26th CONSERVATION DINNER
April 16, 2015
A community event of Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club
Program Sponsored and Printed by Track 21 Graphix
26th Conservation Dinner
WELCOME
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hat do Conservationists, Service Clubs, Volunteers and people in search of fun have in common?
That’s right, the Conservation Dinner! Instead of focusing on their individual agendas, the
collaborative partnership between the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Community Volunteers
and the Exeter Lions Club pooled their resources, planned and present to you tonight, the 26th Gala Dinner
and Auction.
This Conservation Dinner is the 25th charitable event co-hosted by the Exeter Lions Club and is
indeed an historic milestone.
Welcome to our community event for this year. The annual event has raised awareness for
conservation, a desire to beautify our community, and funds in order to further these worthy goals.
Welcome to our artists, donors, sponsors and yourselves.
This year’s event will be a first, featuring a life experience with Culinary Artist, Chef James
Eddington. What a fantastic offering! There will be many new and exciting items appealing to a variety of
senses. Bid high and bid often as they say.
Thank you to the committee members who worked diligently to bring this historic gala charitable
event to you.
Paul Anstett
Conservation Dinner Chair
James Eddington
2015 Conservation Dinner Feature Artist
The Conservation Dinner Committee is honoured to have Chef James Eddington as our first ‘Culinary’
Feature Artist. James has more than 15 years in the hospitality business in Huron County with a wonderful
restaurant, Eddington’s of Exeter Casual Fine Dining, located in a beautiful heritage building on Exeter’s Main
Street. He believes the culinary arts involve creating something unique and beautiful - appealing to all your
senses and something that is completely edible. The local food movement has always been a driving force in the
Eddington’s of Exeter kitchen. Chef James says, “Each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer and
we are blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world.”
Feature Watershed Culinary Art Experience
Chef James will be preparing a Watershed Culinary Experience for up to eight people. The winning bidder and
their guests will join him, on a mutually agreed upon date, for a short tour of the region’s farm-gate producers
and farmers to forage the evening’s ingredients which will be provided. The Chef will then prepare a sunset
dinner at the lakefront home of regional farmers Fred and Shelley Van Osch. An ultimate culinary experience.
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Wine Tasting with Garry Kline
Courtesy of Colio Estate Wines
Appetizers
Courtesy of Exeter Lions Club
Dinner Wine
Courtesy of Ailsa Craig & District Lions Club
• Arkona Lions Club • Exeter Lions Club • Exeter Lioness Club
HURON SHORES CATERING
• Flautas with Sour Cream and Salsa • Cocktail Meatballs
• Apple & Brie Bites
Evening Program
5:30-6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
8:00 pm
8:30 pm
9:30 pm
9:40 pm
9:45 pm
10:00 pm
Dinner Menu
Cash Bar, Wine Tasting and Appetizers
Opening remarks, Introductions, O Canada, Grace
Buffet Dinner
Silent Auction Bidding continues until
items are pulled at pre-determined times
General Raffle Ticket Draws
Live Auction
Door Prizes
Super Silent Auction
Special Raffle Draws
Closing Remarks
Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Carved Roast Beef
Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Green & Yellow Beans
Dinner Rolls & Butter
Lemon, Strawberry Rhubarb, Apple Pies
NY Cheesecake, Caramel Pecan Flan
Carrot and Black Forest Cake
Coffee & Tea
Terms and Conditions of the Auction
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Payment must be made tonight by cash, debit, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or cheque (Payable to Conservation Dinner).
Payments are accepted at the Treasurer’s Table at any time during the evening. Know your auction item # for quick service.
In case of a disputed bid, the bid will be reopened at the discretion of the auctioneer. The auctioneer’s decision is final.
All silent auction bids will be in increments of $10 minimum and intentional reverse bidding will not be allowed.
Tie bids in the Super Silent Auction will be re-bid to decide the winner.
Bidders in the live auction must sign the Final Bid acknowledgment as soon as the article is sold.
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority take no
responsibility for individual bidder’s names or photos being published by the press and media.
All winning bids are non-transferrable unless approved by the Conservation Dinner Committee.
The Silent Auction BUY NOW feature identifies items that can be purchased immediately by paying the pre-determined bid.
Art Terminology
O rig in a l: Only one of its kind; hand-produced by the artist.
Lim ite d Ed itio n ( LE) : Limited number of copies of original produced, signed and numbered by the artist.
O p e n Ed itio n / D e c o ra to r P rin t: Unsigned and un-numbered copy of an original print.
Artis t P ro o f ( AP ) : The first set of prints made from an original. Less than ten percent of any edition, of which less than half are not for
public sale. The rest are donated to museums, other institutions or charities.
G ic lé e : A digitally reproduced work of art producing a print as close to the original painting as possible. The colour depth and vibrant
richness is a result of a higher resolution.
P h o to g ra p h y : Fine art photography is created in accordance with the vision of the artist as photographer .
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Special Raffles
# 1 MONEY TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $2800
1st draw
$1,000 C ASH – Libro Credit Union, Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, BDO Canada LLP
& Luggage Set & Fairmont Gift Cards – Ellison Travel & Tours
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2 draw
$500 C ASH - MacNeill Edmundson Professional Corp. C.A.
& Four tickets Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays on May 24, 2015 – Michael Davies
# 2 MIND, BODY & SOUL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1850
Half Hour Massage - Russett Rehabilitation
Brunch for Two- Benmiller Inn and Spa
Breakfast Buffet for 2 - Bayfield Berry Farm
Comforter Set - Hensall Major Appliance & Mattress Centre
Gift Certificate - Herbal One
Colour Glow Skin Care - Aldea Spa
Gift Certificate - Funky Monkey Fabric
Oakley Sunglasses - Main Street Optometric
Avanti Straightener - Mane Event
Sterling Silver Pendant & Earrings - Dave & Marcia
Crockett; Corker’s Wine Cellar
2 tickets to STARS O N IC E (May 10th)- Budweiser Gardens
Gift Certificate - The European Addition
Two Gift Certificates - Elements of Design
3-month Membership - South Huron Golf & Fitness Centre
Fragrance Lamp and Cardholder - Bakelaar Jewellers
Nail Care Gift Bag - Barb Rau, Spa Bliss
W omen’s Cut & Style- Head Hunters
# 3 DATE NIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1600
2 tickets to performance - Stratford Summer Music
One Night Accommodation - PineDale Motor Inn
Gift Certificate - Aunt Gussie’s Country Dining
Two tickets to ‘BOOM’ - The Grand Theatre, London
Two tickets Huron Country Playhouse - Drayton Entertainment
Gift Certificate - Queens Bakery, Blyth
Two tickets to a performance - Blyth Festival
Two tickets ‘Crow Hill’ - The Livery, Goderich
“Bayfield by the River” by D. Marr - DaVinci Ristorante &
Art Gallery, Joan & Dave McClure, Ailsa Craig Foodland
Two W eekend Passes - Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
Agawa Canyon Tour for 2- Algoma Central Railway Inc.
Admit Two - Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Toronto
Gift Certificate - Exeter Thai Cuisine
Chocolate Lovers’ Gift Package - Janet Clarke
Metal Bird Feeder with stand - Inner Urban Home
# 4 BACKYARD BASH.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1850
Gift Certificate - Westland Greenhouses GB Inc.
Handcrafted Birdhouse- Jack Triebner
Set of Rooster Hangers- G.G. Goettler Fine Furniture
W ine Gift Basket - Wine at Home
Gift Certificate - New Orleans Pizza, Bayfield
Ontario Table Cookbook & Bucks - Exeter Farmers’ Market
La-z-boy Avondale 6 piece Outdoor Patio Furniture - Jennison
Construction Ltd., Hensall District Co-op, Glenn & Linda
Bartlett; Dr. Wm. McGregor, Dr. Kevin Warner; Al-Mar Vinyl
Products, Canadian Tire-Exeter
Fire Pot with Gel - Marten Arts Gallery
Two Sets of Bench Ends - Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd.
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Special Raffles
# 5 GUYS PRIZE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1600
One Year Vehicle Maintenance - Tirecraft/Haugh Tire
Professional Tool Set - Steve Johns, Zoetis
Gift Basket & Card - M & M Meat Shop
Farmer Sausage & Pork Chops - Metzger Meat Products
BBQ Tool Set - Hill & Hill Farms Ltd.
Fire Extinguisher - Don Johnson Insurance Co.
Hot Towel Shave & Cut- Head Hunters
Deluxe Barbecue - Casey’s Lawn Care, Ondrejicka Elevators
Ltd., Ted & Donna Jones, Jim & Nancy Morlock, MacLeans
Home Hardware
Outdoor Dining Gazebo - Bruce & Deb Hodge
Evening at the Marina - Municipality of Lambton Shores
Home Safety Kit- Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance
Block Knife Set - Hay Communications
# 6 FAMILY FUN TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1500
Men’s & Ladies’ Bikes and Helmets - Carstar Lucan, Parker & Two Guest Passes - Toronto Zoo
Kuerig K-Cup Coffee System - Exeter Eye Care
Parker Ltd., Bob Norris, Bargiglione Dentistry Professional
Gift Card - Tim Horton’s Grand Bend
Corp, MacLeans Home Hardware
Giro Cycle Helmet - Outside Projects
Pinery Visitor Package - Pinery Provincial Park
Camping Pass, etc - St. Clair Region CA
Bowling Party for five - Fleetway Bowling
Engraved Brick in Legacy Garden - SH Communities in Bloom
Gift Certificate - Marineland, Niagara Falls
Family Day Pass - Royal Botanical Gardens
Family Portrait Session - Angela Smith Photography
Paint W orkshop Gift Certificate - Bella Casa
Two Complimentary Passes - Ontario Science Centre
Gift Certificate - Exeter Thai Cuisine
Two VIP Passes - Treetop Trekking, Horseshoe Valley
# 7 FORE GOLFERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value $1900
18 holes with cart for 4 people - Exeter Golf Club
Gift Package - LUVU Naturally
4 L Maple Syrup - Spring Valley Maple
Skincare Gift Package - Shoppers Drug Mart-Grand Bend
Fire Extinguisher, Shirt, Hats- APEX
Two Biofreeze Gel - Bayfield Chiropractic Centre
Gift Bag - Ontario Clean Water Agency
Bird Feeder & Feed - Arkona Home Hardware
One 18 hole Golf - Woodlands Links Golf Course
One night accommodation, two-18 holes - Oakwood Resort
TaylorMade Golf Bag - SandHills Golf Resort
Two Rounds of Golf with Carts - Widder Station, Thedford
Montine W atch Set - Libro Credit Union
Breakfast Buffet for 2 - Bayfield Berry Farm
12-9 hole Golf Passport - Ironwood Golf Club
Two 18 hole Green Fees - Seaforth Golf & Country Club
Four Golf Passes with carts - Tamarack Ridge Golf Club
Two 18 holes with 2 carts - Bluewater Golf Course
General Raffle Tickets
1 for $5 . . . 25 for $25 . . . 100 for $50
Special Raffle Tickets
1 for $10. . . 6 for $25 . . . 12 for $50 . . . 25 for $100
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Live Auction
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C U LLEN M ERCER #19 Plymouth W halers autographed
Jersey
Courtesy of Brian & Becky Mercer, HollisWealth
12. T EN D AY S AT F RAY N E C O TTAGE O N M AN ITO U LIN I SLAND May 29 to June 7, 2015 (two bedrooms)
Courtesy of Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
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F O U R D AY S AT T H E C O TTAGE south of Bayfield with beach
access for up to six people, plus use of 2 kayaks
Courtesy of Ben & Sue Hoogenboom
13. One Night at Pretty River Valley Inn and Scandinave Spa
Package for four
Courtesy of Pretty River Valley Inn; Scandinave Spa and
Dr. Anna Mayer
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R IN G with 2.00 ctw diamonds and tanzinite, 14K white gold
Courtesy of a Friend of Conservation
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Reverse-Osmosis Drinking W ater System installed
Courtesy of Lifetime Water Products Canada Inc.
15. VIA R AIL C AN AD A R O U N D T RIP BETW EEN L ON D O N AN D
E D M O N TO N for two passengers in Economy Class -Voucher
cannot be upgraded to any other Class of Service.
Courtesy of VIA Rail Canada
F EATU RE A RT - “A W ATERSH ED C U LIN ARY E XPERIEN CE ”
Tour with Chef James Eddington to area farm gate
producers for local food which is included. The Chef then
prepares a sunset dinner for up to 8 guests at the lakefront
home of Fred & Shelley Van Osch on an agreed upon date.
Courtesy of James Eddington
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B EAVER V ALLEY L O G C HALET W EEK G ETAW AY
for up to eight people (non transferrable)
Courtesy of Gordon Baker,Q.C.
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J EAN B ÉLIVEAU #4 Montreal Canadiens autographed Jersey
Courtesy of United Plastic Components Inc.
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“70'S Q U ILT ” twin size (72x82 inches)
Courtesy of Kalidoscope of Quilts
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14. “Eb & Flow” Original by Randy Jones
Courtesy of the Artist
16. “Tall Spires” Original by Jaroslav Havelka
Courtesy of Jane Vincent-Havelka and Presented by Huron
Apothecary Ltd.
17. “K ESTREL ” W ood Sculpture by Fred Negrijn
Courtesy of the Artist
18. M U SKO KA C OTTAGE STAY at McLean Bay on Sparrow
Lake, 3 night 4 day weekend or 4 night weekday before
June 26 or after Sept 11, 2015; sleeps 8 people
Courtesy of Scott & Sue Brintnell
19. E ARRIN GS 14K white gold with 4.00 ctw diamonds and
tanzanites
Courtesy of a Friend of Conservation
“Hillside Garden-Portugal” Original by Tim Clark
Courtesy of Peg Clark and Presented by Gaiser Kneale
Insurance Brokers Inc.
20. B EHIN D TH E S CEN ES O TTAW A P ARLIA M EN T B U ILD IN GS
T O UR for Two, Tickets to Question Period, Lunch at the
Parliamentary Restaurant, Dinner for Two at Hy’s
Steakhouse
Courtesy of Ben Lobb, MP, Huron-Bruce
10. F EN W AY S TAD IU M T O U R AN D T W O TIC KETS to B O STO N R ED
S O X vs T O RO N TO B LU E J AY S on September 7, 2015 sitting
behind home plate in Dugout Box 47, Row A1, Seats 1 & 2.
Courtesy of Dr. Ellen Salurand and Dr. Richard Wilcon
21. F O U R C LU B T IC KETS TO S H AN IA T W AIN C O N CERT at
Budweiser Gardens on June 19, 2015
Courtesy of Forest City Fire Protection, Grand Bend
Rotary Club and Spriet Associates
11. B RACELET 14K white gold with 6.15 ctw genuine amethysts
and diamonds
Courtesy of a Friend of Conservation
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Silent Auction
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Exeter “W hite Squirrel” Street Sign
Courtesy of Exeter BIA
2.
Canadian Tire Ice Trucks L/E autographed by Ice Culture
Courtesy of Tom & Bev Prout
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22 Tonnes of A gravel delivered within 40 miles of Exeter
Courtesy of McCann Redi-Mix Inc.
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Oak Bench & Lake Smith Conservationist Book
Courtesy of Lake Smith Conservationists
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Trend Leather Purse
Courtesy of Wuerth’s Shoes Ltd.
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Two Niagara Falls Attraction Passes
Courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission
7.
Huron County Atlas - Stanley Township, 1984
Courtesy of Baillie’s Picture Framing and Presented by
N.C. Jones & Sons Ltd.
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“Tree Swallow Over Pond” L/E 722/950 Print by Robert
Bateman
Courtesy of Ron & Lynda Holmes and Presented by Roger &
Pat Lewington
“W here’s W hoo” photography on canvas by Mel Diotte
Courtesy of and Presented by Parrish & Heimbecker Limited
15. “Exeter Train Station” photography by John S. Dobbs
Courtesy of the photographer and Presented by Haskett
Funeral Homes
16. “Ausable at Riverside Park” photography by John S. Dobbs
Courtesy of the photographer and Presented by George & Lois
Godbolt
17. “Bernie Parent” Philadelphia Flyers Signed Photo
Courtesy of and Presented by Sales Cellar
18. “Jack Pine” L/E 85/695 Print by Tom Thomson
Courtesy of and Presented by Sales Cellar
19. “The Birch Grove” L/E 337/695 Print by Tom Thomson
Courtesy of and Presented by Sales Cellar
20. “Bobby Orr” #4 Boston Bruins W inter Classic signed Jersey
Courtesy of Exeter Toyota; Ernest & Helen Miatello
21. Berghome Cookware Set
Courtesy of Bob & Barb Laye
22. Quilt & Pillow Set
Courtesy of Miller’s Country Store
23. T RIB U TE R IN G “Guy Lafleur” Canadiens 18K gold-plated
Courtesy of Dave Moore Fuels Ltd.
10. “Carrots” original by Barb McKnight
Courtesy of and Presented by Glavin Eavestroughing Ltd.
24. “The Rivalry” O/E Print by Douglas Laird autographed by
Darryl Sittler & Guy Lafleur
Courtesy of and Presented by Bob & Deb Gehan
11. “Oranges” original by Barb McKnight
Courtesy of and Presented by Syfilco
25. ‘C O ACH ’ Purse
Courtesy of Vicki Siemon
12. “Beach” photography by Janette Baillie
Courtesy of and Presented by Fred & Pat Dobbs
26. A RCTIC C AT Men’s Jacket, Gloves & Cap
Courtesy of Country Corners
13. “Snowfence” photography by Janette Baillie
Courtesy of and Presented by Jeffrey Brothers Ltd.
27. Antique W m. L. Gilbert Co. Curfew Mantle Clock (circa 1904)
Courtesy of Dave & Marcia Crockett
14. “Spectral Vision” photography by Sarah Chisolm
Courtesy of and Presented by Keary & Bob Wallace
28. W eekend Dog Boarding
Courtesy of Bayfield Boarding Kennel
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29. “W oodland Friends” handpainted Toy Box
Courtesy of Community Living South Huron
30. Filtrete Faucet W ater System
Courtesy of Canadian Tire-Exeter
31. Hyland Seed Gift Certificate ($500 value)
Courtesy of Thompsons Limited
32. Dr. Seuss Crib Quilt handmade by Janet Clarke with Book
Courtesy of Quilter
33. Two nights at 150 year-old Settler Log Home near Belgrave
Courtesy of Arn & Ila Mathers
34. Case IH Tractor & W agon Toy with accessories
Courtesy of Delta Power Equipment
35. Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings with DiAmi diamonds
Courtesy of Kelly McHagan, Consultant-Tocara
36. High Back Tilter Office Chair
MicroAge Basics, Goderich
37. One Hour “Meet & Greet” Falconry W orkshop for Two
at Ontario Falconry Centre in Bowmanville
Courtesy of Fred & Christina Godbolt
38. “Fallen Log” Original by Joan Bailey
Courtesy of Patina Studios & Gallery
39. Ladies “Storm” W atch
The Jewellery Box
40. “Equus North W est” Original by Tristan Eekhoff
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
41. “Romeo & Juliet” Original by Anne Hamilton
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
42. “The Family Tree” L/E 2984/3500 Print by Carl Brenders
Courtesy of and Presented by Rick & Karen Etherington
43. “Fun in the Sand” Original by Susan McAllister
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
44. “Shoreline” Beach Stone Art by Susan McAllister
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
45. Hay Municipal Telephone-Dashwood/Zurich Phone Book
Courtesy of Baillie’s Picture Framing and Presented by
Godbolt Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services
46. Maple Leaf Team Autographed Hockey Stick
Courtesy of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
47. “Morrison Dam” photography by Bob Chaffe
Courtesy of and Presented by the photographer
48. “Killarney” Original by Elisabeth Tonner-Keats
Courtesy of and Presented by Premium Transportation
49. “Rock Glen Falls” Giclée by Bill Nieuwland
Courtesy of the Artist and Presented by Eric Campbell Ford
Lincoln
50. Steel Mailbox
Courtesy of Hamilton Machine Shop
51. “W elcome” Sign crafted by Mike Brintnell
Courtesy of Mike’s Signs
52. Child’s Rocking Chair crafted by Carl Mills
Courtesy of Carl & Jean Mills
53. “Private Conversations” L/E 82/375 Print by Ken Jackson
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
54. Cedar Bird House crafted by Harry Brooks
Courtesy of the craftsman
55. “Pathway to Lake Huron” Original by John Redfern
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
56. “Easterner” L/E 52/375 Print by Ken Jackson
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
57. W inter Snowshoeing for 6 with Chili & Refreshments
Courtesy of Bayfield River Valley Trail Association
58. Kensington Station Clock
Courtesy of Interior Concepts
59. 22 Metric Tons Granular “A” Gravel delivered
within 30 km of Exeter
Courtesy of N.C. Jones & Sons Ltd.
60. Gourmet Pork Meal with Recipes - Crown Roast, Sausage,
Porkettes, Spiced Twisted Bacon
Courtesy of The Whole Pig
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68. “Sparrows” Decorator Print by Avery Tillmon
Courtesy of The Garden Gate
61. $300 Gift Certificate towards use of Kubota BX Tractor
Loader Backhoe
Courtesy of Hyde Brothers Farm Equipment
69. Basket of W ine
Courtesy of the Conservation Dinner Committee
62. “Tiffany Falls” L/E 3/17 photography by Michael Brisbin
Courtesy of and Presented by the Photographer
70. “W awanosh Conservation Area” Original by John Redfern
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
63. $500 Shopping Spree at Hansen’s Independent
Courtesy of Hansen’s - Your Independent Grocer
71. Basket of W ine
Courtesy of the Conservation Dinner Committee
64. Children’s Table & Chair Set
Courtesy of McDonald’s Restaurant
72. Software Package
Courtesy of Advanced Technologies
65. COACH Purse
Courtesy of Scarlet Exeter
73. Summer BBQ Package for Eight from Holtzmann’s Foodland
Courtesy of Kelly & Dave Holtzmann
66. Birdwatchers’ Spotting Scope with Tripod
Courtesy of Direct Dent Autobody
74. “Country Road” L/E Print by Ken Jackson
Courtesy of and Presented by the Artist
67. Royal Canadian Mint 2013 Silver Set L/E Arctic Expedition
Courtesy of Merle Jennings/Mike Wainman - HollisWealth
Advisory Services Inc.
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‘Coach’ Purse ~ Courtesy of Lois Morgan; Kate’s Station
12 Place Setting Silverware Cutlery Set with Case ~ Courtesy of Charles & Elizabeth Corbett
Garlic Gift Basket ~ The Garlic Box
Stihl BG55 Leaf Blower ~ Courtesy of Huron Tractor Ltd.
Maple Leafs Golf Bag, TaylorMade Club, Dunlop Balls ~ Dave & Marcia Crockett
Half of a Quarter - Hormone Free Natural Beef ~ Dave Kemp
with processing to your specifications - Zurich Meats
Cherry Otter Tail Canoe Paddle crafted by Dwain Forrest ~ Courtesy of Timbers Outfitters
Sterling Silver Black Pendant and Hoop Earrings ~ Courtesy of A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd.,
Dr. J.L..Jadd
DOOR PRIZES
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Spring Planter & Gift Card ~ Huron Ridge Acres
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Bird Feeder - Hensall District Co-op (Parkhill)
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Gift Cooler Bag ~ Hayters Farm
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Fire Extinguisher, Shirts, Hats (2) ~ Forest City Fire
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Fresh Flower Table Arrangement (2) ~ Exeter Flowers
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Box of Chocolates ~ Sugar & Spice Chocolates
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W here to Eat in Canada ~ Black Dog
10. Maple Syrup ~ Brandon’s Home Hardware
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Cooler Bags (2) - Imagewear by Marks
11. “River Route” Photography ~ Jean Palmer
April 16, 2015
Protection
Bird Feeder Packages (4) ~ Porter’s Hill Wild Bird Co.
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General Raffle
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W all Mount for TV; Renoir Prints & DVDs; Gift Certificate 15. W ood-turned Bowl; Gift Certificate
Ralph Christmas; New Orleans Pizza-Grand Bend
Arkona Appliances; Tim & Judith Cumming; Angela Smith
Photography
16. NAPA Car Care & First Aid Kit; Gift Certificate; W asher Fluid
Bayfield Garage; Geo-Teck Heating & Cooling; Dudman Fuels
BBQ Tool Set; Subscription; Oil Change & Hat
Artech Signs & Graphics; Exeter TA; Arkona Automotive
17. Gift Certificate; CDs; “Spring Beauty” photography
Forever Furniture; Ivan Smith; Jean Palmer
Beauty & Bounty of Huron County; Blyth Theatre Tickets
Bonnie Sitter; Lisa Thompson MPP
18. Solar Radio/Flashlight; Gift Package; Subscription
Tenex; MacPherson’s Restaurant; Parkhill Gazette
Cooler Bag Pack; Gift Certificate; T-shirts; Gift Card
Eastlink; Riverbend Pizzeria; Forest Automotive; Subway
19. Ontario’s Old Growth Forests & travel mugs; Car Rental
Crystal Decanter; Gift Certificate, Market Tote
Bonnie Sitter; Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ReMax-Brian Coombs, Tasty-Nu; Thyme on 21; Barmy Tech
20. Decorator Pillow; Glass Cleaner; Gift Package
Roll up Knife Set; Gift Certificate, Gift Certificates
Shared Time; Clinton Glass & Mirror Co.; W.D. Hopper & Sons
South Huron Vet Clinic; Crabby Joe’s; Godfather’s Pizza
21. Gift Certificate; Air Hose & Trouble Light; Subscription
Horseshoe Set; Gift Certificate; Gift Certificate, Decoy Gift
Out of the Blue; Ailsa Craig Home Hardware; Forest Standard
Exeter Animal Hospital; Peckitt’s Men’s Wear;
Paddington’s Pub; Bill Wisser
22. W ooden Lazy-Susan; Gift Certificate; Gift Certificate
Kevin Kale; F.I.N.E. A Restaurant; Earthen Elegance Floral
Towel Set; Gift Certificate; Brunch for 2; Gift Pack
Custom Covers; Tuckersmith Communications; Brentwood 23. BBQ Tool Set; Smoke Alarms & CO Detector; Gift Card
on the Beach; Coffee Culture
Woodward’s; Langford Lumber; Excalibur Insurance Group
Gift Bag; Gift Certificate; Birdhouse; Fertilizer Gift Card
Hayter’s Farm; Colonial/Gables; Peter Twynstra; Cargill
24. Gift Card and Glass Pendant; Decorative Signs
JMR Art Gallery; Dublin Mercantile
10. Honey Basket; Gift Card; Gift Certificate; Fire Extinguisher 25. “Flower Pot Island” Painting; Gift Certificate; Cement Angels
Darcy O’Neil; Jennard Cheese; Luxe for Little Ones; Apex
Tristan Eekhoff; South Huron Office Solutions; Merv’s Patio
11. Gift Certificate; Gift Package, Bird House; NAPA Clock
Crabby Joe’s; Grog’s Pub & Grill; Peter Twynstra;
Seaforth Automotive
12. Quilted Pillow & Gift Card; Gift Certificate; Gift Certificate
Bayfield General Store; Bayfield Beauty Shop; Hive
13. Simply the Best Cookbook; Gift Certificate; Gift Certificate
Black Dog; Golden City Restaurant; Michael’s Pharmasave
26. “Bearberries” Painting; Gift Certificate; Gift Certificate
Anne Hamilton; Village Bookshop; Hessenland Country Inn
27. Gift Certificate; W ool Mat; Gift Certificate, Body Sprays
The Docks; Innovative Flooring; Sweets N’Treats; Jean Clarke
28. Cotton Blanket, Gift Certificates
Willow Valley on Main; Renegades Diner
29. W ilderness Lap Quilt; Gift Certificate, Gift Certificate
Marsha Bazilewich; William’s Fish & Chips; Zehr’s Market
14. Basket of Preserves; Gift Cards; Gift Certificate
Love’s Yardwork & Maintenance; Mike & Terri’s No Frills;
30. Pottery Coffee Mugs; Gift Certificates, Gift Card
Rock Glen Restaurant
Robert Tetu; New Orleans Pizza; Bayfield Foodland
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26th Conservation Dinner
SPECIAL THANKS to our EVENT SPONSORS
Little, Inglis, Price & Ewer LLP
Riggs Engineering Limited
Buffett Taylor
AECOM
Dan Higgs Excavating Ltd.
Lebanon Forest Lodge No.133
Waterloo Numerical Modelling Corp.
Bos Engineering & Environmental Services Inc.
NextEra Energy Canada
B.M. Ross and Associates Limited
Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc.
GM BluePlan Engineering Limited
(In Memory of late Brother Gordon Strang)
Further Acknowledgements
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James Eddington our Featured Culinary Artist for presenting the “Watershed Culinary Experience”
Our Special Guest, Bob Tanner, Lions Club International-Multiple District A Council Chair
Tonight’s Auctioneers: Bob Heywood, Ben Lobb, Richard Lobb, Kevin McArter
Rev. Patricia Dobbs Luxton for saying Grace
Track 21 Graphix for sponsoring and printing the program and ABCA staff for preparing the program
Linda Tghart of South Huron Communities in Bloom for decorating the Entranceway
Fort Rose Maple Co. for supplying the Maple Sugar Favours
Sloan’s Nursery for donating shrubs for the raffle prizes
Trillium Mutual Insurance, Listowel and Howick Mutual Insurance Co., Wroxeter for the pens
Family and Friends of Pat Down for donating and arranging the spring floral table arrangements
Soloist Matteo Pauselli and Peg Clark as pianist for ‘O Canada’
Ivan Smith, Kincardine for operating the sound system
Huron Shores Catering and servers for preparing and serving our meal
The news media who promoted this event
Exeter Lions Club, Community Volunteers, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation and Ausable
Bayfield Conservation staff for many hours of work in coordinating this event that has raised $923,000
in the past 25 years
É Peter Darbishire and Tom Prout for making the General Raffle Birdhouses.
É The artists, businesses, craftspeople, donors and guests attending tonight, who make this event possible.
30 BIRDHOUSES for sale following the Auction for a minimum donation of $10 each.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DON BRUNZLOW
Early Bird Winner of $200 Gift Cards
Donated by MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
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Exeter Lions Club
he Exeter Lions Club is a member of the world’s largest and most active service organization.
Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller and communities get better. That’s
because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with
unmatched integrity and energy. The Exeter Lions Club has been active since 1937 when it was chartered.
The Exeter Lions Club is pleased to partner with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation to present
this excellent dinner and auction. This is the 25th year that the Club has co-hosted this charitable event which is
indeed an historic milestone.
The proceeds from this event are used for continuing maintenance and development of the MacNaughton
Morrison Trail which celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2014. The Exeter Lions Club and Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Foundation contribute financially to stocking the Morrison Reservoir with rainbow trout for the
annual Fishing Derby held on the first Saturday of May for anglers young and young at heart. The Exeter Lions
Club thanks everyone for your continuing contributions and support.
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation
he Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) was established in 1974 as a charity whose
purpose is to raise funds for conservation, preservation and protection of the unique natural landscapes
of the Ausable River, Bayfield River and Parkhill Creek watersheds.
The ABCF raises money through direct donations and special events such as the Friends of South Huron
Trail Golf Tournament and the Conservation Dinner which is jointly sponsored with the Exeter Lions Club. As a
registered charity, the ABCF offers charitable gift receipts for donors supporting our worthwhile causes.
The ABCF supports numerous accessible nature trails, fishing docks and lookout platforms at conservation
areas in the watershed area. These include the Rock Glen Conservation Area at Arkona, Linfield Wildlife Area,
Bannockburn Conservation Area near Varna and the Morrison Dam Conservation Area outside Exeter. The new
Woodland Reflection Shelter at Morrison Dam Commemorative Woods was officially opened in September 2012
and is proving to be a much appreciated addition for visitors or walkers along the South HuronTrail.
In 2011 the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation established the Huron Tract Land Trust
Conservancy and a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors was appointed. The geographic limits of this new
land trust mirror the historic Huron Tract boundaries. Land trusts are charitable organizations that accept
donations and bequests of land and conservation agreements. The Huron Tract Land Trust Conservancy gives
individuals and families in the Huron Tract area a way to make a positive difference by helping protect and restore
land, water and nature.
The Foundation continues to support nature education programs held at schools and conservation areas.
The $1,000 Student Environmental Award and hiring of a Junior Conservationist to work with ABCA staff,
provides high school students and graduates assistance with their environmental studies and experience in the field.
Persons interested in sharing the vision of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation can donate to any
of these projects by contacting Judith Parker at 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610 for further information.
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2015 CONSERVATION DINNER COMMITTEE
Gerry Cook, Dave Crockett, Peter Darbishire, Roger Lewington,
Dave McClure, Anne Melady, Bob Norris, Tom Prout, Bob Radtke
ABCA
Bev Brown, Tim Cumming, Sandra Funk, Brian Horner, Judith
Parker, Sharon Pavkeje
Exeter Lions
Paul Anstett, Jon Gaiser, Fred Godbolt, Bruce Hodge, Ted Jones,
Matteo Pauselli, Dennis Rau, Rob Reid, B.J. Theophilopoulos,
Larry Wein
Community Volunteers Janet Clarke, Fred Dobbs, Anne Marie Mayer, Mary Ryan-Allen
ABCF