The Lake Erie Beacon February 19 2016

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday February 19, 2016

February 5th Edition Unfortunately due to an illness we were unable to produce our First edition of the year on February 5th. We will continue with our bi-weekly editions starting February 19.

Prespa Proposal for Port Stanley

INSIDE Letters We are new residents to Port Stanley and we live on East Rd. I was shocked to see how fast traffic screams down this road in both directions.

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Central Elgin 2015 Review and 2016 Outlook Much has been accomplished throughout the Municipality.

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Black History Month Black History Month Talk - Elgin County Building, February 24, 2016, STORY PAGE 3 7:30 pm.

Port Burwell Report Club members play two of the three days each week. The 45 skaters are divided into groups of five. .

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Jim Taylor

Above: Prespa Construction Ltd has approached Central Elgin for permission to construct a nine-story building with 52 condos and commercial space on William Street in Port Stanley.

Port Stanley, sleepy fishing village, summer playground, tourist resort ....Think sandy beaches and warm Lake Erie waters.

Left: The Why-Not Park which is next to the proposed development at the corner of William Street and Edith Cavell Blvd.

Oh yes, and the ballpark below the picnic hill that was accessible by an incline railroad, and service to St. Thomas and London via the L&PS Railway. Promoted as Western Ontario’s summer playground. Or something like that.

Now my downtown London home is in a 24-storey highrise so I have some familiarity with, well, tall buildings. And I certanly don’t have a problem with them. There are many in the city.

Yes, that’s all gone now. The famous Stork Club where every big band known to, well, big band lovers played.

Gone. The two-diamond ball park.

Gone. The incline railway that took visitors to the picnic grounds atop the hill complete with swings and slides and other amusements. Gone.

But it hasn’t all been lost ..... yet.

The beach is still very popular.

Mackie’s is still there, GT’s, along with the tiny cottages that lined the shore.

Well, some of them.

Karen Vecchio Meets with Municipalities in EML Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament, has completed a tour of Municipal roundtables after meeting with all 10 Municipal Councils. STORY PAGE 5

Uniting For Refugees in St. Thomas-Elgin “Unite For Refugees” was launched out of a growing number of inquiries received by the YWCA St. ThomasElgin about refugee sponsorship and what individuals and organizations can do to help.

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But for all that it’s still Port Stanley, the fishing village where my Dad fished, where coal came by boat to fire village furnaces, and ocean going vessels brought produce from Europe .... marble chips, olives, small cars ... and Portsiders, me among them, made

some money on the side unloading them onto awaiting trucks and railway cars.

Why am I going on like this? Talking about something you know full well? Well, many of you anyway.

Well, I noticed the recent application to build a nine-storey 52-unit highrise on William Street just north of Edith Cavell. In other words very near the beach.

So, why am I rambling on like this?

Well, to start, Port Stanley is not a city.

I’m wondering what a multi-storey apartment building will do to the ethos of the beach and of the village for that matter. It’s not that I’m against the project. I’m just wondering how much thought has gone into it.

We can say, wow, it will bring in lots of new residents, always needed in a small municipality. It will make us more, well, what exactly?

Thing is it seems like more than just a plan to construct a big building to bring in more people. Is it a harbinger of buildings to come? And is that a good idea?

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The Springwater Maple Syrup Festival As Canadian As Maple Syrup Elgin County It is fitting that the phrase “As Canadian as Maple Syrup” be used to describe a trip to the sugar bush, a quintessentially Canadian activity that heralds the beginning of spring in our country. It is also appropriate that it is the stately maple, the very symbol of Canada, that gives us one of our country’s classic culinary delights.

Pure Maple Syrup is a natural sweetener that is 100% free of artificial flavours and additives. It can be used as a sugar substitute, as a glaze on meats or vegetables, in desserts, and of course, as a topping for a stack of fluffy pancakes.

Maple Syrup season runs approximately 20 days in length between the end of February and mid-March when weather conditions are ideal. Tree sap flows best when the nights still dip below freezing but the days are slightly warmer. Warmer days allow the tree sap to flow bringing with it sugars that have been stored in the roots of the tree. This is when Maple Syrup producers tap the tree trunk and collect its sap. If the weather is too cold the sap won’t flow but if the weather is too warm, sap rises too quickly to the tree’s buds causing it to take on a slightly bitter flavour.

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EDITORIAL Change Is Inevitable The village of Port Stanley is very fortunate to have a group of people who work hard and continuously to represent the community with Elgin County, Central Elgin and other associations. The group, known as the Port Stanley Village Association, has been representing the community for more than ten years.

The PSVA was started by several people who were interested in seeing the village move ahead in many areas including promotion, tourism, and harbour development. One of the founding members was our well known local activist Jean Macdougall.

The PSVA has worked on many other initiatives including Cross Walks, a Heritage District, review of entry and exit signage, rehabilitation of the perch (Quota) sculpture, the DOC building on the harbour and developing ideas for the harbour. The PSVA has also worked diligently to secure the future of the public school for Port Stanley, and works closely with Heritage Port, the BIA and other local groups to create a better community.

One initiative that has been ongoing is to encourage new or renovated buildings to adopt a design that will

be in keeping with the ambiance of our lakeside fishing village. Because of this the PSVA has taken a strong stance on the proposed Prespa project on William Street with the aim of making sure the project fits with the community. To accomplish this the PSVA struck a new committee made up of development experts including an architect and a landscape designer. As has been noted on several occasions, Central Elgin would have a much stronger capability in overseeing projects of concern if the Heritage Conservation District had been adopted when it was presented several years ago.

This special committee has forged a professional proposal concerning the William Street development that will be presented to council at the public meeting on March 1st at the Port Stanley Arena.

The PSVA Mission: We, as citizens of Port Stanley, will undertake initiatives that protect and improve the quality of life in our village and Central Elgin. We will work to influence decisions on the future of Port Stanley that respect its heritage, its economic health and its environmental sustainability. We will strive exclusively for goals that enjoy broad support from the residents of Port Stanley. Visit the PSVA Web Site at www.psva.ca

LETTERS Encroachment woes...

It is hard not to respond after reading such negativity in the letter written in the Portstanleynews web site about the newly built front deck on Bessie St. After driving by the home on Bessie, a group of us could only commend and comment on what an improvement this home and deck bring to the streetscape. We came to the conclusion that this is no different than the same lack of clearance that exists down the street, William St and almost everywhere in town!

Anyone worried about driving into this deck should maybe be a little more concerned about their own driving abilities period.

Seems quite petty. There must be bigger

issues to worry about.

Jim and Susan Metzger Port Stanley

Speeders on East Road We are new residents to Port Stanley and we live on East Rd. I was shocked to see how fast traffic screams down this road in both directions.

When you take into consideration that there is a Nursing Home, playground, two sub divisions, lots of deer and School bus stops the scenario is frightening.

There is potential for a really nasty

Central Elgin 2015 Review and 2016 Outlook David Marr Mayor of Central Elgin The Municipality has had a busy year. As a new Council we started 2015 with an orientation to bring all new Council members up to speed and to give the returning members a chance to review and refresh. Following that we got down to business.

Much has been accomplished throughout the Municipality. In Belmont, work started on an addition to the library to provide more space, as well as installing an elevator to enhance the level of accessibility within the building. This should be completed by the end of this February. A new subdivision of 20 homes has also started in 2016.

On the edge of Port Stanley a new subdivision has started with model homes being built this spring.

In Port Stanley changes on the Harbour front are quite visible. In the spring of 2015 a public boat ramp was opened and has been welcomed by our boating community. The opening of the West Breakwater exceeded our expectations. Local residents and tourists have endorsed this full heartedly, and it has received national attention. Work continues on Hofhuis Park and we look forward to its completion in 2017. We will be looking to more public consultation on its final use and design.

We look forward to the Federal Government’s cleanup of both sides of the harbour this spring. More information will follow on this as we receive it.

On Thompson Line, just south of Belmont, we replaced two small Construction on the condominiums bridges with culverts. These were identified as needing to be replaced as iden- on Edith Cavell have started. A public meeting to consider zoning changes for tified in the provincially mandated the development on William Street has report. been set for March 1st at the Port StanIn the Lynhurst area we have held ley Arena. We look forward to hearing public meetings for two projects. The from the public their thoughts on this much needed expansion of Turvey Park project. is expected to commence this year. An Currently we are undergoing an enengineering study is also ongoing to address the drainage and streets in Old vironmental study on the sewage lagoon system. Two public meetings have Lynhurst. been held and later this year we hope to In the Eastwood subdivision we will be in a position to make a decision and be reviewing our options to renew and move forward on the improvements to refresh the park following the constructhis system. tion completion this past year.

This is just a short list of what CounFollowing a delegation from Sparta cil and Staff have been dealing with this residents, Council will consider updatpast year and what we look forward to ing or adding lighting in Sparta’s busiin the coming year. ness district to enhance the Village’s historical looks in the budget this year.

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Anglers Encouraged to Stay Safe on the Ice Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry January 20, 2016 Although we have had a fairly mild winter so far the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading onto ice to fish.

thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be hazardous at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out.

Check thickness regularly with a spud bar or auger as you move further out on the ice.

Ice Conditions Can Be Deceptive • Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, and Variable springs, pressure cracks, old ice Remember: •

Ice does not freeze at a uniform

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Black History Month State of Virginia. He is the curator and site manager of Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden.

The Elgin Historical Society Black History Month Talk - Elgin County Building, February 24, 2016, 7:30 pm.

The Elgin Historical Society presents Stephen Cook, Curator of Uncle Tom’s Cabin speaking on “The Road to Uncle Tom’s Cabin”.

The talk highlights the story of freedom seekers from American slavery with special focus on Josiah Henson and his connection to Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous 1852 novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Steven Cook is a fifth generation descendant of Underground Railroad refugees who escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad from the

The presentation takes place in the lower level of the Elgin County Building, 450 Sunset Drive, 7:30pm.

For further information call Mike Baker, Elgin County Museum, 519-6311460 ext. 159

Heritage Port Stanley meeting on February 25th 1800's Underground Railway era.

God be praised!

As you may know, that was the code name for Port Stanley during the 1800's Underground Railway era. Escaping blacks from Hope (Cleveland) and other American cities crossed Lake Erie any way they could to escape slavery and find freedom in Upper Canada / Canada West. Some found their first freedom in Port Stanley.

February is Black History Month

Port Stanley Holiday Light Display Raised Over $17,100 To Help Wishes Come True Make-A-Wish® Southwestern Ontario Throughout the 2015 holiday season, Dennis Taylor and Raymie Jewell invited visitors to their home at 291 Selbourne Drive in Port Stanley for a magical display of over 77,000 lights (including lights synchronized to music, surrounding ponds and up in the trees)!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Taylor and Jewell, as well as those who attended, $17,127.80 was raised to benefit Make-A-Wish® Southwestern Ontario!

Taylor and Jewell state, “A great big thank you to all the wonderful people that came to see the lights with donations in hand. Together we have accomplished a great thing.... we made life a little bit better for seriously ill children and their families”.

Lori Quick, CEO of Make-A-Wish

Southwestern Ontario, adds “We are so grateful to Dennis Taylor and Raymie Jewell for continuing to host this amazing light display each year. Their outstanding annual support, along with the generosity of visitors to their display, helps us bring hope, strength and joy to our wish kids at a time when it is needed most”.

Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. In 2015, we granted 72 magical wishes across the 16 Counties we serve! Excitingly, this year our chapter celebrates our 30th Anniversary and the noteworthy milestone of 1,200 wishes granted in Southwestern Ontario! To learn more about Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario and how you can start granting wishes today, please visit www.makeawishswo.ca.

and we will discuss the role of Port Stanley as a destination point for the Underground Railway during our Heritage Port Stanley meeting on February 25th.

Bring your knowledge, sources, questions and anything else relating to this topic. You have some time to look

Quilts like the one above were used to convey messages to escaping slaves.

Each square was a code showing where to go and how to get there. around for some information on this topic if you wish.

Regards, John Morrow Heritage Port Stanley Chair

HealthTalk Wear Hats & Mittens Don’t get Frostbitten What do you get when you cross Frosty the Snowman with Dracula? A bad case of frostbite.

Cold temperatures are nothing new to residents of Elgin County. All too often we hear dreaded phrases such as extreme cold warning, wind chill or my personal favourite- polar vortex. While many heed these warnings and bundle against the elements, some still are willing to chance hypothermia and frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 35°C. (Normal temperature is 37.5°C) It is usually more prevalent in the very young and the very old. Symptoms of hypothermia include: Shivering, dizziness hunger, nausea, faster breathing, trouble speaking, confusion, lack of coordination, fatigue and increased heart rate.

As the temperature continues to drop, the pulse will weaken, breathing becomes more shallow and the person may become unconscious. Treatment for hypothermia depends on the severity.

Mild hypothermia is treated by removing the person from the cold and warming slowly (start with the trunk- not the extremities). For severe hypothermia, a call to 911 is warranted. Frostbite is a condition whereby the skin (usually in the extremities) freezes. Frostbite happens when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during extremely cold weather. To protect the vital inner or-

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gans, the body cuts circulation to your extremities: feet, hands, nose, etc., which eventually freeze.

Frostbite occurs in several stages: The first stage of frostbite is frostnip where the skin pales or turns red and feels cold. This can progress to prickling and numbness in the affected area. Frostnip doesn't permanently damage the skin. The second stage of frostbite appears as reddened skin that turns white or pale and is called superficial frostbite. The skin may remain soft, but some ice crystals may form in the tissue. The skin may begin to feel warm. A fluid-filled blister may appear 24 to 36 hours after rewarming the skin. As frostbite progresses, it affects all layers of the skin, including the tissues that lie below (a condition known as severe or deep frostbite) This is accompanied by numbness, loss of all sensation of cold, pain or discomfort in the affected area. Large blisters form 24 to 48 hours after rewarming. Afterward, the area turns black and hard as the tissue dies.

So unless your name is Olaf or Princess Elsa of Arendelle (if you don’t get the reference ask any girl ages 2-12), protect yourself from the cold and if you suspect hypothermia or frostbite, seek help.

Take care of yourself and each other.

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hips or knees. Given the player ages (60 to 79), pre game and post game discussion usually comes down to medical issues. Before the game, players begin to congregate at least an hour before game time. Afterwards, local establishments are frequented for coffee, lunch or a glass or two of ale, and more fellowship.

Port Stanley Senior Hockey Club

League headquarters for fellowship, is the league sponsor, the local Legion.

On December 7, 2015, players enjoyed a great turkey feast with all the trimmings at the Legion.

PORT BURWELL REPORT

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings local seniors lace up their skates at the Port Stanley Arena. There are 45 skaters, with a waiting list and fill in players behind them. These senior skaters require substitutions during trips to the sunny south and for other absences.

Club members play two of the three days each week. The 45 skaters are divided into groups of five. Each game, teams are made up of three different groups of five. The emphasis is on fun and safety. Besides mixing up the teams every game, there are several safety rules — no skates in the goalie’s blue crease, whistles are blown with players down.

The Year End in Bayham A Look Back and Forward There was time when Port Burwell and Port Stanley went back and forth in annual shipping and commerce activity.

This all changed when Port Stanley became the single Transport Canada harbour in the area. Port Burwell was designated a Small Craft Harbour.

Dredging eventually became a thing of the past in Port Burwell, despite being one of the best harbours on the north shore, no longer a safe haven for seamen in distress along 55 km of Lake Erie shoreline. We did squander an alternative, a municipally owned dredge, which sank, ignominiously. A federal study found that dredging the Port Burwell harbour was an exercise in futility, with the volume of littoral drift from the west and the huge, annual tonnage of silt from Otter Creek. The Study recommended an outer marina as the only long term, viable solution. Port Burwell came close to getting an outer marina, backed by federal bureaucrats, but denied by the outgoing, cost conscious Mulroney government.

For each game scores are registered, but no stats are kept. Sportsmanship rules! Every once in a while, a dash up the ice displays the various player skill sets from their younger years. I am in my second year in the league and enjoying the friendly competition, fun and conviviality.

There was on and off economic activity in the eighties and nineties. Then along came amalgamation. It has been downhill ever since in terms of business activity in the once bustling port. In the first year after amalgamation, Port Bur-

Skill levels vary, but enthusiasm does not. Several players have new

The Port Stanley Sailors at the local Dickens Day parade in Port Stanley.

Keep your kids safe while playing hockey

well saw a lot of hard work by volunteer groups fall away.

The new Municipality of Bayham killed the Trans Canada Trail, one of the few breaks Canada wide. Talisman was not encouraged to build a propose gas plant, the ticket to keeping a navigable harbour. With a harbour declared unsafe to navigate by the Coast Guard, with no dredging in sight, Port Burwell began a long, slow decline, with little to no new investment. There was no municipal investment in the waterfront by the municipality, despite volunteer initiatives.

With the loss of banking, now a gasoline outlet, plywood became the defining feature of downtown Port Burwell. On a current Monday, the only sign of life is the LCBO, the Post Office, the school and daycare, the single variety store, not open on Sunday and the Lunch Box.

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Tips when buying hockey equipment: • Hockey helmets must be in good condition and include a chinstrap.

• Make sure the equipment fits properly. Hockey helmets should be snug to prevent shifting and should also be comfortable.

• If you purchase a face protector separately from the helmet, make sure you have all of the parts and instructions for proper installation.

• Check product recalls for helmets or other sports equipment.

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accident to occur.

Talking with other residents we feel that there should be a three way stop at Erie Heights, due to the blind hill and bus stop, playground and sub division.

There should be a four way stop at Hill Street as this is the blind corner as well as a bus stop and a sub division.

Speed limit should be lowered in front of the Nursing Home to 40 KMH. Speed limits should be lowered all along East Rd to 50 KMH At present we enable traffic to speed as Police presence can only provide a limited deterrent.

The amount of time lost to drivers would be minimal.

Port Stanley is a beautiful place to live. On one hand we are creating a laid back relaxing way of life, the other a free for all for stupid drivers.

Please consider our proposal and make Port a safer place to live and enhance every ones way of life.

Sincerely, Larry Taylor, Port Stanley

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News Canada With team play and lots of action, hockey is a great way to get your children active. However, it is important to keep safety in mind. Prevent your hockey star from head and eye injuries by making sure that they wear the proper safety equipment.

Did you know that there are regulations for face protectors and hockey helmets sold in Canada?

When buying a hockey helmet or visor, make sure it has the CSA mark, which is required by law to show that it meets the requirements. As well, hockey helmets must show the date the helmet was made. Helmets more than five years old should not be bought or sold as the parts and materials can break down with age.

To report an incident, contact the manufacturer or retailer. You are also encouraged to contact Health Canada.

More tips on keeping your child safe while playing hockey can be found online at Canada.ca.

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Support Through Your Journey – a wellness program Becky Ahrens, Hospice and Bereavement Coordinator for VON Elgin

VON is once again offering a new program to residents of Elgin County.

This program has been developed to provide an opportunity for persons diagnosed with a life limiting illness to engage in meaningful and life-enriching activities in a safe, caring, supportive and nurturing environment.

Participants will meet at the VON office on the last two Wednesday’s of each month from January to April 2016 (8 weeks) with trained staff and volunteers. The program will run for 3 hours in the morning. This program will support individuals who are 18+, living in Elgin County, who have been recently diagnosed or are currently living with a life-limiting illness (eg Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, ALS-Lou Gehrig’s, Heart Disease, Kidney Failure, Stroke, etc). He/she must be independently mobile, cognitive and responsible for taking care of personal care needs, including administrating medication. All participants will meet with the Hospice Coordinator prior to participating.

Karen Vecchio Meets with Municipalities in EML Kaylie Vansevenant Member’s Assistant

are very specific to the area the councils represent,” stated Vecchio.

Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament, has completed a tour of Municipal roundtables after meeting with all 10 Municipal Councils which make up the riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London.

It proved to be a great opportunity to discuss the municipality’s key priorities, as well as Vecchio’s role as the Official Opposition Critic for Families, Children and Social Development.

Vecchio met with 9 of the councils prior to Christmas and finished by addressing the Council of Thames Centre.

“I recognize that each and every municipality in this riding is unique and although infrastructure is definitely a key priority for all, the needs

The Springwater Maple Syrup Festival Continued From Page1 is boiled causing water to evaporate and the sap’s consistency to become sweeter and denser until it becomes Maple Syrup.

Further boiling creates other Maple products such as Maple Butter, Maple Candy, and Maple Sugar.

The Springwater Maple Syrup Festival gives visitors the opportunity to learn about several differ-

“It is so important to continue dialogue and to make sure that all levels of government representing the people of this riding are on the same page and addressing the same issues,” said Vecchio. “It also provided me with further direction on specific projects in communities as well as the need for affordable housing something under my Critic’s role.”

ent historical methods of producing Maple Syrup; to tour the old-fashioned Sugar Shanty; and, to taste sweet, delicious syrup samples. Visitors can also take a horse-drawn wagon ride through Springwater Forest, purchase Canadian Maple Syrup products, or dine at the pancake house, run by local service clubs.

The festival runs on Saturdays and Sundays from February 27 through to the end of March and daily during March Break. For more information about the Springwater Maple Syrup Festival visit the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority

Often times, individuals diagnosed with such conditions, go through ups and downs and possibly even experience some of the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance) and most indicate that this was a lonely journey for them. Not wanting to

upset family and friends, individuals often are reluctant to share their fears, worries and possibly even guilt regarding their health needs. Being diagnosed with any such illness, whether chronic or life limiting, can be a struggle for many. VON wants to ensure support is available for those who need it. This program will allow for opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances, share feelings and concerns, explore various wellness activities: including art therapy, music therapy, spiritual reflection, mindfulness, etc. “While we have an 8 week program outline, we are most interested in hearing what participants are looking for with this kind of program” shares, Coordinator for the Hospice and Bereavement Program, Becky Ahrens.

The community may be unaware of the hospice support VON provides in this community. While there is no residential hospice in Elgin County, our services support individuals and those who are in their circle through the journey of an illness.

Whether it be to provide a break for caregivers, or friendship for the individual who is ill, our highly compassionate and trained volunteers, are always eager to support our community. VON is grateful to have the financial support of the Local Health Integration Network, allowing us to offer this program at no cost to participants..

Anyone interested in learning more about this program or other community support services offered through VON can contact VON at 519-637-6408.

Ice Hut Registration Required on Area Lakes Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry January 20, 2016 To protect the environment and ensure safety, anglers must register new or previously unregistered icefishing huts on area lakes.

Registration is free and helps discourage anglers from abandoning their huts, which can end up in waterways and washed up on shorelines when the ice thaws.

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Huts must be registered in fisheries management zones 16 and 19 in Aylmer District. To register your ice hut, visit ontario.ca/icefishing and register your hut electronically. Once registered, an ice-fishing hut can be used anywhere in Ontario.

Registration numbers on ice huts must be at least 6.3 centimetres (2.5 inches) in height and clearly displayed on the outside of the hut.

Tent-style ice huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric that have a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected do not need to be registered.

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It’s a good idea to place huts on 15centimetre (six-inch) high wooden blocks to make it easier to remove them at the end of the season. Ice hut owners must keep the area around their huts clear of garbage.

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Anglers must remove ice huts from the waters of fisheries management zones 16 and 19 by March15

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Ice huts must be removed from lakes before ice break-up, even if it is before the specified removal date.

It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave an ice hut after ice break-up.

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

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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.

PORT STANLEY 2016

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.

Google Cardboard Thursdays, 5:00 -5:30pm. Drop in and learn how a piece of cardboard can change the way you play games. Enter a world of virtual fun!

Technology Help Scheduled appointments on Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm and on Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm Book now by calling the library or emailing jpalleschi@elgin.ca Children's Programs & Events Maker Mondays, February 22 & 29, 5:30-6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come for a hands on maker session as we explore a multitude of mediums! For ages 6-12, please preregister Pajamarama Mondays, February 22 & 29, 6:30-7pm Stories & songs for all ages & their caregiver please preregister.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, February 23, 10:15am11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! For ages 0-5 and their caregiver please preregister Read with Maggie, Tuesday, February 23, 6:00-6:30pm Sign up for a reading session with our special friend Maggie! For reluctant readers ages 6-12. Please preregister as space is limited Adult Programs & Events Free Film Night Thursday, February 25, 6:30-8:00pm Join us for a free night of independent films courtesy of Indieflix (and free popcorn!). First come, first seated event!

Card Embroidery Thursday, February 25, 1:00-3:00pm $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required!

New glasses? Drop off your old ones (even in pieces!) and cases to the library, which works with the Lions Club to send to people in need.

Port Stanley Lioness Club CHILI COOK OFF Saturday, March 12, location Port Stanley Legion,Branch 410 George St. Doors Open at 6:00 P.M. Chili tasting 6-7:30.

Adults - $9.00, Children 6-12 - $5.00, Under 6 - Free Proceeds to Community Projects Call 519-782-3221 for more info.

Optimist Club of Port Stanley Spring Fundraiser 12” Oval Spring bulb pot - just in time for Easter. Available March 23rd, $12. each. To order call Lin Welsh 519 782-4991, Emily Finch 519-769-2514 or Donna Vievine 226-658-1019 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? Sunday School starts at 10:20 am.

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 February 25th, 2016. The meeting is now being held the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30 at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Get your Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. 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 Winter Hours: Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 12-10, 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.

Aylmer – East Elgin Community Complex hosts monthly Seniors’ Day Out program Senior’s Day Out is Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 9:30am to 12:30pm and includes lunch. registration in advance required 519-7735631 admin@eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca.

DUTTON 2016

Dutton & District LIONS Wed. March 2, Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo; Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 7PM start, featuring $500 Jackpot; numerous specials; 50/50 draw!

Dutton & District LIONS Sunday, March 13, Dutton & District LIONS famous, full breakfast; in Lion’s DEN; just behind the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7 with eggs cooked to order; plus, toast, coffee, juice, bacon or sausages, home fries & pan-cakes. Serving 9 AM - 1 PM

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.

SHEDDEN 2016

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

Children's Programs & Events Preschool Story Time Fridays, February 19 & 26, 11:00-11:45am. Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Book of the Month An Amish Garden (Four Amish novellas) by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Tricias Goyer, and Vanetta Chapman. Ask at the desk to reserve your copy!

Knit & Crochet Group Tuesday, February 23, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for an informal group to sit and share, learn from others and pick up new tricks!

Technology Help *Drop in hours every Tuesday from 6:007:00pm *Scheduled appointments on Tuesdays 5:006:00pm or 7:00-8:30pm and Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm. Book now by calling or emailing jpalleschi@elgin.ca

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.

Baseball Registration this year will take place on Saturday March 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Community Hall for children 5 to 9 years of age. If you can’t make the day but would like to register your child call Sally Martyn 519-775-2292 or email tcg@execulink.com

ST. THOMAS 2016

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 Trinity Anglican Church will host the World Day of Prayer, March 4, @ 2:00pm, Theme, Receive children, Receive me, Christian Women in Socialist Cuba, Parking at Knox Church, Reverend Valerie Kenyon Preaching, Fellowship to follow service.

St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society's Meeting will host Kate Holt of Canadale Nurseries discuss 'New Plants for 2016' at their meeting on Wednesday, March 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at the Canada Southern Railway Station, 545 Talbot Street (behind the Giant Tiger Store). Information: Richard at 519-633-3939.

TYRCONNELL 2016

Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072. Backus-Page House Museum Monthly Clubs! 4th Tuesday, Family History Club 7pm THS Members free or $5/person.

2nd Wednesday, Textile Arts Club (bring your own project or hand quilt with us) 7pm THS Members free or $5/person

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.

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.

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.

Port Burwell Historical Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at the Marine Museum. Call 519 874-4135.

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.

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UNION 2016

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

We are welcoming friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info 519-631-0304 and our website: www.unionunitedchurch.ca Children's Ball Registration Union Community Centre March 5th, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Come and Join a team and have some fun. Call for more info. : 519-631-3840 Family Easter Event Union Community Centre March 26th, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Come and join the fun clowns, balloons, Easter egg hunt, Visit from the Easter Bunny. No charge -everyone welcome!

Sponsored by the Union South Yarmouth Optimist Club

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.

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Greenhouse Pest Control Takes a New Push-Pull Approach Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada In an effort to improve pest control in the greenhouse industry, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers are studying how plants attract and repel insects based on volatile chemicals released from their leaves and flowers.

Dr. Ian Scott (London Research and Development Centre/AAFC) is leading a team of scientists who are investigating which repellant and attractant plants are the most effective and if these plants can be used as a “push-pull” strategy to reduce insect damage on valuable greenhouse fruits and vegetables.

The “push-pull” strategy uses one

plant to repel insect pests away from the adjacent crop plant (the “push”), while a second plant more attractive to the pest insect than the crop acts as the “pull.” The attractive plant is also called the “trap crop” and is often a different species than the crop plant. As part of the strategy, trap crops would be “intercropped” or planted around the main crop to reduce the pest pressure. Currently the research is focused on tomato crops in greenhouse trials to investigate whether the “pushpull” strategy will protect tomato plants from cabbage looper and whitefly by minimizing egg-laying on the crop. This three- year research project ends in March 2018 and will address the issues of greenhouse pest control, pesticide resistance and environmental sustainability.

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Uniting For Refugees in St. Thomas-Elgin “Unite For Refugees” As the Government of Canada moves forward on its commitment to resettle Syrian refugees, efforts are underway at the local level to assist refugees who have been forced to flee their home countries due to violence and conflict and are desperate to build a new life in St. Thomas-Elgin. Several refugee families will be settling in the community over the coming weeks and months based on the latest information of “Unite For Refugees” though this will depend on fundraising efforts.

The network has been working since the end of last year to bring members of the community together in support of private refugee sponsorship.

“Unite For Refugees” was launched out of a growing number of inquiries received by the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin about refugee sponsorship and what individuals and organizations can do to help give refugees a chance to rebuild their lives in Canada. While some community members were seeking information on the roles and responsibilities of private sponsors and the settlement challenges faced by newcomers, others were looking to share their knowledge of and experience with refugee resettlement. People and agencies with various talents, skills, and backgrounds have reached out to the YWCA that, among many other programs, offers settlement services and English language classes for newcomers to Canada. A unifying belief among individuals has been a shared commitment to support and welcome those

forced to flee their homes and seek safety in another country.

“The goal of ‘Unite for Refugees’ is to gather the com¬munity’s enthusiasm, resources, and skills, and connect people and organizations to local sponsoring groups so that everyone committed to and passionate about helping refugees is involved in a meaningful way,” says Shelley Harris, the YWCA’s Director of Education and Immigration.

Under Canada’s private sponsorship of refugees program, sponsors are responsible for meeting the basic needs of refugees for a predetermined period of time, usually one year. This includes providing material and financial support such as housing, clothing and food and taking care of individuals’ emotional and social needs. Sponsors must also provide newcomers with information and guidance on Canadian life and culture such as banking, transportation and education services.

To learn more about “Unite For Refugees,” please visit http://www.uniteforrefugees.org or email contact@uniteforrefugees.org.

Donations in support of local refugee family sponsorship can be directed to the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, 16 Mary Street West, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5P 2S3. Donations are accepted by credit card or cheque and are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. All funds collected will go entirely towards supporting the settlement of refugee families in the community.

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This thickness should be doubled Face it, it could be the start of someif the ice is white or opaque. thing big. Maybe too big? Could we as villagers, when similar highrises begin • Heavy snow on a frozen lake or to spike up just back from the beachriver can insulate the ice below front, look back ruefully on this projand slow the freezing process. ect? Or as the start of a boom for the Before Venturing Out: village’s prosperity?

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Welcome back!!! Animal Aide of St. Thomas-Elgin would like to announce that in 2015, we rescued 893 cats and kittens (263 more than in 2014) and 874 found new homes (299 more than in 2014). We think that is pretty awesome. We would also like to thank everyone for their financial support and extra supplies to help keep the shelter clean. All of our volunteers thank you as well as 893 little souls. We couldn't do it without you!!

was also the first feature cat for 2014. She's still here and still waiting. Erie was 8 months old when she was rescued by us Nov. 10, 2012. Erie is now considered as one of our "special needs" girls as she has a flea allergy and may require a special diet. Erie has become very outgoing, enjoys being petted, loves to watch the birds, blowing leaves and is a fan of Family Feud, something we were told when she was fostered for a few days. Erie really needs a good, indoor home of her own. Any takers?

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Shipwrecks Of Lake Erie – Tragedy in the Quadrangle Andrew Hibbert The great lakes have seen many ships meet their end, but none so much as Lake Erie.

As the shallowest of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie is prone to sudden waves and wildly shifting sandbars. The steamer Atlantic succumbed to these conditions when, in 1852, a late night collision brought 68 of its weary immigrant passengers to watery graves. The 1916 Black Friday Storm sank four ships —

including the "unsinkable" James B. Colgate — in the course of its 20-hour tantrum over the lake. In 1954, a difficult fishing season sent the Richard R into troubled waters in the hopes of catching a few more fish. One of the lake’s sudden storms drowned the boat and three man crew. At just 50 miles wide and 200 miles long, Lake

Erie has claimed more ships per square mile than any other body of freshwater. Author David Frew dives deep to discover the mysteries of some of Lake Erie’s most notorious wrecks.

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He is the author of numerous books on the local and maritime history of the region. He is a visiting professor at Mercyhurst College, and a former executive director of area historical societies. Frew is an avid racing and cruising sailor.

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