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THE TIME TO SPLASH IS ALMOST
HERE -OPENING SUNDAY
Tuesday afternoon the staff of Gold Coast Landscaping was quite busy placing all the engraved stones around
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UNITED CHURCH
Anyone who has a hankering for BBQ Beef or Sweet
Pickled Ham will be able to satisfy his/her craving on
Canada Day.
St. Andrew's United Church will be hosting their
annual barbecue on July 1st at the Bayfield
Community Centre starting at 4:30 p.m.
Also on the menu are baked potatoes, salads and
homemade pies.
Tickets are now available by contacting John
Siertsema at 519 565-2479. They are selling for $14,
adults; $6, children, six to 12 years of age.
Volunteers can also contact the number listed above.
ST. JAMES', MIDDLETON
St. James' Church, Middleton will host a Summer
Barbeque on the evening of July 13 and the menu
sounds perfect for what is sure to be a sunny
Saturday!
Participants will dine on bratwurst on a bun,
hamburgers or hotdogs, baked beans, coleslaw and
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the Clan Gregor Square Splash Pad. Everyone is welcome to come out and see their finished work on Sunday potato salad. Beverages and dessert will also be
at the opening ceremonies - the fun starts at 11 a.m. the water will flow after 1 p.m. (Photo by Melody
Falconer -Pounder) supplied.
The concrete for the Clan Gregor Square Splash Pad was poured on June 21. The The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. at the church
landscaping is now underway and things look like they should be all set to turn the water on at located on the corner of Bayfield Road and Tipperary
the Grand Opening celebrations — June 30. Line. The cost to attend is $10, adults; $5 for children
10 years and under with preschoolers free.
The Bayfield Optimist's are planning to officially open the Splash Pad at 1 p.m. but the the fun
begins at 11 a.m.
Melody the Hippo, Brian, and Alan the Lion will be performing in
Clan Gregor Square on Sunday as part of the Splash Pad Grand
Opening celebrations. (Submitted photo)
Juno Award nominated and Parent's Choice Award Winner, "Music with Brian" has been
booked to perform in the park starting at 11:30 a.m. A performance based musician, he will
share a variety of musical instruments with the crowd including saxophone, trumpet, flute,
clarinet, tin whistle, drums and guitar. He will also be joined on stage by Alan the Lion and
Melody the Hippo adding a touch of playfulness and imaginative imagery to the show.
In addition to this very special entertainment, there will also be a barbecue, popcorn, cupcakes,
Slushies, balloons, a Canada Day themed craft and face painting prior to all of the splashing.
An eight year-old girl will be given the honor of
pushing the button to start the water flowing at the
opening ceremonies. Paige, the daughter of Jen
and Chad Beaupre, of Waterloo, was randomly
selected from the more than 25 entries received
vying for the honor. Children aged eight years and
under were invited to enter. All colored entries
were placed in a random draw. People will be
able to view all of the children's colorful creations
as the pages will be on display at JMR Art Gallery
on Main Street on the opening day of the Splash
Pad.
Katerina Mertikas, of Ottawa, a regular contributor
Note cards of the artist's depiction of the Clan
Gregor Square Splash Pad are now available for to the gallery walls at JMR Art Gallery, was the
purchase at JMR Art Gallery. One dollar from artist behind the coloring page. Favorite subjects
every card sold will go to the Optimist Club of for Mertikas are children at play so she was the
Bayfield. (Submitted photo)
perfect choice for the project. The artist has
created her own colored version of the contest page. It is acrylic on canvas and measures
16"X12" and it is now on display at JMR Art Gallery. Throughout the summer months the
gallery will be hosting a Secret Silent Auction where people can enter a bid on the painting. It is
hoped that Mertikas herself will present the painting to the highest bidder at an artist reception
in September. The proceeds from the auction will go to the Bayfield Optimists "Making A
Splash" Campaign.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Love to sing? Come and join the choir at Trinity
Anglican Church in Bayfield where music is much
appreciated. The choir sings a mix of traditional,
contemporary, gospel and praise accompanied by
piano, organ and keyboard with full instrumental
sound, sometimes with microphones. They
sometimes enjoy singing in harmony,
unaccompanied as well. It is never the same from
week to week.
"I realize people are very busy these days but I'm
hoping to find people who want to sing, such as
former choir members or students wishing to improve
their skills, who are willing to commit even on a part
time — whenever possible basis," said Arlene
Darnborough, choir director.
The choir practices once a week. These sessions
usually includes five hymns and a treat of the week.
Practice night is Wednesday at 7 p.m. but this is
negotiable. Services are held on Sundays at 9:30
a.m. Summer people are welcome to join at anytime.
Anyone who is interested should please contact
Darnborough at 519 524-2035 or email:
cactusjam@cabletv.on.ca.
AT THE GALLERIES...
The "Featured Artist Series" at JMR Art Gallery on
Main Street continues with two more Ontario artists
of note.
Abstract Artist julie hawkins and the bold paintings of
Cheryl Chartier will be on display starting on June 26.
A "Meet the Artist" Reception will be held on June 29
from 1-3pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
PIONEER PARK AFTER
DARK
Families will want to stick around Pioneer Park after
the sun sets on several weekends this summer as
the Pioneer Park Association has some fun stuff
planned when darkness falls.
Five free movies are scheduled most with families in
mind: Grease, the sing -along version, June 29;
Meatballs, July 20; Akeelah and the Bee, Aug. 3;
Because of Winn-Dixie, Aug. 17; and The Sandlot,
Aug. 21.
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Just in time for the Grand Opening JMR Art Gallery also has the colorful image depicting the
Bayfield Splash Pad now available in note card form. These note cards sell for $5 each with $1
from every sale going to the Bayfield Optimist Club.
The Municipality of Bluewater approved the Optimist Club's proposal for creating a Splash Pad
in Clan Gregor Square in September of 2012 and gave the final go ahead at their Apr. 15
council meeting. Ground was broken on the project on June 3.
SILENT AUCTION AND SPECIAL
EXHIBIT PART OF HOME TOUR
House Tour Clue #5: A polar bear lying on bamboo? Where in the world could that be? Check out the amazing
floors in this brand new home. (Photos by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
"Art in the Home" is the theme of the Bayfield Town Hall's Home and Garden Tour, July 6.
Several works from participating galleries and artists
in the Bayfield Town Hall Home and Garden Tour will
be up for bidding during a silent auction. One such
item is an image taken by Brad Turner at the
Bayfield Garage in the 1970s. "Phone 5" is a signed,
limited edition vintage photograph printed on
aluminum. It measures 29"X21".
Eight unique Bayfield homes, and an additional
two gardens will be open to ticket holders.
Organizers are keeping the houses a secret —
try interpreting the clues found with the pictures
included in this article to see if you can guess
the last four — learn clues for the final two
properties on the tour, the two gardens, next
issue.
Each home and garden will be displaying works
of art from a different local Bayfield artist or
gallery - all of which have been specially
chosen to complement the properties. Three of
the homes are the actual homes of the artists.
The artists and galleries exhibiting their works
are: Leda McAlister, Kevin Doty, Patina Studios,
Main Street Gallery, Marten Arts, Krysten
Watterworth, JMR Gallery, Anne Laviolette,
Paula Letheren, Doug Marr and Carlos Murguia.
The tour will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tickets
will include refreshments in the Bayfield Town
Hall - where there will also be a Silent Auction
of works donated by the exhibiting artists and
galleries. This should be an excellent chance to
own a unique piece of Bayfield art. Even those
people who don't purchase a tour ticket can
visit the hall and get in on the bidding action.
Bidding will open at 10:30 a.m. and will close at
3:30 p.m.
In addition to the tour of homes and gardens,
organizers have now added another exhibition
to the schedule of events, Brad Turner, Emmy
award winning director and photographer, who
JMR Art Gallery has donated to the auction a signed,
limited edition gelee print by artist Carolyn Hurd of
the "The Black Dog Village Pub & Bistro".
And on July 6 starting at 8:30 p.m. the association
will host an Astronomy Night. The Royal
Astronomical Society will make a presentation
followed by stargazing at dark.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Camp Kintail is returning to Bayfield for the fourth
consecutive summer.
Knox Presbyterian Church is partnering with Camp
Kintail, the area Presbyterian Church camp, to offer a
Christian based Day Camp every Wednesday at the
church during July and August. This Day Camp will
run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The very capable and
well-trained young adult staff of Camp Kintail will lead
the program and activities. The camp will be for
children who have completed JK up to Grade 6. The
children are welcome to attend all eight sessions or
just one or two.
The first camp will begin on July 3. The program will
conclude on Aug. 21. Lunch and snacks are
provided.
Registration for each session is held at 8:30 a.m. on
the day but participants may also pre -register by
calling Brenda McLean at 519 524-8645 or by calling
the church 519 565-2913 and leaving a message.
Following on the success of last summer's Drama
Camp, Judy Keightley will once again be offering a
dramatic experience for young thespians between
the ages of six and 14 years.
Participants will learn all about mime, improvisation,
voice control, dance and many other aspects of
acting. They will also be a part of a play that will be
performed on the last day of camp.
The camp will be held from July 1-5 from 9:30 a.m. to
noon each day. It will be limited to a maximum of 20
children per week. A healthy snack and juice will be
provided.
For further information please contact Judy Keightley
at 519 565-4515 or email,
judykeightley@hotmail.com. Registration forms are
available now.
ANTIQUE FAIR
Summer is nearly officially here and it will be August
before anyone realizes. For that reason, the
congregation of Trinity Anglican Church is turning
their thoughts to their Bayfield Antique Show and
Sale hosted each August by the congregation of
Trinity Anglican Church.
Coordinators are hoping to get people thinking about
it and maybe even considering volunteering at the
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Patina Studios has given to the auction an original,
acrylic painting entitled, "Birds on a Wire"
created by Artist Joan Bailey.
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has recently returned to Bayfield and opened up
a new business on Catherine Street, has
offered to put on an exhibition of some of his
vintage photographs, as well as paintings by
other artists. This exhibition will be on show at
the town hall during the tour and will be open to
all.
Tickets are $20 each and are available from:
Hive of Bayfield, JMR Gallery, Patina Studios,
The Village Bookshop, online through
www.ticketscene.ca or by calling 519 565-4404
or 519 565 4280. Tickets will also be available
at the town hall starting at 10:30 a.m. on the
day of the tour. There are a limited number
available, so plan to purchase early.
House Tour Clue #6: A peek
through the window into this
beautifully renovated "Old
Bayfield" home.
House Tour Clue #7: A bar
on the deck of this lovely
cottage style home - looks
inviting!
House Tour Clue #8: You never know
what you will find in this artist's magical
home and garden!
DOWNTON ABBEY THEME OF RED
HATSANNIVERSARY
The Bluewater Babes Red Hats celebrated their ninth anniversary at Memories Forever Bed and Breakfast in
Seaforth on June 19 with a Downton Abbey inspired luncheon. Embracing the theme from I -r are: Donna
event to be held Aug. 9-11 at the Bayfield Community
Centre. Students are most welcome to volunteer as
our people outside of the Anglican Church family — it
truly is a community event.
The Antique Show and Sale now in its 28th season is
a wonderful boon to the village and help from both
residents and summer folk is needed to make it a
continued success. There are a variety of tasks to
choose from when volunteering, helping with set up,
serving in the tearoom, security and front door
admission sales are but a few examples, jobs are as
varied as the people required to fill them, there is a
position for all.
To learn more about this great community event
please call Joan Cluff at 519 565-2974 or email her
at cluffy@tcc.on.ca.
ELVIS FEST
What could be more fun than an evening with Elvis?
An evening with two Elvis' of course!
In conjunction with Vettefest, Trinity Anglican Church
will be sponsoring "Elvis Fest ... A Tribute to the King".
On July 6, two Windsor natives, who also happen to
be internationally known and award winning Elvis
tribute artists will take to the stage of the Bayfield
Town Hall.
Elvis' early years will be covered by Norm Ackland Jr.
He has been paying tribute to Elvis through his
performances since 2008 and is following in his
father's footsteps. In a short period of time Ackland
Jr. has been racking up the Elvis titles earning the
People's Choice Award in Windsor 2009, a second
place finish in Tweed in 2011 and a third place finish
in Collingwood in 2012.
Frank Cross will transport audiences to Elvis' Vegas
years. He too has been performing for five years and
has placed in the top three in many contests
including: second place at the Brantford Rock of
Ages, 2009; first place in a Key West, Florida
competition in 2010; second in the Tweed Elvis Fest
and third in the May Elvis Fest, both in 2012. He
takes his show all over the United States and
Canada. His goal is to keep Elvis' memory alive and
ensure his audience is satisfied, leaving them
wanting more. To learn more about this artist visit his
website: www.frankecross.com.
All the hip -wiggling action will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are only $20 and are available now at The
Little Inn of Bayfield and Brandons Hardware. Only
110 tickets will be sold so don't delay in purchasing.
For more information call 519 565-4009.
RUMMAGE SALE
The Pioneer Park Association's Annual Rummage
Sale and Silent Auction is fast approaching.
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Styles, Alberta Moore, Dan Wallis (Chauffeur Tom), Harold Allaster (Butler Carson) and Jerry Fowler.
(Submitted photo)
The Bluewater Babes Red Hats celebrated their ninth anniversary at Memories Forever Bed
and Breakfast in Seaforth on June 19 with a Downton Abbey inspired luncheon.
The roles of the Countess of Grantham (Edie Allaster), The Dowager (Marilyn Harvey from
Windsor, ON), Martha Levinson (Darlene Rockett from Windsor, ON), Isabel Crawley (Zib
Jones) and Lady Sybil (Marg Delaney) were chosen in advance with other guests selecting
their character masks as they arrived. The ladies were assisted from their cars by the Crawley
family Chauffeur, Tom Branson (Dan Wallis) and escorted into the old three storey Victorian
home, built in 1869, by Carson, the Butler (Harold Allaster) who later served the meal.
As the Countess introduced her guests and commented on the role of each in the television
series, the Dowager perfectly delivered her dry witty one-liners. The menu, an authentic six
course Edwardian feast, spoke to the aristocratic palate, and was introduced by a trio of hors
d'oeuvres and concluded with bonbons and Turkish Delight. A luscious leek and potato soup,
Chicken Lyonnaise, asparagus and Duchess Potatoes were prepared by Connie DeJong,
proprietor of the bed and breakfast and an exceptional chef, along with her assistant, Candice.
A Neapolitan Rose cake, fresh strawberries with Devonshire custard and English cheeses
completed the banquet.
Dan Wallis' 1941 Ford was parked in the drive at the house to greet the 17 ladies as they
arrived for the luncheon. Indoors, beautiful garden flowers from Coven Tree Gardens, of
Bayfield, crystal candelabras and elaborate silver urns adorned the table, setting the ambience
along with music from the period. In the words of the Dowager, Countess, "Nothing succeeds
like excess".
The Bluewater Babes Red Hatters meet once a month and enjoy fun and friendship. Their
activities take them on bus trips, to local eateries as well as visits to various places locally and
out of the county. Currently, members hail from Bayfield, Goderich, St. Josephs, Stratford and
Exeter. For more information contact Edie Allaster at 519 565-4205.
AUTHOR SHARES THE STORY BEHIND
NOVEL AT BRUNCH
Tanis Rideout
BY SHAUNA HEMINGWAY
Defying the weekend humidity, Tanis Rideout focused her talk at the Bayfield Writers Festival
on, as she described it, "refreshing and lovely things: water, mountains and snow."
Author of a book of poetry inspired by Lake Ontario and a historical novel based on English
explorer George Mallory, her interest in two Great Lake swimmers and Mallory's mountain treks
have led some to suggest that she is a sports writer. But, she argues, that is highly unlikely.
The doors of the Bayfield Arena will be opened on
July 12 from 7-9 p.m. The outside area on the
cement pad will open at 6:30 p.m.
Items can be dropped at the Bayfield Arena on July
11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m.
The pick up of large items has now started. Please
contact sale conveners, Sandy Scotchmer at 519
565-2830 or Claire Trepanier at 519 565-2745 for
information regarding pick up.
Donors should be aware that clothing, magazines,
encyclopedias, shoes, large appliances, televisions,
building materials, mattresses, soiled or broken
items, and baby furniture cannot be accepted. Sports
equipment and electrical appliances must be CSA
approved.
Last year the silent auction table was a big hit. If
anyone would like to donate an item to the silent
auction they should contact Bill Rowat by e-mail at
wjrowat@tcc.on.ca or by phone 519 565-5838.
Check out the association's Facebook page for
updates on silent auction items and other interesting
items donated to the Rummage sale: Pioneer Park
Rummage Sale.
New volunteers are welcome to take part in this great
community event. Organizers report that it is an
excellent way to meet people. Anyone wishing to
volunteer, or for more information, can contact
Trepanier by email at clairetrepanier@msn.com or
Scotchmer at sscotchmer@rogers.com.
FITNESS FUN
A challenging, yet accessible, Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Class is now being offered at the Bayfield Community
Centre on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Yoga
teacher, Jennifer Reaburn recently moved the
classes from the Bayfield Town Hall and would like
the community to know that drop -ins are welcome.
The drop-in rate is $12; there is also a flexible 10 -
class pass available for $100.
Zumba, the Latin -inspired dance -fitness program has
returned to Bayfield thanks to two enthusiastic new
local instructors, Kelly Gerger and Alex Ladd.
Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at
the Bayfield Community Centre starting at 7 p.m.
Everyone's first class is free. The regular drop in rate
is $10 a class. For more information email
bayfieldzumba@hotmail.com.
One Care sponsored Pole Walking is a popular
fitness opportunity in Bayfield. Walks for women are
held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and walks for men
Mondays and Fridays. The start time is 8:30 a.m. Co-
ed Pole Walking is also held on Sundays at 9 a.m.
Walks depart from 6 Main Street, after walking, 10
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A Gentle Yoga Class is held at the Bayfield Town Hall
"I hate exercise," admitted Rideout before launching into a reading from Above All Else, her
minutes of stretches are conducted in beautiful Clan
fictional account of Mallory's expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920s.
Gregor Square.
Rideout's unlikely interest in mountain climbing was born out of her even less probable job at
Walk-ins are welcome at the 45 -minute Stretching
an outdoors shop in Kingston, ON.
Class held every Friday at 9:45 a.m. in the Bayfield
She says she became obsessed with Mallory after watching videos on Everest climbs
Community Centre. Participants are asked to bring a
"I had never camped. I didn't know anything about camping, and I didn't know what Gore-Tex
yoga mat.
was," she said. "But good thing they hired me or I wouldn't be standing here."
Bayfield Community Centre instead of the Town Hall.
out of love with him," said Rideout. "He had to come down off his pedestal to be a good
Stronger Seniors co-ed classes are also offered at
Rideout is no stranger to the Bayfield area as her godson hails from Goderich. Her acquired
the community centre on Mondays and Wednesdays
appreciation for the outdoors and her love of the Great Lakes extends to Lake Huron, where
at 10:15 a.m. Please note there will be no classes on
she said she has sat on the beach and enjoyed drinks on local patios.
July 1.
Her appearance on June 23 at the Bayfield Writers Festival's Books and Brunch event,
A Gentle Yoga Class is held at the Bayfield Town Hall
organized at the Little Inn of Bayfield by Mary Brown of The Village Bookshop, capped her
starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Only 25 people are
latest book tour.
able to attend this class so participants are reminded
Rideout's novel, which brings to life the story of the English adventurist and his wife Ruth,
to come early, as it will likely become quite busy
focuses on the "ridiculous physical feat," as she calls it, of climbing the world's highest peak.
during the summer months. The cost is $4 per class
She says she became obsessed with Mallory after watching videos on Everest climbs
and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat.
introduced to her by a colleague at the Kingston camping store.
Please note that on July 2, yoga will be held at the
"The only way to get it out of my head was to start writing... Over the course of the book I fell
Bayfield Community Centre instead of the Town Hall.
"I didn't get it," she remarked of Mallory's obsession with reaching the peak. "I said, 'I need to
know more about this."'
For those who would like to "find their center" in
nature a free Outdoor Yoga Class will be held at
She meticulously researched the book, traveling twice to England and studying the letters that
Pioneer Park on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. starting July
Mallory sent home to his wife.
4 through to the end of August. This class is open to
all skill levels and participants are asked to bring a
The author says she quickly fell in love with the long -dead explorer whom she describes as
beach towel or yoga mat. Participants are asked to
"ridiculously good-looking."
arrive a few minutes early to sign a waiver required
"The only way to get it out of my head was to start writing... Over the course of the book I fell
to participate; a parent or guardian will need to
out of love with him," said Rideout. "He had to come down off his pedestal to be a good
accompany any minor, expressly for consent.
character."
For more information on the above exercise
Coupled with her love of writing is her taste for historical fiction. Her characters engross her.
opportunities call 519 565-2202 or 519 565-5638
"You start to dream about these people and you have conversations with them."
For those people looking to exercise their minds,
Still, detailed research does not guarantee that an author will understand what motivates her
Women's Bridge is played every Wednesday at 1
subjects.
p.m. No partner needed to play the cost is $1.50 per
game. For more information call Brenda Blair at 519
"I still don't know why people go to Everest or swim Lake Ontario," she said.
565-2881. Bridge is played at the Bayfield Lions'
Community Building.
When asked if she believed Mallory ever reached the summit of Mount Everest, Rideout
replied, "It depends on what day you ask me... If there's a heaven, I hope there's a big library
The Bayfield Euchre Club meets on alternate
and it answers all those questions."
Wednesdays (from Oct. 3 onwards) at the Bayfield
Lions' Community Building at 7 p.m. The cost is
$1.50 and everyone is welcome. For more
information call Lee at 519 565-2765.
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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. You can view
the entire Collection of Remember Me Photos: Volume 2 on Flickr as well.
This week, another photo of a home taken in 1967, notes with the image state, "Siertsema
house; was Nora Ferguson's house". Anyone have any other information they'd like to share,
such as, the home's location?
Make your comments... click on any image and it will
take you to Flicks
ISSUE 206
In Issue 206, notes with this image say this home can be found on the corner of Louisa and
Colina Streets and was owned by the Moorehouses. A couple of people commented on this
image. One person reported that Dorothy McLeod lived there with her parents and stayed
there after they died, she herself passed away in 1983.
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"When we purchased the house we were told that it
was the McLeod residence for many years and that
the last sailing fishing ship was designed and
developed on the property," wrote Martin. "When
doing any type of landscaping we are always finding
old rusted nails, screws, and broken glass and
pottery pieces."
Martin noted that in its early years it was a boarding
house for the sawmill workers and at one point in
time a doctor's office. The far section of the house
was originally an icehouse where ice in the winter
was stored, after being dragged up from the river, to
help keep things preserved.
ISSUE 207
In Issue 207, the snapshot of this home was taken
in 1967. The only note provided with this is "J.
Stirling's house, across from Hunters". Anyone
remember this house's story?
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
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HURON RIDGE ACRES STARTED SMALL DREAMED BIG
This photo is from an article in a local paper about the business published in the early 80s. The couple
were proud to show off their new sign. At that time they did both plant growing and vegetable market
gardening.
The original greenhouse in the early months of 1973. The entrance faced to the east.
PHOTOS COURTESY THE STECKLE
FAMILY AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
In early May, Huron Ridge Acres owners, Dave,
Carol, Lorriane and Kevin Steckle celebrated 40
years in business with an Open House and tours.
The day wouldn't have been complete without a
special anniversary cake to share with customers,
staff and local dignitaries.
In the fall of 1972, Carol and Dave Steckle bought
some old wooden greenhouse frames from
people on the Babylon Line. The frames
measured 10 feet wide and they hauled them
home on a hay wagon 10 feet at a time. They
started their greenhouse operation the following
spring.
Huron Ridge Acres was born out of 2,000 square
feet of greenhouse. Forty years later it boasts
over 60,000 square feet, with an additional seven
acres of outdoor growing area for garden mum
production.
"Forty years is a long time, I can't remember
doing anything else," said Carol Steckle. "When
we first started we fed veal calves, grew fruits and
vegetables alongside the greenhouses. The
demand for the greenhouses became more and
more. We couldn't do everything and do it well, as
it is important to do a good job, so the other stuff
had to go."
Steckle noted that the couple enjoys what they
are doing.
"You have to. To do as many hours as we work,
there is a short window of time to make everything
right — the weather of course can make it or break
it. We've learned a lot of lessons too, the
difference between growing in a greenhouse
versus a garden for instance," she said. "Dave's
love of plants drove the business. He is
passionate. As a kid he grew things, he grew
peanuts, he enjoyed growing different kinds of
things."
The couple's three children grew up helping in the
greenhouse after school. In 1991, their son,
Kevin, a Ridgetown College horticulture graduate,
joined the family business as a partner. Today as
Dave and Carol gradually ease into "retirement",
Kevin, and his wife, Lorraine, have taken on more
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The entrance to the greenhouses as it looked in the late 70s. They offered shrubs and trees for sale back
then, too.
From 1982-88 Huron Ridge Acres offered pick your own strawberries. Customers would line up out the laneway
waiting for the patch to open in early June.
responsibility. Lorraine is now retail sales
manager and Kevin is in charge of staff
management, orders etc.
Many of their employees have been with them for
over 20 to 25 years or more.
"We have incredible, dedicated and loyal staff, we
wouldn't be where we are with out them," said
Steckle. "We value each person for who they are
and try to make it a fun, satisfying place to work."
Huron Ridge Acres story is not without its
challenges. On Nov. 11, 1998 they lost a
greenhouse in a windstorm that resembled a
small tornado but this was never officially
confirmed.
"The end wall of the structure and its pressure
treated posts were pulled up out of the ground
and onto the other half of the greenhouse. It was
a tangled up mess of pipes and electrical wires,"
said Steckle. "Out of that our insurance company
was very good to us and we were able to build a
steel structure as a replacement something we
had only dreamt about."
It was decided in the summer of 1999 to replace
the front greenhouse, still original from the 70s,
before another disaster could strike. The new
structures have a computerized roof that opens
and closes according to temperature controls.
They also has an insulated curtain that allows the
greenhouse to function year round.
Poinsettias are something that sets Huron Ridge
apart from other greenhouses in the area. They
don't close when the weather turns cold; in fact
this traditional Christmas flower keeps them busy
right up to the holidays.
Steckle saw an advertisement in the paper that
the Hensall Kinettes were doing a poinsettia
fundraiser so she called and asked where they
were getting their plants. It was from that
conversation she decided that there could be a
market for these plants in rural Huron County and
their Christmas Fundraiser was born.
"The biggest portion of our poinsettia production
goes to fundraisers — school groups,
organizations, sports teams — it is a good
fundraiser for them," she said.
In addition to a good way for charitable groups to
raise revenue, the annual Poinsettia Festival and
Candelight Event held on a weekend in late
November has become a traditional part of
Christmas for many.
"Our candlelight event has become a real hit, it
has caught on and a lot of people come through
to enjoy it. As the finale for our 40th anniversary
celebrations we may do it over two weekends this
year instead of one," she said.
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One of their first delivery vehicles - a 1976 Robin's egg blue Chevette. This photo was taken as they set out to
deliver peaches and sweet corn to Betty & Arts IGA in Grand Bend in the early 80s.
Huron Ridge Acres fleet of vehicles today. They've come along way from a Robin's egg blue Chevette.
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Huron Ridge Acres has grown and evolved over
four decades and not just in terms of space. In
addition to the Christmas fundraiser they also
offer a Spring Fundraiser, workshops, children's
events on P.A. days, and a sheltered, blooming
place for folks in the community to get some
exercise in the winter and early spring. They also
market plants at the Ontario Flower Growers
Auction in Mississauga.
The Steckles have proven themselves an integral
part of the local community in the years they have
been in business and on the first weekend in May
they celebrated with an Open House offering
tours and the cutting of an anniversary cake with
several local members of parliament in
attendance to share a slice.
Huron Ridge Acres is located at 74101 Bronson
Line and is now open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.
to 5 P.M.
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into our afternoon, a performance of The Three Musketeers. The girls seemed to enjoy the swashbuckling action and are now
considering changing their motto from "Be Prepared" to "One for all and all for one." I'm not sure what Lady Baden Powell
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