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OPTLVUST CLUB
The jolly old elf himself will be in attendance when
the Bayfield Optimist Club hosts their Ninth Annual
Breakfast with Santa at the Bayfield Village Inn from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 7.
The cost is 12 years and up, $6; five to 11 years, $3;
five and under free.
There will also be an opportunity for guests to have
their picture taken with Santa.
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Twenty-five hardy hikers took to the Sawmill Trail on the afternoon of Nov. 12 as part of the Christmas in
Bayfield weekend events.
Twenty-five hardy hikers braved a cool and damp Sunday afternoon on Nov. 12, as part of the
Christmas in Bayfield celebrations, to hike took along the Sawmill Trail, on the north side of the
river from the top of Old River Road.
The hike featured special prizes for the youngsters in the group, and a "for the birds" exercise
where the kids made up pinecones with peanut butter and birdseed to hang on a near -by pine
tree. The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) sponsored the afternoon.
In addition to the hike, children were encouraged to make a natural birdfeeder to hang along the trail.
Yes, there is a chest under all those toys! The Bayfield
Optimist Club has amassed a stellar collection of toys for their
2014 Toy Chest Raffle to be held Dec. 7 at Breakfast With
Santa. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
At the conclusion of the breakfast, Santa will draw
the winning ticket for the club's toy chest raffle. The
winner will receive a beautiful chest filled to
overflowing with toys for boys and girls of all ages.
Raffle tickets are available now from Optimist
members, Brandon's Hardware and at the Bayfield
Village Inn. Toy chest tickets are $2 each or three for
$5.
MUNICIPALITY OF
BLUEWATER
"Building on Your Strength for a Better Tomorrow" is
the topic of an evening to be held at the Varna
Complex on Dec. 8.
The evening is focused on orienting the newest
members of the municipal council to the regional
economic context but it is also open to community
residents provided they RSVP to
m.cassidy@town.bluewater.on.ca.
Wayne Caldwell will be the presenter. He is a
professor in Rural Planning and Development at the
University of Guelph. He has a career long affiliation
with the County of Huron and a Ph.D. in Regional
Planning and Resource Development from the
University of Waterloo.
ICE CULTURES' HOLIDAY
TOUR
The season of ice and snow is just getting started but
at Iceculture Inc. in Hensall, ON the "deep freeze" is
always in season.
Families and groups looking for something "cool" to
do on Nov. 29th are invited to book Iceculture's
"Holiday Tour" when a portion of the tour fee will be
donated to Blessings Foodbank in Zurich.
In addition to seeing how the whole process works
from water to completed ice sculpture, visitors can
chill out in the 8,000 square foot freezer and see an
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Adults helped the little ones make the feeder which consisted of a pinecone covered in sticky peanut butter
rolled in bird seed.
All ages got involved in the making a natural birdfeeder activity.
CO TY ASKED TO REMEMBER
HURON CHRISTMAS BUREAU
Christmas is nearing and with it the Huron County Christmas Bureau (HCCB) is gearing up to
help ensure no child is forgotten at Christmas. Last year, over 1,000 children, from newborn to
age 18, benefited from the generosity of the community.
The (HCCB) is a countywide volunteer group that organizes five gift centres, known as
bureaus, that then distribute new gifts of toys, clothing and food gift cards to families that
register for a helping hand.
This year the bureaus are located in: Clinton, Royal Canadian Legion, 95 Kirk St., and hosted
by St. Peters Catholic Church; Exeter United Church, 42 James St.; Goderich, Trinity Christian
Reformed Church, 245 Mill Rd.; Seaforth, Agriplex 140 Duke St., hosted by Egmondville United
Church; and Wingham United Church, 217 Minnie St.
exciting display of holiday sculptures. They can also
watch a video presentation of some of the exciting
projects that the employees of Icecultures Inc. have
worked on around the world.
Tours will start at 9 a.m. unfortunately walk-ins will
not be accommodated. To learn about pricing or to
book a 90 -minute tour call Karen at 1-888-251-9967
Ext. 208 or email her at Karen@iceculture.com.
LIONS' CLUB
One of the most anticipated events of the festive
season is the Bayfield Lions' Club's Turkey Bingo.
It will be held at the Bayfield Community Centre on
Dec. 1st. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the
games begin at 7 p.m.
There are 15 turkeys to win, a turkey door prize, plus
several "share the wealth" games. All in the
community are invited to attend and try to win a bird
for their holiday table!
AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY
The calendar year is over for the Bayfield Agricultural
Society (BAS) and its Annual Meeting will be held on
Nov. 21 to celebrate the past year. Richard Fitoussi
will be the guest speaker at the event to be held in
the basement of St. Andrew's United Church. He will
speak on the subject of Cold Viticulture in Huron.
Prior to his presentation a potluck supper will be held
starting at 6 p.m. The BAS annual meeting will follow
at 8 p.m. Reports from the committees will be
available for everyone to see what has happened
over the past year. A higlight of the evening will be
the recognition of three people for their commitment
to the BAS with Honorary Memberships. BAS
members as well as others in the community are
invited to any portion of the evening to show their
support for the BAS. Any ideas for the next fair can
be left with any of the directors.
The BAS are wrapping up their annual wreath
fundraiser but a few wreaths are still available. In
Goderich they will be available for purchase at
Riverline Nature Company on Kingston St. for the
next 2 weeks. In Bayfield, John and Kathleen
Siertsema's have a few available at their home on
Mill Rd. Or an order can be left by phone at 519 482-
3020.
MAYOR DOWSON
CELEBRATED
Bill Dowson has been the mayor of the Municipality
of Bluewater since its inception 13 years ago. He has
also offered dedicated service in the field of local and
Huron County politics for 30 years. During the Oct.
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"We ask for your assistance once again this year in helping meet the need to assist others.
Donations of new toys, gift cards, recreational items or clothing will be gratefully received at the
churches or community drop boxes until Friday, Dec. 5th," said Gayle Dunn, volunteer with the
HCCB.
Financial contributions are also required and are much appreciated. These can be made at the
church bureaus or mailed to the care of Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society, 413 MacEwan,
Goderich ON, N7A 4M1
"We also wish to make custodial parents, who live in Huron County, aware that the phones will
be opening from now until Dec. 5th if you would like to make a confidential appointment," said
Dunn.
Please call 519 524-7356 or 1-800-265-5198 at extension 3271. Appointments will be
scheduled the week of Dec. 8th.
"We truly thank the people, businesses, groups, churches and schools that have been so
generous and supportive of the Christmas Bureau in the past years," concluded Dunn.
EXTINGUISHING HUNGER
The members of the Bayfield Fire Department are pleased to announce that on Nov. 8, along the Santa Claus
Parade route and afterward at Bayfield Foodland, they collected two grocery carts of food and $1,200 in cash
donations to share between the Bayfield Foodbank (Feed My Sheep) and Blessings in Zurich. (Photo by Gary
Lloyd -Rees)
PARAMF:DICINE PILOT PROGRAM
RECEIVES FUNDING
It was recently announced that Huron County, in partnership with Bruce and Perth Counties,
will receive provincial funding to support the development of a pilot community paramedicine
program in the region. Community paramedicine is a developing field of practice where
paramedics apply their skills and training in health care to situations beyond emergency
response and transportation.
The Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, is providing
Huron County and the Tri -County Community Paramedicine Program with up to $104,000 in
2014/15, followed by up to $16,300 in 2015/2016.
"The aim of a paramedicine program is to keep seniors and other patients in their homes for as
long as possible, keep their care as close to home as possible, and ensure that care providers
can easily access other levels of service for their client," said David Lew, Huron County Chief
of Emergency Services and Tri -County Community Paramedicine Program Lead.
Once the program is in place, participating paramedics will work with teams of health
professionals to provide more proactive care to patients living in Huron, Bruce and Perth
Counties. Examples of improved care will include: increasing assessments and referrals to
27th election Dowson lost his mayoral seat to Tyler
Hessel but members of the community feel that
Dowson's long tenure is something to be celebrated
and they will do so on the afternoon of Dec. 17.
Everyone in the community is invited to a time of
celebration and stories in honor of Dowson to be held
at the Varna Complex from 1-4 p.m. A light lunch will
be offered at the event that will feature several guest
speakers starting at 2 p.m.
Anyone who cannot attend but would like to send
best wishes via email should forward them to Mike
Dixon at mikedixon@tcc.on.ca. It should be noted
that these missives will be read at the function and
then presented to Dowson following.
For more information please contact Dixon at 519
565-2583 or 519 955-5254.
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Two Bayfield women would like to remind everyone
preparing for holiday gatherings that their tradition of
collecting empties for Alzheimer's Disease is
continuing this year.
Dianne Brandon and Carrie Sabourin will be
participating in the Huron County 2015 Walk for
Memories on Jan. 31. The duo are now collecting
donations for the cause.
It is, of course, hoped that everyone will celebrate
responsibly this festive season and when doing so
plan to donate the empty beer bottles and cans; wine
and liquor bottles to their team, "For the Love of
Elane and Doris". One of the ladies being honored is
currently living with Alzheimers, Elane Brandon,
Sabourin's grandmother. Unfortunately, Doris
Schilbe, Dianne's mother died on Aug. 4 at the age of
80.
Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's
Hardware in Bayfield, or picked up anytime, just call
Brandon's Hardware at 519 565-2677 or 519 565-
2545. Empties may also be dropped off at Bayfield
Convenience in their names.
LETTERS TO SANTA
Bayfield residents will be pleased to know that Santa
Claus will once again be receiving mail in his special
mailbox but at a new location — Bayfield Foodland.
Santa's elves delight in hearing from area youngsters
and learning what is on their wish lists every year. Be
sure to include a return address so that the children
can be sure of a note in return from the jolly old elf
himself.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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local services in the community like Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) for follow-up
care, piloting wellness clinics for seniors, and education for patients on managing their chronic
diseases.
"This funding will allow Huron County and our partners to conduct an assessment of the
current and future paramedicine needs in our communities so we can be as effective as
possible with our program," said Warden Joe Steffler. "I'd like to congratulate all of the EMS
and paramedic staff involved in this tri -county initiative for their leadership."
At the beginning of the Bayfield Santa Claus Parade spectators may have noticed a small team of runners
collecting donations and raising awareness for Huntington's Disease Research and wondered what it was all
about. The Bayfield Breeze has learned that the main runner was Terri Biloski (pictured far right) who has
been personally affected by Huntington's Disease. She decided that she would conduct such a run every year
until the disease prevents her from doing so. This was the third year for her run. She started in Bayfield at the
parade and ran 161 KMs to Port Stanley. She was joined at points along her rainy, windy, dark and sometimes
deer -spotted route by supportive running friends such as those pictured from I -r: Randy Lamb, Tim Irwin and
Lina Marie Phillips. Biloski successfully completed her run arriving in Port Stanley at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.
9. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
ABCA SUPPORTS RE -INTRODUCTION
OF INVASIVE SPECIES ACT
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) Board of Directors has voted in favor of
the Province of Ontario's proposed new law to battle invasive species. The board voted on
Nov. 13 to support Ontario's re -introduction of the Invasive Species Act.
"Invasive species like Phragmites, Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Carp, Round Goby, and Zebra
Mussels pose a risk to Ontario's environment and economy," said Brian Horner, ABCA general
manager and secretary -treasurer. "We need to take action to protect our local ecosystem. An
Invasive Species Act can help to prevent the introduction of new species and slow the spread
of the invasive species that are already here."
Invasive species on land and in the water can threaten water quality, choke out important
native species, and impact native sport and commercial fisheries, beaches, forests, wetlands,
and local recreation and tourism.
"We have seen the effects of invasive species in our local forests, our local shorelines, and our
wetlands," said Kate Monk, manager of Stewardship, Land, and Education with ABCA. "The
Emerald Ash Borer is destroying our population of Ash trees. Phragmites australis, or common
reed, is spreading and taking over shoreline areas and wetlands at the expense of other native
plant species."
David Yates will be the guest speaker at the next
meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society (BHS) on
Nov. 24.
Yates is a history teacher at Goderich District
Collegiate Institute. He also writes articles for the
Focus magazine. Over the years he has immersed
himself in the history of Huron County. He has a huge
knowledge of the county and for this speaking
occasion he will be talking about Huron County's own
161st Battalion and the part it played during World
War One.
The evening shall be held at the Bayfield Lions'
Community Building starting at 7:30 p.m. Come out
and enjoy listening to one of the counties most
engaging guest speakers.
The ice is now in the Bayfield Arena and some new
skating opportunities are being combined with some
old favorites.
An one-hour "Public Skating for Seniors" has started
and will be held on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Absolute
Automation, of Bayfield, is generously sponsoring
these sessions.
Also on Mondays, "Moms & Tots Skating" will be held
from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Municipality of
Bluewater is sponsoring this ice time for the youngest
in the community.
And on Fridays and Mondays at 8 p.m. Men's Pickup
Hockey games are being enjoyed — very little skill is
required. Also on Fridays, Women's Pickup Hockey
is held. Participants take to the ice at 7p.m. Fun,
exercise and laughs all for $15 per game.
For additional information please contact the Bayfield
Arena at 519 565-2121. Stay tuned to the Bayfield
Breeze and www.bacp.ca for more information and
announcements on ice availability and events this
winter at the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre.
UNITED CHURCH
Let's talk about death. Elise Feltrin, minister of St.
Andrew's United Church, would like to invite people
to join in some honest discussion about the subject
no one wants to talk about.
St. Andrew's will host an evening of reflecting and
exploring with others, their own feelings about death
and dying ... with the hope that it will transform how
they live.
By creating a safe place to explore and discuss this
often taboo subject, with lightness and gentle humor,
it is hoped that participants will come to a better
understanding of themselves and their feelings about
death. In turn, this may lead to enhanced
relationships and more fullness of living.
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"Aquatic invasive species have had a negative impact on aquatic ecosystems throughout the
province," said Aquatic Biologist with ABCA, Kari Jean. "The threat of new invaders such as
Asian Carp could result in irreversible impacts on native fish communities, their habitat, and
water quality."
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) has re -introduced the
proposed Invasive Species Act. The Ministry describes it as Canada's first stand-alone piece of
legislation designed to address the urgent and growing problem of invasive species in Ontario.
The proposed law supports the prevention, early detection, rapid response, and eradication of
invasive species.
The law would give the province powers to intervene earlier to battle a wide range of potentially
dangerous fish, plants, and animals. It provides new regulations and penalties to help deter the
introduction and spread of these species. Once passed, this legislation would give Ontario new
tools and authority to ban activities such as possessing and transporting certain high-risk
invasive species. Response measures to deal with urgent threats could include "rapid
response" actions like preventing the movement of contaminated firewood, bans on possessing
and transporting certain invasive species and modernized inspection systems.
Invasive species costs to the environment, agriculture, and communities, including control
costs, are estimated to be $1.4 trillion globally. That is the equivalent of five per cent of the
global economy and seven times the cost of natural disasters. Invasive species can lead to
local wildlife and plants becoming endangered or threatened with extinction. When the invasive
species start to spread, they take over and other native species die off.
For information on the effect of invasive species in Ontario visit ontario.ca at this link:
https://www. onta rio. ca/envi ron ment-a nd-energy/how-govern ment-com bats -invasive -species
For information on Bill 167, An Act respecting Native Species, visit
http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2014/1 1/ontario-re-introducing-invasive-species-legislation.html
or http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&Intranet&BiIIID=2946.
Conservation authorities across Ontario play an important role, in partnership with the province
and local communities, in battling the growth of these harmful species.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is Ontario's first conservation authority and
was formed in 1946. Ausable Bayfield Conservation has been working in partnership with the
community since that time to protect soil, water, and living things.
HOLIDAY MUSICAL TRADITION
On Nov. 28, the London Citadel Salvation Army Band will perform its annual Christmas Concert at the Bayfield
Town Hall. For more than 20 years those who attend have enjoyed wonderful holiday music shared by this
very talented band. Tickets are $10 and are available from Pat McDougall at 519 565-2572, Sandy Scotchmer
at 519 565-2830, Ernie King Music in Goderich or ordered at <a href="http://www.bayfieldtownhall.ca"
rel="nofollow">www.bayfieldtownhall.ca</a> or <a href="http://www.ticketscene.ca"
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All are welcome to attend one or both evenings. A
discussion will be held on Nov. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
at St. Andrew's United Church. Refreshments will be
served.
For more information, please contact Feltrin at 519
565-2854 or email efeltrin@tcc.on.ca.
KNITTING 1-2-3
Knitting 1-2-3 is the name of the Bayfield knitting
group! The name was chosen because the group
meets from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of
the month at the Bayfield Library.
Organizers note that this is a relaxed group and
members are welcome to attend when they can and
work on whatever project they wish to with other
knitting enthusiasts.
The next meeting has been set for Nov. 20.
Please email Carole at
bobcarolecampbe112@gmail.com or Louise at
lever_louise@hotmail.com for more information.
ZUMBA
Zumba in Bayfield is back with a new instructor,
Paulien Keys.
The fitness activity will be held on Mondays and
Wednesdays for one hour starting at 7 p.m. at the
Bayfield Community Centre. Classes are $10 per
person with the second class free for any
newcomers.
To learn more contact Keys at 519 440-9723 or visit
her Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/zumbainbayfieId.
EXETER QUILT SHOW
On April 16-18, 2015 the Exeter Quilt Show will be
held at Trivitt Church. The committee is now seeking
the help of the surrounding communities to collect
quilts made before 1960.
Organizers note that the older the quilts are the
better and condition is not critical. They realize that
heritage quilts are not usually in mint condition. They
have been used and loved. If the quilts have a story
to accompany them, that is even better.
Vintage hats will be displayed throughout the venue
and they plan to have a few mirrors for those who
want to try on a few for pictures.
The committee is hoping to have 85-90 quilts for the
display. To learn more contact Bonnie Sitter by email
at bonnie.sitter@gmail.com.
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rel="nofollow">www.ticketscene.ca</a>. Doors will open at 7.30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. In
case of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled for Dec. 5th. (Submitted photo)
VILLAGE BOOKSHOP UNDER NEW
OWNERSHIP AS OF DECEMBER
Martha Beechie will assume ownership of The Village Bookshop in Bayfield as of Dec. 1. She
has purchased the store from Mary Brown who was the successor to Mary Wolfe, who founded
the shop in 2001.
"With strong ties to the Bayfield community and a profound love of books, I feel fortunate to be
the next steward of the bookshop which has been such an integral part of the Bayfield
community. I did not want to see it close and am fortunate to be able to marry my main
interests of books, bookstores and Bayfield! I am looking forward to continuing along the same
path and with the same vision that both Mary's shared when they embarked on their journeys. I
shouldn't be surprised that, given their dedication to the store, and our community, I have been
overwhelmed by support right from the start."
According to Brown, "Martha brings a deep love of books and a long connection with the
Bayfield community. The bookshop will be in very good hands indeed! For me, owning the
bookshop has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. Like those in the community, I'm very pleased
that the store will continue as a beloved part of what makes Bayfield so special."
Beechie noted, "Mary will be available to guide me during this transition. You will still see her
making some cameo appearances in the store throughout December, and, fingers crossed,
during her other scheduled holidays. I am pleased that Rosemary Crosthwaite will also
continue to offer her expertise and as always, will be available to warmly and wisely assist you
with your selections. I hope to have the technology up and running to offer on-line sales by the
New Year."
The Village Bookshop's hours will remain the same and from Dec. 10 through to Jan. 4 it will
be open full time. "I am looking forward to being a part of the Bookshop's next chapter and
eagerly await all of your input."
The Bayfield Euchre Club will meet next on Nov. 26.
The club meets at the Bayfield Lion's Community
Building on alternate Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The cost to play cards is $2. All are welcome. For
more information contact Lee Weiss at 519 565-
2765.
ONE CARE
One Care offers many fun exercise and socializing
opportunities in Bayfield. There is something
happening almost every day! There is a schedule on
the bulletin board by the library and more information
available inside the library. Or call 519 565-2202 or
519 565-5638 for more information or to receive
monthly information via the Wave to Wellness email.
BAYFWLD GUIDING
The cookies are nearly all gone! Bayfield Guiding
would like to announce that they have less than one
case of inventory left. So if anyone still needs a box
or two of their chocolatey mint cookies now would be
the time to act. They make great stocking stuffers or
hostess gifts.
They are selling for $5 a box. Profits from the cookies
go to support weekly programming and excursions.
Please call Melody at 519 565-2443 (Bayfield Village
Inn).
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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
Dec. 16.
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 Shannon Gould at The Kincardine
Hearing Clinic at 1-855-396-6026 to book an
appointment.
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Geordie Palmer (right) shared a smile with James Cann, brother of fallen soldier Stewart Cann, during
Remembrance Day services at the Bayfield Cenotaph. Palmer also attended the Clinton service where he had
an interesting encounter with a grateful citizen. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
In recognition of the recent Remembrance Day services held across the country last week,
Capt. Geordie Palmer C.D. (Ret.) of Bayfield, wrote in to the Bayfield Breeze to share an
experience he had with our readership. It is as follows:
"I participated in the 2014 Remembrance Day Parade in Clinton, and I experienced an
encounter that I will never forget. After returning to the Legion Hall after the parade, a friend
(P/O Gary Brandon) offered to give me a lift home back to Bayfield. When I entered his car, I
asked if he would take me to the Cenotaph so I could place my poppy, as is the custom, in
memory of all of our comrades.
"After delivering my poppy, and as I was returning to the car, a young Asian man stopped me,
and said the following: 'I want to thank you and all the other veterans who made it possible for
my family to be able to come to this country, so we could live in a safe and democratic society.'
"For the first time in my life I was at a loss for words. As a person born in this country, I believe
we tend to take this privilege for granted. My thanks to this young man, for reminding me of
why so many made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives for our peace and freedom."
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It is almost time for the St. Andrew's United Church Annual Christmas Candlelight Service. The 25 -member choir has been practicing since the end of October for the concert to be
held on Dec. 14 at St. Andrew's Church starting at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the choir comprised of St. Andrew's members and others in the community, there will be performances
by The Glee Sisters and Flutist Jan Searle. (Submitted photo)
REMEMBER ME?
MASSAGE THERAP
519,565.4711
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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.
Editor's Note: We are now adding the archive's code to the information supplied with the
photographs so that if anyone would like to learn more from the Bayfield Archives about
certain pictures they can use the code to make the process easier.
This week, does anyone remember this distinguished lady? (Archives Code: PB13 32b)
ISSUE 279
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In Issue 279, another image of our servicemen and
women and their supporters is highlighted in
recognition of Remembrance Day. The only name
recorded with the image is "Tolmie". Does anyone
know any other details? (Archives Code: PB13 26a)
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UNIQUE FAMIIX CHRISTMAS EVENT
LITTLE SANTA'S WORLD EXPLORED THROUGH STORY
Carmen Davies as Mr. Claus and Sandra Harmer as Little Santa share a moment of delight during the first
showing of "Little Santa" at the Bayfield Town Hall on Nov. S. (MFP)
PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -
POUNDER & GARY LLOYD-REES
Due to the success of previous Annual Christmas
Book Readings at Bayfield Town Hall, this year the
organizers decided to hold two performances
following the Santa Parade. Just as well, as both
events were well attended, with around 35 children
and 40 adults at the first show and around 50
children and 60 adults at the second.
This year the featured book was "Little Santa" by
Jon Agee. "Miss Piggy", also known as Leslie
Bella, was in charge of proceedings, while "Big
Bird" (Mary Brown) read the story and with the
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Sandra Harmer as Little Santa during the first performance held on the afternoon of Nov. 8. (MFP)
With music and songs adapted especially for the book "Little Santa" by Leslie Bella (on stage centre), children
were encouraged to join in by brandishing snow shovels and wearing faux reindeer antlers. (GLR)
help of a collection of elves, reindeer, and the
"Claus Family", including, "Little Santa", the
audience learned how, as a small boy, Santa came
to discover flying reindeer, magic elves and how to
climb up and down chimneys. Skills everyone now
knows have come in very handy since he grew up!
With music and songs adapted especially for the
book by Bella, children were encouraged to join in
by hoisting snow shovels and wearing faux
reindeer antlers.
"The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society would
like to thank Leslie Bella and The Glee Sisters for
once again bringing such a joyful, fun event to the
village children, Mary Brown for her excellent
storytelling and to the Bayfield Optimists for giving
each family a $5 voucher which could be used
towards the purchase of the book at the event,"
said BTHHS President Sandy Scotchmer.
All food and cash donations were presented to the
Bayfield Foodbank (Feed My Sheep) based out of
Trinity Anglican Church.
Carmen Davies as Mr. Claus. (MFP)
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Blanche Savage took on the role of Little Santa for the second performance. (GLR)
The young audience members at the second showing were eager to practise their snow shovelling. (GLR)
Michelle Hansen and Sue Scott took the reigns for a song
about Flying reindeer. (MFP)
Leslie Bella disguised as "Miss Piggy" directed The Glee
Sisters during the concert. (MFP)
Michelle Hansen, a lead reindeer, shows the children at the
first performance a little dance. (GLR)
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Mary Brown, owner of The Village Bookshop, (dressed as Big Bird) read the story "Little Santa" during the
Christmas Reading held at the Bayfield Town Hall on the Saturday of Christmas in Bayfield weekend. (GLR)
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Elise Feltrin portrayed the oldest elf. Janice Nelson and
Sandra Harmer are pictured in the foreground. (MFP)
Fall Evening by Dennis Pal
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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 photos be sure to have their permission to publish their picture on-line and also send in their names and where
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2014 YMCA Peace Medallion presentation reception
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the YMCAs of Southwestern Ontario for selecting me for the
2014 Peace Medallion Award. I am both honored and humbled to accept it. I would like to thank Toni
Gale for the nomination and Genelle Reid for helping her with it. Both of these young women exemplify
what the YMCA Peace Week represents — building community and acting for peace.
When I volunteered with Bayfield Guiding 26 years ago it was simply a way to give back and to get to
know the people in my new community. I had no idea that Guiding would play such an integral role in my
life. The women and girls that have come into my life through the Guiding Sisterhood have helped shape
my character. They have made me a more worldly, stronger, braver and happier person. My experiences
in Guiding have taught me not to take anything or anyone for granted and that without risk there is no
reward. I work hard to remember that everyday.
I was blessed to have almost three decades of volunteering with Bayfield Guiding represented at the
ceremony, held at the Goderich YMCA on Nov. 18, with past and current members attending. I was
fortunate to have both friends and family represented as well as my fellow volunteers with the Goderich Lions Club and the Bayfield Optimist Club.
And as I noted at the ceremony everyone in the room has at some point been drawn into some aspect of the Guiding life in support of my ladies and our
"little" projects. Even many of the Bayfield Breeze readers have gotten involved whether it is supporting one of our fundraising initiatives or presenting at a
meeting sharing your knowledge or a skill. So I share this honor with you this week — thank you for joining me in building community and acting for peace.
— Brown Owl Melody
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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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