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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2017-01-11, Page 16/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 BAYFIELDBREEZE IAN MATTHEW CA ;&//MW D PHARf ASAVE �llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll _ ROYAL LEPAGE �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIplllllllllllllll ��� ..._P., II.� - J r BAWIELDBREEZE rhg vfflugv'5 Own 9ntinenews fBvrce 0 SHARE ]a 11, 2017 Vol. 8 Week 3 Issue 393 ESSEX HAS LEFT THE VH LAGE Tom and Deb Grasby (seated centre) posed for a picture with their Foster Puppy, Essex, and members and friends of the Bayfield Lions' Club at the Grasby home in Bayfield during a farewell party for the canine who has now moved to Oakville for the next stage of his training to become a Service Dog. (Submitted photo) The "Saturdays at the Library" series will return for 2017 on Jan. 21 with a presentation by Public Education Coordinator and Recreation Therapist at the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, Jeanette Sears. Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) will host this first installment of their series at the Bayfield Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. She will offer up some memory tips and share brain health basics and memory techniques that people often find useful. Sears regularly gives presentations on brain fitness. She also teaches the "Memory and Aging Program". A memory strategy program developed by Baycrest Hospital in Toronto and delivered in Huron County by the Alzheimer Society. PUBLIC SKATING Looking for something to do on a wintery weekend? Head to the Bayfield Arena Sunday afternoons for cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 1/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 On New Year's Day Deb and Tom Grasby hosted a 'Village Going Away Party' for Essex, their free public skating. service dog in training. Organized by the Bayfield Arena Community Their year together is up and Essex returned to the Lion's Dog Guide Foundation in Oakville on Partners Association the ice is open for all from 1-3 Jan. 4 to begin the second phase of his training as a service dog to a client with a medical p.m. Deb Johnston, of McKillop Insurance, will be and/or physical disability. sponsoring the next session on Jan. 15. He will spend up to 10 months with trainers and, at that point, will be introduced to his new the Bayfield River Valley Flats project and the owner who will literally move into the facility in Oakville with Essex to bond and train with him. �7�� ���� 11\ 1 L.` R WALK Foster -puppy parents are always invited to the Graduation Ceremony and the Grasbys look The Bayfield River Valley Trails Association (BRVTA) forward to attending and seeing Essex bring joy and independence to his new owner. This event also provides a great opportunity for into France on July 8, 1944. welcomes all to their Annual Winter Walk on The couple appreciated the wonderful support and enthusiasm the entire Village has shown Saturday, Jan. 14. during their year together with Essex and hope that others will consider fostering a Lions' support BRVTA trails. The Winter Walk event is free along the way and gathering unforgettable stories that he will share at the AGM. The Winter Walk will begin at 11 a.m. and provides PUPPY- occasion to breath fresh air, explore a local trail, Tickets are $20 per person and available now from any of the BHS board members. meet community members and get moving into 2017. FATHER'S WAR HISTORY TOPIC OF info@bayfieldtrails.com. COMMEMORATE CANADA'S 1-5-0 BY The event will take place at the Varna Complex, 1 HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM SPEAKER KM West of Varna. Guided hikes are led by BRVTA PLANTING MAPLE TREES volunteers will lead guided hikes between 11 a.m. and noon along Mavis' Trail or the Taylor Trail. Toronto born, Bill Dineen, who now resides in Goderich, will be the guest speaker at the opportunities in Bayfield and they recently Bayfield Historical Society's (BHS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Jan. 30. Following the hikes, everyone is invited to warm up photos and stories, to celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary Year in 2017. indoors with cider and hotdogs. As is tradition, the AGM will be held at St. Andrew's United Church and those who attend will While warming up inside, there will be opportunity to be treated to an excellent beef dinner served sharply at noon. A selection of door prizes will learn more about: the Main Bayfield Watershed Plan, also be a highlight of the meeting that will conclude with Dineen's presentation. from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority staff; Dineen has long been involved in historical re-enactments and his involvement with various Blue Bayfield, Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy, regiments spanning the 1812 era to WW2 led him on the quest to learn about the past of his the Bayfield River Valley Flats project and the own father who passed in 1957. He had very little knowledge about the man, and much of that BRVTA. was incorrect. One fact he knew was his father had been a Canadian Airman who parachuted This event also provides a great opportunity for into France on July 8, 1944. people to renew their 2017 BRVTA membership and Dineen's research took him to Western Canada and France meeting many interesting people support BRVTA trails. The Winter Walk event is free along the way and gathering unforgettable stories that he will share at the AGM. and all are welcome, donations while not required, would be graciously accepted. Anyone with Tickets are $20 per person and available now from any of the BHS board members. questions about this event should email info@bayfieldtrails.com. COMMEMORATE CANADA'S 1-5-0 BY ONE CARE PLANTING MAPLE TREES One Care offers many fun exercise and socializing Planting trees is a great way to commemorate milestones and Ausable Bayfield Conservation opportunities in Bayfield and they recently Authority (ABCA) is encouraging people to consider planting trees, and posting Maple tree announced schedule changes to their winter session. photos and stories, to celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary Year in 2017. Until the end of April, classes will be held in the "I think one of the best ways we could celebrate Canada 150 is by planting trees," said Forestry Bayfield Community Centre on Tuesdays and Fridays and Land Stewardship Specialist with ABCA, Ian Jean. only. Each spring, local landowners order tens of thousands of trees for planting through the ABCA Here is the adjusted schedule: 7:45 a.m. Early tree order program. Maple trees are among the native species that will be planted. The spring Risers; 9 a.m. Total Body Fit One; 10:30 a.m. Total tree order form is now available online at abca.on.ca. Body Fit Two and Sit -Fit. To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation, ABCA is holding a photo There is a schedule on the arena door and the contest this year to feature the maple tree. The maple tree has played a major role in Canada's bulletin board by the library and more information history and the maple remains a powerful Canadian symbol today. available inside the library. Call 519 565-2202 for more information or to receive monthly information "In my travels throughout our watershed I have seen some fantastic maple trees in farmyards, via the Wave to Wellness email. woodlots, and old fencerows," Jean said. They can also be found on Facebook at Bayfield For contest rules visit the trees page at abca.on.ca at this link: W2W; Fitness and Leisure. Urban pole walking is http://www.abca.on.ca/page.php?page=trees. You may submit your photo to the contest simply also a popular part of the One Care program in the by posting your photo of your favorite maple tree on the Ausable Bayfield Conservation village. They too now have a Facebook page and Facebook page or Twitter feed with this hashtag: #Maple150. Or, you could email your entry, residents can learn more about their activities at with #Maple150 Photo Contest in the subject line, to info@abca.on.ca. Bayfield Urban Poling. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 2/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 To be eligible for the contest, photos should be posted or received by Friday, March 31 at noon. DINING FOR SENIORS If your tree has a story to tell the conservation authority encourages you to share that as well. nutritious, home -style meals for $9 per person. Some The winner of the photo contest will receive a free 200 -centimetre (six -foot -tall) maple tree for of the fare that Erb has created for the luncheons include Sugar (Hard) Maple; Silver (Soft) Maple; and Autumn Blaze (a red -silver hybrid Maple). Folks 55 plus will be pleased to learn that Bayfield planting in April. Parmesan, Salmon Loaf, Roast Beef, and October- Ausable and Bayfield watersheds and local forests, according to Jean. Dining for Seniors will be offered as a year round Jean said that "we hope people will share with us their photos of colorful maple leaves or large, dining experience at the Bayfield Community Centre. old trees with character, or any maple tree that has a story to tell." In previous years the organization has shutdown for the winter months or met at local restaurants. To reach the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Facebook page or Twitter feed click on the social media icons on the home page at abca.on.ca. The watershed Twitter feed is at: Chef Dawne Erb, of One Care, creates delicious and http://twitter.com/LandWaterNews and the watershed Facebook page is at: nutritious, home -style meals for $9 per person. Some www.facebook.com/pages/Ausable-Bayfield-Conservation-Authority/l 63006113762184 of the fare that Erb has created for the luncheons include Sugar (Hard) Maple; Silver (Soft) Maple; and Autumn Blaze (a red -silver hybrid Maple). include, Roast Turkey, Swedish Meatballs, Veal The impact of people's efforts to plant trees is helping to maintain and improve the health of the Parmesan, Salmon Loaf, Roast Beef, and October- Ausable and Bayfield watersheds and local forests, according to Jean. fest Sausage. "People are having a positive impact when they plant trees," he said. Bayfield Dining for Seniors meets every Thursday at If you wish to order trees for spring planting the order form is now online at abca.on.ca on the noon with the exception of the first Thursday of the month. 'order trees' page. Forms will be mailed upon request or are also available at the office at 71108 Morrison Line, just east of Exeter and south of Highway 83. Interested people can mail To make a reservation, please contact Leslie Bald at in their orders until Jan. 31. Orders accompanied by payment may be placed until 4 p.m. on 519 565-5637 before 11 a.m. Monday to participate Feb. 28. in the Thursday meal. ABCA purchases trees from private nurseries to offer for sale to watershed residents. The Volunteers are always needed and welcome to setup purchase price includes costs such transportation of trees to the office east of Exeter, cold and serve. Contact Bud Robinson at 519 440-8189 to storage, and handling. Maple trees available for purchase through the spring tree order form learn how to become a part of the team! include Sugar (Hard) Maple; Silver (Soft) Maple; and Autumn Blaze (a red -silver hybrid Maple). Other available species include White Cedar; Norway Spruce; White Spruce; Blue Spruce; FO EMPTIES FOR Tamarack; Austrian Pine; Red Oak; Bur Oak; Black Walnut; Black Cherry; Sycamore; and Tulip A 7 7, IES H � ilk' RS Tree. A number of shrubs and small trees are also available such as Red Osier Dogwood; Staghorn Sumac; Highbush Cranberry; Nannyberry Viburnum; and Serviceberry. Dianne Brandon, Carrie and Ava Sabourin would like Grant programs are available for projects such as windbreaks, watercourse buffers and larger to remind everyone that their tradition of collecting scale reforestation projects that may cover between 50 per cent and 100 per cent of the project empties for Alzheimer's Disease is continuing into the costs, depending on the type of project and availability of local funding programs; ABCA staff New Year. work on behalf of landowners to access applicable funding. The trio will be participating in the Huron County Trees and windbreaks offer benefits for landowners and the local community, according to 2017 Walk for Memories in May of 2017 and are now Jean. He said trees can help to reduce wind stress on field crops and livestock, improve water collecting donations for the cause. quality, y, provide wildlife habitat, increase crop yields and mark property lines. Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's "Properly designed windbreaks can be used to manage drifting snow around homes and an an Hardware in Bayfield, or picked up anytime, just call farms," he said. "They help reduce soil erosion, reduce winter heating costs and summer Brandon's Hardware at 519 525up Empties may cooling costs, and much more." also be dropped off at Bayfield Convenience in their For more information visit abca.on.ca or contact Ian Jean, Forestry and Land Stewardship names. Specialist at Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, by phone at 519-235-2610, extension 238, or toll-free at 1-888-286-2610. * e ' SHOP 8K �I CASBLE QESiGN vn� `; i,ueich, tSat. DESIGNMILD 1.41;31 1MG SALES & INSTALLATWN GARDEN CENTER 1'4199A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 i 519 565 7973 Attics f Spray Foam :14 E 111J __ 121M. _ ISSUE 391 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 3/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 REMEMBER ME? Ing PB10009 PC Remember Me 391 Volume 8 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. 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, Kennie McLeod is featured in this undated wintery photo. (Archives Code: PB12 2b) lip Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks In Issue 391, we celebrate the coming of a New Year with this fancy dress image of Rev. R. M., Mrs. Gale and their daughter, Gladys, from 1925. (Archives Code: PB10009 PC) ISSUE 392 PB10048 PC Remember Me 392 In Issue 392, Viviene Thomson was all set to go ice skating in this image circa 1930. (Archives Code: PB10048 PC) cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 4/11 6/13/2019 Integro Eve"ryXhiIng! LAKE HURON r?LAr_ c&Wt:1JN;r1-fa Q SHARE ®*©... PHOTO STORY Shannon McClenaghan H.I.S. 4 HEARING UMENT SPECIALIST Week 03 Issue 393 A RETROSPECTIVE OF VILLAGE HAPPENINGS FROM MAY 6 TO AUG. 24 THE BEST OF THE BAYHELD BREEZE 2016 MAY 4 - ISSUE 357 - VILLAGE PLAY GROUP - MAKING THE EARLY LEARNING YEARS COUNT IN BAYFIELD: Anyone who thinks that Bayfield is solely a retirement community may want to head to the Bayfield Public Library on a Tuesday morning between 10 and 11:30 a.m. That is the place to be if you are a youngster under four years of age. They bring along, mom, dad or a guardian and have a grand social time along with crafts, songs and stories. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Just to say how much I enjoy the Breeze' even if my trips to Bayfield are few and far between. Its voice is so important to those who love Bayfield. - J. T. This week we continue our look back on the Bayfield that was from May 6 to Aug. 24, 2016. We would like to extend a thank you to all who take the time to write in and share their comments about our weekly online publication such as the one at the opening of this article. We would also like to thank the organizations and individuals who made financial donations to the Bayfield Breeze this year. Every contribution is very much appreciated in helping us produce our weekly issues. And a reminder that we can also be found at www.facebook.com/BayfieldBreeze. Like us and we will be sure to reach 500 followers in no time at all! cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 5/11 13AYFIELD iiw OPTIMIST ,""d 4 519-236-4381 A RETROSPECTIVE OF VILLAGE HAPPENINGS FROM MAY 6 TO AUG. 24 THE BEST OF THE BAYHELD BREEZE 2016 MAY 4 - ISSUE 357 - VILLAGE PLAY GROUP - MAKING THE EARLY LEARNING YEARS COUNT IN BAYFIELD: Anyone who thinks that Bayfield is solely a retirement community may want to head to the Bayfield Public Library on a Tuesday morning between 10 and 11:30 a.m. That is the place to be if you are a youngster under four years of age. They bring along, mom, dad or a guardian and have a grand social time along with crafts, songs and stories. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Just to say how much I enjoy the Breeze' even if my trips to Bayfield are few and far between. Its voice is so important to those who love Bayfield. - J. T. This week we continue our look back on the Bayfield that was from May 6 to Aug. 24, 2016. We would like to extend a thank you to all who take the time to write in and share their comments about our weekly online publication such as the one at the opening of this article. We would also like to thank the organizations and individuals who made financial donations to the Bayfield Breeze this year. Every contribution is very much appreciated in helping us produce our weekly issues. And a reminder that we can also be found at www.facebook.com/BayfieldBreeze. Like us and we will be sure to reach 500 followers in no time at all! cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 5/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 MAY 11 - ISSUE 358 - WINDMILL REVISITED PART II - SPECIALIST DECLARES DE JONG CREATION "NEAR PERFECTION": Gerard Kleijn is a windmill whisperer. He is also a millwright with 20 years of experience restoring windmills. A few weeks ago, he visited from Holland to inspect the windmill near Bayfield and share some advice as to how this windmill, which is estimated to have been static for about a decade, could become operational again. MAY 18 - ISSUE 359 - SIXTY TREES PLANTED ALONG THE SAWMILL TRAIL: May 7th proved to be a very busy day along the Sawmill Trail when over a dozen volunteers showed up to help the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) with planting almost 60 new trees. (Submitted photo) JUNE 1 - ISSUE 361 - BAYFIELD AND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GIRLS RULED THE WEEKEND DURING GETAWAY EVENTS: May 27-29 was all about the ladies, as the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce presented it's Fourth Annual Girls Getaway Weekend. At the kick off event, Lauren Heimrich and Bronwyn Bechard modelled fashions from The Wardrobe Bizaar. (Photo by Dianne Brandon) JUNE 22 - ISSUE 364 - BAYFIELD GUIDING - ONE WILD NIGHT AT SERENGETI BUSH CAMP: Brownie Rebecca Phillips enjoyed meeting a Royal Python during Bayfield Guiding's behind the scenes tour of the Toronto Zoo. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 6/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 MAY 24 - ISSUE 360 - OPTIMIST CLUB OF BAYFIELD - LARGE CROWD CAME TO PIER TO CHEER ON THEIR DUCKS: Jane and David Maclaren, provided their boat from which to launch the ducks. For the first time the amazing duck launcher created by Optimist Glen Steinson was used allowing all 750 ducks to hit the water at approximately the same time! (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees) bf5732a2_k JUNE 8 - ISSUE 362 - TWENTY DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS TOOK PART IN ANNUAL WALK: On June 5, the 31st anniversary Walk for Dog Guides in Bayfield took place. The event was held in Clan Gregor Square and this year approximately 20 dogs and their owners participated in the 5 KM walk and raised over $9,000 for the National Dog Guide program. Deb and Tom Grasby, of Bayfield, with Guide Dog in Training Essex and Master of Ceremonies, Rob Bundy. Essex appears to be a pup of few words. (Photo by Jack Pal) cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO3lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx JUNE 29 - ISSUE 365 - PIONEER PARK ASSOCIATION - TWO RECENTLY PLANTED RAIN GARDENS ARE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS: Volunteer Shelagh Sully stands with her rake as she helps to plant native plants and add mulch to one of the two new rain gardens in Bayfield. The new rain gardens will help to filter water running off of streets and other surfaces. In the background of the photo are fellow volunteers Garnet McBride, Jo Thorsley and Sandy Scotchmer. (Photo by Tim Cummings) JULY 30 - ISSUE 368 - VILLAGE OF BAYFIELD - WATER PARADE A BONUS OF SUNSET VIEWING ON SATURDAY: The folks who gathered along the piers and the cliff bank to enjoy a beautiful Bayfield sunset on Saturday night, July 16, got an added bonus as the weather cooperated for the second annual Water Parade. (Photo by Erin Samuell) 90127452_db3aa3ffe0_k JULY 29 - ISSUE 369 - BAYFIELD TOWN HALL HERITAGE 7/11 6/13/2019 55987910_f4580b563c_k Week 03 Issue 393 JUNE 15 - ISSUE 363 - BAYFIELD TOWN HALL HERITAGE SOCIETY - ALDEBURGH CONNECTION RETURNS TO HALL FOR ONE SELL-OUT PERFORMANCE: The Aldeburgh Connection made a return appearance on June 12 to the Bayfield Town Hall. The concert featured Baritone James Westman (centre) who joined the piano -duo, Bayfield's own Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata. (Photo by lack Pal) r 6 JULY 5 - ISSUE 366 BAYFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - OVER 500 PEOPLE ENJOY BREAKFAST ON THE FARM: Visitors to the Steenbeek Farm on Mill Road on the morning of July 2 enjoyed a rare opportunity to check out the calf hutches and their friendly inhabitants. 94716966_e053e92fc6_k JULY 13 - ISSUE 367 - VETTEFEST - SOMETHING UNUSUAL HAPPENED AT 10TH ANNUAL FEST: It rained. "Hopefully next year Mother Nature will get back to her usual sunny warm mood but we can't complain because cc.villageofbayfiield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/WeekO3lssue393/tabid/813/Defauit.aspx SOCIETY - NEW ROOF TOWN HALL'S CROWNING GLORY: The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society Board of Directors conducted extensive research before awarding the job to Absolute Metal Roofing out of London, ON. (Photo by Jack Pal) AUG. 3 - ISSUE 370 - PIONEER PARK ASSOCIATION - SUMMER WOULDN'T BE SUMMER WITHOUT THE FUN RUN: John Erb and Sandy Scotchmer exhibited a little bit of competitiveness when it came to which walker was going to cross the finish line first. AUG. 10 - ISSUE 371 - TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH - ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE A PART OF SUMMER IN BAYFIELD: A lovely bride in a picture perfect frame was one of the more unique offerings at the 31st annual show and sale. And, yes, the groom was available also. 8/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 she's co-operated with us nine out of the 10 years!" wrote Brian Coombs, organizer, on the event's Facebook page. AUG. 24 - ISSUE 373 - BAYFIELD COMMUNITY FAIR - PARADE DAY DAWNS SUNNY, HOT AND HUMID: Members of the Mocha Shriners Mini Cars from Stratford have as much fun being in the parade as the crowd does watching (maybe more). (Photo by John Pounder) .'�-- , IASSAGE THERAPY 519.565.4711 PIXILATED - IMAGE OF TIE WEEK I.WDSCN 1249 AUG. 17 - ISSUE 372 - BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - SAILOR'S NEW NAME WILL BE REVEALED ON SATURDAY: On Saturday, Aug. 20, another chapter in the history of the Main Street Sailor will be written as his new name will be officially revealed. The ceremony will take place at the sailor's location on Main Street North at 10:30 a.m. All are welcomed to join the Bayfield Historical Society for this momentous event. (Spoiler Alert: Captain Harry was revealed to be the winning name!) THE _T l�,V'T 2018-19 ,_. SEASON cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek03lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 9/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 Bayfield Wintery Coast By Adriaan Schreuder 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 Melody Falconer -Pounder SHEAR TALENT SUBMISSIONS re Thain ¢;t'T'f et optometric Last week we had the privilege of spending some quality time with our grandchildren at their home in Toronto. Extra thanks to the school boards who decided to give the kids a longer break after Christmas this year when their parents had to return to work! And although I know living in Toronto affords them a lot of advantages I can't help feeling a bit sorry for them because there is a pretty strong chance that they will never really enjoy an official Snow Day especially when they live around the corner from their school. Remember the time Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman called in the army to help clear away 80 cm of snow? Seems like yesterday but in actual fact it was Jan. 15, 1999. Growing up in Huron County a Snow Day is a God-given right for a kid and even some adults too. An unexpected day of no schedule to abide by, a day you can fill with a favorite hobby, a day you can brush off all obligations because those roads are closed and you can't even see the neighbors house across the way Snow Days for me were a chance to curl up (literally) with a good book under my Grama's old wood -fired, cooking stove in her kitchen — chances are the hydro was out and this was our only source of heat when that happened. My front half would be toasty warm, my back icy cold as it rested against an outside wall but did I care, no! I was off on an adventure with Nancy Drew. Not much has changed since those days accept now on a Snow Day a gas fireplace has replaced the old woodstove and Nancy Drew has been exchanged for something a bit more advanced like "Shopaholic to the Rescue" but the sentiment remains the same. I no longer wait at the breakfast table with bated breath hoping to hear the radio announcer say, "Holmesville School closed — no buses." But on a snowy morning I do flip open my I -Pad to review the school cancellations and share in the joy that those kids who have been given a Snow Day will be feeling. It is a part of our rural culture, something they can tell their grandkids about, something kids in a lot of urban centers may only dream about. So enjoy each and every one! — 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 519-525-3830. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/WeekO3lssue393/tabid/813/Default.aspx 10/11 6/13/2019 Week 03 Issue 393 BAWIELD BREE, E f U SHARE o, ice... SIGN UIS+ F DIC BAYTIELD giREEZE CLICK HERE y Founding Members ........................................................................................................... Goderich Honda Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Ltd. 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