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DECORATING GINGERBREAD
COOKIES A POPULAR TRADITION
PHOTOS BY JUDITH HIGGS
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WREATHS - LAST CALL
The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) can make
people's decorating easier if anyone needs a wreath
or a planter. There are a few wreaths left but just
three planters! Please call John Siertsema at 519
565-2479 or Don Brodie at 519 263-2404 to reserve
one. The wreaths are all made from local greens and
the money goes to support the upcoming fair in
August 2018.
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Dec. 4 is the date for the much anticipated Bayfield
Lions' Annual Turkey Bingo.
The doors of the Bayfield Community Centre will
open at 6:30 p.m. with the games starting at 7 p.m.
Fifteen turkeys will be available to be won along with
several Share -the -Wealth games. In addition a turkey
will be offered as a door prize.
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Young Bridget Shanahan, of Bayfield, found herself right in the thick of cookie decorating on Nov. 18.
Almost 200 gingerbread cookies were decorated at the Bayfield Public Library on the Saturday
of the Christmas in Bayfield weekend., Nov. 18.
The community room was a busy place full of children, parents and grandparents with Friends
of Bayfield Library (FOBL) volunteers helping the children decorate their cookies.
The number of gingerbread cookies that are needed grows more each year evidence of a
wonderfully successful event.
Elizabeth Irwin, Bill and Judith Higgs take a minute out of the organized chaos to have their picture taken.
They were working as Santa's Elves - Cookie Division - at the Gingerbread Cookie Decorating event hosted by
the Friends of the Bayfield Library. The fun was held immediately following the Santa Claus Parade.
Admission remains at $5 per person and includes
one Bingo Card. All are welcome!
The Bayfield Optimist Club is once again selling
tickets on a fabulous hand made toy chest filled with
toys for children of all ages.
Raffle tickets are available now from Optimist
members. Toy chest tickets are $2 each or three for
$5.
The draw will be made at 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the
club's 12th annual Breakfast with Santa this year
being held at The Ashwood Inn starting at 11 a.m.
and concluding at 1 p.m.
Please note that the breakfast has moved to
Saturday to accommodate The Ashwood Bourbon
Bar's dining schedule.
The breakfast will cost $7 for adults and $3 for
children; three and under are free.
TREE PROJECT
The Bayfield Tree Project (BTP) has completed the
2017 tree planting in the village. This year the BTP
planted another 30 trees on municipal properties,
which brings the grand total of trees planted over the
past six years to an astounding 430 trees in all.
These trees proudly line village streets providing
beauty and good emotional and physical health for all
citizens and visitors. Each residence, where a tree
has been planted, is enriched visually. Research
indicates real estate benefits from heightened
property value too.
The BTP members would like to thank to all their
contributors as well as all prospective donors.
"Considering that each tree planted, mulched,
fertilized, staked and collared costs in the
neighbourhood of $125 to $150, your assistance
continues to provide us with the revenue to keep
planting whether it be in new locations or where old
trees have been felled," said Sondra Buchner, of the
BTP.
Any financial assistance should be sent to ABCA
Foundation "Bayfield Tree Project", PO Box 164,
Bayfield, ON, NOM1GO.
For more information please contact Buchner at 519
441-1310.
CHRISTMAS BUREAU
DROPOFFS
The Huron County Christmas Bureau drop-off
locations in Bayfield have been established for this
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Nearly 200 youngsters took part in the Gingerbread Cookie decorating activity held at the Bayfield Public
Library on Nov. 18.
The youngsters weren't the only ones that enjoyed some seasonal frivolity during the gingerbread decorating
event at the library. Library staff member Avery Greaves (left) and a FOBL volunteer joined in the fun.
year. New toys and clothing can be deposited into
boxes at Bayfield Convenience, Bayfield Public
Library, Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy or through
Trinity Anglican Church, Knox Presbyterian Church
or St. Andrew's United Church.
Anyone wishing to volunteer with the Clinton Branch
of the Bureau can call 519 482-5334.
BLUEWATER NEWS
The office of the Municipality of Bluewater Council
has submitted the following to the Bayfield Breeze as
highlights of their regular meeting of council held on
Nov. 20.
• Adopted the 2016 and 2017 Strategic Goal Action
Plans as developed by staff
• Authorized that the rebate funds received from the
lighting upgrades at the Hensall Fire Station be
allocated for the use of upgrading their radio room
• Approved site plan application SPA05/16 proposed
by Webhead Developments Inc, being a gas bar,
convenience store, and restaurant at the property
located at 89 Main Street South in Bayfield
• Approved that the London Hospital Dream Home be
built at 22 Delevan Street, Bayfield be showcased as
part of the 2018 Spring Dream Lottery in support of
London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's
Health Care London
• Appointed the members of the Emergency
Management Program Committee as required by the
Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
and Regulation 380/04, and amended the
Emergency Response Plan
DINING FOR SENIORS
Where can you get roast beef with horseradish,
mashed potatoes with gravy, hot vegetables, juice
and cabbage salad followed by fruit crisp and ice
cream for $9?
At Bayfield Dining for Seniors that's where! The only
stipulation is that you must be 55 years or over to
partake in delicious menus like the example listed
above. The social interaction that is served up with
the meal is free.
Chef Dawne Erb from One Care will be preparing the
holiday feast for service on Dec. 14 and it will be a
traditional Christmas meal. Anyone who would like to
join in a Thursday lunch served at the Bayfield
Community Centre is asked to please contact Leslie
Bald at 519 565-5637 by noon Monday the week of
the meal.
Volunteers are always needed to help setup as well
as serving, if you are interested please contact Bud
Robinson at 519 440-8189.
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Volunteer Kim Nadeau poses with Michael Doherty, a visitor to the gingerbread decorating event held at the
library on Nov. 18.
AWARDS PRESENTED AT AG SOCIETY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Carol Penhale was presented with a 55 years of service certificate by
outgoing Bayfield Ag Society President Doug Yea at the AGM held on
Nov. 24. (Submitted photos)
Friday, Nov. 24 marked the end of the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) fiscal year as it held
its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Those in attendance learned that the 2017 Bayfield
Community Fair boasted a larger than normal attendance and a greater number of exhibits and
exhibitors.
Following a potluck supper several awards were presented. Nine members received Years of
Service Awards: Don Brodie, 20 years; Ted Vander Wouden, 25 years; Ina Fisher, Kathleen
Siertsema, Bev VanNinhuys, Afra Van Wonderen, Hilda Gerger, and Doreen MacKenzie all
received 45 year certificates and a 55 year certificate was presented to Carol Penhale.
The Libro Credit Union was the recipient of a Certificate of Achievement. This certificate is
presented to an individual or an organization that has contributed to the BAS over an extended
period of time. The Libro Credit Union has fully supported the funding of the 4-H programs at
the fair and ensures a staff member attends to hand out ribbons for the sheep and dairy shows.
A CMUSTMAS CAROL
"A Christmas Carol" the classic tale of Ebenezer
Scrooge and his ghostly and transformative
Christmas Eve encounters, will be presented as a
fundraiser for the Huron Residential Hospice in the
form of a dramatic reading interspersed with
seasonal music on Dec. 16-17.
Harp and flute duo "Ninn's Folly", comprised of
brother/sister musicians John Webber and Beth
MacKenzie will entertain with Victorian Christmas
classics while members of local choirs The Glee
Sisters and St. Andrew's United Church will join
together to perform carols and lead the audience
singalong.
Retired drama teacher John Lalor will be directing
the performance and will also take on a reading part.
Other dramatic narrators include Bayfield author and
thespian Judy Keightley, and local ministers Dwight
Nelson and Elise Feltrin. Pianist and music teacher
Mary McGoldrick, who has recently retired to
Bayfield, will provide musical accompaniment. Rob
Bundy will host the event that will take place in the
seasonally decorated sanctuary of St. Andrew's
United Church.
Organizers hope to fill the audience for the two
performances: Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and again on
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors
Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy, Bayfield Autopro
Garage and Precision Print in Goderich, the entire
proceeds will go to the Huron Residential Hospice
with particular focus towards the Bayfield project of
creating a welcoming and well-equipped children's
playroom.
Tickets are $15, now available at Michael's
Pharmacy and Shop Bike Coffee in Bayfield, or by
calling Arlene at 519 565-2777.
Following each performance, and again with
appreciation to the sponsors, cider and shortbread
will be served.
POINSETTIA FESTIVAL
Huron Ridge Greenhouses are all ready for the
festive season. This weekend marks the last chance
to take in their annual Poinsettia Festival and
Candlelight Event.
The event named one of the Top Eight Christmas
Light Shows in Canada by Wheels.ca, will run Nov.
30 to Dec. 2.
The greenhouse is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during
the festival. The candles are lit starting at 5 p.m.
Huron Ridge Acres is located at 74101 Bronson Line,
Zurich.
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President Doug Yeo presented a Certificate of Achievement to representatives of the Libro Credit Union.
The final award was the Meritorious Award. This is only given out rarely. It is for most worthy
support of the BAS over a long period of time and Ted and Jean Dunn received this award. The
two have a combined total of over 100 years of service to the BAS and have exhibited
leadership over most of those years. The Ag Society is so blessed to have them as exemplary
members.
David Pullen was the speaker for the AGM and talked about the history of forestry in Huron
County. He, through a series of pictures, talked about sections in the county that were being
blown away because of the lack of tree cover. He reminded everyone that crops grown beside
a line of trees do exceptionally well a couple of rows from the trees because of the shelter and
benefit the trees provide. The tree planting currently is only matching the level of trees being
cut down within the county. He mentioned that the next species of tree that might be in danger
is the Beech. It is such a loss to have already lost the Butternut, the Elm, and the Ash.
At the AGM greetings were provided by John McPhee on behalf of Lisa Thompson, and Bart
Scherpenzeel and Bev Jantzi for District 8 of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Stephen Jacob described the new potential building project for the BAS
Highlights of the year for the BAS included, a second Breakfast on the Farm. This appeared to
be enjoyed by everyone and was a great educational event. Also the organization adopted its
first formal logo to identify itself.
The incoming executive will be: President, Jentje Steenbeek; 1st Vice President, Stephen
Jacob; 2nd Vice President, Lorraine Shields and Past President, Doug Yeo. Susan Lehnen will
continue as Secretary and Jim Erwin as Treasurer.
There were several people who attended the AGM for the first time as well as many who
annually come. There is always room for new people who would like to share their skills with
the BAS that organizes the annual fair —a community festival of sorts. It also connects with
other organizations in the village and has developed a Breakfast on the Farm event. Its
mandate is to give greater insight about agriculture.
"We all are connected with agriculture whether we are a producer, an agri-food industry worker,
or consumer. All of us are part of the story and an Agricultural Society welcomes everyone no
matter how they are connected," said Doug Yeo, past president of the BAS.
The BAS can be contacted at info@bayfieldfair.ca.
LETTERS TO SANTA
Bayfield residents will be pleased to know that Santa
Claus will once again be receiving mail in his special
mailbox at Bayfield Foodland.
Santa's elves delight in hearing from area youngsters
and learning what is on their wish lists every year. Be
sure to include a return address so that the children
can be sure of a note in return from the jolly old elf
himself.
SAVE OUR ICE
Petitions are now available to sign as part of the
"One Vision One Plan" campaign.
The petition requests that Bluewater Council keep
the ice in the Bayfield Arena past Spring 2018 while
groups work together to determine the future needs
of the community with regards to a new facility for all
to enjoy. The petition can be found at The Spotted
Cow, on Bayfield's Main Street North; at the Bayfield
Arena and at the Bayfield Public Library.
The Bayfield Facilities Initiative Team (BFIT) and the
Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association
(BACPA) are jointly organizing the venture with the
support of the Bayfield Optimist Club.
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Ted (not pictured) and Jean Dunn received the Meritorious Award from
President Doug Yeo. The Dunns have a combined total of over 100 years
of service to the Ag Society and have exhibited leadership over most of
those years.
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Rural
Response
FOk HF tiLTHY CHILDREN
On Nov. 17, Judy Keightley, an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer, and John McPhee, a
representative from MPP Lisa Thompson's office, presented Rural Response for Healthy Children's Project
Coordinator Genelle Reid with a plaque highlighting a grant the organization received in the fall of 2016.
(Submitted photo)
In October, Rural Response for Healthy Children (RRHC) introduced an enhanced child abuse
prevention program to a class of Grade 3 students in Huron County. Kids On The Block is a
long-standing program that educates children about their rights to personal safety and what to
do if that boundary is crossed. The program aims to reach every Grade 3 student in Huron
County each school year.
On Nov. 17, Judy Keightley, an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer, and John
McPhee, a representative from MPP Lisa Thompson's office, met with the group to hear how a
$36,700 seed grant made in late 2016 has made a difference. They viewed the organization's
new short film, learned about its newly created "Guide To Protecting All Children in Huron
BLUEWATER BLOOMS
The Bluewater Communities in Bloom Committee
invites individuals from the community to assist with
planning and presenting the annual program.
The Communities in Bloom Committee (CIB) seeks
enthusiastic persons to join the planning committee.
This committee of volunteers plans and presents
participation in the provincial Communities in Bloom
program on behalf of the Municipality of Bluewater.
CIB aka Bluewater Blooms currently has six
members and wishes to increase the complement by
three for a total of nine committee members.
Each year, Bluewater Blooms determines what
aspects of the community to highlight that fit the
criteria of the program evaluation. The criteria include
Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage
Conservation, Urban Forestry & Trails, Landscape,
and Floral Displays. These aspects are combined
into a community profile book and a two-day
evaluation. Bluewater invites two professional judges
to evaluate the accomplishments of the entire
community (municipal, private, corporate, institutional
and citizens) in July or August. The committee and
the provincial judges are always astounded with the
volume of positive achievements of the citizens and
municipality.
"The judges tour was well planned and executed,"
said 2016 judges Betty Lamont and Kathy Smyth.
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The Huron County Health Unit, with support from the
County" and congratulated the community-based, non-profit on its continued work to educate
"There were so many highlights that it is impossible
families to ensure children grow up in a safe community.
to mention them, although the sun going down to a
Papers", opened at the Museum in Goderich on Nov. 21 and will be on display until March
full bagpipe band playing Amazing Grace is a
"The safety and well-being of our children is always paramount in our communities. No one
memory that will never be forgotten... We urge the
should ever have to experience physical or mental harm, least of all kids. Through the
Municipality to consider entering Communities in
development of Kids on the Block, RRHC has provided families and schools with a child-
Bloom at the National level."
friendly, age-appropriate tool to teach children about personal space, and facilitate healthy
conversations about a sensitive topic. I'm pleased to see the grant funding has been put to
Blooms ratings are awarded to all participating
effective use," said MPP for Huron Bruce Lisa Thompson.
communities across Ontario. Bluewater has won the
online from the comfort of home (via www.huroncountymuseum.ca/digitized-newspapers/),
top award, Five Blooms, for four consecutive years!
Originally presented as a puppet show, the program was experiencing challenges finding
Project are enlarged versions of the red ribbon, the
puppeteers willing to present the sensitive content. OTF's grant created the opportunity to
The Municipality of Bluewater joined Communities in
professionally film the puppet show, and helped with staffing, workshops and supplies and
Bloom Ontario in 2010 to celebrate and recognize
materials. It also supported the development and production of a new Parent Guide that helps
the bringing together of five communities (Bayfield,
families further the discussion about personal safety at home. The Guide features age
Hensall, Zurich and the townships of Hay and
appropriate games and video links to help parents and caregivers talk with their children, be
Stanley). Communities in Bloom Ontario is the
vigilant about the safety of all children in our community and be fearless when it comes to
provincial edition of the national program, a
reporting suspected abuse to Huron Perth Children's Aid Society.
Canadian non-profit organization committed to
the exhibit spotlights how much our news sources and publishing methods have changed,
fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and
"This investment by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to enhance children's knowledge and
beautification.
provide them with strategies to keep safe, contributes to the overall well-being of families living
supports in Huron County.
in Huron County," said Michael Russo, chair of RRHC's Board of Directors. "This grant has
Please fill out the Bluewater Committee Application
allowed flexibility in delivering it to local schools and greatly enhanced the resources provided
Form to communicate your interest in joining the
to families to support them in discussing a difficult topic at home."
Bluewater Communities in Bloom Committee.
newspapers printed in communities across the county including: Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth,
Persons must be appointed to the Committee by
RRHC is committed to ongoing education at elementary schools and within our rural
Council.
communities to ensure child safety. If you would like a presentation about personal safety for
your group or event, please contact the Project Coordinator, Genelle Reid, at 1-800-479-0716
To find out more about the Bluewater Communities in
or greid@rncc.on.ca
Bloom Committee, the community profile book and
access the application form, please visit the
An agency of the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is one of
municipal website www.municipalityofbluewater.ca
Canada's largest granting foundations. With a budget of over $136 million, OTF awards grants
and select Municipal Services/Council/Committees.
to some 1,000 projects every year to build healthy and vibrant Ontario communities.
You may also call Nellie Evans, Secretary, at 519
www.otf.ca
236-4351 Ext 236 or email
nevans@municipalityofbluewater.ca
MUSEUM EXHIBIT READS BETWEEN
THE LINES OF COUNTY NEWSPAPERS
RED SCARVES
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The Huron County Health Unit, with support from the
The Huron County Museum's latest temporary exhibit, "Hot off the Press: Seen in the County
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), will bring
Papers", opened at the Museum in Goderich on Nov. 21 and will be on display until March
the Red Scarf Project to Clinton on Friday, Dec. 1,
2018.
World AIDS Day.
For almost 175 years, Huron County's local newspapers have been an important part of the
social and political life of our communities, and newspapers from the past now serve as an
World AIDS Day reminds us how important education
incredible historical resource. Since Huron's historical newspapers are now available to search
and services are for people living with HIV/AIDS and
online from the comfort of home (via www.huroncountymuseum.ca/digitized-newspapers/),
their caregivers. The red scarves of the Red Scarf
museum staff wanted to take a closer look at these papers' point -of -view by peeking behind the
Project are enlarged versions of the red ribbon, the
headlines to the stories of the local editors, publishers, correspondents and machine operators
international symbol of AIDS awareness.
who have made the news in Huron County over the past centuries.
At 9 a.m. on Dec. 1, volunteers and staff of Huron
Said Sinead Cox, the Museum's curator of Engagement and Dialogue, "There's a lot of
County, the Health Unit and the Huron County
discussion happening now around 'fake news' and how we see stories filtered through our
HIV/AIDS Network (HCHAN) will hang red scarves
personal 'bubbles' or `echo chambers.' What's fascinating is that every little town and village
on lamp and sign posts lining Albert Street
used to have both a conservative and a liberal paper competing for your subscription. Although
downtown. They will also hand out scarves and
the exhibit spotlights how much our news sources and publishing methods have changed,
ribbons to community members downtown as part of
concerns about misreporting and perspective are nothing new."
a conversation about HIV/AIDS services and
supports in Huron County.
Focusing on changing technologies and journalism techniques, the lives and political leanings
of the editors, and vintage advertising, the exhibit highlights selected artefacts and articles from
Over a dozen volunteers knitted and crocheted the
newspapers printed in communities across the county including: Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth,
red scarves, using a donation of yarn from Sugar
Exeter, Wingham, Wroxeter, Brussels and Zurich. The seasonal display also features several
Bush in Listowel. Scarves hung downtown are free
interactives, including news madlibs and an opportunity to search the newspaper collection.
for the taking.
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On Feb. 24 at 2 p.m., the museum will welcome long-time editor Keith Roulston as a special
guest speaker. Roulston will join staff for a lively question and answere to discuss insights from
his long and varied career in local news as an apprentice, writer, editor and publisher: from
using 'hot type' with manual flatbed presses in the 1970s, to digital publication and everything
in between. This rare chance to hear the scoop on Huron's newspaper history will be included
with regular museum admission and free to Huron County Library cardholders.
People can see Hot off the Press at the museum (110 North St., Goderich) until the end of
March. Check www.huroncountymuseum.ca for the museum's seasonal hours and other
upcoming programming and events happening in conjunction with the exhibit.
TWO NEW MEMBERS SELECTED FOR
SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Mary Ellen Foran, of Auburn, and Bert Dykstra, of Clinton, are the two newest members of the Ausable
Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (ABMVDWSPC). In the photo above, at
the November 22 meeting, committee Chair Matt Pearson (in centre of photo), welcomed the two newest
members, who join sitting member Keith Black as the three designated Economic - Agriculture representatives
on the ABMVDWSPC. The Chair said their knowledge and experience will be valuable as the committee
continues to implement source protection plans that are reducing risk to local municipal drinking water
sources, as the committee updates technical work, and as it considers amendments in the future. (Submitted
photos)
A committee to protect local municipal drinking water sources has announced that Mary Ellen
Foran, of the Auburn area, and Bert Dykstra, of the Clinton area, are the two newest members
of the committee. They have filled the two vacant seats from the Economic — Agriculture sector
on the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee
(ABMVDWSPC).
"We are pleased to welcome Mary Ellen and Bert to the committee," said Matt Pearson,
ABMVDWSPC Chair. "The knowledge and experience they bring will be valuable as we update
and review technical work, continue to implement policies to protect municipal drinking water
sources, and — going forward — as we begin to consider any desired amendments to approved
assessment reports and source protection plans."
Foran was born and raised in West Wawanosh Township and is now a partner in a mixed
farming operation there. On the farm, she adopts practices and projects that improve the land
and add protection to water. She has a Bachelor of Science, with a major in soil science, from
the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario.
She is an instructor for Integrated Pest Management for Corn and Soybeans, University of
Guelph Ridgetown College, and an online literacy practitioner with the Avon Maitland District
School Board. Prior to her current education roles, she completed contract work with the Huron
County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, delivering Environmental Farm Plan
workshops, plus contract work with local conservation authorities, working with landowners to
find grant sources and practical solutions to reduce environmental impacts. She is a volunteer
Huron County 4-H leader and director and serves in other volunteer roles in her community.
Three of her five children are involved in agriculture -related careers. As an ABMVDWSPC
member she looks forward to bringing an agricultural perspective to the table and to offer local
knowledge and practical approaches to protection of municipal drinking water sources.
Dykstra runs a cash crop and broiler chicken operation. He has farmed in the Clinton area his
entire working life. The native of Clinton supports a strong agricultural sector and he feels good
water quality is an important resource for all sectors. The Municipality of Central Huron resident
RHAC is a community -inspired organization
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for
individuals and diverse communities living with, at -
risk for or affected by the challenges associated with
HIV/AIDS. For more information, please visit
www.hivaidsconnection.ca/
HCHAN was established in 1991. Volunteers wanting
to help those living with HIV/AIDS, whether infected,
affected, or at risk organized it. Since then, HCHAN
has been actively supporting and strengthening the
lives of people in Huron County through education
and awareness programs, advocacy and agency
referrals and personal support. To learn more, visit
huroncountyhiv.ca.
HC SOIL AND CROP
IMPROVEMENT AGM
The author of "Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our
Soil Back to Life", Dr. David R. Montgomery, is a
guest speaker at the Huron County Soil and Crop
Improvement Association (HCSCIA) Annual General
Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
The AGM event will take place at Libro Community
Hall in Clinton at 239 Bill Fleming Drive. Doors open
at 5 p.m. HCSCIA business will take place at around
5:30 p.m. Dinner starts at about 6:30 p.m. Speakers
will present starting at about 7:15 p.m. The evening
will finish at around 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 each. Continuing education unit
(CEU) credits are available for participants. To buy
tickets, contact HCSCIA Secretary Sharon Devine at
519 868-8946. Registration for tickets can also be
made online at the Ontario Soil and Crop
Improvement Association (OSCIA) Wild Apricot web
page at this link: https://oscia.wiIdapricot.org/event-
2726369. Please register by Dec. 4. To find out more
about the AGM visit huronsoilcrop.org.
BLI H FESTIVAL
SINGERS
Out of the darkness of a winter's night comes the
light that is love. And where is that Christmas love
better exemplified than in hearth and home?
The Blyth Festival Singers invite everyone in to
celebrate Christmas in all its most poignant and
hilarious splendour. "Home is a Special Kind of
Feeling" will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 3, in the
intimate and beautiful setting of St. George's
Anglican Church, on North Street in Goderich starting
at 3 p.m.
The repertoire will range from Samuel Barber's
beautiful, "Sure on this Shining Night" to
contemporary pieces by Rutter, Nickel and Gordon
Lightfoot - with some comical and Christmas pops
thrown in for fun. Enjoy the laughter and nostalgia as
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served as a municipal councillor for almost two decades. He served as a Warden of Huron
County (2010) and as a Chairman of the Huron County Water Protection Steering Committee
for three years. He also served for six years on the board of the Clinton Hospital Foundation as
well as on other committees and in other civic service. He looks forward to serving on the
drinking water source protection committee as someone with years of experience in agriculture
and as a champion of practical and workable approaches to preserve water quality and protect
local water resources.
The ABMVDWSPA accepted applications for the two vacant agriculture seats between Aug. 15
and Oct. 16. The local source protection authorities selected the two members after a review of
all candidates. The two newest agriculture representatives attended their first meeting on Nov.
22. The other agriculture representative is Keith Black, who has served on the committee since
its start in 2007.
After a decade of service as one of the agriculture sector representatives on the Ausable Bayfield Maitland
Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (ABMVDWSPQ, Rowena Wallace has retired from the
committee. At the Nov. 22 committee meeting, ABMVDWSPC Chair Matt Pearson thanked her for her ten years
of dedicated service and for her contributions to the work which has taken place to complete locally developed
and provincially approved plans that add protection to municipal drinking water sources. He praised her
"passion for agriculture and protecting its place in our society." The Chair said she has played an important
role helping to set the policies that are reducing risk to drinking water today, and he said he learned a great
deal from her. In appreciation of her work, the Chair presented Wallace with a copy of "Agriculture Today: A
Portrait of Family Farms in Ontario" by local authors and photographers Telfer Wegg, Bonnie Hogarth Sitter,
and Fred Helwig.
After ten years of service on the committee as an agriculture representative, Rowena Wallace
has retired from the committee. The source protection committee thanked her, at the Nov. 22
committee meeting, for her decade of dedicated service. In appreciation of her contributions,
Chair Matt Pearson presented her with a copy of "Agriculture Today: A Portrait of Family Farms
in Ontario" by local authors and photographers Telfer Wegg, Bonnie Hogarth Sitter, and Fred
Helwig.
The make-up of the ABMVDWSPC is shaped by the source protection committee regulation
(Ontario Regulation 288/07) and by a local process that took place to decide how to include
diverse voices at the committee table. One third of the committee is from municipalities. One
third (five members) comes from economic sectors. Locally, three of those five economic
member seats are from agriculture and the other two are from industry and commerce
(including tourism). The other third of the committee represents other — environmental, health,
and other interests of the public (including property owner association representation; public
reps from the two source protection areas; and environmental sector representatives).
Gil Garratt, Artistic director of the Blyth Festival,
shares a reading of "Dave Cooks the Turkey".
Come for fellowship and Christmas treats with the
Singers at a cozy reception to follow.
A portion of the event's profits will be donated to the
Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre to
make the holidays happier for families in need.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children aged
six to 12. Contact the Blyth Festival Box Office at 519
523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984 or go online at
www.blythfestival.com/events to obtain tickets.
Members of the Blyth Festival Singers or the Huron
County Museum in Goderich also have tickets
available.
Spend a winter's afternoon with the choir and find the
light, warmth and friendship amid the winter's snows.
The Blyth Festival Singers is a county -wide
community choir under the professional direction of
Sharon Poelstra and accompanied by Julia
Pennington.
The choir, averaging between 40 -50 members,
performs primarily in Huron County and has
endeavred to present a high standard of choral
singing since its inception in 1980.
GIRL GUIDE COOKIES
Looking for a sweet stocking stuffier or hostess gift?
Look no further than Bayfield Guiding. Members are
now selling the Chocolatey Mint Girl Guide Cookies
for $5 a box.
They can be purchased from members, by calling
Melody Falconer -Pounder at 519 525-3830, or from
The Pink Flamingo Bakery and Boutique on
Bayfield's Main Street.
The girls will also be selling cookies at the Walmart in
Goderich on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Profits from sales help with program activities and
field trips.
COFFEE &
CONVERSATION
The Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) would like
to invite all in the community to join them in some
inclusive, neutral conversation over a cup of a hot
brew.
"Coffee & Conversation" will be held at the Bayfield
Public Library every Wednesday until March from 2-
3:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for people to meet their
neighbors, learn about the village and share their
know how with others.
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'The diverse voices at the table help the committee to find practical and effective ways to keep HOM E4GOOD HUB
our local drinking water safe and clean, starting at the source," said Pearson. "We have a
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the
talented group of people to help us as we implement, monitor, and update policies that reduce
ground. It can't be seen, smelled or tasted. Radon
zones (in this region, around Lake Huron intakes); significant groundwater recharge areas; and
The Home4Good Info Hub operates on Monday
risk to municipal drinking water in this region."
concern, but in enclosed areas radon levels can build
significant threats to municipal drinking water sources. In this region, significant threats to
afternoons at the Bayfield Public Library from 1-3
Other former agriculture reps on the committee included Mike Strang, who served on the
p.m.
committee in 2007 and 2008, and John Vander Burgt, who served as an agriculture rep from
of lung cancer after smoking.
risk management plans, to restricted land uses, or prohibition of some activities in some cases.
The Hub helps seniors in the Bayfield area find local
2008 to 2016. John Vander Burgt passed away in 2016.
Radon can be found all over Ontario. According to
community services, resources and supports.
The ABMVDWSPC is a 15 -member committee in addition to the Chair. The committee was
Volunteers will assist in finding relevant information
Ontario's first SPC. The members have worked with the public since 2007 to create local terms
for daily living, overall health and wellbeing. To learn
of reference, assessment reports, and source protection plans. The Ontario Clean Water Act of
more visit: www.home4goodbayfield.ca.
2006 makes this work possible.
"The only way to know the radon level in your home
Keith Black as the three designated Economic — Agriculture representatives on the SPC. The
RADON TESTING
The Province of Ontario approved the locally developed source protection plans on Jan. 19,
Boyes. "Radon test kits are available at most major
2015. The plans took effect on Apr. 1, 2015. Plan policies address 21 activities (such as fuel or
home renovation stores, or can be purchased on -
chemical storage; among others) that can pose a significant threat to municipal drinking water
November is National Radon Action Month, and the
sources in certain circumstances (for example, in certain quantities and in the most vulnerable
Health Unit encourages residents to think about
locations such as municipal wellhead protection areas).
testing their homes for radon.
There are four types of vulnerable areas. They are wellhead protection areas (zones of
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the
protection around municipal wells, to protect groundwater); surface water intake protection
ground. It can't be seen, smelled or tasted. Radon
zones (in this region, around Lake Huron intakes); significant groundwater recharge areas; and
released from the ground into the air is not a
highly vulnerable aquifers. Activities in vulnerable areas are assessed as low, moderate or
concern, but in enclosed areas radon levels can build
significant threats to municipal drinking water sources. In this region, significant threats to
up and be harmful to health. Long-term exposure to
drinking water are only found in wellhead protection area zones A, B, and C. Plan policies in
elevated levels of radon is the second -leading cause
those relatively small areas reduce risk by using tools ranging from education and outreach, to
of lung cancer after smoking.
risk management plans, to restricted land uses, or prohibition of some activities in some cases.
Visit sourcewaterinfo.on.ca and ontario.ca to find out more.
Radon can be found all over Ontario. According to
Health Canada, 11 per cent of randomly selected
Cutlines: Mary Ellen Foran, of the Auburn area, and Bert Dykstra, of the Clinton area, are the
homes in Huron County tested above the Canadian
two newest members of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection
Guideline for radon in 2012.
Committee (SPC). In photo above, at the November 22, 2017 SPC meeting, committee Chair
Matt Pearson (in centre of photo), welcomes the two newest members, who join sitting member
"The only way to know the radon level in your home
Keith Black as the three designated Economic — Agriculture representatives on the SPC. The
is to test for it," said Public Health Inspector Chris
Chair said their knowledge and experience will be valuable as the committee continues to
Boyes. "Radon test kits are available at most major
implement source protection plans that are reducing risk to local municipal drinking water
home renovation stores, or can be purchased on -
sources, as the committee updates technical work, and as it considers amendments in the
line. Taking appropriate measures to reduce radon
future.
levels from your home could greatly benefit your
health."
After a decade of service as one of the agriculture sector representatives on the Ausable
Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC), Rowena Wallace
Health Canada recommends homeowners do a long -
has retired from the committee. At the November 22, 2017 committee meeting, SPC Chair Matt
term radon test, for a minimum of three months,
Pearson thanked her for her ten years of dedicated service and for her contributions to the
during the fall or winter months. To get the most
work which has taken place to complete locally developed and provincially approved plans that
accurate results, the radon detector should be placed
add protection to municipal drinking water sources. He praised her "passion for agriculture and
in the lowest level of the home where homeowners
protecting its place in our society." The Chair said she has played an important role helping to
spend a minimum of four hours per day.
set the policies that are reducing risk to drinking water today, and he said he learned a great
deal from her. In appreciation of her work, the Chair presented Rowena Wallace with a copy of
For more information on radon and radon testing, call
Agriculture Today: A Portrait of Family Farms in Ontario by local authors and photographers
the Huron County Health Unit at 1-877-837-6143 or
Telfer Wegg, Bonnie Hogarth Sitter, and Fred Helwig.
visit huronhealthunit.ca.
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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, families often sit for portraits at this time of year and this image is reflective of that.
Records indicate that Aunt Olive with Rae and Douglas posed for this photo circa 1900. Does
anyone remember them? (Archives Code: PB 10041 PC)
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In Issue 437, as the Christmas season begins in the
village we share a picture from the early 1900s when
men brought in the ice from the Bayfield River for
future refridgeration use. Brings new meaning to the
phrase, "Baby it's cold outside!" (Archives Code:
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In Issue 438, we feature an image recorded to be
"boys at cabin in the woods surrounding Bayfield
circa 1920". Anyone remember them? (Archives
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THE GLEE SISTERS
THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS CAME THROUGH***
All ages in the audience were delighted when The Glee Sisters disguised as residents of Whoville entered the
town hall auditorium to perform their annual holiday production.
The Glee Sisters, together with the Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society (BTHHS), explored the Dr. Suess tale,
"The Grinch who Stole Christmas" in Story and Song on Nov. 18.
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
"Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a
lot, But the Grinch, who lived just north of
Whoville did NOT'
The Glee Sisters, together with the Bayfield Town
Hall Heritage Society (BTHHS), explored the Dr.
Suess tale, "The Grinch who Stole Christmas" in
Story and Song on Nov. 18.
This village holiday tradition is very popular
among young and old alike and two shows were
held that afternoon at Bayfield Town Hall.
The town hall stage became Whoville, with a huge
colorful banner made by Helen Varekamp. The
Glee Sisters become Whos dressed in their
Christmas sweaters and with homemade
Christmas fascinators in their hair. Roberta Stemp
was transformed into The Grinch, and the dog
"Max", otherwise known to all as Woosie from
Louisa Street, captivated the audience with his
charm!
At this special musical event the Optimist Club of
Bayfield provided gizoos for the children at each
show. The Glee Sisters even gave them a lesson
in how to play these delightful instruments. After
the story and song, attendees were invited to stay
for cookies and hot chocolate served courtesy of
the BTHHS.
Admission to the performances was a cash or
non-perishable food donation to the Bayfield Food
Bank (Feed My Sheep).
."`With thanks to Dr. Suess for excerpts from his
book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".
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Roberta Stemp took on the title role in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" presented by The Glee Sisters at the
Bayfield Town Hall on Nov. 18.
"...there's a light on this tree that won't light on one
side. So I'm taking it home to my workshop, my
dear. I'll fix it up there, then I'll bring it back
here."***
Janice Nelson, as Cindy Lou Who, and Roberta
Stemp as The Grinch, provided a very comic
moment over a glass of water.
"He took the Who's feast, he took the Who pudding, he took the roast beast."***
The town hall stage became "Whoville" complete with the
necessary directions.
At this special musical event the Optimist Club of Bayfield
provided gizoos for the children at each show. The Glee
Sisters even gave them a lesson in how to play these
delightful instruments.
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All The Glee Sisters who took on the role of "Who's
from Whoville" including, Carmen Davies, sported
the most delightful homemade fascinators!
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Mary Hay was a member of Whoville in the latest
The Glee Sisters holiday production.
Woosie from Louisa Street, portrayed "Max" during the production. The canine proved to be a natural in the
spotlight.
Kathy Douglas and Reeka Spence were members of the
colorful cast of "Whos from Whoville" that took over the
Leslie Bella conducted The Glee Sisters at their annual
holiday show.
"Pop guns! And bicycles! Roller skates! Drums!
Checkerboards! Tricycles! Popcorn! And plums! And he
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stuffed them in bags. Then the Grinch, very nimbly,
Stuffed all the bags, one by one, up the chimbley!"***
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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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I saw a sign in a holiday shop yesterday, "Ornament Addict" - I probably should have bought it as it describes me rather well.
Maybe one of my talented sign making friends could make me one? Hint! Hint!
I have been collecting penguin paraphernalia for three decades but in the last few years the penguin themed Christmas
ornaments have been my main focus. I think my favorite aspect of preparing for Christmas is decorating and now this year
back in my childhood home - a Victorian era farmhouse - I finally have an opportunity to showcase more of my collection than
ever before.
Melody Falconer -Pounder And although there is much to be done at home I couldn't resist accepting an invitation for Bayfield Guiding to participate in the
Community Holiday Tree Challenge at the Huron County Museum. The girls have been busy decorating and making ornaments
for our tree to be displayed on Main Street (entry #4) and I am very excited to realize their vision with a fellow Owl this Saturday afternoon. If you go to the
Museum Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m. or anytime from then until Dec. 24 be sure to vote for the Bayfield Guiding tree. I would
love the girls to win a movie night at the museum or a special programming opportunity! Happy decorating to all! - Melody
Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome.
Deadlines for submissions are Sundays at 4 p.m.
Please email me at bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfield.com or call 519-525-3830.
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