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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2016-03-23, Page 16/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 BAWIELDBREEZE �IUI[IpIIIIIMIIIgIINpIIINI NSM,- �, LEPAGE �nrrrrirrnuir�rwr� rwrrus.-s•mr.r [AN MATTHEW CA i �-ss3�s BAWIELD BREEZE th�bi!r�7r;rl.a:�irsr;i.a�� �r:vns;:vrrr° Q SHARE 010121 March 23, 2016 Vol. 7 Week 13 Issue 351 FAMILY ZOOMFIT AND YOGA BEGIN MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEIIWATER BAYFIELD COMPLEX Kim Loebach (right) from the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association recently accepted a cheque for $7,000 from Bonnie Baynham, project manager of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. The funds will support BACPA in offering three new programs at the Bayfield Community Centre for families and youth. (Submitted photo) Kim Loebach from the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association (BACPA) was happy to accept a cheque for $7,000 recently from Bonnie Baynham, project manager of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. A few weeks ago BACPA announced its accomplishment of receiving two generous grants from the Huron County Health Unit as a result of its application to the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. The funds will support BACPA in offering three new programs at the Bayfield Community Centre for families and youth, specifically Lacrosse, Family Zoomfit (Zumba) and Family Yoga. The new programs officially started on March 22 with Family Yoga happening Tuesday nights from 7-8pm and Family Zoomfit happening Wednesday nights from 7- 8 p.m. H4NI3A EASTER EGG HUNT Sixty pounds of chocolate, molded into the shape of Easter eggs, will be worth its weight in gold to countless youngsters when it is tossed on the lawn in Clan Gregor Square for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Hosted by the Bayfield Optimist Club the hunt will begin precisely at 1 p.m. on March 27. Those youngsters who participate in the event are reminded to bring a container to collect their chocolate treasures in and remember the hunt happens very quickly so be sure to be on time. Tickets will also be sold for the raffle of a basket filled with Easter treats and toys. Tickets will be $2 each or 3 for $5. The sale of these tickets helps cover the hunt expenses and the ongoing work the Bayfield Optimist Club does for youth in the community. COUNCILOR'S CORNER Lacrosse kicks off in June this year with a Due to March Break Councilor's Corner was summer camp offered by Drew Candy from the rescheduled until March 24. So tomorrow night Toronto Rock - specific dates and details to (Thursday) the focus of the meeting will be divided follow! At the conclusion of the camp, Lacrosse cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezeNVeekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 1/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 will be offered weekly in July and August with one or two month memberships available. Registration for Lacrosse starts Apr. 9 at the Bayfield Community Centre from 6-8 p.m. For the latest updates, please visit BACPA on Facebook or go to www.bacp.ca. Family Zoomfit was offered in the Bayfield Community Centre on March 15 to introduce everyone to a new free class that will begin tonight (March 23) and will continue on Wednesdays from 7-7:45 p.m. and will run until June. (Photos by Melody Falconer -Pounder) The evenings are geared to getting children to move to music.Kids Yoga is also being held on Tuesdays from 7-7:45 p.m. in the community centre. into several topics: "Budget Finalization", "Bayfield Water Debenture Payment Options" and "Community Centre and Bridge Updates" Bill Whetstone, Bayfield Ward councilor, hosts the evening on the third Thursday of every month. He provides an opportunity for people to hear what council has been up to and voice their opinions. The evening will be held in the Bayfield Community Centre starting at 7:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to a family hike on a hidden gem of a trail on March 26. Starting at 1 p.m. participants will explore the Front Road Trail near Clinton. The easy, level 1, Front Road Trail is located on the west side of Front Road just off of Hwy. 8. It is just south of the bridge over the Bayfield River on the road to Vanastra. Hike leaders Adriaan Schreuder and Patrick Capper will lead a relatively easy 45 - minute walk through a trail that the BRVTA has rarely used. The Trail is flat and mostly through a Coniferous wood, where if they are lucky participants may see a deer or wild turkey. Parking is limited, so the BRVTA members suggest ride sharing. Anyone who wishes to carpool from Bayfield is asked to meet at the Pavilion in Clan Gregor Square at 12:30 p.m. Please call Schreuder, hike leader, 519 565-2382 for more information. ANGLICAN CHURCH Holy Week has arrived and Trinity Anglican Church and St. James', Middleton will offer a variety of worship opportunities for those in the community. Services begin at Trinity with one being held on March 23 at 10 a.m. St. James', Middleton will host a Maundy Thursday (March 24) service at 7:30 p.m. A Good Friday service will be held at Trinity on March 25 starting at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday (March 27) services will be celebrated at Trinity at 9:15 a.m. and at St. James' at 11 a.m. UNITED CHURCH The congregation of St. Andrew's United Church is preparing for the arrival of the Easter season. Holy Week has begun with a Good Friday Service on March 25 at 11 a.m. The celebration of Easter Sunday begins with a Sunrise Service at Pioneer Park on March 27 at 7 a.m. A potluck breakfast occurs afterwards in the church hall. An Easter communion celebration will take place during the regular worship service at 11 a.m. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 2/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 NP The program is sponsored by the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association due to a generous grant from the Huron County Health Unit Healthy Kids Challenge. BLUEWATER BUDGET WRESTLED TO A 2.41 PER CENT INCREASE BY KEN LARONE Council originally started budget discussions without its new Chief Administration Officer Kyle Pratt. The municipal department heads prepared the first draft for the 2016 budget which was more than 33.75 per cent higher than the 2015 budget. The expected increase by staff caught the Council by surprise. Pratt's arrival helped council and staff focus on tax payers' ability to pay, particularly in the three retirement communities of Bayfield, Hensall and Zurich. It looks like Bluewater council will let its taxpayers get away with 2.41 per cent increase in it's share of the municipality's 2016 budget. The Ontario imposed Ontario Provincial Police bill has been reduced from 4.5 per cent increase to 4.44. The Ontario government's charges to the municipality for Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's assessment has been reduced from two per cent to .12 per cent. A surprising $281,904 budget surplus in the 2015 budget added an unexpected windfall to the 2016 budget. Council will use $164,316 in levy reductions to take immediate increases off tax payers. In total the municipal portion of the budget will be $7,071,693. The County of Huron is expected to make a 2.39 per cent reduction while school boards are expected to hold to their 2015 rate. Bluewater's 2.41 increase and Huron County's 2.39 reduction totals good news to Bluewater's earlier bad dream. Council talked more than four hours about the budget again last week before they arrived at a municipal rate their voters would accept. In total their budget meetings took more than 36 hours of discussions over the past 11 weeks. At the same time regular council meetings took 44 hours. The biggest chop last week was to the Roads Department which took a cut of $105,000. The next largest cuts were Facilities with $34,450 and Environment at an additional $30,000. A discussion about replacing the municipality's sidewalk plow ignited a council discussion about contracting out the job to independent contractors in the three villages. One plow owned by the municipality is moved on a trailer and truck from village to village. Council believes On Sunday, Apr. 10 at 11 a.m. the St. Andrew's congregation will welcome guest speaker Nancy Moore. The topic of her presentation will be "How I Donated a Kidney and Learned to Play the Ukulele." Along with sharing her personal story of a life-giving gift, Moore will perform with members of the Bayfield Ukulele Society. This promises to be an uplifting and educational event, that all in the community is welcome to attend. TAI CHI The Harvard Health Publication, the media division of the Harvard Medical School, reports that Tai Chi is one of the five best exercises you can ever do to get into shape and lower your risk for disease. Taoist Tai Chi® arts can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and circulation and can help calm the mind, transforming one into a healthier and more harmonious person. Beginner classes are being offered in Bayfield starting in April. All are welcome to attend these classes taught by an accredited, volunteer instructor. An Open House and free class will be held on Apr. 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bayfield Town Hall. Beginner classes will continue on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Town Hall. For more information call Doug at 519 565-5187. FRIENDS OF HULLETT Once again the Albion Hotel will be closing its doors on Sunday, May 1 to host the third annual Friends of Hullett (FOH) fundraising Dinner and Auction. Local winery Alton Farms Estate from Plympton- Wyoming have kindly donated a wine tasting that will begin at a 4 p.m. reception with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the auction at 7 pm. For 2016 there will be three "Early Bird" prizes that include a one-night stay at The Albion Hotel for cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 3/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 contracting out the plowing would give the municipality a more efficient system. Within each tickets purchased before Apr. 1. The 2015 dinner village overnight snow would be removed earlier in the mornings helping children to safely walk was sold out well before the event. to school. relate to the outdoors. Some of the items include long-term concern about the three Bluewater arenas, particularly the cost of operating them. Albion Hotel owner Kim Muszynski along with Derek Deputy -Mayor Jim Fergusson encouraged council to start contracting out more of it services to Jefferson, of Bluewater Golf Course, and Tim avoid the increases in capital cost for equipment. The idea had support from the majority of MacDonald, of Ideal Supply, are the key sponsors of council with added verbal support from Councilors Bill Whetstone, Marnie Hill, John Gillespie this event. Last year's event was a huge success and and Dave Roy. Mayor Tyler Hessel thinks warmer winters may reduce snow fall and reduce those who attended said that the gourmet meal plowing requirements. provided by the Albion was amazing. Fergusson asked council to lease services for the next two years to test the notion of leasing Following the gourmet dinner Richard Lobb will services to save money. The council unanimously supported the idea. auction off the donated items that for the most part Again, arena expenses were raised during the budget discussions. The mayor said he had a relate to the outdoors. Some of the items include long-term concern about the three Bluewater arenas, particularly the cost of operating them. local art, shotguns and a diamond necklace. All The upkeep of the two older arenas in Bayfield and Hensall are facing large restoration proceeds will go to FOH to help operate the 5,420 expenses. He feels council should be studying their life expectancy, operating cost and market acre Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area in programs such appeal. as trail upgrades, pheasant release, research, Finishing a one-year budget that took four weeks to settle, Pratt's plan sounded like suicide. environmental education and habitat enhancement. Fergusson said council should expect the cost keeping the Bayfield arena open in the next few years would include a new roof over the ice surface as well as sanding and painting inside Over $20,000 of profit were raised at the 2014 and beams. Higher hydro costs and possible marketing problems may add to the expenses. When 2015 Albion events combined. he was at the Ontario Good Roads Conference this month he learned there were 60 This exclusive event has only 60 seats available. communities the size of Bluewater facing the same problem with their arena. Anyone who would like to support the FOH are asked Hessel said he would like staff to study the cost of Bluewater's recreation facilities starting with to please contact FOH manager Scott Austin at 519 the arenas. He told council one arena should be handled by staff and their report completed for 525-2211 to secure their seats or donate an auction council discussion before starting another. item. Tickets are $100 and include a membership to Finishing a one-year budget that took four weeks to settle, Pratt's plan sounded like suicide. the Friends of Hullett and a few little surprises at the CAO SUGGESTS COUNCIL CREATE Albion. new strategic plan which is broken down into six sections. Councilor John Gillespie wanted to To learn about Hullett Marsh and the "Friends" please T 7� TWO-YEAR AB VDG"ET PLAN visit www.hullettmarsh.com. BY KEN LARONE ELLIOT'S QUARTET Just after Bluewater Council finished its 2016 budget discussions, council was told it should start over again and do another two-year plan. The Friends of the Bayfield Library are once again hosting their Saturdays at the Library series with one The suggestion came from new Chief Administration Officer Kyle Pratt, who has been baptized more presentation on the schedule. by fire trying to settle the 2016 budget. Rounding out the series will be a one-hour program Finishing a one-year budget that took four weeks to settle, Pratt's plan sounded like suicide. by the Elliot's Quartet on Apr. 2 starting at 11 a.m. However, council did take some time to start discussing some ideas about how to handle its new strategic plan which is broken down into six sections. Councilor John Gillespie wanted to TREK TO GUELPH know if staff could develop the plans. Pratt told him staff should complete the details of the 2016 budget before starting to work on the strategic plan. The Huron County Historical Society (HCHS) is Councilor Marnie Hill said, "It's too much to expect staff' to finish the budget and start strategic hosting a bus tour, "Trek to Guelph — Gateway to the planning at the same time. Huron Tract" on May 14. Pratt said it was important to develop a strategic plan both council and staff felt would work. The trek by bus is being organized by the HCHS and Both Mayor Tyler Hessel and Deputy -Mayor Jim Fergusson suggested tackling the plan section will travel the Huron Road back to Guelph. Bayfield by section. Archivist Ralph Laviolette is putting together a running commentary booklet for the event. He is Hill feels implementing the plan will be difficult yet knows the economic development portion is doing this from research contained in the Bayfield needed. Archives about the Huron Tract and the development of Huron and Perth Counties. Fergusson recommended council should think about the plan and return to a meeting prepared to talk about it section by section. "A group of Guelph volunteer walking -tour guides visited Huron County by bus last year," said Council didn't decide if it would tackle a two-year budget before starting the six- section Laviolette. "This trek by bus returns the trip looking at strategic plan. historical cairns and points of interest along the Huron Road through Huron and Perth Counties to Guelph where John Galt set up headquarters when NIAI[NG CRAYONS RAIN he began the development of the 1 -million acres of cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl3lssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 4/14 ','.� I1 e Week 13 Issue 351 0 ilk On March 14th, Melted Crayon Art was the focus of four 30 -minute sessions at the Bayfield Library The free sessions were limited to three participants at a time and those who attended could choose from two styles of melted crayon art. Graham Pounder, 4.5 years, of Toronto, chose to make his crayons pour down rain. He was assisted by Library Staff Member, Rachel Garland. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) JUDGING PANEL BROKE TIE TO DETERMINE BAYFIELD READS 2016 On Sunday, the Bayfield Town Hall was the setting for a great turnout to judge who would hold the Bayfield Reads Title for 2016! This year the audience voted as well as an expert panel of non -biased judges consisting of four of last year's defenders: Leanne Kavanagh, John Lalor, David McLaren and Allan Thompson. "As fun as it was to have them back their expert insight turned out to be crucial in breaking a tie," said Martha Beechie, owner of The Village Bookshop, the event's host. Mary Ann Colihan defended with excellence 'The Illegal' by Lawrence Hill while Kathy Gray battled fiercely on behalf of Michael Winter's 'Minister Without Portfolio'. It came down to a tie between Michael Peirce's passionate defense of 'Hero's Walk' and Peter Keightley's spirited portrayal of Tracey Lindberg's 'Birdie'. "The expert judges, without knowing the stakes, chose Peter Keightley's defense of'Birdie'that broke the tie and give us a winner," said Beechie. Unfortunately, Genny Smith had the flu and her book was not defended. "However, Leanne, one of our expert judges, gave a great defense on this brilliant books behalf," added Beechie. "Thank you to Leanne! A big thanks also to Shop Bike for the coffee and to the Friends of Bayfield Library for staffing the event! As well I want to thank all of our defenders and our audience members for their participation in this annual event. Your enthusiasm, and opinion, is highly valued. Thank You!" SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND NEEDED FOR NEW HEALTH CARE FACILITY The Bluewater Area Family Health Team (BAFHT) fundraising campaign is up and running and so far there has been a promising response to the call to support the building of a bigger and better BAFHT facility. Last week (March 10), the campaign received a boost when close to 100 attended the meeting at the Community Centre in Zurich to see and discuss plans for the new building. And many individuals and organizations in Bluewater, and beyond, came forward to pledge a commitment to the expansion project. Every donation, big and small, is much appreciated. Canada Company lands that became the Huron Tract. Van Tuyll bought the Bayfield town site from the Canada Company." The bus tour costs $69 for adults and $65 for students. The fee includes lunch at the historic Albion Hotel in Guelph.The Albion Hotel is a tradition in Guelph. It holds the second -oldest liquor license in Ontario. Itinerary highlights include: Author Gil Stetleron on the subject of John Galt, tour of the Guelph Civic Museum, Market Square in Guelph, refreshments and a walking tour of historic downtown, tour of John McCrae House and refreshments beside the Speed River. Those who wish to attend are asked to pre -book their tour by Apr. 1 by contacting David Armstrong at 519 524-1156 or by email at davidarmstrong@hurontel.on.ca. HCEDB The Huron County Economic Development Board (HCEDB) is actively recruiting a new member from the business community. People who believe that Huron County has a great story to tell, welcome investment and business development, and embrace our local heritage and quality of life are encouraged to apply. "This volunteer position offers tremendous professional development opportunities as you work alongside an inspiring group of individuals," said Jim Lynn, Board chair. "It's an exciting time to join the Board as we begin to implement the county's economic development strategic plan." Board meetings occur once a month in the evening. Ideal candidates for the position should be passionate about Huron County, want to see it positioned well for the future and support regional collaboration. Interested applicants should submit a one-page letter explaining why they would like to be on the HCEDB to nfritzley@huroncounty.ca or in person to the Huron County Administration Office at 1 Courthouse Square in Goderich. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 1st. CALLING ALL ARTISTS cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 5/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 BAFHT is a Canadian recognized charity (#85021 0014 RR0001). A tax receipt will be issued for individual and corporate donations. This project will help ensure that the dedicated health care professionals at the BAFHT can continue to deliver comprehensive healthcare to local communities. By building a comprehensive health care hub with significantly more rooms and resources, the BAFHT will be able to see more patients sooner, increase evening clinics, deliver more programs and enhance existing ones, and provide a rewarding environment to attract and retain quality health care professionals. An expanded BAFHT facility means continued access to essential, high-quality primary care as local communities grow and as demand for health care services intensifies due to an aging population and a greater prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. The BAFHT expansion is funded in part by a $1.48 million grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care. A further $600,000 more is needed to reach the goal. There are several ways to contribute. Circle of Care donations ($1,000 to $25,000) will be recognized with a plaque at the clinic. There are also room sponsorships, in-kind donations, legacy gifts, and Friends of BAFHT gifts starting at $10. BAFHT can also customize a sponsorship plan that aligns with anyone's philanthropic goals. Please contact a member of the BAFHT fundraising team to discuss how you can contribute to this exciting project, which will protect the local communities' health today and in the future. All are also encouraged to visit the BAFHT expansion project website at www.bluewaterareafht.ca. Anyone who would like to donate should please e-mail Ann Brabender, administrator BAFHT at annbafht@hay.net or call 519 236-4413. PROVINCIAL SERVICE AWARDS Seven volunteers from Ausable Bayfield Conservation watersheds are among more than 11,000 volunteers to receive 2016 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. The following recipients were nominated by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA): Sharon O'Toole; Carol Rideout; George Godbolt; and Raymond Letheren, 10 years of service; George Finch and Troy Stellingwerff, five years of service; Evan Krebs, youth nomination (two to four years). Certificates and customized trillium pins are awarded to people with between five and 60 or more years of service. Youth are also recognized for two or more years of volunteer service. Award recipients are nominated by the organizations they serve. Ontario is hosting 54 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards ceremonies across the province from March to June. Sharon O'Toole, Carol Rideout, and George Finch attended a ceremony in Stratford on March 15 to receive their awards. Local MPPs at the awards ceremony, for the presentation, included Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron -Bruce; Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth -Wellington; and Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. "I would like to congratulate all this year's recipients of Ontario Volunteer Service Awards and I would especially like to thank the volunteers from our watersheds," said General Manager and Secretary -Treasurer of ABCA, Brian Horner. "The help of volunteers makes it possible to accomplish more than we could ever hope to do on our own." The volunteers in this area help to build and maintain trails, enhance water quality monitoring, complete water -quality projects, organize and deliver community events, and support education and other programs to build healthier watersheds now and for the future, he said. "We thank the Province of Ontario for this valuable opportunity to make special mention of some of our volunteers each year and, as National Volunteer Week approaches, I would like to thank all of our volunteers," Horner said. The awards recognize people across Ontario for volunteering their time with community organizations and helping out with community volunteer projects like planting trees; helping Art by Leslee Squirrell. (Submitted photo) Bayfield has many creative people living here both full and part time. Many have studios built into their homes or on their property. But wouldn't it be great if there was an association, of sorts, where they could share insights, studios, lesson's learned, materials as well as invite instructors, host workshops, supply or sell materials and help motivate each other? "if you are among the interested, I am prepared to host a gathering of the like-minded for an exploratory conversation to pursue this idea. I will endeavor to gather us together in early spring, " said Leslee Squirrell, artist. Please contact Squirrell by email at leslee@lsgbydesign.ca. FAIR VENDORS NEEDED Anyone looking for a great venue to sell their crafts, promote their business or sell fundraising tickets should look no further than the Bayfield Community Fair. The Bayfield Fair organizers are looking for vendors for Aug. 19-21. An indoor or outdoor 8x10 space is only $40 ($1 per foot extra, $10 for hydro). Food vendors are also sought to feed the hungry multitudes that often descend on the fairgrounds. Please fill out the application that can be found at this link http://bayfieldfallfair.ca/?page_id=886 and forward it to Ted Dunn at tjdunn@tcc.on.ca. Or call Dunn for more information at 519 565-5316. Do you know of a group or an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to arts, culture or heritage in Huron County during 2015? It's once again time to recognize them. The Huron Arts & Heritage Network (HAHN), in partnership with Cultural Services of the County of Huron, is accepting nominations for its seventh annual Cultural Awards celebration. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 6/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 seniors stay active; organizing science fairs; and welcoming newcomers. "The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards offer us a chance to recognize volunteers and the vital role that they play in our communities and organizations," said Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, Michael Chan. "These awards are our way of saying thank you for their significant contributions." Other Ontario volunteer recognition programs include the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism and the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers. For more information on Ontario's Volunteer Action Plan and to find out how to nominate a volunteer visit: http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/vsa.shtml. Apr. 10-16 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATED BOTH ON AND OFF THE ICE [��C�Z.y1►1���C�]:i'[�7u1��i7�]'��ISK�P►I�:7lZi1�J�Q�:7 St. Patrick's Day, March 17, was a very busy one for youngsters who visited the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre. A lot of children took advantage of one of the last free skating days of the 2016 winter season spending time circling the ice before heading upstairs to celebrate the luck of the Irish! And celebrate they did — decorating cupcakes and shamrock shaped cookies with lots of green icing and sprinkles. They also had the opportunity to play games, create with homemade dough and fashion their very own pot of gold complete with a pinecone Leprechaun. Faith and begorra! The fun was brought to the village by the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association (BACPA) in partnership with St. Andrew's United Church and friends, Bayfield Agricultural Society, Bayfield Optimist Club and the Virtual High School. Their faces say it all, Graham Pounder, of Toronto, and Jackson Hivert, of Waterloo, were a bit blissful about the opportunity to eat cookies and cupcakes on a Thursday afternoon. The awards recognize the exceptional achievements of Huron County residents, businesses and organizations in the following categories: Cultural Event/Organization, Individual Artist, Community Contribution, Heritage, and Innovation. Nomination submissions require a nomination form and a short description (maximum of one page) explaining what the nominee accomplished in 2015 as it relates to the category they are being nominated in and why you think it is worthy of recognition. Nomination forms can be found at creativehuron.ca or at any Huron County Library branch. Deadline for submissions is Apr. 8. A jury will select the finalists and winners in each category from the eligible nominations received. An original work of art by a local artist will be presented to winners in each category, in keeping with previous years. The Cultural Awards Gala will be held May 6 at the White Carnation Banquet Hall in Holmesville. As well as recognizing the finalists and winners, this special evening also features entertainment by a variety of local artists. There is also a silent auction of unique items at the Awards Gala supporting the activities of the Huron Arts & Heritage Network. The event starts with a cocktail social at 7:30 p.m. followed by the awards presentations at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased through the Blyth Festival box office at 519 523-9300 or toll free at 1-877-862-5984. THEATRE PROGRAM Drayton Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new Youth Musical Theatre Program, which will offer six, week-long training programs for aspiring young artists throughout southern Ontario. Sessions will be offered in Grand Bend, July 4-8; Penetanguishene, July 25-29; Kitchener -Waterloo, Aug. 15-19 and Drayton, Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. All sessions are for ages 13 to 18 years. Cambridge is the exception and is offering a session for ages 13- 18 from July 18-22 and another for ages 9-12 from Aug. 22-26. "There is a wealth of young talent in Canada and we feel it is our responsibility to help develop the artists of tomorrow," said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. "Our new program will help cultivate young talent and give novice performers some insight about the expectations of the theatre industry while honing techniques for future success." The Youth Musical Theatre Program is designed to cultivate creativity, ignite imagination and boost confidence while providing aspiring young performers with the opportunity to learn from professional theatre artists and develop a deeper appreciation for live performance. The program requires an entrance audition, and has a maximum enrollment of 30 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 7/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 The cupcake and cookie station at the St. Patrick's Day Party held in the Bayfield Community Centre on Thursday was quite popular. Volunteer Louise Sygrove (green hat) and others supervised the little decorators. (Photo by John Pounder) Rikki Keys took a moment to admire the decorating job she did on her St. Patrick's Day cupcake before eating it. KV HAY MUTUAL uu i I III;I °_ 2018-19 SEASON 519-236-4381 Youngsters had the opportunity to make both a pot of gold and a Leprechaun to guard it during the party. Integ ro Everythingr LAKE SCE HURON rent L—STATE UMI ra students per week in order to guarantee personal faculty -student attention. Guided by passionate theatre professionals, participants will study aspects of singing, dancing, acting and technical theatre while meeting new friends with similar interests. Tuition for each program will include a ticket to a professional Drayton Entertainment production. Hopefuls are required to submit video auditions conveying vocal and dance skills along with a photo and resume outlining previous experience. The deadline for applications is Apr. 4. More information about the Youth Musical Theatre Program, including tuition costs and application requirements, is available at www.draytonentertainment.com SINGING TIEIR PRAISES Five Blyth Festival Singers received Ontario Volunteer Service Awards on March 15. Yvonne Martin, Brussels; Tom Hennessey, Bayfield; Dorothy Dietrich, Zurich and Jill Beardsley, Wingham each received certificates for 15 years of service. Brenda Radford of Londesboro, was presented with a 25 year award. The presentations were extra special as this year marks the 35th anniversary of the Blyth Festival Singers. (Submitted photo) Cl7YENM+kGEN5 re optometric cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 8/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 REMEMBER ME? Volume 7 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, in anticipation of spring sports time we highlight a photo of the Bayfield Babes baseball team from the late seventies. Does anyone recognize the players? Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks ISSUE 349 In Issue 349, in honor of the snow slowly melting away we feature another image from the garden party. Does anyone remember those pictured? (Archives Code: PB13 33a) Notes indicate that the following people are in the picture: Florrie Oddleifson, Lucy Diehl, Dorothy Rent, Mrs. J. MacKenzie, Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. H Paull. A reader shared that this photo was taken on the front lawn at the home of Lucy Woods Diehl. ISSUE 350 L ;•fw.., In Issue 350, we feature a picture sent into us by a resident of Bayfield, Wisconsin. Dick Goodlet questions whether the postcard is actually of his hometown so he thought he'd give Bayfield, ON residents a chance to see if they recognize the shot possibly taken in the 1930s. The American flags flying on the building indicates to Bayfield Breeze staff that it probably isn't Canadian but fun to share all the same. Local archivist, Ralph Laviolette, agreed that this image is not from Bayfield, ON as he has never seen a postcard similar to it in anyone's collection. In addition, a regular reader and postcard collector agreed that it is probably from Bayfield, Wisconsin not only owing to the tag line on the card but also because this American town produced considerably more post cards than Bayfield, ON ever has. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 9/14 6/13/2019 BAYFIELQ FIIVAINICIAL c�;Ctar;ti� 0 SHARE ® ©... PHOTO STORY Week 13 Issue 351 SHEAT: TALENT ST. JAMES', MIDDLETON POPULARITY OF PANCAKE BRUNCH AND SUGAR BUSH TOUR WI ► 101 1 V `QIZl�01-11 The congregation of St. James', Middleton hosted their seventh annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour on March 19. Two tractors were used to transport people from Pine Lake Camp to the nearby Schilbe Sugar Bush. It was a beautiful day for a ride on a hay wagon with the sun shining and very little wind. PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER St. James', Middleton's annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour continues to grow in popularity with over 400 people taking advantage of a fine weather day to attend the seventh annual event. Stacks of freshly flipped pancakes, tasty sausages, and a fresh fruit cup comprised the menu. The Maple syrup that topped the pancakes was provided by the Rick Schilbe Farm. An added treat this year for those caffeine lovers in attendance was Maple flavored coffee. The event, held at the Pine Lake Campground Recreational Hall, is a continued success thanks to the many volunteers who come together to cook and serve the food, as well as those who coordinate the hayride and conduct the tours of the syrup producing operation. Proceeds from the event go toward St. James', Middleton Anglican Church and world outreach. Over 400 people attended the seventh annual event with lots of youngsters enjoying the sweet elixir known as maple syrup, including Ella and Alexandra Nicolucci, of London. Their mother, Christy, was kept busy filling their plates with pancakes. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Weekl 31ssue351 /tabid/770/Default.aspx 10/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 Mid-morning the hall was filled with hungry visitors, even a bus came in with people from Bethel Pentecostal Assembly in Goderich. They kept Lori Malott and Terry Boa-Youmatoff busy at the admission table. Paul Spittal was given the task of serving up warm maple syrup to compliment the freshly made pancakes while Lisa Currah doled out the breakfast sausage. Ella Nicolucci, aged 6.5 years, decided to eat her age in pancakes. Yes, that is right, she ate 6.5 pancakes, this reporter stuck around to witness it! olfff'. +FAF T' 7 - Kate Nicolucci, 3, enjoyed her breakfast at the St. James Anglican Church Pancake Brunch. Her mother explained that she and her daughters were having the best day of their lives. Now with testimony like that who can argue that the Schilbe family makes some pretty great maple syrup. HISTORY OF SCHILBE'S SUGAR BUSH: • Peter Eisenbach built the sugar shanty in 1949. • Peter's nephew Jack purchases the sugar bush in 1959 and rents it out. • Earl and Albert Schilbe rent the sugar bush in 1964 and begin a multi -generational family business. • The Schilbe's install the current evaporator in 1967. • In the early 1970s, Albert purchases his own maple bush while Earl's family carries on at the present location. • Earl's son Rick purchases the sugar bush in 1994. He, and his son Rusty, manage the maple syrup production with the help of three generations of family members. • The family had their biggest production year to date in 2015. • They tap 2,000 trees with an industry average of cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl3lssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 11/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 ]ay and Dash McFarlane, of Clinton, attended the seventh annual pancake brunch where young Dash was caught with his mouth full of pancake. BAYFIELID C�OA.F OE1JyGARDENING SERVICES ' . Y ...," _'.' • ROME • COTTASE • BUSINESS PIMLATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK 1 L of syrup per tap. ASSAGE THERAPY --:66A6�- 519.565.4711 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 12/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 Bayfield River Sunrise by Jane Seifried Email your photo in Jpeg format to bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfield.com with the subject line Subscriber Photo of the Week. or ... Upload your photo to Flickr. I am looking for the Bayfield that is a delight to the eye — please share photos with a touch of whimsy, beauty, humor or a sense of fun. If you are to include people in your photos be sure to have their permission to publish their picture on-line and also send in their names and where they are from. And don't forget to tell me who took the photo for proper credit to be issued Melody Falconer -Pounder SUBMISSIONS r Bayfield Mews EXIJU5ive SS+ [nmartunity One Floor iawnhomes 51 a - 555 •8542 www_baY1ieldmews,ca Last week I mentioned that our four and a half year old grandson was visiting us during March Break. It was his "Graham - cation" as he calls it. I would like to pass along thanks to all in the community that worked to keep the youngsters in the village, and those visiting, entertained and active during the week. Each day we actually had a choice for an outing and that was really fun for all of us. Saturday we played on the equipment at Clan Gregor Square and inspected the new construction around the Splash Pad. He tried skating at the arena on Sunday with his Grandpa. He got creative with crayons at the library on Monday. Tuesday we both got moving at Zoomfit. Wednesday we went swimming and on Thursday we were back at the arena for a St. Patrick's Day Party. And then there was time for movies, Lego kit building, Dr. Suess stories, coloring and Yahtzee, Clue, Candyland, Don't Break the Ice and Snakes and Ladders... And then he was off to his other set of grandparent's house for more fun and I'm sure more games to play. When his Dad picked him up on Sunday he emailed me to say that Graham had told him he really liked his "Graham -cation" and he wished his grandparents lived closer... and then he fell asleep for the remainder of the drive home. Same here Graham. I wish you lived closer. And guess who slept until 9:50 a.m. on Friday morning? Yep, Gramel did! — Melody Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome. Deadlines for submissions are Sundays at 4 p.m. Please email me at bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfield.com or call 519-525-3830. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl31ssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 13/14 6/13/2019 Week 13 Issue 351 BAYFIELD BREEZE 9—SHARE C - ®D 5rtn vv Toa BAY'FIELD BREL,ZE CLICK: HERE Founding Members Goderich Honda Bayfield Garage Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Ltd. Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy Bayfield Foodland The Dock's Restaurant Outside Projects Ian Mathew CA Brad's Automotive Royal LePage Heartland Realty Brokerge Copyright 2018, The Bayfield Breeze Login Credits: Writer, editor, photographer: Melody Falconer -Pounder Web publisher/Graphic Designer: Dennis Pal Advertising Sales: Mike Dixon Logo Design: Kyle Vanderburgh, Goderich Print Shop Special thanks to the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce Breeze Committee:Mike Dixon, John Pounder, Dennis Pal, Melody Falconer -Pounder cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeekl3lssue351/tabid/770/Default.aspx 14/14