The Lake Erie Beacon August 12 2016

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday August 12, 2016

INSIDE Letters Every Friday Morning you can see the Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners planting and weeding the ten gardens and many black planters.

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Port Stanley Harbour Lands Cleanup

Port Stanley Report Visitors also came out to see a Tall Ship, the Pathfinder, enjoy Live Music, be entertained by Street Performers and explore the Vendor Fair in the DOC Building.

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Have the Soviets infiltrated HMCS Ojibwa?

That is the premise behind the Spy Wars game that was front and centre at HMCS Ojibwa the weekend of July 30 and 31, in Port Burwell.

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for the village. The work is being done This area of the west harbour has been with the full participation of Ontario’s fenced off for cleanup along with a large The ownership and operation of Ministry of the Environment following area of the east harbour “Berm”.

Port Stanley Harbour was transferred to Ontario’s very rigorous processes for the Municipality of Central Elgin from dealing with former industrial sites “Berm” there is some contaminated Transport Canada on September 8, called ‘brownfields’. soil on the west side of the harbour in 2010 through the Harbour Divestiture the area near the bridge. This is also If you are interested in reading Agreement. With the transfer of the being cleanup up. about Port Stanley’s history there are harbour came a onetime contribution several books available including “Port of $13.6 million from Transport Canada Today both these properties are Stanley The First 100 Years” published to fund operation of the harbour inusing excavation and removal of the

by Heritage Port Stanley. Many of these contaminated soil for remediation. cluding dredging and pier/breakwater repair and reconstruction. In addition, books show early pictures of the harThe contaminated soil will not be bour lined with oil tanks, coal piles and reused, rather it will be trucked away Transport Canada said they would clean up the contaminated lands on the other industrial aspects that have creto a site that will attempt to clean up ated the contaminated lands. harbour to permit Parkland use of the the contaminants so the material can lands. be used for other purposes.

It is now six years later and Transport Canada has finally begun the In the following years the harbour I asked Central Elgin Mayor David has been dredged, the pier/breakwater cleanup of the harbour lands at TransMarr if he would like to comment on has been repaired and reconstructed to port Canada’s expense. the harbour lands cleanup. He remake a well-used walkway that has beAlthough the largest area of concern Continued On Page 7 come an important tourist attraction was the east headland called the

Andrew Hibbert

Port Bruce Report Perch Fish Fry - September 10th. All You Can Eat! More info to follow in later issue of Lake Erie Beacon.

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Port Burwell Report Many landholders have planted milkweed gardens, but local naturalists feel, many other measures are required to restore Monarch populations.

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Keep Your Summer Free of Tick Bites Lyme disease can be serious. If not identified early, infection can lead to recurring arthritis, neurological problems, numbness, and paralysis.

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“It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament Saturday, August 13th at Dutton Meadows Golf Course. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with tee off at 11 a.m.

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LOOK AHEAD Community Events

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Classifieds & Service Directory Page 7 Business Roladex

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Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan Remaining Conservation Authorities in Elgin County have been asked to clarify positions on the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association The Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association (LENSLA) called on the board chairs of both the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) to clarify their respective boards’ positions regarding the controversial Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan (ECSMP).

The call for clarity comes following the June 9th decision by Catfish Creek Conservation Authority to rescind its implementation of the current ECSMP as written.

KCCA and LTVCA have remained silent despite Long Point Region Con-

servation Authority and the County of Elgin indefinitely deferring its implementation. No response by either authority has been made even after the latest rejection of the plan by Catfish Creek Conservation Authority.

“The reality is that 50% of the county in its eastern municipalities now has very different rules regarding erosion control than central and western Elgin,” noted LENSLA President Kyle Cronk. “We’re perplexed the remaining two conservation authorities have chosen to remain silent on the issue.”

The LENSLA “Call for Collaboration” will be released this summer. This Continued On Page 5

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PORT STANLEY REPORT

LETTERS Port Stanley Gardeners Watch Out! The green shirts are out and about. Every Friday Morning you can see the Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners planting and weeding the ten gardens and many black planters.

Andrew Hibbert

Port Stanley Harbourfest 2016

Our biggest fundraiser is the Geranium Drive in the Spring. We take orders for geraniums and deliver them to your doorstep on the May 24 weekend.

Money raised goes back into buying plants, soil and mulch for the gardens.

The weekend of Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7 saw the return of Harbourfest to Port Stanley. A terrific fireworks display, on the evening of August 6th, was sponsored by GT’s on the Beach. Other events included art shows and of particular interest was an outdoor booth that featured the Canadian Navy. I asked if they were recruiting but they said no, they were there just for public information.

These gardens, planters and hanging baskets are watered three times a week by Central Elgin summer staff.

Central Elgin Parks and Recreation has also been busy beautifying Glover & Whynot Parks — Amazing job, Curtis!, and Crew.

Visitors also came out to see a Tall Ship, the Pathfinder, enjoy Live Music, be entertained by Street Performers and explore the Vendor Fair in the DOC Building.

FYI – The “jail garden”, west of the bridge, will be relocated to the Legion lawn shortly.

could take a ride on the tall ship! The Pathfinder is a brigantine, which was designed and built as a sail training vessel for TBI (Toronto Brigantine Inc.)

by Francis A. McLachlan in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The Pathfinder was launched in 1963.

Heritage Port Stanley Members Enjoy Another Outing Another summer outing for Heritage Port members. This one was a trip to the Elgin County Museum and Archives on Thursday, August 4th.

Although many people visit the Museum not as many visit the Archives, which offer many interesting possibilities for family and business research.

Because of the numbers of Heritage Port members they were split into two groups, with one group going into the Archives in the basement and the other group heading up to the Museum on the top floor.

We gardeners want to express our thanks for all your support.

Sincerely, L. Nagge

Canine Ownership Linked To Illiteracy I am getting increasingly concerned that pet ownership, (more precisely dog ownership) may be linked to illiteracy!

Maybe it is time for a government study on this, as evidence of this phenomena is becoming more apparent every day in our little town of Port Stanley.

After all, there must be a reason why we consistently see dog owners with their pets on the beach or off leash in the playground at little creek. I actually witnessed one couple at little beach with their pet fastened by the leash to the sign indicating NO DOGS,

collection of photographs that are available for reproduction.

On the top floor of the Elgin County Administration Building is the Elgin County Museum. There is still talk about the Museum, at some point, having its own standalone building. The mission of The Elgin County Museum is to promote Elgin County's rich historical and agricultural heritage by acquiring, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting artifacts pertaining to the history of the County of Elgin; and to provide leadership and support to other County museums in the promotion of a heritage partnership.

Curator Mike Baker took the second group of Heritage Port members on a guided tour of the Museum. Again not only the public areas but also the storage facilities were part of the tour. Mike explained the many features of the Museum and the materials that are currently on display.

The Firefighters Association cooking crew and helpers serving the Perch Fish Fry. On Saturday night an excellent Perch Fish Fry was held at the Port Stanley Fire Hall for $15.00 per person. The event was well attended and funds raised were in support of The Port Stanley Firefighters Association.

Every dollar goes back into the community. A perfect meal after taking in Harbour Fest.

As part of Harbourfest, visitors

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Museum Curator Mike Baker (left) being given a thank you gift of a Heritage Port Stanley mug by HPS Chair John Morrow.

Stephen Francom the Archives Manager took the first group through his facility explaining the work they do and the many opportunities for visitors to do personal research. Heritage Port members even had an opportunity to explore the extensive Archives storage areas. The Archives currently has on display materials relating to Alma College, The First World War, Tweedsmuir Histories and Maps of the Talbot Tract (1802-1832).

One of the current exhibits features Elgin County and The Great War. On display are artifacts and photographs from the battlefront and the home front; highlights include the departure of the 91st Battalion (Elgin’s Own) for England, and a Wall of Remembrance for the men who didn’t come home.

The Archives and the Museum are located in the Elgin County Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas.

The Archives also has an extensive

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Thomas the Tank Engine Robert Weare Thomas again entertained our visitors to the St. Thomas area. He and his friends brought 14,000 visitors, for five days again this year. The Elgin County Railway Museum (ECRM) had Thomas operating July 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

This makes the main fundraiser

for the ECRM. Port Stanley Terminal Rail and other service clubs also bring in revenues for their communities. As Thomas traveled from the ECRM south he only blocked the Sunset Drive crossing for about 58 seconds while delivering the just re-built Sunset Drive rail crossings.

ECRM summer hours, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Closed Mondays.

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PORT BRUCE REPORT Linda Newman

Lots Of Activity In Port Bruce A Perch Derby was held July 2nd & 3rd, corresponding with the license free fishing week in Ontario which is open to all Ontario residents. This was the 12th year for this event. It was a huge success with sunny and warm weather and approximately 200 entrants. The event is open to children & adults.

Have the Soviets infiltrated HMCS Ojibwa?

The Elgin Military Museum

Cold War Spy Games featured on the weekend of July 30 and 31, in Port Burwell It is 1965 and you are a Canadian spy hunter about to undertake your first mission. Word has come through secret channels from our people in Moscow that a Soviet spy has infiltrated the organization. Your job is to find him – or her – before they do any damage. Stealth and secrecy are paramount!

That is the premise behind the Spy Wars game that was front and centre at HMCS Ojibwa the weekend of July 30 and 31, in Port Burwell. People of all ages were invited to come down Saturday and Sunday to play the game as part of the Clandestine Capers event based on Ojibwa’s life as a member of the Silent Service during the Cold War. Whether you are familiar with spy-craft or not, this game was fun for all ages.

Children could challenge their skills to earn their Dolphins (the insignia of professional submariners) by playing games based on submariners' training. How hard is it to

identify different valves? Now, can you do it blindfolded? How about writing backwards on a glass plotting board just as submariners did?

The London Jet Aircraft Museum was also on hand with their Jet Ejection Seat Trainer. Visitors could climb into the cockpit and feel like a real-life Cold War pilot.

These activities and much more took place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday at HMCS Ojibwa, 3 Pitt Street in Port Burwell.

Ojibwa, Canada’s first Cold War submarine, is regularly open for tours. You can enter the world of the submariners, experience their conditions, and learn why Canadians were considered to be the best submariners in the world.

Our submariners encountered many dangers and difficulties chasing Soviet submarines and undertaking the most dangerous NATO missions, even missions so perilous that the Americans and British would not carry them out.

Regular prices apply. Tours of HMCS OJIBWA can be booked on-line at: www.hmcsojibwa.ca, call the Elgin Military Museum at 519-633-7641 or just come by the sub in Port Burwell and take the next available tour.

Local Olympic Games Athletes In a recent message Karen Vecchio, MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London shared with us a list of local athletes who are participating in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Celebrating Our Local Athletes The 2016 Rio Olympic Games will be taking place August 5th- August 21st. As your Member of Parliament, I am sharing with you a list of local

athletes to follow.

Damian Warner – Decathlon, Lanni Marchant - 10,000 m/ Marathon, Alysha Newman - Pole Vault, Miranda Ayim – Basketball, Susanne Grainger Rowing (8's), Lesley Thompson-Willie Rowing (8's), Jessie Fleming – Soccer, Shelina Zadorsky – Soccer, TJ Sanders - Volleyball (indoor)

Prizes were awarded to all those who entered.

Top weight for fish was: CHILD – Sam Huettlin – 6lb. 12 oz & ADULT Nathan Phillips – 7lb. 14 oz. (total of up to six fish weighing in at one time).

July 12 was a huge day for celebrating!! The beach access mats in Port Bruce were officially announced. A large number of residents were out to view the unveiling. (See report in the July 22nd edition of the LEB) Local dignitaries where on hand to say a few words. The mats enable easier access to the waterfront. The mats have been very well received and used by the public.

These are the first mats of this type to be installed at a provincial beach on the shores of Lake Erie.

At the Municipal Pavilion/Park in Port Bruce, some playground equipment has been replaced. Further improvements to the park area are to occur in the near future.

The Memorial/Welcome Sign. We are still taking names for this year’s en-

graving. If you wish to have a loved ones name mounted in remembrance please contact Linda at 519-773-2664.

Cost remains at $50.00 per name. A poppy can be added for those whom have served in armed forces. The deadline is August 31.

Upcoming event: A Community Yard Sale was held on Saturday July 23. Another great day Perch Fish Fry - September 10th. All for treasurer seekers... Many residents You Can Eat! More info to follow in later had their retired, slightly used articles issue of Lake Erie Beacon for others to take advantage of.

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out A True Port Stanley Native We meet, we part, we hope to meet again.

If you remember that big sign that greeted you as you entered Port Stanley you are a true Port native.

Not to mention a, how shall we put it? A mature native.

You will have fond memories of the lakeside village. You’ll look back on a busy summer resort. A near tropics that hibernated during the winter.

All now a memory, replaced by something that looks familiar, but is different.

Much different.

They call it Central Elgin.

Is it a better place? It depends on your point of view of course. And, I would suggest, your ancestry. You can take the kid out of Port Stanley, but you can’t take Port Stanley out of the kid.

Trust me on this. Am I a Central Elginer? No way. I’m a Portsider.

Still, whatever you call it, it’s a different place these days.

No more towering silos filled with grain from area farms destined for European ports. No more L&PS trains (known locally as the Late and Poor Service railway) arriving almost hourly in the summer jammed with tourists from as far as London on their way to the best beach in Ontario.

Make that Canada.

No more European cargo ships laden with goods ranging from exotic wine to exotic cars bound for North American markets.

Gone is the plant that produced great cakes of ice to be chopped into

25 and 50 pound chunks to fit summer cottage iceboxes where refrigerators were a rarity. (Get your dad to explain what a pound is.)

Gone (mostly) the shanties where fishermen made and mended the gill nets that reaped great annual harvests of perch, pickerel, bass, white fish (my favourite) and other watery wealth to be found in Erie’s tempestuous waters.

Gone are many of the fish tugs that once filled the harbour. Gone is the Stork Club, that cavernous pavilion that attracted the most famous bands from across North America to its expansive - and famous - dance floor.

Gone is the incline railway that ferried crowds up from the bustling beach to enjoy the view of the lake from on high while their kids picnicked and played on slides and swings and turnarounds. Or took part in the races and contests that were part of the annual Irish or assorted company picnics held almost weekly in the summer. A constant treat for local kids …. like me.

The crowds were huge and we local kids knew no one would notice as we cleaned up on prizes in events like the three-legged race. (We practiced regularly before picnic season began.)

All gone now, replaced by, well, among other things, our condo.

Also gone are the enormous piles of coal freighters would unload on both sides of the harbour to fuel local and area furnaces.

Not to mention local incomes.

A midnight visit to those furnace fuel heaps by locals armed with bags or baskets was not a rare sight.

And gone, too, the gas plant and storage tanks in the North Ward.

Oh yes, jobs. Gone, too, are the jobs and paycheques all this produced.

All gone.

So it’s all good, I hear you say. All for the better. We are much better off today.

Aren’t we?

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The School? Traffic control?

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

The First Monarchs The first Monarch butterfly we have seen this year lighted in front of the Wind Turbine along Brown Side Rd., just west of Port Burwell.

The treasured butterfly is threatened with loss of habitat and severe weather.

Many landholders have planted milkweed gardens, but local naturalists feel, many other measures are required to restore Monarch populations.

Lots Of Questions Something is afoot in Port Burwell. Real Estate is changing hands.

Work has begun on renovating the former Ports of Call building into a Pharmacy. The Coal Flats have been purchased by a marine industrial concern. Harbour divestiture is on the books. The rumour mill is very busy.

sub tour is a priceless glimpse of not very well-known Canadian history. The problem is in the lack of family or group rates. For instance, if a Bayham resident has paid for a sub tour, if they bring a group of relatives or friends for a tour, their price of admission should be free or at least discounted. The Ojibwa fiasco continues to be an insult to those of us who originally supported it and the taxpayers of Bayham. The coming of the Ojibwa had great potential. It still does. However, the enterprise has been bungled from day one.

Sense Of Community Being Lost The byzantine machinations of Bayham Council on the issue of Community Centres has served only to divide the community. After $1,500,000, the Straffordville Community Centre will also accommodate a new Municipal Office. In the end, it will still be an old building. The Richmond water solution will be another divisive issue, as the bills for Port Burwell residents climb every year. The rest of Bayham contributes absolutely nothing to the Richmond water woes. The support falls 100% on the backs of Port Burwell residents who already pay for their own water. The irony is, Straffordville is in need of a water system. When sewers were installed, the water was not.

A large question is, where is the Sub Ojibwa? There is only stony silence from the current management.

The community and Municipality get absolutely no information. There has been a legal judgement against the Elgin Military Museum. Yet, no information on revenue and expenses is forthcoming.

Bayham amalgamation was an illthought formation of a community of disinterest. Even so, it would have been possible to make it work. It is still possible to make a viable community. We need a white knight to save us from ourselves.

Local merchants are frustrated by the lack of flexibility in managing the Ojibwa attraction. There is nothing wrong with the fee per person. The

The 2016 Beach Party at Port Burwell, over Civic Holiday, drew large crowds all weekend. Downtown merchants had a big weekend as well.

Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan Continued From Page 1 document was drafted over eight months and contains best practices and expert commentary compiled and obtained by LENSLA members. It is a working document with the aim to strengthen a final ECSMP plan that is transparent, equitable, and diverse in its recommendations.

LENSLA has formally requested KCCA Board Chair Bill Mackie and LTVCA Board Chair John Kavelaars each convene their respective boards at special meetings in July to discuss their positions.

“The past eight months have clearly shown the ECSMP has failed to meet the standards of half of its participants,” added LENSLA 2nd Vice President Jed DeCory. “Now it is time for board members at Kettle Creek and Lower Thames to get serious, reconsider, and demonstrate a willingness to re-examine the existing plan with all stakeholders to get it right.”

DeCory also emphasized that: “if Kettle Creek and Lower Thames continue their dismissive and inflexible tone on this issue, they risk further isolation from community partners and alienating themselves from their county and municipal constituents.”

LENSLA’s efforts to expose the poor governance practices and procedural

Beach Fest A Big Hit

lapses in the development of the ECSMP will escalate in July. Later this week, LENSLA will file an in-depth request for full disclosure on internal correspondence, memoranda, notes, and production dates that will speak to the credibility of several representations made by key participants in the ECSMP’s development.

“This process has now dragged on eight months. Three out of the five key players (Elgin County, Long Point Region, and Catfish Creek) listened and did the right thing. We’re giving the remaining two an opportunity to do the same,” DeCory insisted.

Cronk noted LENSLA “won’t wait another eight months for action. KCCA and LTVCA are either serious that the landscape surrounding this issue is entirely different than November 2015 or they can continue to ignore stakeholders and their own partners in this project, to everyone’s detriment.”

About the Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association The Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association (LENSLA) was founded on January 6th, 2016. It is a an association representing landowners on or near Elgin County’s northern Lake Erie shoreline. LENSLA boasts local agri-producers, professionals, academics, and retirees among its diverse membership whose combined property valuations are estimated at over $34 million dollars. The association meets monthly and conducts advocacy and representations on a regular basis.

“It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Brian Downie (second from the right) and On behalf of the STEGH Foundation, we are very pleased to announce that West Elgin Mutual Insurance has joined the 3rd annual “It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament as the tournament sponsor.

the West Elgin Mutual Insurance Board of Directors were joined by tournament volunteers Bob Hales (holding the blue logo), and Dan McKillop (in the centre, behind the cheque).

The STEGH Foundation is grateful for West Elgin Mutual Insurance’s continued support, and for the support of the entire community for this tournament and for OUR Hospital.

Meadows Golf Course. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with tee off at 11 a.m.

We are thrilled that we nearly have a full roster of teams.

“West Elgin are pleased to continue sponsorship of this important fundraising initiative in support of the Great Expansion,” explains Brian Downie, President, West Elgin Mutual Insurance.

In the attached photo, Brian Downie (second from the right) and the West Elgin Mutual Insurance Board of Directors were joined by tournament volunteers Bob Hales (holding the blue logo), and Dan McKillop (in the centre, behind the cheque).

To provide a few details about OUR tournament — the fun happens on Saturday, August 13th at Dutton

$320 a team or $80 per person and that includes lunch, dinner, 18 holes and power cart. Plus, we have a raffle with some great prizes which including a golf membership for Dutton Meadows, BBQ and TV. We will have a silent auction and some fun games as well.

For more information about the tournament, contact Carrie Ford at 519.631.2030 ex. 2282 or email caford@stegh.on.ca.

Last year, with the help of West Elgin Mutual Insurance and OUR community, we raised $22,000 from the tournament. The funds will be designated towards the Great Expansion, which also includes the purchase of a new CT Scanner.

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“ATTENTION RURAL ELGIN LANDOWNERS” ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT? THE ELGIN STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL MAY BE ABLE TO HELP. WE OFFER TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS IN ELGIN COUNTY. REFORESTATION WITH NATIVE HARDWOODS, SHRUBS AND CONIFERS, WETLAND ENHANCEMENT OR CREATION AS WELL AS TALLGRASS PRAIRE PLANTING. WE WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH YOU TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR YOUR PROJECT AS WELL AS WITH OTHER AGENCIES SUCH AS DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA AND LOCAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GRAHAM DECOW AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE OR AT elgin1@bellnet.ca

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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S

E V E N T S

Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135.

Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more Info 519 874-4260.

Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm.

New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.

PORT STANLEY 2016

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-7823934 or email pscp@rogers.com The Port Stanley Community Police Committee are dedicating a tree in Glover Park to former members who have passed away. August 27th at 2pm. Everyone welcome.

Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1.

Children’s Programs Summer Reading Club Please preregister for all events! Tuesday mornings at 10:15am (all ages): Calling all kids ages 6-12: Sign up now for the Epic Scavenger Hunt! Earn points for a chance to win a prize! Sign up to get your list!

Adult Programs & Events Adult Summer Book Club Celebrate Canadian Authors this summer Port Stanley Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag!

Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us?

We will be closed for the month of August.

St. John's Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Group, will be holding a $3 soup and sandwich lunch on September 10, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Followed by a Homemade Baked Goodies Auction at 1 p.m. Please come and join us for a good lunch and yummie goodies. For more information call 519-782-3971.

Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free.

Heritage Port no meeting in August. Get your Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome.

Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you.

Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts).

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10,Wed. 11-10. Sat. & Sun., 12-7, Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm.

Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out!

Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

AYLMER 2016

Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.

DUTTON 2016

Dutton & District LIONS breakfast; Sunday, August 14, in the DEN behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7 with eggs, coffee, juice, bacon or sausages & pan-cakes. Serving: 9 AM till noon.

Anniversary Beef Supper. September 8 - Duff Church Largie, Dutton. 5pm - ? Adults $13, Children 6-12 $5, under 5 free.

FINGAL 2016

Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.

RODNEY 2016

Rodney Legion The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 1:30. Bingo starts at 2 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

SHEDDEN 2016

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081.

Special Programs & Events Summer Reading Club Please preregister for all events! See our SRC Flyer for full details Friday mornings at 11:00am (all ages): August 12: Summer Fun Fair Calling all kids ages 6-12: Sign up now for the Epic Scavenger Hunt! Earn points for a chance to win a prize! Sign up to get your list!

Adult Programs & Events Celebrate Canadian Authors this summer Shedden Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag!

Barn Dance at Keystone Complex.

Sunday September 25th, 2:30 pm. (Doors Open At 2:00 pm. Tickets $25 Advanced only No refunds.

Keystone Complex 35291 Talbot Line, Shedden. Proceeds to “New Southwold Public Library”. For tickets - contact Sharon @ 519-769-2708

SPARTA 2016

Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session.

Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

Qigong will run every Sunday from 1:00 till 2:30 pm.

Call Christine for more information 519-775-2748.

PORT BRUCE 2016

1st Annual Jack Ayerst, Memorial Walk to Knock Out Pulmonary Fibrosis. September 18, Sign in 12:30. Walk starts at 1:00pm. Raffle tables and more! Email: melzie2010@live.ca or call 519-2006185. All proceeds going towards the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

Port Bruce Ratepayers 8th Annual Lake Erie Perch Fry “All you can eat”! Fries, coleslaw, baked beans and a bun! Saturday, September 10th, 5 - 7 p.m. Port Bruce Pavilion Adults: $25 per person, Children: $7 (10 & under) Purchase your tickets early as they go quickly! For tickets call: Linda (519) 773-2664 or Wayne (519) 773-5118.

ST. THOMAS 2016

The Old St. Thomas Church is now open for free tours until the end of August. Summer staff is on duty Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM -5PM.

TYRCONNELL 2016

Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.

UNION 2016

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519-631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016

Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Trivia on Monday evenings, start 5pm. In the club room, all welcome.

Branch 524 Royal Canadian Legion, 13 Mondays of Summer Bike Nights...6 - 9 pm, runs till August 29th. Live music , food, drinks on the patio.

A great way to get together, meet old friends and make new ones!

Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna.

Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-874-4028 for information.

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VIENNA 2016

Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.

WEST LORNE 2016

The Arts & Cookery Bank, 242 Graham Road.

Fest-A-Month: Cuban Buena Vista Social Friday, August 19th, 6:30 pm-10 pm. Call 519 768-9986

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5 Advantages of Print Marketing over Digital The Lake Erie Beacon As businesses focus more on website branding and Search Engine Optimization, is there still a place for print?

The short answer is: Yes! Powerful marketing relies on capturing customers' attention and engagement, which print venues often do much better than digital.

Here are 5 reasons to make room for print ads in your next marketing campaign:

There's value in tangibility Newspapers, magazines, brochures and flyers all gain constant exposure, unlike online ads that fade into obscurity. Plus, adding the element of touch builds more engagement and attention. Not to mention the use of ad blocker software by many people on the internet.

Studies show that consumers spend much more time reading a print article than its digital equivalent. In fact, most online articles are skimmed in as little as 10 seconds, or bookmarked and then never revisited. The absence of speed scrolling and the easier-on-the-eyes nature of print encourages readers to spend more time absorbing the content.

Print can save money While web advertising is often seen as a cheaper alternative to print, studies confirm that 80 percent of people have never clicked on a single banner ad.

Depending on the scope of a marketing campaign, that's a lot of dollars wasted on unreceptive eyes. Print advertising may cost more in the short run, but it's money that actually goes somewhere.

Is print the panacea to all marketing woes? Probably not, but it definitely has a solid place in today's advertising Print gives off more credibility world. Businesses that leverage both The sheer prevalence of shady "click their print and digital capabilities to deliver relevant, timely, and engaging conhere now" Internet ads turns away tent have a much better shot at many potential customers who fear reaching customers. scams and malware. Print ads bear no such risk, and publishers often put All selling is telling! much more effort and creativity into While the number of people who do them, giving more value to consumers. not have access to the internet may be dwindling, there are still some people Print targets niche markets out there who rely on printed products. more effectively It’s a market to ignore at your peril – Specialized print publications, like they are often loyal customers who have community newspapers, offer a tarbeen buying at local retailers for many geted way to reach the unique demoyears. And remember all Selling is graphics that can be hit-or-miss with Telling. You have to tell potential cusdigital advertising. tomers what products you have and where you are!

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Letters Continued From Page 2 while they basked in the sun….or on many other occasions seeing owners strolling with their pooches along Big Beach. It can’t possibly be that dog owners think they are above the rules and totally dismiss the signs???

Surely these owners would not be that arrogant? It has to be that they can’t read!

Let’s start a petition to stem the tragedy and spread of CANINE INDUCED ILLITERACY today!

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Port Stanley Harbour Lands Cleanup Continued From Page 1 sponded with the following: “By now residents will have witnessed the beginning of remedial work by the Federal government.

This work is being done as a requirement under the Harbour Divestiture agreement signed in 2010. The contaminated soil will be removed and sent to a facility that is licensed to handle this material. Clean soil will then be put in place to fill the holes.

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Wednesday August 17, 2016 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Uhura A month or so ago, Animal Aide had taken in 191 kittens this year. As of Saturday July 30, the number has climbed to 250.

That's 250 kittens, not to mention the assorted adults we have also taken in, who will be in need of spaying/neutering and 2 to 3 sets of shots (depending on how old they are when they come to us). Imagine the expense of that!! Imagine your annual vet bill multiplied by 250. It absolutely boggles the mind. Most of these kittens will find homes, that is to say, the calico's, greys, tabbies and oranges. Most of the black ones are still the last ones

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Sam to leave us. I still do not understand reluctance to adopt black.

It is the black ones that are supposedly descendants of the Gods.

Why anyone would reject one of these regal looking cats is beyond me, and yet, take a look around the shelter. Wonderful black cats and kittens who want to be loved just as much as their more colourful siblings. Be a trend setter and look at the black ones first. You will not regret your choice. Animal Aide relies on our adoption fees and donations in order to continue to rescue cats and kittens and we could really use your help this summer.

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Get Hooked on Lifejackets Canadian Safe Boating Council This past July 2nd to the 10th marked National Fishing Week in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) want to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is even more important than wearing your ‘lucky fishing hat’.

But they do share one trait. They both have to be worn to be effective!

Many of those who don’t wear their lifejackets or PFDs believe that, since they are good swimmers, having them onboard and within easy reach is good enough. But a lifejacket stored under a seat or up in the bow will be of no help should the unexpected happen, like falling overboard while trying to net the catch.

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“During National Fishing Week, the Canadian Safe Boating Council would like to remind all anglers not only to have their lifejacket onboard their boat, but to wear it as if their life depended on it - because it just might!”

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