WATER DISTRIBUTION AND BYLAW ENFORCEMENT HOT TOPICS FOR BRA
The Bayfield Ratepayers’ Association (BRA) continues to work for Bayfield and in their ongoing efforts to keep the community informed of matters which may affect them as ratepayers they have forwarded to the Bayfield Breeze a copy of their most recent newsletter. Excerpts from this publication are included below:
Village residents will have noticed that the second phase of water distribution is under construction. Phase Three (Main Street), is scheduled to be done by May 24. The Environmental Assessment for taking the distribution system across the Bayfield River is underway. The new water tower is full and some people are hooked up to the water distribution system. Municipality of Bluewater, Deputy Mayor Dave Johnston advised that 2011 should see the start of the billing to individual lots.
The By Law Enforcement Officer is on the job. It was noted that parking tickets are now appearing on individual’s car windshields. The board was informed that special parking permits are available to people who are unable to park their cars in their own driveways. These permits are available for a fee of $10 and may be purchased at the Municipal Offices. One parking permit may be purchased for the homeowner and one for their guests.
It was also brought to the attention of the BRA that by laws dealing with residential based businesses state that in home business owners must be resident in the property in question.
The BRA continues to support Water Quality Monitoring as it comes before Council for annual budgetary renewal.
The Facilities Review Committee met and received their recommendations from staff. The Committee will make some recommendations to Council. It was recommended that the Bayfield Library, Post Office and Washrooms proceed to architectural drawings and that the Archives Room be left as is until further consultation.
The Ontario Government Provincial Policy Statement on planning and development drastically affects rural issues as the policy statement appears to be geared to large urban areas as opposed to smaller rural communities. There has been a suggestion that there should be two separate policy statements; one centered on Metropolitan issues and one focused on rural communities. The county and the municipality will comment and the BRA will put together a position statement.
The date of the Municipal Elections is Oct. 25. The BRA will put a position statement forward in readiness for the election.
Complete minutes of the last BRA meeting can be accessed by members on the BRA web site. Any interested parties who are not yet members please contact Sondra Buchner by calling 519-565-2518 or by email at tsbuchland@tcc.on.ca
HEART HEALTHY CARE WITHIN VILLAGE
Village residents may be surprised to learn that they don’t have to drive to a larger centre for heart healthy care. Blood pressure measurement and monitoring sessions are being held right here in Bayfield as part of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP).
The goal of CHAP is to promote cardiovascular health in the local community and to raise awareness about the importance of blood pressure monitoring.
Trained volunteers will help participants measure their blood pressure and complete a heart and stroke risk profile. A copy of these results will be given to the participant and, with their permission, sent to their family physician and regular pharmacist.
The sessions are run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the third Thursday of every month, at Pharmasave Michael's Pharmacy.
To learn more please call local CHAP Coordinator, Kelly Webster, at 519-236-4373 ex 632.
HENSALL COUPLE RECOGNIZED AS AUSABLE BAYFIELD CONSERVATIONISTS
The Conservationist of the Year Award in the Ausable Bayfield watersheds has been awarded to Patricia ‘Pat’ Down (posthumously) and Robert ‘Bob’ Down, of RR 1 Hensall. Bob Down, in a small ceremony held earlier in March, was presented the award by Jim Ginn (right), chair of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) Board of Directors.Down's daughter, Barb, accepted the award on behalf of her parents on the night of the dinner. (Submitted photo)
Robert Down and the late Patricia Down were the recipients of the Ausable Bayfield Conservationist of the Year Award for 2010 at a presentation ceremony held on March 18.
Fifty-five people attended the event held at the Ironwood Golf Club near Exeter.
The award took the form of a conservation edition print by Robert Bateman, called “Northern Wetland – Lesser Scaups”. In addition, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) will make a donation towards a tree and plaque at a Commemorative Woods site maintained by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation.
Pat Down was a tireless volunteer. She volunteered for 20 years at the Conservation Dinner, where she took care of flower arrangements, and served from 1987-1993 as a provincial representative on the ABCA Board of Directors. She volunteered on the Low Water Response Team, served on the Healthy Futures Program Peer Review Committee and made many other contributions to leave her watershed community a better place.
Those in attendance learned that the Down family’s legacy of tree planting, environmental improvements and community involvement lives on. Conservation and the environment were of uttermost importance to Bob and Pat Downs when farming their property located at RR 1 Hensall. They planted trees for windbreaks and shelterbelts, created buffer strips, installed new septic systems and responsibly managed their woodlot.
Barb Down, their daughter, accepted the award on behalf of her parents. Jim Ginn, chair of the ABCA Board of Directors and Kate Monk, supervisor of Stewardship and Conservation Lands, presented the award.
SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD OF STUDY FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
A local student may receive $1,000 towards their studies in the environmental field, thanks to a new award from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF).
Students may apply for the 2010 Student Environmental Award by April 30 to be considered. Criteria for the award are available online at abca.on.ca
The $1,000 is to be awarded to a student within the Ausable Bayfield watershed jurisdiction. Students must be graduating from secondary school or enrolled in college or university in post-secondary studies in the conservation field. Such courses of study may include: biology, ecology, geography, forestry, fish and wildlife, or outdoor education.
“The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation is excited to be able to support a young person in their career path and to help them learn how to make our local environment healthier,” said Ernie Miatello, chair of the ABCF Board of Directors.
Students, aged 17-25, applying for the award are asked to submit a creative two-page essay on their personal involvement with an environmental or conservation-based project and/or organization. The involvement could include paid or volunteer work.
Immediate families of ABCA staff, board of directors and foundation members are not eligible.
For more information on this award call 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610.
DAFFODIL DAY JOINS CARD CAVALCADE
The Clinton Hospital Auxiliary’s Card Cavalcade will be visiting Bayfield for one fun-filled day of cards and socializing over dessert and coffee. The date is March 26.
A “Bridge Party” will start the day off at 1 p.m. followed by a “Euchre and Games Party” at 7 p.m. Both events will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church. Admission is $5 per person.
In conjunction with the card parties, Daffodil Day, will be held at the church. Daffodils for the Canadian Cancer Society will be for sale at St. Andrew’s while the card parties are being held. These cheery flowers are selling for $7 a bunch and $12 for two bunches. Please note that this is the only time that Daffodils can be purchased in the village this year; they will not be for sale at any outdoor locations.
LAST WEEK TO SUPPORT TOWN HALL COMMEMORATIVE BRICK FUNDRAISER
It has been more than 20 years since a committee was formed to save the Bayfield Town Hall from demolition. Since that time a number of fundraising efforts have been held in an effort to preserve it and make it a vital part of the community social scene.
Now The Bayfield Town Hall Heritage Society is looking to improve the entrance to the building to make it more visibly appealing for weddings, festivals, concerts and business meetings.
Time is running out to be part of the society’s latest fundraiser. The sale of commemorative bricks to be installed in the front walk, at the hall entrance and a new walk leading to the property’s “great lawn”, will end on March 31.
The paving stones can be engraved to showcase a family name, honor loved ones or celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding or an anniversary.
According to the fundraising brochure, “These stones will be placed along the walkway so that generations to come will enjoy this wonderful legacy left in honor of the revitalization of the town hall.”
There are three stone styles to purchase: a large stone, 8X12, with two lines of engraving up to 12 characters per line, $250; a medium stone, 8X8, with one line of engraving up to 12 characters, $100; and a place holder, 4X8, no engraving, $50. Tax receipts will be provided. Cheques can be made payable to The Bayfield Town Hall and mailed to PO Box 2078, Bayfield ON, N0M 1G0. Further information can be obtained by contacting Margo Robeson at 519 565-2827.
The society hopes to have the brickwork installed this spring.
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EARTH HOUR
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!
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Holy Week is upon us and Trinity Anglican Church will offer a variety of worship opportunities for those in the community.
Palm Sunday will be marked on March 28 at the 9:30 a.m. service. A Good Friday service will be held on Apr. 2 starting at 10 a.m. Easter Sunday will be celebrated at both the 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. church services at Trinity.
And in keeping with tradition, a Maundy Thursday service will be held at St. James’, Middleton at 7:30 p.m. on Apr. 1.
UNITED CHURCH
Easter is but a turn of the calendar page away and the congregation of St. Andrew’s United Church welcome all in the community to attend their holiday services.
The Good Friday service is set for Apr. 2 at 11 a.m. St. Andrew’s Choir will offer special music at this service and there will be a featured musical guest in attendance.
The Easter Sunrise outdoor service will be held at the rear of the church starting at 7 a.m. on Apr. 4. Following the program, those in attendance will move to the church basement to share a pot luck breakfast. The traditional Easter Service will be held at the church later that same morning at 11 a.m.
CONCERT SERIES
“Big Town Canadian Singers Going Small Town” is the theme for the 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.
Scheduled to perform are: Melissa McClelland with Brad Cassel, Apr. 17; Luke Ducet with Beth Moore, May 8.
Individual show ticket prices range 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.
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 nurturing the talents of area youth is needed to take up the reigns of this always popular event. The outgoing coordinator has organized the event in such a way that the person stepping into the role should do so with ease. If a coordinator can not be found this show will not go on; a genuine disservice to the talented young people of the region who have got their start in Bayfield and gone on to excel at higher levels of the competition.
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.
BRIDGE CLUB
Wayne Eydt and Gordon Kurtz were the high scorers when the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club met at the Bayfield Lions’ Community Building on March 17.
The club will meet next on March 31. The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.
FILM SOCIETY
The Secret Life of Bees is the title of the third film in the spring series of movies being offered by the Bayfield Film Society. The curtain will go up on this film on Apr. 8.
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.
The final movie scheduled for the season is Cairo Time. It will be shown on 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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