Issue #1 January/February 2015
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Issue #1 January/February 2015
Sauble SignPost Issue #1 January/February 2015 --- IN THIS ISSUE: Community Events Calendar, Your Chamber of Commerce, 1961 Flashback & more --- New Year New Signpost Jaclyn Bennett Signpost Editor With the New Year upon us it’s only natural for changes to be occurring around us. Some of these may include personal resolutions or professional opportunities. The Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce is no exception to New Year changes, especially within the Signpost. With saying that I would like to extend a big Hi, Hello and Hey to you! My name is Jaclyn Bennett and I have recently joined the Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce team. One of the projects I have taken on within my new position is the Sauble Signpost. I have spent my summers growing up in Sauble Beach, specifically with my family at Carson’s Camp. The past three years I was lucky enough to gain employment at the what is now Sola’s Grill. You have probably seen me either behind the Tiki Bar or bringing out more pizzas than one person can carry! I am currently finishing my last few months in www.saublebeach.com the Advertising and Marketing program at Georgian College. I have also previously attended university for Communication Studies. I have experience with event management, graphic design, and promotions to name a few. But I am not the only change the Signpost will be seeing. You will now be able to view our submission deadline dates for content, see the expected delivery dates to our pick-up locations, as well as sign up to receive the Signpost to your e-mail all on www.saublebeach.com under the Signpost tab. We will be continuously growing and expanding the Signpost with each issue and encourage your feedback! Please e-mail [email protected] with any comments or content for our upcoming issues. We would like to say thank you for the ongoing support and submissions that come into the Signpost. We at the Chamber are looking forward to a great 2015! /SaubleBeachON A Message From The President By Jamie Hill Chamber of Commerce President Dear Chamber Members and Residents of the Sauble Beach Community, I hope everyone had a safe and joyful holiday season. Happy 2015! Paid Parking is a popular topic these days, and South Bruce Peninsula Town Council is keen to reinstate paid parking in Sauble Beach. There is a group that has been meeting to discuss how to keep parking amicable between Sauble Beach and South Bruce Peninsula. This group is made up of Sauble Beach business owners, concerned citizens, Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce members and Wiarton Chamber of Commerce members. I have talked to our new mayor, to express concerns (my own and the Chambers), in hopes of reaching some common ground. With parking being free last summer, it helped businesses start the recovery process from the decline that ensued since paid parking was implemented. Sauble Beach businesses contribute a substantial amount to the tax base in South Bruce Peninsula. Families are on tight budgets these days – the less money they have to spend here affects the sustainability of all businesses in the area. We have asked the mayor to give free parking at least another year so both Chambers and Council have a chance to evaluate the options and show that free parking definitely will attract more tourists to the area and translate into more available funds for everyone. While my request seems to have fallen on deaf ears, Council has voted to re-instate paid parking. The decision is not yet set in stone, however if you have comments that you want Council to consider, I urge you to email Councillor Matt Jackson to ensure your voice is heard. Matt can be reached at [email protected] On a lighter note, I’d like to give a warm welcome to the Chamber’s new management team: Steve Holler and Jaclyn Bennett. Together they have been working hard on updating policies and procedures, and day-to-day Chamber business. Please feel free to drop by the Chamber office and say hello. As said in my last message, communications to our members would be improved - soon you will receive information on Business After Five, membership packages and an e-mail blast pertaining to memberships and more information pertaining to all members in an upcoming issue of the Signpost. The Chamber board has been busy getting committees going for 2015, these committees are: Membership, Winterfest, Sauble Signpost, AGMs, Festival & Events, Downtown Revitalization, and Tourist Info Centre. Anyone interested in helping on any of these committees – please contact me for more information. Please know that my door is always open. If you have concerns about the Chamber, I want to hear about it. I am here to listen and to offer support - I can be contacted anytime at [email protected]. The Sauble Signpost is published by the Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce 9 times for the 2015 year. 4,500 copies are printed by Sun Media and distributed via Canada Post to RR3 Wiarton, RR1, RR2, and RR3 Hepworth, RR1 Sauble Beach and General Delivery mail boxes in Sauble Beach, Hepworth, Allenford and Shallow Lake. Copies are available for pick up at various businesses in Sauble Beach and Hepworth as well as at the Wiarton Echo. www.saublebeach.com www.facebook.com/SaubleBeachON J a n u a r y Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 8 9 10 Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm 4 5 6 7 Saturday Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm www.twitter.com/SaubleBeachON 25 26 Book Club @ Library 1:30pm 27 28 Winterfest 29 Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm A BIG Thank You From RBC 30 31 Remember f e b r u a r y Sunday 1 Superbowl! The family of the late Jim Meyer wish to express our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for cards, flowers, food, visits, memorial donations and mass cards received. We are so thankful for the kind words and help we have received during this difficult time. A huge thank you to the Southampton Care Centre, hospital doctors and staff for the excellent care provided to Jim. A special thank you to the Thomas C. Whitcraft Funeral Home for the guidance and compassion they have given us. The kindness we received will always be remembered. Thank you, Helen and Family 8 Jane Holler, Branch Manager, and her staff at RBC in Sauble Beach would like to send a heartfelt thank you to our community for their generous donations in support of our adopted family. This outpouring of generosity helped 6 families with food, warm clothes and a few gifts to put under the tree. PENINSULA Please Note: WATER TREATMENT GLEN HOFSTETTER, Water Consultant CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS AT: RESIDENTIAL • FARM • COMMERCIAL Specializing in Water Softeners - Iron Filter - Ultra Violet Lights Reverse Osmosis - Chlorination & Metering Systems www.peninsulawatertreatment.com Phone/Fax (519) 534-1839 R.R. #5, Wiarton, ON shawlandrealty.com Allan Shaw TEL 519-534-4825 FAX 519-534-5133 Sales Representative [email protected] Jason Shaw Broker of Reord [email protected] Any statements or opinions in any advertisement or article in the Sauble Signpost are those of the writer or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff of the Signpost or the Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce. Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 2 Are you going to Winterfest? 15 22 Monday Tuesday 2 3 Wednesday Thursday 4 5 Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm Friday 6 Saturday 7 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 Men’s Area Dinner Meeting @ Hepworth/ Shallow Lake Legion FAMILY DAY! ---------Free Ski Day @ Sauble Cross Country Ski Club Book Club @ Library 1:30pm Ash Wednesday Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm Knit Wits Knitting Club @ Library 1pm ----------Open Jam @ Sauble Dunes 9:30pm “Cooks Night Out” @ Zion Church 6pm to submit your events to [email protected] before February 20th to be included in the March/April Community Event Calendar! I wouldn’t miss it! Valentines Day! Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 3 MPP Makes Canada Office Space Apprentice Loan Fully Accessible Program for People with - Open for Disabilities Applications O.P.P. Festive RIDE Campaign OPP News Portal Bruce Peninsula O.P.P. Stuff-the-Cruiser Food Drive OPP News Portal Bruce Peninsula Over December 6th and December 13th, 2014 members of the Bruce Peninsula OPP Auxiliary Unit braved the cold weather to accept food donations at four grocery stores (two in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and two in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula). Donations collected at Lion’s Head Foodland and Tobermory Foodland account for an estimated value of 700lbs of food. Where donations collected from Wiarton Foodland and Sauble Beach Valu-Mart accounted for 1200 lbs of food. A total of 1900lbs of food was collected to support families on the Bruce Peninsula. Notably, all food donations will stay local to the communities in which they were provided. During the Ontario Provincal Police Festive RIDE campaign from November 24, 2014 to January 2, 2015, OPP officers laid 593 impaired charges and issued 485 Warn Range suspensions. On December 20, 2014, one person died in an imparied-related collision. When comparing the numbers to last year, the OPP is disappointed to see little chnage between this season’s campaign and the last one. During the 2013-2014 Festive RIDE campaign, the OPP laid 587 impaired charged, issued 504 Warn Range suspensions and three people died in impaired-related road crashes. OPP officers worked around the clock during the campaign, conducting more than 8,000 RIDE check stops throughout the province. These enforcement efforts alone are not enough to eliminate imparied driving and the threat it poses to the lives of innocent people. Locally, the South Bruce OPP laid 7 impaired driving charges and 5 warn range suspensions. Officers investigated 113 motor vehicle collisions between November 24, 2014 and January 2, 2015 with injuries reported at 11 of the scenes. “The Festive Ride campaign is an effective way to get the word out about the dangers of impaired driving. While the campaign may be over, an impaired driver represents a preventable and completely unacceptable threat to public safety all year long. I appreciate those drivers that work to follow the rules and drive safetly each time they leave the driveway. To those that continue to make illegal choices that put others at risk, I assure you the members of the South Bruce OPP are looking for you” - Acting Inspector Wayne Thompson, Detachment Sommander, South Bruce OPP Thank You Volunteer Firefighters! Emergency Services Town of South Bruce Peninsula Do you know what it is like to be a Volunteer Firefighter? What they invest in themselves, and their families, to come to the aid of their communities to fight fires and save lives? Volunteer firefighters are the kind of people who show up to help even if there wasn’t a fire department, but they also see the value of building a team. They are willing to drop their own work to help a neighbor or friend the second their pager goes off, and are willing to put in the hours of training so that they can provide the best help possible to their neighbours. In small communities, when an accident happens, it affects everyone. Neighbours are not casual acquaintances who are seen going to work and coming home, but people who have lived in the community their entire lives. They are the people we’ve grown up with and are our friends. It is nearly impossible to be emotionally removed from situations that occur. It is not like a movie, where the firefighter helps a troubled stranger. Instead it is far too likely the call they receive will be an emergency affecting someone they know. It is easy to overlook how personal the struggle is for the rural firefighter. If tragedies are hard on us as members of the community, it must be incredibly difficult for the first responders who show up to an incident only to find the victim Driveway Installation Shoreline Erosion Work Excavation / Lot Preparation Ditching / Trenching / Drainage Sweeping - Hard & Soft Surface Line Painting / Cold Patch Repair Septic Pumpking / Installation / Repairs B ack hoeing - T ru ck ing - B u lld ozing - E xcavating T op Soil - Sand - G ravel - Site Work Septic Systems - Und ergrou nd Service B ox 6 , RR 1 Sau b le B each, ON N0 H 2 G 0 someone they have been friends with for most of their lives. Somehow, volunteer firefighters are connected to each person’s life through friends or family. It is impossible to escape those connections when they are the ones responding. Grass fires, barn fires, house fires, business fires, vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies. They respond at all hours of the day, get called out on weekends and holidays. They have missed family events and anniversaries. Volunteering as a Firefighter is in addition to their jobs and family responsibilities. Juggling many hats, to serve their community, and save lives, homes and businesses. I invite you to look more closely at your local Fire Department. Some easy ways of doing T elephone (519) 42 2 -2 998 that are, get to know the members of your Fire Department - extend a ‘Thank You’. Practice fire prevention. Support a fundraising event like a BBQ. Become a volunteer with your department, there are many areas you can help. Be a champion for your local Fire Department; help spread the word about their activities and events. We here in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula invite you to join us as we say a heartfelt “Thank You” to Volunteer Firefighters and their families, here along the Peninsula AND everywhere! The residents and visitors of South Bruce Peninsula can be very proud of the men and women that serve in the local fire service. Bill Walker, MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound With the addition of a power door to his office, local MPP Bill Walker has made his constituency office in Owen Sound a fully accessible space for people with mobility issues. The office building at 920 1st Avenue West already included a ramp and an elevator. The automated door brings the member’s office in compliance with the provincial building code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. “I believe we should be constantly working to improve access for all people, and thought it important to lead by example” Walker said. “This addition of a power door will ensure that any constituent with a mobility issue will be able to enter safely and access their provincial representative.” As many as 1.85 million people or 15 per cent of the population in Ontario lives with a disability. Ontario’s businesses and not-for-profit Larry Miller, MP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound sectors have another 10 years to ensure their built environments and customer service are fully accessible for people with disabilities. The Act, which was passed back in 2005, requires both the public and private sectors to improve physical space with the addition of features such as ramps, entrance with wider doors, grab bars and visual smoke alarms. “The decision to make my office barrier-free is really about creating a space where every person, regardless of their ability, can visit and be actively involved in their community, and can safely and easily access me and my team” said Walker. Walker added the change came at a minimal cost, and is covered by the Legislative Assembly. “The more accessible we make our living environments, the greater our participation becomes in our communities,” said Walker. Recently, the Rt. Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, announced that the Canada Apprentice Loan initiative is now open for business and is accepting applications. The Canada Apprentice Loan, as introduced in the 2014 Federal Budget, will provide apprentices in Red Seal trades across Canada with access to interest-free loans. These loans will help apprentices address the costs they encounter during technical training, including educational fees, tools and equipment, living expenses and forgone wages. Apprentices will be able to apply for loans of up to $4,000 per period of technical training. These loans will be interest-free until after loan recipients complete or leave their apprenticeship training program for a maximum of 6 years. “Apprenticeships are an extremely important tool for both employers and future employees. They provide the apprentice with the opportunity to learn a skilled trade which often times leads to future employment at the place of the apprenticeship,” said Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for BruceGrey-Owen Sound. “I strongly encourage all local apprentices, who are in need of financial assistance, to apply for the Canada Apprentice Loan Program to support them as they complete their apprenticeship.” It is estimated that at least 26,000 apprentices per year will benefit from over $100 million in Canada Apprentice Loans. Those interested in applying can do so through the Canada Apprentice Loan Online Service which is available at: http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/support_ apprentices/loans.page. For more information please visit; http://canada.ca/apprentice. Sewer & Water Hookups / Sand Points Landscaping / Ponds / Retaining Walls Aggregates On-site for Pick-up or Delivery Screened Topsoil / Mulch / Sand / Stone, etc. Fuel & Oil Tank Removal / Remediation 24 Hr Emergency Response Petroleum Clean-ups and more..... Call or email for equipment & aggregate price lists [email protected] 519-934-2080 Phon e/F ax MOE # 1338-4WYPEW MOE # 1976-8U4K8K TSSA # 0040689001 Member of OPCA Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 4 Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 5 A Great Start to the New Year Jack Fearnall Sauble & Area Men’s Club We have good news to report as we begin 2015. The Sauble & Area Men’s Club has exceeded its goal of raising over $4,000 for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign. Sixty members volunteered to man the kettle from December 4th to December 24th. Weather conditions co-operated making it easier for our members to travel to and from Valu-Mart where a total of $4,276 was collected for the work of the Salvation Army. An amazing total of $19,943 was donated area-wide. This event was co-ordinated by Dave Corbett who did an outstanding job and deserves much of the credit for its success. However, without the men who volunteered and those who contributed so generously, as well as the kindness of Dave Fretz of Fretz’s Valu-Mart who supplied a warm and comfortable place in the lobby of the store for our volunteers, we would never have accomplished our goal. Thank you one and all. Also held in December was the Men’s Club Shuffleboard Tournament. Seventeen enthusiastic members took part in this annual event. We are grateful to Cecil and Joan Groves who organized the event. We now look forward to the new year and all that it holds for our members. We begin the year with a dinner meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at the Hepworth/ Shallow Lake Legion. Roast beef with all the trimmings is on Don’t miss the next submission deadline! For the March/April issue of the Signpost make sure to e-mail your submissions to [email protected] by February 20th the menu and our guest speaker is Deborah Barker, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce who will address the issue of “Meeting the Challenge of Alzheimer and Related Dementia in Grey and Bruce Counties.” Please visit our website https:// sites.google.com/site/saubleandareamensclub/ for more information about our club and its work. You can always be sure of a warm welcome. From the Lions Den Gary Wood Sauble Lions Club The Sauble and District Lions had a very busy holiday season! Our float in the Wiarton Santa Claus Parade took 1st Place! The theme was “Local Heroes” and our entry featured representatives of the Armed Forces, a sea captain, a doctor, nurse and police and fire. Also on our float was “Mary” from the Salvation Army, as well as many Sauble L i o n s . The Lions purchased $425 worth of juices to be put into the local food bank baskets. The Lions also helped out at the “Breakfast with Santa”, a project for the Grade Eight Amabel student fundraiser. We served the pancakes and made it a wonderful experience for all. At our December Christmas Party the Lions inducted a NEW member. Lion Terry Dault became a Sauble Lion! Terry is a community minded individual who is also a great bagpipe player and accomplished curler. We welcome Terry and look forward to working with him on Lions Projects. The Peace Poster competition was a spirited event with thirty eight entries. The idea of the project is to foster a spirit of understanding through the Youth of the World. The winners were 1) Ava Cook, 2) Sarah Heinzer, 3) Anais Mitorpoulos, and 4) Sabrina Guventer. Our Pancake Breakfast is on January 24th, so come out and support the Lions! Thank you from the Sauble & District Lions Club for enabling us to help OUR Community! NEW Members welcome! Call Moira at 519 534 5556. Free Lessons! Sauble Beach Library If you or someone you know needs help with electronic devices, Kimberly provides customer service through appointments or dropins until March 30th. Lessons are available Wednesdays 10:30 - 4:30, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 12:30 - 4:30. We do provide computers to help you learn on but bringing in your own device is recommended. Assistance includes Internet privacy and security, getting started with social media, digital camera basics, downloading ebooks, cell phone and laptop basics and much more. Search the Bruce County Public Library website to trace your ancestors or learn a new language. Other programs at the library are “Knit Wits”, the knitting club meets Thursdays at 1:00. Book club the last Monday of the month at 1:30. Crafts and movies for kids are held on PD days at 1:30. Children can build and create with Lego Saturdays at 1:00. Library memberships are free but photo ID and proof of address are required to sign up. Books, CD’s and audiobooks can be borrowed for three weeks. Magazines and movies may be signed out for one week. We also carry a selection of video games for children and the young at heart. A photocopier, fax machine and laminator are available. Free wireless internet is offered and 3 public computers are available to use. Coffee and tea are always on for a donation of $1.00 per cup. Come on in and check out what your library offers. A little bit about your Chamber of Commerce What is it? Hours: Mon. till Thurs. 8-7 Fri. 8-9 Sat. 8-7 Sun. 8-6 A local association that promotes and protects the interests of the business community in a particular place www.valumart.ca 519-422-1641 Bruce Peninsula Hospice On a snowy night amid the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Lion’s Head Community Centre, BPH held its 2014 Raffle draw with the following winners: 1st prize of a Weekend for Two in Tobermory was won by Paula Heatherington of Wiarton 2nd prize of a Troy-Bilt snow thrower was won by Ken Hatt of Shallow Lake 3rd prize of an iPad went to Lynn Malleck of Wiarton 4th prize of an iPad Mini was won by Suzanne Dyke of Lion’s Head 5th prize of $250 gift certificate for Riverside Meats was won by Ann Miller of Tobermory 6th prize of a Patio Makeover package was won by Mary Eichenberger of Barrow Bay 7th prize of a Wiarton Health and Beauty Package was won by Bill McNair of Lindsey 8th, 9th, and 10th prizes of $100.00 UPI gas cards were won by Susanne Carey of Wiarton, Brookelyn Hargrave of Owen Sound and Verlyn Akiwenze-Jones of Neyaashiinsigmiing 11th prize of a $100 grocery card was won by Donna Baker of Lion’s Head Bruce Peninsula Hospice is most grateful to the following organizations for their generous donations of prizes to help make this second annual BPH Raffle a success: Big Tub Harbour Resort Gwen’s Retreat Spa and Lodging Grandview Motel & Dining Room Owen Sound Transportation Company Paradise Tans & Day Spa Rankin River Trading Co. Miller Lake Timber Mart Bruce Peninsula Hospice thanks all the volunteers and businesses that helped with ticket sales and to everyone who bought tickets in support of hospice palliative care in our community. Who is it? A Board of Executives is elected each year by chamber members and fulfill these positions on a volunteer basis. As well as a Manager and Assistant Manager working in the Chamber office. delivery now available! 519-422-1111 Pizza Pizza Hours: Sun. till Thurs. 11-8 Fri. & Sat. 11-10 2014 Bruce Peninsula Hospice Raffle Winners What do they do? Plan, Organize and Execute Festivals and Events. Promotes the town and its businesses. Promotes economic development. Staffs and manages the Information Centre. Creates and distrubutes the Sauble Signpost. • Septic System Design & Installation Topsoil, Sand, Gravel • Excavator Backhoe Dozer Loader • Rubber Track Mini Hoe • Trucking • 519 534 2809 (OFFICE) 519 379 2809 (CELL) www.barfootcontracting.com Family Owned and Operated Business for Over a Decade Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 6 Visit www.saublebeach.com or e-mail [email protected] for more information! ‘J im’ Quality, Friendly Service [email protected] Hepworth, ON 519 ECRA/ESA License # 7003132 935-2556 Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 7 Winterfest 1961 Flashback First Ever Miss Sauble Beach Richard and Penny Rae Fifty-four years ago, this coming season, the Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce sponsored the first annual Miss Sauble Beach contest. Penny was persuaded to enter the contest by her father, Ed Johnston who was a general contractor in Owen Sound and a cottage owner at Frenchman’s Bay. Penny grew up in the area and spent all of her summers at Sauble Beach. Her father has just finished construction of the Starlight Roller Rink at the corner of Main Street and Robert Avenue. The owner wanted someone to represent the Rink in the upcoming Miss Sauble Beach contest. Ed suggested his daughter and so she entered as the Roller Rink representative. The middle photo shows the second and third place contestants as well as the winner, Penny Johnston of Owen Sound as the first Miss Sauble Beach. A year later Penny would become Penny Rae, when she married yours truly, Richard Rae. We will celebrate our fifty-third year of marriage this summer. From 1958 through the early sixties I spent a lot of time at Sauble along with many friends from the Hamilton-Toronto area. We would all chip in to rent a cottage for the season and use that as our gathering place on weekends. The bottom photo is showing us arriving at Sauble early in the morning to wake up folks with music. Playing the guitar is Terry Brown while Dave Barker and Lou Cummins (seated in the convertible) look on. I am catching up on my sleep on the blanket. This was back when you could drive anywhere on the beach. After we were married, Penny and I leased some Indian land in the Frenchman’s Bay area and planned to build a cottage but I was transferred to Winnipeg by my company and we gave up the lease. We then moved to the USA in the early seventies and currently live in Georgia. January 23rd and 24th 2015 F riday 23 rd 7pm Parade from Welcome sign on Main Street to the Sauble Community Centre & Hospitality Suite in the Fireplace Room open until Midnight & Grade 8 Raffle/Auction in the Game Room open until 11pm 7:30pm Tree Burning with Fire Fighters and Hot Chocolate outside 8pm Youth Dance until 11:30pm in the Main Hall. 17 years old and younger only. Admission $3.00 Saturday 24 th 8am Free Ski Day at the Sauble Beach Cross Country Club supported by Suntrail Outfitters & Lions Pancake breakfast until 11am in the Main Hall 9-9:30am 10am Registration for the Diesel Dan Memorial Road Hockey in the Hall. $40 per team Diesel Dan Memorial Road Hockey begins outside & Carnival games for kids until 1pm 11am Hospitality Suite in the Fireplace Room open until 4pm & Grade 8 Raffle/Auction in the Games Room all day & BBQ in the Parkling Lot 12:30pm 9pm Registration for the Sandpipers Euchre Tournament in the Fireplace Room. Begins at 1pm Sauble Sno-Riders Dance until 1am. Age of majority event. Located in the Main Hall The Sauble Bulletin, May 2014, Page 7 **The Main Hall, Fireplace Room, Game Room and outside are all located at the Sauble Community Centre** The Sauble Bulletin, May 2014, Page 7 Building Building Building AAHome? A Home? Home? Beauport Siloquette II SiloquetteII II 1600 sq ft 28′-0″w x 40′-0″d, 3 Beds, 2 bath I ICan You! 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INSURANCE INVESTMENTS Protecting your lifestyle Rentals Available Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 9 Amabel-Sauble Community School Amabel-Sauble Community School Grade 7/8 Winterfest Fundraiser The The Chesley Chesley Community Community Classic is Back Zion-Amabel United Church Joy Patyk Zion-Amabel United Church June Manewell Our area can experience extremely cold weather that presents challenges for dog and cat owners. Familiarity with cold weather health hazards can keep your pet safe while allowing both of you to enjoy the outdoors. A lot of these tips are common sense but we sometimes need reminders. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to The nursery song ”Northland brothers “ has brought a greeting of ICE and SNOW to greet 2015. The folk seeking southern warmth have departed. The stay- homes are welcoming the weather for their outdoor activities or the cozy indoor warmth of home. Despite the southward exodus the activity at Zion continues. The first “Cook’s Night Out” takes place on Friday, February 27 at 6 p.m. The menu will consist of ham, scalloped potatoes veggies, dessert and tea/coffee/juice . There will be no games planned as weather seems to be uncooperative. Come to enjoy our mid-winter feast and an evening of fellowship. The Tuesday morning group of ladies continues to gather at the Church to sew for Missions. The nighties, blankets and clothes made are given to the needy. These items are made from donated and purchased materials. In addition several ladies knit and crochet preemie hats, pneumonia vests and blankets. During the past year the Zion Missions Group completed 68 nighties, 56 crocheted blankets, 8 skirts, 30 lap quilts, 40 pillow case dresses, 43 knitted baby hats, 5 receiving blankets 1apron, 10 tote give the cat a chance to escape. Never leave your dog or cat bags. Newcomers will be warmly welcomed, so PLEASE consider joining alone in a car during cold weather. us on Tuesdays , contributing wool and fabric or knitting, sewing or croA car can act as a refrigerator in the cheting at home. Church Committees continue to meet to plan worship and winter, holding in the cold and caus- outreach within the Church and in the broader community. The Sunday School youth presented a memorable pageant at the ing the animal to freeze. Does your dog spend a lot of Christmas Eve service. Our thanks to them for their active participation in time engaged in outdoor activities? the life of the Church. We are blessed with the ministry of Rev. Hofstetter in all aspects Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him, and his of the life and work of the Church. His schedule of sermon topics is listed below: fur in tip top shape. Outdoor dogs will burn more calories (up to 30%) and need extra January 18 – “Come and See” – inviting Christianity food. Make sure that you are feeding additional rations during cold January 25 – “Going Fishing” – how do we ‘fish for people’? temperature. February 1 – “A New Teaching” – ways we experience Jesus Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, February 8 – “Getting a Clear Picture” – what does it mean to ‘gather in off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a Jesus’ name’? warm blanket or pillow is perfect. Ice Melters - Salt and February 15 – “Going to The Mountaintop” – experiencing WOW moments. ice-melters can act as a skin irritant. Ash Wednesday is February 18 which marks the beginning of Lent.There Make sure to wash your pet’s feet will be Holy Communion celebrated on February 22. Now as days lengthen, off after coming indoors. Dogs with sunlight warms and buds begin to swell we await the spring season. long fur and /or short legs should have their stomach areas cleaned Remember: off as well. Every moment makes a memory Keep your pets warm and safe this You never know the value of your moments winter! Until they become memories. Obituaries WARDROP, Cecil Elmer went to be with his Lord at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound early Sunday morning November 16, 2014. Elmer Wardrop of Sauble Beach in his 76th year. Cherished husband of Bev (nee Travis) for 57 years. Dear father of Raymond and his wife Sue of Elsinore and Dwight and his wife Lisa of Burgoyne. Loved grandfather of Nathan (Deanna) and Kyle (Jaz) and great grandfather of Jaselynn. Dear brother of Harold of Elsinore,Wayne and his wife Vi and Steve and his wife Gayle all of Southampton and brother-in-law of Leighton Vickers of Wiarton. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Shirley Vickers. Friends called at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, HepworthWednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service was conducted from the funeral home Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Baker officiating. Spring interment Zion Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance to the Southport Pentecostal Church or the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Elmer by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME. 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Call us CH URCH D IRE CT ORY Looking For A RRSP or TFSA Strategy? Hepworth Baptist Church Ted Tenbergen (519)935-2433 (519)270-3673 (cell) Sauble Beach, Ont. Service: 10 : 30 am & 7 pm hepw orthb aptistchu rch.w eeb ly.com Can’t decide between an RRSP or TFSA? Both are valuable investment tools that can help you achieve your Zion-Amabel United Church goal, but each has its own benefits. To see what product Rev. G erry H ofstetter works best for you and what strategy to implement, contact our office for more information. Helen Thomson,CFP®, EPC Certified Financial Planner 519-422-0029 660 Main Street Sauble Beach, ON www.thomsonnixonfinancial.ca St. Andrew’s United Church H epw orth Service, 11: 15 am Sauble Christian Fellowship 2 7 Sou thampton Park w ay, Sau b le B each w w w .sau b lechristianfellow ship.org w w w .faceb ook .com/Sau b leB IC T rad itional service 10 : 45 am Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 10 Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 11 9 Ways to Grow Your Business When Business is Slow Jaclyn Bennett Signpost Editor 1. Send an e-mail to your current client base and ask for reviews. Post these on your website and social media. Positive reviews make it easier for new customers to experience your business. 2. Revamp your website. Never really liked your main photo? Now is the time to change it. 3. Get new business cards. If you have updated your logo or information, you will need to get new ones made. 4. Make a financial plan to save up for what you need for your business. New computer? New software? Maybe a renovation? 5. Research. What is the current news in your industry? New products? Regulations? Innovations? Trends? 6. Clean up your e-mail inbox. Time to delete those e-mails you haven’t read in 6 months. 7. Get on social media. Spend some time learning about one social media platform. I recommend Facebook or Twitter to start. 8. Get new photos. Of you, your business, and products/services. Keep them updated. 9. Think ahead. 8 Steps of a Successful Business Plan Jaclyn Bennett Signpost Editor The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about changes that you would like to make on a personal and a professional level. Some of these changes would be to open the business you have always dreamed of. You have the passion, now you just need the plan. Here are 8 components to create a successful business plan. 1 Executive Summary: A one page outline of your business. Include your mission, vision and purpose. What is it you want to do? 2 Target Market: Who are your products/services intended for? Gather demographics, interests and budgets. 3 Competitors: Define your competitors and include their strengths and weaknesses. Determine your competitive advantage – why are you different? 4 Human Resources: Will you need additional staff to run your business? Consider how many employees, what you will pay them, and what their experience/skills need to be. 5 Vendors/Supplies: Will you require outside sources to operate? Where will you get the supplies you will need on a regular basis? 6 Marketing Plan: How will you get your product/service in front of your target market? How will you communicate your message? Will you advertise on the radio, in the newspaper, post flyers, use coupons, through social media, etc.? Will your market yourself or work with a marketing professional? 7 Operations: How are you going to run your business? Determine the most efficient way to get the job done. 8 Financial Projections: How much money will you need to start/run your business? Determine the profitability of the company. What do you want to accomplish this year? a I N S S N O W M A N J I H E A W E P S H C B R I N A S T A Y BLIZZARD SHOVEL FREEZING SNOWSTORM I O T T O B B O G A N T R S L N R H A C U E T R T U H E T I D T E O K R R S S Y A E B A G JANUARY SKATE SLUSH ICE C H R L E S C W H C R A M M I H E E S Y S T O T S Y D E O C I C E T G D W N L R N A C U I Peanuts by Charles Schulz a L R W I N E E S A D D G E N C COLD FEBRUARY FROST TOBBOGAN L N I C I C N U O E N Y D T L B L I Z Z A R D R I H W H E E N H N E E B D R I F T S V O S T E T O E E T K T C I O U F H MARCH SKIING SNOWMAN ICICLES H M E F R O S T W O H I E L T E I R C F M Y F E S T T L D S DECEMBER DRIFTS HOCKEY WIND CHILL Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 12 Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 13 O.P.P. News Portal Free Learning Websites for Anyone and Everyone Rules of the Trail Snow has finally arrived in Southern Bruce County, which means the snowmobile enthusiasts will be out riding. With this in mind, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sending snowmobile operators a reminder on some of the laws in the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act: - Snowmobile drivers must carry their driver’s licence or snowmobile operator’s card when they ride. If your licence is under suspension, you can’t drive a snowmobile either. Jaclyn Bennett Signpost Editor - Licence, proof of registration and proof of insurance must be produced to a police officer on demand, when operating a snowmobile. It’s no secret that I have an addiction to learning. My family likes to poke fun at me because anytime anyone asks a question that has an unsure answer, I am on my Iphone Googling the answer. A reason for this, or so I’m told, is that I get bored. But if I can turn boredom into a benefit then that doesn’t sound too bad to me. From my search to continue to educate myself I have composed a list of my top 8 favourite free learning websites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have! - A snowmobile driver must stop for police when signalled. - Speed limits must be obeyed. A snowmobile driver can be charged for speeding. - A snowmobile must not be driven along the serviced portion of the roadway, except to cross at a right angle. This includes the shoulder of the road. - Impaired driving laws apply to snowmobiles anywhere in Canada whether on private property or not. Don’t mix alcohol and snowmobiling. The South Bruce OPP and the OFSC have a zero tolerance for impaired operation. - Snowmobiles must not be driven on private property without the owner’s permission; violators may be subject to a charge of Trespassing. - A proper muffler and an approved, properly fit helmet are required by law. - Drivers of a snowmobile directly or indirectly involved in a reportable collision are required to call police as soon as possible. - A trail permit is required to use approved snowmobile trails, when they are declared open for use. - Dress appropriately and let someone know where you plan to ride and for how long. In addition, snowmobile owners are encouraged to check out snowmobile by-laws with the Municipality that they ride in. Snowmobiling can be an enjoyable winter activity. Follow the rules, be respectful of others and ride safely. 1. CodeAcademy CodeAcademy offers free interactive programming sessions to help you learn programming languages such as HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. With a free account you can save your progress and go from learning bug fixes or eventually to develop your own mobile app. http://www.codeacademy.com 2. HubSpot Academy If you want to learn how to grow your businesses online presence then HubSpot Academy is for you. They offer inbound marketing techniques such as website optimization, landing pages and lead nurturing. http://academy.hubspot.com/ 3. edX This free site currently has over 300 courses on a variety of topics, from finding who your customer is to expansions. These courses not only cover business in general, but can also you help learn more skills that are applicable to your industry. http://www.edx.org/ 4. Khan Academy Even though this resource was originally marketed toward high school students, I have found it helpful for anyone who may need a refresher on previous education such as taxes and accounting. http://www.khanacademy.org/ 5. OpenCulture This site isn’t an educational platform on its own, but rather collects and shares free resources from around the web. Its list of 150 free online business courses is a great resource because it offers classes from iTunes U and other lessons on video and audio. http://www.openculture.com/business_free_courses O.P.P. News Portal Use Caution on the Ice Southern Bruce County has been experiencing some extremely cold temperatures, but you can’t assume that you’ll be safe on the ice. The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering residents the following information about ice: - Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly evident at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out. - Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice. 6. YouTube Youtube is one of the world’s largest search engines. You can literally find a video on anything. If you want to figure out how to do something I guarantee there will be a video showing you how. http://www.youtube.com 7. Alison Alison covers many topics such as personal development and business skills. It is a platform that offers free online courses from companies including Google and Microsoft. http://alison.com 8. Podcasts Even though it’s not an official course, podcasts are an amazing way to become a better entrepreneur. Podcasts can be listened to via streaming on your computer or via iTunes for iOS and apps such as Podcast Republic for Android. - Clear blue ice is the strongest. White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided altogether. - Traveling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken. Heavy snow on frozen lakes and rivers can insulate the ice below, causing the ice to freeze slower. It’s important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and advise when you plan to return. If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life. Parents - be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways. Children should never play on or near ice covered bodies of water unless directly supervised by an experienced adult. Winter weather conditions can be unpredictable and variable, proper equipment and experience is necessary to have a safe winter season on the ice. For more information on ice safety, visit the Royal Lifesaving Society online at http://www.lifesaving.ca/ For the March/April issue of the Signpost make sure to e-mail your submissions to [email protected] by February 20th Parents and caregivers are urged to discuss this information with their youth. ANNOUNCEMENT Physiotherapy III has been selected to provide PUBLICLY FUNDED PHYSIOTHERAPYin Port Elgin and Owen Sound. OHIP Eligibility criteria: • Under 19years of age • Overnight in hospital for condition requiring physiotherapy • Over 65 years of age • ODSP or OntarioWorks Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 14 Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 15 Do you have any flashback memories from your time at Sauble Beach? Do you have an upcoming community event? Would you like to see your advertisement in the Signpost? Would you like to get involved in the Chamber of Commerce? Then we would like to hear from you! E-mail [email protected] Signpost [email protected] Photographer June Manewell Beach Photography “One with Nature” 519-422-2188 President Jamie Hill [email protected] Manager Steve Holler [email protected] Assistant Manager Dr. Kevin Belbeck Jaclyn Bennett [email protected] Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce 519-422-2457 COMPANION ANIMAL PRACTICE www.sbph.ca 516 Sauble Falls Parkway 519-422-3164 • Pet Food Supplies • Puppy Classes • Laser Therapy • Laser Surgery Sauble Signpost January/February Issue - Page 16
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