The Lake Erie Beacon November 28 2014 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday November 28, 2014

INSIDE Letters Port Stanley needs another seniors residence. Would the location where the silos are not make a wonderful place for seniors STORY PAGE 2 to reside,.

The Annual General Meeting of the Port Stanley Village Association

War of 1812 Report British naval and military expedition under Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane and Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham lands near New OrSTORY PAGE 2 leans.

What the Toronto Star is saying about us! There’s also a busy port, one of many lovely inlets on the north shore of Lake Erie, where brilliant white boats bob in dark waters surrounded by deep green hills. STORY PAGE 3

Linda Easton The weather was nasty but some hardy souls did attend the general meeting of the Port Stanley Village Association. After welcoming the members, President Linda Easton, introduced each of the speakers for the evening. A new board for the PSVA was elected made up of: Andrew Hibbert, Margo Karda, Darcy Taylor-Vedova, Harry Bishop, David McCarthy, Joe Fournier, Janet Kennedy and Linda Easton.

1812 Plaque Trail Nears Completion The finishing touches are being placed on nine colorful interpretive signs dotted throughout Elgin County. STORY PAGE 4

Port Burwell Report

Andrew Hibbert discussed the problem of accessibility for tourists with handicaps visiting Port Stanley. He is investigating Elgin County and Central Elgin’s role and any future actions required. He also displayed possible new signage for the village entrance. It was agreed that a more attractive sign was needed.

Very few properties are too small for leaf composting. The resulting product does wonders for vegetable and flower gardens. STORY PAGE 4

Losing my Poppy This year, I had the honor of assisting laying the Lions wreath at the cenotaph in Port Stanley. STORY PAGE 5

Karen Vecchio enters race to succeed Joe Preston Born and in raised in Elgin County, Vecchio has been an active member of our community throughout her life, volunteering her time, skills and efforts with countless community groups and not-for-profit organizations. STORY PAGE 6

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Comments were made about the clutter of signs as people enter the village. It was also mentioned that the sign for the Fishermen’s Memorial gives no indication of the actual location of the Memorial. As well, people who park in the harbour lot near McAsphalt, need signs to direct them to the beach. Harry Bishop described his work to establish a dog park. The Lions Club has agreed to contribute and there is a possible site on Catherine Street. Linda Easton talked about the preservation of the Port Stanley lighthouse. Central Elgin had to explain to Parks Canada/Fisheries and Oceans that our lighthouse is not a multi storey building accessible building and so does not require the usual renovations. It does have lead paint that has to be replaced prior to the transfer. Ted Halwa presented his plan to preserve one of the Richardson silos. The silos are slated to be dismantled

Discussions at the Port Stanley Village Association Annual Public Meeting included LtoR: A dog park, a new village entry sign and the Save A Silo project. with the crushed concrete to act in a containment cell for the dredgate that will be taken from the harbour to create the new Sylvia Hofhuis park to the east of the pier. Halwa would like to see one of the silos preserved as a possible observation deck and landmark for boats and tourists. The timeline is tight as Central Elgin will be deciding in December or January. The cost would be a concern as well. A straw vote showed a majority in favour of preserving the silo. Sheila Pinder, principal of Port Stanley Public School, put two rumours to rest. There is no move to close the school, which will be getting students from the Mitchel Hepburn new subdivision. There will be the usual five-year school review, ARC, in a Continued On Page 7

Elgin CIP Workshops Andrew Hibbert Elgin County has initiated the development of an exciting Regional Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that will help promote the unique economic development advantages of the County. On Tuesday November 18th the County held two workshops to which elected representatives and community members were invited. The meetings were Focus Group style round table discussions, at which, a number of questions were asked by the meeting facilitators, Nancy Reid of Median Planning and Jon Linton of TCE Management Consultants. The workshops were designed to bring community input to the development of the Elgin County Community Improvement Plan. A Community Improvement Plan is a planning and economic development Nancy Reid of Meridian Planning shows Instrument that sets out tools and one of the idea pages from the workshop.

strategies for improving the built, economic, and social environment of a municipality and region through the development of a CIP, the meeting delegates discussed the Needs and Opportunities that might present themselves, which communities or sectors of the County should be included in the program. Which projects or businesses could qualify for grants and what other funding agencies should be part of the CIP program. When the CIP is established the County will be able to offer financial incentives to local business and landowners to assist with improvements to private property. Specifically the CIP will focus on assisting with downtown beautification and revitalization efforts and supporting new and existing agriculture and agri-business opportunities. The program could also assist with marketing a community or business. Continued On Page 7

Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday November 28, 2014 December 6: Virginia militia drive back British raiders in a skirmish at Farnham Church (Virginia, US), on the Rappahannock River.

LETTERS A wonderful place for seniors to reside Having read some of the comments with regard to maintaining one of the silos as a tourist attraction, interested parties should go to St. Jacob north of Waterloo and see just how viable the silos have been financially. We have visited many times. Sometimes they are busy, other times there are empty shops and tea rooms. Port Stanley needs another seniors residence. Would the location where the silos are not make a wonderful place for seniors to reside, another Villa? Food for thought. Harriett DeJonge

Motivation was compassion I had the opportunity to talk to a young volunteer Fire Fighter in small town Copenhagen just recently. Wow, what an education! I never realized what their duties, responsibilities, compassion and commitments entailed, until fully explained. The remuneration is very small dollars. What impressed me most of all was what motivated this young person was compassion.

Sound, Collingwood, Saint Jacobs, or anywhere else with restored silos. They're a landmark and people like to see them. Counsel made a list of reservations that they have about saving a silo in the October 31st Beacon. Those reservations can be overcome. Please read them again. Lets not tear down the Silos and regret it later. Sincerely, Claudia Hepburn, Port Stanley

Andrew Hibbert

Speeders On East Road

December 1814: The British complete construction of Fort Wellington, at Prescott, Upper Canada.

Regarding Mr. Taylor’s article on East Rd. speeding in the Nov. 14 issue of the Beacon I would like to comment. I have lived on East Rd. for 38 years and naturally there has been a huge increase in traffic due to a large increase in housing in particular Little Creek which is still growing. A few years back the speed limit was dropped from the water tower south from 80kms to 60kms. This was an improvement however I totally agree to drop the limit on all of East Rd to 50km/hr. and attempt to enforce it.

My wife and I have difficulty leaving our driveway due to a curve in the road hindering our view of southbound traffic David Harding Sparta and vehicles coming well over the posted Silos verses Park limit. When we do back out and shift into drive many times a car seems to come out There's room for both. I find it hard to of nowhere and is right on your bumper. If believe that the least expensive way to make a containment cell for the dredge ma- drivers feel this is not practical leave a couple of minutes earlier. Hopefully people terial that will create Hofhius Park is the that have the power to make this decision rubble from tearing down the Grain Silos. will take action. Also an expensive study It's like throwing away one monument to by some engineering firm at a cost to the make another. Central Elgin taxpayer is NOT required. The Grain Silos have significant historiThank you, Fred Smith Port Stanley cal value and they should ALL stay. This would make the property more desirable to Outstanding small future development and tourism. Other community newspaper places spend lots of $ to build significantly WOW! What a great edition.....if there different and unique designs. This is already were awards for outstanding small comhere. We've already heard some great ideas. munity newspapers, I would nominate This Just think of what we could come up with, Edition November 14th, 2014 of The Lake with a little professional help. It would Erie Beacon. make Port Stanley Harbour a more interestDenis McClelland, Summer resident of Port ing tourist destination. Just go to Owen Bruce

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One of the few British fortifications in Upper Canada commenced during the War of 1812, Fort Wellington was authorized in early 1813, but construction delays meant that it was not completed until late 1814. The fort consisted of a single storey wooden blockhouse 30.48 m (100 feet) square that could accommodate 144 soldiers. The blockhouse was surrounded by massive earthworks that contained bombproof storerooms while the post's artillery commanded the surrounding countryside. The fortification was a redoubt of substantial strength designed to assert British control over the St. Lawrence River at Prescott, a vital port in the line of communications from Montreal to Kingston. Although never attacked, Fort Wellington's guns were used to fire on U.S. Major General James Wilkinson's flotilla in autumn 1813. December 1: Major General Andrew Jackson arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana and commences preparations for defence of the city.

December 8: Battle of Lake Borgne – British Vice Admiral Alexander Inglis Cochrane's invasion fleet approaches Chandeleur Island near New Orleans, Louisiana; his 74 gun frigates anchor off that island while the rest of the fleet takes a position between Ship and Cat Islands; only the lighter vessels can navigate from this point which is the entrance to Mississippi Sound - the shoal coastal waters between Mobile and Lake Borgne.

Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane December 9: The U.S. Senate passes the new bank bill proposed by Treasury Secretary Alexander Dallas to finance the war and increase taxes. December 10: British naval and military expedition under Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane and Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham lands near New Orleans, Louisiana.

2014 Holiday Parades Around Elgin County there are Bothwell several Holiday Parades as noted below. Saturday December 6th 6:30 pm Port Stanley Fingal Fri November 28th 6 pm Sunday December 7th 2 pm West Lorne Belmont Fri November 28th 7 pm Sunday December 7th 6 pm Springfield Straffordville Saturday December 6th l pm Saturday December 13th 10:30 am Rodney Saturday December 6th 5:30 pm

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What the Toronto Star is saying about us! Jim Byers Toronto Star Travel

the water in a place that boasted the largest dance floor in the country.

A great and hugely vibrant beach culture combine with a lovely port and a pretty, old-time Ontario village atmosphere to make this historic Lake Erie port one of the great towns in the province.

As much as I loved the beach, I was equally taken by the people I chatted with in the stores on Main St., which strikes me as a less precious version of Port Carling in Muskoka. It’s cute, but not overly taken with itself.

PORT STANLEY, ONTARIO –

Down at a place called The Storehouse, shopkeeper Barb Booth sells a delicious snack called Barb’s Brickle , with roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, raisins and organic, wheat free tamari. And, as she likes to say on her website, “nothing else”.

Call it a tale of two cities. Or maybe three. On the one hand, Port Stanley is your quintessential southern Ontario town. There are old-time B and B’s with giant porches and carpets of stunning flowers and quaint shops selling outdoor gear and fashionable women’s shoes and a cute coffee shop. There’s also a busy port, one of many lovely inlets on the north shore of Lake Erie, where brilliant white boats bob in dark waters surrounded by deep green hills. But there’s also a wild beach scene, with warm, gentle waters and endless sand and an outdoor patio where young folks in barely there bathing suits gather for a beer or three and pose for endless summer selfies. In short, this is one terrific town. I rolled into town around lunchtime after driving in from Kingsville on day two of my “getting to know the Lake Erie shoreline” tour. I parked down at the waterfront, joining a long line of folks queuing for the parking meter, and then sauntered over to GT’s . The quesadillas could’ve been spicier (hey, we’re just about on the border of northern California here; let’s get some chilies going) but they were pretty tasty. And the patio was hot and heavy with young girls in bikinis and guys in board shorts and families downing burgers and nachos under a baking sun. Their sign says sand, suds and sizzle, and they're right on the money on all three counts on this day. It felt a lot like a café you’d find on Clearwater Beach or Myrtle Beach. And that’s a good thing in my book. I wandered over to legendary Mackie’s , where they sell sweet orangeade and where you can buy a huge basket of fries – it looked to be the size of a small pizza box - for $8.95. That’s less than you’ll pay for a tall boy of beer at some southern Ontario golf resorts. There is, of course, ice cream, including a cotton candy flavour that I didn’t get around to trying. If you stand in line for a minute, and you probably will in summer, you can scan through a great book at the cash

I ask how the name Barb’s Brickle came about and she said the son of a friend of hers was trying it out. counter that shows the old days in town, with model A’s lined up in front of an old bath house and photos of the incline railway they used to have to run folks up and down the hills in town.

Stanley was the busiest port in Canada at one time.

There’s a plaque in town that explains how former Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn once worked in a This was a major arrival port for im- bank on Main Street and would somemigrants coming to Canada in the mid- times dance the night away down near dle of the 19th century, and Port

“We asked what he thought and he said, ‘It’s good. It’s kind of brickley.’” “We have a saying here that the only thing that’s stuck up in Port Stanley is the bridge.” I love it. A couple short blocks from the beach, I pull into The Windjammer Inn , which dates to 1854. I have a large, Continued On Page 7

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

ception of emergency dredging to prevent upstream flooding. We lost our rail trail linking Highway #3 to the harbour and our Provincial Park. We need harbour divestiture from Ottawa, just as badly, as Straffordville needs a community centre in both cultural and economic terms.

The incoming Bayham Council has to deal with the Richmond water system and the community centre right off the bat. Then, there are festering administrative issues. We need to shake up the governance of our community. Assuming the StrafVery few properties are too small fordville Community Centre will be for leaf composting. The resulting restored at great cost, we need to exproduct does wonders for vegetable amine how our community centres and flower gardens. As I travel around are administered. Perhaps, a committee S.W. Ontario I see lots of wasteful, even should be struck to help raise buildharmful leaf management. ing repair funds and to operate the Far too many handy paper bags are other community centres in the same fashion as the Eden volunteer model. filled with leaves to be picked up by the municipality at some cost. Burning is particularly unacceptable leaf disposal, just adding to our negative carbon balance. Last week leaf burning at The Tourism Industry Association the roadside, created a close call beof Ontario recognized The Ojibwa as a tween a large truck and my vehicle. new, innovative product that will proNeither driver could see clearly through an unwelcome haze of smoke. mote and enhance tourism in their local community, region or province Besides composting, another alter- of Ontario. Awards are fine, but we are native is to mulch the leaves with the not there yet. With the project debt, lawn mower. Mulched or composted operating deficit, community dileaves put the carbon in the soil not in chotomy and lack of local public relathe over loaded atmosphere. tions by the E.M.M., there is a long, long way to go.

Fall colours were glorious this year the disposal was not

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Shoe's on the other foot

In Ward 1, we can feel the pain of Upper Bayham, concerned about losing their community centre in Straffordville. It is a vital part of community life in and around Straffordville. In Port Burwell, we saw the life sucked out of our local economy immediately after amalgamation. The Council of the day did not support the construction of a sweet gas plant. This stance sent Talisman gas packing and our anticipation of a navigable harbour. For over a decade, nary a dime was spent on the harbour with the ex-

The Ojibwa does offer huge potential. There are signs of hope with the off-season bookings happening now. The Community of Bayham must get behind the project. The Elgin Military Museum must work with our new Council. It is time to bury the hatchet on all sides and move the Ojibwa project forward. With everyone pulling together, the potential of Bayham is unlimited. If we continue our parochial attitudes, we will remain a backwater. Continued On Page 7

HealthTalk I have a bone to pick with Osteoporosis

November is Osteoporosis month. (It’s hard to tell because Hallmark has decided to overshadow the Osteoporosis cards with ones devoted to Christmas for some reason). Although osteoporosis affects both sexes, it is more frequent among women. It is estimated that about 1 out of 4 four women and 1 in 8 men over the age of 50 in Canada have osteoporosis. Also, at least 33% of women and 20% of men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. (But slightly less common than Subway restaurant locations). The overall yearly cost to the Canadian healthcare system of treating osteoporosis and the fractures it causes was over $2.3 billion as of 2010. This cost includes hospital costs, community services, prescription drugs and other indirect costs. When we factor in the number of Canadians who live in long term care facilities because of issues related to osteoporosis, this cost jumps to $3.9 billion. (That’s a cost of $111 to every single Canadian per year). And the incidence and costs of osteoporosis are only going to rise. Bones are constantly being broken down and

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rebuilt. With age, this process becomes less efficient, and bone mineral density is lost, leading to weaker, more porous bones. (like swiss cheese) When bone mineral density is lower than normal, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis, it is called osteopenia. Osteoporosis causes bones to become very thin and weak over time and increases the risk of fracture. It is often called "the silent thief" because bone loss occurs without symptoms. Certain risk factors increase the chance of osteoporosis: being female, increased age, white or Asian descent, family history of osteoporosis, smaller/light frame size. Low dietary calcium intake, anorexia, certain medications, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and excess alcohol can also increase the risk. Some risks of osteoporosis are unavoidable. Sadly we cannot reverse our age or change our genes. Taking steps such as staying active, eating adequate sources of calcium and vitamin D, moderate alcohol consumption and stopping smoking may help to reduce the risk and likelihood of developing osteoporosis. Screening and early intervention is also important.

Take care of yourself and each other.

1812 Plaque Trail Nears Completion Mike Baker Curator, Elgin County Museum The finishing touches are being placed on nine colorful interpretive signs dotted throughout Elgin County marking events and people related to the war of 1812. While some may point out that little of note happened in what is now Elgin County – the war actually touched these shores on a number of occasions. Most settlers here, including all men ages 16-70 would have been eligible for militia duty. As well, many members of the local elite - Col. Talbot, his surveyor Mahlon Burwell, Col. John Bostwick and Col. Patterson of Tyrconnel all served as officers in the militia. Talbot in fact had overall command of the London District taking in Norfolk, Oxford and Middlesex (including Elgin). Plaques for all four men have been installed. Burwell’s is located near his final resting place at St. Stephen’s Church (33105 Fingal Line), Bostwick’s plaque is on the grounds of Christ Church Anglican in Port Stanley (283 Colborne Street), and Talbot’s is next to his cairn at 32109 Fingal Line. A plaque at the Backus-Page House Museum near Wallacetown (29424 Lakeview Line) describes the hardships faced by settlers in that area, many of whom came with Col. Patterson in 1809. Other plaques commemorate the survival of the stones from Talbot’s mill, burned in 1813 by the Americans. They are in Port Glasgow (8650 Furnival Road) where the stones were moved after long service in a nearby mill. In McColl Cemetery (24724 Talbot Line) one of the plaques commemorates the stop General Sir Isaac Brock was forced to make on the way to Detroit. It was one of three points in Elgin where bad weather forced his

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In St. Thomas (near 140 Talbot Street) and in Richmond, a small village in Bayham on the original Talbot Road, (54254 Heritage Line) are plaques noting the swath cut by a marauding troop of US horsemen under the command of General McArthur in November of 1814. He stopped in both locations each time at well-established farms where food was plentiful and lots of fence rails were available for fires. The final plaque on the Trail marks the settling of the Sparta region at the Friends Meeting House (6387 Quaker Road). The Quakers’ search for new land far from the fighting, led the community’s founder Jonathan Doan to secure land in south Yarmouth Township (now Central Elgin). The war found the Elgin region’s first settlers working on fairly well-established farms. Though plundered and harried and forced to fight our first settlers held on to establish the community we have today. Follow the 1812 Plaque Trail and experience their story. 1812 Plaque Trail brochures are available at the Elgin County Museum 450 Sunset Drive 519-631-1460 September 12th - Fish Fry at the pavilion; Stay tuned for more details!

Don't Forget - Santa's coming! Just a reminder that the annual Tree Lighting and visit with Santa will start at 7:00 p.m. on December 6 th at Wonnacott Park, near the pavilion. The tree will look brighter than ever, with new lights being purchased by the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association and installed with the help of Eastlink. After Santa lights the tree he will head to the clubhouse at North Erie Marina to hear what everyone wants for Christmas, and maybe he'll even have time to tell a story. It will be lots of fun for the whole family!

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boats onto the shore. The others were Port Talbot and the mouth of Kettle Creek (now Port Stanley).

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The Col. John Bostwick plaque located at the Christ Anglican Church in Port Stanley.

July 4th & 5th - Perch Derby (during family fishing week); August 1st - Community Dance at the pavilion;

Worth the drive to Port Stanley Again this year, a visit to 291 Selbourne Drive, Port Stanley is a must to see a spectacular display of holiday lights and decorations. Over 65,000 lights, including some synchronized to music adorn the yard of Dennis Taylor and Raymie Jewell. You'll be amazed just driving by, but you are also invited to tour the backyard where you’ll find a magical display. The homeowners pay for this on their own each year and invite everyone to come and enjoy the sights. Donations are accepted for Make-A-Wish Foundation (Southwestern Ontario) or the Port Stanley Food Bank. The lights are on each night from November 29 th to December 31 st, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Friday and Saturday nights the lights stay on until 10. It is well worth the drive to Port Stanley!

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Losing my Poppy Ray Filewood This time last year, I returned to London, England, to visit my ailing brother Jim. It was well over a 12-hour journey from Port Stanley, back to London, England, resulting in many hours sitting down. We were due to stay with my Sister in Law, Janet, who lived about a mile and a half from the train station my wife Bev and I had just arrived at. I said to Bev “I just can’t sit down anymore; we are going to walk the last part of the journey”. This was my `home turf’ and I knew a short cut through a very large local mall. As we walked through the mall, I observed a British Legion member, smartly dressed in his Legion uniform, adorned by many medals and ribbons. I stopped to purchase a British Poppy from him, as these are different from the Canadian poppy we wear here, as part of our remembrance. He gave me a poppy, and at that time I remembered I had brought along with me some Canadian poppy’s, as I’m always losing mine and wanted to make sure I had a couple of spares with me. I bent over and opened my suitcase to retrieved one of the poppies and gave it to this veteran explaining this is what we wear in Canada this time of the year. His face lit up, and I swear I saw a tear form in his eye. He told me he would wear this on Remembrance Day and would always treasure it. I walked away feeling very good about this simple exchange. Two weeks ago, I received a phone call from my sister-in-law Janet in England. She told me she was shopping in the same mall I was in last year and came across a veteran selling poppy’s. She went up to him say-

ing, “I see you are wearing a Canadian poppy”, to which he replied, “yes, how do you know this is Canadian”. She replied, “I know, because I think I know where you got it from”. I think my brother in law gave it to you last year”. They had a short conversation re last year’s `exchange’, with him finally saying “you make sure you tell your brother in law, I wore this poppy at last year’s remembrance day parade, I treasure it dearly and keep it in a safe place, and will again proudly wear it this year”. Please thank him for that act of kindness”. This year, I had the honor of assisting laying the Lions wreath at the cenotaph in Port Stanley. As I carried the wreath towards the cenotaph, I had all kinds of thoughts and emotions running through me. I was remembering the veterans who gave and sacrificed so much. I was thinking of my mother, who was hunkered down in an air raid shelter in South London during the war, because of a current air raid. The `all clear’ sounded but when she emerged from the shelter with my three brothers intending to return home, only to find a large hole in the ground where our house used to be. I was thinking of our current military, still in harm’s way. But I was also remembering my newfound friend in England, who I know is proudly wearing our Canadian poppy. Sometimes the simplest of gestures in life can be so profound. I know there is a British veteran who at this time of remembrance, looks at Canada with different eyes now. Yes, we will remember them, and yes, I will remember `him’, all because I was afraid of losing my poppy…

Volunteers Uncover Elgin's Hidden Gems Through Natural Heritage Inventory Carolinian Canada

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Elgin County is perhaps best known for its sandy beaches, rich agricultural industry and historic rail line. But the wild places of Elgin, and the diverse array of species that live here, are often overlooked. Until now. Carolinian Canada staff and a small army of volunteers are cataloguing the rare plants and animals that call this area home.

scientific research and recovery initiatives.

Calling All Citizen Scientists! Elgin Natural Heritage Inventory Carolinian Canada and its many local partners launched a three-year Natural Heritage Inventory for Elgin County in spring 2014. Volunteer “citizen scientists” from Elgin and further afield were invited to collect and record observations of plants, animals and ecological communities throughout the county in this important initiative. Many fantastic tools and programs already exist for volunteers to share their species observations. Carolinian Canada will be coordinating partners and volunteers to gather and submit data to existing programs. Top priority is to increase the number of rare species reports to the Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre, the provincial repository for conservation data. However -- rare or common -all biodiversity information is important, and simple wildlife observations of any species can inform important

We have created a Participant Guide that will arm volunteers like you with the knowledge and tools needed to identify significant species, collect and record accurate and reliable data, and report this information to the appropriate place. These data may be used by government agencies, environmental organizations and researchers, to track the status of species and inform effective conservation actions. Together we will develop an accurate, up-to-date database of the county’s rich natural heritage. Knowing where local species occur and keeping track of their population trends contributes to wise planning decisions for a healthy and sustainable future for species, ecosystems and human communities alike.

Take Action! The strength and success of this effort will depend on both the number of participants reporting their observations and the area of land that can be covered. We need your help! In order for us to track the growth and success of this community effort it is important that all participants register for the project. Learn more about the various opportunities to get involved and register your commitment to participate by following the links below. www.caroliniancanada.ca Email: info@carolinian.org OR Phone: 519-433-7077

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North Shore Community Events 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 Children’s Programs Kidz Korner Mondays from 6-6:45 pm, 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 in grades 3-8: Sign up now for our fall session! Thursday Evenings 4:30-5:30pm Port Stanley Optimist Club Fruit-cake fundraiser, Three different types, all $18 each, In Christmas boxes or tins. To order please call: Connie Arnold 519-782- 5082 or Emily Finch 519-769-2514. We can deliver locally Optimist Club of Port Stanley will have Christmas Trees for sale starting Nov 29 at Foodland. Optimist Club of Port Stanley Angel Christmas Tree. 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 519-7823272. Angels are for deceased family members or friends. 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. 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. St. John's Presbyterian Church the Sunday School Christmas performance. A Portrait of Emmanuel on December 14th 10 am followed by a pot luck lunch. Everyone is welcome. Port Stanley Youth Group at St. John's Presbyterian Church December 12, Possible snow sculpture and/or craft Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 11 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church presents the cantata, “Sing with the Angels”, presented by a combined choir led by Lindsay Traichevich at the Port Stanley United Church, 11AM on December 7. Come and enjoy. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 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! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun. Port Stanley Legion Br. 410 New Year's Eve Dance Wednesday December 31, Band: Point Taken. Cost: $20. per person, after Dec 15th $25. per person. Time: 9 pm - 1am. Hot and Cold Buffet Served at 12:15 am

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 519-874-4028 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 8-9:30pm at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Members free, non-members $2. Have fun, gain confidence, new skills, and friends. www.periscopeplayhouse.ca or marionrogers@prodigy.net.mx Trinity Anglican Church hosting in the Parish Halla Bake Sale and Silent Auction, Sat., Nov. 29, 9 am to 3 pm, Lunch 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. White Elephant Table Too.

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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.

DEXTER 2014

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

DUTTON 2014

Dutton & District LIONS Wed., Dec. 3, Lions Charity BINGO; in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 7 PM, featuring $500 Jackpot and several other special games. Dutton & District LIONS Sunday, Dec. 14, LIONS famous full breakfast; 9 am-1 pm, in the LIONS DEN (behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre): Adults $6

FINGAL 2014

Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. The Fingal & Shedden Optimist Club is hosting its 34th annual Santa Claus Parade on Sunday December 7th at 2 pm through the streets of Fingal. For info or to enter the parade, please call Steve Garvin at 519-764-2436.

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! 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). 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 519633-4396. Adults $8. Children aged 10 and under $6. 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 Annual Christmas Carol Sing at the Old St. Thomas Church, 55 Walnut St. Sunday, December 7, 3:00 PM. Emcee Steve Peters, Guest Speaker Rev. Mavis Currie, Church shaped cookies, hot cider and mince tarts served. Free will donations to Salvation Army Family Services. Dress warmly. Carols by Candlelight - Sunday, Dec. 7th at 7 p.m. Central United Church, 135 Wellington St., Join us in singing Christmas Carols, and special Christmas music presented by our Senior & Junior Choirs Free Will Donation, all proceeds to Inn Out of the Cold. For Information 519-6333503 or visit our website www.centraluc.ca/OtherEvents

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

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

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

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Karen Vecchio enters race to succeed Joe Preston Media Karen Vecchio, a veteran political campaigner and senior government official in Elgin-Middlesex-London, has announced that she has entered the race for the Conservative Party nomination to succeed outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) Joe Preston. "I have worked alongside Joe for nearly a decade and completely understand the hard work, dedication and commitment required to properly serve Elgin-Middlesex-London demands, both within the riding and in Ottawa," stated Vecchio, who has served Elgin-Middlesex-London with MP Preston since 2004. Vecchio has held dual roles as MP Preston's executive assistant and constituency office manager since 2008, overseeing ministerial scheduling, communications and community relations. A vital member of MP Preston's team, Vecchio also manages inquiries regarding the Federal Budget, Citizenship and Immigration, Canada Border Services and Foreign Affairs.

the Coffee Grind in London, ON and worked with the management team at the New Sarum Diner.

Born and in raised in Elgin County, Vecchio has been an active member of our community throughout her life, volunteering her time, skills and efforts with countless community groups and not-for-profit organizations.

"I love this country and want my children and my children's children to enjoy the same opportunities that I have enjoyed in my lifetime – even better ones. Our riding is one of the most diverse and industrious areas in the country and I am so proud to put my name forward to represent Elgin-Middlesex-London in Ottawa."

Prior to her employment with MP Preston, Vecchio owned and operated

"I have been a small business owner, an employer, a volunteer and most importantly, a wife and mother. I understand the challenges that people face every day as I have experienced many of these challenges in my personal life," stated Vecchio.

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Elgin CIP Workshops Continued From Page 1 The two Community Workshops were held at Tasty Sweets Café and Bakery, in West Lorne and at New Sarum Diner in New Sarum. The two consulting agencies Median Planning and TCE Management Consultants will now combine the results of the two meeting and present their final report to Elgin County Council early in the new year.

lovely room with all the amenities I need on the second floor, where I find great old books to read and a refrigerator to keep my Oxley Estate wine cold and a coffee maker and a TV room. I settle in for dinner on the lovely, wraparound porch (they have far too many of these in this part of Ontario and it drives me insane with jealousy) on a warm July night and wolf down a fabulous salad with greens, radishes, strawberries, almonds, and more. My risotto comes with three types of green peas, plus parmesan cheese and perfectly cooked scallops and shrimp. My friendly and knowledgeable server tries to tempt me into dessert but I settle for a good cup of coffee and a nighttime stroll down to watch the moon dance on a dark and quiet Lake Erie. Jim Byers' Travel Blog is a regular feature of the Toronto Star online: www.thestar.com/life/travel.html

North Shore Community Classified Serving over 7000 Homes, Apartments, Farms & Businesses SNOWBIRD PATROL Port Stanley Community Policing Snowbird Patrol: The Port Stanley Community Policing Office has a snowbird program for the residents of the village. We take your information of when you are going away and when you will return, a contact person and your address. We do a weekly drive by your home and if there is anything unusual, we will report it to your contact person and if necessary the Police. You do still need someone to check the inside of your home. The list of homes will be forwarded to the OPP so, they also are aware the home is empty. Please call: The Community Office at 519-782-3934 or drop in.

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The other rumour was that no maintenance was being done on the school but it has been recently painted, new blinds are replacing curtains and repairs are being done to washrooms. Pinder spoke of the advantages of the small classes in the school and gave a brief overview of the programmes and services available to the school, which are the full services available to all of the Thames Valley Board. It was also mentioned that the school has many advantages: being next door to an arena, having mu-

Councilor Dan McNeil reminded the members that the $13.5 million transferred from the federal government to Central Elgin must be spent on harbour infrastructure and within 20 years. The west breakwater repair will cost $2.2 million. The $1.5 million interest earned on the money will pay for the boat launch ($300,000) and the demolition of the silos ($800,000). The silos debris will reduce the cost of the dredgate cell for the new park. Members had many questions answered on the issues affecting Port Stanley. (Linda Easton is a contributing writer and local reporter with a particular interest in community and environmental issues. She is a retired teacher residing in Port Stanley.)

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Federal Gas Tax Fund Supports Infrastructure in Elgin-Middlesex-London Karen Vecchio Executive Assistant to Joe Preston

program in the province. Projects are chosen by local governments and support the local infrastructure priorities of each community.

$112 231 Township of Malahide, $264 826

Joe Preston, Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that the second installment of the federal Gas Tax Fund for 2014 is being made available to support local infrastructure priorities. With this installment $28,695,393 is being made available to Elgin-Middlesex-London. This is the second instalment of the annual $2 billion transfer available for municipal infrastructure “Through the federal Gas Tax Fund, our Government is providing stable, predictable funding so that Canadian communities can address their local

Township of Southwold, $130 126

• Thanks to new, expanded eligible investment categories, funding can now be spent in the following areas: drinking water; wastewater; solid waste; public transit; local roads and bridges; community energy systems; capacity building; disaster mitigation; broadband connectivity; highways; short-line rail; short-sea shipping; brownfield redevelopment; regional and local airports; and projects supporting culture, tourism, sport and recreation.

Municipality of West Elgin, $149 323

Since 2006, our Government has made significant improvements to the Gas Tax Fund:

infrastructure priorities” said Preston. Our Government is pleased to invest in • In 2007 it was extended, important infrastructure projects like as we focus on creating jobs, promoting • In 2009 it was doubled from $1 billion to $2 billion annually, growth, and building strong, prosperous communities across Canada.” • In 2011 it was legislated as a permanent source of funding, and, In Elgin-Middlesex-London

the following funds have been allocated: County of Elgin, $1 434 914

• In 2013 it was indexed at 2 percent per year, meaning that it will grow by $1.8 billion over the next decade.

• Federal Gas Tax funding is provided up front, twice a year to Ontario, the Municipality of Central Elgin, $368 979 Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Toronto administer the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich, Municipality of Bayham, $202 369

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• The federal Gas Tax Fund is the largest component of the New Building Canada Plan, which provides $53 billion in funding to communities across the country over the next decade.

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