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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2014-06-04, Page 15/31/2019 73 n. 'tiC°mV week -23 Issue -257 BAYFIELDBREEZEI 40 PI.IARINA wd►'II�rgPA • IAN mA,rrHEW CA 513 ,5 533E J i1mw ROYAL LEPAGF mown., �IIIIGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt _ �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt � �'`""'"� '�'"°'""""'-�" AWIELD BREEZE �Fj- rhes vfRuy 's pwn QPhnengvrs seu ce SHARE 0 -` 21 June 4, 2014 Vol. 5 Week 23 Issue 257 BAYFIELD FOOD BANK TO COLLECT BACKPACKS FOR KIDS I i Franchise Owner, Brad Maidment (second from right) noted in his speech at the Grand Opening of the new Bayfield Foodland on Friday morning, that "Foodland is a big part of the community it serves and giving back is important to us." As a result they decided to commemorate their official opening celebrations by presenting the two local Food Banks with gift cards for $1,000 each. Accepting on behalf of the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) were from left: Terry Boa- Youmatoff and Rev. Wayne Malott; and Norma Grainger from Blessings ARENA NEWS It was announced on June 2 that the ice will be going back into the Bayfield Arena in the fall of 2014, and for at least two more years after that, as Bluewater Council voted unanimously to reverse their decision made earlier this year to remove the ice permanently. Yearly reviews will be conducted. The Bayfield Arena Community Partners (BACP), formed when the controversy first began in an effort to save the ice, will act as a liaison to promote the facility. To learn more about the work of the BACP visit www.bacp.ca. TRINITY CHURCH Last year Elvis came to town and got the audience all shook up. This year people will have the opportunity to swoon over Sinatra or go crazy over Patsy. Yes, Frank Sinatra and Patsy Cline are coming to the Bayfield Town Hall as part of the "Legends in Concert" fundraiser organized by Trinity Anglican Church on July 5. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671/Default.aspx 1/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 offered in Bayfield every Thursday morning. It is a in Zurich. Some of the Bayfield Foodland staff as well as Marty, Janet and Melissa Maidment were pleased to Tribute artists Dawn Peddle and Gary MacDonald will make the donation. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) take on the roles of Patsy Cline and Frank Sinatra It has been a good week for the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) as they were recipients respectively. of a $1,000 gift card from Bayfield Foodland as part of the new store's grand opening The Bayfield Lions' Community Building is home to celebrations. The disadvantaged in the community will no doubt be greatly helped by such a Tickets are available now for $20 each from The generous gift. Little Inn or Brandon's Hardware or by calling 519 Environmental Defence announced the Canadian recipients of the Blue Flag Award for the 565-4009. But the local Food Banks aren't just about feeding the hungry of the community. They help in following week the playgroup will move outdoors to other important ways as well. B A�TL�W D T 7077 A 77 7 Lii �11:L1J L11�1�L�l�i Since 2011, the Huron Backpacks for Kids Program has been supporting families that cannot Thursday mornings the program will return to the dry afford the cost of school supplies and backpacks for their children. Last year they were able to Art instruction for children is now being provided at provide over 300 school -aged children with a backpack of supplies for their first day of school. the Bayfield Library on Saturday mornings from now The Blue Flag is an internationally recognized and respected eco -label awarded to beaches until June 28. Planning has begun for the 2014-15 school year. Participating Huron County Food Banks, including the Bayfield Food Bank, will begin taking registrations from families in June. Local Creative Imaginations is a series of art lessons for businesses and clubs will also be approached to request support, either financially or through children aged eight to 12 years. The art activities will donations of backpacks or supplies. Individuals are also welcome to contribute to the cause. include print -making, animal portrait drawing, Income-tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more. landscape painting, mixed media abstract painting go, when you see a Blue Flag flying, you know you are at one of the best beaches or marinas and collage. Financial donations are ideal, as this allows organizers to purchase grade -appropriate items for The congregation will host their Annual Yard Sale children that have registered. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 8th. Participants are asked to wear old clothing and lesson materials are supplied. "My interest is to `try to even the playing field' for the kids whose families might not be able to afford the luxury of a decent backpack. Backpacks are so visible. I hope a nice backpack will The cost is $20 per session. To learn more contact give a kid a 'lift'," said Terry Boa-Youmatoff, with the Bayfield Food Bank. Devon McCallum at 519 882-0472 or email Ontario and Quebec. This year, Winnipeg Beach at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park in texturedstudio@gmail.com. In addition to the participating food banks and the Huron County Food Bank Distribution will feature the aforementioned meats plus baked Center, area hospitals and the Huron County Health Unit are participating in the Huron EAR Y YE� ��1V� Backpacks for Kids Program. MEET AND GREET For more information about the Bayfield Food Bank's involvement with the program or to make The Huron County Ontario Early Years program is a donation contact: Rev.Wayne Malott, 519 565 4009; Olga Palmer, 519 565-2903; or Boa- offered in Bayfield every Thursday morning. It is a Youmatoff, 519 524-1774. place for parents or caregivers to being their children from birth to six years of age to enjoy some social BLUE FLAGS TO BE UNFURLED OVER time, free play time, crafts songs and stories. BAYFIELD ONCE AGAIN The Bayfield Lions' Community Building is home to the program most of the year and it is held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On June 12th, the youngsters will Environmental Defence announced the Canadian recipients of the Blue Flag Award for the enjoy creating a Father's Day craft and then the 2014 season on May 28. Two of these flags will be flying once again in Bluewater, one for the following week the playgroup will move outdoors to Bayfield Main Beach, and a second for the Bluewater Marina in Bayfield. Clan Gregor Square for a summer of fun. On rainy With summer fast approaching, 24 beaches and four marinas in Canada have been awarded Thursday mornings the program will return to the dry the prestigious Blue Flag — an international eco -certification for beaches and marinas. This comfort of the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. year also marks a milestone for the program as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Canada. There is no cost to attend. The Blue Flag is an internationally recognized and respected eco -label awarded to beaches UNITED CHURCH and marinas that have achieved international standards in four categories: Water Quality, Environmental Management, Environmental Education, and Safety and Services. Summer isn't officially here yet but the congregation "The Blue Flag is an international symbol of excellence and a source of pride for local of St. Andrew's United Church is anticipating its communities," said Brett Tryon, Blue Flag Canada program manager. "No matter where you arrival with some fun summer style events. go, when you see a Blue Flag flying, you know you are at one of the best beaches or marinas in the world — one that is clean, has excellent facilities, and meets high safety and The congregation will host their Annual Yard Sale environmental standards." and Bake Sale on June 20-21 for those out and about looking for bargains. Canada's first Blue Flags were flown in 2005 at four of Toronto's beaches: Cherry Beach, Hanlan's Point Beach, Ward's Island Beach and Woodbine Beach. Since then, the program And looking ahead the Annual Beef BBQ and Sweet has grown across Canada with certified beaches and marinas now in Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Pickled Ham Dinner is set for July 1 st starting at 4:30 Ontario and Quebec. This year, Winnipeg Beach at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park in p.m. at the Bayfield Community Centre. The menu Manitoba, Canatara Park Beach in Sarnia, ON and Waubuno Beach in Parry Sound, ON are will feature the aforementioned meats plus baked being awarded with the eco -label for the first time. potato, salads, and homemade pies. The Blue Flag award is administered in Canada by Environmental Defence and is managed MEET AND GREET internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Around the world, more cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 2/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 than 4,000 beaches and marinas have been certified in 48 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. "The Blue Flag program is seeing incredible growth in Canada," said Tryon. "Canada is known for its vast and beautiful shorelines. As more communities receive the Blue Flag, it is a testament to their desire and hard work to improve the health of our watersheds and coastal habitats and protect them for future generations." Bayfield's neighbor to the south, the Municipality of Lambton Shores, is also flying the flag once again at the Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina and the Port Franks Marina. More details about the Blue Flag program and all the certified marinas and beaches can be found at BlueFlag.ca. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization consisting of member organizations representing 68 countries worldwide. FEE actively promotes and delivers education about the environment and sustainable development through international programs such as the Blue Flag Program. 11/ I1/ l CI N Y I I► PROCLAIl"D BY BLUEWATER Huron Ridge Acres offers a display at their garden centre showing how the official colors for Bluewater Blooms flowers can be displayed together. (Submitted photo) June 8-14 is Communities in Bloom Week. The Municipality of Bluewater will launch preparations next week, for showing the community in its finest in late July. The first visible example is placement of approximately 50 flower planters on the main streets of each village: a continuation of a decades -old tradition. With proclamation of the second week of June as Communities in Bloom Week recently, Municipal Council recognizes the economic and social benefit derived from the municipality's participation in Communities in Bloom and celebrates the efforts of countless volunteers and municipal staff who make our communities great places to live. The Municipality of Bluewater also produces a professional community profile noting these achievements. The Municipality won Five Blooms, the top award, and the Heritage Conservation Criteria Award last year. Each summer, since 2010, the community is evaluated during a personal visit from two professionally trained judges. This year, the judges have been invited to visit on July 29 and July 30. They will tour and stop in the rural areas and each village taking notes on local efforts to improve the natural environment, preserve built heritage and please passersby with clean and decorated streets and properties. While a volunteer committee of Master Gardeners, merchants and citizens plans the judges' evaluation, residents can get involved in several ways including planting annuals, perennials, bulbs, and ornamental grasses in special colors. The Bluewater Blooms Committee is promoting the colors red, orange and royal purple with lime green as the accent. Carol Steckle committee member and owner of Huron Ridge Acres, has set up a living sample in the greenhouse. The municipality also used these colors in the Main Street planters. Fitness enthusiasts may be excited to learn that Rita Catalina is coming to the village for a Meet and Greet on June 6. Catalina is a certified personal trainer, online coach, motivational speaker, fitness model and cover model. Her passion for fitness and helping others can be attributed to having gone through many of her own struggles with weight her entire life. She will be appearing at the Bayfield Town Hall from 4:30-6 p.m. due to the sponsorship of The Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast. Tickets are available now for $10 from the Blyth Festival Box Office by calling 1-877-862-5984 or online at www.blythfestival.com. COMIC DELIGHT Jimmy Keys An evening of comic delight awaits those who attend a performance by Jimmy Keys at the Bayfield Town Hall on June 13. Sponsored by The Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast the evening will feature the multi -talented Keys in music, singing, comedy and visual impressions. The evening will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now for $35 from the Blyth Festival Box Office by calling 1-877-862-5984 or online at www.blythfestival.com. TOWNHALL "An Evening of Opera " with Voices-Relyea and their talented friends should be a very memorable evening for those who attend on June. 14. Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear Canadian Opera Bass Baritone Gary Relyea, his wife, soprano Anna Relyea, his sister Deanna Relyea and other amazing friends as they perform on the Bayfield Town Hall stage starting at 7:30 p.m. They will offer a new take on scenes from "Don Giovanni", plus other exquisite arias, duets and songs. They promise the evening will run the gamut from the dramatic to the zany. Tickets are available now for $20 each. There will be a cash bar provided. For tickets call: 519 565-2572 or 519 565-2827 or visit ticketscene.ca. This event is generously sponsored by OLG. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 3/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 The national Communities in Bloom organization encourages participants to become involved FIRST FRIDAYS in the community. Bluewater Blooms has developed a handful of programs that roll out over spring, summer and fall. The end of the working week just got even more The annual tree sale in late April was another success as 150 trees were purchased and fantastic in the village due to a new Bayfield and planted on rural and urban properties. Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) initiative to be known as "First Fridays". Neighbors will soon celebrate their neighbors' gardening efforts so watch for the Neighborhood Garden Recognition Program. On the first Friday of each month, starting on June 6, people can enjoy an evening of art by walking the In July, help Mary name her new daylilies and pick her favorite. Huron Ridge Acres Main Street as artists will be showcasing their work in Greenhouses offered a flowerbed to Bluewater Blooms to grow three varieties of blue daylilies a number of locations. Organizers note that with the goal to develop an official flower for the municipality. attendees should be on the lookout for balloon markers to denote the exhibits. And finally, in August and September, farmers can jump in and create a sculpture from hay bales. Be a part of the Bale Trail! Watch for information posters in local public places and on Each artist will have their own exhibition and will be the website www.bluewaterblooms.ca as these programs roll out. available to talk to and explain their art. Snacks and The Committee is always looking for new ideas and material. People may submit stories and refreshments will be served and music will be offered photographs of accomplishments for use in the community profile book or on websites. The as well. profile book showcases the community to the judges and tourists. Email the "Bluewater Blooms "Why not make Friday afternoons in Bayfield a total Committee" at: bluewater@town.bluewater.on.ca. destination? Visit the Farmers Market, which is open from 3-7 p.m. and then, on the first Fridays of each PIONEER PARK RUMMAGE SALE A month walk the art trail and soak up the creativity," SUMMER TIME STAPLE said Judy Keightley, of the BACC. PICKLEBALL ETC. Nothing says it's summer like the Annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale, now in its 67th year. All and sundry will be available to purchase from sporting gear for active folks to chairs to curl up in for those who like to read. This year, the Silent Auction will offer a new array of special and Organizers of Pickleball and Shuffleboard at the one -of -a -kind products and experiences that people will absolutely want to bid on. Bayfield Arena are pleased with the response of everyone who has come out to play and learn. The Pioneer Park Rummage Sale and Silent Auction will be held on July 11 with doors opening to the Bayfield Arena at 7 p.m. Pickleball is proving to be so popular the number of courts has been doubled from two to four in addition The proceeds from this sale go, as they have for over half a century, to keeping Pioneer Park two shuffleboard courts are offered — now three times clean, green and open to view the best sunsets on the shore. a week. As folks open their cottages and sprint into spring-cleaning, they are asked to please put aside The schedule is as follows: Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.; all those items that they think will be a treasure for someone else at the rummage sale. Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.; and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. "Remember that one's discards are another's desire," said Catherine Tillmann, sale volunteer. Participants may bring their own paddles or use ones "We look forward to gathering up all furniture that can be moved on to a new life: all the lamps supplied. Comfortable court clothes and running or and linens, the cookware, the hardware, the decoration to decor, the treasures, the toys. From court shoes are required. Eye protection is advised the plugged in electronics to the ultimate unplugged good read. All of the things that you have for all racquet sports. used, over the years, to make your lives wonderful are going on to do the same for someone else." Due to the efforts of Bayfield Mews residents, a Government of Canada grant through the New It should be noted that all acceptable small appliances and electronics must be CSA approved. Horizons for Seniors Program was issued to bring Clothing, shoes, TVs, refrigerators, and baby furniture including cribs will not be accepted. Pickleball and Shuffleboard to Bluewater. A posting of scheduled drop offs and pick-ups for the sale will be made available in the coming weeks. L�L� BA�TY 1 U LD CALENDAR TOWN lr HALL COMMUNITY I LlJ1rCH A The Bayfield Calendar will once again be a joint project of the Bayfield Lions' Club and the SPECIAL WAY TO SAY THANK YOU Photography Club of Bayfield (PCoB). Last year's 2014 calendar was so successful that it was sold out well before year's end. As a result, more calendars will be made available this year starting with the official launch on Aug. 16, coinciding with the Bayfield Fall Fair. The calendar committee is looking for more photos from both PCoB members and members of the public. People need not be a member of any cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 4/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society Board of Directors held a Community Lunch at the hall on May 26 to say thank you to volunteers and community supporters. (Submitted photo) "What a beautiful day it was for the 2nd Annual Bayfield Town Hall Community Lunch, held on May 26," said Sandy Scotchmer, president of the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society. "The sun was shining, the silverware and dishes gleamed as the Bayfield Town Hall Board of Directors and our wonderful volunteers set the tables for lunch!" The Little Inn provided scrumptious lasagna for the guests and Dashwood Community Living made and donated their fantastic pies again this year. "It doesn't get any better than that in the community!" said Scotchmer. At the luncheon, Scotchmer presented a snapshot of what went on at the town hall during 2013, as well as the ambitious programs for 2014. Updates on how the town hall is doing physically, and what future initiatives the society will need to address to keep Bayfield's treasured building in tip-top shape, were also provided. The lunch also offered the Board of Directors opportunity to thank the community for its year round support of town hall programs. "Many thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard. Also, a special thank you to the community for supporting us, once again," said Scotchmer. NEWLY PUBLISHED AUTHOR A FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT The Bayfield Writers' Festival, the village's premiere literary event is all set for June 21 at the Bayfield Town Hall. This annual celebration of Canadian literature will begin at 1 p.m. Mary Wolfe, founding owner of The Village Bookshop, established the festival in 2001. The Bookshop continues to organize and sponsor the Festival under the leadership of current owner Mary Brown (the "new" Mary) and with the support and assistance of dedicated volunteers and partners in the publishing industry. Many of Canada's best-known authors, including Margaret Atwood, Lawrence Hill, Terry Fallis, and many others, have visited Bayfield to take part in the Writers' Festival. It has become a "must attend" event for local residents, book clubs, summer visitors and readers from all over. This year's guest authors include: Terry Boyle, Krista Bridge, Susan Downe, Kate Hilton, E. K. Johnston, Nicole Lundrigan and Jennifer Robson. photography club in order to participate. Winning photographers get the choice of a free membership to the PCoB for 2015, or $50 and, of course, bragging rights if one or more of their photos is selected for the calendar. Photos should be recognizably Bayfield, and surroundings, through the four seasons and special consideration will be given to those photos that have a heritage aspect to them. Photos should be in 8 x 12 landscape format and a minimum of six Mega Pixels in size to assure quality reproduction. For full posting details go to https://wv,fw.flickr.com/groups/bayfieldcalendar20l5 or call Jack Pal at 519 565-5340. Deadline for submissions is June 20. Hundreds of people will descend on Bayfield on the morning of June 8 for the annual Safe Harbour Run that raises funds for the Huron Women's Shelter. Registration and awards: Bayfield Community Centre and Arena - 5 Jane St. Race day registration and race number pickup is held at the Bayfield Arena starting at 7:30 a.m. Awards are also handed out at the arena following the run. There are four runs held all starting and finishing at Clan Gregor Square. The Kiddy Trot kicks off the day at 8:50 a.m. followed by a 2 KM at 9 a.m., a 10 KM at 9:30 a.m. and a 5 KM at 9:40 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The members of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church are busy with numerous projects for the spring and summer. Their annual yard sale will be held on June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn of the church, weather permitting. The barbecue grill will be fired up that day for their first BBQ of the season. This is always a popular spot for lunch for bargain shoppers. New this year will be a bake table with home made goodies available for purchase. For the fifth consecutive year, Knox Church, Bayfield will be hosting Kintail-on-the-Road Day Camp at the church during July and August. This Outreach Program will be run from July 2 to Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Lunch and snacks are provided. Ages for camp are graduated JK to Grade 6. The cost per individual child is $5 per week or for families of two or more, $7. For more information contact the church office at 519 565-2913. And looking way ahead, the fourth Annual Knox Church Fish Fry will be held this year on July 26 at cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 5/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 "We have a fantastic variety of acclaimed Canadian authors this year," Brown said. "Their most recent works include historical and contemporary fiction, young adult fantasy and non-fiction with a definite Ontario focus. Two of these authors are currently on the bestsellers list." Kate Hilton is a newly published author that will be at the Writer's Festival. She has worked in law, higher education, public relations, fundraising and publishing. She has an English degree from McGill University and a law degree from the University of Toronto. She holds down a day job, volunteers for community organizations, raises two boys, cooks, collects art, reads voraciously and likes her husband. In her free time, she writes. On good days, she thinks she might have it all. On bad days, she wants a nap. The Hole in the Middle is Hilton's Kate Hilton first book. It was originally self - published in April 2013, but received such an enthusiastic response from readers that it was re -published by HarperCollins Canada in November 2013. The book explores the life of Sophie Whelan, the epitome of the modern superwoman. When she operates at peak performance, she can cajole balky employees, soothe her cranky children, troubleshoot career disasters, throw a dinner party for ten and draft an upbeat Christmas letter - all in the same day. But as Sophie's fortieth birthday looms, her seamless life reveals disturbing web-like fractures. The Hole in the Middle is a heartbreaking love story, a laugh -out loud portrayal of the twin demands of work and family and a fresh take on the hot debate about having it all. Tickets for the Bayfield Writers' Festival are $15 and are available now at The Village Bookshop, 24 Main Street North or by calling 519 565-5600. For more information about this year's event, please visit www.bayfieldwritersfestival.com or www.thevillagebookshop.com. LOCAL WALK FOR DOG GUIDES RAISES NEARLY $6,000 the Bayfield Community Centre. Tickets will go on sale Victoria Day weekend and should be purchased early as this event always sells out. For tickets, information on these two events as well as other happenings at Knox Church, please contact Brenda Kerslake Thompson at 519 565-5404. ANTIQUE SHOW June 22nd is the date set for the West Coast Antique Show to be held out-of-doors on the Bisback Farm near Hensall. Located at 72040 London Road (Hwy. 4) the farm will be the setting for twenty plus antique dealers to display their wares including small goods, Canadiana and furniture. Bayfield and area dealers, Tim Saunders and George Ebers will be participating. The show will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please contact Janis or Peter Bisback at 519 263-3505. i s ",A June is a great month for hiking. The forests have turned a thousand different shades of green, late spring flowers are blooming underfoot and the birds are enthusiastically serenading all who walk there. The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) now has several newly trained hiking leaders, eager to get out on the trails. They are offering at least two regular hiking events for each of the summer months, the second Sunday afternoon and the fourth Thursday morning, to be accompanied by three leaders for each hike. Generally dogs on leash are welcome but it is always best to check with the hike leader. The usual meeting site will be Clan Gregor Square unless specified otherwise and car-pooling will be arranged from there. All hikers are reminded to wear proper shoes and bring water. It's a good idea to wear long pants and take insect repellent along in case it is needed. Anyone with questions concerning specific hikes or who would like to make suggestions, call one of the hike leaders or contact the program coordinator, by email thyra.knudsen@gmail.com or phone 519 606- 0016. The next hike scheduled will be held on June 8 along the Woodland Trail starting at 1 p.m. The Woodland Trail is the first natural environment trail created by the BRVTA. Organizers note that it is a superb hike. The steep sections have stairs to allow safety for people and the surrounding environment. Hikers should enjoy the scenic beauty, serenity of the ravines, old pastures and glacial hills as they hike along old gravel quarry roads, lumber paths and deer trails. Participants should meet on the cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 6/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 .,ren Scott, and friend, along with their pooches, paired up to raise the most donations for the 2014 walk. PHOTOS BY JACK PAL The Bayfield Lions held their 26th annual Walk for Dog Guides on June 1 and it was another success. Twenty dogs and their owners had a leisurely walk along the Heritage Trail on what turned out to be a perfect day. Hot dogs and coffee were made available to all the human participants and each dog received a goodie bag as well as a prize. "We want to thank everyone who participated, especially the dogs. Together we raised nearly $6,000 on behalf of the Lions Foundation of Canada's Purina Walk for Dog Guides program. Although this may not seem like a large amount, however, based on the size of our community, this puts us in the top ten percent of all participating communities across Canada. Way to go Bayfield!" said walk organizer, Lion Jack Pal. " I also want to thank all our volunteers, both Lions and friends of the Lions, who assisted in this very important project. It would not have been possible without their help" said Pal. Lion Dave Overboe addressed the participants following the walk. The Lions will be undertaking the Walk for Dog Guides again next year on June 7, 2015 the first Sunday in June. Planning is already underway to make it an even more special event next year in the hope that they can increase participation. If you missed the walk on Sunday, you can still make donations by contacting Pal at 519 565-5340. north side of Clan Gregor Square. This is a level 3 hike and should take about an hour and a half. The hike leaders will be Pat Baker, 519 565-4015; Chris Bowers, 519 565-4506; and Helen Varekamp, 519 565-5442. ON CARE One Care offers many fun exercise and socializing opportunities in Bayfield. There is something happening almost every day! There is a schedule on the bulletin board by the library and more information available inside the library. Or call 519 565-2202 or 519 565-5638 for more information or to receive monthly information via the Wave to Wellness email. THE BUS Changes in the way Rural Response for Healthy Children (RRHC) will be delivering their THE BUS program to local communities have occurred and for Bayfield it means an increase in service. The playgroup at the Bayfield Library occurs every Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. THE BUS offers its lending services to community daycares and Full Day Early Learning classrooms throughout the county on a mutually agreed upon schedule. HEARING CLINIC Have you heard the news? A monthly hearing clinic has been established in the village at Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy. The next date for the clinic is June 17. The Kincardine Hearing Clinic will be offering their services on the third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will offer: hearing aid adjustments and repairs to all makes and models, no cost hearing tests, new prescription of hearing aids, wax removal, hearing aid battery sales as well as hard of hearing assistive devices. Please call Shannon Gould at The Kincardine Hearing Clinic at 1-855-396-6026 to book an appointment. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 7/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 Pauline Bell's Shelties Simba and Kiska were delighted to take part in the Doggy Talent Show portion of the morning. SHEAR TALENT Dogs owned by Kathy Sauve and Suzanne Weston enjoyed the walk in high style. REMEMBER ME? m:7111 BAYFIELQ oplometric 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. Editor's Note: We are now adding the archive's code to the information supplied with the photographs so that if anyone would like to learn more from the Bayfield Archives about certain pictures they can use the code to make the process easier This week, another image from our collection on people at the Bayfield Post Office. Does anyone remember the people pictured? (Archives Code: P131 36a) 6 - Mr Ei MrEM f €orre� waax��=• ISSUE 255 In Issue 255, a look back at one of the Bayfield Post Office's many manifestations. Elaine Dinel wrote in to say that the two ladies pictured are Marg Mayman (left) and Berthena Sturgeon (Hammond). Can anyone guess as to when the image was taken? (Archives Code: PB13 35b) ISSUE 256 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/week23issue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 8/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flickr. F IASSAGE THERAP — & Alo domlw f`- _ 519.565.4711 0 SHARE ®'�►®... PHOTO STORY BAYFI6LD FINANCIAL In Issue 256, our series on people at the Bayfield Post Office continues. Brenda (Talbot) McLean, of Goderich, shared that the couple in the picture are Gladwin and May Westlake. She noted that when she was a little girl and lived south of Bayfield they were her neighbors and also delivered her family's mail. (Archives Code: PB13 36a) NEW BAYFTELD FOODLAND OPENS TRIPLE THREAT IN GROCERIES COMES TO VILLAGE PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The first week of June 1987 the community was all a buzz with the excitement of a new grocery store opening in a former boat building shop across from Clan Gregor Square — Bayfield Foodland would go on to see three different owners who all served the community well in that location. And this week the community is buzzing yet again as cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/week23issue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 9/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 With a little over 17 hours remaining until their Grand Opening, Franchise Owner Brad Maidment and his mother, Janet, took a moment to stop and smell the flowers. The technology at the bakery has expanded to include digital images transformed into cake decorations. The frozen and refrigerated items are all kept stacked neatly behind closed doors. Bayfield Foodland moved to its new and shiny location — a long time dream realized for the community and the family that has run the business since September of 1998 — The Maidments. "We consider ourselves a triple threat in groceries now," said Janet Maidment. "We have tripled our size, tripled our staff and tripled our selection," agreed Brad Maidment. The new store located at 71 Bayfield Main Street South is 15,500 square feet and every inch has been used to advantage with an expanded fresh department, full floral, deli and bakery offerings and a Home Ready Meal range including fresh sandwiches and hot soups. Both dry goods and frozen foods have been expanded and there is a whole health and wellness line catering to those with special dietary requests like gluten-free foods. "We now have 60 employees," said Janet. "At the old location we had 18." "And we will be open 24 hours a day from opening day until Labour Day," said Brad. "We plan to offer extended hours in the off season as well." During this interview held on the afternoon of May 30 it was obvious that both Janet and Brad were looking forward to opening day. "We are beyond excited," said Brad. "We have been waiting a lot of years for this." In 1998 Janet and husband, Marty (now retired), ran the business with their two children Joy and Brad helping out. With the advent of the new store Brad has become the franchise owner but Janet is still there offering her invaluable support. The site for the new store was purchased in 2005 and then the waiting began until ground was broken on the site nine months ago. Rochon Building Corporation of Toronto oversaw the project. "Everything kind of fell into place finally. The chain is doing a loft of upgrades and facelifts to their stores and it was our turn," said Brad. The Bayfield Foodland isn't the only business moving to the south end of town. The LCBO will be moving to the neighborhood as well. Opening day is slated for June 12. Friday, May 30th dawned sunny and warm. The big red Bayfield Foodland sign stood out proud against the bright blue sky. In front of the store the residents of Bayfield lined up to wait for the doors to open promptly at 9 a.m. Inside dignitaries, special guests and staff gathered to share a few thoughts on opening day. Brad welcomed those in attendance, representatives from Foodland's head office, Bill cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 10/15 5/31/2019 .011100- Aw®r week -23 Issue -257 To ensure the freshest possible florals and produce work was still going on Thursday afternoon to stock the shelves for the next morning. The new Bayfield Foodland as it looked on Thursday afternoon from a higher vantage point. On Thursday afternoon, employees in the deli and the bakery were busy preparing for opening day. Dowson, mayor of Bluewater; Stephen McAuley, chief administrative office for Bluewater; Craig Metzger, senior planner for Bluewater; and Bill Strong representing MP Ben Lobb, representatives from the two local foodbanks (see photo top of issue) and staff and family. Mayor Dowson then addressed those gathered. "This project started seven or eight years ago and I would like to thank Sobeys for coming to Bayfield. It has been a long time coming with talk of it probably for the last 12 years," said Dowson. "Bayfield has really moved uptown with water, sewers, a new library and now a new grocery store - the village has become the envy of other communities this size. It is my hope that the community will patronize this store and make life easier and better for the people that are doing their best to make life easier and better for all of us." A highlight of the morning celebrations was Bayfield Foodland's donation of two $1,000 gift cards to two local food banks — Blessings in Zurich and the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep). The recipients were shocked by the generous gift. Rev. Wayne Malott said, "We are honored to receive this donation. Foodland always remembers us and is an avid and consistent supporter of the food banks. This donation will be very meaningful and help the disadvantaged in our community live fuller lives." Norma Grainger of Blessings simply said, "I'm too overwhelmed to say anything." And with that the group processed out of the store to the cut the ribbon and a very excited crowd was then let in through the automatic doors to see for themselves the new triple threat in groceries. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week23issue257/tabid/671/Default.aspx 11/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 On Thursday afternoon, the check out area was ready for customers to come through the front door. Mayor of Bluewater, Bill Dowson, expressed his delight for the Maidment family, at left - Marty, Janet, Brad and Melissa, in finally realizing their dream of having a new Foodland store at the south end of the village, during the official speeches at the grand opening. ti In The new Bayfield Foodland was officially open for business at 9 a.m. on May 30th. It will not close again until Labor Day! Several members of the staff and representatives of two local food banks joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony along with Mayor Bill Dowson, Harry McGhie, director of Operations for Foodland; Marty, Bayfield Foodland staff did some last minute stocking and fronting of the shelves in anticipation of the doors opening on Friday morning. Five registers and an express lane will speed up check- outs during high traffic periods. Cashier and new employee at Bayfield Foodland, Bonnie Dilts, rang through the store's first official customer, Jane Davidson -McKee, of Bayfield. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/week23issue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 12/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 Franchise Owner Brad Maidment and his mother Janet shared the honor of cutting the ribbon on the new store. BAYRELU (0. OPTIMIST PIXILATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK A significant line formed during the opening ceremonies as people shared in the excitement of being some of the first customers through the automatic doors. Sun Salutation... By Dennis Pal cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 13/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 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 Melody Falconer -Pounder SUBMISSIONS ClOBBC.E 1AESi�"sihi �� CorAen.4ni. DESI GNI BUILD LANDSCAPING SALES & INSTALLATION GARDEN CENTER P4199A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 f 519 565 73 73 Bayfield Mews q-zettra Lpsh.h. Fxdume 55+ Community One Floor Tawrrnhomes 514. 565 -4542 www-baylieldmews.ca Another precious piece of jewelery has succumbed to the sands in Bayfield. I recently received this note from Mary Ann Colihan asking if I might share the information with our readership. "I lost a watch at the Howard Street part of the beach on Sunday afternoon (June 1). It is a Raymond Weil watch with a ratty gray leather band and I would be so grateful if it was found." She is offering a reward for its return. It was a gift from her husband 20 years ago. Please email the Bayfield Breeze if you have any knowledge of this missing watch and I will put you in contact with Mary Ann. - Mclody 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. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 14/15 5/31/2019 week -23 Issue -257 BAYFIELD BREEZE A—SHARE io � ®LJ pSrC R` 'uv Tare UAYFIELD BREEZE LLICK HERE Founding Members Goderich Honda Bayfield Garage Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Ltd. Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy Bayfield Foodland The Dock's Restaurant Outside Projects Ian Mathew CA Brad's Automotive Royal LePage Heartland Realty Brokerge Copyright 2018, The Bayfield Breeze Login Credits: Writer, editor, photographer: Melody Falconer -Pounder Web publisher/Graphic Designer: Dennis Pal Advertising Sales: Mike Dixon Logo Design: Kyle Vanderburgh, Goderich Print Shop Special thanks to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce Breeze Committee:Mike Dixon, John Pounder, Dennis Pal, Melody Falconer -Pounder cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/week231ssue257/tabid/671 /Default.aspx 15/15