The Lake Erie Beacon October 21 2016

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday October 21, 2016

INSIDE Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy 2016 Progress Report

The Port Stanley Festival Theatre “Expand The Experience” Project

This progress report outlines some of the key accomplishments and new scientific findings established during the first three years of Ontario’s Great STORY PAGE 2 Lakes Strategy.

Halloween Terror On a fateful Friday in 1916 dubbed “Black Friday” because of its fierce winds and towering waves.

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Taylor Made I couldn’t help recall one of the few times my father let me go out on a day’s fishing on his tug. STORY PAGE 4

STEGH’s Healthcare Heroes at it Again!

“What an incredible gift for the Great Expansion. We have to say thanks to all of the Auxiliary members as they work many hours to raise funds for OUR Hospital.”

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Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association LENSLA is undertaking expanded outreach to stakeholders within the Great Lakes Commission.

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Bob Halle Past president PSFT

Above: Port Stanley Festival Theatre from the west side, next to Glover Park.

If you’ve seen the activity outside the Port Stanley Library recently, you may be wondering: What’s happening with the theatre building?

For three years now the Port Stanley Festival Theatre building has been in the throes of a major renovation. The “Expand the Experience” project as it’s been dubbed, is vital to the growth of the theatre, and importantly, to the economic life and streetscape of Port Stanley. The almost 100 year old building, described as a “gem of the community”, is both a physical focal point of Port Stanley and a cultural one housing as it does the theatre and the public library. When renovations are complete, the building will assume an expanded role as a cultural hub for art shows, children’s theatre, adult learning classes and so on.

Construction schedules call for completion by spring of 2017, in time

Right: From the front on Bridge Street. throughout the building. Over the winter, the multi-purpose room and the much anticipated outdoor patio overlooking the harbour will be completed!

for “Canada 150” celebrations and for the start of the summer theatre season!

To date, the library has been refurbished, overall floor space has been increased, the theatre has been renovated—to excellent reviews, new offices were built and new dressing and change rooms for the actors were completed. Electrical, plumbing, a/c & heating systems, soundproofing and insulation have been upgraded

The price tag is significant, however, this phase of the funding campaign which is scheduled to wrap up Nov 30th of this year has had success.

The generous support of three levels of government, of numerous foundations, of service clubs and of personal pledges, seat sponsorships and private gifts has brought us to this point. If you can count yourself in one of those supporting groups, accept our sincere thanks!

The theatre is thrilled to announce that as a final hurrah, a generous Continued On Page 4

Halloween Safety $2,000 Fine for Possessing Loaded Firearm on a Road Court heard that on November 4, 2015, conservation officers with the Guelph enforcement unit and the ministry’s canine unit were checking deer hunters.

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all night long.

Jon Koidis With all of the fun Halloween has to offer, it’s easy to see why kids and parents alike love Halloween. However with all the excitement, it is also easy for families to lose sight of the potential safety concerns that come with traveling in the dark at night.

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and Duracell (flashlight battery company) have teamed up to remind Canadians families to stay safe this Halloween and have identified Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating.

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs recommends keeping the following in mind this Halloween:

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Dangerous Décor: Jack-o-lanterns maybe a time honored tradition,

but they also represent a fire hazard.

Instead of using a candle, place a small flashlight or battery powered candle inside of the Jack-o-lantern.

Using a long lasting battery like Duracell will help keep them powered

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Don’t Blow It: When it comes to powering Halloween decorations, it’s easy to go overboard. But overloading extension cords and breakers is a fire hazard and will ruin the night. Be mindful of the decorations being used and when possible, opt for battery powered.

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Costume Considerations: When selecting this year’s Halloween costume, pick brightly coloured costumes that can be clearly seen by motorists. Add reflective tape to the costume to increase visibility.

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Light the way: Make sure everyone in the Halloween trick-or-treating party has a flashlight and trust that Continued On Page 5

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Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy 2016 Progress Report our Great Lakes waters to better inform us of threats to the lakes. We will use this science to ensure we are making informed decisions to better protect and improve the quality of the lakes.

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change This progress report outlines some of the key accomplishments and new scientific findings established during the first three years of Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy. It represents the actions across 14 different Great Lakes ministries and numerous partners, including First Nation and Métis communities, municipalities, conservation authorities, environmental organizations, the science community, and the industrial, agricultural, recreational and tourism sectors.

New scientific research over the past few years also underscores the vulnerability of our Great Lakes. For example, in the summer of 2015 Lake Erie experienced its biggest harmful algal bloom ever recorded. This report shares some recent science on the McKay causes of Lake Erie’s water quality is-

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Message from the Minister

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On behalf of all of Ontario’s Great Lakes ministers, I am pleased to present this first Great Lakes Strategy progress report.The Great Lakes are vitally important to the people of Ontario for our drinking water, quality of life and prosperity.

When we released Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy in 2012, we set out priority actions that the Government of Ontario, working with partners, would take to help keep the Great Lakes drinkable, swimmable and fishable for generations to come. Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy included a commitment to reporting on progress after three years.

This progress report outlines some of the key accomplishments and new

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It represents the efforts across 14 different ministries and numerous partners.

Together, with our many Great Lakes partners, we are working to protect water, restore nature and focus efforts on priority geographic areas such as wetlands. We have been able to learn from and work with First Nations in implementing Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy. We are helping Ontarians connect with and benefit from these majestic lakes. But there is still more work to be done. We need to continue to invest in science and monitoring of

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The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River watersheds hold nearly onefifth of all the fresh surface water on the planet. For Ontario, this global ecosystem is both a tremendous gift, and a great responsibility.

We rely on this remarkable system of lakes for the water we drink, for the energy that powers our communities, for industry and for moving goods to market. With over 98% of Ontarians now living in the watersheds of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, these watersheds also give most of us our beaches, our waterfronts, our nature experiences and the places we call home.

Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River — nearly everyone who lives, works or travels in Ontario, knows at least one of these magnificent bodies of water, their watersheds and connecting rivers. In fact, whenever you catch a fish, bike along a trail, visit a provincial park, turn on the faucet to get a drink of water or enjoy a glass of wine from an Ontario vineyard, chances are you are enjoying the benefits of the Great Lakes. We have the world’s longest freshwater coastline − and more of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River’s water and coastline than all of the U.S. Great Lakes States combined.

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sues and on other pressing issues such as the impacts of climate change in the Great Lakes.

In October of 2015, the Ontario Legislature passed a new law, the Great Lakes Protection Act. This act recognizes the diverse issues facing the Great Lakes, from invasive species to pollution to climate change. It provides new tools to better tackle these challenges.

The act enshrines Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy as a living document and ensures that Great Lakes progress reports will be released every three years.

Healthy Great Lakes are essential to the success of our province. We need to work with all our partners to increase our efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Only by working together can we ensure that our children will inherit a legacy of a healthy and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem.

I encourage all Ontarians to read this report and to get involved in protecting our Great Lakes.

Glen Murray Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Introduction

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Great Lakes in jeopardy. Scientists who study the Great Lakes were warning us that the lakes were at “a tipping point” of irreversible decline. Our commitments in Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy included a promise to report back to Ontarians in three years on our success in carrying out the Strategy as part of our shared responsibility to protect the Great Lakes.

In this report you will find highlights of Ontario's Great Lakes achievements organized around the six goals of the Strategy: 0. Goal 1: Engaging and empowering communities 0. Goal 2: Protecting water for human and ecological health 0. Goal 3: Improving wetlands, beaches and coastal areas 0. Goal 4: Protecting habitats and species 0. Goal 5: Enhancing understanding and adaptation 0. Goal 6: Ensuring environmentally sustainable economic opportunities and innovation The report spotlights developments in Great Lakes science, as well as some measures we are using to track our progress. Throughout the report you will find links to comprehensive resources about the Great Lakes, including detailed Ontario and binational technical reports on the health of the Great Lakes, their water quality and biodiversity.

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This first progress report represents actions and efforts across the 14 Great Lakes ministries led by the Ministries of: Environment and Climate Change; Natural Resources and Forestry; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Municipal Affairs and Housing; Economic Continued On Page 3

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday October 21, 2016 • Page 3 Development, Employment and Infrastructure; Aboriginal Affairs; Tourism, Culture and Sport; Health and LongTerm Care; Transportation; and Intergovernmental Affairs. Input has been provided by the Ministries of Education, Energy, Research and Innovation, and Northern Development and Mines.

The report also represents some key actions of First Nations and Métis communities, municipalities, conservation authorities and watershed groups, environmental organizations, the scientific community and academia, the industrial, agricultural, recreational and tourism sectors and the general public.

We recognise that the Great Lakes are a shared system. Ontario’s partnerships with Canada and neighbouring jurisdictions are essential to achieving resilience for the Great Lakes. Ontario also recognises that with so much of the Great Lakes system within our province, we have a responsibility to take action to protect these shared waters. Although this report describes many positive developments since the release of the 2012 Strategy, it also contains recent scientific findings that remind us of the stress these lakes are under. More needs to be done to restore and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem.

We thank all of the organizations and individuals who have contributed to the progress and successes that this report describes.

The Great Lakes – the foundation of Ontario’s economy and quality of life The Great Lakes are a source of enormous economic benefit to Ontario and the foundation of Ontario’s growth and development. They are vital to our well-being and provide invaluable amenities and services. The Great Lakes and their watersheds: 0. • generate 80% of Ontario power (hydro and cooling) 0. • provide recreational fishing opportunities to about 385,000 anglers whose total direct expenditures and investments wholly attributable to recreational fishing in the Great lakes are about $432 million annually

improve collaboration among Ontario’s Great Lakes partners 0. • the authority to set Great Lakes targets along with action plans 0. • enabling communities and governments to focus actions on local or regional problems through plans known as “geographically-focused initiatives” 0. • establishing or maintaining monitoring programs on key ecological conditions This document fulfills the commitment in Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy to report back after three years of the release of the Strategy. Our next progress report will deliver on Section 8 of the act’s detailed reporting requirements. In addition to reporting our progress we will provide details about a suite of environmental monitoring programs and include information on targets set. Under the act we have also committed to launching a review of Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy by December 2018 and every six years thereafter.

Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015.

Investing in the Great Lakes In addition to the base funding for core programs across all ministries, Ontario invests an additional $15 million annually toward projects that directly benefit the Great Lakes. Since 2007, Ontario has invested more than $140 million into 1,000 local Great Lakes protection projects that have reduced harmful pollutants, restored some of the most contaminated areas and engaged hundreds of partners and community groups to protect and restore the health of the Great Lakes.

Since 2007, Ontario has also invested more than $660 million in upgrades to municipal wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in the Great Lakes Basin.

Renewing the CanadaOntario commitment to the Great Lakes

In 2014, Canada and Ontario renewed their commitment to the Great 0. • are home to over 95% of Ontario’s Lakes by signing a new Canada-Ontario agriculture and food production Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2014 (COA), 0. • provide a navigable seaway to the eighth COA since 1971. The Minsupport base industries that depend istries of the Environment and Climate on marine transport including the Change, Natural Resources and steel, construction, agriculture, enForestry and Agriculture, Food and ergy and chemical industries Rural Affairs have signed this five-year 0. • provide sources of drinking water agreement, along with seven federal for a majority of Ontarians departments.

Ontario’s new Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 On November 3, 2015, Ontario’s Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015, received Royal Assent. This new law reflects the goals and principles of Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy and enshrines it in law, setting out detailed requirements for Strategy contents, reporting and periodic review.

The act is designed to help address the significant environmental challenges facing the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin, including the changing climate. It identifies some initial priorities for immediate action, such as reducing harmful algal blooms.

At the same time, this legislation enables public bodies to identify and target actions on priority issues and geographic areas. It provides new tools, including: 0. • establishing a Great Lakes Guardians' Council, a forum to help

The new COA has provisions to strengthen governance and accountaContinued On Page 6

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Halloween Terror lifeboat, forcing the crew to rely heavily on life preservers to save their lives. The The Colgate was a 302 foot unferocity of the storm negated the lifesinkable “Whaleback” steamer, that saving aspect of the preserver, resulting weighed 1,713 tons. She ploughed in the drowning of the entire crew, exmany times past my property on Bar- cept the captain. num’s Gully along, Dexter Line, Captain Walter Grashaw was the loaded with coal. This steel whaleonly surviving member of the 26-man back was the first of its kind to sink in the Great Lakes. Whalebacks were crew. He was rescued after surviving for noted for their ability to run through 36 hours, in a small lifeboat, by the steamer Marquette & Bessemer #2. He heavy weather. had been aboard the Colgate for 10 On a fateful Friday in 1916 years as First Shipmate; this was is his dubbed “Black Friday” because of its first voyage as captain. fierce winds and towering waves I live on the Lake Erie shore and to wreaking havoc on numerous vessels this date, 100 years later, I can still hear traveling on Lake Erie’s waters, the the cries of the lost crewmembers on Colgate was finally taken down. The Halloween eve! ship was only fitted with one

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

Lake Erie is dying the headline screams Well OK, not exactly dying and headlines don’t scream. Mostly they just mutter.

Still……

I couldn’t help recall one of the few times my father let me go out on a day’s fishing on his tug, the Stanley Clipper. Or was it the Sharon Rose.

Or…. well, OK, I’ve forgotten which of the tugs he sailed over the years. I didn’t get to go out with him much.

Wouldn’t let me. He didn’t want me to become a fisherman.

Go figure.

It was one of those hot summer days when the lake was flat — Erie is rarely flat — and the air was thick, or so it seemed, and all l could think of was a nice cold drink of water. I hadn’t yet reached the cold beer stage of life.

I mentioned my thirst to Dad, knowing full well there wasn’t a tap on the tug with cold running water.

But maybe there was water in his thermos. Water? Yah, right.

No problem, he said, and grabbed a tin cup that was hanging in the wheelhouse and tossed it overboard on a small line. He pulled it in, handed me the water-filled cup and said: “There you go. Good old Erie water.”

Now, even at that young age I knew enough not to drink Erie’s water. Heck, I was nervous swimming in the stuff.

But, hey, he was my Dad and if you can’t trust Dad,..,,,. And he as-

sured me that when you got out into the middle of the lake it was OK to drink.

So I drank it.

I was surprised to discover it was cold, relatively speaking. Hey, it was usually warm along the beach. And second, it tasted like, ah, water. Only slightly different than I was used to.

But then, come to think of it, I was used to water with, well, chemicals.

You know tap water.

Besides, I was too young to understand stuff like germs, and pollution and ….. Hey, it looked clean so I drank it.

“Been drinking it all my life,” says Dad with a chuckle. “Hasn’t hurt me yet.”

I noted some of the crew, when thirsty, also dragged a cup over the side.

As the years went by and, as a journalist, I’d read tales of the menace of pollution as the Great Lakes became more and more a repository for water from sewers and runoff from pesticide sprayed fields and ….. well, you get the picture. And yet I’d seen Dad dipping that cup into the clean, greenish blue water.

And he said it’s OK this far from shore.

OK, so he died young. But it was from a bad heart and you don’t get a bad heart from drinking bad water.

Do you?

And when you turn on your tap today just remember you’re not really drinking Erie’s water. Not pure Erie water at any rate. It’s water that has been filtered, de-liced…. make that de-bugged and purified, so it’s sparkling and safe.

Or so we are led to believe. And even if Dad did tell me the odd fib — he loved to tell tales — surely in this modern age of scientific enlightenment the government powers that be wouldn’t allow us to drink water that was unsafe.

Would they?

The Port Stanley Festival Theatre “Expand The Experience” Project Continued From Pg. 1 donor (a Port Stanley resident) has pledged $100,000 in matching funds!

What this means is that any donations or pledges made between now and Nov 30 are automatically doubled! (Pledges must be paid by March 31, 2017) If we receive a dollar it’s worth two; if we receive $500 it’s worth $1000; if we receive $5000 it’s worth $10,000…the math is simple!

For anyone who has been thinking “I really should do something to support this project” or who perhaps sees this as an opportunity to add to their support: now is a great time to act --whatever is donated will automatically be doubled! This is a huge opportunity to help put funding over the top! (Gifts over $25.00 will qualify for a tax receipt) There are many great causes “out there” asking for your help and we all of us have to make choices about where to put our money; we understand and respect that. If, however, you have room to do something for PSFT---great!; if you’ve already done

Port Stanley Festival Theatre inside after the recent renovations. what you can for PSFT—terrific and thank you!; if you feel you’d like to contribute to the matching funds offer and help us wrap this thing up—wonderful! This can be done through the usual channels: on-line (https://www.portstanleytheatre.ca/), scroll down and click on the “Expand the Experience” banner, or call the box office: 519 782-4353.

On behalf of the board of the theatre, its staff, and its volunteers: a sincere thank you to those who have shown their support. A special thank you to the Beacon and to Linda and Andrew Hibbert for their interest and for providing this opportunity to bring Lake Erie Beacon readers up to date and to get the word out.

LETTERS Volunteers Are what makes this country “loveable and liveable”.

The Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up program has be operating since the 1990’s, but has been scrubbed by the government.

What a shame!

I often think of my neighbour and friend, the late “Bill Jibson” from Jibson Paint Ball Park. Bill was partially blind but we would ride in his Go-Cart towing a trailer from Sparta to Port Bruce, cleaning and recycling litter from the roadside.

Bill was recognized at an awards night in Belmont some years ago. He felt he was appreciated.

Yes we are progressive by nature and I still walk the line.

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Norm Lansdell Turns 100 Norm Lansdell (left above) turned 100 January 6, 2016. He rides “shot gun” with me in my 1978 El Camino for the Shriner Parades.

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STEGH’s Healthcare Heroes at it Again!

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Hospital Auxiliary Makes $500,000 Donation to STEGH’s Great Expansion The Hospital Auxiliary has been true healthcare heroes for decades, working diligently in support of OUR Hospital, our patients and our community. Through all of the hours volunteered to make their fundraisers a success – bake sales, BBQs, fashion shows, the H.E.L.P.P. lottery and running the Gift Box – they have stepped

“What an incredible gift for the Great Expansion. We have to say thanks to all of the Auxiliary members as they work many hours to raise funds for OUR Hospital,” explains Ken Monteith, Campaign Chair, STEGH Foundation.

“Their commitment to better healthcare is absolutely admirable and we are grateful for their ongoing support.”

On November 17th, 2015, the Hospital, Foundation, donors, good friends, and neighbours celebrated the groundbreaking for the Great Expansion. Construction is well underway, and completion of the new addition is expected in 2017. The Foundation is leading the $16 million capital campaign to help fund the ‘Great Expansion,’ and

Trails Master Plan & 10 Year Implementation Strategy Notice of Study Commencement Central Elgin In 2014 Central Elgin completed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. The results of this study identified trails as one of the most significant, popular and valued resources in Central Elgin. To move this forward, the Municipality is de-

veloping a Ten Year Trails Master Plan.

In May 2017, Central Elgin retained Trail planning specialists from WSP | MMM Group from Kitchener to work with municipal staff and local partners to develop the master plan. The goal of this study is to better understand and map existing trails, and create an action plan for the future development, operation and maintenance of trails throughout the entire Municipality of Central Elgin.

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up time and again to support the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (STEGH).

Today, the STEGH Foundation is proud to announce that the Auxiliary has just completed their incredible $500,000 pledge for the Great Expansion; the largest investment in our award-winning Hospital since it was built in 1954.

“Our Hospital has been there for us for many years, and all of the Auxiliary members understand the importance of having access to excellent healthcare for our families, friends and entire community,” explains STEGH Auxiliary President, Pat Mellor. “We can make an impact on our local healthcare through volunteering and fundraising; it’s a contribution we are all proud of, and it’s our way to make sure our Hospital is supported now and for years to come.”

The Great Expansion will enable STEGH to keep pace with a dynamic and changing healthcare system, and provide our community with a local state-of-the-art healthcare facility. As a Provincial leader in ER wait times, the Great Expansion will only improve an increasingly high-performing Hospital.

Construction of a new three storey tower is well underway. Located on the northwest corner of our current location, the new addition will house an Emergency Department, Surgical Suites, a permanent home for our Mental Health Unit, as well as a Medical Device Reprocessing Department.

In addition to this project, the STEGH Foundation is also raising money for a new CT Scanner.

with the kind assistance of quality organizations such as our incredible STEGH Auxiliary, has raised nearly $15 million to date.

The community is invited to join with our good corporate citizens in support of the incredible transformations taking place at STEGH. There are many ways for individuals, businesses and civic organizations to get involved and the best place to start is by visiting ItsOURHospital.ca.

Halloween Safety Continued From Page 1 on Halloween they will have the power to light their way home with Duracell. This will help make kids more visible to motorists and others. When is doubt, stay in well-lit areas and only visit homes with their lights turned on

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Strength in Numbers: While always advised to have a parent present, at some point kids will want to trick-or-treat on their own.

Make sure there is a party of at least three people.

Know the Route: The temptation to collect as much candy as possible is understandable, but ill-advised. The safest option is to limit trick-or-treating to well-known neighbourhoods.

Quality Control: Make sure kids resist the urge to sample the spoils of trick-or-treating until an adult has inspected the candy to see if it has been tampered with.

Members of the Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association attended the 2016 general meeting of the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) in Toronto last week.

Founded in both state and U.S. federal law and benefiting from a unique, binational partnership with Ontario and Québec, the Commission promotes a consistent, coordinated and integrated approach to issues associated with the greatest system of freshwater on the face of the earth.The Commission also recognizes and promotes the complementarity of environmental protection and economic goals.

The Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association (LENSLA) was humbled to receive a warm welcome by commission members, observers, and accredited experts. "We were glad to find such a degree of shared concern on many issues of relevance to us," noted LENSLA President Kyle Cronk. "The issues of effective conservation, erosion control, science-driven decisionmaking and dialogue were all issues of great interest to commission participants."

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region’s output boasts a massive geographic footprint and is a major driver of the North American economy. In fact, the region would rank as the third largest economy in the world if it were a country, behind only U.S. and China.

The sense of urgency toward the proper protection and restoration of this region was welcomed by LENSLA. "We were relieved to witness a consistent and ongoing level of concern that the realities of Elgin County are shared across the Great Lakes region in both

LENSLA President Kyle Cronk and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Dominique Giguere are pictured following discussions with the Honourable Kathryn McGarry, Ont. Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry at the Great Lakes Commission annual meeting in Toronto on October 7th, 2016." the U.S., and Canada," noted Dr. Dominique Giguere, Secretary-Treasurer of LENSLA. "We look forward to sharing that message with local residents and stakeholders on the door step and in community discussions."

LENSLA is undertaking expanded outreach to stakeholders within the Great Lakes Commission.

This is in addition to LENSLA's mounting efforts to collaborate and join other concerned citizens' groups across Ontario's great lakes' communities to provide an effective and meaningful voice to lakeshore residents and stakeholders.

"We look forward to connecting a large, bi-national organization to local residents and connecting local issues with the broader scope of concerns we share with communities and agencies across the Great Lakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Quebec," added Cronk.

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

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AYLMER 2016

PORT STANLEY 2016

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

At “The Sax” Kid’s Halloween Party. Sunday, October 30th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $2/ child $5/ adult Costumes encouraged Prizes to be won! Treat bags! Free hot dogs! Visit us online at www.saxoniahall.com or www.facebook.com/saxoniahall 522 Talbot Street West, Aylmer, ON 519-773-5271

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1.

Children’s Programs Maker Mondays, Mondays, October 24, 5:30-6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Please preregister.

Pajamarama Mondays, October 24, 6:30-7:15pm. Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please preregister!

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, October 25, 10:15am11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister.

Sewing Fundamentals for Kids Thursdays, October 27, 4:30- 5:30pm. Let us show you the FUNdamentals of sewing and you will make 4 easy projects! Please sign up in advance, space is limited. Ages 10+ Adult Programs & Events Itty Bitty Knitty Committee Thursday, October 27, 7:008:00pm Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you!

Adult Book Club Tuesday, October 27, 7:00pm Join us to discuss our current title! New members are always welcome! Discussing: The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits Card Embroidery Thursday, October 27, 1:00-3:00pm Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Scrapbooking Monday, October 24, 10:00am-12:00pm $5 / person Please preregister, prepayment is required.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night, Friday, October 28 at 2:00pm. Join us for a special afternoon movie in partnership with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre! (Movie is rated PG) First come, first seated No registration required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Port Stanley Lioness Club Ladies Night Wine and Cheese Friday, October 21st. Port Stanley Arena Doors open 6:30 P.M. Proceeds to STEGH Great Expansion Call 519-7823589 for tickets Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members.

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

Coffee follows downstairs.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor.

Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour.

The Door is always open, why not join us?

St. John's Presbyterian Church, will be hosting our annual Turkey Dinner, November 18, two sittings 4:30 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are $14. adult, and $7. for children 5-12. To reserve your tickets and time, please call (519) 782-4192.

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

Port Stanley United Church Fundraising Concert "Fiddles and Crooners: The Best of Both Tunes" With Jesse Grandmont and Michael Vanhevel and Featuring Mark Payne.

Sunday, November 6, 2 PM. Concert to be held at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre Call the Theatre to book your tickets 519-782-4353 Heritage Port meet the 4th Thursday of the month at the Festival Theatre - Harbourview Room. 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

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

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

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

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Sat., Sun., 12-7, Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10.

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

Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out!

Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

DUTTON 2016

Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo; Wed. Nov. 2, Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 7PM start, featuring $500 Jackpot; numerous specials; 50/50 draw!

Dutton & District LIONS 50th Anniversary dinner.

Thurs., Nov. 3, 6 PM. Guest speaker: Andrew Campbell with Entertainment by: “Wayne & Friends!” Tickets $25 each, from any Lions Member.

EAGLE 2016

Eagle Community Centre, (Former Eagle Public School #4) 9346 Graham Road (just south of Talbot Line) Spooktacular Family Halloween Party, Saturday, October 29 – 3:30-5:30pm – Come in costume to be entered in a draw for a prize – light dinner – activities, games, treats – free community event in partnership with West Lorne, Rodney Libraries – To register call Vicky Swain, Social Media Eagle Community Centre, "Great things happen here" 226-448-8845.

FINGAL 2016

Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.

RODNEY 2016

Rodney Legion The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 1:30. Bingo starts at 2 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

ST. THOMAS 2016

Rummage/Boutique Sale-Knox Presbyterian Church, 55 Hincks St. Saturday, October 29th-8:30-11:30 A.M. Coffee & cookies for a freewill donation with the proceeds going to Knox Youth Programs Central United Church Bazaar 135 Wellington St. Sat. Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m Soup/Sandwich Lunch 11:00 a.m. Bake table, Harvest Deli, Gift baskets, Attic treasures Silent Auction, Coffee & Muffins The Rotary Club of St. Thomas is announcing the 2017 Music Festival , to take place February 21,22,23,24, 2017 .

The Syllabus can be found atwww.rotarystthomas.org.

Registrants are urged to plan for the entry by December 15, 2016, the deadline. Some printed copies of the Syllabus are available at schools, St. Thomas Public Library and Maestros Music Academy in St. Thomas.

SHEDDEN 2016

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

Rosy Travellers Tuesday, October 25, 7:00- 8:00pm Join us for an informal knit and crochet group! Bring your project with you and share projects and patterns and learn new tips!

Keystone Complex, Remembrance Service Sunday November 6, 9:30 am Speaker : Ted Barris, author, journalist Topic: newly republished book Vimy Ridge 1917 Laying Wreaths at 11:00 am Displays, refreshments

SPARTA 2016

Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc.

Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

Sparta Community Society Needs You! We have a great facility but we need more people to help with ideas for programmes and events. Next meeting Thursday, October 27 at 7:00pm.

UNION 2016

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

October 28th , 5 - 7 p.m. Adults - $10; Children 5 and over $5 Under 5 free and a family of 4 - $25.Call 519-631-3840 for tickets Union Community Centre Christmas Bazaar Nov. 5th - 9 a.m. - 12 noon Many Craft Vendors, Toonie Table, Baked goods and Lunch Room

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016

Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna.

Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-8744028 for information.

Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135.

Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre, 42 Wellington St. Info 519 874-4260.

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.

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VIENNA 2016

Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

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

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

Edison Museum Fundraiser -Cabbage rolls/chicken dinner/music/dance/silent auction/cash bar. Sat November 12, 5-11pm Vienna Community Centre, 26 Fulton St. 1960s –‘80s period costumes welcome. Details at www.bayham.on.ca Tickets $25/person Contact Lynda 519-866-5521/519-773-8798 or Darya at 519-874-4966

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Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy 2016 Progress Report Continued From Page 3 bility measures. It also includes new annexes on Engaging First Nations, Engaging Métis, Engaging Communities and Climate Change Impacts.

During the term of the 2014 COA, the governments hope to complete all actions toward delisting five Areas of Concern and make significant progress in the remaining Areas of Concern; take targeted action in priority near shore areas; increase investment in nutrients reduction research and monitoring, and climate change science; undertake more focused invasive species work; and provide a more strategic approach to influencing future water infrastructure investments.

The COA supports Canada’s commitments under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Ontario also continues to support other related binational efforts on Great Lakes protection. For example, senior Ontario staff serve as members of the International Joint Commission’s Water Quality Board and Science Advisory Board.

Focus for future action Building on the accomplishments of Goal 1, future directions to enhance community engagement and empowerment on Great Lakes over the next few years will include: 0. • supporting Great Lakes workshops and the creation of Great Lakes learning guides to help educators deliver the EcoSchools program. Students will have the opportunity to engage in Great Lakes projects that affect their whole community. We will also work with school boards and conservation authorities to bring Great Lakes workshops to more high school students in Ontario.

0. • continuing to strengthen and build Great Lakes relationships with First Nations communities and with Métis communities. The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change will consider traditional ecological knowledge, if offered, when implementing the new Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015.

0. • working closely with federal agencies and other partners as we deliver Ontario’s commitments under the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2014.

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$2,000 Fine for Possessing Loaded Firearm on a Road Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

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Justice of the Peace Peter Aharan heard the case in the Ontario Court of A Tecumseh man has been fined Justice, Goderich, on September 20, $2,000 for a hunting violation.

2016.

Borislav Djurdjevic pleaded guilty to The ministry reminds the public having a loaded firearm on a roadway that, generally, it is illegal to have a in Huron County and was fined $2,000. loaded firearm on a roadway in Court heard that on November 4, southern Ontario, and that firearms 2015, conservation officers with the must be unloaded and encased before Guelph enforcement unit and the min- and after legal hunting time. istry’s canine unit were checking deer For further information on hunting hunters when they observed two men, regulations, please consult the Ontario each carrying a firearm. The men were Hunting Regulations Summary availwalking on a roadway along St. Augusable at ontario.ca/hunting. tine Line in Huron County after legal To report a natural resources violahunting time. tion, call the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877As the officers approached the two 847-7667 toll-free any time or contact men, Djurdjevic ejected a live round of your local ministry office during reguammunition from his firearm. This amlar business hours. You can also call munition was later located by the minCrime Stoppers anonymously at 1istry’s canine unit. An inspection of 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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