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WOODBURNE FARM DONATED TO
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PANCAKE BRUNCH
The sweet taste of maple syrup poured over a stack
of freshly flipped pancakes is a spring ritual for many
Canadians. It definitely is for the congregation of St.
James', Middleton as they host their ninth annual
Pancake Brunch and Sugar Bush Tour on Apr. 7. All
in the community are invited to join in the festivities.
Pancakes and sausage with Rick and Rusty
Schilbe's fresh maple syrup, coffee, juice and dessert
will be served at the Pine Lake Campground
Recreational Hall, 77794 Orchard Line, from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In addition to brunch participants will be able to go on
a hayride and once they reach their destination see
first-hand how maple syrup is made at the Rick
Schilbe Farm. Wagon rides will leave from the
recreation hall for the short ride across the road to
the sugar bush and shanty.
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The cost for the brunch is $10, adults; $5, children 12
to 6 years; and youngsters aged five and under are
free. Proceeds to St. James', Middleton Anglican
Church and world outreach.
GARDEN CLUB
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Kate Monk, staff advisor to the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC), at left in photo, and Ilse Elliott,
look at maps and discuss the plans for tree planting and work that will preserve Woodburne Farm for the
future. Ilse Elliott, and her late husband William Elliott, have donated Woodburne Farm, between Bayfield and
Goderich on the shores of Lake Huron, to the HTLTC. This 67 -acre farm will be protected thanks to their
generous donation and the stewardship endowment fund they have provided to preserve it for future
generations. A significant creek will be further protected thanks to this altruistic donation and it will leave a
lasting legacy for generations. (Submitted photo)
A 67 -acre farm between Bayfield and Goderich on the shores of Lake Huron will be protected
for future generations thanks to the altruistic donation to the Huron Tract Land Trust
Conservancy (HTLTC) by Ilse Elliott and her late husband William Elliott. In late February,
Elliott donated Woodburne Farm to the Land Trust and included a stewardship endowment
fund to help conserve the property.
"We have had a good living in Canada and this is an opportunity for us to contribute to the
people of Canada," she said.
The farm means a lot to the family and when it became surplus to her needs, Elliott started to
think about what she would like to have happen with the property. Elliott connected with the
HTLTC to see how the work of protecting the land and water could continue.
"We did our best to protect Naftel's Creek by planting trees and I wanted to make sure the land
would be well looked after for many years to come," said Elliott.
Elliott met with representatives from the Land Trust several times to discuss her goals for the
farm and how her vision fit with the Land Trust's conservation mandate. A staff advisor
prepared a draft management plan that outlined actions that would protect soil and water
health as well as natural heritage.
The name Woodburne comes from the Scottish words for trees and creek. Naftel's Creek is
one of hundreds of streams that flow directly into Lake Huron. It has cold water fish species
including several species of trout.
The Elliotts' legacy of tree planting continues this springtime when the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority (ABCA) will plant nearly 12,000 seedling trees on the agricultural land.
Although not a requirement of receiving the land from Elliott, the Land Trust is pleased that this
can be started this year. Tree cover is low in the county and planting trees on Woodburne Farm
is significant for soil and water conservation as well as wildlife habitat and clean air.
"We are thrilled to receive this generous donation and will work to continue the legacy of caring
for the land and water," said Roger Lewington, chairman of the HTLTC.
The Conservancy already owns two smaller properties — Mayhew Tract near Holmesville and
Bayfield River Flats at Bayfield. Woodburne Farm is the largest parcel and has key
environmental benefits, particularly to the health of Lake Huron.
There is "magic" in the plants that attract butterflies to
gardens. Want to know about these "magic plants"
and how they can transform your garden into a
colorful oasis?
The Bayfield Garden Club members welcome all to
join them on Monday, Apr. 16 at St. Andrews United
Church in Bayfield for a special presentation by Kerry
Jarvis.
Donations will be gratefully accepted at the event
that shall begin at 7:30 p.m.
Jarvis will share his proven tips and techniques on
creating butterfly and caterpillar friendly gardens.
Learn about the "magic plants" and the butterflies
they will attract. He will also share how "Butterfly
Gardens of Saugeen Shores", a community volunteer
group, has helped in the recovery of Monarch
Butterflies by planting over 4,000 native plants.
Jarvis is a naturalist, author, presenter, gardener and
traveller. His interest in gardening has led him to
naturalize three properties. He is a founding member
of Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores and an
instructor at Southampton Art School. His articles
and images have been published in a variety of
magazines, books, web sites and newspapers.
See www.kerryjarvis.com/presentations for a list of
his presentations and photography workshops this
year or visit Kerry Jarvis Photography on Facebook.
HOME4GOOD
Home4Good Info Hub supplies information on
services and supports for seniors in the Bayfield
area.
A volunteer will be at the Bayfield Public Library to
answer questions on the first Monday of each month
from 1-3 p.m.
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The HTLTC was formed in 2011, by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, a
registered Canadian charity and the land trust serves the area of the historic Huron Tract from
the early days of settlement. The HTLTC is a volunteer organization with a separate board of
directors and is a member of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance. The HTLTC accepts donations
and bequests of land and gives people in the Huron Tract area a way to make a positive
difference by helping protect and restore land, water, and nature. For more information on the
Conservancy, please call 1-888-286-2610 or visit htltc.ca.
EMERGENCY PLANNING MEETING
From I -r: Davin Heinbuck, Water Resources coordinator, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA);
Stephen Jackson, Flood and Erosion Safety Services coordinator, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority; and
Chris Harrow, Fire chief, Town of Minto, were the main presenters at the March 20, annual Flood Emergency
Planning Meeting hosted by ABCA at the Masonic Hall in Exeter. (Submitted photo)
Local emergency management coordinators, firefighters, police officers, public health
personnel and municipal staff were among the more than 25 people who attended the annual
Flood Emergency Planning Meeting hosted by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
(ABCA) on March 20. Ironically, the meeting had been postponed from its original date in
February because of heavy flooding during that month.
In between times, people are invited to write down
any questions they may have and leave them with
the Librarian.
Starting on Apr. 17, Ruth Percy, a Nia Brown Belt,
from Goderich, will be offering Nia classes on
Tuesdays at the Bayfield Town Hall beginning at 5:30
p.m.
The cost will be $40 for five weeks. Drop -ins are
welcome at $10 a class. To register or for more
information contact rpercy@eastlink.ca.
Nia (pronounced nee -ah) combines dance moves,
martial art moves and mindful moves all to great
music. Nia is for all ages and stages. Move with
enjoyment!
TAOIST TAI CHI
People from all walks of life and across the world tell
how the practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts has relieved
stress, provided deep relaxation, given their bodies
balance and strength, helped with pain, lifted spirits
and even changed their outlook on life.
Continuing and Beginner Classes are being offered
in Bayfield in April. All are welcome to attend these
classes taught by an accredited, volunteer instructor.
An Open House and free class will be held on
Tuesday, Apr. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Bayfield Town
Hall. Classes will continue on Tuesdays from 7-9
p.m. at the Town Hall.
For more information call Doug Brown at 519 565-
5187.
BRIDGE GROUP
Steve Jackson, Flood Forecasting coordinator with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
(MVCA) and Chris Harrow, Fire chief, Town of Minto, talked about the June 2017 storm event Come and join the Bayfield Bridge Group for a
friendly afternoon of bridge every Wednesday from 1-
which caused significant flooding in a number of areas, including Harriston. Jackson focused
on the weather and forecasts leading up to the Harriston flood and Harrow provided a 4 p.m. at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building. No
municipal perspective on flood response, communications with the public and media, and Partner is required. The cost is $2.
lessons learned
Harriston is prone to flooding during rain events anyway but the high June rains affected a
community that was already vulnerable to storms, according to Jackson.
The storm "couldn't have picked a worse spot to hit," he said.
Following a previous flood event, Maitland Conservation and the Town of Minto had worked
together to ensure more rain gauges were in place and Jackson said that additional monitoring
and data was helpful in the hours leading up to the flood.
"It was a major step forward," he said.
The Bayfield Farmers' Market is gearing up for its
fifth season!
Opening Day is set for Friday, May 18. The season
will run until Thanksgiving weekend, with markets
every Friday afternoon from 3-7 p.m. in Clan Gregor
Square.
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Vendors interested in joining the market may contact
The flood forecasting coordinator recalled that, based on rainfall projections predicted the
Market Coordinator Mary Brown at
evening before the Harriston flood, he went to bed that night thinking he was going to get a
bayfieldfarmersmarket@gmail.com for information
good night's sleep. That changed as the night went on. Although early forecasts didn't suggest
and an application form.
an unusual flood circumstance, a local rainfall alarm indicated high rainfall so the flood
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forecasting coordinator decided to set his alarm for 2:30 in the morning to check for any new
data, forecasts, or federal and provincial bulletins. It was at that time he began to get a fuller
picture, from data including alarms at local rain gauges, that this storm was going to be bigger
than expected.
Early projections of possible rainfall of 25 millimetres grew to forecasts of 40 mm and 50 mm
but ultimately the actual amounts in the Harriston area topped 70 mm by 4:30 a.m. in the
morning and the rainfall there eventually reached 160 mm by about 6 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada before
the Harriston flood but "no one saw this event coming" to the level of what actually hit
Harriston, according to Jackson. Unexpected effects of a rare weather system impacted by a
tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, and heavy rainfall that affected readings at radar stations,
affected some of the early national forecast data. Sometimes a weather system goes through
and "fizzles out." That was not the case in June of 2017. That's what made the local rain
gauges so important.
"On the ground there was four inches of rain in an hour," Jackson recalled.
Fire Chief Harrow recounted how the flooding in June of 2017 hit parts of Harriston that aren't
normally hit hard by flooding — and that was one of the indicators that this event was
exceptional. He recounted how the Mayor declared a State of Emergency, and several homes
were evacuated by the Water Rescue Team, as the impact of the flood was felt. The flood
affected roads, bridges, more than 100 homes and trailers (other trailers had been moved out
of that area in recent years), and the flooding even impacted a municipal office basement.
Before cleanup from the flood could start, water had to be pumped out of many basements.
The Fire Chief talked about the importance of working with local media and using a single fire
department social media portal to get timely information, in one place, to the public during a
flood event.
"People are inundated with so much information they don't know where to go," he said.
So much information, from different agencies, was going to the public so quickly it was
important to give people one site where residents could find all the current information, he said.
Most people in the Town of Minto communities were already educated to look at the Fire
Department's social media feed for emergency information. This took many years to educate
the public where to go, according to Harrow, but he says there is a great reward to this prior
investment in education when emergency situations happen. Lessons learned from flood
events included crew rotation, designating public information officers, alternate sites for
contingencies, and the importance of prior training.
ABCA Water Resources Coordinator Davin Heinbuck spoke about how the two-way
communication that takes place between municipalities and his conservation authority is
important during flood events. The conservation authority updates the municipal contacts each
year in the Flood Emergency (Contingency) Plan. There was discussion about how
municipalities are helping by providing the conservation authority with their flood emergency
contacts in priority order so the right people get called first.
The attendees heard about the conservation authority flood forecasting and warning program
which provides municipalities with three levels of flood messages: 1) a Watershed Conditions
Statement — Flood Outlook and Water Safety message (Yellow Level); 2) Flood Watch (Orange
Level); and 3) Flood Warning (Red Level).
If the Ausable Bayfield watershed had received the forecasted potential amount of rainfall
during the recent February 2018 flood event, flooding would have been worse, said Heinbuck.
Attending the March 20 flood emergency planning meeting were representatives of the Huron
County Management Committee; Community Emergency Management Coordinators
(CEMCs); public health representatives; and other personnel involved in emergency planning
and response.
The attendees heard there is an upcoming training session, free of charge, for CANWARN
program volunteers in Clinton on Wednesday, Apr. 25 at Clinton Town Hall, 23 Albert Street, at
7 p.m. When CANWARN members detect severe weather, they send reports to the CANWARN
network controller who forwards them to Environment and Climate Change Canada's severe
weather office in Toronto using a special telephone line or the CANWARN website.
A reminder to local community groups: a community
stall space is available to charity and non-profit
organizations, at no cost, for fundraising, promotional
and educational purposes by applying to the Market
Coordinator at least one week in advance.
A board meeting is planned for Thursday, Apr. 5,
starting at 6 p.m. at the Bayfield Public Library. This
meeting is open to the public. Come on out and learn
more about how your market works and how you can
become involved. We're looking for people interested
in seeing our market continue to flourish. Volunteers
are needed to help out on market days and at special
events. No experience is necessary, and we won't
ask for a big, time commitment. For more information
please contact Brown at the email listed above.
HOSPICE BEDSIDE
SINGERS
The Huron Residential Hospice is endeavoring to
start a new singing group for men and women to
bring comfort, love and peace to life's final journey
through the gift of song.
"We are hoping to start a local group of bedside
singers. As the title suggests, the participants will
prepare themselves to engage in 'sings' at the
bedsides of individuals who are dying," said Deb
Shelley. "Our presence will be by invitation. Our goal
is to offer comfort, solace, joy and strength to those
for whom we sing. Our music will be a gift, no strings
or payments attached."
"This will be a challenging and fulfilling opportunity,"
Shelley added. "Although we are the first to
implement a bedside singing group locally, the idea
has been around for a long time, and singers have
been engaged in their communities in many places.
A bit of research leads to a grassroots movement
called Threshold Singers, and to Hallowell, both
commenced in the U.S."
On Apr. 7, at 9:30 a.m., interested people are invited
to attend an information session at the site of the
new Huron Residential Hospice on Hwy 8 near
Clinton. A good voice for a variety of song styles and
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CPH AUXILIARY MADS DONATION
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L -r: Darlene McCowan, CPH Foundation coordinator recently accepted a donation from the CPH Auxiliary,
presented by Marsha Taylor and Dianne Stevenson, CPH Auxiliary co -presidents. (Submitted photo)
On Monday, Apr. 2, was the date of the Annual General Meeting of the Clinton Public Hospital
(CPH) Auxiliary.
At this meeting the Auxiliary presented the Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) Foundation with a
donation in the amount of $15,000. These funds were raised by the group through fundraising
efforts, which included their annual Irish Stew Luncheon (March), Card Cavalcade Events, May
Tag Day, Hot Dog Days (Clinton Fair weekend in June), their annual Penny Sale (September),
a 50/50 raffle, their annual Gift of Lights Celebration (November) and from their Gift Shop
located in the hospital.
The CPH Foundation is very grateful to the CPH Auxiliary for their hard work and dedication to
raising funds for equipment for the hospital. Many volunteer hours go in to their events and the
support of the community to attend these events is also appreciated. This donation will be used
to purchase several pieces of new equipment for the hospital in the near future.
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"We'll have 'coffee and calories', a brief presentation
by Constance Russo concerning what to expect
when entering the room of a palliative individual and
time to learn more about each other and about
bedside singing. We will also sing all together for the
first time!" said Shelley.
For more information call or text Deb Shelley 519
270-9146 or email deb@debshelley.ca.
DENFIELD AREA FAMILY
CONSERVATIONISTS OF THE YEAR
WATERSHED REPORT
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L -r: Rick Quinn and Diane Hawthorne, on behalf of their entire family, accept the limited -edition conservation
print of the Latornell Tree from George Irvin, vice-chairman of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
(ABCA) Board of Directors and Angela Van Niekerk, Wetland specialist at ABCA. The conservation authority will
also donate towards a tree and plaque at a Commemorative Woods site as part of the Conservationist of the
Year Award which went to Rick and Diane and family on World Water Day at the annual conservation awards
evening held on March 22. (Submitted photo)
Rick Quinn and Diane Hawthorne, of the Denfield area, and their family, are winners of the
Ausable Bayfield Conservationist of the Year Award. The Middlesex County family received the
award on March 22 for their work developing and maintaining a large wetland complex on their
property.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) Vice Chairman George Irvin presented the
award to the family at the annual conservation awards evening which was held at Ironwood
Golf Club, east of Exeter. John Fraser, Constituency Assistant to Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
MPP Monte McNaughton, presented the award winners with a scroll as a certificate of
recognition on behalf of the MPP. Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson also attended and
congratulated the winners.
The award winners live in the former Lobo Township, in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, in
the Nairn Creek Watershed. The prize includes a limited -edition conservation print of the
Latornell Tree, by Bonna Rouse, one of 310 made for a special edition by Conservation
Ontario. ABCA will also donate towards a tree and plaque at a Commemorative Woods site.
Angela Van Niekerk, Wetlands specialist, introduced and thanked the Conservationist of the
Year Award recipients.
"It is very inspiring to work with landowners with such dedication, generosity and commitment
for their land." she said.
Quinn and Hawthorne and their family chose to retire 38 acres of wet and heavy clay fields in
the headwaters of the Nairn Creek Watershed. The awards evening program described the
project as a perfect example of wetlands restored in the headwaters.
"Holding back water at the top end has beneficial impacts on every creek, river and lake
downstream by reducing downstream flooding, erosion and sedimentation," according to the
program notes. The landowners helped to create a large wetland complex with five different
wetland pools restoring more than eight acres of wetland area; and planted, around the basins,
with 6,257 wetland plants and shrubs in addition to the restoration. They planted, on the
remaining 20 acres the following spring, with 15,180 native seedlings including Black Cherry,
Silver Maple, Bur Oak, Red Oak, White Pine, and White Spruce.
The family has also continued to manage the area to ensure long-term success and the
flourishing of the site, according to ABCA staff. The site is now used by frogs, amphibians,
waterfowl, and other birds. Trees and plants are growing well and basins are holding their
water levels, according to wetlands specialists.
"Thank you very much for this honor," said Quinn, in accepting the award. He thanked ABCA
staff members, including Forestry and Stewardship Specialist Ian Jean and wetland specialist
Angela Van Niekerk.
"Truly, right up here with us should be Angela and Ian," he said. "We salute their
professionalism and their dedication."
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Residents of Ausable Bayfield watershed
communities now have new information about the
state of their forest and water resources. The
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA)
released the new updated Watershed Report Card
(2018) at the annual conservation awards evening
held on World Water Day. Staff members compile the
report cards every five years. The reports summarize
monitoring data over five years based on provincial
guidelines developed by Conservation Ontario.
The documents are online at abca.ca at this link:
http://www.abca.ca/reportcards.php. For more about
conditions across the Province of Ontario visit
watershed checkup. ca at this link:
http://watershedcheckup.ca/ and
stateofontariowatersheds.ca at this link:
http://stateofonta riowatersheds. ca/.
The local Ausable Bayfield Watershed Report Card
2018 reports on the quality of groundwater and
surface water, the amount of overwinter vegetative
cover and forest and wetland conditions.
Mari Veliz, Healthy Watersheds supervisor,
presented report card findings at the event at
Ironwood Golf Club east of Exeter on March 22. She
said each small positive action — added together —
can improve forest conditions and water quality.
According to Veliz, forests in the Ausable Bayfield
watershed are fragmented and there is room for
growth in improving forest interior.
In terms of streamside plant cover, some bigger
rivers have buffered areas, but more buffers could be
added on more creeks. Wetlands help to filter water
and help with flood control. There is a lot of room for
growth in adding wetlands in the watershed, she
said.
The Healthy Watersheds Supervisor said forest is a
small percentage of the watershed. She said it's
important, in this productive "working landscape," to
find practical ways to reduce water running off of land
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„We have grades that suggest a watershed that does
This year, the annual awards event was held on World Water Day and included the 2018
during storm events where there is little forest. One
release of updated Ausable Bayfield Watershed Report Cards. The conservation authority
way to reduce runoff is to plant cover crops and
issues these reports, on local forest and water resources, every five years.
increase year-round cover. The new report cards
Bridge Pedestrian Trail Bridge Project on the South Huron Trail and $400 to the Mennonite
look at overwinter vegetative cover and staff hope to
ABCA also presented service awards to ABCA Directors and Staff. Directors Doug Cook, Ray
see that cover percentage increase.
Chartrand and Wayne Hall received awards for three years of service. Denise Iszczuk,
have gone down by half."
Conservation educator, received a ten years of service award. The conservation authority
"If there are opportunities to cover some of that
presented fifteen -year awards for service to Davin Heinbuck, Water Resources coordinator;
landscape we don't have as many runoff
Sharon Pavkeje, Corporate Services assistant; Tony Drinkwalter, Field Services; and Tracey
opportunities that come from the water running
McPherson, GIS/IT coordinator.
across the landscape," said Veliz. More plant cover
behalf of everyone who attended. Trees will be planted locally, and maintained for the long
helps to reduce runoff and that adds protection to
The Conservationist of the Year award winners have allowed visitors, with prior permission, to
water quality.
access the site and tour their wetland restoration project, and have hosted tour groups,
in most cases. Nitrate is "higher than we would like to
interested landowners, and monitoring projects. The award "recognizes their personal
Report cards offer letter grades to inform you about
dedication, generosity, and commitment to this important project," the program said.
existing forest conditions and groundwater and
surface water quality in your local watershed.
Quinn and Hawthorne, and their family, are active in conservation efforts both locally and
Sometimes, those grades reflect the make-up of that
globally. In addition to their local work, on a global scale they help to protect critically-
area. A watershed with a lot of forest cover and less
endangered Great Apes, in Africa and Indonesia, through Docs 4 Great Apes, a registered
intensive land uses, for instance, might have better
Canadian charity and not-for-profit organization founded by concerned health care
water quality. A watershed with less cover and more
professionals. Whether it is at a local level or global level, Quinn said it is important to identify a
intensive land uses may have a lower grade. It may
need and to give the people who want to help ways to help and the professional technical
not be possible in the near term to turn a D grade
support they need.
into a C grade (or to change a C to a B) but even if
ABCA holds the annual awards evening to thank partners in conservation, including
letter grades don't change that doesn't mean there
landowners, residents, volunteers, and community organizations; federal and provincial
aren't improvements being made. Examples of
governments and representatives, departments, ministries; counties and municipalities;
improved surface water quality include some
directors and staff; funding partners; and other partners.
reductions in E. coli and phosphorus.
At the March 22 conservation awards evening, Judith Parker, Corporate Services coordinator
„We have grades that suggest a watershed that does
with ABCA, acknowledged staff members who donate, through payroll deduction, for the
need improvement but some of the things we're
privilege of being able to dress casually and who support local and world charities. Most
finding show there is room for optimism," Veliz said.
recently, she said, the Dress Down Day Fund members have donated $400 to the Jones
"The grades aren't really changing very much but it's
Bridge Pedestrian Trail Bridge Project on the South Huron Trail and $400 to the Mennonite
important to focus on some of the numbers over time
Central Committee to assist in bringing clean drinking water to an overseas community in
— for instance, we have (some) E. coli numbers that
need.
have gone down by half."
The March 22 awards evening also included a video of Ausable Bayfield Conservation
The presenter said this is a "good sign" that reflects
Foundation Chairman Bob Radtke presenting the Student Environmental Award $1,000
best management practices landowners, residents
student bursary to Marina Lather, of Centralia.
and community groups adopt across the landscape.
ABCA made an offsetting donation to Carbon Footprints to Forests (footprintstoforests.com) on
In terms of groundwater conditions, the new report
behalf of everyone who attended. Trees will be planted locally, and maintained for the long
cards say there are generally few signs of
term, to capture the equivalent of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs)
groundwater contamination from chloride and nitrate
produced in travel to the event.
in most cases. Nitrate is "higher than we would like to
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provincial groundwater monitoring wells in the
watershed, according to the Healthy Watersheds
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Supervisor. Those three particular wells are located
where there are known issues reflecting factors that
include topography. In one of the monitoring wells,
there is a presence of chloride higher than
background levels.
The Conservationist of the Year Award winners, Rick
Quinn and Diane Hawthorne and their family, have
planted trees and restored wetlands. Veliz praised
their work and said wetland restoration and tree
planting are among the actions citizens can take to
protect water, soil and living things in the watershed.
Other actions (to 'save, seed, and steward') include
planting of cover crops and more year-round
vegetative cover, she said.
"We have to continue to look for those save and
seed, and stewardship opportunities."
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Natalia Moudrak, director of the Infrastructure Adaptation Program, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, was
the guest speaker at the annual conservation awards evening which was held on World Water Day, March 22.
(Submitted photo)
Natalia Moudrak, director of the Infrastructure Adaptation Program, Intact Centre on Climate
Adaptation, was the guest speaker at the annual conservation awards evening which was held
on World Water Day, March 22. (Submitted photo)
More than 60 people, at an annual conservation awards evening, heard that flood -related
damages are going up but preserving wetlands can help to reduce risk from those floods.
Natalia Moudrak is director of the Infrastructure Adaptation Program, Intact Centre on Climate
Adaptation (www.intactcentreclimateadaptation.ca). She was the keynote speaker at the
annual awards evening hosted by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) on
March 22.
The presenter spoke to the Intact Centre report called, "When the Big Storms Hit: The Role of
Wetlands to Limit Urban and Rural Flood Damage". The speaker said the study shows how
much wetlands can do to limit flood damage. The Intact Centre study found that preserving
wetlands could reduce flood damage costs to buildings by almost 40 per cent. The report
showed that by preserving wetlands in a rural area near Mississauga there could be savings of
$3.5 million in flood damages in a major flood event. In the case of a major flood event in urban
Waterloo, the study suggested more than $51 million in damages could be prevented through
wetland conservation.
"We found that sometimes, simply keeping nature natural, in its natural state, can be quite
meaningful for flood attenuation," the presenter said.
Climate change and extreme weather are happening and the effects have financial and human
costs, according to the speaker. Conservation authorities are "on the front lines" in adapting to
these changes through flood plain management and by building flood resiliency and natural
infrastructure. It's better to avoid the impacts of disasters through adaptation than it is to pay
for disasters after they happen, the attendees heard.
"Adaptation is the gift that keeps on giving," Moudrak said.
For those who think there might be costs to adapt, it is even more costly not to adapt, she said.
"Every time a disaster is avoided, and we invest in adapting, the return on investment from that
action increases."
Building natural infrastructure and increasing resiliency could result in less impact on people,
lower costs for governments, and possibly reductions in premiums for individuals.
The speaker discussed the development of new guidelines and standards for flood resiliency
which could improve the design of homes, and new and existing communities in order to
She provided ways people can 'ACT' (Avoid —
Improve filtration; Control — at or near the source;
and Trap and Treat) to protect creeks, rivers and the
lake through positive actions in urban and rural
areas.
She said buffers; two-stage ditches; grassed
waterways; and berms are all ways to manage runoff
in rural areas. The most effective actions, however,
are the ones that hold back, slow down, and infiltrate
the stormwater running across the land before it
reaches berms and buffers. Those 'ACTions' include
reduced tillage and cover crops.
Reducing and slowing down runoff is also important
in towns and villages.
"The same goes for urban actions — we think of
stormwater ponds but, really, they're the last line of
defence."
She said more rain barrels, rain gardens, natural
cover and less impervious pavement are "the kinds
of things we should be working towards to make
improvements to our landscapes."
The new Watershed Report Card salutes local
partners doing projects to improve water, soil, and
habitat. The Healthy Watersheds Supervisor also
honored all the individuals and organizations that had
received 'thumbs up' recognition in the document.
SENIORS DANCES
"Seniors' Dances" will be starting at the MacKay
Centre in Goderich on Wednesday, April 18 from 1-
3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome - dancers, musicians
and spectators.
The dances are held in the upstairs auditorium and
admission is by donation. May and June dates will be
announced. Call 519 524-6660 for more information.
The Fourth Annual Earth Day Litter Walk, sponsored
by the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association
(BRVTA), will be held on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 22.
Starting at 2 p.m., families, visitors and Bayfield
residents of all ages are invited to join in this annual
spring clean-up event. Everyone is asked to meet at
Clan Gregor Square, where participants will be
provided with safety vests and garbage bags. Then
volunteers can choose their own route to walk,
picking up litter and recyclables throughout the
village, parks and surrounding areas.
"Together we are working to keep our roadsides and
ditches clean - protect the environment from harmful
plastics and household waste and enjoy an afternoon
in the great outdoors," said Elise Feltrin, an event
organizer.
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reduce impacts of floods.
The Intact Centre is working on a framework which will help further quantify the role natural
infrastructure plays in climate adaptation. To this end, natural infrastructure (e.g., wetlands,
green spaces) can protect and improve water quality, create habitat, and reduce drought and
protect against flooding.
The costs of extreme weather in Canada continue to rise, the presenter said, and impacts and
emerging concerns include a higher risk of mortgage defaults and impacts on mental health
and worker productivity. Water damage is the leading cause of personal property claims,
according to Intact Financial Corporation.
The annual conservation awards evening was held on World Water Day. The presentation
showed how wetlands and other natural infrastructure can support key areas of adaptation as
identified by the Pan -Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, including:
translating scientific knowledge into action; building climate resilience through infrastructure;
protecting and improving human health and well-being; supporting vulnerable regions; and
reducing climate -related hazards and disaster risks.
Prior to joining the Intact Centre, Moudrak worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada, Risk
Assurance Services. She is a recipient of the 2018 Canada's Clean50 Emerging Leader award,
which honors Canadian leaders in areas of sustainable development. She received a B.A in
Economics and an M.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo. She is a member of
the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association climate change committee, the National
Research Council's committee on flood resilience, and she represents Canada as subject
matter expert on stormwater management at the ISO/TC224 standard development committee.
FOUNDATION TO HOST SPEAKER FOR
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Let's Talk, share and learn so that we can
work together to create a more caring and
compassionate community in Huron County
that is less stigmatizing and gives hope and
support to those who are struggling with
mental health issues, addictions, and
illnesses.
• One in five Canadians experiences a mental
health or addiction problem in any given year.
• Seventy per cent of mental health problems
have their onset during childhood or
adolescents.
• By the time Canadians reach 40 years of
age, one in two has or have had a mental
health problem or illness.
People with a mental health illness are twice as likely to have a substance use problem
compared to the general population.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week May 7-13 and to give it a kick-start the Tanner Steffler
Foundation is bringing TSN's Award -Winning and Mental Health Advocate Michael Landsberg
to Huron County on Thursday, May 3 to speak on #SickNotWeak.
Seventy-five tickets are available to, "Dinner with Michael Landsberg" at Cowbell Brewery,
Blyth starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each. Then at 7:30 p.m. an "Evening with Michael
Landsberg" will be held at the Blyth Festival Theatre. Tickets are $30 for the lower level and
$20 for balcony seats.
Proceeds from this event will be used to help fund Mental Health and Wellness Programs
within the five Huron County secondary schools.
Landsberg will first speak at the Exeter arena in the afternoon to the students of Huron Perth
Secondary schools with approximately 1,000 adolescents in attendance. This #sicknotweak
For more information please call Feltrin at 519 565-
5852.
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The Bayfield Lions' Club members are excited to
announce that Hydro One's Electricity Discovery
Centre is coming to the annual Home and Garden
Show in April.
"This is going to be a fantastic opportunity for
everyone to learn more about electricity, our power
system and its role in our lives," said Lion Kathy
Gray.
The Bayfield Lions' Club's Home and Garden Show
is set for Apr. 27-29. The Discovery Centre's hours
coincide with the hours of the Home Show: Friday, 5-
9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m.
STOMACH FLU
INCREASES
The Huron County Health Unit is seeing an increase
in the number of gastrointestinal illnesses, also called
stomach flu, in the community. These illnesses are
caused by a norovirus.
Noroviruses cause a sudden onset of nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms can also include
low-grade fever, chills, headache, tiredness and
muscle aches. Such illnesses usually last 24 to 48
hours.
Norovirus spreads easily, usually through person-to-
person contact. The virus enters a person's mouth
through contaminated food, water or hands. Hands
can become contaminated by close personal contact,
sharing objects or touching the same surfaces as
someone who has the virus.
"You can avoid spreading norovirus by staying home
when sick," said Public Health Inspector Roxana
Nassiri. "If your children are sick, keep them home
from daycare until they have been symptom-free for
at least 72 hours."
Healthcare workers, food handlers and caregivers,
including daycare staff, should not return to work until
at least 48 hours after symptoms have resolved.
Nassiri adds that if you feel ill, you should not visit
elderly residents in long-term care facilities.
You can also stop the spread of noroviruses by
cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched
surfaces such as counters, doorknobs, telephones,
computer keyboards and remote controls.
Frequent hand washing with warm running water and
soap for at least 20 seconds is also a good
prevention measure. Hands should be cleaned after
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presentation will be student focused.
The Tanner Steffler Foundation was established in August 2017 by John and Heather Steffler
after losing their 19 -year-old son to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder - specifically
opioid addiction.
The focus of the foundation is to enhance and improve the Mental Health and Addiction
resources and support networks that are in place for youth between the ages of 12-24 within
Huron County. Youth Mental Health and Addiction is a broad area of concern for the entire
healthcare, law and education partners and is an identified area of need within our community.
For more information on this event, please contact events@tannerstefflerfoundation.com
"Michael's main message is that if everyone can make one small change in their life, there is
hope. He speaks about his own daily struggles with depression. The consistent message will
be that we all have a story and to be proud of who we are. If we can make just one little
change, we have hope," said Heather Steffler, co-founder of the Tanner Steffler Foundation.
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using the washroom, after changing diapers, after
shaking hands and before preparing and eating food.
You can be re -infected with norovirus even after you
have recovered. There is no specific treatment, but it
is important to get plenty of fluids when ill to prevent
dehydration.
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
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 a photograph of Dr. Metcalfs summer resort residence in Bayfield as it
looked in 1906. (Archive's Code: PB10069 PC)
ISSUE 454
In Issue 454, we highlight an image of the Stewart
Home on Louisa Street taken around 1920. In the
photo are Jack Stewart, his father and his wife.
Does anyone remember them? (Archives Code:
PB10017PC)
ISSUE 455
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In Issue 453, we feature a spring time image of Albert Woods and Willard Dresser taken about
1975. Does anyone remember them? (Archives Code: PB 10005 PC)
Doug Darnbrough shares his memories of Hales and Willard Dresser inspired by the photos in
Issue 453 and 455.
"Yes, I remember Hales and Willard Dresser. The photo (Issue 453) appears to be taken in
front of their house which was right across the road from the unpainted wooden house (owned
by Albert Woods - Issue 455 featured image). Neither of the Dresser brothers ever married and
lived together.
"The shed on the left of the photo was where they built things or would fix our bicycles for free
when we were kids. They had a large orchard behind and to the south of their house which
abuts the Bayfield senior residences but at that time the property was neighbors to Bayfield
Public School that I attended in the 1950s.
There was a fence between the school and the orchard and many dozens of baseballs went
into their orchard as the diamond was adjacent to the fence. A really long homerun ball would
hit the back of the Bayfield Town Hall. The Dresser brothers would always toss the balls back
over the fence if they were in the orchard or give them to us if we went to the house. In season
they would toss fruit also over the school fence to as many students who cared to keep
catching them."
In Issue 455, Carla Elliott, of Clinton, shared some
memories of a man featured in Remember Me -
Issue 453 and she also shared this image of the
home he resided in Qust before it was demolished
about 1990) for this week's edition.
"Yes, I do remember Albert Woods.
In the early 80s we lived in Bayfield and I would
meet Albert the odd time riding his bike to the post.
Though I didn't know him to speak to him, I
somehow felt he was a fixture of Bayfield... like
history riding by.
Shortly thereafter when he had passed away there
was an estate auction for Albert and I bought a
lovely hump back trunk which to this day we still call
Albert."
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Bayfield Optimist John Pounder has been tossing the eggs on the senior side of the lawn for a number
of years. A big chocolate fan, he has just as much fun as the kids do!
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY
FALCONER -POUNDER
Snowsuits, mitts and toques sporting Bunny Ears
were the fashion trend at the annual Easter Egg
Hunt held in Clan Gregor Square on the afternoon
of Apr. 1. Perhaps it was Mother Nature who
played the April Fool's Joke on attendees as the
windchill made it feel like -8C.
The cooler temperatures resulted in a smaller
crowd than usual but that only meant more eggs
for those who braved the weather.
The children were divided into two groups and
volunteers worked to keep them in a straight line
as the count down to the start of the hunt began
at four minutes to 1 p.m. this only added to the
excitement as youngsters literally bounced up and
down waiting to be let loose on the 5,184 eggs
scattered on the ground.
And then less than 10 minutes later there was
nothing but a few empty foil wrappers left on the
lawn's winter pallor while many happy children
delighted in baskets filled to near overflowing with
chocolatey goodness.
Once again, a lovely Easter Basket was raffled off
by the members of the Optimist Club of Bayfield
who host the hunt every year. The money raised
goes toward offsetting the cost of the chocolates.
This year the winner was Jon and Torin Bird.
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Children scrambled for chocolate eggs while the adults snapped pictures on their cell phones.
The frenzy for chocolate was evident on the "senior" side of the park.
Even the littlest folks got involved in the action at the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Part of the fun of attending the annual Easter Egg Hunt is
getting into the spirit of the event by dressing up!
After lining up for the hunt, the youngsters had to wait
four whole minutes before they were allowed to run. It
wasn't easy but it sure built the excitement levels.
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Youngsters had their baskets at the ready on
Sunday afternoon for the Bayfield Optimist Club's
annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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The windchill made the afternoon feel like -8C
despite the sunshine so smart hunters came all
bundled up.
Optimist members tossed out over 5,000 foil -wrapped chocolate eggs and the youngsters vacuumed them up in
short order.
windchill of -8C just meant egg hunters needed to bundle up a bit,
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Children displayed a variety of egg hunting techniques.
With a windchill around -8C, mittens were very
appropriate at the village's annual Easter Egg Hunt and
expert hunters didn't allow this fashion accessories to
complicate her chocolate collecting.
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Youngsters found it hard to wait for the signal to go as they watched the chocolate eggs being tossed about the
lawn.
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Adults were ready to assist with the collecting if needed!
Harvey Heard wasn't quite ready for the excitement
surrounding the hunt and chose to observe this year
rather than hunting.
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Spring Shadows... By Mary McGoldrick
Email your photo in Jpeg format to bayfield.breeze@villageofbayfield.com with the subject line Subscriber Photo of the Week. or ... Upload your
photo to Flickr.
I am looking for the Bayfield that is a delight to the eye — please share photos with a touch of whimsy, beauty, humor or a sense of fun. If you
are to include people in your photos be sure to have their permission to publish their picture on-line and also send in their names and where
they are from. And don't forget to tell me who took the photo for proper credit to be issued
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SUBMISSIONS
April 7 is Cookie Day in Canada and members of Bayfield Guiding will be out selling their classic chocolate and vanilla cream
cookies that day! And early birds may even find that there are some chocolatey mint cookies available too! Hurry - supplies are
limited.
Bayfield Foodland, Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy (both 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and The Albion Hotel (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
are places that the girls will be set up selling on Saturday.
As we have some very dedicated members of Bayfield Guiding that reside in Goderich there will be spots to get cookies there
as well. Zehrs, Home Hardware and Walmart will all have happy, smiling cookie sellers delighted to provide you with a box or
two for $5 each.
And if you aren't able to stop into one of those spots on Saturday— send me an email or call me at 519 525-3830 to reserve some — I have over 600 boxes
of cookies in my inventory at the moment and I would be pleased to share! — 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@yLggeofbayfield.com or call 519-525-3830.
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