The Lake Erie Beacon, June 6, 2014 issue by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday June 6, 2014

Do you know these people?

INSIDE Last Port of Call Heritage Plaque Unveiled In the days of sail, Lake Erie could challenge even the most seasoned skipper. STORY PAGE 2

War of 1812 Report June 19: An American gunboat force commanded by Lieutenant Francis Gregory capture the British gunboat Black Snake STORY PAGE 2

The MV Rhea’s bell comes home Part Two of a Two part series While researching the story of the RHEA I spoke to Port Stanley Legion Member Bob Rowles. STORY PAGE 3

Port Stanley Report Police have discontinued the search for the possible missing person reported in the late afternoon of Monday May 26th in the area of the west breakwater (pier) in Port Stanley. STORY PAGE 4

Fisher John

Serge Lavoie

Clare Maloney

Kathy Cornish

Jeff Yurek

Green Party

Liberal Party

Freedom Party

NDP Party

Conservative Party

Andrew Hibbert A General Election will be held to choose representatives for the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario on Thursday, June 12, 2014. The Provincial election was actually called on May 7, 2014. That gave voters just five weeks to decide who we are going to vote for. The big problem with such a sudden election call and such a short lead-time to an election is that many of the provincial political parties did not even have a candidate waiting in the wings to jump into the fray.

who the candidate is but should we not be concerned about knowing the individual that we might be electing. Considering some of the political scandals that have beset out country over the last few years it would seem prudent to know a little more about the person we are voting for before we cast our ballot. The Riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London shown in white.

Obviously this gives the incumbent a decided advantage over everyone else. Most of us will know his or her name but very few of us will know the names of the other new candidates when they are finally chosen, in some cases weeks after the election was called.

Coal-fired ferry returns to service The 410 foot Badger had already undergone a shakedown cruise following the installation of more than $1 million in upgrades. STORY PAGE 5

Port Bruce Report The 10th Annual Perch Derby is quickly approaching and local fishing enthusiasts are reporting that the perch are plentiful in Lake Erie near Port Bruce. STORY PAGE 5

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Many did not have their campaign office set up or even a campaign team in place. Because of this their team was not able to raise funds for advertising or to introduce their candidates through public meetings or other venues. One debate on the local cable channel, that was not well publicized, does not constitute a political campaign. Without name recognition there is very little hope of a candidate getting elected. I’m sure that some of us vote strictly for a political party no mater

on our local political organizations. It would seem that some of our candidates believe that having a web site or being on Facebook is an inexpensive way to get their information out to the public. Unfortunately many voters either do not have the time to be chasing down the candidates on the web or may not have access to the internet. As noted above we spent hours trying to track down all those running in our riding and it wasn’t until this past week that we finally had a complete list. It should be the candidates who are reaching out to the voters. They should not be expecting the votes to try to find them.

Please go and vote

In our local riding of ElginMiddlesex-London it would seem than only one candidate, the incumbent Jeff Yurek, was prepared for the election. During the last two weeks we tried to contact each of the other local candidates to offer advertising space but only one responded. Just trying to find out the identity of candidates was a challenge and many hours were spent in pursuit of this information. We were eventually told by one candidate’s representative, who did get back to us, that their candidate did not have money for advertising. A sad comment

Despite my disappointment with the overall campaign I believe we must still make an effort to cast our ballot. If we do not exercise our right to vote we should not complain about the way we are governed after the election. In the last Provincial election in 2011 only 51% of eligible voters cast their ballot. I suspect that those who did not vote were the ones who have complained the loudest!

Additions to the List of Electors If you have not received an official voters card in the mail you can still qualify to vote by making a statutory declaration and providing proof of identity and proof of residence before 8 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at your electoral district's Returning Continued On Page 6

Body of fisherman discovered at Port Stanley Andrew Hibbert Tuesday May 3rd, late morning, the Ontario Provincial Police were called to investigate the death of a presumed accident victim. A local resident, walking the trail around the southern edge of the Berm (east harbour) at 10:37 am when they discovered the body lying on the rocky shore and immediately contacted police. The victim was near the gap at the western end of the harbour turning basin in Port Stanley. The location is just south of Little Beach.

Tuesday May 3rd the O.P.P. investigate a death on Port Stanley’s east harbour, an area known as the Berm I spoke to Constable Troy Carlson who was on the scene with a team of officers and the O.P.P. Forensic Unit. He said, “The victim was an adult male. He appears to be a fisherman because fishing equipment was found on the rocks nearby.” Further investigation indicated that the male had been fishing from the shoreline at that location at the time of his death. Police located Continued On Page 7

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REPORT

Andrew Hibbert June 7 1814: Madison and his cabinet decide to continue with the attempted invasion of Canada.

Last Port of Call Heritage Plaque Unveiled in Port Rowan Gail Gates

The Steamer James B. Colgate

Heritage & Culture Divisional Coordinator Simcoe – The Norfolk Heritage Committee announced the unveiling of the Long Point: Last Port of Call heritage plaque in Port Rowan Park located at the foot of Bay Street in Port Rowan on Saturday May 31, 2014. The plaque is to commemorate the sunken vessels in the Long Point area known as the “Graveyard of Ships”. During the 19th century, literally thousands of wooden schooners and steam-powered vessels plied the waters of Lake Erie. Dozens of these vessels were built within Long Point Bay and many were sailed by crews drawn from local ports. In the days of sail, Lake Erie could challenge even the most seasoned skipper. The shallow waters were quick to anger in stormy weather, and the ever-present lee shore was a constant threat to vessels driven by the winds. The waters around Long Point became a graveyard, claiming over 300 vessels in storms and other mishaps. Most were wooden schooners, but the toll also includes freighters like the James B. Colgate (1916), the palatial side-wheeler Atlantic (1852), and local fishing tugs

like the Wilma (1936). Even today, storms sometimes raise the ghostly ribs and planks from these wrecks to the surface only to take them back during the next blow. Shipwrecks---marine archaeological resources---are protected from human disturbance under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The James B. Colgate The James B. Colgate was a unique ship design called a whaleback steamer that sank off the shores of Long Point in Lake Erie on Friday, October 20, 1916. This day was dubbed “Black Friday” because of its fierce winds and towering waves wreaking havoc on numerous vessels traveling on Lake Erie’s waters. The Colgate, loaded with coal, left on its final voyage from Buffalo, heading for Fort William, today known as Thunder Bay. The vessel weighed 1,713 tons and measured 302 feet in length. Captain Walter Grashaw was the only surviving member of the 26man crew. It was not until dawn on Sunday morning that the half-dead captain was rescued by the rail car ferry, the Marquette and Bessemer No. 2 on its daile crossing of Lake Erie.

campaign had several objectives: the recapture of Fort Mackinac with an eye to disrupting British – First Nations and Métis relations, the capture of British Fort St. Joseph, on present day Saint Joseph Island, Ontario the destruction of any British ship construction facilities and generally to secure command of the upper lakes. Captain Arthur Sinclair, commander of the U.S. squadron upon Lake Erie, set sail from Erie, Pennsylvania, on 19 June with seven vessels and contingents of soldiers from several regular regiments led by Lieutenant Colonel George Croghan. After immense effort the squadron was hauled over the shallows of the St. Clair River and entered Lake Huron in mid-July.

June 8: British raid on Rousby Hall, Calvert County, Maryland. June 8-10: British raids up St. Leonard's Creek, Maryland. June 10: Commander Joshua Barney ambushes a British Barge near Spout Farm, Calvert County, Maryland June 11: USS Mohawk (42 guns) launched on Lake Ontario. This vessel, along with USS Superior (58 guns) launched in May, helps restore naval superiority on Lake Ontario for British Commodore Isaac Chauncey in the summer of 1814. June 12-16: British raids up the Patuxent River, Maryland. June 15: U.S. Major General Jacob Brown orders 500 U.S. raiders to cross Lake Erie to burn and loot Port Dover and Long Point. June 12-19: British continue to raid along the Atlantic coast of Maryland. June 19: United States Secretary of the Navy William Jones ordered a joint navy-army expedition to the Upper Great Lakes in early June 1814. The

A chimney is almost all that remains of Fort St Joseph on present day Saint Joseph Island, Ontario in Lake Huron. Photo by John Stanton June 19: An American gunboat force commanded by Lieutenant Francis Gregory capture the British gunboat Black Snake on the St. Lawrence River near Kingston, Upper Canada. Gregory is forced to scuttle his prize when pursued by additional British gunboats from Kingston.

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The MV Rhea’s bell comes home to Port Stanley Legion Left: The RHEA on Lake Erie. Far Left: The RHEA’s Bell at the Legion.

Andrew Hibbert Part Two of a Two part series While researching the story of the RHEA I spoke to Port Stanley Legion Member Bob Rowles. He said that when he was 16 years old he was a Sea Cadet part of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets base in London. He became part of the RHEA’s crew and worked regularly at painting and cleaning the ship. He graduated to helmsman. “Every other Sunday” he said “we would cruise across the lake Erie to Conneaut or Cleveland Ohio.” He was pleased that the ships bell and photo

display are now at the Legion in Port Stanley.

MV RHEA Almost Sinks In Port Stanley Harbour The following is from the recollections of Vernon A. C. Mills, a cadet in post-war service aboard the RHEA. Mills says; “I was only 15 years old; therefore everything seemed so critical and disastrous. It was during the very early spring thaw of 1971–1972 that a fairly large log had floated downstream on the Kettle Creek through Port Stanley, and somehow managed to get jammed between the pier and port side of the RHEA. Due to the strong current of the river and high winds, the constant rocking and sway of the ship, a fairly large hole had been punched into the hull right at the water line on the port side slightly forward of amidships. I believe it was Lieutenant Harrington, had been notified that the Rhea was sitting low in the water and had a noticeable list.” “Most of the regular crew, including myself, headed for Port Stanley as soon as we were notified. Although we should have been going to school and attending to our schoolwork, to us this was our ship and our pride and loyalty would never allow us to be in a classroom fretting about what was happening to the RHEA. Upon my arrival, I could see there was at least a 10-degree list to starboard and was curious how that could be, considering the damage was to the port side of the ship. My curiosity was soon answered, as it was explained to all of us that the officers got here much earlier and had managed to get the generators and bilge pumps running. Also, they had placed dozens of forty-five-gallon drums along the starboard side of the ship and filled them with water. All of that extra weight is what caused the 10-degree list to starboard, which of course also kept the hole in the port side above the waterline.”

on permanent display at Brach 410 in Port Stanley. In July of 2012 Raymond Gilleno, a retired OPP Officer, was honoured with a Prestigious Diamond Jubilee Medal for his volunteer work.

Steering Wheel/Helm from The RHEA

“The next four days were filled with the kind of work that none of us had ever experienced before. Of course, there was also a lot of cleaning. Everything from emptying the tiller flats for cleaning, to using two man hand pumps to help clear out the water. I guess those pumps started to make men out of a bunch of scared kids. Both the officers’ quarters and the crew quarters had to be completely stripped and cleaned. The engine and generator room, the gyro room – there is no end to the list. Basically, everything below the main deck looked like it had been through another war, but somehow everything came together. Once again, we pronounced our ship ready to sail.” “I remember, during one of the coffee breaks, Sub-Lieutenant Bruce Lumley mentioned that when he got the call, the RHEA was sinking, it was the first time he had driven all the way from London to Port Stanley in under 20 minutes. Considering the quality of the road back then, I thought that was a miracle.” “The hole, of course, could only be given temporary repairs. It wasn’t until late spring that we were able to take the RHEA to Erieau, Ontario, to a dry dock facility. Actually, the dry docks were made for the repairs on local fishing trawlers, with an average length of 50–80 feet. Therefore, we were not able to bring her all the way in from the water. So, over the course of the long weekend we were able to line the hull at the waterline with steel plates then all the seams between each plate were welded. I remember a few of the guys ended up with flash burns, from exposure to the arc welding without proper goggles. With a couple quick coats of paint, she looked like new. Once again, it was another long, hard weekend but I’m sure everyone knew it was worth it.”

The end of the MV RHEA In 1983 the Courageous Sailing Club sold the MV RHEA to Peter Cash, of Oshawa, Ontario. The ship was then acquired by Gary Zulauf of Oshawa to be used as a floating home in Oshawa harbour. Zulauf was in the process of restoring the RHEA as an operational boat. On October 10th 1997 the RHEA sank, in approximately seven meters of water, at her dock due to a rotted hull. She was left sunk for a month before being raised on November 11th to be scrapped.

RHEA collection donated to Port Stanley Legion Over the years former crew member and member of the Legion Raymond Gilleno had collected a number of photographs and memorabilia related to the RHEA including the ships bell. Before he died in November of 2013 he had requested that the collection be donated to the Port Stanley Legion because so many

people in the area had fond memories of the RHEA. President Paul Caldwell gratefully accepted the collection, on behalf of the Port Stanley Legion. The bell and many photographs are now

While researching this story about the M.V, RHEA for the Beacon I came across an advertisement regarding the Steering Wheel/Helm from the Wooden Hulled Minesweeper RHEA being for sale at Scruton Marine Continued On Page 7

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PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

someone had gone into the water or were outstanding. Our officers conducted another extensive search this morning utilizing the Elgin OPP Marine Unit and members for our Emergency Response Team. They did not come across anything to indicate a person had gone into the water.”

male or female but described the subject as being about 5”6” about 110 lbs wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts. The witness became alarmed when he could no longer see the subject; however the witness did not see the subject enter the water. The witness attended the area of the west

The Turning Basin

The Berm Port Stanley East harbour

Port Stanley harbour The location of the witness who reported the missing person.

West Pier

An extensive search was conducted that evening and continued the next morning by both water and land. Officers have canvassed the area and checked licence plates to look for abandoned vehicles but have had negative results. Stated Staff Sergeant Greg DAFOE, Elgin County OPP Operations Manager reported. “At this point we have discontinued the search in light of having no new information indicating that someone entered the water. Since the initial report we have not received any new information or any reports of missing or an overdue person. We have not received any leads to indicate

This report was taken from the O.P. P. Media Web Site.

The location of the body found on Tuesday June 3rd.

Search for possible missing person discontinued Police have discontinued the search for the possible missing person reported in the late afternoon of Monday May 26th in the area of the west breakwater (pier) in Port Stanley. Since the initial report to police that someone was seen out on the main pier and had disappeared from view, no new information has been discovered.

returning off of the pier, or exiting the water in that area. Witnesses can call the Elgin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-631-2920.

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The location of the person reported missing on May 26th. At approximately 6:23pm on May 26, 2014 a witness on the west pier in Port Stanley observed a person bypass the security gate on the west breakwater (lighthouse pier) and walk out onto the pier. The witness could not determine whether the person was

This map of Port Stanley shows the location of the missing person sighting, on May 26th and the location of the body found on Tuesday May 3rd. breakwater and did not see anyone. He then contacted police. Elgin OPP and members of the OPP Emergency Response Team along with Central Elgin Fire, Auxiliary Coast Guard Boat and a helicopter dispatched by the Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Trenton, ON conducted an extensive search until approximately 11pm with negative results. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and will continue to search the area during daylight hours.

Looking for witnesses Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the area around 6:20pm and observed someone out on the west breakwater,

Port Stanley Lioness Club Walk for Guide Dogs On Sunday, May 25th the Port Stanley Lioness Club held their Annual Purina Walk for Guide Dogs. There were 29 walkers and 11 dogs who made the 3 km walk around Kettle Creek. The Lioness Club would like to thank everyone who came out to support this worthy cause. Lioness Beverley Filewood, Committee Chair reports that $8,485.71 was raised. The cost of training a dog to become a guide dog is around $20,000 so the amount raised will help greatly. The picture shows Lion Henry Van Broekhoven with his children, Dorothy and Harrison and their dog Chocolate. Thanks to Robert Nemmet for this report and photograph.

Brodericks 30 years June 8th Fred and Donna Heintz celebrated the 30th anniversary of the opening of Brodericks Ice Cream on Bridge Street. There was free cake and of course lots of ice cream. A yummy time was had by everyone.

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PORT BRUCE REPORT Cathy Crane

Ratepayers Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association was held on Saturday, May 24th at the Pavillion. There was a great turnout and thank you to everyone who attended. A logo was selected, which is the creation of Joan Chandler. Watch for its debut on Ratepayer communication in the coming months. Other discussion included revision and adoption of the group’s operating guidelines.

Coal-fired ferry SS Badger returns to service Detroit News

open water.

Manitowoc, Wis. — The last coalfired, steam-powered passenger ferry in North America is back in service.

The only downside of this old steam technology was that each year, the S.S Badger discharged 509 tons of coal ash into Lake Michigan waters. Coal ash contains lead, mercury and arsenic, toxic, cancer-causing pollutants that infiltrate our drinking water, harm fish and wash up on our beaches.

HTR Media reports that the SS Badger sounded its horns just after noon on Friday May 18, 2014 as it entered Maritime Bay in Manitowoc on its first crossing of Lake Michigan of the 2014 season with paying passengers. The 410 foot Badger had already undergone a shakedown cruise following the installation of more than $1 million in upgrades over the off season to reduce its coal ash discharges into Lake Michigan. The ferry is obligated under an agreement between its owner and federal regulators to end the dumping before the 2015 season.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations do not allow this practice but because of a designation under the Historic Landmark status in 2009, an amendment to the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime and Transportation Act the Badger was exempted as a vessel of “Historic Significance”. It would seem that the Badger might have been allowed to discharge its coal ash forever.

The 410-foot ship, launched in 1952, travels between Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan. It can carry 600 passengers and 180 vehicles. It offers a four-hour cruise across 60 miles of

Fortunately the company agreed to invest the $1 million in upgrades, noted above, included a way of filtering or catching the exhaust ash before it goes into the water.

PORT BURWELL REPORT

Chinese products. Home Hardware offered several Canadian made alternatives.

Allan Spicer

Shopping revelations Big Box stores are not usually my cup of tea. Staples is one quite notable exception. Staff in any of these stores are helpful and friendly and service is their motto. Warranty claims are a pleasant experience. Recently a trip to the Tillsonburg store, just confirmed the service aspect. Kris, the on site technician, looked at my computer problem on the spot. After some time he got it running again and there was no charge. A recent email from a local friend related a high school teacher's revealing shopping experience. During a search for a garden hose attachment he found that all goods do not come from China. Lowes featured only

Hershey candy is now made in Mexico, no longer in Smith Falls. There are made in Canada sweets. His favourite toothpaste, Colgate, is no longer manufactured in Canada. Canadian made, Crest is the new family dental aid. Hold on to your hat! Walmart sells GE light bulbs, made in China. However, their generic, lower cost, every day value brand, is manufactured in Canada. There are Canadian produced canned mushrooms. Look for Ravine brand cans with a little red maple leaf. For just a little more money, a much more appetizing product is a great alternative to imports which look like they were packed in bleach. Delmonte and Dole fruit is all now, a product of China. ED Smith canned fruit is still made in Canada. We need to read labels very carefully. We can protect Canadian jobs, one light bulb at a time!

And, it was election year. While no elections were required, the board has a full slate of members including: John Blankenship (chair), Cathy Crane (vice-chair), Helen Hall (treasurer), Linda Newman (treasurer), and returning Advisors, William Funston, Jerry Lee, Jerry Lenehan, Wayne Weger and Donna Chalton. Thank you to Doug Singbush, Denise Williamson and Jeff Low for volunteering to join the board as Advisors. Board meetings are held the first Thursday of the month and everyone is welcome. Please contact any board member for information on the meeting location.

The Perch are Running! The 10th Annual Perch Derby is quickly approaching and local fishing enthusiasts are reporting that the perch are plentiful in Lake

Erie near Port Bruce. The derby, which is run by the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association, is being held July 5th and 6th. Registration is still $10 and is available prior to the derby by calling Wayne Weger at 519773-5118 or John Blankenship at 519773-8794. During the derby, registrations are available at the Port Bruce Pavillion and local bait shops. Simply register before starting to fish and then bring your biggest 6 perch to the pavillion to be weighed in. Someone will be on hand to weigh and record your catch on Saturday, July 5th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The award ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. There are lots of prizes and fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

Yard Sale Day It was such a success last year that another Yard Sale Day is being planned for Saturday, July 26th. There is no cost to participate. If you want to include your address with the list of other’s in Port Bruce who are having a yard sale that day, please contact Cathy Crane at (519) 773 3323. If you are coming to Port Bruce to shop, watch for signs directing you to where you’ll find the bargains!

HealthTalk Nip Seasonal Allergies in the bud

It starts with a tickle. Your nose begins to twitch. Your eyes begin to water. Yes my friend, you have seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies also known as hayfever or allergic rhinitis often peaks in the spring as pollen counts begin to rise. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include: sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; watery eyes; itchy sinuses, throat, eyes, or ear canals; ear congestion; postnasal drainage. Less common symptoms include coughing, headache, and shortness of breath. In the spring, the most common cause of allergies is tree pollen from trees such as birch, cedar, willow and chestnut. People who are affected by seasonal allergies react to the pollen or “allergens” by releasing inflammatory chemicals in their bodies called histamines. These histamines then cause inflammation or swelling in the nose, eyes, and throat. Avoidance is a key component to seasonal allergy therapy. Those who suffer from allergies may want to stay indoors on dry, windy days; delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens; remove clothes you've worn outside; and not hang laundry outside — pollen can stick to sheets and towels. Medications to treat allergies include antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine on

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

PORT STANLEY 2014

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. Children’s Programs Kidz Korner Games, crafts, stories Monday Evenings 6 6:45pm (grade 1 and older) Pajama Rama Join us for Bedtime Story Time! Monday Evenings 7 7:30pm (all ages with an adult) Pre school Story Time Stories, songs and crafts! Tuesday Mornings at 10:15am (0 5 years with an Adult) Lego Mania! Saturday Mornings from 10am 12:30pm Any donations of LEGO are greatly appreciated! (with adult) Summer Reading Kicks Off! June 23 at 6pm— all ages June 24 at 10:15am — Pre-School Story Time Check our Summer Reading Pamphlet for Special Events all Summer Long! Adult Book Club 419 by Will Ferguson, Tues, June 17, 7pm. Port Stanley Optimist Bike Rodeo Saturday June 7, 9:30 am-12 noon at Port Stanley arena. All children under 12 are invited to attend. Bikes will be checked for safety and riding skills will be tested. Everyone gets a prize including two brand-new bicycles. There will be hot-dogs and pop for everyone at the end of the rodeo. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. 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. 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? Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 11 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursday 8 pm, Call 782-3056. VON Foot Care Clinic June 26th at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club. Heritage Port Next meeting is June 26 1:30 pm, at the Gay Lea Dairy Museum in Copenhagen. Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, Port Stanley the First 100 Years, $25. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome. Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Monday - Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7pm. Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts 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! Call 519 782-3189 or 782-3118. Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke Sing It To Win It! Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm Chicken Wings on Special. Come for the fun. Port Stanley Legion June 13th The Neil Diamond Tribute Show – Dinner 6pm, Show 8pm, $35.00 Limited Seating.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2014

St. Paul’s Port Burwell /Vienna Sunday Services St. Paul's P.B./Vienna United 11:00 am Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School. For more Info 519 874 4260. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Port Burwell Public School. Vintage Garden Party and Tea - Trinity Anglican Church, Saturday, June 28. 2-5 p.m. Tickets $15 - call 519874-4028 or 519-424-9679. An afternoon in a master garden beside the historic rectory and high tea in the Parish Hall. Proceeds to support the maintenance of Mahlon Burwell's 1836 church.

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SHEDDEN 2014

Rosy Rhubarb Festival June 6, 7 & 8th Keystone Complex - See you there!!!

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Rosy Rhubarb Annual Booksale Saturday June 7th 8am Children’s Programs Pre-school Story time Friday Mornings 11am (0-5 years with an Adult) Come for stories, songs, crafts! Lego-Mania! Saturday 2:15-4:30pm (all ages with an adult) Summer Reading Kicks Off! June 27 11am— all ages! Check our Summer Reading Pamphlet for Special Events all Summer Long! Adult Book Club 419 by Will Ferguson New members are always welcome – ask staff for more details!

SPARTA 2014

Sparta Baptist Church is no longer holding services but are meeting with the Plains Baptist Church till the end of June. Rev. Phil Butler is there for both congregations. 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. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292). 6th Annual Sparta Girls Day Out Saturday, June 14 - . Tickets cost $35., which includes light breakfast, surprise gift bag, free gift/discount at 12 local businesses and lunch. Please call Sheila 519.775.2642 or Eileen at 519.775.2628 to reserve your tickets.

ST. THOMAS 2014

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 The Old St. Thomas Church, 55 Walnut St. is now open for free tours Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 until late August. The St Thomas & District Horticultural Society's Annual Rose and Flower Show, 1- 6p.m., Saturday, June 21, at Monsignor Morrison Catholic School, 10 South Edgeware Road. Refreshments and free admission. Info Richard at (519) 633-3939. Visit our website at www.gardenontario.org/site.php/thomas

TYRCONNELL 2014

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UNION 2014

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 am. We are a Welcoming Friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info: 519631-0304 and our website is www.unionunitedchurch.ca. Union United Church, is hosting a Coffee Break and Bake sale, on June 14th, 9:30-11:30 am. Stone Church Cruise Nites the last Monday of June, July, August 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Union United Church, Meet your friends and come join the fun. Union Sports Club and Community Centre Trivia Night Fund Raiser, June 6, 8 p.m. Tables of 6 cost is $50. Snacks and Coffee provided. Fun and Prizes. Call to register a table by June 1st - 519-631-3840 Yard Sale June 21, 8am - 12 noon. Something for everyone - toys, games, Aerobic steps, etc. Rent a table for $10 - call Vicki at 519-631-3840.

VIENNA 2014

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. Edison Fest, Vienna Memorial Park, June 7, 9 am – 6 pm. Craft & Food Vendors. Music all day long! *FREE * Childrens Activities. Talent Show. Free Children & Adult Activities: Sack races, Spaghetti Eating contest, Cross-cut saw & nail driving competitions. Free Community Activities: wagon rides, silent auction & yard sale by Pt. Burwell Trinity Anglican Church. Free Draws, (Draw for bikes & skateboards held 5:30 - 6 pm. Winner must be in the park to claim prize!. 50/50 Draw Drawn at 6 pm by Bayham Historical Society. Tour of the Edison Museum all day, 14 Snow St., Vienna. For more information call Hellen at 519-866-5759.

WEST LORNE 2014

West Lorne Optimist Car Show Show & Shine in the Shade, Miller Park, 171 Graham Street, June 29th 9am to 3pm Vehicle Registration $10. at gate Pre-registration $8. till June 23rd, info Kelly Brasil 519-319-1921 or Jeff Carmichael 519-691-5042.

AYLMER 2014

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DUTTON 2014

The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church

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 & District Lions serve their famous, full breakfast for only $6; Sunday; June 7 & 8, 9 am till noon, in the covered shelter at Keystone Complex; Shedden, as part of Rosy Rhubarb celebration. Dutton & District Lions Veterans Appreciation Motorcycle Poker Run, June 14 at Dutton Building Products; 277 Currie Road, 9-9:45 am. Registration $20 per bike; $30 with passenger. Includes complimentary refreshment and hamburger provided by Rodney Lions.

PLEASE!!! Our shelves are almost empty! We need you to drop off non-perishable items at Foodland or call 519 782-3122 for pick-up.

The food bank is open the third week of the month: Tues. 3:30-6 pm Thurs. 10 - Noon For cheque donations please send to: Port Stanley Foodbank, c/o Christ Church, 283 Colborne St. Port Stanley, On. , N5L 1A9.

DEXTER 2014

Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.

FINGAL 2014

Knox Presbyterian Church Lay Minister Mr. John Van Eyk. Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of

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The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday June 6, 2014 • Page 7

Body of fisherman discovered at Port Stanley Continued From Page 1 other personal effects nearby as well as the victim’s vehicle was found parked in a nearby lot. The victim was last seen by family at approximately 2 pm on June 2nd, 2014. Police do not suspect foul play and the investigation indicated that the body had not been in the water nor had it washed up on shore from another location. Police have identified the deceased as Antonio ROMAO, age 65 from

The MV RHEA’s bell comes home Continued From Page 3 Services in Port Dover. The price asked is $6,825 and I am trying to find out if this is an authentic artifact and if it is still available.

London. A post mortem examination was scheduled for Wednesday June 4, 2014 at University Hospital in London to determine a cause of death. Constable Carlson said that the O.P.P. do not believe the victim to be the same person reported missing last week off the west pier at Port Stanley. "From the description the victim does not appear to match last weeks reported missing person," said Carlson. He added, “the cause of death wouldn’t be known until a post mortem is conducted. It has to be determined whether it was a medical problem or an accident.” There could be a variety of reasons for the death. (See map, part of the Port Stanley Report in this issue) research ship the Calypso was originally one of the wooden-hulled minesweepers built in the USA for the United States Navy but was on loan to the British Royal Navy under the WWII lend-lease program. The Calypso was purchased after the war by an anonymous doner and given to the Cousteau team to be used for ocean research and discovery.

The RHEA was a sister ship to the Calypso Captain Cousteau’s legendary

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Netting a Threat to the Great Lakes Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) In this fish tale, it’s not the size of the catch that’s stunning, it’s the size of the tab. It will cost $18-billion to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes by separating the lakes from the Mississippi River. And it could take 25 years. And that’s only after political leaders decide to act.

GLMRIS Report The Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) Report presents the results of a multi-year study regarding the range of options and technologies available to prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) movement between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic connections. Through a structured study process, USACE identified thirteen ANS of Concern established in one basin that posed a high or medium risk of adverse impacts by transfer and establishment in the opposite basin. USACE analyzed and evaluated available controls to address these ANS, and formulated alternatives specifically for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) with the goal of preventing ANS transfer between the two basins. The report contains eight alternatives, each with concept-level design and cost information, and evaluates the potential of these alternatives to control the transfer of a variety of ANS. The options concentrate on the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) and

include a wide spectrum of alternatives ranging from the continuation of current activities to the complete separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. The GLMRIS Report also includes an analysis of potential impacts to uses and users of the CAWS, and corresponding mitigation requirements for adverse impacts to functions such as floodrisk management, natural resources, water quality, and navigation.

Some of the alternatives • Continuing current efforts (i.e., the electric barriers). • Nonstructural control technologies (i.e., education, monitoring, herbicides, ballast water management). • A technology concept involving a specialized lock, lock channel, electric barriers and ANS treatment plants at two mid-system locations in the CAWS. • Lakefront hydrologic separation with physical barriers separating the basins at four locations along the lakefront of Lake Michigan. The GLMRIS Report presents evaluation criteria to help readers distinguish among the alternatives. Evaluation criteria include design elements unique to each alternative such as initial or long-term operational costs and duration for implementation, as well as related qualitative features for each alternative, such as the magnitude of impact for existing waterway uses or relative effectiveness of preventing interbasin transfer.

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The new guide for birding in Ontario’s Southwest Joanne Wolnik Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation

Birding in Ontario’s Southwest is known around the world thanks to important birding migration sites such as Point Pelee National Park and Long Point Provincial Park. The region’s rich Carolinian ecosystem also provides an important breeding ground for species rarely found elsewhere in Canada. Now anyone can enjoy birding in Ontario’s Southwest with the launch of

Canada’s South Coast Birding Trail map. This map highlights 17 key birding hubs which are prime birding locations to get started, and many more primary sites which are an integral part of the experience and should be included around the hubs as birders map out their route. “The Canada’s South Coast Birding Trail entices the outdoor adventurist to get out and explore our region’s birding hubs, primary sites and seasonal festivals which act as funnels for migrating birds

and thousands of visitors annually. This trail was made with recreational and beginner birders in mind, featuring key site information, birding festivals, seasonal migration information, complimentary activities and other trip planning material. “This trail connects people to the best birding activities that are happening around the region, whether it be the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park, or sites along the Long Point

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