Bayshore Banner the Official Newsmagazine of the Bayshore Village Association Volume 11 Number 3 Summer 2017
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Banner summer_17_0717_Banner 2017-07-17 11:18 AM Page 1 The Bayshore Banner The Official Newsmagazine of the Bayshore Village Association Volume 11 Number 3 Summer 2017 Canada Day p. 8-11 Kayak Adventure p. 16 Travel to Bora Bora p. 29 Memorial Tributes p. 36, 38 Banner summer_17_0717_Banner 2017-07-17 11:18 AM Page 2 4 President Catherine Hermans The Bayshore Banner is published for the membership 4 Acting Vice-President Marg Sharpe of the Bayshore Village Association 5 Director, Common Waters Kathi Kerr Editor: Noel Cooper 6 Director Common Lands Steve Goulter [email protected] Banner Bayshore The 6 Ex Officio: Pat Beecham-Cooper 8 Director, Social Activities: Catherine Downie Advertising Manager: Jack Pignatell 8-11 Canada Day Activities [email protected] 12 Spring Fling 13 Pub Night, April 25 Proofreading: Pat Beecham-Cooper 14 Ramara Councillor Marg Sharpe 13 Ryder Cup Golf, September 9 16 Kayak Adventure 18 Spring Fashion Show The Banner and the BVA members are very grateful to everyone who contributed articles to this issue. 19 Ramara Speaks Her Mind 20 Health: Fasting Can Help You Live Longer The Bayshore Banner is available on our web site 22 Pickleball, Big Bike, Bridge Scores www.bayshorevillage.ca/magazine Contents 24 Summer Fashions, Ladies Bridge Scores and as a full-colour book to be picked up at the Hayloft. 26 Creative Arts Sept. 29-30, Stanton-Brown 28 Line Dancing, Garage Sale Cover photo: “Cloud Reflections” by Palle Skaade 29 Travel Tales: Bora Bora 30 Travel Tales: Tenerife Photo p. 3: “Algonquin Kayak Adventure” 32 Extended Community: Library, Legion, ROAR by Lynda Bertrand (see story, page 16) 34 Poets’ Corner; Milestone Birthday 36 Milestones: The next issue will be published in October 2017. 36 In Memoriam: Alfred Oswald, Bruce Naylor 38 In Memoriam: Dorothy O’Halloran The Bayshore Banner Summer 2017 3 Banner summer_17_0717_Banner 2017-07-17 11:18 AM Page 4 President’s Article Acting Vice President Director, Common Waters: Goose Management in Bayshore Village Hi Everyone and Happy Summer! COMMUNICATION: Environment and Climate Change (ECC) Photos: Geese grazing in the park, arriving at the beach, staff were instrumental in assisting us during and at 52 Southview Dr. I am pleased to announce that we have a new “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” permit application and approval for goose man- Webmaster replacing Glen Morehouse who agement in Bayshore Village. Audrey Hepburn has moved from Bayshore Village. Andrew Bruce, a knowledgeable Wildlife Jon Wagner has taken over the helm of our Officer, spent the day with us on May 11, 2017 Over the past couple of months we’ve de- Bayshore Website. With his qualifications offering his support. Andrew was impressed by lighted in the resurrection of our lovely com- the work and preparation over the many months Marg Sharpe and vision he will continue to move our Web- Kathi Kerr Catherine Hermans munity. We’ve watched the bulbs grow, leading up to his visit. President, BVA Ramara Ward 2 site forward as a vital part of Bayshore com- Common Waters smelled the aromatic lilacs and hyacinths, munications both in Bayshore Village and the Following a presentation made to the mem- and preserved and baked anything made of strawberries and/or outside world. We are so grateful that Noel Cooper is continu- bership at the General Meeting on May 28th, Phase 2 of the goose rhubarb. Our own gardens have been planted and some have ing as our Bayshore Banner Editor. Our Banner has come a management program was voted on and approved by the members even been harvested, and our plans for an excellent Canada long way over the years. of Bayshore. 150 Day came to fruition. Huge thanks are extended to Cather- With our Communication Team working together we have an This comprehensive goose management program is a trial to test the effectiveness of The Wildlife Management Group. It will ine Downie and her amazing committees for making July 1st exciting future for Bayshore Village Communications. a birthday to be remembered for all times! Congratulations to be thoroughly evaluated prior to any future contractual commit- everyone who entered the new garden competition. Our Village ments and the membership will vote whether or not to continue the BAYSHORE VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE looks marvelous! Happy Birthday, Canada! program in subsequent years. This program’s team are responsible for deterring geese on Looking back to May, our Town Hall and General Meetings I am looking for members to serve on the Architectural Com- common lands, ponds, Bayshore owned parks, and the Harbours. were well attended and our members spoke up to share their mittee beginning in September. views and offer suggestions. Thanks to all of you members, for Among their tools are pyrotechnics, used to haze the geese. This We are looking for someone who would like to Chair the Com- technique does not harm the birds. When discharged, the loud noise your keen interest in the operations of our community. As I mittee and a couple of people who would like to join the com- is effective in scaring the geese from the area. mentioned in our last edition, areas of concern were clearly ad- mittee members who are continuing on in their positions. I am A resident asked if all of the parks could be managed. The dressed in the proposed budget. Although recognizing that it’s pleased that Lorne our present Chair said he would stay on until Wildlife Management Group can use all parks to guide the geese impossible for everyone to totally agree with every decision a new member would like the job. He is quite willing to help back into the water, however, they are not responsible for township put forward by the Board and ultimately voted on by the mem- with the transition. Thank you, Lorne; very much appreciated. owned parks. bers, I have received a large number of accolades regarding the Please keep the Board informed of any goose activity on com- effort that the Board of Directors makes on your behalf. Thank ByLaws: mon areas so that we can assist The Wildlife Management Group you for recognizing and supporting the good works of your We have two members of the By Law Committee reviewing in collecting accurate data and records. This data will help us to de- Board! all of our present Bylaws for clarity and interpretation. Thank termine whether or not the program should be continued in the fu- Two important events will happen in September. The An- you, Wayne Richardson and Dave Meharg. As long time res- ture. We value your input and will keep you regularly informed. nual General Meeting is scheduled for September 24th. Just as idents, you have a full understanding of the Bylaws and back- the emphasis of our last meeting was on the Budget, this meet- ground knowledge of why each was put in place. Private Property: ing will focus on our Annual Elections and on proposed What can you do to protect your own property from goose de- changes to our Bylaws. Our Nominating Committee, headed struction? Boats, trailers, RV’s: by Pat Beecham-Cooper, is now in place and is accepting nom- If you want to discourage geese from grazing on your property, inations. On September 17th, the Sunday prior to our AGM, It’s that time of the year that we are all enjoying our summer. you need to use effective deterrent techniques: we’ve scheduled our Newcomers Reception. I’m looking for- Please follow the Bylaw for parking these items in your driveway. Reduce goose habitat attractiveness by ward to this annual social event, and especially to meeting our • erecting barriers such as Goose D-fence, shoreline rocks, or new members and raising a glass to celebrate you joining our Tree Cutting: If you have a tree that must be removed due to shoreline marsh grasses that prevent easy goose access to the water; community. Please mark these two important dates in your cal- safety or root interference, please contact me for authorization. • hazing the geese with loud noises, dogs, etc. endars. • Please DO NOT FEED THE GEESE! Editor’s Note: This is our first issue without the help of Glen A very special thanks is extended to all of our members who What a wonderful July 1st Canada 150 celebration we had in So far, we are cautiously optimistic with the goose management Morehouse. Any flaws you notice are my fault; the general great participated in the community research survey that was con- Bayshore – a fun-filled day for all and especially the children. program. look of The Banner is the result of Glen’s guidance in the past. ducted in June. The number of households represented is fan- When our children/grandchildren are laughing and having fun, As I write this article, we have less goose excrement at the har- I’d like to invite a volunteer or two to help with The Banner, per- tastic! The results of the survey will be used to assist in it makes each of us laugh and smile and feel good. I had a ter- bours and on the golf course. However, the moult season will be haps with the hope of eventually taking over as editor. If anyone is determining the needs of our community as we move forward. rific day – only got rained on when sitting in a beautiful con- the true test of goose management effectiveness. willing to help me process the photos using Photoshop or a similar We’re excited to share the results of this survey with you at our vertible in the parade.