Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday October 17, 2014
INSIDE Letters I'm glad to see that I am not the only person who thinks the grain silos should reSTORY PAGE 2 main where they are.
1812 Report October 10 2014: Kingston Navy Dockyard launches the big three-deck warship HMS St. Lawrence, but too late for action; bigger than Nelson's Victory, and the largest wooden ship ever built on fresh water. STORY PAGE 2
Municipal Election Candidates Candidates who re running in all ridings in Elgin County. STORY PAGE 3
It is illegal to move or damage election signs Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of approximately 20 political campaign signs. STORY PAGE 5
The Race is On: Across Elgin County in four municipalities and two townships. Election report beginning on page 3. Who cares about elections? Andrew Hibbert Politicians don’t listen. My vote doesn’t make a difference. I don’t know anything about politics. None of it affects me anyway and the list of excuses goes on. Well it’s election time and the politicians are listening. We still have over a week before the Municipal elections so how about taking the time to tell all those prospective politicians what you want and then vote for the ones you think will do the best job. In the early 1990’s those who voted outnumber those who did not vote by close to 10%. Many of us still remember the good old days when we actually cared who ran our various levels of government. In recent years voter turnout has risen from a miserable 30% or less to a weighted average turnout rate of 49% in Ontario. This is a very good sign. A sign that we really
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do prefer a democracy to a dictatorship, but it is still less than half the electorate. So why don’t we all get out and vote? We all have excuses, too busy, too tired, too stressed, too sick, have to watch the game or even just not interested. If we don’t care enough to vote, why do we care when our taxes are raised or our services decline or our freedoms are taken away.
Voting connects us to one another as citizens. By taking part in an election and by expressing our point of view, we help our democracy work. By agreeing or disagreeing with our leaders we show that the political system can accept differing points of view and can resolve them. By not voting, we break the connection between individual Canadians and our community.
If you care enough to look on the internet you might find the following note on a Canadian history web site. It started me thinking that we need to take voting more seriously.
Voting helps to safeguard our freedoms. A democratic community can only survive if its citizens see participation in the political process as a duty and a responsibility.
“Voting connects citizens with their political process. It helps choose our leaders (those who share our views or those who may inspire us). The simple act of marking a ballot tells our leaders what we think about decisions that affect our lives, such as how much taxation we think is fair or what issues (such as long term planning or the environment) we think are most impor-
By voting, each citizen participates in a process that might lead to other forms of involvement, such as working for a candidate or getting involved in community organizations.” Good advice I believe and keep in mind: If we don’t vote – those in power have no reason to care about us, or our issues. If you don’t vote NO ONE Continued On Page 9
Secrets beneath the waters of Lake Erie Andrew Hibbert
Handcar Race a great success for the United Way Six teams participated in the event, each vying for top speed. Every single person who pumped gave it their full effort, with plenty of laughter along the way. STORY PAGE 6
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Much has been written about the Atlantic Ocean’s Bermuda Triangle. The mysterious weather phenomena, the terrifying storms and the many lost ships and aircraft. Conditions that are not unusual for the oceans of the world but are much less expected in the Great Lakes and especially in our quiet little Lake Erie. As author David Frew notes in the lead-in to his latest book “Shipwrecks of Lake Erie” there is another more sinister side to our lovely little lake. “As the shallowest of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie is prone to sudden storms, steep waves and dense fogs. These deadly conditions were hazardous to the sailing ships and steamers that crossed on busy nineteenth-century trade routes and ships that battled on its surface in the War of 1812.” The steamer Atlantic succumbed to these conditions when, in 1852, a late night collision brought 68 of its weary immigrant passengers to watery graves. The 1916 Black Friday Storm sank four ships — including the "unsinkable" James B. Colgate — in the course of its 20-hour tantrum over the
lake. In 1954, a difficult fishing season sent the Richard R into troubled waters in the hopes of catching a few more fish. One of the lake's sudden storms drowned the boat and threeman crew. At just 50 miles wide and 200 miles long, Lake Erie has claimed more ships
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per square mile than any other body of freshwater. On September 17th I attended a lecture by Dr. David Frew at the Port Dover Marine Museum. Dr. Frew is a visiting professor at Mercyhurst University in Erie Pennsylvania. During Continued On Page 9
Elect
David MARR Mayor Central Elgin
Experience, Proven Leadership We live in a vibrant community, with rich agricultural roots and growing tourism, built by dedicated people. With seventeen years in Municipal Politics and leadership roles on many community and council committees. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position of Mayor of Central Elgin. Today I ask you for your continued support as we...work towards our future.
519-782-3836 grvalley@rogers.com
Ded icated, E xper i enced , Responsi b le...
Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday October 17, 2014 Erie and the Thames in the fall of 1813. Rumoured to be planning an attack on Burlington Heights, a major British base on Lake Ontario, the marauders destroyed private property such as mills during their march. Hampered by rainy weather and swollen rivers, McArthur's force assaulted the settlement of Malcolm's Mills. The town's defenders, Oxford and Norfolk County militia, were scattered by McArthur's troops who returned to Detroit following the incident. This was the last battle fought on Canadian soil during the war.
LETTERS The silos have been a landmark I'm glad to see that I am not the only person who thinks the grain silos should remain where they are. I am only a part time resident but have had roots in the Port for 50 years, and my lovely wife and I have been coming here for 30+ years. The silos have been a landmark forever and there has to be ways of utilizing them. I have several ideas but not the money or drive. They would make fabulous condos, think of the views, lake or village, they would be great!! They could be commercial. My wife and I just spent a few days at St. Jacobs, a huge tourist area ... one of the developments right on the main street of the village are shops in the old silos there, beautiful shops with winding stair cases, modern, accessible, a nice experience. I think cement fill to use out on the pier could come from many construction sites in the area, at a lot less costs than taking down the silos, and contractors and towns and villages would be happy to have a place to get rid of these materials. I just think it is such a shame, and personally have spent hours thinking about uses and envisioning how the silos could be used I really think the council should re
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think this project before it gets too far. There has to be a contractor out there with the same vision as several of us seem to have. Why is there such a fuss about the ' Heritage Area ' of the village and no one wants to stick up for the silos?? Mark Laskey Port Stanley
Volunteer Fire Services I would like to thank the Port Stanley Volunteer Firefighters for coming to our rescue. On September 18th , 2014 we went to Port Dover to hear Dr. Frewe give a lecture on the Shipwrecks of Lake Erie at the Port Dover Museum. We had dinner at one of their local restaurants and at 9 o’clock we headed for home, pleased with our day. By 1:30-2:00 am we had the misfortune of having to call 911 as my husband was being violently ill and in severe pain and I couldn’t get him down the stairs and into the car to go to the hospital. I dialed 911 for an ambulance. Before the ambulance could arrive the Volunteer Firefighters for Port Stanley arrived at our door. They assessed Andrew’s situation and started working on him right away. I thought I was losing him. I was never so glad to see those friendly faces. People whom I knew, Gary Wilson, Mike Goodwin, Mark Browne and a few others who I didn’t recognize. Now, I know that many people think that their services are an “extra” that the taxpayers just don’t need, however, I don’t believe that is the case. Andrew was not in good shape and for that matter at 1:302:00 am, neither was I. But those friendly faces knew what to do and had the equipment to do it with. We are so grateful to those men, the EMS service and the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital for taking such great care of Andrew. Thank you to Council, Staff and everyone else who has the foresight and commitment to be able to stand up and fight for the services that are needed in our community. Linda Hibbert Port Stanley
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Andrew Hibbert October 10 2014: Kingston Navy Dockyard launches the big three-deck warship HMS St. Lawrence, but too late for action; bigger than Nelson's Victory, and the largest wooden ship ever built on fresh water. October 11: US Major General George Izard arrives at Fort Erie to Relieve Jacob Brown. He learns that British General Sir Gordon Drummond has only 2,500 men to his 8,000, and immediately moves north after Drummond. October 15: General George Izard skirmishes with Drummond at Chippawa Creek, Upper Canada. October 19: Battle of Cooks Mills/Lyons Creek, Upper Canada
The US Steam Frigate Fulton October 16: Launch of the Steam Frigate Fulton the First at New York; Robert Fulton was commissioned to apply his engineering expertise to naval defense, as New Yorkers believed their harbor to be inadequately protected. He designed a 150-foot-long steam frigate/floating fort, and Congress authorized its construction in March 1814 at an estimated cost of $320,000. October 18: Massachusetts General Court calls a convention of New England states, whose livelihood depends on British trade, to coordinate regional grievances against the federal government. From December 15 through January 5, delegates from some New England states meet in Hartford, Connecticut, to discuss grievances against Washington and to provide alternative solutions to talk of secession among New England radicals.
American Brigadier General Duncan McArthur October 22 - Nov 17: American Brigadier General Duncan McArthur set out from Detroit, Michigan Territory with a force of Ohio and Kentucky militiamen and First Nations allies to raid communities in south-western Upper Canada, a no man's land following British defeats at the Battles of Lake
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October 21: British negotiators at Ghent offer peace on the basis of 'uti posseditis' - possession at the cessation of hostilities. October 22: Treaty of Commerce, between the U.S. and Great Britain, signed at Ghent. October: Martin Chittenden, Governor of Vermont, complains that the war is "unnecessary, unwise and hopeless, in all its offensive operations."
Elect Sally Martyn Deputy Mayor Central Elgin
A Voice for ALL Citizens
Sally believes that all citizens need to be listened to and heard. In her eight years on the Central Elgin Council she has spoken up for the citizens of all of Central Elgin, listened carefully to their concerns and is always well prepared. She is not afraid to stand up for what is right and ask the questions needed. Support true leadership by electing her Deputy Mayor so she can continue to serve you.
tcg@execulink.com 519-775-2292
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Municipal Election Candidates BAYHAM MAYOR: Paul Ens 8941 Mitchell Road Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0 ens@porchlight.ca
James Rogers 53546 James Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R5 roger@ovrtrains.com
DEPUTY MAYOR:
Rainey Weisler
George Steenbergen
8237 Plank Rd. RR1 Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0 sunshinerestaurant@ amtelecom.net (519) 866-3770
46948 Ron McNeil Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R6
WARD 2: Wayne Casier 56395 Calton Line Vienna, ON N0J 1Z0 wdcasier@gmail.com
Rick Weisler 8237 Plank Road Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
sunshinerestaurant@ amtelecom.net (519) 866-3770
WARD 3:
Cliff Evanitski 54507 Best Line, RR 4 Stn Main Aylmer, ON N5H 2R3 fflic@gmail.com (519) 842-4242
Ed Ketchabaw 9494 Sandytown Road R.R. # 1 Eden, ON N0J 1H0 edandsheri@amtelecom.net
Tom Southwick
MALAHIDE
Randy Breyer
MAYOR:
PO Box 107 36 Elizabeth St. Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0 normhughes13@gmail.com (519) 550-1511
Kimberly Legg PO Box 35 Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0 klegg@rocketmail.com
Dave Mennill 51200 Vienna Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R2
DEPUTY MAYOR: Jim Jenkings
MAYOR:
51104 Nelson Street Springfield, ON N0L 2J0
Paul Vanderwyst 47228 Ron McNeil Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R6
Mike Wolfe 50918 Dingle Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R1
DANIAL DALE
Bill Fehr 167 Centennial Avenue St. Thomas, ON N5R 3B3 billfehr@on.aibn.com 519-633-1941
David Marr
WARD 3:
346 High Street Port Stanley, ON N5L 1J8 grvalley@rogers.com 519-782-3836
Rick Cerna 8150 Carter Road Malahide, ON N0L
DEPUTY MAYOR:
Jake Quiring 49530 Talbot Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2W1
3585 Imperial Road Aylmer, ON N5H 2R2
Danial Dale 44694 Fruit Ridge Line RR#5 St. thomas, ON N5P 3S9 northridge@rogers.com 519-613-1515
Tom Marks
Tom Charlton
42562 Fergusone Line St. Thomas, ON N5P 3T1 tommarks@amtelecom.net 519-631-8213
51164 Century Line Malahide, ON N0L
Sally Martyn
WARD 5:
Ghester Glinski 52406 Calton Line RR#6 Aylmer, ON N5H 2R5
46211 Sparta Line P.O. Box 34 Sparta, ON N0L 2H0 tcg@execulink.com 519-775-2292 Continued On Page 4
46850 Wilson Line Belmont, ON N0L 1B0
WARD 1:
On Monday, October 27th
✔ RE-ELECT DAN
McNEIL
Ward 1 Port Stanley
“My life and career have been dedicated to serving with integrity. Being your municipal councillor has been a privilege and an incredible learning experience. We have some huge issues to deal with in Central Elgin, specifically to ensure the future prosperity of the Village of Port Stanley. I believe I have made a difference to the community and to the many individuals I have been able to help. I continue to be excited at the opportunity to serve our community and make a difference for a better future.” - Dan McNeil
DEPUTY MAYOR ON OCTOBER 27, 2014 VOTE DANIAL DALE FOR DEPUTY MAYOR OF CENTRAL ELGIN • FOCUSED ON FISCAL COMMON SENSE • SERIOUS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBLE GROWTH • EXPERIENCED northridge@rogers.com phone 519-633-1515
Max Moore
Mark Wales
WARD 1:
Norm Hughes
WARD 2:
CENTRAL ELGIN
48963 College Line Aylmer, ON N5H 2R3
WARD 4:
5149 Clarke Road Vienna ON, N0J 1Z0 thomassouthwick@hotmail.com
PO Box 523 Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0 breyer@eastlink.ca (519) 874-4085
Mark Widner
An Outstanding Citizen. . . A Strong Voice. . .
The Intelligent Choice TOGETHER, WE CAN BE THE FUTURE!
Email: dkmcneil@rogers.com
Phone: 519-782-4339
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Stephen Carr
CENTRAL ELGIN
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WARD 1: Francie Dennison 12-301 Carlow road Port Stanley, ON N5L 1B7 editor@portstanleynews.com 519-782-7893
Dan McNeil 458 West Edith Cavelle Blvd. Port Stanley, ON N5L 1G9 dkmcneil@rogers.com 519-782-4339
WARD 2: Dennis Crevits, 42705 Roberts Line Union, ON N0L 2L0 crevots@rogers.com 519-521-6140
Heather Derks P.O. Box 129 46245 North Street Sparta, ON N0L 2H0 hnewtonderks@gmail.com 519-933-6292
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44709 Southdale Line St. Thomas, ON N5P 3S6 secarr40@yahoo.ca 519-670-9279
WARD 4: Trent clark 17 Edgewell Cresent St. Thomas, ON N5P 4K8 stclark@rogers.com 519-631-5090
Allan Weatherall 54 Shaw Blvd. St. Thomas, ON N0L allanweatherall@rogers.com 519-633-7945
Harold Winkworth 202 Centennial Avenue St. Thomas, ON N5R 2B2 haroldwinkworh@hotmail.com 519-633-7976
WARD 5: Rob McFarlan 118 Louise Street Belmont, ON N0L 1B0 rdmcfarlane@rogers.com 519-644-0372
Fiona Roberts 104 Barons Court Belmont, ON N0L 1B0 froberts104@gmail.com 519-644-2401
SOUTHWOLD DUTTONDUNWICH MAYOR: Grant Jones 35893 Scotch Line Port Stanley, ON N5L 1J1 519-769-2098 grant.jones11@yahoo.ca
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stem) and all brain tumors are life changing. For example, it is estimated that in the first year after diagnosis the average patient will make 52 health care visits. This could be a doctor appointment, lab work, radiation, surgery etc. (This doesn’t even include visits to their pharmacy for medications). Treatments vary and depend on many factors such as the type of tumor, location and health of the patient. Treatment decisions are made cooperatively between the patient and physician and may include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination. Standard chemotherapy works to kill the cancerous cells at a rate faster than normal tissue. As researchers learn more about the inner workings of cells that cause cancer or help cancer cells grow, they have developed newer drugs that specifically target these changes. These “targeted drugs” work differently from standard chemotherapy drugs and they often have different (and perhaps less severe) side effects. Finally, some medications are used to treat symptoms or reduce swelling such as anti-seizure drugs and steroids. These are often used to improve chemotherapy and surgery. A great online resource for those dealing with a brain tumor is www.braintumour.ca. Take care of yourself and each other. For more information, check out our blog: yurekpharmacy.wordpress.com 519 Talbot Street, St. Thomas 631-3330 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION AVAILABLE CONVENIENT HOURS: Monday to Friday 9 am - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 6pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
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Cameron McWilliam Hans Van Voorn 10055 Florence Street St. Thomas On N5P 4L7 519-633-9276 43goldseal@gmail.com
DEPUTY MAYOR: Ian R. Chard
519-762-3340 csmcwilliam@gmail.com
Dennis Zylstra 519-223-0309 dwzylstra@hotmail.com
DEPUTY MAYOR:
7957 Argyle Street Fingal, ON N0L 1K0 519-769-0200 ianrchard@sympatico.ca ACCLAIMED
519- 762-3341 bpurcell@bell.net ACCLAIMED
Councillor:
Ward 1:
Gayle Bogart
John (Ian) fleck
35469 Third Line RR#1 Southwold, ON N0L 2G0 519- 764-2219 gaylebogart01@gmail.com
Chris Cirella 10187 Lynhurst Park Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 2E5 519 637-0509 cf.cirella@rogers.com
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Rob Jones
Robert “Bob” Purcell
519- 762-0578 ifleck@duttondunwich.on.ca ACCLAIMED
Ward 2: Yvonne Brooks 28143 Talbot Line, RR#1 Wallacetown, ON N0L 2M0 519-762-2965 ybyvonnebrooks@gmail.com
4426 Thomas Road Port Stanley, Ontario N5L 1J2 519 852-8764 shocking80@hotmail.com
519-762-5173 tr_lis@live.ca
Chuck Knapp
Amarillis Drouillard
10201 Lynhurst Park Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 2E5 519 633-7200 knapper7200@rogers.com
519-762-0576 amarillisdrouillard@yahoo.ca
Joe McKinnon 37111 Talbot Line Shedden, Ontario N0L 2E0 519 764-2849 notoffside11@gmail.com
Peter Donaldson
Michael Hentz 519-762-3949 mhentz@amtelcom.net
Baden Sholdice 519-762-6331
Robert Monteith 35351 Fifth Line Shedden, Ontario N0L 2E0 519 764-2859 Inchbyinch72@hotmailcom
Peter North 4485 Thomas Road Port Stanley, Ontario N5P 1J2 519 782-5084 Pd.north@sympatico.ca
WEST ELGIN MAYOR:
Dugald Aldred 15677 Dunborough Road West Lorne ON N0L 2P0 519-287-5012 dugjudy@gmail.com
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Bernie Wiehle
Richard Leatham
21362 Talbot Line RR2 Rodney ON N0l 2C0 519-785-0405 berniewiehle@gmail.com
23855 Gibb Line Wardsville, ON N0L 2N0 jr.leatham@hotmail.com
DEPUTY MAYOR:
22165 Talbot Line RR2 Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 519-785-2117 bckelly1@gmail.com
Mary Bodnar 21210 Marsh Line RR2 Rodney On N0L 2C0 519-785-0937 marybodnar@porchlight.ca ACCLAIMED
Bruce Kelly
Ward 1: Eva Devine 154 Maple Street P.O. Box 126 Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 226-271-3881 tedevine@sympatico.ca
Joe Seman Jr. 286 Furnival Rd PO Box 108 Rodney, ON N0L 2C0 519-660-9252 gitterdonetrucking@yahoo.ca
Barbara Thorogood
SCHOOL BOARD School Board Trustee -
English Public All Wards Chris Goodall, Gregory Graham, John Laverty, Doug Sands, Terri Snell, James Todd School Board Trustee -
234 Stinson St PO Box 44 Rodney, ON N0l 2C0 519-280-0844 barbthorogood@yahoo.ca
English Separate
Ward 2:
School Board Trustee -
Jonathan Wolf 162 Graham St West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0 519-768-2345 jwolfinc@hotmail.com ACCLAIMED
Ward 3:
All Wards Terry Carroll, Bill Hall
French Public
Elgin County OPP
All Wards Pierre Lambert
Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of approximately 20 political campaign signs from the West Elgin area. The signs which were for Mayoral candidate Dennis Zylstra were taken from properties on Aberdeen Line, Dunborough Road, Chalmers Line and Duff Line.
School Board Trustee -
French Separate All Wards George Le Mac
1st Annual “It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament Exceeds Expectations Carrie Ford Campaign Assistant The 1st Annual “It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament held on Saturday, August 16th, 2014 certainly hit a “hole in one” with the success and response from the Elgin County community in support of this new tournament. Families, volunteers, businesses, STEGH Foundation staff, Board members, and Hospital partners all came together to show their support for OUR Hospital. Led by John McIntyre, a determined team of dedicated volunteers partnered with the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) Foundation and Dutton Meadows Golf Club to organize this incredible day. “The response from volunteers, businesses, and individuals was overwhelmingly supportive. We raised $12,500 from the tournament.” explains John McIntyre, Tournament
It is illegal to move or damage election signs
Chair. “We can’t thank everyone enough for their commitment to the tournament, and by extension, supporting STEGH’s Great Expansion.” The tournament had the support of over 70 good corporate citizens and philanthropic businesses. “I think everyone recognizes the importance of having excellent healthcare, and the tournament was a fun way to support this major project” states Ken Monteith, Campaign Chair, “We must extend special thanks to John McIntyre, Bob Hales, Diane Brown, Jerry Galbraith, Ian Fleck, Rien VanBrenk, AnneMarie McWilliam, Dan McKillop, Alan McKillop, and Paul McWilliam for the volunteer hours they put in to assist us.” “We must also thank Brian and Judy Girard and their team at Dutton MeadContinued On Page 11
“It is illegal to damage, steal or move election signs. If caught you may be charged with Mischief or Theft under the Criminal Code.” Stated Constable Troy Carlson, Elgin County OPP Media Relations Officer. Police have received several other complaints of campaign signs being either damaged or stolen throughout Elgin County.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these thefts or mischiefs should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-631-2920 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. EDITORS NOTE: The above image was taken at the corner of Bridge and Colborne Streets in Port Stanley. Several election signs were removed from the corner grassed area and the one above was damaged and left beside a garbage container.
On October 27th
ELECT
DEPUTY
MAYOR CENTRAL ELGIN Cell: 519-871-2466 Home: 519-631-8213 A s t ro n g vo i c e fo r a l l t h e p e o p l e
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Handcar Race a great success for the United Way Melissa Schneider Elgin-St. Thomas United Way
Cooperative weather ensured a great day for a handcar race in Port Stanley on Wednesday, October 8. Not sure what a handcar is? If you’ve ever seen the movie O Brother Where Art Thou, there is a scene where all three men are trying to jump onto a train, but when one trips, pulling the other two along, they are lucky enough to come across an old man on a handcar that tells their prophecy. While it’s not exactly the same kind of handcar we used for our event, it is similar.
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Six teams participated in the event, each vying for top speed. Every single person who pumped gave it their full effort, with plenty of laughter along the way. The track was set at a distance of 900 feet, and each team got one practice session, and two timed sessions, with the best of the two times used to rank the teams. The handcar we used was donated to us by Mr. David Harding, a long time rail enthusiast. His more than 100year-old handcar has been on display at the Elgin County Railway Museum in St. Thomas for the past several years. We were granted special permission to use the rail line from Port Stanly Terminal Rail (PSTR) President Dan Vernackt. PSTR conductor/engineer Bill Turvey acted as our timekeeper and pusher, giving each team the first push needed to get the handcar going. The event, originally intended to run on Friday, October 3, was rescheduled due to rain. The six competing teams pumped their hardest, and the timed races were all close. In the end, the team from Dowler-Karn placed first (1m38s), Sparta Solar Beams placed second (1m46s) and the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital came in third (1m47s). Teams for the event included: Dowler-Karn – John Karn, Tyler Karn, Kyle Karn, Alexander Tromp; Sparta Solar Beams – Eric Schneider, Brigitte Schneider, Andreas Schneider, Michael Barr; St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital – Paul Jenkins, Kristy Cork, Stacy Latendresse, Adam Wlusek; Special Olympics Ontario – John Morrow, Matt Morrow, Peter Martens Jr., Rahim Jamani; Lost Amigos – Rowena Williams, Karen Smith, Norma Heather, Bernard Capitano; Team Jacqueline DeLeebeeck - Jacqueline DeLeebeeck, Lindsay Pettitt, Kristie Morgan, Martin Grieve.
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Keep that summer feeling going
Add some summery touches to your living space: Feng Shui practitioners believe that changing the artwork and colour scheme of your surroundings during the colder months to images and hues that elicit feelings of warmth can help cheer you up. September is often a time of getting back into the routine of things, and for some that is a welcome time: The kids heading back to school and the return of a predictable day-to-day can make us feel more stable and in control.
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Photo 4: Special Olympics Ontario team. Photo by Larry Broadbent, Heritage Photography Photo 5: Jacqueline DeLeebeeck team. Photo by Melissa Schneider
In the red plaid shirt and coveralls is organizer David Harding.
Often times we look at what we haven’t accomplished instead of what we did accomplish. If you look back over the summer, you may be surprised by how much you actually did. Perhaps your goals were too ambitious for the amount of time off you had? Maybe you only managed to clean out half the garage, or maybe you made a number of trips to the beach but never made the big camping adventure. These too are wins! Don’t dwell on the woulda-shoulda-coulda – congratulate yourself on what you did accomplish, and smile at the memories you made.
Embrace autumn
Photo 3: St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital team. Photo by Lindsay Pettitt
Photo 6: Team Lost Amigos. Photo by Larry Broadbent, Heritage Photography
Focus on what you were able to get done and pat yourself on the back
If you’re feeling blue about the carefree summer days coming to an end, try carrying them with you into fall season. Post your summer photos on Facebook as a reminder during the cooler months. Plan an October family picnic, or start dreaming up next summer’s adventures.
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Photo 2: Sparta Solar Beams Team. Photo by Melissa Schneider
Which side of the summer fence did you fall on this year? Did time slip by so fast that the deck never got painted, the garage never got cleaned out, or that camping trip never happened? Or was your summer so full of family BBQs and projects and weekends at a cottage that you hate to see the school supplies appearing in the stores? Either way, the cooler nights and shorter days can leave some of us feeling blue. We may regret the missed opportunities to get things done, or may dread the return to work or school. So how can we beat these blues? How do we gear ourselves up for the next season?
The event raised a total of $600 for Elgin-St. Thomas United Way.
Photo 1: Dowler-Karn Team. Photo by Lindsay Pettitt
How to combat endof-summer blues
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Fall can be a great time to explore local activities, classes, and harvest events. The cooler weather can make it more comfortable to get some outside exercise, which might be the boost you need to get your fitness routine on track for the coming year. Farmers markets are overflowing with summer’s bounty, ready for canning and preserving (and feasting!), and the turning leaves and reduction in the hordes of mosquitoes make for a beautiful and pleasant landscape to explore outdoors. The important thing to remember about beating the end-of-summer blues is not to dwell on it too long. Next summer will roll around again before you know it! Now, where did I put those snowshoes?
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Handling Conflicts with Wildlife Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife is an important part of Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage. Wild animals can be a welcome addition to a landowner’s property, but there are times when wildlife can become a problem.
How can I prevent conflicts with wildlife? Wild animals have the same basic needs as humans — food, water and shelter. Sometimes, humans and wildlife come into conflict when animals are trying to meet their basic needs. Often, conflicts can be prevented if we’re willing to make small changes, such as storing garbage so animals can’t get to it. The best first step for dealing with unwelcome wild animals is to remove the food or shelter attracting them to your property. For more information about preventing and handling conflicts with different animals, visit ontario.ca/livingwithwildlife or contact your Ministry of Natural Resources local district office at ontario.ca/mnroffices. Who’s responsible for managing problem wildlife on properties? Landowners are responsible for managing problem animals on their property. The Ministry of Natural Resources helps landowners and municipalities by providing information on steps they can take to address problems with wildlife.
Using an agent You may hire or ask someone to deal with problem animals on your property. This person is your agent. The following individuals are designated by the ministry to act as agents: •
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DENNIS CREVITS WARD 2 Councillor Central Elgin For any inquiries contact me at 519-521-6140 or crevits@rogers.com
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Municipal employees with specific responsibilities for wildlife control (animal services). Other people may act as agents.
Contact your local Ministry of Natural Resources office at ontario.ca/mnroffices for more information.
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For more information on preventing and handling conflicts with different animals, visit ontario.ca/wildlife and choose the Living with Wildlife link or contact your local Ministry of
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To learn more about preventing and handling conflicts with wild animals under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, please contact your local Ministry of Natural Resources office at ontario.ca/mnroffices.
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Q Garden on the north shore of Lake Erie Bonny McKeough
mense; therefore, I encourage the neighbours to help themselves. I have not had much success with drying the herbs – they taste like hay. Instead, I put fresh chopped herbs in softened butter and freeze, which works well. In a couple of plots I grow garlic and cayenne pepper, which I store and grind, respectively.
Nine years ago I moved back to the family home on the north shore of Lake Erie to help my 90 year old parents. That summer in a neglected field along the lake bank I planted an herb garden. Whimsical in design and irregular in shape, it was called "Folly". Four years ago as result of erosion, it began to go over the bank, hence, the search for a new site. My sister, Charlotte McKeough, has a 4 acre property next to our parents with a 2 acre grass-covered back lot edged with a maple woods, cedars and birch trees. Perfect! The rectangular shape and the relatively flat topography dictated the design and formality of "Q Garden". Initially, I drew the plots and paths on graph paper, transposing them onto the lawn with measuring tape, ropes and pegs. The perimeter measures 160' by 60'. I then took out the designated sod with a shovel and transported it via wheelbarrow to various parts of the properties, creating a meandering path through the woods exiting at the garden. This was definitely a Herculean feat, which took 3 months and I now wonder how I did it. I transplanted many of the established plants from the disappearing "Folly" garden. While I had plotted the location of the plants in the new garden, I was amazed how the plants placed themselves. It was like painting and was quite an amazing experience.
Berberis thunbergii, Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica, Green Velvet boxwood Buxus and Hardy Chicago Fig Fiscus carirca. And of course, the annuals: parsley, dill and basil. I have edged the garden between the boxwoods with yellow marigolds, which give a wonderful pop of colour that can be seen at quite a distance. Most of the herbs grow well in the somewhat sandy loam soil, with the
exception of the lavender. I think the soil gets too wet sometimes and they struggle. I enjoy the lavender so I will not be deterred and will continue to find a solution, perhaps better drainage. I am constantly uprooting small cedars, birches, maples and tulip trees that have germinated in the garden and transplanting them throughout the properties. The bounty from the garden is im-
I have tried more than 100 herbs over the years but have dwindled it down to about 40, most of which are the old standards in numerous varieties. My prerequisites are not too unruly, minimal maintenance, a long growing season or ever-bearing, great texture and colour. I must admit that is a sizeable task for an herb but I have found many. Some of my favourites are 4 varieties of Sage Salvia officinalis, 6 varieties of Thyme Thymus, Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus satvia, Winter Savory Satureja Montana, Citrus Southernwood Artemisia abrotanum cv., 4 varieties of Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, Golden Nugget Barberry
Over the years I have put in many personal gardens, mostly herb and vegetable; but also, a one-hole golf course with putting green, and on more hilly terrain, rock gardens. I have no formal education in gardening. It has always been hands on, through trial and error, and by reading lots of gardening magazines, including Garden Design. By the way, I also love to weed! One of my earliest memories is of my Grandfather, whose home is on the other side of my parents' home, tending to his tennis court size "Victory" garden. Maybe there is some genetics involved in my passion for gardening. At this point "Q Garden" is mature and except for the annual rearranging, removing and adding new plants, somewhat finalized. Now I look outward from the garden to incorporate other sections of the back yard, which include a swale of day lilies, a rhubarb patch and a peony/sedum garden. This summer I planted 30 cedars to form a hedge along one side of "Q". Next year will entail replacing Betony Stachys officinalis with 36 Golden Nugget Barberry Berberis thunbergii (beautiful colour and texture all year round) to one of the inner circles of "Q", a little more taming of the woods and perhaps a knot garden. At the end of the day, the main goal is that a (h) arbour tour of the garden puts a smile on my face. About the name: My parents' place is 5 acres and named "Four Winds"; my sister Charlotte's is called "Bally High". "Q Garden" is a play on our name (pronounced McQ) and the amusing reference to the Royal Botanic Gardens referred to as Kew Garden. Ground Photo by Arthur Pegg
The importance of your vote Andrew Hibbert We often wonder if our vote really counts in any election but the following story regarding a Thornhill Riding shows how close an election can be.
Save a silo campaign! Andrew Hibbert The silos have been a fixture on the harbour as long as most residents can remember. Even before the present concrete structures there were tall wooden towers that housed grains and feeds that were transported in and out of the harbour by ship. As some have said they are a landmark on the harbour. The recent announcement by Central Elgin that the silos were to be taken
down caught many by surprise. A small group of history buffs including several Heritage Port and Heritage Central Elgin members and others have undertaken to convince council that at least one of the silos should be saved. On Tuesday October 14th this group presented their concerns to council along with a proposed look for the saved silo (see above). More on this story in our next issue.
In the Provincial General Election Thursday June 12th, Elections Ontario published election results showing that the Liberal Candidate Sandra Yeung Raccoi had won by 85 votes. 85 votes is a very slim margin that will often trigger a recount. On June the 13th Candidate Raccoi was told there had been inaccuracies in the results reported by Elections Ontario in various polls, including 13 polls where the Liberal and PC tallies were affected. The overall riding results now showed that the Progressive Conservative Candidate
Gila Martow was leading with 85 votes. It was obviously a disappointment to learn that Elections Ontario had reversed the result reported on election night. All Candidates were alarmed at the number of what Elections Ontario deemed to be ‘transposition and minor clerical errors’ that led to this decision. Of 50,090 votes cast, the difference was less than 0.2% of all votes cast. Because of this the Liberal Party Campaign Manager Milton Chan requested a judicial recount, to ensure the accuracy of the result. When the results are as close as they were, it is imperative to ensure that every vote was counted properly. It also shows how important it is for every voter to get out and cast their ballot for the candidate of their choice.
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The Race Is On
books and the one that, in many ways, can most affect our lives.
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Whether we would vote for an individual candidate or not, every candidate deserves our time and attention to listen to their views and opinions. In turn every candidate should be willing to listen to our views and concerns. And every candidate deserves our thanks for stepping up and putting themselves on the line. We live in a wonderful, democratic country. Lets keep it that way.
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Secrets beneath the waters of Lake Erie Continued From Page 1 his career as a professor at Gannon University he was emeritus director of the Erie County Historical Society. He has authored or coauthored thirty-seven books and more than one hundred articles, cases and papers. He is an avid racing and cruising sailor.
The Lake Erie Quadrangle
Port Dover to Port Burwell, then across the lake to Conneaut Ohio, then west to Barcelon and back to Port Dover. Frew suggests that this area might be responsible for more shipwrecks per square mile than any other region in the world with over 490 known wrecks. The area was first noted in a book called Waters of Repose that he co-authored with Canadian David Stone, who is known as the Beachcomber of Long Point. Frew said in his lecture that Dave Stone was a great inspiration to him and to his shipwreck research. As David Few noted in his lecture, shipwrecks are important because they are firstly great stories from our history. They also help to trace important people from history. They detail the technological transition from sail to steam to modern ships and define an important industry that was centered on the Great Lakes. This included the transportation of coal, iron, steel and manufactured goods as well as the movement of immigrants and commercial fishing. The lecture included many examples of the impact of shipwrecks on our history and of the people involved, both crews and the companies that owned the ships.
His lecture was centered on a return to, what he calls, the Lake Erie Quadrangle (shown above). This is an area roughly outlined by a line that runs from
In this most recent book, Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, author David Frew dives deep to discover the mysteries of some of Lake Erie's most notorious wrecks.
wants to listen to you whine or complain about how your government treats you. Canadians fought hard, in two world wars, for your right to vote. We’re talking about democracy here. It is not a given. It is not something that will always be around for us whenever we decide we need it, but democracy needs to be exercised! On October 27th we have the opportunity to vote for candidates in our local Municipal Elections. This is the level of government that is closest to our pocket
PLEASE VOTE ON OCTOBER 27!
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. Heritage Port The meeting for October 23rd, 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, 204A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port. 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 will be offering their annual Turkey Dinner on November 7. Two sittings 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. Adults $12. 519-782-3971 for tickets.. Port Stanley Youth Group & St. John's Presbyterian Church November 14, Preparation for Parade, November 28, Dicken’s Day Parade. 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 welcomes everyone to attend the coventing of their new minister Suzanne Edgar on October 26th at 3:30 pm in the P.S. United Church Building. 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 Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome. 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 7823189 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.
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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. Ontario Public Library Week Join us October 21-25 for exciting events all week long! Clifford will be here Tuesday, October 21 to celebrate for pre-school Storytime at 10:15am. Please pre-register. AUTHOR TALK: MELISSA HARDY Join us October 21 from 6-7pm for a book reading from Port Stanley author Melissa Hardy, author of Surface Rights Signed Copies available for purchase, no registration required! MENS BOOK OF THE MONTH Starting this fall, sign up to read our selected book each month! ARTIST OF THE MONTH Heather Keating and Judy Ross. 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 10:1511am — please pre-register! Songs, stories and crafts for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Girls Club Girls in grades 4-6: Sign up now for our fall session! Starts October 2 and runs every other week on a Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm. Lego Boys Boys in grades 3-8: Sign up now for our fall session! Thursday Evenings 6-7pm. ADULT PROGRAMS Adult Book Club Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, a novel by Robin Sloan Tuesday, October 21, 7-8pm — Ask staff how you can reserve a copy! LEARN TO KNIT An all ages event, come in and learn from fellow knitters! Please bring needles along if you have them. No experience needed 6:00-6:45pm ITTY-BITTY-KNITTY COMMITTEE Adults — bring your knitted or crochet project for an informal meeting. Share projects & patterns, learn from others & pick up new tricks! All levels are welcome 7-8pm. Knitting Dates for 2014 October 23, November 6 & 20, December 4. Please call for more details! FREE-FILM-FRIDAY Brought to you by indieflix, courtesy of the Elgin County Library & hosted by the Port Stanley Festival Theatre Friday, October 24th, 2014 — 2 3pm — Free Admission First Come, First Seated. Dubstep Dispute Written & Directed by: Jason Giles A 3 D animated short set in the distant future— dubstep sounds translate into a language used by arguing robots! Between Rooms and Voices Directed by: Kyle Eaton A live performance that investigates human voice and spacial acoustics. Conducted through synchronized iPods, each provides performers with a set of distinct instructions that guide their vocals and movements. Scenes from the Suburbs Directed by: Spike Jonze Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire team up to create a 30 minute imaginative short inspired by their critically acclaimed album. VON Foot Care Clinic October 30th at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club. Port Stanley Lioness Club Ladies Night/ Wine and Cheese Friday, October 24, Port Stanley Arena Doors open at 6:30 P.M. A Great Evening of Entertainment, Skits and More. Includes appetizers and Decadent Dessert Buffet Tickets $20. Proceeds to STEGH & other Community Projects Call 519-7823589 for Tickets or contact any Port Stanley Lioness Member. 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 7:00 P.M. from Kettle Creek Villa, Parade ends at Mackies. Come and meet Santa and bring him your letters. Canned goods will be 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.
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PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2014 St. Paul’s Port Burwell /Vienna Sunday Services St. Paul's P.B./Vienna United 11:00 am Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Trinity Anglican Parish Hall, corner of Strachan and Wellington Sts. in Port Burwell. 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 at the Municipal Office in Straffordville. 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.
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 Community Theatre presents Looking by Norm Foster Fri, Sat, Sun Oct 23, 24, 25 at 8pm Sun Oct 26 matinee at 2pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 30, 31, Nov 1 at 8pm Old Town Hall Theatre Adults $18 Students $10 775-3039 or tickets@aylmertheatre.ca. German Canadian Club, 522 Talbot St. W., Aylmer. 19+ Halloween Costume Dance Party. Tickets $15 pp. Saturday October 25th, 8pm-1pm, Prizes, food available Tickets at the door. Call 519 773-5271.
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Knox Presbyterian Church Lay Minister Mr. John Van Eyk. Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. Knox Presbyterian Church 177th Anniversary Service, Oct 26 at 10:00 am. Guest speaker Rev. Ed Hoekstra. Special music Two Hearts One Melody.
Knox Presbyterian Church, Rummage/Boutique Sale Saturday, October 18, 8:30-10:30 am. Sunday School serving coffee & cookies for freewill donation. Knox Presbyterian Church Tartan Bazaar Hincks Street, November 8th 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Coffee break 8:30 to 10:30 A.M; lunch 10:30 to 12:30. Homemade baking, preserves, Christmas pudding, mincemeat, books, jewellery, knitting, sewing, crafts, Christmas revisited and floral boutique. Gospel & Elvis Favourites Concert Friday, Nov 7th 7:00 pm. Roy LeBlanc & Central United Junior Choir Central United Church, Cor. Wellington & Moore Sts. Tickets $20.00 Includes Refreshments Available at OK Tire, 18 Elgin St., Wind N'Willow,435 Talbot St. Church Office Tues - Friday 8am - Noon 519-631-3503 Online www.centraluc.ca/FundraisingEvents Central United Church Bazaar Cor. Wellington & Moore Sts., Saturday, Nov 1 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Gift Baskets, Bake Table, Stocking Stuffers, Christmas Arrangements, Harvest Deli, Coffee Corner and much more Soup & Sandwich Lunch 11:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible Credit-Debit Machine Available Elgin County Railway Museum Haunted Shops Family Dance Party. This fun family event is on Saturday October 25th from 6 p.m. Admission is Free. There will be a D.J., Spooky Museum tours, face painting and crafts. The ECRM is located at 225 Wellington St. in St. Thomas. Elevated Parkway Clean Up Day. Saturday October 25th from 9 a.m. to Noon. Everyone is asked to meet behind the Little Red Mitten, at 9 a.m. We are looking for volunteers to help remove brush and do a general clean up of the Parkway area. Please bring work gloves, shovels, and garden shears. Students welcome! For more information contact Carol Watson, Project Manager at (519) 633-1770.
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Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.
DUTTON 2014 Dutton & District LIONS “ALL Candidates meeting”: Friday; Oct. 17, 7 PM, in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre! Dutton & District LIONS Charity BINGO, Wed., Nov. 5, 7 pm, in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, featuring $500 Jackpot and several other special games. Dutton & District LIONS famous full breakfast; Sunday, Nov. 9, 9 AM till 1 PM, in the LIONS DEN (behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre): Adults $6 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.
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Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Ontario Public Library Week Join us October 21-25 for exciting events all week long! Clifford will be celebrating with us on October, 17 @ 11am for pre-school storytime! Please pre-register :) Historic Houses of Southwold An Illustrated Talk — October 23 at 3pm. A program in honour of the late Dora McArthur. Co-sponsored by the Elgin County Museum. Youth Employment Counseling Grand opening in all 10 branches during Ontario Public Library Week! Sponsored by the Ontario Trillium Foundation which is an agency of the Government of Ontario. Lego We have LEGO for use anytime while you’re in the library! Children’s Programs Exploring the Alphabet A Partnership with Ontario Early Years Centre Elgin-Middlesex-London — Explore the letter sounds & names through songs, stories & lots of fun activities. Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 2:30-3:30pm. For ages 2 1/2-6 with a caregiver. Please pre-register! Preschool Story Time Friday mornings from 11-11:45am Songs, stories and crafts for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Adult Programs Adult Book Club Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, a novel by Robin Sloan. New members are always welcome! Ask how you can reserve a copy! Itty-Bitty-Knitty-Committee Join us for an informal meeting on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm, Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm. Learn from other and pick up new tricks & patterns. All ages and levels are welcome! Please pre-register.
PLAINS 2014 The Plains Candy Cane Bazaar (corner of Fairview Ave & Sparta Line) Saturday, Nov. 08, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Refreshments served in Oak Hall. Craft Table; Bake Table; Books; Attic Treasurers, etc.
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. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292). The History of Quilting This display is at the Sparta Church Museum 6073 Quaker Rd. Over 60 quilts on display from 1850 to the present and feature many renowned quilters from the Sparta area. Please take the time to have a look. The museum is open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 4:30 till Thanksgiving Monday. The Forge Museum is open on weekends and holidays till Thanksgiving also.
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
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 Christmas Bazaar at the Union Community Centre. November 1st, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Many craft vendors, Loonie table, Bake table and Light lunch. Yuletide Bazaar at Caressant Care, 15 Bonnie Place. November 8th , 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Many craft vendors, Loonie table, Bake table, Tea Room and Raffle. Holly Fair At First United Church, November 15th, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Coffee Shop, Sweets'n Treats, Holiday Entertainment, The Pantry, Just Gifts'n Things, Bake Shop, Adult and Children's book rooms, Attic Treasures, Blind Auction and Draw Table.
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.
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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
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms Now Mandatory in All Homes Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ontario is taking another step to keep families and homes in Ontario safe by making carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all residential homes.
1st Annual “It’s OUR Hospital” Golf Tournament Continued From Page 5 ows for making the day extra special. Brian and Judy and the volunteers have agreed to hold the next tournament on Saturday, August 15th, 2015,” explains Carrie Ford, Campaign Assistant. “The STEGH Foundation is thrilled to have partnered with Dutton Meadows and our volunteers. And we’re excited to work with them to plan next year’s tournament.” By late 2017, the new building will be completed, which will house a new
Emergency Department, new Surgical Suite, Mental Health Unit and Sterile Processing Unit. This project is long overdue and addresses serious shortcomings existing in our current facility. The new facility will enable our Hospital to keep pace with a dynamic and changing healthcare system that provides our community with local state-of-the-art health care as close to home as possible. Businesses or individuals interested in supporting the Great Expansion and next year’s tournament, please contact the Foundation Office at 519.631.2030 ex.2282, or email caford@stegh.on.ca. You can also visit itsOURhospital.ca for more information.
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The new regulation, which came into effect October 15, updates Ontario's Fire Code following the passage of Bill 77 last year. These updates are based on recommendations from a Technical Advisory Committee, which was led by the Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management and included experts from fire services, the hotel and rental housing industries, condo owners and alarm manufacturers. Carbon monoxide detectors will now be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms, and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hardwired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall. "We want Ontarians to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning because these tragedies are preventable. The change to the
Fire Code is all about making sure we keep our families and homes safe. I urge all Ontarians to install a carbon monoxide alarm in their homes immediately." - Yasir Naqvi Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services " Mandating the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms in existing homes with a fuelfired heating system or appliance, fireplace or attached garage under the Fire Code, and providing the authority for municipal fire services to conduct inspections and promote CO awareness, are significant steps forward for enhancing public safety." - Tadeusz (Ted) Wieclawek Ontario Fire Marshal & Chief of Emergency Management There are many styles of Carbon monoxide detectors. The one shown is a hard wired model, others are battery operated and there are also units that are combined with smoke alarms. •
Mor than 50 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada, including 11 on average in Ontario.
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The Ontario Building Code requires the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in homes and other residential buildings built after 2001.
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Captain and Company Fined for Letting Fish Spoil Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry A Lake Erie commercial fishing boat captain has been fined $2,500 and a Leamington commercial fishing company has been fined $1,000 for allowing fish to spoil. Salvatore Peralta of Leamington, captain of the commercial fishing vessel Susan M, and Vitoco Inc. of Leamington, owner of a commercial fishing
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