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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2010-07-21, Page 15/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 BAWIELDBREEZE IAN !MATTHEW CA.I o4Dp�WUMAMVE rjA� rf, sse da IlllllllllllllI�IIIIIIMIIIIIrpIIIllMlllllrl #�urrrrmrrlur�rlurl -M__ M .. A, �_J y BAWIELDBREEZE Me Viflrye'; uxn �mhm-:Ie s %fxfrce © SHARE M'PEI July 21, 2010 Vol. 2 Week 30 Issue 55 CITROEN CAR LIKE A RUGGED UMBRELLA ON FOUR WHEELS STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Peter Westwood, of Bayfield, has had a love affair with the Citroen line of vehicles for more than 40 years. He UNITED CHURCH Some Guys Who Live to Sing will be making a return visit to St. Andrew's United Church on July 25th when they will perform at the 11 a.m. service. Long-time summer resident, Ray Wachhaus, is a member of this "barbershop -style" singing group comprised of retirees from the Essex County area. ANGLICAN CHURCH The Bayfield Antique Show and Sale is now 25 years young! In 1985, the event was first organized as the Bayfield Antique Fair and Sale. It was, and remains, a fundraiser for Trinity Anglican Church in Bayfield. In 2010, the show will be held at the Bayfield Arena, Aug. 6-8. The dealers, two of whom have come for all 25 years, love the show and bring beautiful antiques and collectibles, big and small, to suit every taste and pocketbook. The arena will be filled with an cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezeNVeek30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 1/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 currently is the owner of a 1969 Citroen Dyane 6. It took him three years to rebuild the car keeping it as close impressive array of quality antiques and collectibles to original as possible. His work resulted in recognition by the Citroen Owners Club of North America. including: Canadians furniture, books, porcelain, Parisian automotive design engineers were given the task of creating a car to be like a rugged ironstone, silver, estate and costume jewelry and umbrella on four wheels. Their answer to this request was the Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV). This was just one of the guidelines given to designers in the 1930s by Pierre -Jules Boulanger of the Citroen Car Company, regarding the vehicle's creation. Boulanger also wanted the vehicle to allow two peasants wearing clogs to drive a 100 Kilo load of farm goods to market at 60 KM an hour. And he wanted the suspension to be soft enough to allow the car to be driven across a ploughed field with a box of unbroken eggs on the rear seat. Plus the roof needed to be high enough to be driven while wearing a tall hat. It also needed to be light enough, less than 1200 lbs., to drive along muddy unpaved roads and use only three liters of gas for every 100 KM. There is ample storage space in this compact car and as a bonus the seats can be easily removed to double as seating for a picnic. Some of these requests may seem comical to the car owner of today but one must remember that the small French Citroen cars origin began before the Second World War; and no doubt their unique history is part of their ongoing appeal. "I just love the simplicity of the vehicle," said Peter Westwood, of Bayfield, who has had a love for the small Citroen cars for more than 40 years and is currently the owner of a 1969 Dyane 6. "I have been in the automotive business, Tool and Die design, since leaving school and have an appreciation of the technology in that industry," Westwood said. The original car the company produced was called the 2CV. After its launch in 1948 it was produced for more than 40 years. It had a small twin cylinder air cooled engine. The first Citroen that Westwood purchased was a 2CV and it left a strong, positive impression on him. "It was extremely reliable, but could still be easily taken apart and rebuilt," he said. "It could be driven virtually on any terrain, had a full roll -back sun roof, the seats could be easily taken out and used as picnic seats, it didn't use much gas and could be driven flat out all day." In fact, according to Westwood, during early engine development stages, test engines were run flat out for up to 1,000 hours continuous. Various models of the 2CV were developed over the years, and in August of 1967, the Citroen Dyane model was launched. It was an up-market version of the 2CV. "I owned the 2CV for three years before buying my first Dyane. It was mechanically the same as a 2CV but I preferred the body design shape," said Westwood. Westwood would own three of these cars over a period of more than 20 years, before he emigrated to Canada from England some 15 years ago. "I arrived on July 1 st," he said. His love of the Citroen emigrated with him. He purchased his current 1969 Dyane 6 from an elderly gentleman in Quebec seven years ago. "I spent three years completely rebuilding the car, keeping it as close to the original as possible," he said. "As a result of my labors, I was awarded the "Golden Sphere" award from the Citroen Owners Club of North America." antique toys. The Gala Evening Opening Celebration is set for Friday from 7-9 p.m. This silvery sparkling evening includes refreshments from the village's fine local restaurants and music by Cactus Jam. Guests can meet the vendors, chat, browse, and buy a unique item for their collection. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The show will then run Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these times the church runs a cafe offering sandwiches, tea, coffee and delicious homemade sweets — so visitors never have to worry about going hungry while shopping. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $5 per person. All are invited to come and add some sparkle to the show's silver anniversary. For more information contact Janet Snider at 519 565-5549. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The members of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield are extending an invitation to the community to a magical musical evening. Mary Smith, a well-known and talented vocalist from Goderich will be featured in a concert held at the church on July 25th starting at 7:30 p.m. Smith's rich vocals and faultless phrasing will wrap listeners in a blanket of sound. She will be accompanied by pianist and songwriter Agnes -Marie Henderson. Henderson's creative keyboard magic will make it difficult to believe that there is just one musician accompanying the vocalist. Advanced tickets are available for $10 each. Call Ruth George at 519 565-2693 or leave a message at the church at 519 565-2913. Tickets will also be available at the door for $12 each. BAWULD CONCERT SERIES Summer's here and so is the Bayfield Summer Concert Series. On July 22, Six Shooter recording artist, Justin Rutledge, will take to the town hall stage, along with Andy McGuire. Tickets are available for $25 per person per show. Headliner, Ron Sexsmith has been added to the summer concert schedule for an Aug. 12 performance. Tickets sold out in less than a week for cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 2/10 5/27/2019 The Dyane was made until production ceased in 1983, during that time, 1,840,000 vehicles had been assembled. According to Westwood, the small cars produced by Citroen were synonymous with today's green image of developing energy saving technology with low purchase cost. "It is unfortunate that the design of the vehicle could not keep pace with newer regulations governing allowable exhaust emission and collision impact requirements," he said. And although the vehicle is no longer produced in any variant, it has somewhat of a cult following both throughout Europe and the United States where it is still possible to buy a fully rebuilt model. It also has a bit of cult following right here in Bayfield, thanks to Westwood's enthusiasm. BLUEWATER BLOOMS Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 A view of what's under the hood of the Citroen Dyane 6; the spare tire can be found alongside the engine. The Bluewater Blooms Committee held a reception on July 13 at the Bayfield Town Hall to welcome the Community in Blooms judges who were touring the municipality. Anyone who had helped get Bluewater's first foray into the competition completed was invited to attend. One of the two visiting judges, Ken Hunter, of Goderich, spoke to those on hand. The other judge was Bruce Hobin, of Niagara -on -the -Lake. So how many blooms did Bluewater earn? Only the judges know. The community will have to wait until the award ceremony for the Ontario level of competition to be held in Sarnia on Sept. 25. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) KNOX CHURCH BRINGS CAMP TO YOUTH IN BAYFIELD this well- known artist as a result a second show on Aug. 13 has been added. Tickets are available now for $30 per person. Tickets are available at the Black Dog Pub, Ernie King (Goderich) and at www.ticketscene.ca. For all of these concerts the doors open at 8 p.m. with the concert to follow at 8:30 p.m. The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to support Childhood Cancer Awareness. "Cure Childhood Cancer" silicone bracelets will be available for purchase at all of the concerts. Donations are greatly appreciated. The concerts are being presented by Meades Bros. Productions and The Little Inn of Bayfield. Overnight packages are now available at The Little Inn; to learn more please call 1-800-565-1832. FITNESS FUN First there was pole walking and now the latest fitness craze to come to town is Pickleball. The sport, which has been described as slower paced tennis, is played at the Middleton's Orchard tennis courts on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 9 a.m. and on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. And, of course, Pole Walking remains a popular part of many fitness regimes. If you are an early bird the Tuesday 8 a.m. sessions of Pole Walking may be perfect for you. There is also a Pole Walking session 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. Anyone interested in Pickleball or new to Pole Walking can contact Pat Livingston at 519 565-2202 for more information. Plus, exercise classes will continue through the summer months. Dancefit and Toning classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The Sit and Get Fit Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Both classes are held in the Bayfield Community Centre. ARCHIVES ROOM The Bayfield Historic Walking Tour booklets are now available to guide both residents and visitors about our fair village. The booklet, is based on notes of a Guided Walking Tour composed by Elaine Sturgeon, volunteer archivist from 2001-08. These notes were revised and expanded by Dianne Smith and produced by the Bayfield Historical Society, Ralph Laviolette current volunteer archivist and Dave Gillians, historical cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 3/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 Camp Kintail's Wednesday Day Camps held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield are in full swing. In this photo, the camp leaders take advantage of the church's close proximity to Clan Gregor Square to run some outdoor activities. (Submitted photo) Camp Kintail is now visiting Bayfield on Wednesdays. 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. The camp will run from now until Aug. 25. It will be completely sponsored by Knox, Bayfield and will include snacks and lunch. 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. FIRST VOLUNTEER FAIR GREAT NETWORKING EXPERIENCE society president. Its production was funded by memberships, donations and a grant from the Huron Heritage Fund. The Historic Walking Tour booklets are now available for $5 each at the Bayfield Archives Room on Main Street or by calling 519 565-2454. The booklet is in a 5.5 X 8 inch format and includes a map at its centre. The booklet was created to compliment the Bayfield Historical Society guided walking tours that depart from the Bayfield Archives Room every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. during July and August. AUTHOR VISIT Due to strong demand, The Village Bookshop has invited Alison Wearing, to present her award winning one woman show, Giving Into Light, in its entirety, instead of the Mid -summer Night's Reading which had been planned for Aug. 1. Wearing will give the performance on the stage at The Bayfield Town Hall on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Giving Into Light takes audiences on a journey into the myth and magic of Mexico. It is a theatrical adaptation of her forthcoming book. The performance premiered to exuberant reviews at theatre festivals last summer and it recently was the winner of the Best of Fest Award at the 2010 Piggyback Festival in Wakefield, Quebec. Wearing is the author of the bestselling travel memoir, Honeymoon in Purdah — an Iranian journey, as well as the recipient of multiple literary awards. Tickets are available now for $10 each from The Village Bookshop, 519 565-5600. They will also be available at the door. TOWN HALL The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival is spreading its branches throughout the county this summer by offering "Rural Roots — Concerts in the County". Included in these concerts is an evening of fine musical performances at The Bayfield Town Hall on Aug. 1. Sisters, Dawn and Margie Beaton; and Newfoundland band, The Once, will be the premier performers at the concert along with opening act, Bayfield's own, Josh Geddis. The Beatons hail from Mabou, Cape Breton where they were nurtured and inspired by Celtic Scottish fiddle music. They have performed at one of the largest Celtic Festivals in the world, the Festival- Interceltique in Lorient, France. The Once, a trio of musicians, have enjoyed performing at the East Coast Music Awards, the Olympics in Vancouver, the Juno Awards, and as cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 4/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 The Bayfield Ratepayers' Association and the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Volunteer Fair at the Bayfield Town Hall on the morning of July 10. Approx. 18 different groups and organizations set up displays to inform visitors of their good works. Nancy Proctor (far right) greeted eveyone who visited the Bayfield and Area Horticultural Society display with a smile. Proctor is the current president of the BAHS. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) Organizers were quite pleased with the positive comments generated from the first ever Bayfield Volunteer Fair held on the morning of July 10. It was a great 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 "The comments I received about the event were very positive," said Erin Roy, one of the fair organizers. "I had numerous people indicate they valued the networking among the various participants and found that to be quite valuable." Those who attended the fair were asked to complete a survey designating which of the organizations they were most interested in. They could also talk directly with a representative of and view displays by these organizations. "One woman who attended profusely thanked me for putting on the event, explaining she had been living in Bayfield for six years and did not know how to go about getting involved and this was the just the opportunity she needed to learn about what was going on in the community," said Roy. The volunteer fair was sponsored by the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association in conjunction with Vettefest. EXTINGUISHING HUNGER The Bayfield Firemen's Breakfast was held on the morning of July 10 at the Bayfield Fire Hall. The firefighters served 900 people a hearty breakfast complete with Tim Horton's coffee, supplied by the Tim Horton's in cc.vil lageofbayfield. com/Mem bers/Bayfield B reeze/Wee k30l ssu e55/tabid/458/Defau It. aspx musical guests on Stuart McLean's popular Vinyl Cafe on CBC. In addition to performing with his six member band, Geddis is a school teacher. He reports that since releasing his CD, The Yellow Tent, in 2008, "Things have been pretty great." Tickets are available by calling Pat Langley at 519 565-2894. Tickets are $20, for adults; $15, for seniors 65 plus and under 18; $5, for children 12 and under. SLEEPY SHOPPER Natalie Minor, of Birmingham, MI, proved she can sleep through anything as she rode on her father's back while he browsed at the 63rd Annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale held at the Bayfield Arena on July 9. RUMMAGE SALE FOLLOW-UP Organizers of the event, co -convenors, Julie Lane, Sandy and Cal Scotchmer, as well as the Pioneer Park Association (PPA) board members, were extremely pleased with the end result of the sale and would like to pass on their gratitude to the many volunteers that make the sale possible each and every year. They are also very grateful to the many businesses and individuals who give so generously to the silent auction section of the sale. The membership of the PPA are reminded that the Annual General Meeting will be held in Pioneer Park on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) 5/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 Exeter. A number of other area businesses generously donated to the event and the volunteer fire fighters would like to express their gratitude to them as well. (Photo by Ian Siertsema) SEAR TALENTA REMEMBER ME? E�ve+hingr LAKE HURON RLAL ESTAM: a.rrwu(FI 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". In Issue 52, Charles Dressler was the gentleman mending his nets in the photo taken around 1900. This photo is from the Ethel Poth Collection recently donated to the Bayfield Archives. This week, we are wondering who received a call from the butcher from Zurich while they were staying at the Jowett Cottages in 1958. Also if anyone knows the name of the butcher that would be helpful as well. ISSUE 53 In Issue 53, we saluted 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). Thanks to Carolyn Snell for submitting the photo and to Debbie (Pugh) Taylor who did her best to identify her classmates for us. The list of names can be viewed online in the Bayfield Breeze archives - Issue 53. ISSUE 54 il. In Issue 54, we discovered that it was Dr. and Mrs. Atkinson and their sons, who for years rented a house on the corner of Louisa Street and Bayfield Terrace with nanny, Miss Carter. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 6/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks DA`t'FIELD FINANCIAL cl+,buhi,& b SHARE ©'r®... PHOTO STORY HCTE$(}�11RREr rtfAF rtue Sp�ialist aaa�a�e eirdRa. 519-565-5959 SUNSHINE COAST QUILTERS GUILD nt 19 CUBBILE DES101114- ZU11ch. amt. DISI GNIRUILD LAN DSGAPING SALES 9 INSTALLATION GARDEN CENTER 741MA BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236+ 373 ? 519 565 i i3 ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH BLANKETED BY THE TALENTS OF MANY QUILTERS Debbie Rochon (left) and Diana Fisher, of The Quilt Shoppe in Sarnia, were one of six vendors who had quilting supplies available for purchase at the show. Irla Steinmann, of Dashwood, and Carole Campbell (right) took a closer look at one of the many quilts on display. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The sewing talents of many people were on display on July 16-17 at St. Andrew's United Church when the Sunshine Coast Quilters' Guild hosted a Quilt Show. Approximately 320 people took in the show. And there was lots to see with 170 items on display all made by the 34 guild members. Large quilts, lap quilts, crib quilts, table runners, wall hangings and even quilted pictures comprised the show's inventory. There was also a merchant mall with vendors from Country Accents Quilt Shoppe, Thedford; Quilting Creations, Sarnia; The Quilt Shoppe, Sarnia; and Hyggeligt, London. And the St. Andrew's UCW was kept busy in the tea room serving lunch, coffee and goodies. "On one of the hottest days of the season it took about four hours to set up the frame work and get the quilts hung and we were most grateful to our men folk who helped with this and again come Saturday at 4 o'clock but then it only took about one hour to dismantle," said Kathleen Siertsema, a guild member. "It was a wonderful show and everyone was most happy with it even if it did take a lot of sweat and hard work." cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 7/10 5/27/2019 Carole Campbell, a member of the Sunshine Coast Quilter's Guild, assisted visitors with questions they had regarding the quilts. Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 Faye Oakes created this intricately detailed quilt with a seafaring theme. She used a panel and borders by D. Morgan as the base of the project. Balfield Mews Exclusive 55+ Community One Floor Townhomrs 519 • 555 .4542 L www.baylieldmews.ca PIXIIATED IMAGE OF THE WEEK Maggie McFarlane, of Airdrie, Alberta, worked hard at getting folks attention as they drove by the location of the Sunshine Coast Quilter's Guild Quilt Show on Saturday. Maggie was visiting her grandmother, Rae MacFarlane, for a two week vacation. St. Andrew's United Church was home to the quilt show. The high ceilings allowed for the hanging of several quilts and many others were displayed draped over the pews. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 8/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 '44 im6N SAN' .. _ SUBMISSIONS We wwx. la k mph u��eeran ch rya IAnrrom 51 9-5 G�7 1 9 5 Bayfield's neighbors, the former Goderich Twp., celebrated a milestone anniversary this past weekend — the township turned 175. And at the same time the public school at the heart of the township, Holmesville Public, marked its 50th anniversary. Both events held special significance for me. I literally live on the south west tip of the township, about eight miles away from where I grew up. And Holmesville Public School was my home away from home from 1972 to 1981. Work obligations prevented me from attending much of the township party but I did manage to attend The Farm Show Skits on Friday night. I first saw this wonderful play at the 150th celebrations in 1985 and remembered it fondly — the actors did a tremendous job in depicting the way life was in the township in the 1970s and knowing a few of the people they were portraying Melody Falconer -Pounder made it all the more exciting theatrical experience. Several of these folks have left us in the 40 years since the play was created but their legacy will live on each time the piece is staged. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week30lssue55/tabid/458/Default.aspx 9/10 5/27/2019 Bayfield Breeze - Week 30 Issue 55 On Saturday afternoon I took my husband on a long overdue tour of Holmesville Public School. Can a place change yet stay the same? Well, there has been an addition, walls have been removed, classrooms juggled about and the last of the teachers from my days there finally "graduated" in 2005 but the core of what Holmesville was and is to the community remains the same. It represents our vitality and our hope for the future, yet at the same time it unites us in the desire to preserve our past. Qualities that both the school and township anniversary celebrations were sure to reinforce in all that attended. - Melody Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. Deadlines for submissions are Sundays at 4 p.m. Please email me at bayfield.breeze@yEggeofbayfield.com or call 519-565-2443. 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