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GLITZY START TO NEW YEAR
PHOTOS BY GARY LLOYD-REES
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FIRST AID COURSE
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA)
is sponsoring a St. John's Ambulance First Aid and
CPR Course to be held over two days, Jan. 12 and
Feb. 2.
The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
the above dates at St. Andrew's United Church in
Bayfield.
The cost is $110 per person for the two-day course. It
should be noted that this is a group rate and is
significantly less than when signing up individually;
space will be limited.
There is one spot left for this course so anyone who
has been contemplating learning First Aid and CPR
should contact Helen Varekamp via email at
hvarekamp@tcc.on.ca or call 519 565-5442.
TOWN HALL CABARET
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Shelagh Sully, Pat McDougall, Greta Sinclair, and Tammy Amos looked fabulous all dressed up for the Bayfield
Town Hall Heritage Society's "Puttin' on the Glitz" New Year's Eve bash.
The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society hosted its second New Year's Eve party,"Puttin' on the
Glitz", welcoming an enthusiastic group of revelers who danced the night away to music
provided by DJ Alpha Productions.
With the hall decked out in purple, gold and black, and a stage backdrop of the New York City
skyline, guests could have imagined themselves being in the city that never sleeps. A balloon
drop and champagne at midnight got everyone on their feet for a rallying chorus of "Auld Lang
Syne" and dancing continued well past the witching hour.
The Town Hall Executive would like to thank Tammy Amos and Greta Sinclair for their
dedication to this event and for the wonderful decorations they provided, and to Helen
Varekamp and Roy and Lynne Price for help with the organization and set-up for the evening
Thanks also go to the sponsors who helped make this event possible: Gold Coast
Landscaping, Huron Real Estate, Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy, Judi Milligan — Royal
Lepage and Main Street Optometric.
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) will be holding their annual Winter's Walk
on Jan. 10 along the Varna Nature Trails at the Stanley Complex in Varna.
The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society is delighted
to announce that for their fourth annual cabaret, they
will be running not one, but two performances. The
dates are set for Feb. 6-7 both at 7:30 p.m.
This year's theme is "The Great White North
Cabaret, Eh?" "Bob and Doug McKenzie" will host
along with a great local cast who will be showcasing
a multitude of the most renowned Canadian artists of
the 20th century. This year Paul Hill has taken over
the reins as producer/director, so attendees are in for
some new looks, bands and special effects on stage.
Tickets are $15 per person and are available at
ticketscene.ca or by calling 519 565-2572. The
evening will feature cabaret style seating and a cash
bar. Last year's event sold out in a matter of days, so
don't delay!
EMPTIES FOR
ALZHEI ERS
Two Bayfield women would like to remind everyone
cleaning up after their holiday gatherings that their
tradition of collecting empties for Alzheimer's Disease
is continuing this year.
Dianne Brandon and Carrie Sabourin will be
participating in the Huron County 2015 Walk for
Memories on Jan. 31. The duo are now collecting
donations for the cause.
It is, of course, hoped that everyone will celebrate
responsibly this festive season and when doing so
plan to donate the empty beer bottles and cans; wine
and liquor bottles to their team, "For the Love of
Elaine and Doris". One of the ladies being honored is
currently living with Alzheimers, Elane Brandon,
Sabourin's grandmother. Unfortunately, Doris
Schilbe, Dianne's mother died on Aug. 4 at the age of
80.
Empties of all sorts may be dropped off at Brandon's
Hardware in Bayfield, or picked up anytime, just call
Brandon's Hardware at 519 565-2677 or 519 565-
2545. Empties may also be dropped off at Bayfield
Convenience in their names.
The ice is back in the Bayfield Arena and some new
skating opportunities are being combined with some
old favorites.
On Mondays, "Moms & Tots Skating" will be held
from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Municipality of
Bluewater is sponsoring this ice time for the youngest
in the community.
All skill levels are welcome to enjoy a free one-hour
skate at the arena every Wednesday starting at 9:30
a.m. All are encouraged to come and enjoy this free
time on the ice thanks to the sponsorship of Absolute
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The setting for the party wouldn't have been so festive without the efforts of volunteers Tammy Amos, Greta
Sinclair and Helen Varekamp.
New Year's Eve revelers danced to the music provided by DJ Alpha Productions.
Automation. Please note that this free skate was
originally on Monday mornings.
And on Fridays and Mondays at 8 p.m. Men's Pickup
Hockey games are being enjoyed — very little skill is
required. Also on Fridays, Women's Pickup Hockey
is held. Participants take to the ice at 7p.m. Fun,
exercise and laughs all for $15 per game.
For additional information please contact the Bayfield
Arena at 519 565-2121.
Stay tuned to the Bayfield Breeze and www.bacp.ca
for more information and announcements on ice
availability and events this winter at the Bayfield
Arena and Community Centre.
ONE CARE
One Care offers many fun exercise and socializing
opportunities in Bayfield. There is something
happening almost every day! There is a revised
winter schedule on the arena door and on the bulletin
board by the library and more information available
inside the library or call 519 565-2202 for more
information or to receive monthly information via the
Wave to Wellness email.
TAOIST TAI CHI
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi practice sessions will be
offered on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at
the Bayfield Town Hall starting Jan. 8.
These sessions are open to anyone who has taken
the beginners' classes and who wants to continue
practicing the Taoist Tai Chi 11 arts.
Fees are based on the Stratford Branch fee
schedule. If you have any questions please call Doug
Brown at 519 565-5187.
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The Bayfield Public Library will be providing free
computer and technology instruction on Wednesdays
and Saturdays under the direction of Grant Richard,
the new Internet Access Assistant for the Goderich
and Bayfield branches of the Huron County Library
system.
Sessions are to be booked by appointment. Four
hour-long sessions are available Wednesdays and
may booked on the hour between 1-4 p.m and on
Saturdays on the hour between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to Richard, "The Government of Canada
provides funding for this initiative. We are aiming to
hopefully hold some group sessions in the future.
The program is aimed at patrons of all ages, and is
held within the library. We ask that interested patrons
provide their own devices."
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Toasting in the New Year were (1-r): Fred Brott, Malcolm and Joan Matson, Louvain Brott and Carol and
George Simons.
A night of glamour and sparkle was promised to attendees of "Puttin' on the Glitz" and the photos would
indicate that the event lived up to all expectations!
WINTER WALK A JANUARY EVENT FOR
TRAIL ASSOCIATION
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) will be holding their annual Winter Walk on
Jan. 17 along the Varna Nature Trails at the Stanley Complex in Varna.
Those who would like to take part in this family friendly guided hike are asked to register by
10:30 a.m. The hike along Mavis' Trail and the Taylor Trail will commence at 10:45. The hike
will take approximately one hour and the terrain is suitable for all ages and abilities. The hike
leaders will be Roger Lewington, Helen Varekamp and Dave Maclaren.
If the weather continues to cooperate people will have the option to snowshoe along the trails.
If there is sufficient snow, Dwain Forrest, of Timber's Outfitters in Seaforth, will give a quick
"lesson" on the trail on snowshoeing. He will also bring rental snowshoes to make it convenient
for anyone to try if they wish. Participants are also welcome to bring their own snowshoes.
Starting at noon at the Stanley Complex a hot dog lunch will be served along with hot apple
cider.
Please call the library at 519 565-2886 to book an
appointment.
CONSERVATIONIST OF
THE YEAR AWARD
Ausable Bayfield Conservation invites individuals to
nominate a person, business, farm, or organization
for the Conservationist of the Year Award to be
presented in March of 2015. The nomination
deadline is Jan. 31.
"This award is a way for us to make special mention
of an exceptional person, business, or group that has
been doing good work for several years for the
benefit of soil, water, and living things in the
watershed," said Brian Horner, general manager and
secretary treasurer of Ausable Bayfield
Conservation.
Examples of this kind of work include conservation -
related education or projects that protect or improve
water quality and habitat for species.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA)
presents the award each year at the annual
conservation awards evening in March. The local
conservation authority has presented the award
since 1984.
Past winners of the Conservationist of the Year
Award include individuals, farms, service clubs,
community organizations, companies, nature groups,
and municipalities. Each award winner is a business,
organization, or person residing in the watershed or
having done conservation work there.
The Conservationist of the Year receives a framed
limited -edition conservation print as a prize and the
conservation authority also makes a donation
towards a tree and plaque at a Commemorative
Woods site maintained by the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Foundation.
The nomination form and award guidelines are
available on the Ausable Bayfield Conservation
website at abca.on.ca. Simply type in 'award' in the
search box at the top of the home page and then
press 'Search' to find the page.
A winner of the award is a person, group, or
organization that puts positive conservation
principles into action. Current Ausable Bayfield
Conservation staff and directors are not eligible for
the award.
Anyone who would like more information about the
award should call 519 235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-
286-2610 or email communications@abca.on.ca.
The community will no doubt be saddened to learn of
the passing of a long-time seasonal resident of
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) staff will also be on hand to share information
about the Bayfield Watershed Plan and weather permitting will conduct a snowpack
measurement demonstration. There will be additional displays set up by the BRVTA and the
Bayfield Blue Community Project.
Donations to the BRVTA will be gratefully accepted. Visit bayfieldtrails.com to learn more.
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR BRIDGE
STUDY RESPONSES
Many village and area residents received a yellow piece of paper in their mailboxes in
December. It was a Notice of Study Commencement for the Bayfield Bridge Replacement on
Hwy. 21 — the communities link across the Bayfield River.
The notice states: "The Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) has retained Dillon
Consulting Limited to undertake the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment
for the replacement of the Bayfield River Bridge on Hwy. 21 in the Village of Bayfield.
"The purpose of the study is to identify a preferred bridge design and replacement strategy,
including preliminary construction staging and traffic management plans."
Public input is welcomed and a deadline of Jan. 9 has been given for submission. The notice
states that, "information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will
become part of the public record.
It should be noted that according to the study notice Hwy. 21 will remain open to two lanes of
traffic on a temporary modular bridge located east of the existing bridge during construction.
Pedestrian crossing of the Bayfield River along the highway will also be maintained during
construction. Recreational use of the shoreline area immediately surrounding the bridge and
the temporary bridge will be impacted during construction; however, boating and recreational
use of the waterway will be maintained.
Timing and duration of construction will be determined as part of the study. Anyone wishing to
follow the progress of the project or be added to the mailing list is welcome to visit
www.bayfieldriverbridges.ca. They can also ask to be added to a mailing list by contacting
Paula Neto, planner Dillon Consulting Limited at bayfieldbridges@dillon.ca. Anyone who didn't
receive a yellow piece of paper and would like to comment on their vision for the project can do
so on the website under the comments section of the Bayfield River Bridges project.
The Bayfield River Bridge was built in 1949. Although the bridge was rehabilitated recently, it
has been identified for replacement due to its current condition and operational needs. The
Bayfield River Bridge, over Hwy. 4 at the South end of Clinton, was built in 1932. Due to
operational needs, it has also been scheduled to be replaced.
HIIUNG IN THE NEW YEAR
Bayfield.
Roberta Jacqueline Webb (Heard) died at
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Jan. 2. She
was 74. She was the beloved wife of William A.
Webb for more than 54 years and a devoted mother
of sons, William R. Webb and Robert J. Webb and
precious mother-in-law to Dr. Agnes Wong and
Noriko Webb. Cherished grandmother "DeeDee" aka
"the KK Lady" to Stephen, James, Aiko and Masato.
DeeDee was most at home when relaxing on the
beach at her family cottage "Braeside" in Bayfield.
Visitors will be received by the family at the John T.
Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King
Street in London on Jan. 7 from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-
9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter's Basilica, 196
Dufferin Avenue in London, on Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. A
family burial will take place at the Bayfield Cemetery
in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in
memory of Roberta's legacy to PEPP - Prevention
and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses
(www.pepp.ca), the Bayfield Pioneer Park
Association (www.pioneerparkbayfield.ca) and the
Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca).
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On Jan. 1, the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association hosted its first New Year's Day Mayor's Levee and Hike.
The walk along the Taylor Trail, one of the Varna Nature Trails located at the Stanley Complex in Varna, was
led by new Mayor Tyler Hessel. More coverage on this event will appear in the next issue of the Bayfield
Breeze. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
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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.
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, we feature another in a series of studio portraits with this very old image. Does
anyone remember this couple? (Archives Code: PB 13 23a)
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In Issue 286, we continue a series on studio
portraits when having your picture taken was a big
event, as evidenced by this image of a very well
dressed quartet. Does anyone remember them?
(Archives Code: PB 13 29a)
ISSUE 287
In Issue 287, we feature another in a series of
studio portraits. Does anyone recognize this
gentleman in the "fancy" hat? (Archives Code: PB 13
29b)
A RETROSPECTIVE OF VILLAGE HAPPENINGS FROM APR. 2 TO JUNE 18
THE BEST OF THE BAYFIELD BREEZE 2014
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
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Apr. 2 - Issue 248 - ST. JAMES' ANGLICAN CHURCH, MIDDLETON - FIFTH ANNUAL EVENT A RITE OF SPRING:
The congregation of St. James', Middleton hosted their fifth annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour on
March 29. Two tractors were used to transport people from Pine Lake Camp to the nearby Schilbe Sugar Bush.
The best way to enjoy the ride on a cool spring day was to bundle up and these folks did just that. (Photo by
Olga Palmer)
Apr. 16 - Issue 250 - BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - ECLECTIC LIST OF COLLECTIBLES ON DISPLAY AT
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION: Auctioneering MP for Huron Bruce, Ben Lobb (left), kept the people bidding
during the live auction portion of the Bayfield Historical Society's Collector Exhibition held on Saturday
afternoon. He was assisted by BHS member Tim Saunders.
The early summer of 2014 was a remarkable one
for this village — not only did we do all the usual
great stuff that we do but we had the good fortune
to cut a ribbon and raise a glass respectively for
two new great village attributes: the new Bayfield
Foodland and the new Bayfield LCBO. They
share a parking lot and Main Street North
addresses but individually they boast a lot of
square footage!
So now is the time to sit back, reflect and maybe
bask a little in our achievements in the second
installment of our year in review from Apr. 2 to
June 18.
Highlighted throughout the photos are some of the
wonderful emails that we receive throughout the
year - words of encouragement when deadlines
need to be met!
Apr. 23 - Issue 251 - BAYFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB - THE
FRENZY FOR CHOCOLATE MAKES ANNUAL HUNT EXTRA
"EGG -CITING": Sarah Hessel smiles at the enthusiasm put
forth by Madelyn Baldwin and Vada Purser when they
"high -lived" with the Easter Bunny.
We really enjoy reading the
Breeze and find it a wealth of
information as to what is
happening in Bayfield. Thank
you. — J.L.
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Apr. 23 - Issue 251 - BAYFIELD LIONS CLUB - HOME AND GARDEN SHOW EXHIBITORS ENCOURAGE THE
START OF SPRING AND SUMMER PROJECTS: Huron Ridge Acres had a very bright and cheerful display in
contrast to the weather. These colourful pansies were sure to give people the gardening itch.
May 14 - Issue 254 - BAYFIELD RIVER VALLEY TRAIL ASSOCIATION - IN SEARCH OF TRILLIUMS ON THE
SAWMILL TRAIL: Families were encouraged to take part in the Trillium Walk along the Sawmill Trail in honor of
Mother's Day. Some of the members of the Johnston family, of Bayfield, as well as their four -legged friends,
were among the folks that enjoyed Sunday's sunshine and warm temperatures. (Photo by Jack Pal)
May 21 - Issue 255 - BAYFIELD FARMERS' MARKET -
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FIRST FRIDAY FOR MARKET
ARRIVES: Brian Wiley, of Firmly Rooted Farm, near
Bayfield, was busy packaging up some freshly picked
produce for market visitors to purchase.
The Bayfield Breeze is a top
notch production! — S.A.,
Clinton, ON
June 4 - Issue 257 - NEW BAYFIELD
FOODLAND OPENS - TRIPLE THREAT IN
GROCERIES COMES TO VILLAGE: 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, Janet, Brad and Melissa
Maidment.
You have an excellent
newsletter; every community
should be so fortunate. But of
course it would require
people as talented and
dedicated as your team. —
G.R. Brussels, ON
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May 28 - Issue 256 - BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - PIONEER LIFE EXPLORED IN "TIGER AND THE BARON":
The latest play written by Judy Keightley was performed at the Bayfield Town Hall on May 23-25. The cast
included: Leanne Kavanagh, Naomi Pal, Ian Rutherford, Major Dwight Nelson, Natalie Tarnawski and Jenn
Wallace (not visible). (Photo by Jack Pal)
June 18 - Issue 259 - BAYFIELD _CBO- NEW LOCATION FEATURES EXPANDED INVENTORY AND INNOVATIVE
DESIGN: Instead of the traditional cutting of the ribbon new LCBO stores are celebrated with the popping of
corks and the twisting of caps. Raising a toast with some VQA sparkling wine and Ontario craft beer are I -r:
Mayor of Bluewater Bill Dowson, Bayfield LCBO Store Manager, Paul Parsons, Regional Director, Mike O'Reilly
and Wayne Smith, co-chair of the Perth -Huron United Way. During the toasting, O'Reilly invited everyone in
attendance to continue an LCBO tradition of buying at least one bottle to bring the store good luck as well as to
help pay for it!
June 11 - Issue 258 - SAFE HARBOUR RUN - OVERCAST
SKIES DIDN'T DETER RUNNERS FROM RAISING FUNDS
FOR WOMEN'S SHELTER: Ben Marsh, 11, of Grand Bend,
celebrated his second place finish in the 2 KM Run as he
crossed the finish line with 9:05:6 on the clock.
We are great fans of the
Bayfield Breeze and
appreciate all you have done
for our community. Thank
you. — G. & L. S., Bayfield,
ON.
May 21 - Issue 255 - BAYFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB - FIFTH ANNUAL DUCK RACE DRAWS ENTHUSIASTIC THRONG: Folks lined the South Pier at the Bayfield Harbour practically from
one end to the other in anticipation of the fifth annual Duck Race, May 18.
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2015 will be a year of positive change for my husband and I and hopefully for our three aged felines too. Between Bayfield
Breeze issues and my extracuriculars I continue to purge, sort and pack. So when this excellent editorial piece came across my
desk I knew I could give myself a week off from Submissions.
To be clear I did not write the following but 1 feel I could have in my own way just as many of our subscribers who care about
our little slice of heaven on earth could have. This anonymously penned article is appropriate for publishing at this the start of a
New Year. It is a reminder not to take our environment for granted but to take pride in it! To the person who took the time to pen
it, a special thank you. — Melody
"Boxing Day Blues"
Melody Falconer -Pounder Being blessed with incredible weather on Boxing Day, and also being just a little melancholy about the consumerism and
garbage we create at this time of year, my husband and I decided to go for a walk instead of chasing down bargains. Nothing
special about that you may say, except we set out equipped with rubber boots, rubber gloves and an oversize clear garbage bag. We were on a mission!
We had walked no more than half a mile - getting into the ditch and brambles to collect water bottles, plastic bags, coffee cups, beer cans and a few things
too disgusting to mention — when our bag was full and almost too heavy to carry. This is not the first time we have done this very same stretch of road; as
a matter of fact we clean it every year.
With Bayfield now having declared themselves a Blue Community (no more plastic water bottles) as well as priding ourselves having a Blue Flag Beach, I
truly had the blues today.
Last year we went on a trip to a beautiful, but also less fortunate country and comments were made by our group about the amount of garbage on the side
of the road in areas. Our local tour guide apologized and explained that they simply did not have garbage disposal infrastructure in place everywhere but
that they are working on it. So, what is our excuse?
Needless to say, today we only covered a very small percentage of our lovely community and had already two big bags full. How many will it take before
we're done? And how soon will we need to do it again?
Here's one to add to your New Year's Resolution: Clean the road to the left and right of your home, as well as across the road. If you have a neighbor who
is unable to do that, cover that property as well. And next time you are done with your disposable coffee cup, ready to toss it out the car window, think
twice. Let's set a good example with a re -usable water bottle and ensure packaging ends up where it belongs, in your own blue box!
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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