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MAPLE SYRUP ON PANCAKES NO JOKE
AT APRIL IST EVENT
PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER
The congregation of St. James', Middleton hosted their eighth annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour on
Apr. 1. Two tractors were used to transport people from Pine Lake Camp to the nearby Schilbe Sugar Bush.
St. James', Middleton's annual Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour continues to grow in
popularity with over 500 people taking advantage of a fine weather day to attend the eighth
annual event on Apr. 1.
The Bayfield Farmers' Market is gearing up for its
fourth season. With its commitment to fresh, locally
grown and created products, the market has become
a valued part of the community.
Opening day has been set for Friday, May 19, from 3-
7 p.m. in Clan Gregor Square. The market will run
weekly on Fridays until Thanksgiving weekend.
The market is currently seeking new vendors.
Criteria for vendors can be found in the vendor
handbook, which is posted on the market website
bayfieldfarmersmarket.com. Potential vendors can
also email Market Manager Mary Brown at
bayfieldfarmersmarket@gmail.com for more
information.
The market's Annual General Meeting will take place
Thursday, Apr. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bayfield Public
Library. The meeting is open to the public, and all are
welcome.
BHS ARCHIVES
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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.
Members of the St. James', Middleton Church congregation and friends volunteered to make the annual event
another great success.
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Over 500 people attended the Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour at
Pine Lake Camp on Apr. 1 Many happy folks went home with a jug of
Maple Syrup as well.
The Bayfield Archives and Welcome Centre, on Main
Street, is hosting events for Archives Awareness
Week, from now until Apr. 7.
The archives will be open daily from 1-4 p.m. They
will share daily Facebook posts on what it means to
be a volunteer -run archives serving a small
community. Some Facebook posts will include project
and artifact highlights.
They are also hosting a workshop, "Preserving Your
Family Treasures" on Thursday, Apr. 6th. Patti Lamb,
registrar of the Huron County Museum, will be
discussing how to document, store and photograph
your family treasures.
Participants will gain practical knowledge to preserve
their family heirlooms, photographs and documents
for future generations. Pre -registration is required.
Seating is limited to 10 participants. The cost is $8
per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the
workshop will begin at 7 p.m.
Anyone interested can register by emailing the
archives at bayarchives@tcc.on.ca, or message us
on Facebook.
2017 marks the 90th year for the Girl Guide Cookie.
The first generation of these treats took the form of a
sugar cookie. These evolved into the now classic
chocolate and vanilla creme sandwich cookies that
members of Bayfield Guiding will be selling on Apr. 8
and 9 at Bayfield Foodland as part of Cookie Days in
Canada.
Bayfield Guiding members will be at the grocery
store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cookies are selling for $5 a box. Profits from sales
help with program activities and field trips. This year
the girls will be staying overnight at the Canadian
Warplane Museum in Hamilton and hopefully
sleeping under the wing of the Lancaster that was
once a decoration at the Sky Harbour Airport in
Goderich and is now one of two Lancs that were
restored to fly.
Anyone wishing cookies should contact Melody
Falconer -Pounder at 519 525-3830.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Forty-five 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 Apr. 16.
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Owen Wallis and family enjoyed the view from the back of the wagon on the way to tour the Schilbe Sugar
Bush mid-day on Apr. 1.
FIFTY PEOPLE ATTEND RAIN GARDEN
Rain Garden Expert Jeff Thompson spoke to about 50 homeowners at Bayfield Town Hall on Saturday, March
25 at a workshop about the benefits of rain gardens. The benefits of rain gardens include beautifying one's
property, reducing flooding and erosion, and protecting local water quality. Rain gardens are shallow, sunken
gardens that collect, absorb, and filter water running off of land during storms. Thompson was one of the
presenters at the workshop and he explained the parts of a rain garden. He also presented at a previous rain
garden workshop on March 2 that was designed for landscape contractors and designers.
Bayfield and area residents learn about rain gardens at workshop for homeowners Fifty
residents attend March 25, 2017 workshop to learn about rain garden design, water quality
benefits, from landscape professionals
About 50 people came to the Bayfield Town Hall on a rainy Saturday morning in March to learn
about rain gardens and how to construct them. The workshop was held on March 25.
"We had a great turnout for this workshop," said Hope Brock, Healthy Watershed technician
with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) "I'm thrilled to see this level of interest in
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.
UNITED CHURCH
The congregation of St. Andrew's United Church is
preparing for the arrival of the Easter season.
On Apr. 9 there will be a celebration of Palm and
Passions Sunday.
Holy Week will begin on Apr. 13 when reflective and
meditative worship will be held as part of a Maundy
Thursday Taize Service. Chants and music of the
Taize community will be highlighted starting at 7:30
p.m.
The celebration of Easter Sunday begins with a
Sunrise Service at Pioneer Park on Apr. 16 at 6:30
a.m. A potluck breakfast occurs afterwards in the
church hall. An Easter communion celebration with
special music will take place during the regular
worship service at 11 a.m.
KNOX PLANT SALE
Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield is pleased to
partner with Huron Ridge Greenhouses for their
annual Spring Plant Sale.
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rain gardens."
Professional rainwater harvester Jeff Thompson introduced the concept of rain gardens and
the components needed to build one. Homeowners also heard from local landscape designer,
Anna Dalton -Needles, about color, texture and other elements of design to consider when
choosing native plants for the rain garden.
It was also announced at the workshop that there would be grants available soon to assist
homeowners with installing rain gardens on their property. Funding program details are still
being finalized but homeowners in Bayfield and potentially throughout Huron County, may be
eligible to apply for this funding. Part of the confirmed funding will come from the Municipality of
Bluewater through its Blue Flag initiative. The Blue Flag is an international designation
awarded to beaches and marinas that meet certain criteria like water quality. The Bayfield Main
Beach has flown the Blue Flag since 2010. Homeowners interested in creating a rain garden
on their property should watch for further announcements, in mid to late April, regarding the
grant program.
Anna Dalton -Needles, landscape designer, talked about planting native plants in a rain garden, and some of
the elements of design, including texture and color of native plants, to consider. She was one of the
presenters at a Rain Garden Workshop held at Bayfield Town Hall on March 25 and attended by about 50
interested people. (Submitted photos)
The March 25 workshop for homeowners was the second rain garden workshop hosted by
ABCA in March of this year. A previous workshop, held on March 2, was designed for
landscape contractors and designers.
Rain gardens are shallow, sunken gardens. They protect local water quality when they collect,
absorb and filter water running off of land during storms. When it rains or when snow melts,
water runs off roofs, patios, and driveways. Rain gardens can prevent this water, along with
contaminants the runoff picks up, from draining directly into a local storm sewer or nearby
watercourses.
"Rain gardens provide benefits to water quality," said Brock. "Rain gardens reduce flooding and
erosion, and they can also add beauty to your yard and create habitat."
OPPORTUNMIES
Early spring is a terrific time to get out and explore local trails. The membership of the Bayfield
River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) has planned several opportunities to encourage folks to
do just that during the month of April.
The BRVTA will host a hike on Apr. 9 along Mavis' Trail in Varna starting at 1 p.m
Premium mixed hanging baskets (12 inch or 10 inch);
and mixed patio pots (10 inch); and Peppy Red or
Suzie Storm Petunias can be purchased from any
Knox Church member or by calling 519 565-5142.
Any questions concerning your prospective order can
also be directed to the number above.
If you would prefer a color or plant not mentioned the
solution is easy - gift cards in $10 denominations.
Why not give one or several as a gift for Mother's
Day? It is worth noting too that no expiry date means
you can shop in any season.
All plants and gift cards will be delivered to your door
on Friday, May 12 just in time for Mother's Day
enjoyment.
Importantly, all proceeds from the sale stay right here
in Bayfield to support the annual 'Kintail on the Road'
day camp, as an outreach of Camp Kintail it offers
programming once weekly for eight weeks. July 5th
is the start date for this year.
Qualified Kintail counselors lead campers who have
graduated from Junior Kindergaten to Grade 6 in fun
and faith based activities and games.
HURON CENTENNIAL
SCHOOL REUNION
Fifty years ago, 600 students entered the doors of
Huron Centennial School at Brucefield for their first
day. The new school was completed in late winter
1967 and made ready for the students to move in
after the Easter holiday week.
Ten shiny new buses picked up the students in
Stanley and Tuckersmith townships and the villages
of Brucefield and Egmondville and delivered them to
the school.
The first Grade 8 graduation was held in June 1967.
Close to 3,000 students have graduated since the
opening of the school.
This hike begins in a quiet pine meadow and after crossing a 65 -foot bridge, meanders along a "it is remarkable that the first graduates are now over
heavily wooded path that eventually leads to a lovely, tranquil lookout over the charming 60 years old and many of them have children and
Bayfield River. Come out and discover signs of spring along this 2.5 KM wooded trail. This hike some have grandchildren graduating," said Arnold
has been rated as a Level 3 for difficulty and the hike will take approximately one hour. Mavis'
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Trail starts at the Stanley Recreation Complex, 1.6 KM west of the village of Varna on County
Road 3. Parking is available.
The hike leaders will be Peter Jeffers, 519 933-4555 and George Ebers, 519 482-7572
The BRVTA and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) will be hosting an Owl
Prowl along the Sawmill Trail on Apr. 21 starting at 8 p.m.
Screech Owls will be called out on the Sawmill Trail on the night of Apr. 21. (Photo by Ashley Tubbs)
Learn about owls and their amazing nocturnal adaptations through an engaging moonlit,
guided hike on the Sawmill Trail. Explore owl habitat, try owl calls and (if we are really lucky)
maybe see one of these amazing birds. Our target? The Eastern Screech Owl is this area's
most common owl. Its habitat ranges from woods to urban areas.
"To hear an owl hooting on a moonlit night is nothing short of magical. Then to be lucky enough
to see one; that's an experience with nature that one doesn't soon forget."
A special guest from ABCA will call out the owls. Participants should bring a flashlight, wear
warm clothes and sturdy footwear. Please leave your pets at home.
Hot chocolate will be served at the end of the hike. This should be a fun adventure for the
whole family!
The Sawmill Trail is 2 KM long and is a difficulty Level 2 although there is one large hill. The
prowl will take approximately 1.5 hours. To find the trail turn east on Old River Road, proceed
.5 KM and turn right at Sawmill Road; parking available. Donations are welcome to cover
expenses.
The hike leaders will be Roger Lewington, 519 565-2202; Roberta Stemp and Adriaan
Schreuder.
All are welcome to join in the 3rd annual Earth Day Litter Walk organized by the BRVTA to be
held on Apr. 22 from 9-11 a.m.
The BRVTA is inviting local groups and individual citizens to tidy up the village while taking a
spring stroll. Participants are asked to check in at the Pavilion at Clan Gregor Square. After
choosing a route, BRVTA event organizers will provide collection bags for garbage and
recycling and participants will then go for a walk in their chosen designated area to pick up
litter. Bags can be dropped back at the Pavilion for disposal. The BRVTA looks forward to
celebrating this worldwide, annual event with all.
For further information contact Elise Feltrin, 519 565-5852 or Helen Verekamp 519 565-5442
FITNESS FOR BOTH NUND AND BODY
Mathers, of Exeter, who was principal from 1967-
1984.
On May 27, a 50th year reunion of graduates will be
held at the school. They will be welcomed by the past
principals and staff. All past students and staff of
Huron Centennial School are welcome to attend and
help make it a day to remember.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Studies indicate that 20 to 25 per cent of mothers will
experience postpartum depression in their lifetime.
The Huron County Health Unit is expanding their
support to mothers who are experiencing symptoms
of postpartum depression, anxiety adjustment issues
by starting a Postpartum Depression Support Group.
The group will be led by a public health nurse and
mental health specialist, and will meet for six weeks.
The first session is Apr. 18 in Clinton at 1 p.m. The
program is free and child minding will be provided.
Public Health Nurse Nancy Moore said symptoms of
postpartum depression can present as anxiety, being
unable to enjoy things, inability to sleep or
concentrate and prevailing sadness.
Moore said, "Some symptoms may start during the
pregnancy, some may come on totally unexpected.
This is not just hormonal, but due to a multitude of
reasons, from past experiences, genetics, lack of
support, etc. The common thread is a feeling of
hopelessness."
Ten per cent of fathers may also experience this.
Moore emphasized that people experiencing this
need to know there is hope.
"Society expects moms and dads to be happy and
just can't understand when they aren't. This isolation
can lead to more feelings of loneliness. We
encourage anyone experiencing this to join us. We
want to help mothers realize their strengths and give
them strategies to bring back their joy."
The sessions will be held at the Jacob Memorial
Building in Clinton. Interested participants are asked
to call the health unit to ensure their needs from the
group and for any assistance such as childcare or
transportation needed. They are asked to call Nancy
Moore at 519 482-3416.
WATER DOES WONDERS
The Huron County Health Unit is pleased with its
recent Gold designation in the provincial "Water Does
Wonders" promotion. The campaign encourages
water as the first choice for beverages and
discourages sugary drinks. To attain gold status,
among other things, the health unit removed its pop
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Alzheimer Society of Huron County's Minds in Motion@ Program is expanding to Bayfield!
There is increasing evidence linking a socially involved, physically active and mentally
challenging lifestyle to helping reduce the risk of developing dementia, or slowing the
progression of the disease, the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, in partnership with One
Care Home and Community Support Services, is delighted to offer Minds in Motion to the
Bayfield community. The program incorporates physical and mental stimulation activities for
people with early to mid -stage signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as
their care partners.
The program begins on Thursday, Apr. 20 and will be held for eight consecutive weeks from 1-
3 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church.
Minds in Motion is a two hour a week fun and family -friendly program which offers the
opportunity to establish new friendships and a support network with others who are living the
same experiences. Since keeping the mind and body fit has been proven to contribute to
improved brain health for everyone, the program includes two main components: a 45 to 60
minute fitness session led by a trained physical activity program leader from One Care, and a
45 to 60 minute session of mentally stimulating activities facilitated by a Minds in Motion
coordinator from the Alzheimer Society of Huron County.
Minds in Motion was first introduced to Huron County in January 2015 and is currently offered
in five locations: Goderich, Clinton, Grand Bend, Wingham and Exeter. This is the program's
first session in Bayfield.
"Research continues to show that physical activity and mental stimulation are good for you,
and good for your brain," said Cathy Ritsema, executive director for the Alzheimer Society.
"They encourage the development of new cells and new connections - a process the brain is
capable of doing at any age!"
Regular physical activity for people with dementia leads to a significant reduction in
depression, an increased sense of independence and an improvement in quality of life.
"Bringing together people with dementia and their care partners is the opportunity to normalize
the relationship in a way that is not influenced by illness," added Ritsema. "Minds in Motion
helps care partners to focus on their own health as well, rather than focusing exclusively on the
needs of the person they are caring for."
To register for the current Minds in Motion program in Bayfield, please contact the Alzheimer
Society of Huron County at 1-800-561-5012 or email: admin@alzheimerhuron.on.ca. There is
a cost of $20 per person for the eight week session.
FANHLY HEALTH TEAM RECEIVES
TWO EXAM ROOM SPONSORSHIPS
Two area businesses are the most recent financial contributors to the Bluewater Area Family
Health Team Clinic construction in Zurich. Both a pharmacy in Grand Bend and a landscape
business near Zurich have contributed $15,000 each to the cause.
machine and ensures water is available when
beverages are served at meetings.
Senior public health promoter Laura Dekroon said
water has many benefits, and too much sugar from
sweetened drinks isn't good for anyone's health.
"Pop, fruit punch, energy drinks, sports drinks and
many other drinks have a lot of sugar. Water is a
much better choice for hydration and health."
Dekroon is encouraging families to take the Water
Does Wonders pledge at www.waterdoeswonders.ca,
and said a Healthy Kids Community Challenge Huron
Facebook contest is encouraging the pledge has
great prizes.
To enter, snap a photo of you or a family member
enjoying water, then enter to win a $100 gift card
from a local business of your choice. To enter:
http://woobox.com/73cegc.
VENDORS WANTED
Are you looking for a great venue to sell your craft,
promote your business or sell fundraising tickets?
Are you a food vendor?
The Bayfield Community Fair is looking for vendors
for Aug. 18-20. An indoor or outdoor 8x10 space is
only $40 ($1 per foot extra, $10/day for hydro).
Please fill out the application
http://bayfieldfallfair.ca/?page_id=886 and send to
Anna Needles via email at amneedles@gmail.com.
LIFESTYLE GROUP
Healthy You! A five-week Lifestyle Group to help
people learn ways to improve their health is being
offered in Zurich. The program begins Monday, May
8th.. Please not that there will not be a program on
Victoria Day.
Over the five weeks, various registered health
professionals from the Grand Bend Community
Health Centre, will lead the group on topics such as:
Nutrition for Healthy Eating, Planning Balanced
Meals, Setting Goals, Sleeping Better, Managing
Roadblocks and more.
For more information and/or to sign up please call
Heidi Klopp, Wellness coordinator at 519 236-4373,
Ext. 632.
ANUQUE OTLIGHT LLER
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Sarah Palen, pharmacist -owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in Grand Bend
had her whole family visit the new Bluewater Area Family Health Team
clinic recently to present a cheque for $15,000 for sponsorship of one of
the new examination rooms at the facility. From I -r: Jarrett and Sarah
Palen and Fundraising Director, Stene Haberer. FR: Quinn and Sloan
Palen. (Submitted photos)
Sarah Palen, pharmacist -owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in Grand Bend is a local girl who
stayed local, and today, heads a team that climbs to as many as 30 during the summer
months.
"Being from this area has been a big help to business. It really has been quite amazing," Palen
said.
She lives with her husband, Jarrett, and two daughters, Quinn (7) and Sloan (5) near Ailsa
Craig. The whole family visited the new Bluewater Area Family Health Team clinic recently and
presented a cheque for $15,000 for sponsorship of one of the new examination rooms at the
facility.
Palen maintains an active profile in the community and is a member of the Rotary Club, of
Grand Bend, and also the Catholic Womens' League, of Mount Carmel.
She attended the North Middlesex High School in Parkhill and as a teenager, spent several
months living in France. She returned from Europe and went to the University of Western
Ontario to study science. However, part way through the program, she decided being a
pharmacist offered more opportunities, so she switched programs, moving to the University of
Toronto where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 2007.
With a degree under her belt, Palen became the Staff Pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart in
Exeter. A few years later, an opportunity of taking ownership of her own pharmacy presented
itself and in July 2013, she took over the reins at Shoppers Drug Mart, Grand Bend.
L -r: Steve Haberer, of the BAFHT Fundraising Committee, Cam and Kathy Steckle, Bonnie and Brian Steckle
and Julian Bayley, BAFHT of the Fundraising Committee. The Steckle families are staunch supporters of the
new BAFHT clinic and their gift of $15,000 for sponsorship of an examination room recognizes their
contribution. Kathy is also an active member of the BAFHT Board of Directors.
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Three Squirrels Antiques, of Bayfield, have been participating
in the Bayfield Antique and Collectibles Show and Sale for
over ten years. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
The Bayfield Antique Show and Sale to be held Aug.
11-13 is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic
and exciting shows ever produced in its 32 -year
history.
New events like a Vintage Clothing and Accessories
Fashion Show, opportunities to have heirlooms
appraised by a local expert and a "Passport to Future
Treasures" means that everything old really is new
again!
Some vendor space is still available for the show and
dealers that want to join the mix are welcome to
contact Joan Spittal via email at joanspit@gmail.com.
Organizers currently have on their wish list vendors
who specialize in French Country Chic and Mid -
Century Modern but all dealers with a passion for
their own unique antique genre are welcome.
Seller Spotlight is an occasional, question and
answer feature in the Bayfield Breeze to highlight
dealers that will be taking part in the show and sale.
The first business to be featured is "Three Squirrels
Antiques".
Name of Business: Three Squirrels Antiques
Owners Name: Tim & Tracy Saunders
Business location: Bayfield, ON — 519 440- 6412
# of years attending Bayfield Antique and
Collectibles Show and Sale: 10+
How long have you been a dealer? Almost 30 years
Do you belong to any professional organizations,
like dealer associations, appraiser associations
or organizations related to specific types of
merchandise? Creator of Facebook Group "Picking
our Past"
Do you offer antiques, collectibles or both? Both
Do you specialize in certain items or eras? We
specialize in carrying everything, if you have a wish
for something in particular we do our best to find it.
What first inspired your interest in antiques? The
history behind the articles and the often family based
stories that come with them.
What would you describe as your favorite find...
your most unusual find ... your oldest find? Our
most favourite find was a Maud Lewis painting and it
went into our personal collection, our most unusual
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"Quality in any form is not an accident. It is the result of special effort, intelligent direction and was a set of gold teeth and our oldest items have
skillful execution," said Cam Steckle, who with his younger brother, Brian, has operated Cobble been Native Artefacts.
Design in Zurich for the last 30 years. "Quality has been Cobble's mantra from the outset and
we work hard to keep a sharp focus on the best in design, workmanship and service."
The Steckle families are staunch supporters of the new Bluewater Area Family Health Clinic
and their gift of $15,000 for sponsorship of an examination room recognizes their contribution.
Originally, the two brothers, who were in their early 20s, focused on installing paving stones —
full service landscaping was added in 1991. As the business grew, so did the need for more
space and in 1992 the company moved from its base on the Goshen, just south of town into a
larger, 4500 sq ft facility in the centre of Zurich. A masonry division was added in 2007 that
specialized in the design and installation of outdoor kitchens and fireplaces.
Three years later the company expanded again and started to install hillside tram systems that
were becoming popular at the time to help people negotiate the steep banks along Lake Huron.
By 2015, Cobble Design needed even more space and a 10,000 sq ft office and warehouse
was built on the Bronson between Zurich and Bayfield. There is ample room for any expansion
that might take place over the next few years.
Cobble Design works through Southwestern Ontario, primarily along the shoreline of the lake
and the scope of work embraces residential and commercial projects. Approximately 14 staff
are employed during the busy season.
'The attention we pay to quality workmanship is undoubtedly the big factor contributing to our
growth," emphasized Steckle.
IPM NOW HAS ITS OWN SONG
Sherry McCall and her family have been supporters of the International Plowing Match and
Rural Expo (IPM) for many decades and the talent for song writing has been in her family for
generations. It was then only natural that McCall started to investigate in the Spring of 2016 if
there was a song written in honour of the IPM. A quick investigation uncovered that there had
yet to be a song written.
The idea percolated in the back of McCall's mind for a few more weeks and suffering from jet
lag after returning from a vacation in Europe the first lyric came to mind.
"It all started with - 'We're plowing it down, we're working it up',"' said McCall. "Once I had that
line it all started coming from there. I kept thinking about what does the IPM offer and started
thinking about words that rhymed. I did not share it with Jacquie (Bishop, Chair of IPM 2017),
right away. I shared the song with a few ladies who understood the IPM as much as I did and
they encouraged me to share it."
McCall enlisted the local production company, Fauxpop Media, to record the song and produce
the music video. In the music video and singing the song are Amanda McClure, Isaiah Sills,
and Jack Storey. Huron County born and raised, each singer is of a different generation —
paying tribute that the IPM is an event for all to attend. McCall credits the Sills Family for
helping her tweak the tempo and offer ideas on musicality to make the song stronger.
McCall concluded, "My hope is that the song is used as a tool to explain what the IPM is all
about and will get people excited about the 100th IPM being hosted here at home in
September."
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Larry Oliver Simpson was a great storyteller with a
super sense of humor and especially remembered
for his positive attitude. Originally from London, ON,
Larry died on Dec. 21 in his 73rd year. His retirement
years were spent in Bayfield, where he enjoyed golf,
boating, and playing poker. He was President of the
Bayfield Lions Club and recognized with the "Melvin
Jones Fellowship" award in 2014.
Come share a Celebration of Larry's Life on
Saturday, May 13th from 2-5 p.m. at the Stanley
Complex Centre, 38594 Mill Rd. Varna, ON. Take
Hwy #4 N.; at Brucefield, turn left onto Mill Road
(Bayfield); through Varna, 1 KM on right.
Everyone is welcome to drop in and celebrate a life
well lived.
Come share a story. Please let David Sparks, the
master of ceremonies know, if you will share some of
Larry's stunning (or not so stunning) moments.
Please contact David at 519 565-5804.
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There are countless photographs of people in the Bayfield Historical Society's Archives
collection, but sadly their names were never recorded. In this section we will showcase an
image with the hopes that one of our subscribers might be able to identify the individual(s) in
the photo. Please email your information to the Editor's attention at the address listed near the
bottom of the page in "Submissions" or you can email the archivist directly at
bayarchives@tcc.on.ca or click on the image and make a comment on Flickr.
Editor's Note: We are now adding the archive's code to the information supplied with the
photographs so that if anyone would like to learn more from the Bayfield Archives about
certain pictures they can use the code to make the process easier.
This week, we feature an image of "Charles" circa 1930. (Archives Code: PB10102 PC)
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ISSUE 402
In Issue 402, a beautiful image of 3 month-old
Isabel Elizabeth Walters. Does anyone remember
her? (Archives Code: PB12 2a)
ISSUE 404
In Issue 404, another image of a beautiful baby!
This is a photo of Jean Isobel Kneeshaw at 8 month-
old. Records indicate she was born on May 22,
1918. Does anyone remember her? (Archives code:
PB12 2a)
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Bayfield Sparks Kaylin Sonke and Vada -Love Hessel were very excited and happy to learn how to properly
strum on their ukuleles.
Brownie Molly Allan works at learning three cords to perform "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
Eleven members of the Bayfield Ukulele Society
(BUS) came to a meeting of Bayfield Guiding on
March 29 and musical magic happened.
The BUS members performed a few songs that
were familiar to the girls and their leaders so that
they could sing -a -long. And then the girls were
divided into groups of two or three so that they
could receive some one-on-one instruction with a
BUS member.
The mentorship was a delight to see with many of
the girls picking up the cords they needed to play
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" very quickly. To finish
out the evening everyone joined together to play —
those girls who didn't have a ukulele to play
participated by using percussion instruments.
Bayfield Guiding is grateful to those in the
community for loaning the use of ukuleles for the
meeting so that all the girls had an opportunity to
have a lesson. Local music stores should be wary
that the girls enjoyed the meeting so much all are
now interested in owning a ukulele of their own.
For sure. a few new future BUS members were
recruited after this magical experience!
Members of the Bayfield Ukulele Society (BUS) performed
a few songs for the girls to sing -a -long with before they
broke out into smaller groups to give the girls a playing
lesson.
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Guides Riley Arthur and Olivia Sonke really enjoyed learning to play. The pair with help from a BUS member
learned to strum "Fire's Burning" one of their group's favorite campfire songs.
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Brownie Jocelyn de Lange received a lesson from Sheilagh
Sully. Bayfield Guiding is very grateful to community
members who loaned ukuleles so that the girls could get a
taste of what it is like to play one at the meeting held on
March 29.
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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
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Congratulations to Steve Lillico! He is the winner of our little contest celebrating the recent publication of our 400th issue. He
has won a framed print of Spring on the Sawmill Trail by yours truly. The following are his thoughts on what this village means
to him.
"What Bayfield means to me - a peaceful oasis in a fast paced world, the spectacular sunsets, the serenity of summer beach
walks, the quiet splendor of watching the yachts come and go from the pier, tasty meals at local restaurants, wing nights at The
Albion, all the fun of fair weekend, the frenzy at the Pioneer Park Rummage Sale, the elegance and power of the corvettes and
the smell and taste of the firemen's breakfast. I sometimes wonder if heaven can be any better."
I couldn't have said it better myself. - Melody
P.S. Thanks to all my Facebook friends who kept a look out for my eyeglasses in a case that fell out of my pocket on a walk last week, due to social media
I was only without them for a few short hours. Some of you took to the streets looking and even went to the Library to inquire if any had been turned in.
One of my Facebook friends commented that this could only happen in a small town. And that my friends is very true indeed!
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.
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