bring all your friends to the bayfield fall fair
BY MELODY FALCONER-POUNDER
Exhibits of fruits, vegetables and flowers are an integral part of the displays at the Bayfield Fall Fair. (Photo by Melody Falconer-Pounder)“Bring All Your Friends in 2010” to the Bayfield Fall Fair and experience a reinvented tradition. The 154th fair will have a new look this year – gone is the midway replaced by a variety of unique amusements by Checkers Fun Factory of Hamilton.
Amusements such as the Urban Assault Obstacle Course, Bungee Extreme, a 9 Hole Mini Golf, Super Deluxe Bouncer and Toddlers Paradise should keep all ages thoroughly entertained. And the fun costs a mere toonie a turn.
The traditional aspects of the fair that will never change are the chance to exhibit handicrafts, the harvest’s bounty and culinary delights. The Bayfield Fall Fair Prize Book can be downloaded off the fair board’s website at www.bayfieldfallfair.ca
Exhibitors may bring their entries to the Bayfield Arena on Aug. 19 from 6-9 p.m. and on Aug. 20 from 9-11:45 a.m. Exhibit judging will take place throughout the afternoon with the gates to the fair opening to the general public at 5:30 p.m.
Local dignitaries will be on hand to open the 154th fair at 7 p.m. and then several talented youth will take to the stage for Bayfield’s Youth Talent Search, all competing for a chance to move on to the Western Fair competition in September.
Aug. 21st will dawn with agriculture stepping to the forefront at the fair. The Western (Light) Horse Show will take to the Main Ring starting at 9 a.m. A miniature horse show will be held in the side ring at noon. The 4-H Dairy Achievement day shall begin at noon followed by the 4-H Sheep Club Competition at 1 p.m. Then on Sunday, Aug. 22, the Heavy Horses will command attention in the Main Ring starting at noon.
The place to be on Saturday at 11 a.m. is on Main or John Streets ready to applaud all of the participants in the annual Bayfield Fall Fair Parade. Two of the bands participating in the parade will perform on the fairgrounds starting at noon. People will not want to miss either the Stratford Police Band or the OPP Commissioner’s Own Pipes and Drums performances.
Such activities as wiggle cars, a petting zoo, mini tractor pull, face painting, balloon animals, a pet parade, a professional juggler and a dog agility demonstration will keep folks busy all afternoon on Saturday. At 3:30 p.m. a draw for a bicycle donated by Outside Projects on Main Street will be held and the winner must be present to claim their prize. Tickets on the bicycle will be sold for $1 each.
Saturday turns to Saturday night at 4 p.m. with a Beef Barbecue in the community centre and entertainment starting in the refreshment tent. Three groups will take turns on the stage from 4 p.m. to midnight. Howzat, The Cheap Shirts and Different Stages along with fire dancer – Diana Trzok are all scheduled to entertain. Cost to attend the evening show is $5 or free with the purchase of a $10 weekend pass.
On Aug. 22, a Jamboree will be held in the community centre. People can delight in this old time music from 1-5 p.m. Please note there is an additional admission of $4.
There is still plenty to do at the fair on a Sunday. A dance group will be giving ongoing demonstrations and magician, Daniel Steep will perform. The wiggle cars, face painting and balloon animals will also be offered and the dog agility demonstration and pet parade will give encore appearances.
And then at 4 p.m. on Sunday exhibitors will be allowed to take home their displays as the 154th fair winds down – but it sure does sound like a weekend to bring all your friends to, doesn’t it?
Fair goers can enjoy all the fair has to offer (with a few additional charges noted above) for $5 per day or $10 for a weekend pass, plus children under 12 are free!
INTRODUCING SOME OF THE CAST OF YESTERDAY'S BAYFIELD
Have you ever wanted to go back in time and see what Bayfield was like in years gone by? For one hour on Aug. 29th people will have an opportunity to take a walk back in time and meet some of this village's most interesting pioneers.
This special guided heritage walk will start and end at Clan Gregor Square and the street theatre will start at 2 p.m. More than a dozen costumed characters will be strategically situated at significant locations on Main Street where they will tell their stories. These local actors will be dramatically portraying those men and women who were so important in making Bayfield the wonderful place it is today.
Tickets are available from Dave Gillians by calling 519 565-5884 and rumor has it they are selling fast. Only 120 tickets will be sold at $10 each for this production and if people are interesting, they are urged to buy now to avoid disappointment.
After all the groups have participated in this interactive theatrical event, Gail Grant and
Gayle Waters will be hosting a “Victorian Tea” in Clan Gregor Square. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase a fireproof cabinet for the Bayfield Archives.
The creator, director and producer for this production is Judy Keightley. She is no stranger to street theatre, as she was instrumental in establishing the Petrolia Little Theatre and has successfully staged this type of Street Theatre event before.
“It’s important that everyone enjoys Yesterday’s Bayfield and in addition to good entertainment, ticket holders will be surprised and fascinated by what they learn about these historical characters,” said Keightley.
This week the Bayfield Breeze offers a glimpse into the characters featured in the production.
Jane Rowat portrays poor Mrs. Elliott, the owner of the Albion Hotel. She is the distraught mother of the murdered Fred Elliott who was shot at the Albion. Find out what happened and why!
Clare Soper takes on the role of Charlotte Gairdner, the daughter of the village Postmaster who was raised and married in Bayfield. Her son was awarded the Victoria Cross and changed the course of World War 1. What did he do?
Dave Gillians will become Tudor Marks, a dapper Bayfield entrepreneur. According to legend. Tudor was related to England’s Royal family. What did he do for Bayfield?
Gwen Patterson portrays Mrs. Erwin. The Erwin family played an important role in Bayfield’s development. Take part in Yesterday’s Bayfield and learn what they did.
Stay tuned to the Bayfield Breeze for a sneak preview of the remainder of the cast next issue!
NEW DOCTOR JOINS BLUEWATER FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
A new physician will be joining the Bluewater Area Family Health Team (BAFHT) as of Sept. 15; great news for orphan patients and new residents of the community.
Dr. Lori Teeple will be joining the BAFHT starting on Sept. 15. She will be working out of the Zurich Medical Centre and hopes to have an office in Dashwood as well. (Photo by Scott Nixon)
Dr. Lori Teeple will be working out of the Zurich Medical Centre with Dr. Hurley.
Dr. Teeple has more then 20 years of experience. She started her family medicine practice in Parkhill and then moved into emergency room medicine and worked between London and St. Thomas. For the past ten years, this married mother of two teenage sons, has been working at the St. Thomas hospital.
She is very interested in Diabetic Management, Preventative Care/Wellness and Palliative Care. The doctor considers herself a fitness buff and believes in focusing on prevention programs to aid in reducing risk factors. She believes rural residents should have access to good health care the same as in large urban communities. She is also looking forward to working closer to her home just outside of Parkhill.
Dr. Teeple is pleased that the Family Health Team model offered by BAFHT will allow her to practice medicine and not worry about administrative duties.
Ann Brabender, administrative lead with the BAFHT believes that as the health team grows additional allied health care professionals will be hired, which will provide a holistic approach for patient primary care.
The BAFHT has been approached by the Dashwood Medical Board to assist with a physician in their community. A proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Health Long Term Care to reopen the Dashwood office as a satellite site. Dr. Teeple has expressed interest in working from this office in the future.
Patient rostering clinics for Dr. Teeple for orphan patients or new residents in Bluewater and area will take place Sept. 16, 2-4 p.m. and Sept. 21, 5-7 p.m., both at the Dashwood Medical Centre; and Sept. 18, 9-11 a.m. at the Zurich Medical Centre. Those interested are asked to bring their health cards.
A CLOSER LOOK AT TASTE OF HURON WORKSHOPS AND DINNERS
The 2010 Taste of Huron culinary festival is coming to Ontario's West Coast Aug. 16-27. The festival will once again highlight the sustainable, locally produced food and culinary excellence found in Huron County.
Throughout the 12-day festival, event participants will join up-and-coming chefs, award-winning cookbook authors and food writers as they savor the best of Huron County's local harvest! They will enjoy hands-on culinary workshops, special restaurant and gala events, farm tours, and markets.
Complete festival information is available online at www.tasteofhuron.ca. For tickets, please call the Blyth Festival Box Office at 1-877-862-5984.
LOCAL TASTES
There is so much going on over the course of the Taste of Huron culinary event that we can't possibly fit it all into one issue of the Bayfield Breeze, so each week until the event begins we will share a taste of what is to come. This week we take a closer look at two of the Culinary Workshops offered during the festival.
Food enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn unique culinary techniques at spots around the county with local chefs and food specialists. The cost is $20 per workshop.
Avant-Garde Salad Preparations is the title of the cooking demonstration to be given by Joseph Petrinac, executive chef of the Little Inn of Bayfield on Aug. 22. The workshop will explore avenues in turning the everyday salad into an extraordinary treat for the palette. Using locally sourced ingredients, Petrinac will illustrate the concepts and creation of the salad course. The preparation, assembly and garnishes for the salad dish will be enhanced using modern gastronomic methods and techniques. The workshop will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held at The Little Inn of Bayfield, 26 Main Street N.
Carving 101 is a carving workshop for the home chef! Led by the Head Butcher from Olliffe, one of the finest butcher shops in Toronto, the workshop will reveal how to complete simple carving tasks without destroying favorite meats. The workshop will highlight a few hands-on techniques including how to tie like a pro, cutting a whole chicken into parts, and general knife skills such as how to French a rack of pork or lamb. This hands-on demonstration will be hosted by Sam Gundy of Forager Foods starting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 24. The workshop will be held at Forager Foods, 27 Main St. N.
After learning a variety of culinary techniques people are invited to sample the bounty of the Huron County harvests at a variety of events, one of which is being held in the village at the Bayfield Town Hall.
The Huron Gala Dinner will be held on Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available now for $100 per person. The evening is being sponsored by Pelee Island Winery. This elegant five-course dinner emphasizes the quality and taste of ingredients produced within Huron County; with each course a different locally produced ingredient will be highlighted. The meal will be prepared by a team of the best chefs found in the county.
Bayfield isn't the only place to celebrate a Taste of Huron, if you would like to learn more about the other workshops or dinners being hosted around the county please visit the Taste of Huron website at www.tasteofhuron.ca.
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UNITED CHURCH
Karen and Bill Butt, United Church Overseas Personnel, who are currently home from Mozambique, will be the guest speakers at the St. Andrew’s United Church Anniversary Service to be held on Aug. 29 at 11 a.m.
Special music for the service will be provided by Sarah Hahn, singer and pianist.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to visit with the Butts at a luncheon to be held following the service.
MARCHING BAND
In the past many Bayfield and area girls have been proud members of The Seaforth and District All Girls Marching Band. The band is currently looking for girls between the ages of 11 to 19 for their color party.
Girls would be part of the color party or be part of the flag waving corp. A trip to Disney World is being planned for March Break 2011 that these girls could also be a part of.
For more information please contact Charlie Kalbfleisch at 519 565-2244.
ACCLAIMED CHOWDER
The Black Dog Pub and Bistro, on Bayfield’s Main Street, has earned bragging rights after participating in the Great Lakes Chowder Contest held on Aug. 8, it was one of the activities held in conjunction with Grand Bend’s weekend event, Aquafest.
The Black Dog won the People’s Choice Award for Best Chowder. They were in competition with about ten other restaurants that hailed from such centers as London, Sarnia, Grand Bend and Exeter.
To add to the thrill of the day one of the judges for the event, acclaimed chef Jamie Kennedy, of Toronto’s Gilead Café, and his wife, had dinner at The Black Dog that evening.
This proved a very gratifying experience for one of the restaurant’s owners, Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh, who used to write about the chef’s work often when she was a freelance food writer in Toronto.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
On Aug. 23, the Bayfield Historical Society will host one of its most significant “Speaker’s Series “ meetings ever at the Huron County Museum in Goderich starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will focus on the Johann Gemeinhardt Exhibit which is currently on display at the museum.
The exhibit features artifacts crafted by pioneer artisan Johann Gemeinhardt. All Bayfield Historical Society members and their guests are encouraged to meet at the Bayfield Lions Club Community Building at 6:30 p.m. so that car pooling can be arranged.
Gemeinhardt’s work is recognized internationally and samples of his craftmanship are at Ottawa’s Museum of Science and Technology. The Huron County Museum has managed to gather hundreds of artifacts from all over America in what has been called the definitive presentation of Gemeinhardt’s work.
Two of his many descendents, Tracey Saunders and Phil Gemeinhardt, will augment the event with family anecdotes and well researched facts about this very early Bayfield craftsman.
This is the most important display of Bayfield historical artifacts that has ever been held and if you enjoy exploring Bayfield’s heritage, it is sure to be a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
A highlight of the annual Bayfield Fall Fair is always the Youth Talent Search held following the official opening ceremonies.
Youth from far and wide come to participate in the show in the Junior and Youth categories in hopes of going on to the next level of competition held at the Western Fair in London in September. Bayfield has a proud tradition of sending on some stellar talent and organizers hope to continue that tradition this year.
The show is scheduled for Aug. 20 and will start at approx. 7:15 p.m. in the Bayfield Community Centre.
Competitors are now being sought and the closing date for registration, Aug. 13, is fast approaching. A copy of the entry form and plus the competition rules and regulations can be found at www.bayfieldfallfair.ca/talent.html The form can be faxed to Emma Vander Wouden 519 482-1496 or emailed evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca
For more information on the talent show please contact this year’s organizer, Charles Kalbfleisch at 519 565-2244.
BRVTA
Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope on Apr. 12, 1980.
Thirty years have passed and to mark this anniversary the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association will host their second annual Terry Fox Run in Bayfield on Sept. 19th.
To date over $500 million has been raised for cancer research in Canada and around the world. Last year, Bayfield contributed to Terry's dream of
raising funds for finding a cure for cancer, a little over $2,400 was collected during the village's first ever run.
Pledge sheets and posters promoting this year's run will be out and around the town shortly.
Special 30th anniversary t-shirts are also for sale through the Terry Fox Foundation. If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt email Heidi Martin at outsideprojects@tcc.on.ca
All proceeds from the sale of the T-Shirts go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. Adult t-shirts in sizes small to extra large are $17; child t-shirts (32 in.) are $15.
PIONEER PARK
Pioneer Park will be the place to be toward the end of August when two musical groups will be the opening acts for the park's world famous sunsets.
On Aug. 21st, the London-based a cappella group Six Vocal Ensemble will be performing. The group recently launched their new album "Swept Away" at the Grand Theatre. The group was formed in 2005 and to learn more about them please visit their website, sixvocalensemble.com
Then on Aug. 28th the always popular Goderich-based group, The Pastels will take concert goers on a trip down memory lane with their unique take on the classics.
Both concerts shall begin at 7 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Both local children and summer visitors can look forward to the Camp Kintail Day Camps held on Wednesdays until Aug. 25.
Knox Presbyterian Church has partnered with Camp Kintail, the area Presbyterian Church camp, to offer a Christian based Day Camp every Wednesday at the church this summer.
This Day Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is led by the very capable and well trained young adult staff of Camp Kintail who provide the program and activities.
The camp is for children who have completed JK up to Grade 6. Youngsters can come for one or two sessions or all remaining sessions.
It is completely sponsored by Knox, Bayfield and will include snacks and lunch.
Outside games and nature activities plus Bible stories, songs and crafts will be part of the sessions.
For more information please call the church at 519 565-2913 and leave a message or call Rev. Susan Moore at 519 238-8272.
FITNESS FUN
According to Pat Lewington, of Bayfield, people in the area have expressed an interest in learning how to play Bridge and she recently discovered that lessons are available in Goderich.
Anyone with an interest should contact Tom at 519 524-6374. Lessons in Bridge and Duplicate Bridge will be offered at the Goderich Legion starting on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.
Pickleball continues at the Middleton's Orchard tennis courts on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 9 a.m. and on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. The sport has been described as slower paced tennis.
And, of course, Pole Walking remains a popular part of many fitness regimes.If you are an early bird the Tuesday 8 a.m. sessions of Pole Walking may be perfect for you. There is also a Pole Walking session held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. All groups depart from 6 Main Street. The session incorporates an hour of walking with an ending cool down stretch.
Anyone interested in Pickleball or new to Pole Walking can contact Livingston at 519 565-2202 for more information.
Plus, exercise classes will continue through the summer months. Dancefit and Toning classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. The Sit and Get Fit Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Both classes are held in the Bayfield Community Centre.
BRIDGE CLUB
Gordon Kurtz and Jan McCaffrey were the high scorers when the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club met at the Bayfield Lions' Community Building on Aug. 4.
The club will meet next on Aug. 18. The decks will be shuffled starting at 7 p.m.
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