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ENCOUNTERS WITH ALICE
The Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) Program
Committee has three items left on their calendar as part of
their "Saturdays at the Library" series.
On March 28, Loretta Ayotte and Roberta Stemp will share
their "Adventures in Peru". Over the past five years they
have worked with Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) in
San Vincente de Canete to build a permanent home for
orphaned children. They will be highlighting some of the
cultural and historic treasures they enjoyed while in Peru
including Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Amazonian
jungle and the Colca Canyon region.
On Apr. 11, Roger Goddard will present, "Not Just Your
Little Brown Birds". He will help attendees learn how to
create the perfect garden environment and get the perfect
feeder to find the perfect birds.
And then on Apr. 25, the Huron Harp School led by Sharon
Johnston shall return to the library to provide and help
attendees make some beautiful music!
All three sessions are scheduled to run from noon to 1:30
p.m.
ST. JAMES', NHDDLETON
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The Village Bookshop owner, Martha Beechie reports that local authors Sue Down and Alice Munro, literature
laureate (centre), dropped into the shop after lunch on March 21 and found Laurien Trowell (right) buying a
book for her Mother's 90th Birthday. (Submitted photo)
HURON AND PERTH LOOKING TO
MERGE EMERGENCY SERVICES
The sweet taste of maple syrup poured over a stack of
freshly flipped pancakes is a spring ritual for many
Canadians. It definitely is for the congregation of St. James',
Middleton as they host their sixth annual Pancake Brunch
and Sugar Bush Tour on March 28. All in the community are
invited to join in the festivities.
Pancakes and sausage with Rick and Rusty Schilbe's fresh
maple syrup, coffee, juice and dessert will be served at the
Pine Lake Campground Recreational Hall, 77794 Orchard
Line, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to brunch
participants will be able to go on a hayride and once they
reach their destination see first hand how maple syrup is
made at the Rick Schilbe Farm. Wagon rides will leave from
the recreation hall for the short ride across the road to the
sugar bush and shanty.
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) will also
provide an alternative to the wagon ride this year. Hike
leaders will accompany groups of walkers through the
Schilbe maple bush to visit the shanty for the tour. Walkers
will depart at 10 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. This is an
easy % KM walk along an old bush road.
The cost for the brunch is $10, adults; $5, children 12 to 6
years; and youngsters aged five and under are free.
Proceeds from the event will go to world outreach.
EARTH HOUR
Communities around the world will demand action on
climate change by marking Earth Hour on March 28. All are
encouraged to turn their lights off for 60 minutes starting at
8:30 p.m.
Huron and Perth counties are investigating the possibility of merging their emergency services
To celebrate Earth Hour in Bayfield everyone is invited to
departments, which include EMS and Emergency Management. The Councils of Huron and
turn off lights at home and head to St Andrew's United
Perth counties have directed senior administrators to develop a business case exploring
Church to join in a one-hour sing -along of songs from all
efficiencies that could be created by operating an amalgamated Emergency Services
over the world with the Glee Sisters and St. Andrew's
Department.
United Church Choir.
"Delivering effective public services as efficiently as possible is what our rate payers expect
The program will commence at 8 p.m. with a presentation
from us," said Brenda Orchard, CAO of Huron County. "A business case analysis will reveal if
by Roma Harris on "Trees and Heritage in Bayfield"
operating a unified department is in the best interests of both counties."
launching the Bayfield Tree Project's 2015 season. There is
no admission fee to this event but a free will offering will be
A working group comprised of senior administrators and Councilors from Perth and Huron will
be established to develop a business case for presentation to both county councils for
consideration. Items for analysis will include sharing technology and operating systems,
governance, response times, economics of scale in managing a combined vehicle fleet as
well as the administrative and reporting requirements of a single department.
"Perth County has a proven record of providing outstanding emergency services to our
citizens," said Bill Arthur, CAO of Perth County. "We are committed to maintaining our levels of
service to the County, Stratford and St. Marys. County Council has said that we owe it to our
taxpayers to fully investigate this potential merger. We look forward to working with Huron
County to achieve the best and most efficient service for both counties."
County emergency services departments deliver emergency medical care and transportation
by paramedics according to the provincial Ambulance Act, as well as community emergency
management coordination, public safety and administrative programs.
collected for the work of the Bayfield Tree Project
Committee.
The church lights will be turned off at 8:30 p.m. so those
who attend are asked to bring a flashlight so they might see
the words for the sing -along portion of the evening.
TAI CHI
People can lift their spirit and renovate their body by joining
Taoist Tai Chi® beginner classes that are being offered
again at the Bayfield Town Hall starting in early April.
Practice of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts can improve strength,
flexibility, balance and circulation as well as help calm the
mind and cultivate the heart, transforming one into a
healthier and more harmonious person. All are welcome to
attend these classes taught by an accredited, volunteer
instructor.
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HEALTH UNITS IN HURON AND PERTH An Open House for Taoist Tai Chi@ beginner classes will be
held on Apr. 7 from 7:30-9:00 PM at the Bayfield Town Hall.
TO CONSIDER AMALGAMATION Classes will continue every Tuesday evening until June 23.
For more information call Doug at 519 565-5187.
The Huron County Health Unit and Perth District Health Unit have both agreed to discuss the
potential of a merger between the two health units.
A working group, which will include representatives from the Boards and senior staff from
each health unit, is being created to begin the discussions and decide whether to proceed
with a firm proposal.
"The talks are in the very early stages," said Tyler Hessel, chair of Huron County's Board of
Health.
While financial implications will be considered, the initial discussions will focus foremost on
whether there is a shared vision between the two health units that could be strengthened by
an amalgamation and services to the communities improved.
The idea of amalgamating the Huron and Perth health units has been raised in the past,
notably in the Revitalizing Ontario's Public Health Capacity report in 2005, and as recently as
last year. At this time, the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care has expressed interest in
reviewing public health organization in the province, which indicates the provincial context
may now be favorable to an amalgamation.
The Huron County Health Unit works successfully with Perth District Health Unit on many
initiatives now" said Hessel. "Exploring amalgamation will give us the opportunity to see
whether public health services in Huron County would be best served by a merger with Perth."
The working group will provide regular updates to health unit staff and the public as their
discussions proceed.
BLUE WATER REST HOME RECEIVES
GRANT FOR GARDEN PROJECT
Seniors in Zurich will soon have new opportunities to take part in social activities thanks to
funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Ben Lobb, Member of
Parliament for Huron -Bruce made the announcement on March 18 on behalf the Honorable
Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
CYCLING CLUB
With spring weather beginning to tease people thoughts are
turning to ways to become more active out-of-doors. A few
folks are looking to start a Bayfield Cycling Club.
They are looking at including all levels of cyclists. If there is
enough interest they will also plan out some regular cycling
routes for the summer months.
To learn more please plan to attend a meeting on Apr. 1 at 7
p.m. at the Bayfield Library or email rlewington@tcc.on.ca.
TRINITY ANTIQUE SHOW
Spring has arrived on the calendar at least and summer will
be here before anyone realizes. For that reason, the
congregation of Trinity Anglican Church is turning their
thoughts to their Bayfield Antique Show and Sale to be held
in August.
Coordinators are hoping to get people thinking about it and
maybe even considering volunteering at the event to be
held Aug. 7-9 at the Bayfield Arena. Students are most
welcome to volunteer, as are people outside of the Anglican
Church family — it truly is a community event.
The Antique Show and Sale now in its 30th season is a
wonderful boon to the village and help from both residents
and summer folk is needed to make it a continued success.
There are a variety of tasks to choose from when
volunteering, helping with set up, serving in the tearoom,
security and front door admission sales are but a few
examples, jobs are as varied as the people required to fill
them, there is a position for all.
"Seniors are valuable members of society who contribute a diversity of skills, knowledge and
To learn more about this great community event please call
experience to their communities," said MP Lobb. "By partnering with organizations like the Joan Cluff at 519 565-2974 or email her at cluffy@tcc.on.ca.
Blue Water Rest Home we can help keep seniors active and allow them to pass along
knowledge to the young generations."
The Blue Water Rest Home will receive $9,839 through the New Horizons for Seniors
Program for the Community Gardens at the West Huron Care Centre. The funding will go
towards planning, leading and harvesting an intergenerational garden project.
"We are well engaged with the community and operate a number of programs to enhance
seniors' participation and wellness," said Angie Dunn, CEO of Blue Water Rest Home. "This
funding will allow us to increase that engagement through a project led by local seniors. It will
also encourage further contact with the children at the West Huron Early Childhood Learning
Centre, and their wonderful interactions with older adults we have already observed in our
Long -Term Care environment."
Under the NHSP, up to $25,000 in grant funding can be provided to eligible organizations for
community-based projects that are led or inspired by seniors. Since 2006, the NHSP has
funded more than 13,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOILS A
FOCUS OF ABCA ACTIVITIES
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) is
planning a great community event to celebrate Earth Day
while helping clean up the village of Bayfield.
On Apr. 22 local groups and individual citizens are invited to
check in at Clan Gregor Square anytime between 2-6 p.m.
After choosing their route, BRVTA volunteers will provide
them with collection bags for garbage and re -cycling. They
will then go for a walk in their area picking up litter. Bags
can be dropped back at the Square for disposal.
Not only simple, but also a "win-win" event for the whole
community! Folks get fresh air and exercise and the whole
village looks better.
So the BRVTA would like to challenge local groups to show
up with as many participants as possible. They should dress
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation is working with a number of farm and community groups to for the weather and bring their own gloves.
host events during 2015 in honor of the International Year of Soils.
For further info contact: Helen Varekamp at
The 68th United Nations General Assembly has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. hvarekamp@tcc.on.ca or Elise Feltrin at efeltrin@tcc.on.ca.
The year of events is to make people aware how important soil is for a secure food supply and
for healthy land and water.
"The community members who created the new Conservation Strategy for our watersheds
said, we need to create awareness and take positive action for soil, water, and living things.
It's worth noting that they made special mention of soil," said Brian Horner, general manager
and secretary -treasurer with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). "Water
monitoring, stewardship, tree planting, wetland creation, habitat for diverse species, reducing
runoff, and protecting soil health all work together. We felt the International Year of Soils is a
rare chance to show how important soils are to land, water, and the health of humans and
other species."
Conservation authority staff began the year of celebrations by joining local farmers in
attending a Soil Smart workshop in January. Staff followed this up by taking an Agricultural
Erosion Control Structures Training Course in February. Upon successful course completion,
they will be able to provide technical assistance and design berms and other erosion control
structures. ABCA then hosts a conservation awards evening for the public with an
International Year of Soils theme. Don Lobb, the first national recipient of the L. B. Thomson
Award for soil conservation, is speaker at the event to be held in Exeter on March 19.
ABCA is also planning events and tours this year in partnership with the Huron and Middlesex
Soil and Crop Improvement Associations, the Huron County Water Protection Steering
Committee, the Ecological Farmers Association, and local 4-H clubs. These events are to take
place from April to August. More information is to be posted online at abca.on.ca.
Shop Bike Coffee Roasters in Bayfield is proudly sponsoring
the Earth Day Litter Walk by donating 50 cents from every
cup of their freshly roasted coffee or loose-leaf tea sold
during the entire day to the BRVTA.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The view from the bow of the Sea Dragon, a 72 -foot sailboat, as it
sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. (Submitted photo)
The annual Bannockburn Fall Hike will feature soils information this year as part of the year of In November and December of 2014, a crew of 14 women
events. Conservation educators from ABCA will also design a new curriculum -based soil crossed the Atlantic Ocean on board the Sea Dragon, a 72 -
education program for local schools.
Soil is considered a non-renewable natural resource. That's one reason it's so important to
protect this valuable resource, especially as the world demand for food grows. Recent local
research by the ABCA also highlighted the role of covered soils to store water that helps to
limit runoff. Healthy soil provides habitat for billions of living creatures. There are a number
other reasons soil is vital – including using nutrients and creating food. Once soil health is lost,
it's very hard to get it back again. It may not be possible to recover that soil health in one
person's lifetime. Soil forms the basis for the growing of the food we eat.
"Soil is one of our most valuable natural resources but people often overlook its importance,"
said Ross Wilson, Water and Stewardship Technologist with ABCA.
Societies that have overlooked the importance of soil have paid a heavy price, according to
soil conservation experts. Soil is at the core of land resources. Farming relies on it. People
rely on soil for food, feed, fuel, and fibre production. There are only some places where
productive soil is found. Soil faces increasing pressure as the world's demand for food grows.
Increased urbanization and more intense and competing land uses create the potential to
cause losses and degradation of the soil resource.
"We need to value soil for its role in our food security, protection of water quality, and as a
driver of the rural economy," Wilson said.
HERITAGE EXPLORED IN ORIGINAL
COMPOSITION FOR CONCERT BAND
Back in February, the St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School Concert Band in Clinton
welcomed acclaimed composer Jeff Christmas to rehearse a piece that he composed
specifically for the St. Anne's Concert Band. His compositions are in demand internationally
and have been performed by symphonies all over North America from the Orchestra London
to the Dallas Fort Worth Symphony.
foot sailboat. Included were scientists, activists, artists and
technologists. The mission for the crossing of 2,600 nautical
miles from Lanzarote, Canary Islands, to Martinique in the
Caribbean, was to make the unseen seen — from the
pollution in our oceans to the toxins in our own bodies.
Local resident Jen Pate, co-owner/operator of The Windmill
Lake Wake & Eco Park, was part of this team and has
completed a documentary of the trip and will present it
together with her experiences at the Bayfield Town Hall on
Apr. 2 starting at 7:30 p.m. The film entitled, "eXXpedition:
Making the Unseen Seen" premiered at the Royal
Geographic Society in London, England on March 7.
It took 19 days of swells, squalls and intense heat to
complete the passage. Water samples were taken and
conditions were recorded while sampling for plastic pollution
of the Atlantic in conjunction with the Adventurers and
Scientists for Conservation (ASC) Marine Microplastics
Project (ASC Microplastics Project website).
The film presentation, sponsored by the Photography Club
of Bayfield, will be open to the public with admission by
donation. Proceeds will go to the Bayfield Blue Community
(BBC).
Coffee and cookies will be served. The BBC is asking that
attendees bring their own coffee mugs so that adding
pollution to waters and landfills can be avoided.
Please mail, bayfieldpc@gmail.com for further information
on the presentation.
UNITED CHURCH
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Composer Jeff Christmas leads the St. Anne's
Concert Band. (Submitted photo)
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With the help of a grant from the Grand Bend
On May 3, St. Andrew's United Church will host a special
Rotary Club, the 56 member St. Anne's band
musical evening featuring, "The Four Men Sing".
commissioned a piece from Christmas that
would reflect their Lake Huron heritage.
This popular group will perform, starting at 8 p.m., a variety
According to band director, Josh Geddis, of
of music from inspirational ballads to wistful Maritime folk
Bayfield, Christmas delivered with an
songs as well as Broadway tunes and jazz numbers.
exemplary concert band piece entitled "Songs
Tickets are available from Nancy at 519 565-4460 or
of the Karegnondi" which explores themes
Carmen at 519 565-2813. They are selling for $20 each;
surrounding the Big Storm of 1913.
seniors, $15; youth (7-18 years) $10.
"Commissioning a piece of music about the
lake provides students the opportunity to
explore their Lake Huron heritage through
music", said Geddis. "Students in the band
have been involved with the process from the
initial idea, previewing the rough copy of the
Proceeds will go to support Mission and Service of the
United Church.
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score, to learning the piece, and now getting to Time is often a factor in why people don't exercise so
work directly with the composer. It is an perhaps a new Zumba class on Tuesday nights might be of
amazing educational opportunity to watch local help to some.
In his liner notes Christmas describes the piece further. While at St. Anne's he elaborated on
how the research process works directly with the composition process when creating a piece
such as this.
Annemarie Pedersen leads the one-hour class that starts at
5:30 p.m. at the Bayfeld Town Hall. The cost is $10 drop in;
$90 for a 10 class pass; or attend in March and get three
Zumba classes for $15. To learn more visit Pedersen's
He chose to divide this work into three themes, "Hymn To The Foundered", "Wexford Shanty", website, annemariepedersen.zumba.com
and "November Witch". Hymn To The Foundered is a chorale dedicated to souls that perished
in the Big Storm of 1913. While most sailors clung to various superstitions, they had a deep
respect for the power of the lakes and consequently, the power that created them. Using a
hymn setting brings a reverence to the piece that speaks to that respect.
Wexford Shanty, a "sea shanty", is written in the style of a lively folk tune or jig. Deeply rooted
in seafaring lore, this is a "work song", commonly sung by sailors while performing shipboard
labor. This also was frequently the style of music they
chose for entertainment to relieve the stresses of their long days.
The SS Wexford, built in Great Britain 1883, foundered 8.6 miles NNE of Grand Bend. The
wreck was discovered on Aug. 25, 2000 sitting intact and upright in 75 feet of water on the
bottom of Lake Huron.
November Witch depicts the strong November Gales that frequently blow across the Great
Lakes in autumn. These "witches" have caused numerous shipwrecks over the years,
including the "Big Storm" of 1913. This "Freshwater Fury" contained blizzards with hurricane -
force winds which devastated the Great Lakes from November 7-10, overturning ships on four
of the five Great Lakes, particularly Lake Huron, killing more than 250, destroying 19 ships,
and stranding 19 others, including the S.S. Wexford. The "witch" theme appears in different
forms throughout the piece, in the opening as an ominous prologue to the Hymn, and more
obviously there's a subtle transition from the "working song" to the storm section.
The St. Anne's Band will formally debut "Songs of the Karegnondi" at their Spring Concert on
May 8. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children under 12 are free. The concert will start at 6:30
p.m. in the St. Anne's gym. It will feature all of the school ensembles along with select
soloists.
It continues to be a successful season for the St. Anne's Concert Band as they competed at
MusicFest regionals in London, ON earlier in March and received an invite to compete at
MusicFest Nationals in Toronto in mid-May.
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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, the lilacs are in bloom in this photograph from the collection of Lucy Woods -Diehl.
Does anyone recognize the woman surrounded by the beautiful blooms? (Archives Code: PB13
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photograph collection. Does anyone remember this
woman? (Archives Code: PB 13 21 a)
Julia Armstrong, of Toronto, wrote in to say that the
woman pictured is her "late grandmother, Margaret
"Jean" (Lindsay) Bell, 1906-2001. She lived on
Bayfield Terrace, in the large white house next to
Lucy Woods -Diehl."
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NEW BUSINESS
In Issue 298, two young men are featured seemingly
for a special occasion. Does anyone recognize them?
Records indicate that they are Gerry and Frank
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MICHAEL'S HOME HEALTHCARE OFFERS BIG CITY SERVICES
Michael Ibrahim, owner of Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy, recently expanded his business to include Michael's
Home Healthcare. Both are located in the plaza on Bayfield Main Street S.
Local people with respiratory needs can choose from a sampling of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAC)
machines.
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Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy opened its doors
in the plaza at 2 Bayfield Main Street S. in July of
2007 and now almost eight years later owner
Michael Ibrahim is expanding, opening Michael's
Home Healthcare just last week.
A couple doors down from the pharmacy, in the
former home of Cyndi's Garden, customers can
find a shop with a three -fold focus: respiratory
needs, mobility needs and pressure garments. All
three of these categories meet with the
government's approval as part of the Assisted
Device Program (ADP). In addition the store will
also provide a rental service.
"We felt that Michael's Home Healthcare should be
a value added service to the area," said Ibrahim.
"We felt that there was a need for the people in the
area who usually have to go to bigger cities like
Kitchener or London."
In the respiratory department the business is
offering a sampling of Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAC) machines.
"These machines have become more popular in
the last few years as sleep studies have shown
that underlying health conditions can be improved
or treated by addressing sleep apnea issues," said
Ibrahim. "We are offering high, medium and low
end models as well as the supplies required such
as masks and tubing. People in the area have had
to travel quite far to get these items in the past."
Respiratory Therapist, Nicole Johnston and
Registered Nurse Donna Muir will be responsible
for fitting people with the right size masks.
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MICHAEL'S HOME HEALTHCARE OFFERS BIG CITY SERVICES
Michael Ibrahim, owner of Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy, recently expanded his business to include Michael's
Home Healthcare. Both are located in the plaza on Bayfield Main Street S.
Local people with respiratory needs can choose from a sampling of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAC)
machines.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy opened its doors
in the plaza at 2 Bayfield Main Street S. in July of
2007 and now almost eight years later owner
Michael Ibrahim is expanding, opening Michael's
Home Healthcare just last week.
A couple doors down from the pharmacy, in the
former home of Cyndi's Garden, customers can
find a shop with a three -fold focus: respiratory
needs, mobility needs and pressure garments. All
three of these categories meet with the
government's approval as part of the Assisted
Device Program (ADP). In addition the store will
also provide a rental service.
"We felt that Michael's Home Healthcare should be
a value added service to the area," said Ibrahim.
"We felt that there was a need for the people in the
area who usually have to go to bigger cities like
Kitchener or London."
In the respiratory department the business is
offering a sampling of Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAC) machines.
"These machines have become more popular in
the last few years as sleep studies have shown
that underlying health conditions can be improved
or treated by addressing sleep apnea issues," said
Ibrahim. "We are offering high, medium and low
end models as well as the supplies required such
as masks and tubing. People in the area have had
to travel quite far to get these items in the past."
Respiratory Therapist, Nicole Johnston and
Registered Nurse Donna Muir will be responsible
for fitting people with the right size masks.
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Accessories for Assisted Daily Living such as this power seat
bath lift and bath bench are available in the store.
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Power scooters and power wheechairs are just a couple of examples of mobility aids available at Michael's
Home Healthcare.
Johnston is in the store on Thursdays while Muir is
in residence on Fridays. Both can be seen by
appointment. In addition, Muir runs a very well
received Travel Medicine Clinic in the pharmacy on
Fridays providing vaccinations for vacationers as
referred by their local doctors.
A variety of mobility needs are also addressed in
the store. Now in stock are a variety of scooters,
power chairs, wheelchairs and walkers.
Accessories for Assisted Daily Living such as
power seat bath lifts, bath benches, toilet seats
and canes are offered.
Michael's Home Healthcare is also selling a variety
of pressure garments such as Lymphedema
garments and includes a proper fitting with their
purchase. They also carry "Ostomy" supplies,
compression stockings and braces.
In addition people are able to rent such items as
hospital beds, bath equipment and wheelchairs
through the store.
"We are also very excited to be partnering with
"Ability Concepts" a company that will help keep
seniors in their homes longer," said Ibrahim. "They
will visit someone's home and do a complete
assessment on what the individual's needs are as
well as seek out and apply for government grants
to aid in renovations from adding a ramp to a
house to modifying a bathroom."
Ability Concepts is based out of Toronto and has a
show room in Mississauga but they cover all of
Ontario and will come to Bayfield if someone is
interested in their services. According to Ibrahim,
there is no obligation to purchase after an
assessment.
All of this is in keeping with the "Home4Good"
philosophy that has recently become a topic for
conversation among Bayfield's growing seniors
population.
"The Home4Good idea did cross my mind when
we started looking into opening this store," said
Ibrahim, who is a member of the recently formed
volunteer community group.
Currently Michael's Home Healthcare is open
Monday to Friday during pharmacy hours. As
summer approaches Saturday may be added. Call
519 565 4457 and 519 565 4454 to make an
appointment with either Johnston or Muir.
"If someone drops in and we're not open, there will
be a sign on the door that says come over to the
pharmacy and we invite people to do so as we will
be happy to open for them," said Ibrahim.
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In the 26 years I have been a Guide leader I have had the pleasure of getting to know several remarkable ladies that have gone
on to do some pretty wonderful things. The best part for me though is when they keep in touch and let me know what they've
been up to.
One such young woman is Christina Bell. My first recollection of Christina is when she was Brownie age. She stood up on a chair
and sang me a song.
And now she's singing all over the world. A recent graduate from the Diploma in Operatic Performance program at University of
Melody Falconer -Pounder Toronto, Christina, a soprano, is looking forward to singing in the Ensemble Studio Program at the Centre for Operatic Studies in
Italy this summer, having been given a main role in Cosi fan tutte an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. She will also be joining
the Canadian Opera Company for two shows in the upcoming 2015/16 season.
To help pay for her tuition for the program in Italy she is holding a concert in Goderich at the MacKay Centre on Apr. 19 at 2:30 p.m. It should be the perfect
opportunity for local people to see this burgeoning young talent. She will be performing "Memories of Spring" featuring music from different eras by
composers such as, Mozart, Wagner, Boito, Ben Moore, Gershwin, Bernstein and Leonard Cohen.
She will be joined by pianist Hyejin Kwon, also a recent graduate from University of Toronto, who is looking forward to joining the Canadian Opera
Company's Ensemble Program in the 2015/16 season.
There is no admission fee for the concert but donations would be appreciated. Christina is a most determined young lady who continues to pursue perfection
in her craft and I am proud to be able to say I knew her when. — Melody
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