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INSIDE SouthPort Wellness Ribbon Cutting SouthPort Wellness was created to bring together a group of health practitioners in a holistic health and wellness centre. STORY PAGE 2
1812 Report HMS Little Belt launched in 1811 was captured by the British. STORY PAGE 2
History repeating itself! The battle would be fought by the tall ship fleet which had been sailing through the Great Lakes as far as Chicago in honour of the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812. STORY PAGE 3
L&PS Corridor Grand Opening Robert Weare Summary of the LPS Corridor Grand Opening Held Sept 20th to 22nd 2013 at St. Thomas: With the completion of half of the total connection of the long removed London and Port Stanley Railway/CNR Talbot Subdivision we enjoyed the official gala opening of the L&PS Corridor event that occurred between September 20th and 22nd, 2013. We now look forward to a future reinstalled London, St. Thomas to Port Stanley Commuter Line.
Women’s Getaway Weekend During the November 1st weekend, the Port Stanley BIA will be sponsoring its first Women’s Getaway Weekend. STORY PAGE 5
The 2013 Galbraith Literary Awards Each year the Friends of DuttonDunwich sponsor a Canada wide writing contest. STORY PAGE 8
Port Bruce Report Many villagers noticed that the bell on the former Sunday School building was gone. STORY PAGE 8
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At 4:00PM the official ceremonies began with the opening of this new tourism jewel, followed by speeches from municipal, provincial and federal representatives and entertainment.
Left: Many of the guests wore period costumes for the Grand Opening. Photos Rober Weare.
this time period attire. Those that participated were able to pose with a photographer for future reference. On the return trip to St. Thomas a train robbery was enacted with donations taken for a charitable cause. Throughout this historic event there was not a sour face to be seen as everyone totally enjoyed being part of history.
Some blame the CNR for its removal in 1989, yet the removal was caused by the change in government policy that railways in Canada would be privatized to save costs. On Sept. 20th the Replica L&PS Station was opened to the public with telegraph demonstrations and Megan Pickersgill the new tourism coordinator welcoming visitors to the new station. The station will be the new headquarters for the St. Thomas tourism office. Huge crowds witnessed this historical and ECONOMIC event while seeing the first train off to Port Stanley.
The first train crossing Talbot Street into the new L&PS St. Thomas station during the grand opening.
The inaugural sold out train ride from the NEW St. Thomas L&PS station to Port Stanley and return began at 5:00 PM with an 8:30 PM return. On board dinner was served using the Port Stanley Terminal Rail (PSTR) dining car. A barbershop quartet entertained passengers at the PSTR Port Stanley Station upon arrival. A 1920s dress theme was encouraged with many of the passengers donning
On September 21st and 22nd free train rides were available to the general public using the standard PSTR 25 ton diesel L1 and three coaches with overflow crowds. The hourly trips started at the new St Thomas station and travelled as far as the PSTR Parkside Station and returned. Miniature railway spikes fabricated in St Thomas were handed out with a commemorative issue of the St. Thomas L&PS Corridor publication. This project fits into a rail group that is planning behind the scenes to Continued On Page 4
IJC Lake Erie public meeting Andrew Hibbert PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES: The single biggest source of Dissolved Reactive Phosphorous (DRP) in Lake Erie is the Maumee River in Ohio. Because of the intense storms related to climate change, future nutrient loading, coupled with warmer temperatures, could lead to increased severity and frequency of algal blooms. Climate change may also contribute to increasing hypoxia (dead zones) in the central basin of Lake Erie. In the western basin types of algae known as Microcystis and Anabaena both can secrete toxins that kill wildlife and pose a risk to human health. The IJC report also indicated that phosphorous monitoring is inadequate, especially with
regard to wet weather events as well as the share of phosphorous loading to Lake Erie contributed by the Detroit River. Other sources or contributors to the algal problem were said to be the invasive species Zebra and Quaga mussels that actually filter water making it clearer. Clear water allows algae to grow at greater depths.
What can be done? To address the challenge, dozens of scientists from both countries were brought together to examine scientific, socio-economic and regulatory themes as part of a comprehensive approach. With respect to action, the IJC has worked with their scientific partners to research every facet of the problem. At this meeting they presented a report
called the Lake Erie Ecosystem Priority (LEEP) Plan. The seventy-page document reflects the scientific findings and policy recommendations to reduce nutrient loadings and harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The IJC Commission made 15 specific recommendations directed toward federal, state and provincial governments. These include: To reduce the severity and extent of harmful algal blooms to acceptable levels, governments should set total phosphorous load targets for the Maumee River and the western basin of Lake Erie that are roughly 40 percent below the average loads for the past five years. To reduce the hypoxic area by half, the DRP load Continued On Page 7
Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday October 25, 2013 the British landing force before they were able to disembark their troops. The next morning the British again attempted a landing. The attempt failed a second time with one of the brigs having to be towed off. American losses were two killed and four wounded.
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SouthPort Wellness Centre Ribbon Cutting Linda Hibbert On Monday October 21st Central Elgin Deputy Mayor David Marr and Port Stanley Councillor Dan McNeil attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new SouthPort Wellness Centre. The multi faceted wellness facility is located in Harbour House at 194 Main Street, Port Stanley. SouthPort Wellness was created to bring together a group of health practitioners in a holistic health and wellness centre that offers various natural therapies to help you on your journey to better health! SouthPort will offer workshops and seminars each month.
Ribbon Cutting LtoR: Port Stanley Councillor Dan McNeil, Jane Everitt-Walker, Sarah Lynch, Lisa Pype, Brenda Jennings, Cliff Somerville, Nikki Danbrook, Deputy Mayor David Marr and cutting the ribbon Lynn Selway. big part of her experience. Brenda Jennings RSSW Counsellor/ Wellness Practitioner. Brenda has 30 years experience with diplomas and certificates in Social Work, Adult Education, Hospice/ Palliative Care, Grief and Bereavement, Acupuncture/Acupressure, Reflexology and Healing Touch.
Jane Everitt-Walker M.S.W. RSW Psychotherapist. Jane brings her extensive experience in treating clients struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, attachment loss and relationship breakdown.
Nikki Danbrook RHN Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Nikki trained at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and graduated as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a focus ion fibromyalgia, hormone balance and weight control, but welcomes anyone seeking a healthier life.
Sarah Lynch RMT Registered Massage Therapist. Sarah specializes in deep tissue massage, and provides many different alternatives to suit the needs of each individual including relaxational, lymph drainage, prenatal infant massage, cupping therapy and more.
Lynn Selway DCHM(hons) Homeopath. Lynn has been studying and practicing complimentary medicine since 1997, with diplomas in Homeopathic Medicine, Iridology, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition and Homeopathic Medicine.
Lisa Pype RHN Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Holistic nutrition can be a life changer based on “whole, live foods” to regulate blood sugars, mood swings, and weight. Exercise is also a
For more about SouthPort’s services and monthly seminars, visit the website www.southportwellness.ca or call Lynn Selway, (226) 658-0900
Come tour SouthPort’s new location and meet the practitioners:
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Andrew Hibbert October 25 1813: HMS Little Belt launched in 1811 was captured by the British shortly after the start of the War of 1812. The British took her into service as Little Belt, armed her with three guns, and incorporated her into the Royal Navy's Lake Erie fleet. The USS Scorpion captured her during the Battle of Lake Erie and the Americans took her into service under her existing name. A storm drove her ashore in October 1813 and a British expeditionary force burnt her in December 1813.
November 3: Battle of Tallushatchee, Alabama, General Andrew Jackson had assembled an army of 2,500 Tennessee militia to attack the native group called the Red Stick Creeks. Jackson’s subordinate General John Coffee with 1000 dragoons was sent to attack the Creek village at Tallushatchee. Coffee's forces defeated the natives killing about 180 warriors while suffering only 5 dead and 41 wounded. The well-known Davy Crockett was one of the Tennesee militiamen.
October 25: United States Master Commandant Jesse Elliott assumes command of the Lake Erie fleet after Captain Oliver Hazard Perry is ordered to the East Coast. October 26: US Schooners Ariel and Trippe are ashore on the south shore of Lake Erie during the same storm. Snow is one foot deep at Erie, greatly obstructing navigation. October 25: US frigate USS Congress, commanded by John Smith, captures and burns the British merchant ship Rose in the Atlantic off Brazil. November 1-2: Battle of French Creek, New York. British forces headed by two brigs, two schooners, and two transports of infantry attacked the camp of US General Jacob Brown at French Creek. The batteries of 18 pounders at Bartletts Point were successful in driving off
U.S. General Andrew Jackson November 4: Britain offers the United States peace negotiations. November 7: Gen James Wilkinson orders US troops to march around Ogdensburg on the south bank of the St. Lawrence river, while the lightened boats run past the batteries at Fort Wellington, Prescott, Upper Canada, under cover of darkness.
Remembrance Day Parade We will be observing our annual Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday November 10th. The Parade will form on Main Street near the Wharf Restaurant at 10:30 and march to the Cenotaph for the 11:00 A.M. service. Everyone is welcomed and we encourage children to attend.
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The members and friends of the Port Stanley Legion will conduct their annual Poppy Distribution Campaign on Saturday October 26th, November 2nd, 2013. Any business or individual wishing to donate can make cheques payable to the Port Stanley Legion Branch 410 Poppy Fund. A tax receipt will be issued upon request. Volunteers Welcome! November 11th at 11 am There will be a Memorial Service at Veterans Park in front of the Legion If you wish to have a box of Poppies at your location please contact Betty Kennedy Poppy Chair for Branch 410
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 410 310 George Street, Port Stanley
(519) 782-3118
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Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration. Scene aboard the sloop Friends Goodwill, portraying the 1812 vessel HMS Little Belt during the battle. Photo by Patti/CamericaTV.
History repeating itself! The Battle of Lake Erie Mike Baker On Labour day, my girlfriend Sandra and I joined 61 other people on the deck of the two-masted schooner Liana’s Ransom to witness a re-enactment of the Battle of Lake Erie. I was glad Sandra was along – she loves sailing and had a purse full of Gravol, which I had a feeling I might be needing. The battle would be fought by the tall ship fleet which had been sailing through the Great Lakes as far as Chicago in honour of the BiCentennial of the War of 1812 and were now making their way back intending to congregate in a number of ports at the west end of Lake Erie to recreate the battle. Eight ships were moored at Canadian ports: Windsor, Kingsville, Pelee Island and Amherstburg and eight were at American ports mainly in the neighbourhood of Put-In-Bay. Of course the Faire Jean was missing after returning home because of an accident. Our ship, berthed at Pelee Island, was to portray the HMS Chippewa, an 80-ton schooner with one 9 pound cannon (which takes a 9 pound cannon ball) and a crew of 15. Liana’s Ransom is 53 tons, 85 feet long, with a small crew composed of the captain, his wife (prone to seasickness), their son and a teenager they picked up in St. Catharine’s who had to be home in time for school. There were several cannon aboard, each of which might have weighted nine pounds, and were the size and shape of a large dachshund. We stayed in port for a while listening to local historian Jim Preyde, describe the battle. Jim looks a lot like Jack Hawkins a British actor who, if he never portrayed Admiral Lord Nelson, should have.
guns and the wind in their favour. In the midst of the battle Perry whose ship Lawrence is nearly destroyed makes his dramatic transfer to the Brig Niagara, which until then had hung back out of the fray. Now with the wind in his favour and a fresh ship, Perry advances sending short range fire onto the British ships which eventually become entangled and, now at the mercy of the Americans, surrender. Immediately, Perry sends his now famous message, ‘We have met the enemy and they are ours,’ to the war office. Without a means of protecting their supply lines, the British would soon withdraw from Detroit, followed by a large American force which catches up with them near today’s Thamesford and soundly beats them at the Battle of the Thames (October 5) were Tecumseh is killed. For the rest of the war, the western end of the province would remain open to US led raids. Armed with a little knowledge of what is to come we set sail into open seas under cloudy skies which soon gave way to a warm sun not unlike the weather on the day of the battle 200 years earlier. We head west towards a point near Put-In-Bay. It takes quite a while to get there even with the motor running – no wonder it took three years to fight the war of 1812. Finally, the sails of the other tall ships begin to appear on the horizon as does a large number of assorted other craft out to see the battle – we later learned that 1000 passes had been issued to sightseers who were to remain behind floating buoy lines. Unfortunately due to budget cuts the buoys were never laid.
As we neared the battle site the captain who had been chatting with the other captains on his cell phone The battle is perhaps not well informed us that the Americans would known to everyone – the American fleet, led by Commodore Oliver Hazard be 2 hours late arriving. This was because spots on the tall ships docked Perry, comprised 9 ships. They had at the Canadian ports had been sold been confined to the harbour at Presque Isle by British patrols until late to Americans who had to be picked up on their side of the line. July when the British fleet was elsewhere on the lake. Once out Perry Most of our ships had been in line posed a grave threat to the British since about 11 am. It is rare to be on a supply lines which needed the lake to tall ship in the midst of other tall ships get food and ammunition to in full sail. There were six in our line – Amherstburg and Detroit which had the largest was the three-masted been in British hands since Brock’s Sorlandet out of Norway, it portrayed victory in August of 1812. Within three the HMS Detroit, a 500 ton vessel with weeks, the British fleet (6 ships) led by 150 crew and 20 guns. It is unknown Admiral Barclay sailed out to meet the what the Norwegians thought of their Americans. At first the battle goes well role in a 200-yea-old Great Lakes sea for the British who have longer range battle.
We spend a lot of time going in circles to maintain formation waiting for the Americans, passing among every size and type of vessel from large yachts to sport fishing boats to classic wood-hulled cigarette boats. By 1:30 the US fleet is clearly on the horizon to the west interspersed with hundreds of white sails. Just now a B17 and a Mitchell bomber fly over – they must be looking for a different reenactment as historian Jim Preyde didn’t mention any air cover. Looming up on our right is a large Coast Guard vessel the 140-foot ice breaking tug the Neah Bay steadily plowing its way through the water scattering small craft and setting up a perimeter so our fleet can get through to the American line. Even with hundreds of vessels on the water it remains fairly quiet and with the many white sails on the horizon it looks like a 19th century marine painting. It’s about 2:30 before we get to the actual battle marked by a large barge producing smoke and setting off charges to take the place of shipboard armaments. The brig Niagara, a replica of Perry’s ship and the Pride of Baltimore are off our port bow – we are nearly stationary now and can get a good shot at the Niagara if it comes
by. Soon the Niagara makes its move – we fire the dachshunds but it’s just beyond our range. No change in the outcome this year. Whoever is portraying Perry waves as the Niagara goes by – and we head for home with the 100-year old Perry monument slowly growing smaller in the distance. (Mike Baker is Curator of the Elgin County Museum)
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L&PS Corridor
for the 2010 International Plowing Match. The station was rebuilt at the new Talbot Street location.
Continued From Page 1 have a London based rail commuter hub that would connect Sarnia, Windsor, Stratford and Port Stanley. Doug Wilson of Forest, ON is chair of this group.
Now for thanks: The St Thomas-Elgin Home Builders Association spearheaded the building of the Replica L&PS station
Many people do not know that the trades personal working on the station were NOT BEING PAID; but were giving back to the community. Not often do young family members volunteer to a community while having no income during this time for their families. As well several local companies donated material for the new L&PS station.
A special thank you to Andrew Gunn in his VISION in allocating funds from the estate of Dorothy Palmer for this project.
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During the November 1st weekend, the Port Stanley BIA will be sponsoring its first Women’s Getaway Weekend. Tickets will include various dining/accommodation packages and all packages include a Friday night fashion show at the Kettle Creek Golf Course, and a 1:00 p.m. themed wine pairing. Sheila Lauzon, a local wine expert will facilitate the wine pairing session.
Saturday November 2nd, we are offering a $30 makeover! Blowdry/style and makeup to make you feel fabulous for your weekend getaway.
There will also be coffee tasting at the Village Square Coffee House on the Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.. All packages will also include a shopping passport that will offer discounts or special offers at many local businesses. These will be distributed at the Fashion Show. Participating accommodations will be offered at the Kettle Creek Inn, Inn on the Harbour and the Telegraph House. Whether you are looking for an action-packed getaway or just some time to relax with your friends, Port Stanley is the place to be.
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
PORT STANLEY 2013
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. Children’s Programs Monday Evenings at 6pm (6+yrs) Pre-school Storytime, Tuesday Mornings at 10:15am (under 5 years with an Adult)! 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 United Church Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursday 8 pm, Call 782-3056. VON Foot Care Clinics October 31st at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club. Port Stanley Optimist Christmas Angel Tree Celebration at Library November 30, 10am. Call Angela Howie 519-782-3272 for an Angel on tree for family or friend who has passed away. Cost $10. Make cheque out to Optimist Club of Port Stanley, mail to 331 Colborne St., Port Stanley, ON N5L 1B3. Port Stanley Community Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 23rd, 9 am - 1pm.. Port Stanley Arena, Carlow Road, Free Admission. Sponsored by local non-profit groups. Lunchroom available. 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 Youth Group November 22, Make costumes for parade (7:00 to 9:00 Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-631-4847 or 519-782-4801. Port Stanley Village Association meets the first Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 Social, and the third Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 pm business meeting. All welcome. Check out the psva website at www.psva.ca Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Monday - Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7pm. Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts If any individual and/or team is interested in joining the Port Stanley Tuesday night Men’s Dart League call John McInryre 519 631-9967. Starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8pm. 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 Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Share a casual evening of music, Monday evenings, 6:30-9 pm; open to everyone, all levels of ability, all instruments, listeners too!
PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2013
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 Port Burwell School. For more Info 519 874 4260. 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.
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Youth Intern Returns to Shedden The CAS Youth Interns are there to help patrons with any computer difficulties, run Cyber Camps for children, & offer one on one computer training sessions. Appointments are available! Tuesdays 5-8:30pm and Saturdays 2-5pm
SPARTA 2013
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) for more information or just show up. Sparta Community Society Please come and join us for our regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of November at 7:30 pm. Weekly Car Boot Sales Every Saturday, 9-3pm, in the parking lot by the Community Hall (46272 Sparta Line). Cost $5. Proceeds to the Community Hall Fund. Call Bill or Eileen Simpson (519-775-2628) to reserve a space. Youth Activities Sylvie Davey is holding regular Dances for youth from Grade 4 -8 at the hall. The dates will be announced at the school. Admission is $5.00. Sparta Community Bingo Friday, November 1, Sparta Public School 7 pm Donations to Sparta Scouting Group. Hosted by Sparta Baptist. All Ages Welcome. The Plains Silver Bell Bazaar (corner of Fairview Ave & Sparta Line) Saturday, Nov. 09, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Refreshments served in Oak Hall Craft Table; Bake Table; Books; Attic Treasurers, etc. 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 Knox Presbyterian Church Tartan Bazaar – Hincks Street, November 9th 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Coffee break 8:30 to 10:30 am; lunch 10:30 to 12:30 . Homemade baking, preserves, Christmas pudding, mincemeat, books, jewellery, knitting, sewing, crafts and Christmas revisited. Yuletide Bazaar at Caressant Care, 15 Bonnie Place, Nov. 9th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Many Craft Vendors, Bake table, Loonie table Raffle and Tea Room Christmas Tour of Homes by the Rotary Club of St. Thomas, Nov. 8, 9, & 10th. Tour '5' Wonderful homes. Friday 'Candlelight Preview' 6pm-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 4 pm. All weekend participate in auction, draws & more. Tickets available @ Berry Hill Limited, for further into call 519 633-0838
TRYCONNELL 2013
Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072
UNION 2013
Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 am. We are a Welcoming Friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info: 519631-0304 and our website is www.unionunitedchurch.ca. Union United Church presents: Holly Berry Market November 9th, 9 am to 12 noon, 6008 Stone Church Rd., Begin your Christmas shopping with sewing, knitting, crocheting and crafts. Or, stock up your cupboards and freezers with apples pies, baking, preserves and pickles. Invited Artisan, Terry Lanning Union Community Centre, Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 2nd 9 - 12 noon. Many Craft Vendors, Bake tables, Loonie table and Lunch Area
VIENNA 2013
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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DEXTER 2013
The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church
Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2. Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.
PLEASE!!! The cold weather is coming and our clients could use your help!!! We need you to drop off non-perishable items at Foodland or call 519 782-3122 for pick-up.
DUTTON 2013
FINGAL 2013
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.
SHEDDEN 2013
Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Children’s Programs Friday Mornings, 11am (under 5 years with an Adult) Come for stories, songs & crafts! Please pre-register for all events! Adult Book Club at 3pm
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sical and relaxing atmosphere where Walk-Ins are free to pop in or if you choose to make an appointment. Connections is owned and operated by the YWCA St. Thomas - Elgin. The purpose of the store is to support global equity and equality by featuring Fair Trade and project based items. Killer Desserts & Café Exquisite cheesecakes, cakes, cookies, specialty desserts, coffee shop and light meals. For those quick lunches we offer fresh soups and sandwiches, with everything prepared fresh daily on-site. Look for our gourmet specialty products and don’t forget to ask about our Gift Baskets and Certificates! A State of Bliss Our services include: Ayurvedic Body Treatment, Bliss
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Dutton & District LIONS Club Wed. Nov. 6, Lion’s Bingo; $500 Jackpot, 7 pm, Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Dutton & District LIONS Club Sunday Nov. 10, serves their famous FULL breakfast for only $6, 9 am- 1pm; in Lion’s Den behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Dutton & District LIONS Club Lion’s “Trivia Night”; 6 pm meal; 7 pm Trivia Contest & Fun; Sat. Nov. 16, Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Tickets $20 each; 6 person teams. Call Mike 519-871-1952 or Laurie 519-768-2800
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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. Cheques payable to Christ Church with Foodbank in memo section please. Thank You In Advance, Port Stanley Foodbank@Christ Church Port Stanley Ad sponsored by the Lake Erie Beacon
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Garbage Tag Pick-up Five garbage bag tag depots have been arranged for residents to pick up their 2014 garbage tags. There will be depots held in Belmont, Port Stanley, and at the Elgin Mall on the following days: • Belmont Arena, Saturday November 16th 9am-3pm • Port Stanley Arena, Saturday November 23rd, 9am-3pm • Belmont Arena, Tuesday November 26th, 5pm-8pm • Port Stanley Arena, Thursday November 28th, 5pm-8pm • Elgin Mall, Saturday November 30th, 9:30am-2pm In addition to the depots noted above, tags can be picked up from the Physical Service Department in the Central Elgin municipal offices, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm starting November 1st. For the 2014 calendar year, garbage tag allocation has been approved by Council as follows: • Residential Assessed Properties – 81 tags • Commercial Assessed Properties – 188 tags • Farm Assessed Properties – 40 tags (Note to receive these tags the landowner must show a valid farm membership card i.e. OFA) Please note that 2014 dog tags will also be available for purchase at any of the depots as well. The price per tag is $30.00. 2014 Dog Tags 2014 dog tags will be available at the Central Elgin Municipal Office starting on November 1st, 2013. Dog tags will also be available for purchase at any of the garbage tag depots. The price per tag is $30.00. Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection The Municipality of Central Elgin will be collecting roadside leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste between Monday October 28th and Friday November 22nd. Leaves and yard waste must be in kraft paper yard waste bags, and will be collected without a garbage tag on your normal waste collection day. Kraft paper yard waste bags are available locally. Shrubs or branches should be one metre long and must not weigh more than 18 kilograms. The Municipality no longer accepts grass clippings as garbage. Please grass-cycle instead. Only leaves and yard waste placed in kraft paper bags on the special yard waste collection days will be collected without bag tags. Burning of Leaves is Not Permitted in Built Up Areas Residents are reminded that the open burning of leaves in built up areas is not permitted at any time of year. If the Fire Rescue service is called to your property to extinguish the fire, you may be charged $500 for the call. Instead of burning your leaves, place them out for collection in kraft paper bags as part of Central Elgin’s Fall Leaf and Yard Waste collection (see above) or start a compost area in your yard. Leaf and Yard Waste Depot Leaf and Yard Waste is accepted throughout the year at the White’s Station Operation Centre, 42343 Fruit Ridge Line west of Sunset Road on • Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm There is no charge to dispose of this waste provided the leaves and yard waste are placed in biodegradable kraft paper yard waste bags. These bags are available for sale at a number of retailers in Central Elgin. Limbs and branches must be bundled in lengths of 1 metre or less.
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IJC public meeting
Management Practices that are most likely to reduce DRP.
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The U.S. & Canadian governments should strengthen and increase the use of regulatory mechanisms of conservation farm planning, with nutrient management as a primary emphasis, in balance with the economic viability of the sector. U.S. and Canadian federal policy should link the cost and availability of crop insurance purchases or premiums to farm conservation planning and implementation of nutrient management practices.
should be reduced by more than 75 percent compared to the average. All jurisdictions in the Lake Erie basin should ban the application of manure and biosolids from agricultural operations on frozen or ground covered by snow. All jurisdictions in the Great Lakes basin should prohibit the use of phosphorous fertilizers for lawn care with strictly limited exceptions. Future management efforts should focus on reducing the phosphorous load delivered during the spring period and be focused primarily on those subwatersheds that are delivering the most phosphorous into the lake. Existing and planned incentive based programs should immediately shift to a preference for Best
Governments should commit sustained funding for enhancing and maintaining monitoring networks, especially a water quality monitoring system at the outlet of the Detroit River and monitoring during wet weather events. The IJC LEEP Report noted that: "The United States and Canada
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south of the border. Dr. John Bacher (PhD) who is Chair of the Conservation Committee for the Sierra Club of Niagara is also a researcher for the Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society. Bacher and an associate drove from the Niagara region to attend the Port Stanley meeting. He said at the meeting and in a written presentation, “Although American conservation agencies have long had the right analysis of how to reduce phosphorous loadings in Lake Regional IJC Commissioner Gordon Walker, Erie watersheds, the main problem is that they lack the same regulatory worked together to restore Lake Erie tools to protect existing forest cover in the 1970s and 80s and their success on private land and funding mechawas an historic binational achievenisms for afforestation which have ment," said Joe Comuzzi, Canadian long existed in Canada. This has chair of the IJC. "Our goal is for this contributed to a generally lower amount report to help governments address of watershed forest cover and a great the new challenges facing Lake Erie reduction in critical riparian forest and make history again.” cover.” Afforestation is the rebuilding of a forest where none now exists. "Common farming practices and also old sewer systems and climate are A riparian zone is the interface contributing to Lake Erie’s current between land and a river or stream. problems," said Lana Pollack, U.S. Plant habitats and communities along chair of the IJC. "Our advice to the river margins and banks are called governments pulls no punches riparian vegetation. Riparian zones are because the science indicates that significant in ecology, environmental without major changes, especially in management, and civil engineering farming practices, we won’t see any because of their role in soil conservasubstantial improvement in Lake tion and the influence they have on Erie’s health." fauna and aquatic ecosystems.
Public comment! At the Port Stanley meeting several members of the audience presented thoughts and ideas concerning the problem. It was also noted by several members of the audience that Ontario already has strong laws protecting water quality and farming practices, that ban spreading of fertilizers on frozen or snow covered ground. These regulations are much more strict than
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The 2013 Galbraith Literary Awards PORT Jenny Phillips Each year the Friends of DuttonDunwich sponsor a Canada wide writing contest and award one author with an engraved medallion and a cheque for $2,000. The judges come from a wide cross section of the publishing business and this year they are John Macfarlane, editor and copublisher of the Walrus; John Schlarbaum, mystery writer and former resident of West Lorne, ON and James K. Galbraith, professor of economics, author and over achieving son of John Kenneth Galbraith. Twelve semi-finalists’ short story fictions are selected and sent to the judges for consideration. The judges then select the three finalists and from that they make their final choice. Friends of Dutton- Dunwich hold a writing contest each year to encourage and reward one Canadian author.
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The 2013 John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award finalists, were - Ruth Zavitz, London, ON – “Back to Beginnings”; Gord Grisenthwaite, Kelowna, BC – “The Fine Art of Frying Eggs”; Doreen McFarlane, St. Catharines, ON – “The Violinist”.
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The seventh annual John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award ceremony was held October 19th at 7:30pm at the West Elgin Performing Arts Theatre, Dutton. The guest speaker this year was James K. Galbraith.
Many villagers recently noticed that the bell on the former Sunday School building was gone and another installed in its place. Why the change?
Jenny Phillips is Co-Chair of the Friends of Dutton-Dunwich, along with Jerry Galbraith, nephew of JKG, and Leslie Galbraith, great niece of John Kenneth Galbraith.
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The Sunday School bell as pictured earlier this year. This bell has been removed and donated to the Port Bruce Ratepayers and will placed near the’ Port Bruce’ sign.
At the September meeting of the Port Bruce Ratepayers a suggestion was made that the new owners of the property be approached to see if they would donate the bell to be maintained in the community. The new owners, Jim and John Crane agreed to donate the bell to be placed near the ‘Port Bruce’ sign. The Ratepayers plan to place a plaque by the bell recognizing the history of the bell. Work has started to restore the bell and plans for
The winner of this years Literary Award was Gordon Grisenthwaite of Kelowna, BC. Gordon is a member of the Lytton First Nation. His writing career began in 2003 and he has won several awards since then.
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