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WARK APPOINTED AS COUNTY CAO
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People are never too old to lace up their skates and
take to the ice for "Canada's Game" and members of
the community are invited to come out and watch two
games at the Bayfield Arena this week.
The Bayfield Relics have home ice advantage
against the Stephen Oldtimers tonight (Feb. 14) at
8:30 p.m.
The Bayfield Relics are an Oldtimers Hockey Team
that was founded in 1987. Their home ice is the
Bayfield Arena. The Relics play their season
schedule versus teams from Huron and Middlesex
Counties.
The BCH Atoms, ages 9 to 11 years, also play in the
Bayfield Arena and invite members of the community
to come out and cheer them on. They play tonight
(Feb. 14) versus Seaforth staring at 7 p.m.
Other Wednesday games starting at 7 p.m. will be
held on Feb. 21 when they take on Kincardine #2
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Huron County Warden Jim Ginn recently congratulated Meighan Wark, of Bayfield, on her new position as
county Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). (Submitted photo)
Warden Jim Ginn and the Council of the County of Huron are pleased to announce the
appointment of Meighan Wark to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) as of Feb.
7.
Wark has served the County for over 11 years. During the past six months, she has been in the
Acting CAO role as well as the Director of Cultural Services, a role in which she has been in for
almost seven years.
"County Council has been very happy with the performance of Meighan as Acting CAO," said
Huron County Warden Jim Ginn. "She has all the required skills necessary for a long and
successful career as our CAO."
The role of CAO serves as the link between County Council and County administration. The
CAO oversees the senior management team and is responsible for delivering County Council's
long-term strategy and vision.
"I look forward to continued collaboration with Council, staff and stakeholders as I take on this
new role. Key priorities as CAO will be to further advance strong organizational culture,
customer service as well as community and economic development projects," said Wark. "I feel
tremendously lucky and proud to have the opportunity to serve the community I continue to call
home in this way."
POWER OFF AND BECOME
EMPOWERED AT FAMILY DAY EVENT
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge, Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association and
The Village Bookshop, along with several other sponsors, are inviting families to an all ages
event that promotes a healthy lifestyle on Family Day, Feb. 19.
"Power Off"will be held at the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre from noon until 4 p.m.
and is free for the whole family!
Skating, crafts and games will be offered as well as an opportunity to meet "Dog Man" - a new
comic character by author/illustrator, Dave Pilkey. And rumor has it that Dog Man is not
opposed to joining in taking selfies and sharing tattoos of his likeness. Children will be
encouraged to create and take home their own Dog Man Comic by following step by step
instructions.
and on Feb. 28 when they meet up with Walkerton. In
addition, on Sunday, Feb. 25 they will play Kincardine
#1 at 4 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY
As the area seems to be experiencing a good old-
fashioned winter it has been decided that the
congregations of Trinity Anglican Church in Bayfield
and their sister church, St. James', Middleton will be
holding joint services through the winter months at
Trinity.
The new hours are Sundays: Holy Communion Book
of Common Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Eucharist Book of
Alterative Services (BAS), 10 a.m. There will be a
special BAS Morning Prayer service on the third
Sunday of the month at 10 a.m.
The Wednesday morning Holy Communion Service
at Trinity at 10:30 a.m. continues as usual. Today
(Feb. 14) marks Ash Wednesday and the imposition
of ashes will be a part of the morning service.
SUPPER CLUB
The Little Inn of Bayfield and the Bayfield Concert
Series have joined together to create a unique
supper club series that will start this Feb 17 with
"Irish Mythen" performing.
The show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets to the show
only are $20. Entrance to the show is free with a
dinner reservation. For more information call The
Little Inn at 519 565-2611.
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He will be looking for nose rubs at The Village
Bookshop and sniffing out competing soups on
Sunday at "Soups On" at the Bayfield Town Hall.
Also supporting the "Power Off' Family Day event
are TCC, Shopbike Coffee Roasters, Friends of the
Bayfield Library, Bayfield Ukulele Society and St.
Andrew's United Church.
LUG A MUG TO
SOUPS ON
Chef Michael Potters from the Little Inn of Bayfield was given the tasty task of choosing the winning soup in
the Chef's Choice category at the 2017 Soups On. This year's event will be held on Feb. 18. (Photo by Melody
Falconer -Pounder)
Soups On is once again set for Feb. 18 as part of the Family Day weekend in Bayfield. This
year organizers are asking everyone to bring their own mug to taste test the soups in. This will
help with the Bayfield Town Hall's commitment to do their part for the environment and their
efforts in reducing waste.
All are welcome to sample the soups, meet up with friends and neighbors, learn about the
many active organizations in the community and have fun! Local restaurants and community
organizations will compete for the coveted ladle trophies and bragging rights.
Voting will begin at 2 p.m and end at 3:45 p.m. with winners announced shortly after.
CAMPAIGN HEATS UP TO SAVE ICE
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.
This extremely popular community event will begin
on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and will be held on the four
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. Renegades will be the guest restaurant
providing soup for this evening as well as several
other talented neighborhood "chefs".
This year's movie schedule is: Dunkirk, Feb. 20;
Lion, Feb. 27; Gifted, March 6; La La Land, March
13; and Imitation Game, March 20.
Anyone who has yet to come out to a movie night
should consider doing so as the church hall boasts
surround sound as well as a terrific big screen plus it
is a fabulous evening to socialize and escape the
winter blahs.
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The Spa in Bayfield would like to invite individuals to
two Open Houses to introduce to the community
Maria Detenbeck, a certified Holistic Health and
Wellness coach and Pilates instructor. These Open
Houses will be held on Feb. 24 and 28.
Detenbeck has a deep desire to share the healing
power of holistic living, organic local in season eating
habits, mindful movements and meditation with her
community and any one in need of truly holistic
healing.
She will be pleased to answer all your questions
related to her program on Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to
noon; and Feb. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Please contact the
Spa at 519 565-2125 to reserve your spot as space
is limited. Organic juice and healthy yummy snacks
will also be available to try.
SATURDAYS AT THE
LIBRARY
Jeanette Sears is a Public Educator and Recreation
Therapist. She regularly gives presentations on brain
fitness. She also teaches Memory and Aging
Program, a memory strategy program developed by
Baycrest Hospital in Toronto.
Sears will be returning as a presenter for the
Saturday's at the Library Series, hosted by the
Friends of the Bayfield Library, on Feb. 24.
She will give a quick review of last year's talk on
brain health then she will discuss more concrete
memory strategies.
This program will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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Then on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, the library
friends will host a concert of music for the Irish in
everyone!
SAVE OUR ICE "And Then There were Three" will perform some toe
tapping tunes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
we support This talented trio is comprised of Leslie Bella,
clarinet; Barb Sturgeon, violin and Roma Harris,
accordion.
1008 Vision I One Plan
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Members of the Bayfield Facilities Initiative Team (BFIT) and the Bayfield Arena Community
Partners Association (BACPA) with the support of the Bayfield Optimist Club continue to work
together to raise the profile of their "One Vision One Plan" campaign in an effort to "Save our
Ice".
The ice in jeopardy is the rink in the Bayfield Arena. Bluewater Municipal Council voted in
August of 2017 to permanently remove the ice this April. Many in the community are rallying in
hope that council will reconsider their decision by displaying street signs and signing a petition
that can be found at the Bayfield Arena and at the Bayfield Public Library. Over 400 signs have
been requested by people to display on their lawns, including residents outside of the ward of
Bayfield.
Currently BFIT, BACPA and the Optimists are collecting Impact Statements regarding how the
ice removal might affect both individuals and area businesses. Anyone wishing to complete a
survey directly online can access it here: http://www.bayfieldoptimist.ca/bfit.html. Printed
Impact Statements are also available in the lobby at the Bayfield Arena. Completed printed
forms can also be dropped off at the arena.
Last week the BACPA unveiled a video made by Rob Boyce entitled, "Save Our Ice". The spot
features both current and former Bayfield area residents of all ages who want to see the ice
remain in the village arena. Ryan O'Reilly a member of the Buffalo Sabres provides his
endorsement of the campaign at the end of the video. Still others are sending in their own
home videos or notes of support including, Figure Skater Evelyn Walsh, 2017 Canadian Junior
Pairs Champion, who got her start with the Bayfield Skating Club; Professional hockey player,
Cal O'Reilly and San Jose Sharks Head Coach Peter DeBoer. These additional videos are
available for viewing on the BACPA Facebook Page.
The "Save our Ice" video can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/254500619.
The Municipality of Bluewater is in the process of hiring a consultant to conduct a feasibility
study to determine if ice in the Bayfield Arena is an essential part of their municipal recreational
options.
But recreational options may only be part of the picture, Sarah Keys, a business owner on
Main Street in the village is quoted in the "Save our Ice" video stating, "It's vital for Bayfield's
existence for the winter time. I really truly believe it is the hub of our community."
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield will be hosting
World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 2 and invites
the community to come together, along with people in
over 170 countries to pray for relevant issues
affecting women and children worldwide.
The ultimate goal of this annual program, that will
begin at 2 p.m., is best expressed in its Mission
Statement: "Empowering Christians to pursue
Justice, Peace and Reconciliation by standing
together in prayer and action"
Each year a country is chosen and a service written
to address their concerns and challenges. This year
people will learn about Suriname, a small country in
South America. The theme chosen by the women of
Suriname for the World Day of Prayer Service is "All
God's Creation is Very Good" and highlights
environmental issues.
Locally, the Church on the Way, St. Andrew's United
and Trinity Anglican churches will have readers
participating.
Light refreshments will be served following the
service.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Whether someone's loss results from death, divorce,
loss of job or childhood issues, both recent or in the
past, recovery is possible. People are encouraged to
register for the eight-week Action Program for
moving beyond death, divorce and other losses.
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On Saturday, ]an. 27, the Bayfield 50+ Hockey Team held their 2nd Annual Over 50 Hockey Tournament.
Proceeds from the event were donated to the Bayfield Arena Community Partners Association (BACPA). At the
cheque presentation were from I -r: Brian Sowerby, owner of Sunset Blinds, and main tournament sponsor;
Steph Allen, representing the BACPA; and Rudy Smith, tournament representative. The Bayfield 50+ Team
would like to thank Allen for also playing a couple of games in goal during the tourney although she is not near
old enough! (Submitted photo)
"ALL HAT, NO HORSE - BEST OF THE WEST"
It is almost time for the Bayfield Town Hall's 2018 Cabaret - this year the theme is "All Hat, No Horse - Best of
the West". The evening is designed to pick up the spirits of those getting tired of winter through song and
laughter. The talented cast including those pictured, Roger Lewington, Lisa and Greg Stewart, will be putting
on three performances on Feb. 23, Feb. 24 and March 3. Enjoy a star-studded evening that will include the
music of Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, The Eagles and The Traveling Willburys. Seating will be cabaret style
and limited to 80 each evening. Tickets cost $20 and are selling well for all performances, so it is suggested
calling ahead. For tickets please contact Sandy Scotchmer at 519 565-2830 or Margo Robeson at 519 565-
2827. (Photo by Jack Pal)
Hosted by the Grief Support Group the program will
deal with myths concerning grief including: time heals
wounds, replace the loss, grieve alone, be strong for
others and bury your feelings.
It wil be held from Feb. 21 to Apr. 11 on Wednesdays
from 7-8:30 p.m. at 10 Nelson Street East in
Goderich.
Participants must pre -register. The cost is $35 for the
resource manual. To register please call Huron
Hospice at 519 482-3440 Ext. 6301.
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The Home4Good Info Hub operates on Monday
afternoons at the Bayfield Public Library from 1-3
p.m.
The Hub helps seniors in the Bayfield area find local
community services, resources and supports.
Volunteers will assist in finding relevant information
for daily living, overall health and wellbeing. To learn
more visit: www.home4goodbayfield.ca.
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LOCAL AUTHORS CHAMPIONED AT
STRATFORD SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
HURON HISTORIC BOOK FAIR
Stratford Memorials and Superior Memorials were
The Huron County Museum is hosting a two-day Huron Historic Book Fair, March 24-25. The
recently amalgamated under the banner Strafford
book fair grew out of an idea put forward by the late Paul Carroll, local historian and author, to
Superior Memorials.
bring together the many history authors in Huron County. The idea was to share the many
great stories about Huron's history with the public while at the same time providing an
Michael Falconer, former owner and funeral director
opportunity for the history authors and researchers from different parts of the County to get
of Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd which operated
together and talk about their work and projects.
facilities in Goderich, Clinton and Blyth is the new
local sales representative for Stratford Superior
A panel discussion about the process behind historical fiction in Huron County guided by a
Memorials. Falconer has been a part of the Superior
panel of professional directors, authors, actors, playwrights and educators will lead up to the
Memorials Team since 1976 and he looks forward to
book fair on March 22.
helping families in Huron County with their
memorialization needs.
The book fair will include a dozen local history authors speaking about their books and
research in the Museum's auditorium, as well as information sessions on Huron County
After 40 years of faithful and dedicated service with
services and tools for researchers including archives research and the digitized newspaper
Stratford Memorials Don Denomme has retired as
portal.
the local sales representative for Goderich, Clinton,
Blyth and area communities.The management and
Recognizing that Huron County has many talented writers working and publishing in other
staff of Strafford Superior Memorials would like to
genres, the organizers want to expand the book fair beyond local history by extending an
take this opportunity to wish Denomme a very happy
invitation to all Huron County authors with published work to have a table set-up with their
and well-deserved retirement.
books for sale. Times for the sale are Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, from noon
to 4 p.m. Interested authors can contact Erin Samuell, Business Development manager at
Falconer is willing to offer appointments in the
esamuell@huroncounty.ca.
privacy of your own home, office locations in
Goderich and Clinton or at his home office located at
The Huron Historic Book Fair is a joint production between the Huron County Museum and
79217 Orchard Line, between Goderich and Clinton.
Huron Arts & Heritage Network. Additional information about the event can be found on the
Evening appointments are also available. For an
Museum's website: huroncountymuseum.ca/book-fair/.
appointment please contact Michael Falconer at 519
524-8457.
211 THE NUMBER TO CALL FOR
Denomme's office at 100 Kingston St., Goderich is
INFORMATION AND SERVICES
now closed.
Shout it from the rooftops! There is a central, easy -to -remember
BOWL FOR KIDS SAIF
number to access information about local social programs and
services available to everyone, and that number is 211. 211
It's almost time for Bowl for Kids Sake a fundraiser
To emphasize the importance of 211 in the life of our communities,
for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Huron. Goderich
Feb 11 was designated as 211 Day to raise awareness about this
Little Bowl will be the location of this Rock N' Roll
invaluable service. In fact, United Way Perth -Huron (UWPH) feels so strongly about 211, it is
themed party on March 23.
using social media throughout the week following 211 Day to promote the service - local
The event will run from 7-9:30 p.m. and bowling is
organizations and the public are invited to like and share this information.
free with $50 or more in pledges. All are welcome to
"211 is for a parent worried about their child's math homework, a husband worried about his
take part with team and individual prizes being
wife's addiction, or a grandchild worried about a grandparent's loneliness," shared Susan
offered.
Faber, director of Community Information at United Way, "It can be any situation. Imagine a
For more information contact Goderich Little Bowl at
single parent losing his or her job on a Friday, knowing the rent is due next week and the
519 524-2695 or Big Brothers Big Sisters at 519 524 -
groceries are low. 211 can find local services to help them through the weekend and the weeks
4361. Download the pledge forms at
to come. It can make obstacles a little smaller, the future a little brighter."
northhuron.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event
In the same family as 911 (emergency), 311 (government info) and 411 (directory assistance),
211 is available to provide free assistance to people across Perth and Huron Counties year-
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round - 24 hours a day, seven days a week - thanks to UWPH. Callers don't need to know what
PARENTS
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they are looking for, they only need to have a question that has to be answered. The trained
Local parents want to learn more about talking with
211 counselors will determine which local programs and services can meet the needs of callers
their kids, handling behaviors and the safe and
and refer them for direct help. If the challenge is more complex, there might be several
appropriate use of technology.
conversations between 211 and the caller.
Those were just some of the findings when the Huron
The service can also be used as a gateway, with 211 counselors able to place callers through
County Health Unit (HCHU) surveyed over 600
to other hotlines - handy when hard -to -remember 1-800 or 1-888 numbers are involved. 211 is
parents and caregivers of children ages newborn to
also accessible online at www.Ontario2ll.org, and a version geared towards young people can
17 years old.
be found at www.connectyouthperthhuron.ca.
"However, I always encourage people to call," said Faber. "Then they can talk through their
challenges - that is cathartic in itself."
Faber is available to do 211 presentations to small groups over coffee or larger audiences with
full audio and video, right across Perth and Huron Counties. Contact Susan at 519 271-2978 or
sfaber@perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES
TO BE AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Huron County Economic Development Department (HCEDD) has launched the spring
series of skill -building workshops for local small business operators and budding
entrepreneurs. Hosted by the Small Business Centre, the workshops are delivered by industry
experts who can speak to the latest market trends and best practices.
"We work with the small business community to offer content that meets their needs," said
Nicki Darbyson, Social Enterprise and Small Business coach. "This year we have a lot of great
workshops offering practical solutions to improve online marketing performance; how to use
accounting and budgeting tools effectively; and, many other valuable skills."
New this year the program is hosting a series of webinars that will deliver workshops to
participants online.
"One piece of feedback we've been getting from clients is that they love our events but can't
always attend because of a timing conflict," added Darbyson. "By hosting and recording
webinars, we can offer the workshop content to clients on their own timeline."
The spring series runs from now until late June and includes a full lineup of interesting topics.
Workshop information is available at www.huronSBEC.ca or by calling 519 524-8394 Ext.
3304. The Small Business Centre is a program delivered by the HCEDD and is co -funded by
the Province of Ontario.
REMEMBER ME?
Volume 8
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
"The most common parenting issues identified were
dealing with difficult behaviors, discipline, and time
management," said Public Health Nurse Amy Leduc.
"Parents were most interested in topics such as the
safe and appropriate use of technology, coping with
behaviors and communicating with their child."
In response to the parenting survey information, the
HCHU is focusing on those topics and re -launching
its HIP (Helpful Information for Parents) newsletters
in an electronic format. Most parents indicated that
they preferred to receive parenting information from
the internet, through social media or from a
newsletter.
"HIP: Kindergarten to Grade 6" shares expert advice
and information for parents of school age children
while "HIP: Grade 7-12" is for parents of "tweens"
and teenagers.
Interested parents and caregivers can sign up at
www.huronhealthunit.ca. For the month of February,
new subscribers could also win one of four $25
grocery cards.
A copy of the parenting survey can be found at
www.huronhealthunit.ca/reports.
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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 sent into us by Doug Willock of Lucy Woods -Diehl and her
husband Carl Diehl and members of Lucy's family. He believes that some of the people in this
image taken in September 1971 also appear in the photo published in Issue 444 of the
Bayfield Breeze from the Woods -Diehl wedding in 1963.
In Issue 447, we ask does anyone remember this
Willock wrote: "I think the mystery people are her relatives the Dierbources. It was quite the couple? (Archives Code: PB12 12b)
romance. Carl never married and waited for Lucy most of his life while he farmed. They were
very happy together..."
ISSUE 448
In Issue 448, this image from 1963 would indicate
that Canon and H.F. Paull were celebrating a special
occasion. Anyone remember why there were so
many floral bouquets? (Archives Code: PB10082
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WINDMILL REVISITED PART III
RESTORATION WORK HAS BEGUN ON FOLMAR
STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -
POUNDER
EDITOR'S NOTE: Want to learn more about the
history of the "Folmar" Windmill? Then please
check out the following issues of the Bayfield
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Men from the Delaware First Nations were willing to try removing the sails that were attached to the windmill
with bolts. (Photo by George Ebers)
Climbing up a 40- foot ladder men from Delaware First Nations wrestled with the bolts that attached the sails.
(Photo by George Ebers)
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Driving on Bayfield River Road alongside the
Windmill Lake and Eco Park property a person
almost always glances at the Folmar Windmill that
has stood stalwart on the site for almost 30 years.
For those who look closely they may have noticed
something was not quite the same but maybe
they had trouble placing exactly what. Well, the
sails have been removed and restoration has
begun!
George and Sharon Ebers became the owners of
35957 Bayfield River Road in 2013. In the early
days the main focus for the family was getting the
Wake and Eco Park up and established by their
daughter Jen Pate and her business partner Andy
Oke. They are now embarking on the fifth summer
of their dream and Ebers is now fully engaged in
the project of windmill restoration.
In the early spring of 2016, he had a millwright,
Gerard Kleijn, visit from Holland to inspect the
windmill and garner some advice as to how this
windmill, which is estimated to have been static
for about a decade, could become operational
again. Kleijn left Ebers with a list of things to work
on and the order in which they should be done.
The windmill whisperer will be returning in April of
this year to check on the progress and provide
some advice and help in getting the sails turning
again.
But first there are many hours of work to complete
on those sails. The initial job of removing them
from the windmill was a gargantuan task. No one
local was willing to attempt it. Ebers ended up
contacting the Delaware First Nations and they
were willing to try removing the sails that were
attached to the windmill with bolts. Climbing up a
40- foot ladder they wrestled with these bolts that
were frozen in time. Many bolts were broken in
the process but eventually all the sails were
removed.
Along the way Ebers has been very fortunate to
meet local talents who are intrigued and willing to
help with the project. One such individual is Skip
Izon a master wooden boat builder from Grand
Bend who owns Shadow River Boatworks. He
was the designer behind the Olympic rowing
shells that showcased the skills of the Canadian
rowing team back in the 1980s.
"Every weekend, for several weekends, he has
been helping me reconstruct the sails," said
Ebers. "We have been cutting out the rotting
pieces. The process is very much like building a
boat. You have to shape the sails. It has been
great fun and I've learned so much. We had been
working in his shop but now he is coming to the
windmill to make sure I am doing everything
right."
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George Ebers (left) and Jacco Van Bruinhorst stand
in the workshop at Windmill Lake among the seven
and a half foot sails currently being restored. (Photo
by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
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Back in the 80s when the sails were first created the
only treatment that the wood on the sails received
was paint. (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder)
Skip Izon works on a sail. There is a process of cutting out the rot, replacing the wood, sanding, reshaping,
adding a fibre glass coating, adding epoxy and then painting - Vermillion Red in the Dutch tradition. (Photo by
George Ebers)
Ebers estimates that it takes two people about
three days to repair each sail. There is a process
of cutting out the rot, replacing the wood, sanding,
reshaping, adding a fibre glass coating, adding
epoxy and then painting - Vermillion Red in the
Dutch tradition.
Back in the 80s when the sails were first created
the only treatment that the wood on the sails
received was paint. It is believed that the new
processes will keep the sails in fine condition for
the next 50 years. The sails were made of
Douglas Fir plywood a quarter of an inch thick.
Four sails are 22 feet long, the remainder are
seven and a half feet long.
Prior to the sails being removed the rotted ramp
that led up to the windmill was removed and
replaced with a deck and stairs. Ebers noted that
his niece was married on the new deck last year.
Attention is also being paid to the roof of the mill
as it too needs replaced. Solar shingles have
been ordered from Tesla. These will generate
power to the mill with a long-range goal of having
solar power provide for the needs of the entire
property.
The capstan wheel and tail pull assembly have
also been removed. Work has begun on the
capstan wheel that is used for "winding" (how a
miller turns the sails into the wind). Ebers has
been working with Jacco Van Bruinhorst, a
Central Huron resident, with an interest both in
woodworking and the windmill project. Ebers had
never worked with a wood lathe before so Van
Bruinhorst as been able to teach him and together
they are working on new hardwood spindles to
replace any rotted ones that had to be removed.
They are using top quality wood provided by the
Schilbe family mill in Central Huron.
Restoration specialist, Kleijn noted in his 2016
visit, "This is a rare windmill as I have never seen
one that is both a sawmill and a gristmill for the
one task you need speed and for the other you
need power. The blades on this windmill were
Frank de Jong's design. He was really clever,"
Kleijn said.
So Ebers' labor of love continues on Folmar - an
honored legacy for Mr. de Jong.
"There is a sound the windmill makes as the sails
turn around. It is a sound like a gentle sigh. I have
always loved to hear that sound and I often wait
for it," Mr. de Jong's wife, Mary, said in an
interview back in 1989. No doubt Ebers, Izon, Van
Bruinhorst, Kleijn and others involved in the
project, including Mr. de Jong's brother, Auke,
whose aid has been invaluable, will look forward
to the day they too can hear that gentle sigh.
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Skip Izon a master wooden boat builder from Grand Bend who owns Shadow River Boatworks has been helping
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George Ebers estimates that it takes two people about three days to
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