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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2010-12-01, Page 15/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 �BAYFIELDBREEZE Home Advertise Contact Archive IAN MATTHEW CA, sts�ss.s�s f HQNIOA 40 PWARMA AV E IIIUIIVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUUIllli4 ROYAL LEPAGE'- aft �IIpMMNIpMMIIIIlIMI11Ml °"'-'�"`ms's . r �r r BAWIELD BREEZE 3 -- Phe vr`flcge's cr.vn 'srrl'inenev;S tiaurce Y _ r . 40.� P1 SHARE �+®...� Dec. 1, 2010 Vol. 2 Week 49 Issue 74 CLUB SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME The Huron County Club 21 group has created a calendar featuring members of the club to raise money for their ongoing support of youth with Down Syndrome and their families. (Submitted photo) 1.1 rel f'd:1dMAI: IXi110ya91�K�P►I: I Mli111017: 17 INTUITION A course on Intuition Development will begin Dec. 1 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayfield Town Hall. This course is based on the work of Penney Peirce, author of The Intuitive Way. The course will focus on developing intuitive ability so that it can become the "vehicle for knowing, becoming and creating from the soul." The first session will be two hours in length and two additional sessions will be scheduled in December; the participants will determine suggested dates. Admission is free. Please contact Frances at the Soul Purpose Studio 519 565-2154 for more information and to register. UNITED CHURCH Christmas is coming and the congregation of St. Andrew's United Church is busy preparing for and sharing in the joys of the season. On Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. they invite people to come and join the 3Ms Group in the "Hanging of the Greens". A potluck supper, sing -a -long of Christmas cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 1/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 Huron County's Club 21 is a new non-profit group for families and individuals with Down's carols and a social time will be held following the Syndrome living in the county. decorating of the church. The local Club 21 has members with Down's Syndrome ranging in age from two to 35 years of The next day, White Gift Sunday will be observed at age. St. Andrew's. Financial gifts will be shared with the Bluewater Youth Centre and the Huron County "We currently offer social activities and support to our members and are hoping to add needed Christmas Bureau. Unwrapped gifts may be donated programs as our numbers grow," said Rose Dundass, of Bayfield and a parent of an adult child in suitable bags. with Down's Syndrome. Following the church service (approx. 12:15 p.m.) on Some of the membership is still in school and living at home while others are young adults Dec. 5, a Loaf and Ladle Lunch will be held with either living at home with their parents or in a group home environment; all are leading donations going to St. Andrew's Furnace Fund. The productive lives. community is welcome to join the congregation for a Events that Club 21 members currently can enjoy include: Mom's Night Out, pumpkin carving, medley of homemade soups and rolls, relishes, a summertime barbeque and a Christmas Dinner and Dance. dessert and a beverage. "These events allow our members to support each other and let our children bond with others St. Andrew's will host their Christmas Carol Service who are facing similar life challenges," said Dundass. on Dec. 12. This special candlelight performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The county club has produced a calendar to provide funds to help support the children and their families. Members of the county Club 21 are featured in the calendar that is on sale now And then on Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. a Christmas Eve for $15 each. Anyone who would like to purchase a copy of the calendar can contact Dundass Service with Communion will be held at St. Andrew's. at 519 565-2235. AGRICULTURAL TURKEY BINGO A MOST ANTICIPATED SOCIETY PART OF SEASON The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) had a very successful weekend selling their handmade wreaths One of the most anticipated events of the festive season will be held at the Bayfield Community at St. Andrew's Church during Christmas in Bayfield Centre on Dec. 6. Yes, that's right, it's time for the Bayfield Lions' Club's annual Turkey Bingo. and the membership would like to thank everyone The doors to the centre will open at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. who bought one. An important holiday tradition for many shut-ins and octogenarians in the community is their They would also like to let people know that it is not annual visit from a member of the Bayfield Lions' Club. The Lions have been spreading too late to purchase a wreath to adorn their front door Christmas cheer to seniors and the home bound for over 40 years. during the upcoming holiday season and well on into the winter. People in the community who may know of individuals who qualifies for a visit should call Lion Penny Overboe at 519 565-5786 or call and leave a message at the Bayfield Lions' Community The wreaths and tails (swags) can be purchased by Building (BLCB) at 519 565-5170. The visits by Santa and his helpers will be conducted on calling Emma VanderWouden at 519 482-3020 or Dec. 11. evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca. The money raised from the sale of wreaths goes to support the Bayfield Fall The members of the Lions' Club are pleased to report that the interior of their community Fair held on the third weekend in August each year. building received some sprucing up during the summer. Club members pitched in to paint the meeting rooms and install new drapery and flooring. The hallway was also painted. BOOKS AND BRUNCH Refurbishments to the building are paid entirely through the rental income derived from the support of the groups and individuals who chose to use the meeting rooms. The Village Bookshop is providing area residents Bayfield Lions' Club members would like to take the opportunity at this very festive time of year with ample reading material this fall with authors to thank every one for supporting their fundraising activities. coming to town to share their work. Anyone wishing to become involved in the Bayfield Lions' Club, that has both male and female members, are invited to call the number listed above for the BLCB. One of the members will be only too glad to give you a call or pay a visit. The Books and Brunch series will return on Dec. 5 with Alison Pick, author of Far to Go as the guest TWO LOCAL WOMEN ORGANIZE speaker. The event will be held at The Little Inn of Bayfield starting at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per "EMPTIES FOR ALZHEIlOERS" person. Tickets for this event are available now from The Village Bookshop. FILM SOCIETY The Bayfield Film Society has moved their Fall Series to Wednesday nights. The final cinematic cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 2/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 em ip 1 rip ON 1} f QMAtE�YYit BeereI ans�g rBo_ttl"ts;�Po Wl 4eiLiqu '8ptt1jejs Z Two Bayfield women would like to invite everyone to share your empties for Alzheimers this holiday season. Dianne Brandon and Carrie Courtney will be participating in the 2011 Walk for Memories on Jan. 29 and they have come up with a unique idea as a fundraiser. 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 and even soda cans as well, to their team, "For the Love of Elane and Doris". The ladies being honored are currently living with Alzheimer's Disease, Elane Brandon, Courtney's grandmother, and Doris Schilbe, Dianne's mother. Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's Hardware in Bayfield, or arrangements can be made for pick up on either Dec. 18th or Jan. 9 (other times can be arranged as well). For more information call Brandon's Hardware at 519 565-2677. SEAFORTH WOMAN WINS SHOP LOCAL CONTEST Over 150 shoppers entered the Huron Local First (HLF) "Why do you shop local?" contest during Shop Local Week held Nov. 21-27. And the winner is Shirley Brugger, of Seaforth. She was rewarded with a HLF Bag filled with almost $1,000 in prizes from participating Huron County businesses. The prize package included hundreds of dollars in gift certificates as well as some useful household items such as a blanket and a carbon monoxide detector plus a few holiday treats like candy. "This contest has shown us again that many people in the community rely on shopping local, said Chelsea Burchill, HLF coordinator. Burchill would like to invite people to visit www.shopinhuron.ca to find out about all of the businesses that are part of the "It's in the bag!" program." experience of the fall series will be held on Dec. 8 and is entitled, Me & Orsen Wells. The film will be shown at the Bayfield Town Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to see Toronto Film Festival Films without having to leave the village. For more information and for tickets call Jane Rowat at 519 565-5838 or e-mail wjrowat@tcc.on.ca . BAYFIELD CONCERT SERIES The fall line up of top tier entertainment has been established for the autumn months in the ongoing Bayfield Concert Series. The concerts feature big town Canadian singers going small town and highlights opening acts of local Huron County talent. The final concert of the fall line up will be held on Dec. 10 and will feature the Good Lovelies. Ticket prices range from $25 to $35. Tickets are available at the Black Dog Pub and Bistro, Ernie King (Goderich) and at www.ticketscene.ca The concerts are being presented by Meades Bros. Productions and The Little Inn of Bayfield. Overnight packages are now available at The Little Inn; to learn more please call 1-800-565-1832. FITNESS FUN The season of New Year's resolutions is almost upon us and there are plenty of opportunities to keep those promises made to stay fit right here in Bayfield. Bayfield residents can join the Zumba craze as classes have now started in the village. Zumba is a dance fitness class that combines Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves, creating a calorie burning dance party suitable for all ages. The classes will be held on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the Bayfield Community Centre. The class will run for approx. 10 weeks, at $10 per class, with a two-week break over Christmas. Licensed Zumba instructors, Alison De Groot and Lorraine Dietz, will teach the class. For more information email De Groot at bayfieldzumba@gmail.com The following activities are scheduled to commence the week of Jan. 3 and continuing until Apr. 21. Indoor Walking sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bayfield Community Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dancefit and Toning classes continue on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The Sit and Get Fit Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 3/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 "Shop Local Week might be over, but that doesn't mean the importance of shopping local has at 10:15 a.m. Both classes are held at the Bayfield disappeared. Why fight traffic and crowds plus pay for gas to get to the city, when you can Community Centre. shop in the comfort of your own community? Local businesses offer great customer service, unique products and services and competitive prices," said Burchill. A Yoga Class will be held at the Bayfield Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. on Mondays. HLF is a county -wide program to raise awareness of the importance of keeping businesses healthy in Huron County. Badminton is also being played at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. SALVATION AIV*W CONCERT ENJOYED There is also an opportunity to play pick up volleyball at Huron Centennial on Monday nights from 8-10:30 BY FULL HOUSE p.m. People have been sharing in the fun of this sport for over 30 years and newcomers are always On Nov. 26 a full house welcomed the London Citadel Salvation Army Band for their fifteenth welcome; all participants need is $2 to help cover the annual Christmas Concert at the Bayfield Town Hall. rental fee and clean running shoes. For more information email jlaurie@tcc.on.ca According to organizers, one of the many highlights of the evening was a delightful tuba solo by Jonathan Lam the son of Bandmaster John Lam. Opportunities are also available to exercise the mind; for more information on Bridge playing call, 519 565 - "The audience joined in with enthusiasm singing Christmas Carols and it became very evident 2881; Euchre, 519 565-2765; or Mah Jongg, 519 that this village, and area, is home to many talented singers. What a lovely way to start the 565-2202. Christmas season," said Pat Langley, of the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society (BTHHS). The festive season continues at the town hall on Dec. 18 when a reading of The Gift of the BRVTA lA Magi will be held. The BTHHS are proud to present this wonderful story in conjunction with The Village Bookshop. The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) has had a busy year and due to ongoing community Suitable for all ages, the story will be told starting at 3 p.m. The afternoon will feature readings support, their projects will continue to grow. The by Paul Ciufo, Mary Brown and Gail Grant accompanied by the music of the Blythe Singers. Sawmill, Woodland and Heritage Trails cover a total Cookies and hot chocolate will be served following the performance. of 10 KMs and are being enjoyed by both local residents and visitors. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at The Village Bookshop, 519 565-5600 or Ernie King Music in Goderich, 519 524-4689. Those who attend are also asked to bring a non-perishable People are invited to support the trails financially by food item or make a donation to the local Bayfield and Area Food Banks that will benefit from joining the BRVTA. Yearly memberships are $20 per the proceeds of the afternoon. individual and $25 per family. Cheques for memberships can be made payable to the Bayfield United Communities Credit Union is the generous sponsor of this event. River Valley Trail Association and mailed to P.O. Box 531 Bayfield, ON. NOM 1GO. Memberships are �/ � JUST FIVE DAYS LEFT TO VIEW "MADE available from Outdoor Projects, 6 Main Street in the village. INBAI FIELD" To learn more about volunteering with the BRVTA or for more information please contact Member BY DAVID YATES Coordinator, Helen Varekamp at Johann Gemeinhard (John Gemeinhardt) was one of the most influential master craftsmen in hvarekamp@tcc.on.ca or call 519 565-5442. nineteenth century Canada. His Bayfield workshop turned out thousands of pieces of Thousands of hours of volunteer time have gone into handcrafted household items ranging from fishing bobs to coffins to ornately carved parlor creating the trails with the goal to provide walking tables. Gemeinhardt's creations combined the artistry of a master craftsman with the functional trails for community health, enjoyment, needs of the rugged pioneer household. environmental awareness and tourism. Over the past A significant collection of his work, entitled, "Made In Bayfield" is now on display at the Huron three years the BRVTA has produced a valuable County Museum in Goderich until Dec. 5 giving local residents just five more days to see this community asset, but this trail project is still in its remarkable compilation of furnishings. infancy and most expensive stage. Bridges, boardwalks, signage and erosion control are all Through his long life, Gemeinhardt operated a wide range of commercial ventures such as capital investments that must be purchased before cider maker, beekeeper, cooper and village undertaker (he built the horse-drawn hearse in his trails can be opened. shop). However, his primary interest was always woodworking. Gemeinhardt began putting his woodcraft to work as a homebuilder. The BRVTA has brought this community closer together; support and the generosity of our The Gemeinhardt name can be found on the wood work or trim of many of Bayfield's older landowner partners have enabled them to sponsor homes. The earliest known Gemienhardt signature is dated Sept. 7, 1857 on a board found on numerous fundraiser walks. Groups from other the gable of one of three houses he built for Dr. Ninian Woods. The Gemeinhardt date and communities are learning about and walking the trail signature has become an important trademark in identifying Gemeinhardt's work. network. The BRVTA reports that feedback has been wonderful! Gemeinhardt's Louisa Street shop produced some of the most important pieces of furniture and craftsmanship in mid -nineteenth century Canada. Indeed, the late Dr. Michael Bird, former cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 4/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 professor of Fine Arts, at the University of Waterloo, argued that Gemeinhardt's "craftsmanship Outdoor enthusiasts should take careful note that the was of a truly high order." Woodland Trail will be closed from until Dec. 5 for Deer Hunting Season. Dr. Bird, wrote in "Perpetuation & Adaptation" (2000) that Gemeinhardt's clientele probably did not extend beyond the western part of Huron County but the importance of this "little known To ensure the safety of trail users and to meet the cabinet-maker far outreaches his modest productivity." conditions that the association has agreed to with their landowner partners, the BRVTA has placed Even though Gemeinhardt apprenticed in the Germanic craft guild tradition, he embraced "Trail Closed" signs at each entry point to the modern technology. Gemeinhardt used steam powered engines to operate his saws and lathes Woodland Trail. to produce machine milled wood boards and panels. Gemeinhardt's work combined the artistry of the master woodcarver who turned out pieces by hand and the skill of the industrial The Woodland Trail will be reopened immediately machinist. after the hunting season is finished. Gemeinhardt's work has been divided into two categories. His "general line" which was The Sawmill Trail, the Heritage Trail and the Mavis produced for sale in the surrounding community and his specialty pieces that were custom and Taylor Trails in Varna do not permit hunting at made for family members or by special order. any time and are open all year round. In the general line, wide ranges of household items were crafted for daily use. His most common works for general use were corner cupboards, 'fancy' parlor tables, harvest tables, �i1��iT O7�111 RST CLUB rope beds, washstands, wardrobes, rocking chairs and various styles of chairs including the solid 'Kitchen Windsor' chair for household use. In 1903, Gemeinhardt fulfilled an order for over A beautiful cedar -lined chest filled to overflowing with a 100 chairs for the Bayfield Town Hall at .45 cents each. toys for boys and girls of all ages may sound like a holiday dream but for one lucky person it will be However, it is the specialty pieces of the 1880s and1890s created as dowries for his four reality come Dec. 12. surviving daughters that Gemeinhardt's craftsmanship reached its "highest artistic level," according to Bird. As a wedding present, Gemeinhardt crafted bedroom suites for each The Bayfield Optimist Club is once again holding a daughter consisting of a bed, nightstand, dressing table and dresser along with parlor tables raffle on a hand painted wooden toy chest filled with and a captain's chair for the groom. Christmas wishes. The chest replete with toys was unveiled at the Homes for the Holiday Tour held this Bird states that the bedroom suites include "the best traits of the German woodcarver." Each past weekend and will be on display at the Christmas suite is unique and was carved with the personality of each daughter in mind. in Bayfield weekend festivities. Tickets are available now from Optimist members and at the Bayfield When John Gemeinhardt died on Sept. 24, 1912, he could not have known that he would be Village Inn. hailed as "one of the finest folk craftsmen" in Canadian history. His works are highly sought after by Canadiana and folk art collectors throughout Canada. Toy chest tickets are $2 each or three for $5. The draw on the chest will be made at Breakfast with LT�Tc 1��i c DT7i�� TT CHRISTMAS l�VREAV Santa on Dec. 12 to be held at the Bayfield Village Inn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is 12 years and up, $6; five to 11 years, $3; four and under free. Every year, about 1000 children have a Christmas made merry through the generosity of county residents who support the Huron County Christmas Bureau (HCCB). . Residents in Bayfield can participate in the HCCB Gift Tag program. The gift tag tree is currently on display at Brandon's Hardware. Simply select a gift tag or tags for a boy or girl, a suggested clothing size is on each tag, but donors are not limited to purchasing clothing they can donate a toy for someone of that size if they prefer to do so. Once the item or items have been selected, attach the gift tag to the item and place it in any of the HCCB drop boxes located throughout the county. In Bayfield those drop-off locations are JD's Restaurant, Main Street Optometric and This N' That. Gifts can be delivered to the drop boxes from Dec. 6-10. The HCCB is a county -wide volunteer group that organizes five gift "bureaus" for disadvantaged families. Toys, clothes, food and food vouchers are donated, or purchased with cash donations, for which the donor can receive a tax receipt. There is an increase in teenagers in need who are living on their own, so such items as socks, undergarments, feminine hygiene products and toiletries would be especially appreciated. There is also a great need for clothing and toys for young boys. For more information regarding donations please feel free to contact Main Street Optometric at 519 565-2300. Custodial parents that need help with Christmas this year should call "Christmas Central" at 519 524-7356 x3271 or 1-800-265-5198 x3271 on weekdays from now until Dec. 10. When parents call, they should have ready the ages and clothes' sizes of their children. They will be given an appointment during the week of Dec. 13-17 at their closest bureau. They will privately choose suitable gifts for their family at the scheduled appointment. Have you got your tickets yet on this fabulous cedar lined chest filed to the brim with toys for boys and girls of all ages? Tickets are available now from Bayfield Optimist Club members as well as at Brandon's Hardware and the Bayfield Village Inn. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 5/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 The five bureaus established for 2010 are: Clinton United Church, 105 Ontario Street; Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 70670 London Road; North Street United Church, 56 North Street, Goderich; Seaforth Agriplex, hosted by St. James Roman Catholic Church; and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 220 Carling Terrace, Wingham. SHEAR TAiETT REMEMBER ME? Integrity Everything! LAKE HURON !?LAt ESWt: L.ANJ 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 bayarch Ives@tcc. on. ca. This week, a photograph of two gentlemen standing in front of St. Andrew's United Church in 1963 is shown. Does anyone remember them? Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flickr ISSUE 72 In Issue 72, a photo was highlighted that was taken at the Bayfield School in 1958. It is a picture of Merle Tingley ("TING"), who was editorial cartoonist for the London Free Press from 1948 to 1986. Many people may immediately recognize his famous cartoon mascot, Luke Worm. ISSUE 73 In Issue 73, a photograph of George Weston standing in front of the cenotaph that he built generated a number of responses from his family — one all the way from Florida. The picture of Mr. Weston was taken in Clan Gregor Square in 1962. His granddaughter, Suszann Weston was happy to share a bit about this much -loved gentleman. He was a lifelong resident of the village and lived into his 99th year. He was a stone -mason by trade and was known for his fiddle playing at the old thyme dances. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 6/11 5/27/2019 COBBLE DESIGN _ Zueicm. oaf. DISI OfBILI ILD LANDSCAPING SALES N INSTALLATION GAP.DIN CENTER 4199A BRONSON LINE 2URICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 1 519 565 7373 0 SHARE ®®... PHOTO STORY re i1�t•rd -notrbc Week 49 Issue 74 FROM THE BAYFIELD ARCHIVES NO ONE KNOWS THE FURY OF LAKE HURON IN AUTUMN BETTER THAN THOSE WHO SAILED AND FISHED ON HER A SQUALL ON LAKE HURON, NEAR BAYFIELD, NEAR SEAFORTH ONTARIO IN 1876' by William Cresswell (Art Gallery of Ontario Collection) STORY BY DAVE GILLIANS When the autumn gales rage across Lake Huron and the waves pound Bayfield Harbour's north pier, it's difficult to imagine what would drive the men of the fishing fleet to challenge the lake at that time of the year in small engineless wooden sailboats. Murdoch Ross only installed the first gasoline engine in a fishing boat in 1912 and it was several years later when all the local fishermen could afford this innovation. It's not a matter of if there will be ferocious storms; it's a matter of when. Despite this danger, fishing has always been one of the village's most important industries and when the water is coldest, the catches are usually the best and prices are highest. Once the nets had been laid, they had to be hauled before a storm or probably be destroyed. Since Bayfield and Goderich were the only two harbors in the early years of settlement, sometimes in particularly fierce storms from the north, shelter would only be found in the lee of Kettle Point. In 1895, during one particularly bad stretch of storms, the Bayfield fishing fleet was trapped behind Kettle Point for 28 days. The fishing fleets on Lake Huron did have a very The watercolor, "A Squall on Lake Huron, Near Bayfield, Near Seaforth, Ontario in 1876" by rudimentary weather warning system. William Cresswell is the earliest known image of Bayfield. This work by the Seaforth artist is now part of the Art Gallery of Ontario Collection. It is particularly significant because it is painted from the perspective of being on the lake and it shows a shoreline that extends another 200 feet into the lake. According to a 1969, Clinton News -Record column by Bayfield Correspondent, Lucy Woods Diehl, "When viewing the sunset from Pioneer Park, how many people today realize that the lake and elements have claimed Huron Terrace, 173 feet wide and lots between Bayfield cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 7/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 Terrace and Colina Street to a depth of about 200 feet according to the map in the last 100 years or so. And today no one realizes that a long clay point ran out into the lake from Bayfield Terrace. It was a menace to shipping, but gradually disappeared after the building of the new piers 1875- 78." The fishing boats were designed to haul a cargo of fish and not for their sailing abilities. Most had ragged sails and the boats were worked hard and out of any available materials. Many of the older boats were barely seaworthy. If the boats were caught out in an easterly wind or strong nor'wester they would have a difficult time tacking back into the harbor. If they made it to the mouth of the river, they would have to risk taking the bottom out of their boats in the trough of a wave on the perennial sandbar. The men would be forced to deploy the big rocks they used as anchors and absorb the wet and cold of Lake Huron's fury. Once a sailor is anchored on a lee shore in these conditions, with the waves crashing over them in their relatively small (20 feet) open boat, all they can do is pray and hope for survival. Creswell's painting is particularly dramatic for locals because they would know that families would have been watching the ordeal from Signal Point that is now the end of Bayfield Terrace beside Pioneer Park. An early photo of a Bayfield fishing boat :hat is believed to be the original Helen MacLeod y� Bayfield Mews q?tfB Y4 EXClu5iW9 55+ Community One Floor Townhomes 519 • 565 •4542 L www-baylieldmews.ca TP T frau the %Nmr F- [he I -E T11 I eke t;�e from the wen timm Llle V:ml In Bayfield, a pole with some baskets was set up on top of the cliff at Signal Point. One man was responsible for positioning the baskets so that out on the lake, the fishermen nearest land could anticipate the weather. Captain John Ferguson, George Castle and in later years Louis McLeod and Tom Castle were some of the men who were responsible for interpreting the information they received from the Meteorological Service of the Dominion at the telegraph office (the Gairdner House and later Edwards Cash Store) and then hoisting the appropriate signal. The weather was just another challenge to be overcome. If the spring and summer catch wasn't sufficient, these courageous and perhaps desperate men, would sail their tiny boats north to the Fishing Islands, near Sauble Beach, just west of the Bruce Peninsula to try and earn enough to feed their families during the winter. And it wasn't considered as a big deal; just a hazard of the trade. The Huron News -Record on Oct. 4, 1893 stated; "The Bayfield fishing fleet sailed past this port on Saturday for the north. There was a fine breeze blowing making the sight a pretty one." It was treated like a regatta! Autumn storms on Lake Huron are a fearful force of nature. Bayfield and other Lake Huron fishermen didn't write many stories about their exploits, but everyone who lives by the lake or who has seen it's fury, knows that these men were a skillful, hardy and courageous bunch. It's amazing that so few lost their lives. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 8/11 5/27/2019 Week 49 Issue 74 PAIIATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK MORNING AFTER A FOGGY NIGHT by Cate Cuerden 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 > wwger.l a knh uru n ch ryrl erg nm 5 19'524-7185 c.u1u. sarix . c�nrm. ueswr�c cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze[Week491ssue74/tabid/478/Default.aspx 9/11 5/27/2019 Melody Falconer -Pounder Week 49 Issue 74 SUBMISSIONS Twenty-five days ... to finish addressing countless Christmas cards and prepare a package for my Australian cousins. They won't get it until Valentine's Day but it's the thought that counts, right? I have to stuff four stockings and purchase gifts for a list of no less than 21 people, this even with names being drawn on both sides of the house. Oh and then there is the decorating.. it takes about four days to dust off the old penguin ornament collection and set them up. Plus this year I am struggling with the whole Christmas tree idea. Do I dare go with a real one for 2010? It's a tempting thought after a few years of using a tired artificial model? My husband handles the gift wrapping and cooking aspects of the season and he is also very good at gluing penguin ornaments back together as well as boxing them back up after the holiday is over, so I'm not in this craziness alone, thankfully. In addition to the at home preparations, there are traditions to take part in like the Bayfield Lions' Club Turkey Bingo, the Bayfield Optimist Club's Breakfast with Santa, St. Andrew's United Church's Christmas Cantata and the Pounder Family Curling Bonspiel. Twenty-five days... it doesn't seem to be a lot of time to get all of this done but somewhere in the chaos I will find the necessary time to pause, reflect and rejoice in the reason for the season. - 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. 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