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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2014-11-26, Page 15/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 FIELD BREEZE ` PF4RIhAASA'IfEr1A [AN MATTHEiAI CA 519�5fi5-533 Ei �IIIIIINIIIgMplllgllllllMl .-` '� � ROYAL LEPAGE *101mmok �IIgIINIIIIINfIIIIpNIIUlIII A" """ — ;0 .a.._r. BAWIELD f�12 L'IJi�i�'�? $ f7'.Vfl s�dil7t]fF FIF.'VJ$ 59'V1C@ a SHARE MO®... Nov. 26, 2014 Vol. 6 Week 48 Issue 282 PREPARE YOUR DABBERS - LIONS' TURKEY BINGO FAST APPROACHING Mel", "l ."V Il 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 www.bayfieldtownhall.ca or www.ticketscene.ca. 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. ST. JAMES', NHDDLETON cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 1/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 Kate Roth, of Bayfield, did a little dance of joy when she won a prized bird at the 2013 Bayfield Lions' Club Turkey Bingo. This year the event will be held on Dec. 1 at the Bayfield Community Centre. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) 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. 1 st. 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 HONORS THREE AT ANNUAL MEETING The Bayfield Agricultural Society for the Bayfield Community Fair still has some fundraising wreaths available. These are on display at the home of John and Kathleen Siertsema at 34541 Mill Road in Bayfield and are available by calling 519 565-2479. (Submitted photo) Good food, an informative speaker, and a detailed meeting describe the AGM of the Bayfield Agricultural Society held on Nov. 21 at St. Andrew's United Church. About 30 people gathered for a potluck meal and enjoyed the presentation of Richard Fitoussi's vision of viticulture in Huron County. St. James' Church, Middleton's congregation are hoping to make Christmas brighter for people in the community through donations collected at their Soup and Sweets Luncheon on Nov. 30. Proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Delicious homemade soups and desserts will be served starting at noon. The community is invited to take part in their 11 a.m. worship service as well if they wish. St. James' Church can be found at the corner of Tipperary Line and Bayfield Road. CPH AUXILIARY For many Bayfield residents Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) is their choice for healthcare and therefore the work of the Auxiliary to CPH should be of interest. Auxiliary members are now selling tickets to purchase a "Gift of Light" to brighten their tree at CPH. Tickets may be purchased as a gift for or in memory of someone whose name will be placed on a tree of honor inside the hospital. Tickets are available at the CPH Gift Shop and Admitting or from CPH Auxiliary members. On Nov. 28, the community is invited to come and help the auxiliary celebrate the "Lighting of the Lights of Hope" at 6:30 p.m. The tree will be lit at 7 p.m. The CPH Auxiliary will hold their next meeting on Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the CPH Conference Room. A Silent Auction will be held. New members are always welcome. �i 1 ' 6 o "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us." And they also delight the Friends of Bayfield Library (FOBL) as they are holding A Children's Christmas Tree Hour at the Bayfield Library on Dec. 13. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. children of all ages can join in listening to the story, "Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree", create their own Christmas tree, make a tree puzzle and participate in a scavenger hunt. 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. Fitoussi, upon taking up residency in Huron, was told of the numerous peach orchards in this area and began his quest to see if grapes were viable here because he always believed that The evening is focused on orienting the newest wherever peaches would thrive wine -making grapes would grow. With a French background, members of the municipal council to the regional wine making is part of Fitoussi's heritage. Through a lot of research and consultation there are economic context but it is also open to community cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 2/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 now two vineyard projects in Huron. He feels that if every family in Huron drank one bottle of residents provided they RSVP to wine a month, out of loyalty to supporting local products, the Huron wine making industry would m.cassidy@town.bluewater.on.ca. have a solid foundation. chill out in the 8,000 square foot freezer and see an Van Wonderen was a recipient for her longtime commitment as a director, role as president in Wayne Caldwell will be the presenter. He is a At the AGM appreciation was extended to the youth who exhibit and have their efforts professor in Rural Planning and Development at the rewarded even at the District level. This year Lauren Williamson's intermediate poster won first University of Guelph. He has a career long affiliation prize at the District Level and will be entered in the provincial competition. Cate Thompon had with the County of Huron and a Ph.D. in Regional a second place poster and Taryn Siertsema had a third place poster at the District competition. Planning and Resource Development from the Acknowledgment was also given to the many youth who helped set up or take down the University of Waterloo. displays and helped with food preparation at the August fair. Gratitude was also extended to not be accommodated. To learn about pricing or to the directors, conveners and committee chairs for their work and to the treasurer and secretary ICE CULTURES' HOLIDAY for their dedicated commitment to the BAS. TOUR The BAS Executive for this coming year will include: Jentje Steenbeek, president; Bill Dowson, first vice-president; Ted Dunn, second vice-president and Liz Elliott, third vice-president. The season of ice and snow is just getting started but "This is a watershed moment since there has never been so many people willing to take at Iceculture Inc. in Hensall, ON the "deep freeze" is executive positions," said Past -president Doug Yeo, "Jentje's opening comments included his always in season. observation of the society's willingness to try new ventures and applauded its support of the Families and groups looking for something "cool" to Miniature Horse Points Show that will be hosted by the BAS at the REACH Centre on June 20, do on Nov. 29th are invited to book Iceculture's 2015." "Holiday Tour" when a portion of the tour fee will be Honorary Memberships were given to Ted Dunn, Kathleen Siertsema and Afra Van Wonderen. donated to Blessings Foodbank in Zurich. Dunn was honored for serving as president in four different decades and for his length of In addition to seeing how the whole process works service with the BAS joining as a 4-H member. Siertema was recognized for her longtime from water to completed ice sculpture, visitors can leadership in culinary arts, helping with dinners and now assisting with the handcraft section. chill out in the 8,000 square foot freezer and see an Van Wonderen was a recipient for her longtime commitment as a director, role as president in exciting display of holiday sculptures. They can also the past, her work with the wreath making right from its inception, and her willingness to watch a video presentation of some of the exciting volunteer wherever there is a need. projects that the employees of Icecultures Inc. have Christmas. worked on around the world. "All three people are truly valued in the organization," said Yeo. and they will do so on the afternoon of Dec. 17. five Bureaus in Huron County for disadvantaged families. The Clinton Bureau is responsible for Tours will start at 9 a.m. unfortunately walk-ins will Now events and entertainment will be finalized over the coming months as the 159th Bayfield not be accommodated. To learn about pricing or to Community Fair adopts the theme, "Blue Jeans and Machines." book a 90 -minute tour call Karen at 1-888-251-9967 (for which the donor receives a tax receipt). Bureau volunteers shop locally. Many merchants Ext. 208 or email her at Karen@iceculture.com. VILLAGE LOCATIONS ACCEPTING speakers starting at 2 p.m. that the Bureaus will not be collecting food again this year. The public is encouraged to donate MAYOR DOWSON DONATIONS FOR CLINTON BUREAU CELEBRATED With Christmas quickly approaching, the Huron County Christmas Bureau (HCCB) is gearing Bill Dowson has been the mayor of the Municipality up for another year. This year St. Peter's Catholic Church Clinton parishioners will manage the of Bluewater since its inception 13 years ago. He has Clinton Bureau with the assistance of many other community volunteers. The Clinton Branch of also offered dedicated service in the field of local and the Royal Canadian Legion has graciously offered their facilities for their use. It is through this Huron County politics for 30 years. During the Oct. type of generosity and that of the numerous volunteers, churches, schools, local businesses, 27th election Dowson lost his mayoral seat to Tyler merchants and individual donors, that organizers can ensure every child is remembered at Hessel but members of the community feel that Christmas. Dowson's long tenure is something to be celebrated The HCCB is a volunteer group that organizes and operates, on a two-year rotational basis, and they will do so on the afternoon of Dec. 17. five Bureaus in Huron County for disadvantaged families. The Clinton Bureau is responsible for Everyone in the community is invited to a time of Blyth, Vanastra, Bayfield, Varna, Brucefield, Londesborough, Holmesville, Kippen and Clinton. celebration and stories in honor of Dowson to be held The gifts, food vouchers and gift certificates are donated, or purchased with cash donations at the Varna Complex from 1-4 p.m. A light lunch will (for which the donor receives a tax receipt). Bureau volunteers shop locally. Many merchants be offered at the event that will feature several guest provide discounted pricing and shopping assistance and this effort is appreciated. Please note speakers starting at 2 p.m. that the Bureaus will not be collecting food again this year. The public is encouraged to donate food items to their local Food Bank as unfortunately, there is always a need. Anyone who cannot attend but would like to send best wishes via email should forward them to Mike "We are looking for donations of new toys, new clothing, gift certificates or money," said Diane Dixon at mikedixon@tcc.on.ca. It should be noted Weber and Denise Morris, co-chairs of the Clinton Christmas Bureau. "You can deliver your that these missives will be read at the function and gifts to your local church or to a community donation box between Dec. 1-5." then presented to Dowson following. Cheques can be made payable to the Children's Benefit Fund and dropped off at a local For more information please contact Dixon at 519 Bureau or to the Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society, 413 MacEwan St., Goderich. VISA 565-2583 or 519 955-5254. donations are also accepted by calling 519-524-7356. UNITED CHURCH cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 3/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 In Bayfield donation boxes are located at Bayfield Convenience & Gifts, Bayfield Library and It is almost time for the St. Andrew's United Church Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy. Annual Christmas Candlelight Service. "We hope you will share in the true meaning of Christmas and make it special for a child," said The 25 -member choir has been practicing since the the co-chairs in a press release. end of October for the concert to be held on Dec. 14 at St. Andrew's Church starting at 7:30 p.m. Custodial parents with children 18 years of age or younger who are living at home, attending school in Huron County and need assistance, can call 519 524-7356, Ex. 3271 or 1-800-265- In addition to the choir comprised of St. Andrew's 5198, Ex. 3271 from Monday to Friday from now until Dec. 5 to register. Callers will need to members and others in the community, there will be provide the age, sex and clothing size of their children. They will be given an appointment time performances by The Glee Sisters and Flutist Jan during the week of Dec. 8-12 at their local Christmas Bureau to privately choose suitable gifts Searle. for their family. OR TRAASSOCIATION TO HOST ANNUAL AL�.ZUEEIlfTRAM GENERAL MEETING Two Bayfield women would like to remind everyone preparing for holiday gatherings that their tradition of All in the community are invited to attend the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) collecting empties for Alzheimer's Disease is Annual General Meeting on Dec. 13 at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. continuing this year. The AGM shall commence at 10 a.m. Dianne Brandon and Carrie Sabourin will be participating in the Huron County 2015 Walk for On the agenda will be the reading of last year's minutes, a president's report, financial report Memories on Jan. 31. The duo are now collecting and annual legal and accounting protocols. There will also be an election of the Board of donations for the cause. Directors for 2015. It is, of course, hoped that everyone will celebrate A number of the directors will present brief reports on some of the BRVTA successes over the responsibly this festive season and when doing so last year and hopes for next year. plan to donate the empty beer bottles and cans; wine The BRVTA Board values the input of its membership, p p, questions, comments and suggestions and liquor bottles to their team, "For the Love of to assist the BRVTA in setting its agenda for the coming year are welcome. It encourages Elane and Doris". One of the ladies being honored is people to become members, join the Board of Directors and/or take on some of the many currently living with Alzheimers, Elane Brandon, volunteer activities that are the backbone of the organization. Please contact Russ Powadiuk, Sabourin's grandmother. Unfortunately, Doris president, to discuss any or all of these opportunities. He can be reached at Schilbe, Dianne's mother died on Aug. 4 at the age of powadiuk@rogers.com or by calling 519 565-4120. 80. Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's SANTA TO ATTEND BREAKFAST 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. 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 Mr. Claus. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 4/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 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) 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. 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 $5. REMEMBER ME? C13BBI„ E MESJGN mM lurich. Qet. DESIGNIBDILD LANDSCAPING SALES & INSTALUTION GAP.DEN CENTER 74199A BRONSON LINE MRICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 i 519 565 7113 There are countless photographs of people in the Bayfield Historical Society's Archives collection, but sadly their names were never recorded. In this section we will showcase an image with the hopes that one of our subscribers might be able to identify the individual(s) in the photo. Please email your information to the Editor's attention at the address listed near the bottom of the page in "Submissions' or you can email the archivist directly at bayarchives@tcc.on.ca or click on the image and make a comment on Flickr. You can view the entire Collection of Remember Me Photos: Volume 2 on Flickr as well. Bird Wing L. Win g MITI SQVIRRE(lump „it y 1 5a1a9aK7-565-5R95. yneid9 eStIS! ISSUE 200 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week48issue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 5/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 Editor's Note: We are now adding the archive's code to the information supplied with the photographs so that if anyone would like to learn more from the Bayfield Archives about certain pictures they can use the code to make the process easier. This week, we begin a series on studio portraits when having your picture taken was a big event, as evidenced by this image of three very well dressed ladies. Anyone remember them? (Archives Code: PB 13 30a) Make your comm ents... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks BAYFIELD BREEZE 2921523nift, — — re X MASSAGE THERAPY optometric 5519.565.4711 0 SHARE ©+�®... PHOTO STORY BAYFIELD GUIDING � r r In Issue 280, records indicate that Floy Edwards is the young woman posing on a cannon in what looks to be Clan Gregor Square. (Archives Code: PB13 12a) ISSUE 201 a In Issue 281, does anyone remember this distinguished lady? Notes indicate she is the wife of Rev. Condell. (Archives Code: PB13 32b) BA`lFIELD FINANCIAL 6$J�4dP3yL. NEVER A DULL MOMENT PLAYING A GAME CALLED GUIDING cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 6/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 The first stop on the Sparks, Brownies and Guides trek around the world was China. Special guest Doug Brown came to a meeting to share his knowledge of Taoist Tai Chi which the girls were eager to try. Bayfield Guiding members are big supporters of the Goderich Lions' Club's Camp Klahanie. In mid-October they ventured out to the camp to make a video with George Zoethout from Huron Image Factory for promotion of the camp's AVIVA Community Fund idea. The bunkhouse project has made it to the Semi -Final Round and voting resumes on Dec. 1. Bayfield Guiding took part in the village Santa Claus Parade despite some adverse weather conditions. Offering a holiday greeting were Guide Dana Wilson and Guider Deb Wilson. The Pathfinders handed out lots of candy along the route courtesy the Bayfield Optimist Club. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Bayfield Guiding members are encouraged to enjoy outdoor living. Brownie Dylan Bishop enjoyed snack and a beautiful summer afternoon at Camp Klahanie at the end of August. Bayfield Guiding kicked off their 2014-15 year with a Bug Camp at Klahanie. At the end of August, before school resumed, the older girls slept overnight in tents while the youngest members came out for a day filled with lady bugs and dragon flies. And once September hit the Guiding program was off and running. Environmental service was touched on first with Ray Letheren of the Bayfield Blue Community Group attending meetings to educate the girls on what it means to be a part of a Blue Community. From there the Pathfinders were asked to draft a letter to the Council of Canadians on behalf of their sisters in the local Guiding community to declare their support of the project. The older members of Guiding, the Rangers and Pathfinders were intrigued by the Blue Community project and decided to tour a local water treatment facility. John Graham, project manager of Veolia Water for the Town of Goderich took the girls on a tour of both the Pollution Control and Water Treatment plants where they examined the environmental aspects of the two plants. Meanwhile the Sparks, Brownies and Guides have been doing a lot of global exploration on a specially designed Trek Around the World. They "flew" to Beijing, China in early September and their last stop will be Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in December. In between they visited New Zealand, Kenya, France and Trinidad. Four areas were explored in each country to earn the girls a badge cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 7/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 Service is an important part of being in Bayfield Guiding. Marching in and laying a wreath at the annual village Remembrance Day services is one way for the girls to give back to the community while honoring those who fought and continue to fight for peace. The Members of Bayfield Guiding enjoy celebrating all the holidays as they arise throughout the year - one of their favorites is Halloween. Brownie Olivia Sonke dressed up as a Monster High character and was also fortunate enough to be the young lady that broke the Witch Piniata. Fun in the outdoors is a big part of Bayfield Guiding - playing Frisbee Golf on a cold day requires only bundling up a bit as Brownie Rebecca Phillips can attest. they were: Activity, Creativity, Culture and Guiding. For 25 years Bayfield Guiding has been Pen Pals with members of the Alice Springs Outback Girl Guides and a package arrived from Australia just in time for a planned sleepover. The girls loved opening their packages and sharing their letters and all agreed that their sisters down under had suitably spoiled them sending lots of fun badges — one young lady even got a flag umbrella hat. Thanks to modern technology for the first time ever the girls were able to meet each other face to face via Skype during the sleepover as the Alice Springs unit had purposely arranged to have a camp that same weekend. As they finished their breakfast, the Bayfield girls finished their dinner and they took turns in front of the computer saying hello to one another and comparing lifestyles — they were braving extreme heat and gasped at the knowledge that it was snowing outside of our sleepover location. Bayfield Guiding members are active supporters of Camp Klahanie and a cross section of the group took part in a video promoting the camp's idea in the AVIVA Community Fund. The video was filmed, edited and graciously donated to the promotional efforts by George Zoethout of Huron Image Factory. To view and share the video visit: www.youtube.com Camp Klahanie made it to the semi-final round of the AVIVA Community Fund competition after the first round of voting. A tremendous swell of support from the local community and beyond resulted in an early entry into the semi-final round that will begin on Dec. 1 at noon. At that time Camp Klahanie will go head to head with sixty other semi-finalists in their funding level for a chance to win up to $50,000. Everyone who makes it into the finals is guaranteed $5,000. Only 20 ideas will make it to the finals in the 0-$50,000 funding level. The finals are determined by AVIVA approved judges and winners and funding amounts are announced in January. The Camp Klahanie AVIVA Committee has decided that their focus for funding will be the construction of four, 10 -person bunkhouses. Funds from the competition would go a long way to raise the estimated $72,000 cost for the bunkhouses to be nestled at the edge of the property's woodlot to further camping opportunities. New voters will have to register but all it takes is an email and a password. Here is the link www.avivacommunityfund.org Anyone on Facebook who would like helpful daily voting reminders is asked to join the group known as: "Goderich Lions Club — Camp Klahanie Revitalization". The camp also now has its own cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 8/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 Pathfinder Melanie Wilson was very excited to receive a special gift in her pen pal package from the girls in Alice Springs Outback Guides at a recent sleepover. Bayfield Guiding and the Alice Springs Outback Guides from Australia celebrated 25 years of being pen pals with a first ever Live Skype chat. Pathfinder Bailie Dayman greeted the girls from Down Under. The Brownies are travelling around the globe this fall earning badges as they go. A stop in France Christmas crafts were enjoyed at a recent sleepover Facebook Page and Facebook users are invited to "like" it by visiting — www.facebook.com/campklahanie goderichlions In between rounds of voting the Bayfield Guiding members have been selling Chocolatey Mint Cookies to fund their many adventures and creative projects. They are down to their last few boxes of cookies so the community shouldn't hesitate if looking for a stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Please call Melody Falconer -Pounder at 519 565-2443 to reserve. And it is important to remember that it is never too late to join Bayfield Guiding. There are openings in all units for girls aged five to 18 years. Again call Falconer -Pounder at the number listed above for details. The chocolate and vanilla classic cookies make fine companions with some strawberry ice cream during snack time at "Bug Camp at Klahanie" held at the end of August. Although sold out of this variety until the Spring, Bayfield Guiding does have a few boxes of the Chocolatey Mint variety for sale. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week48issue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 9/12 5/31/2019 required some exploration of Haute Couture fashion and a runway show. Model Riley Arthur shows off the latest from Paris and her imagination. Ben Lobb, I.P. i Week 48 Issue 282 weekend. Pathfinder Lacey Papple got creative with some melted Crayolas. Mn 1 .80O-543-9601 PLEATED - IMAGE OF TBE WEEK Frozen by Barry Detenbeck Email your photo in Jpeg format to bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfield.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 photos be 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 credit to be issued cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 10/12 5/31/2019 Melody Falconer -Pounder FREAK TALENT Everything! LAKE HURON RLAL L'3'fR7't.fJMI'ff.'!3 SUBMISSIONS I enjoyed high school. Week 48 Issue 282 Bayfield Mews LkS €xclugiue 55+ Community One Flder imvnh-omCs 519 - 555 .4542 `www-bay1 i e 1 d m ews. ca ,fA There I have confessed it in black and white. Nothing has become more self-evident to me in the past week as I continue to downsize my personal possessions. Throwing out my Grade 11 and 12 history notes actually made my heart ache — I had to hug the notebooks for a few minutes before I could let them go. (Okay in truth I kept the one on the history of the Prime Ministers — but I did toss two.) My Grade 13 history notes were absconded by my teacher just prior to graduation — he reminds me that he taught off of them for the rest of his academic career almost every time our paths cross. A sign of things to come perhaps as accurate note taking would become a rather important part of my future career choice. So I tossed out my Grade 13 French text, the script to the Grade 10 play "Our Town" that I had three small parts in, and several exams. I did keep some of the milestone papers and creative writing stories that still resonated with me almost 30 years on. They are insights into what it meant to be a teenager and I still feel the need to remember that. One of the notebooks I did find the strength to let go of was filled with editorial notes about the 1985-86 GDCI year book of which I had the honor of being editor. A handwritten page was devoted to getting the dedication just right — some of them were a bit sarcastic, others filled with a little teen angst, but I think the one that I published still suits us all best..."Dedicated to those who combine the exuberance of youth and the experience of age to create the Viking Spirit." It was while I was in the process of sorting out and reflecting on my high school life last week that I learned three fellow Vikings had died — two alumni and a teacher. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends who mourn the loss of Gregg, Kim and Mr. Garrow. May their spirits soar... — 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@villageofbayfield.com or call 519-565-2443. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek481ssue282/tabid/696/Default.aspx 11/12 5/31/2019 Week 48 Issue 282 / BAYFIELD BREEZE A—SHRRE M �0. S r C R` 'uv Tare QA4'FIELD BREEZE LLICK HERE Founding Members Goderich Honda Bayfield Garage Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Ltd. 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