The Lake Erie Beacon June 30 2017

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday June 30, 2017

INSIDE Port Stanley Report With an excess of rain over that last couple of months, high lake levels are still an issue for Port Stanley.

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A History of Canada Prosperity returned to Canada during the Second World War and continued in the proceeding years STORY PAGE 3

Celebrating

Canada 150

Port Bruce Report The Port Bruce Ratepayers 13th Annual Perch Derby. STORY PAGE 3

Taylor Made I was already into big band music and it was my first live show. It would be far from my last.

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How Lucky Are We To Live In Such A Great Nation?

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

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Recognizing Service and Community Involvement during Canada’s 150th I was already into big band music and it was my first live show. It would be far from my last.

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As Canada prepared to ring in its centennial year at midnight, June 30th, 1967, the town of Bowsman, Manitoba set fire to its outhouses to mark the occasion and to celebrate the construction of its new sewer system. It was the country’s first celebratory event in a year that saw us host the World’s Fair in Montreal and the resignations of prominent federal leaders John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson. This year’s Canada Day celebrations, 2017 will celebrate our 150th year as a country in.

Celebrations are ongoing as cities, towns and communities across the country commemorate the yearlong celebration. There’s lots to celebrate, even though we certainly have our faults. Prominent among them is our history with, and treatment of indigenous peoples. But we’re working on it.

And we have a bright, young Prime Minister setting the tone for how we go forward as a nation.

This year’s Canada Day celebrations in 2017 will commemorate our 150th year as a country. Celebrations are already being planned as cities, towns and communities across the country prepare a yearlong celebration. There’s lots to celebrate, even though we certainly have our faults. Prominent among them is our history with, and treatment of indigenous peoples. But we’re working on it. And we have a bright, young Prime Minister setting the tone for how we go forward as a nation.

Canada is a great place to live and work. We who are lucky enough to live here know it. And the world knows it, too. In fact, Canada is ranked as one of the best countries in the world, from a

field of 60 countries for overall sustainability, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, economic influence and most importantly, quality of life. We placed ahead of the U.K., the U.S. and Sweden, if you’re keeping score.

If you’re part of the booming Boomer generation, you’ll be happy to know Canada is the 5th best country to grow old in, with our unique old age pension programs and health care system. And if that’s not enough: Our economy is the 14th largest, making us one of the wealthiest nations with a consistently high standard of living.

Our unemployment rates are lower than other countries.

We’re major contributors to quantum computing, medical discoveries, space science and technology.

Houses of Parliament Ottawa, Ontario We’re one of the most peaceful countries in the world. While other nations continue to debate the issue, we’ve been celebrating inclusivity and same-sex marriages for years.

And we’re polite. In fact, our politeness is one of the reasons we play well with other nations and why our general satisfaction levels consistently rate high. That’s according to the results of the 2016 Best Countries survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which surveyed more than 16,000 people in four global regions. Participants were asked to rank 60 countries, covering a wide range of topics that include: adventure, citizenContinued On Page 5

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LETTERS Property Owners Are Just That, Property Owners Dear Mr. Hibbert, I wanted to take the time to write to you to express my disappointment in your Port Stanley Report in the June 2nd issue.

First of all, these property owners are just that, property owners. They maintain their property and pay their taxes. They have done their due diligence to protect the property that they have bought and paid for. They have researched and successfully defended their ownership and rights to their beach front property time and time again. There is no legal right of passage to little beach for residents to the east along their property. This has become a legal nuisance for Eren and Ozden.

Your report highlighting their fence has, in my opinion, made you culpable in the recent vandalism to the fence. The fence was completely irrelevant to your report and it was in bad taste to refer to it for your own cheap self serving reasons. I have read it over several times and can find no relevancy. The only thing you managed to do was to diminish your journalistic integrity.

Residents of Port Stanley are intelligent and see this malicious attack for what it is.

It has also been brought to my attention that your own family members have attempted to apologize for the neighbourhoods bad behavior in general.

Please do not believe that you represent the opinions of Port Stanley residents in your interpretation of the facts. These people are the kind of residents we want to attract to Port Stanley. They are kind and generous and do not deserve to be bullied by the likes of you and other entitled residents of Little Beach. It’s shameful. Be an adult and speak to them. Do your own investigative reporting and you will see the beautiful human beings I have the honor to call friends.

Janet Palmer

PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

High Water With an excess of rain over that last couple of months, high lake levels are still an issue for Port Stanley and the Great Lakes. In the Port Stanley harbour the water is up to a few inches from the top of the harbour wall. We are told that this is the highest the water has been in 20 years.

That’s the flag banners that are attached to many of the poles around the village. We feel that the design is somewhat of a depredation or even a corruption of the design of the Canadian flag. A design using the same colours or actual Canadian flags would have been much better.

Hofhuis Park Dedication On Saturday, June 24th, Hofhuis Park was dedicated to the Hofhuis family for their contributions to Port Stanley and Elgin County.

Central Elgin Mayor David Marr was joined by MP Karen Vecchio, MPP Jeff

Hofhuis Park Dedication, John Hofhuis is standing to the left of the stone.

The Harbour Secondary Plan Committee is reviewing options for future development within the park. A hands-on public workshop about the Harbour will be held on Monday, July 24th from 6:308:30 PM at the Port Stanley Arena.

Thanks to Shelly Steffler Municipal Intern for this story and photo.

Senior’s Housing in Port Stanley

On June 12, 2017 the Port Stanley Village Association (PSVA) sent a Delegation to Council led by Janet Kennedy, President of the PSVA, Concerning Affordable and Supportive Senior’s Housing in Port Stanley. The PSVA proPort Stanley High Water levels. Yurek, former and current Council mem- vided Council with a detailed summary bers from Port Stanley, Central Elgin, and of their recommendations prior to this Photo Andrew Hibbert Elgin County. John Hofhuis and his family meeting and reviewed the highlights of unveiled a stone monument summarizthat document in the context of the curing the contributions of him and his late rent and future needs of our community. wife, Sylvia.

Their request was for Council to acthe need for additional afknowledge Sylvia’s public service started in 1988 fordable senior housing in Port Stanley, a as a Councillor in Port Stanley. She soon willingness to take the lead role in makbecame the Deputy Reeve, and, shortly ing it happen, and asking council to put after, the Reeve. In 2003, Sylvia was together a committee to move the conelected Deputy Mayor of Central Elgin. cept forward to the planning stage, with She became Mayor in 2006, a position she the PSVA as a partner. held until her passing in 2010. Sylvia was a member of Elgin County Council for The 2016 Census indicates that 31.4 twelve years, and Warden of Elgin County % of the population in Port Stanley is 65 in 2007. She was also a board member and over – up from 22.9% in 2011. That and Chair of countless organizations. number will increase further in the next 20 years as the baby boomer generation John provided over 35 years of dedicated service to the people of Port Stanley retires and increasing numbers of people EDITORS NOTE: It was only a few years ago sell their homes in larger centres and Although the community has done a and Elgin County as a General Practithat the Municipality forced a property move to places like Port – and who can great job of commemorating our 150th tioner of Medicine and as the County owner who had built a fence down to the blame them? anniversary year there is one small issue Coroner. waters edge to remove the fence. Near At the March PSVA meeting a number that I have and that has been comMayor Marr explained, “Sylvia was Main Beach. of members talked about the people they committed to using her time on Council knew who have left Port and moved to St to making the community a better place Thomas or London as they became less than when she started.” mobile or active. This is often a huge loss Sylvia was instrumental in negotiating for them, they leave friends and commuthe Harbour divestiture from the Transnity behind. But it is also a loss for our port Canada. She brought the Blue Flag community.

Seniors contribute an amazPublished by accreditation to the attention of the Muing amount of expertise and time to the Publisher/Editor Kettle Creek Publishing Ltd. nicipality, and Main Beach in Port Stanley life of our village through service clubs, Andrew Hibbert andrew@lebeacon.ca has now received the world-renowned 204 A Carlow Road churches, the Legion, the theatre and Advertising eco-certification for the last eight years.

Port Stanley, ON N5L 1C5 recreational and community groups, to Linda Hibbert linda@lebeacon.ca say nothing of the PSVA! Telephone: 519.782.4563 Hofhuis Park was created using over 60,000 cubic metres of dredgate from the Letters to the Editor andrew@lebeacon.ca Affordable and accessible housing, harbour, along with recycled concrete Continued On Page 7 from silos removed from the Harbour.

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Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History Of Canada - 9 The End of British Rule Following the Balfour Declaration of 1926, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster in 1931 which acknowledged Canada as coequal with the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. It was a crucial step in the development of Canada as a separate state in that it provided for nearly complete legislative autonomy from the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[186] Although the United Kingdom retained authority over any Canadian constitutional changes, this authority was later relinquished with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1982 which was the final step in achieving full sovereignty.

Churchill and the British government despite Canada's major role in supplying food, raw materials, munitions and money to the hard-pressed British economy, training airmen for the Commonwealth, guarding the western half of the North Atlantic Ocean against

Canada during the Second World War Canada's involvement in the Second World War began when Canada declared war on Nazi Germany on September 10, 1939, delaying it one week after Britain acted to symbolically demonstrate independence. The war restored Canada's economic health and its self-confidence, as it played a major role in the Atlantic and in Europe. During the war, Canada became more closely linked to the U.S. The Americans took virtual control of Yukon in order to build the Alaska Highway, and were a major presence in the British colony of Newfoundland with major airbases.

Mackenzie King — and Canada — were largely ignored by Winston

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German U-boats, and providing combat troops for the invasions of Italy, France and Germany in 1943–45. The government successfully mobilized the economy for war, with impressive results in industrial and agricultural output. The depression ended, prosperity returned, and Canada's economy expanded significantly. On the political side, Mackenzie King rejected any notion of a government of national unity.

The Canadian federal election, 1940 was held as normally scheduled, producing another majority for the Liberals. pm and Sunday 7am to 2 pm. Rules will be supplied and all entrants must abide by the rules. $10.00 per person to register. There will be prizes for the top 3 children and the top 3 adults; determined by fish weight. Remaining prizes will be distributed by descending fish weight. Maximum of six (6) perch per daily weigh in. Only fresh fish will be weighed.

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Happy Canada 150TH Year The Port Bruce Ratepayers 13th Celebration!

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Building up the Royal Canadian Air Force was a high priority; it was kept separate from Britain's Royal Air Force.

The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Agreement, signed in December 1939, bound Canada, Britain, New Zealand, and Australia to a program that eventually trained half the airmen from those four nations in the Second World War. After the start of war with Japan in December 1941, the government, in cooperation with the U.S., began the Japanese-Canadian internment, which sent 22,000 British Columbia residents of Japanese descent to relocation camps far from the coast. The reason was intense public demand for removal and fears of espionage or sabotage. The government ignored reports from the RCMP and Canadian military that most of the Japanese were lawabiding and not a threat.

The Battle of the Atlantic began immediately, and from 1943 to 1945 was led by Leonard W. Murray, from Nova Scotia. German U-boats operated in Canadian and Newfoundland waters throughout the war, sinking many naval and merchant vessels, as Canada took charge of the defenses of the western Atlantic.[192] The Canadian army was involved in the failed defence of Hong Kong, the unsuccessful Dieppe Raid in August 1942, the Allied invasion of Italy, and the highly successful invasion of France and the Netherlands in 1944–45.

The Conscription Crisis of 1944 greatly affected unity between French and English-speaking Canadians, though was not as politically intrusive as that of the First World War. Of a population of approximately 11.5 million, 1.1 million Canadians served in the armed forces in the Second World War. Many thousands more served with the Canadian Merchant Navy. In all, more than 45,000 died, and another 55,000 were wounded.

Post-war Era 1945–1960 Prosperity returned to Canada during the Second World War and continued in the proceeding years, with the development of universal health care, old-age pensions, and veterans' pensions. The financial crisis of the Great Depression had led the Dominion of Newfoundland to relinquish responsible government in 1934 and become a crown colony ruled by a British governor. In 1948, the British government gave voters three Newfoundland Referendum choices: remaining a crown colony, returning to Dominion status (that is, independence), or joining Canada. Joining the United States was not made an option. After bitter debate Newfoundlanders voted to join Canada in 1949 as a province.

The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow.

The foreign policy of Canada during the Cold War was closely tied to that of the United States. Canada was a founding member of NATO (which Canada wanted to be a transatlantic economic and political union as well). In 1950, Canada sent combat troops to Korea during the Korean War as part of the United Nations forces. The federal government's desire to assert its territorial claims in the Arctic during the Cold War manifested with the High Arctic relocation, in which Inuit were moved from Nunavik (the northern third of Quebec) to barren Cornwallis Island; this project was later the subject of a long investigaContinued On Page 6

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

Port Stanley Memories It’s summer. A time to soak up the sun, enjoy the breezes, the lake and think about good things past and present.

it was yesterday, though it was long ago that Mom led me by the hand up the stairs to that loft. I was awed at the enormity of the dance floor as a rotating crystal ball scattered stars over the dancers and the band played on.

I was already into big band music and it was my first live show. It would be far from my last.

As I grew older and, if I do say so, became a good dancer, I was to spend many more nights at the Stork Club and got to see and hear many of the most famous of the era’s big bands.

I recall the L&PS trains (or Late and Poor Service as we used to chuckle) pulling into the station on the main beach across from the Stork My memories are often of the musiClub packed with fans. cal variety and from another era.

In later years, as a journalist for Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton For me it’s often the past. You’ll know what I mean when you reach a certain age.

Lighthouses And Harbour Piers lantern raised on posts that could be viewed from a distance of eight miles.

Dan McNeil

and the like. How I loved the Hamp and the energy of his big band. Got to meet him once at the Stork Club. Remember the Stork Club?

the London Free Press, I’d often interview band leaders like Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong during their Stork Club gigs.

I was just a kid when my mother first took me to the Stork Club. I spent the evening at her side in a small loft that looked across a great expanse of polished hardwood to a huge bandshell — well it looked huge to me — where a big band was performing. I’ll never forget that evening.

Those days are, like the Stork Club and the big band era, long gone of course. Now as I look down and see a beach lined with big box buildings it all seems far away, almost unreal. But memories of that era will never dim for me.

Looking out these days from on high over those big box structures on the beach where the Stork Club once ruled Canada’s music entertainment world I couldn’t help but think of that dance floor where just about every famous big band in the world once performed. Basie, Ellington, Kenton, Armstrong, Dorsey, Goodman …. the list was never-ending.

It was a gift and even as a teenager I knew it.

The Kettle Creek Harbour Commission was created in 1827 to oversee Port Stanley’s development as a commercial harbour and work began on the first piers in 1828. By the early 1830’s steamers and schooners were making regular stops here and the port had a customs collector. The harbour underwent major changes in 1842. The piers were replaced and extended into the lake. The first bridge was constructed across Kettle Creek and the London to Port Stanley Road was paved with wooden planks. A stone lighthouse was recommended but not built.

And yet, as I’m sure you know, this was a tale without a happy ending. Early on in my career as a journalist for the London Free Press I was called to the editor’s desk and told that since I was from Port Stanley they wanted me to work on a story.

In 1850 a light on a post served as the lighthouse but mariners complained that they could not distinguish it from the lights of the village. In 1854 Public Works recommended the construction of a 40 to 45 foot high lighthouse, on the high land east of the harbour where its light would be visible for 10 to 12 miles distance but this was not done. The London and Port Stanley Railway Company took responsibility for the harbour from 1859 to 1873 and, in 1878, the light consisted of an iron

What story? I asked.

Well, the Stork Club burned down last night, I was told.

It was a big story at the time. One I’d rather not have covered.

I recall my first taste of that era like

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It was not until 1882 that Port Stanley received its first proper lighthouse, a 35-foot tall square tapered wooden tower erected on a seven-foot high block at the end of the east pier. With its lantern elevated 42 feet above the water line the light could be seen from 11 miles away. This light remained in service until replaced by the existing light in 1911.

Breakwaters were added to each side of the harbour in 1909 and both piers were reinforced over the next two years.

In 1911 the current lighthouse, a pyramidal structure composed largely of reinforced concrete was erected. It is an early though modest example of this new medium. The tower stands 33 feet tall and its light, now a green flashing beacon, can be seen from five miles.

An acetylene gas beacon showing a fixed red light replaced the original lighthouse on the east pier. The Municipality of Central Elgin assumed responsibility for the harbour in 2010.

The lighthouse was transferred to the municipality and declared a federal heritage lighthouse in 2016.

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Celebrating Canada 150 Continued From Page 1 ship, entrepreneurship, heritage, influence, movers, open for business, power and quality of life.

In a World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Prime Minister Trudeau called Canada a ‘great place to invest’ because of our public health care, education, safety and economic stability.

That business decision-makers eye Canada as the place they’d like to locate or relocate their businesses and/or head offices speaks volumes about our quality of life and the opportunities Canada offers.

Our tax structures aren’t the highest among nations but they aren’t the lowest either. That makes the Canadian workplace, benefits and lifestyle a selling point to organizations seeking to attract and retain a workforce. Canada’s also a great place to start a business.

Interestingly, in a field where Asian countries typically reign, Canada, at 4th place, was the only non-Asian country to rank in the top five.

Why is Canada a great place to work? According to Maclean’s Magazine’s Canada Day survey: We have greater economic freedom because of our sound, reliable and transparent public

finances.

Our banks and banking systems are better and stronger (4 of the top 10 banks in the world were Canadian) We have a relatively lower unemployment rate than the U.S., particularly among young workers.

We have better health care, benefits, paid holidays and paid leaves, including maternity and paternal leave.

There is no shortage of reasons why Canada is not just a great place but the place to live and work.

Most of us wouldn’t dream of leaving. We’re smart, kind, funny, musical, technologically advanced, creative, aware, alert and deeply caring. With all this in mind, on July 1st, light candles, watch fireworks, eat 150th birthday cake, join hands and sing ‘Happy Birthday Canada’ as loud as you can.

And involve yourself in the all-out festivities for Canada's milestone 150th birthday this year!

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$200.00 – Walk for Autism.

Who are we and what is our role in this Community?

$750.00 - St. Josephs High School Robotics Club.

As a group, we can achieve much more than as an individual. We are always looking for new members who want to make a difference.

Other organizations under the umbrella of the Lions Club are the Lioness Club of Port Stanley and the Port Stanley and District Leo Club for youths 12 to 20 years of age.

$100.00 - Walk for Crohns and Colitis. $20,000.00 - Lions Foundation of Canada for Assistance Dog Training. ( This amount is made up of $16,100.00 from the LIONESS DOG WALK and $4,000.00 from the LEO CLUB DOG BOWL.) $13,000.00 to St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital towards a C.T. Scanner/.

(These funds were raised at the Lions Marr Family Golf Tournament held on June 3, 2017)

For more information search www.lionsclub.org or talk to any Lion, UPCOMING EVENTS Lioness or Leo member. You can also August 26, 2017 - FREE Diabetes call 519-633-5556 (Lion Bob Nemett) or Screening Clinic to be held in front of pslionsclub@gmail.com the Port Stanley Festival Theatre.

Some of the donations made in the last few months include: $300.00 - SHOPPERS RUN for WOMEN, supporting women’s mental health programs.

Andrew Hibbert You may have seen this student project reported in one of our May editions but I thought it was such an excellent project it deserved a second note now that I have returned the original report copy to the owner.

The attached cover image is from the report entitled “Eyes On The Water”

Our workplaces are mandated by law to be inclusive and welcoming, with opportunities open to all. According to a BMO study, “in Canada, nearly half of millionaires are immigrants or second-generation residents, compared to just one-third in America.”

The Port Stanley Lions Club This is another ongoing report of our activities in serving the needs of our Community and the needs of those less fortunate than us in the world.

Eyes On The Water

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

Brownfield Remediation and Economic Development.

As noted in James’s report “Port Stanley is a village with a unique culture and history offering many great places to shop, eat and stay. Enhancing the harbourfront aims to achieve the beautiful architecture and character found throughout the village, allowing visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy more of its natural beauty”.

I hope the Municipal Government had a chance to see and read some of these reports. It is my experience that young people tend to see issues differently than some of us older folk. I would strongly suggest that Council ask James to print them a copy of the report he produced that they can keep as a reference.

prepared by James McMillan. James was a student from Fanshawe College who, along with fellow classmates spent the day in Port Stanley earlier this year, doing research and photographing the village for an Urban Planning Report that each student had to submit as a class project. The report I read included the story of the village, past present and future.

This report was produced by James McMillan and included many excellent photographs as well as maps, graphics and ideas for the future and filled 92 pages. Research for the document included Heritage Conservation,

Fanshawe Student Photographing The Harbour in Port Stanley

HealthTalk Something Profoundly Canadian Whenever I sit down to write an article I try to tie it to something current and interesting. With our country about to turn 150, I thought that something profoundly Canadian would be best. Canadians are known around the world for our generous and warm natures, resilience and perseverance. We are also known on the world medical stage for innovations and discoveries which have changed the world and saved lives.

Prior to the 1920s, the major reason children were admitted to The Hospital for Sick Children was for vitamin D deficiency rickets. Rickets is a condition where bones become weak and brittle due to lack of Vitamin D. In 1930, three Toronto doctors invented a rice cereal fortified with vitamins (including D) that was an affordable and convenient infant food. They called their invention Pablum and it was a first in infant nutrition.

In the 1951, the first patients were given treatment in London and Saskatoon for cancer using a unique form of radiation. Dubbed the Cobalt Bomb, this was heralded as an atomic bomb to fight cancer, giving doctors the ability to use radiation in a deeper and more focused way. In fact, survival rates from for cervical cancer increased to 75% from 25% after the use of the Cobalt

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bomb. Amazingly, Canadians continue to be leaders in the field of nuclear medicine developing and exporting devices and techniques used for treatment and diagnosis.

George Klein, a Hamilton born inventor, and University of Toronto graduate developed the ZEEP nuclear reactor which is a precursor to the CANDU reactor. He also was the inventor of the “Klein Chair” which was the first electric wheelchair and has paved the way for increased mobility for millions around the world. Power chairs and assistive devices have advanced tremendously since the Klein chair but the origin is in Canada.

Finally, we can’t forget about the Nobel Prize winning work of Aliston’s Fredrick Banting and Nova Scotia’s Charles Best. These physicians co-discovered Insulin which led to the first effective treatment for diabetes. 422 million people world wide live with diabetes and the work of these great Canadians has made their lives longer and better.

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

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519-872-6836. This is part of a week-end of events; which includes, a swim meet and Annual Dutton Street Dance, on Sat night.

PORT STANLEY 2017

Port Stanley Canfest Celebrations Sun, fun, surf and shopping, come on down to Port Stanley. We will be celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday in style. Pick your spot, there will be music and fun everywhere!!!

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.

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.

St. Johns Presbyterian Church is hosting a Galactic Starveyors VBX. An exciting exploration of creation. 238 Colborne St. July 10th -14th, 9am-noon. Free to kids in grades 3-8. For more information call 519-282-8061 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.

Port Stanley 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 There is no meeting during July or August. 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.

EAGLE 2016

Eagle Community Centre, (Former Eagle Public School #4) 9346 Graham Road (just south of Talbot Line) 50th Anniversary as Community Centre – Saturday, July 22 – 3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and cake cutting - 5 p.m. beverages & pulled pork on a bun - 7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies - live entertainment - bring lawn chairs - displays on lower level - For more info, call Vicky (226) 448-8845 or Janet (519) 768-2698.

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 barrier free.

Decoration Day: Fingal Cemetery, 36244 Fingal Line, July 9th, 2pm. Speaker Rev. Jon Van Den Berg. Bring lawn chair. If raining, service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal, lower level. For more info call 519-633-4960.

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.

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 1pm. 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 4:30 pm Regular 5 pm.

Rodney & District Horticultural Society is hosting a Tea Party in celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday on Saturday, June 24th, 2 pm - 4 pm. Drop in for a visit over a cup of tea and accompanying refreshments.

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 "Dust off your cowboy boots ! STEGH Fundraiser in the Big Top Circus Tent across from the Timken Centre. The Barn Dance is July 29th, 8 pm - 12 pm (doors open 7:30 ).

Tickets are $20 each at railwaycitybigtop.com/events".

SHEDDEN 2017

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

Southwold Township Library Hours: Tues. 2-8, Thurs. 2-7, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081 Closed Mon., Wed., Sun. CLOSED on Saturday, July 1 for Canada Day!

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.

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.

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.

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AYLMER 2017

VIENNA 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.

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.

DUTTON/DUNWICH 2017

Dutton & District LIONS Club Sat. July 1, join us for CANADA DAY. The LIONS booth, in Sons of Scotland Park will be open to serve you as you enjoy the various Canada Day activities; including, the Giant Fire-works display to end the evening.

Dutton & District LIONS Club Wed. July 5, 2017. Lions Charity Bingo in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 7 pm. $500 Jackpot; plus, Progressive and several specials. end the evening.

Dutton & District LIONS Club July 9, LIONS famous full breakfast, in the DEN behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. $7 adults, serving from 9 AM till noon.

Dutton & District LIONS Club Saturday & Sunday; July 15 & 16, LIONS Sports-fest; in Sons of Scotland Park, Dutton. Contact LION Allister Cameron to register a ‘Team’ at:

The Lake Erie Beacon 204 A Carlow Road Port Stanley, Ontario N5L 1C5 Phone: (519) 782-4563

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WEST LORNE 2017

West Lorne Optimist 22nd Annual Car Show Show & Shine in the shade Miller Park, 171 Graham Street, July 2nd - 9am to 3pm Vehicle Registration $10.00 at gate Preregistration $8.00.

The Arts & Cookery Bank Savour the Flavour Culinary Boot Camp, Mon, 10 July, 12 pm – Fri, 14 July, 9 pm. Boot Camp is geared for Students Ages 13 & up, so act now! $225.00 for the 5day Boot Camp!!! Covers hat, apron, program materials, daily snack and lunch.

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History of Canada Continued From Page 3 tion by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

In 1956, the United Nations responded to the Suez Crisis by convening a United Nations Emergency Force to supervise the withdrawal of invading forces. The peacekeeping force was initially conceptualized by Secretary of External Affairs and future Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his work in establishing the peacekeeping operation.[205] Throughout the mid-1950s, Louis St. Laurent (12th Prime Minister of Canada) and his successor John Diefenbaker attempted to create a new, highly advanced jet fighter, the Avro Arrow. The controversial aircraft was cancelled by Diefenbaker in 1959. Diefenbaker instead purchased the BOMARC missile defense system and American aircraft. In 1958 Canada established (with the United States) the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

1960–1981 In the 1960s, what became known as the Quiet Revolution took place in Quebec, overthrowing the old establishment which centred on the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec and led to modernizing of the economy and society. Québécois nationalists demanded independence, and tensions rose until violence erupted during the 1970 October Crisis. John Saywell says, "The two kidnappings and the murder of Pierre Laporte were the biggest domestic news stories in Canada's history" In 1976 the Parti Québécois was elected to power in Quebec, with a nationalist vision that included securing French linguistic rights in the province and the pursuit of some form of sover-

eignty for Quebec. This culminated in the 1980 referendum in Quebec on the question of sovereignty-association, which was turned down by 59% of the voters.

Canadian flag, adopted in 1965.

In 1965, Canada adopted the maple leaf flag, although not without considerable debate and misgivings among large number of English Canadians. The World's Fair titled Expo 67 came to Montreal, coinciding with the Canadian Centennial that year. The fair opened April 28, 1967, with the theme "Man and his World" and became the best attended of all BIE-sanctioned world expositions until that time.

Legislative restrictions on Canadian immigration that had favoured British and other European immigrants were amended in the 1960s, opening the doors to immigrants from all parts of the world. While the 1950s had seen high levels of immigration from Britain, Ireland, Italy, and northern continental Europe, by the 1970s immigrants increasingly came from India, China, Vietnam, Jamaica and Haiti. Immigrants of all backgrounds tended to settle in the major urban centres, particularly Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

During his long tenure in the office (1968–79, 1980–84), Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau made social and cultural change his political goals, including the Continued On Page 7

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday June 30, 2017 • Page 7 Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II on March 29, while the Constitution Act was passed by the Canadian parliament Continued From Page 6 and granted Royal Assent by the Queen pursuit of official bilingualism in on April 17, thus patriating the ConstiCanada and plans for significant consti- tution of Canada. Previously, the constitutional change. The west, particularly tution has existed only as an act passed the petroleum-producing provinces like of the British parliament, and was not Alberta, opposed many of the policies even physically located in Canada, emanating from central Canada, with though it could not be altered without the National Energy Program creating Canadian consent. Canada had established complete sovereignty as an indeconsiderable antagonism and growing western alienation. Multiculturalism in pendent country, with the Queen's role Canada was adopted as the official policy as monarch of Canada. of the Canadian government during the At the same time, the Charter of prime ministership of Pierre Trudeau.

Rights and Freedoms was added in place of the previous Bill of Rights. The 1982–1992 patriation of the constitution was In 1982, the Canada Act was passed Trudeau's last major act as Prime Minby the British parliament and granted ister; he resigned in 1984.

History of Canada

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Port Stanley Report Continued From Page 2 particularly rental accommodation, is vital when people can no longer handle, or afford, the upkeep and responsibility of a house, are trying to do it alone after the death of a partner or need to take their capital out of their property. There is little affordable year round rental accommodation in Port Stanley and some of it is not accessible or designed for comfortable year round living.

why we recommend that a new senior building be developed and operated under the umbrella of the Central Elgin Non-Profit Housing Corporation that owns and manages The Villa. Seniors are notoriously reliable tenants.

Housing is not the only issue that prevents seniors from remaining in Port.

Transportation is an issue, particularly when people have frequent medical appointments in St Thomas or London. It can translate into a practical and financial burden as driving becomes less of an option. It was one of the major issues identified by seniors in the recent AgeFriendly Community survey conducted The exception to this – the 30 apart- by Elgin St Thomas, particularly in rural ment Kettle Creek Villa senior residence locations. Another issue identified was on Frances Street - is full. It has a wait- timely access to health care, particularly ing list at the moment of 36 people, specialists and mental health support. needing 26 apartments. It is a good This is the perfect time to talk about example of what happens in a small and plan for this. We are reviewing the community if you facilitate it – people future of our harbour lands and some of look out for their neighbours. There are the decisions we make will impact the informal social activities and car pool- whole village for years to come. It is an ing, supportive friendships and a place exciting time…. but also one when we to garden in horse troughs out back – must remember to incorporate what our that allows gardening from a comfortcurrent and future residents need to age able position– how innovative is that! in place as much as possible and continue to enjoy the village they love.

Things like this help avoid isolation and depression. We need solutions like Housing and other supports for this if people are to safely and healthily seniors must be part of the vision that we age in place as long as they can, which are considering and planning now – it our health care system promotes, and will take at least 3 or 4 years to make it seniors prefer. It is one of the reasons happen.

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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.

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Recognizing Service And Community Involvement During Canada’s 150th Birthday Kaylie Kuipers Office of Karen Vecchio

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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.

“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.”

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

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