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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2013-02-20, Page 15/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 BAYFIELDBREEZE 11 nn AM d 5...nna5i7elG.h�l A[ticrt�+ � [ id [.x7,51 s.i Ivn +.iilin�Rey d!!ts r.� -1 0 -%.— #{� /{�]7' �jryi ■1 1 �]i` Pw V Q4scad ,the-%1.gIcuf tt .PremlerCreativeFe- tiv+>J { } y11 MASAYE rIAKr/fN MATTHEWCA�51�3-565-533E LEPAGE I�J 1!ll X-X0rJDA �IIgIIMhIIINIIUIIINll111111 BAYFIELDBREEZE rpt€ uil�dge''S k+vn 9r71'a'r7enFv.s ti:r.rrk• ® SHARE C*®... Feb. 20, 2013 Vol. 4 Week 9 Issue 190 ok-rhIN A 01 IMI -1 N R 0 LVA I I L1 EN N a DER LTA I I NATIN 0 I STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The snowflakes subsided on Saturday night to allow several youngsters, their parents and grandparents to venture out into the cool, crisp air to celebrate Family Day Weekend in Bayfield by "Lighting the Night". Lo ANGLICAN CHURCH It is a Lenten tradition at Trinity Anglican Church to join in fellowship over a hearty bowl of soup while delighting in a great cinematic work. "Soup and a Movie at Trinity" will be held over four Mondays from now until March 18. The evenings are held 6-9 p.m. A free will offering is asked to cover the cost of soup and buns and all in the community are welcome. The schedule of movies is as follows: The Vow, Feb. 25; We Bought a Zoo, March 4; The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, March 11; People Like Us, March 18. In addition to the movie nights members of the community are invited to take part in two newly resurrected events at Trinity, both are monthly activities to be held on the last Saturday of the month starting on Feb. 23. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week09lssuel 90/tabid/601 /Default. aspx 1/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 A generous crowd gathered in Clan Gregor Square after dark on Feb. 16 to "Light the Night". This Family Day Weekend event was sponsored by Brian Coombs of Remax Bluewater Realty. This year the event began in Clan Gregor Square and participants walked along Main Street's northern sidewalk until they came to The Little Inn of Bayfield where they were rewarded with hot chocolate and cookies. Both glow sticks and sparklers were used to light the way thanks to the generosity of event sponsors Brian Coombs, of Remax Bluewater Realty, and Brandon's Hardware. Rich Samuell helped hand out glow sticks to everyone who came to "Light the Night". The glow sticks were donated for the evening by Brandon's Hardware. The first is Men's Breakfast — a great time to share fellowship and food. The first will be held at the Bayfield Diner at 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Ken Larone at 519 565-4280. The second is Games Night. Starting at 6:30 p.m. all are invited to share in a Pot Luck Supper and then join in some good old-fashioned board games. Anyone who has a game they would like to share is invited to bring it along too. HISTORICAL SOCIETY A p[AC� CAtIEU ' Laura Garner, manager and curator at the Lucan Heritage and Donnelly Museum, will be the guest presenter at the Bayfield Historical Society's next meeting, Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy Exeter Times Advocate) Laura Garner, the Manager -Curator of the Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum will give a presentation about the Wilberforce Colony near Lucan, one of the first black settlements in Canada, at the Bayfield Historical Society (BHS) meeting on Feb. 25. The Wilberforce display at the Lucan Heritage and Donnelly Museum is currently their featured program. The Province of Ontario plaque at the location of the settlement states, "In 1829, a group of Negro slaves in Cincinnati decided to seek a more secure refuge in Canada. In 1830, with the help of the Quakers in Oberlin, Ohio, they purchased 800 acres of land from the Canada Company. A settlement was established, the first in Biddulph Township, and groups from New England and New York State joined those from Ohio. By 1833, there were thirty-two families, two schools and a sawmill in this settlement, which was named after the great British abolitionist, William Wilberforce. One of the earliest Negro colonies in Upper Canada, its population dwindled rapidly in the 1840s although some families remained for more than a generation." Wilberforce thrived and then disappeared at a time when Bayfield was still in its very earliest phase of settlement. Those who attend this meeting to be held at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building at 7:30 p.m. will learn about this important part of local history during, what is, Black History month. Garner will also talk about the "Underground Railroad" for blacks during and after the Civil War. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO9lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 2/17 5/31/2019 Family Day Weekend events proved to be fun for all ages and "Light the Night" was no exception. Week 09 Issue 190 Part of the fun of "Light the Night" was passing the light from sparkler to sparkler. Johanna Steegstra helped do so. All are welcome to attend. And a reminder that the 2013 memberships for the BHS are available now and can be obtained by contacting Bud or Pat Langley at 519 565-2894 or email budlangley@tcc.on.ca, or by payment at the meeting. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER "I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me" is the theme of this year's World Day of Prayer Service to be held on March 1. The program was prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee in France based on the Gospel text of Matthew 25. World Day of Prayer is held in more than 170 countries and regions bringing together Christian women of many traditions to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. In Bayfield the service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church beginning at 2 p.m. Members of The Church on the Way, Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's United and Trinity will participate in the service. All in the community, both men and women, are invited to attend. CPH AUXILIARY For many Bayfield residents Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) is their choice for healthcare and therefore the work of the Auxiliary to the CPH should be of interest. Twenty-six members of the CPH Auxiliary met in the hospital's conference room on Feb. 4. Several members went on an Orientation Tour of the hospital, led by Bud Bell. Other members will tour the hospital at a later date. Cheryl Hunt, Huron Perth Heathcare Alliance volunteer coordinator spoke to those present about additional volunteer hours and duties and what is needed in the hospital. She will also attend the March meeting to bring members up-to-date on increased volunteer duties. The CPH Auxiliary's Card Cavalcade dates have been set. They are: Auburn, March 21; Blyth, Apr. 4; and Clinton Apr. 11 and Bayfield, Apr. 19. Euchre and Bridge will be hosted in Clinton and Bayfield while the others will be Euchre only. Other fundraising events planned by the CPH Auxiliary include: Irish Stew Luncheon, March 15, Clinton United Church; Tag Day, May 10; Yard Sale, May 11; and Hot Dog Days, June 14 and 15, at Foodland in Clinton. Those in attendance learned that an invitation had been received to attend the Spring Conference. This cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 3/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 Participants departed from Clan Gregor Square with their sparklers blazing and made their way down Main Street's northern sidewalk. At the end of the walk participants were treated to hot chocolate and cookies at The Little Inn of Bayfield. HELLO? HELLO? year it will be held in Goderich at the Lakeshore United Church on Apr. 29. The CPH Auxiliary will meet next on March 4 and new volunteers are always welcome. FILM SOCIETY The Bayfield Film Society is excited to be starting a new season. Spring will bring four interesting new presentations and with the updated audio-visual equipment at the Town Hall the society film nights should promise to be even better. The spring schedule includes the films: Arbitrage, March 14; Rebelle, Apr. 11; Inch'Allah, May 9; and The Intouchables. June 13. Tickets are available now, see all four movies for just $35. They can be obtained by calling Lynne Gillians at 519 565-5884. HEARING CLINIC Have you heard the news? A monthly hearing clinic has been established in the village at Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy. The next date for the clinic is March 20. The Kincardine Hearing Clinic will be offering their services on the third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will offer: hearing aid adjustments and repairs to all makes and models, no cost hearing tests, new prescription of hearing aids, wax removal, hearing aid battery sales as well as hard of hearing assistive devices. Please call The Kincardine Hearing Clinic at 1-855-396-6026 to book an appointment. FITNESS FUN Zumba, the Latin -inspired dance -fitness program is returning to Bayfield thanks to two enthusiastic new local instructors, Kelly Gerger and Alex Ladd. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Bayfield Community Centre starting at 7:30 p.m. The first class is set for Feb. 11. Everyone's first class is free. The regular drop in rate is $10 a class. For more information email kellygerger@gmail.com or alexladd@hotmail.com. Anyone who wishes to receive a monthly online schedule of some of the One Care sponsored fitness opportunities available in Bayfield should call 519 565-2202. Badminton continues at the Stanley Complex in Varna. The games begin at 7 p.m. No equipment or experience needed. Please note on the fourth cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 4/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 As a prelude to the Mad Science Show at the Bayfield Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, the Friends of the Bayfield Library hosted, "Why do Things Happen?' at the new Bayfield Library. Professor Pickles, also known as, Doug Brown, led more than 15 youngsters in the classic telephone experiment. (Photo by Dianne Brandon) GRANT ALLOWS FOR EXPANSION OF PERFORMANCE BASED EVENTS Huron Bruce MPP, Lisa Thompson joined the Ont, Trillium Foundation representative, Lisa Stewart (far left), to present a plaque from the Foundation to Kate Lloyd -Rees, president of the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society, to recognize the $15,000 grant to support new technical audio-visual equipment in the Town Hall. They were joined at the presentation by Dave Gillians, representing the Bayfield Historical Society who supported the Town Hall in their application. The presentation took place during the Bayfield Town Hall's third annual Soup's On event held on the afternoon of Feb. 17. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees) The Bayfield Town Hall has had a technical make -over as a result of a generous $15,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Huron Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson joined OTF representative Clarissa Stewart in presenting the plaque from the OTF to Kate Lloyd -Rees, Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society (BTHHS) Board president at the Soups On event at the historic Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. "I am pleased to be able to present this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society. Bayfield is a tourist haven along Ontario's west coast, and this grant will bring great improvement to the arts and culture community. This grant will no doubt help to bring more people to Bayfield to take in some great theatre and events," said MPP Thompson Monday of the month Badminton is held from 6-8:30 p.m. One Care sponsored Pole Walking is a popular fitness opportunity in Bayfield. Walks for women are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and walks for men Mondays and Fridays. The start time is 8:30 a.m. Co-ed Pole Walking is also held on Sundays at 9 a.m. Walks depart from 6 Main Street, after walking, 10 minutes of stretches are conducted in beautiful Clan Gregor Square. On the first and third Thursday each month the Pole Walkers hope to walk on one of the trails in Bayfield or nearby. Please let organizers know by the prior Tuesday if you would like to join them on one of these adventures and they will fill you in on the location. And looking far ahead, Pole Walking enthusiasts are encouraged to mark Sept. 28 on their calendars as the plan is to have a lot of people Pole Walking in Bayfield that day! "Guys on the Go" meet at 6 Main Street on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. What's on the agenda? Anything goes — biking, hiking, maybe even snowshoeing. Total Body Fit co-ed classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The classes are held at the Bayfield Community Centre. Please bring a mat to Monday classes. The cost is $4 per class or register for four months for $50. Stronger Seniors co-ed classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. On Fridays a Gentle Stretch Class is offered at 10:15 a.m. Please bring a mat. Both of these fitness opportunities are held at the Bayfield Community Centre and cost $2 per class. A Gentle Yoga Class is held at the Bayfield Town Hall starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. The cost is $4 per class and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. For more information on the above exercise opportunities call 519 565-2202 or 519 565-5638 For those people looking to exercise their minds, Women's Bridge is played every Wednesday at 1 p.m. No partner needed to play the cost is $1.50 per game. For more information call Brenda Blair at 519 565-2881. Bridge is played at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. Mah Jongg is played on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building starting at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Gayle at 519 565-2468. Please call 565-2202 if you would like to arrange a one on one beginner's lesson in January. The Bayfield Euchre Club meets on alternate Wednesdays (from Oct. 3 onwards) at the Bayfield cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 5/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 The OTF grant has helped the BTHHS purchase stage lighting and sound equipment for the Town Hall. The equipment will help the Town Hall to expand programming and offer the community more in the areas of performance based events and skills training. "This grant is a wonderful investment in our facility that will greatly enhance our abilities to continue to promote and support the arts. We anticipate that this will result in the hall being utilized in a variety of new ways that will greatly benefit the citizens of our community," said Lloyd -Rees. "We also thank the Bayfield Historical Society for their support in our application" The mission of the Bayfield Town Hall is to provide cultural events and activities for Bayfield and area residents. It is a not-for-profit corporation with a volunteer board of directors who are charged with the maintenance and upkeep of the historic building. This upkeep is possible through the many fundraising events run by the Board as well generous donations from Bayfield residents A leading grant maker in Canada, the OTF strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. DISHING IT OUT The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society hosted their third annual Soups On event at the town hall on the afternoon of Feb. 17. Bayfield's own, Richard Fitoussi, once again officiated as the judge for the "Chef's Award" (this year awarded to restaurants). After tasting all 19 soups in a blind tasting and marking them for several factors he awarded the first prize, for the third year running, to "The Little Inn" for their inspired interpretation of Jerusalem Artichoke soup. Tied for second place were entries from "Our Thai Restaurant", with their Tom Kah Gai soup, and "The Docks" with their Potato, Beer, Bacon and Herbs soup. What church's or organization's soup earned the People's Choice Award for this year? Check out next week's Bayfield Breeze to find out the official results. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees) AND THE LADLE GOES TO... Lions' Community Building at 7 p.m. The cost is $1.50 and everyone is welcome. For more information call Lee at 519 565-2765. Many in the community will be saddened to learn of the recent death of Rev. Canon Robert (Bob) Foster. He died peacefully at his home on Feb. 16 just a couple weeks shy of his 86th birthday. "Canon Bob" was well-known to the Trinity Anglican Church and St. James', Middleton congregations as many times over the years he would lead services for them when their own ministers were absent. He also spent many summers in Bayfield and would worship regularly at Trinity. The sympathy of the community is sent to his wife of 53 years, Betty, and their three children and their spouses as well as their seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to'The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund' of which Bob was a part for many years or to 'Huron University College', London. Visitation with the family will take place at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 280 St. James St., London on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at www.amgfh.com. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week09lssuel 90/tabid/601 /Default. aspx 6/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 The Bayfield Optimist Club's Chili Cook -off made the move from March Break to Family Day Weekend on Feb. 17. The move proved successful as one of the biggest crowds ever attended. There was also an increase in chili entries with 11 contestants in all. The winner of the coveted Silver Ladle was Doug Peart with entry #4. Second place went to Kendra Penhale and Kathleen Sloan - McIntosh from The Black Dog Pub and Restaurant with entry #10; and third was taken by Dianne Brandon with entry #11. For more coverage of all the fun at the Chili Cook -off be sure to check out next week's issue of the Bayfield Breeze. (Photo by Dianne Brandon) HAY MUTUAL lura Ilii... u 519-236-4381 13 Old 1313 1 1011 D1 My I Ni Me .cy,c�t opts me—tris L.. i �.�i ....i..._. 61•x. Qtl 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, Century House on Bayfield Terrace is featured. This is how it looked in 1969. It was built of brick in 1841 for Tudor Marks. The property has been known as Century House since 1951 but in 1919 it was known by a different name. Anyone remember what it was? F IASSAGE THERAP -All# 5 19,565.4711 1 ISSUE L' 100 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 7/17 5/31/2019 k*: - 4. Week 09 Issue 190 In Issue 188, a delightfully snowy snapshot of a home as it looked in the winter of 1967. It is marked to be the home of Mrs. George Little. Rosemary Crosthwaite reported that this house is on Louisa St. The Reid family has owned it for a number of years; first Creighton and Isabel Reid, and now, since their deaths, their children are the owners. Jackie Thompson also added that Mr. and Mrs. George Little were the proprietors of the Little Inn for quite a few years. She also said that Mr. Little was also the town policeman. ISSUE 189 s Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks f COPENHAGLN 0 SHARE ®++0... PHOTO STORY LITE SOI)IRREL. qfA;F C k i,® In Issue 189, a photo taken in 1890 of a Main Street Business is featured. Built by John Whiddon as a combined business and home in 1881, it served as a flour and feed store and then a grocery until 1909. Winnie Darnborough correctly identified the iconic village establishment that has resided in this building for about 40 years to be The Red Pump. BAYFIELD TOWN HALL HERITAGE SOCIETY SHEAR TA LENT "SIXTIES DOING THE 60S" A SOLD OUT EVENING OF PEACE, LOVE AND MORE PHOTOS AND STORY BY GARY LLOYD- REES On Feb. 16, a sold out audience was treated to an international star-studded night to remember, when the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society (BTHHS) and a number of local Bayfield residents were transformed for a one-off cabaret cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 8/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 Philip Keightley's Donovan really seemed to enjoy the attention of Kate Lloyd -Rees' Cher and Jamie Thomas' Nancy Sinatra during the "Sixties doing the 60s" Dress Rehearsal on Thursday night. The sold -out Cabaret was staged as a fundraiser for the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society in the Bayfield Town Hall on the evening of Feb. 16. (L -r) Doug Brown, Barry Detenbeck, Cal Scotchmer and Jerry Selk portrayed the Fab Four from Liverpool. performance in celebration of the Decade of Love — "Sixties doing the 60's". The evening was written and directed for the BTHHS by Judy Keightley. "Following the success of last year's 1940s cabaret "We'll Meet Again", it seemed a natural follow up to showcase the events and performers that shaped the most loved decade of all: the 1960s," said Keightley. Keightley, who also acted as MC for the evening, both introduced the acts and reminded the enthusiastic audience of some of the most momentous events of the decade. The evening's performances got underway to the sound of "The King" himself — Elvis Presley (Paul Hill). He was followed by some of the decades most popular performers including, The Beatles (Doug Brown, Barry Detenbeck, Jerry Selk and Cal Scotchmer), Peter, Paul and Mary (Helen Latimer joined by Paul Hill and Dwight Nelson), Sonny and Cher (Dave Giliians and Kate Lloyd - Rees). The first half also featured a performance by The Rolling Stones. The group was comprised of Scott Robeson on drums together with The Beatles cast doing double duty after a quick change of wardrobe. Bob Dylan (Dwight Nelson) closed the first half of the evening's performance. The evening's second half featured several of the decade's most beloved singers: Roy Orbison (Gary Lloyd -Rees), Petula Clark (Lisa Stewart), Nancy Sinatra (Jamie Thomas), Canada's own Joni Mitchell (Janice Nelson), and Donovan (Philip Keightley). Donovan was supported by a never before seen group of dancers including, Cher, Joni Mitchell, Nancy Sinatra and Mary Travers. They were followed by a moving "Peace Medley" arranged by Leslie Bella and sung by The Glee Sisters who were then joined by the entire cast for an ensemble rendition of "Give Peace a Chance". A fitting segue, perhaps, to the upcoming Keightley production of "The Bloodless Battle of Bayfield" which is coming to the Bayfield Town Hall in May and will be a fundraiser for the Bayfield Historical Society. Behind the scenes, Philip Keightley was the technical director and Margo Robeson and Mary - Beth Larone were the producers. Jane MacLaren was responsible for the fantastic decoration of the hall and Natalie Tarnawski worked wonders with hair and make-up. Editor's Note: The photos, with the exception of the image of "Petula Clark" were taken at the "Sixties Doing the 60s" Dress Rehearsal prior to the decorating of the stage and hall. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 9/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 Kate Lloyd -Rees and Dave Gillians charmed the audience as "Sonny and Cher". The Rolling Stones as they looked during the "Sixties doing the 60s" Dress Rehearsal. From I -r: Barry Detenbeck, Scott Robeson, Doug Brown, Cal Scotchmer and Jerry Selk. Lisa Stewart entertained the sold -out crowd as Petula Clark. Janice Nelson, Jamie Thomas and Helen Latimer provided backing vocals. Paul Hill's version of Elvis really "shook up" the audience. Dwight Nelson's portrayal of Bob Dylan closed the first half of the evening's performance. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO9lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 10/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 L -r: Back up singers: Janice Nelson, Jamie Thomas and Helen Latimer helped Petula Clark take the audience "Downtown". The Glee Sisters were called upon to sing a medley of songs related to the Peace Movement of 1969 as the evening neared its conclusion. Gary Lloyd -Rees entertained the crowd as Roy (l Paul Hill, Helen Latimer and Dwight Nelson were transformed into the folk trio "Peter, Paul and Mary". cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week091ssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 11/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 The finale of "Sixties doing the 60s" had the entire cast entering the hall to John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" bearing placards of relevance to the era. DEER PARS! LODGE 6 E A C S I D€ R E S O R T . A Of O SHARE ®+�®... PHOTO STORY EMBBPJE Luaich. Dat. DESIGNi BUILD LANDSCAPING D.LES R INSTALLATION GUTEN CENTER 74199A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 f 519 565 7373 I AYFIELD FINANCIAL U 10UP'1.^dG D►_,11I 1 I %Tfi 04 04 11,14 OIL, I P ATA -MV SAYFEEL.D BRUE AE: Q FIRE, VVD;D AND ICE = CHEMICAL REACTIONS, AIR PRESSUE AND STATES OF MATTER Who new a leaf blower could provide so much hilarity? Laura Eyraud, general manager of Mad Science of London that's who! PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER There is method in the madness behind a Mad Science Show and it is helping children learn without their realizing it. Beach balls and ping pongs floating on air, fast flames and burping potions may dazzle and intrigue but at the same time they are all props used to instruct in the ways of chemical reactions, states of matter and air pressure. In her role as Chlora Fluoro Carbon, CFC for short, Laura Eyraud, general manager of Mad Science of London, got the nearly 50 children in attendance at the Fire, Wind and Ice Show excited about Science. The show was presented at the Bayfield Town Hall on the afternoon of Feb. 16. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 12/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 Many of the children could hardly contain their excitement while waiting for the Fire, Wind and Ice Show to begin on Saturday afternoon at the Bayfield Town Hall. Laura Eyraud demonstrated a fire experiment using Flash Paper. It is coated with a chemical mixture that makes it burn fast, furious and without ash when lit. She also constantly reminded the children never to play with fire. Mad Science was the theme of the Family Day Weekend events in the village and Main Street Optometric as well as the Bayfield Town Hall sponsored the show. According to Eyraud, Mad Science has been in London for 12 years and is now a worldwide franchise. Mad Science brings learning to the children putting on shows at birthday parties, schools, community and corporate events. It began in Montreal 25 years ago. During the Fire, Wind and Ice Show, Laura Eyraud, also known as Chlora Fluoro Carbon or CFC, drank a potion turning her into a "mad burping scientist"...just for a moment. Main Street Optometric and the Bayfield Town Hall sponsored the Fire, Wind and Ice Show put on by Mad Science of London on Saturday afternoon at the Bayfield Town Hall. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO9lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 13/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 Laura Eyraud and her assistant, Jacob, shared the magic of science with the audience. Laura Eyraud with Mad Science of London combined humor with learning to keep the youngsters in the crowd entertained. Olivia Sonke, showed her little sister, Kaylin, just how silly some suds on the head can be. One young audience member enjoyed a "Dry Ice Shower". Dawson Roy (left) and Willa Psutka discovered how to suspend ping pong balls in the air using a hair dryer. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO9lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 14/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 A young boy named Owen helped Laura Eyraud with an experiment that demonstrated how air pressure works. Olivia (right) and her sister, Kaylin Sonke, of Goderich, were intrigued by the suds created in an experiment using dry ice. 0] in:g' - Eve" thing! LAKE HURON REAL ES ATF LNITE't? About 50 children, plus their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles enjoyed a portion of their Family Day weekend by taking in the Fire, Wind and Ice Show by Mad Science of London. ISO A cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek09lssuel90/tabid/601/Default.aspx 15/17 5/31/2019 Week 09 Issue 190 SUBMISSIONS Last Wednesday afternoon took a tragic turn in the Pounder household when we lost a member of our feline family. Gabrielle, or Gabby as she affectionately had become known, died suddenly after suffering a massive stroke. She was an amazing little creature never tipping the scales at more than about eight pounds. She lived for almost seventeen years and was a perpetual kitten. She would explore in cupboards and climb to the highest heights in our walk-in closet; she would leap great distances and run circles around her younger feline companions. When something of interest played out she was at the heart of it. It was a pleasure to be her human and we will miss her tremendously. When we lose a pet I like to pay tribute to them in some way and with this age of social networking I thought of a way I could pay her love for us forward. To celebrate her life I set up a challenge on Facebook asking all to do something special for those cats less fortunate Gabby than our own. And I would be most appreciative to those Bayfield Breeze subscribers who would like to join in — you don't need Facebook to participate. Gabby's favorite treat was Beef Flavored Temptations - the kind in the red packet. You could put salmon, beef or chicken out on the counter and she would only eat the beef ones every time. So here is the challenge - next time you are grocery shopping please pick up a package of the "Red Temptations" and drop it off at your nearest pet shelter or place it in the appropriate container at the store entrance if they have one. And then share that you have done so either on the Facebook event page or drop me an email at the address below. Please do this during "Heart month" between today and Feb. 28. To date about 40 bags of Temptations treats have been donated to shelters in Ottawa; Houston, Texas; Medicine Hat, Alberta; Toronto, Waterloo, Exeter and Goderich. And in an extraordinary turn of events, Whiskas recognized Gabby as their Temptations Canada Cat of the Week and are going to donate bags of Beef Flavored Temptations to the Huron SPCA in Goderich in her honor. Let's keep the momentum going. You too can brighten the lives of shelter cats one Red Temptations bag at a time! I think Gabby would have liked that. - Mclody P.S. For those of you with Facebook, here is the link to "The Red Temptations Challenge in Memory of Gabby": http://www.facebook.com/events/216486381826152/ 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@villageofbayfield.com or call 519-565-2443. 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