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PLAYFUL PUPS GROW INTO DOG In this the 100th anniversary year of Girl Guides of
GUIDES THANKS TO WALK Canada, the girls and women of the organization
have been challenged to Eradicate Hunger and
Poverty in their communities.
The members of Bayfield Guiding have accepted the
challenge and will be working in cooperation with
Bayfield Foodland on this service project.
On June 12, members of Bayfield Guiding and their
families will be present at the grocery store accepting
pre-packaged bags of groceries that may be
purchased in store by shoppers.
The food collected will then be donated to the local
food bank.
All in the community are encouraged to help the
membership in their effort to collect more than 100
kilograms of food.
PIONEER PARK
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Lion Ingrid Rath visited the Bayfield Lions' Club's Home and Garden Show display which promoted the club's
upcoming Walk for Dog Guides. Lion Peter Westwood manned the booth. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
Every dog starts out as a playful puppy; a select few will have a very important job when they
grow up. They will become Dog Guides "helping Canadians with disabilities achieve greater
mobility, safety and independence."
But raising a puppy and training it to become a Dog Guide takes a lot of time and money.
However, due to the fundraising efforts of the Lions Foundation of Canada, Dog Guides are
provided free to each individual.
The Bayfield Lions' Club has been a proud supporter of the "Purina Walk for Dog Guides" for
22 years.
"For a community our size, Bayfield's Dog Walk has done a wonderful job in raising money for
this worthy cause," said Lion Peter Westwood, in a recent press release.
This year the Bayfield Lions' Club will hold their walk on June 6, starting at 9 a.m. Registration
will take place behind the Bayfield Arena beginning at 8:30 a.m.
There is no registration fee and the walk is open to all ages. Dogs and their owners are
encouraged to participate in the walk together but people without a four -legged friend are
invited to take part as well.
The walk raises money that goes directly to five Dog Guide programs: Canine Vision, Hearing
Ear, Special Skills, Seizure Response and Autism Assistance.
You can register and obtain pledge forms on-line at www.purinawalkfordogguides.com or by
calling Lion Jerry Stirling at 519 482-7625.
It costs about $20,000 to raise a puppy, train it to become a Dog Guide and place it with
someone in need. Over the past 25 years, the Lions Foundation of Canada has helped over
1,500 men, women and children through the use of specially trained Dog Guides. This year the
goal is to train 110 Dog Guide teams.
"Our pets provide us with so much comfort and love but Dog Guides give their partners even
more. They give their human partners more freedom to enjoy life. This is an opportunity for us
to make a difference in the lives of Canadians with special challenges," wrote Westwood in the
press release.
HIGHSCHOOL CHOIR EXCITED,
INSPIRED AND ENCHANTED
The annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale doesn't
happen over night, organizing this large fundraiser
which benefits beautiful Pioneer Park takes a lot of
time and planning, and that is why organizers are
asking people to think of the sale when spring
cleaning.
They are looking for unique, nearly new, antique or
quality cast offs for the 63rd annual sale to be held
on July 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the Bayfield Arena.
Anyone requiring an early drop off of items can
contact Terry at 519 565-2972 or Bud at 519 565-
5322, otherwise items can be dropped off at the
arena on July 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The following items cannot be accepted: clothing,
shoes, magazines, encyclopedias, large appliances,
building materials, mattresses, soiled or broken
items. Please note that baby furniture, sports
equipment and electrical items must be approved by
the CSA.
Items are also being sought for the Silent Auction. If
you would like to provide an article or service to be
bid upon please contact Bud at the number listed
above.
General inquiries about the event, including,
volunteer information can be directed to Julie at 519
824-0141.
BLWH FESTIVAL
SINGERS
The Blyth Festival singers have been delighting
audiences with their captivating music for 30 years
and they will be showcasing their special talents at
an event to be held at the Stanley Recreation
Complex in Varna on May 29th.
"Hot Jazz! Cool Licks!" is the title of their popular
cabaret concert which includes dinner, and a silent
auction. The Blyth Festival Singers will be performing
jazz and blues favorites from the golden age of jazz.
Special guest is the Howlin' Dog Jazz Band.
Tickets are available now: adults, $25; and children,
12 years and under, $12. They are available in
Bayfield at The Village Bookshop.
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Music lovers will delight in an evening of the tinkling
of the ivories when St. Andrew's United Church hosts
a "Concert on the Keys" on June 20.
This evening of piano music will feature nine pianists
from Huron County playing a variety of different
musical selections on St. Andrew's baby grand piano.
The music will begin at 7:30 p.m. and admission is a
free will offering.
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The Bayfield Town Hall came alive with the voices of several talented young people when The
Medway High School Madrigal Choir took to the stage on the evening of May 16th.
According to Pat Langley, a representative of the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society, "The
concert at the hall was their fourth of the weekend and they performed as if it was their first."
Under the very able leadership of Kathy McKaughton and Jeff Bynum the choir presented a
repertoire which spanned 17th century music to selections from Les Miserables.
"The evening was exciting, inspiring and enchanting," said Langley. "We wish the choir every
success in their upcoming competitions; the first was held on May 23rd on CBC Radio 2. They
will also take part in the National Music Competition in Ottawa next month."
SAFE BOATING WEEK PROMOTES FIVE
KEYS TO FUN ON THE WATER
The we,. as picture perfect on the morning of May 23 for a sail on Lake Huron. The Goderich Power and
Sail Squadron would like to remind all boaters to think safety first when on the water - May 29 to June 4 is
Boating Safety Week. (Photo by Ian Siertsema)
Judging from the number of vessels that took advantage of the fine weather over Victoria Day
Weekend the boating season has begun in Bayfield.
As the season starts there is no more opportune time to remember the five keys to safe
boating as promoted by the Goderich Power and Sail Squadron during Canadian Safe Boating
Awareness Week held from May 29 to June 4.
Canadian Safe Boating Awareness Week, partners the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
(CPS) with Transport Canada, and is an opportunity to reach recreational boaters and equip
them with the information they need to enjoy their boating pursuits. CPS strives to ensure that
all Canadians who head out on the water are equipped with the knowledge required to have a
safe day.
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• Wear your Lifejacket
• Don't Drink and Boat
• Take a Boating Course
• Be Prepared
• Beware of Cold Water Risks
YARD SALE FOR CHURCH
The congregation of a village church is hosting a
yard sale and would encourage all in the community
to keep them in mind for donating the contents of
cupboards and closets from spring cleaning.
On June 19, St. Andrew's United Church will hold
their yard sale and bake sale. Antiques and treasures
will be featured in the sale and those who work up an
appetite while shopping will not be disappointed. An
Egg 'N Bagel Breakfast will be offered as well as hot
dogs and coffee.
St. Andrew's sale will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For
information regarding the event call Joan at 519 263-
2404 or Gordon 519 524-1284. Anyone wishing to
donate to the bake table should contact Joan at 519
565-2730.
TOWN HALL
The Historic Bayfield Town Hall, built in 1882, has
graced the edge of Clan Gregor Square since it was
moved to that location in 1920.
It is now time for the annual meeting for the Bayfield
Town Hall Heritage Society, the committee that
ensures the building's ongoing care. The meeting will
be held on May 31 at 4:30 p.m. in the basement of
the town hall.
For more information please contact Margo Robeson
at 519 565-2827.
DINERS' CLUB
The Bayfield Diners' Club was recently featured in
the Bayfield Breeze demonstrating just how much
they appreciate their volunteers, well now they are in
search of some new helpers.
The meals are served at noon on Thursdays at the
Bayfield Community Centre. There are two shifts of
volunteers that work to ensure the meal is produced
each week. The first shift runs from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. while the second goes from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. It is the second shift that could use
additional hands.
If you could help in this time slot or would like some
more information please contact Pearl Hartman at
519 482-5283
BOOKS AND BRUNCH
Drew Hayden Taylor will be the guest author at the
next Books and Brunch event, sponsored by The
Village Bookshop, to be held at the Little Inn on May
30.
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Tickets are $30 and are available now at The Village
successful completion of the exam, they will receive a one-year complimentary Associate
Originally from the Curve Lake First Nations, in
To kick of Canadian Safe Boating Awareness Week the Goderich Power and Sail Squadron will
Central Ontario, he has spent the last two decades
be hosting a Boat Pro Course on May 28 at 9 a.m. at the Harbour Lights Marina Clubhouse in
traveling the world and writing about it from the
Bayfield.
Aboriginal perspective. An award-winning playwright,
boat@hurontel.on.ca
author, columnist, film maker and lecturer, he has
Developed from The Approved Boating Handbook, the seminar prepares individuals for the
managed to bridge the gap between cultures by
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) exam. The best of the PCOC seminars available, this
tickling the funny bone. He has recently published
highly acclaimed seminar was one of the first to be accredited by the Canadian Coast Guard.
his first adult novel, Motorcycles and Sweetgrass.
Whether a person takes the seminar or simply uses the handbook as a study guide, upon
Tickets are $30 and are available now at The Village
successful completion of the exam, they will receive a one-year complimentary Associate
Bookshop.
Membership to CPS, with its benefits.
The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to
duets under the accompaniment of Ubukata on piano. These two women are stars with the
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The fee for the course is $65. For more information or to pre -register email to:
The Bayfield Concert Series designed to provide
boat@hurontel.on.ca
for this well- known artist. Tickets are available now
measure of humor and sympathy, come into play as they coach young singing students
Wild Turkeys and hikers beware it's hunting season
MASTERSCLASS A UNIQUE ADDITION
again.
TO FESTNAL OF SONG
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA)
On the afternoon of June 6 at 2:30 p.m. a concert to celebrate the arrival of early summer,
would like to let the community know that the
entitled, "A Harvest of Song" will be held. Four brilliant young singers, Leslie Ann Bradley,
Woodland Trail will be closed from now until June 1
The Bayfield Town Hall will once again be filled with the sound of world renowned musical
for the Wild Turkey Hunt.
talents when the fourth annual Bayfield Festival of Song returns to the village for concerts on
the first two weekends of June.
The other two BRVTA trails remain open, the
share their talents while evoking the splendors of both countryside and gardens. They will be
Heritage Trail, through the village, as well as the
The Aldeburgh Connection Artistic Directors Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata are offering up
Sawmill Trail, on the north side of the Bayfield River.
a variety of unique experiences for music lovers.
Other local trails, such as, Bannockburn and Naftel's
Creek do not permit hunting and are available to
The festival kicks -off on June 5 with Coffee Concert: SLEEPERS, WAKE! This concert will offer
walkers throughout the year.
an eclectic mix of Bach to Broadway, featuring piano -duets performed by Ralls and Ubukata
and songs by visiting artists.
BAYFIELD CONCERT
A Celebrity Recital will be held on the evening of June 5 at 8 p.m. Two dazzling singers,
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Virginia Hatfield, soprano; and Lauren Segal, mezzo, will perform favorite songs, arias and
The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to
duets under the accompaniment of Ubukata on piano. These two women are stars with the
summer concert schedule. Tickets are sure to sell out
expertise and wisdom of Mary Lou Fallis and Peter Tiefenbach, mixed with a generous
The Bayfield Concert Series designed to provide
Canadian Opera Company and have also been busy performing for audiences in Europe and
for this well- known artist. Tickets are available now
measure of humor and sympathy, come into play as they coach young singing students
springtime entertainment is now segueing right into
across North America.
voices and piano -duet.
summer, with the aptly titled, Bayfield Summer
On the afternoon of June 6 at 2:30 p.m. a concert to celebrate the arrival of early summer,
Concert Series.
entitled, "A Harvest of Song" will be held. Four brilliant young singers, Leslie Ann Bradley,
packages are now available at The Little Inn; to learn
12 at 8 p.m. She will be accompanied by Ralls on piano. Platts is one of Canada's most
On June 3, Basia Bulat, along with Fourth Avenue,
soprano; Erica Iris Huang, mezzo; Frank Mutya, tenor; and Vasil Garvanliev, baritone; will
will perform at the Bayfield Town Hall. Then on July
share their talents while evoking the splendors of both countryside and gardens. They will be
22, Six Shooter recording artist, Justin Rutledge, will
accompanied by Ralls and Ubukata on piano. The concert will be followed by an audience
take to the town hall stage, along with Andy McGuire.
party with the artists.
Tickets are available for $25 per person per show.
For the second half of the festival a long weekend is in the offing with a Singers' Masterclass
the concert to follow at 8:30 p.m.
Bayfield will be treated to an affectionate send-up. This is a great opportunity to experience at
Headliner, Ron Sexsmith was recently added to the
being held on Thursday, June 10 at 4 p.m. In this new event for the festival, the combined
The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to
summer concert schedule. Tickets are sure to sell out
expertise and wisdom of Mary Lou Fallis and Peter Tiefenbach, mixed with a generous
Childhood Cancer" silicone bracelets will be available
perform on piano, "Schumann in the Morning". Songs from visiting artists will also be on the
for this well- known artist. Tickets are available now
measure of humor and sympathy, come into play as they coach young singing students
for $30 per person.
preparing for their careers. Audience goers are invited to join the singers afterwards for a Bistro
Night at the Little Inn of Bayfield. Seating for this meal is limited so please contact the inn at Tickets are available at the Black Dog Pub, Ernie
519 565-2611 for reservations and details. King (Goderich) and at www.ticketscene.ca.
The soprano, Fallis; accompanied by Tiefenbach on piano will return to the hall on June 11 at 8 For all three concerts the doors open at 8 p.m. with
p.m. for the "Primadonna Sails In!" This evening should prove to be a unique vocal recital -
the concert to follow at 8:30 p.m.
Bayfield will be treated to an affectionate send-up. This is a great opportunity to experience at
first hand the personality that has delighted millions on radio, television and around the world!
The Bayfield Summer Concert Series is pleased to
support Childhood Cancer Awareness. "Cure
Another Coffee Concert is scheduled for 11 a.m. on June 12. This time Ralls and Ubukata will
Childhood Cancer" silicone bracelets will be available
perform on piano, "Schumann in the Morning". Songs from visiting artists will also be on the
for purchase at all of the concerts. Donations are
program. This concert will be a birthday celebration of one of the most romantic of composers.
greatly appreciated.
The concert will highlight Schumann's Spanische Liebeslieder or Spanish Love Songs, for four
voices and piano -duet.
The concerts are being presented by Meades Bros.
Productions and The Little Inn of Bayfield. Overnight
Susan Platts, mezzo, will be the featured performer for the Celebrity Recital to be held on June
packages are now available at The Little Inn; to learn
12 at 8 p.m. She will be accompanied by Ralls on piano. Platts is one of Canada's most
more please call 1-800-565-1832.
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And, of course, Pole Walking remains a popular part
acclaimed singers, with an international reputation. She has been invited to open the Toronto
FITNESS FUN
Symphony's new season. Included in her recital will be a tribute to composer, Robert
Tuesday sessions of Pole Walking may be perfect for
Schumann, in honor of the 200th anniversary since his birth (June 8, 1810).
you. Those experienced at this fitness activity can
It is presented by the Aldeburgh Connection, a concert organization based in Toronto, which
First there was pole walking and now the latest
Young artists, Bradley, Huang, Mutya and Garvanliev will be performing, accompanied by Ralls
fitness craze to come to town is Pickleball.
and Ubukata in approximately ten schools in Huron and Perth counties during the week
the introductory lessons held at 9:15 a.m.
Music which flourishes to this day. Ralls and Ubukata have visited and worked there for many
What in the world is Pickleball, you ask? Well,
between the scheduled concerts. They will be performing for over 2,000 students under the
There is also a Pole Walking session held on
honor at the book launch for his most recent work at a reception hosted by The Village Book
organizers state that it is like slower paced tennis.
auspices of the Foundation for Education.
Street. The session incorporates an hour of walking
2435. They cost $25, Saturday mornings; and $35, Saturday evenings, Friday evenings, and
Curious? To learn more call Pat Lewington at 519
According to organizers, this is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the festival for the
565-2202 to arrange an orientation to the sport.
performers. They are delighted to be able to visit so many smaller centers across the
Plus, exercise classes will continue through the
the focus of the upcoming book launch.
Games will be played at the Middleton's Orchard
countryside.
Bayfield Lions' Community Building.
became a victim of the Great Storm of 1913. Eluding discovery for 87 years, her remains were
tennis courts on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-11
The young artists will return to the hall on June 13 at 2:30 p.m. for an encore performance of "A
a.m. and on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. The first
Harvest of Song". Following the concert the artists will join in a party with the audience.
games will be played on June 7.
The Bayfield Festival of Song is proud to have as its Honorary Patron, author Alice Munro.
And, of course, Pole Walking remains a popular part
Since its inception in June 2007 when four concerts were held over one weekend the festival
of many fitness regimes. If you are an early bird the
continues to grow.
Tuesday sessions of Pole Walking may be perfect for
you. Those experienced at this fitness activity can
It is presented by the Aldeburgh Connection, a concert organization based in Toronto, which
join in the 8 a.m. trek. Or if you'd like to learn how to
was founded by Ralls and Ubukata in 1982. Aldeburgh, on the East coast of England, is the
properly practice this popular activity plan to attend
small town where Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Eric Crozier founding the Festival of
the introductory lessons held at 9:15 a.m.
Music which flourishes to this day. Ralls and Ubukata have visited and worked there for many
summers, as have many of the artists who appear with them.
There is also a Pole Walking session held on
honor at the book launch for his most recent work at a reception hosted by The Village Book
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. All groups depart from 6 Main
For the Bayfield Festival of Song tickets are available locally by calling Gail Grant at 519 565-
Street. The session incorporates an hour of walking
2435. They cost $25, Saturday mornings; and $35, Saturday evenings, Friday evenings, and
with an ending cool down stretch.
Sunday afternoons. The Masterclass on June 10 will cost $15. There is also a subscription
invite anyone with a penchant for card playing to
price: if buying tickets for more than one concert, please deduct $5 from each ticket.
Plus, exercise classes will continue through the
the focus of the upcoming book launch.
summer months.
BOOK ON THE WEXFORD TO LAUNCH
Dancefit and Toning classes are held Mondays,
JUNE 20
Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The Sit and Get
Fit Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays
at 10:15 a.m. Both classes are held in the Bayfield
Bayfield's Sail and Canvas Festival is about one month away. This unique festival to be held in
Community Centre.
the village on June 19 and 20 highlights both local marine heritage and art. So there is no
better person to be featured at the event than Paul Carroll of RR2 Goderich.
Not only will he be at the festival in his role as local artist but on June 20 he will be guest of
honor at the book launch for his most recent work at a reception hosted by The Village Book
BRIDGE CLUB
Shop. Light refreshments will be served at the event which will begin at 2 p.m.
Carroll has combined a talent for writing, a skill for watercolor and an enthusiasm for the Great
The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club would like to
Lakes into a published book.
invite anyone with a penchant for card playing to
He is the author of the soon to be released book The Wexford (Dundurn, 2010) which will be
attend their next meeting, May 26.
the focus of the upcoming book launch.
The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m. at the
The book tells the story of the beautiful vessel that carried cargo across the Great Lakes until it
Bayfield Lions' Community Building.
became a victim of the Great Storm of 1913. Eluding discovery for 87 years, her remains were
found near Goderich in 2000. Carroll traces her history from her British origins in 1883 through
to her discovery and the controversy over how she should be protected.
Carroll is also co-author of Four Years on the Great Lakes: The Journal of Lieutenant David
Wingfield, Royal Navy (Dundurn, 2009). The book tells the story of the War of 1812 through
the eyes of David Wakefield, who joined the Royal Navy in 1806 at the age of 14.
FAST APPROACHING
Bayfield residents have always shown a strong sense of pride in their horticultural efforts but
this year they may be recognized for it.
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The Municipality of Bluewater has entered the provincial competition in the 2010 Communities
in Bloom (CIB) program. The committee is referred to as the Bluewater Blooms Committee.
The "kick-off' for the Bluewater Blooms initiative will be held on June 19 on Main Street in front
of the library at 11 a.m. All interested groups and individuals are welcome to attend and
sunflower seeds will be available.
The Bluewater Blooms Committee would like to make everyone aware that the flower colors
chosen for the project are white, yellow, orange and bronze. Residents and businesses might
take these colors into consideration when organizing their spring plantings.
CIB is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental
responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a
national program, with focus on the promotion and value of green spaces in urban settings.
The program consists of communities receiving information and being evaluated either
provincially or nationally by a volunteer jury of trained professionals on the accomplishments of
their entire community (municipal, private, corporate and institutional sectors, citizens) on eight
key criteria.
Bluewater will participate with other communities in its population category, and be evaluated
by CIB judges on the eight program criteria. Bloom ratings from one to five blooms (five being
the highest ranking) are awarded to participating communities at a provincial awards ceremony
annually in the fall. The program provides for two communities in each province to participate
in the following year's national edition.
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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'.
This week, a photo taken in the early 1900s is highlighted. It shows a previous owner of the
Albion Hotel. Anyone recognize some of the folks shown?
ISSUE 45
In Issue 45, a pastoral photo dating from the 1920s
is featured of two men, a little girl and a horse.
Anyone remember them?
ISSUE 46
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Joan Cluff, of Bayfield, identified the boys in the
photo highlighted in Issue 46. The photo was taken
in March 1956 and it shows members of the
Scotchmer family on their farm. Steve is driving the
horses; Mike is sitting by his dog, Thunder; along
with Cal. Thanks to Joan for sharing this with our
subscribers.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF BAYFIELD - EVOLUTION OF A RUBBER DUCK RACE
ENTRY #337 LEAVES OTHERS IN HIS WAIS
The odd duck in a crowd of blue-eyed quackers.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
May 23 was a beautiful day for a rubber duck
race.
Close to a hundred people, including many
young children, collected on the south pier to
watch the bright yellow ducks bob, float,
weave and rock their way down the course.
The field of over 300 got off to a slow start but
passing sail and power boats really gave the
current a boost and in just 25 minutes the first
duck crossed the finish line. Although it was a
close race between second and third, entry
#337 pulled out in front early on and never
looked back.
Three prizes were awarded to the fastest
ducks: 1 st place, a barbecue valued at $500,
donated by Bayfield Garage -Auto Pro was
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Shauna Faulds helped to retrieve the ducks following the race.
Colleen Faulds, showed off the winning duck to the crowd. Duck #337 maintained an early lead crossing the
finish line in approximately 25 minutes.
won by Brenda and Reid Kinnear, of Bayfield;
2nd place, a $200 gift certificate to Bayfield
Foodland, donated by Janet and Marty
Maidment, was awarded to Kim Hurley; and
3rd place, a $200 gift certificate to Walmart,
donated by Brian Coombs-Remax, went to
Lori Carter, of Clinton.
Proceeds from the event go to support the
Bayfield Optimist Club's Friend of Youth
projects in the community.
On the morning of May 23, about
300 rubber ducks were dumped
into the Bayfield River at the
entrance to the harbour piers.
Members of the Stanley Twp.
Recreation Committee helped with
traffic control. Sailboats that went
out between the piers during the
race boosted the current and
helped speed things a long a bit
Spencer Barnim, of Bayfield, came
prepared to cheer on his duck.
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Peter Walden, of the Stanley Twp. Recreation Committee, acted as a duck wrangler at the end of the event.
Optimists, Brenda and Reid Kinnear, helped prepare the ducks for launching. A little while later the couple
would be celebrating as their duck #337 maintained the lead throughout the race to cross the finish line first.
The Kinnears are now the proud owners of a barbecue donated to the event by Bayfield Garage.
Willa Psutka, 4, and her dad Todd, both of Bayfield, studied the course marked out for the race.
Jack Steadman, S, of London, had
an excellent vantage point to
watch the ducks in action.
Tyler Hessel, of the Bayfield
Optimist Club, dumped over 300
ducks into the mouth of the
Bayfield River for the first ever
duck race organized by the club
Marlene Yeryk, of Bayfield, showed
her dog, Buddy, a duck novelty,
water squirter that she brought
along to spur on her entry.
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The race, which took about 25 minutes to complete, drew a substantial crowd of curious onlookers including
Nicolas Siertsema, of Kanata; Clay Siertsema, Cole and Denver Fisher and Ian Siertsema, all of Bayfield.
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So did you get your email reminder for Issue 46 Week 21 last Wednesday? No? Don't feel too bad I didn't get mine either.
It happens sometimes in this wacky and wonderful world known as modern communication ... but please don't think that just
because you failed to get your email notice of the Bayfield Breeze's Wednesday launch that it must not have been published
for the week. For that is definitely not the case. We've taken great pride in publishing every week since July 8, 2009 ... despite
vacations and stubborn chest colds the Bayfield Breeze has always set sail and the good lord willing it will continue to do so.
Subscribers need not miss an issue — if your in -box lets you down please go directly to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of
Commerce website, www.villageofbayfield.com, to click on the latest issue.
We appreciate the continued support of our readership and how the community as a whole has embraced this weekly news
source — we aspire to show this appreciation in each and every issue so please continue to visit us on the wacky and wonderful web — email reminder or
not. - 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.
Hope to see you online soon at www.villageofbayfield.com
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Writer, editor, photographer: Melody Falconer -Pounder
Web publisher/Graphic Designer: Dennis Pal
Advertising Sales: Mike Dixon
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Special thanks to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of
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