Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday November 14, 2014
Correction Port Stanley Report In our story on page 4 of the October 31st edition “The Ghosts of Barnums Gully” The name of the writer should have read “Jon Smok of Curve Lake” not Robert Weare. Robert noted that his grandparents were all British citizens who came to live in Canada.
INSIDE Letters Andrew I support the silo project, I think it would draw visitors to Port Stanley.. STORY PAGE 2
War of 1812 Report While on a secret mission to destroy the new 112-gun British warship HMS St. Lawrence, U.S. Midshipman James McGowan discovers and captures 2 British gunboats. STORY PAGE 2
A Day Of Remembrance Above: The Remembrance Day parade in Port Stanley.
Andrew Hibbert This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the start of World War I. It is 75 years since the start of World War II and 70 years since the Allied Invasion of Normandy, 6 June, 1944, termed D-Day.
West Harbour Phase One Environmental Assessment Central Elgin’s 2010 ownership of Port Stanley’s harbour was a distinct departure from Transport Canada’s previous harbour divestitures, which began in 1995. STORY PAGE 3
2014 Western Elgin Home for Christmas Shopping Event With Christmas just around the corner, why not head into Western Elgin to do your shopping this year? From November 21 to December 6, come visit the shops, restaurants, and other businesses . STORY PAGE 5
Port Bruce Report On December 6th Santa Claus will be arriving in Port Bruce! He is scheduled to arrive in Wonnacott Park (by the pavilion). STORY PAGE 7
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On November 11th we commemorate those who served and those who were lost in the Great Wars and in the many peacekeeping missions that Canada has served in. The day is called Remembrance day or Armistice Day which marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting on November 11th at 11am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) marks the end of the First World War - this date and time was made into Remembrance Day in commonwealth countries.
LEFT: One of the Cenotaph Guards. to make this a statutory holiday in Ontario. In the First World War 61,000 Canadians died, in the Second World War 42,000 Canadians died. Many of these soldiers were dual citizens serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
In Canada, Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in most provinces and territories with a notable exception of Ontario. There is a movement
Virtually every family has stories of members who served or who were lost in battle. In my own family my mother’s older brother Private William Robson Jr. died in the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) WWI, which lasted from 31st of July to the 10th November 1917. He has no grave. His Continued On Page 4
Port Stanley Festival Theatre Grant Andrew Hibbert
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On October 31 MP Joe Preston attended a press conference at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre to announce that the Theatre will be receiving a Grant from the Federal Government Canadian Heritage Fund.
MP Joe Preston, PSFT Artistic Director Simon Joynes, Theatre Board President Bob Halle and Theatre Board Vice-president Brian Welsh.
The grant, in the amount of $440,000, will be use to improve access to the performing arts at the theatre and support the renovations that are now underway. The budget for renovations is approximately $1.8 million. The theatre has raised a significant amount of the budget from the Province of Ontario, private and corporate donations but is still looking for
over $200,000 to complete the project. The expansion and renovations will include improvements to the theatre building, expansion of the stage, the actors dressing areas, the office and scenery workshop spaces and 50 new seats in the theatre itself. The renovation will include new heating and air conditioning systems. The improvement to Continued On Page 11
Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday November 14, 2014 British and Spanish troops. The Americans occupy the town for the remainder of the war.
LETTERS she proposed to him, on a cold bright day on the beach at Port Stanley. Sand was I have attended more Remembrance Day stinging their faces and the waves delivEvents in more small towns and cities than I ered crashing loads of gravel at their feet". can remember. This past event in Aylmer Thought you readers might like to was overwhelming. The uniformed members know. It was probably November. of the Police College marching in Step, the Flag Bearers, the Knights of Columbus, the Sincerely, Craig Cole Port Stanley Masons and the Shriners, the Local Band, 1812-14 Report and Laying of the Wreaths, with record crowds. Dear Sir; My commendation for your exI’m proud to call myself a citizen of Elgin cellent publication. Your coverage of the 1812-14 War has been a pleasure to read. I County. resided in Port Stanley from 1949-2000, exDavid Harding, Sparta. cept for my years in Nova Scotia at Acadia University and my brief teaching career. In Port Stanley Silo Supporter those days I was active in the Parish of Andrew I support the silo project, I think Christ church and when I am in town I it would draw visitors to Port Stanley. I make sure the bell rings. know St. Jacobs has two silos and they do draw visitors and they don't have a lake to Sincerely John Scidmore, St. Thomas look at. Putting a top on the pier was a good thing that was long overdue and I be- Speeders on East Road in Port Stanley lieve that will help Port with bringing people in. However I believe that a look out We are new residents to Port Stanley tower would bring even more people to and we live on East Rd. I was shocked to Port, after all, this a tourist town and they see how fast traffic screams down this road come with money and hopefully they will in both directions. spend more of that cash. You can't draw When you take into consideration that tourists without spending money and we there is a Nursing Home, playground, two have $15,000,000 that can only be spent on sub divisions, lots of deer and School bus the waterfront. Sometimes it amazes me stops the scenario is frightening. There is why it’s so hard for local politicians to think potential for a really nasty accident to a little bit out of the box and of course the occur. administrators look at it as more work for Talking with other residents we feel which they are paid. I think the idea could that there should be a three way stop at go further by making the silo look like a giant lighthouse with a beacon on top and Erie Heights, due to the blind hill and bus a small tea and sandwich room. Any way if stop, playground and sub division. you can point me in the right direction, to There should be a four way stop at Hill whom, is trying to save the silo I would like Street as this is the blind corner as well as a to join The Save The Silo! bus stop and a sub division. Sincerely, Harry Bishop Port Stanley Speed limit should be lowered in front Nursing Home to 40 KMH. Speed the of PS: $500,000 is not much money for what be lowered all along East Rd should limits you would get in return. to 50 KMPH. The Bear Came Over the At present we enable traffic to speed as Police presence can only provide a limited Mountain Yesterday I heard from one of my more deterrent. The amount of time lost to drivliterate friends in Toronto. He wrote, "I was ers would be minimal. Port Stanley is a beautiful place to live. reading Alice Munro's 'The Bear Came Over On one hand we are creating a laid back the Mountain' the other day. Yes, Nobel prize winning Alice Munro. On the opening relaxing way of life, the other a free for all for stupid drivers. page, she has the male protagonist of the story proposing to his wife on the sandy Please consider our proposal and make beach at Port Stanley". Port a safer place to live and enhance every ones way of life. I checked the story. Bob has his facts a little bit wrong. The actual quotation reads, Sincerely, Larry Taylor, Port Stanley "He thought maybe she was joking when
Remembrance Day
REPORT
November 10: United States Lieutenant Charles Budd receives orders to replace Captain Thomas Macdonough as commander of the Lake Champlain squadron.
Andrew Hibbert November 1814: Unable to pay in gold as required by law, the US government offers to pay its wartime debt in paper; most banks refuse to accept the Treasury notes as security and war bonds fall to 60 cents on the dollar. November 5: U.S. General Izard mines the fortifications of Fort Erie and sets off a series of blasts and explosions to destroy the fort; British General Drummond's scouts arrive in time to find the walls destroyed, the buildings ablaze, and Izard's army, suffering severe food shortages, gone across to winter quarters in Buffalo, allowing Drummond's army to secure the frontier. November 6: U.S. Brig Gen Duncan McArthur defeats a Canadian militia and Mohawk force at the Battle of Malcolm's Mills; learning that reinforcements were on the way from Ancaster and Burlington Heights, McArthur moved his American force down to Lake Erie and then back to Detroit, burning north shore settlements as he went.
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U.S. Brig Gen Duncan McArthur November 6: American schooner Franklin is captured off Hampton, Virginia, by a British flotilla of 13 barges.
November 25: British Naval fleet sets sail from Jamaica for New Orleans, Louisiana. November 27: Britain drops the "utis posseditis" offer during peace negotiations at Ghent; no longer insists on keeping captured territory in "current possession".
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November 17: While on a secret mission to destroy the new 112-gun British warship HMS St. Lawrence, U.S. Midshipman James McGowan discovers and captures two British gunboats on the upper St. Lawrence River and re-
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Annual General Meeting of the
Port Stanley Village Association Port Stanley Legion Thursday Nov. 20, 2014 - 7 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Port Stanley residents the Annual General Meeting of the Port Stanley Village Association is at 7 PM on November 20 at the Port Stanley Legion. We will be able to update you on the events we have been involved in and we have two (and possibly three speakers) to address you. The principal of the Port Stanley Public School, Sheila Pinder, will attend to give us an update on the situation of the school and our local councilor, Dan McNeil, will give his annual update on happenings in Central Elgin and answer any questions you may have. It promises to be an excellent chance to meet with your neighbours and get a better understanding of the current issues affecting Port Stanley.
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West Harbour Phase One Environmental Assessment Dan McNeil Port Stanley
the Council decisions that you can see in action today on Port Stanley’s waterfront.
Recently the editor of the Lake Erie Beacon asked me about the ‘drilling’ and other work that was taking place on the west side of Port Stanley Harbour during October and into November. It is complicated. Thus Andrew asked me for an explanation that could be published in the Beacon.
Among the decisions made was the contracting out of an “Economic Development Plan” for the harbour. That plan produced a series of 16 recommendations that can be found on the Central Elgin web-site. One of those was: “Initiate a preliminary risk assessment for the public lands on the western half of Port Stanley’s Harbour”.
Central Elgin’s 2010 ownership of Port Stanley’s harbour was a distinct departure from Transport Canada’s previous harbour divestitures, which began in 1995. “Harbour Divestitures” were intended to transfer ownership to local authorities while retaining the commercial and industrial nature of the harbours. This could not work for Port Stanley because its harbour infrastructure pre-dated the St Lawrence Seaway and thus only had a depth of 22 feet instead of the 28 feet necessary for today’s Great Lakes shipping. In addition, no forecast of commercial activity could justify the high cost of dredging to the harbour maximum. Thus, the vision for Port Stanley’s
Now that the grain silos are coming down, Council decided it was time to action that recommendation. The aim is to encourage private sector investin its planning for the future. The lands future is based on a harbour that supment over the long term. Completing a are highly desirable waterfront properports the commercial fishery, but will Phase One Risk Assessment is one less ties that are known as “brownfields”. also be focused on small craft recrestep for any company interested in exOntario has specific regulations, poliational uses and tourism. To this end amining options for the property. Stancies and programs to re-purpose these the federal government committed to tec Consulting Ltd. was contracted to areas for new economic development. clean up the east headland, the berm, do the work with a budget of $33,475. It to Ontario’s parkland standard. Thus, Because almost all of Port Stanley’s is being funded from the 2014 harbour the privately owned west harbour inharbour is now owned by the citizens of budget which includes sufficient interdustrial lands that belonged to “Lakes Central Elgin there is a responsibility to est raised on the $13.5 million provided Terminals” and “JRI”, used for bulk consult on what development does by the federal government with the harcargo and grain and corn transfers beoccur and how any future vision is bour. The aim is that the Port Stanley’s came redundant and were subsegoing to be accomplished. For the last harbour will be self sustaining with the quently purchased by the municipality. four years there have been regular federal funding and eventually will genCommitVision “Harbour a of meetings erate income for the residents of CenCentral Elgin has been very strategic tee” that included, among others, Elgin tral Elgin. County, St Thomas, the Port Stanley Vil- (Daniel McNeil is a retired Rear Admiral in lage Association, fishermen and the the Canadian Navy and, along with his wife BIA. Discussions and priority setting Kathy, a resident of Port Stanley. Dan is the within these meetings have resulted in municipal councillor for Port Stanley)
Posh in the Port Linda Hibbert Posh in the Port is located at 208 Main Street, Port Stanley, ground level in the Wharf Building.
Pictured are LtoR: Alaina Delouw, Nina Tallman Owner and Shannon Broughton ing to make new friends.
Posh offers the following services: Posh looks out over the harbour and Pedicures & Manicures, Brow Tinting, Facials, Massage, and Couples Packenjoys one of the best locations in the ages. They are also please to announce village. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy that Natasha an RMT will be joining sitting on one of those lovely leather them every Monday. They also host couches, enjoying the view of the sailKids and Adult Parties, put a Girl’s boats as you are relaxing and having Night together and enjoy! Another of one of their famous pedicures. their specialties is Wedding Parties. Posh is owned and operated by Nina Tallman and her daughter Penny Spa Hours: Rumming. Penny has been operating Posh Pedicure & Lounge in London for During the winter months we are operating flex the last seven years. Posh in the Port came to Port Stanley in May of 2013. Nina wanted to live by the water and fell in love with Port Stanley and decided to open her second location here. She also lives in the village and is look-
hours. Please Call For appointment. You can reach Posh by calling 519.782.4600
Save the Date! Open House! Client Appreciation and Open House For Posh in the Port – November 26th, 5-8 pm Posh is excited to announce the arrival of Dermalogica! Come and meet our representative for product information. This extravagant evening will include sampling and skin analysis.
Draw your discount on all purchases. Buy 2 – $65 facials and get the third free. We will be having draw prizes every half hour beginning at 5 pm. Draws for a Gift Basket or Gift Certificate.
Come and enjoy hot cider, Christmas cookies and our Dermalogica Skin Bar!
Please RSVP to 519-782-4600 208 Main Street • Port Stanley • 519-782-4600
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A Day Of Remembrance
The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin
Municipal Winter Control Operations
Continued From Page 1 name is recorded on the Menin Gate at Ypres in Belgium. My mothers father, William Robson Sr. died in France near the end of the First World War while serving in the British Army. My own father Thomas Hibbert joined the British Royal Field Artillery in 1914. He was 17 years old. He served throughout the First World War and was discharged in 1919. In 1930 he moved to Canada with my mother and my older sister and brother. Soon after he joined the Canadian Reserves, with the Second Division Signal Corp. in Montreal and was made Sergeant and then Regimental Sergeant Major. When the Second World War broke out in 1939 he was posted to England with his regiment. While in Liverpool he was severely injured in a bombing attack, he was given a medical discharge and returned to Canada. He passed in the summer of 1957. My wife Linda’s father Wyburn Roy Footwinkler served in the Canadian Navy throughout the Second World War. He live until October of 2003. To serve ones county is one of the most honourable of duties and on Remembrance Day we give tribute to the courage and sacrifices of veterans, Armed Forces personnel and their families. This Remembrance Day a much larger number of people attended services across Canada not only to honour those who served but to remember the recent deaths of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was killed by a
OBJECTIVES Through our policies and procedures, the Municipality of Central Elgin is making every effort to ensure we not only meet our winter control obligations but to do so as effectively and as economically as possible. Through good operations, we are trying to facilitate the handling of emergencies by our fire, police, and ambulance officials. It is our goal to maintain safe passable transportation routes and to minimize the economic losses of the community and industry during the winter season. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Thomas Hibbert British Army 1916 terrorist while on guard duty at the cenotaph in Ottawa, and Armed Forces member Patrice Vincent, who was killed in Quebec, in another apparent act of homegrown terrorism.
Lest we forget They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
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PRIORITIES The Municipality’s winter control procedures are in place to meet or exceed the Minimum Maintenance Standards as set out in the Municipal Act. As such, some streets are given a higher priority. Not all streets will be maintained in the winter to the same degree. The degree of winter maintenance will vary in accordance with the roll the road/street plays in the transportation network and its classification according to the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE The municipality will undertake sidewalk winter control as per the Municipal policy. The policy states: •
All commercial property owners are responsible for the clearing of snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their properties or businesses.
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Plowing will commence when snow has accumulated to 100mm and the storm is substantially over. This time may vary due to the availability of manpower. Plowing will be carried out during normal working hours.
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If required, the maintained sidewalks may be treated with salt or sand as soon as possible after the storm or when manpower/equipment becomes available and during normal working hours. The Municipality will not perform winter maintenance on any sidewalk that is less than 1.2 meters wide.
Although we all look forward to having the streets plowed, no one really looks forward to that pile of snow left at the end of the driveway. Plows push most of the accumulated snow along the roadway. Some snow normally travels alongside the blade. As the plow moves past driveways, that snow falls to one side forming a windrow. It is unfortunately up to the home owner to clear this snow left behind by the plow.
If you have any questions, please contact the Physical Services Department, Municipality of Central Elgin at
(519) 631-4860
ATTENTION The Municipality will be enforcing the relevant sections of the Highway Traffic Act and Municipal By-law EG1.
Traffic Laws Section 170(12) of the Highway Act which prohibits parking so as to interfere with the clearing of snow from the highway and Section 170(15) provides for the removal of offending vehicles at the owners expense.
Municipal By-Law By-Law EG1 prohibits the parking of any motor vehicle on municipal streets between the hours of 3:00am to 5:00am. Owners of vehicles which are in contravention of this by-law are subject to a fine. Any vehicles in contravention of this by-law are subject to removal at the owner’s expense.
Mailboxes The Municipality of Central Elgin will replace broken mail boxes only if snow removal equipment makes physical contact with the mailbox. Landowners are responsible to ensure mail boxes are securely attached to their post.
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The Municipality will not be responsible or held liable for damage to private installations which encroach on the Municipal Right of Way. Further that, the Municipality would encourage landowners to remove any existing items that may encroach onto the right of way. Any items that are fixed such as boulders or posts that pose a threat to public safety will be required to be moved at the landowner’s expense.
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2014 Western Elgin Home for Christmas Shopping Event Shop Local to support the businesses that support our communities With Christmas just around the corner, why not head into Western Elgin to do your shopping this year? From November 21 to December 6, come visit the shops, restaurants, and other businesses in West Elgin and Dutton/Dunwich as part of the annual Home for Christmas promotion!
Staff at each participating location will happily tell you about their particular draw prize or prizes, and how to enter to win. Enter as often as you wish during the two-week event to increase your chances of winning one of the great prizes being offered.
There is a wide variety of prizes to be won from our local retailers!
Event draws will be held in each participating location on December 9. How will you know who is Winners will be notified by participating? Just look for a the business whose draw special Home for Christmas prize they have won. bow and the Participating Business poster in their window or on their door. Once inside and while you are shopping, you will also find a list displayed of the over 50 business places involved in this year's event.
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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer
Honor E. W. Wassing Memorial Youth Fund The Periscope Playhouse has established a bursary, to assist youth in entering the world of theatre, for instance to theatre camp in Tillsonburg. Applications are open to residents of Bayham under the age of 18. To apply, local students require teacher recommendation and parent/guardian permission. A candidate, after filling out an application (available at Bayham schools) will be contacted by the Periscope Playhouse to explain his or her reasons for wanting to participate in a theatre program. Periscope requires proof of attendance at a theatre program to cover the costs directly.
About Honor Wassing Honor was a brilliant woman who helped found the Port Burwell Periscope Playhouse. This was just one of her contributions to her community. She was active in many community and school events. She was a mentor to many, and an activist in the best sense. Honor kept the Bayham Council and administration on their toes with her reporting. She was also a king (queen) maker. Honor was a big player in the electoral success of Lynn Acre. Mark Taylor toppled veteran politician KC Emerson and experienced rival Cliff Evanitski. Honor was campaign manager and personal mentor to Mark.
The votes have been counted Unfortunately, the 2014 municipal election has delineated the deep divisions in Bayham. There was a period of hope with Lynn Acre’s term as Mayor. Upper Bayham residents took their pound of flesh over the sub issue. But, Ward 1 rallied behind Mayor Paul Ens and allowed Tom Southwick to topple Deputy Mayor Evanitski. Paul easily outpolled Roger James with a greater than 4:1 plurality in Ward 1. Tom Southwick did the same, handily defeating Cliff Evanitski, with a nearly 8:1 vote ratio in Ward I. The north/south dichotomy is wide and deep. One would hope the new Council will move Bayham in a forward direction.
Ward Votes Ed Ketchabaw was acclaimed for Ward 3. Wayne Casier prevailed over Rick Weisler in Ward 2. Rick put up a good showing against a well entrenched three term Councillor. Again, Rick is to be commended for
forcing an election and standing for democracy. In Ward 1, it was a four way race, and a race it was. All four are to be congratulated for standing for a Council position. All four shared a good part of the vote. Long time residents, Kim Legg and Norm Huhges were edged out by the newcomers to Bayham. Rainey Weilser led up to the very last poll, where Randy Breyer snuck past with a seven vote margin. Randy will have a challenge to maintain a global outlook for the progress of all Bayham and to speak for economic development and the realization of our potential, a return to the former bustling port, with a vibrant harbour, waterfront and busy downtown commerce. There are three major issues, water rates, harbour divestiture and making the Ojibwa opportunity viable, right off the bat.
Another big hit The Periscope Playhouse closed another successful season with The Cemetery Club, an urbane play by Ivan Mechell. The experienced Playhouse cast highlighted the subtle humour in a serious play about life and death. The audience needed to be on their toes to catch the fun and the one line zingers, and they were. There was a good crowd, but a few empty seats. As a community, we can do better. The Periscope Playhouse brings to Port Burwell and Bayham, a theatre group, board, operating committee, stable of actors and crew with years of experience and local actors with innate talent. The Cemetery Club is not an easy play to produce, but the seasoned cast nailed it. Next up is another Murder Mystery in the new year. The Periscope Playhouse is introducing a new bursary for young people to attend theatre camp in Tillsonburg. The Periscope Playhouse has passed the 100 mark in members.
Our future is in good hands! The individuals who make up volunteer groups tend to be active members of two or more of the Historical Society, the Harbour Committee, the Otter Valley Naturalists, the Horticultural Society, the Legion, the churches, the Periscope Theatre and the newcomers, the Polestars. They need and deserve the support of everyone in Port Burwell. The Polestars have embarked on perhaps their biggest project yet. Their latest initiative is to transform the big pile of dirt between the bridge and the Ojibwa into a Carolinian delight. It all started with the knowledge of an opportunity to gather Carolinian plants from a farm near Walsingham, recently sold. A cavalcade of trucks and five trailers brought back a wealth of seedlings, saplings and mature bee friendly species for free. Ken from Elgin Continued On Page 7
Central Elgin Growing Together Awards Andrew Hibbert
Tidiness Award
Annually the Central Elgin Growing Together Committee presents awards to local citizen, groups or commercial endeavours who exemplify the best in each of the categories. The recipients are treated to a dinner and recognized with a certificate for their achievement. The committee promotes tidiness of green spaces, recycling, composting, and other environmental projects as well as organizing and coordinating the citizen award recognition night and promoting and supporting natural and cultural heritage conservation initiatives.
Nathan McIntyre
The Central Elgin Municipal Awards Dinner was held this year at the St. James Presbyterian Church on Ferguson Line. Present were members of Council and Mayor Elect David Marr.
Tidiness Award Ben Juarez
Volunteer Service Noelle Racicot-Kelly
Prior to 2009, the Municipality participated in the provincial and national “Communities in Bloom” competition and the awards were presented as part of Central Elgin's participation. In 2009 Central Elgin - Growing Together deleted the Turf category and added a Farming Excellence category. In 2011, we also deleted separate heritage awards as we are already doing this through Heritage Central Elgin and the Ontario Heritage Trust. We also chose to eliminate the community involvement category as we do several volunteer awards under a separate committee.
Volunteer Service Rosemary Underhill
Heritage Recognition Awards Each year since 2004, the municipal council has recognized the natural and cultural heritage in Central Elgin. These awards are given in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Trust who examine the ... but anyone in Central Elgin can nominate someone for these awards. The nominations have to be in before the last council meeting in June. ... Citizen Achievement and Distinguished Citizen Awards The Municipality of Central Elgin Volunteer Service, Citizen Achievement and Distinguished Citizen Awards recognize and honour Central Elgin residents: whose ...
The Growing Together Award recipients for 2014 are:
Greening Schools These awards were presented at each school. They were: Community Involvement the Port Stanley Public School. Environment the New Sarum Public School. Overall winner the South Dorchester Public School.
Volunteer Service Robert Halle
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Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Ron Beech
Steed and Company
Port Burwell Report Continued From Page 6 Military Museum (EMM) spent the whole day, his day off, lending a hand.
Landscape Floral
Volunteer Service
Silverthorn Landscaping
Joan Mansell
The Polestars, cut grass and readied new beds for a virtual gold mine of valuable plants. Their handiwork is already visible from Robinson Street or the bridge. This project is a fine example of sweat equity, and sweat the dozen volunteers did. The Polestars have no formal executive. Jim Tone brought his boundless energy and vision to this project. We are also fortunate to have the wonderful resource in Ron Allensen (Monarch Landing) to name each and every species of a potential interpretive centre. The Carolinian hill has endless possibilities as it is developed as an extension of the Ojibwa experience, a conduit to bring nature lovers into a quiet contemplative experience complete with park benches. The amazing feature of this project is the knowledge that the hill is the future site of the EMM Museum. At that point all of these priceless plants will become a nursery for the entire community.
Volunteer Service
Volunteer Service
Mark Rice
Sheila Wood
Volunteer Service
Distinguished Citizen
Betty Rogers
Barbara Wintermute
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The project will be part of the Canada wide Memorial Garden contest in 2016. Part of the project is turning the Robinson St. retaining wall into an expressive mural, a Memorial. The next project is making the trail along the Otter a more enticing experience. The sky seems to be the limit for Port Burwell’s volunteers! The growing membership is coming from Upper Bayham too!
PORT BRUCE REPORT Cathy Crane
Santa is coming to Town On December 6th Santa Claus will be arriving in Port Bruce! He is scheduled to arrive in Wonnacott Park (by the pavilion) about 7 p.m. where he will light the tree that will remain lit up every night for the next month. From there, Santa will head to the club house at North Erie Marina where he will spend time with children of all ages. Please park along Bank Street and proceed to the clubhouse along the driveway. Don’t forget to bring Santa a few treats too! You’ll even be able to do some Christmas shopping while the kids visit Santa. Existing stock of Port Bruce Ratepayer’s Association t-shirts will be ‘on sale’ at the Santa party. The regular price of a shirt is $15. They are now ‘on sale’ for $10 each or 2 for $15. Shop early since the supply is limited to existing stock. It would make a great gift for Christmas!
Trillium Grant Application Unsuccessful On October 25th, the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association (PBRA) was inContinued On Page 10
Page 8 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday November 14, 2014 starting at 7:00 pm. Judging starts at 6:00 pm. Breaking News: Ray Filewood has just reported that this year the Lioness has secured the University of Western Ontario marching Band for the Port Stanley Dicken’s Day Parade.
PORT STANLEY REPORT
If you would like to enter a float there may still be time. Contact Port Stanley Lioness Bev Filewood at 519782-4308.
Andrew Hibbert
Work progresses in the village
The Christmas Angel Tree
The resurfacing of the West Breakwater (pier) out to the lighthouse is moving ahead and will soon be ready for repairs to the understructure of the pier. This underwater work will have to be done by divers who will work off the new pier surface. Vehicles will be able to drive along the pier to the dive sites to support the divers. Once all the work is complete the pier will be open to the public right out to the lighthouse.
Cutting the steel towers and equipment off the Silos in Port Stanley.
Council is considering options for safety equipment and handrails that would be installed along the West Breakwater.
Large machines have been seen on Little Beach but this equipment is working on replacing the sea wall along several private residences.
Work on the Silos is also well under way. All of the steel equipment and structures located on or between the silos will be removed and sold either as scrap metal or as working equipment.
Dicken’s Day Parade The annual Christmas parade is now being organized. The date this year will be Friday November 28th
Every year the The Optimist Club of Port Stanley lights the Christmas Angel Tree. The tree will be set up in the Library on Wednesday Nov 19 and the celebration will be Saturday Dec 13 at 10AM. If you wish to have an Angel placed on the tree with your loved ones name on it please contact Angela Howie 519-782-3272. The cost is $10. and you can make your cheque out to the Optimist Club of Port Stanley, mail to 331 Colborne Street, Port Stanley, ON N5L 1B3. Don’t forget to provide Angela with the name of the person you wish to have on the Angel. We will gather at Port Stanley Library located on Bridge Street November 29th at 10 am for the commemorative celebration.
Voter turnout for Central Elgin Andrew Hibbert I asked Dianne Wilson the Deputy Clerk for Central Elgin to give me the statistics for voter turnout in the recent Municipal election. She answered with the following information. The voter turnout for Central Elgin was 37.8% which is down from 2010 (42%). There was a slight increase in our Advance Poll turnout and we did add one additional poll this year on Sunday, October 26.
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Elgin Regional Community Improvement Plan Kate Burns Gallagher Business Development Coordinator
ing new and existing agriculture and agri-business opportunities.
Elgin County has initiated the development of an exciting Regional Community Improvement Plan that will help promote the unique economic development advantages of the County. A Community Improvement Plan (CIPO) is a planning and economic development instrument that sets out tools and strategies for improving the built, economic, and social environment of a municipality and region. Importantly, through the development of a CIPO, the County will be able to offer financial incentives to local business and landowners to assist with improvements to private property.
This CIPO initiative will build on previous work undertaken to promote Elgin’s economic strengths and quality of place. With the development of the County’s first Official Plan in 2012 and ongoing work to update its Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, Elgin County has established a clear direction for its future. There is now an important opportunity to align the County’s broader economic development goals with a Regional Community Improvement Plan in an effort to make the County more attractive for new investment.
Specifically the CIPO will focus on assisting with downtown beautification and revitalization efforts and support-
A number of consultation events will be undertaken as part of this twophase initiative. These events will inContinued Above
Port Stanley and Community 55 Plus Club Marie Geerts Club President On Oct 20, 2014 at our Annual Thanksgiving and Donation Dinner catered by the Belmont Caterers. We donated a total of $6700. We had 160 in attendance including the 9 charities. We are a social card club and through our membership, weekly admission and volunteering at bingo we are able to give back to our community as well as provide our membership with various short trips and dinners. We have a total membership to date of 227 which includes 24 Life members which are those over 90 years of age. We are averaging about 138 members
each Monday to play cards at the arena in Port Stanley at 1:30.
Pictured above are: From left to right....Mary Dunn, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Pam Buys, Fresh Start Maternity Support, Paul Jenkins, STEGH, Deisy Venegas, Violence Against Women, Cindy Webber, Serenity House, Marj Lanning, Extendicare Auxilliary, Laurie Nagee, Port Stanley Gardeners, Shelly McCorkell, Alzheimer Society, and Amber Lord, VON. Marie Geerts, President of the Port Stanley and Community 55 Plus Club President at the podium.
clude a series of workshops with key stakeholders, members of the community, landowners, and representatives from the County’s local municipalities. Anyone who owns a business in the County’s villages or agricultural land is invited to attend one of two workshops happening on November 18. Please visit www.progressivebynature.com for more information.
munity needs and the types of incentives that should be offered through the Regional CIPO. You can provide input and ideas by completing an on-line survey at www.progressivebynature.com by no later than Friday November 21, 2014. Hard copies of the survey are also being made available for pick-up at the County office and local libraries.
For more information about this project, please contact: Kate Burns GalIn addition, a Region-wide survey lagher, 519-631-1460 ext. 137 has been prepared to obtain input from kburns@elgin.ca. the wider community on specific com-
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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. Men’s Book of the Month. December, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. Ask about the Mens Book Club to discuss this title Free Film Friday – PA Day Edition. Join us for our featured Indieflix film, in partnership with the PSFT. Double feature for kids and teens on Friday, November 21, 22:30pm for Kids & 2:45- 3:30pm for Teens. Please ask for list of titles to be played! Learn to Knit Nov. 20th 6:45pm. Bring needles and yarn if you have them! Artists of the Month Diane Dobson and S’ine Maule Children’s Programs Kidz Korner Mondays from 6-6:45pm, Ages 6-12 — please pre-register! Pajama Rama Monday evenings from 7-7:30pm, Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver. No registration required, please drop in! Preschool Story Time Tuesday Mornings from 10:15-11am, please pre-register! Songs, stories and crafts for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Lego Boys Boys in grades 3-8: Sign up now for our fall session! Thursday Evenings 4:30-5:30pm Adult Programs Scrapbooking Bring your photos for a creative scrapbooking session! ($5.pp, please pre-register) - Monday, Nov. 17, 10am-12pm Adult Book Club Surface Rights by Melissa Hardy — Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7-8pm Ask staff how you can reserve a copy! Itty-Bitty-Knitty-Committee Join us for an informal meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7-8pm Learn from others and pick up new tricks & patterns! All levels welcome! VON Foot Care Clinic November 27th at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by Port Stanley Lioness Club. Finding Wings to Africa Fundraiser Evening Join us at the Port Stanley Legion in community style to support the healing journey of a local business woman, Sherri Smith from A State of Bliss. Live music including John Milles, Darin Stevens and more! Silent Auction, 50/50 Draws. Call 519-317-3177 for tickets. Saturday, November 15th, 7 – Midnight. Port Stanley Public School Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Event, Sat. November 15, 9am-1pm. Scentsy, Everyday Style, Travel Only, Epicure Steeped Tea, ThirtyOne, Sunset Gourmet, Tupperware, Regal, It Works, Arbonne, Scholastic Book Fairs. Refreshments will be available. ARF – adoptable dogs and cats will be available to meet in the front foyer. Port Stanley Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome. Optimist Club of Port Stanley will have Christmas Trees for sale starting Nov 29 at Foodland. The Optimist Club of Port Stanley will have the Christmas Angel Tree. The tree will be set up in the Library on Wednesday Nov 19 and the celebration will be Saturday Dec 13 at 10AM. Make cheque out to Optimist Club of Port Stanley for Angels you want, $10 each. Call Angela Howie for info 519-782-3272. Angels are for deceased family members or friends. The Port Stanley Lions Club is having a free Diabetes Screening Clinic at the Port Stanley United Church, Saturday, November 15th – from 10 to 2. We are also holding a Diabetes Tag Day throughout the village. “PLEASE HELP FIND A CURE”. Port Stanley Community Christmas Bazaar Port Stanley Arena Saturday, Nov. 15 9am - 1pm. Lunch Room available Free admission. Christmas gifts, Baked Goods, Hand-crafted items. Sponsored by Community Non-Profit Groups. Port Stanley "Dickens Days' Parade Friday, Nov. 28, Parade starts at 7pm from Kettle Creek Villa, Parade ends at Mackie’s. Come and meet Santa and bring him your letters. Canned goods collected by Port Stanley Sailors Hockey Team. The Parade is sponsored by the Port Stanley Lions and Lioness Clubs. For more info call 519-782-4308. 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. Heritage Port The meeting for November 27th, 1:30 pm will be at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, only 1 set remaining. 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. 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 Youth Group & St. John's Presbyterian Church Nov 14, Preparation for Dicken’s Day Parad. 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.
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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 519-6852101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10, Wed. 11-10. 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. 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 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 Nativity Display Port Burwell Trinity Anglican Parish Hall 25 Pitt St. Over 200 Nativities on display. Dec. 12 and 13 - 1pm to 8 pm. Dec. 14 m- 1 to 6 pm Admission is free. Donations accepted. Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more Info 519 874-4260. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-8744028 for information. 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. 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. Port Burwell Historical Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at the Marine Museum. Call 519 874-4135. Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Strafforville. 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. Hubbub at the Sub Hub Pub is bubbling back! Join us for improvisation workshops every Thursday 8:00-9:30pm at the Lighthouse Restaurant, Wellington & Robinson. Members free, non-members $2. Have fun, gain confidence, new skills, and friends. For more info, www.periscopeplayhouse.ca or marionrogers@prodigy.net.mx.
AYLMER 2014 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-Malahide Museum 13th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, 4 unique homes plus the Museum. Fri Nov 14, 7-10 pm, Sat Nov 15, 1 pm to 9 pm. Tour tickets $15. Info 519-773-9723 or 519-773-5575 German Canadian Club - Saxonia Hall presents "Our Christmas Dinner & Dance", Sunday November 23rd Dancing at 2pm to the Music of the Blue Waves. Dinner at 6pm - Turkey and all the fixings! $25.00 pp RSVP before Nov 17th 519-688-2531 or 519-7735271 e-mail rkhoreth@rogers.com or order tickets on-line at www.saxoniahall.com German Canadian Club - Saxonia Hall invites you to Celebrate with us the New Year on December 31st, 6 pm. Special New Year's Eve Menu and dancing to the music of Cornell's DJ Service. $40 pp. Create your own mask to be worn at midnight. Prizes for best mask! RSVP before December 15th. Call 519-866-3164 or 519-7735271for tickets. e-mail: info@triskatrinitydesign.com or Order Tickets on-line at www.saxoniahall.com
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For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.
SHEDDEN 2014 Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Friday mornings from 11-11:45am Songs, stories and crafts for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver Lego! We have LEGO for use anytime while you’re in the library! Adult Programs Adult Book Club Surface Rights by Melissa Hardy. New members are always welcome! Ask how you can reserve a copy! Itty-Bitty-Knitty-Committee Join us for an informal meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm. Learn from other and pick up new tricks & patterns. All ages and levels are welcome! Please pre-register! The Optimist Clubs of Fingal-Shedden and Talbotville present a Murder Mystery fundraiser for the new Southwold Library on Saturday, November 15. Begins 6pm, dinner 7pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden. Come dressed as your favourite author or well-known character. Bring a trivia question and qualify for a prize. Tickets $40 each. Call Ray or Barb at 519-769-2013 for more info. Wabuna Rebekah Lodge #143 Shedden, Annual Snowflake Bazaar, Sat. Nov. 29 2014 9am-12 noon. Shedden IOOF Hall, Talbot Line, Shedden. Baking, crafts, tea tables, something for everyone.
SPARTA 2014 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). Sparta Country Christmas Village of Sparta Nov 22-23rd, 12pm-3pm. Have your picture taken with Santa for free and have it mounted as well. Free gifts and draws at participating stores. Donation for the Caring Cupboard greatly appreciated AA Group Meetings: Tuesdays at 8 pm in the lower hall at the Community Centre.
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 Alzheimer Society Elgin-St. Thomas Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 7, 9 am-12 pm St. Thomas Seniors’ Centre 225 Chestnut Street, Pancakes, Sausage, Beverage Games/Activities Picture with Santa Entertainment Tickets Available at the Door or through the Society 519-633-4396 Adults $8.00 and Children aged 10 and under $6.00 The Lunch Bunch choir sings at the Salvation Army, Elm Street, Sunday November 30, 2 PM. Freewill donations. Proceeds to community activities of Canadian Federation of University Women, for projects in St. Thomas
TYRCONNELL 2014 Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.
UNION 2014 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 Holly Fair First United Church, Nov 15th, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Coffee Shop, Holiday Entertainment, The Pantry, Just Gifts'n Things, Bake Shop, Adult and Children's book rooms, Attic Treasures, Blind Auction and Draw Table.
Port Bruce Report Continued From Page 7 formed that the Trillium Grant application for funding to make improvements to the pavilion was not approved. Earlier this year the PBRA approached Maladhide Township requesting an application be submitted to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to fund upgrades to the pavilion with a goal to make it usable earlier in the spring and later in the fall. The township submitted an application for the July 1st deadline. The OTF decided to support projects with more widespread impact and no other source of funding. It is unfortunate that the grant application was declined. The pavilion is requiring attention. The peeling paint is an eyesore, and some of the picnic tables have seen better days. The public washrooms could be improved as well as the garbage storage area, to name a few. The residents of Port Bruce deserve to have this maintained to the same standards as other municipal structures in Malahide.
Ratepayers Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Board of the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association was held on November 6th with 8 board members present. Topics discussed included an update on the installation of a ramp at the welcome sign, with the project to be finished before winter. Plans are also in place to have additional names engraved on the memorial plaque also located at the sign. A decision was made to contribute $1500 to the Township for paving a walkway which would provide the disabled with improved access to the pier. The group was also informed that the fall newsletter will be ready for distribution toward the end of November. Please note that there is a change in the regular meeting date. The board will now meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Association members are welcome to attend any board meeting. Contact a board member to confirm the meeting location.
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. See The Lake Erie Beacon on facebook and issuu.com
Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.
DUTTON 2014 Poinsettia Bazaar Dunwich United Church, 179 Nancy St., Nov 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Baking, "good-as-new" table, crafts, preserves, soup mixes for sale. Noon luncheon available. Dutton & District LIONS Annual Turkey Bingo; Friday, Nov. 21, 7 pm, Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. $1 admission; includes; door prize draw. Cost 25 cents per card; per game. This is a fun night with children of all ages welcome! Dutton & District LIONS Optimist Club Annual Santa Claus Parade; Sat., Nov. 22, 3:30 PM, Currie Road (downtown) Dutton. The Lions will be serving FREE Hot Chocolate in front of the Seniors Centre! 5:30 PM; “Celebrate the Season” ceremonies; followed by “Lighting of the Lights” at approx. 6:30 PM in Park at intersection of Shackleton & Currie Road (downtown) Dutton.
FINGAL 2014 Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am.
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The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church PLEASE!!! We are servicing more clients this year than ever before! 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 Ad sponsored by the Lake Erie Beacon
Sunday School Bell Erected Some folks may not have noticed the bell that has been erected beside the welcome sign. In Oct 2013, a Beacon article reported that the original bell from the former Sunday School was donated to the Ratepayers to be restored and mounted in the village. Over the past year the restoration and mounting has been completed and the bell is now erected on a pole near the sign. A plaque will be installed that identifies the history of the bell. Many individuals in the village have assisted in this project, as well as area businesses, including Putnam’s Disposal. Thank you to everyone for preserving this piece of history.
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the theatres upper room used for rehearsals and for community meetings has been funded by the Dorothy Palmer Foundation and will be called the Palmer Room. This new facility will include an outdoor deck over the library, which meant renovations to the foundation and to the Library itself.
Moderator for the evenings ceremonies was Central Elgin Deputy Mayor Elect Sally Martyn.
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SNOWBIRD PATROL Port Stanley Community Policing Snowbird Patrol: We at the Port Stanley Communify Policing Office have a snowbird program for the residents of the village. If you would like us to watch your home when you are away please call The Community Office at 519-782-3934 or drop in and speak with us. If we all work together you will return to a happy home.
In his address MP Joe Preston noted that he has “acted” in several productions including The Sound of Music. He said “This room (The Palmer Room) has great memories for me and in politics there are a lot of actors and actresses and the community productions, in which I was involved, were great at teaching me to stand up in front of the public”. Mr. Preston was also a member of the theatre board at one time. Theatre board president Bob Halle said, “This building is over a 100 years old and is in need of renovations. We are thrilled with the announcement and look forward to working through the renovations over the next two years.” Artistic Director Simon Joynes followed Bob, saying “I would like to extend our
Brian Welsh, vice-president of the theatre board said, “We have to make sure that we can do everything within the budget that we have set for ourselves.” Brian is also in charge of the construction project team.
Thank you! To the people from Dutton Dunwich for your support. I look forward to serving all of the residents over this next term of office.
Dan McKillop
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Irene Barrick is turning 90 on Monday November 17, 2014. She has just returned from a three week holiday in her birthplace, Newcastle, England. You would see Mom shopping in Foodland and other shops. Please say hi and give her a Birthday hug. Happy Birthday Mom, Love from your Family
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Port Stanley Public School Activities November 2014 November 14 Report Cards go home November 15 Building Event Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Event 9 AM - 1 PM November 17 General Fresh from the Farm Pick Up 3 PM - 5 PM November 19 Hot Lunch Day (School) Chicken Quesadilla Day November 21 Professional Development PD Day November 28 Assembly (School) Recognition Assembly 9:15 AM Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lions & Lioness Club
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thanks to the staff, theatre board and friends for making this project possible. We are members of the community including Port Stanley, Elgin County and South Western Ontario. We are storey tellers and we will commit to tell our stories here at the Theatre.”
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Allergy season is here Diana Two very pretty girls this week. Diana is a beautiful, dark torti who is almost 3 years old and has been front declawed. She was originally in our shelter last year along with her sister, Darma. Diana was recently surrendered because her owner developed asthma. Diana is very friendly and affectionate but, has gained quite a bit of weight in her time away from us. Aside from that, Diana is
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The Great Blue Heron Editors Note: The following is the first in a series of articles that will talk about some of the wildlife seen in our area.
Cliff Dickinson The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America, as far north as Alaska and the southern Canadian provinces. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean to South America. Birds east of the Rocky Mountains in the northern part of their range are migratory and winter in Central America or northern South America. From the southern United States southwards, and on the Pacific coast, they are year-round residents.[3] However their hardiness is such that individuals often remain through cold northern winters, as well, so long as fish-bearing
Photos by Cliff Dickinson waters remain unfrozen (which may be the case only in flowing water such as streams, creeks and rivers). The great blue heron can
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