REMEMBER TO BREATHE
Junior skater, Victoria McBeath gave a deep exhale as she got into position for the start of her solo performance. She was one of 29 skaters whose talents were showcased at the Bayfield Arena when the Bayfield Figure Skating Club presented, 'In the Jungle" on Feb. 28.
FIND OUT ABOUT ASSESSMENT REPORTS VIA MARCH 6TH ON-LINE PRESENTATION
People who have been unable to attend the public meetings being held to introduce the draft proposed assessment reports for both the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley watersheds will now have a chance to take part in a meeting using the world-wide web or their telephone.
Assessment reports are required under the Ontario Clean Water Act, 2006 for each source protection area in the region. The reports describe the local watershed areas and available water supply, identify vulnerable areas where drinking water sources might face a risk of contamination or depletion, assess threats to drinking water within those vulnerable areas, and provide information necessary for the development of source protection plans by the source protection committee.
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection planning project will provide a live presentation on the internet on March 6. There will be an opportunity for public questions via computer and telephone following the meeting.
“Some property owners in the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley source protection areas may live out of the region,” said Derek Matheson, Source Protection Technician. “An online meeting can provide the opportunity for them, and other people who are unable to attend our meetings, to find out about draft proposed assessment reports and to ask questions or provide comments.”
This is the project’s first attempt at an online public meeting and organizers ask the public for their patience if technical glitches arise.
“We have tried to do everything we can in advance to make this work but hosting a full meeting using remote locations, and new technology, will have its challenges,” Matheson said. “Hopefully this will go as smoothly as possible to use technology to reach more people and provide a greater opportunity for the public to take part in this important initiative to protect water.”
Participating in the live web meeting and teleconference will provide people with the opportunity to view a live presentation, and ask questions of a staff member. The teleconference and web meeting will begin with a presentation at 10:30 a.m., followed by a 30-minute public question period at 11 a.m.
The public will be able to ask questions online using their computer keyboard or computer microphone, or they will be able to ask questions using their telephone via the teleconference.
To take part in the internet-based public meeting, please visit www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca. Once on the home page scroll down to the registration graphic (or ‘widget’) at the bottom left of the screen and enter the required information (name, e-mail, etc.). Shortly after registering, an e-mail will be sent to the provided e-mail address. This message will include a link to the web conference and dial-in information for the teleconference.
Interested people who would like to take part via telephone on March 6 should call prior to that date to obtain the contact information and password for the teleconference. Please call Derek at 519 335-3557, or Tim at 1-888-286-2610.
UNITED WAY OF PERTH-HURON'S GOAL WITHIN REACH IN HURON COUNTY
The Huron County 2009 campaign for the United Way of Perth-Huron is very close to meeting its target. So close in fact they need just $7,310 to achieve their goal of $207,000.
The organization believes that no one agency working alone can achieve as much as when working together to create positive change in Huron County.
“We have had two additional agencies apply for funding this year so having enough money to allocate is critical,” said Ellen Balmain, executive director for United Way of Perth-Huron, in a recent press release. “In addition, we are working to bring and sustain 211 phone services here in Huron County.”
The 211 phone service would provide easy access to community, social, health and related government services in Ontario.
For more information on how you can make a donation to the Huron County campaign please call 1-877-818-8867. The final fundraising total will be announced at the 2009 United Way Celebration of Achievement for Huron County to be held in Clinton on the evening of March 11.
TWO LOCAL CHOIRS TO HELP SHED LIGHT ON CLIMATE CHANGE, MARCH 27
Communities around the world will demand action on climate change by marking Earth Hour on March 27. All are encouraged to turn their lights off for 60 minutes starting at 8:30 p.m. (local time).
To celebrate Earth Hour in Bayfield everyone is invited to turn off lights at home and head to St Andrew’s United Church for a sing-along in celebration of the earth and to express joint concern about its future. The program will commence at 8:30 p.m. It will feature songs by both the Glees Sisters and St. Andrew’s Church Choir, plus the two choirs combined. The choirs will also lead a sing-along of popular old-time songs.
Organizers suggest participants bring a flashlight, candle or hurricane lamp to view the words for the sing-along by because the lights will be off in the church as well!
COMPETITION HOT AT CHILI COOK-OFF
The Bayfield Optimist Club will be holding its annual Chili Cook-off on March 14, at the Bayfield Community Centre.
The event will run from 1-4 p.m. Both individuals and local restaurants are encouraged to enter their chili for a chance to win the coveted People’s Choice Award. Entries will be accepted from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Public skating will be offered from 1-3 p.m.
Upstairs the Optimists will be providing hot dogs and ice-cream sundaes as well as face painting, children’s crafts and the unpredictable antics of a couple of clowns.
IN THE JUNGLE ON THE ICE
The Bayfield Arena was transformed into a tropical setting on Feb. 28 when the Bayfield Figure Skating Club presented "In the Jungle".
The junior group of skaters took to the ice in costumes especially suited for the "Lions" piece.
Fiona Brands (middle), and other young club members, watched their fellow skaters perform from the warm side of the glass.
Rebecca Merner, Kelsey Smith, Olivia Huls and Marlese Coombs performed in the number, "Tarzan and Jayne".
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Knox Presbyterian Church in Bayfield will host the World Day of Prayer service on the afternoon of March 5.
This year the service has been created by the women of Cameroon. The theme of their service is “Let Everything that has Breath Praise God.”
To these women the theme means the following, “In the Cameroonian context people praise God even in and especially during difficult times in their lives. This is because generally we consider life to be God’s greatest gift to us. As long as one has breath, there is hope. So we sing in the hope that things will be better."
This interdenominational service will begin at 2 p.m.
ANGLICAN
It is a Lenten tradition at Trinity Anglican Church to join in fellowship over a hearty bowl of soup while delighting in a great cinematic work.
“Soup and a Movie at Trinity” will be held over the next three Mondays from 6-9 p.m. A free will offering is asked to cover the cost of soup and buns and all in the community are welcome.
The schedule of movies is as follows: Julie & Julia, March 8; The Soloist, March 15; and Glory Road, March 22.
CONCERT SERIES
“Big Town Canadian Singers Going Small Town” is the theme for the upcoming spring installment of the Bayfield Concert Series to be held in the Bayfield Town Hall.
The headliners are some of the countries’ top talents, who when mixed with some locally grown entertainers performing as their opening acts, create the perfect blend for an exciting evening of music.
The series includes: Billy the Kid with Josh Geddis, March 6; Melissa McClelland with Brad Cassel, Apr. 17; Luke Ducet with Beth Moore, May 8.
Series tickets are available now for $50; individual show ticket prices rang in price from $10 to $25. Tickets are available at Ernie King Music in Goderich and Black Dog Village Pub and Bistro in Bayfield.
The series is being presented by Meades Bros. Productions and The Little Inn of Bayfield. Special Concert Getaways are now available at The Little Inn; to learn more please call 1-800-565-1832.
BAYFIELD READS 2010
Winter weather sometimes affords us with the perfect opportunity to curl up on the couch with a good book. But what titles should Bayfield residents be reading as Spring approaches? The answer will be determined at the Bayfield Reads 2010 event to be held at the Bayfield Town Hall on March 7.
Bayfield Reads is held just prior to CBC Radio’s week-long Canada Reads competition. Five passionate readers from Huron and Perth Counties will each defend one of the 2010 Canada Reads titles, in an attempt to convince the audience that his or her choice is the book that every citizen should read this year.
This year the books and local presenters are as follows: The Jade Penny by Wayson Choy, Nancy Barrett; Generation X by Douglas Coupland, Darren Erb; Fall on Your Knees by Ann Marie MacDonald, Brett Kelly; Nikolski by Nicolas Dickner, Jane Rowat; and Good to a Fault by Marina Endicott, John McCarroll.
Following the presentations, the audience will vote, refreshments will be served and a winner will be announced. The Bayfield votes will be forwarded to CBC and added to the national tally.
Tickets for Bayfield Reads 2010 are $5 each and are available at The Village Bookshop or at the door. To reserve tickets please call the book shop at 519 565-5600
BAYFIELD GUIDING
Recent reports have indicated that the Clinton Salvation Army Food Bank (CSAFB) alone helps 1,500 people a week. As the community is aware, on Jan. 12, the CSAFB was destroyed by a devastating fire.
The 1st Bayfield Pathfinders are organizing “Dance, Dance Resolution – Resolve to Fight Hunger”, to raise money and food donations for this local food bank. This chaperoned dance, with MCL Sound providing DJ services, is set for March 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. and will be open to pre-teens in Grades 6 to 8. It will be held at the Bayfield Community Centre. Admission will be a minimum of two non-perishable food items and $5 per person. A snack booth will also be in operation.
This fundraiser will also be part of the Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) Feed the Hungry Centenary Project. As Pathfinders they are challenged by GGC to collect 50 KG (110 lbs) of food for their community food banks. This event will also help the girls complete challenges in the leadership portion of their program.
If you aren’t a youth in Grades 6 to 8, and therefore can’t join in the dancing fun, you are still welcome to donate to the cause by giving what you are able to a member of Bayfield Pathfinders or contacting Melody Falconer-Pounder at 519 565-2443.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Volunteers are now needed to help make the 154th Bayfield Fall Fair an extraordinary event.
The fair which will be held on Aug. 20-22 is an integral part of the village summer calendar but it can only be a success with great volunteers. This year new chairs are needed for such departments as flowers and concessions, but help for any area of interest to people is always appreciated.
The volunteer position of Talent Show coordinator is also available. Someone who might enjoy nuturing the talents of area youth is needed to take up the reigns of this always popular event.
For more information on how you can help the Bayfield Agricultural Society with their upcoming fair please contact Emma VanderWouden, secretary, at 519 482-3020.
LENTEN SERVICES
Local residents are invited to take a Journey through Lent with services being offered at three local churches: Trinity Anglican, St. Andrew’s United and Knox Presbyterian.
“These services began at Knox in 2007, last year Trinity joined us and we are really excited to have St. Andrew's join us this year,” said Rev. Susan Moore, minister at Knox.
“Every minister will have their own way of leading this time of scripture reading, reflection and prayer but in past years those who attended found this a wonderful time to prepare themselves for Holy Week and Easter,” said Moore.
Last year there was an average attendance of 27-30 people.
The schedule of Lenten Services will be as follows: St. Andrew’s United, March 3 and 10; Knox Presbyterian, March 17 and 24.
The services will be 30 minutes in length and will be followed by lunch and fellowship.
BRIDGE CLUB
Looking for an evening of cards?
Look no further than the Bayfield Lions’ Community Building where the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club will meet on March 3.
The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.
FITNESS FUN
Playing badminton is a terrific way to get in shape for spring. The sport is offered at Huron Centennial School every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m.
Organizers state that it is basically backyard badminton, played inside and is great exercise and lots of fun.
For those looking for something to exercise the mind – Mah Jongg is offered on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. at the Bayfield Lions’ Community Building. There is a $2 fee. All are welcome and lessons are available. If Mah Jongg isn’t your game bring one that is – Scrabble or Crib anyone?
FILM SOCIETY
Happy Go Lucky is the title of the second film in the spring series of movies being offered by the Bayfield Film Society. The curtain will go up on this film on March 11.
A later start time is being tried for this season and the films will commence at 7:30 p.m. in the Bayfield Town Hall.
Other movies scheduled for the season are The Secret Life of Bees, Apr. 8; and Cairo Time, May 13.
Tickets cost $10 per person at the door the night of the film.
For more information please contact Lynne Gillians at 519 565-5884 or by email at lynnegillians@hotmail.com
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