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NINETY PEOPLE ENJOY BREAKFAST
WITH THE MAYOR OF BLUEWATER
The Mayor's Breakfast held on the morning of May 15 at the Bayfield Town Hall offered the opportunity for the
local chamber of commerce as well as many organizations to speak of their current projects. Genny Smith
gave an update on the Engage Huron project which is designed to not only bring young people to the area but
to find ways to retain their talents and develop new entrepreneurial businesses. Jen Pate, of Windmill Lake Eco
Park (in picture), spoke to those gathered to say that she is one of those young people that have chosen to
move to the area with new entrepreneurial start up businesses. (Photos by Jack Pal)
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Treasure seekers should mark June 6 on their
calendars as the Bayfield and Area Chamber of
Commerce (BACC) is promoting the first ever Town
Wide Yard Sale and Village Side Walk Sale on that
date.
Residents in the community are encouraged to hold
a yard sale at their home on that date and local
merchants will be offering up some side walk sales
that day as well.
Community groups are also joining in the fun for
bargain hunters to help raise funds for important area
causes. One such group is Bayfield Guiding and the
Camp Klahanie Friends Association. They will be
hosting a yard sale in support of Bayfield Guiding
and Camp Klahanie that weekend at 16 Keith
Crescent.
Are you hosting a yard sale on June 6? Share the
location details and times with the Bayfield Breeze!
We will publish a list of locations in our June 3rd
issue. Please submit by Sunday, May 31 at 4 p.m. to
be included.
COUNCILOR'S CORNER
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The Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) held their 2015 Mayor's Breakfast at
the Bayfield Town Hall on May 15. Approximately 90 attended the event including Mayor of
Bluewater Tyler Hessel, Deputy Mayor of Bluewater Jim Fergusson and Bluewater council
members.
Other dignitaries in attendance were: MP Ben Lobb, MPP Lisa Thompson, Mayor of Central
Huron Jim Ginn, Warden of Huron County Paul Gowling and CAO Bluewater Gary Long.
The event is generously sponsored by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and
a number of OLG guests were in attendance.
Leanne Kavanagh, co -president of the BACC, thanked OLG for their continued support and
noted that "this is a great event, as it allows the Chamber to bring Chamber Members and the
business community together with area service club representatives, area council members,
county and senior level politicians."
MPP Lisa Thompson (far right) announced at the breakfast the receipt of a Trillium Grant for the Bayfield
Farmers' Market and associated improvements in Clan Gregor Square. She presented Mayor of Bluewater Tyler
Hessel, BACC co -president Leanne Kavanagh and Joan Brady, of the Bayfield Farmers' Market, with a
commemorative plaque from Trillium.
Dave Jewitt brought a welcome from OLG and talked about the employment generated locally
by OLG through OLG Slots at Clinton Raceway and the investment in the community through
support of local community events and purchasing goods and services from local and regional
vendors.
MP Ben Lobb brought greetings as well and noted he had driven overnight from Ottawa to
attend the event. Many Chamber members thanked Ben for his support of the Bayfield Harbour
and the recent Bayfield Harbour improvement announcements.
MPP Lisa Thompson, also brought greetings and was able to announce the receipt of a Trillium
Grant for the Bayfield Farmers' Market and associated improvements in Clan Gregor Square.
She presented Mayor Hessel and Joan Brady, of the Bayfield Farmers' Market, with a
commemorative plaque from Trillium.
Mayor Hessel offered greetings from the Municipality of Bluewater and talked about the
progress that council has been able to make to date.
He said, "As a municipality, we are aggressively looking for opportunities to make
improvements across Bluewater. We are especially pleased with some of the cost sharing
initiatives with our neighbouring municipality, Central Huron."
Kavanagh gave an update on the past and coming year's activities including the Girls Getaway
Weekend, the new Wind and Water Festival to be held July 11 and First Friday events that are
planned for this spring and summer. She also made particular mention of the work done by
BACC member Erin Samuel (A Simple Photograph www.simplephoto.ca) to provide a complete
creative rebranding of the village.
The 3rd Thursday of the month has rolled around
again and that means it's time for Councilor's Corner,
May 21.
Bill Whetstone, Bayfield Ward councilor, notes that
spring brings with it the start of project season for the
municipality so there is much to share. Topics
include, planning, budgeting, green spaces,
downtown revitalization, projects, parks, and more.
This month there will be a special guest at the
session that has been hired by the municipality to
help in the strategic development plan for Bluewater.
Whetstone encourages all to come hear what council
has been up to and voice their opinions. The evening
will be held in the Bayfield Arena starting at 7:30 p.m.
CO LUNCH
Mark Monday, May 25th, on the calendar because
the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society will be
hosting their Third Annual Community Lunch on that
date.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to
come together and hear about what's been going on
at the Town Hall as well as learning about upcoming
events. Anyone who has attended before knows that
the lunch is delicious and the presentation
informative. The luncheon begins at 11:30 and space
is limited so people shouldn't wait to get their tickets.
The cost is $10 and tickets are available by calling
Sandy Scotchmer at 519 565- 2830, Margo Robeson
at 519 565-2827 or Pat McDougall at 519 565-2572.
HURON CENTENNIAL
Huron Centennial School supporters are working to
raise funds for new playground equipment at the
school near Brucefield. On June 6, they will be
hosting a fundraising barbecue at Bayfield Foodland
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KNIT 1-2-3
"World Wide Knit in Public Day" is the largest knitting
event in the world, and Bayfield's Knit 1-2-3 has
registered to be part in the event.
On June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon some members will
be showing off their stitches and answering any
question passersby may have outside the library on
Bayfield Main Street North and all are invited to come
and meet the group and say "Hello". They are bound
to spin a good yarn!
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Also in attendance were representatives of area service clubs and community groups. Mike
Dixon, of the Bayfield Optimists, gave an outline of Optimist events, most notably the Victoria
Day Weekend Duck Race. Jack Pal, of the Photography Club of Bayfield, gave an outline of
the photography club, and the third annual Fall Foto Fest to be held this October. Pal also gave
an update on the Bayfield Lions' events and in particular the upcoming Lions' Walk for Dog
Guides to be held on June 7 in Clan Gregor Square to raise money for dog guides.
Genny Smith gave an update on the Engage Huron project , www.engagehuron.com, which is
designed to not only bring young people to the area but to find ways to retain their talents and
develop new entrepreneurial businesses. Jen Pate, of Windmill Lake Eco Park, said that she is
one of those young people that have chosen to move to the area with new entrepreneurial start
up businesses.
Donations in support of the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) were collected at the breakfast. Rev. Wayne
Malott, (second from left) representing the Food Bank spoke of the needs in the community and thanked all
for the donations. Approximately $400 and some food donations were collected. Joining Malott for a
photograph were I -r: Deputy Mayor of Bluewater, Jim Fergusson, Mayor Tyler Hassel, MPP Lisa Thompson, MP
Ben Lobb, Co -presidents of the BACC, Judy Keightley and Leanne Kavanagh and Huron County Warden, Paul
Gowling.
Ray Letheren spoke for the Blue Community Group, noting that Bayfield along with San
Francisco, USA and Zurich, Switzerland have been awarded Blue Community status. Letheren
noted that he was "delighted with the support of the community and that some 30 community
groups signed on in support of Blue Community." He also noted that Maude Barlow, an
internationally recognized spokesperson on water, will be in Bayfield June 19-20 in support of
Bayfield's recent designation.
Judy Keightley, co -president of the BACC, also spoke and gave an update on new businesses
this year.
"This will be an exciting year for the village, as we have 13 new businesses starting up, many
being young entrepreneurs."
Donations in support of the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) were collected at the
breakfast. Rev. Wayne Malott, representing the Food Bank spoke of the needs in the
community and thanked all for the donations. Approximately $400 and some food donations
were collected.
Rev. Malott said, "Thank you so much for the support the Chamber has provided for the Food
Bank these last few years."
BACC members and events are listed on the BACC website www.villageofbayfield.com and
Facebook - My Bayfield.
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MALTY GREEN BENEFITS
Hundreds of people will descend on Bayfield on the
morning of June 21 for the annual Safe Harbour Run
that raises funds for the Huron Women's Shelter.
Registration and awards: Bayfield Community Centre
and Arena - 5 Jane St. Race day registration and
race number pickup is held at the Bayfield Arena
starting at 7:30 a.m. Awards are also handed out at
the arena following the run.
There are four runs held all starting and finishing at
Clan Gregor Square. The Kiddy Trot kicks off the day
at 8:50 a.m. followed by a 2 KM at 9 a.m., a 10 KM at
9:30 a.m. and a 5 KM at 9:40 a.m.
The Bayfield Arena Community Partners will host
their second annual Slap Shot Golf Classic on May
30 at the Bluewater Golf Course.
For $200 teams can enjoy nine holes of golf and a
hot lunch. The shotgun start begins at 10 a.m. Single
players are welcome to register.
For more information or to register call Bill Whetstone
at 519 955-0682.
OPTEVIIST CLUB
The members of the Bayfield Optimist Club, together
with sponsor Nahuel Painting, are pleased to
announce a new location for their 10th annual golf
tournament. For the first time participants will get to
try their swing at the Bayview Golf and Country Club
in St. Joseph.
The tournament format will be a four -person
scramble with a shotgun start. It will be held on June
6 with a tee off time of 11 a.m. Registration begins at
10 a.m.
The cost is $80 per player. This includes 18 holes of
golf, a cart, prizes and contests as well as a chicken
dinner with all the trimmings and dessert from
Pineridge Barbecue Co., of Hensall.
All proceeds from the tournament will support
children and youth projects in the community.
To register call Jane Gillman at 519 482-7478 or Jay
Fisher at 591 482-5557.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Summer is just around the corner, and so is the "Kids
in the Kitchen" traveling summer day camp. Across
Huron County, six United Churches will host the
program, which teaches children ages 8-12 years
basic cooking skills through a morning of preparing
fun -filled, healthy recipes.
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The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association is selling
the Green Cone Digester, including Kitchen Caddy
and Accelerator Powder for $100 including HST as a
fundraiser. (Submitted photo)
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The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association
(BRVTA) is selling the Green Cone Digester, a
nifty alternative to composting, while cutting
back on garbage, saving the landfill as well as
on garbage tags.
The cost of the Green Cone, including Kitchen
Caddy and Accelerator Powder is $100
including HST. Anyone who places an order
before May 31 can pick their Green Cone up in
Bayfield on June 26 in Clan Gregor Square
between 3-7 p.m.
Orders can be made on-line through the BRVTA
website: bayfieldtrails.com/events or ordered manually by downloading the order form from the
website. These forms can then be mailed along with a cheque to the Bayfield River Valley Trail
Association, P.O. Box 531, Bayfield, ON, NOM 1GO.
A sample Green Cone is displayed in the entrance of the Bayfield Library, where order forms
are available as well. For further information contact Helen Varekamp 519 565-5442 or
Margaret McBride 519 565-4067.
Here are 15 great reasons to use a Green Cone:
• Takes on all food waste including meat, bones, dairy, oil, pet waste and seafood scraps.
• Uses solar heat absorbed to inner black wall to circulate air and heat down to digestion
chamber.
• Low odor profile, uses aerobic digestion by millions of micro and macro organisms.
• Does not attract vermin, is raccoon -proof, and very bear resistant.
• Keeps garbage smaller, lighter, drier and smelling better.
• No stirring or frequent emptying required.
• Ninety per cent of digested food waste is absorbed as compost tea by surrounding soil; great
for plants.
• Contains healthy mulch if interrupted, if ignored, a usable residue every few years.
• On-site handling means no transportation costs and emissions from expensive truck pickup.
• A sustainable system for a one-time cost.
• Use in a raised bed/container for digestion on any surface, parking lots, roofs, apartment
balconies.
• System comes with 4.5 liter kitchen caddy and accelerator powder.
• Optimally digests more than 1 KG or more than 2 lbs. every one to two days in summer,
slows in winter in northern climates.
• Green Cones have been documented in use for 25 years.
• Made in Ontario, Canada from durable mostly recycled plastic.
Don Vance, of Bayfield, concluded, "When I lived in Toronto I used a Green Cone for 20 years
and I never had to empty it."
KEIGHTLEY JOINS DRINKING WATER
SOURCE PROTECTION COMNUTTEE
A local committee devoted to protecting municipal drinking water sources will soon have some
new faces around the table. There are six new members, including one Bayfield resident,
becoming part of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection
Committee (ABMVDWSPC). They will join nine members who are continuing on the
committee. The new members replace six members who will be stepping down as part of a
scheduled rotation of membership.
Local municipalities selected two of the new representatives and the other four new members
come from different interests in the community (industry; commerce; property owner and
resident associations; environmental sector). The nine continuing members of the committee
represent municipalities (3); agriculture (3); public -at -large (2); and environment (1).
It is positive to have renewal in the membership of the committee while still retaining people
with experience, said Laurence Brown, committee chairman.
But there's more to this weeklong program than just
cooking and eating: thoughtful discussions about
where our food comes from, what is really "healthy"
food, games, stories and more. The last day will
feature a Master Chef cooking challenge for all
participants, which will be shared with the parents
over lunch.
Additionally, the traveling day camp is offering
another program for older youth, ages 10-15 years,
called "MasterChef: The Ultimate Diet." More
advanced cooking skills will be introduced and the
themes and discussions will focus on critical thinking
and exploration of current "diet" trends such as Paleo
and Veganism. To accommodate potential summer
jobs, this program will be held in the evening at two
church sites — one at Blyth United and the other at
Lakeshore United in Goderich.
Both of these half-day programs ask for a $20
donation for the week to help cover grocery costs.
Registration is advised and participants are
encouraged to contact the church nearest them to
attend.
Kids in the Kitchen, Traveling Summer Day Camp will
run in the following churches: July 6-10, Blyth United
Church, 519-523-4224; July 13-17, Grand Bend
United Church, 519 238-2402; July 20-24, Clinton
United Church, 519 482-9553; July 27-31, St.
Andrew's United Church, Bayfield, 519 565-2854;
Aug. 4-7, Brucefield Community United Church, 519
233-7225; and Aug. 10-14, Lakeshore United
Church, Goderich, 519 524-2103.
For more information call Kathy Douglas at 519 523-
4380 or one of the numbers listed above.
TOUCH THE TRUCK
Kids will get a chance to get up close to trucks they
often see but rarely get to touch at the seventh
annual "Touch the Truck" event on June 20.
What child doesn't dream about getting behind the
steering wheel of a fire truck, an ambulance, a road
grader or a dump truck? Their wildest dreams will
come true when they get up close to the real rigs at
this popular event!
They will find the big vehicles, rain or shine, from 9
a.m. until noon at Lavis Park, located on Hwy. 8 in
Holmesville.
Children, and the young at heart, will be able to see,
touch and learn about the mighty machines, farm
equipment and emergency vehicles at this family
friendly event. Admission is free, but participants are
asked to bring a non-perishable food item and help
fill a loader bucket for the Salvation Army in Clinton.
There's nothing like a big hunk of metal to attract a
little child like a magnet. Road graders, tractors,
dump trucks and many more vehicles will be
available for children to explore while parents learn
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"We have been pleased to have the expertise of all the previous members of the committee
how to incorporate more literacy activities into all of
who have completed terms of reference, assessment reports, and source protection plans," he
their child's interests.
said. "We wish our retiring committee members well and we look forward to working with a
talented group of new members."
A pedal tractor course, bale maze, a large gravel
play area and a chance to build or paint a letter are
The new members of the source protection committee are:
just a few of the many activities organized by Huron
• Myles Murdock, Goderich town councilor, representing the region's North municipalities
County Children's Services staff for this special
(Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh; Goderich; Huron -Kinloss; South Bruce).
family literacy event.
• Mark McKenzie, former Wellington County councilor, representing the region's East
municipalities (Howick; Mapleton; Minto; North Perth; Perth East; Wellington North; West
Please find us on www.huroncounty.ca or the Huron
Perth).
Ontario Early Years Facebook page.
• Bruce Godkin, P. Eng., representing Industry. Godkin is President of G -Force Management
Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd., County of Huron, and the
Group Ltd. in Walton, where he provides strategic business development services to Ontario-
Municipality of Central Huron are the sponsors of this
based manufacturing organizations.
event.
• Philip Keightley, M.Sc., P. Eng., representing Commerce. He has forty years of experience in
management, design, and construction of municipal, civil, and structural engineering projects in
For more information call Huron County Children's
Canada and overseas. He is Principal Civil Engineer and Vice -President of Bosher Keightley
Services at 519 482-8505 or toll-free 1 -888 -371 -
Letham Ltd. (BKL Engineering).
5718.
• Kerri Ann O'Rourke, representing Property Owner and Residents' Associations. She is a
former Perth East and Perth County Clerk who now works in her family's business focused on
REGIONAL RIDESHARE
agriculture and transportation.
• John Graham, representing the Environmental Sector. He is a Project Manager with Veolia
Water Canada Inc. He is responsible for managing 10 municipal drinking water system, 15
The Regional Rideshare website
potable water distribution systems, and four wastewater treatment plants.
(www.regionalrideshare.ca) is a free service offered
to interested carpoolers that matches drivers and
The approval of locally developed source protection plans, in early 2015, started a process that
riders who want to share rides to work, school,
required at least one third of the 15 members on the committee to step down. The six members
medical appointments or special events.
leaving the committee volunteered to move off the committee after having served since the
committee's inception in 2007. When formed in 2007, the ABMVDWSPC was the first source
"I am very pleased with the leadership and
protection committee formed in Ontario. The members from the industry, commerce, property
cooperation shown by all the partner organizations
owner association, and environmental sector interests were selected through an interview
involved in the launch of this program," said Huron
process. The new members are to take part in the next meeting of the source protection
County Warden Paul Gowing. "Transportation in rural
committee, scheduled for Sep. 30.
areas is a longstanding issue, and Regional
Rideshare offers a practical solution to get people
The ABMVDWSP committee is comprised of 15 people who live, work, or rent or own property
where they need to go."
in the region. In fulfillment of the requirements of the Ontario Clean Water Act, 2006 and
Ontario Regulation 287/07, one third of the source protection committee membership is now
Connecting with interested carpoolers along a travel
changing.
route has never been easier. Interested people can
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) approved source
sign up on the website and enter their home and
protection plans for the Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield source protection areas on
destination details, driving preferences, travel times,
Jan. 19. The source protection plans include policies to address 21 activities that can pose a
if they're a rider or a driver and how many seats they
threat to municipal drinking water sources in certain circumstances, for example, in certain
have available. The site then automatically searches
locations and in certain quantities.
for compatible carpoolers who live in their
neighborhood or on their route. It is then up to the
Source protection plan policies address activities in four types of vulnerable areas: wellhead
individual to send the matching carpoolers a
protection areas (groundwater) around municipal wells; surface water intake protection zones;
suggestion to share the ride.
significant groundwater recharge areas; and highly vulnerable aquifers. People may find the
maps of these areas by visiting sourcewaterinfo.on.ca. Threat activities may be assessed as
"With Perth and Huron County covering over 5,500
low, moderate or significant threats to municipal drinking water sources. In this region,
kilometers squared, travel is an inherent challenge,
significant threats to drinking water are only found in wellhead protection areas (WHPAs). The
to many," Ryan Erb, United Way Perth -Huron's
policies in those relatively small vulnerable areas reduce risk by using tools ranging from
executive director, said. "Companies out there need
education and outreach, to risk management plans, to restricted land uses, to prohibition of
workers, and people want to work, but owning a car
some activities.
is not a reasonable expense for them. Rideshare is a
much needed service in our communities."
Anyone located close to a municipal well who would like to learn if plan policies apply to them,
or how they can protect local drinking water sources, are asked to visit the website at
sourcewaterinfo.on.ca or phone toll-free 1-888-286-2610, or email
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PASSPORT CLINIC
info@sou rcewate ri nfo.on. ca.
MP Ben Lobb is helping area residents with
NEXT GENERATION OF PERFORMERS
becoming proud passport holders by hosting
Passport Clinics in area communities including
JOIN BLYTH FESTIVAL SINGERS
Bayfield.
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Ben Hearn (Submitted photo)
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When people hear the phrase "The Next
Generation", Star Trek and a future civilization
inevitably come to mind. Well, the future is now as
the Blyth Festival
Singers host their "Next Generation" Cabaret
Concert and Silent Auction on May 30.
The Blyth Festival Singers have "beamed up" a
half dozen fresh voices for the show - the "next
generation" of young musicians from Huron and
Perth
County. Four of these young vocalists won
trophies in the recent Kiwanis
Music Festival held in Strafford. All of them not
only took first place in at least one class of
competition but all are also multiple ribbon
winners, finishing in the top three of each class.
They are certainly a force to be reckoned with!
The "Next Generation" vocalists ages 11 to 18 years will be performing solos and duets from
their Movie, Popular and Musical Theatre repertoire and joining the choir for a number or two.
Benjamin Hearn and Carly Schelken are two of
the six young performers to participate in the
concert.
Hearn is a Clinton resident and hails from a
family well known for their musicianship. He is a
Grade 12 student at Central Huron Secondary
School (CHSS) in Clinton. He began singing at
a very young age and was a member of the St.
Marys Children's Choir. He welcomes any
opportunity to sing, dance and act. He has
performed in various theatrical productions
locally, his favorites being "Young Tommy" in
the Blyth Festival Theatre's production of "The
Ballad of Stomping Tom Connors" and as
"Wilbur" in the Foundation for Education's
Carly Schelken (Submitted photo)
production of "Charlotte's Web". This year he was awarded Top Male Musical Theatre Award in
his Division in the Stratford Kiwanis Music Festival and an Acting Merit Award at the Sears
Drama Festival. Hearn is looking forward to a number of exciting vocal performances this
spring.
Seaforth native Carly Schelken is 18 years old and currently completing her senior year at
CHSS. She has sung in various choirs and studies voice under Brittany Lyon. She also takes
dance lessons with Dance Techniques. Her first theatre experience was at the age of seven in
"Acting Out." Since then she has been on the Stratford stage with the Starbright Festival and
Stratford Community Players. She won first place in the Musical Theatre Duet category along
with Ben Hearn in the recent Stratford Kiwanis Festival. In addition to music and performance
she spends her time working as a lifeguard at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. She is looking
forward to the opportunity to perform in the Cabaret.
Also taking part in the show is Ava Hill, 11, of Exeter; Zander Neilsen, 11, of Stratford; and Isla
Romano, 12, of Tavistock; and Sam McEwan, who is in Grade 11 at South Huron District High
School in Exeter.
The Blyth Festival Singers themselves will be performing a light-hearted and popular repertoire
to bring their season to a close in true celebratory fashion. And the audience will be in for a
special treat. The cornerstone piece of the concert is the new medley arrangement by Ed
Lojeski of the popular musical "Les Miserables." Solos, duets and small group performances of
popular tunes by the choir will round out this fabulous program.
"The Next Generation" will be performed at the Varna Complex on Mill Road west of Varna.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the concert, and gala silent auction to follow.
Adult tickets are only $25 for dinner and a show and children 6-12 only pay $12. Tickets are
On May 21, the Bayfield Town Hall will be the site of
a Passport Clinic from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Staff will be available to assist local residents in
either renewing or becoming a first time passport
holder. The passport applications will then be
couriered directly to Passport Canada through the
Lobb's office.
Passport Canada application forms can be picked up
at Lobb's closest constituency office in Goderich, the
local Post office, or downloaded from Passport
Canada's website: www.ppt.gc.ca.
For more information on the Passport Clinics please
call 1-519-524-6560 (Goderich) or 1-519-832-2999
(Port Elgin) or visit www.benlobb.com.
For a first time adult application, people must bring a
photocopy of both sides of their driver's license or
government issued photo ID with signature. Please
note their guarantor must sign and date the
photocopy.
They also need to bring an original Birth Certificate
(or Canadian Citizenship Card) and two passport
photos. Anyone applying for their passport in an
assumed relationship surname that is different from
the name on their birth or citizenship certificate, must
also submit their marriage certificate, along with their
birth or citizenship certificate.
Their Guarantor must hold a valid passport and have
known the applicant for two years; sign the Passport
Application as well as the back of one of the photos
as well as sign and date the copies of the
government issued ID.
For a simplified renewal, all applicants' need is new
photos and a current passport.
Anyone wishing to renew or apply for a children's
passport is asked to call MP Lobb's office in advance
as regulations have recently changed.
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Friday, July 10th is the date for the 68th Annual
Pioneer Park Rummage Sale.
After more than two thirds of a century, it has become
a deeply entrenched tradition. It is as much a part of
the summer as the park is a part of the community.
The rummage sale allows the public to participate in
the perpetuation of the park's health and vitality. The
funds collected from the Rummage Sale will be used
for the ongoing needs and upgrades to the many
park projects. Once again this event will be held at
the Bayfield Arena from 7-9 p.m. with the "outside"
sale beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The public is vital to the success of this endeavor.
Organizers are asking members of the community to
donate whatever they can. During spring-cleaning of
homes, garages and trailers think of the rummage
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available through any Blyth Festival Singer or through the Blyth Festival for the Arts at 519
523-9300 or www.blythfestival.com. This popular Dinner Cabaret is certain to be a sell out once
again, so be certain to get tickets early.
ST. ANNE'S CONCERT BAND BRINGS
HOME THE GOLD FROM NATIONALS
The St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School Concert Band, under the direction of Josh Geddis, of Bayfield,
brought home the gold after a competition at the Music Fest Nationals on May 13 at the University of Toronto
Faculty of Music. (Submitted photo)
The St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School Concert Band, under the direction of Josh Geddis,
of Bayfield, competed at Music Fest Nationals on May 13 at the University of Toronto Faculty of
Music and received a gold standing. This is the first gold standing that the band has ever been
awarded at the national level.
In order to attend this festival, bands must qualify with a high standing at a regional
competition. The 56 members of the St. Anne's Concert Band performed three extremely
difficult pieces in the national B300 Class and received fantastic feedback from their
adjudication panel. The judges specifically enjoyed the piece, "Songs of Karegnondi", which
was commissioned by and composed specifically for the St. Anne's Concert Band. This piece
explores themes regarding the Great Storm of 1913.
After playing three pieces on stage at the university, the band went into an intense one hour
adjudication session which required band members to sight read a piece they had never
played before. They worked with Dr. Leah McGray who was their adjudicating clinician.
Dr. McGray is the director of Instrumental Studies for the Department of Music at
Rhodes College. He is also the conductor of the Memphis (TN) Symphony Orchestra. Dr
McGray had fantastic compliments for the band.
The band closes out their performance season with a performance of "Songs of
Karegnondi" at the Faces of the Fury event being held in remembrance of the Wexford on May
26 at the Blyth Festival Theatre starting at 7 p.m.
AUTHORS PRESENT "READINGS IN THE
COUNTY" AT TOWN HALL
sale. Large and small items will be accepted. But
please note that clothing, shoes, magazines,
textbooks, televisions, large appliances, building
materials, mattresses or soiled or broken items will
not be accepted. All baby items as well as electrical
and sports equipment must be CSA approved.
This year there will not be a large item pick-up. A
"drop-off' location is available and can be accessed
by calling Art at 519 565-2783. In addition, donations
can be brought to the arena on July 9th starting at 11
a. m.
Another part of the sale will be the Silent Auction with
an array of wonderful selections donated by
community members and local business. Bidding will
be held during the sale hours. This year, Carl
Humphries is looking after the auction.
Please call Humphries at 519 671-4795 or 519 433-
4794 or email him at carl.humphries@hotmail.com to
arrange for the pick up of any items generously
donated.
The Pioneer Park Committee appreciates the
donations from the public and the assistance of the
many volunteers who make this yearly event
possible.
ONE OF A KIND SHOW
Following the success of last year's show, the
Bayfield Town Hall will be hosting a One of a Kind
Show again this summer. The date has been set for
July 4 to coincide with Bayfield VetteFest Weekend.
The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society members
are hoping to expand the number of vendors this
year — making more use of the beautiful Town Hall
grounds. Any local artists or craftspeople who are
interested in renting a space are encouraged to call
519 565-2830 or 519 565-2827 or by email at
bayfieldth@gmail.com for more information.
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One Care offers many fun exercise and socializing
opportunities in Bayfield. There is something
happening almost every day! There is a schedule on
the arena door and the bulletin board by the library
and more information available inside the library. Call
519 565-2202 for more information or to receive
Huron County is set to celebrate the short story form in the landscape that inspired Nobel
monthly information via the Wave to Wellness email.
Laureate Alice Munro. The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story, from June 4-7, will present
They can also be found on Facebook at Bayfield
readings, book signings, presentations, and masterclasses with some of Canada's most
W2W; Fitness and Leisure. Urban pole walking is
respected authors and literary figures, culminating in the Jubilee Gala at which the Adult and
also a popular part of the One Care program in the
Youth Short Story Competition Awards will be presented.
village. They too now have a Facebook page and
residents can learn more about their activities at
Writers and readers alike have the opportunity to partake in writing masterclasses and Bayfield Urban Poling.
facilitated discussions with celebrated Canadian authors. Heather O'Neill (2007 Canada Reads �T
winner) will present a reading of her new collection of short stories, "Daydreams of Angels"; D'- NIN G FOR SENIORS
best-selling author and Wingham native Andrew Kaufman will present a "Story Structure of the
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Lisa Moore is just one of the authors to participate
in the "Readings in the County" series as part of the
The Alice Munroe Festival of the Short Story on June
7 at the Bayfield Town Hall. (Submitted photo)
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Screenplay" masterclass among other
appearances; Man Booker Prize -nominated
Lisa Moore is the Jubilee Gala keynote speaker
on the theme of women and the short story in
Canadian literature and a masterclass;
Governor General's Literary Award -nominated
Merilyn Simonds will facilitate a book club
discussion on reading Alice Munro stories; and
Giller Prize -nominated Caroline Adderson will
present two masterclasses - "Writing Linked
Short Stories" and "Writing Narrative Scenes".
The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story
reaches across Huron County with the
"Readings in the County" series: June 4 at the
Clinton Town Hall with Heather O'Neill, and
June 7 at the Bayfield Town Hall with Lisa
Moore, Caroline Adderson, and Merilyn
Simonds. "Readings in the County" are free
events, although guests must confirm their
attendance through the box office.
The Festival's Short Story Contest has been in existence since 2003, and in 2014 drew over
250 entries in the Adult and Youth categories from across Canada and the USA; finalists were
from Ontario, BC, PEI, New York, and South Korea. Lisa Moore (Adult) and Andrew Kaufman
(Youth), will be judging the short story contest finalists this year. The 2015 awards will be
presented at the Jubilee Gala at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre on June 6. The
event features a keynote presentation by Lisa Moore and a homemade local buffet dinner.
The Township of North Huron, Huron County Libraries and Cultural Services, Municipalities of
Morris Turnberry and Central Huron and Employment Ontario are generous supports of the
festival.
Full masterclass and event descriptions, schedules, and ticket prices are available at
alicemunrofestival.ca or by calling the Blyth Festival box office at 1 (877) 862 5984 or (519)
523 9300.
GUEST WILL SPEAK OF PERSONAL
EXPERIENCE WITH DOG GUIDES
This year's Bayfield Lions' Dog Guide Walk takes place on June 7 starting from Clan Gregor
Square. As mentioned in last week's Bayfield Breeze, the event has been expanded to provide
a number of activities and presentations all having to do with dogs including: the London Police
K9 unit, Therapy dogs, Rescue Dogs, Dog grooming, Dog agility and Dog health as well as hot
dogs! However, the keynote of the day will be a presentation by Lion Larry Wainwright.
Wainwright has been visually impaired since 1976 and blind since earlier this year. He
graduated with the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide "Otis" in April 2014. Otis will be
accompanying Wainwright during his presentation.
Since 1977, Wainwright has had a long illustrious career with the Lions and his involvement
with the Bayfield Lions dates back to 1981. He has held many leadership positions and earned
numerous awards for meritorious service nationally and internationally. While in Bayfield, he
was also a charter member of the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce and its second
President from 2000-02. Before living in Bayfield, Wainwright was a very active community
member in Fergus. He served as councilor and held many other leadership positions resulting
in being named citizen of the year in 1981. He left Bayfield to move back to Fergus in 2002.
Wainwright is an accomplished public speaker and talks from the heart especially when it
regards issues about which he is passionate. People will not want to miss this opportunity to
learn about the vision and history behind the Dog Guide program from someone who was
strongly involved from its inception and who has personal experiences to share.
Bayfield Dining for Seniors meets every Thursday for
lunch at noon in the Bayfield Community Centre.
Chef Peggy Cunningham is looking forward to once
again providing patrons with her amazing home
cooked meals.
New diners are always welcome but Bayfield Dining
for Seniors is not just about the meal, it offers a
social gathering that promotes fellowship and friendly
conversation. The meal is provided for a nominal fee
of $8.
Anyone interested in joining for lunch is asked to
please contact Dianne Argyle at 519 565-2800.
Volunteers are a necessary component to assist with
both meal preparation and table service. Anyone
interested in volunteering should please contact Bud
Robinson at 519 565-5322,
THE BUS
THE BUS comes to Bayfield every Tuesday as part
of the Rural Response for Healthy Children (RRHC)
programming.
The playgroup at the Bayfield Library occurs every
Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and includes
an opportunity for toy lending.
THE BUS offers its lending services to community
daycares and Full Day Early Learning classrooms
throughout the county on a mutually agreed upon
schedule.
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Bayfield has been home to a Country Flea Market for
several decades. In more recent years, it has found a
new home in Agriculture Park; a home that offers
plenty of parking as well as some green space for
children to run carefree.
The Bayfield Agricultural Society provides this home
for the market that is open on Sundays from 7 a.m. to
2 p.m. (maybe a little longer depending on the
crowds). There are all kinds of unique items for sale
such as antiques, furniture, books, tools, and sports
collectibles. The market is also a good spot to pick
up fresh produce and plants.
HEARING CLINIC
A monthly hearing clinic has been established in the
village at Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy. The next
date for the clinic is June 16.
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.
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Mark June 7 on the calendar. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. The clinic will offer: hearing aid adjustments and
Pledge forms are available from most merchants in Bayfield and any Lion. Those who wish can repairs to all makes and models, no cost hearing
also donate online by going to: https://www.purinawalkfordogguides.com/locations/walk.cfm? tests, new prescription of hearing aids, wax removal,
ID=328. hearing aid battery sales as well as hard of hearing
Please contact Lion Jack Pal at 519 565-5340 for more information. assistive devices. Please call Shannon Gould at The
Kincardine Hearing Clinic at 1-855-396-6026 to book
LIONS' CLUB'S HOME AND GARDEN an appointment.
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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 private family service has taken place. A
Celebration of Jack's Life will be held in St. Marys, in
August. Details will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers
or donations, the family simply asks that everyone
reading this find more time to spend with family and
friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the Andrew L. Hodges
Funeral Home in St. Marys, 519 284-2820, with
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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
Rev. Wayne Malott, of the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) that is located out of Trinity Anglican Church
admission sales are but a few examples, jobs are as
leads the way as food bank volunteers and Bayfield Lions' Club members parade the five grocery cart loads of
varied as the people required to fill them, there is a
non-perishable donations from the arena to the church following the Home and Garden Show held Apr. 24-26.
Those who attended the show were asked to bring a food item to support the food bank. (Photo by Dianne
position for all.
Brandon)
To learn more about this great community event
The Bayfield Lions' Club's 18th Annual Home & Garden Show was held from Apr. 24-26 at the
please call Joan Cluff at 519 565-2974 or email her
Bayfield Arena and Community Centre. From patios, flowers and pools to communications,
at cluffy@tcc.on.ca.
security and retirement homes, this show offered a very diverse selection of exhibitors and the
over 1,700 people attending were able to find something of interest for many applications.
INMEMORIAM
The five demonstration booth presentations were well attended. This year Wood carver, Mary -
Ann Jack -Bleach; Carol Steckle, of Huron Ridge Acres; Deb Grasby, of Cabin in the Woods
Design; Devin Tabor, of Bon Vivant Chef and Catering; and a representative from Stonefield
The community will be saddened to learn of the
Garden Centre and Market shared their expertise.
passing of a part time resident.
Admission was free for attendees but new this year people were encouraged to bring non-
John Warren "Jack" O'Rourke, of Bayfield and St.
perishable food items or make cash donations to the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep).
Marys, died peacefully on May 11 at the age of 66.
The Lions' members were pleased to donate five grocery carts full of food as well as a cash
He was the beloved father of Ryan O'Rourke, and his
donation to the food bank that operates out of Trinity Anglican Church in Bayfield.
wife Katie, of Loveland, Colorado, by way of Florida.
Everyone who attended could enter their name into a draw to win a barbecue donated by
Dear brother of Jane Peters (O'Rourke) and her
Bayfield Garage or gift cards to shop at Bayfield Foodland, the latter donated by Bayfield
spouse, Don Henry, of Campbellford, ON, and uncle
Foodland and Royal LePage Realty. Angela Durand was the lucky winner of the barbecue.
to her two children, Allyson and Curtis. He was the
son of Wilbert (Bill) and Vernetta O'Rourke; both
deceased. He was also an amazing friend to
countless others.
A private family service has taken place. A
Celebration of Jack's Life will be held in St. Marys, in
August. Details will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers
or donations, the family simply asks that everyone
reading this find more time to spend with family and
friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the Andrew L. Hodges
Funeral Home in St. Marys, 519 284-2820, with
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Lots of groceries and some cash donations were collected for the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep) during
the Bayfield Lions' Home and Garden Show. Lions' club members and food bank volunteers gathered for a
picture at the end of the event. BR I -r: Tony Van Bakel, Geordie Palmer, Rev. Wayne Malott, Larry Simpson,
Dave Nearingburg and Brad Maidment, representing Bayfield Foodland. FR I -r: Penny Overboe, Elaine
Scrimgeour, Terry Baa-Youmatoff, Mayor of Bluewater Tyler Hessel, John Reeves and Tom Grasby. (Photo by
Dianne Brandon)
Joyce Scotchmer, of Goderich, (far left) waits for Chef Devon Tabor to add the dressing to the salad during a
cooking demonstration at the Bayfield Lions' Club's Home and Garden Show held at the end of April.
(Submitted photo)
Deb Grasby, of Cabin in the Woods Design, was one
The wives of Bayfield Lions' members kept the
visitors to the Home and Garden Show from going
hungry and thirsty. They were I -r: Pat Pal, Linda
Cox, Willy Simpson, Nellie Van Bakel and Linda
Steenstra.(Submitted photo)
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The community will be saddened to learn that Jonny
Kalisch died on Apr. 25 at the age of 86.
Kalisch, was the owner of Jonny's Antiques in
Shakespeare. He and his late partner, James
Bisback (died March 5, 2014), were known for putting
the village on the map with their renowned antique
shop that drew like-minded souls to the community
establishing it as the "antique mecca" for
Southwestern Ontario.
Kalisch started his business in Toronto in 1964 prior
to the move to Shakespeare. He and Bisback
opened a second location in the 1980s, where they
sold fine porcelain and antiques to celebrities around
the globe from a small gallery within the Four
Season's Hotel in Toronto. In 2011 they purchased
The Gordon House on Clan Gregor Square in
Bayfield and after restoring it the gallery was opened.
They had intended to retire in the village.
"As many of us said, the couple, who put
Shakespeare on the map, was a bit like salt and
pepper. James was the quiet one and Jonny was the
showman," said Janis Bisback, a relative of James.
Kalisch had developed Alzeheimer's Disease and
remained at his home for as long as possible being
cared for by former staff who he knew and who
understood his unique personality.
According to Bisback, the hospice, Sakura House, in
Woodstock, where he spent his last week had a large
breakfront in the hallway filled with antique porcelain
that the former homeowner had purchased from
Jonny's Antiques years ago.
In an interview with CTV news in 2008, Kalisch
himself said that you either owned "an antique shop
or a reproduction shop, that is all that counts really."
And he also believed that "everything was made to
be used."
"Jonny was a young man when he was separated
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of five presenters at the Bayfield Lions' Clubs Home
and Garden Show held recently. (Submitted photo)
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Every year as part of the home and garden show the Lions' organize a draw. Angela Durand was the winner of
the barbecue donated by Bayfield Garage. She was presented her prize by Lion Bill Steenstra (left) and Lion
Tom Grasby. (Submitted photo)
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his way to Canada with very little and eventually
found his mother and he was so proud to show her
the renowned antique business that he and James
had created," said Bisback. "After 50 years, an era
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In the summer of 1992, he moved to Provincetown,
Massachusetts where he met Carlos who would
become his partner, both in business and in love.
That fall they moved to Cancun, Mexico where they
opened La Comidita restaurant. In Doug's true style
he managed to wrangle a contract with a newly
opened factory to serve their employees lunch each
day. In addition, the restaurant quickly developed a
reputation among locals for Doug's "Canadian"
lasagna.
In 1994, they sold the successful business and
moved back to Provincetown. Five years later they
opened Doug Marr Gallery, which featured Doug's
oil paintings of Provincetown and the surrounding
landscape and Carlos' photographs. Doug soon
developed a reputation as a renowned artist, with a
very unique style. His originals were in high demand
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Doug Marr (Submitted photo)
The community will be saddened to learn that a local restaurant owner and artist has died
After a hard fought battle against cancer, Doug Marr, died on May 13 at home in Bayfield with
his life companion, Carlos Marguia, his sister Terry Marr and niece Katherine Marr, by his
side.
Doug was born on November 22, 1950 in Toronto, ON to Gerald and Jane Marr. He grew up
in Waterloo, ON and attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute, which was more of a social event
for him than a means to an education.
During high school he developed an interest in painting which years later, would prove to be
one of his legacies.
In the 1970s, Doug, along with his father and a business partner, launched The Athlete's Foot
in one tiny store on King Street in Waterloo. It was the first -of -a -kind concept in Canada — a
store that focused solely on athletic footwear and clothing, which other large corporations
soon copied. The business grew to become a national chain of stores that also included The
Boomer Club, The Frat House and Copper Mountain Lodge.
In the early 80s, Doug decided he was going to get into modeling and true to his nature, he
became a success, appearing in magazine and television commercials for companies such as
Eatons, Players Tobacco and Molsons.
With the economic recession in the late 1980s the Athlete's Foot Ltd. closed and Doug
decided that becoming an artist was the way he would now make a living. It was a typical
decision that Doug would make. Take a risk, come up with a plan, dive in full force and just go
for it.
He moved to Hawaii and began painting. In order to sell his art he hired a Hawaiian to pretend
to be the artist. This was the beginning of Doug's artistic success..
internationally with pieces being purchased by
people all over the world
In 2007, Crlos and Doug returned to Canada, and
opened DaVinci Ristorante and Gallery in Bayfield.
They grew a small cafe into a successful restaurant
where many customers became much more than
"just customers".
Doug continued with his art and once again, locals
commissioned him to paint originals for them.
Doug's style of painting developed over the years,
reflecting his stages of life. Many of his early pieces
featured bright vibrant colours, while in the later
years, he painted scenes that projected a sense of
calm and peace.
Although he was a very private man, Doug had an
incredible sense of loyalty and caring for those he
loved. If you were important to him, you knew it
because of his kindness and the meaningful little
things he did to make you happy. Doug wanted
everyone to be happy and have fun. He also had an
amazing sense of humor and his quick whit made
everyone laugh. His warm smile will be missed.
Doug is survived by Carlos; his mother Jane Marr of
Waterloo, who he dearly loved; his brother John
(DJ), of Montreal, and John's children, Katherine and
David; his brother, Jamie, of Hamilton; his sister,
Terry, of Kitchener; and Terry's daughter, Claire
Copland, who will miss "Bub".
A celebration of Doug's life will take place May 23 at
4 pm in Pioneer Park, Bayfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by cheque
to Pioneer Park Association through Falconer
Funeral Homes - Bluewater Chapel, Goderich.
Messages of condolence for the family may be left at
www.falconerfuneralhomes.com.
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Spectators checked their tickets for winning numbers during the race including: (1-r) Christine Calderwood, of
Goderich, Elaine, Laurie and Tim Steinson of Clinton. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
Volunteers Jane MacLaren and Dave Gillians dump the ducks in the water off the MacLaren boat at the start of
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Tickets for the Bayfield Optimist Club Rubber
Duck Race held on the afternoon of May 17 sold
out faster than normal this year with all 750 ducks
being claimed by noon on Saturday more than a
full day before the ducks hit the water.
A generous crowd gathered, under sunny skies
and warm temperatures, at the South Pier of the
Bayfield Harbour to view the first five plastic
waterfowl cross the finish line.
Those five ducks, #194, #106, #410, #332 and
#500, translated into some fabulous prizes.
Beverley Pounder, of Bayfield, took first prize, a
stainless steel barbecue valued at $400 and
donated by Bayfield Garage. Matt Miklovic,
earned second prize, a Norco BMX Bike donated
by Outside Projects and a friend of Optimism. It
was also valued at $400. Barb Beecroft, of
Bayfield, was awarded third prize, a Worx
Whipper Snipper valued at $180 and donated by
John Bettridge. Alan Wilbee, won fourth prize, a
Next Book 8 Tablet valued at $125 and donated
by Brian Coombs' Remax Reliable Realty. John
Townshend should enjoy fifth prize, an overnight
stay at the Albion Hotel with breakfast. It was
donated by Kim Muszynski, of the Albion Hotel,
and was also valued at $125.
The club is indebted to those friends of Optimism
who helped with the race, including, Jane and
David Maclaren, who provided their boat from
which to launch the ducks. Dave Gillians, Laura
Gillians and Oliver and Carolynne Leonard joined
them on board to aid in the dumping of ducks.
Luke Shanahan, Jenny Allan and their son,
Weylin, as well as brothers Sam and Ben Gundy
and Leanne Kavanaugh and Sean Henry acted
as rubber duck wranglers at the event ensuring
no duck was left behind at the end of the race.
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The Bayfield Optimist Club's Rubber Duck Race was once again a sell-out this year with all 750 ducks being sold
by noon on Saturday - a whole day before the race. It was the fastest sell-out ever! (Photo by Melody Falconer -
Pounder)
With a strong river current and favorable winds the race went off faster than normal. Rubber Duck Wranglers,
Sean Henry, Leanne Kavanaugh and Sam and Ben Gundy waited for the first five ducks to cross the finish line.
(Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
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After the winners had crossed the finish line, Luke Shanahan, Jenny Allan, and their son, Weylin, worked to
collect some of the 750 ducks that were dumped in the river for the race. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
Money raised from the race will go toward the
Optimist Club's many "friends of youth" projects.
Volunteer Laura Gillians poured a tub of rubber ducks in
the river at the start of the race. (Photo by Melody
Falconer -Pounder)
When the sun came out in the early afternoon spectators
were treated to a beautiful day to watch the race. (Photo
by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
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Jane and Dave Maclaren (far left and right) aided the Optimist Club during the race by providing their boat as
the launch for the 750 rubber ducks. Joining them in preparing for the race were Dave Gillians, his daughter
Laura Gillians, and his grandchildren, Oliver and Carolynne Leonard (not pictured). (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees)
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Money raised from the sixth annual Rubber Duck Race will
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THE ASHWOOD INN AND BOURBON BAR TO OPEN MAY 21
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The road sign, signs about the buidling and the Inn's room key chains were all created by Metal Work Artist Heather Church, owner of Gestalt, located in
Bayfield.
"One person that deserves some serious credit is Robert MacFie who has been working 90 hours a week
since January to get us where we are now," said Kirsten Harrett, of her life companion. The couple took a
moment to pose in front of the reclaimed church doors that now herald the entry to The Ashwood Bourbon
Bar and then MacFie was back to work in preparation for an early opening, May 21.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -
POUNDER
There once was an empty field next to a woodlot on
the corner of Bayfield River Road and Hwy. 21.
John Pounder had a dream to create a family
friendly, yet economical, resort on the northern
outskirts of the village. The dream was realized in
the form of the Bayfield Village Inn. After more than
three decades a desire to pursue other interests and
to see the property rejuvenated led to the sale to
neighboring cottage resort owner Kirsten Harrett, of
Deer Park Lodge, early in 2015.
Five months later, after an extensive renovation, the
22 room resort with indoor pool, restaurant and bar
is reopening its doors and tuning up the sound
system on a new dream, this one the vision of
Harrett and the property's manager and musical
director, Peter Meades. The Ashwood Inn and
Bourbon Bar will open May 21 with an evening
concert by Sal's Alley starting at 7:30 p.m. Dinner
will be by reservation only with two seating's, the first
at 6 p.m. and second at 6:30 p.m. Call 519 565-4444
to make a reservation.
The building is not the only thing being given a
second life — the wood from several Ash trees has
been repurposed as a front desk, shelving, a bar top,
table tops and bathroom vanity tops. Twenty-three
Ash trees once stood proudly on the Deer Park
Lodge property but were devastated by the Emerald
Ash Borer and were cut down.
"At Deer Park we built a kiln using a shipping
container, had the wood milled and dried the lumber
over the winter so the trees now have an opportunity
to live on," said Harrett.
Perhaps the most impressive legacy created by the
Ash trees is the Inn's massive front desk. It is literally
part of an Ash tree trunk that weighs in at
approximately 2.5 tons. Merners Contracting Ltd
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The Ashwood Bourbon Bar manager and musical director, Peter Meades (left) and Craig Cousins, assistant
bar manager, are excited to get creative with the bar's star ingredient, bourbon.
The keys to 22 newly renovated rooms. The tags were created by Metal Work Artist, Heather Church, of
Gestalt, located in Bayfield.
The Inn offers two spacious king suites for guests to enjoy.
were tasked with moving the tree from Deer Park to
the Inn and the glass entranceway to the building
had to be removed to get it in. David Loerchner, of
D.L. Creations, of Bayfield, finished the front desk,
and created all of the Ash accents in the building. In
a lot of pieces Loerchner accentuated the work of
the Emerald Ash Borer for all to marvel at.
Harrett describes the renovated rooms at The
Ashwood Inn to be "Bayfield in the summertime —
fresh and comfortable with white bead board accent
walls."
Combine the Inn's accommodation with that of Deer
Park Lodge and there is room for 150 guests in 53
rooms making it a great venue for weddings. Deer
Park and its beautiful sandy beach has become a
destination -wedding venue for couples but not
during the peak season of July and August. Plans
are in the works to put up a permanent tent at the
south end of The Ashwood Inn to allow for weddings
during those two months as well. Guests at both
locations will have the opportunity to enjoy the
private beach or stroll the future trails in the woodlot
adjacent the Inn.
The Inn offers 10 rooms with two queen sized beds,
five loft rooms with three queen sized beds, five
rooms with queen sized beds and two king suites. To
view prices and to check availability visit
www.theashwood.com. A full hot breakfast is
currently being made available to room guests only,
although not included in the room rate, and there is
potential to open up to the public in the future.
The Ashwood Bourbon Bar will be open for lunch
(11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and dinner for the public
(starting at 5 p.m.) with Chef Robert Whyte and his
team offering up a "farm fresh gastro pub"menu.
Whyte describes the food to be "not your standard
pub grub. We want to present our food not in a
fashion that everybody sees everyday but rather in
an upscale bistro style in a pub atmosphere."
He plans to create his menu using ingredients from
farms within a 100 KM radius of the Inn. He was also
pleased to have some input in the design collective
for the new kitchen and restaurant layout.
The chef graduated from the Culinary Arts program
at Liaison College in 2002. He apprenticed at the
Toronto Granite Club and worked at Wolfgang
Puck's first Canadian restaurant also in Toronto. He
teaches in the Humber College's culinary arts
program and has a second home in Bayfield.
"My staff and I are stoked. We are getting geared up
and really hungry to open. Once the chits start rolling
in I will be living in the moment, can't wait," said
Whyte.
Another person excited to see The Ashwood
Bourbon Bar open would be Peter Meades. One of
the people behind the Bayfield Concert Series,
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THE Ashwood Inn's indoor swimming pool is filled with salt water.
The renovated rooms at The Ashwood Inn c. s described to be "Bayfield in the summertime — fresh and
comfortable with white bead board accent walls." This is an example of the five loft rooms available for
guests to enjoy. (Photo by Richard Fitoussi, Aperature Photo)
Combine The Ashwood Inn's accommodation with that of Deer Park Lodge and there is room for 150 guests
in 53 rooms. (Photo by Richard Fitoussi, Aperture Photo)
Meades vision of a venue constructed with live
concerts in mind was the inspiration behind the
design of the bar, stage and sound system.
And in keeping with the vision Meades has booked a
number of acts from the end of May, starting with a
sold -out concert by The Skydiggers on May 30, right
through to Labour Day. In addition a regular
weekend highlight will be Bluegrass Brunch Sundays
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To check out some of the
great Canadian talents coming to Bayfield and to
secure tickets visit The Ashwood Inn website.
Harrett gives credit to Meades for the bourbon
concept as well.
"Pete calls it the next generation, scotch alternative,"
said Harrett. "It offers up a cool vibe and bourbon in
general lends itself to a lot of different cocktails."
So with live music and creative cocktails along with
the usual classic favorites as well as beer and wine
The Ashwood Inn and Bourbon Bar is sure to
become a place where visitors can have a great
night out. Harrett stresses that she wants people to
have fun but to stay safe as well and for that reason
they are making a shuttle service available.
"We don't want anyone to drink and drive. We have
our Ashwoody Van that will pick people up at their
door and take them home. We are not promoting
alcohol but a safe, enjoyable evening out. As soon
as you step on the van it feels like you are ready to
have some fun," she said. "Dial 519 565-4444 for
pick up."
The Ashwood Inn will be open year round and plans
are underway to make it a four -season destination
with not just weddings but corporate retreats and
stay and play packages in mind as well.
"One person that deserves some serious credit is
Robert MacFie who has been working 90 hours a
week since January to get us where we are now,"
said Harrett, of her life companion. "We have had an
incredible team of people on this project and we
have hired between 40 and 50 people to work for the
summer months."
And now with opening day just hours away it is time
to toast to new beginnings at The Ashwood Inn...
with bourbon. of course.
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This van, known as The Ashwoody, is sure to become a familiar sight around the village this summer.
Melody Falconer -Pounder
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On May 10, I, and a good friend, took in the 25th anniversary performance of the
Stars on Ice gang at Budweiser Gardens in London. Now if you are a dedicated
reader you know that I love watching figure skating... truth be told I love
photographing figure skating even more. So you can imagine how excited I was
when I discovered our ice surface seats were along the blue line. The show was
incredible. It was directed and choreographed by my favorite Kurt Browning. It
showcased our Canadian talent and paid homage to the skaters that created a
legacy of memorable tours. I took over 400 images in the 1.5 hour program and am
pleased to say captured many incredible moments but for me the best one came
right at the end of the show.
Kurt was at the far side of the ice surface about to make a pass down the blue line directly in front of me and I
said to myself now is your chance to get a good picture as other times during the show I had missed a few
chances too busy being mesmerized to actually click the shutter. As he skated toward me he noticed the crazy
woman with the camera and suddenly he was smiling into my viewfinder giving me a big thumbs up. The voice
in my head said, "Just push the button!" And I prayed he was in focus even though my knees were shaking.
A moment with Kurt Browning. (MFP photo)
This tour marks 25 years for Kurt on the Stars on Ice tour. The May 10th performance marked the 25th time I
have seen the "Kid from Caroline" skate live. Amazing timing I'd say and yes the image was in focus and you can see it here. Thank you Mr. Browning. —
Mclody
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Writer, editor, photographer: Melody Falconer -Pounder
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Special thanks to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce
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Falconer -Pounder
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