, was made a .Junior Fire Fighter at the
regular meeting held on February 3.
The resignation left a vacancy for a lieute-
nant and Robert Orr has been promoted to
this position.
This year the Hayfield Fire Department
will have been in existence for 40 years. and
during that time it has been faithfully serv-
ed by volunteers. Donations helped to pur-
chase the necessary equipment, often se-
cond hand and requiring much time and ef-
fort to refurbish', but this has always been
available, freely given as when a 500 gallon
tank was dug out of the ground at the
Hayfield Garage with picks and shovels.
In 1948 a meeting was arranged with the
village council to select a site for a fire hall.
An old building ws purchased and the
lumber from this was used for the construc-
tion which was carried out with volunteer
labour. in 1949 a siren was acquired. and
over the years, the fire department has cnn-
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to deal not only with fires, but with ac-
cidents and resuscitation.
Again and again the fireman are there
ready to deal with fires and accidents and
perhaps their role is not always appreciated
except by those who need their services.
Fighting fires is a risky business,
sometimes complicated by hazardous
weather conditions, but the reputation of the
fire department in Bayfield has been main-
tained for for decades - may it long continue:
Special Anniversaries
A very pleasant evening was held at the
Bayfield Inn recently for Ruth and Arnold
Makins when their family celebrated Ar-
nold's birthday and their 35th wedding an-
niversary. After dinner, the family gathered
at the home of Ruth and Arnold where a
large decorated cake and ice cream finish-
ed off the evening. Their many friends wish
them many more happy years together.
Another interesting point about this year
is that it marks Arnold's 40th with the
Hayfield Fire Department.
Archives room shows off events
By Helen Owen
HAYF'IEi.I) - It has now become
customary for exhibits to appear in the win-
dows of the archives room at the library
throughout the year. and the Historical
Society here welcomes such displays which
reflect events in the community. A schedule
has been drawn up for 1987 as it is hoped that
this year more organizations will wish to
avail themselves of this free show place on
main street. If you have dates in mind lease
contact either Helen Owen. 565-2956, or An-
nie .Johnston at the Library.
Heritage Week Proclaimed
The council of the Village of Hayfield pro-
claimed Heritage Week from February 16 to
22 at their meeting on February 2, and
celebrations are all lined up for February 21
- celebrations to include all ages and
interests.
The siren on the old town hall will sound as
usual at 1 p m. on that day. but it will also
announce the commencement of the pro-
grams, and the fire department. themselves
celebrating 40 years of public service, will
he on hand to display their equipment and
demonstate its use.
Posters are well distributed outlining the
scope of the many activities ranging from
cross-country skiing to a musical program
and film and video presentations in the com-
munity centre, as well as free skating in the
arena, wagon rides with Tom Penhale, and
reading at the library given by Harry Baker
and Elva Metcalfe. Although sponsored by
r.ACAC, wonderful support from all sorts of
people is being contributed to this communi-
ty occasion.
And it is a community occasion!
Celebrating the history of Bayfield
highlights the past. the characteristics
which have enriched the village over
several generations, the individuals whose
personalities have colored and enlivened the
lives of their contemporaries, and even
more important, helps to maintain the con-
tinuity for the future.
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CLINTON NEWS7RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987 ---Page 13
Family bowling night set
HOLMESVILLE - Worship Service was
held in Holmesville United on February 8
with Rev. Bechtel. officiating. Flowers were
placed in the church in memory of the late
Ida Martin.
The evening unit of the UCW is planning a
family bowling party in Goderich with a
potluck supper to follow at the Holmesville
United Church.
The Enterprising Seniors met in the Com-
munity Centre in Holmesville with Bert Mc-
Creath in charge. Gertrude Trewartha
played the piano for the opening and
Charlotte Norman read the roll call and the
minutes of the last meeting. Blanche Deeves
gave the card report sending a card and
flowers to Barry Walter.
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The next meeting is February 19.
A family in the VLA were burned out by
fire recently. Marion Powell had made a
blanket and donated it on behalf of the
Enterprising Seniors, also a cheque was
sent for $50.00 from the Seniors.
At the next meeting entertainment will be
provided by Alice Parker and Hazel Mc-
Creath. The Mama and Papas entertained
with Charlotte at the piano, Bert McCreath
on the tin horn and Everett Mellwain and
Fran Powell on the mouth organ. Helen
Lindsay played the triangle. Euchre and
shuffleboard were also played.
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