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1 i 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, August 24,1994 Reflections on life in Clarington over the past two centuries By Sher Leetooze Bank's Bake Sale Supports Fundraising Bike Tour There were two mill towns in Darlington Darlington in the early days, Haydon and Hampton, as well as a number of mills dotted around the area between communities. In 1989, writing about his youth, Bruce Mountjoy had this to say ... "Saturday was always a holiday for the children of our school but it never was at our farm. Our parents, well organized, organized, had jobs ready for all seven of us children. The girls had the coal- oil lamps to fill, trim the wicks and clean the glass chimneys and other upstairs homcmaking chores around the home. My job was taking a load of grain to the grist mill to be ground for the farm animals, coarse for the cattle, fine for the hogs and the oats rolled for the horses. Also there was a small bag of wheat to be cracked for the morning porridge at the breakfast table. table. Father would have the white cotton cotton bags filled from the well stocked granary, identified and neatly tied with binder twine. As early as possible possible Saturday morning I would hitch the two horse team, Archie and Rosie, Rosie, to the toboggan type sleigh and we would load the twenty four bags on board and I would climb aloft with my lunch pail for noon, as this was an all day outing. There were three water-powered mills in the area all about the same distance from my home and my choice was the Haydon Mill, as it could be reached by taking a back road, part of it winding through a beautiful swamp like area of cedar trees and hills and dales. The horses also seemed to enjoy this route and when we entered this wooded paradise, paradise, they would swing into a spirited trot, the bells attached to their collars chiming merrily ... " Haydon was originally called Charlestown after the man who built the mill in 1847. Haydon was originally called Charlestown, after the man who built the mill in 1847, Lieut. Charles Bates, of The 8th Company of the Darlington Regiment. The first crown grant was registered registered in 1802, some 200 acres to Joseph Joseph Winters, Lot 14, Concession 8, and until the mill was erected in 1847, there was only three houses in the community. Haydon Mill was one of the first of the eight grist mills to be built in the township, It was a water powered, three storey storey mill, with the water being brought from the pond, about 200 feet away, through a culvert, that narrowed narrowed in diameter as it reached the mill in order to increase the force of the water and provide more thrust for the mill wheel. It operated as a grist mill in its early days, but went to cider cider pressing later on. It operated until 1940, and was taken down in 1973. In remembering the days in the early part of this century, Arthur Trc- win says ... "People let their cows roam all over the place in those days. Sometimes they'd find them two miles away. But most of them came home at night for milking. I remember remember I'd have to go off on horseback sometimes to bring them home." Fred Ashton remembers the suppers suppers held at the church on July 1st. "There was always a football game that was held down here at Lloyd Ashton's field, and at night-time they'd always have talent come down from Toronto to put on a concert." Fred's sister, Meta Swain adds... OBITUARY Alice Sybil Ilayman A resident of Bowmanvillc for 72 years, Alice Sybil Hayman (nee Mcdd), aged 82, died July 3, 1994 in Memorial Hospital Bowmanvillc after after a courageous battle with' cancer, for six years. Bom in Peterborough and educated educated in Bowmanvillc, she was the daughter of Mabel Thickson, and was married September 24, 1941 to James Edward Hayman. A long time resident at 24 Ontario Street, Bowmanvillc, she was a member member of Trinity United Church and sang in the choir and was a soloist for many years, Starting as a young girl in the retail retail drygoods, Alice was an original member of the staff at the opening of downtown Zellers Store, Oshawa, showing a keen interest throughout her life in interior home decorating and designs, ladies' designer clothing, fashions and care of her home. Surviving is her husband James, She was predeceased by a son Carl James Hayman. The Reverend Nancy Knox officiated officiated at the funeral service, held July 5, at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanvillc, The organist was Mrs, Arlene Ayre, Hymns chosen were Abide with Me and Son of My Soul. Pallbearers were Jim McGill, Victor Victor Snider, Sam Brereton, Leonard Player, Jack Syer and Cliff Trewin, Floral tokens were received in her memory from Orono Firefighters Association, Association, Clarington Mayor, Council and Staff. Charitable donations were also received from Jerusalem Masonic Masonic Lodge and from many individuals, Interment Bowmanvillc Cemetery. Cemetery. "One year we had Harry Lauder! They'd come in by train to Burkcton, and someone would go out and get them with the horse and buggy and bring them down. They'd stay overnight overnight and them go back the next day." "It was a great show," says Arthur. Trewin. "People came from all over the country to see it. They couldn't feed 'em all at one time. There'd have to be about four sittings. We had ice cream, too! That's about the only time we'd sec it!" "Thcrc'd be lemonade, too, and later on they'd sell stone ginger beer in stone crocks for 50 cents. Oh, that upset the old people - 'Drinkin' Ginger Ginger Beer!' That was awful!" The original settling families of Haydon include the Siemens, Trc- wins, Mountjoys, Thompsons, Greers, Ashtons, Wrights, Grahams, Cowlings, Martins and Creepers. William Cowling donated the land for the Methodist Church which was built in 1868, and William Creeper ran the local general store. But, like most of the communities in Darlington, Haydon came to a standstill. The water in the creeks no longer flowed as it did in the early days, and the mills ceased operation, thus the commerce of the communities communities dwindled, leaving small, but very interesting communities in the wake of progress. When TD Bank employee John Sautner was asked recently to support Suzanne M acLean's bike tour across Canada, he went one step further and organized a bake sale at his Bowmanvi llc branch. Money raised will go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada to improve transplant surgery and anti-rejection drugs. Above, TD representatives Rose-Marie Conway and John Sautner help Lyn Banning choose a tray of baked goods. > Happenings and Events from Hampton Area by Mi ichelle liaison The sumr tier is almost over. Where has this time gone? The First Hampton Sea Scouts spent some lime in Midland th is month. The young men and their leaders attending the Rendezvous sit tycd at Camp Wild Wind. While tin ere, they had the opportunity opportunity to boaird a "tall ship". They also took a sailii ig course. Everyone had a nautically good time. All arrived arrived home safely •' on the Monday. The Beavers, 'Cubs and Scouts of Hampton will be having their registration registration night on h londay, September 12th. This will be .held at the Church. I couldn't get a tim c for this, so I will remind you of this : it a later date with more details. Ladies exercise classes will be beginning beginning again soo ;n. This always takes place in the C LE. Wing of the Hampton United Ch' urch on Old Scu- gog Road. The quailificd Y.W.C.A. instructor, Margaret, has taught the Hampton classes fo:r a few years now. Monday's classics run for six weeks starting September 19 th. Wednesday's classes .begin September September 21st and also run .for six weeks. Classes arc 9:30 to 10:2'0 a.m. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, no babysitting : is available. Ladies from all over arc welcome. To register, or for more information please contact Marilyn B .urns at 263- 2908. A reminder that this Hampton Community Centre is a vailablc to rent. With a capacity of 125 and a complete kitchen it could be just the spot you were looking for. For hall rentals please contact Edith Bcavis at 263-2755. That's all she wrote, forks. Until next week, stay safe and enje >y life. 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