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On August 22nd approx. 60 walkers completed the 30km journey from the Lion’s Head to Wiarton Hospitals for the annual Walk to Create Possibilities fundraiser organized by the Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation. A remarkable $58,500.00 was raised for the Hospital Campaign. For full story on the Walk to Create Possibilities see page 2. Photo Left (L-R): Dawn Hepburn and Angela Myles from Team Mylestones, Dan Woods and Angie McDougall. Photo Right (L-R): Jeremy Miller, Tonya Miller, Sue Burt, Judy Glassford and Bill Glassford who made the trek in memory of BPHSF volunteer Steve Burt. The West Road Improvement — County Road or Wind Turbine Corridor? By John Francis presenter was Brian Knox, Bruce County’s provide a 30 metre access road to get seething with anger. About 200 people — including four Highway Engineer. huge wind turbine components onto the Engineer Knox explained that the peninsula and a transmission corridor members of NBP Council and several from It quickly became clear that most 30m requirement could be waived if to get the resulting electricity off the SBP as well — came out to an information people in attendance were not concerned the Environmental Assessment process peninsula. session about the proposed improvements with the West Road, but rather with wind found that a lesser width was adequate. to the West Road. The meeting was turbines. Rumours are flying that the This caught County Engineer Brian It emerged that this aspect of the EA held Aug 26 at Lion’s Head Arena; the whole purpose of the improvement is to Knox by surprise — he assured the process is conducted mainly by County audience that he had received no overtures Engineering staff and addresses the or queries from wind turbine companies. question of whether the proposed highway Many people were concerned about can be operated safely within the existing the language in the documentation road allowance. presented by the County. The prescribed “This will not be a 30 metre road,” he road allowance width of 30 metres would stated categorically. “We get the message involve buying or expropriating a lot of about 20 metres.” land and would also provide enough room Knox pointed out that the road for a hydro transmission line. “We do not deviates from the road allowance onto want wind turbines and you’re working private land in numerous locations but right into their hands,” accused one man, Continued on next page (includes tax) In This Issue: $1.00 • MNBP Water Refill Station Installed in Tobermory page 3 ISSN 1495-2696 • MNBP Council Minutes page 7 A crowd of about 200 — including four of NBP’s five Council members and several South Bruce Peninsula Councillors as well — attended a public • Be Invasive Species Aware page 16 meeting at the arena in Lion’s Head on Aug 26. Bruce County Highways • NCC Crane River Tract Conservation page 30 Engineer Brian Knox gave a presentation about the proposed improvements 9 771495 269609 to the West Road. It became very clear that West Road improvements must The Tobermory Press Hours - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. not provide a transmission corridor for electricity or an access corridor for The deadline for our next issue (#14/15) is Sept. 9, printing Sept. 15/15. heavy equipment and wind turbine parts. The office will be closed on September 7 for Labour Day holiday. 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In some places the road colleague Martin [Campbell] and I come deviates onto private land; in some places out and we’ll talk about it.” the road’s base is too narrow or badly Coming away from the meeting, I constructed and in some places there is wondered why Brian Knox was unwilling inadequate visibility on hills and curves. to categorically commit to keeping the All of these issues should be remedied road within the existing road allowances. before the road is paved. For my part I presumed that was because Speaker after speaker addressed wetlands and other natural features would the same issue — we want a better road force them to deviate in a few places. Other but not a wider road allowance. Jim people seemed to believe darker motives Borrowman of Myles Bay summed up that are involved. point of view: “If we had assurance that The problem statement should be the road allowance would not exceed 66 completed by October. That problem feet, we’d have agreement.” statement will be the basis for identifying “Why can’t you offer us an options to solve those problems. The assurance?” demanded another man. environmental assessment will consist “We’ve got the message,” Knox replied. of evaluating those options to find the ones that best accommodate the Reg George pointed out that the natural environment and the concerns road strays onto his land. If the road is of interested parties. The target date for expanded and comes up to my porch, he A sign on the West Road typifies public sentiment about the proposed completion of that process is the summer said, my house goes from $300,000 to of 2016. improvements. $100,000. BPHSF Walk To Create Possibilities: 30 More Kilometres Behind Us! Submitted by Tiffany Robbins, Throughout the day, approximately members and high-fives! In no time, off of the ground this year! To see a full Special Events Coordinator every 3-5km, walkers had an opportunity walkers made it to the Wiarton Hospital list of our sponsors, please visit www. On Saturday, August 22nd, nearly to take breaks, enjoy the luxuries of each finish line, where a cheering squad specialevents63.wix.com/wtcp2015. 60 walkers completed a 30km journey full service rest stop and continue on their had formed and a BBQ was provided to Our online pledge platform is still from the Lion’s Head Hospital to the journey to Wiarton. If ever a participant celebrate a day of success. open. If you haven’t had a chance to Wiarton Hospital. With their exemplary needed a little help, a sweep vehicle would A heart felt thank you and donate, please visit www.raceroster. fundraising strategies, our participants scoop them up and drive them to the next congratulations is owed to everyone who com/5850, or give us a call to pledge and volunteers were able to raise a stop. pledged, volunteered, sponsored, donated, over the phone at 519-534-5856. Help remarkable $58,500! At approximately 4:15pm, with a participated and cheered us on. With us reach our goal of $65,000! The Walk to Create Possibilities Police escort and a road block spectacle nearly 60 walkers, nearly 40 volunteers If you would like to see more photos began at 9:00am at the Lion’s Head put on by the Red Knights, all who and many communities working together of our day, please like Bruce Peninsula Hospital. With family, friends and local participated headed down Main Street to to create possibilities, Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation on Facebook business owners rooting us on, we got off be welcomed into Wiarton by Main Street Health Services Foundation is proud to today. to a great start. businesses, community members, family announce that $58,500 has been raised to contribute to the Peninsula’s share of Bruce Peninsula Health Services The Hospital Campaign! Foundation raises funds for the Wiarton and Lion’s Head Hospitals, as well, the A special thank you to RBC Royal Foundation supports Grey Bruce Health Bank and Bayshore Broadcasting for Services Corporate needs and Owen getting the Walk to Create Possibilities Sound Regional Hospital needs. ent Senior A esc pa Cr rt s m e e y n a t s H
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Featuring the Essence of the Bruce ✮ Sunday Market ✮ OPEN 9-9 EVERY DAY IN JULY & AUGUST IT’S POPULAR! ✮ ✮ ✮ 519-534-1777 • Five miles N of Wiarton on Highway 6 ✮The place to be on the weekend! Reasons to drop by... From perennial favourites like blankets by Pendleton and Woolrich, new expanded clothing lines, Wildly Delicious food goodies and Nancy’s homemade preserves, to must-see stock including Fun Hatley family clothing (New super soft robes), our fabulous selection of moccasins and new winter boots. We work hard to buy Canadian. Come and check out our Locally made sweetgrass lotions and soaps, beeswax candles, and amazing buffalo leather purse and wallet line. New styles of Quartz Nature Parkas are now arriving! The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 page 3 First Municipal Water Refill Station Installed In Tobermory Submitted by Judi MacLeod and containers. Attractive metal water to try out the new station. The water that point of using it. We all need to be Friday, August 21st saw the bottles were on sale as a fundraiser for flows through the new system is lake water ambassadors for our municipal drinking installation of the first of two water refill the Bruce Peninsula Environment Group that has been treated at the municipal water and advocates for the elimination stations on the North Bruce, at the harbour who encouraged the Municipality water treatment of the single-use plastic water bottle. Our in Tobermory. It is situated at the boat of Northern Bruce Peninsula to facility at the Ferry health and the health of our environment ramp across from Peacock’s and is a sponsor this initiative. dock. We ask for your are depending on each and every one of us. slender free-standing cylindrical structure There was an overwhelmingly patience concerning We can do this! in forest green. Until proper signage can be positive response to the refill the taste of the water Did you know? Bottling and shipping station that day. BPEG volunteers as the municipality water is the least energy efficient method were on hand to talk about the will soon be replacing ever used to supply water! advantages of ‘tap’ [clean, safe and a temporary piece of free municipal water] over bottled hose …the water is water and the negative impacts safe now but it will of plastic on the environment. taste better soon. The In a majority of cases, people refill station water already knew the facts. Naturally is far superior to with any innovation, there are bottled water that barriers to changing behaviour…. is poorly regulated knowing what to do is only a small and exposed to the piece of the change process. The chemicals in the ubiquitous and cheap single-use plastic bottle itself. plastic water bottles are just too Municipally treated accessible and are a habit that water, especially in Photo: A family uses the newly Ontario and especially installed Water Refill Station in Little will take time and perseverance to quit. post Walkerton, is the Tub Harbour. safest drinking water Many people who stopped imaginable. to chat were keen to understand attached, it is easy to miss as it blends in how the new system works and It is vital now so nicely. The summer crowds on the docks some were motivated and curious Photo: The newly installed that we have this that day were introduced to the new arrival enough to either buy a water Water Refill Station is fun wonderful resource and encouraged to fill their refillable bottles bottle or use something they had for all ages. that we all make a
Photo: A visiting Florida couple fills up Tobermory Dog Park Coming Soon their newly purchased BPEG reusable water bottle. Submitted by Nancy McAfee Smith, Hugh Campbell, their canine perimeter of the 1.5 acre park has been Development of our future off-leash companions, Brian McHattie (see picture), marked and cut out. Next, volunteers will Bruce Peninsula dog park is underway. Thanks to Ivan Tom McAfee and Jeff Truscott, the be continuing to work on tree removal and trimming to ensure a safe environment Minor Hockey Association and to maximize visibility and room to play. Our goal is to have the park up and ANNUAL running this fall. BOTTLE DRIVE If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nancy McAfee at 519-596- Mon., Sept. 7, 2015 2215 or [email protected] for scheduling and a site tour. Currently, We will be we are in need of licenced chainsaw collecting operators. We also require volunteers refundable who can physically move tree debris, have access to hard hats, work boots and any bottles between other safety gear and equipment that can 9 am & 12 noon be used to transform the wooded area into in the area a treed park landscape. Annual between Wiarton, Our community park is really Pike Bay, starting to take shape at The Meeting Place Bottle on Centennial Drive! If you haven’t been Drive Miller Lake & out yet, be sure to stop by 20 Centennial Tobermory. Drive to see the Great Wave Community Skatepark, community gardens, outdoor Mon. Please help support fitness equipment, and, of course, the Sept. 7, your local minor beginnings of our off-leash dog park. hockey players when Thanks again to everyone who has 2015 they knock on your contributed so far! door. Thank You.
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OWEN SOUND PORT ELGIN WIARTON 762 2nd Ave. E. 574 Goderich St. 512 Berford St. Furniture Ltd. 519-371-2151 519-389-4454 519-534-3320 The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 Page 4 OPINION PUBLISHER’S Bikes Need Pavement from Pike Bay to Stokes Bay COLUMN Councillor Tom Boyle went to the Public Meeting the funds to pave the West Road. County would very much like to pave that about the West Road with a bit of an edge in his attitude. Then, he continued, a bunch of people road as they are not equipped to maintain After the meeting, from South Bruce Peninsula kicked up gravel roads. He also agreed that there is no he gave me a bit of a stink and appealed the project to the need for a hundred foot road, that the issues background to the Ontario Municipal Board. But the money are mainly about visibility and curves and current situation. Years had to be spent in a timely fashion. So where would be easy to fix, especially at the north ago, he explained, Bruce did they spend it? Paving the shoulders end. He agreed the split makes good sense. County agreed to take from Sauble to Oliphant! In South Bruce Councillor Boyle explained why he on responsibility for Peninsula! South Bruce Peninsula kicked feels this project is urgent: there are some roads in Northern up a stink and all of the money got spent more and more people on bicycles and Bruce Peninsula, mainly there anyway. Boyle shook his head in motorcycles who come up the shore road the West Road and frustration. to Pike Bay but then where do they go? Whippoorwill Shore Then he introduced me to Arran There is no way to cycle from Sutter Road to Road. Boyle feels this Elderslie Mayor Paul Eagleson, who Stokes Bay without going out to Highway 6. was a sort of payback for attended the meeting as Chairman of the Mayor Eagleson sympathized with the fact that there are no County Highways Committee. Boyle’s frustration, noting that if the County County Roads at all in Boyle suggested to Eagleson that hadn’t assumed the West Road, MNBP the former Lindsay and would probably have had it fixed by now. St Edmunds Townships. the dirt section of the West Road that lies Even though the newly in MNBP should not be lumped in with Further discussion included strategies Photo: MNBP Councillor Tom Boyle (left) had a chat assumed roads are in the dirt section in SBP. Rather, it should for accommodating cyclists on such a road. with Arran Elderslie Mayor (and County Highways Eastnor, it still reduces be treated as a separate section and Councillor Boyle pointed out that paving Committee Chair) Paul Eagleson after the Public the tax burden on paved immediately. The objections are all the shoulders also reduces dust and adds Meeting concerning the West Road. Designate the NBP everybody in MNBP. concerned with the dirt sections in South longevity. part of the West Road as a separate section, Boyle Bruce Peninsula, so let’s separate the NBP Councillor Boyle planted a seed. Let’s In 2011, Bruce section and fix it. suggested, and pave it immediately. County came up with hope it bears some fruit. Mayor Eagleson agreed that the Federal Candidates Respond To MacLeod’s Questions that we enjoy safe drinking water... no The following are answers to three plastic bottles required. Finally, as a single-use plastic water bottles available campaign, offer bottled water. questions posed to all candidates for the Great Lakes community, I believe that at any of your public election campaign On a more personal note, my son upcoming Federal election in the riding of we have a special responsibility to water events? conducted a science fair experiment Bruce/Grey, Owen Sound by Tobermory stewardship; I’m delighted that North Responses several years ago: comparing the purity resident Judi MacLeod. The questions were Bruce Peninsula has shown leadership on of the water from the artesian well on printed in Issue #12 of the Bruce Peninsula this issue. Awareness of drinking water David McLaren – NDP: Yes, we can our farm property in Proton Township, Press. The responses are listed in the order is an important information “gateway” to commit to not having single-purpose with the water from a variety of bottled they were returned to me. the larger issues of water stewardship. water bottles made available at campaign water brands. We learned that healthful We can change behaviours here at home, events. Following the leadership provided Question #1 natural water is almost always better than and we can be “water evangelists” to our by Northern Bruce Peninsula, that’s the bottled water. That “pure” (demineralized) The Municipality of Northern considerable tourist population each least we could do. We cannot, however, bottled water can be damaging to the Bruce Peninsula recently approved the summer. Well done! make the same commitment on cans of human body, and that water bottled in installation of a drinking water refill Orange Crush which are symbolic of the Chris Albinati – Green Party: Yes plastic often contains harmful residues. station on the docks at Tobermory [to be orange wave sweeping this country. I am supportive of this project because Our family tradition - of a large pitcher of followed by another near the harbour in it encourages people to play an active Kimberley Love – Liberal Party: We well water or tap water at a meal - turns Lion’s Head]. This is to encourage people and simple role in reducing not only the keep large, refillable water containers for out to be the healthiest option for most to refill their own refillable water bottles amount of trash/recycling being created, our street events (where tap water is not Canadians. with municipally safe drinking water and but the amount of carbon that needs to available). At every event over the past Chris Albinati – Green Party: Yes. to discourage the use of single-use plastic year, we have served chilled local tap be emitted to bottle, transport, refrigerate/ Larry Miller – Conservative Party water bottles. water: a special feat when my home was on store and sell single-use water bottles. [voicemail response]: “We don’t have water Are you supportive of this project? temporary water supply during the winter Beyond the waste and carbon reduction bottles in our office, but when we’re out Please give your reasons. freeze in Owen Sound! Even at gala events, however, the project encourages people to canvassing on the road, we do have water tap water is offered in a spigot container think locally about their water which in bottles” Responses turn requires them to take more seriously with lemon slices. Caveat: we do not David McLaren – NDP: The activity, whether industrial or economic, screen event attendees and participants Question #3 to be continued next proliferation of single use plastic water that could harm that water. for single-use bottles, but we do not, as a issue (Issue #14/15) bottles is a huge problem in the world. Larry Miller – Conservative Party From the energy needed to produce the [voicemail response]: “Course I support it The bottles, to the question of what to do with but that’s a municipal initiative… but sure the empties, bottling drinking water creates looks like a good one to me.” a range of environmental challenges. This ruce eninsula ress initiative by the Municipality of Northern since 1988 Question #2 B P P Bruce Peninsula is laudable and should Will you commit to not having any Customer Service/Advertising Sales...... Trudy Watson–[email protected] be copied by other local governments. It will directly reduce litter, waste handling, Editor ...... Marianne Wood–[email protected] and recycling requirements. Perhaps more 2015 Printing Schedule Advertising...... Kenneth McFarlane–[email protected] importantly, it shows that effective local The Publisher ...... John Francis actions can be taken on serious issues ruce eninsula ress B P P since 1988 Production Manager...... Scott McFarlane that affect the health of our planet. ISSUE ...... DEADLINE...... PRINTING CIRCULATION: Delivered free to all mail boxes in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. So, yes I definitely support this, #14 ...... September 9...... September 15 as I support a similar initiative in Owen Extra copies are available for 95¢ (plus 5% tax) at a number of peninsula businesses. #15 ...... September 30...... October 6 Sound. #16 ...... October 21...... October 27 SUBSCRIPTIONS: 18 issues per year by mail Kimberley Love – Liberal Party: I was #17...... November 18...... 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Box 89, 39 Legion St., Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0 policies or beliefs of The Bruce Peninsula Press. All letters must have the name of the writer and a phone number where she/he each station communicates the fact Ph: 519-596-2658 email: [email protected] may be reached (this will not be published except by request). The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 page 5 Letter: Continued Use Of Round-Up By Parks Canada Round-Up, an extremely powerful This August marks, to my knowledge, 5 by Parks Canada next to Eagle Road Is Parks Canada’s mandate not to toxic chemical mixture, has been applied the third application in an area that hosts at the entrances of hiking trails into the harm – but to protect – our valued parks repeatedly by Parks Canada to control such protected species as the Eastern park, with notification of the forthcoming and their inhabitants? spotted knapweed in at least one area of Massasauga Rattlesnake and is near application of Round-Up on August 6 – 7. Sincerely, the Bruce Peninsula National Park. streams that feed directly into Lake The signs were removed by August 8. Huron. I refer to two signs posted August Ruth Klein, Eagle Road. MNBP Council Meeting Aug 10 — Play-by-play: Bruce County Engineer On West Rd Improvement With Mayor Milt McIver absent, the the West Road until the completion of a the West Road. Knox replied that it was has its own separate corridor on road Aug 10 meeting was chaired by Deputy Municipal Class Assessment undertaken generally 20 metres. allowances. He noted that power lines Mayor Patricia Greig. There were over 30 by the County of Bruce... and that any Knox explained that the surface was do not follow the entirety of the West Rd. people in the visitors gallery. subsequent road widening shall be in deteriorating even in the paved sections of Councillor Boyle wondered if the The first item on the Agenda was a accordance with the findings of this the West Road and that the gravel sections West Rd corridor could facilitate a 230kw presentation by Bruce County Highways Environmental Assessment.” Translation: have many deficiencies: hills, curves, power line, noting that this is the main Engineer Brian Knox about improving the “Make the road allowance only as wide as narrow lanes and inadequate base layer. concern of the residents. Is there anywhere it absolutely needs to be.” West Road. He noted that this was the The West Road is being considered in in the county where a 230kw line runs on first of four times he would be making this The County Bylaws state that a five sections: the paved road from Oliphant a county road? presentation, with an upcoming date at County road “...shall have a minimum to Hemlock Rd, the paved section from Knox replied “We are obligated under South Bruce Peninsula Council and then right-of-way width of 30 metres...” but Hemlock Rd to Howdenvale, the gravel the Green Energy Act” to cooperate with Public Meetings in Lion’s Head (see story, Knox explained that this is advisory, not section from Howdenvale to Little Pike Bay electrical agencies, but that he had not page one) and Wiarton. mandatory. Rd and the paved section of the West Rd been approached by anybody about the Engineer Knox explained that the Councillor Tom Boyle asked if the north of Little Pike Bay Rd. West Rd right-of-way. West Road became a County Road same bylaws were in place when the East Knox drew attention to a Problem Councillor Rouse asked if there is in 2005 as the County implemented Road was improved. Knox stated that Statement for the project which identified a ROW width threshold. If the West Rd the recommendations of a two-year they were and that the Environmental four problems needing to be solved: is widened, does that give them a foot in comprehensive study of its roads. In Assessment had determined that a ROW of the door? 2010 it was decided to put the West Road 86 feet was appropriate for that roadway. • Overcome road encroachments onto improvement on the County Official Plan. private property. Knox replied that he does not know Asked about the time horizon for the • Ensure road geometry elements meet an the hydro regulations, that Councillor This decision was appealed to the Ontario project, Knox stated that it would not be Municipal Board. The OMB officer made appropriate design speed [Translation: Rouse should check with Hydro. But he done in one year, possibly not even in four make it wide enough for two lanes; fix stated that a wider, better road does not three recommendations, the second of years. “Unless we decide to do nothing,” which reads, in part: blind hills and blind curves]. necessarily mean a wider right-of-way, he said, grinning. “We could accomplish • Improve road drainage and road structure. noting that the section of County Road 9 “...Notwithstanding any road- that in a year.” [Translation: make sure there is a proper from Barrow Bay to Lion’s Head is entirely widening provisions in this Official Plan Councillor Rob Rouse asked what granular base under the roadway and on a 66 foot ROW. no road widening shall be taken along the ROW width is for the NBP portion of install culverts as needed.] Summing up, he said “I am not here • Improve the road surface. [Translation: on a wind power issue. I am here on a road Aug 24 MNBP Council Play-by-Play: Pave it.] improvement issue.” Councillor Boyle asked how Supporting materials for the County Mountain Trout Camp Zoning Application county roads figure as a corridor for Highways presentation can be found in communications and other services. the MNBP Council Agenda for the Aug 10 MNBP’s Aug 24 meeting found ANSI adjacent, there is NEC land abutting Knox replied that each provider meeting, pages 15-111. Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig at the helm the property and there were public once again, with Mayor Milt McIver still objections to the expansion. All of these on vacation. factors combine to make proposed extra The first item on the Agenda was campsites a complicated issue. a Public Meeting to address a zoning Rationalizing the existing operation, application from Ron and Kathi Parker, on the other hand, was not controversial; owners of Mountain Trout Camp on there were no public objections and nothing Gillies Lake. It emerged that the Parkers in the operation that violates the spirit of had bought the campground a few years the zoning bylaw. He recommended that ago on the clear understanding that setbacks be adjusted from 15m to 1.5m all zoning and approvals were in place. to recognize existing non-conforming uses They subsequently found out that their and recommended that four rental cabins business violated zoning standards in be approved despite the fact that they several ways. do not meet current minimum size. He They applied, with assistance from recommended that a Site Plan Agreement planning consultant Ron Davidson, be put in place, requiring UV treatment of to have the zoning adjusted so as to water and a stormwater drainage study. recognize their existing operations and Councillor Rob Rouse asked if any also to add 16 new campsites. drainage problems had been noted in the First speaker was County Planner site inspection in mid-April. Planner Van Jack Van Dorp, who began by saying Dorp replied that there was standing water that the County recommends approval, between campsites (where it should be). with conditions, of the zoning to recognize Ron Davidson, speaking of behalf existing operations. of the Parkers, jumped in at this point, He recommended that the expansion agreeing to the idea of confining the become a separate application for a application to the recognition of existing variety of reasons: there is an MNRA Continued on next page Lion’s Head & District Skating Club Registration (for 2015-2016 Season) Thursday September 10th from 6 - 8 pm at the Lion’s Head Arena NEW SKATERS WELCOME! Contact Tanis Lisk 519-378-4697 Children under 15 are free! email: [email protected] Tickets available at the door. To purchase advance tickets: Call 226-668-2995 We are looking for Skating Helpers Pick up at Robbins Small Engine, Ferndale or The Dandy Lion, Lion’s Head High School Students - it can go towards your volunteer hours. Go to www.midnightblueconcert.eventbrite.com page 6 #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press Aug 24 Council Play-by-play the cost would be minor; $500 would best to go with a smaller production such there will be more sewage coming from cover putting a Site Plan Agreement in as Tuesdays With Morrie. But three or four Singing Sands. Councillor Boyle noted that cont’d from previous page place. Deputy Mayor Greig agreed: given days doesn’t tell you much about audience sewage improvements would probably be facilities: “We are backing off on the the ambiguity of the past, let’s have a demand — you would need at least two viewed favourably by the grantees. expansion,” and are “no longer proposing benchmark. weeks to establish audience demand. A routine proposal to adjust lot sizes additional sites”. He noted that two weeks Councillor Boyle returned to the But look at the map of theatre festivals in and zoning on property at the corner of after Van Dorp’s site visit, the campground stormwater issue — do we need the Ontario, she suggested. There is nothing Hwy 6 and Cameron Lake Rd caused a was bone dry. There will always be ponds consultant or engineer to look at this? anywhere near the Bruce Peninsula. flurry of controversy. in late March and early April but the water Mansfield noted that her co-presenter, quickly disappears and there is no need Planner Van Dorp stated “we have The staff report suggested imposing Cathy Downes, is a professional fundraiser. to spend $5 or $10 thousand to study site done what we are capable of.” eight conditions, including one which drainage. As to the Site Plan Agreement, Councillor Boyle said that he “... Lion’s Head’s 100th anniversary required “THAT a forest restoration plan the Parkers “would like to stay away from would like to see stormwater management coincides with Canada’s 150th anniversary, be prepared to the satisfaction of the Grey that as well.” We don’t need more control looked at”. Future considerations will mused Deputy Mayor Greig. There are Sauble Conservation Authority...” of something that’s been in place for a require it anyway, he noted. He felt the federal grants available. Councillor Rouse immediately hundred years. motion should be passed as written. Downes pointed out that Mansfield objected to this condition, saying it always Councillor Tom Boyle asked if there Ron Davidson commented on the is a teacher in her day job. She would be makes him nervous, telling people how was a potential to control, change or future expansion issue: any expansion will invaluable in mentoring local kids. to manage their own properties. Deputy Mayor Greig pointed out that this would improve water flow. be a big deal, with biologists and so forth. “Can we leave it to you to get in come up again at the Public Meeting. touch with [Municipal Clerk] Mary Lynn Davidson replied that he had never Could we come up with a minimal Councillor Salen was still concerned Standen?” asked Deputy Mayor Greig. By heard an engineer say things are OK as is. Site Plan Agreement using just staff and however, noting that passing the resolution the way, she continued, we also have a “So you’re in favour of not knowing?’ in-house expertise? wondered Councillor with that clause gave implicit approval to venue in Tobermory. Councillor Boyle retorted. Rouse. the clause. Councillor Rouse agreed, saying Tara Stanton attended the meeting to Councillor Rouse was less concerned, As documented, said Davidson — that reforestation should be between staff hear the Dancyn presentation; she asked saying that from his perspective this was noting that it is well documented — “if we and the proponent. GSCA should not be that Dancyn make sure their schedule simply an owner trying in good faith to can take that document there and turn it involved. Councillor Boyle agreed, noting doesn’t overlap with existing amateur rationalize his operation. There was no into an SPA, then sure”. that a forest restoration plan involves a productions in Lion’s Head. Mansfield need to bother about it if there are no lot of documentation and expense and will At this point, Council voted on and and Downes assured her this would not known problems. not add value. defeated the original motion, with only happen. Councillor Griffin Salen agreed. “He Councillor Boyle voting in favour. A new The motion was defeated, revised Then Council had to select two won’t be renting sites in a puddle.” motion, proposing a minimal Site Plan and passed. Agreement with no stormwater study, was projects for applications to the Ontario Councillor Boyle took a longer view. passed by a unanimous vote. Community Infrastructure Fund and the If this had been proposed 20 years ago Federal Small Communities Fund. it would have been approved, he began. Next on the Agenda was Cathy Staff presented a short list of five But we don’t want to set a precedent of Downes and Joan Mansfield, presenting projects: Barrow Bay North Shore Rd, Ira approving things without Site Plan Control on behalf of Dancyn Productions. They Lake Rd and Bridge project, Johnson’s Agreements. “How expensive would that propose to bring professional summer Hbr Rd, other bridge replacements and be?” theatre to Lion’s Head, beginning with a two week run in 2016. They are hoping for improvements at the sewage lagoon near A survey would start at $5 thousand, Trillium grants and other sponsorships, Tobermory. replied Ron Davidson. but municipal endorsement (or preferably, Councillors Salen and Boyle Could you have a Site Plan Agreement partnership) is a crucial first step. immediately suggested Barrow Bay North without a stormwater management plan? They proposed to use the arena, Shore Rd should be one choice. It has, wondered Deputy Mayor Greig. “Yes,” blocking off approximately half the ice Deputy Mayor Greig agreed, been on the Shop Locally replied Planner Van Dorp. Council may surface, with a target attendance of 200 books since 2003. require many things or few: “whatever people per performance. They propose a After much discussion, the level” of control you feel you need. It’s easy to be Earth Smart when two-week run for 2016, with longer runs improvements to the sewage lagoon were you shop close to home! If we require a Site Plan without in subsequent years. selected for the other application. When You save on gas, support your local stormwater, what would it be? asked asked for his advice, Public Works Manager How many people would be involved economy and reduce your carbon footprint. Deputy Mayor Greig. in a production? wondered Deputy Mayor Rydall pointed out that if MNBP loses its It acknowledges what is there, replied Greig. Perhaps 20 on stage, replied Joan license to spread sewage on fields, the 7024 Highway #6, Tobermory Municipal Clerk Mary Lynn Standen, Mansfield, plus another 20 behind the lagoon would quickly need upgrades and who recommended Council approve with scenes; maybe 60, total, including the Site Plan Control; it would be in the ushers. municipality’s best interests. What level of attendance would Councillor Boyle continued that be needed to make this viable? asked thought: “It’s a benchmark, a picture of Deputy Mayor Greig. “Two hundred per and more what is, today.” I would like to be able to performance is viable,” replied Mansfield. tell people how the water moves and where Would it be possible to run a pilot of it goes. three or four days? asked Deputy Mayor Great Selection of Plush! Councillor Rouse disagreed, stating Greig. Would it be possible to use the that the campground was pretty well Rotary Hall as a venue? There is a local documented as it sits today. “I don’t see initiative to turn it into a proper theatre... NEW! the need of more bureaucratic red tape.” Yes to both, responded Joan Clerk Standen pointed out that Mansfield. With that size of hall, it might be
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Northern Bruce location, description, servicing and Re: Towards a Comprehensive Policy on Mr. McHattie outlined the nature and compliance with the Zoning By-law and the Uses of Shoreline in Northern Bruce Peninsula July intent of the application, providing the the Bruce County Official Plan. He advised Peninsula location, description, servicing and that no objections have been received from Mr. Conway reviewed his submission compliance with the Zoning By-law the agency circulation. The Grey Sauble with Council relating to establishment 13, 2015 Council and the Local Official Plan. He advised Conservation Authority (GSCA) noted that of policies on the uses of shoreline in the that no objections have been received the location of the house and elevations Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. from the agency circulation. The Grey are generally in compliance with flood- Minutes Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) proofing requirements under Section Mr. Conway, on behalf of the Bass Road recommended that the small wetland 6.30.1 of the Municipal Zoning By-law. Beach Association, is requesting that such MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milton a policy be drafted. McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, area mapped as environmental hazard The GSCA noted that the closest portion Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Griffin be included in the proposed zoning by- of the proposed deck is approximately 17 Deputy Mayor Greig asked the delegation Salen, Councillor Rob Rouse law amendment. This has been included metres from the estimated 100 year flood to outline the key issues and Mr. Conway in the proposed by-law. Municipal Staff elevation of 177.7 metres G.S.C. Parks indicated that they are ownership and STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative recommended a series of standard Canada noted that any in-water and access. Officer, Bill Jones; Clerk, Mary Lynn conditions be applied to the consent. shoreline works adjacent to this property Standen; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Fire requires a permit. Municipal Staff noted Councillor Salen asked if there are any Chief, Wilf Barnes; Chief Building Official, There was no correspondence from the other groups that are similar to the Bass public in respect of the application. that a No Demand for Municipal Service Wendy Elliott; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Agreement is already in place for this Road Beach Association and what the Addison; Secretary, Charlotte Martindale In closing, Mr. McHattie stated that the property. group is requesting. Mr. Conway noted Bruce County Planning Department is that Tiny Township is one area where OTHERS PRESENT: Brian McHattie, There was no correspondence from the shoreline use has been an issue in the Jakob Van Dorp recommending approval of the Zoning By-law amendment. public in respect of the application. past. Mr. Conway noted that people can DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST In closing, Mr. McHattie stated that the walk freely on all shorelines in the United There being no further questions or States. Mayor McIver called the meeting to order discussion, the following recommendation Bruce County Planning Department is at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were was presented: recommending approval of the Zoning Mr. Conway suggested that Council review reminded to disclose any pecuniary By-law amendment. the groups material and that an informal Moved by T. Boyle interest that may arise during the course There being no further questions or meeting with Council be held in the fall. of the meeting. Resolution # 17-03-2015 Seconded by P. Greig discussion, the following recommendation Mayor McIver thanked Mr. Conway for his APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA was presented: presentation. THAT the Zoning By-Law Amendment Moved by G. Salen application Z-25-15.62 for the properties Moved by R. Rouse 2. David Grant & Robert Hitchcock Resolution # 17-01-2015 described as Concession 3 WBR Pt Lot Resolution # 17-04-2015 Seconded by G. Salen Re: Abundant Solar Energy Inc. - Solar Seconded by T. Boyle 4 and RP 3R8674 Part 1 (Eastnor) BE Flow-Through Limited Partnerships (SFF) THAT the content of the agenda be APPROVED and the necessary by-law be THAT the Zoning By-Law Amendment forwarded to Council for adoption. application Z-24-15.68 for the property Mr. Hitchcock reviewed the power point approved as presented. submission with Council with regarding Carried described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK Carried 6; RP 3R173 Part 20 (St. Edmunds) BE Solar Flow-through Limited Partnerships. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2. Planning Report APPROVED and the necessary by-law be He gave a brief history of the company forwarded to Council for adoption. Re: Council Meeting No. 15-16, June 22, Zoning By-law Amendment Continued on next page 2015 Daniel & Karen McNeil Moved by R. Rouse 49 China Cove Road Resolution # 17-02-2015 Bruce Peninsula Hospice Seconded by P. Greig File No. Z-24-15.68 ECOME A OSPICE OLUNTEER THAT the minutes of Council Meeting Re: 4109-680-004-11600 B H V No. 15-16, June 22, 2015 be approved as Mr. McHattie, Bruce County Planner, Share your caring and compassion to help others in our printed and circulated. reviewed the report. Mr. McHattie stated community live fully. Carried that the purpose of the application is to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law Hospice volunteers provide non-medical support for PUBLIC MEETING No. 2002-54, as amended, for the lands individuals and families coping with a progressive life-limiting illness and/or those who are bereaved. 1. Planning Report described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6; RP 3R173 Part 20 (St. Edmunds), A training course, the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, starts in September at locations including Owen Zoning By-law Amendment the amendment is proposing to rezone Sound (Sept. 12th) and Port Elgin (Sept. 24th). William B McLeod & Dale McLeod approximately 0.58 hectares (1.43 acres) For more information on becoming a hospice volunteer, or about registering for this course, please contact us at: from “C3-a-h Resort Commercial” to 671 West Road & 677 West Road “R2-a Resort Residential”. The rezoning Bruce Peninsula Hospice 519-534-1260 ext 5612 www. .ca 369 Mary Street, Wiarton, N0H 2T0 [email protected] File No. Z-25-15.62 request will facilitate redevelopment of the bphospice property allowing the owners to replace the Re: 4109-620-004-13200 and 4109-620- 004-13210 Mr. Brian McHattie, Bruce County Planner, reviewed the report. Mr. McHattie stated that the purpose of the application is to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, for the lands
Bruce Peninsula Hospice offers a free ® Fresh Food. Friendly Neighbours. Visit www.Foodland.ca BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP • In store Bakery • Fresh Produce • Fresh Meat • Deli Check our flyers for your Back-to-School needs! Thursdays 1:30 - 3p.m. BETTER REWARDS September 24th to November 12th, 2015 ARE HERE See in Store for Details We share our stories about the loss of a loved one and offer support to each other with an experienced facilitator. There will also be a short video about the grief journey at each meeting. To register or for more information, please contact OPEN DAILY 7am - 9pm Bruce Peninsula Hospice am pm 519-534-1260 ext. 5612 New Hours 8 - 7 starting Sep. 7 www.bphospice.ca LITTLE TUB HARBOUR TOBERMORY 519-596-2380 page 8 #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press July 13, 2015 COUNCIL MINUTES a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Re: Accessibility Compliance Reporting 8. Clerk Report No. C 15-29 between the Northern Bruce Peninsula cont’d from previous page Moved by R. Rouse Re: No Demand for Services Site Plan Fire and Emergency Services (NBPF&ES) Control Agreement and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Resolution # 17-09-2015 and explained the solar garden process Seconded by T. Boyle installation and the benefits to the Canada, as represented by the Minister Daniel McDougall McNeil Municipality. of the Environment for the purpose of THAT Council receives Deputy Clerk Karen Ruth McNeil the Parks Canada Agency and Bruce Report DC 15-05 as information as Mr. Hitchcock requested support from Peninsula National Park/Fathom Five it relates to Accessibility Compliance Part Farm Lot 6, W/S Bury Road, Plan the Municipality to accompany the National Marine Park (“Parks Canada”); Reporting for 2015. Bury, Part 20, Plan 3R-173, T/W R137768 application. and Carried 49 China Cove Road Deputy Mayor Greig asked what the THAT the Mayor, Clerk and Fire Chief Assessment Roll No. 4109 680 004 11600 typical size of property required. They are authorized to sign this agreement on 6. Treasurer Report No. TR 15-09 are interested in five (5) acre parcels, the behalf of the Municipality of Northern Re: Water Bottle Refilling Stations - PIN 33100-0149 (LT) modules sit on 3.5 acres, plus the setback. Bruce Peninsula. Funding from Reserves Moved by T. Boyle There is a visual buffer. Carried Discussion ensued and Council requested Resolution # 17-12-2015 Deputy Mayor Greig asked how many Seconded by P. Greig 2. Fire Chief Report No. 15-15 that one (1) water filling station be modules could be put on 3.5 acres and purchased and installed in Tobermory as was informed that there could be up to Re: Information and Updates for June, soon as possible. Continued on next page 1,500 panels. 2015 Moved by G. Salen Deputy Mayor Greig asked what the cost Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 17-10-2015 involved would be and was informed that Resolution # 17-06-2015 Seconded by P. Greig Greig’s Fabrics it would cost between 1.5 – 2 million Seconded by G. Salen Serving the Bluewater Quilters Guild and the dollars. THAT Council approves the purchase of a THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s water bottle refilling station in Tobermory; Bruce Peninsula for 25 years Mayor McIver thanked the gentlemen for Report FC 15-15, Fire Department their presentation. activities for the month of June, 2015. AND THAT Council approves the transfer of funds from the Northern Bruce Peninsula 3. Patrick Lima Carried general reserves to finance the purchase Re: Proposed 90 metre Telecommunication 3. Building Report No. 15-10 and installation of one unit valued at $7,500.00 in Tobermory. $10 /m Sale Tower: 43 Bartley Drive MNBP Re: June 2015 Building Report Mr. Lima reviewed his submission to Carried Moved by P. Greig Full meter cuts only Council relating to the proposed 90 metre 7. Treasurer Report No. TR 15-10 telecommunication tower being erected at Resolution # 17-07-2015 on regular price materials. 43 Bartley Drive. Seconded by G. Salen Re: Vesting of Tax Sale Property (No Successful Purchaser) Mr. Lima, on behalf of the residents on THAT Council receives Chief Building and around Bartley Drive, asked that the Official Report No. BD 15-10, relating Moved by T. Boyle Cash or Debit ONLY to the June 2015 Building Report, as Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Resolution # 17-11-2015 Please bring your own bags request Industry Canada to not approve information. Seconded by G. Salen the application for Rogers Communication Carried THAT Council authorizes the Treasurer to build on the proposed site (43 Bartley 4. Facility Supervisor Report No. FS 15-07 to vest the following property in the Drive). name of the Municipality and to write off Noon to 4pm Mr. Lima does not feel it is desirable to Re: Options for Rotary Club Hall Lease the outstanding taxes as uncollectible Open Monday to Saturday erect a 90 metre tower in the middle of a Renewal following an unsuccessful tax sale: residential cluster. Staff was directed to discuss a shorter Roll No. 41 09 680 004 19000 0000; PIN 66 Main Street, Lion’s Head Mr. Lima suggested that it is unfair term lease and hall scheduling with the 33100-0343(LT); Lot 122 W/S John St and unequitable to satisfy the needs of Rotary Hall and to submit a report for the Plan of Bury; Northern Bruce Peninsula. 519-793-4500 seasonal people for a couple of months Council meeting on July 27, 2015. File No. 13-18. Carried of the year. Moved by R. Rouse Mayor McIver thanked Mr. Lima for his Resolution # 17-08-2015 Seconded by G. Salen A OUT-O presentation. UL F-D THAT Council receives Facilities Supervisor S O CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS IN O Report FS 15-07 as information relating R N S 1. Fire Chief Report No. FC 15-14 to options for Rotary Club Hall in Lion’s COMPLETE E P Re: Memorandum of Agreement - Parks Head lease renewal; LANDSCAPING SERVICES N Canada AND THAT Council requests Staff to U E discuss negotiation/renewal of a lease R S TR Moved by P. Greig • Interlocking Stone • Flagstone Patios E R EN Resolution # 17-05-2015 including specific terms and conditions as Y & GARDEN C Seconded by T. Boyle outlined in Report No. FS 15-07. • Retaining Walls • Gardens THAT Council receives the Fire Carried Chief’s Report FC-15-14 pertaining to 5. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 15-05 THE FALL DEALS
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and all the parents and sta who donated their time for this event. Follow us on Facebook Thank you for your time, effort and continued support! s rr TM 4 Webster St. Lion’s Head • 519-793-3415 page 10 #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press July 13, 2015 COUNCIL MINUTES Seconded by P. Greig Seconded by R. Rouse Moved by T. Boyle cont’d from previous page THAT Council does hereby adopt the Lion’s THAT Council receives the attached Resolution # 17-29-2015 Head 100th Anniversary Committee report resolution, as information. Seconded by G. Salen to the Committee for the purpose of dated June 9, 2015, as circulated, and THAT Council receives the attached Carried reviewing hazard and wetland mapping approves all actions contained therein. resolution, as information. criteria. 22. Resolution Carried Carried Moved by P. Greig Re: The Township of Huron-Kinloss Resolution # 17-18-2015 18. Occupational Health and Safety OTHER BUSINESS Re: Source Protection Municipal Seconded by T. Boyle Re: Meeting Minutes No. 15-03, June 10, a) Deputy Mayor Greig requested Implementation Fund THAT Council approves Chief 2015 information for the Ranked Voting System Administrative Officer Report No. CAO Moved by P. Greig Moved by G. Salen for Elections. Resolution # 17-27-2015 15-27, pertaining to the development of Resolution # 17-23-2015 -The Clerk will submit a report for the Seconded by R. Rouse a Committee for the purpose of reviewing Seconded by R. Rouse Regular Council Meeting on July 27, 2015 hazard and wetland mapping criteria; THAT Council receives the attached THAT Council does hereby adopt the b) Councillor Rouse noted that he has had resolution, as information. AND FURTHERMORE THAT the Clerk Occupational Health and Safety report conflicting reports about the gated access advertise for six (6) Committee Members dated June 10, 2015, as circulated, and Carried at Dunks Bay with regard to launching from the Public; approves all actions contained therein. 23. Resolution boats. AND FURTHERMORE THAT Council be Carried -The Public Works Department will submit included in the Committee. Re: Town of New Tecumseh 19. Occupational Health and Safety a report for the Council Meeting on July Carried Re: Electricity Rates 27, 2015 Re: Meeting Minutes No. 15-04, July 6, 15. Accounts Payable Voucher No. 6 2015 Moved by R. Rouse CORRESPONDENCE Resolution # 17-28-2015 Re: June 2015 Moved by G. Salen Seconded by P. Greig Correspondence was noted on the following: Councillor Boyle declared a conflict of Resolution # 17-24-2015 Seconded by R. Rouse THAT Council supports the resolution interest to Cheque No. 27912 in the received by the Town of New Tecumseh, a) JLT Canada - ORVs on Municipal Roads amount of $6,209.35 to TJB Enterprises. THAT Council does hereby adopt the requesting the Government of Ontario -The Municipal All Terrain Vehicle By- Moved by P. Greig Occupational Health and Safety report to examine the proposal for Farm and law will be amended to reflect the new Resolution # 17-19-2015 dated July 6, 2015, as circulated, and Industrial Electricity Rates made by the amendments approves all actions contained therein; Canadian Cement Association, Ontario Seconded by R. Rouse b) Marlaine Koehler - CycleOn Funding Federation of Agriculture, Ontario AND THAT Steve Tiernan be appointed to Announcement - the Ministry of THAT Council approves Accounts Payable Construction Secretariat, Canadian the Health and Safety Committee effective Transportation’s Ontario Municipal Voucher No. 6, June 2015, in the amount Foundry Association, Canadian July 6, 2015 as an Outside Worker Cycling Infrastructure Program and Cycle of $3,092,026.90, excluding Cheque No. Plastics Industry Association, Quinte Representative; Training Fund 27912 in the amount of $6,209.35 payable West Manufacturers’ Association to TJB Enterprises. AND THAT the Health and Safety and Northumberland Manufacturers’ -The application deadline is August 6, Carried Committee approves the Workplace Association and enact that proposal, or 2015 Inspection Checklist. a reasonable modification of it, with a -The Public Works Department will Moved by R. Rouse view to returning competitive electricity Resolution # 17-20-2015 Carried prepare a report for the Council Meeting rates to Ontario farms, industry and all on July 27, 2015 on possible projects Seconded by G. Salen 20. Ad Hoc Museum Committee hydro users, to renew a key part of the THAT Council approves Accounts Payable Re: Meeting Minutes No. 15-03, June 18, foundations for business and employment c) 11. Community Skate Park - Opening Voucher No. 6, June 2015, Cheque No. 2015 opportunity in Ontario. of the ‘Great Wave’ 27912 in the amount of $6,209.35 to TJB Carried -Noted and filed Enterprises. Councillor Boyle noted that Council is invited to attend the WWI 24. Resolution Moved by T. Boyle Carried Celebration/100th Anniversary of the Resolution # 17-30-2015 Re: Township of Montague 16. Physician Recruitment and Retention 160th Bruce Battalion being held July 17, Seconded by R. Rouse Committee 2015 from 1 – 3 pm at the St. Edmunds Re: Community Mailboxes Continued on next page and Peninsula Museum. Re: Meeting Minutes No. 15-03, June 24, 2015 Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 17-25-2015 Moved by P. Greig Seconded by G. Salen Resolution # 17-21-2015 Seconded by R. Rouse THAT Council does hereby adopt the Ad Hoc Museum Committee report THAT Council does hereby adopt the dated June 18, 2015, as circulated, and Physician Recruitment and Retention approves all actions contained therein; Committee report dated June 24, 2015, as circulated, and approves all actions AND THAT the Committee request wifi contained therein. service to be hooked up at the Museum. Carried Carried 17. Lion’s Head 100th Anniversary 21. Resolution Committee Re: Town of South Bruce Peninsula Re: Meeting Minutes No. 15-02, June 9, Re: Unwilling Host for Industrial Solar 2015 Field Installations and Development Moved by G. Salen Moved by P. Greig Resolution # 17-22-2015 Resolution # 17-26-2015
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EDMUNDS)], Resolution # 17-32-2015 CLOSED SESSION Moved by T. Boyle MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE Seconded by T. Boyle Resolution # 17-31-2015 PENINSULA, ROLL NOS. 41 09 680 004 There is no “Closed Session” for Council THAT the meeting adjourns at 3:09 p.m. Seconded by P. Greig 024000 AND 41 09 680 004 24101 Meeting No. 15-17, July 13, 2015. Carried Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula July 27, 2015 Council Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milton DELEGATION the solar projects. He advised that the RE: Request for Municipal Support McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, 1. Steve McKague representing Farmers Teeswater Curling Club is working with resolution for small FIT solar projects at 4521 Highway 6 and 4769 Highway 6 Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Griffin Community Co-Operatives and Teeswater Abundant Solar Energy Inc. and the FCC Salen, Councillor Rob Rouse Curling Club to apply for a solar array on the roof of the Mr. Hitchcock thanked Council for club and, if successful, will give the club hearing his presentation at today’s STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative RE: Benefits of solar projects for a local a lease payment of $6,250.00 each year meeting. He advised that he is seeking Officer, Bill Jones; Clerk, Mary Lynn municipality Standen; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Fire for twenty (20) years which will assist in Council’s support to approve resolutions Chief, Wilf Barnes; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Mr. McKague introduced himself and paying to replace the 30 year old leaking of support for the two proposed sites in Addison; Public Works Manager, Bill thanked Council for allowing him this roof. Council was advised that the FCC this Municipality, those being located Rydall; Assistant Public Works Manager, opportunity to appear as a delegation. He is currently a fifty (50) member group at 4521 and 4769 Highway 6. He briefly Troy Cameron; Facilities Supervisor, advised that he is a member of the not-for- and Abundant Solar Energy Inc. is 100% explained the process from the application Marshall Tigert; By-law Enforcement profit Farmers Community Cooperative Canadian. He stated that the FCC passed stage through to construction. He advised Officer, Carol Hopkins (FCC) and Co-President of the Teeswater a motion recently to work with not-for- that the two 5 acre proposed sites will Curling Club. He noted that the FCC is profit or charitable groups in Northern each host a 500 kw project, each being DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST based in the Municipality of South Bruce. Bruce Peninsula to show them how they a static system, with 3.5 acres of 3.5’ X Mayor McIver called the meeting to order He confirmed that FCC has partnered can share in the venue from solar projects 6’ panels being erected. The site will be at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were with Abundant Solar Energy Inc. He in their community. buffered and fenced. He confirmed that reminded to disclose any pecuniary explained to Council how solar projects Mayor McIver thanked Mr. McKague for his company employs local contractors interest that may arise during the course can financially benefit a local municipality his presentation. for the development, construction and of the meeting. by sharing in a percentage of the solar maintenance of projects over the 20 year revenue without investing any money into 2. Robert Hitchcock representing APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Abundant Solar Energy Inc. Continued on next page The Clerk respectfully requested that MLEO Report 15-10, as it relates to the Appointment of Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and the associated by-law (No. 2015-53), be considered by Council today. Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 18-01-2015 Seconded by P. 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Boyle Part Lot 4, Concession 3, WBR, Part 1, THAT Council supports the passage of Hitchcock advised that small FIT projects THAT Council receives Facilities Supervisor Plan 3R-8674, (Eastnor) Zoning Amendment By-law No. 2015-50 are connected to the distribution grid and Report FS 15-09 as information relating to for the property known as 49 China Cove the power is consumed locally. the request for use of the Tobermory Ball File Nos.: Z-25-15.62 (Zoning ) and B-30 and B31-15.62 (Consent) Road and legally described as Town Plot of Mayor McIver thanked Mr. Hitchcock Field for parking for the Tobermory United Bury, Part Block 6, Part 20, Plan 3R-173, for his presentation noting that staff will Church BBQ event; Moved by T. Boyle (St. Edmunds(, Municipality of Northern prepare a report regarding these requests AND THAT Council approves the Resolution # 18-09-2015 Bruce Peninsula effectively rezoning said for Council’s consideration at the next Tobermory United Church Chicken BBQ Seconded by R. Rouse lands from C3-a-H Resort Commercial regular meeting. Committee the use of the Tobermory Ball THAT Council supports the passage of Holding to R2-a Resort Residential at its CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS Field for overflow parking for its event on Zoning Amendment By-law No. 2015-49 regular meeting on Monday, August 10, Saturday, August 1, 2015. Carried the properties known as: 2015. Carried 1. Public Works Department Report No. PW 15-20 5. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 15-06 #1 671 West Road, legally described as 9. Clerk Report No. C 15-42 Part Lot 4, Concession 3, WBR, Part 1, RE: Dunks Bay Beach Access RE: Incident Management System RE: Zoning By-law Amendment Incorporated into Emergency Plan Plan 3R-8674, (Eastnor), Municipality Council reviewed historical information of Northern Bruce Peninsula effectively David Myles, Lynn Myles and Laurie Myles outlining the gated access to the Dunks The Mayor requested that the Deputy Clerk rezoning said lands from RU1 General Lots 1 and 3, Town Plot Hardwick, Part Bay beach. Councillor Rouse indicated provide a brief overview explaining the Rural Special-cc to RU1-49-2015-b Lot F and Lot 2, Part Lot 34, Concession that this report is presented as a result incorporation of the Incident Management General Rural ; 3, WBR, Part 4, Plan 3R-3233, (Eastnor), System into the Emergency Plan. She of his expression of concern on behalf #2 677 West Road, legally described as 149 Hardwick Cove Road of a resident who was unable to launch explained that this basically has come as a result of the mall collapse in Elliot Lake Part Lot 4, Concession 3, WBR, Part 1, Assessment Roll Nos. 620-5-200/201/042 a personal watercraft at Dunks Bay Plan 3R-8674, (Eastnor), Municipality recently. Discussion ensued. Council was and is a standardized emergency response Moved by G. Salen system recognized internationally. of Northern Bruce Peninsula effectively made aware that a local business regularly rezoning said lands from RU1 General Resolution # 18-11-2015 launches and picks up rental kayaks from Moved by G. Salen Rural Special-dd and RU1 General Rural Seconded by R. Rouse this location. Mayor McIver commented Resolution # 18-07-2015 Special–cc to RU1-49-2015-a and EH THAT Council supports the passage of that this report is being presented for Seconded by R. Rouse Environmental Hazard at its regular Zoning Amendment By-law No. 2015-51 informational purposes and the following meeting on Monday, August 10, 2015. for the property known as 149 Hardwick resolution was then presented. THAT Council receives Deputy Clerk Report DC 115-06 as information with Approval of said Zoning Amendment Cove Road and legally described as Lots Moved by G. Salen respect to the Municipal Emergency By-law will allow Consent Applications 1 and 3, Town Plot Hardwick, Part Lot Resolution # 18-03-2015 Plan updates to incorporate the Incident under File Nos. B-30 and B-31-15.62 to F and Lot 2, Part Lot 34, Concession 3, Seconded by R. Rouse Management System (IMS); be approved. Carried WBR, Part 4, Plan 3R-3233, (Eastnor), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula THAT Council receives Public Works 8. Clerk Report C 15-41 AND THAT Council, pending discussion effectively rezoning said lands from R2 Department Report PW 15-20 as and comments from today’s review, RE: Zoning By-law Amendment Resort Residential and EH Environmental information as it relates to accessing the recommends that By-law NO. 2015-46 Hazard to R2-51-2015 Resort Residential Dunks Bay beach. Carried Daniel and Karen McNeil for an Emergency Plan, as presented, Special and EH Environmental Hazard at 2. Public Works Department Report No. be adopted at the July 27, 2015 Council Town Plot of Bury, Part Block 6, Part 20, its regular meeting on Monday, August 10, PW 15-21 meeting. Carried Plan 3R-173, (St. Edmunds), 49 China 2015. Carried Cove Road RE: Ontario Municipal Cycling 6. Clerk Report No. C 15-39 Continued on next page Infrastructure Program (OMCIP) Funding RE: No Demand for Services Site Plan The Chief Administrative Officer advised Control Agreement that no recommendations are contained Larry Chambers, Karin Tomosky- PENINSULA within the Public Works Report and Chambers P suggested that given advice received on possible options from a local cycling Part Lot 36, Concession 4, WBR, (Eastnor), A enthusiast, paving the East Road from as in R361095, 44 Richard Street APPLIANCES & TV Miller Lake to Dyers Bay Road, is a Assessment Roll No. 4109 620 005 23100 viable route that, once completed, would encourage Miller Lake and area residents PIN 33115-0141 (LT) to cycle to Dyers Bay and Cabot Head. Moved by G. Salen SUITE 3 PIECE KITCHEN Council was in agreement and instructed Resolution # 18-08-2015 PACKAGE that the Public Works Department proceed Seconded by P. Greig with submitted the Expression of Interest. DEAL THAT Council approves the negotiation Moved by P. Greig and registration of a No Demand for Resolution # 18-04-2015 Service Site Plan Control Agreement $ Maytag® Seconded by T. Boyle requested by Larry Chambers and Karin 2900. Electric Freestanding THAT Council receives Public Works Tomosky-Chambers, for property legally plus tax • includes delivery Department Report PW 15-21 as described as Part Lot 36, Concession 4, Range information as it relates to the Ministry WBR, (Eastnor), as in R361-05 and located MER8600DH of Transportation’s Ontario Municipal at 44 Richard Street, Municipality of • White with stainless Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP) Northern Bruce Peninsula. Carried handle Funding; 7. Clerk Report No. C 15-40 • 6.2 cu. ft. • Aqua lift self clean AND THAT the Public Works Department RE: Zoning By-law Amendment • Hidden bake element will prepare the Expression of Interest • XL window (EOI) on behalf of the Municipality and Maytag® submit before the deadline of August 6, Dr. Ken Fenwick BSc, DC Top Freezer 2015; Chiropractor Refrigerator Maytag® AND THAT Council supports the proposed MRT318FZDH Jetclean® Plus project to pave the East Road from Miller New patients welcome • White with stainless Dishwasher Lake to Dyers Bay Road. Carried handles • 18 cu. ft. MDB5969SDH 3. Facility Supervisor Report No. 15-08 • Hands On Adjusting • Orthotics • LED lighting • White with stainless • Full with meat pan handle RE: Request for funds to build a concrete • 5 cycles, 5 options walkway to transfer telescopes properly Lion's Head Office • Nylon racks for Bayside Astronomy area. • Tiered upper rack 75 Main St. Moved by R. Rouse • 50 dBA Resolution # 18-05-2015 Mon. 1-4 & Thurs. 2-5 Seconded by G. Salen 519-477-3229 THAT Council receives Facilities Supervisor FREE DELIVERY ON THE BRUCE PENINSULA Report FS 15-08 as information relating to the request for funds to build a concrete Wiarton Office Large selection of TVs and Appliances in stock! walkway from the storage trailer that Complete Wellness Centre stores the telescopes to the viewing 596 Berford St. platform at the Bayside Astronomy site; 519-793-4444 www.patv.ca AND THAT Council approves transferring 519-534-2003 West side of Hwy. #6 at Ferndale $3,500.00 from the General Reserves Mon. 8:30-12 & 4:30-6 ® Registered Trade-mark of Whirlpool Canada Inc. for the expenditures to build a concrete Wed. 8:30-12 & 1:30-6 walkway from the storage trailer area Fri. 8:30-12 & 1:30-6; Sat. 9 -12 to the viewing platform at the Bayside YLES Call for Astronomy site at Lion’s Head. Carried Information 4. Facility Supervisor Report No. 15-09 www.drkenfenwick.com MINI STORAGE 519-793-4444 The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 page 13 July 27, 2015 COUNCIL MINUTES THAT Council does hereby adopt the General Meeting this past weekend. The a) Becky Dier-McComb re: Lot #38 at Emergency Management Program Public Works Department was instructed Lion’s Head Beach Park Campground cont’d from previous page Committee report dated July 14, 2015, to prepare a report on this matter for 10. Clerk Report No. C 15-43 Council reviewed the request. The CAO as circulated, and approves all actions the next Council meeting. Mayor McIver noted that the Municipality has a policy RE: Municipal Election Reform Initiatives contained therein. Carried questioned whether MTO was addressing in place as it relates to transfer of the wild parsnip/noxious weed matter Moved by P. Greig 12. Economic Development Committee seasonal campsites. It was noted that along the highway corridor. It was noted there is currently a waiting list 15 people Resolution # 18-12-2015 RE: Meeting Minutes No. 15-01, July 13, that the wild parsnip is particularly desiring a campsite in Lion’s Head. The Seconded by G. Salen 2015 rampant in the area of Bruce County’s CAO advised that staff has handled the THAT Council receives Clerk Report C 15- Moved by T. Boyle Lindsay Tract. The CAO advised that the request appropriately and in keeping 43 as it relates to the Minister of Municipal Resolution # 18-14-2015 Municipality hires a private contractor with the established policy; however, Ms. Affairs & Housing, Ted McMeekin, launch Seconded by G. Salen each summer to address noxious weeds. Dier-McComb’s last option is an appeal to of a review of the Municipal Elections THAT Council does hereby adopt the b) Deputy Mayor Greig extended Council for an exemption to the transfer Act (MEA). The intent of the review is to congratulations to the Public Works rule. make sure that the rules governing how Economic Development Committee report Continued on next page dated July 13, 2015, as circulated, and Department on the excellent road municipal leaders are elected are clear maintenance and snow plowing service and simple and reflect how the modern approves all actions contained therein. Carried that this community receives. Mayor campaigns and elections should be run. McIver echoed the same sentiment. The government is focusing on five (5) 13. History Project Committee (Northern themes: Area) c) Mayor McIver thanked Deputy Mayor Greig for attending the Miller Lake and 1) Ranked ballots RE: Meeting Minutes No. 15-03, July 8, Lindsay 20 Property Owners Association 2) Campaign finances 2015 Annual General Meetings on July 25 and Moved by R. Rouse 26, 2015. Campaign finance refers to all of the MARYDALE’SLike funds raised or spent during an election Resolution # 18-15-2015 d) Mayor McIver reminded Council that Us campaign. This includes the value of Seconded by G. Salen the opening of the Tobermory Skate Park On contributions of goods and services as THAT Council does hereby adopt the takes place on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Join Us Friday nights after 4 pm for our $6.95 meal deal well as cash. Campaign finance refers to History Project Committee (Northern Area) e) Councillor Boyle inquired whether all of the funds raised or spent during an report dated July 8, 2015, as circulated, letters regarding the West Road that have For some vacation is over! election campaign. This includes the value and approves all actions contained been forming part of the NBP Council For some the fun has just begun! of contributions of goods and services as therein. Carried agendas over the past few months are well as cash. 14. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer being provided to the County for its files. We thank all of you for a great summer. 3) Third party advertising Report MLEO 15-10 It was noted that the West Road project and Environmental Assessment (EA) is Please make a mental note A third party advertisement is a message RE: Update by-law to appoint Municipal Law not an NBP process. The Mayor advised that is not paid for or sponsored by a Enforcement Officers for the Municipality As of Monday Sept 7th we will be open that the EA stage will be advertised in all 8-7, seven days a week! candidate. A third party advertisement of Northern Bruce Peninsula local newspapers. The CAO advised that either supports or opposes a candidate all West Road correspondence received or takes a position on an issue. Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 18-16-2015 to date by the Clerk will be forwarded to Check Out visitlionshead.ca 4) Accessibility Seconded by R. Rouse the County. for information on all local businesses and events Determine if the accessibility rules under CORRESPONDENCE Open 7 days a week 8am - 7pm THAT Council receives and supports Starting June 26th: open 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Municipal Elections Act meet the MLEO 15-10 Report as it relates to a By- Correspondence was noted on the Main Street, Lion’s Head • 519- 793-4224 needs of Ontarians. law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement following: ALWAYS FRESH & FRIENDLY. MARYDALES IS THE PLACE TO EAT! 5) Enforcement Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; AND THAT the Deputy Mayor, at the regular meeting of Council held Monday, AND THAT Council, given the timeline July 13, 2015, requested that the Clerk associated with this matter, will give Scott’s prepare a report on the matter of the consideration to passage of the By-law, proposed ranked ballot system. Carried being No. 2015-53, at today’s meeting, Monday, July 27, 2015. Carried 11. Emergency Management Program Committee OTHER BUSINESS RE: Meeting Minutes No. 15-02, July 14, a) Deputy Mayor Greig mentioned that the 2015 Lindsay 20 Property Owners Association had inquired about the status of spraying Moved by P. Greig for noxious weeds and wild parsnip in Resolution # 18-13-2015 the Municipality at the group’s Annual Seconded by R. Rouse We will be closed September 7th for Labour Day Monday The minimum wage New Hours Starting September 8th is going up. 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Submitted by Doreen Hills, Secretary current members....maybe you know this annual sale at the Tobermory Tables are still only $10.00 each Can we interest you in attending someone you would like to invite. Community Centre on Thanksgiving and anyone wishing to hold a “trunk sale” a pot luck? Join us on the 3rd Tuesday Happy Harbour Club membership Weekend, Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the parking lot will be asked to pay of each month, 6 PM at the Tobermory is $5.00/year. Maybe you would like from 10:00am to 2:30pm. only $5.00. Spaces for this are limited. Community Centre. to participate in our bi-annual road You will notice some changes in For more information please call On Tuesday, September 15th come cleanup, be on a committee (this is the this year’s format. There will no longer Cele Eadie at 519-596-2109 and leave on out to meet a neighbour, make new year for a change in executive), or just be a raffle and prize table. These will be a message. friends and enjoy a variety of foods. Bring enjoy the company of others in the buffet replaced by a silent auction and a “white your own dishes, a food item and your line. Bobby Dean Blackburn Will Entertain Sellout Crowd On “Eat, Drink And Be Merry” Fundraiser Cruise Submitted by Carol Herman Reader’s Haven Book Store in Little Tub collect your entries. quizzes in the next edition of The Bruce Playing to a SELLOUT “Eat, Drink Harbour with Sue, she’ll be happy to Look for the answers of all five Peninsula Press. and Be Merry” Dinner Cruise, Bobby Dean Blackburn, our very own home- grown Canadian and legendary R&B Ferndale Office artist will be “mellowing” us once again ANDREA GOETZ 2825 Hwy. #6 N0H 1W0 CAROL PHILLIPS during dinner. Sales Representative Toll Free: Sales Representative 226-668-1967 1-855-793-3343 519-270-8454 For those first timers aboard, [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD BROKERAGE Office: 519-793-3343 [email protected] “Bobby Dean” has supported this event by contributing his talents for our www.northbrucepeninsularealestate.com IT MATTERS WHO YOU WORK WITH dining pleasure for the past five years. He performed for three decades in the EAGLE HARBOUR WATERFRONT WATERFRONT LAKE HURON COTTAGE/HOME DORCAS BAY ROAD Toronto-Yonge Street scene from the 60’s-80’s. His impressive repertoire $539,900 $395,000 $199,999 includes some of his own material plus songs of Bill Doggett, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and many more. Eat and Drink wouldn’t be so Merry without him. Welcome back aboard Bobby! NOW HEAR THIS... Tickets SOLD OUT Tickets for the “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” Fundraiser Cruise were sold out by August 12th. We have established a stand by waiting list; if you’re interested in being added to the list, please call Rob Davis at 519-596-8766. So many thanks to so many for this kind of support—where else but in Tobermory. • Spectacular WATERFRONT cottage/home • Off DORCAS BAY with southwesterly exposure • PRIVATE, treed WF lot 100’ x 369’ and glorious SUNSETS • 5 bdrm 3 Bath; stone fireplace with • 3 bdrm, a bath, Propane fireplace The donated auction items have • 3 bdrms + additional guest rooms plus 2 full outnumbered our request of 65; there airtight wood stoves; Cathedral ceiling baths, and 1 2-piece bath • Open concept Kit/LR/DR; Lower level won’t be enough time for dinner to view • Kitchenette & Family Rm Lower Level • WATERFRONT CLOSE with good water DEPTH Family rm with walkout them all. with walkout to WF and panoramic views of the lake • 2 large Decks, 3-season Sunroom • Private with boat launch and natural • Built-in single garage PLUS detached 24’ And our sponsors came forward to • Detached garage with woodstove and hot tub harbour x 40’ Garage with 10’ ceiling be counted: The Blue Heron Company; • Full finished basement with airtight woodstove and walk outs to waterfront Darlene James, Broker, RE/Max Grey Bruce Realty Inc - Brokerage; Owen Sound Transportation Company; DORCAS BAY WATERFRONT DORCAS BAY VACANT WATERFRONT LOTS Rentcottage.com; Royal Canadian $315,000 Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Tobermory Branch 290; Royal Canadian Legion, Tobermory Branch 290; Rob Secco, President of SDI Builders 2010 Ltd. • There is ONE – or - there are In the meantime, while you’re FIVE waterfront lots adjacent waiting here is the last cruise quiz of to each other for you to our series... CHOOSE from • Well-treed with lots of OLD GROWTH CEDAR, private CRUISE QUIZ #5 setting, flat rock shoreline 1. A popular game is Five Card Stud • Perfect get-a-way that’s great – True or False for swimming, canoeing, 2. 12.7 centimeters is equal to five kayaking inches – True or False 115 116 117 3. Chanel # Five is a renowned 114 perfume – True or False • LOT 114 - $89,900 Dannys Rd 4. Hot Wheels is a recipient of this • LOT 115 - $89,900 Penny Road 118 fund-raiser – True or False • LOT 116 - $89,900 5. There are five stars in the constellation Cassiopeia – True or • 100’ of DEEP water Waterfront • LOT 117 - $89,900 Penny False Harbour • 3 bdrm, 1 bath, propane Fireplace • LOT 118 - $103,000 To enter, simply send an email • Open concept Kit/LR/DR; lower level with your name and answers to the Family rm with walkout five phrases. Email to cruise5quiz@ • 2 large decks, Gazebo, Sunroom gmail.com or cut out this article, • 24’x40’ Garage & 10’ ceiling circle your answer, print your name and phone number and leave it at the page 16 #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press Help Keep Your Park Lakes Invasive Free – Be Invasive Species Aware! Submitted by Katrina Keeshig, (‘Phragmites’). Quagga Mussels have sible). Where sepa- Resource Conservation Technician, significantly increased Lake Huron’s rate equipment and BPNP, FFNMP water clarity in our area (visibility gear for coastal and Despite many invasive species is now approx. 30m or 5x that prior inland lake moni- already established in the Great Lakes, to mussel establishment in the mid- toring and research outside of a few localized populations 1990s). The new lake ecosystem state is not feasible, re- of purple loosestrife and phragmites, is less productive and lake bed algae search and monitor- the inland waters is more common, even at depths ing equipment used of Bruce Peninsula greater than 40m. in Lake Huron is to National Park are Such a state is be cleaned and dis- generally free of not desirable for infected before being aquatic invasive any of the inland used in the inland species. It is lakes in the lakes. important that the park. Similarly, In addition, public understand Phragmites and a pressure wash the importance Round Goby station was installed of protecting now dominate at Cyprus Lake the natural many coastal Campground, as environment of the environments well as provided park. and, given a to Thorncrest chance, could Photo above and below: Showing eradication efforts by During the Outfitters and Cedar easily displace Park staff on a stand of the invasive form of common reed summer, visitors Photo: Quagga Mussel (Image taken from Grove Cottages to ‘Ontario’s Invading Species Awareness Program’ native species in and locals alike take help facilitate the (Phragmites) just north of Crane Lake (2013). Monitoring http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/ the inland lakes. has confirmed that this stand is eradicated and natural to the water to enjoy invertebrates/zebra-and-quagga-mussels/) cleaning of canoes, the wonderful sites Park staff kayaks, paddles, vegetation is recovering. the Peninsula has to offer. While have located Phragmites in 33 sites life jackets, etc., enjoying these natural areas, it is throughout BPNP and Fathom Five that may have been important to be invasive species aware National Marine Park (FFNMP); in in Lake Huron to avoid being the reason for their most cases it has been eradicated or or another lake spread. otherwise under control (it usually with known AIS. takes two years to eradicate). However, Partnering with Aquatic new colonizations are local commercial Invasive discovered every year and operators is an Species our success in controlling important element (AIS) are this AIS is attributed to in preventing the non-native early detection and rapid spread of AIS to plants and response. inland lakes. animals that can threaten Park staff monitor Community aquatic sites within the park outreach and Photo: Round Goby (Image taken from ‘Invasive ecosystems, Species Centre’ http://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/ for known and new visitor information often by out- SiteAssets/Files/Learn/Species/Round_goby.pdf) occurrences of invasive are other key competing species. Early detection components in native species for nutrients and energy. and rapid response are key to preventing the These highly adaptable species often controlling and containing the spread spread of AIS. Park undergo a period of rapid population of AIS. However, preventing the spread staff is raising in the first place is the best strategy; awareness of high-risk activities DRY” method (away from the water’s growth in the absence of natural edge), visitors can help keep our inland predators and become established to a ecologically and economically. through a combination of hand-outs, signs and verbal advisories to visitors lakes healthy and invasive free for the point where eradication or Park enjoyment of future use. even control is impossible. staff have wishing to partake in recreational adopted water activities in or around the Park. The use of natural bait is also Currently, the inland prohibited in park waters. This lakes of Bruce Peninsula practices to Visitors are encouraged to inspect ensure that their boats and other gear for aquatic prevents the live release of fish or other National Park (BPNP) species in bait buckets. are considered AIS free. our equip- hitchhikers and to use the pressure This is quite remarkable, ment and washers to remove all plants, animals For more information or to report since many inland lakes activities and mud from items; in addition to a sighting of an invasive species within in southern Ontario are are not the thoroughly drying boats and gear the national parks please contact plagued by at least one of source of before transporting them to other Katrina Keeshig at the Parks Canada the 200 or so AIS found AIS spread. water bodies. Even dry vessels have the Marine Operation Base at 519-596- in the surrounding Great Where work potential to carry invasive species as 2444 ext. 315 or by email at katrina. Lakes Basin. is undertak- they can be invisible to the naked eye. [email protected] en in water- By practicing a “CLEAN, DRAIN AND Some of the more Photo: Zebra Mussel (Image taken from ways with concerning AIS that are ‘Ontario’s Invading Species Awareness Program’ known AIS, found in Lake Huron http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/ invertebrates/zebra-and-quagga-mussels/ equipment and threaten our inland is not to be lakes include: Quagga used in another area until it is checked Mussels, Zebra Mussels, Round and cleaned (and dried, when pos- Gobies and European Common Reed Save up to
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You Are Invited Lion’s Head 100th Anniversary Celebration Kick O Meeting Photo Credit: Catherine Henderson Photo: Lois Laurenssen with her fresh grown produce from Purple Valley. Waterfront Cottage $359,000 Wednesday September 16, 2015 This year round waterfront home, nicely nestled along Rotary Hall, Lion’s Head the shores of Lake Huron, situated on a sheltered inlet 7:00 P.M. with incredible views of the open waters of Lake Huron. • Update from the Lion’s Head 100th Home shows very well, is two & half storey; open Anniversary Committee concept kitchen/dining with pine cabinetry, island counter, walkout to spacious deck from living and • Begin planning community events for 2017 dining. Large living area with cozy propane fireplace - built from local shoreline fieldstone. Main floor has two • Discuss ideas for a legacy project to bedrooms, laundry, 3pc bath, lower level has commemorate our rst century family/den, 3rd bedroom, 3pc bath, walkout to patio, plenty of storage. This is the rst of several public consultation meetings Property is nicely landscaped, trails, gazebo, small pond and above ground swimming pool included! Great year round home, excellent waterfront for small craft! Lots of features! A must see! 2015 Taxes: $3,133.98 upper Bruce Peninsula Barbara Dirckx Broker [email protected] www.barbaradirckx.com REALTOR Grey Bruce Realty Inc., Brokerage OFFICE: 519.793.4297 Locally Owned and Independently Operated RSVP to [email protected] TOLL FREE: 866.795.7444 8 WEBSTER ST., LION’S HEAD N0H 1W0 With your name, organization and email address. SERVING FROM WIARTON TO TOBERMORY Office 519.795.7400 The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 page 19 New Route Announced For Isthmus Bay Property Owners Tobermory Terry Fox Run Association Support Hyperbaric September 20th Facility With $500 Donation Submitted by The Meeting Place your completed sponsor forms with you. Submitted by Kathryn Burns Terry Fox Run Organizing Group These forms can be downloaded from the website or can be picked up locally. There The Isthmus Bay Property Owners Association continues to help support the is no minimum donation or entry fee. community. This year we contributed $500 to the fund raising campaign to purchase Terry Fox Run 2015 – a new Hyperbaric Chamber at the Tobermory Clinic. Dr Harper advises that this Participate as an individual or chamber not only serves the diving community but also is used for approximately 17 Celebrating 35 Years! consider joining a team. Either encourage different medical treatments available to our entire community. Given our mandate to family members, friends, co-workers, etc., support worthy local charitable organizations we are pleased to contribute to this effort. On Sunday, September 20th, join us to come out and enjoy the event with you, at The Meeting Place in Tobermory to take while supporting a great cause, or join a part in the annual Terry Fox Run. Drop team online. in any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to explore a new 10 km route with flexible If you would like to purchase a t-shirt distances. Afterwards, enjoy Patty and for event day, join a team online, sponsor Mike Stephenson’s DJ services, featuring a participant or make a donation, please country music, along with a hot dog visit www.terryfox.org. barbeque, face painting and more. Questions? Or, if you’re interested To register in advance for the in volunteering, connect with us through Tobermory run site, visit www.terryfox. the Tobermory Terry Fox Run Facebook ca/terryfoxrun/tobermory. By doing so, page or contact Carrie Bennett at 519- you can encourage others to sponsor you 596-8050. online. Or, register at the event and bring We look forward to seeing you there! Local RBC Branches Holding Alzheimer “Coffee Break” Fundraisers
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For additional information and other listings visit www.markmcdade.com page 20 #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press Harbourside Music Recap: August 7th & 14th - A Diverse Selection Of Musicians Submitted by Helen Westover Next up Limestone Kayak, aka song they decided “we” should dance. one of those times that we are so blessed If you were fortunate enough to Carol Ann Duronio, vocals; and Fred Harkening back to “olden times” it was to have such an artist perform for us. We have attended any or all of Harbourside Schromberg, vocals and guitar. They a Snowball. There was reluctant crowd kept the tempo of the music as he played, Music nights this summer then you have played a selection of classic rock that participation as they danced on the grass clapping along, as the song built to a loud seen a very diverse selection of musicians took us through the days of the Golden by the stage. crescendo for the finale. As that selection sharing their talents, just for the fun of it, Oldies. This duo clearly enjoyed working ended, there was such a long, heartfelt and for our pleasure. Marydale Ashcroft the songs together, alternating the lead AUGUST 14, 2015 applause, that I dare say, it was one of did a great job of lining up a summer of from song to song. The crowd’s applause the grandest displays of our appreciation. musical performances for our enjoyment. The first performer of the evening was at the end showed how much their music Back for another year, was Larry Thank you Marydale! was enjoyed. Katherine Fisher, whose grandparents have a cottage in Barrow Bay. She has Best, guitar and vocals. He lives in On August 7th, the first group on A new duo, another gem Marydale been singing since birth, she said, later Guelph and also has a cottage across the stage was called Cat Umpire. It featured discovered, performed enthusiastically writing some of her own lyrics, and taking harbour from the stage. He spends time Dave Smallwood, saxophone; Dominique for the last act of the night. Ingersoul part in theatre productions. She was so at volunteering, singing and entertaining in Franken, viola; Dan Corcoran, keyboard is a group of up to 10 musicians, but ease in front of the crowd, as she sang and Long Term Care Centres and for different and vocals; Gerry Gregory, vocals and that night, Tracey and Steven Woeller played guitar. She does some cover tunes, groups. various instruments; and Holly McLay, stood alone, and sang seafaring songs, but also writes and sings her own songs. After his closing we picked up our percussion and vocals. Dan, Dave, Holly about love, adventure, consequences chairs and blankies and headed back and Gerry entertained us with a medley of Next was Dominique Franken, viola, and peril. Steven strums his guitar, plays home. But, we will return each Friday tunes. These four melded together to make from Stratford. He has a cottage here, and a harmonica and sings, while Tracey evening till the end of August, at 7:00pm beautiful music. This set carried us back says he is doing his best to stay longer on plays violin and also sings. The way they sharp for more nights of beautiful music. to the 60’s era, reminding us of the days moved as they played showed how “into the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. As the viola that were, and now are only memories. the music” they both were. For their last sang to us, people recognized that this was BPEG August Meeting: Stephen Scharper Shares Movie To Full House Submitted by Bev Sawyer, perhaps, our beginnings there, questioning our destiny. Hubble’s telescope revealed BPEG Media Committee that ours is not the only galaxy; there are many, all rushing away from one another. This critical speed, set in motion at that Flaring Forth, permitted life to be. Any Unity. Diversity. Story of the Stars: slower or faster and the universe would have collapsed upon itself or self-destructed. Like our milky way, these galaxies are swirling arms of ongoing activity. Like our Before time, everything was held in a single point, until The Great Flaring Force experience of life, cosmic systems are violent and chaotic at times, but strength and sent it expanding faster than the speed of light. Brian Swimme told this miraculous beauty ultimately result. story from the Greek island of Samos in Nights here on the Bruce are blessed with natural and intentional darkness that his beautiful film, we might wonder at the stars that spread above our tree tops, at the tender gift of life “Journey of the that earth nourishes and protects. Universe”, which In four billion years the sun’s temperature has increased 25%, while earth and was presented by her life, as one, has adapted for protection. Stephen Scharper at BPEG’s August Five hundred million years before the mergence of our species maternal care meeting. The hall settled into our world and by that route transmitted survival information. was filled to capacity, Awareness and relationship have been in play since the very beginning. sharing facilitated by BPEG’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 2nd, 7:30 p.m. at Christ its tables arranged Church Parish Hall in Lion’s Head, will review environmental zoning. cabaret-style. Samos was chosen in this film for its unique bringing together of stories and cultural artifacts from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Throughout human history we Photo Credit: Barbara Bobo have looked to the Photo: BPEG’s August presenter Stephen Scharper with stars in wonder, for Jim Kuellmer. answers, sensing Tobermory Legion Br 290 News: Win Your Dinner At Saturday’s Meat Draw Submitted by Teri Reid Well here we are, it’s the end of August. Where did the last few months go? Our little town had been so busy this PENINSULA summer. The Tobermory Legion is open WATER Thursdays to Saturdays at 3pm. The Legion NICOLETTA JENSEN, B.A., LLB can be booked for meetings or other events. TREATMENT Call 519-596-2685 and leave a detailed Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public message. •Residential •Farm •Commercial September will bring the return of our monthly meetings for the Executive SPECIALIZING IN: Nicoletta Jensen and her law clerk, Susan Barker, and Ladies Auxiliary. All of our events are are available in Sauble Beach, twelve months posted on our sign at Highway #6 and on • UV LIGHTS our website www.tobermorylegion.org of the year, to assist clients. Join the Ladies Auxiliary on Wednesday • WATER SOFTENERS evenings at the Tobermory Community Centre for bingo. The excitement begins • IRON FILTERS Wheelchair accessible. at 7pm. Then on Saturday the meat draw begins around 4pm. It’s your chance to win • METERING SYSTEMS Home and nursing home visits performed. your dinner. Later in the evening music begins at 10pm. Enjoy a mix of music Parking available on site at no charge. GLEN HOFSTETTER provided by our local DJ. Serving the area since 1989. The Tobermory Legion is located at Phone & Fax 7437 Highway #6. We have parking at the back of the branch off Legion Street. 519-534-1839 15 -2nd Ave. N. Sauble Beach, Ontario N0H 2G0 Supporting your Legion is supporting R.R. #5 WIARTON your community! www.peninsulawatertreatment.com Ph. 519 422-2122 Fx. 519 422-2488 The Bruce Peninsula Press #13 September 1 to September 15, 2015 page 21 Tobermory Library News: Baby & Toddler Time At The Library mother, a pillar of their small refugee Submitted by Katie Hauck • MAKERS CORNER is every Saturday from France to settle the estate, Rachel community of Jews who escaped the seizes her own life story, beginning September is here! What happened from 11am-1pm Inquisition, has never forgiven her a defiant, passionate love affair that to summer… • LEGO September 14, 21 & 28 from daughter for being a difficult girl who sparks a scandal that affects all of her 3:30-4:30pm refuses to live by the rules. Growing family, including her favorite son, who WHAT IS HAPPENING: • BABY/TODDLER TIME Wednesdays up, Rachel’s salvation is their maid will become one of the greatest artists • September 8th is INTERNATIONAL from 11am-12pm Adelle’s belief in her strengths, and her of France. deep, life-long friendship with Jestine, LITERACY DAY Come visit and checkout a book. Book Review: Adelle’s daughter. But Rachel’s life is • September 25th – 27th CULTURE REDISCOVER YOUR LIBRARY! The Marriage of Opposites by not her own. She is married off to a DAYS The best teachers are those that Alice Hoffman - Growing up on idyllic widower with three children to save her show you where to look, but don’t tell • KIDS MOVIE: HOME September 5th St. Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel father’s business. When her husband you what to see ~ Alexandra K. Trenfor at the library starting at 5:00pm dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel’s dies suddenly and his handsome, much younger nephew, Fréderick, arrives In The Garden: Hints From A Mrs Gardener – A New Garden Association Bookkeeper Submitted by Joni Regan The best time to put in a new garden is NOW. New plantings will have at The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association is seeking an accounting person. least 6 weeks to get adjusted to their new surroundings and planting at this time More details of duties at www.bpba.ca. Please apply to [email protected] and copy will give them a great head start in the spring. Extra special bonus, most plants [email protected] by Friday September 11th. purchased now are at least 20% off. You will be glad that you decided to plant up your new garden now instead of waiting till spring. Don’t know about you but Requirements of the Position I’m always way too busy in the spring. ▪Experience using SAGE (Simply Accounting) or QuickBooks. After you have decided on the size and shape of the garden and the top soil ▪Ability and interest in understanding the objectives, deliverables and has been spread, it’s time to start to plant. If you’re not too happy with your soil, budgets of BPBA’s 15 grants do not despair, you can fill your planting hole with good supplements. I like to dig the hole 2-3 times the size of the root ball then half fill with compost or composted ▪Experience with payroll: EI, CPP, taxes, WSIB and Record of sheep manure mixed in with a bit of shredded mulch. Make sure to loosen the Employment, T4s and T4 Summaries. roots, a plant can lose two thirds of its roots and still survive. Loosening the roots, especially this time of the year, will give it a good send off. As well, good Duties soil around their roots make sure they have lots of moisture to get them going. ▪Pay invoices and salaries; enter expenses, deposits and transfers in Once the garden is planted, it is time for the fun part to begin. Let’s dress SAGE and reconcile with bank it up! A large pot of flowers (or even ▪Assist Chair & Board to manage budgets and cashflow perennials if the pot is large enough to Monthly Reports take them) planted off to one side to start ▪ the balance. A large boulder if you have ▪Prepare books for the auditor (including trial balance) a couple of big strong guys around (and ▪Managing HST Rebates, CRA and WSIB remittances I am lucky enough to have some!) and a large root pulled from out of your bush. Honorarium Now you have three objects to complete An honorarium of $1,000 per year may be provided in recognition of the the balance: the pot, the boulder and the significant effort and important contribution made. root. If there is a tree close by, a large hanging basket, or even an interesting bird house would all be great additions. Penin When you are putting in a new ce su ru la garden, have fun with it! As you are NOW HIRING B planting, keep looking at it from all Part-Time & Full-Time angles making sure you like the way B i n o it talks to you – it will! It will say “hey, io s t look at me!” Servers p a he ci Please apply in confidence to: re sso The most important thing with a A new garden is to get it looking exactly The Lion’s Head Inn the way you wanted, not that you will be [email protected] Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association consistently changing it, but that’s okay, or call 519-379-4601 that’s also the fun part. Have fun, planting your September garden! Happy Gardening, Joni [email protected] 519-596-2389
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WORK WANTED THANK YOU OBITUARY OBITUARY PENINSULA JUNK REMOVAL & A thank you to all my friends who gave me (ARPS) GAUDREAU, LANGRIDGE, George COTTAGE MAINTENANCE such a wonderful 95th birthday party at Marc - It is with profound Lawrence peacefully We’ll do the jobs you cannot or Marydale’s restaurant in Lion’s Head. What a sadness and heavy at Golden Dawn prefer not to do!! wonderful surprise to see every seat filled with hearts that the family of Nursing Home, Lion’s the many friends I have made since coming to Marc Joseph Paul-Emile Head early Monday Junk Removal - “Gutting Homes” “The Bruce” in 1975 to live at beautiful Dyers Gaudreau announces his morning August 24, Pre/Post Sale; Clearing Out Garages, Bay as a summer resident and then in 1993 unexpected passing on 2015. George ‘Jerry’ Basements, Sheds & Bunk Houses; Hugh and I decided to live here permanently. August 7, 2015. Marc Langridge formerly of Construction Cleanup; Much More! Thank you also to Marydale & girls for my was born on January 22, 1964. Growing Tobermory and Providence Bay in his Cottage Maintenance - Winter Home favourite meal “chicken lasagna” mmm up in Hornpayne, ON, he attended Holy 82nd year. Beloved husband of Elsie ‘Lisa’ Inspections; Small Jobs; Yard Cleanup; good!! Ginny Wood says it all in her poem. Name of Jesus Catholic School and then Langridge (nee Morris). Cherished father Moving and Heavy Lifting Hornpayne High School. Upon graduating My love & a thousand thanks, of Melanie Archer and her husband Keith Services; Much More! from high school he entered the work of B.C., Lisa Shulz and her husband Frank Love Alma force, starting with CN Rail, Haavaldsrud, Call Rob at 519-270-9033. of B.C., Tim Langridge and his partner and the Ministry of Transportation. In 1988 See our ad in the service directory P.S. - The cake was beautiful, shared Marjorie of Wiarton and step-father of at the back of the paper. with my great grandchildren & friends. he met the love of this life, Bobbie and her Stephen (Kay) Fitzpatrick of Kitchener 3 children, and he fell in love with all 4 of and Annie (Dave) Blake of Saskatchewan. COMMUNITY Alma’s them. Then in 1989 he got a transfer and 95th Birthday Loved by 3 grandchildren and 1 great YARD SALE they moved to Nipigon as a family. June grandchild and 3 step-grandchildren and Saturday September 5th Alma was as pleased as could be 29, 1991 he and Bobbie married with their 5 step-great grandchildren. Dear brother 906 Dorcas Bay Road When she entered Marydale’s for lunch, all children at their side. Then in 1994 their of Kay Hovdebo and her husband Stan 8am - 2pm her friends she did see family was completed when they became of Saskatchewan and Mike Langridge a family of 6, welcoming a beautiful baby Come & See and have a coffee On her head they placed a crown and his wife Marjorie of Newfoundland girl. While in Nipigon, Marc did many things No Early Birds And a “birthday” pin on her blouse could be and brother-in-law of Kathleen and Denis besides working for the Ministry. He drove found. Cummins of Tobermory and Les and FOR SALE bus for the school board, worked as a They sang & she smiled, then greeted each Sylvia Morris of Bobcaygen. Predeceased DRY SUIT OCEANER Women’s neoprene - one volunteer ambulance attendant and the size 12 to 14. LIKE NEW! Used approximately auxiliary police force. While doing these by his wife Joan (nee Sturgess) (pre 1992) All were gathered for lunch & to have some and sister Dorothy Fletcher. The funeral 5 times. $550.00. Email [email protected] fun. things he made many lifelong friends. In 2001, Marc transferred to Thunder Bay, tribute service to honour Jerry’s life was THANK YOU There were quilters, Tuesday Lunch held at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, Ladies, neighbours & more where he lived till his passing. In 2005 he AJ, Kelly, Mason & Pearson Arps are sending Tobermory on Saturday, August 29, 2015 Enjoying Alma’s favourite chicken lasagna started working for the City of Thunder out a very large THANK-YOU for all the support Bay Sanitation Department, then in 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior. we have received, after the sudden passing & Caesar salad galore. Interment at Providence Bay Cemetery, Much chitter & chatter & gifts did appear moving to where his passion was, to the of AJ’s Dad, Marc Gaudreau (a.k.a. PAPA G), Roads Department. Marc lived every day Manitoulin Island. Arrangements while they were visiting with us, on holidays Then, the fancy cake with candles to entrusted to the George Funeral Home, blowout were near to the fullest with a smile on his face. His from Thunder Bay. We were blessed with a loud voice and contagious laugh could Lion’s Head Chapel, Lion’s Head. Everyone there to celebrate good week of memory making before our be heard from everywhere. He had many Expressions of remembrance to St. Had a decorated cupcake. earth shattering loss. We want to thank our passions in life, weight lifting, motor bikes, Edmund’s Anglican Church Tobermory On Tuesday Alma had her 1st surprise cake volunteer first responders with the MNBP Fire playing jokes on his friends but especially or the Alzheimer Society would be At lunch with her friends which she served Dept., The Bruce County EMS, and most of all his family. He was so very proud of his wife appreciated. Messages of condolence our amazing family, friends and community & all ate. and children but most of all he was proud are welcome at www.georgefuneralhome. members who have rallied around us. Thank- For Alma it was a week to remember of his grandchildren. God had blessed com A tree will be planted in the you to everyone that dropped off food (huge With one party after another. him with 5 grandchildren that had made Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble help!), sent cards and called or stopped in Marydale & her staff did a marvelous job his life perfect. It was when he was with Conservation Foundation in memory to offer their condolences. These signs of Serving the packed restaurant even when them he was the happiest. Marc was of Jerry by the George Funeral Home. support mean so much to us! Big thank-you the power went off. welcomed into heaven by his two best to all the customers of Bruce Peninsula Septic A day to remember it will always be friends David Rees, Serge Berube and his Service who have been so understanding and For Alma & friends were together you see. brother in laws Chaps (Andre Chaput) & Bill EGAN, Rose – of supportive. Extra special thank-you to Auntie Thank you Alma for sharing your day with Foley. He is survived by his wife Bobbie, Meaford, and formerly Rosanne and Uncle Ryan for the immediate us of Tobermory and St. and lasting support! Papa G left us much his son A.J (Kelly), and his daughters Tara And you did it without any fuss. Catharines, suddenly on too soon (at only 51 years old), but he left us (Rodney), Shannon (James) and Dailyn Saturday, August 22, with many stories to share and laugh about. A Homespun Rhyme (Rob). His pride and joy, his grandchildren, Celebration of life service was in Thunder Bay. written for Alma Abby, Mason, Jordan, Pearson and 2015. Rosina “Rose” by Ginny Wood Kohen. His parents Adrienne and Camille, Mary Egan (nee Kerr) at RIP Papa G... July 23, 2015 siblings Michel (Collette), Monique (Dan), the age of 86. Cherished we miss you SO MUCH!!!! Madeleine, Laurie (Jack). His in laws mother of Margaret Egan (Randy Carriere), THANK YOU OBITUARY Robert and Marjorie Abbott. His brother of Meaford, Thomas (Carol), of Shelburne, NIXON, Norman Elwood in law Michael (Nadine), sister in law Terry, of St. Catharines, John (Ninette), Ten years ago, on August 30th 2005, our at Golden Dawn Nursing Margaret (Emmanuel), and numerous of King City, and Robert (Stephanie home burnt to the ground and we lost pretty Home, Lion’s Head late nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Gregovski), of St. Catharines. Proud much everything. You can only imagine how Thursday evening August the Late Marc Gaudreau was held at St. grandmother of Matthew and Jacob our hearts ached. But, through the rubble 27, 2015. Norman ‘Dick’ Michaels of all Angels Anglican Church Bevan; Denise (Geoff Bray) and Thomas came a quality of humanity beyond belief. The Nixon of Lion’s Head in on Saturday August 22, 2015 at 11:00 (Lisa); Nicole, Michelle, and Patrick; and out-pouring of love, prayers, and generous his 96th year. Beloved am. In lieu of flowers donations can be Renee and Michael. Great-grandmother support was overwhelming. We were, and husband of Bernice (nee made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research of 7. Half-sister of Ron Williams (Pat), still are completely blown away, but grateful, Smith) for 70 years. Beloved father Foundation or RESP for his grandchildren, and Stephen Holmes (Janice), both of by the acts of kindness and genuine concern. of Linda (pre 2013) and her husband contact family for further information. Tobermory. Predeceased by her husband The many cards and prayers that were sent, David Wensel of Daytona Beach, Thomas Egan; daughter Roseanne the many people who organized the Benefit In the famous word of Marc, Florida, Noreen and her husband Robert (2005); parents Matthew and Ella; very Dance and Silent Auction, the countless “Have an Eye!” Clement of Massey and Glenna and her special mom and dad, Minnie and Billy donations of items that showed up for it, the HALL, Robert Harold husband Jim Lonie of Ferndale. Much Leake; and special sisters, Peggy and hundreds of bags and boxes of items that peacefully at Southampton loved grandfather of Shandy, Kim and Flo Leake. A very heartfelt thank you to showed up on our doorstep, (which were all Care Centre Thursday Tricia, great grandfather of Nicholas, Dr. George Harpur for all his attention, gone through and taken into consideration), evening August 13, 2015. Steven, Kyle, Sadie, Ryan, Amber and dedication, and compassion given so the pieces of furniture that were passed on Robert Hall of Lion’s Head in Airlie, and 2 great great grandchildren. readily over the years. Family invite you to us, the doors that were opened to give his 87th year. Dear brother Missed by sisters-in-law Ila Nixon of to gather with them at the Tobermory us a place to call home, we hope this gives of Marjorie Chambers of Owen Sound and Dorris Nixon of Guelph. United Church, 17 Brock St., Tobermory you the magnitude of support shown to us. Seagrave. Missed by many Predeceased by brothers Perc, Jack, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at With the fires that destroyed so many homes nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Morgan, Mansil, Floyd and Ted and 2 PM, followed by interment in Dunks recently in Owen Sound, the anniversary of parents Alma (Spencer) and Charlie Hall, sisters Winnie Nixon, Erma Waugh, Bay Cemetery. Cremation has taken our tragedy is closer to our hearts. Our prayers brother George and his wife Audrey and Christie Morrow and Wilda Nixon. The place. In lieu of flowers, donations to and support go out to these families. God brother-in-law Clinton Chambers. The funeral service was conducted from the the Tobermory Hyperbaric Chamber be willing, they will grow strong and move funeral service was conducted from Bethel Missionary Church, 18 Ferndale would be appreciated and can be forward in their lives. A wonderful friend of the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Road, Lion’s Head on Monday August made through the Thomas C. Whitcroft mine shared a saying with me, which was - Chapel, Lion’s Head on Friday, August 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 1 Funeral Home & Chapel (519) 422-0041. ‘The best and most beautiful things in the 1 hour prior to service. Brian Waugh hour prior to service. Rev. Brad Inglis Condolences may be expressed online world cannot be seen or even touched, officiating. Interment Eastnor Cemetery. officiating. Interment Groveside Cemetery, at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com they must be felt with the heart.’ Arrangements entrusted to the George Whitby. Expressions of remembrance Today, we want to say thank you again for Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, Lion’s to Lion’s Head Hospital would be HOLIDAY HOURS everything that was done for us. It was truly Head. Expressions of remembrance appreciated. Messages of condolence The Tobermory Press will be closed felt by our heart, and will never be forgotten. to Golden Dawn Nursing Home or the are welcome at www.georgefuneralhome. Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. com A tree will be planted in the Monday September 7th God Bless You Always. Messages of condolence are welcome Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble We will reopen Love Karen Bridge, Steve Bridge, at www.georgefuneralhome.com Conservation Foundation in memory Shannon, Chase and Katie. of Robert by the George Funeral Home. Tuesday September 8th page 24 #13 September 1 - September 15, 2015 The Bruce Peninsula Press Service Directory & Information Centre
Serving the Bruce Peninsula Regular Meetings OLIPHANT INLAND MARINE BOYLE CONCRETE Clubs, Organizations, Groups, etc. call us TODAY with & STORAGE )RXQGDWLRQV)ORRUV corrections or additions to the Information Centre BOAT REPAIRS6UTBOARD0NBOARD STAMPED&RQFUHWH MONDAY OIM FIBERGLASS(LUMINUM4ARINE ACCESSORIES • Chiropractic Health Talk, Lion’s Head Chiropractic Clinic, 2 Helen St., 6pm since 1983 519-793-3447 • Alateen Meetings, Salvation Army, Wiarton, 7:30pm 519-534-2138 • NA Meetings, Nochomowin (Healing Waters), St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Lighthouse Tom www.boyleconcrete.ca Rd. Cape Croker, 8pm • S.B.P. ATV Club, Sauble Community Centre, 8pm MCAFEE & SONS Fax: 519-793-3015 • Christ Church Anglican Church Women, Main St., Lion’s Head, Anglican Parish Hall, Lion’s Head, 2pm (1st Monday) Contracting Ltd. • Northern Bruce Peninsula Council, Municipal Hall, 1pm (2nd & 4th Monday - Tues. if Mon. is holiday) RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • Tobermory Health Services Auxiliary 7pm, Drs. Residence behind Tobermory Health Clinic (1st Monday of April, June, Sept. & Dec.) •HOMES •COTTAGES•RENOVATIONS •CERAMICS TUESDAY •WOOD FLOORS •CONCRETE WORK & FINISHING • The Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Rotary Hall, Main St. Lion’s Head, www.mcafeeandsonscontracting.com Over 30 6:30pm years as a licenced CONTRACTORS • Tobermory Food Bank The Meeting Place, 1-3pm (June). Call for appointment 519-596-2482 carpenter through July & Aug. In emergency or for an appointment call 519-375-7010. ,17(5,25(;7(5,25 • The Writer’s Table, Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Hall, 1:30pm, call Pat 6IRUS 3PYWARE 2EMOVAL s #OMPUTER 2EPAIR s 4UNE UPS $LUOHVV6SUD\LQJ:RRG)LQLVKLQJ6WDLQLQJ'U\ZDOO5HSDLU 519-793-3625 for information (1st Tuesday) • Tobermory Legion Executive, 7pm at Legion (2nd Tuesday Not July & Aug) &RIENDLY