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• BPTA Meet & Greet May 13th Page 9• Sources of Knowledge May 3rd-5th Page 18

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Celebrating 25 Years TheBruce Peninsula PressSince 1988

Local Fire Department Receives Pet Oxygen Masks Photo: Krista Tiernan (left) and Brent Richardson (middle) of the Tobermory and Lion’s Head Fire Departments receive a donation from Ray Sugar and canine companion Maddie (left) of Invisible Fence Brand for three pet-oxygen masks. Read full story on page 8.

“Due to continued low water levels on Lake Huron, the Friday, May 3rd scheduled start to the Chi-Cheemaun ferry season has been postponed until at least Friday, May 10th.

“Water levels have slowly increased over the last week, but are still below the minimum level required for the ferry to operate safely from the existing dock fenders at Tobermory and South Baymouth.

“On May 2, 2013, the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) will proceed with the sold out Annual Spring Repositioning Cruise event. Water levels have risen sufficiently to permit safe docking of the vessel in its light condition with passengers only. Passengers will disembark in Tobermory and travel back to Owen Sound by bus, as advertised.” (Press Release from Owen Sound Transportation Company, at 1PM on April 29, 2012)

It looks like it’s going to be a tough year for the Chi-Cheemaun.

Record low water levels in the fall and early winter raised concerns that

the channel into South Baymouth might need to be dredged.

A market study released in January noted that ridership on the ferry has been dropping steeply in recent years. More unsettling, the study predicted that the decline will continue unless the ferry service can make itself more popular and more fun.

Then a Transport Canada safety report indicated that the fenders on the ferry docks at Tobermory and South Baymouth offer “marginal” safety when water levels fall below chart datum (176.0m above sea level).

It looked like this problem at least, would solve itself as water levels rose steadily in winter and early spring. On April 20th, the water rose to only 8cm below Chart Datum, only to fall to 26cm below Chart Datum on the 23rd. Water levels have gone sideways since then so the service could not be started.

Cancelling the first week or more of the season will further erode the ferry’s share of Manitoulin-bound traffic.

Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin residents are furious with the delay. Ferry personnel are expecting to be laid off until the boat can run. Why couldn’t this problem have been anticipated and solved?

The problem was anticipated, it turns out. Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC), the company that runs the Chi-Cheemaun, notified Transport

FERRY SERVICE CANCELLED

UNTIL AT LEAST MAY 10.

Service Will Resume When Water Rises to

Chart Datum

The problem with the docks in Tobermory and South Baymouth is that the dock fenders in the harbours will not adjust down far enough for current water levels. The rub rail on the Chi-Cheemaun, an extension of the vessel’s vehicle deck is the point at which the hull is intended to take docking stresses. If the rub rail lodges underneath the fender, it makes the vessel dangerously unstable.

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Submitted by Krista TiernanThe Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department would like to welcome its newest

recruit to station #10 Tobermory and station # 20 Lion’s Head. Sparky the Fire Dog has moved his dog house to the Bruce Peninsula!

Sparky has been helping firefighters and children all across the globe for many years. He has been working hard teaching children and their families the importance of fire safety.

We are very proud and excited to have Sparky join our communities. He is looking forward to attending community events and meeting the residents within our communities and spreading his knowledge of fire safety.

If anyone is interested in meeting with Sparky or having him make an appearance at a community event, you can catch him chasing his tail or playing fetch at his dog house located along Lindsay Road 5. Please contact our Acting Deputy Fire Chief at [email protected].

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Canada (which operates the docks that the ferry uses) in June of 2012 that there might be a problem in the fall, according to OSTC’s Susan Schrempf. She was concerned because the adjustable fenders in both ports were already at their lowest setting. “We alerted Transport Canada that the fenders were not providing the protection they should, with the expectation that dropping water levels would make it worse. To be fair, nobody can predict water levels accurately but with the recent trend, we were hoping they would be proactive...”

Transport Canada initiated a study in July, but that study did not report until January.

The study reported that the system of fenders on the docks at Tobermory and South Baymouth will not adjust low enough for current water levels. They found the safety of the facilities was “...marginal for

The 2013 Sources of Knowledge Forum will be held on the May 3-5 weekend, with a full slate of speakers on Saturday the 4th. This year’s topic, Challenges of a Changing Lake, will be addressed from a variety of perspectives: geological, scientific, political, environmental.

The first speaker, Stephen Riley of the US Geological Service, will deliver a “State of the Lake Address”.

Ten hours later, the after dinner Keynote Speaker, Jeff Gray, will talk about “Turning a Marine Sanctuary into a Popular Brand”. In between the two will be a full program of speakers, a hike and a social hour and dinner

See story on page 18 or visit www.sourcesofknowledge.ca for more info.

Challenges of a Changing Lake:

Sources Of Knowledge Forum May 3-5

FERRY SERVICE CANCELLED - cont’d from previous page operation with water levels below chart datum.” Susan Schrempf points out that “We are not in the business of running a marginal operation.”

Schrempf blames Transport Canada. “We pay them $5,000 to $6,000 per month on the understanding that we will have a place to dock.”

OSTC Board Member Bill Caulfeild-Browne confirms that the fault lies with Transport Canada. “I have seen the contract between OSTC and Transport Canada,” he says. “It was signed in 1972. In my opinion it clearly requires T r a n s p o r t C a n a d a t o make whatever c h a n g e s a r e necessary t o maintain safety.”

What does the future hold? There are various possibilities.

If the water levels increase to chart datum in time, service would start on May 10. If not, t h e d e c i s i o n would be pushed back another week. And so on.

In the longer term, (you would be permitted to roll your eyes at this point) there are discussions b e t w e e n T r a n s p o r t Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (which oversees OSTC).

PHOTOS: With the fenders on the dock (above left) at their lowest setting, the vessel’s rub rail (above right) was still in danger of getting stuck below it. (Note the abrasion marks at the bottom of the fender. The rub rail, an extension of the vessel’s car deck, is intended to absorb docking stresses. When the rub rail lodges below the fender it makes the vessel unstable and transfers the docking stresses to parts of the hull that were not designed to absorb them.


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Photo: Mayor McIver (right) presents a certificate of appreciation to Brent Richardson (left) in recognition of his 45 years of service with the Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Richardson served as Chief of Lion’s Head and District Fire Department and currently as Station Chief for Station 20 in Lion’s Head with the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services Department. Also in attendance were Brent’s wife Daphne, his mother Vera Richardson and his mother in law Tillie Vaughan. In addition, Council, Municipal Staff and some volunteer firefighters from both Station 10 and 20 were in attendance to acknowledge this “milestone” in Brent’s dedicated service to our Municipality.

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When a barge, two work boats and an excavator showed up at Tobermory Harbour on April 25, it piqued the village’s curiosity. The mystery deepened when a large truck dropped off about fifty heavy bags the next morning and the excavator started loading them on the barge.

The answer is: trail rehabilitation on Flowerpot Island. The 700m section between Beachy Cove and the large flowerpot will be improved and widened very slightly to permit people walking in opposite directions to pass comfortably.

The material will be stored on the island. Park staff will begin the work this spring and hope to finish in the fall.

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Chi-Cheemaun Weekend

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Please note that Chi-Cheemaun weekend falls on June 20th-23rd this year, not Father’s Day weekend as it has been in the past. Cardboard Boat Races Saturday afternoon! For more information on the scheduled events contact the chamber of commerce at 519-596-2452.

The Manitoulin Area Stewardship Council (MASC) recently joined a growing list of organizations criticizing the International Joint Commission (IJC) for its do-nothing approach to dropping water levels in the Upper Great Lakes.

The MASC brief, quoted in the Manitoulin Expositor, points out that the proposed strategy of “Adaptive Management” amounts to doing nothing. MASC notes that expensive dredging is taking place in many locations around the upper lakes and concludes that “...besides dredging; reduced cargoes, declines in tourism, declines in recreational and commercial fishing, falling property values and the like. Many billions of dollars are at stake.”

“It is cheaper to fix the problem at its source rather than to try to adapt at thousands of locations around the Lake Huron/Michigan basin.”

The MASC brief was submitted before the announcement that low water levels threaten the spring sailings of the Chi-Cheemaun.

Manitoulin Group Criticizes International Joint Commission

Inaction on Lake Huron Water Level

OPINION

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PUBLISHER’SSOAPBOX This issue of the Bruce Peninsula Press marks

our 25th anniversary as a publication. We’re still not exactly a newspaper — not with some issues

five weeks apart, but we’re not exactly a magazine, either. We try to be a cross between a newspaper, a bulletin board, a calendar of events, a community opinion forum and a business directory. Plus anything else that seems like a good idea.

The idea of creating a community publication evolved gradually over a period of months in the fall and winter of 1987-88. At that time, Tobermory Press was a newly minted print shop, consisting of me and a bunch of printing equipment, occupying a large room in our house.

In those days — before internet and email — communications were a real problem on the Bruce Peninsula. I remember the Rotary Club’s frustration with trying to publicize special events we wanted to hold. I remember several events that year falling flat because nobody knew about them.

The local daily paper and the local weekly paper would only cover things that were colourful and sensational. The National Parks controversy was in full swing that winter and the news coverage consisted mainly of interviews with angry people. This made for

compelling reading but did nothing to aid the process of developing a community consensus.

At some point that winter I realized that I had the wherewithal to improve the communications piece for Tobermory.

I could print a few hundred copies of a single 11X17 sheet once every month. It could have a news story on one side and a calendar of events on the other side. It would take maybe two days a month and cost me something like $300 per issue. Maybe businesses would advertise on it and then I might even cover my costs.

So I hired my friend, Paddy Donovan, and together we put out the first edition of the Tobermory Press Newsletter in time for the beginning of May, 1988. Paddy continued as assembly editor until her retirement in 2004.

But the paper took a whole lot more time and space than I had imagined. Even that first edition was too big for a single sheet of paper so we had to add a half size insert. We printed up about 650 of them; the Post Office only needed about 500 and we put the rest out at HiWay Market, Hoppy’s and Peacocks. They were gone like snow on the water.

The readership response was immediate and positive. Clubs, organizations and readers began sending in reports and taking pictures of things they thought the community should see.

Paddy drew the Publisher’s Soapbox graphic for the June edition. That issue grew to two full sheets of paper and we printed a thousand or so.

The July, 1998 issue had ten pages and we printed even more. It took a lot of our time, just putting out that paper every month.

The Bruce Peninsula Press Celebrates 25 Years!In the fall we started covering St Edmunds School and a gradually increasing

number of other issues and events.In March of 1989, with a bit of help from the Government of Canada, we

upgraded to a Macintosh computer and the paper started to look a bit better. We switched to a heavy font for headlines and ITC Bookman for text (we’ve been using those for 24 years and counting).

That summer we started covering news and events from Lindsay Township, and started distributing the paper through Miller Lake Post Office as well as Tobermory. Summer press runs were up to around 1,500 copies.

We took advantage of our new computer software to design a spiffy new masthead, with white text knocked out of black and red shapes. That masthead was introduced in February, 1990.

Around that time — the winter of 1989-90 — there was an elephant in our room — an elephant with the head of a Lion (apologies to Woody Allen).

How do you cover Tobermory’s kids without covering Lion’s Head, where they attend high school?

How do you cover Tobermory and Lindsay’s hockey teams without covering Lion’s Head — the location of the arena they play at?

How do you cover Tobermory and Miller Lake’s curling and old-timers hockey — and so many other things — unless you cover Lion’s Head (where the events actually take place)?

How do you say no to friends who keep calling up and asking that you cover events in Lion’s Head?

There was no sensible answer to these questions. We had to step up to the plate. We started covering Lion’s Head on an incremental basis starting in the spring of 1990. We formalized the arrangement in March of 1991 when we changed the name of the publication to The Bruce Peninsula Press. By that time it took four of us to produce each issue of the Press.

That was also the year we had the good fortune to hire Donna Tatton. Donna was (is) a graphic artist with years of experience in the publishing industry. In her decade at the Press she taught us how to lay out a page, how to design an ad and much more. Donna also suggested some major changes to the publication. She pointed out that it would make a lot more sense to get it printed on newsprint and then showed us how to make it happen. We made the switch in November of 1991 and it was amazing to see 2,500 copies of a complete newspaper printed in half an hour. When we did it in-house, it kept four of us busy for a whole week.

Donna’s next target was our once-a-month printing schedule. Why, she wondered, didn’t we drop an issue in the dead of winter and print extra issues in the busy season?

In 1993 we dropped the January issue and added an extra edition in July and August. In 1994 we added extra editions in May, June and September. Not much has changed since then: we now publish eighteen issues a year.

There have been some adjustments: new mastheads in 1994 and 2002; the switch from broadsheet to tabloid in 1999; the introduction of full colour in 2005.

There are five of us now, all flipping back and forth between the Bruce Peninsula Press and all the other things we do. It has been a very interesting quarter-century.

The following letter was sent to the MNBP Council regarding Tobermory’s cenotaph and fisherman’s memorial.

Many people have expressed their disappointment with the way that the Municipality piled snow, cleared from the

Letter: Community Dismayed Over Cenotaph Treatment

It is with much dismay that I have witnessed the lack of care taken in regards to the Tobermory Cenotaph, when clearing the roads during the winter months. At times it was completely buried in snow and now that the snow has gone, the newly-seeded grass is covered in copious amounts of sand. It is quite unfathomable to me and to others that after the municipality and federal governments spent taxpayer’s money to refurbish the area, that this has been allowed to happen.

My late husband was a proud member of Branch 290 Legion and a former service member, and he would be very upset to see this has been allowed to happen. By letting the contractor blow all the snow on to the monument and the surrounding area, it shows disrespect to all veterans. But in addition it shows a general disrespect to Tobermory Legion and all the people in the community who support the Legion and the many who gather from time to time to honour our veterans at the beautifully restored cenotaph.

I am respectfully requesting that the Municipality provide the monies and resources to clean up the sand and re-plant the grass seed if needed. Also to request that before the snow clearing season begins next year to have a discussion with Branch 290 as to how this situation will not occur again.

Yours truly,Linda Godhue, Tobermory ON

Letter: Lack Of Care At Tobermory Cenotaph

roads, on the site of the cenotaph and the adjoining fisherman’s memorial. We wish to add the voice of SEPO to this expression of community dismay.

As you are aware the cenotaph was moved last year because of the

damage caused to it by the municipality’s snow-clearing equipment. In addition, a considerable amount of money was spent by the Tobermory Legion to landscape the site. Since then volunteers have cared for the site until the snow came. Much of their work is now in vain as a result of the municipality’s lack of consideration.

A war memorial is focus for much of a community’s pride in its history and past citizens. It is little short of an insult to the community to use the war memorial as a dump for snow cleared from the roads,

particularly given the sand and other debris mixed in with it. It astonished us that, given all the empty parking lots in the area, the municipality did not bother to use them as a place to dump the snow.

We would like to ask that in future Council ensures that its employees treat the memorial with respect and find somewhere else to dump the snow.

Yours truly,

For the Executive of St. Edmunds Property Owners


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The following letter was sent to the MNBP Council

Last fall, I along with many citizens of Tobermory, Legion members from all over our district and members of the council of the Municipality, stood proudly at the dedication of the newly refurbished cenotaph. It was the culmination of hard work by legion members and council and also funds appropriated by the municipality and a grant by the federal government. We heard numerous compliments since the work was completed by citizens and visitors alike as to how beautiful the restored cenotaph looked, and what a beautiful vantage point it gave to the harbour.

You can imagine the horror my husband and I felt when we arrived in Tobermory after being in Florida and saw the state of our beloved cenotaph!

The whole point of moving the cenotaph back was to avoid the onslaught of snow, ice and sand. It has never looked worse! We know the snow and ice must be removed and that sand sometimes is necessary on the roads in winter but our goal of sparing the cenotaph unnecessary winter damage seems to have been abandoned. We are sure with some serious brainstorming and a little creativity by council, a solution can be achieved.

This is a monument to the individuals who sacrificed themselves so that we could have the democratic elected bodies such as you people serve on!

There were countless man hours volunteered, mostly by one individual to make this area the showpiece of the harbour. The lawn areas above and below he meticulously endeavoured to maintain have probably been ruined by the sand. We hope we, along with the municipality can come up with a solution to this travesty!

The motto of the Royal Canadian Legion is “ memoriam eorum retinebimus” (We will remember them). Let us ask ourselves, “is this how they would want to be remembered?”

Sincerely,

Christine Chisholm, Tobermory, 1st Vice President Br. 290

Letter: Tobermory Cenotaph Deserves More Respect

When driving up Highway 6 you can look off to your right before the Johnston’s Harbour turn-off. There is an open field there that stretches as far back as the eye can see. It has always been a pleasure to see the wildlife there. To the observant eye, deer, bears, turkeys and other wildlife can be seen in this open field. And what has Parks Canada done? They have planted trees so in a few years we will have lost one of the greatest attractions to this area. Animals in order to survive need areas of open meadows, forest cover and water areas. So please pull your trees so we can enjoy the beauties of the Bruce Peninsula.

While I am on a rant, who introduced the Fisher to this area? I’ll save that one for another rant.

Jerrold Beech, Paisley and The Bruce Peninsula

Letter: Pull Out The Trees

Dear Mr. Schultz:

RE: 2013 Budget Comments

Firstly, please accept my most sincere apology for the delay in replying to your letter dated March 6, 2013 regarding the 2013 budget.

Thank you for complimenting the Municipality on the 2013 budget deliberation process. Knowing that the public feel comfortable speaking and sharing thoughts on the budget is great to hear.

Although only 4.4% of the budget comes from commercial, industrial and farm, it does not reflect how many people are impacted or benefit from the commercial/industrial businesses and farmers. Literally, hundreds of ratepayers work for local businesses, and they provide student jobs for the youth. Other obvious benefits to everyone are the services they provide to all of us, such as restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware, local food, recreational supplies, fuel, automobile repair, and so much more. Council appreciates the contribution that local businesses, including tourism, give to our community and will continue to support them whenever possible.

You have asked to see labour costs. The budget actually breaks down labour costs, including benefits in each individual department or task. This format has been utilized for quite some time. Projects are difficult to do as Council considers requests for additional staff and/or wage increases on a yearly basis based on known needs and not on speculation.

Typically, the Municipality utilizes surpluses to capital projects to improve the assets and provide improvements to residents, such as paving roads, building trails, enhancing a community centre, increasing accessibility, etc. It is also important to note that last year’s surplus was largely due to the increased revenues and not from inflating operational costs. You also mentioned the reserves of $5,000,000.00 and I agree that they seem adequate. Council recently approved the creation of an asset management plan which will provide, along with other

Municipality Responds To William Schultz Letter

useful information, how much money the Municipality will need to cover the replacement and maintenance of all our Municipal assets. Once this is known, we will be able to clearly state whether the reserves are adequate.

The Municipal Airport continues to be a priority for Council. The Municipality will always consider privatization of the airport if it is in the best interest of everyone. In the meantime, the airport budget has been reduced by 25% over 2012 and Staff and Council will continue to search for efficiencies.

Tobermory and Lion’s Head medical costs are laid out very simply in the budget. There is no attempt to show one poorly. Revenues received in these budgets are from the Peninsula Family Health Team who receive funding assistance from the Ministry of Health for specific uses or facilities, and that amount changes yearly.

You requested that the Municipality consider an internal tax charge at the campground, Lion’s Head Medical Clinic, arena and marina. I am happy to report that the Municipality does not pay taxes on any of these facilities or lands and therefore, would have no need to show a taxation line in the budget.

The Municipality’s contribution to the proposed reconstruction of Cemetery Road is $100,000.00 or roughly 17% of the total cost and is contingent on obtaining federal and/or provincial funding. The project was selected due to the heavy truck traffic that this road sustains, its proximity to several pits and quarries and, further, to improve the quality of access to the Municipality’s largest cemetery.

Municipal Staff have stated that they will be addressing the MNR house issue in 2013.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me or municipal staff.

Sincerely,

Milt Mclver, Mayor

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

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Submitted by Jo Anne LaneIt has recently been brought to

our attention that there may be some misconceptions about the Legion and so I have put a few facts and thoughts together here in the hope that an awareness of who we are is a positive one to everyone in our community.

The Legion is not just a “Watering Hole”. It is however a licensed establishment where members of the Legion and members of the community gather together regularly to socialize and perhaps play darts, pool, shuffleboard or cards.

Mission Statement“Our mission is to serve veterans

which includes serving military and RCMP and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and country.”

The Royal Canadian Legion Working And Caring In Your CommunityThe major responsibility of the

Legion is for the perpetuation of “Remembrance” in Canada through the annual Poppy Campaign reminding Canadians of 117,000 men and women who gave their lives in wars and missions around the world.

With over 500,000 members, the Legion is one of Canada’s largest community based organizations contributing millions of dollars and volunteer hours.

There are many charities and community groups that benefit from contributions of money and volunteer time provided by members of the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Regardless of the form that support takes, the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary work tirelessly to raise funds and ensure that these funds are all distributed to anyone in need.

How does Tobermory Branch #290 “Work and Care” in this community?

This Branch donates thousands of dollars annually and locally to the Elementary and High Schools and Primary Place (sports equipment, learning tools, excursions, breakfast programs), Library, Hospitals, Tobermory Health Facility, Food Bank, Community Outreach, Cancer and Heart and Stroke to name a few.

Donations outside the community are considered as well.

The Legion also provides educational support in the form of scholarships.

We are proud to support the Public Speaking Contest.

The Santa Claus Goodie Bags and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt are provided by the Ladies Auxiliary.

The Legion is dedicated to the principle of seniors living independently in their homes. We support Meals on Wheels, transportation, home visit programs, escorts and seniors programs such as introducing computers and internet.

These funds are raised by hosting events such as Fish Dinners, Turkey and Ham Raffles, Weekly Meat Draws and Dances, the Ladies Auxiliary’s Italian Dinner, Summer and Winter Bingo, Annual Pie Sales, catering and luncheons.

When you attend and support any of these events, you are helping the Legion and its Auxiliary “Help and Care for this Community”.

Everyone is welcome to join us at the branch during our operating hours.

Hours and events are posted on a regular basis here in the Tobermory Press in the “Legion News” column.

A brand new dining experience brought to you by the owners and staff of Crossroads Coffeehouse!

Due to the grand success of our little coffeehouse in Ferndale, we are delighted to announce the newest addition to our Crossroads family. “North on Six” is located on the south side of Ferndale, in the former Northwinds Shoppes. We are open to serve you 7AM to 8PM daily.

Our new menu includes all of your favourite dishes, classic menu selections, and exclusive dinner options. You won’t want to miss our daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, or our upcoming Fish & Chip nights, Rib nights, and Pizza/Wings nights!

We hope to continue to be your first choice in catering! Contact us for more information or suggestions regarding your business lunches, parties, large or small events. We continue to look forward to serving the Bruce Peninsula and visitors in both of our locations.

As a community, you have shown us graciousness and gratitude toward our business this year. We couldn’t have had a better year!

Catch up with us on Facebook to follow our special events, food specials and other great offers!

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Submitted by Shirley TeasdaleBrittany Tackaberry, who is

embarking on her third fundraiser for the “Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer” was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Ferndale, Lion’s Head and District Lioness Club.

Brittany appeared in the uniform she will wear when she competes in the 200+km cycle ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls on June 8 – 9 to raise funding to conquer cancer. The Lion’s Head young woman is hoping to raise several thousand dollars as her contribution to the fund, which normally raises around $8 million annually through the ride.

The ride is intended not just for athletes, but is open to anyone who wants to challenge themselves and make a difference for a cause, according to news releases issued by the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, which administers the funding. Each participant must raise $2,500 in order to take part.

The Ferndale, L i o n ’ s H e a d & District Lioness club was pleased to make a donation to this worthy cause. For

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Photo: Brittany Tackaberry speaking about her upcoming “Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer”.

more information, or to donate to Brittany’s campaign, please call her at 519-793-3877.

Lioness events coming up include the annual Fashion Show, to take place at the Lion’s Head Arena, Thursday May 9. The theme this year is “Yellow Brick Road.” Showing their fashions will be Verna’s of Tobermory, The Cottage from Lion’s Head and Josie’s Fashions of Wiarton.

The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:30, followed by the Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the show and dinner, with a $10 admission price for the show only. For tickets, call Connie Tackaberry at 793-3877.

T h e a n n u a l L i o n e s s G o l f Tournament will take place at Cornerstone Golf Club Saturday, J u n e 8 . T h e tournament is open to all. Register yourself or your team with Brenda Kearney at 519-795-7693.


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Submitted by Noreen SteinacherWe got started a little later this winter but the Community Kitchens program

in Tobermory proved to be a hit with all who participated. We had some new ideas come forward at the planning meeting, which included inviting some ‘experts’ to join us and share in the cooking together experience.

Mark Stringer, chef with A Mermaid’s Secret and team demonstrated the proper use of a pressure cooker and all the nutritional and cost benefits. Some low cost dishes were whipped up as well. This was part of the theme of ‘healthy cooking on a budget’.

Sean and Judy Hurst from Ancient Cedars showed us some wonderful and simple vegetarian dishes and you hardly believed you were cooking at all. Sean had lots of tips on food prep and the sharpening of knives – always of interest to those who prepare lots of veggies. Did you know you could sharpen a knife very carefully on the rough bottom edge of a saucer!

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Help the BPDS Outers buy a new canoe by coming out on Thursday, June 6th from 5-7pm at the BPDS cafeteria for the annual Outers Fish Fry Dinner.

Dinner is $15 for adults and $6 for children (under 12) and includes potato, coleslaw, vegetable, a dinner roll, dessert, and tea or coffee.

Tickets are available from Outers

Outers Fish Fry Dinner June 6th

Submitted by Terry Lee Milligan & Ann Miller, Orchidfest Committee

Spring is here! It is a great time to celebrate the beauty and preservation of native Orchids and Wildflowers on the Bruce Peninsula!

Plans are well underway for this year’s Orchid Festival, to be held May 31st and June 1st. The event is hosted by the “Friends of Bruce District Parks Association”. Festival headquarters is the National Park Visitor Centre.

Friday’s “early bird” feature will

Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival May 31st and June 1st – It Must Be Spring!

Submitted by BPDS Grade 6/7 ClassAre you looking for something to do

on Mothers Day weekend? How about bringing MOM out for a coffee, treat and some entertainment?

The B.P.D.S grade 6/7 class will be holding a Coffeehouse on May 10, 2013 from 7pm to 10 pm at the Lion’s Head Rotary Hall. All proceeds will go

BPDS Coffee House Fundraiser May 10th At Lion’s Head Rotary Hall

Submitted by Tara StantonThe BPDS Drama Club is back in

action, preparing for a spring performance! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was written by Adam Long, Jess Winfield and Daniel Singer, formerly known as The Reduced Shakespeare Company. The play features all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies, histories, and the ‘lesser known’ plays in a hilarious combination of slapstick, reader’s theatre, cooking shows and a football game. In ninety-seven minutes, a cast of thirteen players will attempt to dazzle their audience with their Shakespearean wit.

Performances wil l be held on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3rd at

BPDS Drama Club: All The World’s A Stage…

be a guided hike on Flowerpot Island, hoping to catch a glimpse of the coveted Calypso Orchid. The Friday evening presentation entitled Last Chance to Save? Why Conserving Nature on the Bruce Peninsula Matters”, is sure to be of interest to all. Presenter Dan Kraus is the Manager of Conservation Science and Planning for the Nature Conservancy of Canada-Ontario Region. He has been guiding the application of the Great Lakes Conservation Blueprint for the last ten years, including plans for the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Come and hear why

conservation of this region is critical from both a global and local perspective.

Meet at the Visitors Centre Saturday morning to join Photo Workshop hikes, Car Caravans to prime locations, Flowerpot Island hikes and Art Workshops, all great ways to celebrate the diversity of orchids and wildflowers of the Bruce!

Saturday evening, the “Friends” invite you to join us for a wine and cheese reception at the Visitor’s Centre prior to the presentation by our Keynote Speaker, Don Komarechka. Don is an educator at Georgian College and an award winning

nature and landscape photographer. His presentation entitled “Blooming Photography” will have something for everyone. “From naturalists with a pocket camera to advanced amateur photographers, there is no shortage of new ideas”. Come out, enjoy refreshments, share your stories and pick up some photography tips and tricks!

To register for any or all of the above events or for more information, please visit our website at www.orchidfest.ca. Register early as space is limited. Hope to see you there!

The gals from Gillies Lake provided a Winter Soup feast (and it was quite a winter we had).

For our final session, Marilyn Lemon and Brianne Foulon from Grey Bruce Public Health shared a lot of good information on meat substitutes for our meal with lentils and beans. A tofu strawberry dessert was part of that experience.

We thank all these special guests. The Meeting Place was happy to facilitate the Community Kitchens and this year

28 different folks came out, many for several of the four sessions. The average was 15 people cooking together and this was a perfect fit for the kitchen at the Community Centre.

The program is self sustaining, meaning it doesn’t cost anything in the end to run and this year all the recipes and information were shared at the Food Bank.

towards the grade 6/7 year end class trip. Admission is by donation although tickets are available in advance.

There will be a bake sale, silent/live auction, as well as specialty coffee and desserts available for purchase. Various musical performers including Austin Liverance, Justin Reid, Jessie Budge, Hannah Ehrhardt, Chloe Cameron, Ayla

Lyons, Sarah Mirlees, Nicole Meilhausen, Brooklyn Hewton, Griffon Thomas, Natalya & Peyton Lisk and more.

Our year end class trip will be to the University of Waterloo where we will be participating in workshops that are both fun and educational.

So clear your schedule and take your mom out for an early Mothers day

present. For information or to purchase tickets contact Brooklyn Hewton at 519-795-7230 or [email protected].

7:30 pm, and a matinee performance on Saturday, May 4th at 2pm.

As those of you with knowledge of Shakespeare’s work might appreciate, Shakespeare wrote for his audience, and often incorporated somewhat bawdy humour in his plays. This performance is no exception; some of the humour and situations in this production are for mature audiences only. We suggest that this production might not be suitable for students under 13 years of age. However, it is full of scenes, quotes and quips directly from Shakespeare’s works, combined with some of the author’s own ‘interpretations’.

Tickets for the production are $10,

and are available through the school office or at the door. Please support the arts on the Peninsula!

For further information, contact Tara Stanton at BPDS, 519-793-3211.

students or at the school office. There will be a limited number of tickets available for sale at the door.


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Exercise and get everything in shape for summer. This volunteer program will provide

a regimen of knee bends, squats and upper body strengthening — getting you and the gardens

in shape at the same time.Please consider working out with the Tobermory

Volunteer Gardeners who need help keeping our community gardens looking their best.

To shape up, contact Carol Herman 519-596-8310

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Submitted by Suzanne ShearerThe Northern History Project

Committee needs your help to get Volume 2 of the history book ready for publication.

The focus of Volume 2 is from 1984 to present day and publication is planned for 2014. The committee has been hard at work editing the wonderful submissions

Northern History Committee Needs Your Help: History Book Volume 2

Submitted by Leigh GriggPeninsula Adventure Sports Association (P.A.S.A.) has announced that it is again

receiving applications for organizations seeking funding for outdoor sports initiatives. Any ventures that promote outdoor sport or the creation of outdoor sport infrastructure on the Peninsula may apply for a grant.

The funding available is part of a commitment made to outdoor sport on the Bruce Peninsula by P.A.S.A. for the use of proceeds from the popular Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race.

“We are pleased with the success of the projects we have been able to fund to date, and are looking to continue to support outdoor sport infrastructure projects and events that take advantage of the features and attributes of the Bruce Peninsula” says PASA president Jack Van Dorp.

“Preference will be given to ventures that do not typically receive large amounts of funding, or where such funding has been discontinued, and to ventures that have a low or non-existent environmental footprint,” adds Van Dorp.

PASA’s project area is Bruce and Grey Counties north of Highway 21, or any part of the Sauble River. The event or project must also be non-motorized. The deadline for this intake is May 1st 2013.

Interested applicants can visit www.peninsulaadventure.ca for details and to apply. You can also email PASA with any questions at [email protected].

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Submitted by MaryWinn Daykin

Ove r th e pas t f ew months Bruce Peninsula Hospice has been raising its public profile in our community t h r o u g h s p e a k i n g events with local service clubs and community organizations, and by profiling the role of

Hospice in the our local newspapers. Our goal is to develop greater awareness of the important work that Hospice is doing, as well as highlight the services available to support individuals and families in our community.

You might ask, “Why is that important? And what does that have to do with me?” Well, the most obvious answer

Hiking Fundraiser For Bruce Peninsula Hospice May 5thto that question is, “We are all going to die someday”. Much as we don’t like to think about it, it is 100% true. If we stop to think about it for even a brief moment, we all would probably like to hope that the process of dying will be peaceful, free of pain and in a safe comfortable place surrounded by people we love. Unfortunately, the statistics provided by Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) underscore a vastly different experience for many Canadians. Even though the majority of people say they would prefer to die at home, 70% will die in a hospital. Only 16 to 30% of Canadians who die have access to hospice, palliative care end-of-life services and even fewer receive bereavement services. The CHPCA estimates that each Canadian death directly impacts the well-being of five other people. The financial burden is

significant and the impact is also felt in terms of absence from work, and fatigue, both physical and emotional.

Bruce Peninsula Hospice has been serving the Bruce Peninsula and surrounding area since 1995. Our mission is to provide non-medical care by trained volunteers for families who choose end-of-life care and/or bereavement support. At any given time we are providing care to approximately six to eight families as well as individuals for bereavement support.

Hospice and palliative care programs are 50% funded by charitable organizations and private donations. So get out your walking shoes and join the Hike for Hospice on May 5th or sponsor a hiker. Hike for Hospice is a national event and this is the first year Bruce Peninsula Hospice is participating. We are hosting hike events

in three locations on the Bruce Peninsula: Tobermory, Lion’s Head and Wiarton. In each location there will be two separate hikes, an about town hike and a Bruce Trail hike. Both hikes will leave from a central registration location where hikers can check in and participate in a kick off ceremony. In Tobermory, hikers will meet at the concession stand near the ball diamond behind the community centre, and in Lion’s Head hikers will check-in at the Beach Shelter. The Wiarton check-in centre is at the Bluewater Park Pavilion.

Check out our website www.bphospice.ca where you can register for the hike, make a donation to our cause and learn more about the services we provide. You can also contact us at 519-534-1260 ext. 5612.

Come on out on May 5th and Hike for Hospice!

from all the local businesses. The focus this month is on groups and clubs that have helped shape the community over the past 30 years. If you have any suggestions or would like to write about a club or group that you feel has really enhanced life in Tobermory please contact us at [email protected].

We will also have a chapter on well known people in the community and need some suggestions and information from you.

Keep an eye out for “St Edmunds History Book Volume 2” on Facebook where you can submit any suggestions, stories or anecdotes.

If you have agreed to write something for the latest edition, now is the time to get your information in.

Suzanne Shearer will be at The Meeting Place in Tobermory on Tuesdays and Thursdays and can be contacted through [email protected].

Submitted by Ron ParkerDespite the late start we had a great

snowmobile season with the Tobermory Trails being open for 6 weeks. I hope all those who purchased trail passes enjoyed the trails here and elsewhere. For those who took advantage of the free three day weekend offered by the OFSC, I trust we proved to you how great our trails are and how much hard work the volunteers put into the snowmobiling season. We look forward to seeing some new names added to our trail pass purchases next fall, remember if you are on the trails without a OFSC Trail Pass you are trespassing, not to mention you are making a mockery of all the volunteers who work so hard for

Tobermory Snowmobile Club Newslegal riders.

With that being said we thank all of those who purchased trail passes and all the volunteers who helped this past season.

Dates To Remember:• Tobermory Snowmobile Club yard sale on May 18, 2013 at the Tobermory Airport from 9:00am to 2:00pm.• Fish Dinner on June 22, 2013 at the Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:00pm.• Hazardous Waste Day on July 20, 2013 at the Landfill Site on 71 McArthur Road.

Submitted by Krista TiernanThanks to the Invisible Fence Brand, The Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire

Department is more prepared to handle pet-related emergencies.Not only is the Invisible Fence Brand helping to keep pets safe in their yards,

they are now helping firefighters to assist with breathing issues related from hazards like house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Through a donation of pet oxygen masks made by Invisible Fence Brand and Enviro-Watch in Meaford, our fire trucks are now equipped with these special masks.

The pet-oxygen mask comes in three sizes we are now able to assist small animals like rabbits, ferrets and birds through to large breed animals.

More then 10,000 masks have been donated to fire stations across North America. Ray & Linda Sugar and their canine companion “Maddie” presented our

firefighters with these masks.We are very proud supporters of Project Breath!

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Submitted by Joni ReganSO this year will be a first for me. I’m going to try to grow some veggies (notice

please I said try). I have a 10 x 8 ft garden out back that I have been keeping all of my extra perennials in & it gets a fair bit of sun, so I’m going to give it a try. BUT this garden has been neglected big time for the last few years, it is going to be a big challenge getting it into shape. But I do have a couple of big strong, wonderful Grandsons that I know will eagerly want to help me dig it out.

Now all I have to do is figure out a way to keep all the critters out. I’m pretty sure that Pete will be able to MacGyver it for me. Then starts the battle of wits between myself, Bambi, Thumper and now Big Bird. Yes we now have Disney and Sesame Street in the Bury Rd. Garden.

Last fall I got to thinking that Thumper was on steroids, whole gardens, every plant, would go missing overnight, including plants that had never been touched before. Also ones on the tables. The gardens were full of new perennials that I had planted for the wedding, GONE. Never had I seen such devastation in the garden. I blamed the deer and/or a herd of bunnies.

Fast forward to January, I look out into the driveway one cold morning & lo and behold, 9 Wild Turkeys. How cool is this? Wow, get the camera. So I Google Wild Turkeys - they love plants, all plants, these are my garden thugs. Now I don’t think they’re so cool. I hate them.

So we tie the dogs out front, these are not small dogs - one Labrador and one Chow Cross. The dogs looked at us as if to say “You’ve got to be kidding us. Those things are as tall as we are and there are 9 of them. Give your head a shake folks”.

We tried the car alarm and a whistle that worked for 3 minutes or so. So people HELP! If you have any humane method of getting rid of Wild Turkeys please.

In the meantime I will try the Skoot on all the plants as they are coming up and hopefully Big Bird and his gang of thugs will find a new home.

I only hope Mr. Snuffleupagus does not show up, if so, I’m really screwed.

We can fend them off during the daylight hours, but they don’t play fair, they lurk in the shadows till dark then slither out. This is going to be a battle. I just know it. Wish me luck people. In the meantime HAPPY GARDENING everyone.

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Submitted by Kathi AndersonBruce Peninsula Tourist Association

(BPTA) is pleased to announce our Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, May 13th at the Municipal office on Lindsay Rd 5.

This year’s event introduces Ginny Henry, RTO7’s new Communications Coordinator, speaking to us about a new mobile app, developed for our tech-savvy visitors, as well as information on how business operators can link into RTO7’s web-site to further their marketing reach. You may want to take advantage of the opportunity to speak with Ginny, one-on-one, about RTO7-related topics.

We have also arranged to have Sean Liipere, recently hired as Conservation and Stewardship Manager, speak about his new role and what the vision for this

BPTA’s May Meet-and-Greet, Speaker and AGM - Monday May 13th, 2013community-based program includes, in a presentation entitled: “Towards a Community Conservation and Stewardship Plan”.

The evening starts at 6pm with light refreshments and a meet-and-greet, followed by our Speakers and business meeting at 7pm. We are always looking for people who are interested in participating on the Board, or on Committees, so please ask any current Board member for more information!

We welcome BPTA members, all Peninsula business owners, our Tourism partners, and the public to attend as well.

Please RSVP by May 9th if you plan on attending, so we can plan for refreshments and snacks.

For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact us through the BPTA office at 519-793-4734 or email us at [email protected].

In other news, BPTA has again received the go-ahead, and funding, from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to operate the Ferndale Park & Information Centre for the 2013 season. Thank you again to Council and Municipal Staff for your confidence and support.

We have received many responses to our ad for seasonal summer staff for the Information Centre, and the Hiring Committee will be contacting those who qualify shortly for interviews.

With the May long weekend approaching, we look forward to having staff in place and ready to greet our visitors, as the Information Centre will open for the season beginning the weekend of Friday, May 17th, 2013.

Another annual event, the Yard Sale Trail, will also be run by BPTA again this year, so get your ‘treasures’ ready for sale!! And hold Saturday, June 22nd open, as this event is always popular, and gives us all a chance to get out and renew acquaintances, check out what’s new and what’s ‘new again’ in our neighbourhood! It’s going to be a busy day, but we’re looking forward to a GREAT event!

To register as a participant or get more information about the Yard Sale Trail, call or email BPTA’s office, using the information above.

Bruce Peninsula Tourist Association (BPTA) is a not-for-profit association of mainly commercial enterprises, dedicated to promoting, developing and supporting tourism for businesses, organizations and governments in the entire Bruce Peninsula area.


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Junior angler Hunter Maisoneuve and his grandpa, Ray Marklevitz both of Mallory Beach, took top honours in the pike category at the annual Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association awards banquet.

Veteran angler Ron Snelling took the brook trout award. BPSA Director Don Elliott congratulated all winners and encouraged members to enter all possible categories next year. Don was thanked by outgoing President Tim Lahey, for all the work Don does preparing our awards event.

The volunteer based, 350 member Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing fish and wildlife in Grey-Bruce. Our group is particularly interested in involving youngsters in outdoors recreation and conservation. We are now in our 51st year of conservation.

Upcoming association events include the annual BPSA Spring Fishing Derby and Fish Fry for members and guests May 10th, 11th and 12th, 2013. Categories are rainbow trout and salmon. Derby tickets are $10 and are available at The Spirit Rock

Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen Association Awards

I would like to take this opportunity to advise those residents of Bruce and Grey counties with firearms licences that are due to expire in the near future to send their applications in early in order to avoid the renewal fee. Anyone with a renewal due between now and this time next year will benefit by renewing early as your next renewal date will move to 5 years from your next birthday. The fees have been reinstated as a part of the Federal Government’s Economic Action Plan to balance the budget by 2015. While a moratorium has been in place for a number of years to waive the license renewal fees, it was never intended to eliminate these fees completely. The fee waiver had been extended while government dealt with the long gun registry. To avoid the reinstated renewal fee it is important that applications for renewal are postmarked on or before May 16th. If the application is postmarked after the May 16th deadline, the fee must be paid.

The Federal Government has taken great strides in ensuring fairness in the regulatory processes of firearms regulations. The wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry has been scrapped and recently, I seconded Motion 439, a motion put forward by MP Cheryl Gallant that will privatize the functions of the Canadian Firearms

Letter: Firearms Licence Renewal Fee After May 16th

Submitted by Vicki LyCommunity partnership pays

dividends! Bruce County’s “Spruce the Bruce” Program has been recognized with a 2013 BIA (Business Improvement Area) National Achievement Award.

The BIA National Achievement Awards recognize innovative programs in revitalization and management for downtowns. Spruce the Bruce won the category for “Bricks and Mortar” recognizing the Program’s role in strengthening and promoting downtown physical improvements. Warden David Inglis stated “This successful program is a partnership between the County, the

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Submitted by Lisa GreigThe Adventure Passport team is

excited to announce that the Explore the Bruce Adventure Passport Contest is out for their 9th year! To date over 50,000 people have utilized the Adventure Passport to get out there and Explore the Bruce by car, motorcycle, bicycle and on foot.

The contest starts May 1st, 2013 and ends on October 31st, 2013. The Adventure Passport gives participants the opportunity to experience what Bruce County has to offer.

A Little ‘Splash’ Added To Adventure Passport Contest“The Adventure Passport program is

an ‘Amazing Race’ style contest involving 12 all new must see locations located throughout the County,” says Vicki Ly, Project Coordinator for Bruce County. “It is important to spend time researching new hidden stops that include history, adventure and culture.”

Adventure Passport participants must visit a minimum of 7 of the 12 locations, punch their Adventure Passport using a unique hole punch and submit it for entry to be eligible to win local Explore the Bruce Adventures grand

prizes. The first 1,500 returned Adventure Passport contestants will receive an Official Adventurer T-shirt.

“We are excited to introduce this year’s theme of the Adventure Passport.” says Ly. “We’ve added a little ‘splash’ to the contest, where all stops will be by some source of water. Stops will be by beaches, rivers and dams.”

New! This year there’s a new feature: The Paddle Punch. “There is a secret punch hidden along the Saugeen River which is only accessible by canoe, kayak

or boat.” says Ly. “Participants will win the ‘Paddle Package’ which includes a canoe package for two sponsored by Thorncrest Outfitters.”

The Adventure Passport can be found at any Bruce County Visitor Information Centre sponsored location and online at www.passport.explorethebruce.com.

Everyone, of all ages, is invited to come out and join in the fun.

For more information and to RSVP, please call the Bruce County Adventure Passport Team at 1-800-268-3838.

Regulation system. This motion will:

·Eliminate the costly duplication of having each province manage a separate bureaucracy to administer the firearms registration system.

·Law-abiding sportsmen, hunters and farmers would benefit by having one set of rules rather than the provincial patchwork that currently exists.

·By privatizing the functions, as a civilian agency the office would become administrative and service oriented, to the benefit of all Canadians.

·Law enforcement professionals’ valuable time can be re-directed away from paperwork to more useful tasks such as front-line policing.

I encourage all residents with firearms licences that are due to expire and who don’t wish to pay the renewal fee to send in their application for renewal early. As we move forward with the session, I look forward to seeing support for Motion 439 to ensure fairness for all farmers, hunters and long-gun owners.

Sincerely,

Larry Miller, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

local municipalities and the private sector that has seen some great projects come forward.”

Spruce the Bruce is a regional community improvement initiative created by the County of Bruce which focuses on making downtowns within Bruce County more livable, attractive and economically viable. “Downtowns in Bruce County make up close to 70% of the commercial assessment values” says program lead Kara Van Myall, Senior Planner with the County of Bruce, adding “Spruce the Bruce is a comprehensive program that uses a

coordinated approach to revitalizing our downtowns.”

Spruce the Bruce tailors its support to each community in four key areas: Community Organization, Marketing & Promotion, Economic Development and Physical Design. Additionally it offers matching fund grants related to public and private downtown improvements. The success of the program can be seen in communities such as Tobermory, Sauble Beach, and Kincardine. Grants are available for Streetscape Beautification, Facade Improvement, Perpendicular S igns and Awnings , Community Signage, Destination Infrastructure, and

Destination Marketing is provided by the Program.

CAO Kelley Coulter commented “Staff in the Planning and Economic Development Department have worked really hard to get this Program off the ground. This award also recognizes four years of commitment to the Program by County Council.” The Spruce the Bruce team will be presented the “Bricks & Mortar” Achievement Award during the 2013 National Conference April 14th-17th in Toronto.

Additional information about the Spruce the Bruce Program can be found at www.sprucethebruce.com.

Outpost (formerly Outback Tackle). This is a fun little derby where the top anglers may win …….a NEW LURE!

Weigh scale hours at our hatchery west of Wiarton are Friday and Saturday 10am-noon and 7-9pm and on Sunday from 10am-noon. The derby awards and fund raising fish fry take place Sunday afternoon May 12th. There will be an early bird derby ticket prize draw at our next BPSA meeting Thursday April 25th at our clubhouse.

And don’t forget the BPSA 2013 Kids Fishing Derby at 2pm Saturday July 6th at Elliott’s Cottages on Sky Lake. Our largest BPSA fund-raiser of the year is our popular annual Beef & Pork BBQ on July 14th from 4-6:30pm at the BPSA clubhouse. We also mount our Community Living Rainbow Trout Fishing Party and fish fry in September at the hatchery west of Wiarton.

Every spring we launch an appeal for prizes to support our conservation projects including those listed above and:• Ladies’ Men’s and youth shooting programs• Major brown/rainbow trout and salmon stocking and stream rehabilitation

• Hatchery maintenance, fish feeding, stream rehabilitation and fish stocking• Severe winter “Feed the Deer” Program• BPSA annual awards

Our non-profit club is looking for prizes such as gift certificates, clothing, downriggers, rods, reels, lures, tackle boxes, lure making kits, crossbows, hunting gear, boating accessories, marine electronics, flotation jackets, trolling

motors, charter trips, coolers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, logo wear -- anything related to outdoors recreation.

Please ship donations to BPSA PRIZE APPEAL, 501454 Grey Road One, Georgian Bluffs, Ontario, N0H 2T0.

Questions about donating? Call 519-534-5194 or contact prize co-ordinator Jim McKane at [email protected].

Check out our website www.bpsportsmen.com.

Shuffleboard May 7 12:30 pm Sauble Community Centre Bid Euchre May 9 12:30 pm Sauble Community Centre

Lawnbowling May 14 1:00 pm Wiarton Propeller Club Contract Bridge May 16 12:30 pm Sauble Lawnbowling Club

Euchre May 21 12:30 pm Sauble Community Centre Solo May 23 12:30 pm Sauble Community Centre

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Awards Social May 30 1:00 pm Sauble Community Centre

Registration Fee Per Person: $3.00 for first event $1.00 for each additional event $6.00 maximum amount Register at Wiarton Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Top 3 finishers of each event will be recognized at Free Awards Social. Plus top 3 fin-ishers can advance to District Senior Games.

Contact: Karen Neerhof, Recreation Programmer Phone: 519-534-1400 ext. 132 Email: [email protected]


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ElectionsThe meeting in May has been changed

to May 7th at 7pm to accommodate the Zone commander. Please attend this meeting, vote and help choose your next executive. The General Meeting will follow at 8pm. Executive and General meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7 & 8pm. Note: meetings will return to the second Tuesday of the month in June.

A BIG THANK-YOUThank-you to the entire Community

and Surrounding Area for your great support of our 1st Annual Spring Dinner/Dance. It was a huge success and I have heard only comments of high praise for the Food and Service as well as Entertainment. Thanks to Colleen and Dan Mackey, Chef Andy Mackey and the charming wait staff (who put out that meal hot and efficiently, sorry I cannot name you all!). Thank-you to The Blue Heron Company for the generous donation of the transportation with Ryan on board. Thanks to all the other people that helped in any way, we look forward to a bigger and better Dinner/Dance next year!

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Tobermory Legion Br. 290 News: Spring Dinner & Dance Huge Success

Submitted by Katie ForbesPhoto: On April 20th, The Royal Canadian Legion held its annual District Public Speaking Contest, this year in Huntsville. Natalie Rouse (middle) represented Tobermory Legion, as well as Zone C and did yet another excellent job with her speech – My Dad. Natalie did an amazing job and finished as runner up. Congratulations Natalie!! We are all very proud of you!

planning a monument to be placed in a prominent place in Toronto. They are also planning a Gala Event later this year, to which they would like to invite the surviving Canadian Veterans who were part of the Italian Campaign. If you are a Veteran of the Italian Campaign, please contact Shirley Johnstone, Veterans Service Officer at [email protected] or at 519-795-7424.

‘Darts for Fun’ Join us Thursday evenings. Darts

start at 7:30pm. Don’t know how to play? That’s OK, come on out and we’ll teach you. Skill is not a requirement, having fun is.

BINGOBe sure to come out Monday afternoon

and have some fun, maybe win some games and support Branch #290 Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Important Reminder for VeteransIt has come to our attention that in

some cases, Veterans Widows have found that they are not eligible for financial assistance from Veterans Affairs because the Veteran had never contacted Veterans Affairs even though he had some disabilities as a result of his War Service and therefore is not listed in their records. If you are a Veteran who has an injury or disability as a result of your War Service, it is important that you contract Veterans Affairs so that in the event of your death your Widow may be eligible for financial or medical assistance.

Natalie Rouse Represents At Annual District Public Speaking Contest

Branch PinsDrop in and pick up a branch pin,

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Pop/Beer Can TabsThe Legion collects Pop/Beer Can

tabs. All tabs are sold by weight with the profit going towards the purchase of wheelchairs for those who need them. All donations are gratefully accepted.

Meat DrawCome out any Saturday afternoon

from 4 - 6pm for lots of fun and comradeship and maybe even win your dinner. And don’t forget to check out the illuminated sign in front of the Legion for the Saturday Evening Entertainment Guide. DJ or Live Events will be posted.

Thank youMrs. Flora (Rumley) Bryson from

Schreiber, ON recently sent some photos of some of our Tobermory vets for the archives. Flora and others have been generous with sharing their photos. Please keep us in mind when wondering what to do with old photos from Tobermory, veterans or any old photos of the town. You can mail them or drop them off at the Legion, or with Sue at the Tobermory Press during office hours.

We are very appreciative of all the photos we receive. Please keep in mind we cannot return photos, but after we scan them we can leave them in an envelope at the legion or the press for pick up.

DonationsThe Dunks Bay Memorial Fund is one

of the Legions ongoing projects. Donations to this project are appreciated.

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Tobermory Legion Branch #290 is located at 7437 Highway #6. There is plenty of parking at the back off Legion St.

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The 2013 Kiwanis music festival was held in Owen Sound in April. Brooklyn Hewton of Miller Lake had four entries in the String section this year.

In the non-competitive Suzuki solo she performed Humoresque. The string Duet class had Brooklyn Hewton and River Bosch playing Shostakovich placing first with a mark of 87. Brooklyn competed in the waltz, jig and reel class with Stone Cutters Waltz, Geese in the Bog and Mason’s Apron. This earned her a first place with a mark of 88. The final class was tune of choice in which she performed Mouth of the Tobique with another first and another mark of 88.

Brooklyn was accompanied by Sarah Bosch on piano for Classical selections and Dave Nixon on guitar for the fiddle classes.

Brooklyn’s efforts earned her a second overall in the Strings section and she was asked to perform Mouth of the Tobique at the Festival of the Stars, which was held on Monday April 22.

Congratulations Brooklyn!

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Submitted by KatieMay is bringing many changes to

the Tobermory Library. As of May 22nd, we will be opened six days a week!! Our hours will be as follows: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday and Monday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Our summer hours will be finished on October 13, 2013, when we will return to our winter hours. Don’t worry! I will write these hours again in the paper and bookmarks will be available when you come in for a book!!

Spring Brings Many Changes To Tobermory Library

Submitted by Brad InglisI feel like we are trying to drag spring

into season kicking and screaming. Like any good procrastinator, it wants to do the right thing but it is holding off to the very last minute. When I left Owen Sound yesterday I could hardly see for the heavy snow and it wasn’t just hitting the ground and melting – it was sticking! In the previous two articles I have alluded to the fact that spring is coming and that is the story I will stick to again for this edition. Perhaps the one true sign of spring we can count on is that the road sweepers have passed through the village taking with them all of the sand that was used to help us manage the icy roads of winter.

Wouldn’t life be wonderful if it were that simple that we could bring the sweeper in once a year to clear away all of the grittiness of our lives; the sand of

Life Around Tobermory United…From The Desk Of The Lazy Theologianour sadness and despair, the coarseness of our fears and anxiety, the broken pieces of our hearts when we are hurt or disappointed? As a nation we have lost one more young person to suicide because the gritty, messiness of her life was more than she could bear. Rehtaeh Parsons could have belonged to any of us as a daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, cousin, friend and because of her story, she does belong to each of us. Our reality is that none of us are untouchable when it comes to our vulnerability and our need for acceptance, tenderness and compassion. Even though we may live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, we are not immune from tragedy or some of the harsh realities of the world.

As spring arrives (…yes it will come) on the peninsula, Help Wanted ads are plentiful in the paper. This may be the

summer that a young person you know, will get their first actual job, maybe your grandchild will be staying with you while they work for the summer or you know a student who will be eagerly waiting for school to finish so that they can get back to work and experience the thrill of getting a real pay cheque. Spring on the peninsula means many things to each of us but the hopefulness and pride that the prospect of summer employment instills in a young person, is a real gift. We are painfully aware that Rehtaeh Parsons will not know that life enriching experience of a summer job. And once again we are reminded of our duty to embrace our young people and support and encourage them so that they can learn and grow and achieve their full potential. It is our job to celebrate the young people who cross our path so that they may experience all of the wonderful things that this world holds for them.

Spring means a breath of fresh air, no matter how frigid that air may be; blooming orchids, birds of all species, getting the boat back in the water, that first tentative dip in the clear cold waters of Georgian Bay and opportunities for our young people to flourish. The Tobermory Youth Choir continues to meet every Sunday at 12 noon at the church for one hour. This is an opportunity for any young person to join us and sing! They don’t have to belong to the church, they already belong to the community. Our goal is to make it open enough so that it is an opportunity for those who live here and those who visit. Lia Edgar is our choir director and welcomes all new participants…now bring on the Spring!

Brad Inglis is the student minister at Tobermory United Church. He can be reached at [email protected]

As well, when you come and visit the library, we will have new shelving and new carpet installed. Come and visit and see the new look!

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Northern Bruce Peninsula, Acting Fire Chief Wilf Barnes is urging residents to ensure that they have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of their homes.

“Every home is required by law to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. These can be hard-wired or battery-operated depending on when your home was built. Both types are required to meet the same standard for smoke alarms, and both are equally effective and acceptable under the Ontario Fire Code. If you do not have a smoke alarm on every storey of your home, it is vital that you install them as soon as possible” said Acting Fire Chief Wilf Barnes.

Residents are urged to test their smoke alarms every month by pressing the test button. If the alarms fail to sound, and it is a hard-wired smoke alarm, make sure you have it looked at right away. If it is a battery-operated smoke alarm, make sure that the battery is installed correctly or install a new battery. If the alarm still fails to sound, replace the smoke alarm with a new one.

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Habitat Grey Bruce’s Executive Director Greg Fryer and Partnerships Co-ordinator John McLachlan came to an initial meeting with community members hosted by The Tobermory Meeting Place on Wednesday, April 10.

(John also returned to speak at the “To the Tub with Love” community supper on Friday, Apri l 12.) They explained that Habitat Grey B r u c e b u i l d s s imp le , decent , affordable homes i n p a r t n e r s h i p with hard-working f a m i l i e s w h o c u r r e n t l y l i v e in subs tandard hous ing and in partnership with the community.

The success of such a venture relies on community partners, volunteers, the family and the expertise of Habitat Grey Bruce – but first families need to express an interest by contacting Habitat Grey Bruce at www.habitatgreybruce.ca and filling out an Expression of Interest form or by calling 519-371-6776 or e-mailing [email protected].

To qualify to purchase a Habitat home, families must meet these criteria:

1 . D e m o n s t r a t e a n e e d for housing (unsafe or unhealthy conditions, substandard or overcrowded accommodation or have high rent relative to income)

2. Be willing to partner with Habitat (by completing 500 hours of “Sweat Equity” towards the construction of their home and attending homeownership workshops)

3. Be able to afford a mortgage (held by Habitat, monthly payment

including property tax, is set at 25% of gross family income)

Habitat homes are purchased through a no down payment, no-interest mortgage with payments, including property tax, set at 25 percent of gross household income. This solution not only helps to provide housing for families in need, it enables them to build assets, reduce their dependence on other forms of social assistance and break free from the multigenerational cycle of poverty.

Habitat homeownership ensures low income families own their own home – empowering families who may have relied on municipal rental subsidies, to contribute to local municipal annual operating budgets through the payment of property taxes.

For more information v is i t Habitat Grey Bruce website at www.habitatgreybruce.ca.

Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced every year. Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than 10 years old.

“Just as important as having working smoke alarms is making sure everyone in your home knows exactly what to do to escape BEFORE a fire occurs,” continued Acting Fire Chief Barnes. “Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with the entire household.”

Simple steps for home fire escape planning include:

• Determining who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else that due to cognitive or physical limitations may require additional assistance to escape.

• Making sure everyone knows two ways out of your residence.

• Checking that all exits are unobstructed and easy to access.

• Designating a meeting place outside the home, such as a tree or a lamp post, where everyone can be accounted for.

• Calling the fire department from outside the home, from a cell phone or neighbour’s home.

• Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.

• Practicing your home fire escape plan with everyone in your household.

For people who live in apartment buildings and need assistance to escape:

• Make sure you tell the superintendent or landlord if you need assistance.

• Make sure your name is added to the persons who require assistance list in the fire safety plan, so the fire department knows which apartment you are in.

• Know the emergency procedures outlined in the building’s fire safety plan.

Only working smoke alarms can give you the early warning you need to safely escape a fire. There is no time to spare in a fire. When you hear the alarm you MUST get out immediately.

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Photo Credit: Ross WebbThe photo above shows Little Pine Tree Harbour in August 2010 and the photo below shows the same shoreline taken on April 9th, 2013.Little Pine Tree Harbour is located on the west coast of the Bruce Peninsula about 30 km. south of Tobermory.

Submitted by Deryn HarknessSt. Edmunds parents and students contributed to another humanitarian project!

At the Tobermory Legion, on the night of this year’s public speaking contest, Bryaire Forbes and Paityn Handley kindly asked the audience for a contribution of spare change to help an older Bluewater student. The money raised would go

towards the purchase of building supplies, for a new school to be built by Bluewater students, in the Dominican Republic.

WOW, the total amount of $65.00 blew us away! Mrs. Harkness, the classroom teacher received a letter of gratitude...In part the letter said Jessica’s family is “so touched by folks that are so generous in spirit, that they would give to those they have no connection to, BUT THEY HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF SERVITUDE that is remarkable! Your school, students and parents are amazing...THANK YOU!

To that the students and teachers, whole heartidly agree....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

St. Ed’s Students Round Up Spare Change To Help Build School In Dominican Republic

Photo: Bryaire Forbes and Paityn Handley from St. Edmunds Public School with their fundraising poster. Submitted by Elizabeth Thorn

The 3rd annual Easter Egg fundraiser for the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere’s work meant laying a lot of eggs—347 to be precise. A new record! Committee members Sue Ellen and Tom Boyle, Loretta and Roger Plomley, Karen and Grant Murray, Louise Johnstone, Lisa Greig and Brad Fritz, Jessica McGarry and Jeremy and Elizabeth Thorn, the Easter Bunnies, were hopping around sourcing ingredients, making the eggs, dipping them in chocolate, packaging them up and delivering them.

Local retailers Hellyer’s Foodland, Wiarton Foodland, Zehrs in Owen Sound and Independent Grocers in Port Elgin helped cover the cost of the ingredients and Peninsula Pharmacy, Marydale’s Restaurant, Rachel’s Bakery & 50’s Diner, Scott’s Home Hardware, Lion’s Head Beach Motel, Crossroads Café, Stokes Bay General Store and Peacock’s Foodland in Tobermory all helped by serving as ordering and pick up spots.

Thanks everyone! We made $1600 this year. The money we raised will be used to support our Bayside Astronomy Program, dark sky conservation and water quality initiatives. Hope you enjoyed our Easter treats!

Biosphere Easter Bunnies Were Hopping (and laying eggs!)

Photo: Grant and Karen Murray make Easter eggs for the Biosphere Association.

Photo: Tobermory youth with their boards and bikes came out to support the planning of the multi-use Four Seasons Skate Park in Tobermory. Watch for more news and fundraising events in the upcoming issues of the Bruce Peninsula Press. Anyone interested in supporting this initiative email the Meeting Place at [email protected] or call 519-596-2313.

Youth Support Four Seasons Skate Park in Tobermory

$214,900 Year round Pike Bay South shore waterfront home or cottage. Gorgeous sunset views across the bay. Many updates & improvements over the past 3-4 years. Like new on the inside. Laminate flooring throughout attractive kitchen cupboards, newer windows, doors, siding, roof, hydro...the list goes on & on. Large open living area with plenty of windows to enjoy the view. Great detached 20’x24’ garage/workshop & a 10’x12’ shed.

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$209,000 RED BAY 4 season cottage or home on a large, very private, 2 acre treed setting. Short stroll to the fabulous sand beach, swimming and Lake Huron sunsets. 3 Bedroom bungalow with a full finished walk out basement plus a super 24’ x 24’ detached garage. Don’t delay to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

$205,000 2&1/2 acre private treed setting just North of Howdenvale with access to Lake Huron across the road. Very attractive, bright and open, 3 bedroom, 2 storey home or 4 season cottage, plus a fabulous 24`x26` detached garage. Beautiful hardwood flooring in the living room. Second level 4 piece bath and a combination main floor 2pc bath/laundry room. Large `L` shaped wrap around deck with a covered entry area. Appliances included. Property shows very well.

$399,900 TAMARAC ISLAND original classic waterfront cedar log 4-season cottage/home. Beautifully handcrafted in the mid 60’s and meticulously maintained with all the charm of yesteryear but all the modern conveniences. Complete wood interior, the floors, walls, cedar beams and cathedral ceiling plus there is a gorgeous floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Third bedroom loft overlooks the living area plus there is a large sunroom with a breathtaking view of Stokes Bay, Lyle Island and Lake Huron. Spectacular one of a kind setting with over 500’ of shoreline, excellent water depth at the end of the floating dock for all your boating & swimming needs. Fabulous separate detached heated workshop and there is a sauna by the shore with an outdoor shower. Year round road access. Furnished

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$69,900 Cozy, affordable, family starter cottage at Pike Bay. Well treed private back yard. Short walk to the water.

$224,900. SPECTACULAR, extremely well cared for year round cottage. Less than 1000’ to incredible Lake Huron swimming and sunsets at Whiskey Harbour known as the Rocks. This 3 bedroom retreat has many unique and eye catching features.

$239,900. LAKEWOOD 3 bedroom 2 bath, custom built year round home. Bright, open & spacious with oodles of windows, an impressive vaulted wood ceiling and an open loft family room overlooking the living area and a cozy airtight woodstove. Gorgeous oak and ceramic flooring throughout plus a very generous attractive center island kitchen.

$189,000 Cape Cod Home, like brand new with a full 8’ walkout bsmt. Well constructed with an attractive layout. Hardwood flooring throughout. Gorgeous kitchen with loads of quality cupboards. 1 bedroom on the main level & 2 bedrooms up with the large master bedroom with whirlpool tub in the ensuite. Covered front deck. Forced air propane furnace as well as electric fired in-floor radiant heating in basement.

$309,000 3 Bedroom Bungalow + A Huge Workshop Large spacious home on a nicely treed 2 1/2 acre Cape Chin setting. The house has had many recent updates including most of the windows, propane furnace & carpeting. The lower level is partially finished and has the potential for an additional 1850 sq. ft of living space. This property features an incredible detached 2 storey, 11,000 sq.ft. outbuilding/garage/workshop that has a multitude of potential uses for the hobbyist or the entrepreneur.

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$469,000 LARGE, PRIVATE, WELL TREED LAKE HURON WATERFRONT SETTING with breathtaking sunset views, great swimming and 212’ of pristine flat rock shoreline. One of a kind, very special year round home or cottage. Stunning 5 year old addition with radiant propane fired heating through the beautiful stone floor. Vaulted V-match wood ceiling, lots of windows to let the sunlight cascade through. Custom made cedar stairway leading to a loft area complete with a 2pc bath that the kids are going to love! Exceptional bright open kitchen with cherry cupboards, breakfast bar and a marble counter top. 12’x20’ bunkie & a massive 30’x33’ detached garage.

$169,000 Lion’s Head Family Home Ideally located in a private setting just a short walk to the excellent docking facilities and sand beach at the Harbour. In great shape inside and cut. Newer windows throughout. Interior freshly painted. Large eat-in kitchen with a walkout to a spacious rear deck. There is an extra room on the 2nd level, which could be a 3rd bedroom. Fabulous 12’x16’ detached workshop plus a small kids playhouse, in the backyard. Family room has been previously used as an art studio. Very attractive family home or getaway.

$499,000 Steel frame industrial facility totaling approximately 38,000 square feet of well finished office space. Numerous access/shipping doors combined with the building layout may permit sectioning of the building. Many potential uses and a great opportunity for the right user or investor to have an industrial facility in a rural location with an available workforce in the local vicinity. Good solid building on 6.83 acres. Metal roof installed 2012.

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$349,900 GILLIES LAKE WATERFRONT COTTAGE. Often sought, seldom found is a setting like this one. On a fantastic spring fed inland lake with great bass and lake trout fishing. Incredible views, great shoreline and a very well maintained 3 bedroom cottage with a guest bunkie the kids are going to love and a small detached workshop for the handyman. Lots of cupboards in the eat-in kitchen. V-match cedar cathedral living room ceiling, propane fireplace and electric heat throughout. Original owners first time offered for sale. Very few cottages on picturesque Gillies Lake. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity!

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$199,500 Picture postcard setting! One acre of nicely landscaped, treed privacy. Year round home or getaway in excellent shape inside and out. Attractive layout with one floor living plus 2 bedrooms and a 2pc bath upstairs for family and guests. Large living room with beautiful hardwood flooring plus plenty of cedar cupboards in the eat-in kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with ensuite privileges to the large main bathroom. Many updates plus lots of storage cupboards and closets throughout. Great oversized 2 car garage comes complete with a workshop. Ideally located in the Pike Bay/Whiskey Harbour area about 1 mile to great Lake Huron swimming.

$269,900 Very private picturesque 2 acre Stokes Bay setting with an exceptional well appointed home + an outstanding 30’x40’ garage/workshop. Large, bright open rooms with hardwood flooring in the living area and custom made solid ash doors and trim throughout. Eat-in centre island kitchen boasts oodles of custom made solid cherry cupboards. Master bedroom, whirlpool tub & corner propane fireplace. Large decks, a unique tree house sauna, hot tub, central air and that exceptional workshop are just a few of the many extras.

$139,000 Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow located on a picturesque landscaped one acre private setting. Home is in great shape with many recent improvements including an addition in 2012. Laminate floor throughout the living area. Incredible detached triple car garage/workshop ideal for the hobbyist or handy person. There is also a combination bunkie/storage shed as well as a garden shed. Great retirement bungalow.

$299,000 Absolutely stunning waterfront 3 bedroom bungalow in `Lakewood`,a wilderness community of newer vacation homes on a pristine inland lake with part ownership in the surrounding 230 acres complete with walking trails and a shoreline boardwalk. Large, private 1&1/2 acre, nicely landscaped, treed setting with a breathtaking sunset view across Little Lake. Exceptional layout and elegantly appointed throughout featuring a double sided fireplace in the living and dining rooms.

$379,900 Log home on 25 acres of prime Northern Bruce Peninsula property. Lots of privacy but located just 10 minutes away from sand beaches, hospital and local shopping. 3 bdrms, 2 baths with an open concept living area and custom built kitchen cabinets accented by birch floors throughout. Open 2nd level loft office area overlooks the livingroom which boasts a wood & beamed cathedral ceiling. The kids will love the finished bonus room above the attached garage/ workshop. 70’ wrap around covered porch for those lazy hot summer afternoons. Property also includes a fabulous 20`x24` self-contained 2 bdrm guest cabin next to a dug pond which teems with wildlife in the summer and makes a great skating rink in the winter for years of unforgettable family memories. The deer just love this private treed paradise and so will you.

$389,900 Georgian Bay Boating from your own private dock just steps from your doorway on Little Lake at Barrow Bay. Good things come in small packages could not be truer then this immaculate dream come true. 1248 sq ft, bright open living space with very attractive Pickwick pine throughout. Living area has a vaulted pine ceiling with loads of southerly facing windows to drench you in sunlight yet affords a breathtaking view over Little Lake and the escarpment. The moment you step out of your car and meander down to the shore you can feel the love that has gone into creating this private paradise. Beautiful,grounds,decking & walkways everywhere, floating dock, marine railway & electric winch the list goes on but the bottom line is “It’s perfect” if boating & attention to detail are high on your list.

$339,000 Original Georgian Bay shore stone 4 season cottage nestled in the mature trees along the pristine Isthmus Bay shoreline. The view of the escarpment, Georgian Bay and Lions Head Harbor is second to none- absolutely breathtaking. Original owners home that they built 50 years ago and have painstakingly maintained with all the charm of yesteryear but upgraded with all the modern conveniences. Metal roof, thermo pane windows, propane insert in the stone fireplace, double car detached garage, plus a very cozy sun room along the shore side, are just a few of the many outstanding features this spectacular property has to offer. Prime location, within walking distance to Lion’s Head marina and shopping.

$319,000 Lion’s Head Harbour waterfront. Cute and cozy cottage nestled along the shoreline with a breathtaking view of the Harbour, Lion’s Head, the marina & the escarpment right out into Georgian Bay. Prime location just a very short walking distance to all of the amenities. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Compact cottage in fabulous condition where every inch of space has been brilliantly utilized to its maximum potential.

$299,000. Lots of Room for family, friends and fun at this Pike Bay cottage nestled along the protected North shore of the bay. There is a double door drive through garage/workshop just perfect for accessing the launching ramp and dock. Take the spiral staircase from the living room to two of the four bdrms that are off the upper level family room.

$289,000 Dyers Bay waterfront right at the government dock for all your boating, fishing and swimming pleasures. Very attractive and charming 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath cottage with a stone fireplace and a great sunroom to soak in the outstanding Georgian Bay/Escarpment view. Excellent rental property.

$339,900 Spacious, private Lake Huron home on a double lot with a gentle sloping flat rock, 237` shoreline and a gorgeous sunset view. Huge master bedroom with a walk-in closet, an ensuite bath and a private balcony with a spectacular lake view. The living area has a high vaulted V-match wood ceiling and a cozy corner airtight woodstove plus there is a walkout to the covered deck also with a breathtaking lake view. The kids will love the cute loft bedroom, and chef will savor the center island kitchen which features beautiful custom made cupboards. There is a fabulous workshop on the walkout lower level which could be easily converted to a family room or an extra bedroom. Lots of decking and there is even a kids playhouse in the backyard.

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$279,000 TOBERMORY!Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Biking distance to Tobermory! Sit in your Screened In Porch, and watch the boats go by. Walk-out to the deck for easy Barbequing. 3 Bedrooms, and 2 baths. A large attached garage and a perfect place to swim, canoe, kayak, and relax.

Big Tub Water Front $ 785,000Fantastic location! Unique Architecture! Incredible wood accents & built-ins. Best possible views of the dock & water!

Pleasing to even the Most Discerning! Incredible panoramic views, terrific waterfront home/cottage. No expense has been spared in creating this unique home with detached 2 car garage and loft. Located in desirable and exclusive Hobson’s Harbour in a private natural setting. This amazing 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is spacious and open, the designer kitchen is simply gorgeous (over $120,000 spent) with granite countertops, extra large sit at centre island has cupboards, beautiful wood burning fireplace, B/I dishwasher, 2 sliding glass doors out to the front deck. Living room is large with windows on 3 sides and a beautiful propane fireplace. Master bedroom has it’s own balcony as well as a 4 piece ensuite and 2 walk-in closets. Circular driveway, stone lined gardens, covered back porch and BBQ area, steel roof 2006, New Addition 2006, Garage in 2004,and comes fully furnished. Loads of upgrades. Top of The Line Appliances! TURN-KEY, FURNISHED! You’ve arrived

Hobson’s Harbour! Stunning raised log bungalow! Features cathedral ceilings, double sided propane fireplace, Geo Thermal heating, wood and stone floors… heated of course! Amazing kitchen to entertain, living room, incredible views! Cottage luxury on the water will take your breath away! 2 Car garage plus living area above.

Unsurpassed Views $484,500Beautifully detailed home in a wonderful park-like setting! Enjoy the views of Lions Head Harbor and beyond! You will love this 3 bdrm/2 bath, home as it blends into the well treed and landscaped grounds. Inside features terrific exposed beams, wood flooring, gorgeous fireplace and more! Everything has been renovated to impeccable perfection

$369,000 HOME OR COTTAGEAmazing Waterfront Views from both the inside and outside of this Large, Bright and Spacious 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Bathrooms with Detached 2 car Garage. Open concept Living room, dining room and updated Kitchen with new appliances! Living room features a Wall of Glass and double sliding glass doors to the deck that spans the entire front of the building ,with a recently installed 16’x20’ motorized awning. Master bedroom has lots of closet space and a semi-ensuite bathroom. Huge family room has a propane fireplace and a walk-out to the covered concrete patio. It’s a great waterfront property on a peaceful private lot on paved year round road and a short drive to town. Comes fully furnished and ready to be enjoyed this summer! Property is well maintained.

Dar's Pick Of The WeekWATER FRONT $889,000

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Waterfront & Lots to Offer!! $269,900Privacy & views of Lake Huron! Spacious living room, open to kitchen, great entertaining! 3bdrms, 1&1/2 baths, bunkie! Detached garage/carport.

Saugeen Waterfront! $104,900Sunsets on Lake Huron, are the world’s BEST! Spacious cottage on leased land located between Sauble Beach and Southhampton. Large windows to take in the wonderful view! 2 bdrm plus Bunkie!

Mere Steps to the Lake $159,999Location plus!! Walk to the boat launch from this cozy cottage retreat! Open concept with simple and neat kitchen/dining/living room. Rustic log propane fireplace, 2brms/1 bath, with newer 2 car garage. Great yard with patio and gazebo!

Water Front Paradise $599,900Fantastic location! Generous living room, 4 bdrm, 3 baths! Large kitchen & dining room! Beautiful deck! Luxury of docking your boat!

Tobermory Waterfront $339,900New Chalet style cottage is neat, spacious & bright! Wonderful open kitchen/dining/living room, with cathedral ceilings! Beautiful wood floors, T & G walls, 4 bdrm/2 baths. Decks on 3 sides for wonderful entertaining, enjoying nature.

Lake Huron Waterfront $399,900Stunning custom built home! Garage &Boathouse, private & move in ready! Nothing to do but enjoy the family and relax!

Dorcas Bay Panoramic View!! $259,900Lake Huron! Exceptional Waterfront! Large living room, modern open Kitchen! Walk out to deck! Terrific cabin/Bunkie! Fun at the cottage!

Tobermory Water Front Cottage $219,900Enjoy the outdoors of this spacious yard. Water view, Sunsets, and a great protected patio. What a deal!

Tobermory Country Home $269,900Spacious, open concept & tastefully decorated, beautiful kitchen! Large living room with cathedral ceilings and loft! 3 bdrms/ 2 baths, master with ensuite! Backs onto park.

Jacks Road, Tobermory $ 259,900Waterfront cottage! Rustic & cute needs your special touch! Turn this 3bdrm, 2bath into your retreat!

Panoramic Views At The Top $ 369,900Secretly nestled in the trees, with water at the door step! Vaulted T & G ceilings, open concept kitchen & living room with a killer view of where Georgian Bay meets Lake Huron!

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Fantastic Waterfront, Incredible Views and Sunsets. Beautifully appointed and laid-out. NEWER log home with views to the water from most rooms. Bright open concept LR/DR/Kitchen with vaulted wood ceiling and 2 glass walk-outs to the large partially covered front deck. Enjoy the water views, walk outs, and ensuites from all bedrooms!!! Master bedroom has Jacuzzi tub & walk-in closet, a romantic fireplace,(one of three fire places!) your perfect escape!! In floor heating, with Zone controls, tankless hot water heater. Family is everything!! When you are gathered in the remarkable family room complete with fireplace and water view from glass doors.The hot tub/spa room has a view of the lake with walk-out! Professionally landscaped & private with an attached and detached garage, a large rear deck with gazebo. Located a short drive to all amenities! Wonderful 3 bedroom, 4 bath, year round home or cottage. Could be run as a delightful B & B! This property is a great find!


Submitted by Graham DraperThe Sources of Knowledge Forum

takes place this weekend (May 3rd to 5th) at the Tobermory Community Centre. This year’s Forum – Challenges of A Changing Lake – brings together experts from a wide variety of disciplines to consider some of the key issues facing Lake Huron and the rest of the Great Lakes. Participants in the Forum will examine and discuss topics such as changing water levels, shoreline conservation, invasive species, and preservation of our marine heritage.

The Sources of Knowledge Forum has many tangible benefits for Tobermory and area. It is an opportunity to highlight research going on at the two national parks in areas such as shoreline ecology and managing protected areas. Local experts, such as Parks ecologist Dr. Scott Parker and geoscience consultant Daryl Cowell, will share their ideas on managing shorelines during a time of rapid ecological change. Other specialists from around the lake will be bringing their latest research results to the Forum as well. This focus on high-quality research raises the profile of the Bruce Peninsula across Canada and North America.

The Forum provides economic value to our area. Out-of-town speakers and participants use Tobermory’s accommodations and shops; two lunches and a dinner provided by local caterers are included; forty artists from the area are displaying works that are for sale. The Forum helps local businesses during an otherwise slower time of the year.

Highlighting the attractions of the area for visiting participants is another benefit of the Forum. Participants have the opportunity to enjoy three different field trips, including examining the history of Little Tub Harbour with

Sources of Knowledge Forum May 3rd to 5th Benefits TobermoryHolly Dunham and hiking the Burnt Point Loop of the Bruce Trail with John Greenhouse. These visitors will get a chance to enjoy the beautiful physical setting of the northern peninsula and see the wide variety of services available to travellers and residents.

The Sunday portion of the Forum is open to everyone free of charge. In the morning, Dan Kraus and Greg Mayne are facilitating an open house on the Lake Huron Conservation Strategy where they invite Forum participants and all residents to share their ideas and concerns about conservation efforts in the lake. They will outline some of the current planning initiatives and

highlight the importance of the Bruce Peninsula in the context of Great Lakes conservation. In the afternoon, starting at one o’clock, three documentary films dealing with water issues will be shown at the annual Forum film festival. These promise to be both informative and exciting. The annual Forum art exhibit, this year titled A Great Lake, is always a hit and will also be open to everyone the whole day long.

There is still space available at the Sources of Knowledge Forum. Please see the website at www.sourcesofknowledge.ca for program and registration details. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about issues affecting our Lake.

Another benefit for the area from Sources of Knowledge is a new bursary being offered to Bruce Peninsula District School and Saugeen Ojibway Nation students going on to post-secondary education in programs related to the environment and conservation. The Sources of Knowledge Bursary for National Parks and Protected Area Studies awards $1000 to students who meet the criteria. Students can get the application package from their school’s Guidance Department. The awards will be presented at the Graduation ceremony in June. Watch for information about bursary winners at the end of the school year.

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Submitted by Brett MillerThe Peninsula Predators Novice

‘C’ girls have recently returned from a tournament which was a chance of a lifetime for most kids.

The tournament was in Ottawa for the Provincial ‘C’ championship as part of the 2013 Women’s World Hockey Championships for divisions from Novice to Midget in almost all categories from C to AAA levels.

There were teams from all over Ontario, including some local. The Peninsula Predator’s had set a goal for themselves in October to try and qualify for a provincial Novice tournament. In order to qualify, the team must have had a certain amount of games, opponents, and tournaments entered before Jan 15th, 2013.

In the end, we met the standards of the OWHA, and with Saugeen Shores being the only other team in our region, the chances were in our favor to qualify.

We got the news in late February that we were heading to Ottawa, and w e c o u l d n ’ t have been more excited to be a part of this great experience.

The kids lost a l l 3 o f the i r games i n O t t a w a , but realized in the end that t h e y c o u l d compete with the best teams i n O n t a r i o , a n d p l a y e d with a lot of determination and heart!

The kids got an amazing life experience in the trip to Ottawa, checking out multiple museums with their families, and Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller met with one of the TCDMHA teams and our team on Thursday to give us a much appreciated personal tour of our country’s Parliament buildings.

Some of the parents had even stated it was their first time to our nation’s capital and enjoyed the experience with their kids.

To top it all off, the girls got to see Team USA vs Switzerland play a game and then stayed and enjoyed Team Canada vs Finland on Friday night

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at the Scotia Bank Place when the attendance records from the Vancouver Olympics were shattered.

The team was also fortunate enough to stay in the same hotel as Team Germany, Finland, Russia, and Team USA and received several autographs, and pictures from USA players and officials including Amanda Kessel, Kelly Steadman, & Hillary Knight to name a few.

There were other officials from the CWHL Professional Hockey league at the hotel including Digit Murphy, who is the head coach of the 2013 CWHL regular season Champions, the Boston Blades.

They were all just amazing in talking to our kids and making them realize that they too could dream to be a part of women’s professional hockey someday. Maybe even Team Canada!

The ultimate for me as the team coach, was to hear of a scout asking one o f our players to try out for their team.

Team Captain, Maizy Hutchinson is the daughter of Ken & Rhonda of Lion’s Head and was asked to join other Ontario East region kids to try out for team Ontario in a 3 day camp running in Kingston, Ont on June 14th, 15th & 16th. The team would play other provincial teams from Quebec and also from the USA in tournament play format.

This is a great honor for Maizy who is a hard working player, a great listener and a very caring individual! Congrats Maizy! Were so proud of you! You deserve th is great opportunity.

In the end, the kids got quite an experience on this trip, it has been an amazing ride all season long and we are all so proud of all the kids as parents and coaches.

Congrats girls on a terrific season and for representing the Grey Bruce region with class and honour and thank you to your parents for participating in our program, we hope you had fun.

Thank you to our assistant coaches and other team staff, Dylan Lisk, Mandy Klunder, Stephanie Weatherhead, Julie Wheeler, Karlee Kelly, Brittany Tackaberry & Allie Heathers.

Also thank you to our executive for their support of making our dreams come true.

Photo: Maizy Hutchinson was recently invited to try out for Novice age Team Ontario in June taking place in Kingston, Ont.

Photo: Back Row L-R - Coach Brett Miller, Assistant Coach Dylan Lisk, Assistant Coach Stephanie Weatherhead and Team Trainer Mandy Klunder.Middle Row L-R: Madeline Linklater, Ashlin Stewart, Payton Lisk, Maizy Hutchinson, Gillan Warren and Sahara Weatherhead.Front Row L-R: Chesney Miller, Maggie Klunder, Marissa Rouse, Morgan Daries, Gracie Wheeler and Sydney McArthur.Out Front: Goalie Laura Naves.

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MEMBERS PRESENT : Mayo r Milton McIver, Deputy Mayor John Bainbridge, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Betsy Stewart, Councillor Ray Burns

STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Bill Jones, Clerk Mary Lynn Standen, Treasurer Teresa Shearer, Deputy Clerk Cathy Addison, Public Works Manager William Rydall, Facilities Supervisor Marshall Tigert, Deputy Chief Building Official Wendy Elliott, Acting Fire Chief Wilf Barnes, Secretary Charlotte Martindale.

OTHERS PRESENT: Jakob Van Dorp, Kerri Meier

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTMayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting. No disclosures of pecuniary interest were expressed at this time.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAMoved by T. Boyle Resolution # 08-01-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT the content of the Agenda be approved with the following addition to “Correspondence”:

a) Mary Houston, Chair Greenough Residents Committee - Decks on the Shore at Greenough Harbour

Carried

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTESRe: Council Meeting No. 13-07, March 11, 2013

Moved by R. Burns Resolution # 08-02-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. 13-07, March 11, 2013, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried

PUBLIC MEETINGRe: Treasury Department Report No. TR 13-11

Re: 2013 Municipal Budget Draft #4

The Treasurer noted the only change from Budget Draft #3 to Budget Draft #4 is the name change from Tobermory Skateboard Pad to Multiuse Recreational Pad.

Deputy Mayor Bainbridge requested that a recorded vote be taken on the following motion:

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 08-03-2013 Seconded by R. Burns

THAT Council receives Draft # 4 of the 2013 Municipal Budget; and

THAT By-law 2013-31 and By-law 2013-32 be presented and considered

Municipality of Northern Bruce

Peninsula March 25, 2013 Council Minutes

for passage at the Regular Meeting of Council on April 22, 2013.

The Clerk read the motion on the floor and proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Burns: Yes

Councillor Boyle: Yes

Councillor Stewart: Yes

Deputy Mayor Bainbridge: No

Mayor McIver: Yes

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.

Carried

DELEGATION1. Kerri Meier, Waste Management/Environmental Coordinator

Re: Waste Management Overview of Existing Programs within Bruce County

Ms. Kerri Meier reviewed her Waste Management Overview of Existing Programs with Bruce County.

She discussed the County of Bruce and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s responsibilities with regard to Waste Management. She informed Council of the Landfill Site Capacity, Waste Diversion, the Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Program, Electronic Waste Recycling (as of 2011). She noted the Household Battery Recycling Program, Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program, Tire Recycling, bale wrap recycling, Construction & Demolition Materials Recycling and the Reuse Centres within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. She discussed backyard composting and noted that the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula sells the backyard composters to residents. She spoke to Polystyrene Recycling and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Recycling.

Ms. Meier commented, that in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency, all waste management initiatives need to be supported by a well-developed, comprehensive promotion and education program. The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has a Waste Management Plan and Recycling Strategy.

Mayor McIver thanked Ms. Meier for her presentation.

PUBLIC MEETINGRe: Local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

File Nos. Z-02-2013.64 & NBP LOPA #10

Roll No. 64-1-15800

Mr. Jakob Van Dorp, Bruce County Planner, reviewed the report. Mr. Van Dorp stated that the purpose of the application is to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, and the Local Official Plan for the lands described as Plan D7, Unit 83 to 86 Section D7 PCL 83-1 (Lion’s Head), noting that the application is to re-designate and rezone the property to permit the conversion of an existing detached garage to include a secondary suite on the second floor.

Mr. Van Dorp outlined the nature and intent of the application, providing the location, description, servicing and

compliance with the Zoning By-law and the Local Official Plan. He advised that no objections have been received from the agency circulation. The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) identified a seasonal drainage feature to the west of the subject building and noted that this feature would not pose a hazard. Mr. Van Dorp advised that the Deputy Chief Building Official has reviewed the structure and it appears the subject building is adequate for residential use and that any alteration/conversion must be in compliance with the regulations to the Ontario Building Code and that it appears that the existing septic system is adequate for the applicants proposed use.

In closing, Mr. Van Dorp stated that the Bruce County Planning Department is recommending that the request to rezone and redesignate the subject land be approved.

Mr. Duronio spoke to the history of the property.

There being no further questions o r d i scuss ion , the f o l l ow ing recommendation was presented:

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution # 08-04-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT the Local Of f ic ia l P lan Amendment Application NBP LOPA 10 for the property described as Plan D7 Unit 83 to 86 Section D7 PCL 83-1 (Lion’s Head) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula BE APPROVED and the necessary By-law be forwarded to Council for Adoption and the Approval Authority for Approval; and

THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application Z-02-2013.64 for the property described as Plan D7 Unit 83 to 86 Section D7 PCL 83-1 (Lion’s Head) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula BE APPROVED and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.

Carried

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS1. Public Works Department Report No. PW 13-11

Re: 5/8” Granular “A” Tender Results, Contract No. 2013-01


THAT Council receives and reviews Public Works Report PW-13-11 as information as it relates to the 2013 5/8” Granular “A” Tender;

AND THAT Counc i l , pend ing discussions and comments from

today’s review, awards the 5/8” Granular “A” Tender to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. in the amount of $205,275.80, including HST.

Carried

2. Fire Department Report No. FC 13-06

Re: Volunteer Firefighter Training


THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s Report FC 13-06, Volunteer Firefighter Training as information.

Carried

3. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 13-04

Re: Emergency Plan and Emergency Community Operations Group for 2013


THAT Council receives Deputy Clerk Report DC 13-04 as information as it relates to updating the Emergency Plan and Emergency Community Operations Group for 2013; and

THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, recommends that By-law No. 2013-20 for an Emergency Plan, as presented, be passed at the April 8, 2013 Council meeting; and

THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, recommends that By-law No. 2013-21 to appoint representatives to the Emergency Operations Control Group, as presented, be passed at the April 8, 2013 Council meeting.

Carried

4. Treasury Department Report TR 13-12

Re: Regulation 284/09 Budget Considerations

Moved by B. Stewart Resolution # 08-08-2013 Seconded by R. Burns

That Council adopts Treasurer’s Report TR13-12 regarding Ontario Regulation 284/09 as it pertains to the 2013 budget process.

Carried

5. Clerk Report No. C 13-14

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NEC File No.: B/R/2012-2013/9151

Roll No. 66-3-16600

Discussion ensued relating to the road maintenance on Borchardt Road. It was noted that the road is maintained on a year round basis.


THAT Council directs staff to submit to the Niagara Escarpment Commission the Municipality’s position of no objection relating to the Request for Comments submitted by the agent, Kathie Houghton, on behalf of the owner/applicant, Russell Weiss, to demolish an existing 1.5 storey, 1,500 square foot cottage and construct a one storey, 2,400 square foot dwelling having a maximum height of 13 feet with a single 26 foot chimney on the property described as Part Lot 26, Concession 8, EBR, Parts 1-4, Plan 3R-8730 (Lindsay) and located at 148 Borchardt Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula subject to the following comments:

1. Sewage system shall be reviewed to determine if a new system or alteration is required (form and fee is applicable payable to the Municipality);

2. Until actual building drawings are available for review, the impact on the daily sewage flow cannot be determined;

3. Public Works Department advises that the road is narrow and receives year round maintenance;

4. Platform width of the road is one car width or about 8-12 feet;

All applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended, are met.

Carried


Re: Request to Lift Holding (H) Zone

F. Kirby Julian

Barbara Julian

64 Stokes River Road

Unit 2 and 34, Plan D-15

Roll No. 62-5-29500


THAT Council is in support of the removal of the Holding “H” zone from the property legally described Unit 2 and 34, Plan D-15 and known locally as 64 Stokes River Road - Roll No. 620-5-295, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and

THAT Counc i l w i l l cons ider entertaining By-law No. 2013-30, being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone symbol, at its regular Council meeting on Monday, April 22, 2013.

Carried


Re: Raise the Flag of Awareness for Autism


THAT Council supports the request of the Grey Bruce Chapter of Autism Ontario to raise the flag of awareness on April 2, 2013 to celebrate Autism Awareness Day.

Carried


Re: Repeal of Fees & Charges By-law No. 2013-01

Moved by B. Stewart Resolution # 08-12-2013 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council acknowledges that certain additions to Section 14 of the Fees and Charges By-law are

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required as noted below:

(1) Under Section 14, “Building”:

Renewal Permit Fee $75.00

Occupancy Permit Fee $75.00

(2) Under Section 14, “Sewage Systems”

Application Review Fees:

Official Plan Amendment No charge

Zoning By-law Amendment $125.00 per application

Consent (Severance) $125.00 per each new lot created

Minor Variance No charge

Draft plan of subdivision $50.00 per each lot or block with a minimum flat fee of $500.00 and maximum fee of $6,000.00

(NOTE: 0.3 meter reserve blocks shall not be included in the calculation of the number of blocks.)

Draft plan of condominium Flat fee of $500.00 per application

Private Multi-Lot Residential $50.00 per each unit (parcel) or block with a Development minimum flat fee of $500.00 and maximum (as an OPA and/or ZBA) fee of $6,000.00

Other types of applications $125.00 per application (not noted above)

Supplementary Fees Supplementary Fees apply when Public Health chooses to use specific technical assistance from another source to supplement their review of a technical document and thereby direct costs are incurred by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. This fee is in addition to the flat rate fee and is to be paid by the proponent is equal to the costs invoiced to Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula by the other source for that specific review.

Notes and Definitions: Fees for

multiple joint applications made at the same time for the same parcel and for the same development proposal for Zoning By-law Amendments and Consents will be discounted as follows:

First Application: Full fee as per Application Review Fee above

Additional Applications: 50% of the full Application Review Fee per lot/application

*The first Application Review Fee shall always be the higher of the application fees.

AND THAT Council will hold a public meeting in this respect on Monday, April 22, 2013;

AND THAT Council will then consider passage of By-law No. 2013-27, being the by-law to set fees and charges for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Carried


Re: Notice By-law

Discussion ensued with regard to the notice requirements for the Fees and Charges By-law and it

was determined that a yearly Public Meeting would be sufficient with one publication in the newspaper in advance of the scheduled meeting and two weeks’ prior notice on the Municipal website. Any minor changes throughout the year will give notice through the published agenda.


THAT Counc i l approves the establishment of an updated Notice By-law in accordance with Section 270(1) of The Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended; and

THAT Council will consider passage of By-law No. 2013-19, being a by-law to establish notice provisions for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, at its regular meeting on Monday, April 22, 2013.

Carried

10. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 13-14

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Carried

11. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 13-15

Re: National Parks Community Committee

Discussion ensued relating to inviting the Parks Superintendent to attend Council on an annual basis for an update on the National Park and the Chief Administrative Officer will review the Terms of Reference for the Committee and report to Council.


THAT Counci l rece ives Chie f Administrative Officer’s Report No. CAO 13-15 relating to the National Parks Community Committee, as information.

Carried

12. History Project Committee (Northern Area)

Re: Meeting Minutes No. 13-03, March 6, 2013


THAT Council does hereby adopt the History Project Committee (Northern Area) report dated March 6, 2013, as circulated, and approves all actions contained therein; and

THAT the Assistant Editor, Suzanne Shearer establishes a Facebook page entitled St. Edmunds History Book Volume Two.

Carried

OTHER BUSINESSNo “Other Business”.

CORRESPONDENCECorrespondence was noted on the following:

a) Mary Houston, Chair Greenough Residents Committee - Decks on the Shore at Greenough Harbour

- The Chief Administrative Officer will report to Council on April 8, 2013 after discussing this matter with the Bruce County Planner.

b) Carl R. Noble – Request for funding Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

c) Cate Patchett – Volunteer request for South West Community Care Access Centre

d) Sara Lyn Murphy – Invite to Hospital Spring Auction


THAT the correspondence be received for information as circulated.

Carried

READING OF BY-LAWSMoved by B. Stewart Resolution # 08-18-2013 Seconded by R. Burns

THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted:

2013-16 A BY-LAW T O A M E N D T H E MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA BY-LAW

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NO. 2002-54, AS AMENDED, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, Roll No. 62-4-00350

2013-17 A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA BY-LAW NO. 2002-54, AS AMENDED, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, Roll No. 62-4-00400

2013-22 BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (CBO) AND BUILDING INSPECTOR(S) FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2 0 1 3 - 2 3 B E I N G A B Y - L A W RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMIT AND INSPECTIONS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2013-24 BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT AN ACTING DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

2 0 1 3 - 2 6 B E I N G A B Y - L A W TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2002-54, AS AMENDED, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA AS IT RELATES TO THE REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING (H) ZONE PROVISION – PART LOT 33, CONCESSION 3, EBR, PARTS 10-11, PLAN 3R-785, L247, 269 CAMERON LAKE ROAD MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, 68-6-24101

2013-33 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013

Carried

CLOSED SESSIONMoved by R. Burns Resolution # 08-19-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT Council move into closed meeting at 3:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: 1) litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board (Greenough Harbour)

Carried

RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING

Moved by R. Burns Resolution # 08-20-2013 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council reconvene from “Closed Session” at 3:15 p.m. and Resume the Council meeting.

Carried

As a result of business arising from “Closed Session” discussions, the following recommendation was made;


THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the GBTel and Greenough Harbour Corp. contracts for the provision of fibre optics and

telephone services to Greenough Harbour subdivision.

Carried

Discussion took place with respect to Item #12 under Consideration of Agenda Items, History Project Committee (Northern Area) regarding the Committee recommendation which states:

THAT the Assistant Editor, Suzanne Shearer, establishes a Facebook page entitled St. Edmunds History Book Volume Two.

The Clerk noted that the Committee is an ad hoc advisory Committee of

the Municipality. She recommended that the content of the proposed Facebook page should be approved by the Municipality prior to posting. Council concurred and instructed that this matter be addressed.

ADJOURNMENTMoved by B. Stewart Resolution # 08-22-2013 Seconded by R. Burns

THAT the meeting adjourns at 3:20 p.m.

Carried

MEMBERS PRESENT : Mayo r Milton McIver, Deputy Mayor John Bainbridge, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Betsy Stewart, Councillor Ray Burns

STAFF PRESENT: Clerk Mary Lynn Standen, Deputy Chief Building Official Wendy Elliott, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Carol Hopkins, Acting Fire Chief Wilf Barnes, Secretary Charlotte Martindale

OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Kraemer, Randy Vanderlaan, S/Sgt Wayne Thompson

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTMayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting. No disclosures of pecuniary interest were expressed at this time.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAMoved by B. Stewart

Municipality of Northern Bruce

Peninsula April 8, 2013

Council Minutes

Resolution # 09-01-2013 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.

Carried

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTESRe: Council Meeting No. 13-08, March 25, 2013


THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. 13-08, March 25, 2013, be approved as printed and circulated.

Carried

PUBLIC MEETINGNo “Public Meeting”

DELEGATION1. O.P.P. Report

Re: February 2013

S/Sgt Wayne Thompson reviewed the February 2013 O.P.P. Report.


THAT Council receives the February 2013 O.P.P. Report, as information.

Mayor McIver thanked S/Sgt Thompson for his presentation.

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Messrs. Randy Vanderlaan and Mark Kraemer reviewed a proposal for a free bus shuttle service within the Tobermory and National Park area. They explained the economic benefits, reduction of traffic congestion, operational costs and possible funding sources.

Messrs. Vanderlaan and Kraemer requested funding support, as well as a letter of support, from the Municipality. Mayor McIver noted that the 2013 Budget has been approved and that this request may be considered in 2014.

The Mayor asked the delegation to provide their contact information to the Clerk and thanked them for the presentation.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS1. Fire Chief Report No. FC 13-07

Re: Information and Updates for March 2013


THAT Counci l rece ives Fire Chief Report No. FC 13-07, Fire Department activities for the month of March 2013.

Carried

2. Building Department Report No. BD 13-06

Re: March 2013 Building Report

Moved by B. Stewart R e s o l u t i o n # 0 9 - 0 5 - 2 0 1 3 Seconded by R. Burns

THAT Council receives Deputy Chief Building Official Report No. BD 13-06, relating to the March 2013 Building Report, as information.

Carried

3. Clerk Report No. 13-18


Jonathan Stewart

28 Front Street

Lot 60, Town Plot Bury, EBR, Front N/S

Roll No. 68-5-37300


THAT Council is in support of the removal of the Holding “H” zone from the property legally described as Lot 60, Town Plot Bury, EBR, Front N/S, (St. Edmunds), and

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known locally as 28 Front Street - Roll No. 680-5-373, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and

THAT Counci l wi l l consider entertaining By-law No. 2013-34, being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone symbol, at its regular Council meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Carried



Katherine Holovaci

Michael A. Holovaci

5 Scott Street

Unit 109, D6, Sec D-6, PCL, 109-1

Roll No. 64-1-18400


THAT Council is in support of the removal of the Holding “H” zone from the property legally described as Unit 109, D6, Sec D-6, PCL, 109-1 and known locally as 5 Scott Street - Roll No. 640-1-184, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and

THAT Counci l wi l l consider entertaining By-law No. 2013-35, being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone symbol, at its regular Council meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Carried

5. Clerk Report No. 13-20

Re: Zoning By-law and Local Official Plan Amendments

C. & P. Duronio

Units 83-86, Plan D7

11 Moore Street

File No.: Z-2013-13.64/NBP OPA 10

Assessment Roll No. 64-1-15800


THAT Council supports the passage of the Zoning Amendment By-law No. 2013-37 and Local Official Plan Amendment By-law No. 2013-36 for the property known as 11 Moore Street and legally described as Units 83-86, Plan D7 at its regular meeting on Monday, April 22; 2013.

Carried

6. Occupational Health and Safety

Re: Minutes No. 13-02, March 26, 2013


T H A T C o u n c i l a d o p t s t h e Occupational Health and Safety Minutes No. 13-02, March 26, 2013, as circulated and approves all actions contained therein.

Carried

7. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

Re: Minutes No. 13-01, April 3, 2013

The Deputy Mayor asked if the $25,000.00 incentive was being paid back to the Municipality, to which the Mayor replied that this will take place on a pro-rated basis.


THAT Council does hereby adopt the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes No. 13-01, as circulated, and approves all actions contained therein; and

THAT, in recognit ion of the cont r ibut ion o f our f ami l y physicians to this community, they be acknowledged on Doctor’s Day (May 1, 2013) through the donations of food bags valued at $500.00 for the Lion’s Head Food Bank and $500.00 for the Tobermory Food Bank (total: $1,000.00).

Carried

8. Accounts Payable Voucher #3

Re: March 2013


THAT Council approves Accounts Payable Voucher #3, in the amount of $2,483,960.92.

Carried

OTHER BUSINESSNo “Other Business”

CORRESPONDENCECorrespondence was noted on the following:

a) Patrick Lima/John Scanlan Correspondence and Response – Drainage Issue

- Public Works Department will follow up and report to Council.

b) St. Edmunds Property Owners Incorporated response to 2013 Budget comments

- The Municipal Clerk will amend at Council’s direction.

c) Wm. R. Schultz response to 2013 Budget comments

d) Mary Dale Ashcroft, Lion’s Head

Promotions Group – Lion’s Head Logo

- The following resolution was adopted:

Moved by T. Boyle R e s o l u t i o n # 0 9 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT Counci l supports the recommended selection of the Lion’s Head logo (as attached here to the Agenda Correspondence), “Serenity on the Bruce Peninsula”.

Carried


THAT the correspondence be received for information as circulated.

Carried

READING OF BY-LAWSMoved by T. Boyle Resolution # 09-14-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted:

2013-20 BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY PLAN WHICH INCLUDES AN EVACUATION PLAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2013-21 BEING A BY-LAW TO A P P O I N T A N E M E R G E N C Y COMMUNITY OPERATIONS GROUP FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

2013-38 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C O R P O R A T I O N O F T H E MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN B R U C E P E N I N S U L A H E L D MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Carried

CLOSED SESSIONNo “Closed Session”

RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING

No “Closed Session”

ADJOURNMENTMoved by R. Burns Resolution # 09-15-2013 Seconded by B. Stewart

THAT the meeting adjourns at 1:50 p.m.

Carried


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What is Estate Planning?- An outline of your wishes at the time of your death e.g. Funeral service or not, cremation or burial, visitation, music etc.

- Protects your assets

- Transfers wealth upon your death

- Keeps peace in the family at a very emotionally charged time for everyone.

The main benefit of Estate Planning is that it puts YOU in control.

It is recommended that you make a formal Will with a lawyer and witnesses. You should revise and update your Will regularly. Another type of Will recognized in Ontario is called a Holographic Will. It is handwritten by the testator [writer of the will]. No witnesses are required. However, if there is no formal Will, the distribution of assets may be delayed. It is a good idea to write down the name of your beneficiary for all RRSP’s, RRIF’s, TFSA’s etc. Keep this document with your Will. Your Will should contain the names of your Power-Of- Attorney and Executor [trix]- trustee of your estate. You may decide to have different Powers of Attorney for financial matters and personal care. At the time of your death, ONLY the Executor will manage your estate.

Duties of an Executor:- Protects estate assets

- Assemble inventory and value assets. Will you require the services of an appraiser?

- Obtain probate from court if required. In order to minimize Probate taxes, register joint assets jointly or Gift Assets i.e. distribute assets prior to death. There are two types of Trusts which may be set up: Intervivos - created during your lifetime and Testamentary - set up after your death. If you want to give specific jewellery to a particular person, write it in your will or gift it to them while you are alive.

- Pay debts and taxes

- File income tax returns

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It is a good idea to compile a list of people and companies that you deal with and their phone numbers for your executor. Keep it with your Will. Make sure your executor knows where your Will is kept!

- Provide a full accounting to beneficiaries of the estate.

In conclusion, it is very important that you provide your Financial Institution with the Name[s] of your Power[s] of Attorney. Brenda Simpson

of George Funeral Home in Wiarton summarized services available when planning a funeral. She stressed that memories are the most precious legacy a family has of their loved ones.

Death is a natural part of life. Saying goodbye to a loved one is not easy.

Thank you so much, Sonia, for providing us with your time and expertise to help us cope with a necessary aspect of living.

To Rebecca and her helpers, thank you once again for an awesome lunch. It was greatly enjoyed!

This is our last WIN luncheon until September. Please watch the Press for date and information on our speaker.

Thank you to everyone for attending our luncheons and continuing to make WIN such a resounding success. Thank you to Lucy and our WIN team for all your hard work and dedication. You are all very much appreciated. Have a great Summer!

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Increasingly people are contributing to a charity of choice at the passing of a loved one.When you choose BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION as your charity you also help provide better health care for your community.In Memoriam donations received by BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION assist in meeting the health care needs of the people of the Bruce Peninsula area.In Memoriam donations are greatly appreciated and may be made at local funeral homes or sent directly to BPHS Foundation, 369 Mary Street, Wiarton, ON, N0H 2T0. For more information, call 519-534-5856.

When you choose BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION as your charity of choice you honour the memory of a loved one and you make a difference in your community.In Memoriam funds donated to BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION assist in meeting the health care needs of the people of the Bruce Peninsula area.In Memoriam donations are greatly appreciated and may be made at local funeral homes or sent directly to BPHS Foundation, 369 Mary Street, Wiarton, ON, N0H 2T0. For more information, call 519-534-5856.


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Remembering...on Mother’s Day

A N G L I C A N LUTHERAN St. Peter’s, Wiarton

Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Tuesday Conversations in Faith 9:30 AM

PRESBYTERIANKnox Church, Stokes Bay

WORSHIP - Sundays 10:30 AM

PENTECOSTALPentecostal Country Church, Ferndale

Sunday 10:30 AMLight & Life Community Chapel, Tobermory

Sunday Worship & Children’s Church 10:00 AM

UNITED Lion’s Head United, Lion’s Head

Sunday Worship 11:00 AM - with Children’s Activities

Pike Bay United, Pike BaySunday Worship 9:30 AM

Tobermory United, TobermorySunday Worship 10:30 AM

St. Edmunds, TobermorySunday Worship & Youth Program

at 2:00PM Tuesday Meditation 4:00 PM

Thursday Ecumenical Bible Study 10:00 AM

In the Bradley Davis Apartments Everyone Welcome!

EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY

Bethel Church, Lion’s HeadSunday Worship 10:30 AM

SALVATION ARMY576 Edward St, Wiarton

Sunday Services 10:30 AM

CATHOLIC MASSSt. Thomas, Tobermory

Tobermory United Church Saturday 11:30 AM St. Mark’s, Lion’s Head

Central United Church Saturday 9:30 AM

St. Margaret’s Chapel, Cape Chin Sunday Worship 7:30 PM

Canada Day - Labour Day & Thanksgiving Christ Church, Lion’s Head

Sunday Worship and Children’s Program 11:30 AM

Thursday Choir Practice 4:30 PM Trinity Church, WiartonSunday Worship 9:45 AM

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YARD SALEThree family yard sale on Saturday May 4th at 19 Main Street, Lion’s Head starting at 8 am. Some of the items include furniture, books, bikes, glass ware, tack and sport equipment.

FOR SALE

new 2013 Honda 420 Rancher, electric shift, power steering. Taxes & licence - total $8500.00. Call 705-859-2787

Boat-Motor-Trailer Nissan Inflatable model nX126B with wheel pkg. Hypalon material. 12.5 ft. by 5ft 9 in. Tubes 18 in. nissan motor 25hp (like nEW) nissan EZ Load trailer, plus accessories. very low usage, well maintained. Asking $3000. Call 519-795-7689

GOOD QUALITY TOPSOIL WATSON’S LUMBER MILL 519-596-2449

new 2012 Honda 4 wheeler, electric shift, power steering, 420 Rancher. $8000.00 taxes & licence included. For more i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l 7 0 5 - 8 5 9 - 2 7 8 7

U s e d / n e w c l o t h i n g . 2 p i e c e s for $1 .00 var ious i tems: lad ies , childrens, shoes. Call: 519-596-2595

CEDAR LANDSCAPING CHIPS WATSON’S LUMBER MILL 519-596-2449

Oi l Pa in t i ngs by A l l en Smuty lo . Portraits of Tobermory residents from the 1970’s. Photos available. Contact [email protected] for more information.

new 2013 Honda 500 PS-ES. Taxes & licence included $9000.00. Phone 705-859-2787.

SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT

On Lake Huron side in Pike Bay (water view at present). Clean & modern, 2 bedrooms, well equipped. Phone Jean at 519-795-7823.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Your Legacy: You can take it with you - but you shouldn’t!

Everyone has a story and when we share our stories the past comes to life. The Memory Catchers is a memoir writing and coaching service. Our goal is preserve your story in your ‘voice’. To get started, contact Holly Dunham at 519-270-6607 or [email protected] Check out the website at www.thememorycatchers.ca

IN MEMORIAM

McLay - In loving memory of Alexander McIver McLay who passed away May 5, 1996.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

Forever in our hearts, Ruth, Dennis, Bonnie, Kyle, Paul & families

McCutcheon - In Loving memory of our Mother and Father-Christena (McLay) - May 1, 2011 & Earlby - May 12,1978, sister’s Marybelle (Walker) - May 19,1993 and Anne (Liverance) - July 30, 2004, brother Allan - January 6, 2005 and brother’s-in-law Barry Walker - July 2,1990 and Roy Liverance - Sept. 6, 2011.

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The Family chain is broken, But memories live forever.

Remembered and missed, Bill & Ev McCutcheon & family

THANK YOU

A message for this special community:

When I moved here, on faith, fourteen years ago, I’d never seen Tobermory before, just driven by on Highway #6 on our way to or from the ferry. I found the town diverse and picturesque. Interesting. And beautiful in all these ways, like the lands and lakes around it, towering cliffs and trees of Georgian Bay, the ribbed alvars that slope into Lake Huron, and the green semi-wilderness that blooms everywhere. Over time, I found the people were like that, too. Diverse, picturesque, interesting, beautiful and caring of one another. I bless the Light that led me here fourteen years ago and the friends I found. Thank you to all who came to my birthday party at St. Edmund’s Church on Saturday the 6th, and to all who couldn’t make it, too, and to all who didn’t know. Thank you for being part of this place, and of us all.

Love, Bev (Sawyer)

HELP WANTEDThe Bruce Anchor Motel has openings in the following positions for the 2013 season: Housekeeping, Evening & night Clerk, Desk Clerk (night position 11 pm - 7 am) and Laundry Person. If interested please call 519-596-2555 or mail resume to Box 160 Tobermory On n0H 2R0 or email: [email protected]

Craigie’s Harbourview Restaurant is in need of experienced help for the 2013 Season. All positions available. Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic. Morning and afternoon shifts available. Send resume to Box 52, Tobermory, On Phone 519-596-8262, ask for noelle or Fax 519-596-2395.

Tobermory & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic individual to be their Coordinator. Some winter hours are available. Please forward your resume to the Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or P.O Box 250, Tobermory, On n0H 2R0

The Sweet Shop and The Coffee Shop are now hiring for the 2013 season. Ice Cream scoopers, cashiers, kitchen help, etc. Don’t know what the jobs involve, give us a call and we will do our best to help you. Send resume to [email protected], fax to 519-596-2765 or drop it off at the Back Door of The Sweet Shop.

Big Tub Harbour Resort has openings for the following positions for the 2013 season: wait staff, kitchen staff and front desk. Please send resumes to [email protected] or 236 Big Tub Road, Tobermory, On n0H 2R0.

The Fish & Chip Place is looking for an experienced, self motivated cook for the 2013 season . Send resume to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 73, Tobermory, Ontario n0H 2R0.

Help Wanted for the Ancient Cedars Cafe, we are currently seeking full time kitchen staff and wait staff, dishwasher and cart person. Experience an asset, opening weekends starting May 3rd full time as of May 20th. Please forward resumes to [email protected]

Li t t le Cove Adventures is seek ing ath le t ic , outdoor lov ing ind iv idua ls for instructor posit ions at our ropes courses for 2013 summer. Please email your application to [email protected]

KUKU HUT AFRICAn STORE below Crowsnest TOBERMORY - FULL / PART TIME summer help needed - ASSISTAnT MAnAGER & SALES CLERK positions - Call AMAnDA (705 210 0737) / send resume to [email protected]

Part time housekeeper wanted May & June as needed. July till Labour Day guaranteed 24 hours a week. Buckley’s Cottages. Call Tessie 519-596-2448.

Innisfree Bed & Breakfast is hiring. Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 519 596-8190 or 1-888-996-8190

WORK WANTED

CC Cleaning - Daily, weekly, bi-weekly. Floors, walls, windows, laundry, light yard work. Reasonable rates. Phone 519-596-8108

WANTED TO BUY

Older Pre. 1970 Honda or Tr iumph motorcycle or parts. Other makes considered pr ior to 1970. Projects welcomed. Owen Sound 519-376-9544.

WANTED BARNSWe pay cash for grey barn board and complete barns. Will dismantle and clean up. Timeless Materials Co., Southampton and Waterloo. For barns call Tim - 519-505-3822. Barn board call Gerry - 519-505-3811.

YARD SALE “FOR THE CURE” HELP THE CAUSE

Donations wanted. Great opportunity to recycle your unused household, garage or business items. OR, you can contribute your services (manicures, pedicures, massages, etc,) OR, gift certificates can be sold at the sale. May 25, 2013 north Bruce Building, 7379 Hwy # 6 Tobermory. For more information or to arrange for pick up call Kathy at 519-793-3444.

OBITUARIESWORDLEY, James “Jim” William - peacefully, at his Tobermory home, on Saturday April 13, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Loving husband of Judy Adams. Cherished father of Debbie

(Doug Jane), of Mississauga, Leslie (John nixon), of Peterborough, Jim Wordley (Lorenna), of Milton; and step-father of Rob Rouse (Carolyne), Jeff Rouse (Marianne), and Greg Rouse (nicole), all of Tobermory. Proud grandfather of Christopher, Michael, Kevin, Robert, Herlinda, Brittany, Connor, Eric, natalie, and Alexis. Caring brother of Lois Mantle, of Smiths Falls; and step-brother of Richard Woods (Pat), of London. Sadly missed by his mother-in-law Bettie Adams. Predeceased by his father Murray Wordley; mother Dorothy (nee Sanders); step-father Charles “Bud” Woods; father-in-law Tom Adams; and brother-in-law Jerry Mantle. Cremation has taken place. Family will gather at a later date to celebrate Jim’s full and happy life. Donations to the Tobermory Health Services Auxiliary would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements completed from the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton, (519) 534-5341. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

HISEY, Edith (formerly Edith Hill) of Lion’s Head passed away surrounded by family at her residence on Friday, April 19th, 2013 in her 85th year. Loving wife of Emerson. Cherished mother of Shirley (Robert) Andrechek of Georgetown, Douglas (Marlene) Hill of Lion’s Head, Pauline (Larry) Leonard of Lion’s Head and Murray (Jackie) Hill of Kitchener. Much loved grandmother of Eran, Alicyn, Lucy, John, Jaime, Jessica, Emily, Graham, nicole, and nathanael and great grandmother of Eric, James, Emma, naomi, Sarah, Ava, Gibson, Ephraim, Alicya and Jayden. She will be sadly missed by her sister Alice O’Donoghue of Kitchener. Edith was predeceased by her husband Rev. James Hill, parents Catherine (Habermehl) and Jacob Sauder, brothers Clare, Orville, Gordon and Carl, sisters nelda Bergey and Marjorie Zieman and grandson Shawn Andrechek. Family and friends were invited to share memories at the Bethel Missionary Church, 18 Ferndale Road, Lion’s Head on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Edith’s life was held at the Church on Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Eastnor Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Donations made to Bethel Missionary Church Mission Fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com

McLEAVEY, Margery Irene of Lion’s Head passed away at Golden Dawn nursing Home on Monday, April 15, 2013 in her 88th year. Cherished mother of Irene Whitmore Laur and her husband Dave of Pike Bay, Stewart Whitmore

and his wife Susan of Kitchener and Elaine Whitmore Eedson and her husband Dave of Puslinch. Special grandmother of Kelly Laur and Geoffrey Laur and his wife Jenn and great grandmother of Courtney Laur and Logan Laur. Margery was predeceased by her first husband William ‘Bill’ Whitmore, second husband Gordon Barnes, third husband Dennis ‘Mac’ McLeavey and her parents Caroline (Barth) and Arhur Edward Moss. visitation was held at the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, 71 Main Street, Lion’s Head on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral to celebrate Margery’s life was held at Christ Church Anglican, Lion’s Head on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundation and Lung Association would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Alan “Ike” Eichenberger, husband, father, and grandfather, wish to express heartfelt thanks to friends and family, for cards, visits, phone calls, on-line condolences, food, and memorial donations in Ike’s memory. Thank you to CCAC and vOn, Doctors and staff of Lion’s Head Hospital for their comfort and care, and to Dr. Aboo and Oncology staff at GBRHC. Special thanks to Jim Dilamarter for the moving and memorable service remembering Ike’s life - he would have approved. Thank you to Legion Ladies for the wonderful lunch, and to the Rotary Club for their services. Thank you to Brenda Simpson and Steve Rogers of the George Funeral Home for seeing us through a difficult time. Many wonderful memories of a great guy.

Mary Jane, Kathy, Wayne, and families

I would like to take this time to express my deepest thanks to everyone that attended “Brad’s Celebration of Life” on Saturday. Thank you to all the people who had such wonderful stories. Brad was loved by so many!! Throughout these past few years, Brad and I have received help and support from so many people. First, thank you to my family, Kay and Lance, the girls and family for their presence in my life. Their phone calls, support and listening ears always reassured me. Thank you to the Humber River Regional Hospital Staff and Grey Bruce Hospital Staff for always treating Brad with great kindness, love and compassion. Thanks to Kirk Gibbons and his crew for building the ramp for Brad. Though he did not get to use it, the thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Thanks to the Princess Hotel and staff, United Church of Tobermory, Tobermory Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for your donations of food, understanding, help and guidance throughout this time. To all my friends, nellie and Walter and Derek, Al, Maureen, Marlene, Mary, Steve, Ruthie and Kathy, a big thank you for all the “Pick-me-ups” and organizing and just always being there for me. Special thanks to Dan Welsh, whose constant “standby me” friendship for Brad and I helped us get through many a rough time, and in the end helped me through the roughest one. To the many faces in the stores and on the street that have helped me, greeted me, send me cards and remembered Brad…..I thank you!

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All persons having claims against the estate of JOHn CARL “JACK” SHAW, late, of Tobermory, Ontario, who died on or about the 6th day of January, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned solicitor on or before the 30th day of May, 2013, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustees than shall have notice.

Dated at Hanover, Ontario this 12th day of February, 2013

Dean R. Leifso Leifso & Leifso Professional Corporation Barristers and Solicitors 320 - 10th Street, Hanover, Ontario , n4n 1P3 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee

OBITUARIESSTEVENS, Robert ‘Bob’ of Lion’s Head and formerly of Tobermory passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Ellen for 64 years. Cherished father of Debra Stevens of London and Julie (Charles) Chircop of Caledon. Much loved grandfather of Alyssia (David) Byers and Kaitlyn (Steve) Fryer and great grandfather of Hailey and Erin Byers and Ella Fryer. Bob will be sadly missed by his brothers Jack of Woodstock and norman of Tobermory and sisters Betty Garner and Joyce Daiken both of Woodstock. He was predeceased by his parents Mabel (Lowes) and Harold Stevens. The funeral tribute service to celebrate Bob’s life was held at the Lion’s Head United Church, Main Street, Lion’s Head on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Dunk’s Bay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, 71 Main Street, Lion’s Head. Donations made to the Parkinsons Foundation or Golden Dawn nursing Home would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com

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Service Directory & Information CentreRegular Meetings

Clubs, Organizations, Groups, etc. call us TODAY with corrections or additions to the Information Centre

MONDAY • Chiropractic Health Talk, Lion’s Head Chiropractic Clinic, 2 Helen St., 6pm• AA Meetings, Tobermory United Church, 8pm ( Closed for Winter, Next Meeting

April 29, 2013)• Alateen Meetings, Salvation Army, Wiarton, 7:30pm • NA Meetings, Nochomowin (Healing Waters), St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Lighthouse

Rd. Cape Croker, 8pm• S.B.P. ATV Club, Sauble Community Centre, 8pm• Christ Church Anglican Church Women, Main St., Lion’s Head, Anglican Parish

Hall, Lion’s Head, 2pm (1st Monday)• Northern Bruce Peninsula Council, Municipal Hall, 1pm (2nd & 4th Monday -

Tues. if Mon. is holiday)• Tobermory Health Services Auxiliary 7pm (December 1pm), Drs. Residence

behind Tobermory Health Clinic (1st Monday of April, June, Sept. & Dec.)TUESDAY

• Lion's Head Rotary, Rotary Hall, Main St. Lion’s Head, 6:30pm• Weight Watchers, Central United Church Hall, Lion’s Head, 5pm • Tobermory Food Bank The Meeting Place, 1-3pm, in emergency call

519-596-1501• Happy Harbour Club, Tobermory Community Centre, (1st Tues.- Meeting or Game

Night 7pm Doors open 6:30pm, 3rd Tues. Potluck Dinner 6pm Doors Open 5pm - Not July or Aug)

• The Writer’s Table, Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Hall, 1:30pm, call Pat 519-793-3625 for information (1st Tuesday)

• Tobermory Legion Executive, 7pm at Legion (2nd Tuesday Not July & Aug)• Tobermory Legion General Meeting, 8pm at Legion (2nd Tuesday Not July &

Aug)• Women’s Ministries Sewing Group, Bethel Church, Lion’s Head 9:30am-2pm

(2nd Tuesday, Not July or Aug.)• Lion's Head Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Swan Lake Legion, Pot Luck Noon,

Meeting 1:30pm (2nd Tuesday)• Book Club, Wiarton Library, 2pm (3rd Tuesday not July & August)• Tobermory Library Book Club, 1pm (Last Tuesday - Not July, Aug or Dec) at the

Tobermory Library • Tobermory Friends of the Library, 2:30pm (Last Tuesday of Jan/Mar/Apr/

June/Sept/Nov) at Tobermory Library WEDNESDAY

• Food Bank, Revival Centre, Ferndale 10am-1pm• Top of the Bruce Wood Carvers, Tobermory Community Centre, 12:30 - 3:30pm• Bruce Peninsula Environment Group (BPEG), Anglican Parish Hall, 55 Main

Street, Lion’s Head 7:30pm (1st Wednesday)• Ladies Legion Auxiliary, Tobermory Legion, 11am (1st Wednesday - Not, July or

Aug)• Lioness Club, Swan Lake Legion, 8pm (1st Wednesday -Not July or Aug)• Lion's Club, Swan Lake Legion, 6:30pm (2nd & 4th Wednesday - Not July or Aug)• Bruce Peninsula Society Of Artists, Anglican Parish Hall, Lion’s Head 1:30pm

(4th Wednesday)• Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation, Foundation Office, 369 Mary St.,

Wiarton, 10am (Last Wednesday)THURSDAY

• 1st Chi-Cheemaun Beavers, Light & Life Community Chapel Tobermory, 6:15-7:30pm (not July & August)

• Friends of Bill W, Bethel Church, Lion’s Head, 8pm• Al-Anon Meeting, St. Johns United Church, Wiarton 7:30pm• Al-Anon Meeting, Bethel Missionary Church, Lion’s Head, 8pm• Wiarton Rotary Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Berford St. Wiarton, 6pm• Lion’s Head Legion Meetings Executive 1:15pm General 2pm Swan Lake Legion

(1st Thursday)• Lads & Lassies, Municipal Office - 1st Thursday, Meeting, 10am, 3rd Thursday

Potluck and Games• Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary, Hospital Board Room, Lion’s Head, 1:30pm (1st

Thursday - Not Jan.)• Barrow Bay & District Sports Fishing Association, Rotary Hall, Lion’s Head,

7:30pm (1st Thursday - April - October)• Wiarton Legion Executive, Wiarton Legion 8pm (1st Thursday) • Wiarton Legion Membership, Wiarton Legion 2pm (1st Thursday)• Bruce Peninsula Tourist Association Board Meeting & Mingle, (2nd Thursday),

Ferndale Park & Information Centre meeting room 10am-noon• Wiarton Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Wiarton Legion 8pm (2nd Thursday)• Friendship Club, Lion’s Head, Business Meeting 1:30pm (4th Thursday,

September - June)• Central Bruce SnoDrifters, Call 519-793-6685 for location, 7pm (3rd Thursday)• Tobermory Snowmobile Club 7pm, Drs. Residence behind Tobermory Clinic (3rd

Thursday of Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb., & Mar. ONLY)• Stokes Bay Community Centre, 8pm Monthly meeting (4th Thursday except Dec.

Jan. & Feb.)FRIDAY

• Food Bank, Revival Centre, Ferndale 10am-1pm• Book Club, Lion's Head Library, 2pm (Last Friday)• Wiarton Friends of the Library, Ross Whicher Centre (corner of William & Brown

St.,) Wiarton, 9:30am (2nd Friday)SATURDAY

• Tobermory Food Bank The Meeting Place, 1-3pm, in emergency call 519-596-1501

BERNIE HELLYER

CONTRACTING•sand •gravel•topsoil•bulldozing & backhoe

•rockbreaking•licenced aerobic and standard

septic systems

LION’S HEAD 519-793-3377

H&HPLUMBING

Dave HendersonLicenced Plumber

519-793-3004Sales • Service • Installation

MCAFEE & SONSContracting Ltd.

Tom

Over 30years as a licenced

carpenter519-596-2482

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL•HOMES •COTTAGES•RENOVATIONS •CERAMICS

•WOOD FLOORS •CONCRETE WORK & FINISHING

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7in 8

• Friday May 3 - Annual Spring Bazaar, Trinity United Church Annan, unique handcrafted items, refreshments available, free admission, 3pm - 7pm• Friday May 3 - Sunday May 5 - 2013 Sources of Knowledge Forum will focus on “Challenges of A Changing Lake”, Tobermory Community Centre, for more info go to www.sourcesofknowledge.ca• Saturday May 4 - Annual Spring Bazaar continues, Trinity United Church Annan, unique handcrafted items, refreshments available, free admission, 9am - 2pm• Sunday May 5 - Hike for Hospice, Bruce Peninsula Hospice will be hosting hike in Tobermory, Lion‘s Head & Wiarton, for more info contact www.bphospice.ca or [email protected] or call 519-596-1260 Ext. 5612 to learn more about hike sites, event details and how you can pledge to support hospice palliative care in Grey & Bruce, Tobermory hikers meet at concession stand near the ball diamond, Lion’s Head hikers check-in at the Beach Shelter, Wiarton hikers check-in at the Bluewater Park Pavilion• Thursday May 9 - Ferndale, Lion’s Head & District Lioness Club’s 34th Annual Fashion Show, Lion’s Head Arena, theme this year “The Yellow Brick Road”, tickets $20 - show & dinner, $10 admission, call Connie 519-793-3877, event gets under way at 4:30pm, cash bar, dinner at 5:30pm, fashion show 7pm• Friday May 10 - BPDS Grade 6/7 class Coffeehouse Fundraiser - Silent/Live auction - Bake Sale - Various Musical Performers, Lion’s Head Rotary Hall, admission by donations - tickets available - 519-795-7230 or [email protected], Specialty coffee & desserts available for purchase, All proceeds to the BPDS Grade 6/7 year end class trip, 7pm - 10pm• Saturday May 11 - “The Men’s Breakfast”, Tobermory Community Centre, Keith Martin will be giving a presentation on the program “Inspiring Students to Care - Take it Back: Caring for Planet Earth”, pre-registration for new guests required by phoning 519-596-8200 or Dave 519-596-8373 by May 9th, coffee at 8am, breakfast at 9am• Monday May 13 - Bruce Peninsula Tourist Association (BPTA) Annual General Meeting, Ferndale Park and Information Centre meeting room, RSVP by May 9th, for more information or to reserve contact 519-793-4734 or email [email protected], light refreshments at 6pm, Speakers & business meeting at 7pm• Friday May 17 - Tobermory Thrift Shop opens for the summer 1-4 (Fri. & Sat. until the end of June then Mon. - Sat. 1-4)• Saturday May 18 - Tobermory Snowmobile Club Yard Sale, tobermory Airport, 9am-2pm• Saturday May 18 - Car wash/bottle drive, Tobermory Fire Hall, funds raised go towards the Bruce Peninsula District School’s Grade 8’s Graduation trip. • Friday May 24 - Musical concert with folk/jazz artists Andy & Ariana from Wolfville, N.S. with opening band Our Shotgun Wedding, Rachel’s Cafe, Lion’s Head, only 40 tickets at $10 each. Stop in and pick up advanced tickets or call 519-793-3982, 8pm• Wednesday May 29 - “Dream for Uganda” sponsored by The Bruce Peninsula Grandparent Connection & Tobermory United Church, presentation of sand, dance and drumming, limited seating, Tobermory United Church, 7:30pm• Friday May 31 - 19th Annual Troy Schmidt Memorial Golf Tournament, Sauble Golf and Country Club, rain or shine, shot gun start at 1pm• Friday May 31 & Saturday June 1 - Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival,to register events or for more information visit website www.orchidfest.ca, register early as space is limited• Saturday June 1 - The 1001 Perennials Sale Fundraiser by the Gardeners of The Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary, behind the Lion’s Head Hospital, 10am - 3pm• Thursday June 6 - Outer Fish Fry Dinner, Bruce Peninsula District School Cafeteria, $15 adults/$6 Children (under 12), Tickets available from Outers students or BPDS office, 5pm - 7pm• Saturday June 8 - Annual Lioness Golf Tournament, Cornerstone Golf Club, tournament is open to all, register yourself or your team with Brenda at 519-793-7693

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• Saturday June 8 - Household Hazardous and Special Waste Collection, Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Rd. 5, Lion’s Head, 8-11am• Saturday June 8 - Household Hazardous and Special Waste Collection, Town of South Bruce Peninsula Works Garage, 441048 Elm St., Wiarton, 12:30-3:30pm• Friday June 21 - 39th Annual Chi Cheemaun Weekend starts, Baseball Tournatment, Kids events and more, watch for full details• Friday June 21 - 24th Annual Dream Draw Lottery - 1st Early Bird Draw, Wiarton Hospital, for tickets call 519-534-5856, 2pm• Saturday June 22 - Fish Dinner, Tobermory Community Centre, 4:30-7pm

Stacey RobbinsLion’s Head - 519-795-7151

Kurtis RobbinsTobermory - 519-596-2141


Service Directory & Information Centre

MONDAY • Tai Chi, Tobermory, 10am-noon, United Church, 519-596-8003• Nia, Lion’s Head, 10am & 7:30pm call 519-793-4687 for details• Bid Euchre, Friendship Club, Lion’s Head 1pm• Darts, Lion’s Head Legion, Swan Lake, 1pm, Everyone Welcome• Tobermory Bridge Club, Seniors Building, Patio Entrance, 1pm• Hub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm• Yoga, Anglican Church Hall, 55 Main St., Lion’s Head, 5pm, Call

226-228-4263 for more info• Lego Club, Tobermory Library, 3:30-5pm, Apr. 22 & May 6 • Wiarton Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre, 8pm at Wiarton Legion

TUESDAY • BINGO, Seniors Connect, 90 Main St. Lion’s Head 10am-12pm• Dominos and More, Seniors Common room, Tobermory, 1pm• Bid Euchre, Friendship Club, Lion’s Head 1pm• Lion's Head Bridge Club, Hospital Board Room, Lion’s Head 1pm• Hub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm• Coffee & Knitting Tuesdays, Tobermory Library, 1 - 4pm• Yoga, Bruce Peninsula Family Centre, 2 Alexander St., Lion’s Head,

6:15-7:45pm• Ontario Early Years, Early Learning Playgroup, St. Edmunds School

Library, Tobermory, 10-11:30am (2nd & 4th Tuesday of Month)WEDNESDAY

• Yoga, Colpoys Bay Institute Hall, 9am (Starts May 1)• Hub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm• Nia, Tobermory United Church, 11:30am call 519-793-4687 for details• Youth Ministry Program, Pentecostal Country Church, Ferndale, 3:30pm• Jamboree, Wiarton Legion, 2 - 5pm• Salsa Dancing, Tobermory Meeting Place, 6:30-7:30pm, until June 26• Youth Group, Tobermory Meeting Place, 7:30-9:30pm, until May 22• Darts, Wiarton Legion 7pm• Stokes Bay Euchre, Stokes Bay Community Centre, 8pm• Coffee Connection, Seniors Connect, 90 Main St. Lion’s Head

10am-12pmTHURSDAY

• Drummers Group, United Church, Tobermory, 11am• Hub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm• Tobermory Bridge Club, Tobermory United Church, 1pm• Boys & Girls Club, Light & Life Chapel, Ages 3 -11 years , 3:45 - 5:15pm• Darts, Tobermory Legion, 7:30• Cribbage, Euchre and Darts, Lion’s Head Legion, Swan Lake 1pm

(except 1st Thursday of month)FRIDAY

• Nia, Lion’s Head, 10am call 519-793-4687 for details• Hub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm & 7-11pm• Youth Ministry Program, Pentecostal Country Church, Ferndale, 3:30pm• Tobermory Thrift Shop, Country Church Hwy. #6, 1-4pm (starts May 17)• Bridge, Lion's Head Legion, Swan Lake,1pm• Euchre, Lion's Head Legion, Swan Lake, 7:30pm• Open AA Meeting, Maadookii Centre, Cape Croker, 8pm

SATURDAY• Tobermory Thrift Shop, Country Church Hwy. #6, 1-4pm (starts May 17)• Special Entertainment, Wiarton Legion, 3-6pm• Meat Draw & Fun Times, Tobermory Legion, 4-6pm

SUNDAY• Youth Choir Practice, Tobermory United Church, Noon - 1pm

Bruce Peninsula PressNext Deadline May 8 Printing May 14

For a complete printing schedule see page 4

Custom Builders on the Bruce Peninsulafor over 20 years

Custom Homes, Additions& Renovations

R. R. #2 Lion’s Head 519-793-3257Fax: 519-793-6423

•INTERIOR •EXTERIOR•Airless Spraying •Wood Finishing •Staining • Drywall Repair

•Caulking •Siding •Decks •Window Cleaning •Pressure WashingPainting since 1987

CONTRACTORS

Tyndall HaulageGravelTopsoil

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Trucking706 Spry Rd., Lion’s Head • 519-793-3453

Tobermory Library Tues., Wed. & Fri. 11- 4; Sat. 10 - 2Lion’s Head Library - Mon. 10 - 5; Wed 10 - 5; Fri. 10 - 5; Sat 10 - 2 Wiarton Library - Tues. 10 - 7; Wed. 10 - 6; Thurs. 10 - 7;Fri. 10 - 6;

Sat. 10 - 2; Sun. 1 - 4LANDFILL HOURS

St. Edmunds Site – 71 McArthur RoadApr 1 to May 31 - Mon, Wed & Sat 10-4:30

June 1 to Sep 30 - Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun 10-4:30Oct 1 to Dec 31 - Mon, Wed & Sat 12-4:30

Jan 1 to Mar 31 - Wed & Fri 9-5Eastnor Site – 1252 West Road:

Apr 1 to May 31 - Mon, Wed & Sat 10-4:30June 1 to Sep 30 - Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun 10-4:30

Oct 1 to Dec 31 - Mon, Wed & Sat 12-4:30Jan 1 to Mar 31 - Mon & Tues 9-5

Lindsay Site – 627 Ira Lake Road:Apr 1 to May 31 - Tues, Thurs & Sat 10-4:30

June 1 to Sep 30 - Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sun 10-4:30Oct 1 to Dec 31 - Tues, Thurs & Sat 12-4:30

Jan 1 to Mar 31 - Thurs 9-5 & Sat Noon - 4:30BRUCE PENINSULA ADULT LEARNING CENTRE

G.E.D., Computer, Essential Skills, UpgradingMon. to Thurs. 9 am to 5 pm; Fri. 9 am - 4 pm; Wed. Evenings 6 - 8:30 pm

576 Edward St., Wiarton 519-534-4911

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From Cottage Country to the G.T.A.• CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS• ECO

BUILDING SOLUTIONS • DECKS • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • ADDITIONS

Fun & Games & Things To DoClubs, Organizations, Groups, etc. call us TODAY with

corrections or additions to the Information Centre


Mike Mosiuk

Renovations, Decks, Cottage CareTobermory & Local Area519-596-2001 • 519-377-4775 (Cell)[email protected]

TOP TO BOTTOM RENO’S

FREE ESTIMATES

HARRISHome Improvements

• Structural Repairs

• Interior & Exterior Renovations

• Waterproof Decking

Mike Harris, ContractorOver 30 years Experience

Ph 519-795-7143 Cell 519-375-2686

Need a mortgage?

Shelia JohnsCell: 519-379-1040Office: 519-793-6126

® Registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

Advice You Can Bank On!

• Complete Custom Builder• Renovations & Restoration Experts

519-793-3966Email: [email protected]

Serving The Peninsula For 20 Years“From The Footings To The Roof And Everything In Between!”

Hepburn Masonry & Contracting

REID SERVICESHeating and Cooling

Installation & Service of Residential• propane/natural gas • rooftop units• furnaces • water heaters• fireplaces • infrared heaters• water heaters • tube heaters• boilers • package units

“Specializing in quality workmanship" Licensed and Insured

Doug Reid 519-793-3242 • Lion’s Head

Servicing Tobermory to Owen Sound

We doYearly

Check-over

Chet Ashcroft

Excavating• Excavator • Dozer • Mini-Excavator

• Foundations Excavated • Lot Preparation• Trucking • Landscaping• Sand - Gravel - Topsoil

• Licensed Septic System Installations

Phone: 519-534-1756 • Cell: 519-373-7768Email: [email protected]

Do you suffer from foot, leg or back pain?Maybe Orthotics Can Help!!!

Scott Harvie, C.Ped.(C) is a Certified Pedorthist/Orthotic Specialist with over 20 years experience successfully treating many painful

lower body conditions.With offices in Markdale, Meaford and Lion’s Head,

help is close to home.For a consultation, give Scott a call at 888-522-1894

Scott J. Harvie, B. Sc.(H.K.) C.Ped.(C) Certified Pedorthist/Orthotic Specialist

PETE GIEFERTCONTRACTING

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519-793-4999LION‘S HEAD, ON

[email protected] YEARS RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

ALL TYPES OF MASONRY• Natural Stone • Cultured Stone

• Engineered Slabs • Stamped Concerete• Flagstone • Brick • Block• Rumford Fireplaces

• Contra-flow Masonry Heaters

Caudle Masonry • Concrete“Setting Your Dreams In Mortar”

Jerry Caudle - Licensed Mason W.E.T.T. certified8 Caudle S. Rd., Lion’s Head

[email protected]

Mansfield Renovations

3 Mill St., Lion’s Head, ONN0H 1W0

Office: 519-374-3920Home: 519-793-4000

Ryan Mansfieldryan@mansfieldrenovations.comwww.mansfieldrenovations.com




oul to ole Foot Care

corns • calluses • ingrown toenails, etc....Stacie Bracken-Campigotto

RN BScn. C. A. Cert Reflexologist, AFCS226-668-0143 • [email protected]

Special EventsDoes Your Group Have An Event Coming Up? Call us before May 8, 2013 to be included in the next press.

•Rieker •Birkenstocks•S.A.S. Walking Shoes•New Balance & more

597 BERFORD STREET, WIARTON • 519-534-1640


White’s Garage

General Auto Repair& Diagnostic Service

Main St. Lion’s Head 519-793-3327

Mike Mosiuk

2 km NORTH of Ferndale. On Hwy. #6 & Budvet Rd.

Don & Wendy Cameron 519-793-3979www.penoutofdoors.com

NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE

PENI

NSULA OUT-OF-DOORS

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICES• Interlocking Stone • Flagstone Patios • Retaining Walls • Gardens

Serving the Bruce Peninsula for over 20 years

PENINSULA OUT OF DOORSGarden Centre

Robyn DeanBroker of Record

‘18 Years ExperienceSelling the Bruce’Cell 519-270-0220Tel: 519-596-2519

[email protected] - 7405 Highway #6,

TobermoryMember of Realtors of Grey Bruce Owen Sound MLS

Visit www.liveonthebruce.com to view my propertiesREALTOR

M L S

We can help with:• Logos• Corporate identity and

branding• Publicity and advertising• Signage and lettering• Brochures, business cards,

forms and letterhead

Starting a business?

Call Tobermory Press519-596-2658

Tobermory PressGraphics • Printing • Publishing

Trudy WatsonCustomer Service/Advertising Sales

Bruce Peninsula Press

BDO CANADA LLPChartered Accountantsand Advisors

•Accounting & Auditing•Taxation Service•Financial Advisory Services•Management Advisory Services•Computer Consulting & Bookkeeping

663 Berford St.Wiarton, Ont. N0H 2T0David Eckert, CA, Partner

Tel: 519-534-1520Fax: 519-534-3454

Grey Bruce Realty Inc., BrokerageLocally Owned and Independently Operated

Call Darlene James Broker

or email [email protected]

Considering Selling?Free Market Evaluation of your property!

519-379-3121This Offer is valid from Darlene James Only,

not intended to solict properties already listed for sale.

Call Tobermory Press For More Info519-596-2658 or 1-800-794-4480

Tobermory Press carries a full line of blade and feather banners.We have the Canada blade banner in stock and we can get custom

banners made in any design you can think of.

Made from high-quality Nylon flag cloth for vibrant

colours and long life.

We also carry the full line of Canada,Ontario and US flags and poles.

Services:• Commercial / residential

• Computer repair• Install /repair (Wireless) networks

• Sales• Maintenance• Virus removal

• Tune ups / upgrades• Computer tutoring

• We make home visits

NEW on the Peninsula….. AroundITLet’s make IT work

Call Jake: 519-270-9263

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Submitted by Robert CottonThe Tobermory Farmers’ Market

will open for another season on Sunday, May 19 and this year hot food will be available so come out for a Sunday lunch. The Market takes place at The Meeting Place, with free parking, and will continue every Sunday from 10am to 1pm throughout the summer. Georgian Bay Soapworks will return with over 40 different natural eco-friendly homemade soaps as well as natural lip balm, deodorant, body cream and bug spray all produced in an off grid environment.

And if you haven’t tried Linda Webb’s famous butter tarts, brownies, pies, homemade preserves and all kinds of other goodies this is your opportunity.

Mark Rauket will be there with locally grown produce, fresh from the farm to you, and Abby Miners will have Miners Maple Products on hand. Molly Bridge from A Garden in Thyme will provide local produce, preserves and plants for your garden. There will

Tobermory Meeting Place: Farmers’ Market Starts May 19thmany more locally and handmade products for you to sample at the Tobermory Farmers’ market. Sounds like a great way to spend part of your Sunday!

Do you have a special craft you make, fruits/veggies that you grow, art that you produce? The Tobermory Farmers’ Market is looking for new vendors for the upcoming market season. You don’t have to have mass quantities of things to sell. If you are interested or would like more information please contact The Meeting Place or visit the Farmers’ Market page on our website at www.tobermorymeetingplace.com where you can fill out an on-line application. We will get back to you as soon as we can. The only requirement is that items be handmade or homegrown. No resale items are allowed. All vendors are subject to review by the Market Committee.

The Tobermory Youth Group meets every Wednesday from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at the Meeting Place and

holds Movie Night every second Friday. Volunteers are needed! Please contact the Meeting Place at 519-596-2313. Your bottle donations at the Recycling Depot on Hwy 6 help our youth participate in safe and appropriate social activities.

S a l s a d a n c e c o n t i n u e s Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place. New participants are welcome. This is a fun, social time with great music. Be sure to bring a bottle of water, comfortable shoes (runners or high heels), and don’t overdress as you will be sure to work up a sweat!

For more information on these events contact The Meeting Place Tobermory by email at [email protected] or call 519-596-2313. If you need to book a room for a meeting or any other purpose you can now do it with an on-line form on the website, www.tobermorymeetingplace.com, e-mail or call. You can also sign up for our monthly Newsletter on the website, by e-mail or call.

Submitted by Katherine Zarull, President, CSPWC

The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) created a new region, the Central Ontario region, to accommodate the growing number of members and artists in Ontario, at its Board Meeting on April 23, 2013.

At this CSPWC Board of Directors meeting, Lin Souliere was appointed as the first Regional Director for the new district, Central Ontario.

Lin has been involved in the Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists on the executive (past president), and is currently president of the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists, so she is no stranger to participating on Boards.

Lin Souliere Appointed New

Regional Director Of Central

Ontario CSPWC



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• Kiln-dried V-match • Decking • Slab Siding• Kitchen Cupboards • Bathroom Vanities

• Lawn Furniture

Call Doug 519- 596-2449 • 7016 Hwy #6, Tobermory


PEW MONUMENTSMonument & Cemetery Lettering

Call Peter, Bernice, Matt or Sandy519-534-2110

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“Where Your Pet Is Part Of the Family” Nikk LaFontaine Registered Veterinary TechnicianTobermory ON

We Carry A Great Selection OfPet Food, Treats, Toys, Grooming & Horse Products

Ellen’sPet Supplies

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm2825 Hwy. #6 Ferndale(just south of Moms Restaurant)

PH/FAX 519-793-4023 or 519-793-6819

RufflesBentley

Free Delivery into Lion’s Head • Open All Year

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANINGMichael Akehurst

Owner/Operator

Window Cleaning Specialists• Free estimates• Guarantee • Local references

[email protected]

Cedar Breeze Painting & Maintenance

Yard Clean-ups, Pruning, Security Checks and More

Call: 519-596-8775 [email protected]

Virus & Spyware Removal • Computer Repair • Tune-upsFriendly On-site Service

519-374-4768 • Darren Currywww.ComputerAid.net

Serving the Bruce Peninsula & Surrounding Area

COMPUTER AID& CONSULTING

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Tobermory Press Inc.• Invoices • Registration Forms

• Business Cards • Envelopes• Menus • Signs & More

Special Events ContinuedDoes Your Group Have An Event Coming Up? Call us

by May 8, 2013 to be included in the next press.

Degree of Difficulty; Easy – A slower paced walk, along even treadway or roads; Moderate – A normal paced hiking speed. Could have some climbing, with some uneven sections; Strenuous – A normal paced hiking speed. Could have some steep climbing, some scrambling, boulder beaches, and escarpment drop offs close to the trail. Usually longer hike days.; Please check our website www.pbtc.ca for updates and also for Google Maps meeting points. You will also find helpful hints on what to bring and what to wear.

Peninsula Bruce Trail Hikes

Thurs. May 2, 10 am RURAL ROCKS SIDE TRAIL - Take County Rd 13 West from Wiarton for 2 km. Turn right on North Acres Rd - parking at bottom of hill, Moderate 4.4km. Potluck sandwiches at Harriet and Roy's home, 534 Gould St., Wiarton following the hike. Beverages will be provided. Hike Leader: Harriet Nixon 519 534 0426Sun. May 5, 11am, SANDRA PURCHASE MEMORIAL HIKE - Cape Dundas parking - A parking lot at the end of Scenic Caves Rd with room for ten cars at the Pease Side Trail, Moderate 6km. Sandra Purchase was the first trail captain at Cape Dundas and after her death, her family and friends held a memorial hike in her name on the land she loved. 2013 will see the third annual Sandra Purchase Memorial Hike and you are all welcome to share the beauty of the land and the volunteer spirit which created the trails. Contact Ross Mclean 519 821 0243 Sat. May 11, SPRUCE UP THE BRUCE AND PENINSULA CLUB AGM - Bruce Trail maintenance and development day followed by our volunteer appreciation dinner and the club’s AGM. It’s a wonderful way to start the season and reconnect with friends. Please contact [email protected] for more information.Wed. May 15, 9am, SPRING BIRDING WALK - Dyer's Bay Rd. at the Dyer's Bay community parking lot, Moderate 10 km. Spring birding walk for Birding Novices to Experts. All are welcome. We will carpool to favourite birding spots in the area and then walk . Bring lunch, water and dress for the weather. We work together to sight as many species or more than previous years. Leaders: Ray and Marlene Rothenbury plus local birding enthusiasts. 519 795 7483Wed. May 22, 11am, FON ALVAR AND CRANE RIVER PLANT APPRECIATION - Parking area on west side of HWY 6 just north of Dyer's Bay Rd. Easy Approx 3 km. A prime location to see lakeside daisies, dwarf lake irises, seneca snake root and polygala. Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519 795 7407Wed. June 19 10am, SHOWY LADYSLIPPERS & PETREL POINT - Meet at Lion's Head Cemetery on Cemetery Rd off Hwy 6, Easy Approx 3 km. A walk to appreciate local orchids and wildflowers. Leader Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407Wed. July 17, 10am, SINGING SANDS AMBLE - Parking lot at Singing Sands National Park - Dorcas Bay Rd west off Hwy 6, Easy Approx 3 km. We are hoping to see Purple Fringed Orchid, Rose Pogonia and Grass Pinks. As we amble along the beach, Butterwort, Bladderwort, Calamint, Slender-leaved Sundew and Spotted Coral Root. Bring lunch and and have a swim afterwards. Leader Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407Saturday July 27, 9am, PINETREE HBR TO JOHNSON HBR - HURON SHORE - This is not on the Bruce Trail but will show the beauty of the other side of the Peninsula. Meet at the boat launch on Huron Drive. From Hwy 6 take Johnson Harbour Rd (7 km) or Dorcas Bay Rd (12 km) to the end. From there follow Huron Dr approx 200 m to the boat launch. Moderate Approx 9.8 km. From the boat launch on Huron Drive we car pool to Pinetree Harbour. We first walk through the forests and meadows along Lake Huron. Later along the boulder shore line of the lake, crossing the Crane Rive East of Lake Scugog (you might get your feet wet) to Johnson Harbour. Bring lunch, water and insect repellent. Leader: Rainer Hoffman-Taylor 519 596 8359Wed. August 21, 10am, WHITE BLUFF NATURE RESERVE - from Hwy 6, E on Lindsay Rd 5, N on East Rd then E on Cape Chin South Rd. At the 1st T Juntion turn left. At the 2nd T junction turn right. Easy Approx 4 km. A pleaseant loop along an old logging road, then along the Georgian Bay shore. Leader Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407Wed. Sept., 18, 10am, JACKSON'S COVE LOOKOUT - Bruce County Rd 9 E on Hopeness Rd, turn right on Jackson's Cove Rd and park at top of the hill, Moderate Approx 5 km. First walking along the escarpement we then loop back through deciduous forest where Christmas ferns are abundant. Leader Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407Wed. Oct., 23, 11am, DEVIL'S MONUMENT AND MINHINNICK ST LOOP - Borchardt Rd. Parking Lot, Cape Chin North, Strenuous Approx 8 km. A lovely walk along the escarpment, lunch overlooking Georgian Bay, looping back through forest. Leader Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407


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PUBLIC NOTICESUpcoming Meetings

Wednesday May 1... 1:30 p.m. ......... History Project CommitteeNorthern Area - Tobermory Meeting Place

Monday, May 6 ....... 9:00 a.m. ......... Cemetery CommitteeMonday, May 13 ..... 1:00 p.m. ......... CouncilMonday, May 27 ..... 1:00 p.m. ......... CouncilMonday, June 10.... 1:00 p.m. ......... CouncilMonday, June 24.... 1:00 p.m. ......... CouncilNOTE: All meetings are held at Municipal Office unless specified otherwise.

Notice of Intent to Pass a By-law(s)The following by-laws may be considered for passage by Council at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, R. R. #2, Lion’s Head, Ontario, N0H 1W0:By-law No. 2013-34 Being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” Zone

symbol for property legally described as Lot 60, Town Plot Bury, EBR, Front N/S, (St. Edmunds), 28 Front Street, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

By-law No. 2013-35 Being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” Zone symbol for property legally described as Unit 109, D6, Sec D-6, PCL, 109-1, 5 Scott Street, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

By-law No. 2013-39 Being a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

By-law No. 2013-40 Being a by-law to establish policies and procedures for Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

The following by-laws may be considered for passage by Council at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, R. R. #2, Lion’s Head, Ontario, N0H 1W0:By-law No. 2013-42 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-54,

as amended, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula as it relates to the removal of the Holding (H) Zone Provision – Lot 9, Plan 633, (Eastnor), 58 Parker Island Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wishing to view, discuss or provide written comments on any by-law (or agenda document) or submit Correspondence for the Council Agenda shall provide same to the Municipal Clerk no later than 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding the Council meeting. Anyone wishing to discuss any by-law (or agenda document) may do so by contacting the Municipal Clerk at (519) 793-3522, X229 at any time prior to 12 Noon on the Friday preceding the Council Meeting.

Sewage System NoticeThe Municipality is responsible for the issuance of permits and inspections of newly installed and/or alterations or repairs for sewage systems. For further information, please visit our website for Guidelines for Submission of Application for a Sewage System Permit and application forms. Questions may be directed to Jim Bell, Sewage System Inspector, at (519) 793-3522, X259 or via email to [email protected].

Municipal Office ClosureThe Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2013 in observance of the Victoria Day holiday.

Recognition DayEveryone is welcome to attend the 2013 Recognition Day on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 1 o’clock in the Lion’s Head Arena and Community Centre. Contact Us

How to contact your Council members--By Email:

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or by Telephone:Mayor Milt McIver – (519) 592-3076

Deputy Mayor John Bainbridge – (519) 596-2129Councillor Tom Boyle – (519) 793-3654Councillor Ray Burns – (519) 596-2265

Councillor Betsy Stewart – (519) 793-3519

PUBLIC WORKSBRUSHING/TREE REMOVAL OPERATIONS

The Public Works Department will be conducting brushing/tree removal operations on Robert Allen Drive anticipated to commence on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Please contact the Public Works Department at (519) 793-3522, X239 with any questions or concerns that you may have.

LANDFILL HOURS(April 1-May 31)

Eastnor Site – 1252 West RoadMonday, Wednesday and Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lindsay Site – 627 Ira Lake RoadTuesday, Thursday and Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

St. Edmunds Site – 71 McArthur RoadMonday, Wednesday and Saturday – 1:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

FREE 2013 Toward Zero Waste Calendaravailable at most Municipal Facilities

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENTDOG TAGS

2013 Dog Tags are available for sale at the Municipal Office.Annual Fee - $20.00 each after April 1 (no HST)Third and each additional dog - $30.00 eachKennel fees, sled dog and boarding establishment fees are also applicable in this municipality

FIREWORKSA Fire Permit is required to set off either Family or

Display FireworksFamily Fireworks shall only be discharged on:

Victoria DayChi Cheemaun Festival

Canada DayCivic HolidayLabour Day

Independence Day (USA)as well as the two days preceding and following these holidays

Display Fireworks Applications and Approvals are administered by the Fire Chief and/or his designate.

FIRE PERMITSA $3.00 Two Day Fire Permit is required to burn on private property (except for warmth and cooking). The Fire Season encompasses April 1 to October 31.Fire Permits are available at:In Tobermory, Much More Camping, Hoppy’s One Stop, Roxy’s (formerly Carla’s)In Stokes Bay, Stokes Bay General StoreIn Pike Bay, By the BayIn Ferndale, Ferndale Drive In (FDI), Ferndale Food MartIn Lion’s Head, Scott’s Home Hardware…and at the Municipal Office

REQUEST(S) FOR PROPOSALREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP DC-2013-01Cemetery Manager and/or Groundskeeper

for the Operation and Maintenance of four (4) Municipally Operated Cemeteries

Deadline for Submission: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 12 NoonFull RFP Specifications are available at the

Municipal Office or on lineat www.northbrucepeninsula.ca

Inquiries should be directed to Cathy Addison, Deputy Clerk519-793-3522, X236 or [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality’s Accessibility Coordinator of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

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Submitted by Christine Beevis-Trickett, Nature Conservancy of CanadaTwo summers ago, Tricia Stinnissen spent the summer exploring and

monitoring natural areas across Ontario. Working alongside Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) staff as a Shell Conservation Intern, she not only gained important field experience and visited some of Ontario’s most stunning landscapes; she also witnessed first-hand some of the many threats to reptiles and amphibians in the province.

Stinnissen was particularly struck by the serious threat that roads and human traffic pose to these species.

Snake and Turtle SpottingNow, Stinnissen is doing something about it. She’s currently enrolled in the

Masters of Science program in the Environmental Life Science program at Trent University. Working in collaboration with NCC staff, Stinnissen’s graduate research

involves collecting r o a d s i g h t i n g s o f r e p t i l e s a n d amphibians in the Nor the rn B ruce Peninsula.

N C C i s actively involved on the ecologically significant Bruce Peninsula. Known f o r i t s u n i q u e reptile populations, the area includes rare species such as the massasauga rattlesnake. It has always been assumed that roads negatively impact reptile and amphibian species, but the exact impact was unknown — until Stinnissen’s study.

Soon, she’ll be pushing off for a second summer, cycling through a 100-kilometre route on the Bruce and collecting road mortality data. Each day, she will cycle 40 kilometres of the route and drive the rest of the loop. Her bike allows her to scan the ground more easily to note the presence of reptile and amphibian species on her path. When she comes across a live species, she’ll hop off her bike and help them cross safely. She’ll also identify and record any dead species that she encounters. Sobering work, with a purpose.

Although she’s only in the second year of her three-year survey, Stinnissen has already noticed some striking trends from the 669 roadway observations gathered last summer. Over the course of three months, close to 90 percent of the species she observed were dead on the road.

Of those observations, the threatened massasauga rattlesnakes were the second-highest snake species found.

It’s grim work, but Stinnissen knows it needs to be done.

She’s keenly aware of the ecological importance of reptiles and amphibians. Both amphibians and reptiles are important indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Many species are associated with water and help clean waterways. Snakes in particular also help control pest populations. Reptiles and amphibians can also serve as umbrella species – if their habitat is protected, this means countless other species benefit as well.

“Some days it’s tough,” reflects this graduate student. But that doesn’t deter her: “It just makes it all the more important and gives me more drive to really make a difference. It’s hard to stay positive sometimes but this gives me more motivation to get more data collected.”

Developing Safe Road CrossingsBased on the data collected over three summers, Stinnissen hopes to

develop a model that will help identify and predict road hotspots: areas where

On The Road Again: Helping Ontario’s Snakes And Reptiles Cross Roads Safelyreptiles and amphibians are frequently crossing the road and are at risk of getting hit. Once these hotspots are identified, she can determine what factors most contribute to these hotspots, including traffic volume, habitat, weather, speed limit and road characteristics.

“That means that in the future, we can identify and predict hotspots in other areas where threat of road mortality is high,” explains Stinnissen. “Then we can protect species through mitigation, like ecopassages, fencing or signs to warn motorists.”

In fact, Stinnissen is already in talks with the Ministry of Transportation and the Bruce Municipality to share her findings. Both are supportive of putting ecopassages in hotspot areas.

Relevance to Conservation WorkAnd while her bike has taken her farther afield, Stinnissen has not lost her

connection to NCC. Not only have NCC staff provided advice and support, NCC has also provided funding to support her research. In turn, NCC will use the information gathered by Stinnissen to inform its land management activities and complete its conservation actions.

“This project addresses a number of actions identified in our conservation plans for the Bruce Peninsula,” says Tanya Pulfer, conservation biologist for NCC. “This is really an ideal situation for us, having a former intern, who knows the inner workings of NCC, go on to undertake a graduate level project that will help us try to reduce the threats to the species in NCC’s natural areas.”

John Grant, N C C p r o g r a m manager, agrees a b o u t t h e impor tance o f Stinnissen’s work: “This research not only helps conservationists understand the b e h a v i o u r o f reptiles on the Bruce Peninsula and the impact o f r o a d s o n their surv ival , it also adds to the information available to road planners in other areas.”

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“I think this is a good project,” reflects Stinnissen. “One of my goals is to spread awareness and help people become aware of the threats and human impact on these species. If we realize that all our actions have consequences, maybe we can be more thoughtful with urban sprawl (and increased roads) and stay connected to nature.”

Although she’s not sure what’s around the next bend after she completes her graduate research, Stinnissen knows it will have something to do with conservation.

“I see myself there for a very, very long time.”

Photo: Tricia Stinnissen pedals the roads on the Bruce Peninsula, looking for turtles, snakes and other wildlife. (photo courtesy of Tricia Stinnissen)

Photo: Tricia Stinnissen moves this young snapping turtle, a species at risk, off the roadside to safety. (photo courtesy of Tricia Stinnissen)


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