The Lake Erie Beacon 19, 2017

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday May 19, 2017

Planting Trees

INSIDE Letters Let me begin by thanking the Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners for the work they do in beautifying Port Stanley.

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Elgin County Celebrates Local Festivals and Events “Each summer, residents and visitors alike excitedly await the beginning of festival season in Elgin”. STORY PAGE 2

PS Harbour Photo Contest

other 300 maple trees were donated by John and Pat Watterworth of West Lorne. Watterworth Farms are sponsoring the 1 million trees challenge for Elgin County.

Images may be displayed at Harbourfest, which runs from August 4-6 in Port Stanley..

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Taylor Made

The Cronk’s have planted well over 2000 trees since 2012 on the Dexter Property.

know stats are boring, but you may be interested in knowing that the number of Canadians with dementia such as Alzheimers has risen.

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Kyle said “planting trees is just good for everyone” “I can’t thank Cat Fish Creek Conservation Authority and it’s staff enough”.

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Kyle Cronk 28 people came out to plant trees on Kyle and Isabel Cronk’s property on Dexter Line on Saturday 6 May 2017.

Seen in the photo above the group includes the 1st Sparta Scouts, having a BBQ. In total they planted over a 1000 trees that morning.

The trees were supplied by Cat Fish Creek Conservation Authority and an-

Above: 28 people came out to plant trees.

Left: David Harding of Sparta is seen here helping the First Scouts of Sparta plant trees.

David Harding Planting Trees David Harding of Sparta is seen in the photo on the right helping the First Scouts of Sparta, plant over 1000 trees on Kyle and Isabel Cronk’s Property on Dexter Line, Saturday 6 May 2017.

Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday May 19, 2017 when I saw a picture of a canoe being filled with flowers as “decoration”. The idea of placing a canoe full of flowers in front of a Sunset Drive sign is a very BAD A Surplus Of Pupil Places And idea, and it’s a bad idea on many levels…

1) It should be against the law to use New Families canoes, particularly old veteran cedar/canA surplus of pupil places and new fami- vas canoes, as planters. These craft are anlies moving from Toronto to bring students tiques and should be honoured by in to fill them, yet TVDSB trustees are being rebuilding and bringing them back to their original beauty, not put to shame by turnasked to close two of the three proximal ing them into planters. By the way, boats schools adjacent to new subdivisions. of any kind are not made or meant to be Builder Doug Tarry spoke of families planters. showing up in busloads from Toronto to 2) This craft has been placed in front of build homes in an area known as a Holding and will draw attention to, arguably, the Zone in Southeast St. Thomas. “I’ve never ugliest sign in Port. I’ve always hoped peoseen anything like it. We release the lots ple driving out of Port Stanley would hapand they’re sold out in a matter of four pen to blink or be looking the other way as days.” they drive by that paint peeling, bleached If Thames Valley is in for a massive influx of new students in between them, why out eyesore.

3) Because cedar/canvas canoes were close 564 pupil places at Sparta and New not designed, nor built, to be used as Sarum to apply for $13 million to build a planters, the weight of the earth, plants, new school with a capacity of 516? That’s and moisture will soon destroy it’s strucnot even lateral movement, it’s reducing ture and we will be left with a rotting, sagthe number of existing space when they ging, crumbling pile on the roadside need every seat they can get.

The second phase of Harvest Run alone another eyesore for all to remember us by as they leave Port. could generate 110 students in ten years.

4) There will soon be a new Port Stan70 places are available now between ley sign to grace the Sunset entrance.

Sparta and New Sarum. It seems like an Hopefully, it will be attractive enough so easy fix to divide it up between them, before the homes get built. Both schools have no other decoration will be needed. bus routes that go right by. If yields pan out I never write letters to newspapers, but a couple portables may eventually be seeing a beautiful old watercraft being needed. slowly destroyed is upsetting. If you don’t But trustees are being advised to close want these beautiful canoes then put them to a quick end and burn them, but please both schools – adding their combined 500 don’t turn them into planters. Or donate students to the inadequately accommothem to me and I will do my best to make dated mix. That’s questionable wisdom them live again as pleasure craft on the given that all of the students from Sparta, water.

Port Stanley, and the Holding Zone are going to be crammed into one school in “Canoes for Canadians, not for Port Stanley with no relief in sight if the Chrysanthemums.” new school doesn’t get funded.

Sincerely, Hugh Oliver Port Stanley Heather Derks, Sparta School Port Stanley The Harbour Plan Council Good evening Andrew, A Beautiful Old Watercraft My name is James McMillan, a landDear Sir: Let me begin by thanking the scape designer currently living and workPort Stanley Volunteer Gardeners for the ing in Toronto. We have crossed paths in work they do in beautifying Port Stanley in the past. the summer and winter. Their summer The reason I am writing to you is in replanting throughout the community gards to the Harbour Plan meeting on April brighten our surroundings and make Port 10th in Port Stanley. A few years ago, I was more inviting to residents and our visitors. a student at Fanshawe College and particiIn the winter, their evergreens and pated in the Design Charente with the GIS bright ribbons add to our festive season. and Urban Planning class. A couple of That being said, I was very disappointed Continued On Page 7

LETTERS

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Elgin County Celebrates Local Festivals and Events Central Elgin Elgin County Economic Development is celebrating the cultural vibrancy that festivals and events bring to the community by supporting five local events through the 2017 Festival and Event Partnership Program.

Successful recipients of this grant funding were Port Stanley Harbourfest, the Rosy Rhubarb Festival, the Sparta Scarecrow Festival, the Off the Wall…And Off the Vine Art Show, and Bayham Beachfest who received a combined total of $6,000 in funding.

“Each summer, residents and visitors alike excitedly await the beginning of festival season in Elgin,” said Tourism Services Coordinator Jessica DeBackere. “The area is home to a diverse selection of events that enhance the quality of life in our County, attract visitors to the area, and ensure that people of all ages can engage in fun local experiences.”

Applicants selected best met the program criteria, which included, but was not limited to attracting visitors to the County; retaining local spending; and enhancing the quality of place by organizing festivals and events within the community. This is the eighth year that the County of Elgin has encouraged festivals and events by providing contributions to community organizations that take it upon themselves to organize these events.

Elgin County encourages all local fes-

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tivals and events in the area and hopes to provide the Festival and Event Partnership Program again in 2018.

For more information on all festivals and events in Elgin this summer visit: www.elgintourist.com.

Recipients of 2017 Festival and Event Partnership Program Funding The Rosy Rhubarb Festival Shedden June 9 – 11, 2017 Off the Wall…And Off the Vine Art Show Central Elgin, July 16, 2017 Bayham Beachfest Port Burwell, August 4-6, 2017 Port Stanley Harbourfest Port Stanley, August 5-7, 2017 Sparta Scarecrow Festival Sparta, September 23, 2017

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Letters to the Editor andrew@lebeacon.ca The Lake Erie Beacon is a community newspaper published every second Friday by Kettle Creek Publishing Ltd. Over 6000 copies are delivered by Canada Post to homes, apartments and businesses along the Elgin County north shore of Lake Erie.

The Beacon is also available through Variety Stores, Restaurants, Inns and B&B’s in Dutton, West Lorne, Rodney, St. Thomas, Copenhagen and Port Stanley bringing our distribution to 7000.

Above: Photo (from left to right): Back Row: Shelley McVittie, Sparta Scarecrow Festival; Terri Vansevenant, Bayham Beachfest; Deb Logghe, Rosy Rhubarb Festival; Front Row: Marcia Pensa, Penny Crichton, Sharron Russell, Kim Yuhasz, Off the Wall…And Off the Vine Art Show; Jessica DeBackere, Elgin County Tourism Services Coordinator; Natasha Fraser, Port Stanley Harbourfest; Karen Olmstead, Rosy Rhubarb Festival; Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development Elgin County.

The Port Stanley Community Policing Group Dave McCarthy The Port Stanley Community Policing group helps the OPP. We don't capture bank robbers or chase speeders. We man (woman) the local OPP office in downtown Port Stanley. We provide a helpful presence for the community.

While staffing this office we often direct citizen inquiries to animal control, by law enforcement, or to uniformed officers for action. But with people moving away, we are a bit short handed. Would you help?

Would you like to join us? We will provide you with training (it's easy), a

clean neat office, a quiet place to relax and help your fellow Port Stanley-ites.

The average service is one morning or one afternoon a week, just four hours. We are involved with some other neat activities such as the Easter Bunny visit, the Christmas parade, water safety and health day at the school. We also provide a conduit from the citizens to the OPP to voice concerns about traffic, and other safety issues. Be a more involved part of our wonderful village. Come, join us, give us a call. Leave a message and I'll get back to you.

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Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History of Canada - 7

The Alaska boundary dispute, simmering since the Alaska purchase of 1867, became critical when gold was discovered in the Yukon during the late 1890s, with the U.S. controlling all the possible ports of entry. Canada argued its boundary included the port of Skagway. The dispute went to arbitration in 1903, but the British delegate sided with the Americans, angering Canadians who felt the British had betrayed Canadian interests to curry favour with the U.S. In the 1890s, legal experts codified a framework of criminal law, culminating in the Criminal Code, 1892. This solidified the liberal ideal of "equality before the law" in a way that made an

Development of Popular Culture Canadian culture as it is understood today can be traced to its time period of westward expansion. Contributing factors include Canada's unique geography, climate, and cultural makeup.

Being a cold country with long winter nights for most of the year, certain unique leisure activities developed in Canada during this period including hockey and lacrosse. During this period the churches tried to steer leisure activities, by preaching against drinking and scheduling annual revivals and weekly club activities. By 1930 radio played a major role in uniting Canadians behind

Territorial Expansion Using the lure of the Canadian Pacific Railway, a transcontinental line that would unite the nation, Ottawa attracted support in the Maritimes and in British Columbia. In 1866, the Colony of British Columbia and the Colony of Vancouver Island merged into a single Colony of British Columbia; it joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871. In 1873, Prince Edward Island joined.

Newfoundland—which had no use for a transcontinental railway—voted no in 1869, and did not join Canada until 1949.

In 1873 John A. Macdonald (First Prime Minister of Canada) created the North-West Mounted Police (now the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) to help police the Northwest Territories.

Specifically the Mounties were to assert Canadian sovereignty over possible American encroachments into the sparsely populated land.

The Mounties' first large-scale mission was to suppress the second independence movement by Manitoba's Métis, a mixed blood people of joint First Nations and European descent, who originated in the mid-17th century.

The desire for independence erupted in the Red River Rebellion in 1869 and the later North-West Rebellion in 1885 led

by Louis Riel. Suppressing the Rebellion was Canada's first independent military action. It cost about $5 million and demonstrated the need to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. It guaranteed Anglophone control of the Prairies, and demonstrated the national government was capable of decisive action. How-

In 1873 John A. Macdonald (First Prime Minister of Canada) created the NorthWest Mounted Police

A postcard showing downtown Montreal, circa 1910. Canada's population became urbanized during the 20th century.

ever, it lost the Conservative Party most of their support in Quebec and led to permanent distrust of the Anglophone community on the part of the Francophones.

abstract principle into a tangible reality for every adult Canadian. Wilfrid Laurier who served 1896–1911 as the Seventh Prime Minister of Canada felt Canada was on the verge of becoming a world power, and declared that the 20th century would "belong to Canada"

In 1905 when Saskatchewan and Alberta were admitted as provinces, they were growing rapidly thanks to abundant wheat crops that attracted immigration to the plains by Ukrainians and Northern and Central Europeans and by settlers from the United States, Britain and eastern Canada.

A photochrome postcard showing downtown Montreal, circa 1910.

Canada's population became urbanized during the 20th century.

Laurier signed a reciprocity treaty with the U.S. that would lower tariffs in both directions. Conservatives under Robert Borden denounced it, saying it would integrate Canada's economy into that of the U.S. and loosen ties with Britain. The Conservative party won the Canadian federal election, 1911.

Edison Museum of Vienna – Whatever Happened to?

Bayham Historical Society

are now available for a hand-made Queen size Bear Paw quilt, valued at $1,000, at $2 each or 3 for $5, from BHS members.

At the 2016 WatermelonFest you may recall the Friends of Edison asking for support to help save the Bayham and Edison Museum artifact and documents collections by signing their petition, with the goal to save the collections and establish a facility in Bayham to store & display them.

The Municipality has permanently closed the Edison Museum of Vienna and, as the building is no longer a museum, the property is to be returned to the family of the original donor.

The Friends of Edison have been very busy and have merged efforts with the Bayham Historical Society, giving us charitable status.

Bayham Council has transferred ownership of the Edison & Bayham artifact

The BHS meets regularly at the Bayham’s Family Table restaurant, the second Tuesday of the month and hold special meetings as needed. Interested persons are WELCOME to attend meetings, become members and support our effort.

Membership is not required to attend! collections to the Bayham Historical Society, removed them from the Edison Museum building and placed in storage until such time as we can establish a facility in which to store and display them.

Paying the Annual Membership fees, offered at ½ price at $10 per individual or $15 per family household gives you the right to vote on BHS matters. Application forms are available, just ask.

Operating under the Bayham HistoriThe BHS has also taken responsibility cal Society, gives us the opportunity to for organizing the annual Vienna Edisonundertake fundraising efforts, solicit doFest, which will be held on June 2, 3 & 4, nations for which we can issue receipts with Friday being “Edison Rocks” with for income tax purposes and among other things, conduct lotteries. Tickets Continued On Page 6

their local or regional hockey teams.

Play-by-play sports coverage, especially of ice hockey, absorbed fans far more intensely than newspaper accounts the next day. Rural areas were especially influenced by sports coverage. Canadians in the 19th century came to believe themselves possessed of a unique "northern character," due to the long, harsh winters that only those of hardy body and mind could survive. This hardiness was claimed as a Canadian trait, and such sports as ice hockey and snowshoeing that reflected this were asserted as characteristically Canadian.

Outside the sports arena Canadians express the national characteristics of being peaceful, orderly and polite. Inside they scream their lungs out at ice hockey games, cheering the speed, ferocity, and violence, making hockey an ambiguous symbol of Canada.

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

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

It was a lovely walk in a beautiful setting.

The paved trail that borders the Thames River and Pinafore Lake in London’s most scenic and inviting park was crowded with walkers on Saturday.

Funny, I thought, many of the males in my family line, including me, have long been plagued with bad lungs.

You know, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, …. Couldn’t have been the cigarettes, could it? Nah. Then again Dad did roll his own.

Harbour Photo Contest What do you love about Port Stanley’s Harbour?

I had pneumonia more than once, the first time as a child, long before I puffed on any cigarette. And I quit smoking long ago.

I know stats are boring, but you may be interested in knowing that the number of Canadians with dementia such as Alzheimers has risen to more than 747,000. And the numbers are climbing. To put that in perspective it’s about double the

The Municipality of Central Elgin Is it the boats…the people…the shops nearby…the delicious food?

Twitter, tell us what you like about the harbour, and tag it with the hashtag #myportstanley, OR

2) E-mail the picture to ssteffler@centralelgin.org so that it can be upSubmit a picture that captures what loaded on the Municipality of you love about the Harbour for the Central Elgin Facebook and/or chance to win lunch for two with Mayor Twitter accounts.

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Show us!

The fine print:

What? Oh yes, of course. Pinafore Lake is in St. Thomas. Now how could I make that mistake? I went to high school in St. Thomas. I have relatives in St. Thomas. I’ve been on that lake. I meant, of course, Springbank Park.

There are two ways to enter:

population of the city of London and more than the population of Winnipeg.

1) Post your photo on Facebook or

And you may be interested to know the population of Elgin County is just 50,000. Worldwide the number When I tell you why I was at that of dementia victims is estimated to park you may understand. be 44 million. Yes, that’s more than the population of Canada. And Saturday’s crowds were there, not to climbing. enjoy the wonderful early summer scene or to make good on a winter’s Ok, numbers are just, well, numvow to try harder this year to keep bers. But they do give us a glimpse of more fit, but for a far more serious pur- what many of us have never really pose. recognized as a serious problem. Not like our dread of cancer or TB. They were taking a stand, throwing down a gauntlet in the ongoing fight The cause of the disease is as yet against one of our era’s most dangerunknown, or at least as near as I can ous and debilitating diseases. discover, although there are theories.

It was London’s annual walk in supBut we’re told research is growing port of the battle against Alzheimer’s. A and intensifying as the plague, and disease that is, sadly, darkly, dangerto my mind it is a plague, becomes ously, growing apace. Claiming more more invasive. Or so research into victims, each and every day posing a the subject tells me. potential threat to us all.

But, hey, I, too, have been diagI know this to be true because I, too, have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Make sure that the picture is at least 3600 (width) x 2400 (height) in pixel size. If it includes an identifiable person, please send a release form to ssteffler@centralelgin.org.

Images may be displayed at Harbourfest, which runs from August 4-6 in Port Stanley.

Winners will be notified by comment (Facebook), reply (Twitter), or email (if submitted by e-mail). Winners will be requested to send an email to ssteffler@centralelgin.org to confirm their identity and arrange for prize pickup.

Eligible photos will be taken of the Port Stanley Harbour “Study Area”, shown on the map. This includes Hofhuis Park, the Berm, and Little Beach, and excludes Main Beach and the downtown. Pictures from outside of the Port Stanley Harbour area are welcome, but are not be eligible for a prize.

Contest closes July 14th, 2017.

nosed with the disease so, well, I could be wrong. Nah.

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Serge Pieters

another appearance with a fly over scheduled for July 1st with 4 local citizens as passengers… and 4 local businesses or individuals sponsoring the event. The Harvards fly today as a symbol and reminder of all who served to preserve our freedom and as a living memorial to those who made the supreme sacrifice in order that we could live in a free country. This is the 3rd consecutive year that they are able to participate on Canada Day in Port Burwell.

Living in Port Burwell has its challenges.. there are so many options in the community to get involved in and This past week a number of local often difficult to keep up with the many businesses and individuals sponsored a changes going on in our little port brand new Purple Martin Birdhouse town. which was designed and made by a local resident, Brian L'heureux and This past week for example, there were 2 new businesses opening. Beach several local residents were on site for Bites, a concession style restaurant on the grand unveiling. the site where Dos Amigos was and is Thanks also to Albert White for his located kitty corner from the Light-

house which is the oldest wooden lighthouse on the Great Lakes and opened in 1840. The other new business, OTTER BE HERE CANOE & KAYAK rentals (https://otterbehere.com) has pickup and drop off location tours on the serene Big Otter River (226) 4489179.

contribution of the man lift and his installation assistance and to Clifford Dickinson for his taking the lead on this.

A second house was also added and made locally by Andy Eveland which will serve to enhance the East Beach area.

While you are here, come and also Periscope Playhouse and Cultural visit The Port Burwell Anglican Church Centre is opening a new play, 7-10 Split of Pitt Street. This wooden church was on June 8th until June 24th, please opened in 1833 on land donated by Col check their website Mahlon Burwell and had its first service (http://www.periscopeplayhouse.com) on May 22, 1836. for tickets and show times.

Most of the shops in Port Burwell Canada 150 Day celebrations are and now open for business so take adunderway and this year, the Harvards vantage of our beautiful town and come (https://harvards.com] will be making visit for a day and stay a while.

Port Stanley Lowering Seasonal Parking Rates Central Elgin Central Elgin, which takes in Port Stanley, is lowered its seasonal parking fees there starting May 1, 2017.

Reducing those fees to $100 plus tax, from $137.17 for cars, and $176.99 for vehicle-boat trailers, is expected to increase the number of seasonal passes sold, boosting overall revenue, a municipal staff report says.

But parking fees for day visitors will rise to $3 an hour, or $15 a day, at the main beach and Lotus Lane parking lots this spring.

Day parking fees in the Lakes Terminal and old ball park lots will remain unchanged at $2 an hour, to a maximum of $10 daily.

The flat, $20 fee for boat launch parking won’t change.

One of Southwestern Ontario’s summer hot spots, Port Stanley’s population and traffic balloon each tourism season.

Government of Canada Announces Call for Proposals for CommunityBased Projects Supporting Seniors Office of Karen Vecchio Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament for ElginMiddlesex-London, and Official Opposition Critic for Families, Children and Social Development, announced today that the Government has opened up the application process for communitybased projects supporting seniors through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2017-2018.

Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and society. That is why the Government of Canada remains committed to empowering all Canadians, including seniors, to contribute to and share in the prosperity of the country. Programs like the NHSP not only encourage seniors to stay involved in their community, but also enhance their health and well-being and enable them to stay active and share their knowledge, skills and experience with other seniors.

“The NHSP supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in the lives of others and

in their communities,” said Vecchio.

“Through the NHSP, the Government of Canada encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experience to the benefit of others.”

The NHSP call for proposals, open until June 23, 2017, is seeking proposals for projects led or inspired by seniors. Organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that promote positive aging and empower seniors to initiate and participate in activities that benefit the community. Eligible organizations can receive up to $25,000 in project funding.

Please visit the following website for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/news/2017/05/governm ent_of_canadaannouncescallforproposalsforcommunity-basedp.html The government recognizes the remarkable contributions that seniors have made over the years and continues to take measures to ensure they enjoy the fulfilling lives they deserve.

By investing in NHSP communitybased projects which help foster partnerships with local governments, institutions and organizations, the government is reinforcing its commitment to deliver positive change and improve the lives of seniors.

HealthTalk World Hypertension Day: Time to Know Your Numbers It’s strange; I looked back through the columns I’ve written over the past four years and one disease that I overlooked was hypertension or high blood pressure. Considering it affects 17.7% or almost 1/5 of Canadians over 12, this is quite an oversight. May 17th has been designated World Hypertension Day and this year marks its 12th anniversary.

Blood pressure is the pressure in the blood vessels, similar to the pressure in your tires. It is reported as a pairing of numbers e.g. 120/80, which means 120 over 80. The top number is the systolic number and is the pressure when the heart squeezes to pump blood or the highest blood pressure in the vessels. The second number is the diastolic number and represents the pressure when the heart relaxes. (It’s the lowest blood pressure in your vessels).

Hypertension occurs when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. Generally, pressures greater than 140/90 are considered too high for most of us. In some conditions such as diabetes, it is better to have even a lower blood pressure – i.e.

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

E V E N T S

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.

PORT STANLEY 2017

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers.

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

Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, May 23, 30, 10:15am 11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister.

Poetry Club Tuesday, May 30, 6-6:45pm, Together we'll memorize fun poetry, play games and make our own poems!

Bring poems to share as well! Ages 6-12. Please drop in.

Adult Programs & Events Card Embroidery Friday, May 26, 1-3pm. Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean. $5/person, preregister.

IttyBittyKnitty Committee Tuesdays, May 25, 7-8pm. Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you! Please drop in.

Scrapbooking Monday, May 29, 10am -12pm. Put your photos in order with creativity! $5/person please preregister The Art Emporium, 177 Main Street. Gala & Live Auction, May 27, 7-10 pm. Artists for Alzheimer’s. 35% of all Auction Sales donated to Alzheimer Society. Tickets $15. info@artemporium.ca Port Stanley Community Sidewalk & Yard Sale, May 20th & 21st . Sponsored by The Port Stanley BIA. 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.

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St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor.

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

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

Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free.

Lion's Cruise Night at Mackie’s back lot. Every Friday Night 5pm weather permitting. If you need additional info call Harry at 226-296-2372 Port Stanley Lioness "Quartermania Auction"Wednesday, May 24 at the Port Stanley Arena. Doors open 6pm. Auction 7pm. $5. admission includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles are available for $2 each. Contact Lioness Mary Lou MacKinnon or any Lioness for tickets or more information.

Port Stanley Lioness 30th Annual Walk For Guide Dogs Sunday, May 28, Port Stanley Legion Park, Registration 1:30 pm. Walk begins at 2pm. Refreshments. For more info call 519-782-4308.

Heritage Port meets the 4th Thursday of the month. The May meeting will be at the Port Stanley United Church.

Time is 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

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

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

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

The Eleventh Annual Emily Morgan Celebration Golf Tournament, Kettle Creek Golf and Country Club, Port Stanley, Saturday, May 20, 1pm shotgun start, $100 per player (adult), $50 per player (youth).

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.

AYLMER 2017

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

DUTTON 2017

Dutton & District LIONS will host a Blood Donor Clinic Friday, May 26. 5-8 pm in the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. It is in YOU to GIVE, please, participate.

Dutton Town Wide Yard Sales Sat May 27, 8 am-1:30 pm.

Dunwich United Church, 176 Nancy Street, Saturday, May 27, 8am-1:30pm. Rent a Table inside the church for $10–local crafters, home businesses and yard sale items.

For Info Darlene 519-762-2990.

Dunwich United Church Lunch Bunch Choir Performance Sunday, June 04, 3 pm. 179 Nancy St., Free Will Offering.

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

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.

RODNEY 2017

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

ST. THOMAS 2017

Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 782-4533 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.

SHEDDEN 2017

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

Children’s Programs & Events School Story Time Fridays, May 19 & 26, 11-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Paper Craft Night Tuesday, May 23 , 6:30-8pm. Now is your chance to make something special at our new branch!! $3.00 per person please preregister.

Rosy Ravellers Tuesday, May 30, 7-8pm. Join us for an informal knit and crochet group! Bring your project and share patterns and tips Help our Rosy Ravellers make Bunting to celebrate our Grand Opening of the new library and International Yarn Bombing Day! CIB 2nd Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 27, 9 am-1pm.

Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden, Plant Donations Welcome. Call Anna 519-769-2555.

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).

UNION 2017

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

VIENNA 2017

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

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

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

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, December 10, 9am-4pm. Light Lunch available.

Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am 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.

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WALLACETOWN 2017

Order of the Eastern Star, Adah Chapter Roast Beef Dinner, June 4, 4:30-6:30 pm, South Dunwich Hall in Wallacetown. Coffee, tea and dessert included. EVERYONE WELCOME. Adults, $15,12 and under $5., Under 5 Free.

All proceeds to the Worthy Matron's project St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.

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Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.

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Continued From Page 3 music in the Park from 7 – 11 pm by Moondog Uproar, Saturday Family Fun Day and Sunday Heritage Day in recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday. For a great family fun weekend, do your family a favour and be here!

Upcoming Bayham Historical Society Activities Just for YOU! May 20th Yard Sale, Vienna Memorial Park

8am – 4pm

We are having a yard sale at Vienna Memorial Park, 6226 Plank Rd Vienna, on Saturday May 20th 8am - 4pm, rain date is the 21st. $15.00 a table for adult/business and $5.00 for a kids table if run by the kids. We welcome gently used, quality donations after April 1st. Donations may be dropped off at 5217 Plank Rd. Please call ahead to arrange time to either 519-874-4966 or 519-639-9073, for any questions, or to book space. You can

also email Bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or FB message Bayham Historical Society.

June 2, 3 & 4, Vienna EdisonFest EdisonFest, will be held on June 2, 3 & 4, with Friday being “Edison Rocks” with music in the Park from 7 – 11pm by “Moondog Uproar”, Saturday Family Fun Day and Sunday Heritage Day in recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday.

Volunteer assistance welcome! Email lmillard@eastlink.ca or 519-773-8798.

August 19th Talbot Trail of Yard Sales 8am – 4pm We are also having a yard sale at Vienna Memorial Park, 6226 Plank Rd Vienna, on Saturday August 19th 8am 4pm, rain date is the 20th. $15.00 a table for adult/business and $5.00 for a kids table if run by the kids.

We welcome gently used, quality donations. They can be dropped off at 5217 Plank Rd, but please call ahead to arrange time to either 519-874-4966 or 519-639-9073, for any questions, or to book space. You can also email Bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or FB message Bayham Historical Society

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Harbour Photo Contest Continued From Page 4 By digitally submitting your photographs, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and abide by all contest rules and regulations that follow.

Did you know?

planning and recommend the location of specific land uses, such as parks, recreation, retail and tourist commercial, housing (both primary and second/vacation homes) and infrastructure investment. The Harbour Plan will be the statutory plan needed to take the harbour lands from vision to action.

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The Municipality of Central Elgin, supported by Dillon Consulting, is developing a secondary plan to lay out the long term vision and plan for the repurposing of the Port Stanley Harbour lands and their planned integration with the adjacent waterfront areas in Port Stanley. The Port Stanley Harbour Area Secondary Plan (Harbour Plan) will build on previous work to identify land use designations and policies that will guide detailed

http://www.centralelgin.org/harbour or https://www.facebook.com/CentralElgin/.

Or follow us on twitter: #myportstanley Our next public meeting will be in early July, and will be held in the evening to gain input on alternative plans for the harbour lands.

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Hope that that meeting on the 10th begins to put the wheels into motion.

Thank you, James McMillan Shown below is the cover from James McMillan’s 90 Page Report.

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