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Bayfield Breeze, 2014-07-16, Page 15/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 `113AYFiELDBREEZEI7-Iff the wi7mge's uwri ry+I.- IAN MATTHEW GA sts�ss.s�s � 71iv1` PHARMASAVE �muulnulunuuluulllup �.,, _ _: X—XOI%TI3LF1 ROYAL LEPAGE _r tf BAWIELD BREE E nye 011 oge's own on>'inepews source © SHARE MOE] July 16, 2014 Vol. 6 Week 29 Issue 263 STORM WATER PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING AT BLUE FLAG CEREMONY On July 7, as part of the Blue Flag ceremony at Main Beach, Marion Johanns, vice-president, of the RBC Huron Perth Oxford Market presented a cheque to Steve McAuley, Municipality of Bluewater CAO to help fund a storm water project being conducted at the beach. The grant was requested on the municipality's behalf by Environmental Defence. On hand at the Blue Flag ceremony were several members of Bluewater Council including I -r: Geordie Palmer, Dave Roy, George Irvin, Tyler Hessel, with daughter Aurora; and Mayor Bill Dowson. ANGEL VOICE CHOIR First the Tall Ships now the Angel Voice Choir from Beijing, China will be visiting the village. The Chinese children's choir comprised of youth aged eight to 12 years will be coming to Bayfield for a picnic on July 25 around noon. Organizers note that the group will gather in Pioneer Park for lunch. Following the picnic they will take a tour around the village taking in the sites at the Bayfield Harbour, a stroll through the Bayfield Farmers' Market and perhaps some time in the Clan Gregor Square Splash Pad. "The children will have adults with them plus people who will interpret, about 40 in all. We are showing them rural Ontario and will be explaining Lake Huron and the Great Lakes and the many crops that are grown here as we travel to and from Bayfield," said Bonnie Sitter, one of the organizers of the day trip. The following evening, July 24, people will have an opportunity to see the members of the Angel Voice Choir perform at the Trivitt Memorial Church in cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/Week29issue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 1/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 Those who attended the Blue Flag Ceremony at the Main Beach on July 7 got to do a little digging in the sand as well. "Environmental Defence, the Canadian operator of the Blue Flag Program submitted a grant request to the RBC Blue Water Project to help fund a storm water project we're doing at the beach," said Arlene Parker, planning coordinator for the Municipality of Bluewater. Parker went on to explain that the project is to reconstruct the Main Beach parking lot with storm water quality controls and install a storm water pollutant removal basin. This will prevent erosion at the beach and contribute to better water quality by managing urban storm water. Brynn Upsdell, water quality technician of ABCA; Arlene Parker, Bluewater planning coordinator; Josh Mackenzie, Geordie Palmer, Bayfield ward councillor; Marion Johanns, vice-president, RBC Huron Perth Oxford Market, and Sandy Scotchmer plant dune grass on the Main Beach as part of a storm water project. (Photos by Olga Palmer) "The importance of preventing erosion is to preserve the natural beach environment, protect habitat and to build sand levels to prevent pollution from migrating to the water table," said Parker. "We celebrated by planting dune grass that also builds dunes to retain sand to protect beach levels." During the ceremony, Manon Johanns, vice-president of the RBC Huron Perth Oxford Market, presented a check for $7,500 to Steve McAuley, CAO of the Municipality of Bluewater, as well as Mayor Bill Dowson and several council members. 1 WITH MEMBERS OF BICYCLE OPERA In 2013, a group of about 40 people joined the Bicycle Opera Project singers for a cycle around the town on Sunday morning. They were led along the route by Tyler Hesse[, of Outside Projects, who also provided a Exeter at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the door as well as at several Exeter locations. The evening is part of the Bach Music Fest of Canada. BLUEWATER BLOOMS In 2013 the residents of the municipality put their best gardens forward assisting the Bluewater Blooms Committee in achieving the top award — five blooms - but the community can't rest on it's laurels as judging for the 2014 contest is about to happen. The judges will be visiting the community on July 29- 30. The Bluewater Blooms Committee hopes that everyone does a little extra tidying in their already tidy gardens for judges' impending visit to ensure a similar finish this year. HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Bayfield Historical Society is planning a field trip to view the facilities of the Goderich Canadian Coast Guard Station and Search and Rescue operation this coming July 28. Want to learn more? Read next week's Bayfield Breeze for details. ST. JAMES', MIDDLETON The congregation of St. James', Middleton will be serving up some food and fun at their "Brats and Beans Summer Barbeque" on July 26. The event will be held on the church lawn from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Bayfield Road and Tipperary Lane. On the menu will be Bratwurst on a bun, hamburgers, or hotdogs served with baked beans, coleslaw, potatoes, drinks and desserts. The meal will cost adults, $10; children under 10 years, $5; and preschoolers eat free. ANGLICAN CHURCH The Bayfield Antique Show and Sale is now 29 years young! In 1985, the event was first organized as the Bayfield Antique Fair and Sale. It was, and remains, a fundraiser for Trinity Anglican Church in Bayfield. In 2014, the show will be held at the Bayfield Arena, Aug. 8-10. The dealers love the show and bring beautiful antiques and collectibles, big and small, to suit every taste and pocketbook. The arena will be filled with an impressive array of quality antiques and collectibles such as Canadiana, furniture, books, porcelain, silver, estate and costume jewelry and antique toys. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 2/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 running commentary of the history of Bayfield and the heritage sites they saw along the way. The singers are returning for summer 2014 and this bike ride will be held again on the morning of July 20 for those who wish to join in. (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees) Come cycle with the guys and gals from "The Bicycle Opera Project", who will be once again taking part in a Community Bike Ride on the morning of July 20. Led by Bayfield's own Tyler Hessel, owner of Outside Projects, participants will take a short ride around the historical sites of the village, ending up at the Bayfield Town Hall - possibly with some musical accompaniment during the ride! Those who wish to join in the ride are asked to meet at 10:50 a.m. in front of Outside Projects on Main Street. "The Bicycle Opera Project " is returning to Bayfield with an exciting new season, bringing together a cast of young emerging opera stars, instrumentalists, and a program of fantastic Canadian opera works. This season they will perform vignettes from seven new Canadian operas, many with a humorous content, sung in English (and sometimes in French) so that audiences can more readily relate to the material. Tickets are still available for the evening concert, Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. for $20 each by calling, Pat at 519 565-2572, Ernie King Music in Goderich or at ticketscene.ca. For the fifth consecutive year, Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield is hosting Kintail-on-the-Road Day Camp at the church every Wednesday from now until Aug. 20. (Submitted photos) The members of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church are busy with numerous projects for the summer. For the fifth consecutive year, Knox Church, Bayfield will be hosting Kintail-on-the-Road Day Camp at the church during July and August. This Outreach Program will be run from now to Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Lunch and snacks are provided. Ages for camp are graduated JK to Grade 6. The cost per individual child is $5 per week or for families of two or more, $7. For more information contact the church office at 519 565-2913. The Gala Evening Opening Celebration is set for Friday from 7-9 p.m. This evening will include refreshments and live entertainment. Guests can meet the vendors, chat, browse, and buy a unique item for their collection. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets are available now from church members and also Friday afternoons at the Bayfield Farmers' Market. The show will then run Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these times the church runs a cafe offering sandwiches, tea, coffee and delicious homemade sweets — so visitors never have to worry about going hungry while shopping. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $5 per person. For gala tickets or more information call Joan Cluff at 519 565-2974 or Trinity at 519 565-2790 or visit www.trinitychurch.bayfield.on.ca PIONEER PARK Pioneer Park is a great place to be in the summer months and it isn't always about the sunsets either. Some great things happen after sunrise too, like yoga for example. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning starting at 8:30 a.m. a free yoga session will be held during July and August. And there is even more fun after dark. July 26th is the date set for the popular "Star Gazing" put on by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, London Centre. According to the experts the moon will not be making an appearance that night so the stars will take centre stage. But of course those sunsets won't be ignored and some musical acts are currently being lined up to serenade them on weekends. Stay tuned... RIBS AND MUSIC FEST Now with summer being official all the outdoor activities seem endless. The Bayfield Community Fair is just five weeks away. The main feature for Friday, Aug. 15 is the Bayfield Ribs and Music Fest. The Docks Restaurant and Bon Vivant Catering (Devin Tabor) will be offering sizzling barbecued ribs from 5-9 p.m. A full rack will sell for $20, a half rack will cost $15, and a sample of the ribs will be $2. Local corn, coleslaw, roll, and a soft drink will fill out the menu. A ribs cook -off will be a competition among the local restaurants. Many have indicated they want to take part again for bragging rights of creating the best ribs in Bayfield. Music will fill the air from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Canadian talent will be featured in the tent area behind the cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 3/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 Kintail-on-the-Road Day Camp is offered for youngsters who have graduated JK through to Grade 6. The fourth Annual Knox Church "Pickerel" Fish Fry will be held on July 26 at the Bayfield Community Centre from 4:30-7 p.m. arena. The lineup includes Sal's Alley, Marcellus Wallace, Rusty, The Beauties and Cuff the Duke. Tickets are $30 for this licensed event. They are available locally and online. In addition to the Ribs and Music Fest, the opening of the fair will take place and the arena will open for everyone to see the exhibits and all the concessions. The midway will also be open for all to enjoy so Friday will be a busy time in Agricultural Park. 11i IRTA 01 Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) offers guided hikes and welcomes everyone to take part whether new to hiking, unfamiliar with the trails or hiking veterans who just like to socialize. On July 24 the trail of choice will be the Woodland Trail. It is the first natural environment trail created by the BRVTA. Regular hikers declare it "a superb hike". The steep sections have stairs to allow safety for humans and the surrounding environment. Participants should enjoy the scenic beauty and Along with the pickerel the menu will include baked potato, coleslaw, bean salad, freshly sliced serenity of the ravines, old pastures and glacial hills tomatoes, rolls, beverages and homemade desserts. Tickets are available now for $18 for as they hike along old gravel quarry roads, lumber adults and $10 for children six to 11 years, both take out or eat in are available. paths and deer trails. Those who wish to take part For tickets, information on these two events as well as other happenings at Knox Church, please contact Brenda Kerslake Thompson at 519 565-5404. ENJOY SUNNY AFTERNOON IN PARK STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club (SOTC) held their 17th annual car show in Clan Gregor Square on July 13. This is the club's largest single gathering of the year. Unfortunately a rainy start to the morning may have deterred a lot of Thunderbird owners from attending the show. About 50 cars were in attendance. Those who did brave the weather were rewarded with a sunny warm afternoon to celebrate the club's 35 -year history in the shade of the park. Once the sun emerged so did the picnic baskets and the visiting between Thunderbird enthusiasts and the curious who strolled through began. Music from the 50s and 60s filled the park although the cars on display depicted all eras from 1955 to 2005. should meet on the North side of Clan Gregor Square. Anyone with children may want to car-pool from there to the beginning of the trail. This is a level 2 hike and should take about an hour and a half. The hike leaders will be Dave Gillians, 519 565-5884; Elise Feltrin, 519 565- 5852; and Roberta Stemp 519 565-2777. Anyone with questions concerning specific hikes or who would like to make suggestions, call one of the hike leaders or contact the program coordinator, by email thyra.knudsen@gmail.com or phone 519 606- 0016. [01911 Wi%r 101 LI MATR The five existing Zoning By-laws in Bluewater are being replaced with a new, single Zoning By-law. Residents and property owners are invited to have their say at one final open house on Aug. 9. Planners and Bluewater staff will be on hand at the open house to explain the draft Zoning By-law's provisions and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open house will be held at the Stanley Complex in Varna. The Zoning By-law will set out different land use zones and list the permitted uses and required standards in each zone, such as the location of structures, building types and setbacks and parking requirements among other provisions.A copy of the draft Zoning By-law may be reviewed at the cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 4/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 The Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club (SOTC) held their 17th annual car show in Clan Gregor Square on July 13. About 50 cars were parked in the shade of the park - a lower attendance than other years due no doubt to the fact that it rained in the morning. This 1955 Thunderbird is owned by Franck and Del Lipischak of Belle River, ON. Karen and Ron Sinclair, of Chatham, ON were visiting Bayfield on Sunday afternoon and stopped by the Municipal Office, (14 Mill Ave, Zurich) or on the Planning Department website at www.town.bluewater.on.ca. Residents may submit questions or written comments at any time to zoningcomment@town.bluewater.on.ca. Every resident comment that is received will be acknowledged, recorded and reviewed. Council will hear representations at a Public Meeting scheduled for Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. also in the council chambers. The draft zoning by-law may be passed the same evening or on another date. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bluewater before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bluewater before the By-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board, unless in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. BACK PACK PROGRAM Since 2011, the Huron Backpacks for Kids Program has been supporting families that cannot afford the cost of school supplies and backpacks for their children. Last year they were able to provide over 300 school -aged children with a backpack of supplies for their first day of school. Planning has begun for the 2014-15 school year. Participating Huron County Food Banks, including the Bayfield Food Bank (Feed My Sheep), are currently taking registrations from families who wish to receive backpacks. Individuals are also welcome to contribute to the cause. Income-tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more. Financial donations are ideal, as this allows organizers to purchase grade - appropriate items for children that have registered. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 8th. In addition to the participating food banks and the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Center, area hospitals and the Huron County Health Unit are participating in the Huron Backpacks for Kids Program. For more information about the Bayfield Food Bank's involvement with the program or to make a donation contact: Rev.Wayne Malott, 519 565 4009; Olga Palmer, 519 565-2903; or Terry Boa-Youmatoff, 519 524-1774. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 5/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 Thunderbird Car Show. They took an interest in the engine of this 1955 Thunderbird. Owner, Frank Lipischak of Belle River, ON was more than happy to share his knowledge. The Thunderbirdsondisplay in Clan Gregor Square on Sunday afternoon depicted all eras from 1955 to 2005. -17 QA9 BAYFIELD 0 SHARE ®�+®... PHOTO STORY EAYFIELD FINANCIAL �`.'rzufl11HC HOME • 6OUAGE • RUSPHESS PIONEER PARK ASSOCIATION RUMMAGE SALE A TRADITION FOR MANY WITH BAYFIELD ROOTS The weather was perfect on the evening of Friday, July 11 to draw a tremendous crowd out to the 67th annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER The sixty-seventh Pioneer Park Rummage Sale was held on the evening of July 11. It is a tremendous tradition started almost seven decades ago by people united in the cause of keeping a piece of village parkland with a lake view open to the public to enjoy. And there is at least one resident of Bayfield who has never missed a sale — Gail King was near the first in line on Friday night waiting for the doors to open — she was just a few days old when her cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 6/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 First in line for the doors to open on to the arena floor for the 67th annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale were Jenn Wallace, of Bayfield (right) and friend Jessica Coyne, of Ottawa. The pair lined up at 5:30 p.m. A few minutes after the doors opened on the 67th annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale the arena floor was filled with eager bargain hunters. Jessie Payne, of Bayfield, browsed through the selection of records for sale. mother brought her to her very first sale. Another young lady in the crowd noted that this was her 32nd rummage sale. Having come as a girl she now returns home to the village especially for the event. Even her husband has embraced the tradition and is quick to spot the bargains. This year the deals were spectacular — where else can you purchase three books for a $1 or a stainless steel kitchen sink for $20? Yes, that's right the Rummage Sale had everything for sale this year including a kitchen sink! Connor Alexander, of Whitby, ON, showed off his big purchase at the rummage sale. People were busy looking for bargains in the housewares' section of the sale. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 7/15 5/31/2019 aff Week 29 Issue 263 PA '�6 Fnd J c a Volunteer Margo Robeson (left) helped a shopper examine one of the many offerings in the linens' section. Six year-old Madilynn Steadman, purchased a Volunteer Madie Duffy made change for a new cuddly friend at the rummage sale, customer at the basket table. Terry Willis, of Toronto, ON, was thrilled to purchase a pair of roller skates, among other finds, at the sale. Grace Hallahan, of Blyth, took a break from her first ever Pioneer Park Rummage Sale. cc.viIIageofbayfieId.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week29Issue263/tabid/677/DefauIt.aspx One shopper couldn't wait to dive into a Harry Potter book - good thing she had a comfy chair to cozy up in too. Hidden amongst the treasures an image of man's best friend. 8/15 5/31/2019 � - n. Week 29 Issue 263 The Pioneer Park Rummage Sale includes a silent auction offering donated art, gift certificates and unique finds like custom painted rain barrels. {+�-fJ�'}' - " DEER PARK LODGE �" � s' BEAC HS{DE PE50PT P«lrwagewG-er- 519 5G 2420 0 SHARE o r®... PHOTO STORY The 67th annual Pioneer Park Rummage Sale offered something for everyone including the kitchen sink as volunteer Kip Cantrick could attest. TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL re n,w,ihi �ta-eet optometric PA ER AND PLAYFAIR SAIL INTO HEARTS OF CK1 ►I I►I lk10 b I 1A WI 10 1 Friday dawned sunny and warm. The 70 plus weekend volunteers were invited to tour the tall ships in the afternoon, something they would be too busy to do during the following two days. They were given the opportunity to go below deck on the Playfair to see just how the 18 -person crew and trainees live while at "sea". It is noted on the TBI website, the ships were both designed and built as sail training vessels for TBI by Francis A. McLachlan in Kingston, ON. Pathfinder and Playfair were launched in 1963 and 1974 respectively. The Playfair has the distinction of being christened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 9/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 There was a brisk wind in the sails of the Playfair as it sailed closer to Bayfield Harbour on Thursday afternoon (Photo by Gary Lloyd -Rees) The Pathfinder as it looked on the afternoon of July 10th making its way toward Bayfield. (Photo by Jack Pal) STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER On the evening of July 10 the Pathfinder and Playfair sailed into the port of Bayfield and into the hearts of the community residents. Several village and municipal organizations united like never before to make it a weekend to remember for visitors, residents and the sailors on the two brigantines. Thursday evening people gathered on the bank at Pioneer Park and on the south pier to await their arrival. The more adventurous braved the choppy waters of the lake in boats to escort the two tall ships into Bayfield Harbour. As early as 3:30 p.m. the ships were visible from the shoreline, teasing those who waited patiently on dry land. They are sailing ships - by definition two -masted square-rigged vessels with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the mainmast — and so arriving took a bit of time. The first through the piers was the Playfair reaching port around 6 p.m. to a great welcome and Matt Hoy, performing on the bagpipes. Hoy is a member of the Celtic Blue Highlanders Pipe Band from Goderich. The Pathfinder sailed in a few minutes later. According to the website for Toronto Brigantine Inc. (TBI), each summer between the end of June and the beginning of September, brigantines can be found visiting ports around the Great Lakes. While the vessels are commanded by Transport Canada -licensed Captains, the crew is comprised of seasoned teenagers who have two to five -years experience sailing with TBI. Trainees join the ships for seven to 14 day training courses and are assigned to one of three rotating watches, operating the ships on a 24-hour schedule. Trainees between the ages of 13 - Friday evening the crew and trainees of the two vessels were treated to a very special barbecue at the Bayfield Yacht Club thanks to the efforts of Susan Lehnen and her family and friends. BBQ chicken, steak, sausage, vegetarian lasagna and other delights were on the menu including two cakes, one chocolate and one vanilla — one in honor of the Playfair, the other for the Pathfinder. Bayfield Optimist Club member and co-chair of the event, Mike Dixon, noted that it was a super evening. "The kids just ate, and ate and ate. I had the pleasure of sitting with about 10 of them and we had a great conversation. They are very bright kids, well-spoken and quite outgoing," Dixon said. Dixon spoke to those gathered, as did Municipality of Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson who handed out pens to the youth and presented the two captains with Bluewater ball caps. Captain Fryer, of the Pathfinder, then spoke on behalf of the sailors. He thanked everyone for the fabulous meal noting that they aren't used to this kind of courtesy. And although it had yet to officially start he also complimented the organizers for having the best -organized festival he has experienced in his four years as a captain. He could tell just from the initial set up that all would run smoothly and Captain Shorey, of the Playfair, who had been with TBI for eight years, heartily agreed. And then it was the weekend and the festival began with terrific weather. There was some rain and wind early on Sunday morning but the sky cleared and the crowds continued to come. "The weekend went marvelously," said Dixon. "We estimate that between 6-7,000 people came to town making it the busiest that the village has been in a very long time. Storeowners reported a great weekend and one eatery said it was the biggest weekend they had ever had. It was pretty well perfect." So how does a village of 1,000 or so souls handle crowds seven times their size? The answer is with precision. Pier access was limited to those with homes and boats along it. Two volunteers manned the barricade at all times and shuttle services donated by McGee Motors and Lake Huron Chrysler, both of Goderich, provided rides from the parking area in Agriculture Park to the harbor. "The volunteer drivers were out of this world," said Dixon. "They worked 8.5 hours both days to ensure that no one got left down at the pier." Dixon himself did some transporting using a donated golf cart and on Sunday afternoon Mayor Dowson joined in providing rides for people in his truck. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 10/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 18 years learn the basics of sail handling, seamanship, teamwork and leadership from the crew while experiencing the thrills and challenges of living and working aboard a tall ship. Two of the youth on this first course from Port Colborne, ON to Bayfield were brothers from Seaforth. Their mom and the family dog were both excitedly waiting on the pier to greet the boys who have taken part in the program in previous years as well. Continued on right... Johanna Blake, 16, of Wingham, (left) and her brother, Jonathon, 18, met the captains of the tall ships at a barbecue held to honour the crew and trainees on July 11th. Captain Shorey and Captain Fryer were pleased to welcome the two youth on the next course of their journey from Bayfield to Penetanguishene. Johanna was the winner of an essay writing contest the prize being a week's passage for two on a tall ship. (Photo by Jack Pal) ESSAY WRITER WINS WEEK ON TALL SHIP Editor's Note: Toronto Brigantine Inc. offered the Bayfield Optimist Club the opportunity to run a contest for two youth to sail on a tall ship for one week when they left the port of Bayfield on Sunday evening to sail to Penetanguishene. An essay contest was organized and the winner got to invite a friend to go on the adventure with her. Sixteen year-old Johanna Blake, of Wingham, invited her brother Jonathon, aged 18. The following is Johanna's winning essay... When people see a Tall Ship, they are often sent back to a time when a life at sea meant a life of danger and unforeseen riches. Pirates and merchants, stuck in a game of cat -and -mouse on the high seas. Although these ships have long been retired, a brave few have sought out to sail North America in Tall Ships. I wish to be one of them. I believe that I should join this select group of men and women to sail the Great Lakes for a week. First of all, I have several certifications that would be useful on a ship. Also, I am willing to face the unknown and try something new. Finally, I believe that I should sail the Great Lakes for a week because I am at an age where these types of experiences can shape my future. First off, I have several certifications. I have completed both my Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certifications. These courses involve a lot of swimming and fitness. I think that this will be an asset because to earn these certifications, you must be able to swim for long periods of time In addition, I have completed the requirements for the Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) course. To complete this course, I needed to show a lot of leadership and initiative skills. These skills are essential to a close-knit team like the one on a boat. Finally, I have earned my Standard and Emergency CPR as well as my Standard and Emergency First Aid. These certifications would allow me to help out in the event of an emergency, as I have had proper training. With these I feel that I would make a good fit for the crew. Also, I have an unrivalled sense of adventure. I have always enjoyed trying new things. I regularly try to do things that I have never done before, not worrying about whether or not I will succeed. I feel that without trying new things, you will never discover something you love. For example, I have taken up sports such as basketball and Nordic skiing and discovered my passion for martial arts. Through 4-H, I have tried out things like hiking, knitting, and decorative arrangements. I have also tried showing animals for 4-H. I enjoy pushing myself to the limit, and hope that this opportunity will give me an option to widen my horizons. "We had several youth volunteers who were well praised by all the adults they worked with and they did an amazing job in assisting in all areas," said Bayfield Optimist member Wayne McKaig and co-chair of the festival. "Mike and I had a great time assisting as co-chairs of this event and we could not have done it without the support of our volunteers. Stop and think about it. Approximately 70 people, plus the committee, in a community of about 900 that is darn close to 10 per cent of the people living in this area. I told everyone of them I have their names and addresses for the next time we have a community involved project!" In recognition of the Tall Ships's visit the Glee Sisters choir, under the direction of Leslie Bella, performed some nautically inspired numbers at a sunset concert in Pioneer Park on Saturday night. In honor of the Tall Ships docking in the harbor the Bayfield Yacht Club held a special sail past on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian Navy, Canadian Power Squadron, Ontario Provincial Police and the Canadian Coast Guard also had a presence at the festival. Sunday evening as the sun set the Playfair and the Pathfinder headed out between the piers — their sails aloft — and they headed north for Penetanguishine. The weekend finished, the next course had begun with the new trainees bristling with excitement for the journey ahead, including Johanna and Jonathon Blake, of Wingham, winners of the local Tall Ships Essay Writing Contest. (Editor's note: Johanna's winning essay can be found in this issue.) Dixon noted that as the sun set his email inbox was also filling up with congratulations on a great festival. "99.9 per cent of the comments from people have been great. It is becoming more and more obvious that people were very impressed with how we had it organized," Dixon said. One such email came for Tara Hessel, of Bayfield, "It is truly amazing to watch the efforts of my community pull together and create a wonderful weekend. The hustle and bustle of people enjoying our restaurants, stores, park, splash pad; all brought here due to so many volunteers involved in the Tall Ships Festival. I was extremely impressed by all the organization of this event that reflects on all the unpaid hours of work, meetings, phone calls etc. Well done! It takes a community to raise a family and I have found the best community to live in! Thank you for all your hard work!" Community groups rallied together to raise the $10,000 it cost to bring these two ships to Bayfield. Those organizations are: Optimist Club of Bayfield, Bayfield and Area Chamber of cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezeNVeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 11/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 Finally, I am at an age where new experiences could potentially shape my future. In my short sixteen years of life, I have been living in a small town where life- changing experiences are hard to come by. By getting out to see all that Ontario has to offer, I am allowing myself to experience things that I may not have even thought of before. I believe that everyone should open himself or herself up to whatever opportunities come their way. Most opportunities only give you a second before they are gone for good. Honestly, I heard about the Tall Ships in an email around 24 hours before the deadline. This could be the chance of a lifetime for me. Even if I don't win the spot, at least my English teacher will be very happy come September. If I get the chance to go on the ship for a week, I feel that it would be an opportunity that could be the trip of a lifetime. All in all, I believe that I am an excellent choice for the Tall Ships crew. I have certifications that could be helpful to my experience, I am willing to try new things and be adventurous, and I feel that this opportunity could be a trip that would be forever in my memories. I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my essay and I hope that you will choose me to go on a Tall Ship for the week. �n Bayfield Mews s_uilfo Ur : a.JaP FxSlu5iv4 55+ r*pmanunily One Floor Towwnhamcs 519. 565 •8543 mnv_baylie Idm etiws, ra P M I HAV MUTUAL 519-236-4381 Wild .sJ111,r Syed co. PINILATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK Commerce, Municipality of Bluewater, Bayfield Lions' Club, Bluewater Community Development Foundation and the Bayfield Historical Society. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 12/15 5/31/2019 Week 29 Issue 263 Click to enable Adobe Flash Player The second most popular thing to do on the weekend after touring the tall ships was photographing the tall ships. The members of the Photography Club of Bayfield (PCoB) as well as other photo buffs were out in full force and thanks to their generous sharing of images the Bayfield Breeze can share pictures with our subscribers from their arrival on July 10 as well as their departure on July 13 and literally all moments in between. This slide show includes photographs by: Jack Pal, Gary Lloyd -Rees, Dianne Brandon, Genelle Reid, Dawn Cumming, Devin Sturgeon, of Dynamic Images and Melody Falconer -Pounder. The PCoB invites anyone who wishes to share their images from the weekend on the specially designated Flickr page: www.flickr.com/groups/bayfieldtaliships. And if you haven't gotten your fix of two -masted square-rigged vessels with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the mainmast you can view even more images there too! 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 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/Week29issue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 13/15 5/31/2019 Integrity Everythi ng! LAKE H( trr:nr. r;�r�rr Melody Falconer -Pounder Week 29 Issue 263 ASSAGE THERAPY 519.565.4E711 t SUBMISSIONS THE E 2©18-19 SEASON Bayfield is a unique place to call home. We probably have more service clubs and volunteer groups per capita than most small cities. All anyone has to do is read a few archived issues of this publication and you'll get a sense of what these organizations are all about. Most times they work away on their own agendas for the greater good but this weekend a number of these groups came together to host the Tall Ships Festival and what happened was truly remarkable. I ran into the mayor yesterday morning. I had heard that he had spent Sunday afternoon shuttling people between the harbor and Agriculture Park in his truck. He shared that some of the people he talked to had never been to Bayfield before, some others were surprised to see we had such a stellar harbor. He noted that most commented they would be back. So here is to a united community - mission accomplished everyone! — 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 519-565-2443. ..F r r '~ IELD BREEZE SHARE cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreezelWeek291ssue263/tabid/677/Default.aspx 14/15 5/31/2019 5 1 C N uv r 0 R BAYFIELD BREEZE &`.. 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