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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayfield Breeze, 2017-03-15, Page 16/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 AYF'IELD BREEZE ALFrOPRO d Lions CIO) iFServe" ^aknee }947 ` • ' " _ � �, � / i ■ BAWIELD BREEZE t!-i� vii. fi[jr•'S ta•ns� !;rii: nr riaws sr.•i;re r• SHARE ® 21 March 15, 2017 Vol. 8 Week 12 Issue 402 AUDITIONS UPCOMING FOR CHILDREN'S CHORUS AT PLAYHOUSE Jamie McKnight as Joseph with brothers and members of the Waterloo Region Children's Chorus in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for the 2017 season. (Photo by Hilary Gauld Camilleri) PUBLIC SKATING March Break Ice Madness has returned to the Bayfield Arena from now until March 17. Some ice time is available to rent during the week by calling the arena at 519 565-2121.These times are sponsored by the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association and have been scheduled for Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and Friday, 9-11 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. Free public skating is being offered Thursday noon to 2 p.m. and Sunday 1-3 p.m. SOUP ATNRD�MOVIE AT cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 1/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 Go, go, go Joseph! Drayton Entertainment is pleased to announce Children's Chorus auditions for the company's much -anticipated production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit mega musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend. Aspiring young performers, ages nine to 13, who are interested in being on stage in the production are encouraged to attend the audition. Singing and stage experience are an asset and preferred. Hopefuls should sign up in advance and be prepared to sing the popular song "Close Every Door" from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Auditions will take place on Sunday, Apr. 9 at the Huron Country Playhouse. Advance registration is required. To accommodate the demands of this grand -scale production, and to provide opportunities for as many youth as possible, the chosen performers will be divided into teams and will perform in the Children's Chorus on a rotating schedule with professional actors in the lead roles. Rehearsals for the Huron Country Playhouse run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will begin in May with performances from June 7 to June 25. Please visit https://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/article/auditions#youth for more information, including a complete list of audition requirements and a link to register online. Written by Broadway legends Webber and Tim Rice, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is based on the "coat of many colors" story from the Book of Genesis. Journey back to the ancient land of Canaan for an enchanting story of faith and forgiveness as the biblical tale of Joseph is chronicled with sparkling wit, irreverence, and imagination. When Joseph's father gives him a fabulous coat of many colors, his 11 jealous brothers hatch a devious scheme to sell him into slavery. But Joseph rises above his bleak circumstances due to his ability to interpret dreams, and becomes one of the most powerful men in Egypt. Featuring explosive dance numbers, plenty of laughter, and unforgettable tunes like "Go, Go Joseph," "Any Dream Will Do," and "Close Every Door", Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a vibrant musical masterpiece for the entire family. The Creative Team includes Director Max Reimer, Choreographer Gino Berti, and Music Director Anthony Bastianon. Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are on sale now. Regular performance tickets are $46 for adults and $27 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for select Discount Dates and groups of 20 or more are $37. HST is applicable to all ticket prices Tickets may be purchased online at www.huroncountryplayhouse.com, or by calling 519 238- 6000 or toll free 1-855-372-9866. UNITED WAY A SUPPORTER OF FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Working quietly behind our local food banks, is the United Way Perth -Huron's supported partner, Huron County Food Banks Distribution Centre (HCFBDC) and Agencies; trucking in supplies from Toronto and collaborating with local farmers and cooperatives to increase efficiencies across the two counties and to help bring food and supplies to their neighbors in need. Since its inception in 2009, the HCFBDC has provided over 3 million pounds of food to the 10 food banks in Perth and Huron Counties. In 2016 alone, it supported 18,212 provision visits to these food banks; 32 per cent of those were to feed children. The distribution centre purchases, picks up and delivers the food circulated to their associate food banks in Huron and Perth Counties. Their focus is on fresh produce, fruits, meat, and now new to the program, bread, milk and eggs. Mary Ellen Zielman, executive director of the centre, explained the program "Neighbors helping Neighbors". "Soup and a Movie at Trinity" has moved to Tuesdays! The congregation of Trinity Anglican Church welcomes the community to join in fellowship over a hearty bowl of soup while delighting in a great cinematic work. The next edition of this extremely popular community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21 and will be held on the two subsequent Tuesdays after that from 6-9 p.m. Those who attend will enjoy a choice of soup, bread and a beverage all for a free will donation followed by a movie on the big screen! Brooklyn will be the film shown. For the third movie night featured soups will be donated from individuals as well as the Black Dog Pub and Bistro as well as Dine with Doug Catering. Any funds raised go to outreach and church needs. All in the community are welcome but should reserve their spot by calling 519 565-2790 by the Sunday prior to the movie with their name and number of people attending. The schedule of remaining movies is as follows: Florence Foster Jenkins, March 28 and Jersey Boys, Apr. 4. LIBRARY NEWS March Break is here and the Bayfield Public Library has a fun event planned for the youngsters! Mad Science of London will be attendance at the library on March 17 to present their "Fire, Wind and Ice Show" for one hour starting at 1:30 p.m. This event is open to kids aged four to 12 and adult accompaniment is required as well as registration. To register please contact the Bayfield Library at 519 565-2886 or by email at bayfieldlibrary@huroncounty.ca Plus there will be fun "Make and Take Crafts" available all week! cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 2/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 "In 2007 local food banks asked for a distribution centre to provide assistance to them with food, as some of the food banks at that time were on the brink of closure due to lack of food for their shelves. This program was developed in response to their request, using the internal data provided by them. The county food banks provide us with monthly surveys reporting on the population in their area using the food banks, including regular increases. The program has grown considerably as the needs in the area have increased. Now located in a warehouse with room for expansion the distribution centre can continue to provide for the growing needs of the agencies we serve." The HCFBDC works collaboratively with area producers, wholesalers, businesses, food banks, aid agencies and other regional distribution centres. Some examples of these partners are: local produce growers who donate thousands of dollars of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, turnips, cucumbers, strawberries, squash, broccoli, and more; Guardian Drugs who supplies milk and eggs at a reduced cost; Huron County Pork Producers who donate four hogs a month; packagers who donate meat on a regular basis; and warehouses that believe in the cause of the distribution centre. These warehouse partners send tractor -trailer loads of meat and food products to HCFBDC regularly and the centre pays only their trucking costs. Some drivers even donate back their delivery payment for these loads. In addition, the distribution centre has producers who provide products at substantially lower costs thereby creating a huge multiplication effect in the purchasing dollars. Community partners continue to collaborate with the HCFBDC on how they can assist in providing food for those in need. Zielman shared, "There are so many wonderful people involved in the program. We have volunteers cumulatively providing over one hundred hours a week; I call them the best volunteers in Huron County! It's such a tremendous community, pulling together to ensure those in need have access to what they need. We are also thankful to the United Way Perth - Huron. It's through their financial support that we are able to run this program." Theresa McMurray, executive director of the Stratford House of Blessing said, "The Huron County Distribution Centre has helped House of Blessing on many occasions by offering surplus items much needed by our clientele. We are thankful for having items that may not otherwise be easily obtained such as feminine hygiene products. The Neighbor Helping Neighbor Program allows everyone to benefit from the generosity of donors who value the needs of our communities". And the fun isn't limited to just the Bayfield branch, there are other family March Break programs available in other communities. Be sure to follow the Huron County Library Facebook page to learn more. HISTORICAL SOCIETY You are responsible for your own happiness! If you need to improve your business, team, family or school culture, if you are interested in changing your perspective then please attend the Bayfield Historical Society (BHS) meeting on Monday, March 27. The BHS is pleased to present guest speaker Brian O'Reilly from Human Potential Plus, he and his team are very successful in teaching how to do all these things. This interesting and internationally known business has roots in the local community with the beautiful 1870's Georgian style Magnolia Manor in Varna being their base for the workshops. Having worked with high profile business leaders, many professional and Olympic athletes and various unique individuals we are certain O'Reilly will be an entertaining and informative addition to the speaker series. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm at the Bayfield Lion's Community Building, all are welcome, refreshments served and membership sign up or renewal will be available. CYBER -SENIORS Friends of the Bayfield Library, Home4Good and St. United Way supports nearly 50 organizations across Perth and Huron Counties. To help United Andrews United Church are partnering with The Way meet the financial goal of $1,337,000 and continue supporting these local services, Huron Youth + Seniors Knowledge Network to show donations are gladly accepted in person at 32 Erie Street, Stratford, online at a documentary with discussion following on Cyber- perthhuron.unitedway.ca or by calling 519-271-7730 or 1-877-818-8867. Seniors. The Social Research and Planning Council, a supported partner of the United Way Perth - Huron, together with the University of Waterloo, have created an online resource, "myPerthHuron", designed to track a community's well being. Imagine having access to a data tool that features current, local, data from providers such as hospitals, health units, social services, government and non-profit organizations while offering inter -organizational data sharing and mapping features. Imagine also, identifying where we are doing well, discovering emerging trends and challenging areas, while uncovering what makes our community unique. Now that myPerthHuron is being released in Beta form, soon people won't have to imagine. Community members are encouraged to send in their feedback to help further develop its usefulness. Ryan Erb, executive director of United Way Perth -Huron, said, "This release represents a major stride forward for our community. Having evidence to make decisions to improve our community is important." Tracy Birtch, director of Social Research and Planning Council, said, "I am so excited about the potential opportunity this project is creating for our rural community. At one point, it was A humorous and heartwarming feature documentary, "Cyber -Seniors", adds to the important international conversation about the growing generation gap. Focusing on a group of senior citizens who take their first steps into cyber -space under the tutelage of teenage mentors, the film expertly renders a thought- provoking look at a spirited group of men and women who are enriched by digitally reconnecting with their families and each other. Finding their footing rather quickly, the group moves on to compete for the most "YouTube" views while swiftly building their online inventory of friends. The Huron Youth + Seniors Knowledge Network was a collaborative project between Goderich District Collegiate Institute and the Goderich Place Retirement Residence where students from a Grade 10 Careers class worked with elders to teach them how iPads can be used to connect with family and friends, as well as to search out personal interests on the Internet. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 3/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 estimated that for every $1 that had been invested into a similar urban initiative that they were seeing approximately $443 being returned into their community through new funding dollars. This could make a real difference." myPerthHuron is currently hosting urban and rural data from trusted local, regional and federal data sources such as: data on education levels, voter engagement, housing statistics, environment, health, and living standards, and adding information as more community partners share their data. This online platform provides the ability to give a customized perspective of the community. Discover what demographics will help a start-up venture to succeed, or learn how transportation and income challenges may affect someone's health. View data across sectors while creating a customized perspective of the community and even share data publicly or privately with other community members and organizations using a secure log -in system. Professor Don Cowan, University of Waterloo, sees myPerthHuron as providing a new in-depth approach to understanding community performances; helping us to examine how we live, do business and what affects our well being. To learn more visit www.myperthhuron.ca. DAUGHTERS OF THE VOTE TAKE SEATS IN PARLIAMENT On March 8, in the House of Commons, Regan i;=; _ Preszcator, of Clinton, took MP Ben Lobb's seat Regan Preszcator, of Clinton, took MP Ben Lobb's seat in Parliament as the Huron -Bruce delegate for Daughters of the Vote on March 8. (Submitted photo) in Parliament as the Huron -Bruce delegate for Daughters of the Vote (DOTV). DOTV is a non-partisan initiative launched by Equal Voice, an organization seeking to increase women's participation in politics. The DOTV conference brought together 338 delegates - one young woman for each federal riding - from across the country for a three-day conference in celebration of 100 years of women's suffrage in Canada and to mark International Women's Day. "I am honored to be participating in this initiative to bring a rural perspective to these discussions and advocate for increased representation of women living in rural Canada," said Preszcator. Preszcator is a graduate of St. Anne's Secondary School and is currently in her fourth year at the University of Ottawa for English and Business. She is currently employed in the Office of Ben Lobb. For more information please see: http://www.daughtersofthevote.ca/rpreszcator BUDGET PROCESS RAISES TENSIONS BY KEN LARONE Tax talks by Bluewater Council are causing tensions between Mayor Tyler Hessel and Bayfield Councilor Bill Whetstone. Whetstone believes the mayor is making a mistake that could cost the municipality hundreds of thousands of dollars by not co-operating with two community groups wanting to take total ownership of the Bayfield Community Centre and Arena in three years. This documentary will be shown at the Bayfield Public Library on March 28 from 1-3 p.m. All are invited to attend and join in the conversation and refreshments. SATURDAYS AT THE LIBRARY Interested in learning to paint with acrylics? The third installment of the Saturdays at the Library series should be of interest to those who wish to pick up an artist's brush on March 18. Leslee Squirrell, one of the founding members of The Bayfield Artist Guild will be putting on a step-by-step demonstration for beginners or anyone who has been thinking of trying to paint. Squirrell is an award winning interior designer, a respected college professor and hobby artist. She is a long time cottager and summer resident in Bayfield and enjoys painting in her studio on Dow Street. This "Learn to paint in acrylics" demonstration will be enhanced by an opportunity for 20 guests to paint their first painting. The session will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pre -registration is appreciated. Please call the library at 519 565-2886 to book a spot. The Friends of the Bayfield Library are the sponsors of the Saturdays at the Library series. EARTH HOUR "On Being Blue" is the theme of the 2017 Earth Hour event to be held at St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield on March 25. This evening will celebrate Bayfield (and Goderich) as blue communities, and will offer ideas on how people can keep our planet "blue". Shelagh Sully and friends will present "Being Blue" at 8 p.m. The lights will go out at 8:30 p.m. and those gathered will sing to celebrate our blue planet until the lights come back on at 9:30 p.m. A free will offering will be collected to support the music program at St. Andrew's in appreciation of renovations to the chancel that makes singing so enjoyable. PANCAKE BRUNCH AND SUGAR BUSH TOUR The sweet taste of maple syrup poured over a stack of freshly flipped pancakes is a spring ritual for many Canadians. It definitely is for the congregation of St. James', Middleton as they host their eighth annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour on Apr. 1. All in the community are invited to join in the festivities. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 4/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 This week Whetstone will hold two public meetings to vent his community concern. The first Pancakes and sausage with Rick and Rusty meeting will be tomorrow night, March 16 at 7 p.m. This will be Whetstone's regularly Schilbe's fresh maple syrup, coffee, juice and dessert scheduled meeting for Councilor's Corner in the community centre. The second meeting will be will be served at the Pine Lake Campground held Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m., also in the community centre. Recreational Hall, 77794 Orchard Line, from 8:30 weeks ago the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association asked council to stop raising taxes for a year a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "I'm trying to make as many residents as possible familiar with the important challenges we prevent this water, along with contaminants the runoff face," the councilor explained. In addition to brunch participants will be able to go on Whetstone insists there are four "real issues that are both immediate and long term with a hayride and once they reach their destination see The conflict between the mayor and councilor has developed during the budget discussions first hand how maple syrup is made at the Rick held by council during the past month. Council's meeting Monday night may be the last Schilbe Farm. Wagon rides will leave from the meeting before this council passes another record tax increase of 7.3 per cent. recreation hall for the short ride across the road to The mayor blames police costs and conservation costs legislated by the province for forcing the sugar bush and shanty. the major part of the increase. The cost for the brunch is $10, adults; $5, children 12 Whetstone's criticism of the size of the tax increase is the second time in three weeks that to 6 years; and youngsters aged five and under are Bluewater Council has come under criticism for continually raising taxes year after year. Three free. Proceeds to St. James', Middleton Anglican weeks ago the Bayfield Ratepayers' Association asked council to stop raising taxes for a year Church and world outreach. and use its time this year to search for ways to save money. prevent this water, along with contaminants the runoff for someone or some group to come forward to make the same offer to privatize," Whetstone RAIN GARDEN Whetstone insists there are four "real issues that are both immediate and long term with WORKSHOP serious implications for the sustainability and quality of life to Bayfield." The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at The community centre and arena People in Bayfield and area can learn about rain Two groups, the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association and the Bayfield Facility gardens and their construction at al workshop in Initiative Team (BFIT) want to save the community centre. They want Bluewater to operate the March of 2017. facility for three more years and sell the facility to the two organizations for one dollar. Their Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is proposal includes keeping the building in good shape and keeping the arena operating in the hosting this free workshop for homeowners on March winter. The two groups say the deal could save Bluewater a great deal of money. 25 Whetstone claimed, "The mayor voiced concerns and dismissed the work the group had done Rain gardens are shallow, sunken gardens. They to add $80,000 of revenue to the community centre over the past three years." protect local water quality when they collect, absorb The Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce says the efforts of BACPA and BFIT added an and filter water running off of land during storms. additional $40,000 a year of income for the past three years. When it rains or when snow melts, water runs off roofs, patios and driveways. Rain gardens can "I have spoken to councilors from other municipalities and they would have opened their arms prevent this water, along with contaminants the runoff for someone or some group to come forward to make the same offer to privatize," Whetstone picks up, from draining directly into a local storm added. sewer or nearby watercourses. The mayor says he is waiting for a staff performance report on all Bluewater's recreation The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at facilities including the three arenas in Bayfield, Hensall and Zurich. the Bayfield Town Hall. Homeowners will learn about design, construction, native plants, and a grant He said, "There are ice rinks around us. We will probably have eight within a 20 -minute drive program. from Bayfield." Homeowners who would like to install a rain garden The eight include two in Goderich, plus one each in Clinton, Hensall, Zurich and Seaforth. Also, on their property are eligible to apply for funding to Hessel expects South Huron will add two more new ice surfaces within the 20 -minute radius of help them thanks to support from the Bluewater Bayfield. Beach Committee (Municipality of Bluewater, Huron Whetstone says the mayor has told him that the age of Bayfield's volunteers are a concern for County Health Unit, Pioneer Park Association and the sustainability of the community centre and arena. Ausable Bayfield Conservation). "Do you known anything that failed in Bayfield?" the councilor asked. "Bayfielders are leading Event hosts invite homeowners to register for the by example and getting things done. And they continue to do this without expecting support March 25 workshop with Hope Brock by calling 519 from a cash-strapped council." 235-2610 or toll-free at 1-888-286-2610 or emailing hbrock@abca.on.ca. Event planners ask people to Whetstone said the mayor's attitude makes him nervous. register before March 17. Downtown revitalization BUSINESS MOVED For more than 12 years the merchants and members of the business community have developed a $1.5 -million -dollar plan to upgrade Main Street. Council was asked to approve the The community may be interested to learn that the plan months ago. It was not approved because council said it didn't have time to assess the office of Chartered Professional Accountant Ian plan before budget discussions. Matthew has been relocated within the village from "With the Chamber of Commerce trying to extend the Bayfield shopping experience into the 29 Christy Street to 120 Tuyll Street. winter months the merchants believe their plans should be approved as soon as possible," cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 5/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 said Whetstone. FORGOTTEN FELINES The mayor said council will set aside another $80,000 in this year's budget which will bring the total to $160,000 on the $1.5 million project. The $160,000 will give Bluewater the ability to Bayfield has a feral cat colony on Main Street. Over chase additional funds from the provincial and federal governments. the winter a small group of volunteers have organized a Trap -Neuter -Release (TNR) program for Both merchants and Bluewater can expand their revenue base if merchants successfully the village's "Forgotten Felines" and some of the operate year-round. The Chamber has worked on the plan for almost 14 years. more fragile among the colonies have found forever Health and safety homes after a little Tender -Loving -Care (TLC). TIHE i, fV The word "feral" is used to define a cat that lives The proposed new bridge crossing the Bayfield River will remain a safety problem in the winter 0. 2018-19 SEASON outdoors. It essentially does not belong to anyone. because a barrier wall for the sidewalk will not separate pedestrians from road traffic. Feral cats are the result of a domestic cat being Whetstone also feels there hasn't been enough effort by council to build a safe pedestrian abandoned or lost and left to fend for itself. The walkway along Hwy 21 from Cameron St. to Bayfield Foodland. Hessel said the proposal was offspring of the domestic (now considered feral) cat turned down by the MTO. are usually never handled by people and become Possible toxic methane pollution from three old dumps is blocking the sale of an estimated 100 terrified. homes as well as vacant lots in the south-east part of Bayfield. This week the affected home Volunteers have been informed that the Municipality owners are meeting to decide their next move to solve the possible toxic problem. of Bluewater is unable to provide financial support or The Marina any assistance with the TNR efforts at this time so they are currently seeking financial support from area The construction of a new bridge crossing the Bayfield River will leave the harbor without a residents. The volunteers have made arrangements boat launch for three to four years. Economic development estimates say the harbor brings $3 with a Veterinary Hospital in London to have cats million a year into the community. Hundreds of boats depend upon the boat launch each neutered/spayed for approximately $60 each and season. Whetstone believes Bluewater should be looking for a way to relocate the boat launch. have been funding the project mostly by themselves. In addition, travel costs are adding up for those Whetstone said, "These four issues should be the mayor's focus including my own." volunteers that transport the cats. As a result, The mayor believes Whetstone's complaints are a "backward process." volunteers are hoping that people might like to sponsor a "Forgotten Feline" by providing a financial gift. Financial contributions may be made at Shopbike Coffee. Anyone who might also consider adopting a "Forgotten Feline" of Bayfield should contact the Bayfield Breeze and your contact information will be passed on to volunteers. TIHE i, fV BAYFIELD 0. 2018-19 SEASON ornm«r 111 Volume 8 BAYFIELD FINANCIAL Me r71:'lllil `;t-I'C'f't 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 ISSUE 400 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 6/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 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, a beautiful image of 3 month-old Isabel Elizabeth Walters. Does anyone remember her? (Archives Code: PB12 2a) a Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks In Issue 400, yet another cute picture in our series on children. Does anyone remember these two young ladies? (Archives Code: PB 12 11 b) ISSUE 401 In Issue 401, a photo from around 1950 is featured. Records indicate that Shirley, Helen, Maxine, Amy, Mabel, and baby Dow are in the image. Does cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 7/16 6/13/2019 SHEAR TALENTX Bayfield Mews �.Z+ . LP, t! W" fxclume 55+ Community One floor Tawnhantes 519. 565 -4542 www_bayfieldmews.ca 0 SHARE ®�®... PHOTO STORY week 12 issue 402 anyone remember them? (Archive's Code: PB 10081) DEER PARK LODGE Shannon McClenaghan H.I.S. SHOP R E A C H 5 1 D E R E 5 0 R T 1�j t*i 'twr HEARINGUMENT SPECIALIST About 125 people took part in the "Day Without a Woman" March on the afternoon of March 8 in Bayfield organized to mark International Women's Day. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY "DAY WITHOUT A WOMAN" MARCH HELD IN BAYFIELD Genelle Reid, Clare Sutherland and Kirsten Allen carried beautiful signs created by "Owiligraphy" that told empowering truths. (JP photo) PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER - POUNDER AND JOHN POUNDER STORY BY HEATHER JOY ROSS On March 8, 2017 Bayfield saw its first ever International Women's Day March. It is an event that the organizers hope to see happen in our village each year. Approximately 125 people, mostly women and girls, marched on Bayfield's Main Street. The marchers were all ages from newborn babies to 93 year-old Kirsty Harrett. The march was a tribute to the women who've gone before and a protest about the inequalities women still endure today. The marchers gathered in Clan Gregor Square where five women spoke about the history of the fight for women's rights, the need for marches and protests today and their hope for the future. Heather Ross, one of the organizers of the march, spoke about the women who came before and fought for women's rights. She noted several key points in history. - 1917, when women won the right to vote federally. She noted however that our indigenous people were denied that right. They were only granted the right to vote in 1960. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 8/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 1 LE Kirsten Harrett, her son, Matthew, and her mother Kirsty Harrett, aged 93, represented three generations taking part in the walk. (JP photo) Ryan Sommers, Jennifer Reaburn and their daughter, River, greeted Anne -Marie Smith -Thompson along the walk. (JP photo) - 1929, the Canadian women called The Famous Five who won the right for women to be called "persons" and finally eligible to sit in the Canadian Senate- - 1956, pay equity legislation when women won the right to equal pay for work of equal value. - 1981, the inclusion of women's rights in Canada's constitution. - 1988, Bertha Wilson, the first woman justice of the Supreme Court of Canada wrote the decision that struck down Canada's restrictive abortion law As a side note, when she first applied to law school, a professor told her to go home and take up knitting. - 1989, the Supreme Court of Canada declares that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination for which employers would be held responsible. - 1993, Canada's refugee guidelines were changed to include women facing gender -related persecution. - 2015, for the first time the Canadian Government appointed a Cabinet that was 50 per cent women. This year women have raised their voices for climate justice and human rights, like never before. Coming right after International Women's Day, the 61st session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women is taking place in New York, the week of March 13 — 24, 2017. Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, in a speech he gave at the opening of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women on Monday, March 13, warned that women are suffering "new assaults on their safety and dignity" around the world. He pointed to extremists subjugating women and governments curtailing women's freedoms and rolling back laws against domestic violence. He told the opening session of the Commission on the Status of Women that educating and empowering women will unleash their potential and prevent "challenges that arise from violent extremism, human rights violations, xenophobia and other threats." At least 130 million girls around the world are denied the right to an education. Or put another way, two-thirds of the world's uneducated children are girls. If you educate a girl you can end poverty. Poverty is man made. It is sexist. The U.N. chief said men still dominate in every country of the world and male chauvinism blocks women from getting ahead. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 9/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 Heather and Paul Ross made statements of their own as they walked together. (JP photo) The Ross Firm, from Goderich, closed their office for the afternoon so that 12 of their staff could participate in the march but they still got paid! L -r: Matt Chapman, Jacqueline Langlois, Colby Hillier, Laura Book, Sarah Van Driel and Quinn Ross were all enthusiastic participants in the "Day Without A Woman" March held in Bayfield on March 8. (JP photo) Employees with The Virtual Highschool watched the march from the balcony of their offices on Main Street. They cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx "Our world needs more women leaders," Guterres said. "And our world needs more men standing up for gender equality." The executive director of U.N. Women, the United Nations agency promoting women's rights, told the commission that changing discriminatory laws in over 150 countries "could affect more than three billion women and girls in the world." Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka also said that "advancing women's equality in total could bring a potential boost of 28 trillion U.S. dollars to global annual GDP by 2025." But, she added in an echo of Guterres, while there has been some progress toward gender equality, gains have eroded and "the much needed positive developments are not happening fast enough." "With the global pay gap at an average of 23 per cent, women are clearly earning consistently less than men," Mlambo-Ngcuka said. "Women regard this as daylight robbery," she said. "Each year they work three months more than men for equivalent pay." The theme of this year's U.N. Commission on the Status of Women meeting, is women's economic empowerment. At the session, the UN Women and the International Labor Organization announced a group of equal pay "champions" to mobilize global action to achieve equal pay for work of equal value. Iceland co-sponsored the event and Minister of Social Affairs and Equality Thorsteinn Viglundsson said he expects Iceland to be the first country in the world to eliminate the gender pay gap by its target of 2022. In his address, Viglundsson said, "We are really turning the table and saying to management and the institutions, you bear the responsibility, it is your task to make sure the gender pay gap is eliminated," he said. "And the Equal Pay Standard that we are implementing is a perfect tool for it." The Bayfield marchers were protesting the inequality that still exists between what men and women are paid for work of equal value. It is a significant barrier, along with access to education, that prevents women from realizing their full potential and thereby their families and communities. 10/16 6/13/2019 even rang the school bell as participants passed by. (JP photo) week 12 issue 402 Paticipants in the walk made their way up and down Main Street and then through Clan Gregor Square for a rally. (JP photo) Matthew Chapman and Laura Book marched with signs that made strong statements about what International Women's Day is all about. (JP photo) Heather Ross (right) presided over the rally portion of the walk held in Clan Gregor Square. Naomi Pal was one of the young people who spoke. Mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers and girlfriends all walked up and down Main Street and across Clan Gregor Square in recognition of International Women's Day, March 8. (JP photo) The marchers were highlighting the plight of all the missing and murdered indigenous girls and women. Indigenous women and girls are at much higher risk of violence, sexual abuse and murder. They marched in support of women's sexual and reproductive rights and the right of women to affordable, confidential, quality health services including access to contraception. They marched for the right of all women and girls to live free from all forms of violence including rape. They marched to enforce women's rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code that declares that we have the right to breastfeed in public free from harassment. They marched for the climate, for the environment. They marched to create a better world for women and girls and for all life on this planet. Vanessa Kee spoke about the history of feminism and women's struggles past and present and Alisha Schilbe talked about why we must still march and not take our hard won rights for granted. The youngest speaker at the Bayfield event was Naomi Pal. She spoke with Jennifer Pate, environmentalist. Together they brought a message of purpose and hope for the future. Naomi Pal said: "If we were all to live our lives like we had not boxes to fit in — a world that celebrated diversity rather than created barriers from it — imagine what we could accomplish. A world where people were simply empowered and celebrated for their skills. Where we were all seen as talented and able and cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/weekl 2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 11/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 The rights of Indigenous Women were at the forefront of the minds of many who walked including, Jacqueline Langlois. About 125 people of all ages braved the cold wind that blew up Howard Street and through Clan Gregor Square to listen to the speakers that took to the microphone in the park. worthy — not just within defined notions of who we are, placed on us by society." And Jen Pate spoke further of a vision for the future: "That's the world we want to see. That's the world we want to create and hand to future generations. A world where walls and ceilings no longer exist — for anyone." With special thanks to the women who inspire and lead and share and who helped to organize the March: Jenny Allan, Martha Beechie, Leanne Kavanagh, Naomi Pal, Erin Ross and Alisha Schilbe. And thank you to all the men and boys who marched with us, for their support, solidarity, and commitment to women's rights. Two of the event organizers Alisha Schilbe and Jenny Allan told onlookers through their signs that "Bayfield is Bold For Change". (JP photo) Charlotte Curtis attended the rally with her mother and her siblings. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 12/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 Many participants wore black t -shirts created by Steve Dawe that said, "Nevertheless She Persisted", others wore pink knitted hats with cat ears, called "pussy hats," as a symbol of solidarity. Jennifer Pate and Naomi Pal are two Bayfield women who were nominated for the Inspiring Women of Huron's Youth Award for 2017. They joined together to share their thoughts at the rally in Clan Gregor Square. Alisha Schilbe was one of the inspiring speakers that shared messages with the crowd gathered in Clan Gregor Greyson Ross, was one of three generations of her family to take part in the march. There were many men and boys that also took part in the march showing their support for equality and rights for all. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue4O2/tabid/822/Default.aspx 13/16 6/13/2019 Square on Wednesday afternoon. Vanessa Kee shared her thoughts about the women that came before and strove for equality and women's rights. {OPENKAGENS week 12 issue 402 Samantha Kee favored the crowd with her rendition of a Simon and Garfunkel song, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". [.3BBLL _' �ue�ctr. tanl. DESI GNI BUILID LANDSCAPING SALES S IWALLMON GARDEN CENTER 74190A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONT?.RIO 519 236 i$'M 519 565 M i2 BAYI=1ELp PIXR ATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK Many signs highlighted work that still needs to be done - not just for women but for all. RAYFIELD BREEZE Y0X 1 �.J cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/week12issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 14/16 6/13/2019 week 12 issue 402 Frozen in March... By Kevin Thomas i U' OL I*. 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Today you are reading the 402nd weekly issue of the Bayfield Breeze. I thank you for scrolling all the way down to the bottom to see what I have to say. We are brought to your email inbox each week because a number of people advertise their service cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl2issue402/tabid/822/Default.aspx 15/16 6/13/2019 Melody Falconer -Pounder week 12 issue 402 or business throughout the issue. I encourage you to click on their advertisements and tour their websites to see what they are all about. We wouldn't have been able to create this 402nd issue if it weren't for them. That's right, folks, it is that time of year again when our Advertising Representative Mike Dixon is out pounding the pavement checking in with returning advertisers and hoping to enlist a few new ones too. It takes more than the time and enthusiasm of our merry little band to put out an issue every week. It takes money — albeit we do our best to be frugal. 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