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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2015-12-02, Page 15/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 FIELD BREEZE Y� MARMASAVE ' # • IAN MATTHEW CA 1.� 51 � X65-53.3 E �IIgIINpINNNIIINNNINNI - �* LOYAL L€PAGE�HoNI3P. zlow- BAWIELD BREEZE fhe wrl�trg8"� vwn pnfirae�nsws ss�urte 0 SHARE ®*®... Dec. 2, 2015 Vol. 7 Week 49 Issue 335 BRVTA IN NEED OF FUNDS AFTER ASH BORER DEVASTATES TREES ON TRAIL Professional foresters from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority spent two days downing the most hazardous, dead Ash trees on the Sawmill Trail and trail volunteer crews spent another two days clearing a path through the fallen trees. (Submitted photos) Take your children and grandchildren to look at and touch an Ash tree soon. It may be their last chance to experience a soon to be extinct species! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Believe it or not there is a chest under all those toys! The Bayfield Optimist Club has amassed a stellar collection of toys for their 2015 Toy Chest Raffle to be held Dec. 6 at Breakfast With Santa. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) The Bayfield Optimist Club is once again selling tickets on a fabulous hand made toy chest filled with toys for children of all ages. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 1/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 The Emerald Ash Borer, a forest pest, native to Asia, is killing all of the Ash trees in Southwestern Ontario. The devastation that this small bug has caused, really hit home for the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) volunteers over the past two weeks. Professional foresters from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) spent two days downing the most hazardous, dead Ash trees on the Sawmill Trail and trail volunteer crews spent another two days clearing a path through the fallen trees. Roger Lewington, BRVTA president, commented while helping with the clearing, "This is really traumatic! "The foresters cut down only the most dangerous dead trees, about 80, but we can see many more in the bush, away from the path, that will fall on their own over the next couple of years. And we still have three more trails to work on!" Cleaning up the devastation caused by the Emerald Ash Borer on BRVTA trails is depleting the association's financial reserves. Donations are now being sought. Trail maintenance crew leader, Don Vance said, "These dead Ash trees are treacherous! Amateur chain saw operators should leave Ash tree cutting to professionals. Many of the trees had rotten cores and several split and fell in unpredictable patterns. This Ash hardwood is hard on equipment and one of the trail association's chainsaws was destroyed during the clearing operations." It is estimated that cutting down the most hazardous dead Ash trees on the Bayfield River Valley Trails is going to cost the organization about $3,000. According to Lewington, "The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority has been very supportive. We're volunteers. We couldn't have tackled this on our own. They provided their professional foresters to us at a significant discount. However, this emergency is draining the BRVTA's financial reserves. The Clinton Fish and Game Club has generously contributed $500 to help us in this emergency but the BRVTA is hoping that supporters will help when making this year's charitable donations." Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation to the BRVTA should make his/her cheque payable to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Foundation. A notation on the cheque saying that the money is to be directed to the BRVTA should be included. Raffle tickets are available now from Optimist members and at Brandon's Hardware. Toy chest tickets are $2 each or three for $5. The draw will be made at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the club's 10th annual Breakfast with Santa this year being held at The Ashwood Inn starting at 11 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m. The breakfast will cost $7 for adults and $3 for children; three and under are free. CHRISTMAS VISITS For too many years to count the Bayfield Lions' Club have had a Christmas tradition of visiting residents in the community who have achieved the age of 80 plus, as well as anyone who is homebound. This year the event is planned for Dec. 12. If you know of anyone that would appreciate a Christmas visit from the Lions' Club please call Lion Tony at 519 565-4365 with their name address & phone number. UNITED CHURCH St. Andrew's United Church choir is once again preparing for their annual Christmas Candlelight Service to be held on Dec. 13. This year the concert that shall begin at 7:30 p.m. will feature Special music by Jan Searle on flute. All in the community are invited to join in this celebration of the Christmas season. There will be a goodwill offering collected. SNOWMAN PARTY Kids of all ages are invited to a Snowman Party at the Bayfield Public Library on Dec. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 P.M. Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) are providing crafts, treats, stories and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. No RSVP required just come and enjoy the Snowman Party. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Wreaths are still available for sale at John and Kathleen Siertsema's home on Mill Road. Those who still need a wreath could stop by the Siertsema's on the chance someone is there or phone ahead to arrange a convenient time at 519 565-2479. Also Some wreaths are still available at Riverline Nature Company on Kingston Street in Goderich. A new venture for the BAS is holding a Holiday Feast Raffle and tickets are quickly disappearing. There are cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 2/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 The professional foresters cut down only the most dangerous dead trees, about 80, but many more can be seen in the bush, away from the Sawmill Trail path, that will fall on their own over the next couple of years. B -I -N -GO SPELLS TURFY! In 2014, it was all hands on deck when Terri Brintnell, of Bayfield, found herself in a Bingo -off for a bird. Players surrounding her helped her keep an eye on her card and let her know when the winning number came up. Who will take home a turkey this year? Folks will find out Dec. 7 when the tradition continues as the Bayfield Lions' Club hosts another Turkey Bingo. The event will be held at the Bayfield Community Centre. 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! (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) 10111 I�1i C11111► :� CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR a limited number still available -possibly only a quarter of the tickets are left. The prizes consist of a variety of local foods, including a free-range organic chicken, organic vegetable package, potatoes, gift baskets, gift certificates, fruitcake, coffee, preserves and apples. The products featured come from Camille, Firmly Rooted, Red Cat Farm, Local Organics, Cat's Kitchen, Hayter's Farm, Rader's Homestyle Market, Bayfield Foodland, Culbert's Bakery, Shop Bike Coffee Roasters, Charles Street Market, Bayfield Berry Farm and Apple Park. The tickets are $2 each or three for $5. They are available from Nip & Tuck or any Director. Just 800 tickets were printed. The draw will take place on Dec. 18 at 12:05 p.m. at Stonefield Garden Centre. All profits from the sale of tickets go toward maintaining the fair. CHRISTMAS BUREAU This is the final week to make donations to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton will be accepting donations this week until Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The entrance to the parish hall is just down from the Clinton Public Library on Rattenbury St. Drop boxes in the area will be collected by the end of this week as well. In Bayfield, the drop boxes for the Clinton Bureau are located at the Bayfield Convenience, Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy and the Bayfield Public Library. Organizers request that donors think of those less fortunate and drop off a new toy, new clothes (especially tops), a gift card for teens, socks, underwear and stocking stuffers. Cash donations are appreciated as well so that missing items may be purchased. "On behalf of the Huron County Christmas Bureau, a huge thanks to those who supported the Clinton Radars hockey game and tossed out pajamas for our cause," said Marlene Vanriesen, chairperson of the Clinton Bureau. "And to all in Blyth, Londesborough, Vanastra, Bayfield, Varna, Holmesville, Kippen and Clinton thank you for your generosity." POOL MEMBERSHIPS Memberships are now available for use of The Ashwood Inn's cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 3/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) has announced that it will once again honor a person, business, farm, or organization doing positive work in the local watershed community with the Conservationist of the Year Award. The conservation authority invites you to nominate eligible persons, farms, businesses, groups, or organizations for this award. The event organizers are to accept nominations until Jan. 29, 2016. Ausable Bayfield Conservation has presented the award since 1984. Past winners of the Conservationist of the Year Award include rural landowners and residents, farms, service clubs, community organizations, companies, nature groups, and municipalities. Each award winner is a business, organization, or person residing in the watershed or having done conservation work there. "The list of past winners of this award is very impressive," said Brian Horner, general manager and secretary -treasurer of ABCA. "There have also been many excellent nominees in addition to those people and groups who have been presented with the award." The success of work to protect water, soil, and living things is only possible because of the partnership with landowners, residents, community groups, businesses, and other partners, according to Horner. "This is one of the ways we can say thank you for that vital work they do," he said. ABCA presents the award each year at the annual conservation awards evening in March. The Conservationist of the Year receives a framed limited -edition conservation print as a prize and the conservation authority also makes a donation towards a tree and plaque at a Commemorative Woods site maintained by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. The nomination form and award guidelines are available on the Ausable Bayfield Conservation website at abca.on.ca. Simply type in 'award' in the search box at the top of the home page and then press 'Search' to find the page. Current Ausable Bayfield Conservation staff and directors are not eligible for the award. Anyone who would like information on this award is invited to call 519 235-2610 or toll-free 1- 888-286-2610. or email communications@abca.on.ca. TOURNEY RAISES FUNDS i_ The Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association (BACPA), Bayfield Skating Club and Bayfield Relics recently partnered for the Second Annual 50+ Hockey Tournament. BACPA Treasurer, Kim Loebach accepted a cheque for $873 from Chuck Huntington, a co-organizer of the tournament. The BACPA would like to thank the participants in the tournament, the organizers and Bayfield Skating Club members. Very special thanks to Bob Mommersteeg for donating some of his time to referee the games. His generosity helped contribute to the fundraising success of the tournament. (Submitted photo) salt -water pool. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) In the spirit of supporting a healthy community, the owners of The Ashwood Inn have decided to open their salt water pool on a trial, adult- only membership basis from now until May 1. The monthly membership (unlimited visits) is $75. At the present time they are offering 100 memberships. Black out dates will be posted in the pool area (sold out weekends for the hotel or days they are closed such as, Christmas Day). Members will need to sign in and out at the Front Desk. There are men's and women's change rooms in the pool area. Membership pool hours are: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday noon to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EMPTIES FOR ALZHEE"RS Dianne Brandon, Carrie and Ava Sabourin would like to remind everyone preparing for holiday gatherings that their tradition of collecting empties for Alzheimer's Disease is continuing this year. The trio will be participating in the Huron County 2015 Walk for Memories in May of 2016 and 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". After living with Alzheimer's, Elane Brandon, Sabourin's grandmother died in April 2015 while Doris Schilbe, Dianne's mother died in August of 2014. Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's Hardware in Bayfield, or picked up anytime, just call Brandon's Hardware at 519 525-8884. Empties may also be dropped off at Bayfield Convenience in their names. GIRL GUIDES Looking for a super stocking stuffier idea or hostess gift? Look no further than Bayfield Guiding's Chocolatey Mint Girl Guide Cookies. But you might want to act fast as they are almost sold out for this campaign. Cookies are selling for $5 a box. Profits from sales help with program activities and field trips. Anyone wishing cookies should contact Melody Falconer -Pounder at 519 525-3830. LETTERS TO SANTA cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 4/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 FIVE FARMS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SOIL TESTING ON WORLD SOIL DAY World Soil Day is the day the United Nations asks people around the world to reflect on the key role healthy soil plays in the future of our food and water. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is marking the occasion by providing five free soil tests as prizes. Each prize includes the free collection of soil samples, analysis, and interpretation of results for a farm up to 100 acres in size. These valuable soil tests are prizes to be awarded to the first five farms that call and reach Healthy Watersheds Technician Abigail Gutteridge at 1-888-286- 2610 starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Farms must be located in the watershed area of ABCA. For a map of the ABCA area visit the conservation authority's website at abca.on.ca or visit this link directly: www.abca.on.ca/page.php?page=watershed-report-card-2013. "We wanted to observe World Soil Day in a practical way with a focus on soil health," said Mari Veliz, Healthy Watersheds supervisor with ABCA. "There is real value in the collection and testing of soil health and we thought that awarding these five soil test prizes would be a meaningful way to celebrate World Soil Day." This Soil Health Day is a way the local conservation authority plans to mark World Soil Day. It is also one of the year's final local actions to mark the 2015 International Year of Soils. The need to focus on protecting and improving soil health will remain, however, even after these soil events are over, according to conservation authority staff. "Soil is one of our most vital natural resources," said Ross Wilson, Water and Stewardship technologist with ABCA. "We need to value soil for its role in our food security, protection of water quality, and as a driver of the rural economy. ABCA has been a partner with landowners and farm and community groups to put the spotlight on soil in each month of the past year. ABCA has been a partner on soil demonstrations, soil education events for all ages, municipal presentations, and other events. Conservation educators have designed a new curriculum -based soil education program for local schools. The conservation authority has also invested in training. There are conservation authority staff members who can provide technical assistance and to design berms and other erosion control structures after having completed the Agricultural Erosion Control Structures Training Course; Erosion Control Certification; and Soil Smart training. International Year of Soils events in 2015 in the local area have included: presentations to boards, municipal councils, clubs, committees; soil education to young people through Envirothon; Great Lakes Student Conference; 4-H; nature day camp; demonstration sites about cover crops; a soil conservation talk by Don Lobb; adding soil facts to school and outdoor education programs and events such as Family Fishing Weekend and Bannockburn Fall Hike. Although soil protection is often overlooked, it is important to remember that soil forms the basis for the growing of the food we eat, according to conservation staff. Societies that have overlooked the importance of soil have paid a heavy price, according to soil conservation experts. Soil is at the core of land resources. People rely on soil for food, feed, fuel, and fiber production. The agricultural sector of the economy relies on it. There are only some places where productive soil is found. Soil faces increasing pressure as the world's demand for food grows. New local research by ABCA has highlighted the role of healthy soils to limit runoff. Once soil health is lost, it's very hard to get it back again. It may not be possible to recover that soil health in one person's lifetime. "It's worth noting that the community members who created the new Conservation Strategy made special mention of soil," said Brian Horner, ABCA general manager and secretary - treasurer. Thirty-four community members in Ausable Bayfield watersheds prepared the Conservation Strategy to help create a healthier watershed. When they made this plan, they stressed the need to protect water, living things, and soil. Bayfield residents will be pleased to know that Santa Claus will once again be receiving mail in his special mailbox but at 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. BOOK LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL "Reflections of Bayfield - Images Across the Decades" a new book written by Barbara Brown and Joyce Lambert and published by the Bayfield Historical Society was launched on Nov. 13 at the Bayfield Town Hall. Several artists and their families, lots of people, tasty appetizers and good wine along with a few speeches made for a most successful evening. The book reflects the unique spirit of Bayfield through the wonderful images of artists and words of authors over the past 120 years. The first 120 books sold out in a week. Copies are now available for purchase at the Bayfield Archives. (Submitted photo) BLESSINGS Blessings Community Store is a thrift store as well as a food bank on Main Street in Zurich. People may have noticed that their donation box in Bayfield has moved from the old Foodland lot to the Nip N' Tuck lot Oust north of the building). Residents are encouraged to drop in the box clean, gently used clothing and household goods they no longer need or want. The sale of these items in the thrift store help to support the food bank as well as help others. Please call 519 236-4376 with questions. The Bayfield Community Playgroup, supported by Rural Response for Healthy Children, is now being held on Tuesdays at the Bayfield Public Library. Parents or caregivers are invited to come to the library from 10-11:30 a.m. to play and learn together with their youngsters. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 5/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 "The International Year of Soils has been a great way to show how important soils are to land, water, and the health of people and all the species in our watersheds," Horner said. World Soil Day is a chance to learn more about how key soil is to our future and ABCA plans to continue to maintain its focus on soil health in the year and years to come, said Horner. The conservation authority commended all the groups who have led and taken part in soil health actions this year including the Huron and Middlesex Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, the Huron County Water Protection Steering Committee, the Ecological Farmers Association, local 4-H clubs, municipal councils, local landowners, service clubs, and other community organizations. For information on World Soil Day visit fao.org or abca.on.ca or phone toll-free 1-888-286- 2610. POLE WALKERS AT PLAY These folks had some fun after a great walk recently. The number of people joining the Urban Pole Walking Group continues to grow. Anyone looking for a great exercise as well as a way to meet people are invited to join this group. They meet at 9 a.m. at 6 Main Street North in Bayfield on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. No poles? No worries! They can be supplied at no charge. (Submitted photo) SHEAR TALENT Is N 010V 101 I: Volume 7 MASSAGE THERAP �- 51�.565.4'iii BAYFIELD 6 OPTIMIST 6--d40-51 BAY'FtELD BREEZE 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. MAIN STREET OPTOMETRIC Dr. Rich Samuell at Main Street Optometric wants to let Bayfield residents know that full eye health examinations are available at his Bayfield office. Examinations are fully covered by CHIP for children and teens, seniors, and those with diabetes. Main Street Optometric uses current technology including a "no -puff' eye pressure check, as well as digital retinal photography to monitor for eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Please call 519 565-2300 to schedule an appointment. I� Attics r SpnW Fka r„ - ISSUE 333 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week49issue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 6/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 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 recognize who is driving this team of horses in this image taken early in the 1900s? (Archives Code: PB13 15a) Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flickr In Issue 333, a couple are featured. Does anyone recognize them? Notes with the picture identify them as Mr. and Mrs. Henson. (Archives Code: PB13 22a) ISSUE 334 In Issue 334, three heavily bearded men are featured. Does anyone remember them? Notes with the photo indicate that one of the men is a foster cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 7/12 5/31/2019 HAY MUTUAL 519-236-4381 COSBLE `0 DESIGN— Zurich. ant. DESIGNIBUILD LANDSCAPING SALES & INSTALLATION GARDEN CENTER 741 90A BRONSON LINE 2URICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 1 519 565 ,M €i SHARE ©�®... PHOTO STORY Week 49 Issue 335 brother of Mrs. Diehl. Does anyone have any other information about the men pictured? (Archives Code: PB13 21 a) Shannon McClenaghan H.I.S. #';.: •'`,, - WEARING UMENT SPECIALIST HURON RIDGE ACRES POINSETTIA FESTIVAL OFFERS FEAST FOR THE SOUL Twinkle lights and candles provide a soft glow while the myriads of poinsettias provide dramatic flashes of color at Huron Ridge Acres on the evening of Nov. 28. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER For about nine years, the Steckle family has transformed their main greenhouse at Huron Ridge Acres into a holiday delight. Twinkle lights and candles provide a soft glow while the myriads of poinsettias provide dramatic flashes of color. Surrounding the benches of plants are a few inspiring ideas for holiday decorating from an exhuberant Snowman tree to vintage, rustic country touches. And suddenly the Poinsettia Festival that has been enjoyed by countless numbers of local folks over the years is on the national map. Owner Carol Steckle learned the news, on Nov. 27, during the second weekend of the festival. "We were completely shocked and amazed when two different people who popped in to our candlelight night, told us that we were listed as one of the top eight places in Canada to see Christmas lights in an article by writer Miriam Porter," wrote Steckle on the Huron Ridge Acres Facebook page. " A big thanks to her for including us in this fantastic lineup of light festivals all over the country! It really is an honor." And a fantastic line up it is indeed. The article that appears on the website Wheels.ca includes light festivals in Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Midland, Vancouver, Kingsville and Calgary. The Zurich area business made the list at number six. Visitors to the festival may have been surprised to learn that Huron Ridge carries 16 different varieties of Poinsettias including such exotic kinds as Northern Lights and Cinnamon Star. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 8/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 Visitors to the festival may have been surprised to learn that Huron Ridge carries 16 different varieties of Poinsettias including such exotic kinds as Northern Lights (pictured) and Cinnamon Star. Anita Thring, Sabrina, Zoe and Zachary Small as well as Joanne Baggio toured the festival at Huron Ridge Acres on the evening of Nov. 28. The ladies and youngsters were enjoying a girls' weekend at a cottage in Bayfield. For the six days of the festival (over two weekends) staff at Huron Ridge started lighting the candles at about 4 p.m. so that visitors might enjoy the displays of plants by shimmering candlelight as darkness fell. For these Poinsettias the adventure began back in July when one -inch tall cuttings were shipped to the Huron Ridge greenhouses from Central America. The little cuttings were put into soil and then placed on a misting bench in the greenhouse until they took root. At that point they were planted into the containers they will be purchased in. But the work was not over, the centre of each plant was then "pinched" out by hand to force it to branch out and grow multiple blooms. They were lovingly minded through summer and fall in anticipation of the wonderful colorful display they would offer in late November. These locally grown plants are then sold in Southern Ontario. Huron Ridge is the only greenhouse in Huron County that grows these plants. The benches at Huron Ridge are never empty because once Poinsettia season is over they will be replaced by early spring Pansies already seeded and growing in anticipation of longer days and sunnier skies. And although the Poinsettia Festival is over for this year even a visit to the greenhouse in the daytime can fill visitors with the holiday spirit. They are currently open until Dec. 23 - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Surrounding the benches of plants are a few inspiring ideas for holiday decorating from an exhuberant Snowman tree to vintage, rustic country touches. Sisters from Windsor, Heather MacKenzie and Francoise Stanutz were very impressed by the displays set up as cc.viIIageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieIdBreeze/Week49Issue335/tabid/753/DefauIt.aspx 9/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 The Steckle family couldn't believe that they were listed in an article on the Wheels.ca website as one of the top eight places to see Christmas lights in Canada. W PLUNtiBrIjFIG �.,, L , Aft�'f"1 VIII! HER PARK LODGE Wild Bird Seed co, t77 SHOP BIP 519 565 2420 •�.r � s- PIXILATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK ,:.November on the Pier November on the Pier By Conrad Kuiper part of the festival. They were visiting Bayfield for a girls' weekend. In addition to poinsettias visitors to the festival could purchase other decorations for their holiday decor. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue335/tabid/753/Default.aspx 10/12 5/31/2019 Week 49 Issue 335 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 r *� Bayfield Mews q: �4C ,it, �;tA EK]usire 55+ Community One fluor Towndomes 599. 555 •4542 L_ www.baylieldmews.ca Melody Falconer -Pounder iA GARDENING J� SERVICES • 140ME+COTTAGE • BUSINESS SUBMISSIONS As I mentioned last issue the Advent Season is my favorite time of year and Christmas my most celebrated holiday. When I was first married I wanted everything to be perfect — gifts all wrapped with spectacular bows, the table had to be just so and the tree — would there be one, two or three? But then I got over it. After all I have also loved over the years a few furry felines. And they love Christmas too. It is possible for the two to co -exist but some concessions have to be made. The last little while hasn't been too bad as our friends have grown older and with that comes a certain dignity and maturity. They are interested in the holiday goings on but remain respectful of the festive occasion. This year, however, we are in a new abode. And when we moved in there was already a feline residing here. Sammy was delighted for some new feline companions and despite their being about 15 years between them they have all gotten along quite swimmingly. Sammy is about four years old and he remains a perpetual kitten. I joke with my husband that Sammy thinks he is the most interesting man in the world. He loves to help with whatever you are doing. We have discovered that he especially likes wrapping gifts and setting up Christmas trees. Yesterday, we assembled a tree that is an older version, the kind that has the colored stems that are mounted in the holes of a centre post. Sammy thought the pole was perfect for climbing and shimmied both up and down it — after a few seconds of balancing on its apex. As hubby inserted the branches at the top of the tree Sammy was enthusiastically removing the ones already placed in the bottom. When wrapping gifts he is something of a whirling dervish — after literally bouncing off the walls a couple of times we watched him remove paper from a roll while systematically tearing tissue and climbing in and out of a box. And then in a blink of an eye he was gone. On the other hand he can be very gentle when he wants to be. I watched him walk from one end of a shelf I was in the process of decorating and he never once touched an object or knocked anything down. It is this naughty or nice tug-of-war that could make it difficult for Santa Claus to decide what to bring him. I'm thinking no catnip until after Epiphany. — Mclody Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. 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