The Lake Erie Beacon March 4 2016

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday March 4, 2016

Spring Ahead Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday, March 13, 2016. At 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 3:00:00 AM local daylight time.

“In Keeping With The Traditional Character Of The Settlement Areas”

INSIDE Letters Winter is tough on any small town, but soon our sidewalks will be bustling again with campers, bikers, beachgoers, cyclists and locals.

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Public Meeting regarding the Prespa Proposal The March 1st gathering at the Port Stanley arena for the public meeting to discuss the Prespa Development proposal was one of the largest turnouts that I have seen in the village.

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Designating Heritage Properties Designation of heritage properties is a way of publicly acknowledging a property’s value to a community.

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Port Burwell Report After five years of effort and the patience of Job, the Periscope theatre group has taken ownership of the former Sid Shelly Scout Hall. .

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Cross-Country Skiing Pilot Project Cross-country ski trails an opportunity to provide residents with a free, family oriented outdoor activity.

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Taylor Made A New Regular Column But in the summer, ah the summer, trains arrived in Port from London and St. Thomas packed with sun-seekers heading for Lake Erie’s warm waters.

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Sparta Report Baseball Registration this year will take place on Saturday March 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Community Hall.

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LOOK AHEAD Community Events

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The above is an illustration of what a 3 storey building might look like on William Street in Port Stanley.

Linda Easton Many people in Port Stanley are concerned about the nine storey building being proposed by Prespa Construction Limited on William Street between Why Not Park and the Pierside. This proposal also includes three new condos on the lots west of Why Not Park.

Because of this concern, the Port Stanley Village Association (PSVA) decided to form a committee to research the Prespa proposal and its impact on our community. The committee consisted of a few members of PSVA: a lawyer, an architect, a municipal planner and a project management specialist.

In Central Elgin’s new Official Plan of 2013, council wisely included a section that required development to “ensure that new development is designed in keeping with the traditional character of the Settlement Areas.”

There were a number of concerns about this proposal. First, related to

Left: Linda Easton speaking at the March 1st public meeting on behalf of the Port Stanley Village Association.

character and design, the nine storey building proposed would be very different in height from the surrounding buildings of one or two storeys. As well, the building of glass and concrete is not in keeping with the typical buildings of wood, vinyl or aluminum with pitched roofs.

The density of 88 units per hectare (which is 2.5 times the threshold high density in the official plan of 35 units per hectare) was also much out of character and scale with the surrounding area.

The second concern was for streetscapes, green space and parks.

These, too, are part of the requirement of the official plan yet about 90% of the proposed development is hardscape (building, concrete, asphalt) with little nature allowed. As well, Why Not Park will be reduced in size with the upcoming improvements to Edith Cavell Blvd.

The third concern was the suitability of the site. It is simply too small for the proposed structure. The building is only 28” from the property line at the 4 foot wide sidewalk so little room is left for pedestrians, green space or outdoor amenities such as café tables, or retail displays.

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Trespassing An Issue At Former Regional Mental Health Centre Elgin County

were both charged with Trespassing.

The former Regional Mental Health Centre on Sunset Drive, just south of St. Thomas, seems to be becoming a popular destination for adventure tourists, ghost hunters and souvenir seekers. For the second time in two weeks police have arrested and charged people with entering onto the property.

In the 2nd incident which occurred in the early morning hours of February 22nd, 2016. A 55 year-old Woodstock man and a 22 year-old Woodstock woman were arrested and charged with Break and Enter. The two were found to have entered one of the buildings and took photos as well as removing some items as “souvenirs”.

In the 1st instance, which occurred on February 8th, 2016 a mother and step daughter were observed inside a fenced in area on the property and after being intercepted by police admitted to being interested in looking inside some of the buildings. They

By entering onto the property without permission you could be arrested and charged with trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act. If you enter any of the buildings you could be charged with the criminal offence of Continued On Page 5

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LETTERS Port Burwell A Gem Of A Town I just had to respond to "The Port Burwell Report" featured in The Lake Erie Beacon on Friday February 19, 2016. We purchased a home here almost two years ago, and have fallen in love with this little gem of a town. Time has taken its toll on this area, but perhaps it is time to celebrate what we have and stop lamenting on what we have lost.

Winter is tough on any small town, but soon our sidewalks will be bustling again with campers, bikers, beach-goers, cyclists and locals. We have empty shops, but we also have folks taking a chance and opening up for business here. Let's support them and keep them. We are lucky to have a Post Office, an LCBO, a few great eateries/pubs, The Red & White, Wellington Variety, The Artists' Co-op, The Sweet Spot and a budding Theatre Company as well as our own business called Antiques & Collectibles.

bright, exciting, positive and pro-active.

Summer is just around the corner, so let's all pitch in to make 2016 a year to remember. Life is swell in Port Burwell.

Sincerely, Ms. Jude McHugh

Big Beach Highrise The Prespa Condo proposal is wrong headed. It is hard to imagine a residential development more out of sympathy with the architectural and cultural character of Port Stanley.

It is for good reason that zoning limits buildings to a reasonable 3 storeys height. Developer arguments that landscaping can mitigate this 9 storey carbuncle on the face of the community is laughable. There isn't a shrub on the good earth that can mask this mistake.

The financial ambition of one person or one company should not be allowed to go forward at the expensive of so many others. Build if you must Prespa, We have a beautiful Provincial Park, a but within the guidelines of existing byfree accessible beach, plenty of history and a laws.

If you want to go big … go elsebright future. I talk to long time Port Burwhere. wellians and it's all negative, "Debbie Downer" like the Port Burwell Report. I talk Sincerely, Guy Goodwin Port Stanley to newer Port Burwellians and the outlook is

Public Meeting regarding the Prespa Proposal Andrew Hibbert The March 1st gathering at the Port Stanley arena for the public meeting to discuss the Prespa Development proposal was one of the largest turnouts that I have seen in the village. The crowd estimated at over 240 people left standing room only for latecomers. In attendance were Central Elgin Council members, Senior Staff and representatives from the Prespa Group.

posed development in detail but also noted that they would prepare more detailed drawings of the development if needed.

The meeting was then opened to the floor with Central Elgin Mayor David Marr moderating. The principal speaker was Linda Easton, acting chair of the Port Stanley Village Association (PSVA). This talk included a well-executed PowerPoint presentation that explained in detail why the Central Elgin staff, who defined the proposed development did not meet By-Laws pertaining to any development with Municipal guidelines but also in the village, gave the first presentamade suggestions as to how the detion. The Prespa Group then gave a presentation that described their proContinued On Page 7

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Designating Heritage Properties Andrew Hibbert

Dear Mr. Burns:

Under the Ontario Heritage Act municipalities can pass by-laws to designate properties of cultural heritage value or interest.

Re: Dominion of Canada Building Clerk's List

Heritage Building Designation.

Designation of heritage properties is a way of publicly acknowledging a property’s value to a community. At the same time, designation helps to ensure the conservation of these important places for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Heritage properties can also be designated as part of a larger group of properties as a heritage conservation district.

The following is from a letter sent to Dr. Robert J. Burns, Chair of Heritage Central Elgin by the Municipality of Central Elgin.

Further to your email correspondence dated January 27th respecting the above noted matter, please be advised that Council discussed your correspondence at their meeting dated Tuesday, February 16th and the following resolution was passed: WHEREAS Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act provides that the Clerk's register of designated heritage properties may include properties that have not been designated under the Act, but that the council of the municipality believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest; AND WHEREAS our Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (Heritage Central Elgin) has recommended that a certain property be listed on the Continued On Page 7

Ontario Making New $345 Million Investment In Hospitals Shae Greenfield Minister’s Office 2016 Budget Includes New Investments in High-Quality Health Care As part of the 2016 Budget, Ontario is proposing a new investment of more than $345 million to all publicly funded hospitals, including a one per cent increase to base funding, to provide better patient access to high-quality health care services.

In 2016-2017, hospitals would receive: $175 million to provide patients with access to more services in new and redeveloped hospitals and for targeted priority services such as organ and tissue transplants $160 million to improve access and wait times for hospital services, including additional procedures such as cataract surgeries, knee and hip replacements and knee arthroscopies $7.5 million for small, northern and rural hospitals, which is in addition to Ontario’s $20 million Small and Rural Hospital Transformation Fund $6 million for mental health hospitals.

Investing in hospitals is part of the government's plan to build a bet-

ter Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which provides patients with faster access to the right care; better home and community care; the information they need to live healthy; and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.

Hospital funding in Ontario has increased more than 50 per cent, from $11.5 billion in 2003-04 to $17.4 billion in 2016-17.

QUOTES “With this new and important funding, we are working to ensure that patients can receive the procedures they need faster, such as hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery. Investing in hospitals is part of our commitment to put patients first by ensuring they get the high-quality health care they need – when they need it.” — Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care “The province’s economic plan supports strong public services in communities across Ontario. The plan reinforces one of the most important provincial services on which Ontarians rely – health care. The 2016 Budget supports continued commitments to increase patients’ access to primary care, to provide more care for people at or close to home and to help all Ontario families continue to receive quality health care.” — Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance

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Warming up that green thumb Erika Navarro 5 ways to get your garden ready for spring With temperatures below freezing, the ground covered in snow and the sight of plant life scarce, your green thumb may be feeling a bit frostbitten.

With spring slowly coming into view, Canada Blooms would like to suggest five ways to start preparing your garden for the warmer days ahead.

1. Pruning: Winter is the prime time to prune your summer-blooming trees and shrubs to make room for new growth. Take advantage of this time while your plants are dormant and bugs are at a minimum to cut back your wisteria vines, rose bushes, ornamental grasses, and any other summer-blooming foliage growing in your garden.

2. Winter-Sowing: While it may be too cold to sprinkle seeds in the garden, you can get a head start on growing your perennials and hardy annuals by making some DIY miniature greenhouses out of recycled clear plastic materials.

These containers can be placed outside during the cold winter months allowing hard-shelled seeds to naturally germinate, and plants to grow much stronger and sturdier as they withstand the elements.

3. Sow seeds in a heated propagator: While the perennials and hardy annuals can withstand the cold, some weak annuals require a warmer environment to get started. To get a head start on those plants that require a

longer growing season such as geraniums, begonias and peppers, sow these seeds within a heated propagator. To mitigate costs, a similar miniature greenhouse as mentioned previously could be created and placed in direct sunlight indoors to garnish a similar effect.

4. Save up egg shells and coffee grounds: Both eggshells and coffee grounds act as natural fertilizers for your garden, shells providing calcium while the grounds provide nitrogen.

Eggshells have also been known to deter pests such as slugs, snails, and even deer. On the other hand, coffee grounds work quite the opposite, attracting earthworms and helping beneficial microorganisms thrive in addition to improving drainage, water retention and soil aeration.

5. Feed the birds: During the cold months, insects are scare, water is frozen, and most of the natural food supply is covered by snow making Canadian winters a stressful time for birds. By providing high calorie food options such as sunflower seeds, suet, or peanut butter, you will be helping your feathered backyard residents stay warm and cozy throughout the winter. In return, birds will provide natural pollination among your garden, while also minimizing the amount of weeds and pests.

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“In keeping with the traditional character of the Settlement Areas.”

Continued From Page 1 ing to the official plan but this proposal directs traffic onto local streets: First St. and Erie St. Parking was another concern.

There is no space for customer parking for the commercial businesses despite the low Central Elgin standard of 1 space per 50m2.

In response to these concerns, the PSVA recommended reducing the height and therefore the density of the building to three storeys.

It also recommended changing the design to be more in keeping with the traditional architecture of Port Stanley.

As well, it was suggested the three lots beside Why Not Park be dedicated as green space to the park.

It recommended, as part of reducing the height, the elimination of the parking and commercial units on the ground floor and instead adding

View of the audience at the March 1st public meeting at the Port Stanley Arena. condo units or live/work units that can be zoned commercial.

Access was recommended via Edith Cavell along the two lanes running behind the new condo units or access via William Street and emergency access via First Street.

Finally, PSVA recommended that the building be set back from William Street to allow for customer parking, additional green space and amenities.

Also, council needs to keep in mind the need for room to accommodate the future widening of William Street.

At a special meeting of the PSVA, included Board Members, the special committee members plus approximately 40 guests. Those in attendance voted unanimously to accept the PSVA presentation for the public meeting on March 1st. Other members were very active by contacting news media and putting up posters around the village. It is the strong support and involvement of its members that allows the PSVA to put its energies into this issue, which can have very far-reaching effects on the future of Port Stanley.

HealthTalk Sinusitis – The Pain Inside Us Have you ever felt like you had a cold that wouldn’t go away? It hangs around for 10 days, or gets worse after it starts getting better? You might have sinusitis. The sinuses are a connected system of hollow cavities in the skull. They first filter and humidify the air we breathe and lighten the weight of the head. Sinusitis affects about 1 in 8 adults annually and generally occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses and begin to grow.

This causes the sinus lining to swell, blocking the channels that drain the sinuses causing pain and pressure.

Symptoms of sinusitis include: up to 4 weeks of cloudy or coloured (not clear) drainage from the nose plus one or both of the following: a stuffy, congested, or blocked nose; or pain, pressure or fullness in the face, head, or around the eyes.

Sinusitis can be acute or chronic. Acute infection is usually caused by infection- either bacteria or viruses. Acute viral sinusitis does not benefit from antibiotics, but may be treated using pain relievers, steroid nasal sprays, or salt water irrigation in the nose. Acute bacterial sinusitis also benefits from the above therapies, but may be hastened by the addition of antibiotics. Chronic sinusitis is defined as lasting for 12 weeks or longer

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Salt water nasal irrigation and/or nasal steroid sprays are the main treatments for the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. While other the counter decongestants may relieve some of the symptoms (pain, stuffy nose), they do little to treat the underlying disease. Continuous use of these products may even be harmful as they can delay seeking medical assistance.

Finally, conditions such as allergies, nasal polyps, asthma, and problems with the body’s ability to fight infections can worsen chronic sinusitis and treating those can improve symptoms.

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

The Playhouse Periscope Cultural Centre After five years of effort and the patience of Job, the Periscope theatre group has taken ownership of the former Sid Shelly Scout Hall. Their new permanent home will be the professional base for the local thespians to grow and serve their burgeoning membership.

The building is opposite Branch 425, Royal Canadian Legion. The two entities should be very complimentary to each other. The sizeable edifice will be ideal for plays, but equally useful for meetings, public speaking, educational seminars, and presentations requiring audio visual support, acoustics and lighting.

As for live theatre performances and other local events, the size and configuration is ideal. Tiered seating will bring the stage and the actors to every theatre patron. The flexible stage design will allow performers to send their dramatic flair directly to audiences.

President Grahame Notman was quoted by Marion Rogers, an original organizer who brought her considerable dramatic expertise along with husband Jeff, All of us at the Periscope Playhouse are incredibly excited about the possibilities the Centre will provide. Notman was ever so grateful for the community support.

The clean up and renovations is underway, with plenty of work ahead to get the new Periscope ready for the exciting 2016 Periscope season. Bayham residents have every reason to be excited. For information on the 2016 season www.periscopeplayhouse.ca.

Very Much In The Dark It certainly appeared to be very

Cross-Country Skiing Pilot Project Dan Patterson Conservation Area Luiza Moczarski Public Relations Supervisor This pilot project was made possible through a partnership between the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) and the Elgin St. Thomas Healthy Kids Community Challenge.

communities across Ontario taking part in The Healthy Kids Community Challenge. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge unites communities with a common goal: promoting children’s health through physical activity and healthy eating.

The-Elgin St. Thomas Healthy Communities Partnership identified cross-country ski trails as an opportunity to provide residents with a free, family oriented outdoor activity to help stay active during the winter months and approached KCCA to consider a trail at Dan Patterson Conservation Area on a trial basis.

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out Back in the day if you lived in Port Stanley and finally made it to high school you had three choices, St. Thomas Collegiate Institute (STCI), Arthur Voaden Vocational School (AVVS) and St. Josephs, a Catholic school.

name once performed. Still miss the Stork Club.

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It seems there’s now a move afoot to reboot the train. A no-brainer. It should have been done long ago. If you’ve tried to reach the beach by car on a hot summer afternoon you’ll know what I mean.

Sally Martyn

The power lines and metal poles that held them are long gone, but the track remains. And remember that the train once ran all the way to London, bringing crowds of sunseekers to the beach.

There were no high schools in Port Stanley. Oh right, there still aren’t.

So when the time came for you to leave public school behind, you also left Port Stanley behind. Well, sort of.

You had to attend a high shool in St. thomas. Still do. You wait patiently, or not so patiently, by the roadside for a bus to take you to the city.

But there was a time when you took the train. And you were given tickets to ride, gratis. Well, taxpayers probably paid. But you were a kid.

Who knew?

Thing is, some of us, me included, preferred to hitch-hike to school.

Why? So we could save our train tickets to go to one of the four movie theatres in St. Thomas at the time on Saturdays. Maybe even take .... a friend. Remember that first date?

Ah, the days of the train. The L&PS, which we always said stood for Late and Poor Service. Hey, we were kids.

I still remember a wild winter day when an ice storm coated the overhead electric cables that powered the train. Sparks flew as the wires kept icing over. Some of us, armed with long bamboo poles - we used to wonder what they were for - walked ahead of the train knocking the ice off the wires so the train could move.

I’m not making this up. I wonder to this day if that was dangerous?

But in the summer, ah the summer, trains arrived in Port from London and St. Thomas packed with sun-seekers heading for Lake Erie’s warm waters. And the beach wasn’t far because the train’s last stop was, well, the beach. Just across from the Stork Club. Ah, the Stork Club. where every famous big band you could

My early years were spent in a home adjoining what was then Stop 23. Next stop, downtown Port Stanley.

Sorry, downvillage Port Stanley. I can still hear the ding-dong of the train’s bell when it stopped to pick up or drop off passengers.

For years the rebirth of the L&PS, or a version of it, seemed lke a nobrainer. At least to me.

Look at the crush of cars crowding into the village to enjoy the summer sun and warm Erie waters. How much easier it would be to hop a train, enjoy the trip, walk to the water, and return home without the stress of battling traffic jams. It’s too bad they’ve torn up that stretch of track that once ended at the beach.

So they’re going to spend big bucks to bring back the fun that might bring back big bucks to the village. Or whatever we call ourselves these days.

It’s supposed to be ready next year, but don’t bet on it. It is, after all, a political process.

Say, does the track still continue on to London?

(Jim Taylor began his career at the St. Thomas Time-Journal then worked at the London Free Press for 30 years as a reporter, columnist and editor. Jim retired to Port Stanley where his family has lived for generations. He continues as a freelance writer who has an interest in everything.)

Trespassing An Issue At Former Regional Mental Health Centre Continued From Page1 Breaking and Entering which if convicted could result in imprisonment, a fine or both as well as a criminal record.

“By entering onto the property, not only are people committing both Provincial and Criminal Offences they are putting themselves and the lives of emergency services workers in danger.

Some of the buildings are no longer maintained and are very dangerous to be in. You could fall through a floor or something could fall on you, it’s a potentially dangerous place. It’s a shame that people are putting themselves at risk of both criminal consequences and person safety consequences to get some kind of thrill or a souvenir. On that note, if anything is taken, it is the criminal offence of theft. If someone

were to become injured inside the building, emergency responders then would have to risk their own personal safety to rescue the person. My advice to people is to just stay off the property.” Stated Elgin County OPP Operations Manager Greg Dafoe.

In 2015 police investigated 16 incidents of suspicious activity, trespassing or unauthorized entry onto the property.

The property is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and sits next to the Elgin County OPP Detachment. The property is currently under the control of Infrastructure Ontario.

Baseball Registration this year will take place on Saturday March 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Community Hall for children 5 to 9 years of age. If you can’t make the day but would like to register your child call Sally Martyn 519-7752292 or email tcg@execulink.com

War of 1812 Plaques, Heritage Sign The Seminary Cemetery is a designated heritage site and has 3 veterans of the War of 1812 buried there. There will be a special event unveiling a heritage sign and special plaques on each veteran’s grave. The descendants of these veterans will be in attendance as well as re-enactors in period costumes. Come join the celebration on Saturday, May 7 at 1:30 at the Seminary Cemetery followed by refreshments at the Sparta Church Museum.

For more information contact Bob Burns 519-775-2613 or Vanessa Warner at the Village Market.

Sparta Baptist Church Legacy The Sparta Baptist Church’s legacy has meant that our Community Hall will be installing air conditioning this spring. This will make the hall usable and rentable all year long.

Museums Open in April & May Both of our museums are open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 4:30 till Thanksgiving. The new display at the Church Museum will be “A Woman’s Work is Never Done” and the permanent display of Sparta’s past is at the Forge and Anvil Museum shown above.

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

PORT STANLEY 2016 Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers.

To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or Carroll at 519-782-7616, email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Community Policing is hosting an Easter Egg hunt this year. The Easter Bunny will be at the Port Stanley Library at 10.15 am on Saturday, 26th March, to gather up the children, and walk across the lift bridge to the Legion, where the hunt will start at 10.30 am, with the Legion kindly offering refreshments afterwards. Child fingerprinting will also be available for those parents who wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Ray Filewood, Port Stanley Community Policing member.

Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1.

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

Technology Help Scheduled appointments on Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm and on Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm Book now by calling the library or emailing jpalleschi@elgin.ca Special Programs & Events Intro to Essential Oils & Winter Wellness Mar 5, 1011am, with Barb Booth from the StoreHouse! Learn how to stay healthy with natural remedies through the seasonal changes and beyond! Sign up is appreciated but not required.

MARCH BREAK March 14-19 Registration is required for all events 519 782-4241, Monday 14th, 6-7pm, Mr. Potato Head all ages Tuesday 15th, 11-12, Library Luau all ages Tuesday 15th, 11:30am judging 11th Annual Bakeoff: Cheesecake Delights! Please bring enough to share, all ages Thursday 17th, 6-7pm, Wii competition Ages 8+ Friday 18th, 2-4pm Lego Guys London! Ages 5+ (there will be a duplo/primo area for ages 0-4) This event is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Port Stanley.

Easter Bunny is Here Saturday, March 26 Meet at the library at 10:15am to walk to the legion for an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny! (walk begins at 10:30am sharp) Partnership with Port Stanley Community Policing

Children’s Programs Maker Mondays Mondays, March 7 & 21, 5:30-6:15pm Calling all makers! Come for a hands on maker session as we explore a multitude of mediums! Ages 6-12 please preregister.

Pajamarama Mondays, March 7 & 21, 6:30-7pm Stories & songs for all ages & their caregiver please preregister.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 22, & 29,, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts!

For ages 0-5 and their caregiver please preregister Read with Maggie, *NEW DAY & TIME* Saturdays, March 12 & 26, 10-10:30am Sign up for a reading session with our special friend Maggie! For reluctant readers ages 6-12. Please preregister as space is limited Adult Programs & Events Itty Bitty Knitty Committee Thursdays, March 3 & 17, 7-8pm. Bring your knitted or crochet project for an informal meeting!

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

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

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

Optimist Club of Port Stanley Spring Fundraiser 12” Oval Spring bulb pot - just in time for Easter. Available March 23rd, $12. each. To order call Lin Welsh 519 782-4991, Emily Finch 519-769-2514 or Donna Vievine 226-658-1019 Optimist Club of Port Stanley Minor Ball Registration Port Stanley Arena Saturday March 5, 10:00 - 12 Noon for girls & boys agess 4 to 10 - T-ball, 4 pitch-Atom Jenn Kostyria 519-870-0373 - portstanleyoptimists.ca - Registration fees $40 and up -Late registration fees may apply.

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

St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor.

Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? Sunday School starts at 10:20 am.

Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us.

We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free.

Heritage Port March 24th 1:30 at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Get your Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

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

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

Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts).

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 12-10, Sat. & Sun., 12-7. Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm.

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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 BURWELL/VIENNA 2016 Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Trivia on Monday evenings, start 5pm. In the club room, all welcome.

Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna.

Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-8744028 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 Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more Info 519 874-4260.

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

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

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

AYLMER 2016 Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.

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

DUTTON 2016 Dutton & District LIONS Sunday, March 13, Dutton & District LIONS famous, full breakfast; in Lion’s DEN; just behind the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7 with eggs cooked to order; plus, toast, coffee, juice, bacon or sausages, home fries & pan-cakes. Serving 9 AM - 1 PM

FINGAL 2016 Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am.

For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. Good Friday worship service. Hot cross buns and coffee at 9:15 am service to follow at 10 a.m.

SHEDDEN 2016 Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081.

Special Programs & Events Employment Services Night Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8pm Need help making a resume or cover letter? Sign up for a 1/2 hour session with an employment counsellor.Please sign up in advance, space is limited!

March Break March 14-19. We have lots of kid and family friendly activities going on through the week! Check out our March Break Flyer for full details! Registration is required for all events.

TUESDAY 15th 6-7pm Wii Competition Ages 8+ THURSDAY 17th 3-4pm Join us for a Shamrock Hunt on St. Patrick's Day! All ages!

FRIDAY 18th 10am-12pm Lego Guys are here! Ages 5+ (there will be a duplo/primo area for ages 0-4) Sponsored by the Fingal, Shedden & District Optimists FRIDAY 18th 11:30am judging 4th Annual Bakeoff: Cheesecake Delights! Please bring enough to share, all ages Children's Programs & Events Preschool Story Time Fridays, March 4 & 11,, 11:00-11:45am. Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Please preregister Knit & Crochet Group Tuesday, March 8 & 22, 7-8pm Join us for an informal group to sit and share, learn from others and pick up new tricks!

Technology Help *Drop in hours every Tuesday from 6:007:00pm *Scheduled appointments on Tuesdays 5:006:00pm or 7:00-8:30pm and Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm. Book now by calling or emailing jpalleschi@elgin.ca Shedden Soccer Registration ALL games in Shedden – NO TRAVEL $60/player March 9 6:30-8:30pm $75 /player. Shedden Complex Youth 4-18, Ladies 5 on 5 Mens 5 on 5 info: www.sheddensoccer.ca 519-636-1521

SPARTA 2016 Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill.

Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

Qigong will run every Sunday from 1:00 till 2:30 pm. Call Christine for more information 519-775-2748.

Baseball Registration Saturday March 5 10-12 at the Community Hall for children 5 to 9 years of age. If you can’t make the day but would like to register your child call Sally Martyn 519-775-2292 or email tcg@execulink.com Easter Bunny visits Sparta Saturday March 26, 12-3pm.

At the side room of the Spartahouse Tearoom. Free picture with the Easter Bunny and Robsons Studio will mount it for free. Free draws at participating stores. Donations to the Caring Cupboard greatly appreciated.

ST. THOMAS 2016

Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the Timken Community Centre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6 pm on Saturdays for a free meal followed by our celebration service.

For more info call 519-633-9207 or go to www.abundantlifestthomas.ca Trinity Anglican Church will host the World Day of Prayer, March 4, @ 2:00pm, Theme, Receive children, Receive me, Christian Women in Socialist Cuba, Parking at Knox Church, Reverend Valerie Kenyon Preaching, Fellowship to follow service.

Trinity Anglican Church, March 9 Lenten Lunch Recital Series 12:00pm, Featuring Andrew William Lupton - 12:30 Lunch- Homemade Soup and Sandwiches, Desserts, Tea, Coffee, $8.00, call 519-631-7000.

Trinity Anglican Church, March 16, Lenten Lunch Recital Series 12:00pm, Featuring Andrew David Troiano 12:30 Lunch- Homemade Soup and Sandwiches, Desserts, Tea, Coffee, $8.00, call 519-631-7000.

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

Information: Richard at 519-633-3939.

A Musical Journey Through Holy Week - Sunday, March 20, 7 p.m. at Central United Church,135 Wellington St. Performance by the Lunch Bunch Choir (RMHC Tableau performers). Co-hosts St. Andrews and Central United. Freewill donation in support of The Inn out of the Cold and Grace Café. Refreshments to follow.

TYRCONNELL 2016 Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072. Backus-Page House Museum Monthly Clubs! 4th Tuesday, Family History Club 7pm THS Members free or $5/person.

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

UNION 2016 Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. We are welcoming friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info 519-631-0304 and our website: www.unionunitedchurch.ca Children's Ball Registration Union Community Centre March 5th, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Come and Join a team and have some fun. Call for more info. : 519-631-3840 Family Easter Event Union Community Centre March 26th, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Come and join the fun clowns, balloons, Easter egg hunt, Visit from the Easter Bunny. No charge -everyone welcome!

Sponsored by the Union South Yarmouth Optimist Club

VIENNA 2016 Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre.

All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

Action Against Smoking in the Movies The Health Unit Joins the WHO in Their Call for Government Action Against Smoking Jessica Austin, Health Promoter Elgin St. Thomas Public Health The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for governments to take action to prevent young people from starting tobacco use by ensuring that movies that portray tobacco use and tobacco brands have an adult rating. Here in Canada, that means that movies with tobacco scenes or depictions of tobacco brands would be rated “18A” or “R”.

According to the WHO’s most recent edition of its report Smoke-free Moves: From Evidence to Action, movies showing the use of tobacco products have enticed millions of young people worldwide to start smoking. This global report reaffirms research done by the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit concluding that in Ontario alone, at least 185,000 children and teens will be recruited to smoking cigarettes from exposure to onscreen smoking. In Ontario, between 2004 and 2013, 57% of top grossing movies featured onscreen smoking, and 86% of movies with tobacco were youth-rated.

The Health Unit has been working to raise awareness of the impact that smoking in movies has on children and youth. Public Health Promoter, Jessica Austin is pleased to see the WHO calling on governments to change the rating of movies that show Continued On Top Of Page 7

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday March 4, 2016 • Page 7 smoking. “Research shows that 37% of youth start smoking because of what they see in movies. This does not surprise me with the impact Hollywood has on shaping mainstream culture.

To incorporate tobacco use into films aimed at children/youth only raises the question, why is it even in there?!“ states Austin.

bacco advertising, film remains one of the last channels exposing millions of adolescents to smoking imagery without restrictions,” says Dr. Douglas Bettcher, WHO’s Director for the Department of Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases.

With ever tighter restrictions on to-

Port Burwell Report Continued From Page 4 busy at the Ojibwa in 2015. We were promised numbers, but Bayham residents have only questions. The piece of Canadian history still has a huge upside as a local attraction, but not under the guise of the Elgin Military Museum. The EMM has zero communication with Bayham. Their marketing is inflexible.

For instance, busloads of young people were turned away with no offer of a group discount on more than one occasion. Unfortunately, the only resolution for the EMM and Bayham impasse will be a legal one. We deserve better. We bargained in good faith. It was obviously, a one-way street.

The whole Sub fiasco is in a lawsuit at the present time.

The First 100 Days After 100 days, the youthful Trudeau administration has not imploded. It appears the new PM and his team, are up for the job and we

To see the full report by the WHO and for more information or to take action, visit www.smokefreemovies.ca have forgotten about the hair. Has he stumbled, not fulfilled all his promises? Yes. But, scientists and cabinet ministers can speak their mind again, and we have a first rate cabinet.

The overall tone is positive and Canada is regaining its former stature.

I for one, oppose the middle class tax break. I am not happy about the F35 looming again. The environment is a test of Trudeau’s mettle, ahead.

One area where Trudeau has made the most profound and lasting difference is in the Senate. The process is a little messy, but the partisanship is being removed. A body of sober second thought to put a temporary break on administration or parliamentary excess is not a bad thing. Please, let’s not elect a senate and experience the deadlock and watered down legislation, which see south of the border.

So far, we have not experienced closure of debate and undemocratic, mammoth omnibus bills. At the end of four years, the Canadian electorate can judge if our youthful prime minister was fully up to the task. So far, so good.

North Shore Community Classified

Designating Heritage Properties

AND FURTHER THAT the owner be notified that their property is being placed on the Clerk's Register.

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(In this case the property is owned by the Municipality)

Clerk's Register; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following property be listed on the Clerk's Register pursuant to subsection 27(l.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act: 0 Dominion of Canada Building, 191 Carlow Road;

Public Meeting Continued From Page 2 velopment could be improved. The PSVA presentation was well received by the audience and there was much discussion regarding this presentation after the meeting. The article by Linda Easton on page 1 gives an overview of this presentation.

Several audience members then spoke at the microphone. Many of their comments and suggestions dwelt on parking and traffic problems that might be imposed on the area because of the size of the proposed development. Several speakers, who live near the proposed development, voiced their concerns about having such a large building next to this residential area and also about the necessity of having local streets widened to accommodate increased traffic. One person, who lives across from what would be the main entrance, which is in the back of the building, was very concerned

Please feel free to contact me at the municipal office should you have any questions regarding this information.

Yours truly, Dianne Wilson Deputy Clerk about the traffic that would inundate these narrow streets and especially about access for emergency vehicles.

There was also concern about how our local volunteer Fire Fighters would handle an emergency in the proposed building. One of the audience members, who seemed very knowledgeable regarding firefighting operations, noted that fires in multi storey buildings are fought from the inside and that additional ladder trucks may not be required. Central Elgin Fire Chief Don Crocker, who said that this type of building would require new training for his fire fighters, confirmed this.

Because the meeting carried on a little longer than usual people started to leave even though audience members were still lining up to speak at the microphone. This was a good meeting that gave the audience plenty of information to consider and provided all those concerned with a public platform. We know Council will take this into consideration.

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Serving over 7000 Homes, Apartments, Farms & Businesses Port Stanley Merchants “support” the 23rd Annual Alzheimer Society Silent & Live Auction & Dinner Event at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, February 27, 2016 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

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Smokie is a diluted torti who just loves everyone. She has had some digestive issues but, seems to have improved greatly.

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We are offering only these two girls for the special adoption price of 2 for 1 but, only if they are adopted together. What a deal!!

For those of you who are in garage sale withdrawal, Animal Aide is about to come to your rescue. We are holding our first sale of the season on March 12, 2016, 8am-12pm at St. Andrew's Church in St. Thomas. We are hoping for a great turnout. Should you have anything you wish to contribute, please call the shelter at 519-633-3788. You know the funds raised will be going to a great cause. Thank you.

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Kettle Creek Environmental Trust Annual Spelling Bee Trust raises money for environmental efforts within the Kettle Creek watershed. Last year over $11,000 was raised.

“These funds have already created three acres of local wetlands thanks to our generous participants and sponsors,” said KCET Marketing Chair Catharine Sloan.

The Buzz all over Town The Kettle Creek Environmental Trust is hosting the Second Annual SpellBound Competition on April 23rd at 6:30. SpellBound is an adult spelling bee where registered teams of six work together to spell words in order to win the coveted Smarty Pants Award. To test different kinds of smarties, the event in 2016 will also include music trivia and brain teasers.

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