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5/31/2019 BAYFIELD Week 33 Issue 267 BREEZE IAN MATTHEW CAYe PHARfU�AVE Ir/f �IIIIIIMIIIIIimilloiRiiIM1 _ ROYAL LEPAGE �IIIIIImliiii1dI11111W11 BAYFIELD BREEZE rhe urfkge's awn orthne news 5ourre 0 SHARE in_ %o... Aug. 13, 2014 Vol. 6 Week 33 Issue 267 GROUP INVITES VILLAGE CLUBS TO SAY NO TO BOTTLED WATER Driftwood and stones sculptures by a sea of tranquility are delights that are fun to come across on the beach 14— PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The barbecue will be fired up at Knox Presbyterian Church's, Main Street location, on Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs with "free" fried onions along with cold beverages will be on the menu. The congregation encourages everyone to come enjoy a burger or a dog while watching the Bayfield Community Fair parade. All funds raised will go toward Christian Education. 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 now 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. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 1/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 at Bayfield. What isn't fun to find is plastic. The Bayfield Blue Community Group hopes to discourage the use B AYFITT D CALENDAR AT L'ND A 17 of plastic water bottles in their campaign to become a Blue Community. (Photo by April Yuhasz) t'�I I` 1LL11 l..l'iLLl\L�il� BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER On Aug. 16 the Bayfield Lions' Club and the Photography Club of Bayfield (PCoB) will be In July of 2010, the United Nations under resolution 64/292 declared water as a human right. launching the 2015 Bayfield Calendar. The calendar The Bayfield Blue Community Project members are hoping that 30 plus organizations and is a joint project of the Lions and the PCoB. clubs within the village will support this resolution and go one step further — they want them to say no to bottled water. Each of the photos selected for next year's calendar has been enlarged, mounted and framed in attractive This project has evolved from an opportunity afforded the Bayfield River Valley Trail 16x20 frames. The unveiling of these framed photos Association (BRVTA) when they applied for a grant early in 2012 from the Ministry of the will take place in front of the library at 2 p.m. and Environment's Great Lakes Community Fund (GLCF). The Association was successful in their copies of the new calendar will be available for sale request receiving some funding to help with a trio of projects including planting trees, making at $10 immediately thereafter. Following the launch, an accessibility trail, creating a website and comprehensive guidebook. the unveiled prints will be offered to the public through a silent auction. "We committed to take high profile action to reduce runoff into watercourses. About 25 per cent of the grant went to the purchase of trees that were planted by the Bayfield Tree Project, an The auction will run from 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays and arm of the BRVTA," said Ray Letheren, environmental chair of the BRVTA and a member of Sundays until Aug. 30 in front of the library (weather the Bayfield Blue Community Group. permitting). In the intervening time the prints will be available for viewing and bidding in the Heritage The BRVTA also turned the one -kilometer Taylor Trail, part of the Varna Trail system, into a Centre and Archives from 1-4 p.m. daily. The winners fully accessible mobility trail. The website and guidebook entitled, "Bayfield Trails and Waters" will be declared in front of the library on Aug. 30 at 5 was launched in the autumn of 2013. The book is available to all virtually on the website as an open publication by visiting: http://bayfieldtrailsandwaters.ca/the-guide/. p. m. At the end of September 2013 the BRVTA celebrated the completion of the grant projects by Organizers note that the calendars make wonderful hosting the Bayfield, Water, Art and Fitness Festival. This event included a presentation by gifts and mementos of Bayfield. All proceeds from Maude Barlow, former senior advisor on water to the 63rd President of the United Nations calendar sales and the silent auction go towards General Assembly, and the national chairperson of the Council of Canadians. supporting Lions activities throughout the community. "It was after her talk that a group of concerned local citizens decided that we needed to take 1 L�BODT L what she said to heart and become engaged in protecting water in general," said Letheren. And from there the Bayfield Blue Community Group (BBCG) was born and work began to establish Bayfield as a Blue Community recognized by the Council of Canadians. The Friends of the Bayfield Library (FBOL) are holding their annual summer book sale at the This is a unique opportunity for Bayfield because if the village is successful in being recognized Bayfield Library Complex this coming weekend. as a Blue Community it will be the first community of citizens to be so declared — usually declarations are made by a municipal entity. The FOBL would appreciate donations of gently used books, puzzles and CDs to add to their inventory. "We would be joining places like San Francisco, CA; Zurich, Switzerland; and Tiny Township These items may be dropped off on Aug. 13 and 14 near Midland, ON," explained Letheren. from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Donations will also be There are three components that make up a Blue Community. They are: accepted on Aug. 15 from 1-5 p.m. 1. Recognizing water as a human right. The book sale itself will be held on Aug. 16 from 10 2. Promoting publicly financed, owned and operated water and wastewater services. a.m. to 2 p.m. and Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3. Banning the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at municipal events (unless there is no readily available source of safe municipal drinking water). The FOBL are also pleased to announce that they will be holding an official opening of their Reading The 15 BBCG members pulled together a working group to develop a framework that could be Garden on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. immediately following approved by local groups and thus establish a resolution that could be approved by the Council their AGM at 10 a.m. of Canadians. The members of the BBCG are now in the process of speaking to the 30 some community groups in the village to rally their support. They are asking the clubs and All are invited to a brief ceremony to celebrate the organizations to write a letter to show their support and to pass a motion of support outlining official opening of the new Reading Garden. This will the above three components at a regular meeting or AGM. Once all the groups that wish to also offer an opportunity for the FOBL to thank the become involved in the project are on board one all encompassing resolution will be made with many generous donors who made the project the signature of the signing officer representing each group included on it and this document possible. will be forwarded to the Council of Canadians for acceptance. The Reading Garden is adjacent to the Bayfield "Such groups as the Bayfield Garden Club, the Bluewater Communities in Bloom Committee Public Library behind the Heritage Centre and and the BRVTA are on side. With the Friends of the Bayfield River and the Bayfield Archives. Ratepayers' Association beginning the process," said Ken Larone, a member of the BBCG. "Anyone BACP who would like us to come to talk to their group to explain further why we are doing this is welcome to contact us," added Letheren. The Bayfield Arena Community Partners (BACP) is organizing the first Bayfield Outdoor Expo to be held cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 2/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 The BBCG will also have a booth at the Bayfield Community Fair in August. The group hopes to have contacted all the local organizations by the end of September. "After the resolution is complete it is hoped that Maude Barlow will visit the village again and we have a target date for early November for that," said Letheren. Although having a number of community groups pull together to create a Blue Community is unusual the BBCG members are excited by the greater impact the project will have. "We can reach more than 75 per cent of the Bayfield population this way rather than if we had went through the municipality," said Letheren. To learn more or to organize a visit to your community group please contact Ray Letheren at raypaula@tcc.on.ca. PLASTIC FOUND IN THE GREAT LAKES ONE REASON TO SAY NO BY RAY LETHEREN A US study has identified that plastic pollutants circulate in pockets of the Great Lakes at concentrations higher than any other body of water on the planet. (Submitted photos) Editor's Note: This article is taken from the trail guide "Bayfield Trails and Waters: Cleaning the Lakes starts with Cleaning the Streams." Researchers from the State University of New York (SUNY) and University of Wisconsin - Superior have gotten a lot of attention on something that ordinarily doesn't get much attention: plastics in the Great Lakes. Most of us have probably heard of the great Pacific garbage patch and similar problems of plastic pollution plaguing ocean coasts. What about our freshwater Great Lakes? Is this really an issue? According to the research, more than anyone ever thought. The US study that began last summer, has identified that plastic pollutants circulate in pockets of the Great Lakes at concentrations higher than any other body of water on the planet! A lot of what was found included microplastics, small pieces less than 5 millimeters wide. Coastal Centre staff came across tiny plastic pellets on beaches, most recently in a 2010 wash-up. These tiny pellets littered beaches from Sarnia to north of Kincardine. Researchers at Western University looked into the distribution of plastic, including these pellets, along the shorelines of Lakes Huron, Erie, and St. Clair. Data was obtained from sampling beaches, wetland, and/or boat landings. Initial results from this study indicate that most plastics in the Great Lakes are composed of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate (Google it!). Plastic pellets were found primarily on the southern Canadian beaches of Lake Huron, with the Sarnia Beach area having the highest amount. Downstream of Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, shorelines sampled contained considerably less plastic than Lake Huron. The SUNY investigation is intended to determine the extent and distribution of and their potential impacts to the region. In the Spring of 2013, a team of graduate students in the Masters of Environmental Sustainability at Western University partnered with the Coastal Centre to study the plastics issue on Lake Huron in more detail. They produced the report "Assessing and Mitigating Plastic Pollution in Lake Huron" which helped identify the scope of the problem, local perceptions of the problem and recommendations for future research and public outreach. at the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre on Aug. 24. Vendors will be selling all kinds of fun outdoor sports and entertainment themed merchandise such as kayaks, canoes, bikes, paddleboards, accessories and more. The expo will run from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Visit www.bacp.ca to learn more or to become a vendor. HISTORICAL SOCIETY On Aug. 25, 'Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem on the Bayfield Heritage Trail' will be presented by Dave Gillians as part of the Bayfield Historical Society's "Speaker's Series". The meeting will be held on 7:30 p.m. at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. Everyone is welcome to attend. While researching his book 'For the Love of Bayfield', Gillians claims that he came across several disturbing tales of unsolved murders and unexplained ghostly events. These frightening stories will be shared for the first time at the meeting. According to Gillians, "Your evening walks will never be the same!" FALL FOTO FEST A highlight of the Bayfield Fall Foto Fest to be held Oct. 4 and 5 will be the "Embrace Your Creativity Photo Contest" sponsored by Photo Tour Trekkers, the Photography Club of Bayfield (PCoB) and Baillie's Picture Framing Inc. This contest will let photographers unleash their creative side. Interesting landscape perspectives, urban life, photoshop designs, big, small, creative, people or portraits... If photographers can dream it creation — contest organizers want to see it. There is a minimum of rules to allow for a maximum amount of creativity. Up to three entries per person. For full details and rules visit: http://phototou rtrekke rs. co m/tou rs/fa I I -foto -fest - photography -contest/ The prizes are: First prize, tour package for one photographer on Photo Tour Trekkers Northern Lights Tour to Iceland in 2015. Air and Hotel are included. Second prize, a $400 certificate toward winner's choice of camera gear and third prize, a $150 RBC Visa Gift Card. STORY MOB Friends of Bayfield Library (FOBL) are holding a children's StoryMob on Aug. 30 from 12:30-3 p.m. at cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 3/16 5/31/2019 One of the concerns is that many non -plastic pollutants, known as persistent organic pollutants or POPs, latch onto plastics in the water, which could then be consumed by aquatic life with a variety of consequences. If plastic gets into the food chain, it could present a serious human health threat, according to the study's lead researcher. How do we stop this from Week 33 Issue 267 P. These plastic pieces were once containers. They now pose a threat to water and aquatic species such as fish, turtles and birds. becoming an even greater problem? Thanks to the help of community volunteers, beach cleanups have started to become a regular occurrence on Lake Huron. From Beach Associations to 'Friends Of' groups, to individuals, beach cleanups help to alleviate our beaches from the garbage left behind by thoughtless beach goers. The Coastal Centre helps to organize volunteers for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a national effort held annually. From this work, we've gathered some pretty significant figures. Smoking related activities are consistently the highest amount of garbage collected off beaches on Lake Huron. It includes items such as cigarettes/cigarette filters, cigarette lighters, cigar tips and tobacco packaging. Second highest on the list includes litter from items such as paper and plastic bags, balloons, beverage bottles/cans, caps/lids, clothing/shoes, cups/plates, food wrappers, pull tabs, six pack holders, straws/stirrers and toys. A significant collection of balloons and balloon strings are becoming an increasing problem. Balloon strings are significant because one of the most notable types of impacts is wildlife entanglement. The other is ingestion of the material by animals. These can lead to injury, illness, suffocation, starvation, and even death. We're now faced with evidence that plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is greater than that in our oceans. We should all be concerned where this is heading. For its part, the Coastal Centre will continue to coordinate community beach cleanups and have our Coast Watchers track occurrences of plastic pollution. We'll also be embarking on campaigns to build education and awareness about the issue. Fairs are an event that gathers a community together to be entertained, see the local people compete, and learn something about the community. The Bayfield Agricultural Society has always appreciated the support of the local community. Support might be through volunteers, finances, attendance, or entering events. The fair can always use volunteers. Anyone who wishes to support by volunteering are asked to check the website www.bayfieldfallfair.ca to see what opportunities there are. According to organizers there are a couple of new volunteer groups involved in this year's fair. The Huron County Junior Farmers are holding three challenges for people to take part in. These will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. In addition, the Huron Chuckers are demonstrating their ax and knife throwing skills. "All events require donations to cover the costs of the activities. The expenses of last year approached $50,000," said Doug Yeo, BAS president. " The fair has been blessed to have many businesses that have supported the programs put on by the fair. The cost of admittance does help to ensure that a broad range of entertainment is available. There is no gate fee on Sunday and people are asked to consider making a donation. Only a very few entertainment events have an additional fee." the Bayfield Library. Take a great children's book, make some costumes and props, add music, gather lots of people, read out loud and you have a StoryMob! The book chosen for this exciting event is "The Busy Beaver" by Nicholas Oldland. He reminds us to take care of others and the world around us. Gretel Meyer Odell and Roxanne Deans created StoryMob to inspire a sense of community and nurture literacy and imagination. Children are encouraged to sign-up at the Bayfield Library for reader parts that include beavers, bears, moose and birds. Adult volunteers are also needed. Keep checking Huron County Library Facebook, FOBL Facebook and the Bayfield Breeze over the month of August for updates on the local StoryMob. FIDGET MAKERS Fidget Makers, a group headed by Janet Clark, meet at the Exeter Library monthly. They make aprons and attach buttons and zippers for dementia and Alzheimer patients who like to 'fidget' with things. Anyone who has extra buttons (not too small) and zippers they could use are asked to take them to the Bayfield Library and they will be transported to the Exeter Library. The Fidget Makers are off for the summer but at the end of August will host a meeting of interested people to see if other groups in the area would be interested in starting such a group. The original idea has just mushroomed into more calls from nursing homes than they can keep pace with. It is a great social time for the volunteers who make the activity aprons as well. If you might be interested in belonging to such a group you can receive more information by contacting Joyce Lambert at lambertjoycel@gmail.com. TOWN HALL This year the Bayfield Town Hall is hosting a signature fundraising event that will easily become a new Bayfield summer tradition. The Sunset on Summer BBQ, on Aug. 30, is a celebration of the last weekend of summer holidays. Families can sway to the delightful music of The Little Surf Band, enjoy a succulent half chicken BBQ dinner with all the fixings and ice cream bars for dessert, and relax in the beer tent while reminiscing about those wonderful summer memories enjoyed in the village. The proceeds of the Sunset on Summer BBQ will be used to build a capital fund for the replacement of the Bayfield Town Hall roof, the maintenance of which is cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 4/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 According to Yeo, the easiest way to show support is by attending the events. one of the most significant maintenance requirements of this historic building. "The fair is a great event to invite guests to wander through. Many stories have emerged about the positive affects the fair can have in some people's lives. Two years ago one mom told The BBQ will be served on-site at the Bayfield Town members that her autistic son smiled (which almost never happened) when he was playing in Hall from 4-8 p.m., with takeout dinners available. In the grain box," said Yeo. "Last year a young girl who was fearful of horses and after many the event of rain the event will be relocated to the lessons prior to the fair showed a horse with complete confidence. She was given a special Bayfield Arena. Tickets for adults are $15 and tickets award for her growth. Taking the time to attend one or more days is appreciated." for children are $7. This event is the perfect way to Yeo noted that the fair is also about the competition. wrap up another glorious summer season and the start of a fun and memorable Bayfield community "Bring your biggest potato, your best jam, you favorite photo, your craft, your birdhouse, your event! best glad, or encourage young people to enter one of the many classes," said Yeo. "There are so many people bringing in their horses, sheep, and dairy calves that it should be easy to bring PHOTO 1� 1 L ST CONTEST over a few items grown in your garden or made in your house or shed. No one wants to be the only one in a competition. Start a new family tradition by bringing something to enter at the fair." Environmental Defence Canada — the coordinator of the Blue Flag program — is hosting a beach The Bayfield Agricultural Society welcomes and encourages the community's support in any photography contest and folks have until Sept. 1 to form: volunteer, financial, attendance, or participation. The Bayfield Community Fair will only enter. improve with the strong ongoing support of the community. In this fourth annual contest they want to see the SUNDAY AT THE BAYFIELD best of people's favorite Canadian beaches have to — offer —whether it's the sun, sand, water, or the COMMUNITY FAIR IS FAMILY DAY wildlife that call it home, show the judges the nature that makes the beach unique and beautiful. In Issue 266 Week 33, the highlights of Saturday at the Bayfield Community Fair were shared. Three prizes will be awarded with the top one being As promised this week Sunday activities are focused on. $1,000 worth of camera gear. Sunday, Aug. 17 is Family Day at the fair and events start early with the gates open at 6 a.m. For full contest details visit: for those bargain hunters that enjoy the weekly Flea Market. http://environmentaldefence.ca/blog/lifes-beach- photo-contest-0. This outdoor market provides an opportunity to purchase produce, baked goods, tools, furniture, books and much more. Bayfield currently holds two Blue Flag awards for both the Main Beach and Bayfield Marina. Starting at 10:30 a.m. the "Harvest" will be celebrated with a Community Church Service under the tent on the fairgrounds. Five area churches have partnered to share a common message of nRAR ItT LIBRARY L gratitude for what Huron County has to offer. People can choose to have breakfast before or after the service from one of the vendors on the The Bayfield Library is hosting the TD Summer fairgrounds. Reading Club this summer but attendance so far has The grace and strength of the heavy horses always makes for a memorable show. They will be been subpar. It is hoped that more children aged four exhibiting in the main show ring at noon. This is one of the last heavy horse shows in the to 12 years will want to join in the fun of the "Eureka!" region so the Bayfield community is fortunate to host it each year. themed meetings held every Wednesday afternoon until Aug. 22. For $5 people can take in the jamboree that will be held in the Bayfield Community Centre commencing at 1 p.m. Organizers note that the music always entices a few to dance to the There are two one-hour sessions to choose from rhythm being played. starting at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. Children can indulge in games and crafts and reading too! The midway will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. In addition, youngsters can have their faces painted, indulge in a balloon creation or test out the Wiggle cars in the arena. The CHURCH SERVICE Old MacDonald's farm petting zoo is always a hit with young and old the animals will be waiting for visitors on Sunday as well. This year's Bayfield Community Fair will include a For a detailed schedule of events and times visit: http://bayfieldfallfair.ca/?page_id=19. new event on Sunday morning - an outdoor community church service. AUGUST FLORA ON THE SAWMILL This special worship gathering that will take place in TRAIL HIGHLIGHT FOR H KERS Agriculture Park on Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. This "Harvest" themed service will see local congregations coming together in a spirit of cooperation and unity. Organizers from Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's United, Trinity Anglican, St. James', Middleton and the Church on the Way have been meeting to make plans and are excited for the cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 5/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 Bayfield River Valley Trail Association members led hikers on a trek along the Sawmill Trail on Sunday afternoon. (Photos by Jack Pal) August is here, and with it, beautiful summer weather. On Aug. 10, the second Sunday of the month, the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BVTA) held their regular hike. They enjoyed the varied terrain of the Sawmill Trail. It is a 2 KM trail that passes by the colorful riverbank and into the shaded forest beside. Joe Pye Weed (pink and purple flowers). Purple Loosestrife. Along the way the hikers stopped to admire the clusters of Joe Pye Weed growing beside the river. Joe Pye Weed is a pink/purple flowering plant that grows well in moist areas and has a long blooming season, typically from July to September. It is an indigenous plant that was named for a Native American healer, Joe Pye, who used the plant to treat fever, including typhoid. It was also traditionally used to treat kidney stones. The plants can grow to be quite tall and also attract butterflies, making it an increasingly popular plant for the garden. The hikers also noted a large number of Purple Loosestrife. Unlike the Joe Pye Weed, Purple Loosestrife is not native to North America. It was introduced from Europe through sailing ships. It is commonly found in wetlands and roadside ditches and develops an extensive root system, thus reducing the space and nutrients available for other local vegetation, which in turn can affect the surrounding animal species. A single plant can produce 2.7 million seeds every year, contributing to its spread. In North America some of the spread of Purple Loosestrife has been controlled through the release of species of beetles that feed very effectively on the plant. opportunity to work together and get to know one another better. Visitors, guests, families and volunteers at the Fair will be welcome at this wonderful occasion of coming together across denominational lines to pause and express our gratitude for the bounty that surrounds us. The service will include local guest speaker Jean Bennett who will share stories about her work with the Canada Foodgrains Bank and a special offering will be taken in support of this project. Volunteers from each church will participate in different roles to assist with the service. A choir formed for the occasion will provide special music. The service will also include special activities for children. It will take place under the fairground tent and those attending are invited to bring their own lawn chairs. For more information contact Elise Feltrin at St. Andrew's United Church 519 565-2854. RIBS AND MUSIC FEST The main feature for Aug. 15 at the Bayfield Community Fair is the Bayfield Ribs and Music Fest. Brian Garnet, of Let the Flames Begin and Devin Tabor, of Bon Vivant Catering, will be offering sizzling barbecued ribs from 5-9 p.m. A full rack will sell for $20, a half rack will cost $15, and a sample of the ribs will be $2. Local corn, coleslaw, roll, and a soft drink will fill out the menu. A ribs cook -off will be a competition among the local restaurants. Many have indicated they want to take part again for bragging rights of creating the best ribs in Bayfield. Music will fill the air from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Canadian talent will be featured in the tent area behind the arena. The lineup includes Sal's Alley, Marcellus Wallace, Rusty, The Beauties and Cuff the Duke. Tickets are $30 for this licensed event. They are available locally and online. In addition to the Ribs and Music Fest, the opening of the fair will take place and the arena will open for everyone to see the exhibits and all the concessions. The midway will also be open for all to enjoy so Friday will be a busy time in Agricultural Park. 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 Aug. 19. 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. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 6/16 5/31/2019 The BRVTA will host their next hike on Aug. 28. The Naftel's Creek Trail in the Naftel's Creek Conservation Area will be the next trail of choice, a trail loved by so many, it leads through mixed conifer plantations, hardwood and wetland areas. It is a rewarding place to spend time, a rich area to explore at any time of the year, a relaxing walk, suitable for the whole family. This is a Level 1 hike and will take about an hour to complete at a leisurely pace. The hike will begin at 9 a.m. The hike leaders will be Gary Mayell, 519 565-5662 and Pat Baker, 519 565-4015. re 040� IIlitin Stivet Attics I Spray Scam c}ptC}metri c 1 M •+. 1 Week 33 Issue 267 Hike Leader, Carmen Schmitz (right) and a hiker were all smiles when photographed among the lush greenery found on the Sawmill Trail. 01VT go A ARIS 11W F" 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. PIONEER PARK Pioneer Park is a great place to be in the summer months and it isn't always about the sunsets either. There is some fun to be had after dark too. On Aug. 16 it's movie night and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" will be shown. • HOME • COTTAGE • BUSINESS BAYHELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY —A._- ASSAGE THERAPY --. & AL - S19.565.4711 SAILOR TO BE GIVEN NEW LEASE ON LIFE AND A NEW HOME WITH CO TY'S HELP In 1989, the log that would one day become the sailor on Main Street was dragged by Phil "Tiny" Gemeinhardt to the location of his sawmill at the corner of Keith and John Streets. He enlisted his daughter Tracy (now Saunders) to help with the move. (Photos submitted) The largest log was four feet in diameter and 10 feet long. Harry MacDonald thought it would make a great traffic generator for Harry's (pub and pizza) so he engaged a carver. Proper preservation called for lots of linseed oil particularly at his feet and lower legs, but that was not to be. He was given a paint job instead. He later contracted foot rot. Then he lost cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 7/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 The carving of the fisherman on Bayfield's Main Street as he looked in the winter of 2010. His deteriorating health has become a concern of late and the Bayfield Historical Society is enlisting the community's help to both restore and relocate him. BY RALPH LAVIOLETTE The sailor who watches over traffic on Main Street Bayfield between The Black Dog Pub and Bistro and JMR Gallery was carved from a kind of poplar tree called 'balm of gilead' (pronounced bomb of gill-eee-add). The tree produces a resinous healing compound that seeps from branches and trunk, but it has become obvious that the sailor has lost his 'balm'. In fact, he is in dire need of major surgery and a massive transplant of the left shoulder. It is hoped that the community will come to his rescue with some financial aid. The new owner and developer of the building complex where he sits, Melissa Silva, consulted with the Bayfield Historical Society (BHS) on the sailor's state of neediness and decided to donate him to the Society. But the intensive care he requires will need something in the order of $2,000. Silva has offered to contribute $500 towards the start of his rehabilitation. Here's the scoop on his birth and on some of his exploits: About 25 years ago, there were two large trees on a property at the corner of Dow and Tuyll Streets that dripped sticky resin and were threatening power lines and cottage. 'Balm of gilead' poplar (populus balsamifera) is a tree that is subject to damage from heavy winds and its resin is messy. Stumpy (a local tree remover) was engaged to remove the trees (seems most young'uns who grew up in Bayfield had nicknames). Tiny (Phil Gemeinhardt), who owned and operated a sawmill at the corner of Keith and John Streets, was asked by Stumpy to take away the trunk and branches at no charge. At the time, Tiny manufactured fish boxes and 'balm of gilead' trees made great fish boxes. So Tiny got out his trusty tractor and dragged the logs and branches to his mill. Of the whole lot, three large logs qualified for carving since the wood is both his feet and lower limbs and has shrunk about two feet. Stories abound about his being kidnapped to somewhere down Hwy. 21 near Snowden Acres, and also of his temporary abandonment at the village dump. But he found his way back each time and has become the cherished watchman of Main Street. He remains one of the most photographed characters in Bayfield. He also represents the village's fishing past that goes back to the 1860s and the beaching of the schooner Malta in 1882. There is also a story that when Harry's was Tippett's Harness Shop in the 1870s, the village's fishermen used to gather at that spot next to Edwards Cash Store (now the Black Dog) for coffee. Perhaps that is why he is a sailor. Since the old sailor (let's call him 'Salty' for now) isn't registered with OHIP, it behooves all Bayfield villagers and cottagers to consider contributing to his rehabilitation. The BHS is holding a fund-raiser for his surgery and recuperation. David Loerchner, woodworker and owner of DL Creations on Hwy. 21, located just south of the new Bayfield Foodland, will conduct surgery as soon as sufficient funds are raised. The sailor will receive life- giving attention and nursing care there in the parking lot. Keep an eye out for him or drop by for a hospital visit. After preservation and his new face-lift are complete he will be ambulanced to a spot near the Heritage Centre and Archives building at 20 Main Street. Anyone wanting to contribute to his rehabilitation can donate cash or a cheque to the BHS Salty Fund at several locations including: The Heritage Centre and Archives any Wednesday or Saturday afternoon from 1-4 p.m.; Tous Jours, on Charles Street; DL Creations, or The Village Bookshop, on Main Street. Donations may also be mailed to the BHS, Box 161, Bayfield, ON, NOM 1 GO. Tax-deductible receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. 'Salty' also needs an official Bayfield nickname. Any donation of $25 or more can also suggest a nickname that will keep him going for the next 30 years. Donation and name forms are available. As soon as he is back on his feet, the BHS will announce his new nickname and the winner at an official unveiling. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 8/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 soft and fine-grained. One log went to Dale's of Grand Bend who was going to carve his own sailor from it. This sailor can still be found there today. And another log went to the St. Mary's Baseball Hall of Fame where it presumably became a baseball slugger. LH I n tegrity Eve'rything! LAKE HURON rrLAt L -SIAM: UM1'rF ® SHARE ®O©... PHOTO STORY BAYFtELD BREEZE F +c[grf[SFE-`+• TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE FEATURED BEAUTIFUL DISPLAYS The Bayfield Antique Show and Sale sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church was held in the Bayfield Arena on Aug. 9-11. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER "The Bayfield Antique Show and Sale is done for another year and this 29th consecutive show was another sparkling success, literally. The floor of displays was beautiful," said Rev. Wayne Malott, vicar at Trinity Anglican Church, the event sponsor. The congregation of Trinity is most appreciative of the dealers who continue to bring such an eclectic and beautiful collection of treasurers each year as well as the local restaurants who sponsor the gala and provide such a lovely assortment of tasty delights. "The event would not be approaching its 30th season without the committee members who labored long and hard, starting last fall to bring it together; especially Joan Cluff who convened the entire event," said Rev. Malott. The church is also indebted to those people outside of the congregation who came alongside and gave so freely of their time and effort to help make it a success. Proceeds from the Bayfield Antique Show and Sale go to church maintenance and outreach. The event concluded with the draw for an Ipad Mini. Pat Graham, of Bayfield, was the winner of the 32 Gb model with Wi-Fi. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 9/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 Josephine's Antiques offered fine jewellery, art and silver to customers. Lisa Campion Antiques offered a colorful and whimsical display of treasures from times past. Glenelg Antiques, of Durham, ON, had some nautical merchandise for sale at the show held annually in this historical fishing village. Sauble Beach Antiques offered up some very fashionable accessories. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 10/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 C. Frank Hoyles collection of post cards always draws interest. BAYFIFLD FIiVA.INCIAL GROb"PM, f0 SHARE ©w®.- PHOTO STORY �1-1 E BAYF�ELa 2018-19 •: Ems.,• EASON BAYFIELD LIONS' CLUB AND BAYFIELD AND AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT The Bayfield and Area Fire Department escorted Bob Focca and his volunteers into and around the village on Sunday. They are seen here making their way along Howard Street. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 11/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 Odin, Aurora and Hayden Hessel, their mother Heidi Martin, Hudson Hessel-Heard and Tara Hessel waited for the entourage to come down the street so they could make a donation to the cause. Carol Dawe (right) was one of the organizers of the Community Welcome Party put on by the Bayfield Lions' Club and the Bayfield and Area Fire Department. She walked with Grandpa into, around and out of town. Grandpa Bob offered an enthusiastic thumbs up as he walked up Howard Street as he and his entourage toured through the village on Sunday afternoon. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER Grandpa Bob walked through town on Sunday afternoon. He was given an escort by the Bayfield Fire Department and joined by local volunteers collecting donations for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) research as part of Jesse's Journey. He is walking to raise funds to find a cure for this fatal disease that affects boys almost exclusively. One in every 3,500 boys suffers from DMD. Few will survive beyond their mid-20s. Grandpa Bob, also known as Bob Focca, has personal reasons for walking. In his case it is his six year-old grandson, Louie, who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of three. "Along the walk Bob looks for volunteers to attract attention and carry pails accepting donations along the route," said Carol Dawe, who was one of the organizers of the Bayfield visit. "There was no shortage in Bayfield as volunteers walked from Gold Coast Landscaping up Hwy. 21 and into town and around town paraded by our own Bayfield fire truck and the Jesse's Journey motor home." The Bayfield Lions' Club and the Bayfield and Area Fire Department joined together to support the cause with donations as well as host a Community Welcome Party for the volunteers and public to attend. Local entertainers "Cheap Shirts" provided live music and the firefighters and Lions kept the hotdogs and fried onions coming. All walk expenses have been covered through corporate sponsorship so all funds raised through donations go directly to funding research. And cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 12/16 5/31/2019 V Week 33 Issue 267 The Cheapshirts performed at the Community Welcome Party for Grandpa Bob and his entourage. Shade was at a premium on this hot summer's day but once folks found it they settled in to enjoy both the music and the hotdogs. Bayfield Lions' member Mike Sproule was kept busy barbecuing at the Community Welcome Party. although Grandpa Bob walked north out of town on Monday morning it is never too late to donate. "People can still donate online or donate to my pledge online at www.jessesjourney.com. Pledge a participant... Carol Dawe," said Dawe. Jesse's Journey has funded more than $5 million in research projects in North America, and is the only Canadian charity that exists solely to fund Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) research. Hudson, Hayden and Odin Hessel put a donation in the pail carried by a Jesse's Journey volunteer. E -C DE DEF'E) 1 4�� Grandpa Bob has personal reasons for walking. In his case it is his six year-old grandson, Louie, who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of three. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield BreezelWeek331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 13/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 Bob Focca seemed delighted to receive some Bluewater ball caps courtesy of Mayor Bill Dowson, who also made a charitable contribution to the cause. (Photo by Jack Pal) The Bayfield and Area Fire Department made a donation to the walk as well. Fire Chief Ian Siertsema made the presentation to Grandpa Bob. (Photo by Jack Pal) John Davidson, who started the journey with his son Jesse in the summer of 1995, came to Bayfield to show his support for Grandpa Bob's walk. Jesse lost his battle with DMD in 2009 at the age of 29. (Photo by Jack Pal) ML Local volunteers as well as those travelling with Bob Focca on his walk for DMD pose for a picture on Sunday. (Submitted photo) Madison Dawe volunteered to chop the onions. Bayfield Lions' President Larry Simpson and Goderich Lions' President Jim Crow (right) presented Bob Focca with cheques from both clubs at the welcome party. (Photo by Jack Pal) Grandpa Bob's motto is "No Bad Days" as he walks 4,000 KMs for Louie. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week33issue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 14/16 5/31/2019 ;VC13HEL.E -101 DESIGN— Zurich. Dat. DESI GNi BUILD LANDSCAPING SALES & INSTALLATION GARDEN CENTER 7419RABRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 1519 565 7373 BAYFIELD (0. OPTIMIST r V r Bayfield Mews h� • 'y 1� W;lU5ike 55+ Cpmmunity One Floor iownhomes 519 - 555 •4543 L www.baylieldmews,ca J SUBMISSIONS Week 33 Issue 267 Bluewater Blooms is in the midst of an online voting contest to select and name an official Daylily for the municipality - problem is not very many people have voted so far and voting closes on Aug. 15! It's pretty easy to vote - I know because I voted. Visit http://bluewaterblooms.ca/wp/?page_id=191. On this page you will see photos of the three contenders and you can then cast your virtual ballot for the lily that strikes you as the best representative for our fair community. Think of it as a warm up to the municipal election in October. If you're feeling extra creative you can also suggest a name for your favorite lily. Melody Falconer -Pounder The Bluewater Blooms Committee began "The Lily Project" back in 2011. The committee discovered that there was a lily hybridizer living next door in Central Huron and enlisted his help. Master Gardener, Mike Falconer, owner of Falhaven Farm & Nursery, created three daylilies and they have been on display at Huron Ridge Acres ever since. It sometimes takes a little while for a lily to establish itself and bloom but this season the trio of lilies are blooming and so the contest has been initiated. Once the contest closes and a name chosen for the lily that generates the most votes, it will be submitted to the world registry and will become an officially registered flower. Another special way to put Bluewater on the map - I encourage you to vote today! - Melody Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. Deadlines for submissions are Sundays at 4 p.m. Please email me at bayfield.breeze@yEggeofbayfield.com or call 519-565-2443. cc.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield BreezelWeek331ssue267/tabid/681 /Default. aspx 15/16 5/31/2019 Week 33 Issue 267 BAYFIELD BREEZE A—SHARE io � ®LJ S r C R` 'uv Tare QA4'FIELD 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.viIlageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week331ssue267/tabid/681/Default.aspx 16/16