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Bayfield Breeze, 2015-04-22, Page 16/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 BAWIELDBREEZE 4vMw" (a HON1aA 4D PF-MIMSAV'E EAAPA' ■ • � IAN MATTHEW CA �IIIIpMIIIIIMAIIIIINMUIMI - _ _ ROYAL LEPAGE y BAWIELD BREEZE ffl2 L'lJi�i�'�? $ f7'.Vfl s�dil7t]fF FIF.'VJ$ 59'V1C@ 0 SHARE MVIE] .. Apr. 22, 2015 Vol. 6 Week 17 Issue 303 INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR BAYFIELD HARBOUR USERS Member of Parliament for Huron -Bruce, Ben Lobb announced on the morning of Apr. 16, on behalf of the Honorable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the Government of Canada will invest in a harbour improvement project at Bayfield Harbour that will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for local fishermen and harbour users. (Photos by Melody Falconer -Pounder) HOME & GARDEN SHOW Preparations are now underway for the 18th annual Bayfield Lions' Home and Garden Show to be held Apr. 24-26 at the Bayfield Arena. There will be 73 exhibitors setting up displays on the arena floor and upstairs in the community centre. The show will be held: Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, admission is free of charge. This year, however, the Lions will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the food bank. Due to the success of last year's demonstrations the program will be expanded this year. Food preparation, flower arranging, and woodcarving are just a few examples of the demos in the works. The ever -popular food court will be open for all to take a break from exploring exhibits to enjoy lunch. There will also be opportunities for the youngsters to get their faces painted. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 1/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 Lobb noted in his address to the approximately 30 people gathered on the North Pier that the Valuable door prizes will be raffled off on Sunday. annual landings at this harbour in 2012 were valued at $1.03 million figures that qualify it to be They include, a BBQ courtesy, of Bayfield Garage, as the busiest commercial fishing harbour on Lake Huron. well as food vouchers from Bayfield Foodland. At the Bayfield Harbour this year, work will include the rehabilitation of the north entrance pier With a wide array of products and services on by covering the existing structure with steel sheet piling. Another major improvement project is display, including lawn and garden, home decor, planned for next year to rehabilitate the Fishermen's Wharf. Once completed, this project will investment, water treatment and pest control, the allow fishermen to benefit from safer navigation and berthing conditions. 18th Annual Bayfield Lions Home & Garden Show should have something of interest for everyone. Tyler Hessel, mayor of the Municipality of Bluewater, commented on the importance of the harbour to the community and acknowledged many of the parties that gathered for the announcement including, county and municipal government representatives, marina owners, LIBRARY FRIENDS Bayfield Ratepayers Association, Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce, Bayfield River Valley Trail Association, Bayfield Optimist and Lions Club members as well as local fishing The Huron Harp School, led by Sharon Johnston, enthusiasts. shall return to the library to provide and help attendees make some beautiful music for the final It was a great day for fishing off the North Pier of Bayfield Harbour on Thursday morning and it was also a great day for the community as MP Ben Lobb announced the federal government will be providing funds to rehabilitate the pier. Lobb (right) congratulated Mayor of Bluewater Tyler Hessel on the achievement of funding at the official announcement ceremony. "We appreciate having this investment from the federal government to upgrade the North Pier and Fisherman's Wharf for our harbour users. Our harbour is an important gateway to Bluewater and it's a key tourist attraction and economic driver," said Hessel. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has provided funding to support investments in public infrastructure across the country. Last fall, Prime Minister Harper announced an additional investment of $5.8 billion over the next two years to build and renew infrastructure across the country to support Canadian heritage, First Nations education, defence, borders, research, small craft harbours, transportation and search and rescue. As part of this funding, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard received approximately $551 million, $288 million of which is being allocated for harbour improvements at small craft harbours. "Since 2008, our Government has continuously made major investments that create installment of the Friends of the Bayfield Library (FOBL) "Saturdays at the Library" series on Apr. 25. The session will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. HISTORICAL SOCIETY The next Bayfield Historical Society (BHS) meeting is to be held at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building on Apr. 27. Rose and Tom Blair, the principal characters of Judy Keightley's novels set in Bayfield, are off on an African Safari. On their return to the village, a murder occurs. 'Murder at the Marina', is the title of the fourth novel in the Rose Blair Murder Mystery series written by Judy Keightley, and it expands its horizons to encompass the plains of southern Africa and the rain forests of the Congo. Judy Keightley will be talking about how she developed the Rose Blair murder mystery series at the meeting that will begin at 7:30 p.m. She will explain her method of writing and how she has drawn upon her own life experiences. Born in Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) Judy lived there until she was 12 and then moved to England. Seven years later as a young bride, Judy set off with her husband Philip on an adventure driving overland from England to South Africa. This was the start of many years working and traveling all around the world. Come out and hear about Rose and Tom's adventures in Africa. We will let you be the judge as to whether Judy's life mirrors that of her character, opportunities for Canadians and encourage the prosperity of Ontario. The Bayfield Harbour is a Rose Blair. key economic and tourism driver for the Municipality of Bluewater. We are proud to continue to support the hardworking people of Bayfield. As always, we will continue to ensure safe and MEN OF NOTE efficient working conditions for those who earn their livelihood at these harbours," concluded Lobb. Several Bayfield and area residents are members of Small craft harbours support the commercial fishing industry. Nearly 90 per cent of all "The Men of Note" choir of Clinton and they are commercial fish harvesters in Canada use small craft harbour facilities; their annual production hosting five other men's choirs to put on a special represents approximately $1.6 billion. The primary species landed at Bayfield Harbour are lake evening of music at Lakeshore United Church in trout, lake whitefish, walleye and yellow perch. Goderich on May 2. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 2/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 Income tax receipts will be issued for all donations in The Government of Canada supports more than 1,000 small craft harbours across Canada. The "Festival of Praise" will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Harbour improvement projects are undertaken in cooperation with local harbour authorities feature music from men's choirs from Woodstock, who manage and operate facilities for local users. Sarnia, Mt. Bridges and Chatham. The Huron Harp Today, Apr. 22 is Earth Day. Local groups and individual citizens are invited to check in at Clan School will also be among the entertainers. COUNCIL LISTS HIGHLIGHTS OF People can enjoy this evening of song for the THEIR FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE admission fee of $10. their area picking up litter. Bags can be dropped back at the Square for disposal. UNITED CHURCH Since being officially sworn in Dec. 1, 2014, Bluewater Council members have been working Donors will be eligible for a draw to win signed closely with municipal staff to implement key action items and priorities. copies of Dave Gillian's history book as well as the to show up with as many participants as possible. They should dress for the weather and bring On May 3rd, "The Four Men" will perform songs of Highlights of the first 100 days include: love, hope and inspiration at St. Andrew's United Initiated process to select a consultant to develop a new Strategic Plan by fall 2015 Church in Bayfield. Updated Procedural By-law Service visit www.huronhospice.ca. This popular group's diverse repertoire includes an Held meetings with four provincial Parliamentary Assistants and Municipal Affairs critic to exciting variety of music, from uplifting ballads to discuss Bluewater projects, and challenges and opportunities maritime folk songs to Broadway tunes to jazz . Strengthened relationships with Central Huron and South Huron through increased numbers. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. communications and discussions about partnerships and shared services . Drafted agreements with Central Huron regarding a Class EA for the Bayfield Wastewater Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 for seniors and Treatment Plant and water service connections $10 for youth. Please call Nancy at 519 565-4460 or Adopted an Accountability and Transparency Policy Carmen at 519 565-2813 for tickets and information. Established an Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee Adopted an Asset Management Plan that will assist with budgeting and prioritizing All proceeds will go to support the Mission and infrastructure investments Service of the United Church. To learn more about Began website redevelopment and rebranding initiative The Four Men, visit thefourmen.org. Decided to complete storm water management plans in Hensall and Zurich Finalizing Bluewater wide Community Improvement Program HIKE FOR HOSPICE Increasing transparency and accountability using a Council Action Items Status Report Passed 2015 Budget on March 2nd - started at 26 per cent - reduced to 5.6 per cent Eliminated one Council meeting per month to reduce cost of governance Huron County is a great place to live but a lousy Issued more news releases and advisories to keep residents informed place to die. Held productive meetings with Nextera and Northland Power regarding funding for strategic "We live in an area that is the size of a small investments in the community European County, yet there are no residential Working with Ben Lobb MP on upgrades to gateway to Bayfield Harbour Hospices in Huron County and the medical professionals and volunteers who offer palliative care "Council members are focused on getting results for the community and we'll continue to work and support to the dying and their families, urgently collaboratively with staff and key stakeholders to move projects and initiatives forward," said require more resources," said Dave Gillians. Bluewater Mayor Tyler Hessel. "We've also taken action to improve our communications with residents and to ensure open, accountable, and transparent decision-making. Going forward, Gillians is one of the organizers of the Bayfield "Hike Council will be adopting a more strategic approach and we'll be making decisions and For Hospice" to be held on May 3rd. Registration will allocating resources based on a plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of our community." begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the hike starting at 1 p.m. at the Cenotaph in Bayfield's Clan Gregor TODAY IS EARTH DAY COME OUT AND Square off Hwy. 21. This is a fundraising initiative to help advance hospice palliative care in our region. HELP CLEAN UP THE VILLAGE Other hikes will be held that same day in Seaforth and Wingham. Getting out and enjoying fine spring weather, cleaning up the community and learning about Income tax receipts will be issued for all donations in owls is all a part of the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association's (BRVTA) hiking schedule for excess of $10. Gillians, the author of 'For The Love April. of Bayfield' will be leading this entertaining and leisurely 1.5 hour guided tour along the village's 1 Today, Apr. 22 is Earth Day. Local groups and individual citizens are invited to check in at Clan KM, "Heritage Trail". Gregor Square anytime between 2-6 p.m. After choosing their route, BRVTA volunteers will provide them with collection bags for garbage and re -cycling. They will then go for a walk in All locally raised funds will stay in Huron County to their area picking up litter. Bags can be dropped back at the Square for disposal. support the Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. Not only simple, but also a "win-win" event for the whole community! Folks get fresh air and Donors will be eligible for a draw to win signed exercise and the whole village looks better. So the BRVTA would like to challenge local groups copies of Dave Gillian's history book as well as the to show up with as many participants as possible. They should dress for the weather and bring Rose Blair Murder Mysteries that are set in Bayfield their own gloves. and written by author Judy Keightley. For further info contact: Helen Varekamp at hvarekamp@tcc.on.ca or Elise Feltrin at To learn more about the Huron Hospice Volunteer efeltrin@tcc.on.ca. Service visit www.huronhospice.ca. cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 3/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 Shop Bike Coffee Roasters in Bayfield is proudly sponsoring the Earth Day Litter Walk by donating 50 cents from every cup of their freshly roasted coffee or loose-leaf tea sold during the entire day to the BRVTA. Then once the village is looking spiffy, community members are invited to come out the next day, Apr. 23 for a hike along the Woodland Trail. Participants are asked to meet at the gazebo in Clan Gregor Square at 9 a.m. and enjoy a stroll through the village until they reach the edge of the woods at Sarnia Street. Once in the woods hikers will delight in the scenic beauty of the ravines, old pastures and glacial hills as they walk along old gravel quarry roads, lumber paths and deer trails. The trail is 5 km long, difficulty is level 3 and the hike will take approx. two hours. The hike leaders will be Helen Varekamp, 519 565-5442 and Dave Gillians, 519 565-5480. And then on Apr. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Sawmill Trail the BRVTA will host an Owl Prowl an event for the whole family to enjoy. Hikers will learn about owls and their amazing nocturnal adaptations through an engaging moonlit guided hike. Explore owl habitat, try owl calls and (if really lucky) maybe see one of these amazing birds. The subject will be the Eastern Screech Owl. It is this area's most common owl. Its habitat ranges from woods to urban areas. This small owl is a cavity nester. It makes use of large bird boxes and cavities created by other animals, as well as natural cavities. The BRVTA will have Melissa Prout from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) call out the owls. "To hear an owl hooting on a moonlit night is nothing short of magical. Then to be lucky enough to see one; that's an experience with nature that one doesn't soon forget." said Prout. Those who take part are asked to bring a flash light. Hot chocolate will be served at the end of the hike. Donations are welcome to cover expenses. The Sawmill Trail features a range of historical and natural points of interest. Naturalists will enjoy the changing terrain, varied plant life and the telltale signs of abundant wildlife. The trail is 2 KM long, difficulty is level 2 although there is one large hill. The prowl will take approx. 1.5 hours. To find the trail turn east on Old River Road, and then proceed .5 KM and turn right at Sawmill Road. Parking is available. The hike leaders will be Roger Lewington 519 565-2202; Roberta Stemp, 519 565-2777; and Dave MacLaren. 519 565-5480. SHEAR TALENT REMEMBER ME? SAYFI E LD 8 01 ST A. --do HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Bayfield Historical Society's (BHS) Collector Exhibition is now in its 15th year! This year this highly successful event, is being held a few weeks later than in past years, May 9 -10th are the new dates for the show; all other pertinent details remain the same. The exhibition will be held in the Bayfield Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be free admission but donations are appreciated. The official opening ceremonies will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. to be immediately followed by the "Taste of Huron" live food auction. The extensive silent auction closes at 4 p.m. sharp on Sunday. As usual the community centre will be filled with unique and interesting items displayed by unique and interesting individuals. Once again the local business community has been very supportive with corporate sponsorship and donated auction items — the BHS is deeply appreciative of their generosity. People are invited to check out the window display at the Bayfield Archives on Bayfield Main Street North, not only are this year's corporate sponsor logos on display but so are some of the silent auction items. Anyone with a collection they would like to share by setting up a display is asked to please call Phil at 519 482-9230 soon as table space is limited. Anyone who would like to volunteer at the show is asked to please email margo10510@comcast.net. I '1 C.eni?sl: Bern Lobb, M.P. * u •cvrxer �wsseRs• 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. ISSUE 301 cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/Bayfield Breeze/weekl 7lssue3O3/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 4/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 Editor's Note: We are now adding the archive's code to the information supplied with the photographs so that if anyone would like to learn more from the Bayfield Archives about certain pictures they can use the code to make the process easier. This week, a photo, courtesy of Bonnie Chapman, of the Bayfield Babes baseball team sponsored by The Albion Hotel at that time owned by Floyd and Mary Diemert. Floyd can be seen driving the truck. Does anyone recognize any of the players? Make your comments... click on any image and it will take you to Flicks In Issue 301, a wheelchair bound Lucy Woods -Diehl poses for a picture with a number of young people. Does anyone recognize them? (Archive's Code: PB 13 08a) Ainslie Willock recognized a few people in this photo as she is one of them! Although she can't recall the two individuals on the left, they were summer friends, the rest are members of her family and herself. From I -r: Douglas, Peg, Ainslie and Cathie Willock. She also noted that the corgi walking out of the picture is Antony Armstrong -Jones, Snowden, simply called "Jonsie". The photo was taken across the street from Lucy's home called "The Hut", at the Willock cottage. According to Ainslie, her mother, Peg, spent a lot of time at Lucy's because Lucy had the most amazing stories of the past and current news. ISSUE 302 In Issue 302, we feature a colorized image of girls in the garden. Does anyone remember them? Records indicate that they are Ella McKay and Annie McLeod. (Archives Code: PB13 16a) cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 5/9 6/13/2019 SHARE ®�►©... PHOTO STORY week 17 Issue 303 NEW BUSINESS r� Bayfield Mews &R ik so Exclu9iue 55+ Community One Floor iowrlhomes 515. 565 •4542 www_baVfiefdmews.ra HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS GOAL OF BAYSHORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 0 Glen Steinson is the owner of Bayshore Financial Management located in the plaza on Bayfield Main Street South (Hwy. 21). (Photo by Melody Falconer -Pounder) He also made the decision to team up with Interglobe Financial Services, of Windsor, to aid in client support and efficient administration of mutual funds. Unlike the major banks that may be limited to only offer their own line of mutual funds, Steinson is able to offer access to all the best investment companies in Canada. He will work to create a portfolio that is best suited to an individual's risk tolerance and investment time frame. And Bayshore Financial Management also offers insurance options including, life, disability, critical illness and long term care. In addition, he can also provide the tools for people to determine when and how best to utilize their Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Steinson also offers an exclusive service known as the Personal Profile Program (PPP). This service acts as the hub for all of a person's critical information that would be required in the event that a power of attorney or executor needs to step in and take charge of things. Most recently he has purchased Lawrence Beane Financial Services, of Clinton, from the retiring financial planner of the same name. "We are overlapping and working together right now and will be doing so for the next six months," said Steinson. The pair will be at the Bayfield Lions' Home and Garden Show upstairs in the Bayfield Community Centre on Apr. 24-26 so Beane will have the opportunity to introduce Steinson to those who attend. Steinson chose to set up his office in Bayfield for a myriad of reasons — one being - his longtime friendship with the owner of the plaza, Pharmacist Michael Ibrahim. Ibrahim felt that the office space within the TCC retail store would be the perfect fit for Steinson cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 6/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 PHOTO AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER -POUNDER and he agreed. Both men also agreed that a financial planner in the community might also be a Glen Steinson, of Clinton, has a background in finance. Back in the 1990s, he started his career benefit to those people who are retiring here from as the Assistant Manager of Operations and Service with Scotiabank in the Kitchener -Waterloo the larger cities and may no longer want to travel area. He liked living in a larger centre and wasn't looking to go anywhere, so when an internal back and forth to visit a planner. posting came up for the Goderich branch he didn't apply. For Beane's clients concerned about the If the truth be told no one did. So he was selected to go. transition, Steinson notes that they don't have to The year was 1999. Scotiabank had merged with National Trust and he was tasked with making come to Bayfield if they aren't able to do so. the transition a smooth one for the Goderich community. When the merger was completed the "I have a portable office and I can come to clients bank required him to move again. But by then he and his wife didn't want to go. who aren't able to travel," he said. "We had fallen in love with Huron County and didn't want to go back to Kitchener so I made the According to Steinson, the primary benefit of decision to leave the bank," said Steinson. hiring a financial planner is to aid in the coordinating of investments with long term goals A friend approached him and asked if he would like to join his existing service -based business, in mind, establishing retirement income and being Steinson became a fifty-fifty partner in ARC Water, a water treatment system company located tax efficient. near Clinton. He enjoyed being part of this business for 15 years but in that time never lost his love for finance. Steinson notes that in the next few years, changes are coming to the financial planning "I wasn't in finance and I struggled with that, so in the evenings, I would speak to college and world. youth groups about such subjects as responsible use of credit, budgeting and mortgage fundamentals. One night 42 university students aged 18 to 25 years squeezed into a person's "There is a movement toward disclosure of fees living room to hear about these topics that they just don't teach in school," said Steinson. and disclosure of education requirements, " he said. Evenings such as these reignited the flame and he decided to return to personal finance leaving ARC Water in May 2014 to begin studying toward the goal of becoming a Certified Financial He welcomes these changes and notes that this Planner (CFP). Since that time it has been a blur of studying, exams and meeting the licensing will be a benefit to clients as they will then have requirements. the opportunity to compare services to hire the planner that best suits their needs. Bayshore Financial Management opened in the summer of 2014 in Bayshore Plaza, Bayfield Main Street South (Hwy. 21) in the village. To learn more about Bayfield Financial Management or to set up an appointment with Steinson is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission and is set up to offer guidance on Steinson visit: www.bayshorefinancial.ca or call 1 - both investments and insurance. He also has completed such studies as the Canadian 800-920-5258 (both local or long distance). Securities Course (CSI Global Education), Professional Financial Planning Course, Investment Funds in Canada and the Canadian Insurance Course. In addition, he has a diploma in business and a degree in finance. BAYFLELD BREEZE ' $ BAYFIELD W119DESIGIN111— _ ["ARRC E _ lmich. ont. DESIGNJBUILD LANDSCAPING SALES & INSTALLATION GARDEN CENTER 74190A BRONSON LINE ZURICH, ONTARIO 519 236 1373 519 565 7;I 73 PIXIILATED - IMAGE OF THE WEEK cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 7/9 6/13/2019 week 17 Issue 303 Ice Melt... by Dennis Pal 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 •,1 T H �� '�[rl'J L M t MIITIIAI IASSAGE THERAPY _r E ;,HAV .�_2018-19 519.565,4711 ► SEASON 519-236-4381 IRA,YFIELQ FINANCIAL ��10up,14C cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 8/9 6/13/2019 Melody Falconer -Pounder week 17 Issue 303 SUBMISSIONS If all goes according to plan when this issue of the Bayfield Breeze arrives in your inbox we should be arriving at a little house overlooking a vineyard in the south of France to begin our first ever European vacation. I am looking forward to learning about the rich history of the region from medieval castles to cave drawings and dusting off the French I studied from Grade 3 through 13. Ever since high school I have wanted to go into a "boulangerie" and order a "pain au chocolat" — I will let you know if I succeed. We're not big wine drinkers but I'm sure we'll learn to cope by combining it with "beaucoup du chocolat et fromage". "A la prochaine" — Melody P.S. The next "live" edition of the Bayfield Breeze will be May 13. The deadline for articles or photographs is Sunday, May 10 at 4 p.m. 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. Copyright 2018, The Bayfield Breeze Login cc.villageofbayfield.com/Members/BayfieldBreeze/weekl 71ssue303/tabid/721 /Default.aspx 9/9