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Bayfield Breeze, 2011-05-18, Page 15/27/2019 r�) �BAYFIELD Week 21 Issue 98 BREEZE Home Advertise Contact Archive IAN MATTHEW CA 51"1155-W36;W/M '. 4D MASAVE �illiPin lllllnllllll In 111 llllP ROYAL LEPAGE HQNIIA X71111111111111111111111141111111 ��- _ . BAWIELD BREEZE rhe vrdlage's own online news source S5 r SHARE IF®._,. May 18, 2011 Vol. 2 Week 21 Issue 98 DORA AND MORRIE LEAVE LEGACY OF SERVICE TO CO STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The year was 1941. For the first time in Canadian history the call went out for women to enlist in women's divisions of the army, navy and air force. According to the CBC Digital Archives website, recruiting films made training bases look like holiday camps and highlighted the newfound glamour of a woman in uniform. By the thousands women answered the call. They left behind roles as homemakers or department store clerks to become "Wrens," "CWACs" and "WDs." Two such women were Dora Warwick and Marjorie Doris Morrison (Morrie). The pair would later become life long mom�® friends. And during their retirement years they would become synonymous not only with one another but with this village as well. Dora died on Jan. 9 in her 90th year and Morrie followed her on May 2 in her 91st. They both leave a legacy of service to country and community. Dora enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in Jan. 1941. Morrie believed her to be the Doris Morrison (Morrie) and Dora Warwick posing in their military 209th woman to enlist in uniforms. Toronto's District 2 — making her service number 2209. Morrie enlisted in the fall of that same year and was given the number 2309. Dora was stationed in England making the journey with the boys on a boat bound Marjorie Doris Morrison was best known from Halifax to London. Her service was given in dental offices and mailrooms. In as Morrie. 1946, she traveled aboard the Queen Mary 2 and was discharged from the army upon her arrival in port at New York, NY A civilian once more Dora went to work for Bell Canada Morrie was both a 1 st Lieutenant and a 2nd Lieutenant but she never left Toronto. Her task was to train other female soldiers to prepare them for service overseas. When the war ended she joined the militia. She wrote her papers and became a Captain with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corp. She was discharged in 1955. L�J\ t I The congregation of St. Andrew's United Church we all in the community to their Spring May Pole Lunch on May 18. All in the community are invited to take I that will offer continuous sittings starting at 11 a.m.' a person. ANGLICAN CHURC The congregation of Trinity Anglican Church is now their annual sale to be held on the Victoria Day Wee They are accepting donations by appointment or on of May 18th. Please call Gayle King at 519 565-566 drop gently used items off at the Parish Hall. A highlight of the sale is always the vast variety of p donated by parishioners. The plant portion of the sa 8 a.m. on May 20th. The other goods, including a la books collected by Bayfield Guiding, will be availabl from noon to 7 p.m. Other sale times are 8 a.m. to r May 21 and 11 a.m. to mid-aftemoon, May 22. LIONS' CLUB The Bayfield Lions' Club will host their annual Victoi Weekend Breakfast on May 22 at the Bayfield Aren, The Lions' membership will be flipping pancakes an eggs from 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m. OPT MUST CLUB Rubber Duckie, you're so fine And I'm lucky that you're mine Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of— Rubber Duckie, I'd like a whole pond of— Rubber Duckie I'm awfully fond of you!" Well, there might not be a pond but members of the Optimist Club are hoping that a whole river full of ru be sold for their upcoming second annual Rubber D May 22. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 1/8 5/27/2019 Week 21 Issue 98 Dora and Morrie lived in Toronto for about 10 years with a group of girls they had met through enlisting. The house was owned by one of the girl's fathers. Another of the girls was named Heather Ferguson and she would become the individual that would draw Dora and Morrie to Bayfield. (Editor's note: Heather died on May 4th.) Heather had a cottage in Bayfield and the group of women would make regular visits here. They would also get together at a cottage Dora owned up north. This cottage was remote and only accessible by boat so when Dora decided to retire in the 1970s Bayfield seemed a more suitable place to move too. Morrie retired in the 1980s and Dora invited her to live with her. It was decided that Morrie would be responsible for the "inside stuff' and Dora the "outside stuff'. And the pair would look after the village together. Dora was active on committee's for village council, the historical society, the garden Dora Warwick ready to serve. club, ladies' golf, Bridge clubs and Dining for Seniors. She was the recipient of the Senior of the Year Award in 1997. She worked tirelessly for the Bayfield Lioness Club. She took an active role in starting their Do -It -Yourself Gym, a precursor to all the wonderful fitness groups this village can boast now. And how many tickets did she sell for their annual Penny Sale? She also brought to the village's attention the need to help the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Morrie was by her side supporting her in many of these ventures plus a few of her own like, Pioneer Park. Many members of the aforementioned service clubs will recall her special oatmeal cookies that were often served at meetings or sold during fundraisers. Her memory will live on through this treasured recipe. Rarely apart over the last three decades they were separated by death for only 113 days. But both women have assuredly left an indelible mark on those that were privileged to know them. BAYFIELD BELIEVERS INVITE ALL TO DRINK AND DANCE FOR A CURE The Bayfield Believers Relay for Life Team have a couple of new fundraising ideas that they are hoping the community will support in their efforts to raise funds for their participation in the Canadian Cancer Society Goderich Relay to be held on June 17. The first fundraiser will culminate on May 24 when team members will be available to pick up any empty cans or bottles that may have accumulated prior to or over the Victoria Day weekend. Please call 519 565-2545 to arrange pick up. People taking their own empties back to Bayfield Convenience are encouraged to let the store owners know that they are a "Believer" and would like the deposit fees to go to the team. Then on June 6 supporters are invited to try an evening of hot Latin dancing in support of the team. It's ZUMBA time! ZUMBA instructors Alison de Groot and Lorraine Dietz are sure to get participants moving for the cause. The event will be held at Bluewater Shores starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Participants are asked to come early to get signed in and set up. They should also wear comfy workout type clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle. For info please contact Kelly Gerger at 519 441-7386 or email: mama_gergs@hotmail.com. • 1 • U • • , � __ ��� r.— � _� _i► is � � Gordon Fraser taught basic woodworking during a winter spent In Cambodia. (Submitted photo) Bayfield residents, Dorothy Griffith and Gordon Fraser could spend their winters anywhere in the world, yet for the past two years they have chosen to spend their time volunteering at orphanages and schools in Cambodia. They stepped out of their personal comfort zones to experience first hand, the challenges and triumphs of a group of people who are rebuilding their lives from the killing fields of war. The race will be held between the piers at the harbc a.m. on the Sunday of the Victoria Day weekend. Only 500 ducks are available and tickets are on sak each at Brandon's Hardware and from club membei Three lucky people will be singing the old Sesame when their rubber ducks are the first to cross the fin following prizes will be awarded to the three fastest place, a 2011 Norco Hybrid Bicycle, donated by Out 2nd place, a water cooler, donated by Bayfield Gare 3rd place, a $100 gift certificate for the Black Dog V Bistro. Proceeds from the event will be used for youth relat projects. TOASTMASTERS Dorothy Griffith, of Bayfield, is an enthusiastic meml Clinton Communicators and she would like to invite community to join this local branch of Toastmasters Toastmasters is a non-profit organization whose put assist members improve their communication, publi leadership skills in a supportive environment. The C Communicators has members from Goder!ch, Clint( and Bayfield. In an effort to spread the enthusiasm the club will b( open meeting at 7:30 p.m, on June 7 in the meeting Children's Aid Society, 413 MacEwan St. East, God welcome to attend. For more information please contact Griffith at 519 t ART UNMIT The JMR Art Gallery has relocated to its new locati( Street and this coming weekend they will play host I artists that are the creators behind their first exhibit Creativity does not skip a generation as seen in the "A Father and Son Create". This exhibit showcases 2010 Ontario Photographic Artist of the Year, Nelsoi his son Encaustic (wax) Artist Eric Gaston Simard.. run until Father's Day. People will have the opportunity to meet these two ) May 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gallery Owner and Glass Artist Judy M. Roth will al: the art of stained glass in the galleries new studio sl information visit www.jmrgailery.com. FESTIVAL OF SON( Mozart famously said: "Melody is the essence of m( County will be melodious indeed as Stephen Ralls a Ubukata, artistic directors for The Aldeburgh Conne enchant with the art of song during the fifth annual E of Song, June 3-12. Both established artists as well as those on the brin will perform the concerts. Ralls and Ubukata, renow will accompany the young singers at the coffee coni Sunday concerts, the latter offering a meet-the-artis Throughout the week, the ensemble will again intro( 2,000 Huron County school children to the art of sot Celebrity concerts will be held on Friday and Saturd On Thursday, the Master Class will provide a behin( look at the sensitive discipline of vocal training, and After the Master Class, The Little Inn will be hosting musicians and audience. All concerts again take place at the Bayfield Town F tickets call Gail Grant at 519 565-2435 or email ggn cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 2/8 5/27/2019 Week 21 Issue 98 On May 23rd, Griffith and Fraser will talk about why they chose to go to Cambodia, what they did when they got there and their adventures. Griffith said, " Our experiences have fundamentally touched us and changed our perceptions of the world. The people we have met and worked with in Cambodia have and are experiencing incredible hardships yet they are warm and caring. The things that we do with them seem so small, yet, we can see that it makes a positive difference in their lives. We are returning next winter." The Bayfield Historical Society will host this presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. Dorothy Griffith with some friends at an orphanage in Cambodia. (Submitted photo) BRVTA TO SPONSOR SCREENING OF WATERLIFE Five Great Lakes — one last chance. LI FE The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) is hosting the award-winning film, 1Af/a1TE R LI Waterlife on June 2 at 7 p.m. at The Bayfield Town Hall, in partnership with the Healthy Headwaters Wetlands Initiative and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). There is no charge but free will donations to the BRVTA are welcome. "We are proud to be a sponsor of this event," said Dave Gillians, president of the BRVTA. "For the past four years, trail association members have been working hard on our local hiking trails initiative that we hope will make a positive difference for future generations." The film features narration by Gord Downie, of hit musical group, The Tragically Hip. There are also views from scientists, First Nations people, anglers and other people who have an interest in the future of "the last great supply of fresh drinking water on earth." "Waterlife is thought-provoking and gives us a better understanding about what is happening to humanity's greatest fresh -water resource," said Gillians. He stressed the importance of working together to protect the Great Lakes from pollution. "Unless we learn from our past mistakes, our lasting legacy may be the unintended consequences of pollution." Ray Letheren, of Bayfield, will introduce the film and at the conclusion of its presentation a short question and answer session will follow. After viewing the film's lyrical look at the beauty of the Great Lakes and the ecological problems these bodies of water face, there will be a short presentation on phragmites. Jim Fergusson, will speak to his experience with control of this invasive plant as former area weed inspector for Oxford County. Plus ABCA's Tim Cumming will share some ways local residents can protect and improve water quality. For more information on this thought-provoking event visit brvt.huronstewardship.on.ca or abca.on.ca. SATURDAY PERFORMANCE OF PRODUCTION NOW SOLD OUT Theatre -goers will have the opportunity to possibly exonerate a Bayfield boy of a murder committed 114 years ago. "Murder at the Albion Hotel: The Retrial of Fred Elliott" is an original production being staged by the Bayfield Historical Society. In 1897, young Harvey Elliott was murdered outside the Albion Hotel after a drunken argument with his brother Fred. BRVTA Wild Turkeys and hikers beware it's hunting season The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) let the community know that the Woodland Trail will now until May 31 for the Wild Turkey Hunt. The other two BRVTA trails remain open, the Herita through the village, as well as the Sawmill Trail, on I the Bayfield River. Other local trails, such as, Bann( Naftel's Creek do not permit hunting and are availat throughout the year. FILM SOCIETY There is one show show remaining in the Bayfield F spring series. "Incendies" will close out the series of The film will be shown at the Bayfield Town Hall stai p.m. To learn more about tickets for these productions pl Jane Rowat 519 565-5838 or Lynne Gillians 519 56 CONCERT SERIES Organizers are are pleased to announce that Ron S retuning this summer for another unique and intimal 22. Tickets for Ron Sexsmith's annual Summer Show a Town Hall are available now at www.ticketscene.ca. Tickets cost $35 each for the show that will begin at (doors open 8 p.m.) Ron Sexsmith is a Canadian singer -songwriter from ON, currently based in Toronto. He started his own I was 14 years old and released the first recordings c material seven years later, in 1985. Some of the sar inspired Sexsmith—Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and John Hiatt are now people whose praise he he,, FITNESS FUN Spring is here and there is still time to resolve to ge' Bayfield residents can join the Zumba craze as clas being held in the village. Zumba is a dance fitness c combines Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves, i calorie burning dance party suitable for all ages. ZUMBA classes continue in the village with Instructi Groot and Lorraine Dietz. One-hour classes are hel mornings starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Bayfield Town Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Bayfield COmml For more information contact de Groot at bayfieidzumba@gmail.com. The following activities are scheduled to run from n( Dancefit and Toning classes are held on Mondays,' and Fridays at 9 a.m. The cost is $40 for four mono class. The Sit and Get Fit classes are offered on Mc Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $1 per class Both of these fitness opportunities are held at the B. Community Centre. For the more adventurous among us, there is Pole I for women will start at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and l the men can venture out on Mondays and Fridays a walks begin from 6 Main Street and poles are provk those who require them. Beginning on May 10, a Yoga Class will be held at t Town Hall starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. The cos and participants are asked to bring a beach towel. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 3/8 5/27/2019 Judge Madison as portrayed by Judith Gooding. Week 21 Issue 98 Local playwright/director, Judy Keightley has created an entertaining production that is loosely based on this very tragic event. The premise is that two local ladies of dubious character come forward with new evidence, after Fred Elliott, portrayed by Travis Corben, has already served two years in penitentiary for the murder of his brother Harvey. Since these ladies will be offering some controversial new testimony, emotions are sure to run high. The officers of the court will be busy keeping order. Judge Madison, portrayed by Judith Gooding, is a no-nonsence type of judge who won't tolerate any disruption in the court. The Clerk of the Court, played by Nigel Hutton, has the unenviable job of maintaining order and keeping things under control. Fortunately for the clerk, he has a fearsome court policeman, portrayed by Bob Merrimen, who if called upon, will be glad to enforce order. If necessary, he will even escort the unruly from the building. Bob Merrimen as the court policeman. SHEAR TALENT Hutton. Two shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Bayfield Town Hall on May 27 and 28. A matinee will also be staged in the hall at 2 p.m. on May 29. Organizers are pleased to report that the Saturday show is now sold out and limited tickets are available for Friday night. So if people wish to see this original production they best get their seats now to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost $15 each and are available at the Bayfield Archives Room or by calling Dave Gillians at 519 565-5884. REMEMBER ME? 111t�+grl#y . Everything! LAKE HURON REAL ESTR'rE LiMf'rED 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" or you can email the archivist directly at bayarchives@tcc.on.ca or click on the image and make a comment on Flickr. You can view the entire Collection of Remember Me Photos: Volume 2 on Flickr as well. This week, a wonderful image of folks bringing in some fish is featured. Does anyone remember them? Call 519 565-2202 for more information on the abo� opportunities. For those people looking to exercise their minds, W is played every Wednesday at 1 p.m. No partner ne the cost is $1.50 per game. For more information ca 519 565-2881. Mah Jongg games and lessons are also offered on third Mondays of the month starting at 1 p.m. Call 5 more information. Both Bridge and Mah Jongg are played at the Bayfii Community Building. Bridge lessons and Duplicate Bridge games are off( Goderich. Tom Rajnovich is the Goderich bridge col 6374. BRIDGE CLUB Flo Keillor and Rob McFarlane were the high scorer Wednesday Evening Bridge Club met on May 11 at Lions' Community Building. May 25th is the date for the club's next games. The dealt starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. 1MR914 In Issue 96, we featured a photograph taken in Ma,. Helen Latimer identified the woman displaying som to be Mary Gemeinhardt. ISSUE 97 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 4/8 5/27/2019 Week 21 Issue 98 Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flickr. CaBBLr Wild Bird Seed co. DESIGN:.: y; 2.,kh Onl. DESIGNJBUILD LANDSCAPING .y SALES &INSTAL LOTION 1111iY4 GARDEN CENTER I4196A BRONSON LINE n+arra. - YIIR CH, OHTd.Rio s -sass e� I 519 236 7373 ! 519 565 7373 p SHARE oar®... PHOTO STORY In Issue 97, Matt Butcher recognized the couple in to be his great grandparents, Florence (nee Scotchi Dunn. The picture was taken at the home of his gra John and Jeanne Lindsay. The Dunns were celebra wedding anniversary. I iIiIfe Alli/& PLUIPAIRING • 519,565 2420 BAYFIELD TREE PROJECT GROUND BROKEN ON THIS COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR Geordie Palmer presented Roma Harris a cheque for $400 at a groundbreaking event for The Bayfield Tree Project held on May 16 on Louisa Street. The money donated was the last of the funds from the Bayfield Millernial Conservation Trust, a Bayfield tree planting group established at the turn of the 21st century. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALC POUNDER The Bayfield Tree Project dug in this week and the project gathered on Louisa Street on the me 16 to watch the first of the Sunset Red Maples the East side of the street. Roma Harris, one of nine core members on Th( Project Committee, spoke on behalf of the grou "This project has received phenomenal support received some big gifts with which to purchase are excited about this project," she said. "We h1 planting on the Heritage Trail basically followinc installation. We plan to do a major planting in 11 - Bayfield Terrace and if money permits we will sl Street too." Harris noted that the Municipality of Bluewater I approved the plantings for those streets and al: the committee has their permission to plant the they do not have to keep returning to council fo These are the first plantings to happen in the vi Bayfield Millennial Conservation Trust (BMCT) several plantings about 10 years ago. In fact, G a very active member of the trust, was present present the committee with a cheque of remain the BMCT. A total of $400 was given to further 1 of The Bayfield Tree Project. For the Louisa Street planting two species of trf On the East side of the street Sunset Red Mapl and on the West side, where there are overhea Scarlett Hawthorne, a shorter tree, was selecte The Maple is a vibrant red in Autumn while the cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 5/8 5/27/2019 Week 21 Issue 98 Members of The Bayfield Tree Project Committee and people from a variety of service groups and organizations gathered on the mom ing of May 16 to watch the first trees in The Bayfield Tree Project be planted on Louisa Street. Verbeek's Farm and Garden Centre of Clinton was given the task of planting and staking the trees. Despite the threat of rain, they made steady progress planting the Sunset Red Maples along the East side of the street. Tymen Deweerd (left) and Ryan Watterworth made sure the tree, measuring between six and eight feet high will have a good healthy start. blooms with vibrant pink flowers in the Spring. trees were planted. Anyone who would like to make a contribution t will receive a tax receipt for donations of $20 or Cheques should be made payable to the Ausat Conservation Authority Foundation with Bayfiel, written on the memo line. A donation of $150 to purchase a tree. People who would like to participate in The Bay Project or would like to make a financial contribution are asked to cont: Buchner, 519 565-2518 or email tsbuchland@t( Harris, 519 565-2373 or email harris@uwo.ca. The Bayfield Tree Project is under the umbrella River Valley Trail Association and they are und( of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Ready, set, dig! Twenty-eight trees found new homes on Louisa Street on Monday as part of The Bayfield Tree Project. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week2l Issue98/tabid/503/Default.aspx 6/8 5/27/2019 Week 21 Issue 98 Bayfield Mews Exdu5ire 55* Com—icy One Floor Tawnhomes ll. 1• 545 •4592 www.baylietdmew _ 00, PAR ATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK Sunset Reflection — by Dennis Pal Email your photo in Jpeg format to bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfiield.com with the subject line Subscriber Photo of the Week. or Upload your photo to Flickr. I am looking for the Bayfield that is a delight to the eye – please share photos with a touch of whimsy, beauty, humor or a sense of fun. If you are to include people in your ph sure to have their permission to publish their picture on-line and also send in their names and where they are from. And don't forget to tell me who took the photo for proper c be issued 6��r41K LIN' - i�� vnvn.luka humnchn{lorsom 519.524-7195 Melody Falconer -Pounder SUBMISSIONS So how does your garden grow? Mine is in cat litter buckets hanging from my balcony. Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers all growing topsy-turvey with sprouting from the top for good measure. It's an experiment in container gardening and my Guides, Brownies and Sparks are trying it too. Hopefully if w to water regularly we should have a few vegetables to enjoy over the summer months. It is a far cry from the garden I had growing up on the farm. I was terrific at cultivating pumpkins and squash but for now with the challenge of limited sp have to do. Fingers crossed that my green thumb will shine through once again. - Melody Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. 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