The Lake Erie Beacon June 2 2017

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday June 2, 2017

INSIDE Port Stanley Report

Port Stanley’s Iconic Lighthouse

Lake levels are unusually high and this has given rise to a few small problems .

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The Port Stanley Lioness Club Walk for Dog Guides The annual Canada wide Walk for Dog Guides took place on Sunday May STORY PAGE 2 28th.

Taylor Made No more homework. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks.

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The Port Stanley Lighthouse during a storm. them. There is now a certain level of Photo Andrew. Hibbert tension among Canada’s federal buPort Stanley has had several lighthouses over the last 150 years. Our Cen- reaucrats trying to save money and a belongs to the Coast Guard through myriad of heritage organization trying tral Elgin professional historian, Dr. Fisheries & Oceans. However, the Coast to preserve lighthouses at remote locaBob Burns, is the principle researcher Guard initiated a lighthouse divestiture tions on the east and west coast to create a Heritage Plaque which will program prompted by the “Heritage describe the development of lightCentral Elgin assumed responsibilLighthouse Protection Act” in 2012. houses and piers in Port Stanley since ity for the pier from Transport Canada This program asked lower level govern1827. This is one of a dozen heritage in September 2010. The lighthouse was ments to indicate their interest in acsigns, which is planned for the Harbour not part of that agreement because it Continued On Page 5 Walkway and Hofhuis Park through a partnership with Heritage Port Stanley and the Municipality.

Dan McNeil

When It Comes to Lake Erie's Health A committee of Heritage Port members was formed to decide on the number of signs and the topics for each sign.

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The current lighthouse at the end of breakwater/pier is 116 years old. It was unique for its time being constructed of reinforced concrete to a height above the water of 33 feet. This allows the green flashing light to be seen at lake level at a distance of about 5 miles. Because the range is based on height and the curvature of the earth, this doubles to 10 miles for those on the bridge of a ship that is 33 feet high.

Lighthouses were important aids to maritime navigation. That changed dramatically in the nineties with technological advancements and the commercial use of America’s Global Positioning System (GPS). The decline of the importance of lighthouses has become ‘controversial’ because governments no longer want to maintain

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Recognizing Service and Community Involvement during Canada’s 150th Birthday

PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

High Water Lake levels are unusually high and this has given rise to a few small problems along the east and west beach areas in Port Stanley. At Little Beach (east beach) a fenced beach front yard now runs well into the water blocking passage for locals along the beach. The walkway, from Edward Street down to the beach, traditionally used by local residents has been closed due to the heavy rain water damage.

The New Pier Because of the higher water the new pier is more prone to waves washing over the walkway. So watch your step when you are out enjoying a walk to the lighthouse.

Port Stanley Boardwalk Review Accessibility is paramount for the Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin. The Municipality recently replaced the boardwalk at Main Beach in Port Stanley with a new concrete boardwalk. Mayor David Marr explained, that “the new boardwalk will increase accessibility for individuals who use mobility devices or require a hard surface to walk on”.

In June, 400 feet of Accessibility Mats will also be installed to provide people with mobility devices better access to the beach.

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Time Capsules Commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary by purchasing a time capsule! Your memories will be preserved for future generations in a 10.2" stainless steel capsule.

The capsules will be placed in a precast vault in the fall at the new Tourism/Washroom building at Bridge Street and Carlow Road in Port Stanley.

A plaque will indicate that the vault is to be opened at Canada's bicentennial anniversary in 2067.

Capsules are $300, and a $50 deposit is required by June 7th. To reserve your space, contact Shelly at 519-631-4860 ext. 239 or ssteffler@centralelgin.org.

Volunteer Service, Citizen Achievement, and Distinguished Citizen Awards

Central Elgin is part of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC), which advises the Municipality and County of Elgin on the implementation of accessibility standards and removal of barriers. The Committee consists of five people representing all geographic areas of the County of Elgin, with the majority of membership being persons with disabilities.

The Committee consists of David Marr, Mayor, of Central Elgin, Sally Martyn, Deputy Mayor, of Central Elgin, and The Joint Accessibility

Advisory Committee (JAAC) members.

Nominations for the Volunteer Service, Citizen Achievement, Distinguished Citizen Awards, and Growing Together gardening and environmental awards are due June 9th.

For more information, please visit www.centralelgin.org, or contact Shelly Steffler at ssteffler@centralelgin.org, or 519-631-4860, ext. 239.

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Port Stanley Little Beach High Water.

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and Distinguished Citizen Awards Nominations for the Volunteer Service, Citizen Achievement, Distinguished Citizen Awards, and Growing Together gardening and environmental awards are due June 9th.

For more information, please visit www.centralelgin.org, or contact Shelly Steffler at ssteffler@centralelgin.org, or 519-631-4860, ext. 239.

Port Stanley Harbour Photo Draw Show us what you love about Port Stanley’s Harbour by submitting a picture of the Harbour for the chance to win one of the following prizes:

• Lunch for two with Mayor David Marr

• Brunch for two at The Windjammer Inn

• Two tickets to the Port Stanley Festival Theatre

• A gift certificate to the Village Square Coffee House

• A gift certificate to GT’s on the Beach

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As part of the celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday, Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament for ElginMiddlesex-London and Jeff Yurek, Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London, will be recognizing individuals and organizations that have made our riding what it is today.

Nominations are now open for Elgin-Middlesex-London Canada 150 Awards.

“Our Community’s deep roots in agriculture and the contributions of faith communities, service clubs and many volunteers have played an important role in our history,” said Karen Vecchio. “There is no better way to celebrate this important year than by recognizing the outstanding contributions of the people who have made Elgin-Middlesex-London great.”

Vecchio and Yurek are working together to celebrate Canada 150th Birthday in Elgin-Middlesex-London by scheduling a local celebration September 10th.

“This is a very important year marking the 150th year since Confederation. I am pleased to partner with MP Vecchio to announce that nominations are now open to recognize individuals and organizations in Elgin-Middlesex-London for their contributions in our community,” said Jeff Yurek. “I encourage anyone to participate in the nomination process.”

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The Port Stanley Lioness Club Walk for Dog Guides Lion Ray Filewood The annual Canada wide Walk for Dog Guides took place on Sunday May 28th. This was a special event for the Port Stanley Lioness as this year they marked their thirtieth walk supporting this worthy cause. To recognize this special occasion many dignitaries were in attendance including M.P. Karen Vecchio, M.P.P. Jeff Yurek, Central Elgin Mayor Dave Marr, along with Lioness District President Lioness Deb McFarlan, all who participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony starting the walk.

100% of all monies raised at this event go directly to the Lions Foundation of Canada’s headquarters based in Oakville, Ontario. The dogs, as puppies,

Photo Janice McClenaghan

are distributed through local communities to caring people who raise them until they are approximately one year old. They are then returned to Oakville for in depth training. From here the character of the dog is determined as to Continued On Page 3

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday June 2, 2017 • Page 3 White women's enfranchisement to the need to protect the nation from "racial degeneration".

Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report

Women did have a local vote in some provinces, as in Canada West from 1850, where women owning land could vote for school trustees. By 1900 other provinces adopted similar provisions, and in 1916 Manitoba took the lead in extending full women's suffrage.

Simultaneously suffragists gave strong support to the prohibition movement, especially in Ontario and the Western provinces.

A History of Canada - 8 minister with three separate terms beThe Great War and tween 1921 and 1949. interwar years 1914– Women's suffrage 1939 On September 20, 1917, women The Canadian Forces and civilian gained a limited right to vote. The participation in the First World War nursing sisters at the Canadian hospihelped to foster a sense of British-Canadian nationhood. The highpoints of Canadian military achievement during the First World War came during the Somme, Vimy, Passchendaele battles and what later became known as "Canada's Hundred Days". The reputation Canadian troops earned, along with the success of Canadian flying aces including William George Barker and Billy Bishop, helped to give the nation a new sense of identity. The War Office in 1922 reported approximately 67,000 killed and 173,000 wounded during the war. This excludes civilian deaths in war-time incidents like the Halifax Explosion.

Support for Great Britain during the First World War caused a major political crisis over conscription, with Francophones, mainly from Quebec, rejecting national policies. During the crisis, large numbers of enemy aliens (especially Ukrainians and Germans) were put under government controls.[156] The Liberal party was deeply split, with most of its Anglophone leaders joining the unionist government headed by Prime Minister Robert Borden, the leader of the Conservative party. The Liberals regained their influence after the war under the leadership of William Lyon Mackenzie King, who served as prime Continued From Page 2 which of the six programmes these dogs are placed in. The programs are Canine Vision Dog Guides assisting Canadians 12 years old plus. Hearing Ear Dog Guides assisting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Service Dog Guides helping Canadians 10 years old plus. Seizure Response Dog Guides who are trained to help people 6 years old plus, Autism Assistance Dog Guides helping families with children ages 3 – 12 on the autism spectrum. Diabetic Alert Dog Guides assisting people 10 years old plus who have type one diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness. Once the dog skills are determined, they are trained along one of the categories outlined. They are then partnered at no cost to qualified applicants. These qualified recipients are flown in from ALL parts of Canada and bonded with their new dogs on the handling characteristics required. This takes approximately four weeks at the Oakville headquarters.

Lioness Bev Filewood, of the Port Stanley Lioness Club, and Committee Chair, once again emphasised all of the

World War I poster for 1918 – Every girl pulling for victory with strong moral character, and through raising public-spirited sons.

The National Council position reflected its nation-building program that sought to uphold Canada as a White settler nation. While the woman suffrage movement was important for extending the political rights of White women, it was also authorized through race-based arguments that linked

The Military Voters Act of 1917 gave the vote to British women who were war widows or had sons or husbands serving overseas. Unionists Prime Minister Borden pledged himself during the 1917 campaign to equal suffrage for women. After his landslide victory, he introduced a bill in 1918 for extending the franchise to women. This passed without division, but did not apply to Quebec provincial and municipal elections. The women of Quebec gained full suffrage in 1940. The first woman elected to Parliament was Agnes Macphail of Ontario in 1921.

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tal in France during World War I were among the first women to vote in any general election Women's political status without the vote was vigorously promoted by the National Council of Women of Canada from 1894 to 1918. It promoted a vision of "transcendent citizenship" for women. The ballot was not needed, for citizenship was to be exercised through personal influence and moral suasion, through the election of men dogs described, come at absolutely no cost to the recipient of the dog. All monies raised stays in Canada. Having stated that she went on to say it is very expensive to run such a program.

“Each dog costs approximately $25,000 to raise and train. We have had such a huge response this year that broke our previous record of donations, now receiving a whopping $16,088.38c”. Lioness Bev said it is impossible to thank everyone that donated towards this walk. We had some major sponsors that helped so much, but there are also smaller donations from neighbours and friends who’s terrific efforts can’t be ignored, so thanks to everyone. She went on to say she has a tremendous committee that works so hard each year to put this together, with our ultimate goal down the road to raise enough money to pay the cost of one dog outright!!! Additional recognition must go to Branch 410 Port Stanley Canadian Legion for their continuing support of our event, especially Mark Rice and Paul Bolt.

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TAYLOR MADE

minster Central on the hit list. In fact if the press is to be believed, and you always trust the press says the retired journalist, the toll could be 121 .... more or less.

Jim Taylor Speaks Out

That’s a lot of schools, affecting a lot of kids.

No more books No more homework. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks.

Did you chant that little ditty when school finally set you free on a warm late June day? Me too.

But as we age our view of schools change. Today we, well most of us I hope, realize what our schools and the education they provided meant to us.

No education, no future. Or a limited future at best.

Canadian playwrights can really deliver the goods.

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Show dates for 7-10 Split are June 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 pm and June 11, 18 and 25 at 2 pm. Ticket price is $20.00. Price for members at the opening gala night on June 8 is $17.00

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Forget those signs that have dotted area roads that plead: “Save Our Schools.” Politicians, elected to represent us, don’t see schools they see dollars. Seems it’s costing too much to educate our kids. That’s why the hit list seems to be made up of mainly small, likely rural, schools.

Not enough return on the investment, I’m sure the bean counters would say. Not enough bang for the (taxpayer) buck.

Periscope Playhouse will also be featuring a professional Canadian Improv Troupe from London on July 15 and Aug 26.

Antique Piano Another great week of community involvement this past week. In downtown Port Burwell, next to The Sweet Spot, a new shed containing a post 1929 antique piano was installed for all to enjoy and play. So far many have come to play and to entertain our many visitors.

How much is a kid’s future worth?

Who knows when the axe starts to fall where it will chop and how many I was fortunate to wed a career edu- times. But 121 schools? That’s a lot cator both as a teacher and a principal. of classrooms. That’s a lot of young She was mentor to kids at the start of people eager to learn. her career and to teachers at the end.

At least I don’t have a soft place in She contributed to the lives of countmy heart for Port’s school. The curless children over a long career. Made rent iteration that is. The school I ateven longer when, after her retirement, tended was a large three-story she was called back as an administrabuilding where the post office is now tor. Now retired again, she still misses located. I can’t buy a stamp or drop the classroom and the kids. off a parcel that I don’t see that old I admit I was never a big fan of school with its big yard that had two school. Well, on some days. But I loved ball diamonds, one for boys and one to learn and still have warm memories for girls. A yard that was turned into of the teachers at Port Stanley. Teachers a big boarded skating rink in the like Gord McIver, Art Nye, our princiwinter. pal, and a wonderful red-haired lady in While 121 schools seems like a lot my first year, my first teacher, whose to lose and a lot of kids to shuffle name, to my dismay, I can’t recall. I around don’t forget some 300 know she’d forgive me. schools are under review for possible Why am I going on like this? Well, I closing as a result of, among other note 121 Ontario schools are in the things, low enrolment. The Sparta crosshairs of cost cutters. Seems we school was no doubt the heart of the can’t afford to keep them open. Or so community as many schools are. we’re told. Now that’s a lot of schools.

And the big wide world was, well, A lot of kids. And, no surprise I’m sure, smaller, kinder and more welcoming schools in rural areas will be hit the to inquiring young minds. hardest. Just too small it seems. Makes On the other hand an argument you wonder how small is too small can be made that learning in a bigger doesn’t it? school is more likely to give young Have you noticed those signs? Save people a broader view of the world.

Our Schools! Schools like Sparta pubI know, I know, it’s a different lic. Every time I pass that school while world and small schools cost too on a drive in the country, I think it much to operate. It’s a financial would have been a fun place to learn. It problem. Money talks at every level seems it will be made into a French Imfrom kindergarten on. mersion school. Quelle dommage.

Plus ca change. Save our schools?

Small and, I’m betting, close-knit, it Sorry. joins schools like Springfield, New Sarum, South Dorchester and West-

If you have ever wanted to experience the fun of an interactive evening of comedy, make sure you get your tickets for this as well.

A big response is expected when the tickets become available especially from local theatre casts and aspiring actors and comedians looking to hone their skills.

Periscope Playhouse Come on down to Port Burwell and catch up on the news of Earl and Brenda as their exploits unfold in their typical trailer home, temporarily nestled inside the Periscope Playhouse theatre. ”7-10 split”, by Michael G Wilmot of London Ontario, is the second Canadian play produced by Periscope Playhouse to commemorate Canada’s 150 celebration. It is a fast paced romantic comedy set in a typical Canadian trailer park. Filled with Canadian humour fueled by Earl’s get rich quick schemes, this play keeps you hooked watching our hero as he tries to land “the big one!”

7-10 Split is Directed by Rob Faust and stars Pete Matthews, Katy Wells, Fred Dupon and Greg Poulsen.

Periscope Playhouse has dedicated the 2017 show lineup to Canadian plays as part of the Canada 150 celebration. They think you will agree that this Canadian show lineup proves

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This is a perfect formula for a fun night for everyone including those that prefer to just sit and enjoy the show!

Tickets are available on line at periscopeplayhouse.com or by calling 226-271-3815.

Birds,Butterflies and Fauna I often forget to mention the many nature related elements in around Port Burwell. We have many species of birds, butterflies and fauna here that bring visitors from many places. Ron Alanson at Monarch Landing on Lakeshore Road just east of town, runs a 28Acre nature reserve and he leads the area in bird species. At over 100 different species visible. His knowledge of local birds, bees, tree species and plants is a great asset to the community and he amazes everyone with his knowledge and friendliness.

My next article will focus specifically on the upcoming Canada 150 Event.

Now that things are firmed up for the celebration, there is much to tell. Get yourselves ready for a grand party!

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When It Comes to Lake Erie's Health, It's All Hands on Deck LECBA and Ohio Sea Grant. For years the two groups have worked together to put on the annual Ohio Charter Captains Conference, held each March to help captains prepare for the upcoming season. Conference speakers provide information on the fishing outlook, environmental conditions, licensing, regulations and business management.

Lisa Aurand Rice Communication Ohio Sea Grant Program When the weather is good, charter boat captain Dave Spangler (Vice president of the Lake Erie Charter Boat Association) takes his boat out on Lake Erie almost every day. Using that time to help Ohio Sea Grant solve the problem of harmful algal blooms is an obvious choice for the small business owner, whose love for the lake is evident as he speaks passionately about being on the water and helping his clients catch fish.

“Even if I wasn’t out running charters, I would be out there anyway,” Spangler says. “We know that’s a pretty fragile ecosystem out there, and we know that if we let things go, it will be what it was many, many years ago, back in ‘the dead lake,’ as they call it.”

So each week, he spends a few minutes taking a water sample and noting the time, date, weather conditions and location. Ohio Sea Grant staff pick up and process samples from Spangler

Charter Boat Captain Dave Spangler

Port Stanley’s Iconic Lighthouse Continued From Page 1 quiring local lighthouses. A requirement in this was to get local community support for the heritage status of the lighthouse. The Port Stanley Village Association took the lead in getting the community support and completing the necessary paperwork to record its importance to the residents in this region.

In July 2016 Central Elgin announced in a press release: “The Port Stanley Breakwater Lighthouse is now a designated heritage lighthouse under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. In March, Council passed a by-law authorizing the Clerk and Mayor to execute an agreement with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans respecting the transfer of the Port Stanley Breakwater Lighthouse to the Municipality of Central Elgin. With the transfer of ownership, the Municipality will receive a grant of $65,000 from Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the repair and restoration of the lighthouse.”

It is June 2017. The agreed transfer has not yet been executed, although the $65,000 was deposited ‘in escrow’ last year. Recently, the money was released, however, Central Elgin is awaiting federal government approval before celebrating this milestone in preserving our heritage.

One can only assume the federal government is awaiting the conclusion

and about 10 other charter boat captains and provide the captains with data on previous weeks’ water quality results.

Lake Erie sunrise

Photo Andrew. Hibbert

well over 150 people from wherever they may be that will get a little bit of an education about Lake Erie and the isIt’s a great partnership, says Spansues that we have,” Spangler says. The gler, who is also vice president of the health of the lake is paramount, in his Lake Erie Charter Boat Captains Associ- mind, and partnering with Ohio Sea ation, which helps recruit new captains Grant on the sampling program is the to take samples. It’s a win-win situabest way for him to contribute to protion: Ohio Sea Grant scientists get water tecting it. samples from locations all over the “I want it to stay in great shape for Western Basin, and the boat captains future use. That’s why we do what we appreciate the opportunity to get updo. We do it for free. We run it on our to-date water quality information and own boats. We want to do this,” he says. talk to their clients about harmful algal “The more data that the scientists get, blooms and the health of the lake. the better shot we’ve got of fixing the “Over the season we probably see problem.”

of similar agreements with a number of other potential lighthouse owners before making a collective announcement. When the ownership is “officially transferred” Central Elgin will begin the restoration of the structure.

It will be subject to controls from Heritage Canada through Parks Canada to maintain the heritage status of our iconic lighthouse.

Dan McNeil is the Municipal Councillor for Port Stanley

Port Stanley Merchants “support” the 24th Annual Alzheimer Society Silent & Live Auction & Dinner Event at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn February 25, 2017 Gary Badalato, resident of Port Stanley & Volunteer Community Engagement and Awareness contact for the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex would like to thank the following merchants for their Donations: • Kettle Creek Inn • Harbourview Bed & Breakfast • James Street Home Decorating • Home Hardware • Port Stanley Festival Theatre • Port Stanley Train Rides • Art Emporium Gallery & Gift Boutique • St. Thomas Golf & Country Club • Moore Water Gardens • Jackson’s Fish Market • Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club • Doogie The Dog Communication & Design • Quai du Vin Estate Winery • Russell House Approximately $92,000 was raised from this event to support The Alzheimer Society.

The water sampling program is just part of the strong relationship between

“We get up-to-date information on the fishery and the hatches, that way we can pass that along to our clients,” Spangler says. Approximately 96 percent of those who attended the 2017 conference said they learned about Lake Erie and natural resource issues, recreation or tourism opportunities there. More than two-thirds of those who attend report an increase in their bottom line due to what they learned, sparking $2 million in profit to the charter captain industry annually.

Through Spangler’s involvement with Ohio Sea Grant over the last several years, he has developed a deep appreciation for the outreach and education the organization does, especially at Stone Laboratory, where students in grades 5 and older take field trips and classes covering facets of earth science, biology and sustainability.

“We really need to have them here,” Spangler says of Ohio Sea Grant. “The teaching that they do, from the little kids to the seniors, it’s just a fantastic program that needs to stay operational.

I don’t know what we would do without them. I don’t see any organization or anyone else taking up what they do.”

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Fingal School SS#12 Annual Golf Tournament, 25 June Dutton Meadows, 10am Start, $50.00 includes Cart and Meal (Rain date July 2) Info 519-769-2093 or 519-319-5426.

BBQ at Fingal Ball Park, June 25, 2017, from 2 – 6 p.m.

Tickets @ $12.00, children 10 and under free, live music, open mic, vintage cars and tractors. (Rain date July 2) Call 519-769-2093 or 519-319-5426 Southwold Tractor Tour Monday July 3rd . Get your old tractor spruced up and bring it to the Shedden Keystone Complex for the 2nd Annual Southwold by Tractor Event.

An all-day road run around the Township leaving at 9:30 am sharp. Call 519 769 0200 for more details. Registration to begin at 7:30am. Registration fee $10.00.

PORT STANLEY 2017

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers.

To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 302 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Closed Sunday & Wednesday and Monday, May 22nd.

Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:15am -11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister.

Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members.

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?

St. John's Presbyterian Church Would you like our congregation to offer prayers for a family member or friend. Please leave your request in the mailbox beside the front door.

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.

Lion's Cruise Night at Mackie’s back lot. Every Friday Night 5pm weather permitting. If you need additional info call Harry at 226-926-2372.

Heritage Port meets the 4th Thursday of the month. The June 22 meeting will be at Elgin County Railway Museum, 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

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

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

Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Masonic Centre, Fruitridge Line and Sunset Drive. For info call 519-7824801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts).

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Sat., Sun., 12-7, Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10.

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.

Port Stanley Artists Guild Our 27th Annual Show & Sale is Here! Opening Night Reception - Friday June 2nd 6pm - 9pm, Saturday June 3rd 11am - 8pm, Sunday June 4th noon - 5pm. Held at Port Stanley Royal Canadian Legion, 310 George Street.

RODNEY 2017

Rodney Legion Branch 525 The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 12. Bingo starts at 1 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm The fourth Sunday of the month Money Bingo 1pm Must be 19 Yrs to play Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

ST. THOMAS 2017

Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 782-4533. Last meeting is June 13th till resuming in the fall.

Pickleball Beginner Lessons. Pickleball beginner lessons. Equipment supplied. Be ready for 8 new public courts at Pinafore. Contact St Thomas Pickleball Club at 519-615-1862 or 519-782-3065 to register.

The Old St. Thomas Church 55 Walnut St. is open for the summer Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until the end of August for free tours. 519-633-2610 The St.Thomas Garden Tour Sunday, June 18th, 11a.m. 5 p.m. Rain or shine. $10. per person. Tickets available at Canadale Nursery. The St.Thomas & District Horticultural Society will be offering a wide range of extraordinary gardens this year. Contact us at (519) 697-2473.

SHEDDEN 2017

Southwold Township Library Hours: Tues. 2-8, Thurs. 2-7, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081 Closed Mon., Wed., Sun. New Library Grand Opening! Friday, June 9, 6:00pm Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Rosy Rhubarb weekend! Book passing will be at 6 pm with ceremonies to start at 6:30 pm.

Children’s Programs & Events School Story Time Fridays, 11-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Help our Rosy Ravellers make Bunting to celebrate our Grand Opening of the new library and International Yarn Bombing Day!

SPARTA 2017

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).

Hope Starts Junior Gardeners Program Free kids gardening programme run 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday nights at the Sparta School Garden over the summer holidays.

Drop in basis and parents must remain on the site. Call 226-653-0058 for more information.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Patio open 7 days a week. All Welcome!

Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell 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 8744028 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 Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre, 42 Wellington St. Info 519 874-4260.

Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.

UNION 2017

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca

VIENNA 2017

Bayham Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7 pm at Bayhams Family Table restaurant in Vienna. Open to the public. Info email: Bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or FB message Bayham Historical Society..

Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre.

All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.

Vienna EdisonFest, June 2, 3 & 4, with Friday being “Edison Rocks” with music in the Park from 7 – 11pm by “Moondog Uproar”, Saturday Family Fun Day and Sunday Heritage Day in recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday. Volunteer assistance welcome! Email lmillard@eastlink.ca or 519-773-8798.

AYLMER 2017

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

DUTTON 2017

WALLACETOWN 2017

Dunwich United Church Lunch Bunch Choir Performance Sunday, June 4, 3 pm. 179 Nancy St., Free Will Offering.

Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo Wed. June 7, 7 pm in the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. $500 Jackpot; plus, Progressive and several specials.

Dutton & District LIONS Join us for Breakfast at Rosy Rhubarb; we will be serving from 9 AM till noon at Keystone Complex pavilion both mornings, Sat. June 10th and Sunday June 11.

Eastern Star Tea at the home of Rita Bouw, 11102 Miller Rd. Dutton, June 21st, 2-5 pm. All Welcome, There will also be a Bake Sale.

Order of the Eastern Star, Adah Chapter Roast Beef Dinner, June 4, 4:30-6:30 pm, South Dunwich Hall. Coffee, tea and dessert included. Everyone Welcome. Adults, $15,12 and under $5., Under 5 Free. All proceeds to the Worthy Matron's project St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.

150th Anniversary of Canada Event The Dunwich Scotch Father’s Day Weekend Performances June 16th and 17th at 7pm Wallacetown Fair Grounds (a humorous group of skits about our areas early Scottish settlers. Based on ‘The Scotch’ by John Kenneth Galbraith) Tickets $20/adult in advance, or $25/adult at door Learn more by visiting our website www.thedunwichscotch.com Buffet Dinner Sat. June 17, 5pm. Join us before the Dunwich Scotch Show or take Dad out for Father's Day Adults $17 pp Advance or $20 at the Door Children 6-12 yrs $10 pp Child 5 & under FREE Phone 519-762-2990

FINGAL 2017

Knox Presbyterian Church Rev. Jon Van Den Berg 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

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History of Canada

delegations from Canada, India, Australia, Newfoundland, New Zealand, and South Africa. These also received their own seats in the League of Nations. Canada asked for neither reparations nor mandates. It played only a modest role at Paris, but just having a seat was a matter of pride. It was cautiously optimistic about the new League of Nations, in which it played an active and independent role.

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On the world stage As a result of its contribution to Allied victory in the First World War, Canada became more assertive and less deferential to British authority.

Convinced that Canada had proven itself on the battlefields of Europe, Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden demanded that it have a separate seat at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919. This was initially opposed not only by Britain but also by the United States, which saw such a delegation as an extra British vote. Borden responded by pointing out that since Canada had lost nearly 60,000 men, a far larger proportion of its men, its right to equal status as a nation had been consecrated on the battlefield. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George eventually relented, and convinced the reluctant Americans to accept the presence of

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In 1923 British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, appealed repeatedly for Canadian support in the Chanak crisis, in which a war threatened between Britain and Turkey. Canada refused. The Department of External Affairs, which had been founded in 1909, was expanded and promoted Canadian autonomy as Canada reduced its reliance on British diplomats and used its own foreign service. Thus began the careers of such important diplomats as Norman Robertson and Hume Wrong, and future prime minister Lester Pearson.

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tify a flexible blueprint and guide for future planning, and provide guidance on the design of trail facilities and other amenities.

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The plan is available for review between June 1st and June 30th at the Municipality of Central Elgin and the St. Thomas Public Library.

Also note that we are accepting suggestions for the Harbour lands at https://maps.mysocialpinpoint.com/ For more information, please visit portstanley#/. The survey is available www.centralelgin.org, or until June 9th. contact Lloyd Perrin at lperrin@centralelgin.org or 519 631-4860 ext. 277.

The Municipality of Central Elgin has completed a study to develop a comprehensive trails strategy. The Fridays will now feature a regular strategy is a long-term strategic plan Antique and Specialty Car Show designed to provide recreational op- located at Mackie’s in Port Stanley. portunities for a range of users, iden-

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Live Music – Wayne Bainbridge Band

MULCH MULCH $15/cubic yard

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Call 519 775-2515 for appointment. Weekends preferred. Other days as well.

Port Stanley Public School 350 Carlow Rd., Port Stanley N5L 1B6 Tel. 519-782-3983 Principal: Ms. Sheila Pinder Office Administrator: Mrs. Debbie Sutherland Hours: 9:05 a.m. -3:35 p.m.

June 8 – Safety Day (K-8) June 9 – PA Day June 13-16 – Gr. 8 FI Quebec Trip (Jun 13-Jun 16) – Grade 7 Band Wonderland Trip June 20-23 – Gr. 8 English Track Camp Queen Elizabeth Trip (Jun 20-Jun 23) June 27 – FI Grade 8 Graduation Start Time: 6:30 PM June 28 – Grade 8 English Track Graduation 6:00 PM June 30 – PA Day

“Open Mike” 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Share your musical talent and register for Open Mike Call Mary Ellen Gagnier (519) 769-2986 or Ray Lunn (519) 769-2093 Vintage Car and Tractor Display 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

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Parkwood In 2010, 47% of Canadians over the age of 15 did volunteer work. That is the most recent statistic I could find. I remember that in 2010, Animal Aide had lots of volunteers, some of whom came in every day, some just one day a week. I cannot speak for other organizations but, I believe volunteering levels have decreased. Aside from the high school students who have to put in 40 hours, we are finding it difficult to attract people who would be willing to commit, even one day a week and so, we are actively looking for people who would like to do just that. Yes, there is work that needs to be done, dishes, laundry, scooping etc. but, the work cannot compare

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Personally, I have been volunteering at Animal Aide for 12 1/2 years and it has changed my life, both in the way I think about things and the number of cats living with me.

Come on out and meet some nice cats and some nice people, who knows. we just might grow on you.

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The Port Stanley Lions Club Who are we and what is our role in this Community?

This is just the first of ongoing reSome of the donations made in ports of our activities in serving the the last few months include: needs of our Community and the needs Victorian Order of Nurses - $500.00 of those less fortunate than us in the world.

Port Stanley Food Bank - $1,200.00 every 3 As a group, we can achieve much months more than as an individual. We are always looking for new members who Fort McMurray assiswant to make a difference. tance - $2,000.00 Other organizations under the umYMCA - Strong Kids brella of the Lions Club are the Lioness Campaign - $1000 Club of Port Stanley and the Port StanPort Stanley Festival ley and District Leo Club for youths 12 Theatre - $10,000 to 20 years of age. pledged over 5 For more information search years www.lionsclub.org or talk to any Lion, Festival Theatre seat - $1000 Lioness or Leo member. You can also call 519-633-5556 (Lion Bob Nemett).

Rotary Music Festival - $500 Port Stanley Policing Committee - $100

S.T.E.G.H. Foundation (St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital) from this Tournament.

Easter Egg Hunt Other activities include Diabetes Screening, Manning the Christmas Kettles for the Salvation Army and hosting the Dickens Days Parade.

The Leo Club raised $4000.00 at their annual Dog Bowl. Monies raised go to the training of Service Dogs.

Lions Landing Marine Park make over to include barrier free washrooms, picnic tables and concrete walkways.

Plans are underway for a Community Celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday and the 100TH. Anniversary of Lions Clubs International.

Planning is now under way for our Annual Golf Tournament to be held this year on June 3rd at Kettle Creek Golf Club.

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