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Bayfield Breeze, 2010-07-07, Page 15/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 BAWIELDBREEZE El ` PF 4RIUTASA'IfErIAM'IAN mATTHEW CA' 'n6 / Rte► -ss 1' lllllllllllllllllllllll�IIII[IMIIIIIrpIIIIIM[Illlrl NMI f;R0 AL LEPAGE H ]N 3A �urrrrmrrlur�rlurl -�.��--� BAWIELD BREEZE _ _." f!�t� vrJdvgg'S pwn pnfingnewS S+luree 0 SHARE MVP -.1 July 7, 2010 Vol. 2 Week 28 Issue 53 STRAWBERRY SOCIAL HIGHLIGHT OF FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST RIBBON CUTTING The firefighters in our village will be up bright and early on July 10th to prepare for their annual BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Firemen's Breakfast which will have people lining up for the 7 a.m. start of food service at the Bayfield Fire Hall. And who wouldn't line up for pancakes with real maple syrup, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast and juice, plus let's not forget the Tim Horton's coffee, generously donated by the Tim Horton's of Exeter. The cost for the breakfast is adults, $7; and children, $4. OPTINUST CLUB July 10 is the date for the Bayfield Optimist Club's annual Play Day extravaganza. This day of good old- fashioned fun for the children will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn beside the Bayfield Fire Hall. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 1/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 An official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the revitalization of the front entrance, walkway and gardens to the Bayfield Town Hall was held on June 27. L -R: Mayor of Bluewater, Bill Dowson; Huron County Warden, Bert Dykstra; and Jerry Selk, board member of the Bayfield Town Hall Hertiage Society were invited to cut the ribbon. (Photo by Roger Lewington) Approximately 80 supporters of the Bayfield Town Hall celebrated the grand dame's face lift on the afternoon of June 27th with a Strawberry Social. The revitalization to the hall's entrance, walkway and gardens cost in excess of $15,000 and was funded through grants from the County of Huron, Municipality of Bluewater and over 100 local residents and businesses that purchased engraved stones for the walkway. The new look includes a new entrance walkway, wrought iron railings and arbor as well as new plantings. The Bayfield Horticultural Society designed the plans for the project with Gold Coast Landscaping, and Sharpe's Creek Forge being contracted to complete the work. Several dignitaries were on hand for the event. Greetings from their perspective levels of government were brought by Bert Dykstra, warden of Huron County and Bill Dowson, Mayor of the Municipality of Bluewater. Jane Rowat spoke on behalf of the town hall board and Jerry Selk, also a town hall board member, thanked all of the individual contributors from the community, as well as the project contractors. Other special guests in attendance were: Dave Johnston, deputy mayor of Bluewater; and Bluewater councilors, Jim Fergusson, Tyler Hessel, George Irvin and Bill MacDougall; and Beth Ross, manager of Library and Cultural Services for the County. The Bayfield Town Hall was built in 1882 then moved to its present location on Clan Gregor Square in 1920. The town hall was the seat of village government from that date until 1927 and again from 1965 to 1984 at which point the aging building was closed for failure to meet fire code standards. In 1989, a committee was formed to restore and re-energize the town hall. The committee was known as the "Friends of the Town Hall" and after years of fundraising, private donations and grants, monies were raised to restore and maintain this historic building. The gallery was restored through the generosity of the Trillium Foundation. Magician Daniel Steep, of Clinton, is scheduled to perform and a talented face painting clown will also offer her skills to shiny faced youngsters. Games and crafts are also on the docket. All this frivolity is sure to create an appetite — hotdogs will be served up hot from the barbecue. This free event is hosted by the members of the Bayfield Optimist Club, who are proud to have the mandate, Friends of Youth. UUM110100011011Ny_1i The first ever Bayfield Volunteer Fair is set for this Saturday, July 10. It will be an opportunity for the organizations within the village and area that are volunteer -driven to let everyone know about their group and hopefully generate more excitement about it. Confirmed participants in the event include, Bayfield River Valley Trail Association, Blyth Festival, Bayfield Ratepayers' Association, Town & Country Support Services, Bayfield Shoreline Residents Association and Bayfield Agricultural Society. The volunteer fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bayfield Town Hall. It is sponsored by the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association in conjunction with Vettefest. In addition to gathering valuable information, prizes will be available to be won. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Camp Kintail is coming to Bayfield starting today (Wednesday, July 7). Registration will begin at 8:30 a. m. Knox Presbyterian Church is partnering with Camp Kintail, the area Presbyterian Church camp, to offer a Christian based Day Camp every Wednesday at the church during July and August. This Day Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be led by the very capable and well trained young adult staff of Camp Kintail who will provide the program and activities. The camp will be for children who have completed JK up to Grade 6. The children are welcome to attend all eight day camps or just one or two. A Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society, a non-profit charitable corporation with a volunteer The camp will run from now until Aug. 25. It will be board of directors, is charged with the maintenance and upkeep of this historic building. This completely sponsored by Knox, Bayfield and will upkeep is possible through the many fundraising events run by the board as well as generous include snacks and lunch. donations from Bayfield residents. In addition to maintaining the historic town hall, the mission of The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society is to provide cultural events and activities for the Bayfield and area people. A second release of engraved bricks is available to anyone who missed the first release. For more information, rentals and events visit www.bayfieldtownhall.com Outside games and nature activities plus Bible stories, songs and crafts will be part of the sessions. For more information please call the church at 519 565-2913 and leave a message or call Rev. Susan Moore at 519 238-8272. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 2/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 BAYFIELD RIVER VALLEY TRAIT. ANGLICAN CHURCH SYSTEM SOON TO INCLUDE VARNA FITNESS FUl\ �7 r N The Bayfield Shadows met Wh000ze Up, of London, in the finals where they were defeated 12- July 11 is the date set for the Parish Picnic for Trinity 0. However, they took home the title 'AA' Runners -Up and $400 in prize money. Anglican Church, Bayfield and St. Jame's, Middleton Bluewater Municipal Council has unanimously agreed to grant the Bayfield River Valley Trail and therefore service time and locations are not the Association (BRVTA) permission to develop two walking trails at the Stanley Complex in Varna. norm. They also approved a grant of $2,000 to the BRVTA. paced tennis, is played at the Middleton's Orchard their cleats, luckily we didn't have to play there. The rain held off for our Trinity will offer their 8 a.m. church service on that These year round trails have tremendous potential for multiple uses such as cross country date but Trinity's 9:30 a.m. service and the 11 a.m. skiing and perhaps someday even mountain biking and accessible trails for the disabled. service at St. Jame's will be cancelled. Instead, a combined Parish Picnic Service will be held at 11 It is anticipated that some signage will be in place and that the trails will be open for use this a.m. at the pavilion on Pavilion Beach Road, just 5 month. Last fall, trail development volunteers did some rough cuts of potential routes and over KM South of Bayfield. Following the service, a picnic the summer they will be installing signage and clearing overgrown sections. As funds permit, will be held. Participants are asked to bring a potluck new bridges, boardwalks and other features will be installed. dish to share, their own lawn chair, plates, cutlery The upper trail will be called the 'Taylor Trail' to honor Mark and Bill Taylor who spent so much and beverage. time and effort getting the Varna Trails started. of walking with an ending cool down stretch. The longer, more challenging trail that goes to the river will be called 'Mavis' Trail', to honor the Trinity's congregation would like to thank John late Mavis Govier. Vanderhaar from Bayfield Tree Service for his most COVER 1,700 KMS appreciated contribution of trimming and pruning all Govier, who was a staunch supporter of the BRVTA's efforts, especially in Varna, died in April. the trees and bushes on the church grounds. Many Rev. Charles Love, minister at St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield, and his wife, Cobie, will thanks also to Brian King, Geordie Palmer and ���7AL BAYFIELD SHADOWS 'AA' 1` 11 r Herbert gfor the many hours spent repairing the lawns andd gardens dens from the damage done by the RUNNERS-UP INLUCE NOW recent water line installation at the side of the church. Coast to raise funds for The Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). The family will be camping and And a heartfelt thanks is given to Audrey Albiston, touring for three weeks from mid-July through the first week in August. Justyne Chojnacka and the other garden "angels" The Ladies' Slow Pitch Team known as the Bayfield Shadows is having a very eventful season. that ensure that the church gardens are a beautiful Recently, they made it to the 'AA' Finals in the Lucknow Strawberry Summertest Tournament and peaceful reflection of Trinity. which featured 16 ladies' teams. Community Centre. Their tournament scores were: June 23, 10-0 versus Lucknow; June 25, 12-1 versus the Wild Things; and June 26, 12-2 versus the Atwood Bees. These wins gave them a bye to the 'AA' finals on Sunday, June 27. FITNESS FUl\ �7 r N The Bayfield Shadows met Wh000ze Up, of London, in the finals where they were defeated 12- 0. However, they took home the title 'AA' Runners -Up and $400 in prize money. First there was pole walking and now the latest "There were torrential rains on the morning of June 26 and the fields were a mess," said fitness craze to come to town is Pickleball. Serena Snell, member of the Bayfield Shadows. "The left field was a swamp and the ball would The sport, which has been described as slower hit the ground and stop dead. At one of the diamonds the fielders were standing in water over paced tennis, is played at the Middleton's Orchard their cleats, luckily we didn't have to play there. The rain held off for our tennis courts on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 9 'AA' final game on Sunday but we could hear the thunder coming. It started to spit as we left a.m. and on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. the field and was absolutely pouring when we collected our prize." And, of course, Pole Walking remains a popular part The Bayfield Shadows home games are Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on the Bayfield diamond. of many fitness regimes. If you are an early bird the So far in their league games the Shadows have only been defeated twice in close matches, 9-8 Tuesday 8 a.m. sessions of Pole Walking may be and 19-17. They also made it to the 'A' Finals in a tournament in Exeter in May but again lost perfect for you. There is also a Pole Walking session the final game. held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. All groups depart from 6 Main Street. The session incorporates an hour of walking with an ending cool down stretch. LOVE ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER TO Anyone interested in Pickleball or new to Pole COVER 1,700 KMS Walking can contact Pat Livingston at 519 565-2202 for more information. Rev. Charles Love, minister at St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield, and his wife, Cobie, will be the drivers of the support vehicle for an upcoming fundraiser dubbed, Love on Wheels! Plus, exercise classes will continue through the summer months. The Love's two daughters, Sarah and Liz will be biking 1,700 KM from Ottawa to the East Coast to raise funds for The Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). The family will be camping and efs and Toning classes are held Mondays, touring for three weeks from mid-July through the first week in August. Wednesdays Weddays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The Sit and Get Fit Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays SLF supports community-based organizations working to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. at 10:15 a.m. Both classes are held in the Bayfield Since 2003, SLF has funded more than 300 projects in 15 countries. These grassroots groups Community Centre. are the lifeline for their communities: they provide counselling and education about HIV cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 3/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 prevention, care and treatment; distribute food, medication and other necessities; reach the ARCHIVES ROOM sick and vulnerable through home-based health care; help orphans and vulnerable children access education and work through their grief; and support grandmothers caring for their The Bayfield Historic Walking Tour booklets are now orphaned grandchildren. like to invite anyone with a penchant for card rescuers arrived on the scene. Two and a half hours after the accident, the boy's body was available to guide both residents and visitors about For more information on Love on Wheels and SLF or if you would like to donate email our fair village. cobielove@hotmail.com or visit www.loveonwheels.ca or www.stephenlewisfoundation.org The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m. at The booklet, is based on notes of a Guided Walking Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for the father and son on July 5 at St. Joseph the Tour composed by Elaine Sturgeon, volunteer Worker Roman Catholic Church in Thornhill, ON. Donations to Victim Services of Huron archivist from 2001-08. These notes were revised LAKE HURON CLAIMS LIVES OF and expanded by Dianne Smith and produced by the FATHER AND SON Bayfield Historical Society, Ralph Laviolette current volunteer archivist and Dave Gillians, historical society president. Its production was funded by Lake Huron proved how unforgiving it can be on the night of June 29 when it claimed the lives memberships, donations and a grant from the Huron of a father and son. Heritage Fund. Andrew Rucinskas, 48, of Concord, ON. and his five-year-old son, Douglas, both drowned in The Historic Walking Tour booklets are now available an incident that occurred in water just north of the Bayfield Harbor. for $5 each at the Bayfield Archives Room on Main Street or by calling 519 565-2454. The booklet is in a Rucinskas, his wife and two children, including an eight-year-old daughter were regular 5.5 X 8 inch format and includes a map at its centre summer visitors to the village. The booklet was created to compliment the Bayfield Rucinskas was walking, along the shoreline in knee deep water, with his two children shortly Historical Society guided walking tours that depart after 8 p.m. when the boy lost his balance and was swept into the water by the waves that from the Bayfield Archives Room every Saturday were described as high and turbulent in an OPP media release. morning at 10 a.m. during July and August. The father went into the water to retrieve his son. He was able to reach him but was unable to BRIDGE CLUB get back to shore. He called for his daughter to run for help. The girl appealed for someone to call 911 at the nearby marina while she ran to get her mother at their cottage. The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club would Rucinskas was overcome by the waves and his body was removed from the water shortly after like to invite anyone with a penchant for card rescuers arrived on the scene. Two and a half hours after the accident, the boy's body was playing to attend their next meeting, July 7. recovered from the rough waters by police and Bayfield Volunteer Firefighters, using search lights, near the north pier. The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m. at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for the father and son on July 5 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Thornhill, ON. Donations to Victim Services of Huron INMEMORIAM County or The Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be made at www.jerrettfuneralhomes.com Bayfield Breeze subscribers will be saddened to learn of the death of 22 year-old Kyle Johnston of Bayfield. BAYFIELD CONCERT SERIES Kyle Robert Johnston passed away at the University Hospital Campus of the London Summer's here and so is the Bayfield Summer Concert Series. Health Sciences Centre on June 28. On July 22, Six Shooter recording artist, Justin Rutledge, will take to the town hall stage, along Left to mourn his passing are his parents with Andy McGuire. Tickets are available for $25 per person per show. Brian and Anne Johnston; siblings, Alysia and Zachary; and grandparents Don and Marilyn Headliner, Ron Sexsmith has been added to the summer concert schedule for an Aug. 12 Haw and David and Gail Johnston. He will also performance. Tickets sold out in less than a week for this well- known artist as a result a be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and second show on Aug. 13 has been added. Tickets are available now for $30 per person. friends. Tickets are available at the Black Dog Pub, Ernie King (Goderich) and at www.ticketscene.ca. A celebration of his life was held at the Bluewater Chapel of the Falconer Funeral For all of these concerts the doors open at 8 p.m. with the concert to follow at 8:30 p.m. Homes on July 2. Cremation with interment of The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to support Childhood Cancer Awareness. ashes in Bayfield Cemetery will be held at a "Cure Childhood Cancer" silicone bracelets will be available for purchase at all of the concerts. later date. Donations are greatly appreciated. Donations to the Thames Valley Children's The concerts are being presented by Meades Bros. Productions and The Little Inn of Bayfield. Centre, Community Living of Central Huron or Overnight packages are now available at The Little Inn; to learn more please call 1-800-565- to the charity of one's choice would be 1832. appreciated as expressions of sympathy. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 4/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 VETTEFEST If everywhere you look this weekend you think you see a Corvette, don't worry you're not experiencing delusions — it's Bayfield Vettefest and Corvette enthusiasts from far and near will be descending on the village starting on July 9th for a Summer Night Cruise. Participants in the Summer Night Cruise are asked to gather at Clan Gregor Square at 7 p.m. to head out on a little road trip. Registration for the car show to be held in Clan Gregor Square on July 10th will begin at 8 a.m. in the park. Those who take part are invited to park their cars for display in the square. From 1- 4 p.m. the park will not only be filled with corvettes but entertainment, contests and prizes will be offered as well. For more information visit www.bayfieldveffefest.com PIXILATED IMAGE OF THE WEEK Sailor's Delight by Jack Pal C Integrity Ev6'rything! LAKE HURON REMEMBER ME? SHEAR TALENT 11 There are countless photographs of people in the Bayfield Historical Society's Archives collection, but sadly their names were never recorded. In this section we will showcase an image with the hopes that one of our subscribers might be able to identify the individual(s) in the photo. Please email your information to the Editor's attention at the address listed near the bottom of the page in "Submissions". ISSUE 51 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 5/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 This week, we salute the start of summer vacation with a class photo taken for the year 1965- 66 at the Bayfield School (now the Bayfield Lions' Municipal Building). Let the Bayfield Breeze know how many students you can identify. Thanks to Carolyn Snell for submitting the photo. IMAM 7c L _ 7 j T' 1 ISSUE 48 Cal Scotchmer believes that the two boys shown in the photograph from Issue 48 are George and Don Lindsay. In Issue 51, the proud fishermen showing off their catch are Jack Castle, Norman Toms, Herbert Sturgeon, WJ (Jack) McLeod, Andy Sturgeon and Louis McLeod. The photo is from the 1930s. Thanks to Dawn McLeod for filling in the blanks. ISSUE 52 In Issue 52, the fishing theme continued with another gentleman mending his nets. It was determined that the photo was taken around 1900. Anyone remember him? Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks: SHARE ®v TRIBUTE BAYFIELD FINANCIAL IDMUFINC �kl] I1 kC�l;]IiR� LUCY WOODS DIEHL: GUARDIAN ANGEL OF PIONEER PARK STORY BY DAVID GILLIANS AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER I know that somewhere, somehow, Lucy Woods Diehl is smiling because her Bayfield has persevered cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 6/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 The view from Pioneer Park on an autumn day. The annual Rummage Sale, Pioneer Park's major fundraiser, takes place on July 9th and it will be a wild and frenzied Friday evening. It's the culmination of a year of hard work by dozens of volunteers. 1 never go to buy, /just want to see some of the unusual bargains and be in on the action. But, 1 always come home with something. If we don't need it and a higher authority than me says there's no room, it will end up in next year's sale. I enjoy the fun of bargaining with my friends who make up the volunteer sales staff. They can spot me as a mark as soon as 1 step into the arena. I don't mind because I'm doing it for Lucy. I know that somewhere, somehow, Lucy Woods Diehl is smiling because her Bayfield has persevered. This crippled women who struggled in pain most of her life has left a legacy that everyone who appreciates all that Bayfield has to offer should be grateful for. They don't build statues to community activists who live their life in a small village far away from the bright lights of the city but maybe they should. I believe that Lucy Woods Diehl was Bayfield's greatest hero. The Pioneer Park Rummage sale would never happen and Pioneer Park wouldn't exist if it weren't for her. You can take that a step further and say we wouldn't still have a town hall, an Archives Building/ Library, a revitalized Clan Gregor Square or reconstructed cenotaph if she hadn't shown the way; if she hadn't shown that motivated volunteers can shape their community, can make things better. Lucy Woods Diehl (Submitted photo) Lucy Wood Diehl was born in "The Hut", Bayfield's oldest building, in 1902. She was the daughter of Dr. Ninian W. Woods, one of the village's doctors and the postmaster. She developed rheumatoid arthritis at an early age and spent most of her life in pain and she eventually became crippled. Despite her ailments, she was passionate about life and especially about Bayfield. She worked with her family at the village post office in what is now known as the Rutledge Building and became a weekly columnist for the Clinton News -Record where her Bayfield articles attracted so much attention that she was named "Champion Country Correspondent of Ontario." Most of her many articles are on file at the Bayfield Archives and they are a delightful mixture of folksy gossip and historical tales. She talked with the pioneers, she remembered the stories about the fishing families and most importantly, she painted a portrait in words of a village that wouldn't shrivel up and die. Very few of the issues that concern residents today haven't been argued in the past. She wrote about saving the town hall, cleaning up Clan Gregor Square, preserving the village look of Main Street and the political differences between village and country. She supported anyone and anything that would make Bayfield a better place. Her greatest achievement was organizing the purchase and establishing the "Trust" for Pioneer Park. For over 50 years, politicians had rejected opportunities to acquire the land for a village Warm spring temperatures are sure to bring the crowds back to the park to catch those world renowned sunsets. Tf�s�r Postcard perfect views of Lake Huron constantly avail themselves from Pioneer Park, especially in summer. They don't build statues to community activists who live their life in a small village far away from the bright lights of the city but maybe they should. M N 11.70/_\ BIT& Cel 21105 05 OND►1 Organizers will tell you that the annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale does not happen overnight but it is now only a couple nights away. The doors will open on the 63rd annual sale this Friday night, July 9th at 7 p.m. in the Bayfield Arena. This large fundraiser benefits beautiful Pioneer Park. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 7/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 park because it would cost too much and it was going to be sold for development. She purchased the park with her own limited funds and then recruited some summer residents who were mostly from Michigan to contribute. Despite her physical limitations, she showed that individuals can make a difference and she encouraged summer residents to participate. Well established trees line the perimeter of the park, seemingly at rest during the winter months. If there is such a thing, Lucy Wood Diehl is Bayfield's "guardian angel". Amidst the chaos of the Rummage Sale, I'm going to step back and take a moment to savor the scene because Lucy's "spirit" is going to be there and 1 want to enjoy the experience. T Bayfield Mews ti�.x�art ii.-�:J•5� €wdusiwe 55+ Community One Floor iawnh,bmes 514. 555 •4542 www_haylieldmews.ca Melody Falconer -Pounder test. SUBMISSIONS Anyone requiring an early drop off of items can contact Terry at 519 565-2972 or Bud at 519 565-5322, otherwise items can be dropped off at the arena on July 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The following items cannot be accepted: clothing, shoes, magazines, encyclopedias, large appliances, building materials, mattresses, soiled or broken items. Please note that baby furniture, sports equipment and electrical items must be approved by the CSA. Items are also being sought for the Silent Auction. If you would like to provide an article or service to be bid upon please contact Bud at the number listed above. General inquiries about the event, including, volunteer information can be directed to Julie at 519 824-0141. About 20 years ago I got my first job at a small town newspaper, it was a dream come true for me. I had aspired to have my work appear on its pages since I was nine years -old. I have always enjoyed the ink stain one gets on their hands after flipping through the pages of a newspaper. However, I have never liked the phrase, "There is nothing in the paper". When I hear that my general response is "Thank the Lord." For I know all to well, the soul-searching and often the following criticism, that comes when there is "something" to report. I will never forget my first fire call — I was working one of my first weekends alone at the paper when the alarm sounded. Hands shaking I dialed the number to the fire hall and to the person who answered the phone I excitedly exclaimed that I worked for the paper, had heard the alarm and requested directions to the emergency so that I could report on it. I'm sure the person on the other end of the phone had to stifle a giggle when she explained that it was Saturday and the alarm was only the weekly But there would be other calls for house fires and car accidents and as a reporter in the field I dutifully answered and did my best to report on any incidents with dignity and respect. Over time you come to the realization that the alarms and sirens are an indicator that someone's day has taken a horribly wrong turn and lives may be changed forever. I have great respect for those who answer the alarm — our firefighters, paramedics and police officers — they do their best each time to bring about a positive result and it is never easy when there isn't a happy ending. Yes, I'll take nothing in the paper; whether it is made of ink and newsprint or this virtual version, over "something" every time. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week281ssue53/tabid/456/Default.aspx 8/9 5/27/2019 Week 28 Issue 53 Over the last year this on-line news source has worked hard to become the voice of our village and our generous sponsors have helped make this happen; a special thank you is sent out to them. I would also like to thank each and every one of our 1,400 subscribers for reading all the "nothing" I can muster each week. Happy first Birthday, Bayfield Breeze! - Melody Ogg 519-524-71S5 a koh ury n �hrya I or-cmn J1 9-524-7 7 5 5 aur-awna. veno. rmmAm Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. 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