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LET THE SPLASHING BEGIN
Eight year-old Paige, the daughter of Jen and Chad Beaupre, of Waterloo, helped Mayor of Bluewater, Bill
Dowson, officially cut the ribbon for the new Splash Pad in Clan Gregor Square on the afternoon of June 30.
VETTE` L' ST
If everywhere you look this weekend you think you
see a Corvette, don't worry you're not experiencing
delusions — it's Bayfield Vettefest and Corvette
enthusiasts from far and near will be descending on
the village starting on July 5th for a Summer Night
Cruise.
Participants in the Summer Night Cruise are asked to
gather at Clan Gregor Square at 7 p.m. to head out
on a little road trip.
Registration for the car show to be held in Clan
Gregor Square on July 6th will begin at 8 a.m. in the
park. Those who take part are invited to park their
cars for display in the square. There will be goodie
bags for the first 200 corvettes to register!
FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST
The firefighters in our village will be up bright and
early on July 6th to prepare for their annual
Firemen's Breakfast that will have people lining up for
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Joining them was Ella Dowson, 10 month-old great granddaughter of the mayor. (Photo by Melody Falconer -
Pounder) For more coverage of the opening scroll down to the Photostory section.
GENERATIONS OF ONE FAMILY
DENOTED ON SPLASH PAD BRICKS
A few members of the McLean family gathered to join in the celebrations at the Splash Pad on Sunday - they
posed for a photo at the bench donated in honor of their grandparents and great grandparents, Frank and
Betty (Mustard) Burch. Seated on the bench are: Ian McLean and his sons, Jeffrey and Joshua. Behind is Ian's
brother, Ken, as well as his wife Hilary. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
A lot of people shared in the vision for the Clan Gregor Square Splash Pad and the community
came together like never before to realize it. The children as they play will run and dance
around on the names now immortalized in stone on the ring around the pad. The names are of
people who shared in this vision as well as those that live on in the hearts of their family and
friends — for growth continues to be a part of Bayfield's past, present and future.
A few bricks and a couple of benches are engraved with the names of five generations of one
family that have been captivated by Bayfield since the property for their family cottage was
purchased in 1907.
the 7 a.m. start of food service at the Bayfield Fire
Hall.
And who wouldn't line up for pancakes with real
maple syrup, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast
and juice, plus let's not forget the Tim Horton's
coffee, generously donated by the Tim Horton's of
Exeter.
The cost for the breakfast is adults, $7; and children,
$4. The event will conclude at 11 a.m.
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The new Bayfield Library has been open for a few
months now but it will be officially opened in grand
style on July 13.
The ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. and the Friends
of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) will be serving hotdogs
and refreshments. The FOBL will also introduce their
plans for the new reading garden to be located next
door to the library behind the Archives' Building.
CENTRAL HURON
MAYOR'S MINGLE
The possibility of Central Huron hosting an
underground storage facility for the country's high-
level nuclear waste will be one of the topics of
discussion at the upcoming Mayor's Mingle.
The evening will be held on July 19 starting at 6 p.m.
at the Township Hall in Holmesville. On that date,
Central Huron will know when one additional open
house hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management
Organization (NWMO) will be held. NWMO is
legislated to find a place to store the country's
nuclear waste from spent fuel cells used to produce
electricity.
About 45 people were present at the first open house
that was held in March. Ontario Power Generation,
NB Power, Hydro -Quebec and Atomic Energy of
Canada Limited fund NWMO.
ST. JAMES', NUDDLETON
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
potato salad. Beverages and dessert will also be
supplied.
The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. at the church
located on the corner of
Bayfield Road and Tipperary Line. The cost to attend
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The McLean Family as they looked in August of 2012 at a family gathering in Bayfield. The family roots run
deep in the village going back to 1907 when the first cottage property was purchased by Thornton Mustard.
(Submitted photo)
They recently shared their connection to the village with the Bayfield Breeze and also offered
why they felt the need to support the Making -A -Splash Campaign. Excerpts from a letter by
Janet McLean are as follows:
I thought that you might appreciate a little background on the McLean connection to Bayfield,
and why I wanted the name Mustard included in some way.
The name "Mustard" shows the longevity of our family's connection to Bayfield. The Mustards
and their cousins the McGregors (of Clan Gregor Square) came from Scotland in the second
half of the nineteenth century and settled in Clinton and Brucefield. One of the Mustards ran a
sawmill on the Bayfield River, as well as Mustard's Hot Dog Stand.
In 1907, my grandfather, Thornton Mustard, of Clinton, bought the property on the Old River
Road from his brother shortly after he married his wife Pearl (MacDonald) also of Clinton, as a
summer home. Since that time, there have been Mustards or Mustard descendants staying at
the cottage every summer. (My mother and her youngest brother shared the place; his family
was there every July; our family was there every August.)
In 1972, my parents, Frank and Betty (Mustard) Burch, retired to Bayfield and built a home on
the eastern half of the property, now 34945 Old River Road. Frank was a member of the
Bayfield council for several years.
My mother's youngest brother, Neil Mustard, and his wife, Beth, also retired to Bayfield, living
in the cottage at what is now 34913 Old River Road after it underwent extensive renovations
and winterizing.
Now all of that generation is gone.
However, the four McLean family units have together purchased both homes. Consequently,
we are continuing the legacy that began over one hundred years ago. Our grandchildren are
the fifth generation to know the magic of Bayfield!
The dream of establishing the Splash Pad will no doubt add to that magic.
CIB JUDGES TO VISIT BLUEWATER
The communities of Bluewater are set to welcome the provincial Communities in Blooms (CIB)
judges July 10 and July 11.
Judges, Diane Czapla, of Toronto, and Ray Hurd, of Goderich, will be taken on a personal tour
that will enable them to assess the community in eight categories and award Blooms ratings.
Points of interest have been identified in each community that fit into these categories:
Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape Turf and
is $10, adults; $5 for children 10 years and under
with preschoolers free.
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:
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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.
Four free movies are scheduled most with families in
mind: Meatballs, July 20; Akeelah and the Bee, Aug.
3; Because of Winn-Dixie, Aug. 17; and The Sandlot,
Aug. 21.
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.
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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
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Groundcovers, Floral Displays and Community Involvement. The local planning committee will
also be armed with lots of local information to add between tour stops.
Tour stops on Wednesday will include: growing bed for new signature daylily at Huron Ridge
Acres, 74101 Bronson Line, Stanley; and the St. Peter's Lutheran Church pioneer cemetery at
11 Frederick Ave, Zurich, where the 1860 cairn was restored and tombstones held inside were
laid for public viewing. And then at 4:30 p.m., they will attend a ceremony to name the new
parkette at 120 King Street, Hensall. Members of the community are also welcome to attend
this ceremony. At 9 p.m. that day people are also welcome to join the judges to watch the
sunset at Pioneer Park in Bayfield. The committee is planning a special surprise that evening.
On July 11, tour stops will include Bayfield's Blue Flag Marina and Beach as well as the historic
downtown area.
Organizers note that Bluewater is striving for Five Blooms and has put their best foot forward to
achieve their goal.
The 2013 campaign brings new ways for all residents to get involved. See information
regarding the "Garden Gallery", "Village Banner Program", "Bluewater Signature Flower",
"Earth Day Tree Sale", "Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup" and a "Hay Bale Sculpture
Contest" on www.bluewaterblooms.ca.
The Communities in Bloom program is not just about flowers; it's about preserving the natural
environment through recycling and tree planting programs; it's about community groups
showing off their heritage and it's about municipal staff doing their part in the Blue Flag
program, landfill and roadside maintenance. Many Bluewater citizens of all ages are achieving
these goals in spades and some have won awards For example, the Bayfield Tree Project,
Bayfield River Valley Trail Association, St. Joseph and Bayfield Historical Societies, Zurich and
Bayfield Lions Clubs, Bayfield Garden Club and Hensall and Community Horticultural Society.
"SECRET" GARDENS PART OF TOWN
HALL EVENT THIS WEEKEND
Garden Clue #1: A whimsical array of flowers, plants, structures and ponds make this garden a magical place
to visit. (Photos by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
"Art in the Home" is the theme of the Bayfield Town Hall's Home and Garden Tour, July 6.
Eight unique Bayfield homes, and an additional two gardens will be open to ticket holders.
Organizers are keeping both the houses and gardens a secret — try interpreting the clues found
with the pictures included in this article to see if you can guess the two gardens.
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
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.
ANTIQUE SHOW
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
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.
ELVISFEST
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.
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Watterworth, JMR Gallery, Anne Laviolette, Paula
Letheren, Doug Marr and Carlos Murguia.
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 including
this decorative hand -made pottery bowl with leaf
imprint by Bayfield artist Paula Letheren.
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Tickets will include refreshments in the Bayfield
Town Hall - where there will also be a Silent Auction
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Garden Clue #2: Organic gardening on a small
scale. Learn how it's done in this tasty garden!
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
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.
THE BICYCLE OPERA
PROJECT PEDALING ITS
"Waiting for Godot" an original
bronze sculpture by Bayfield artist
Leda McAlister will also be
available at the Silent Auction to
be held on July 6.
WAY TO VILLAGE
An evening of opera is coming to the Bayfield Town Hall on July 21 but it will not be an ordinary
opera as the cast of The Bicycle Opera Project "work to demythologize the idea" of what an
opera singer is, break operatic tradition and provide a car -free alternative to touring.
The Bicycle Opera Project brings contemporary Canadian opera music to communities across
Ontario, by bicycle. The evening is composed of six scenes sung in English (with one in
French), so the material is easy to relate to. This year, the Bicycle Opera Project focuses on
women's stories.
These include: Rosa, by James Rolfe and Camyar Chai; Little Miss All Canadian, by Lemit
Beecher and Liza Balkan; Cake, by Monica Pearce; Alternate Take on the Enslavement and
Liberation of Oksana G, by Aaron Gervais and Colleen Murphy; Trahisons Liquides, excerpt by
Stacey Brown and S6bastien Harrisson;
Slip excerpt by Juliet Palmer and Anna Chatterton.
The program will feature: Larissa Koniuk, Soprano; Michelle Simmons, Mezzo; Will Reid,
Tenor; Geoffrey Sirett, Baritone; Wesley Shen, Music Director and Piano; Katherine Watson,
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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.
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
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Flute; and Leslie Ting, Violin. Michael Mori of Tapestry New Opera Works is the stage director. A challenging, yet accessible, Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Class is now being offered at the Bayfield Community
The tour will see the performers cycling to Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Kitchener, Centre on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Yoga
Waterloo, Bayfield, London and Stratford. teacher, Jennifer Reaburn recently moved the
The Bicycle Opera Project will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Bayfield Town Hall. There will be a classes from the Bayfield Town Hall and would like
cash bar. Tickets are available now for $20 by calling 519 565-2572 or online at the community to know that drop -ins are welcome.
www.ticketscene.ca. The drop-in rate is $12; there is also a flexible 10 -
class pass available for $100.
MORE THAN 20 VOLUNTEERS HELP TO Zumba, the Latin -inspired dance -fitness program has
returned to Bayfield thanks to two enthusiastic new
PLANT SHRUBS AT HALL 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 minutes of stretches
are conducted in beautiful Clan Gregor Square.
Walk-ins are welcome at the 45 -minute Stretching
Class held every Friday at 9:45 a.m. in the Bayfield
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yoga mat.
Stronger Seniors co-ed classes are also offered at
the community centre on Mondays and Wednesdays
at 10:15 a.m.
A Gentle Yoga Class is held at the Bayfield Town Hall
starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Only 25 people are
able to attend this class so participants are reminded
to come early, as it will likely become quite busy
during the summer months. The cost is $4 per class
and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat.
Twenty-one volunteers turned up at the Bayfield Town Hall on the morning of June 22, despite
For those who would like to "find their center" in
a drizzly start to the day, to plant 115 cedar shrubs.
nature a free Outdoor Yoga Class will be held at
Pioneer Park on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. starting July
Thanks to the efforts of Terry Lazaravitch and Doug Vanderhaar, both of whom volunteered
4 through to the end of August. This class is open to
their time and equipment, a trench had already been laid ready for the shrubs that were
all skill levels and participants are asked to bring a
planted to complete the perimeter fence around the property, and the job was completed in a
beach towel or yoga mat. Participants are asked to
little over an hour.
arrive a
few minutes early to sign a waiver required to
Union Gas, who had supported this project with a $1,000 grant, sent six volunteers to assist on
participate; a parent or guardian will need to
the day. These were: Alan Gordon, Brendan Gordon, Claire Gordon, John McIntosh, Gail
accompany any minor, expressly for consent.
McIntosh and Brent Lemmon. The Bayfield Town Hall Board was represented by Jerry Selk,
For more information on the above exercise
Doug Brown, Sandy Scotchmer, Margo Robeson, Pat McDougall and Kate Lloyd -Rees, ably
opportunities call 519 565-2202 or 519 565-5638
assisted by additional volunteers Blair Langley, Nick Thomson, Barry Detenbeck, Justyna
Chojnacka, Mike and Sue van Baardwyk, Scott Robeson, Gary Lloyd -Rees and Master
Gardener, Leigh Selk.
The completion of this extra perimeter hedge not only enhances the overall look of the town
hall property, it now complies with LCBO regulations that allow liquor to be taken outside the
building.
"Once again, the town hall is grateful to all those who volunteered to help us, and to the many
people in Bayfield who continue to support us. This project was also supported by proceeds
from last year's play "Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter" by Alison Waring, which was brought
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to the town hall by Jane Rowat. We are also grateful to the Municipality of Bluewater for their
participation in this project," concluded Kate Lloyd -Rees, president of the Bayfield Town Hall
Heritage Society.
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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" 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, a home that no longer graces Colina Street, but did so in 1967. According to notes
with the photo, it was razed by Rev. George Youmatoff; but prior to that it was known as the
Elliott House, Wellington Inn, and Berthena Sturgeon-Hammond's house. Anyone have any
other information they'd like to share, such as, the home's location?
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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?
ISSUE 208
In Issue 208, another photo of a home taken in
1967, notes with the image state, "Siertsema house;
was Nora Ferguson's house".
Ian Siertsema wrote in to say, "This house at 30
Colina Street is currently owned by Larry and Carol
Fisher. Previous owners were John and Kathleen
Siertsema, Glen Brandon, Joe Mayman and the
Fergusons."
He also noted that the bricks used to build the house
were made on site.
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OPUNNST CLUB OF BAYFIELD
CLAN GREGOR SQUARE SPLASH PAD OPENING A GRAND
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Music with Brian, comprised of Alan the Lion, Melody the Hippo and Brian Morcombe, gave a very high energy,
interactive hour of entertainment leading up to the opening ceremonies for the Splash Pad. Morcombe noted
that this was the largest first time crowd he has had the pleasure of performing for - the numbers that were in
the park generally are seen at his second visits to a community.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
At the peak of excitement on June 30 it was
"guestimated" that over 400 people were in the
park to celebrate our nation's 146th birthday as
well as the grand opening of the Clan Gregor
Square Splash Pad.
The Optimist Club of Bayfield hosted the day that
began with several activities and a children's
concert all leading up to, what all those who came
dressed in their bathing suits were waiting for, the
turning on of the water. Before that though the
crowd consumed 600 hotdogs and devoured 200
cupcakes, countless gallons of Slushies and lots
of popcorn. Snippety the Clown worked her magic
on a lot of faces and 200 balloons were given out
as well.
Ava Dawe got right into the performance by
Music with Brian and "froze" on cue.
It was a day for the entire community to realize
the culmination of an amazing community effort.
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At the peak of excitement on Sunday it was "guestimated" that over 400 people were in the park, perhaps the
largest crowd ever seen in Clan Gregor.
Jackie Hivert, of Waterloo, introduced her son, Jackson, almost 3, to his first taste of a Slushie. Both Slushies
and popcorn were generously donated to the event by Steve Shroeder of West Coast Distributing, Zurich.
The club's 18 members raised over $150,000 in
under a year during the village's quiet time with no
government money or grant support.
"By March 30 we had reached approximately
$75,000 or half our goal," Mike Dixon, chair of the
Making A Splash Campaign, said in his opening
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was at that point in time that we were contacted
by The Baker Family Foundation who offered to
match all donations for the month of April thru to
May 15. This prompted many people and
companies to dig deep and by the end of May we
had slightly exceeded our goal. Since then we
have raised several more thousand dollars that
will be used for the upkeep of the pad and
ongoing Optimist projects."
In addition, Dixon expressed his thanks to
Bluewater's CAO, Steve McAuley for guiding the
project and keeping it on time. He also extended
thanks to all the donors and the contractors who
gave of their time to get the job done.
Steve Baker, representing the Baker Family
Foundation was also invited to address the crowd
and he compared the Splash Pad to the village.
Life couldn't get much better for Kyle
Spielman, 2.5 years, of Ottawa. - balloons,
good music and cupcakes with red icing!
He noted that to look at the pad it appears to be
quite simple in design but underneath it is very
complex with many hoses and pipes; behind it
there were many volunteers, electricians,
contractors, plumbers etc. The community came
together to realize its completion, he said, making
this project very representative of Bayfield and
how the village works.
"We are very glad that we were able to help and
are happy to celebrate Canada Day in this way,"
Baker concluded.
Mayor Bill Dowson had the last word
acknowledging the large number of children that
came to take part in the day.
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Alexand. Curtis, of Bayfield, was appropriately attired to celebrate Canada Day.
Audience participation is a big part of the Music with Brian show. Here, Brian Morcombe encourages the
youngsters to follow him through his rendition of "The Ants Go Marching".
Four year-old twins, Matthew and Kyle Lamble, 4, of Binbrook, ON enjoyed every moment of the concert held
on Sunday morning at Clan Gregor Square.
"This Splash Pad is for you to enjoy. You are the
future of not only our country but this village and
the municipality as a whole. Without young people
we have no purpose, so it is great to see so many
of you here today," said Dowson.
Molly Dawe, of Clinton, enjoyed a hot dog
while listening to the concert.
And with that Paige, the daughter of Jen and
Chad Beaupre, of Waterloo, helped the mayor
officially cut the ribbon for the new Splash Pad.
Joining them was Ella Dowson, 10 month-old
great granddaughter of the mayor. Then it was
Paige's turn to shine alone walking into the centre
of the pad and pushing the button to start the
water flowing — after a slight delay she was
engulfed by water on all sides and the kids could
no longer resist, a surge of delighted youngsters
sprang forth to get good and soaked! The Clan
Gregor Splash Pad was open.
The Splash Pad hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven
days a week barring any unforeseen technical
difficulties.
Andrew Davidson, of Ottawa, and his son Lucas
Davidson -Wiens kept up with all the actions
needed to help Brian, Alan and Melody with a
song.
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It wasn't just a party to open the Splash Pad it was a celebration of Canada's 146th birthday too.
Parachute games, a Canada Flag craft, face painting, balloons, Slushies, popcorn, hotdogs and cupcakes were
all activities organized by the Optimist Club in the hours leading up to the Splash Pad opening.
Mike Dixon, of the Bayfield Optimist Club and chair of the Making A Splash Campaign, spoke to the crowd prior
to the officlal opening of the Splash Pad.
Performer Brian Morcombe interacted with the crowd
during his show and took a short break to watch Alan
the Lion perform a solo number.
This young lady was one of many that
came dressed for splashing!
Alan the Lion and Brian Morcombe get
the crowd pumped to party.
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Openspace Solutions Inc. oversaw the Splash Pad project This company used materials from Waterplay
Solutions Corp. to create it. On opening day these two companies provided the crowd with free t -shirts and
beach balls.
Eight year-old Paige, the daughter of Jen and Chad Beaupre, of Waterloo, was the lucky young lady who got to
push the button to start the water flowing at the Splash Pad opening ceremony on Sunday afternoon. A coloring
contest was held to determine who would receive the honor and her coloring was randomly selected from more
than 25 entries.
As soon as the sprinklers started the children surged forward to test the Splash Pad out.
The Splash Pad grand opening was met with
squeals of approval.
Although it may appear simple in
design, the Splash Pad offers lots to
explore at every turn.
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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
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On Sunday afternoon the Clan Gregor Square Splash Pad opened. Since June of last year the Splash
Pad has been seemingly at the forefront of almost every volunteer task I have completed — as another
one of my current, volunteer hats is secretary of the Bayfield Optimist Club and I also happen to have the
good fortune to be married to their longstanding treasurer. When the children rushed in to enjoy the spray
for the first time — my initial thought as I looked at them bounding about was it looks just like the computer
graphic used in our promotional material. But this of course was even better. You could feel the spray and
hear the shrieks of delight and pure joy. It was no longer a concept it was real.
This is my 20th year as a Bayfield Optimist and I really couldn't be prouder to be a member of our
tenacious, little club right now. We are a membership of 18 (there is room for more to join — shameless
plug) and I must congratulate everyone for really pulling together and getting this job done. It was like a wave of enthusiasm swept across the entire
community and we raised more than $150,000 without any government funding or grant support between October and June — the sleepy time of the year
for the village. Thanks to everyone who opened their hearts, minds and pocketbooks to the Making A Splash Campaign — our membership is both grateful
and humbled by it. - Melody
P.S. Another highlight of the weekend for me was meeting Melody the Hippo from Music with Brian in person. I have never heard my name said as many
times as I did in one hour during this special concert held in conjunction with the Splash Pad opening. Melody, Alan and Brian were fantastic! At the end
my grandson and I couldn't resist posing for a picture with her Lion friend, Alan — luckily Graham knows me as Gramel or he might have been a little
confused! This was Graham's first big concert and he seemed a little thoughtful about it all as the picture shows but he did get to clapping toward the end.
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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