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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2016-08-31, Page 16/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 �BAYFIELDBREEZE IAN MATTHEW CA iwoms l s 56s-5as W PHAJ MA AV E �ILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIII! — ROYAL LEPAGE ANIZOM W - f V7'] BAWIELD BREEZE rhe 01/ aye's mvn €mf!e)e n4 ws 5ovme 0 SHARE M0121 Aug. 31, 2016 Vol. 8 Week 36 Issue 374 FUNDRAISING FOR THE BAYFIELD RIVER FLATS BEGINS TOMORROW BY DAVE GILLIANS SUNSET ON SUMMER The Bayfield Town Hall's third annual "Sunset on Summer" Chicken BBQ is but three sleeps away! It will be held on Sept. 3 from 4:30-8 p.m. With only a few days left, it is important that people get their tickets now so that organizers can ensure there is enough food! This is a great way to feed guests visiting this Laour Day weekend and take-out is available too. Entertainment will be provided by Bayfield singer/songwriter Josh Geddis and the group "Safe as Milk". Since this is a family event, there will be a new Kiddy Korner (with help from the Purple Peony) for the children. The popular raffle is returning and, of course, there is a cash bar for the adults. Tickets are available now, adults are $20 and children 12 years and younger are $10. They can be obtained several ways by calling the Town Hall at cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week36issue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 1/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 ONCE UPON ATINIE THIS WAS THE BAYFIELD RIVER VALLEY VIEW I_ Am For over 60 years, one of the most scenic vistas on Hwy 21, at the northern entrance to the village, has been hidden behind a wall of evergreens at the entrance to Bayfield, "beside the bridge", is one of Bayfield's best -kept secrets. For many decades, only ardent fishing enthusiasts have enjoyed this privately owned, riverside property, known as the "Bayfield River Flats". Now the community has the opportunity to transform this underutilized 4.75 acre green space with over 1,000 feet of river frontage, into an enduring publicly controlled riverside green space with connecting pathways that those people who love Bayfield will cherish forever. A group of committed volunteers including: Helen Varekamp, Jack Pal, David MacLaren, Roma Harris, Kirsten Harrett, Gayle Waters, Ray Letheren, Larry Dalton, Doug Vanderhaar, Mike Dixon, Wayne McKaig, Sandy Scotchmer and Dave Gillians, who are sponsored by the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA), have on behalf of the community, negotiated an 'Offer to Purchase' (conditional on financing) to buy the river flats property, which is located near the southeast corner of the Bayfield Bridge. The BRVTA will purchase the 4.75 acres for $70,000, which includes all expenses. The financing condition expires on Nov. 30. The anticipated closing date is Jan. 31, 2017 and then the property will be immediately transferred to the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (www.htltc.ca), which is organized to hold property in perpetuity. By acquiring the picturesque river flats before private owners close access because of liability concerns and before negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the construction of the new Bayfield Bridge are finalized, the Bayfield community will be in a position to shape this hidden treasure now and for future generations. The goal is to make the riverbank accessible to everyone and encourage community groups who want to improve and transform the land, within the "Natural Environment" zoning limitations, to make the village even better for future generations. This hidden jewel is multifaceted. Everyone who ponders its uses sees something different. Some people only see the flood plain mudflats directly beneath the bridge that aren't even part of this property, while supporters see an urban forest beside a beautiful river setting which will be transformed for the use and enjoyment of the community. 519 565-5788 and leaving a message; at the "Box Office" at the Town Hall on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon; by visiting the booth at the Bayfield Farmers' Market on Sept. 1; or by ordering through Ticketscene.ca or Eventbrite.ca. CALENDAR ;final cover The theme of the 2017 village calendar is "Bayfield from a different perspective", and organizers feel that the theme is well reflected in the photos. The Bayfield Calendar, a joint project of the Bayfield Lions' Club and the Photography Club of Bayfield (PCoB), is now on sale for $10 at the Village Bookshop, the Bayfield Archives and Heritage Centre (BAHC), Bayfield Foodland and from Justyne Chojnacki as well as a number of local clubs and organizations including the PCoB. They will also be for sale at the Bayfield Farmer's Market this Friday, Sept. 2. All of the selected photos have been enlarged and professionally double -matted to a 16x20 size ready for framing and are being offered to the public through a silent auction taking place on Sept. 3 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Sunset on Summer BBQ taking place at the Bayfield Town Hall. Winning bids will be announced at 7 p.m. sharp. For a look at the prints visit the BAHC during regular business hours. Organizers note that the calendars make wonderful gifts and mementos of Bayfield. All proceeds from calendar sales and the silent auction go towards supporting Lions' activities throughout the community. I' Jo SII l cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week36issue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 2/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 i,r,.;,river flats then2.png The 4th Annual Run4Kids event will be held on Labour Day weekend, Sunday Sept. 4. The run/walk will be raising funds to grant a very special wish for a Huron County Make -A -Wish child - nine year-old Memphis. And his wish is to meet his favorite YouTube star! BY KEN LARONE Memphis has Cystic Fibrosis but this doesn't deter him — he plays hockey and does triathlons. He loves Huron County Council's decision to eliminate the county's Advance Care Paramedic (ACP) video games and building Lego. He has a cat named program is getting more criticism from the nine municipalities within the county. Trader and a dog known as Lightning. So before heading back to school and a regular work Bluewater Council has joined the almost 1,900 citizens (online petition) who have asked county schedule consider supporting Memphis by running or council to reconsider its decision. walking around Bayfield in all of its "end of summer" glory. In early August, Bayfield Ward Councilor, Bill Whetstone convinced Bluewater Council to send Once again the Virtual High School (VHS) and the a letter to Huron County Council asking them to review its decision to cancel the ACP Service Bayfield Optimist Club are teaming up to raise enough funds for Memphis' wish to be granted. The fundraising campaign doesn't officially begin until Sept. 1. Early indications are that there be $40. Children under the age of 12 years can is a great deal of enthusiasm building in the village. All contributions in excess of $50 will be "Each runner will receive a race kit containing some within Huron. fun surprises," said Emily Santos, with VHS. "We will tax deductible. "Bayfield River Flats" T -Shirts or tote bags will be offered to the first 200 for two adults up to a maximum of three children. contributors for donations of $250 or more. have live entertainment by Mike Graham, face - Community Centre spent more than 30 minutes criticizing the county's decision to cut the 14 painting, raffle prizes, awards, snacks and hydration A "crowd funding" program is set up through the website www.BayfieldRiverFlats.ca so that and more!" donors from all over the world who cherish Bayfield, can help. Follow, Like and Share us on threatening illness can visit www.vhsrun4kids.com or Whetstone told those present at the meeting his five concerns for how the county's decision "Even though this is a competitive race we are Facebook at www.bayfieldriverflats.caand follow on Twitter using Hashtag#BayfieldRiverFlats. donation and send personal info in for a tax receipt adding a fun element to it by opening it up to teams The campaign's headquarters, where donation cheques can be made payable to the Bayfield and families. Participants are encouraged to come River Valley Trail Association is at Main Street Optometric. A Bayfield River Flats campaign out in their best outfits and help us grant a wish," said booth will also be at the Friday Farmer's Market in Clan Gregor Square. Cathy Fisher, a member of the Bayfield Optimist Club. Parkland and natural spaces define a place where people are proud to live and the river flats' property will someday be the only place that provides public access to the Bayfield River in the The first Virtual High School Run4Kids was held in village. In 25 or 100 years, residents will probably lament that it was only 4.75 acres of 2012. riverbank property that was available, but they will certainly be grateful that when the "With last years' proceeds of $6,000, we were able to opportunity arose, this generation proudly accepted the challenge. grant the wish of a Huron County child — Reiko, a five year-old boy who is living with an inherited skeletal RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO EXPRESS disorder. His wish was to take a trip to his favorite CONCERN FOR ACP CUTS theme park in Orlando, Florida. With the help of our community, Reiko's wish came true." BY KEN LARONE On the day of the event, site registration will open at 7:30 a.m. The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m. with Huron County Council's decision to eliminate the county's Advance Care Paramedic (ACP) awards to follow at 10:15 a.m. to the top two male program is getting more criticism from the nine municipalities within the county. and female finishers in each age category. Twenty- five dollars will be given to first place in each Bluewater Council has joined the almost 1,900 citizens (online petition) who have asked county category and $50 to first place overall in each gender council to reconsider its decision. group. In early August, Bayfield Ward Councilor, Bill Whetstone convinced Bluewater Council to send From now until Sept. 2 the entrance fee will be $35 a letter to Huron County Council asking them to review its decision to cancel the ACP Service and from Sept. 3 to the start of the race the fee will in Huron. Whetstone and Hensall Councillor Marne Hill made a motion to have Bluewater staff be $40. Children under the age of 12 years can send a request to Huron County to review the decision as well as other municipal councils register for $10 and there is also a family rate of $50 within Huron. for two adults up to a maximum of three children. On Aug. 25, the 40 people attending Whetstone's Councilor's Corner at the Bayfield Community Centre spent more than 30 minutes criticizing the county's decision to cut the 14 Anyone who would like to just donate to Make -A - ACP jobs by the end of this calendar year. Wish to grant a wish to a local child with a life threatening illness can visit www.vhsrun4kids.com or Whetstone told those present at the meeting his five concerns for how the county's decision call Fisher at 519 482-5557. She will collect the will impact on Bayfield: donation and send personal info in for a tax receipt for any donation over $20. As individuals of 'a certain age' living in a rural area, this is a regressive step and one that threatens our future medical care. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 3/12 6/13/2019 County residents went from a 22 per cent chance of getting an ACP to zero. " Can seniors feel comfortable not having service? Will they move away in order to be closer to hospitals? " Directly in contradiction to Bayfield's definition of "What Makes a Healthy Community": "Womb to tomb". " Directly in contradiction of the mission of Bayfield's "Home 4 Good" committee. This week Whetstone will be asking doctors in Huron's five community hospitals what they think of the county council's decision. Whetstone has also learned that many communities are in the process of expanding or initiating ACP services not discontinuing them. Week 365 Issue 374 Middlesex -London EMS Chief Neal Roberts said no consideration is being given to eliminating advanced paramedics from the service he oversees. "It is certainly not a trend across Ontario, even across Canada," Roberts said in an article that appeared in the London Free Press on July 31. And earlier this year New Brunswick introduced ACPs to their ambulance program. They were the last Canadian province to do so. Whetstone expects county council will be asked to reconsider its decision at its first meeting September. The online petition is available at www.change.org and was created by Concerned Citizens of Huron. TEAM ELEMENT A NEW ASPECT OF THE TERRY FOX RUN "A single dream. A world of hope." These words ,20160816_155109 not only symbolizes the Terry Fox Foundation but also the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) as their members organize their eighth annual Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 18. Cancer is something that touches every family. Those who have undergone cancer treatment and are fortunate enough to be cancer survivors is no doubt due in no small part to cancer research. Graham Wallace, owner of Charles Street Market on Main Street, is offering two large pizzas for the registered team with the highest average donation and two pizzas for the team with the highest number of participants. Register teams for Bayfield's The ultimate goal of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope that began in 1980 was to find a cure for cancer. All monies raised under the Terry Fox name go strictly to cancer research. "The Bayfield Terry Fox run is just a small way for our community to contribute time, energy, and donations to a cause that effects so many of our friends, relatives, and neighbors so that one day there will be a cure and Terry's wish can be fulfilled," said Roger Lewington, representing the BRVTA. To learn more visit the VHS Run4Kids website listed above or go to www.makeawishswo.ca. Pioneer Park will be a very active place on the Labour Day Weekend with singers and artists all converging on this lakeside green space. The Lakeview Mennonite Church choir will be raising their voices in song as the sunset approaches starting at 7:30 p.m. until the sun goes down on Friday, Sept. 2. And that same night starting at 7 p.m. there will be an art session as staff from Kryart Studios of Bayfield will head to the park with everything inspiring artists need to paint a beautiful Lake Huron sunset. Fingers crossed the sun shines! ONE CARE One Care will be offering new, seated exercises classes starting Wednesday, Sept. 7 in the Bayfield Community Centre. These classes will run every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (same time as Total Body Fit 2). All exercises, except balance, can be performed while on a chair. Balance exercises can be done standing beside a chair. For anyone who uses a walker, there is an elevator available to take them to the second floor. Anyone new to exercise or looking for a different exercise format, these Sit/Fit Classes may just fit the bill. Come out and give them a try! HARVEST DINNER The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) will be holding their second annual Fall Harvest Dinner and Dance on Oct. 15th at Renegades Diner, Bayfield. Tickets are $35 and the evening starts with a Reception and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. After dinner, attendees can dance to live music by "Cheap Shirts". The BRVTA has been actively building and maintaining a network of trails in Bluewater over the past 10 years. These trails, built entirely by volunteers, are for public use by local residents and tourists alike thanks to a partnership with the Municipality of Bluewater and the generosity of private landowners. Over the years the BRVTA has contributed much to community improvement through fundraising. Sponsorship of the Terry Fox Run for the past 7 years has raised over $24,000. An additional $1,000 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 4/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 Terry Fox Run at www.terryfox.org. (Submitted The Terry Fox Foundation is the second largest was raised for the Goderich MRI Imaging project and Photo) non-government fundraiser for cancer research $1,200 for the Clinton Public Hospital. In 2013, the in Canada. More than $400 million (CDN) has Festival of Fitness and Art in Bayfield used the trails been raised by the Foundation that prides itself on its ability to direct close to 90 cents of every and raised in excess of $4,000 for Alexandra Marine dollar raised to support cancer research in Terry's name. and General Hospital in Goderich. Registration is now online for individuals and teams at www.terryfox.org. Participants can also The trails are free of charge to the public and provide register on the run day at the gazebo in Clan Gregor Square. The route may be run or walked. a superb opportunity for families and people of all The event starts at 9 a.m. generations to enjoy the beauty of the area. "We hope you can come out for a wonderful day and help raise funds for the Terry Fox "We hope you can come out for a wonderful evening Foundation," said Lewington. "New this year, you can be part of a team challenge. You can and support Bayfield Trails!" said Roger Lewington, register a team, club or organization, office group, family, to participate. The team with the representing BRVTA. highest average donation and/or the team with the highest number of participants will win two large gourmet pizzas from Charles St Market! Thank you Graham Wallace." Folks are encouraged to get their tickets now. Tickets can be purchased by emailing ��204_TFR_2015_POSTER _SM_ENG info@bayfieldtrails.com or by calling Roger at 519 565-2202 or Scott at 519 565-2827. Tables of eight or more can be reserved. TAI CHI Strength, Flexibility and Stillness Through Taoist Tai Chi@ Practice People from all walks of life and across the world tell how the practice of Taoist Tai Chi@ arts has relieved stress, provided deep relaxation, given their bodies balance and strength, helped with pain, lifted spirits and even changed their outlook on life. Beginner classes are being offered in Bayfield starting in September. All are welcome to attend these classes taught by an accredited, volunteer instructor. An Open House and free class will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Bayfield Town Hall. Beginner classes will continue on Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. at the Town Hall. For more information call Doug at 519 565-5187. BAYFWLD GUIDING ,;Socia I -Share -2016 -Girl The Terry Fox Run is an all-inclusive, non-competitive, family oriented event. The Bayfield run has been a BRVTA initiative and is scheduled to start and end at Clan Gregor Square and incorporates various parts of the Heritage and Sawmill Trails. Alternate routes will be offered to ensure that it is an inclusive event so that anybody wishing to participate in the run will be able to do so. Pledge sheets are available around the village at various locations. The BRVTA has been actively building and maintaining a network of trails in Bluewater over the past 10 years. These trails, built entirely by volunteers, are for public use by local residents and tourists alike thanks to a partnership with Bluewater and the generosity of private landowners. Over the years the BRVTA has contributed much to community improvement through fundraising. The Terry Fox Run in Bayfield has raised over $24,000 over the past seven years. The trails are free of charge to the public and provide a superb opportunity for families and people of all generations to enjoy the beauty of our area. "Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and According to the Terry Fox Foundation, since Terry's run in 1980, there has been great the other gold." progress in cancer research. Over 60 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer in Canada cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 5/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 today will survive. Death rates for childhood cancers have fallen by more than 50 per cent since the 1950s. Cancer treatments are more effective and have fewer side effects. Children and youth who have the same bone cancer Terry had would have a good chance of surviving their disease today and most will not lose their legs or affected limbs. For more information on The Terry Fox Foundation visit the website listed above. If you are interested in volunteering with the Bayfield run please contact organizers Paula Letheren by email at raypaula@tcc.on.ca or Lynn Girard atlgirard16@gmail.com or info@bayfieldtrails.com NEW MINISTER FOR KNOX CHURCH Rev. Lynn Nichol (Photo by Rev. John Henderson) Rev. Lynn Nichol will be inducted as the minister of Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield on Sept. 4 Rev. Nichol succeeds the Rev. Susan Moore who served the congregation from 2005 to 2011. The service will begin at 7 p.m. The minister is no stranger to the Bayfield community having served as a summer student for the congregation in 1994. A graduate of Knox College at the University of Toronto, she has served a number of congregations including Knox Monkton and Knox Cranbrook in the Presbytery of Huron -Perth and Knollwood Park Presbyterian in the Presbytery of London. For the last 5 years she has led mission trips to Malawi. She is also a graduate of Augustana University College in Music and Religious studies and is trained as a Stephen Minister leader; in Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved and in Prepare/Enrich pre marital and marital counseling. Rev. Nichol has four sons and is moving to Bayfield at the end of August and will lead her first service Sunday morning service on Sept. 4. "The congregation of Knox is very excited to welcome Lynn and her family and encourages you to meet Lynn and give her a warm Bayfield welcome!" said Deb Grasby, representing the church membership. FOLKS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE COOLEST CLUB IN TOWN The Bayfield Ukulele Society (aka The BUS) began last August with their first get together at the Bayfield Public Library and they are now inviting others to join them strumming and a singing for season two! (Submitted photo) Such is the epitome of a new Guiding season. Sparks, Brownies and Guides in Bayfield will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 5:15 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church. The older girls, Pathfinders and Rangers will meet up again starting on Sept. 21 immediately following the younger girls meeting. They will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Girls aged five to 17 are welcome to join and they can register online now at www.girlguides.ca, clicking on Registration and entering the "NOM 1 GO" area code. Bayfield Guiding has had a presence in this community for 60 plus years, Want to learn more about Bayfield Guiding? Contact Melody Falconer - Pounder at 519 525-3830 or melody.pounder@gmail.com. There is a motion on the table at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) to be held on Sept. 15. The following motion will be presented at that time for consideration: "That two new Board members from the FOBL membership be appointed to the Board of Directors subject to the resignation of two current Board members." FOBL members are requested to attend the meeting that will be held in the Bayfield Library Community Room at 7 p.m. so that they might cast their vote. TRIP A MONTH Support the Bluewater Area Family Health Team (BAFHT) and earn a chance to win a great vacation at the same time. The BAFHT Trip a Month Draw will start in January 2017. Only 300 tickets will be sold and at $135 per ticket, there are 12 chances for your ticket to win — that's just $11.25 per month! And perhaps most importantly even if you win, your name is returned to the draw for another chance. The draw will be made the first business Friday of the month at the BAFHT clinic (the following business day in the case of an overlap with an official holiday). Tickets are available from BAFHT Board Directors and at the front desk at the clinic. Payment can be made by cheque, cash, VISA and Master Card. Contact Paula Kroll at the BAFHT paulabafht@hay.net for more details. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 6/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 Area residents are encouraged to hop on "The Bus" and join the coolest club in town at it celebrates its first birthday. The Bayfield Ukulele Society (aka The BUS) began last August with their first get together at the Bayfield Public Library. The group still meets at the library and is grateful for their ongoing support. Every week, local "uke" enthusiasts gather for a very informal session of strumming and singing. The group is presently attracting about eight to ten regular strummers. The BUS is changing their schedule to every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and every other Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. as of Sept. 10th. The group will be singing and playing at Volkfest on Sept. 25. Stop by and see us at Volkfest on Sept 25th to hear us sing and play The great thing says member Nancy Moore,"Is that we're really just learning together and having fun. We welcome all levels. So why not dust off your old ukulele and come hop on `The BUS' with us. IRCO HBLE SIGN'mc [inch. 4n I. OESI ONi BIJILO LANOSC.4PING ?.LES L IN"TA UTION G;ROEN E:INT ER. 74190A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 7373 !` 519 565 7373 REMEMBER ME? Volume 7 BAYFIELD BREEZE Y 0 lux 71 BAYFIELD G OPTIMIST 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 light of the campaign to purchase the Bayfield River Flats we are sharing an image showing a lady sitting on the bank circa 1935. (Archives Code: PB10006 PC) Bayfield Mews €xclusia� SS+ Cnmmuniky One Floor Ta wnhames 519, 545 -4542 L www.baytierdmews.ra_j BAYFIELD ISSUE 370 �. PB10025 PC Remember Me 370 In Issue 370, a gentleman and a lot of beans circa 1915! Anyone remember him? (Archives Code: PB10025 PC) Records indicate that the man is Dr. W. F. Metcalf. ISSUE 371 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 7/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 PB 10006 PC Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks O SHARE o r®... PHOTO STORY SHEAR TALENT T PB12 2b Remember Me 371 In Issue 371, this family posed for a summery photograph on Aug. 24, 1948. Does anyone recognize them? (Archives Code; (PB 12 2b) Notes with the photo identify the people as Mrs Adelaide McLeod, Frank Crawford, Pat Crawford, Gay Crawford, Lill Thomas and Cecil McLeod. BAYFIELD FINN C'F'0i. P fid;{. I.1NIA, 101M11NLVA 01I'll .3I'll 1 T"N 2018-19 SEASON CONSTRUCTION WILL SPEAK TO VILLAGE UNIQUENESS STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER WITH FILES FROM KEN LARONE - IMAGES DILLON CONSULTING Hwy. 21 traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained during construction; however, construction will result in some temporary environmental impacts to vegetation on the embankments and the fish habitat, including mussels. Boating access will be maintained except for short durations. Recreational use of the cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week36issue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 8/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 �Image_006 shoreline area in the vicinity of the bridge will not be permitted during construction. Subject to funding and approvals the Northern gateway to the village will have a sleek innovative look when the new Bayfield River Bridge is fully completed in 2020. About 40 village residents got a firsthand peek at the preliminary design of the bridge at the Aug 25 Councilor's Corner meeting held at the Bayfield Community Centre. Bayfield Ward Councilor Bill Whetstone thanked three special guests for attending to make the presentation: Graydon Botsford, an EIT with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO); Paula Neto, Associate Planner and Clarke Campbell, Civil Engineer, both with Dillon Consulting of London, the company charged with designing the bridge. They shared a power point presentation with the group regarding the preliminary design and timeline of the work to be done in addition to answering questions and hearing comments. Paula Neto explained to the audience that the bridge replacement is considered to be a Group C project and by MTO standards no public consultation is required. They chose to do so because a number of Bayfield citizens have been requesting a better design to safely walk and cycle across the bridge. This public concern prompted the ministry staff to create a safer bridge design. "We have received a lot of feedback from the community and we have used this to guide our design process," she said. Neto is the environmental planner on the project. It is her job to study the existing environmental conditions including the natural, cultural and social economic aspects of the rebuild and how construction will impact these. "It is a sensitive river environment that has to be protected during bridge construction," she said Clarke Campbell explained that the bridge would be a girder frame, three -span bridge that will look like a single span. There will be no pier in the water. "It is an innovative idea," said Campbell. "It has not been used in many communities across Canada but we feel that the unique construction will speak to the uniqueness of Bayfield." "There are only two bridges similar to it in the country. It is a Class One esthetic, which is as high as you can go before becoming a signature bridge," said Graydon Botsford. "From a bridge engineer's perspective it's not your average bridge — it is different." The design has the new bridge at slightly higher than the current bridge and 20 plus meters longer. The traffic lanes are also wider, as are the roadway approaches and shoulders both north and southbound. The sidewalk will be .5 meters wider the result will be a two meter sidewalk on the west side and a two meter walkway on the east side. There will also be improved spacing of light standards along the bridge. "There will be open railings to improve esthetics and views," Campbell said. He added that although they looked at several ways of creating a barrier between the roadway and the sidewalk they couldn't find a feasible solution. "Roadway and vehicle safety along with roadway drainage had to be taken into consideration," he said. The majority in attendance were pleased with the new design. When Whetstone asked if they felt it looked like Bayfield there were nods of approval and applause, however, the barrier free sidewalk still remains an unresolved concern for many. Whetstone told the ministry representative winter walking on the bridge is almost impossible because plows pile snow across the walkways. He asked them to consider building a walkway barrier like the one used on Hwy. 4 in Exeter. Also he suggested the speed of traffic using the bridge should be reduced. Members of the audience said walkways leading to the bridge were dangerous and should be improved with the new bridge. Whetstone said he would continue to work with ministry officials through their planning year. He expects the increase in traffic volume will continue to put pressure on safety issues. In 2017 the bridge project will enter its Detail Design stage with the evaluation and selection of cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 9/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 �Image_007 the Preferred Design being completed. The construction phase will run from 2018-20. ;�)mage_008 M 01 „I • 1 I • Ofu I WEEK In 2018 a temporary Bailey bridge will be built East of the existing bridge creating a temporary detour bridge and roadway. According to Wikipedia, the Bailey bridge is a type of portable, pre -fabricated, truss bridge. It was developed by the British during World War II for military use and saw extensive use by British, Canadian and the American military engineering units. A Bailey bridge had the advantages of requiring no special tools or heavy equipment to assemble. The wood and steel bridge elements were small and light enough to be carried in trucks and lifted into place by hand, without requiring the use of a crane. The bridges were strong enough to carry tanks. Bailey bridges continue to be extensively used in civil engineering construction projects and to provide temporary crossings for foot and vehicle traffic. During 2019 the new bridge will be constructed. In 2020 the Bailey bridge and temporary roadway will be removed and the new bridge completed. The presenter reiterated that throughout construction there would always be pedestrian access in the form of a walkway on the West side of Hwy. 21. Anyone who wishes to provide input into the bridge project can do so by visiting www. Bayfield Rive rBridges. ca. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 10/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 Bayfield Marina...By Marley Adams 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 IASSAGE THERAPY _ - , & a..dyrod+e' 519,565.4711 Melody Falconer -Pounder Oiag Attics / Spray Foam j'a 1: 31 o) �I i t k I • . optornctr- c SUBMISSIONS This past weekend I enjoyed camping with the ladies of Bayfield Guiding. It was the earliest any group of girls has wanted to go to bed in the history of camping. Why you ask were they in such a hurry to brush their teeth and put on their PJs? Well, it was the first time that they got to go to sleep in the new bunkhouses at Camp Klahanie built through the generosity of so many people and funds from AVIVA and the Goderich Lioness Club. The two bunkhouses are absolutely gorgeous. Pine tongue and groove with recessed lighting and dark laminate flooring, accessible, winterized and just a stones throw away from the shiny new co-ed accessible Libro Comfort Station that is complete with showers. The girls were living the dream. Before lights out they organized a game of stuffy toss — where white unicorns, brown bears and black cats made there way from top bunk to top bunk in a game of catch. Any "stuffies" that landed on the floor were retrieved by the girls who chose to sleep in the bottom bunks cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week361ssue374/tabid/794/Default.aspx 11/12 6/13/2019 Week 365 Issue 374 and had ready access to the ground. The girls found their game hilarious and things got rather rowdy for a bit. So where was I? Up on a top bunk tossing unicorns, and bears and cats, of course! I really wished I had remembered to bring my stuffed penguin. When the lights were turned out it took the youngest girl the longest to fall asleep — about ten minutes I think. I lay awake for a while and as my eyes adjusted to the dark cabin I looked around and marveled at just how far we'd come from that day in 2009 when the camp was suddenly closed. 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