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BAYFIELD HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AUSABLE BAYFIELD AND
BOOKLET MAKES HISTORY COME TO MAITLAND VALLEY
LIFE WATERSHED PUBLIC
MEETINGS
BY MELODY FALCON ER -POU N DER Bayfield is the location for the first in a series of
The Bayfield Historical Society and Bayfield Archives Room would like to invite everyone to
public meetings related to the unveiling of draft
leave their footprints in the snow about town. The Bayfield Historic Walking Tour booklet is now
proposed assessment reports for Ausable Bayfield
available to act as your guide. and Maitland Valley watersheds.
There will be three public meetings in each
watershed for public review of the documents and to
ask questions and provide input between Jan. 5 and
March 12.
The first of the six public meetings will be held at the
Bayfield Town Hall on Jan. 21.
This open -house format public meeting is open for
the public to drop in and talk to staff between 3-5
p.m. and between 6-8 p.m.
Public delegations are welcome at a public meeting
in Blyth on Feb. 18 from 7-9 p.m. To reserve a time to
present at this more formal public meeting call the
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Historic Walking Tour
The cover of the newly published "Bayfield: Historic Walking Tour" booklet is an image of Edwards' Cash Store
circa 1900. (Submitted photo)
If a winter's walk doesn't sound that appealing people are sure to enjoy taking this stroll come
spring or summer. The booklet is based on notes of a Guided Walking Tour composed by
Elaine Sturgeon, volunteer archivist from 2001-08. These notes were revised and expanded by
Dianne Smith and produced by the Bayfield Historical Society, Ralph Laviolette, current
volunteer archivist, and Dave Gillians, historical society president. Its production was funded by
memberships, donations and a grant from the Huron Heritage Fund.
The booklet takes you on a journey back through time; it offers stops in front of many early
structures that are still standing today and provides some insight into what life was like when
the village was still in its infancy. The guide is also injected with anecdotes of the people who
once lived, worked and played in and around these buildings, making history come to life.
The guide is also injected with anecdotes of the people
who once lived, worked and played in and around these
buildings, making history come to life.
Take for example, the description of the Gairdner House at 10 Main St. N. Today this building is
home to the business known as, Inspirations.
"James and Robert Gairdner built this house in 1855. It is Georgian in style and made from
local brick. It served as a residence and store with post office for over 60 years from 1856 to
1917. The Great Northwestern Telegraph office was here from 1880-1892. The entrance
portico on the south side of the building marks the upstairs residence, approached through the
garden. There are six bedrooms, and a drawing room, and a kitchen, dining room and parlor.
The servant's quarters were downstairs. The building remained in the Gairdner family for 122
years, until 1974.
"A story from the early 1900s tells of one of the Gairdner boys having an ongoing dispute with
Tippett, a neighbor who raised chickens in a shed across the street. The chickens would run
loose and get into the Gairdner's vegetable patch. So occasionally, the Gairdner boy would
climb up to the roof and take potshots at the chickens, then hide behind the parapet. He was
later found out when he bragged about it a little too loudly!"
Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water
Source Protection Project (see numbers below).
For more information on the Bayfield open house or
the delegation -format public meeting in Blyth visit
sourcewaterinfo.on.ca or phone 519-235-2610 or 1-
888-286-2610.
TOWN HALL
It has been 20 years since a committee was formed
to save the Bayfield Town Hall from demolition. Since
that time a number of fundraising efforts have been
held in an effort to preserve it and make it a vital part
of the community social scene.
Now The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society is
looking to improve the entrance to the building to
make it more visibly appealing for weddings,
festivals, concerts and business meetings.
The latest fundraiser will be the sale of
commemorative bricks to be installed in the front
walk, at the hall entrance and a new walk leading to
the property's "great lawn".
The paving stones can be engraved to showcase a
family name, honor loved ones or celebrate a special
occasion such as a wedding or an anniversary. They
could even make a unique family Christmas gift.
According to the fundraising brochure, "These stones
will be placed along the walkway so that generations
to come will enjoy this wonderful legacy left in honor
of the revitalization of the town hall."
There are three stone styles to purchase: a large
stone, 8X12, with two lines of engraving up to 12
characters per line, $250; a medium stone, 8X8, with
one line of engraving up to 12 characters, $100; and
a place holder, 4X8, no engraving, $50. Tax receipts
will be provided. Cheques can be made payable to
The Bayfield Town Hall and mailed to PO Box 2078,
Bayfield ON, NOM 1 GO. Further information can be
obtained by contacting Margo Robeson at 519 565-
2827.
Organizations, school classes, businesses and
corporations are encouraged to be part of this
worthwhile community project.
The society hopes to have the brickwork installed in
the spring of 2010.
FITNESS FUN
The exercise classes held at the Bayfield Community
Centre have begun for 2010.
The scheduled classes are: Dancefit and Toning,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.; and
Sit and Get Fit, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:15
a. m.
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The Historic Walking Tour booklets are now available for $5 each at the Bayfield Archives Badminton will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Huron
Room on Main Street or by calling 519 565-2454. The booklet is in a 5.5 X 8 inch format and Centennial School near Brucefield. Organizers state
includes a map at its centre. The booklet was created to compliment the Bayfield Historical that it is basically backyard badminton, played inside
Society guided walking tours that depart from the Bayfield Archives Room every Saturday and is great exercise and lots of fun. The games are
morning at 10 a.m. during July and August. played from 7-9 p.m.
The Bayfield Historical Society also has a limited number of the "Huron Historical Notes —
Village of Bayfield" book available. These are selling for $8.00 to cover production and printing
costs.
TRINITY TO HOST REGISTRATION
FOR TAKE TIME IN 2010 ON JAN. 11
January and February days often seem longer than they are short so once again the
congregations of the village's four local churches have joined together to offer an interesting
series of programs designed to combat the winter blahs.
The "Take Time in 2010" programs will run from Jan. 18 to Feb. 15. They are a perfect
opportunity for friends and neighbors to learn and share with one another.
The programs will be held on Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. Each participating church will host one
event.
A Registration Coffee will be held on Jan. 11 at Trinity Anglican Church, 10 Keith Cres., for one
hour starting at 10 a.m. The cost will be $2 per session. Participants are strongly encouraged
to register in advance as some speakers may wish to provide handouts and an accurate
attendance number would prove helpful in doing so. Those who wish to participate can learn
more about the four sessions at registration. It is not necessary to attend all of the programs.
Anyone not able to attend the registration session will still be able to be present at any session
they want by simply registering at the door or by calling the church coordinator of the session
they wish to be a part of.
Want to attend but don't have the transportation needed to get to the location of the
presentation? Rides can be provided, just call the coordinator of that session.
Knox Presbyterian Church will kick off the Take Time in 2010 series on Jan. 18 with a program
entitled, "Writing Your Story."
Sheila Macgregor
This topic will be presented by Sheila Macgregor, of London. Macgregor has been listening to
people's life stories for over twenty-five years. Having trained with one of the pioneers in the
Oral History field, her subjects have included everyone from family members, business people,
teachers, missionaries, farmers and even a recipient of the prestigious Order of Canada
Award.
"My talk is about why people should write their life story, hopefully encouraging others to try
and write their own," said MacGregor, in a recent email.
"My talk is about why people should write their life
story, hopefully encouraging others to try and write
their own. " - Sheila Macgregor
Barb Harkins is the coordinator for this session and interested people are welcome to contact
her at 519 565-2098 for more information.
For those looking for something to exercise the mind
— Mah Jongg will begin again on Thursday, Jan. 14 al
the Bayfield Lions' Community Building from 1-3 p.m.
If Mah Jongg isn't your game bring one that is —
Scrabble or Crib anyone?
BRIDGE CLUB
The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club will hold their
first card games of 2010 on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the
Bayfield Lions' Community Building. All are welcome
to join in the fun.
GIRL GUIDES
Welcome the New Year by hanging a limited edition
calendar on your wall.
The Centenary Celebration Calendar 1910-2010,
created by members of Bayfield and Clinton Guiding,
and for sale in Mid -western Ontario, is still available.
The calendars are selling for $10 each.
Locally, calendars are available for sale from
members of Bayfield and Clinton Guiding as well as
The Village Book Shop, Bayfield Village Inn, Interior
Trends and Drs. Haney and Van Maanen's Dental
Office in Clinton.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Winter storms - as Canadians we may love to
hate them but we live with them. Jan. 20 marks
the 38th anniversary of the Great Snowstorm of
1971 but there have been other signifcant storms
over the years. Subscribers are invited to share
there memories of the storm of 1971 and others
as well. Were you stranded, stuck or snowed in?
Tell us your tales and send your pictures too. A
selection will be featured in the Jan. 20 edition of
the Bayfield Breeze.
A recent trip to the Bayfield Archives uncovered
this gem of a photo taken during the winter of
1970 - subscribers are invited to check their
photo albums and send the Bayfield Breeze
scans of their own winter photo treasures to
share.
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The following week, Jan. 25, the Take Time in 2010 programs will take a break to encourage
everyone to go to the Bayfield Historical Society Dinner meeting to be held at St. Andrew's
United Church at noon. For more details and also for tickets people are invited to call Pat or
Bud Langley at 519 565-2894.
The Church on the Way will host the Feb. 1 session at the Bluewater Community Centre.
Maggie Brennan with the Alzheimer Society of Huron will offer "An Overview on Dementia". Pat
Lewington will also be on hand to lighten the topic a bit with some Fitness Fun. Those wishing
to learn more about this session should contact coordinator Mary Schultz at 519 565-2735.
Participants at the Feb. 8 session can learn more about "Travel within Canada" as guest
Heather Moffat, of Ellison Travel, focuses on Newfoundland as a destination.
St. Andrew's United Church will play host to this session and Shirley McAllister is the person to
get a hold of for more information. She can be reached at 519 565-5620.
The final session in the series will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Feb. 15. Participants
will learn about "Adventures in Southern Sudan and Beyond" with Janet Tufts. She is currently
the Executive Director of The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and is also a very active
volunteer. Last year, she traveled to the Sudan with a team representing Canadian Aid for
Southern Sudan (CASS) and will share some of those experiences through this presentation.
Elaine Scrimgeour is the coordinator of this session and she can be reached by calling 519
565-5544.
REMEMBER ME?
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".
In Issue 26's "REMEMBER MET' we showed a photo of two young ladies taken at what was
referred to as 'the swimming hole' in Bayfield circa 1915. Anyone remember them?
This week, one of several postcards available for viewing at the Bayfield Archives Room is
featured. Two ladies are shown standing in front of the entrance to what is believed to be
Orlagh. This home, at 41 Main St. S, was built by Dr. Ninian Woods. Does anyone remember
these women?
FEBRUARY 26, 1970:
Leslie Clemens, pastor of Bayfield Baptist Church, enjoys his
own slide which he built in his front yard for the youngsters of
the village. The slide, complete with a banked curve at the
bottom, has been a big hit with local residents. (Photo by
Audrey Bellchamber)
ISSUE 26
Does anyone remember these two young bathing beauties?
ISSUE 25
Does anyone remember Viola and Nettie?
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LOOKING BACK ON THE BEGINNING:
THE BEST OF THE BAYFIELD BREEZE 2009
PART II
OCT. 7 - ISSUE 14 - CELEBRATION OF FIRST NATIONS: A large crowd gathered in Clan Gregor Square on the afternoon of Oct. 4 to watch a performance by a drumming group
and dancers from Saugeen First Nation and the White Pine Dancers from Six Nations of the Grand River.
SEPT. 28 - ISSUE 13 - VILLAGE ARCHIVES: Earlier this year, Ralph Laviolette became the fourth
volunteer archivist for the Bayfield Archives Room since the position was created in 1977. Since
accepting the position, he has set up a volunteer effort to scan photos in the collection and now has
about 400 images that can be seen in a slide show.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
Just 27 short weeks ago, the first issue of the
Bayfield Breeze was launched on the World Wide
Web.
The committee and I were excited about this new
direction in community news and we were
determined to provide Bayfield with its own
voice. As the first key strokes were formatted
we could not have envisioned how well our online
news source would be received both locally and
abroad. The positive comments and story
suggestions have both encouraged us and driven
us to put our best efforts forward each week
and we continue to welcome them hopefully for
many, many issues to come.
We, Canadians, are a humble lot and we tend to
brush off compliments, but as this is the start of a
brand New Year perhaps our subscribers will
induge us in a look back at the last seven months.
This week Part Two: Sept. 28 to Dec. 16;
sprinkled throughout are some of the lovely
comments sent in by our subscribers. Thanks to
all those people who have taken the time to share
their thoughts, they are greatly appreciated.
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OCT. 14 - ISSUE 15 - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: Three young men with fishing poles in hand,
walked out to the end of the pier seemingly undaunted by the large waves being produced off the
break wall. They returned to shore very shortly after this photo was taken.
OCT. 28 - ISSUE 17 - BAYFIELD GUIDING HOSTS ANNIVERSARY CAMPFIRE: The Sparks from
Goderich were very enthusiastic when it came to singing their special song, "The Sparks are Here".
Jumping up at the appropriate cue in the song were Abby Archambault, Rosanne Field, their Guider;
Addison Black -McNee and Mariah Kerr.
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NOV. 4 - ISSUE I8 - WATER TOWER HOISTED: Gord Blake (left) and Tom Saulnier, both with Landmark
Structures, work far above the ground as the tank rises, soon they will be working from inside the tank as it is
lifted above their heads.
What a great job you are
doing! The Bayfield Breeze is
truly a breath of fresh air.
H.L. - Goderich (Sept. 30)
Hi Melody,
The Bayfied Breeze is
awesome. I think you have
captured the future of
community news, and there
are so many possibilities for
stories and information
sharing. Well done!
N.F. - Clinton
(Oct. 9)
OCT. 21 - ISSUE 16 - TROUT DERBY: Participants in the
Bayfield Lions' Club's 31st Annual Rainbow Trout Derby
stood bundled against the cold on the North Pier at the
mouth of the Bayfield River waiting for the fish to bite.
They probably are as cold as they look as Saturday's high
temperatures only reached 83C.
Another great job Melody!
Thanks for the wonderful
efforts; great photos and
lively reporting. Love it all.
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NOV. 11 - ISSUE 19 - REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES: Ed Hoekstra acted as the Parade Marshall for the service
with a large contingent of legion members from Clinton Branch #140 taking part. (Dennis Pal photo)
NOV. 18 - ISSUE 20 - CHRISTMAS IN BAYFIELD: Last but not least in the parade which bears his name - Santa
Claus.
S. B. (Nov 4)
DEC. 16 - ISSUE 24 - BAYFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB'S
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Emotions sometimes run high
when it comes to an encounter with Santa. Ansley Durand
was definitely not happy about the entire situation.
.... how much of a pleasure it
is to read the Breeze each
week. The content is timely
and concise; the
photography and the creative
layout are magical! It has to
be the best local news paper'
around!
P.C. - Goderich (Nov. 12)
Just want to say what a great
job you are doing. Please
continue. Really enjoy your
Breeze Issues - very
informative with a flare of
fun.
E. C. - Goderich (Nov. 13)
Hi Melody: It is really great
to get the local Bayfield news
while we are away on
Canada's west coast.
Thanks.
L.M. and R.L. (Dec. 4)
Hi folks -- Thanks for the
continued great issues and I
lookforward to your mighty
pen in two thousand ten!
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NOV. 25 - ISSUE 21 - CRECHE IN CLAN GREGOR REJUVENATED: Kristyn Watterworth, of Kryart Studio on Main
Street, gave new life to the figures depicting Mary and Joseph.
DEC 2 - ISSUE 22 - BAYFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB CELEBRATES 25 YEARS: A popular happening in the 1990s was
the Optimist Club's Sleigh Ride and Carol Sing. The 1999 event was held by candlelight and the Bayfield Guides
and Brownies joined in the adventure to celebrate the Christmas season.
A.R. - Toronto (Dec. 30)
I just want to pass along how
much we enjoy read the
Breeze, from several
perspectives. Not only does
it help inform on upcoming
events, but it also serves to
capture and promote the
sense of community and
history that is uniquely
Bayfield. Thanks and have a
great holiday.
G.S. - Kitchener (Dec. 2)
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DEC. 9 - ISSUE 23 - BAYFIELD LIONS' CLUB'S TURKEY BINGO: Brandy Gerger, of Bayfield, was the lucky winner
of the first turkey of the night. She won the bird after an intense "Bingo -off" to break a tie.
Hello Melody,
Last week when we came to Bayfield, I was told about
the Bayfield Breeze online. Having moved to Waterloo
in 2005, we were not aware of this format to receive
news of Bayfield. I just had to write and let you and the
others involved know what an excellent publication you
are providing amd how very much we appreciate being
able to stay connected with the happenings of the Village
that our family has loved for more than 70 years.
The photographs, the text, the stories told -- all are
outstanding, and carry the spirit of the Village of
Bayfield so well. Thank you all so very much --we are
having fun reading all of the back issues, and will look
forward to the ones that are yet to come.
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M.P. & R.P. - Waterloo (Nov. 11)
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This photo was sent to the Bayfield Breeze by Carol and
Russell Powadiuk who reside on Harbour Court. Here in
Carol's own words, is how this wonderfully wintery image
came to be:
"We have a good view of the lake and the Bayfield River.
We enjoy watching the activity, sailing or boating, out of
our lakeside windows and today we were particulary
intrigued to watch the three commercial fishing boats
return to harbor. I had heard the motors working very hard
in the early hours of the morning and wondered if they
were able to break through the ice and go fishing. My
pondering was answered at about 4 p.m. today when we
witnessed the first large vessel begin through the ice on
return to harbor and then saw it go back to the open
water. Russell and I wondered if it would have to go to
Goderich where there may be an icebreaker. However,
there were soon two other ships, and after some
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consultation we are assuming, headed through the heavy -'2
ice to port. Russell took the photo of the three ships today
and we consider it remarkable that such hardy spirits
captain those ships through such a difficult passage." Three fishing boats battle through the ice to make it safely into Bayfield Harbour on Jan. 4. (Submitted
photo)
The Bayfield Breeze sincerely thanks Carol and Russell Powadiuk for their submission.
SUBMISSIONS
Today, on many calendars, depending on your faith of choice, Epiphany is marked. It recognizes the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. It is also one of my
favorite words; I love how it rolls off the tongue and I enjoy its connotation — the sudden comprehension of the essence or meaning of something usually
initiated by a commonplace occurrence.
For my household, Epiphany also marks the taking down and packing away of the holiday decorations. Yes, I did finally get my Christmas tree up — in case
any faithful readers were wondering.
Epiphany is a looking back on the year past and a looking ahead to days yet to be. It also begins the start of many winter vacations; the countdown has
begun to our own. As one of the many hats I wear is Innkeeper, there isn't a lot of vacation to be had in the other three seasons of the year so our time off in
January and February is richly savored.
Many of our subscribers will soon be making their own pilgrimages to sunnier climes. Wherever your travels take you over the winter months we invite you to visit us regularly here at the
Bayfield Breeze — no epiphany required!
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
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Credits:
Writer, editor, photographer: Melody Falconer -Pounder
Web publisher/Graphic Designer: Dennis Pal
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Special thanks to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of
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