The Bayfield BreezeIssue 840 Week 33 Vol 17
August 13, 2025
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LOCAL YOUTH TAKE ON ROLES IN BLYTH PRODUCTION
Two Bayfield youth are acting in a production showcased on the Blyth Festival’s Harvest Stage this summer – Gloria Garrett (second from right) and Nolan Geddis (third from left). In this scene they are shown on stage with actors from l-r: Richard Comeau, James Dallas Smith, Gil Garratt and Masae Day. (Photo courtesy – Blyth Festival – Quiet in the Land)
“Quiet in the Land” continues at the outdoor Harvest Stage at the Blyth Festival until Aug. 23. Members of the cast include from l-r: Madeline Elliott Kennedy, Shelayna Christante and Goldie Garratt, a Bayfield youth. (Photo Lyon Smith – courtesy of Blyth Festival – Quiet in the Land)
Two young Bayfield sisters are part of a production with deep local roots this summer at the Blyth Festival.
Gloria and Goldie Garratt, daughters of Gil Garratt, Artistic Director of the Blyth Festival, and Gemma James-Smith, owner of the Bayfield Lavender Farm, appear in “Quiet in the Land”, currently being presented outdoors at the Festival’s Harvest Stage.
For Gloria and Goldie, it’s a true family affair.
Their father is at the helm of a season that honors two of the Festival’s founding playwrights: Anne Chislett, author of Quiet in the Land, and Keith Roulston, whose “Powers and Gloria” opened earlier this month. Their mother, meanwhile, continues to grow the Bayfield Lavender Farm — a destination that has become a favorite stop for locals and tourists alike.
Goldie made her Blyth Festival debut last year in the hit production of her father Gil’s “Saving Graceland”; Quiet in the Land marks Gloria’s stage debut.
Gloria and Goldie’s appearance adds a meaningful touch to this production of Quiet in the Land, a play that helped define the Festival’s reputation and continues to resonate with audiences nearly 45 years after its premiere.
Set in a rural Ontario Amish community during the First World War, the play explores themes of pacifism, family tension, and the personal toll of war. It won the Governor General’s Award and has been staged across Canada.
Other youth featured in background roles include Nolan Geddis, also of Bayfield; and Taylor Jones. The presence of young actors on stage adds another layer of continuity, and also quietly reminds audiences of the intergenerational nature of theatre itself — stories passed down, learned, and lived anew.
Quiet in the Land continues at the outdoor Harvest Stage until Aug. 23. In case of rain, performances will move indoors to Memorial Hall.
The Blyth Festival’s Harvest Stage is located at 377 Gypsy Lane in Blyth ON – behind the Blyth Arena and Community Centre.
FOOD BANK COLLECTING ALONG SATURDAY’S PARADE ROUTE
The Bayfield Area Food Bank (BAFB) volunteers are thrilled to take part in the annual Bayfield Community Fair Parade on Saturday, Aug. 16, and they are inviting the community to help them march toward a full pantry! (Photo by John Pounder)
The Bayfield Area Food Bank (BAFB) volunteers are thrilled to take part in the annual Bayfield Community Fair Parade on Saturday, Aug. 16, and they are inviting the community to help them march toward a full pantry!
This year, as BAFB prepares to move into their brand-new facility, they’re asking parade-goers to support local families by bringing non-perishable food donations along the route. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. Items especially needed include:
- Peanut butter and jam
- Canned soups, meats, and fish
- Crackers
- Kids’ snacks (To help children start the school year off well-fed.)
“This is an exciting time for the food bank,” said Executive Board of Directors President of BAFB, Claire Trepanier, who is also this year’s Parade Marshal. “As we prepare to move into our new permanent home this Fall, we want to ensure the shelves are stocked and ready to meet the growing needs of our community – especially as families prepare for back-to-school season.”
Volunteers and board members will walk the parade route collecting donations. Whether spectators bring a jar of peanut butter or a box of granola bars, every little bit helps feed a neighbor.
Let’s show the strength of the Bayfield area community – one donation at a time.
To learn more or donate, visit www.bayfieldareafoodbank.com.
Founded over 25 years ago as a quiet outreach program by parishioners at Trinity St. James Anglican Church, the Bayfield Area Food Bank has grown into a registered Canadian charity serving residents across Bayfield and the surrounding area. The food bank is 100 per cent volunteer-run, with nearly all funds going directly to client support.
VETERAN BANNER PROGRAM RETURNS TO VILLAGE
One of the banners displayed in 2024 was of Merton Merner, Navy, 1942-45. (Photo by Dianne Brandon)
The Bayfield Lions Club in cooperation with the Municipality of Bluewater is organizing a “2025 Veteran Banner Program” in a continuing commemoration of the community’s veterans.
Any man or woman, living or deceased, who served or continues to serve Canada or its allies, in a war or on a peacekeeping mission are eligible to be honored on a banner. The person should have some connection to the Bayfield area, either having been born, grown up in or now living in the community and/or currently serving on a peacekeeping mission.
The photo submission must have sufficient resolution to be reproduced on the banner; an original photo would be preferred.
The banners will be displayed annually from mid-October to after Remembrance Day in downtown Bayfield. The exact location of the banners will be random; special requests for placement locations will not be permitted. When wear and tear prevents the banner from being further displayed sponsors will have the option to replace it.
The cost per banner is $300 including tax. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Sept. 2nd.
The order form can be found on the Bayfield Lions Club’s website: Banner Project Order Form.
For more information regarding the order form, payment and the photo drop-off location please contact Angela Smith by calling 519 476-5922 or by emailing angelasmith@hsfx.ca.
AUCTION DONATIONS WELCOMED FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 37th Annual Bayfield Lions / Albion Hotel Charity Golf Tournament, is set for Friday, Sept. 5, at the beautiful Bluewater Golf Course. (Photo by Jack Pal)
The Bayfield Lions Club is thrilled to announce the 37th Annual Bayfield Lions / Albion Hotel Charity Golf Tournament, happening Friday, Sept. 5, at the beautiful Bluewater Golf Course is now sold out!
This beloved community tradition promises a fun-filled day of golf, connection, and giving back – all in support of meaningful local causes. This year’s proceeds will help purchase a new AED defibrillator for the newly restored The Albion Hotel, with additional funds supporting Goderich and Clinton Hospitals, Huron Hospice, the local women’s shelter, and many community projects, such as the Lions’ contribution to the Bayfield Area Food Bank (BAFB) with a generous $30,000 matching donation earlier this year.
The Lions Club raises more than $50,000 each year through a variety of events – including the Golf Tournament, Home & Lifestyle Show, Fishing Derby, Lions Breakfast, and Turkey Bingo – all aimed at supporting health and social services in Bayfield and surrounding areas – one recent example being the donation to the BAFB.
Over the years, Lions projects have included the Village Clock Tower, Main Street flagpole, Bayfield “Foodland” Sidewalk, Clan Gregor Square picnic tables, Main Street banners, AED defibrillators, and the Penhale Wagon display – all examples of their lasting commitment to Bayfield.
One of the highlights of the golf tournament is the incredible lineup of auction items highlighting local businesses, and this year, they’re raising the bar! One featured prize includes a memorable evening hosted by Lions members Richard Dusk and Bonnie Neely, complete with a foursome of golf, cocktails and appetizers at their Hidden Valley Lane Tiki Bar, a gourmet surf-and-turf dinner, and a rousing game of Texas Hold’em poker with a $50 prize — plus complimentary transportation home for a safe and stylish end to the night.
But here’s the thing: the Lions have been lucky to count on some amazing donors year after year. Now, they’re hoping to welcome new contributors into the fold to help lighten the load and refresh the auction table with exciting new offerings.
They’re calling on local businesses, artisans, professionals, and community members to donate an auction item. They’d be truly grateful for donations both large or small as every contribution helps celebrate the spirit of Bayfield and ensures that no one supporter carries the load alone.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a fantastic day on the greens while supporting the community. Register now at bayfieldlions.ca/golf-tournament and help make this year’s tournament the best yet.
To donate a prize or learn more, please contact Ian Matthew, chairman of the Golf Committee via email at ian@ianmatthew.ca or text or call him at 519 242-7366.
BAYFIELD RIVER FLATS RICH IN HISTORY
Historical illustration of Thompson’s Mill circa 1890. (Photo courtesy the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy)
There are two new projects, in 2025, to further enhance Bayfield River Flats Natural Area. One project is to create a canoe and kayak launch. The other project is to use innovative natural means to protect the riverbank from erosion. These enhancements are the latest community-supported improvements to a property that has a long and important history for Bayfield.
People walking the trails can learn about the rich historical tapestry of this riverfront property by reading interpretive signs at the nature area. From its use by indigenous people hundreds of years ago to its use by anglers today, Bayfield River Flats has been a thriving habitat for fish. It has been the site of a dam and a river crossing. At one time, in 1820, this site was even proposed to be the naval harbor. The Flats was also used for marina storage for many years.
It was home to the former Thompson’s Mill. The ruins of the mill and the old dam, which was also the first bridge across the Bayfield River, are still visible at the site.
During Bayfield’s early years, until 1900, “…this tranquil woodland setting was the site of Thomson’s Mill. Until the saw and gristmill were fully operational in the 1840s, area pioneers had to hand saw their lumber and carry their grain on their backs on deer paths to Goderich for milling.”
The illustrious history of the Bayfield River Flats is featured in an article in the magazine: Huron Perth Boomers – Spring 2020. Written by Ben Forrest, the article is called “Preserving the Huron Tract: Land Trust Conservancy is preserving donated land in the Huron Tract for future generations.” The article includes an historical illustration of Thomson’s Mill, circa 1890. It also includes an historical photo of the Bayfield Fish Reel. People walking the trail can even see a fishing net drying reel installed there.
An historical image showing the Bayfield Fish Reel in the background. (Photo courtesy the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy)
Today, the nature area is a place to enjoy flora and fauna and reflect on a rich local history. This historic site might not have been preserved if it weren’t for the vision of the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) and the generosity of the Bayfield and area community. The natural area is owned by Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy (HTLTC) and maintained by BRVTA volunteers at no cost to the public.
A fundraising campaign in 2017, led by the trail association, received donations from more than 220 individual donors and raised more than $70,000 to purchase the River Flats so the trail association could donate it to the land trust to be preserved permanently. Later, in 2023, a fundraising campaign was launched to create a new pedestrian walkway to make it possible for people to walk to the nature area from the Village of Bayfield. The fundraising campaign raised more than $50,000 to make the walkway possible and the walkway was added in 2024.
In 2025, the project funders are asking the Bayfield and area community to help them reach a $20,000 fundraising goal for the canoe and kayak launch. A generous and significant donation from a local donor has the dream within reach and further donations are needed to complete the project. A meet-and-greet community celebration and fundraiser is taking place in support of the project. The event will be held at the Bayfield Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Thanks go to the sponsor of the evening, Michael Finkbeiner, Senior Investment advisor with Wellington-Altus. A cash bar will be provided by Tyler Hessel and 1851 Bayfield Landing.
Any donations received in excess of the funding goal will support long-term maintenance of the nature area.
To learn more, or to donate, visit: Bayfield River Flats or the BRVTA’s website at: Bayfield Trails or the Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy website at: HTLTC properties.
TRIBUTE BANDS TO PERFORM IN AG PARK THIS SATURDAY
The Bayfield Agricultural Society and the Bayfield Town Hall are pleased to present “Diamond Mine”, a “Blue Rodeo” tribute in concert on Aug. 16. (Submitted photo)
The Bayfield Agricultural Society and the Bayfield Town Hall are pleased to present “Listen to the Music”, a “Doobie Brothers” tribute band in concert on Aug. 16. (Photo courtesy Listen to the Music)
On the night of Aug. 16, homage will be paid to the “Doobie Brothers” and “Blue Rodeo” thanks to two stellar tribute bands that will be performing in Agricultural Park.
The Bayfield Agricultural Society and the Bayfield Town Hall are pleased to present “Listen to the Music”, a Doobie Brothers tribute band and “Diamond Mine”, a Blue Rodeo tribute.
The Doobie Brothers are one of the most iconic Classic Rock bands of all time, having sold millions of albums and topping the charts with great hit songs such as “China Grove”, “Long Train Running”, “What a Fool Believes”, “Black Water” and, of course, “Listen to the Music”. The highly-skilled musicians in Listen to the Music meticulously reproduce each and every great hit song live to give audiences a true experience of seeing and hearing the Doobie Brothers band perform live.
And anyone who is a fan of Blue Rodeo won’t want to miss Diamond Mine! They don’t just perform the songs – they embody the spirit of Blue Rodeo, creating a truly immersive experience for their audience. From “Try” to “Bad Timing” to “Lost Together,” Diamond Mine transports listeners to a different time and place, evoking memories and emotions with every note. Audience members are invited to close their eyes and they are sure to hear Jim and Greg singing those unmistakable harmonies.
This is a ‘bring your own chair’ rain or shine event. Cash Bar. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert to follow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at www.bayfieldtownhall.com.
FOSTER TO ADOPT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Willow (Photo by Melody Falconer-Pounder)
Bayfield’s Forgotten Felines (BFF) continues to be overwhelmed by what is known as kitten season but it isn’t only the wee ones they need to find forever homes for their Mamas are equally as deserving.
The Adopt a BFF duo of the week are a mother and son, Salem and Willow.
Salem is a beautiful Torti Mama who was given her name by her rescuer.
“Salem brought her two kittens to these people and at the time we were full and unable to take them into BFF,” said Deb Penhale, representing BFF. “This rescuer kindly fed Mama and the two babies while waiting for a spot to open up. They were also able to adopt one of the kittens out so Salem arrived here with only her baby known as Willow.”
Penhale describes Salem as a beautiful, well mannered and well adjusted cat. She is quiet but affectionate.
“Her baby, Willow, is well past the time to be weaned, but he doesn’t seem to think so,” shared Penhale. “It is time to separate Mama and her baby so Mama can rest.”
According to Penhale, Willow is a typical kitten. He’s mischievous, playful, and energetic.
“Willow seems to get bored hanging out with Mama so now that he’s of an age that we can integrate him with kittens closer to his age I think they will both appreciate some distance,” she explained.
Both Salem and Willow have had their shots, have been dewormed and de-flead. They are waiting for their spay-neuter appointments but would be available to “Foster to Adopt” until such a time as their appointments are secured.
“We are currently waiting for appointments for about 70 kittens and cats combined so as always, we are desperately seeking funds. We can’t adopt them out until they’ve had their spay-neuter,” said Penhale.
Salem (Submitted photo)
Please reach out to bayfieldsforgottenfelines@gmail.com to learn more about adopting Salem and Willow and others. The adoption fee is $250. Adopted cats are vetted, shots are up-to-date and they are also spayed or neutered. Can’t adopt or foster at this time? Consider donating for medical care and food to the email address listed above via E-transfer or mail financial donations to P.O. Box 33, Bayfield, ON, N0M 1G0.
In addition to accepting monetary donations, BFF has an Amazon wish list. This list contains items they need for the day-to-day care of their cats and kittens as well as some truly “wish” items. Items are marked as to their priority, number needed, and many explain what their use will be. There is a wide variety of prices and BFF appreciates whatever you can supply. Items need not be purchased through Amazon, the list is merely a guideline.
To view the items on the list please visit: BFF Wish List.
Want to see and learn more about the felines at the shelter? This can be done easily by visiting their website! Included on this website is lots of helpful information on how people can help feral kittens. The site, www.bayfieldsforgottenfelines.ca, features a searchable index of all the cats and kittens available for adoption. This includes pictures and descriptions of their personalities. Plus there is a new option for making donations by credit card. The website also includes online forms that automate the adoption and volunteer application processes as well as testimonials from previous adopters who found their purrfect matches at BFF.
COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE
On Sunday, Aug. 17, the tent in Agricultural Park will resonate with voices united in worship as a Community Choir has been formed for the Bayfield Fair Community Church Service.
Starting at 10 a.m. the congregations of St. Andrew’s United Church, Knox Presbyterian Church and Trinity St. James Chapel of Ease invites everyone to join them at this special service.
A free will offering will be collected for the Bayfield Area Food Bank.
WILD WEST FEST
Howdy partners! Saddle up and ride into Michael’s Pharmasave in Bayfield on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, Aug. 28 for their Wild West Fest!
These two special days will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature a silent auction in support of the Bayfield Area Food Bank, as well as loot bags available for purchase by donation!
This western-themed extravaganza will also offer up a savings stampede with 20 per cent off almost all over-the-counter purchases. Those who attend can even visit their Starbucks Coffee Saloon featuring Wild West themed flavor syrups!
So round-up some friends and come on down to lasso great savings and fun! To watch some of the fun that the staff of Michael’s Pharmasave have been up to in preparing for these two special days visit: Wild West Fest. Hope to see y’all there!
TAOIST TAI CHI
A Taoist Tai Chi® arts Open House will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd at the Bayfield Community Centre.
The Open House will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Introductory sessions will follow on Sept. 10 and will be offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. also at the community centre.
In the Taoist tradition true health comes from cultivating body, mind and spirit to achieve harmony within the self and with the Universe. The movements contribute to better balance and posture, increased strength and flexibility and improved circulation.
The practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts is meditation. Each step in the training returns the mind to stillness, clarity and wisdom, helping to let go of worries and bringing a sense of well-being and happiness.
For more information, visit: www.taoist.org or contact the Stratford Branch via email: stratford@taoist.org or call 519 273-5614
LIBRARY FRIENDS
Friends of Bayfield Library (FOBL) will be hosting their final summer book sale this Saturday, Aug. 16 outside the Bayfield Branch Library.
The sale will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All are welcome to browse the many novels, mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, science fiction and children’s books available. Additionally inside, during library hours, the Red Cart and Red Table are filled with interesting reads. The stock of books is frequently replenished, so people are encouraged to peruse the titles often. All donations support the Bayfield Library.
The Bayfield Branch Library is located at 18 Main Street North in the village.
FOBL is now looking ahead to September and would like to invite people to come paint a still-life masterpiece during their Paint Fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 25.
This evening of painting will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Little Inn of Bayfield. Participants will enjoy a personal charcuterie snack while receiving painting guidance from Leslee Squirrell, instructor. Registration is $65 per person which includes all materials. There will be a cash bar.
Register by sending an E-transfer of $65 to contact@fobl.ca along with name and phone number. Anyone who may have questions should also please email contact@fobl.ca.
Beginner or intermediate painters are most welcome to come and be part of a fun evening – look for the Paint Night Fundraiser poster on bulletin boards in the village and library or go to fobl.ca for further details.
The Little Inn of Bayfield is located at 26 Main Street North in the village.
MAHJONG
Mahjong returns after a summer hiatus on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd at the Bayfield Branch Library and the program will now run weekly!
Anyone who would like to learn this fun tile game are invited to join returning players starting at 1:30 p.m. Instruction will be given to those wanting to learn. Individuals who already know how to play are encouraged to come out to enjoy meeting others in a social setting.
Those who would like to learn more about MahJong are asked to please contact Marlene McDougall by calling 226 441-2075 or emailing marlenemcdougall7@gmail.com.
The Bayfield Branch Library is located at 18 Main Street North in the village.
POPPY PARTY
The final Poppy Party for Bayfield is set for Sept. 10. (Photo by Melody Falconer-Pounder)
Earlier in 2025, a group of like minded individuals united with their crochet hooks and handcrafted hundreds of beautiful Poppies that will soon become part of the Poppy Blanket for the Bayfield Cenotaph to be displayed this November.
The final Poppy Party of the project will involve zip-tying the crocheted Poppies onto netting to form the blanket and the best part no experience is necessary to join in the fun.
The 1st Bayfield Pathfinders and Rangers will host their party at TSJ Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 10 starting at 6 p.m. and all are welcome.
The TSJ Hall is located at 10 Keith Crescent in Bayfield behind Trinity St. James Chapel of Ease.
BAYFIELD LIBRARY
The Bayfield Branch Library has some fun activities planned to keep their visitors engaged over the remainder of the summer.
People may hear shouts of “Bingo” in the garden adjacent to the Bayfield Library this Summer as all ages are invited to explore the library’s beautiful pollinator garden and play “Buzz & Bloom Bingo”! Participants are invited to pick up a bingo card from the library anytime in August and see how many garden wonders they can find. Completed sheets are due back to the Branch by Sept. 6 for a chance to win a fun LEGO prize. This Bingo activity has been sponsored by Friends of Bayfield Library (FOBL).
On Fridays in August kids can drop by the Bayfield Library between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a new LEGO building challenge each week! Participants can complete a challenge to earn a stamp on their LEGO Challenge Card. Once they’ve collected four stamps, they can submit their card for a chance to win the LEGO Grand Prize! This program is also sponsored by FOBL.
The Bayfield Branch Library is located at 18 Main Street North in the village.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Bayfield Before & After School Program (BASP) offers a safe, enriching, and licensed child care option conveniently located at the Bayfield Community Centre and organizers are gearing up for a new School Year.
Open Monday to Friday, the program runs from 6:30-8 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m., supporting busy families with flexible, high-quality care.
Designed for children ages four to 12, the program accommodates up to 15 children per session and focuses on four key learning areas: Expression, Well-Being, Engagement, and Belonging. Children enjoy a variety of activities and receive a light snack during each session.
It is important to note that parents/guardians are responsible for arranging school bus transportation to and from the Bayfield Community Centre.
The Program Director is Emma Campbell, who is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with over 30 years of experience working in education. She brings a warm, inclusive, and creative approach to child care, drawing from her background in special education, music, and theatre. Campbell’s passion for fostering curiosity and confidence in children makes the Bayfield BASP a nurturing space where every child feels supported, engaged, and inspired,
For more information, contact: BayfieldBASP@gmail.com.
The Bayfield Community Centre is located at 4 Jane Street in the village.
BRVTA
On Saturday, Aug. 23 the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association (BRVTA) will hold a second “Just a Hike” but this time the location is Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area. This guided hike will be held in this beautiful, mature forest with well-maintained, mostly flat trails.
Participants are asked to meet at the entrance at 10 a.m.
The parking area is located at 79152 Bluewater Hwy, on the east side of Hwy 21 just north of Kitchigami Road.
Beware of ticks! A reminder that ticks are present on the trails and a bite by the deer tick may result in Lyme Disease. Learn more by visiting Huron Perth Public Health at Lyme disease.
Memberships keep the trails open for all of us. To become a member of the BRVTA visit: Bayfield Trails and click “subscribe.” Annual membership is $20 per individual, $30 for a family.
For more information contact Ralph Blasting at 519 525-3205 or rjblastingjr@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY NARRATIVE
Earlier in the year the Bayfield Branch Library hosted “Community Conversations” and now they are hosting a public meeting to share their findings.
All are welcome to attend the “Bayfield Community Narrative Share Back Meeting” on Thursday, Aug. 28. This one hour meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Bayfield Branch Library. The Bayfield Community Narrative is a summary of key themes and insights gathered from community conversations and interviews held earlier this year.
This meeting is an opportunity for participants and local organizations to hear the narrative, reflect on its findings, and discuss potential next steps.
For more information, contact Jim Seale at jseale@huroncounty.ca.
The Bayfield Branch Library is located at 18 Main Street North in the village.
HURON COUNTY AUTHORS
Huron County Authors will host an “Author Hour” at the Bayfield Branch Library on Thursday, Sept. 11 featuring writers Brad and Elsie Seltzer.
Starting at 5:45 p.m., the couple will share the powerful story behind their book, “The Dutchman’s Suitcase” which was inspired by Elsie’s father’s experiences during World War II. Those who attend will hear firsthand how history and personal memories intertwine in this unforgettable narrative of courage, survival and resilience.
Space is limited for this free event and registration is required. To register visit: Huron County Authors.
The Bayfield Branch Library is located at 18 Bayfield Main Street North in the village.
MARINERS’ SERVICE
On Aug. 24, the Trinity St James Chapel will acknowledge the community’s mariner heritage with a special service.
A sing-along will start at 2 p.m. A full communion service will follow and be led by Rev’d Dr. Justin Comber starting at 2:30 p.m.
Following the service all are invited to the TSJ Hall, for a time of fellowship,
Two more special services will follow throughout 2025 and it is the hope of those maintaining this beautiful chapel that members of all denominations will come and join in the spirit of celebration. The dates for these Sunday afternoon services are Oct. 5 and Dec. 7. The services will begin at 2:30 p.m.
To learn more visit: TSJ Hall and Chapel
BAYFIELD CALENDAR
The 2026 cover of the Bayfield Calendar! (Submitted photo)
The Bayfield Lions Club is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Bayfield Calendar today (Aug. 13) just in advance of the Bayfield Community Fair. This will be the 16th edition of the calendar and the 14th as a joint project of the Bayfield Lions and the Photography Club of Bayfield.
These beautiful calendars would make an ideal Christmas gift or souvenir and can be purchased for $20 from any Lion member as well as from Bayfield’s premiere volunteer salesperson, Justyne Chojnacka. The calendars can also be purchased at Bayfield Convenience and Gifts, Bayfield Foodland, or The Village Bookshop or by going directly to www.bayfieldcalendar.ca and following the instructions there.
GARDEN CLUB
On Monday, Aug. 18, the Bayfield Garden Club will host guest speaker Angela Van Neikerk, a specialist in Invasive Species with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA).
The meeting will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. Members and friends are welcome to take part.
If the weather accommodates, those who attend will go for a short walk in the village where Van Neikerk will point out Invasive Species.
St. Andrew’s United Church is located at 6 The Square in the village.
WE LEND A HAND
“We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes” has been shown locally in both Brucefield and Goderich and soon to be in Bayfield! Organizers are excited to announce that the evening viewing of this documentary is now sold out and they have added a matinee performance.
This 50 minute documentary film tells the extraordinary story of the 40,000 young women who volunteered on Canadian farms during WWII doing their part for the war effort.
Tickets for the documentary are available now for $12.50 each plus service fees and HST. Visit We Lend a Hand for tickets. The film will be showcased on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Bayfield Town Hall starting at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
For anyone who can’t make the Bayfield showings and still would like to view the film and don’t mind a road trip, two dates have been added in Southampton, ON. The Bruce County Historical Society is sponsoring both a 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. viewing on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. The Museum is located at 33 Victoria Street North in Southampton.
UKULELE SOCIETY
In the fair weather months, the Bayfield Ukulele Society (BUS) holds their jam sessions in Clan Gregor Square.
People will find them there Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. …except if it is raining.
Folks are encouraged to bring their supper or breakfast to the park to listen to the music, sing along or even dance if they are so inclined.
CHICKEN DINNER
The Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) will be hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 15th to celebrate the opening of the 169th Bayfield Fair.
The dinner will be held on the grounds of the Bayfield Agricultural Park. Chicken dinners will be served continuously from 5-7 p.m.
Each BBQ Chicken Dinner will include a quarter chicken expertly prepared and grilled by Pineridge BBQ with their own special BBQ sauce, baked potato with sour cream and butter, creamy coleslaw, dinner roll with butter, dessert, and a bottle of water. There will be plenty of seating and live entertainment!
People can choose to dine at the Bayfield Agricultural Park or get dinners to take out.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at: BBQ Chicken Dinner.
Tickets at the gate will be very limited. Anyone interested is encouraged to get their tickets early. For additional information, please contact info@bayfieldfair.ca.
Bayfield Agricultural Park is located at 1 Fry Street in the village.
NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ONE MONTH AT A TIME
Editor’s Note: August has arrived and it has been a very hot and dry month to date! Hopefully local gardeners are persevering and enjoying some summer blooms. Two local residents, Helen Varekamp and Renee Sandelowsky, who are both volunteers with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR), are hoping to inspire our readers to help the planet through gardening with this monthly column.
For support in navigating some of the terminology used in this article please visit: Bayfield Breeze Vol. 16 Issue 809 Week 2 published Jan. 8, 2025.
BY HELEN VAREKAMP AND RENEE SANDELOWSKY
Invasive plants can impact agriculture, forestry, recreation, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and public health. Control of these species costs hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Additionally, there are the inestimable costs to our natural environment — our life support system.
There are enormous economic impacts from invasive plants, including extremely high costs for removal or control. There are negative impacts on agriculture, forestry and fisheries, as well as loss of revenue from tourism, hunting, fishing and recreation. There can be damage to infrastructure (e.g. drainage systems). Other impacts include increased risks of fire, erosion and property damage and reduced property values.
Impacts of invasive plants to human health and well-being include hazards such as poisonings, allergies, dermatitis, injuries, and disease such as, Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Our food production is threatened and recreational opportunities like birdwatching, hiking and camping are diminished. Through loss and management of the natural system, depression and mental health issues arise. Invasive plants also are one cause of the loss of our unique natural legacy – Indigenous cultural heritage, Maple sugar production and the beauty of the Canadian landscape.
In our environment, invasive plants can suppress or displace native plant species. They may also disrupt essential food webs which impact wildlife. Invasive plants also may change soil chemistry, reduce the availability of water or other resources and impair essential ecosystem functions and services, like pollination. Invasive species also diminish native habitats and reduce genetic diversity and global biodiversity.
SOUTHBRIDGE CARE HOME JOINS GATEWAY GARDENING PROJECT
On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 7, staff, residents, friends and family, and community members gathered at Southbridge Care Home’s Courtyard in Goderich for a garden party hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. (Submitted photo)
On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 7, staff, residents, friends and family, and community members gathered at Southbridge Care Home’s Courtyard in Goderich for a garden party hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway). The event marked the celebration of the “Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways” project, a gardening initiative that establishes raised garden beds across long-term care and retirement homes in Huron County. The new addition to the project at Southbridge Care Home in Goderich marks the seventh establishment.
The Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways project, led by Gateway aims to improve the quality of life for residents through the power of horticultural therapy. By planting, tending, and enjoying native and pollinator-friendly gardens, residents are supported by recalling personal memories, enjoying the therapeutic benefits of time spent in nature, and cultivating new memories.
A highlight of the celebration was the announcement that Southbridge’s fifth-floor garden bed has been honored with the Butterfly Ranger Award by The Butterflyway Project Goderich, for its outstanding native species planting. This recognition celebrates efforts to attract butterflies and other pollinators, fostering an environment that is not only beautiful but ecologically meaningful.
Resident feedback underscored the emotional impact of the project. One resident shared, “First of all, I love the people. It makes the garden. Everybody is here, and they’re cheerful. They look around and they see beauty and happiness – it brings everybody together. I am very impressed, I feel comfortable here, and I love to see the smiles on everybody’s faces.”
Thursday’s event featured refreshments, garden tours, and stories shared by residents about their personal gardening memories, reinforcing the deep emotional resonance of the Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways project.
For more information about Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways and Gateway’s work, please visit www.gatewayruralhealth.ca.
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Attending the Cultivating Memories event held at the Southbridge Care Home in Goderich on Aug. 7 were from l-r: Madi Cardno, Gateway Research assistant and a project lead; Nancy Simpson, secretary of the Gateway Board and a project lead; and Kevin Kale, the volunteer who built the garden planters. (Submitted photo)
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The Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways project, led by Gateway aims to improve the quality of life for residents through the power of horticultural therapy. (Submitted photo)
GRANTING PROGRAM STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY
The Sunset Community Foundation’s annual Greater Grand Bend Area Community Granting Program is once again accepting applications from eligible organizations for programs and activities. Last fall, 25 programs received grants from this fund group, enhancing the vitality and well-being of Greater Grand Bend Area residents.
“Every grant is an investment in the people and projects that keep our community thriving,” said Pete Janzen, chair of the Greater Grand Bend Advisory Committee. “When local people work together, amazing things happen. Thanks to our funders’ generosity, this granting program supports projects that touch every part of life – giving community organizations the resources to dream bigger, reach further, and strengthen the very fabric of our community.”
The Greater Grand Bend Advisory Committee will review all submissions in mid-October, with funding decisions communicated by early November.
“We encourage applicants to connect directly with us before applying,” said Lisa Reaume, Executive director. “This conversation can help clarify program parameters and strengthen proposals. Every year, we’re inspired by the creativity and commitment shown in the applications we receive.”
The original Grand Bend Community Foundation was founded in 2001 with $1.5 million in proceeds from the sale of the Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission. Today, Sunset Community Foundation’s total endowment has grown to over $3.6 million.
Greater Grand Bend Area Community Funds support a diverse range of local initiatives and are made up of the following: Founding PUC Community Fund; Community Contribution Fund; Charlotte Edwards Robinson Memorial Fund; Environment Legacy Fund; Grand Men Fund; Grand Women Fund; Hay Communications Fund; Krech Family Fund; M.J. Muma Endowment Fund; Relouw Fund; Sabourin Family Endowment Fund; Stephanie and Ted Donaldson Family Fund; and Winters Family Fund.
Grants are offered in the following areas of interest: Children & Youth; Family & Community; Health & Physical Activity; Education; Social Services & Low Income Impact; Preservation of the Environment; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; and Arts & Culture.
Applications are accepted online only and must be submitted by midnight on Sept. 30,
To learn more or submit an application, visit: Grants; Application Form; and Grants to Date.
BLUEWATER NEWS
The office of the Municipality of Bluewater Council has submitted the following to the Bayfield Breeze as highlights of their regular meeting of council held on Aug. 11.
- Approved the road closure, exemption from the Hawkers, Peddlers and Buskers By-law, and exemption from the Noise By-law requests for The Albion Hotel Grand Reopening on Sept. 27, 2025. Council also declared this a municipally significant event.
- Directed Staff to work with Seeds Rooted in Youth in developing a draft agreement for use of the land at the Bayfield Cemetery for a Community Garden.
- Directed Staff to apply to the OTF Seed Grant for a Youth Tumbling Program.
- Directed Staff to apply to the Rural Ontario Development fund for the replacement of the fire exit door and stairs at the Hay Town Hall.
- Approved overnight camping in designated areas of municipal property at 24B Zurich Main Street only for the duration of the 2025 Zurich Bean Festival (Thursday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 24).
POPPY’S HAVEN
The folks at Poppy’s Haven are hosting three more events before August slips away – line dancing, meditation and art in the barn!
People can enjoy an evening of Line Dancing with the talented Norma Preszcator on Thursday, Aug. 14 starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person.
“Meditation with the Ponies and Crystal Bowls” with Jennifer Reaburn will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19 also at 7 p.m. The fee for this session is $30.
And then rounding out the month artist Robin Ellis will return for another “Art in the Barn” event starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. The program fee is $35.
To register for any of these activities please email poppy@poppyshaven.com. Payment may be made by E-transfer to the same email address.
Poppy’s Haven is located at 39148 Mill Road near Varna, ON.
CLINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The beautiful sounds of live harp music playing courtesy of the Huron Harp School will once again be a featured part of this year’s Clinton Horticultural Society’s Annual Flower Show!
The date for the show has been set for Friday, Aug. 15 from 2-5 p.m. with the added bonus of a Toonie Cafe offered from 2-4 p.m.
The Show will be held at the Clinton Legion located at 95 Kirk Street. All are welcome to attend.
HURON PERTH FLAG FOOTBALL
Huron Perth Flag Football is celebrating its one year anniversary. It’s been a year of building the league through teamwork, sportsmanship, positivity, leadership and fun on the field.
Dave and Melanie Levinson realized there was a need for this sport locally and decided to come up with this new league as an option. Huron Perth Flag Football has been rapidly growing since!
Seasoned players or new to the game, there’s no better time to join in on the action. Registration for the Fall season is open until Aug. 20. The season starts Saturday, Sept. 6 at 94 Victoria Street East in Exeter. The program, designed for youth aged six to 17 years, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. followed by an adult league (18+) starting at 1 p.m.
Organizers are currently looking for players, coaches and referees – no experience necessary.
For more info, please visit huronperthflagfootball.com.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE
Huron Hospice invites the community to take part in their 9th Annual Butterfly Release, happening on Sunday, Aug. 24, in the peaceful gardens at Bender House. Butterflies must be ordered by Aug 15, so families are encouraged not to delay their orders.
This cherished summer tradition brings families together to honor loved ones through the symbolic release of butterflies. Each butterfly represents transformation, hope, and renewal, offering a powerful and uplifting way to celebrate lives remembered and lives lived.
As part of a new social media series created by Huron Hospice to share personal stories and reflections, they spoke with Gemma James-Smith, owner of Bayfield Lavender Farm, about what the Butterfly Release has meant to her and the community.
James-Smith stated, “The butterfly release is such an important community ritual and I think it is a beautiful way to come together and acknowledge that we’ve all lost somebody and we miss them”.
The afternoon will feature a commemorative ceremony where the names of loved ones will be read aloud. Participants may choose to release their butterflies during the event or pick them up to release in a special place of personal significance. Proceeds from the Butterfly Release help
fund hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement services offered to families throughout Huron County.
Butterflies are $40 each and can be purchased online at Butterfly Release or by contacting Kaitlyn Mathers at kaitlyn.mathers@huronhospice.ca.
GOOD NEIGHBOURS OF BLUEWATER
Volunteers with Good Neighbours of Bluewater (GNOB) are pleased to share that they will be offering up their space as a Cooling Station during Zurich Beanfest.
On Saturday, Aug. 23 they will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with cold drinks and snacks available for purchase.
On Monday mornings the coffee will be on at 7 a.m. for those who enjoy some early morning conversation. Monday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. folks are invited to attend to play the card game “Solo”. “Muffin Time” held on Thursday mornings will be on hold over the summer months and GNOB will now open on Thursdays 12:30 p.m. Then starting at 1 p.m. they will offer Euchre, Scrabble and other games. For the month of July, West Huron Care Centre will host a senior exercise program “Let’s Get Moving” every Friday at 10 a.m. During the summer GNOB will be closed on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
GNOB is located at 28 Goshen Street North in Zurich. To learn more please call 519 236-7081.
TURTLE RELEASE
Huron Stewardship Council (HSC) and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) will join together with other community partners to hold the 10th Annual Turtle Hatchling Release event on Thursday, Aug. 28.
The event will take place east of Exeter at Morrison Dam Conservation Area from 1-4 p.m. To reserve a spot, visit Eventbrite for Turtle Release Tickets.
Admission is free and people are welcome to drop in at any time during the event. Organizers encourage visitors to donate. Net proceeds support turtle conservation in Ontario. The event includes live reptiles on display; family-friendly activities; educational displays and more. There will be merchandise for sale as well.
The turtle release event has taken place since 2016. It was held as a virtual event in 2020 and 2021. Many hundreds of people have attended the event over the past ten years.
“It’s amazing how many people have learned about turtles at this event,” said Sheldon Paul, HSC Fieldwork coordinator. He said the event is a great way to educate the young and the young at heart about Ontario’s eight freshwater turtle species which are all at risk.
In advance of the event, trained personnel, with required permits, collect the turtle eggs at the site of the release and then incubate them. The eggs are not likely to hatch successfully if left on their own.
Staff releasing the hatchlings back into the wild in the area they were found are trained and authorized with required permits to release them.
People attending the turtle release will not be able to hold the turtles. This is to protect the animals and reduce their stress. Those attending can see the turtles as they are released and learn about them. Organizers remind the public to never release species, especially non-native species, into the wild.
Ontario’s native freshwater turtles face many threats including habitat loss and road mortality – death by cars and other vehicles. Hundreds of turtles in Ontario are hit by cars each year. These could be gravid (pregnant) females looking for a place to lay eggs, or turtles looking for new habitat and mates. People can help turtles by creating and enhancing habitat on their properties, helping turtles cross the road in the direction they are heading, when it is safe to do so; and working with their local municipalities and communities to erect turtle crossing signs and build safe passages. People can also arrange for transport of injured turtles to the turtle hospital.
Turtles are important links in food webs and provide essential ecological services, said Hope Brock, Healthy Watersheds specialist at ABCA. Snapping turtles, for example, help to control aquatic vegetation and clean creeks and wetlands by eating algae and dead and decaying fish and other organisms. They also cycle nutrients and spread seeds which benefit other organisms.
People can protect turtles, she said, by watching for turtles on roads when driving, helping them safely cross roads in the way they are headed, protecting nests from predators, and reporting turtle sightings to community monitoring projects. Enhancing turtle habitat is also vital.
“Preserving and creating habitat for turtles and other species is one of the most important things we can do to sustain our turtle species,” Brock said. “There has been a huge increase in the interest in turtles and protecting turtles in our watershed, so I also want to thank people for these efforts.
Thank you for your continued curiosity, for attending this event, and for your desire to help these at-risk animals.”
To learn more visit the Huron Stewardship Council and the ABCA Turtles webpage, or email HSC at huronstewardship@gmail.com.
Morrison Dam Conservation Area is located at 71108 Morrison Line, Exeter.
Remember This
The Huron County Museum is home to thousands of artifacts that illustrate the history of both the rural and urban populations of the area. Space dictates what wonderful curiosities the public regularly gets to see when they visit the museum located at 110 North Street in Goderich. But where there is wifi, there is an opportunity to time-travel with over 6,700 pieces of the museum’s collection now available to view online at huroncountymuseum.pastperfectonline.com.
“Remember This” highlights items from the collection of the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol. Items that have shaped the fabric of the county and the people who have lived here since before the county became the county in 1835 up until more recent times.
The 169th Bayfield Community Fair is happening this weekend, Aug. 15-17, and there is generally a lovely number of quilt entries on display in the Homecrafts Section so it is for this reason that in this week’s issue we highlight a special quilt found among the Museum artifacts…
CHARITY QUILT
This is a charity quilt from the Wingham General Hospital. It has a checkerboard pattern with two tones of alternating blue: one a darker cornflower blue, the other a light sky blue. Embroidered on each square are ten names of Wingham individuals, establishments and businesses, with the names in a diamond pattern.
This quilt was embroidered by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital in 1946. There are approximately 80 names embroidered. At that time, each individual or establishment donated $1 to have their name embroidered. This was equivalent to about $17 in 2023. (The year the quilt was donated to the Museum.)
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LOVE YOUR GREATS DAY
VOLUNTEERS RAISE AWARENESS OF LAKE POLLUTANTS
PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELODY FALCONER-POUNDER
Imagine it is a sunny and warm August day, one of those perfect days when the cares of the world are light and the waves lapping on the shores of Lake Huron are calling. Imagine setting up a beach blanket on the sands at Bayfield Pier Beach ready to enjoy time watching waves and wriggling toes in the sand. Imagine those same wriggling toes revealing cigarette butts in the sand. Paints a less than utopian picture doesn’t it?
On Saturday, Aug. 9, also known as “Love Your Greats” Day enthusiastic volunteers who swept the beach with trash grabbers and garbage pails found countless numbers of the offensive butts that pose a significant threat to beaches as they are a major source of pollution. Cigarette butts contain plastic fibers and toxic chemicals that can harm marine life, contaminate both sand and water, thus disrupting the ecosystem – humans included.
Love Your Greats was established in 2015 and they hosted their first Clean-Up of the shoreline, in the water and along the riverbanks the following summer. This year, working in tandem with the Lake Huron Coastal Centre, Bayfield Marine Store, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and many community partners they are celebrating a decade of caring.
The organizers hope that every year they will find less garbage than the year before. And although the trend is going that way, they still collected 119lbs – with cigarette butts, disposable cups and single use plastic still standing as the top offenders for 2025.
Volunteers, however, remain both committed and positive in their work in making a difference for the lake. Their cleanup takes place not only on the beach but along the Bayfield River, around the marinas, in the Bayfield River Flats Natural Area, around Bayfield Bridge and in the Bayfield Harbour itself with a dive team.
New this year was the addition of small street signs that have been placed in areas around the village where intakes allow for water runoff to drain into the lake. These signs which read, “Lake Huron Starts Here” have QR codes on them that when referenced will take people to the Love Your Greats website to learn more. The signs will hopefully act as a visual aid to increase people’s understanding of how the lake can be so easily polluted with just one careless gesture.
Another avenue to hopefully inspire people to appreciate the lake so that a perfect beach day really is perfect and not just utopian.
To learn more and see all the community partners that make this day possible visit: Love Your Greats Day.
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SUBMISSIONS
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Melody Falconer-Pounder
For about the last five years the Bayfield Breeze has run a weekly feature we like to call “Adopt a BFF” focusing on cats and kittens in need of homes from the volunteer driven Bayfield’s Forgotten Felines. The hope was to raise the profile of the Rescue and to help find forever homes for these cats and kittens. Educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering to stem the ongoing kitten crisis in the area was also a consideration. There is never a shortage of stories – some sweet and some sad – but this week I’m sharing some cold, hard facts.
The volunteers at BFF, along with their fosterers, work tirelessly to ensure that these cats and kittens are healthy and well socialized little creatures. They suffer losses and heartbreak regularly yet they persevere often running solely on purrs and cuddles. Sometimes even those simple friendly offerings given freely by the rescued aren’t enough because their good work can’t be done if the funds aren’t there.
Currently BFF has 70 cats and kittens in need of spaying and/or neutering as well as their rabies shots. That’s not a typo! Depending on what clinics appointments can be made at prices range from $100 to $140 for males while females cost between $150 to $225. In addition the cost for much needed additional shots and boosters range between $40 to $50 per feline. And those are the costs for the healthy kittens and cats. Creatures with upper respiratory illnesses, dental concerns, intestinal issues and those who need special surgeries like amputations can cost significantly more.
Let’s do the math – taking the higher rates into consideration – that’s about $20,000 BFF needs to support the cats and kittens they have currently waiting appointments. Volunteers also tell me that securing appointments can be difficult as well, as clinics are currently pressed for availability – this backlog puts adoptions on hold as BFF will only adopt out cats and kittens that have been spayed or neutered although people can foster to adopt!
When the numbers are translated one can clearly see that the current adoption fee at BFF of $250 is a bargain considering the efforts that the volunteers go to for these felines.
Our community is a very generous one with individuals and businesses often doing their part to help BFF and right now that generous spirit is gravely needed. If folks can financially sponsor just one cat’s appointment that one cat would be that much closer to finding their own forever home. And that would be a good news story we hopefully could all get behind. – Melody
P.S. To learn more visit: BFF Donations.
Ideas and contributions to the Bayfield Breeze are always welcome.
Deadlines for submissions are Sundays at 4 p.m.