The Lake Erie Beacon, August 30, 2013 issue.

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday August 30, 2013

INSIDE 1812 Report Battle of Lake Erie. Put-in-Bay Ohio. "We have met the enemy and they are ours," STORY PAGE 2

Bringing Rail Back to St. Thomas the Railway Capital

Expand the Experience For 35 years, the Port Stanley Festival Theatre has brought live theatrical entertainment to Port Stanley.

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2013 Golder Associates Soling Canadian Championship The Port Stanley Sailing Squadron is hosting the 2013 Golder Associates Soling Canadian Championship.

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Andrew Hibbert

reach Port Stanley was on July 5th 1856.

Since early this year Talbot Street and adjacent streets in St Thomas have been temporarily closed off for short periods to accommodate the reconstruction of the rail line connecting St. Thomas with Port Stanley.

This exciting new L&PS Corridor project is intended to transform the very core of the City with a replica of the original London & Port Stanley (L&PS) Railway Station. The construction of the new station is a project of

The goal of the L&PS Corridor Project is to transform a section of the heritage rail corridor from

Port Burwell Report The Naval Museum hosted a group of Sub Mariners for the day.

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The Battle of Lake Erie By early August of 1813, U.S. Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry's squadron had established a blockade across Lake Erie.

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Port Stanley Report The proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan for the core of Port Stanley has generated some lively on-line discussion STORY PAGE 5

LOOK AHEAD Community Events

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What is the L&PS Corridor?

One of Ontario’s oldest railways, The London and Port Stanley Railway, was designed to alleviate congestion on a road that had been built to connect Port Stanley and London. Entirely constructed by hand labour, the railway project was begun in 1853 and the first train to

the St. Thomas and Area Homebuilders Association, and has been installed on the north side of Talbot Street in midtown. The rail tracks were reinstalled from Centre Street through to the north side of Talbot Street, and the development of “a people place and paved pathway” is being completed between Wellington Street and Kains Street. Working with many community partners this project will serve as a focal point,

Above: The new L&PS station is a project of the St. Thomas and Area Homebuilders Association.

Below: The original L&PS station. event venue, and tourist attraction in downtown St. Thomas.

The St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation has announced the Grand Opening Event for the newly constructed L&PS Corridor to take place on the weekend of September 20th – 22nd 2013.

First Train to run from St. Thomas to Port Stanley The event will kick-off downtown at the new station, being called the L&PS Corridor at 600 Talbot Street on September the 20th. The Grand Opening Event will be a ticketed gala event and an inaugural train ride leaving at 5:00 pm from the new L&PS Station to run through to Port Stanley.

The ticket cost is $140 but book early to save a seat. The train will continue to Continued On Page 5

Proposed Port Stanley HCD - Public Meeting Councillor Sally Martyn chaired the HCD meeting with presenters Nick Bogaert and David Cuming, part of the team from MHBC Heritage Consulting Firm.

Andrew Hibbert On August 15th, a public meeting was held at the Port Stanley Arena & Community Centre, Doors were opened at 6:30 p.m. for viewing of plan charts and at 7:00 p.m. the Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Committee and the consultants Nick Bogaert and David Cuming, part of the team from the Heritage Consultants MHBC, made their presentation reviewing the draft Heritage proposal. An open discussion followed.

The presentation reviewed the proposed Heritage Conservation

District Plan and associated Guidelines and what it means to property owners in the proposed Heritage District.

The draft plan contains information related to: The objectives of the proposed designation and a statement of cultural heritage value for the

proposed Port Stanley Heritage Conservation District. Conservation goals, principles and objectives for the District; Guidelines for managing change to properties in the District, including alterations to both heritage and nonheritage properties; Guidelines on exempt alterations and classes of alterations to properties that would not require a heritage permit; and recommended mechanisms for municipal implementation of the guidelines.

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LETTERS Moving ahead with the Port Stanley Village Association Do you feel it’s necessary for residents of Port Stanley to help their town improve?

Of course you do. That’s why we’re here. In politics you have a mayor and councilors. In tax and spending there’s the Central Elgin Ratepayers Association. And of course there’s the BIA (Business Improvement Association). But for a voice on issues in the community there is the Port Stanley Village Association (PSVA). That’s you and me….

All of us! The PSVA is involved in many things. The Berm, Omstead building (DOC, Dominion of Canada Building), parking, heritage issues, and others. Are there things you think need effort? The PSVA provides a respected voice on development, environment; from the beach to the berm, from painting to parties, all over town the politicians, bureaucrats and business people listen to us because we are a positive influence.

Why not join us? You have something to say so do you! We’ll listen and gather information and make a joint proposal to the powers that be. What needs to be improved? Let’s get together and talk about it. Many voices are better than one. Ask to be on the board of directors, maybe an officer. Why be quiet? Stand up and others will stand with you. Want to do something.

Call Andrew Hibbert at 519.782.4563. He’ll tell you when and where we gather. Where we will listen. Where we’ll act. We can accomplish many things together Dave McCarthy PSVA Board Member,

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Port Stanley Historic Designation Central Elgin Council C/O Mr. Donald Leitch: As a taxpayer of Central Elgin I would like to comment on this subject. With a historic designation in an area, there is fear (rightly so if administrated in a heavily handed manner) of a historic designation.

On the other hand: A historic designation that has height restrictions in affect will remove fears when new developments occur. The Port Stanley William Street project is an example with multi storey development dwarfing the surrounding existing neighbours. At the same time there can be only one high rise blocking the view of Lake Erie.

Designating the facades of existing historic buildings is logical to retain a historic area. With the front facade being protected along with the two sides, the rear and interior updates need not be protected to allow the property owners to co exist in a historic designated area.

When new development occurs, use historic facades as was done by the London Labatts / American Branded Beverage name. New development as the Inn on The Harbour is a logical blend to retain the FABRIC of a historic community.

Robert Weare Port Stanley

Don’t Get Skunked Otter Valley Naturalists Fostering Wildlife with Laurel Beechey, Authorized Wildlife Custodian and ‘Skunk Lady’ Join the Otter Valley Naturalists on Monday, September 09, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Port Burwell Public School as we welcome Laurel Beechey, founder of Skunk Haven in Tillsonburg.

Laurel Beechey is an Authorized Wildlife Custodian who volunteers

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Sept 3: Americans abandon and burn Fort Madison, in what later would become Iowa Territory.

Sept 5: A battle between HMS Boxer and USS Enterprise in the Atlantic off the coast of the District of Maine ends with Boxer's surrender.

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Sept 6: Skirmish at Ball's Farm, near Niagara Upper Canada (Ontario)

August 1813: By August U.S. Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry's squadron had established a blockade across Lake Erie.

Aug 30: The battle of Fort Mims, Mississippi Territory. Muscogee (Creek) Nation fighters capture the fort and kill most of the garrison.

(Alabama, US) September 1813: Major-General Louis De Watteville becomes the commander of British forces stationed along the border of Lower Canada from the Richelieu River to Lake Champlain. British reinforcements arrive at Quebec City, Lower Canada: 2nd Battalion of the Royal Marines. To meet the demand for regular troops at British held Fort Mackinac, Lake Huron, the Michigan Fencibles are raised. Composed mainly of French Canadian trappers and voyageurs, they are trained, clothed, and paid the same as British regulars. The occupation of Sandwich (Windsor), Upper Canada by American Forces. American foraging and raiding expeditions from Amherstburg and Sandwich will

Major-General Louis De Watteville Sept 10: Battle of Lake Erie. Put-in-Bay Ohio. "We have met the enemy and they are ours," American Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry.

Sept 11: An indecisive naval engagement occurs between the British and American squadrons of Commodores Sir James Lucas Yeo and Isaac Chauncey on Lake Ontario, off the Genesee River, New York.

under the Ministry of Natural Resources. She has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned wildlife, mostly skunks for almost 30 years, earning her the name Skunk Lady. Laurel will talk about fostering wildlife and the work of a Wildlife Rehabilitator.

Following the presentation you will be able to meet and greet Scooter and Dolly, the LIVE educational skunks. Not to be missed!

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Submariners visit HMCS Ojibwa Melissa Raven Port Burwell, Ontario hosted the Annual Meeting and BBQ of the Submariners Association of Canada on the weekend of August 15, 16 and17.

The village was full of submariners, who came from all over to attend the gathering. The weekend started Friday evening with a “Meet and Greet" at Schooners Galley Restaurant in Port Burwell overlooking the submarine that most of them had crewed. For many it was their first opportunity to see Ojibwa since she was rescued from a date with the scrap yard.

“I’ve waited for this for a long time”, said Fred Schatz who was on Ojibwa in the late sixties and early seventies. “It means a lot to see her restored. She is an important part of Canadian history.”

On Saturday the documentary Project Ojibwa: Saving a Cold War Warrior was screened for them by the Elgin Military Museum. The documentary is the first of two being produced by Eastlink TV to tell the story of the history, move and restoration of HMCS Ojibwa and her transition into the Museum of Naval History.

Ojibwa opened for public tours on the July 1st weekend and since that time over 12,000 visitors have taken the hour-long guided tours.

Perhaps the highlight of the weekend came when close to 50 submariners crowded into the forward torpedo bay for the official photo. “I jumped onto my old bunk as soon as I got aboard,” related Shawn Preston.

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2013 Golder Associates Soling Canadian Championship Manfred Kanter Jr

‘Expand the Experience’The Theatre’s Plans for Growth, Part 1 Brian Welsh Port Stanley Festival Theatre Vice-President

For 35 years, the Port Stanley Festival Theatre has brought live theatrical entertainment to Port Stanley visitors and residents alike. The theatre has grown – indeed OUTGROWN – its current home at 302 Bridge Street, and has put in place plans to 'Expand the Experience', building it bigger and better.

Port Stanley Festival Theatre is a not-for-profit corporation run by a volunteer Board elected by the organization’s members. The Theatre’s mandate is to produce appealing summer theatre that highlights Canadian works in drama, comedy, and musical-comedy, enhancing the artistic, cultural and economic life of Port Stanley and surrounding areas, nurturing Canadian talent and appreciation of the dramatic arts through the development, production and presentation of entertaining theatrical work.

In the spring of 2011, the Board approved funding from the Theatre's reserves for an initial assessment of needs and options for expansion.

Audience numbers have been growing for several years, with a number of performances selling out, and now action was needed. A grant obtained from the Elgin Business Resource Centre allowed the theatre to engage a consultant to come up with expansion options. An outline plan was developed, and an initial set of design drawings and cost estimates prepared.

In the fall of 2011, the Board approved a fund-raising campaign to raise the $1.5 million needed for the project. A focus team consisting of several Board members and local volunteers was assembled to drive the project forward, and start the fundraising process.

each floor of the extension providing approximately 800 square feet of additional space, (b) renovation of the stage and dressing rooms, and an increase in the number of seats in the auditorium, and (c) construction of a multi-purpose room adjacent to the existing rehearsal hall, overlooking Port Stanley harbour and Kettle Creek, to provide additional space for youth theatre, workshops, lectures and various patron events. The Port Stanley branch of the Elgin County library, located in the building, will also benefit from several improvements.

Port Stanley Festival Theatre is a key business and cultural contributor, directly and indirectly, in an area driven in large part by tourism. The project is estimated to take 24 months to complete, with completion targeted for the 2015 summer season. Funding for the project comes in part from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Dorothy Faye Palmer Foundation, and the Green Lane Community Trust, to whom go our thanks.

The plan has also received significant support from local businesses through the Business Improvement Association, the Port Stanley Village Association, Municipality of Central Elgin, Elgin County, local service clubs, and from local, provincial and federal leaders, including Federal Member of Parliament Joe Preston and Member of the Provincial Parliament Jeff Yurek.

The next major step is the groundbreaking event on September 16th 2013 at the Theatre. Fund-raising efforts continue, and the planning and construction work has started. The next two years and beyond should prove to be an exciting time for the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, our patrons, the village of Port Stanley and Elgin County and surrounding areas as we ‘Expand the Experience’.

The project has three major compoFor more information, visit the project nents – (a) construction of a 3-storey website at www.playbythelake.ca. extension at the rear of the property, The Central Elgin Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation invites applications for the following position:

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for GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY at the Kettle Creek Villa. A Seniors Apartment Building in Port Stanley Job descriptions and further information may be obtained at the Municipality of Central Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1, or by calling Nettie at 519-631-4860 Ext. 280 Interested persons are invited to submit a letter and resume outlining their qualifications to the above address by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Port Stanley Sailing Squadron is hosting the 2013 Golder Associates Soling Canadian Championship from Friday September 6 – Sunday September 8, 2013. More than 20 teams are expected for this year’s action packed racing.

The teams will be travelling from Canada, the United States and Germany. This sailing event will include the current and former World Championship winners Peter Hall, Bill Abbott and Roman Koch. Between two and three races will be run each day in the waters off Port Stanley.

The Soling is a past Olympic keel boat raced with 3 crew. This keel boat is both technically and physically challenging and can be raced in all conditions.

This event was held in Port Stanley in 2011 with great success. The team members who competed here in Port Stanley are still raving about what a great event this was and the support of the village and local businesses.

For more information, please contact Manfred Kanter Jr at tech@kantermarine.com or 519-873-0330 Soling practice on Lake Erie

Festival Theatre Expansion Andrew Hibbert At a July 2012 Central Elgin Council meeting Port Stanley Festival Theatre officials told Mayor Bill Walters and Councillors about their plan for a $1.5-million expansion and renovation of the theatre building. The first in more than ten years.

Vice-President Brian Welsh attended the meeting saying, “if funding can be raised, construction will start in the fall of 2013, with the project complete in time for the 2014 summer season.

It's a significant project, not just for the theatre, not just for the village of Port Stanley, but for the entire region”. On September 16th the Theatre Board will hold a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the expansion project.

The new addition would be built at the rear of the Theatre building and will provide larger dressing rooms, 50 additional seats in the theatre, an expanded public meeting room, washrooms and an outdoor patio area on the roof of the library adjacent to the present Harbour View Room (Green Room). There will also be

more space added to the retail area on the second level.

Welsh explained that the Theatre, a registered not-forprofit, was in the first of three fund raising stages. These include having board members talk to the federal and provincial governments through Conservative MP Joe Preston and PC MPP Jeff Yurek.

Phase 1 also includes talks with corporate and family foundations to ask for funding. Later in the year, the Board moved into Phase 2 by approaching businesses and private donors. By this summer, 2013, they were focusing almost entirely on individual donations to make up any collection shortfalls.

At the 2012 meeting Mayor Walters encouraged Welsh to speak with Central Elgin staff and bring them in at the beginning of the redesign process. Welsh encouraged council members to do the same to spread word of the project and the importance of the theatre, which welcomes over 10,000 visitors each year.

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

Sub Mariners Meeting The Naval Museum hosted a group of Sub Mariners for the day.

After a breakfast and viewing of the East Link documentary on the coming of the Ojibwa the 40 old timers jammed into the torpedo room. After a corn roast and fellowship they were given the run of the sub for two hours and a BBQ. The Sub Mariners ranged in age from 50 to 80.

They all have a story to tell.

An important issue Recently, Bayham Council discussed the potential divestiture of the Port Burwell Harbour “in camera”. This issue should not be in closed session, a stark abuse of the privilege. An item of such importance to the future of Bayham should be discussed in a public meeting.

Early on in amalgamation, Bayham Council turned down an offer of $1,000,000 to assume responsibility for the harbour. This and other moves set back the economy of Port Burwell a decade.

As late as 1965, Port Burwell could boast of a butcher, baker, pharmacy, dress shop, furniture store, radio repair shop, garage and full grocery store to name a few businesses. One could get just about any goods and services one wished, right here in Port Burwell. Today there are limited retail outlets and there is far too much plywood on storefronts.

The Ojibwa has arrived and is making a difference. We will only maximize the Ojibwa opportunity with a vibrant downtown, with goods for sale and other things to do and see. Thus far, the lion’s share of the new business generated by the

Ojibwa is being realized primarily in Port Burwell. There is no reason that the full potential of the Ojibwa opportunity should not reach up the Plank Road eventually.

Control of the harbour is essential for the long-term economy of Bayham.

Port Stanley is moving ahead with a business plan based on their harbour divestiture. Fear of liability may deter Bayham politicians from entertaining divestiture. Yet, it is obvious federal dollars will never be put into our harbour again. It is for sure the Harper government, small government bent and deliberate shrinking of the tax base will seal our harbour’s fate. Yet, if a tragic marine accident were to occur, any lawsuit would name all levels of government, regardless of who owns the harbour.

With an infusion of capital, which goes along with divestiture, future planning could proceed at the municipal level. Disavowing divestiture could lead to private ownership and development decisions best for the entrepreneur, but not necessarily for the community.

The Village of Port Burwell allowed the coal yards, the PUC, even our own family property slip away because of short-term dollar concerns. The Municipality of Bayham has the opportunity to make its amalgamation really work for all of Bayham by keeping the harbour in local hands and seeking the investment to drive its economy forward.

Give the land back!

A former Port Burwell Councillor recalls being part of an agreement to allow the Provincial Park to close Chatham St. to preserve the sand dunes by mitigating soil erosion. The erosion control project included the Village of Port Burwell ceding the land it owned north east of Chatham St. in return for the land, a parking lot and road would be maintained by the Provincial Park, to allow free access for people wishing to fish on the rock pier and later to walk on the boardwalk.

If the Provincial Park wishes to restrict access to the Boardwalk and Pier park management must give the land back!

HealthTalk Ahhh, the Sweet Taste of Monitoring Blood Sugars Diabetes Mellitus or simply Diabetes is a disease that was first identified in 1500 BC by the Egyptians and later described by the Greek physician, Aretaeus, as a condition with excessive thirst, excessive urination and weight loss. The term diabetes comes from the Greek to ‘siphon’ or ‘flow through’ thus describing the cycle of excessive thirst and urination. Mellitus is derived from ‘honey-sweet’ due to the sweet aroma and flavour of that urine. (Yes, I said flavour). During mediaeval times, the urine was analyzed for colour, sediment, aroma, and of course flavour. Fortunately, we have made some major advances in the diagnosis of diabetes and testing of blood glucose or sugar. (I can assure you, no one is more relieved by these advances than your physician.)

Modern blood sugar testing requires a simple prick of the finger and results are obtained within seconds. New ISO guidelines recommend that home monitors be within 15% of lab values and most manufacturers are meeting or exceeding these standards. Choice of meter comes down to lifestyle choice and preference and I recommend that if your health care professional recommends a meter that you explore which meter suits you best.

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I’m often asked how often people with diabetes should check their blood sugars. That’s like asking how many hairs on a pig’s backside. There is not one answer. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) should be individualized, however, there are some fundamental recommendations: for those on multiple doses of insulin or an insulin pump, frequent monitoring is required, usually 4 or more times per day. For those individuals managing with lifestyle or medications such as metformin, less intense monitoring may be more appropriate such as once or twice per week to ensure blood glucose is on target. Again, I strongly urge people to speak to your health care provider to discuss appropriate targeted monitoring. Recently, the Ontario government has placed limits on the number of test strips that a person covered by the ODB program can receive. These recommendations are based on the Canadian Diabetes Association recommendations and shouldn’t pose unnecessary hardship to the individual.

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The Battle of Lake Erie Andrew Hibbert By early August of 1813, U.S. Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry's squadron had established a blockade across Lake Erie. Determined to reopen the British supply line, British Commander Robert Barclay sailed from Amherstburg, Upper Canada on September 10th with six warships to challenge Perry's nine vessels. British fire wrecked Perry's flagship USS Lawrence, but he daringly rowed to the undamaged USS Niagara. When Barclay's two largest ships entangled, Perry closed in and with devastating broadsides forced a British surrender.

The Americans suffered 123 casualties and the British 135, which included a severely wounded Barclay and 38 members of the Royal Newfoundland Fencibles, on board as marines. The victory secured American control of the upper Great Lakes and compelled the British and their First Nations allies to withdraw from the Detroit River frontier.

Up to this point the British regulars and Canadian Militia had held the frontier of Upper Canada against the invading U.S. forces. Unfortunately the serious reverses of the war had now occurred. The first being the total defeat of the English flotilla, by Perry, on Lake Erie. The American force was greatly superior, as usual, and much better equipped. The British commander was so short of men that he was compelled to obtain the assistance of a detachment regular soldiers of the 41st, since only fifty seamen had arrived from York to equip five vessels.

The Americans had nine ships, with most of a better class, and they were well manned.

The disparity between the forces will be better understood in figures.

The U.S. fleet had 580 men, the British 385; and the weight of canon on the U.S. side was 928 lbs. against 459. The force arrayed against Barclay was, therefore, almost doubly superior— fully so if the equipment of the fleets is

The above painting shows Perry transferring his flag from the USS Lawrence, to the undamaged USS Niagara taken into the reckoning. Nevertheless, a hard and bloody struggle was maintained, and Barclay’s flag-ship emerged from the conflict a total wreck.

Notwithstanding the notorious facts, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution of thanks to Captain Oliver Hazard Perry for "the decisive and glorious victory gained on Lake Erie, on the 10th September, in the year 1813, over a British squadron of superior force." It is to Commodore Perry’s credit, that his dispatch makes no such allegation. In addition to his own superiority in men and gun metal, he had also the additional advantage of a favourable breeze—a matter of no slight importance in those days of sail.

Captain R H. Barclay was a Scot, and had lost an arm at the European Battle of Trafalgar. From the time he landed in Canada, he displayed the greatest energy and bravery. His difficulties were almost insurmountable; yet he struggled bravely against them, and his defeat, although unfortunate in more respects than one, was inevitable.

After the three hours’ engagement on Lake Erie, Barclay declined to surrender, until he and all his officers were either killed or wounded, and more than a third of the crew had shared the same fate. Although he was court-martial for the loss after the war he was honourably acquitted. The gallant officer died at Edinburgh in 1837, having served his country and the Canadas with valour.

With the defeat of the British fleet General Proctor finds his position on the Detroit frontier untenable and on September 27th with an impending invasion by the Americans Proctor orders Fort Amherst and all of the stores that could not be moved burned. He retreats from the area along the Detroit river and then inland.

Elgin Farm Adventure Tour Elgin Federation of Agriculture 28 years of ‘gates open’ in Elgin County. Call it a Saturday drive with a twist. The Elgin Federation of Agriculture has rebranded its fall farm tour, formerly the Car-a-Van, as the ‘Elgin Farm Adventure’ tour. Locals and tourists alike with an interest in farm life can get a close-up look at local agricultural operations with this unique tour. Held each year on a rotation between the East, Central and West areas of the county, the 28th annual tour takes to the road on Saturday September 7th to visit farms in Central Elgin, Southwold, and Dutton/Dunwich townships.

“This is going to be an exciting adventure for children, parents and grandparents” says Katrina Stadnik, Elgin Federation of Agriculture board

member, and Chair of this year’s Tour.

“This tour is important because it helps our younger and older generations see what working farms are like in our current economy. It will be a fun-filled day with lots to see; and everyone will learn something new.”

The self-guided tour allows visitors to choose which farms to visit, with the help of signs along the route, between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This year’s tour features a wide variety of farming activities, which take place, rain or shine: Elgin County Plowing Match, Dexter (Central Elgin) – Come watch newer tractors, antique tractors and horses plough. The Queen of the Furrow competition is for women ages 16 – 24 and the Princess of the Furrow for young ladies 12 – 15 years. This year Continued On Page 7

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Bringing Rail Back to St. Thomas Continued From Page 1 run on the 21st and 22nd on a shortened route within St. Thomas. The Saturday and Sunday portion of the festivities will be open to all with food, entertainment, and free train rides sponsored by Legends and Algoma University. Saturday train rides are 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday Noon to 5.

The Grand Opening signifies the return of the train to St. Thomas. For years the L&PS ran between London, St. Thomas and Port Stanley, bringing travellers to places like Downtown St. Thomas, Port Stanley’s main beach or the swing and big band performances at the Stork Club. This is a historically significant event for the City and it is expected that both the turnout and the local impact will be huge.

The total investment in the new station and track replacement will be in the area of $1,678,000. A significant financial contribution of $575,000 toward the rejuvenation of the Rail Corridor came from the Dorothy Palmer Estate. St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson stated, “opportunities of this scale come along once in a lifetime and the City is extremely appreciative of the support of Andrew Gunn

Proposed Port Stanley Heritage Conservation District - Public Meeting Continued From Page 1 The proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan for the core of Port Stanley generated some lively discussion both on-line and at the public meeting. Much of the comment has centered around a proposed height restriction for building within the area. Some say a maximum of two storeys, others say at least three storeys should be acceptable. There is a very delicate balance between a plan that is too restrictive and one that is totally toothless.

One school of thought suggests that buildings over two storeys should be acceptable as long as they adhere to a design that would suit the character of the village. They believe we should have height restrictions but two stories are unreasonable for the commercial areas of our village. They like the way development has occurred on Main Street, where some of the best buildings happen also to be our biggest.

They would also like to see development within some or all of the commercial areas of the HCD emulate

and the donation of the Dorothy Palmer Estate to enable it to happen”. Andrew Gunn, Trustee of the Dorothy Palmer Estate, commented, “this project is very important for the future of downtown St. Thomas. We are adding green space, providing tourism and recreation opportunities, and rejuvenating key elements of our railway heritage. John and Dorothy Palmer would be pleased to know that part of their legacy will be the revitalization of the historic L&PS Railway, which will be enjoyed by residents and visitors for many years to come. My thanks to the City of St. Thomas and all our community partners for helping to make this project happen.”

The remainder of the project will be largely funded through a combination of several grants that have been made to the community including $411,000 from the Federal Government Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, $120,000 from the Provincial Rural Economic Development Fund and $28,000 from the Trans Canada Trail Organization.

what has been done along Main Street.

They are also concerned that some of the language about sight lines in the proposed HCD Plan will squash desirable development, since absolutely any building will restrict some sight line or other.

There are many who want to see the proposed HCD plan contain ample protection for the character and style of the existing community of Port Stanley.

Is this going to affect me?

Unfortunately there seems to be a feeling both on-line and at the public meeting that the views expressed by the public are not always heard by those in authority. The fact is that the public meeting was expressly set to hear the views of the public. As Committee Chair Sally Martyn said "You are all here because you care about this and you're interested". At the end of the meeting Councillor Martyn said that public views can also be submitted to the Municipality in writing by the 3rd of September.

The important question is the future! How will the commercial areas of William Street be developed and what will happen on the recently acquired west harbour lands. Without

make the harbour that same day and still host visitors onboard during the weekend but could not take passengers out to cruise the lake. Since then she has been stranded in the harbour until repairs and accident reports are completed.

Andrew Hibbert

Because of the more than three week layover many local business and individuals have stepped forward to help out with both the repairs and with hosting dinners and other activities for the young crew. The PSVA put the call out to board members to put together a potluck dinner. Board member Minda Neyer and her husband Hans offered their beach front home as location for the dinner.

PSVA Hosts the crew of the Fair Jeanne

Be a part of history, come out to the opening ceremonies as St. Thomas brings rail back to the railway capital!

Those hoping for a two storey limitation disagree with the notion of any kind of high-rise development, meaning any development exceeding two storeys. They believe this would ruin the character of a lovely fishing village.

PORT STANLEY REPORT

On Thursday August 22nd, The Port Stanley Village Association (PSVA) put on a dinner for the crew of the sailing vessel Fair Jeanne. The vessel and many of her regular crew have been stranded in Port Stanley since the long weekend in early August.

The stranding was the result of an accident that happened in the early hours of August 2nd while the tallship was lying at anchor about a mile east of the harbour. A local fishing tug ran into the ship leaving a gaping hole in the bow. The Fair Jeanne was able to some height restriction we could see real high-rise apartments or condos along the edge of the harbour. These would certainly destroy the ambience of the village.

There is a suggestion from the HCD Committee that the proposed Port Stanley Heritage Conservation District be divided into various sub districts where any new construction would have to echo the look of the buildings that are already there.

Some who participated in the discussion saw the HCD report as very restrictive. They felt the HCD Steering Committee (a committee of Council) has spent a lot of time, talking about height restrictions and not enough about the look and feel of the village.

Several residents, particularly at the public meeting, suggested that the Plan was too restrictive and that it did not allow property owners to make changes that they felt were necessary.

Some who lived in Class A homes, homes with distinct heritage value,

T H E L A K E E R I E B E AC O N

Thursday of last week everyone gathered at the Neyer’s home and enjoyed a great dinner and many of the crew even went for a swim at the beach. Thanks to everyone for a great effort. The Captain and crew are hoping to be able to head home before the end of the month. within the proposed HCD area were not comfortable with the idea that they would have to adhere to a heritage colour pallet and traditional materials when it came to refinishing the outside of their homes.

Although there are even some who feel there should be a public vote on the proposed plan, others believe it would be unnecessary and that we should be able to come up with a plan that we can all support, even though we may have reservations about some aspects. In the event of a less-thanfavourable outcome it was suggested that groups like the Port Stanley Village Association could conduct a referendum on line and by phone, the results of which would be submitted to the HCD Steering Committee and Council before the final decision is made.

The draft Heritage Conservation District Plan is available on the Municipality of Central Elgin website for review and at the Public Library in Port Stanley.

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Annual Heritage Farm Show Funded by the Tyrconnell Heritage Society and the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage grant.

Demonstrations planned over the two day event feature threshing, a working steam engine, farm horses, a farmer’s market, and historic farming interpretive displays.

September 14th and 15th 2013 10 am to - 4 pm 14-Adult $6, Children age 4-13 $3, 3 & under Free.

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

PORT STANLEY 2013

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or Carroll at 519-782-7616, email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1.

Preschool storytime Tues 10:15 am, 0-5 years with an adult.

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 United Church Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursday 8 pm, Call 782-3056.

VON Foot Care Clinics September 26th at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club.

Optimist Club of Port Stanley Vendors wanted for Port Stanley Optimist Club Thanksgiving Sale at Kettle Creek Golf Club Sunday Sept 29. Products to range from craft and baked goods to jewellery and candles. books and more. For more info contact portstanleyoptimists.ca Optimist Club of Port Stanley invites you to a charity BBQ at Farmgate Market, Elgin Street St Thomas on Saturday Aug 31st 11 - 3pm. All proceeds to local children's causes and charities.

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

Coffee follows downstairs.

Christ Church Anglican is having a fundraiser event. Roy Leblanc and Band Sing Gospel Elvis Style, Sunday September 15, 2:00p.m. Port Stanley Arena. Tickets $25, Call 519-631-4533 or 519-782-3264.

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?

St. John's Presbyterian Church, will be worshiping with the Port Stanley and Dexter United Churches. Both United Churches will be worshiping with St. John's at 10 a.m. on Sundays during the month of August.

Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. During August services will be at St. John’s Presbyterian Church.

Calling for Visual Artists from around the region! 3rd Annual Port Stanley & Regional Art Fair will be held at the DOC Building, 191 Carlow Road, Sat & Sun, Sept 21 & 22. More information and to register please visit: https://portstanleyartfair-.eventbrite.ca Or call/text the Organizer at 519-777-3999 Heritage Port meets at 1:30 pm the Fourth Thursday of the month, second floor of the Festival Theatre Building.

Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, Hills of Gold & Silver. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door between 1 -5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port.

Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-631-4847 or 519-782-4801.

Port Stanley Village Association meets the first Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 Social, and the third Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 pm business meeting. All welcome. Check out the psva website at www.psva.ca Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Monday - Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7pm.

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts If any individual and/or team is interested in joining the Port Stanley Tuesday night Men’s Dart League call John McIntyre 519 631-9967. Starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8pm.

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 Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm.

Port Stanley Legion Share a casual evening of music, Monday evenings, 6:30-9 pm; open to everyone, all levels of ability, all instruments, listeners too!

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2013

St. Paul’s Port Burwell /Vienna Sunday Services St. Paul's P.B./Vienna United 11:00 am Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:15 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School. For more Info 519 874 4260.

Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Bayham Public Library in Straffordville. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

The Port Burwell Periscope Playhouse St. Paul's Church, 41 Erieus St. Come for the shore, stay for the show, dine inbetween and see the submarine. Meal packages at 4 great restaurants including tickets $40. call 519-874-4286 or www.periscopeplayhouse.ca

AYLMER 2013

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

DEXTER 2013

Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship. During August we will worship at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Port Stanley.

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FINGAL 2013

Knox Presbyterian Church Lay Minister Mr. John Van Eyk. 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.

SHEDDEN 2013

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

Preschool Story Time - Friday, 11am 0 - 5 yrs with adult

SPARTA 2013

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

Come learn a new skill. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292) for more information or just show up.

Sparta Community Society Please come and join us for our regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of September and November at 7:30 pm.

Weekly Car Boot Sales Every Saturday, 9-3pm, in the parking lot by the Community Hall (46272 Sparta Line).

Cost $5. Proceeds to the Community Hall Fund. Call Bill or Eileen Simpson (519-775-2628) to reserve a space.

Submariners visit HMCS Ojibwa Continued From Page 2 used to be!” Visitors to Ojibwa are surprised to learn that the bunks located on top of and between the torpedoes were among the most coveted on the boat. According to Preston they are the only bunks where you can stretch out your legs.

He went on to lead four public groups for special tours through the eyes of a submariner. He was proud to point out “Preston”, the mannequin who sits at the helm wearing his old “Poopy suit”. “I get a kick out of it every time I see Preston at the helm”, he said.

In the evening the Museum turned Ojibwa over to the association so the submariners could nose around their

old home and show it off to families.

“The stories just kept flowing”, reported Catherine Raven, Webmaster for the Elgin Military Museum. “The stories are incredible. We had no idea of what our submarine service was doing or of how dangerous it was. The Museum will be collecting all the stories we can to help Canadians understand the major role played by the Canadian submarine service and just how perilous the Cold War really was.”

The hour-long tours of HMCS Ojibwa begin daily at 9:00 am with the final tour of the day starting at 8:00 pm. The Museum recommends people come between 9:00 and 11:00 am or after 4:00 in the afternoon to avoid significant waits. Tour times can be pre-booked by calling the Elgin Military Museum at 519-633-7641. For more information, visit the web site at www.projectojibwa.ca.

(Melissa Raven is Director of Communications The Museum of Naval History)

ST. THOMAS 2013

Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the Timken Community Centre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6 pm on Saturdays for a free meal followed by our celebration service. For more info call 519-633-9207 or go to www.abundantlifestthomas.ca

TALBOTVILLE 2013

Ferndale Family Barbecue and Fundraiser Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Drinks, Saturday, Sept. 14, Ferndale Park, McBain Line off Wellington Road, 11am - pm. Games, treats, snacks, Fire Truck, Dump Truck or Off Road Vehicle.

Bring the whole family and have fun!

TRYCONNELL 2013

Upcoming events at Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072 Sunday Summer Teas every Sunday, 1-4pm in the parlour. Beverages tea and/or lemonaide and delicious homemade treats. Tickets are $10 and include a tour of the museum, RSVP at 519-762-3072.

Homestead Saturdays at the Backus-Page House Museum. The upper level of the barn has been transformed into a antique agricultural exhibit , every Saturday, 12-4:30pm. Come on out and enjoy our new barn exhibit accompanying our 1850s house tour.

Interested in having a summer picnic? The BackusPage House Museum would love to provide you with all your picnic needs, utensils, a catered lunch for $15, please call 3 days ahead for catered lunches and details 519-762-3072.

UNION 2013

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 am. We are a Welcoming Friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info: 519631-0304 and our website is www.unionunitedchurch.ca.

Union Community Centre Yoga Classes begin on Monday Sept. 9th and Wednesday Sept. 11th at Union Community Centre - 10 am - 11:30 am. For more info. call Vicki - 519-631-3840.

Karate Classes begin on Sept. 12th - Thursdays 7:30 - 9 pm at Union Community Centre. To register or for more info. call Vicki at 519-631-3840.

Low Impact Circuit Training Classes begin Sept. 17th - Tuesdays from 7 - 8 pm. To register call Vicki 519-6313840.

VIENNA 2013

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.

WEST LORNE 2013

Duff Largie Beef Supper September 12, 5 pm - ? Adults $12 Children 6-12 $5 under 5 free.

The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church PLEASE!!! The cupboard is bare, we need you to drop off non-perishable items at Foodland or call 519 782-3122 for pick-up.

Don’t forget school supplies!!!

The food bank is open the third week of the month: Tues. 3:30-6 pm Thurs. 9:30 - Noon For cheque donations please send to: Port Stanley Foodbank, c/o Christ Church, 283 Colborne St. Port Stanley, On. , N5L 1A9.

Cheques payable to Christ Church with Foodbank in memo section please.

Thank You In Advance, Port Stanley Foodbank@Christ Church Port Stanley

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2013 Citizen Awards Nominations are now open for Central Elgin Volunteer Service and Distinguished Citizen Awards. These awards recognize and honour Central Elgin residents whose volunteer efforts have made a significant impact towards the development and advancement of recreational sports, arts and culture or community and social services, who have competed or been recognized at the provincial, national or international levels in sports or arts and culture, or who have contributed in a meaningful and significant way to Central Elgin.

To view eligibility criteria, or obtain a copy of the nomination form, please visit our website.

Details can be found under Civic Centre. Nominations will be open until Friday, September 20.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Revised 2014 PAP Withdrawal Amounts FOR RATEPAYERS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN MONTHLY PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLANS (PAP) FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES: An error in the calculation of the 2014 monthly PAP withdrawal amount has been identified, and as a result the 2014 PAP amount listed on your 2013 Final Tax bill has been overstated. Revised 2014 PAP withdrawal amounts will be provided by written notification in September 2013.

The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this error may have caused. If you require any further information, please contact the office at 519-631-4860 ext. 280.

2013 Final Tax Installment Due Dates 2013 Final Tax Installment due dates are September 16th and November 15th.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Members Required The Municipality of Central Elgin and the County of Elgin are seeking one committee member for the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) to advise the councils on accessibility matters. The JAAC’s mandate is to advise the Municipality of Central Elgin and County of Elgin on the implementation of accessibility standards and removal of barriers.

If you are interested in serving on the JAAC, or wish to learn more about the Committee, please contact Jennifer Cowan, Accessibility Coordinator for an application form at 519-6311460 ext. 167 or jcowan@elgin-county.on.ca, County of Elgin, 3rd Floor – Human Resources, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1.

East Side Servicing Phase 2 – Construction Timing Construction on Centennial Avenue for Phase 2 of the East Side Servicing Project is underway.

Signs for detour routes are installed, and drivers are asked to please use the alternate routes of Yarmouth Centre Road and Fairview Avenue. Work will continue until December 2013. Please visit our website for more information.

SPECIAL LOW PRICE Backyard Composters For Sale Central Elgin is now selling backyard composters, the Earth Machine, at the low cost of $30 each including HST. Composters can be purchased at the Central Elgin Municipal Offices in the Elgin County Admin Bldg, 450 Sunset Dr. Leaf and Yard Waste Depot Leaf and Yard Waste is accepted throughout the year at the White’s Station Operation Centre, 42343 Fruit Ridge Line west of Sunset Road on • Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; • Thursdays from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

There is no charge to dispose of this waste provided the leaves and yard waste are placed in biodegradable kraft paper yard waste bags. These bags are available for sale at a number of retailers in Central Elgin. Limbs and branches must be bundled in lengths of 1 metre or less.

The next roadside yard waste collection will occur in the fall.

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North Shore Community Classified Serving over 7000 Homes, Apartments, Farms & Businesses SouthPort Wellness Now Open!!!

We’re very excited to be opening the first holistic wellness clinic in Port Stanley, located in Harbour House – 194 Main St. We are offering the following services: • homeopathy, • massage therapy, • holistic nutrition, • reiki and monthly seminars.

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Choose from a WIDE SELECTON of our Premium Fontana Wine Kits.

From our full-bodied Cabernet Savignon to our light and crisp Pinot Grigo.

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This includes 28-30 bottles of wine, corks and labels. (glass not included) Call now to book your appointment!

PERCH FISH FRY All you can eat Perch FISH FRY Saturday, September 14, 2013 5-7 p.m. Port Bruce Pavilion Adults: $20 (advance); $25 (at the door) Children: $7 (10 & under) For tickets call: Helen (519)773-5939 or Cathy (519) 773-3323 AND… bring a lawn chair to enjoy free entertainment by Jon Miller Sponsored by: Port Bruce Ratepayers Association

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MUSIC & VOICE Pre-School Music: 3 -5 yr. min. 3 students, 10 Saturdays, Oct. 5 – Dec.14. $80.00 Piano/Voice: Private: $19.50.

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members learn through hands-on experience, how to grow their own food and become more self-sufficient.

Continued From Page 4 will feature the final project for the East Elgin 4-H Plowing club for youth ages 9 – 12. You may also visit displays and purchase breakfast and lunch on site.

Great Lakes Farms, Port Stanley (Southwold Township) – Come visit the apple barn, try the corn maze or wagon rides and play in the giant sandbox.

Empire Valley Farm, Wallacetown, (Dutton/Dunwich Township) – Come visit the cozy atmosphere of the country greenhouse and market. Choose from a wide selection of home grown seasonal produce.

Visitors may enter the draw of a “Basket of Elgin Produce” at Great Lakes Farm; where the draw will take place just after 4 p.m.

Kettle Creek Friesians, Paynes Mills (Southwold Township) – Meet these gentle, elegant horses that can be trained to pull a buggy. The new stables and riding arena were built in 2012.

Maps are available from any Elgin County Library, St. Thomas Public Library, the Elgin-St. Thomas Tourism office, or by calling the Elgin Federation of Agriculture’s office at 519-633-0114, or checking online at www.elginfarmers.ca.

Farm Camp at Pearce Williams Christian Centre, Fingal (Dutton/Dunwich Township) – This is the second year for the farm camp where participants and community

Participation in this event is free, but visitors are reminded to wear good walking shoes and a hat is recommended because most of the activities will be outside.

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COTTAGES FOR RENT Port Stanley Cottages: The Beach House – 2 bedroom lakefront fully renovated and winterized cottage. $1,100/month.

Artist Cottage – 1 bedroom, $1,200/month. Available 1 September 2013 – 31 May 2014.

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FARMER’S MARKET Our own Fresh Garlic, Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes.

Apples, Cantaloupe, & Melons, Pears, Peaches, Plums. ........................

See us at the Horton Street Farmers Market, St. Thomas on Saturdays!

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17th Harvest Festival Free Family Fun • Winery Open House • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • Entertainment • Artist Shelley McVittie • Kennedy’s Kridders • Corn Maze • Artisans • Cheese Sampling

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Fiona was adopted from us in 2010 and the same family came in last year and adopted Maddie. We received them back as surrenders to Animal Aide on Saturday, August 24/13 because the family decided they really didn't have enough time to spend with them. Both girls are spayed. Fiona is a beautiful torti, although a little overweight and Maddie is an adorable tabby and white

who is very unhappy with her new situation of living in a cage.

We would love to see these two girls get adopted again as quickly as possible, for both their sakes. Now is an excellent time to adopt these two together because of our 2 for $222 special going on. Please adopt them if you can. Don't let them stay with us long enough to forget what having a home of their own is all about.

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Page 8 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday August 30, 2013 and association members are invited to attend. Since the board now meets at the home of an executive member, please contact John Blankenship, Chairperson to determine the meeting location for that month's meeting.

The next meeting is being held on September 5th at 7:30 p.m. at 3278 Colin Street (Crane's).

PORT BRUCE REPORT Cathy Crane

Ratepayer Association Board Meetings

In Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mary White, who passed away recently in Kitchener.

The Port Bruce Ratepayers Association monthly board meeting is held the first Thursday of each month

Mary lived in Port Bruce for many years and is remembered as an avid gardener. She was one of the community members who were instrumental in the development of the Millennium Gardens located by the pavillion.

A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held in Port Bruce in late September.

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