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Port Dover celebrated Canada Day

With overcast skies and cooler temperatures than normal for July 1st, the 2013 Canada Day Parade began its march down Main Street shortly after 2:00 p.m., -- a journey that required one hour to pass by each curb-crowded spectator. Councillor John Wells -- who has been on a July 1st parade float for many years -- reported this year’s crowd was larger than in 2012. He noted that in other years he had noticed some areas with few spectators … this year there were only a few empty sidewalk spaces between the starting point at Clifford Street to St. George Street. The marchers would all have appreciated the newly laid asphalt pavement on St. George Street that was completed only three days earlier. Toby Barrett MPP (also a frequent July 1st parade participant) noted he was of the impression the overall number of parade watchers was about the average of recent parades, suggesting somewhat fewer than in 2012.

> See PARADE on page 14 > More photos on pages 9, 10 & 11

Simcoe Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, shown above marching along Main Street, won the Gord Johnson Trophy for top band in the Port Dover Canada Day parade. Shown below, dog show participant, Shriners Club of Hamilton, Jarvis Lions Club entry, Len’s Mill Store winning parade float.

DOVERWOOD SCHOOL FAREWELL

Doverwood Public School closed at the end of the school year last week. Staff and 304 students celebrated their past and looked forward to their September move to Lakewood Elementary School in the former PDCS building. Doverwood opened in 1967 as a kindergarten to grade 8 school following the closure of many small rural schools throughout Woodhouse Township and the bussing of those students to the new Doverwood. At that time, Port Dover Public School on Main Street became a kindergarten to grade 6 school. When Port Dover Public School closed a decade ago, Doverwood became a K-6 school with grade 7 and 8 students going to P.D.C.S. See page 2 for full story of last week’s final assembly at Doverwood Public School.

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Doverwood students celebrate memories

Doverwood’s entire student body participated in a Celebration of Doverwood Memories last Wednesday.

Doverwood School opened in 1967. It closed last week. Students will attend Lakewood Elementary in September which itself rises out of the closing of P.D.C.S. It was “D” Day at Doverwood Elementary school on Wednesday, June 26 as staff and 304 students celebrated their past and looked forward to their September move to Lakewood Elementary School in the former PDCS building. It’s a Celebration of Doverwood Memories, Principal Kim Cottingham told the Maple Leaf. They honoured their memories with an assembly of music and Doverwood trivia, the bell ringing of the memorial bells of former schools that joined to make Doverwood in 1967, a cake and bubble blowing. The walls of the auditorium were lined with art work, depicting students’ fondest memories of Doverwood. Some of the hundreds of highlights included: “Guitar Club”; “My Reading Buddies”; “House League Teams”; “Art & Gym”; “Math”; “African Lion Safari Trip”; “The Loonie Fair”; “The Teachers”; “This Wonderful Building”; “Making New Friends” and more. Teacher Karen Peters was Master of Ceremonies for the assembly that applauded the “big move to the big house” and echoed the sentiment that they were all happy to be able to stay in their community for the continuation of their elementary education. One group of students sang “Time of Your Life”. Another sang and demonstrated the values of the Port Dover community that ranged from Honesty to Compassion. A slide show was presented to the song “I Will Remember You”. There was also reference to the fact that the popular “Arthur” cartoon character attends a school called Lakewood Elementary and now Doverwood students will be doing the same.

Guitar playing and singing were part of the celebration at Doverwood last Wednesday.

”We will never forget you Doverwood. See you at Lakewood,” was a common theme of the final assembly. “We will never forget you Doverwood. See you at Lakewood” was a common theme. MC Peters also noted that this change for Doverwood students is the continuation of a cycle. Many other schools closed to form Doverwood and the bells at the front

of the school represented them. Now, they will be moving to Lakewood and the historic bells will be travelling with them for the start of new memories. Students moved outside for the bell ringing, bubble blowing and then were served cake.

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The new Sailors hockey club has vowed to pay off an $8,200 debt to Norfolk County incurred by the former Norfolk Rebels hockey team. The Rebels owed the money for ice time at the Port Dover arena. A new executive will spend more than $100,000 to put a new Sailors team on the ice this coming season, team backer Darrin Smith told county council on June 25. The new club won’t fold if it has to pay the Rebels’ bill for ice time, Mr. Smith said. County council gave the Sailors five years to pay. And Sailors must pay in advance for their own ice time — about $2,000 a month. Port Dover Coun. John Wells was alone in arguing that the county should waive the Rebels’ debt to show support for the Sailors. In 2011-12, the Rebels paid off more than $5,000 in debt but ran up $11,000 more, Kevin Lichach, Norfolk’s general manager of community services, told council. Off In 2012-13, the Rebels paid off $4,700 and ended the season owing $7,800. With interest, the unpaid bill now totals $8,223. It’s difficult to collect unpaid bills from sports clubs, Mr. Lichach said. Port Dover for many years had a Sailors hockey team. The new Sailors will play in the Junior C league. “The Port Dover Sailors have been reborn with a new management team that have goals to involve minor hockey and local kids, also community members that can volunteer and create an atmosphere of team spirit and community involvement that was once here in Port Dover,” Mr. Smith wrote in a letter to county council.

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County grants to help restore downtown commercial heritage buildings Norfolk County will offer grants to help restore downtown commercial heritage buildings. The Lighthouse Festival Theatre building is among seven buildings currently eligible for yearly grants worth up to 20 per cent of the buildings’ property taxes. Officials hope the program will encourage owners of other buildings to seek heritage designations to make their properties eligible for grants. The program aims to help revitalize downtowns through refurbishing historic buildings, raising property values and attracting tourists. Eligible work will include masonry cleaning and pointing, restoration and stabilization, painting woodwork, roof and interior work, and architects’ and engineers’ fees. Council will review the grants program in 2018 to decide if it will continue. Council may cancel the program at any time.

Seven eligible heritage buildings Here are the seven commercial buildings eligible to receive Norfolk County’s heritage restoration incentive grants: o Port Dover old town hall (Lighthouse Festival Theatre building); o Waterford old town hall; o Union Hotel, Normandale; o Old post office, 45 Peel St., Simcoe; o Wilson block/Masonic hall, 28-34 Peel St., Simcoe; o Mechanics Institute, 58 Peel St., Simcoe; o Old market/firehall, Talbot and Robinson streets, Simcoe.

Semi-detached planned for Angler Ave. A developer is changing plans for new housing on the west side of Angler Avenue in northeast Port Dover. Eight semi-detached units and one single detached house are to be built on the block east of Cockshutt Road and north of Lynndover Drive. Townhouses had been planned but nearby townhouses have not sold as quickly as anticipated, planner Tricia Givens told county council on June 25. Semi-detached houses are more in line with the current market. County council changed zoning at the developer’s request. The semi-detached units will blend in well with the neighbourhood, Port Dover Coun. John Wells said.

Owners to pay County $5,000 to plant new trees in Port Dover area By DAVID JUDD The owners of property along Black Creek where a line of trees was removed last summer will pay Norfolk County $5,000 to plant new trees in the Port Dover area. The deal settles a controversy that began last August after trees were cut down on three vacant lots off Donjon Boulevard near Jaylin Crescent. County council last week offered two choices to let the lots’ owners get on with their building project: o Have a professional landscape planner draw up a plan to landscape the three lots and register the plan on the lots’ property titles to make sure the plan is followed; o Or pay $5,000 to the county’s forestry fund to plant trees in the Port Dover area. And reimburse the county for staff time. Darrin Smith told reporters he preferred to pay the money. Mr. Smith and his wife Lynn Smith currently own two of the lots. They plan to buy the third lot from owner Jack Robillard and consolidate the three lots into one big lot for a home they plan to build. Last August, the Smiths began preparing the site by removing a 200-foot line of trees along the creek bank. A neighbour who lives directly across the creek behind the Smith property complained to Norfolk County and the Long Point Region Conservation Authority about the destruction of trees. Special rules applied to the three lots because they had been part of the landmark Gallagher property on Donjon Boulevard. In 2009 county council imposed several conditions before it allowed demolition of the Gallagher house and the division of its property into lots. Among the conditions was a demand that lot owners must implement a tree preservation and landscaping plan to the satisfaction of Norfolk County. The conservation authority also had to approve grading and drainage plans, sediment and erosion control and storm water management. Last Tuesday county planning staff suggested a strict response to

A line of trees was removed from the Smith property last summer. The site will be landscaped. the apparent violation of the special rules for the lots. Planners suggested a revised landscape plan be registered as a conservation easement on the properties and that owners be billed for staff time. “Owners must realize agreements with county council are binding and cannot be ignored,” planner Mary Elder wrote in a report. But Mr. Smith told The Maple Leaf that the special rules allowed the removal of dead or diseased

trees, which is what he did. All the trees along the creek were dead or dying, he said during a tour of his property last week. Erosion had exposed the trees’ roots. The trees’ deaths were inevitable, he said. Healthy trees at the front of the property on Donjon Boulevard have been kept. Now that the controversy with Norfolk County is settled, Mr. Smith expects to spend a couple of hundred thousand dollars for a seawall and landscaping as the

next step toward building his new home. He would like to start work this summer or fall if the conservation authority approves a shoreline protection permit. Plans for a new home have not been decided. Mr. Smith said the county made a good decision to plant more trees in the vicinity. The conservation authority has no objections to grade changes and a landscaping plan proposed for the Smith property.

The natural look of the Wilson property at centre contrasts with the appearance of neighbours’ property on either side.

Stephanie Wilson seeks natural riverbank By David Judd Stephanie Wilson looks across Black Creek from her backyard and doesn’t like what she sees. Darrin Smith’s property has been cleared of trees and bushes as it is readied to be landscaped for a new house. To Mrs. Wilson, the tidying up of Mr. Smith’s property is harmful to the turtles, frogs and birds that call the edge of Black Creek home. To her way of thinking, the manicured lawns and sheet piled banks of most of her neighbours are unfriendly to the environment. For the last 10 years, Mrs. Wilson and her husband Ron have planted trees and deliberately have let the back of their backyard return to nature. Much to the dislike of Mr. Smith. He looks across the creek from

his building site and sees weeds choking a former boat slip on Mrs. Wilson’s property. He calls it a mess. The Wilsons’ backyard, as far as he can see, looks “basically abandoned,” he says. Return the land to nature? “Not in town,” Mr. Smith says. “If that’s what she wants — fine. But I have to look at it.” Mrs. Wilson felt sick when she looked across the creek last August and saw that a 200-foot line of oaks, beech and other trees had been cleared over the weekend. The slope to the water had been stripped bare as Mr. Smith and his wife Lynn began preparing their land for construction. Mrs. Wilson said everyone she talked to at the time was shocked that 200 feet of trees could be removed without a permit. Since then, Mr. Smith’s hill has been reseeded with grass.

Most of it is coming along, although the lawn needs more seeding in places. “The majority of people who stop and talk to me love it and can’t understand why there’s a problem,” Mr. Smith says. “It’s a huge improvement.” Those are fighting words to Mrs. Wilson. If she had her way, Mr. Smith would plant only native vegetation, shrubs and trees. And there would be no environmentally unfriendly lawn demanding constant mowing and doses of fertilizer and weed control. “Many people like the cut and polished look but the cut and polished look is destroying the environment,” Mrs. Wilson says. Earlier this year, Mrs. Wilson made a presentation to the Long Point Conservation Authority on the importance of protecting wildlife habitat on shorelines.

Meanwhile, Mr. Smith waits for the conservation authority to issue his permit to install a seawall along the creek at the bottom of his property. Mrs. Wilson is appalled that Norfolk County is permitting Mr. Smith to pay $5,000 to the county’s forestry fund to compensate for clearing his trees without permission. “Five thousand dollars is nothing for them when they can buy three lots,” she says. “What was running through councillors’ heads? Not very much.” Mr. Smith says: “If she wanted to keep the trees, why didn’t she buy the lots?” He looks forward to building a new home on his prestigious property complete with boat dock and swimming pool. “We are not spending $1-million to make a mud pit,” he says.

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The old Vittoria firehall has been sold for $75,000. It may become an event centre for the Catherwood restaurant and the Kiln art gallery.

Jennifer VanGroenigen-Hutchings has big plans for the old Vittoria firehall. The co-owner of the Catherwood restaurant and the Kiln art gallery in Vittoria has bought the hall on Old Brock Street for $75,000. The old firehall is next door to Ms. VanGroenigen-Hutching’s business on Vittoria’s Main Street. The building may become an event centre or a bed and breakfast, she said. “The possibilities are endless.” The old firehall was built in the mid-1950s. It has a large open area where fire equipment was stored. It also has offices, washrooms and showers. Norfolk County declared the old firehall surplus after Vittoria firefighters moved to a new $1.3-million station farther west in the village in 2010. County council approved the sale on June 25. Port Dover Coun. John Wells alone voted against the sale. The county should have received a higher price, he said.

Grand Erie School Board trustees approve $283-million budget Investments in programs and services for elementary and secondary students in Grand Erie District School Board are among the highlights of the 2013-14 Budget passed by trustees on June 24. Rita Collver, Chair of the Board, said “our budget is focused on our Multi-Year Plan that supports student achievement and well-being.” Programs and initiatives that will receive funding include: o Levelled Language Intervention provides up to 20 weeks of intervention support for mainly

grade one and two students who present difficulty in reading. o The School Support Initiative supports professional learning teams at the secondary level to implement proven instructional strategies that improve credit accumulation and achievement. o After-school programs will continue in elementary and secondary school to provide homework help for students. o Turning Point programs will continue to offer 22 classes to 366 students who are re-engaging or

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Port Dover offers a ‘five-star’ rated list for busy relaxation The big annual Canada Day celebration is past and summer in Port Dover is now in full swing. Long-range weather forecasts indicate the summer of 2013 to be above normal temperatures … that is a good thing for tourism locally. There is a lot to love about the ten peak weeks of summer here by the lake. Port Dover will host hundreds, and on many days thousands of visitors who will come to see and do those things that make Port Dover unique. Combined into a visitor holiday package, Port Dover offers busy relaxation. What exactly is it about Port Dover that brings so many people to our town? The strength of this community’s appeal is due to what we can call the town’s Five Star rating. That five-star combination has created this Lake Erie resort as a pleasurable destination for holiday seekers. One of the shining stars why Port Dover tourism appeal maintains its popularity is local businesses. People love to shop. The star-studded kaleidoscope of stores, shops, boutiques and a mill store offering merchandise unlike most box stores. Each merchant is as individual as the day-trippers that come here. These entrepreneurs offer such a grand selection of merchandise they become tourist attractions. Another Port Dover star has to be the culinary scene. Where else in southwestern Ontario is there such a delectable variety of eating places all within shopping, entertainment and walking distance? Fine dining restaurants are as numerous and varied as the hot dog booths, pizza places and ice cream parlours. Star number three has to be harbourfront and the sandy beach. Together they naturally attract people. Both are a wonderful sightseeing playground. The lift bridge, fishing tugs and sleek yachts, Black Creek and lake cruises, the fascinating harbour museum combined is a magnetic charm not available for tourists elsewhere. Star number four has to be our town’s entertainment venue. Lighthouse Festival Theatre possesses a ‘wow’ factor attracting repeat patrons for every performance. The nightlife here is superlative with bars providing fun and music. The five-star rating is a product of Port Dover itself. It is, in part, local residents and service organizations masterminding festivals and celebrations. As well, the weekly no-cost Sunday evening concerts in Powell Park appeals to many. To enjoy all five-star highlights listed will result in busy relaxation, Port Dover style.

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STAN MORRIS Joe Caverley is a steamboat fanatic, and has been since he was 15-years-old when he bought his first wood/coal-powered steamboat. I had the pleasure to talk with Joe this week aboard ‘King George’ at its berth at Dovercraft Marine on Black Creek. It is a steam-powered boat with a history. Joe tells how he believes the steel ‘King George’ was built and named by George Gamble of Port Dover in 1936 in honour of King George V. The open cockpit boat is 26-feet long, 7-feet wide with a 2½-ft. draft. In 1950s, Murray Scruton of Port Dover bought it and extensively rebuilt it. In fact, for decades the steamboat was known along the waterfront simply as Murray Scruton’s boat. An interesting side note, Murray married Peggy Gamble who is a granddaughter of George Gamble. Joe’s father had a steam-powered work tug in Parry Sound. The 70-ft. steam tug 15-year-old Joe acquired cost him $500. He hinted to me there is an interesting story about the final trip that tug made, only revealing (with a smile) “it sank!” Since that initial steampowered boat the Brantford resident has owned and tinkered with a dozen others powered by steam that Joe has bought and sold, saying positively, “King George is a keeper”. Joe Caverley tells the story of how he was poking around ‘Cracker’ Smith’s place at Nanticoke four or five years ago and amongst a lot of old boats and stuff, partially hidden by grass and bushes he spotted part of a hull that piqued his interest … it was King George. He bought it and took it to Caledonia to Adrian Van Eijek’s welding, machine shop, auto garage “because he is good at fixing everything” according to the old boat’s new owner. For starters, a replacement steel bottom was welded into place and the beam was replaced. Joe also credits Don Shiell for engineering and fabrication. A tug in storage at Kincardine had the perfect engine for Joe’s 77-year-old boat. It was a compound condensing steam engine built by the well-known engine manufacturer Petrie Engine Co. of Toronto in 1890s. It had to be rebuilt and Joe’s friend Keith Holmes of London was the man for that job. Joe took his prized antique engine, that

“King George” is 26-feet long, 7-feet wide with a 2 1/2-ft. draft and steam powered. he called “a basket case” to the shop literally in boxes … saying this week, “it was wonderfully rebuilt as a basement project taking a year to complete”. Joe Caverley’s pride and joy was launched a month ago and has undergone some trial runs. He assured me his antique boat, “is not a reproduction, it’s the real thing!” The engine looks like new amidships of King George. It has been updated to burn furnace oil (similar to diesel). It is started by a pushbutton from a set of 12-volt batteries, current boosted to 110-volts, causing the skipper to remark, “it surely is convenient”. When the steam pressure registers 50 pounds, Joe moves a lever and steam gushes forth into the cabin, causing a cautionary note from the

skipper, “it’s okay it (steam) won’t burn you”. Moving parts start going up and down, round and round, as the hissing steam cleared away there was barely a sound emanating from the power plant and Skipper Joe beamed with pride. Reaching for his oilcan he commented that moving parts need regular lubrication. When the steam pressure reaches 75 pounds the fire automatically shuts off, to come on again at 50 pounds. There are three gauges monitoring the system; a pressure gauge, a vacuum gauge, low pressure gauge. As the two of us stood alongside the engine, mesmerized by the busyness of the engine’s parts all moving in sync but barely a sound could be heard … after several minutes Joe

Joe Caverley checks the pressure gauge on the steam powered engine of “George V”.

Joe Caverley at the engine of King George. reflected, “that is as close to a living thing a machine can ever get”. Joe stated, “the propeller is probably the biggest one in Port Dover harbour,” explaining it has a 24-inch diameter with a 32-inch pitch. The power is direct drive, no transmission. At 200 rpm King George moves through the water at 6 or 7 mph, noting “that is about as fast as she can run”. The engine develops about 4 or 5 hp, he says, “it is all torque so that is equivalent to about a 40 hp gas engine. A 15-gallon tank of furnace oil gives King George about 25 hours of running time. Joe burns furnace oil because it is not taxed. Although Joe assured me that King George is “a keeper” and I believe him because he had spoken with such ardour in telling me all about it. However, an hour later, he mentioned how he has bought a hull of a Navy launch, saying “if I’m lucky it should be in Port Dover by August”. Joe Caverley resides in Brantford. He has been a teacher and served in church ministries, and is presently a church organist.

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Roots Music Festival August 17 plans are rockin’ A group of 20 interested people heard the details of the second annual Port Dover Roots Music Festival explained. The press conference last week was chaired by Festival Co-chairs Walt Long and Doug Long. “Our date of August 17 is the same day as Port Dover Summer Festival and one week before the Mumford & Sons concert in Simcoe,” Walt Long stated, adding, “the emphasis is on Norfolk County with two big concerts in August the economical benefits will be astronomical”. Doug Long told the gathering the program will

get underway on the pavilion in Silver Lake Park at 3:00 p.m. with local musical groups, followed by headliners. They are Birdtown Band, NorFOLK, Dwayne Rutter, Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham, Sadies, the Great Lakes Swimmers (whose music is said to be similar to Mumford & Sons). It was mentioned that a year ago when initial plans were being made Tia McGraff was instrumental in laying the groundwork. Simcoe Lions Club will be a participant in the August 17 event again in 2013. This year many of the wineries in Norfolk County and a

brewery are expected to be involved. Judy Buck of Port Dover, representing Ontario South Coast Wineries/Growers Assn. reported that group wants to be involved. Walt Long expressed his pleasure that those groups want to be a part of the Roots Music Festival. Norfolk County Fair General Manager Karen Matthews of Port Dover attended to offer support. Co-Chair Doug Long recalled concerts in this lakeside town dating back to the Summer Garden dance hall many years ago, to Dragon Boat Races and Fish Fest a few years ago, and

lately, Canada Day celebrations, Summer Festival, Health & Fitness Expo, 2012 Roots Festival, commenting “all have attracted crowds to Port Dover”. The current committee expects between 3000 to 5000 people will attend the Lions Club’s 2013 Roots Music Festival. The Co-chairs outlined some plans “to raise the Roots Music Festival “up a notch or two over last year’s first concert,” as they have been looking at other festivals in Ontario. Doug Long commenting, “we plan to tie our Roots Music Festival into all the other things Norfolk County has to offer”.

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Last month’s announced change to the Samsung agreement ushered in the latest government admission that its green energy program is a failure. It’s a failure that has doubled electricity costs, alienated rural communities and never come close to the unbelievable promise of new jobs. Instead of $9.7 billion for 2,500 megawatts of electricity, as the secret sweetheart Samsung deal originally proposed, Ontario will now spend $6 billion for 1,369 megawatts of electricity – electricity we still don’t need. The kicker is that while government once boasted Samsung would create 16,000 new manufacturing jobs, it

is now bragging about an extended commitment for a promised 900. The $6 billion price tag means we’re spending $6.7 million for each job created. Throw in another $600 to $900 million for politically-driven gas plant cancellations, and it’s no wonder we’re heading for the highest electricity prices in North America. While we in Opposition have been calling for a change of course on the “Green Energy Act”, the Samsung retreat only exacerbates an already untenable arrangement. It also does nothing to slow massive industrial wind towers marching on Haldimand-Norfolk. While we pay the bills, we watch 600 jobs at OPG Nanticoke leave as wind towers arrive. I note as well that even as the Minister of Energy has talked of now seeking municipal input for future wind projects, the Premier says municipalities with “unwilling hosts” declarations are, “out-of-luck” on already approved wind developments.

For our part in Opposition, we’ve been telling anyone who would listen since the inception of the “Green Energy Act” (GEA) government’s green gamble was doomed to failure. I’ve joined protests, both locally and at Queens Park, spoke at meetings, read in petitions and argued in the house against this draconian attempt to shove industrial turbines down the throats of unwilling rural residents. Instead of listening, government has rejected calls for moratoria and impact studies, leaving rural people to deal with issues regarding property value, health, bird-kill and bird habitat. So after years of fighting this wrong-headed pollyannaish green vision, we are left with a McGuinty-Wynne gift that just keeps on taking…. our money, our jobs, our rural scenery, our health and our property values. Electricity rates have more than doubled in the past decade, while we pay our neighbouring jurisdictions a billion dollars to take our surplus power - helping

them compete against Ontario for jobs and investment. This hardly comes as a surprise given the fact Auditor General Jim McCarter predicted back in 2011 that Ontario’s green energy policies were adding $220 million a year to electricity bills – while international reports suggested that for every green job created four to seven other jobs are lost. Meantime, reports of a $55 million Samsung-Six Nations agreement, along with recent headlines of $8 million from Next Era to Six Nations only lead to further questions. Bottom line, the recent changes to the Samsung agreement and government’s approach to green energy procurement amount to little more than window dressing on a ramshackle house. The McGuintyWynne legacy will remain – the elimination of market forces and the creation of a top-down regime that will cost our economy in Ontario billions of dollars. In the end we’re still left with a mess on our hands we’ll all be paying to clean up.

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What a Great Week! That should be the title of the column this week. My youngest granddaughter graduated from grade 8 this year making this a milestone for both of us! As you can see in the accompanying photo, she is a stunning beauty, tall, lithe, tumbling curls of auburn framing gorgeous alabaster skin. That’s what you see on the outside. Her inner beauty is just as attractive – she is fun, funny, loving, kind, generous and good. As I wrote in my congratula-

tory note to her, I LOVE (her) zest for life. I wanted my gift to her to be very special and I found that in an encaustic painting by Karen Wilson. It was a stand of birch trees with a divided path that Karen felt reflected Robert Frost’s poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’. The painting itself was done on birch bark. I attached a copy of the poem to the back of the painting and wrote a note to Libby about how this reflected her future as forks in the road would appear and she would choose one direction over another. And although she may hope to someday return to the Road Not Taken, that was doubtful given that “way leads on to way”. Indeed, each choice leads us to the kind of life we will have and as Frost said in the closing lines about the Road Not Taken, “I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and

Libby McRobbie and her mom Jennifer.

I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” As her mom and I looked at this lovely girl trying to absorb the fullness of the painting and poem, we both had tears in our eyes. She wondered what THAT was about but, of course, any of you of a certain age, would know the answer to that. I was particularly delighted that she was so delighted with her gift. I felt it would go on to become a family heirloom in her care. The second marvellous event occurred at the Old Town Hall in Waterford where I attended the opening concert of their summer series. Paul McGovern and H-N Concert Band played beautifully filling the hall with gorgeous sound as the rain fell gently outside. Had we been on the green, it would have been more exciting perhaps but for those of us there, in that hall, it was wonderful. Geoff Snow, singer/songwriter played the second set. Using the keyboard, he sang several of his own pieces. They were funny and sometimes naughty; one was especially poignant about true friends and he concluded with a fun tribute to “Goin’ down to Dover, Where the fun’s never over.” The band returned for the third set during which Tyler Reidy played Gabriel’s Oboe adapted for his flute. Exquisite. On the cusp of Canada Day, feeling high like this reminds me of how fortunate we are. Music, ceremonies, celebrations and so much more is at our fingertips. As I once read, and try to remember

Norfolk lavender growers hold first “Lavender Tour” Norfolk lavender growers invite visitors to experience fields in bloom On Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Apple Hill Lavender and Bonnieheath Lavender farms invite weekend explorers to experience the Norfolk County Lavender Tour. This fragrant festival is ideal for day-trippers and locals alike with farm tours, lavender distilling, interactive crafts, live music and much more planned. With more than 20,000 lavender plants to enjoy, visitors can take part in the

many activities designed to educate the public on Ontario’s growing lavender production and engage visitors of all ages. From relaxing strolls through rolling lavender fields and live music by bluegrass musician Christine Smith & North Cross Band, and guitarist Mike Sharp, to fun lavender smashing crafts and face painting for kids, there is something for everyone. Apple Hill Lavender’s 100-year-old barn and newly restored carriage house offers a glimpse into rural Norfolk history with a display of antique farm tools. The farm shop features a variety of natural handcrafted lavender products including artisan felted soaps, essential oils, lavender bundles and buds, and local artwork. A short drive away is

Bonnieheath Lavender farm, a historic ecological agri-tourism destination where visitors can learn about the region and the farm’s various crops including grapes, wetlands and native prairie grass plantings; enjoy the shade of the Bonnieheath gazebo; stroll through lavender fields and vineyards, and explore the on-site lavender boutique. Fill your senses with the aromas and sights of this wonderful plant and meet the farmers who have ventured beyond the norm. Apple Hill Lavender is located at 1795 Windham Rd. 11, near Windham Centre, phone 519-426-1841. Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery is located at 418 Concession 12 Townsend Road near Waterford, phone 519-443-4185.

always, if you live in Canada, you have already won the lottery. Abundance – we have that. It’s not equally available so we need to give where we can but in Canada many if not most of us do that. I made some fruit butters last year and was delighted with the result. No wait it was apple ketchup, but so similar that I wanted to try some berry butter this year. The recipe that follows is generic and with a little tasting as you go you should be able to get the exact result you like.

Berry Butter 2 quarts (8 cups) berries 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup citrus juice, either, lemon, lime or orange 3/4 – 1 1/2 cups sugar Zest from 1 small lemon or lime or 1/2 orange, optional Prepare fruit – stem, hull, etc. Mash fruit with water and juice in a very heavy bottomed pot, preferably a preserving kettle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender, stirring and mashing several times for 10 – 12 minutes. If it gets too thick add a touch more water. Press through a sieve to remove seeds (and skin from blueberries), if preferred. Fruit butters do not contain butter but are smooth and buttery in the mouth so sieving gives that result, BUT that in turn eliminates a good source of fibre. Your choice. Return strained fruit pulp to the pot and add sugar and zest if using. Cook stirring over low heat until the fruit thickens well. Place a spoonful on a plate; if it doesn’t get

watery around the edge, it is ready. Ladle the fruit butter into jars, leaving 1/2” headspace or use ZipLoc bags. Cool on counter 30 – 45 minutes. Place jars standing up and bags lying on their sides in the freezer where the butter will keep for a year. Refrigerate what you are currently using. Transfer Zip-Loc stored butters to a resealable container for easy use. Fruit butters have much less sugar than jams or jellies and will not keep as well on the shelf. If you do jar and vacuum seal them, be sure to process in a water bath. Our own summer concerts will begin in Powell Park on July 7th, opening with Motion Grove. Each Sunday after that we will be treated to another local musician or group so bring a chair and maybe a picnic, your tapping toes and settle back for a wonderful music-filled time. Those that follow are July 14th - Rachel Hart, July 21st – Brunnings, July 28th - Ian Bell, August 4th - Ian Ross, August 11th - Mike Hogg – Diversity, (this group also includes my friend Elizabeth Corewin), August 25th – Endwaves, and on September 1st - Cindy Dell. These concerts are sponsored by our local Board of Trade members – something to keep in mind when deciding where to shop, hmmm? And by the way, you can see Karen’s unique and evocative artwork at the Twisted Fish or check out her website www.karenwilsonartist.ca Mary Etta McGraw Home Economist, 519-583-2797.

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Soap Box Derby By Donna McMillan Under cloudy skies and with a breeze in their faces, 23 girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 14 raced down the Chapman Street Hill the morning of July 1 in the Port Dover Kinsmen Clubs’ Annual Soap Box Derby. A large crowd of parents, grandparents and cheering spectators lined the route to encourage winners and losers alike in this event, which has kicked off Port Dover’s Canada Day celebrations for more than 50 years. Kyle Kitchen was Chairman of the Derby and had lots of help in the Kinsmen trailer from Paul Murphy, John Hynes, Dave Cowan, Rob Gould and a large number of volunteers staffing the start, sidelines and finishing line of the event. All participants received a loonie, a pop and an invitation to participate in the street parade. Overall Champion was Eric Davidson of Delhi. Lucas Pineo placed second. Third place went to Curtis VanRooy. Best Decorated was awarded to Nigel Grant in the Black Pearl. Participants came from Fisherville, Simcoe, Delhi, Collingwood, Georgetown and as far away as Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Henry Currie, Collingwood, Eric Davidson, Delhi (with sister Nina behind) and Connor Dodds, Port Dover get ready for the start of the Soap Box Derby July 1.

Winners of the July 1 Soap Box Derby were (l – r), Eric Davidson, champion, Lucas Pineo, 2nd, Curtis VanRooy, 3rd, and Nigel Grant, Best Decorated.

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Port Dover Kinsmen run the Annual Canada Day Soap Box Derby. Pictured here are (l – r) Paul Murphy, Dave Cowan, John Hynes and Kyle Kitchen (Chair of the Event).

Two entrants in the annual Soap Box Derby get ready to race down the Chapman Street hill.

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Zeus, a German shepherd, and owner Scott MacDonald from Port Dover were back to defend their titles. Last Canada Day Zeus was chosen as Best in Show.

It’s a family affair! Grandmother Debi Zurby, with the help of her grandkids Justus (age 5) and Ava (age 7) getting ready to show off their pets in the Canada Day Annual Dog Show held each year in the park. Duke, the Airedale waits patiently for his turn in the ring, while smaller buddy Rosie, a Welsh terrier, takes in all the action.

Never too old! Simon, a 15 year old black lab mix, rides in style with his family, Cheryl Bramhill, and kids Roman (left) and Kyle (right). He even planned to enter in the category of best costume and/or most unique. Simon and his family travelled from Waterford for the Canada Day event.

Bentley, a four year old English bulldog, poses with owners Andrew and Dan Hill from Six Nations. They hoped to take a ribbon in the best pure bred category.

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Canada Day celebrations in Port Dover

Sheri Lynn Koenig and Gin Buchanan painted their lips with the Canada flag for July 1st in Port Dover.

A large crowd attended the Canada Day Boat Parade on Monday morning at the harbourfront. The winners of the annual boat parade were: Commercial, 1st Erie Explorer; 2nd Harry Purvis; 3rd Alex B. Pleasure Craft Steel Hull, 1st Peggy Jane; 2nd Beach Commer; 3rd Stanley C. Pleasure Craft Fibreglass, 1st Lone Ranger; 2nd Caramel; 3rd Its-A-Boo-Thing.

Carson Zilkey of Port Dover had his face painted for Canada Day celebrations.

“Harry Purvis” fishing tug decorated for the always popular Canada Day Boat Parade.

A Fisherville family came to Port Dover’s Canada Day celebrations dressed in red and white. Pictured here are: Ron & Cindy Mueller with (front l – r) Tommy, Ian and Ava.

These lucky kids had a ton of fun romping along the pier in their flea sized SeaDoo speedster. Nearly every inch of the small craft was covered with Canadian colours and flags.

The “Little Miss” waved to the crowd and put on a horn-tooting show as they paraded along the pier and out into the harbour as part of the Canada Day celebrations. The Little Miss is captained by Joe Zimba, and was filled with friends and family, all decked out in red and white for Canada Day.

Linda Prior, Darci Sherman, Eliska Stanley, 11, Sierra Griffin, 7, in Port Dover for Canada Day.

Photos by Earl Hartlen, Heather Walters and Donna McMillan.

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Silver Lake Memorial Grove annual dedication service held Silver Lake Memorial Grove was the tranquil setting among hundreds of trees on Sunday afternoon as Lions Club Committee Chair John Hall read aloud the names of the 35 persons who had passed away in the past year that were being honoured through a donation to the grove of trees in Silver Lake Park. Piper Murray McKnight opened the service.

Rev. Sheena Marini, minister at Mt. Zion Church in Renton, spoke of the welcoming nature of people in the Port Dover community and how citizens are supportive of others, whether they were born and raised here, or had come from elsewhere to Port Dover. Rev. Marini reminded the gathering that loved ones who have passed away are never forgotten, commenting, “our lives have been

enriched by their lives”. She recalled the words of the Psalm 42 and how that sentiment is recorded in the Koran, Buddhist, Taoist and Shinto teachings. Rev. Marini thanked Port Dover Lions Club for establishing the Silver Lake Memorial Grove, also to John and Pat Hall for chairing the committee. The 2013 service marked the Memorial Grove’s 13th annual event.

Dr. John Hall, Rev. Sheena Marini and piper Murray McKnight took part in the annual Silver Lake Memorial Grove dedication.

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Part of a group of about 50 people who were on hand for the 13th annual Silver Lake Memorial Grove dedication service at Silver Lake Park on Sunday afternoon.

Port Dover Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night on June 18 with a dinner cruise on the Grand River. The party traveled to Caledonia area in two buses. During the 2½-hour sunset excursion a guide pointed out points of interest and wildlife habitat. Members were seated at tables of six for the roast beef dinner. Lion President Bob Pomeroy presented the official club gavel to incoming president Brian Newhouse. Words of appreciation were extended to President Pomeroy for guiding the club through a successful year of community service.

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Canada Day parade winners > From page one For the record: the weather was a little cooler than most parade watchers would have liked … on the other hand, those marching in the parade were delighted the afternoon temperatures hovered in the 23 degrees C range under cloudy skies. Judges of the various parade categories report parade winners. The honour of being awarded the 2013 ‘The Most Outstanding Float/Vehicle’ was awarded to Len’s Mill Store of Port Dover. Best Decorated Commercial Float was Eisings Greenhouses & Garden Centre. Second prize was awarded to Robot Café. Best Decorated Non-Commercial Float was Gentlemen of Harmony; Second prize to Lakewood (Doverwood) Elementary School. Best Comic Float/Vehicle was Duck Dynasty. Best Service Club Float was Shriners Hospital for Children with Oriental Band of Hamilton; Second place was Knights of Columbus (Port Dover-Walsh). The Equestrian Section winner was the two-team hitch of heavy horses with carriage of Evergreen Hill Farm. In the Clown Section, the coveted ‘June Butler Award’ for the Best Clown overall was presented to Cathy Buckle; her husband, Duncan Buckle, was a close second place winner. The couple is from Port Ryerse, this being their third consecutive year to enter. There were no entries in the newly established Zany Costume category, although some parade entries would have qualified had they been present for judging. Children Section winners; Best Decorated Bicycle award went to Clara Wilcock, age 9, of St. George, Ont. Best Children’s Costume award winners were; (1st) Stuart Telfer, 11, of Oakville, (2nd) Bayden Powell, 9, of Ottawa. The winners of the annual boat parade were: Commercial, 1st Erie Explorer; 2nd Harry Purvis; 3rd Alex B. Pleasure Craft Steel Hull, 1st Peggy Jane; 2nd Beach Commer; 3rd Stanley C. Pleasure Craft Fibreglass, 1st Lone Ranger; 2nd Caramel; 3rd Its-A-Boo-Thing

IN MEMORIAM Leggett, Mark

May 5th, 1961 to June 30th, 2004

Welcome to the World

Happy 50th Birthday

Rob July 7th

EVENTS

THURSDAY, JULY 4 PICKEREL (or Spaghetti) will be served at the Royal Canadian Legion auditorium, 212 Market Street. Serving 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. $9.00 per person ($6.50 for spaghetti). Children half price. Take-out available. Everyone welcome. FUN DARTS. Each Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Branch 158, Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Join us.

Missing you always, but looking on the bright side - which was you! Hugs, Aunt Sheila In Memory Of Robert McAlpine July 5 Another day another year, Another memory another tear. As we go on without you day after day, The heartache from missing you has never gone away. Always in our hearts, Dad, Janice and Douglas

MARKET LUNCH on Thursday, July 4 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Jr. Farmers Building, Simcoe Fairgrounds. Homemade soups, sandwiches and delicious pies. Catered by Norfolk County Fair Homecraft Committee.

Holly Mann & Bill McCloy would like to announce the arrival of their little boy,

William Robin McCloy born May 21, 2013, weighing 8 lbs., 2 oz. and 21.5 inches long. William is grandson to Robin & Arlene Mann and Bill & Marlene McCloy.

In loving memory of Richard Leroy Phibbs Sending ‘Happy Birthday’ greetings to you through the stars on July seventh. You are loved, missed and remembered forever. Ride Free, Dad and Mother In loving memory of Mike Rossitter July 6, 2007 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps you near. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Maureen and family

NOTICE PLACE YOUR ad on this page by calling The Maple Leaf 519-5830112 at 351 Main St., Port Dover.

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HAPPY ADS A GREAT WAY TO SHARE A SPECIAL DAY

July Wedding Ted & Fran Payne of Port Dover are thrilled to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter

Jennifer Danielle to Ryan Kevin Son of Kevin and Terri Ralph of Richmond, BC. A backyard wedding overlooking Lake Erie is to take place July 13, 2013 at the childhood home of the bride. The couple currently resides in Ottawa, ON

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8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Port Dover Community Centre 804 St. George St, Port Dover

Tickets at the door – $10.00 Door Prizes - Raffles - Games - Music & More

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MEAT ROLL. Each Saturday at 3 to 5 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY, JULY 7 SUNDAY BRUNCH at Marburg Community Hall (Lynn Valley Road between Hwy. 6 & Cockshutt Road) on Sunday, July 7th from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, eggs, coffee and juice. Adults $7. Children (6 to 12) $5. Wheelchair accessible. JAM SESSION. Gut Bucket Billy Boys Jam Session every Sunday at Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Grab your acoustic instrument and join in. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 EUCHRE. Each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Cost $1.25 for 10 games. SATURDAY, JULY 13 RONNIE & THE ROCKETS and Pickerel Dinner. Parking lot dance. Royal Canadian Legion, Market Street, Port Dover. $20/person. Tickets available at the bar. Info 519-583-2001. SUNDAY, JULY 14 St. WILLIAMS BRUNCH: All you can eat. Sunday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Williams Community Centre. Adults $7. Children under twelve $3. Children under five are free. Hosted by the St. Williams Lions Club.

BUCK & DOE BUCK & DOE for

SATURDAY, JULY 6 SILVER LAKE Farmer’s Market. Each Saturday at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Year Round, St. Patrick Street, Port Dover. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, nuts, meats, fish, baked goods, cheese, preserves, health and beauty products, plants, flowers, kettle corn, etc. Indoors and outdoors. “Meet you at the Market.”

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 HORTICULTURAL Society of Port Dover and Woodhouse Annual Picnic at the home of Anne Faulkner on Wed., July 17 rain or shine. Social: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own dishes, cutlery, lawn chair and a dish to share. A fun, friendly evening awaits … bring a friend! Info: 519428-0288. SATURDAY, JULY 20 CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge, Annual Christmas in July Sale on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Main Street, Port Dover. Penny table, bake table, deli, indoor yard sale, draw and light lunch. SUNDAY, JULY 21 SUMMER SERENADE: Knox Presbyterian Church, 101 Chapman Street, Port Dover presents Gentlemen of Harmony “A Summer Serenade” on Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Adults $15. Children $10 (under 12 years). Refreshments to follow. Tickets available at Port Dover Maple Leaf office. For information call 519-583-2740.

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Port Dover Legion

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Tickets available at Legion Bar

Come relax and enjoy our friendly, family atmosphere here at the cottages or relax in the ambience of a Heritage Inn. Our accommodations are set within a serene landscape, surrounding a heated pool and located one block from the beach, harbour, restaurants, theatre and shopping. Cottages and Cabins will again be available for the winter months, starting in September

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WINNERS SILVER LAKE MARKET weekly basket winner: Wendy Dupon, Port Dover.

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RVer looking for companion that likes to travel: Port Dover (summer); North Carolina (spring and fall); Florida (winter). Passport a must. Call 519-429-9229. BRING OUT YOUR BOOKS – Port Dover Summer Festival is now accepting donations of good quality used books. Donations of up to 3 boxes can be dropped off at the Board of Trade office, 19 Market Street, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to a decrease in demand; we are unable to accept encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines and Readers Digest. Please help us out by ensuring your books are mould-free and in durable boxes. For donations of more than 3 boxes, please call Teresa at 519-5832143.

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HELP WANTED GARDENING help wanted. $13 per hour plus paid lunch, transportation supplied. Call Bill at 519583-9734.

NOTICE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Port Dover Skating Club’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 26, 1 p.m. at Woodside Greens Golf Club, 847 Charlotteville Road 10, Simcoe. $50 for golf, cart, food and soft drink. Singles or group of four. Entry deadline July 19. Contact Michael at 226-400-0093.~

Rev. Frank Walker

Sunday, July 7th Worship and Music Service Let's Sing at 10 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian Minister: REV. CATHY KAY, BA, M.Div

Sunday, July 7th

Worship Service and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Tea / Coffee Social after church

St. Cecilia Catholic Church 17 Lynn Park Avenue, Port Dover Office Phone: 519-426-0887

Mass Sundays 9 a.m.

St. Paul's Anglican Rector The Rev'd Fr. Kendall Reimer

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Wednesday 10 a.m. Eucharist and Bible Study

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SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES provides Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Diner’s Club, Adult Day Programs, Telephone Reassurance, Volunteer Visiting, Emergency Response Systems, Safety at Home, Home Maintenance Brokerage and Hospice programs. Call 519-426-6060 for information. ~ TEEN Resource Program for pregnant/teen parents. Prenatal classes, prenatal vitamins, food gift certificates, parenting support and more. Free and confidential. 1-800-893-2244. ~ WOMEN living in fear? Shelter, counselling, transportation available for abused women and their children. H-N Women’s Shelter. Confidential 1-800-265-8076. ~

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The Word Made Alive Come as you are.

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Tyrrell Baptist Church Cockshutt Rd, 2 Con. N. of Hwy. 3 Pastor: Rev. Barry Yager, B.A., B.D., C.D. 519-583-1119

Please join us in Worship Summer Hours: Sundays 10 a.m.

St. John's Anglican Church Woodhouse

Corner of Hwy. #24 S. and St. John's Road Rector The Rev. Canon Tony Bouwmeester

Cordially invites you to Worship with us on Sundays

Worship Service at 11 a.m.

St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Simcoe Pastor Dan Abraham, 519-426-9226 www.stpeterslutheransimcoe.org

Summer Hours 9:30 a.m. Worship

St. Andrew's United Church Vittoria

Sunday Service at 11 a.m.

16 | PORT DOVER MAPLE LEAF WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013

Canada’s most-produced playwright

Norm Foster returns to Lighthouse “On a First Name Basis” Lighthouse Theatre is excited to welcome back Norm Foster, Canada’s most-produced playwright, as he stars in his newest play On a First Name Basis. Mr. Foster plays an aloof

author who realizes that he knows nothing about his housekeeper Ms. Hopperstaad – including her first name -- despite being her employer the last 28 years. As a lark, the author in-

vites his servant to actually have a conversation with him over drinks. The unexpected evening leads to many surprises, heartfelt revelations, and of course the big laughs that have

VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION TO HOSPITAL DRAW WINNER

Dave Reeves of Forestville won the 50/50 Draw sponsored by Port Dover Chapter of Volunteer Association to Norfolk General Hospital. His prize was $1,471.60. He is pictured (centre) receiving his winnings from event chair Doug Sibbett (at left) and branch chair Doug Souilliere, both of Port Dover. Mr. Reeves thanked them for the cheque, mentioning he had bought the ticket from Juanita and Betty at The Hair Den in Simcoe. The Port Dover Chapter has committed to raising $5,000 in 2013. The NGH Volunteer Assn. (all chapters) intend to raise funding for two Birthing Beds, an Oxygen Analyzer, portable ECG, and the replacement of old hospital beds. Event Chair Sibbett and Branch Chair Souilliere both congratulated the winner, and extended the group’s appreciation for its success to Mike’s No Frills, Stoney’s Home Hardware, the Farmers Markets in Port Dover and Simcoe, Association volunteers for their assistance and to all those who supported the NGH Volunteer Assn. by purchasing tickets. The Association’s next project is NGH’s regular hospital draw for groceries/gas/iPod at the Treasure Mart chaired by Doug Sibbett.

made Foster an international success. Starring opposite Foster is Patricia Vanstone, one of the most highly-regarded women in Canadian theatre, as both a performer and developer of new plays. Ms. Vanstone will be easily recognizable to Lighthouse Theatre audiences from her roles in Jenny’s House of Joy and A Stranger in Our House, while fans of A Road to Avonlea will remember her as Ada Hubble. Mr. Foster and Ms. Vanstone have a long history that dates back to 1984 when Ms. Vanstone appeared in the world premiere production of The Melville Boys, the play Mr. Foster is still best known for. The two friends have

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humour is in his 49th play, instead of just going for the cheap laugh, which he admits he is not above doing. Ms. Vanstone says audiences can expect a lot of laughs, and two engaging characters that possess Foster’s trademark relatability. “Our audiences are going to have a great time,” she said. “So far the feedback we’ve been getting is that the characters are captivating, and many people have said they wish there was a third act so they could see what happens next. That’s a pretty terrific sign that they like what we’re doing.” On a First Name Basis plays at Lighthouse Festival Theatre until July 20. For tickets, phone (519) 583-2221 or visit the box office.

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Antique fire hose reel donated to Simcoe Firefighters Assn. Port Dover Harbour Museum has donated an antique fire hose reel to Simcoe Firefighters Association. Curator Ian Bell reported the hose reel was at the museum when he was first named curator. He said firefighting equipment did not fit with the marine theme of the museum, and was not actually part of the exhibits.

Two members of the Simcoe Firefighters Assn., Secretarytreas. Mike Lefler and firefighter Rob McCready picked up the reel Friday afternoon. They said the hose reel would be restored to be in parades and on exhibit. They asked The Maple Leaf to report that Simcoe firefighters are compiling a history of the fire department and would appreciate

any photos to scan, or newspaper clippings of information that people would share with them. The number to call is 519 426-4115 ext 2414. Their research indicates Simcoe men were somewhat organized to fight fires in 1841. Simcoe Firefighters Assn. currently owns a 1936 Bickle fire truck and a 1952 La France 700 series fire truck.

Museum to hold two ‘dock concerts’ this summer... July 26 & August 10 This summer Port Dover Harbour Museum will be hosting not one, but two of its popular “dock concerts”. The first is on Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. and features “Songs of the Sea” with Chris Ricketts of Portsmouth, England. This young British folksinger proved to be a favourite with the audience at a dock concert a couple of summers ago. The roots of Chris Ricketts’ love affair with sea songs lie in seafaring Portsmouth, where he was born. He became involved in the city’s acoustic and folk music scene at the age

of 15. Before long Chris was invited to play at the International Maritime Festival in Vegesack, Germany. It was here that the whirlwind of bookings and International acclaim started. Within a matter of months Chris was playing all over Europe and America. Chris’ first CD, Port of Escape was described as the “perfect example of English Folk Rock”’ by Folk London and awarded 4 stars in R2 Magazine. Chris was also semi finalist in the prestigious and influential BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. As well as

Chris Ricketts will perform at Port Dover Harbour Museum “dock concert” on Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.

numerous international validations, he also gained added local acclaim, winning Best Folk Roots Act in the Portsmouth Evening News. Chris has a wonderful voice, and is a terrific guitarist and entertainer – not to be missed! Tickets are $15.00 and are available at the Port Dover Harbour Museum. The second dock concert is planned for Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and called “Barclay’s Ball – The Old Song and Dance of 1813; Two Centuries On”. One of Norfolk County’s enduring legends of the War of 1812 is the story of British naval commander Robert Barclay breaking his blockade of Erie to attend a 4x4 party in his honour near Vittoria. Barclay’s Ball will “commemorate” this event with presentations of songs, tunes and dances that have their roots in the 1812 era. There will be informal afternoon concerts at the museum and an outdoor concert and contra dance in the early evening. Performers include Canadian folk music trio Muddy York and British duo Mary Humphreys and Anahata who are on tour in Ontario this summer. They will join forces in the evening along, with pianist Tom Leighton and dance caller Frank Francalanza for a concert and dance. The audience is invited to dress in any sort of “period dress” they can muster for the event. All performances that day are free.

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Sound Off I like to go to the Port Dover Cemetery. It is truly a peaceful place. I have family there and friends too, I place flowers on their resting place. I wanted to call to make that comment, however, I must say the grounds were not mowed and trimmed as nicely as previous years for Decoration Day. Thank you. I just read in the paper about yoga lessons on the beach and to phone a number about the fee. Sounds like a business to me. I trust they have the appropriate permits. Just wondering if anyone in Port Dover teaches private swimming lessons at their own home for children, if they could leave their number here in Sound Off. And if anyone knows of anyone teaching private swimming

lessons at home feel free to do the same. Thank you. I think all the people in Port Dover should get a refund on their property tax for the amount of money they spend on gasoline driving around this stupid bridge that never works! They did it, got St. George Street paved just in time for Monday’s parade. It looks and rides, mighty good. We have not really been disrupted too much, some noise, some dirt, some walking to get onto our property, but it was worth it. I was reading about the marina meeting where the boaters hope to get certain improvements. I’m not a boater but I understand the marina has a $500,000 surplus. My thought is all that money

Call 519-583-0112 evenings 6 pm - 6 am news@portdovermapleleaf.com should not go back into the marina, as it is pretty nice as it is. Whereas, some things in the county need updating and could effectively use some of those dollars. I believe the marina is a revenue source for the whole county. What do you think? Sunday’s service at Silver Lake Park was lovely. This call is just to say thank-you to Dr. Hall who apparently was in charge of arranging it. The program was tastefully planned and carried out and it touched our hearts. Just being in that setting eased our cares, perhaps our sorrow is a better word. Thank you. Hello. The scaffolding on the Lighthouse Festival Theatre has been removed and presto the building does look a lot better, a real credit to our

town. The clock tower defines our town the same way the lift bridge and lighthouse does. Great, great parade. Just came in and thought I’d pass along this family’s congrats to all those who took part. We’ve been here seven years and now it draws the whole family here. You know what, none of us has seen a Canada Day TV celebration from Ottawa or anywhere else since we moved to Dover. Way more fun waving and taking pictures as they parade by. Thanks everyone. A quick call to say my wife and I did not think it proper for an OPP vehicle to be towing a trailer with a commercial business’ name on it. OPP should use its own trailer, it is not fair for competitors of that business.

Local United Way introduces “Caring Company” fundraiser

United Way of Haldimand and Norfolk 2013 Campaign Chair Peggy Guiler and Engagement Co-ordinator Dana Bushell explained the United Way’s new “Caring Companies” program to members at last week’s Port Dover Board of Trade meeting.

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On behalf of the Weaver, Dorish and Reid families, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support you have shown our little guy Hunter. Words cannot express the gratitude we are all feeling. A special thank you to the Port Dover Scotiabank, Lions, Kinsmen, Knechtel Foods and the Lakeshore Fish Company for your beyond generous support of our Rockin' Benefit. We all feel very blessed to call a great community like Port Dover home…thank you for helping us with Hunter. To all the volunteers who met at our house and took on the daunting task of hosting a Rockin' Benefit in a 3 week window, thank you … this would not have been possible without you. To all of the local businesses that donated to this worthy cause, thank you for your generosity…we had an amazing prize table because of you. To everyone who helped at the benefit, thank you for lending a hand. To Scotiabank and your awesome staff, thank you for everything. To the Port Dover Maple Leaf, Kinsmen and Lions, thank you for all of your guidance and support … this would not have happened without you.

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