T mes & Star DELORAINE
SERVING SOUTHWEST MANITOBA SINCE 1887 Volume 131 - No. 29
Barb Laval retires after 33 years teaching by Judy Wells Barb Laval has dedicated most of her adult life to teaching. Her 33year career began in 1982 in Pierson School and will come to an end in 2015 at Deloraine School. To help Barb celebrate, a retirement evening was held at the Deloraine Legion on Friday, June 20. When she learned of the party, and as an avid curler, Barb suggested the evening also be a fundraiser for the Curling Rink. Following the steak fry supper, Dean Laval welcomed everyone. He expressed appreciation for all who attended, especially staff from near and far, family and friends. “I admire Barb’s perseverance and her commitment to the students. She went well beyond what was asked of her. . .and to the rest of the teachers, my hat’s off to you. Sometimes Barb questioned if it was the right time to retire but ultimately she decided it was and she is leaving on a good note.� Cheryl Fisher came forward and read a letter from Mark Buick - a former Pierson student from Barb Adams’ first class. His letter included “Memories of Miss Adams 1st class (1982)� Miss Adams was always smiling, always had a kind word and encouragement, was looked up to, had time for all students, don’t remember her ever being angry, and had the best scratch
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RETIRING AFTER 33 YEARS TEACHING - Barb Laval is retiring from teaching after 33 years in the field. She started in 1982 in Pierson School and will finish in Deloraine School in 2015. PHOTO/JUDY WELLS and sniff stickers in the Adams’ Apple yearbook. Ainslee and Sydney Laval, Barb and Dean’s daughters, made a presentation to their mom (brother Taylor was playing ball). Both girls said their Mom was their favourite teacher and many of their classmates said the same thing. Other things they said were you will be truly missed, you are a great teacher, and
you treated every kid like they were your own. “We know you will enjoy your time and get to that bucket list,� they concluded as they presented Barb with an amazing bouquet of roses. Barb’s aunt, Janet Campbell, was also on hand to say a few words. She said she knew Barb’s teaching skills long before she became a teacher.
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“Barb used to line up all her dolls and make them do as she said. I know Barb will meld into retirement with no problem - but seniors watch out, she’ll be organizing.� Barb’s mom, Clara Adams, agreed with Janet that she knew Barb would become a teacher. “When she was a wee girl she dressed up the cat, put it in the high chair and started teaching it.�
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It was time for a bit of fun - or a lot of fun! Four of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends and colleagues - Barb Williams, Donna McGregor, Cindy Janssens, and Janis Williams presented a parody of the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;All About That Bassâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;All About That Barb.â&#x20AC;? Anyone who knows Barb were literally falling off their chairs. The girls went through the motions of several of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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favourite things including donning jackets, accessorizing with scarves, jewelry, sunglasses, applying hair spray. . .and, of course, lipstick, lots and lots of lipstick. And the final touch, holding a wine glass and indicating to â&#x20AC;&#x153;rim itâ&#x20AC;?. They followed this fun with a slide show presentation â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Many Shades of Barbâ&#x20AC;?. (Continued on Page 2)
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