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Many residents throughout Bruce County brought items of every
description to the 'antique road show', held in Southampton
Saturday, in the hope of finding out that they had valuable
treasures.
Appraisers, Tim Saunders and Caroline and Bill Byfield, brought
disappointment to some and unexpected delight to others. "Sometimes,
people are very disappointed," said Saunders, "in finding out that
what grandpa left them may not be valuable in a monetary sense. The
thing is though, that whatever is left in a will to someone is
really priceless because they Foudnation is a non-profit
organization ught behind the leaving and people have to understand
and appreciate that."
From jewelery and dishes to Persian ceremonial swords and 'beaver
bells', people brought their most unusual family heirlooms to be
appraised, All the funds raised through admission went to the 'Bruce
Children are Special Foundation' (BCAS).
Founded in 2000, the organization helps fund programs for children
in need that are not funded by the government. There are three main
programs that help children achieve dreams - Summer Camps, Christmas
Hampers and College Bursaries. Among others, the BCAS also provides
toys for traumatized children and parenting groups and children in
care.
Their motto is ... "Give a Child a Hand Up" and the organization is
always in need of donations and always looking for new members. For
more information call 519-881-3051 or 1-888-807-7773. (next column)
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Eldon and Norma Yundt of Walkerton of Walkerton learned that
the family heirloom plates they thought were from India were made in
England. Appraiser Caroline Byfield explained it was entirely feasible
as the English once ruled India.
Candice Hodd discovered that her bells were known as 'beaver bells' and
had been made in Quebec. "Don't every polish them," said appraiser Tim
Saunders, "it's the patina that gives them value."
Paul Kearns brought in a vase that had been handed down through
his family. Although Oriental in design, it was Carlton ware that had
been made in England in the 1940s and was valued at approximately $300 |
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