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200th anniversary of 1814 Burning of Dover Re-enactors readying for battle at the beach on Saturday. By Donna McMillan

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The clock was turned back a couple of centuries on Saturday with the Port Dover Harbour Museum’s presentation of the 200th Anniversary of The Burning of Dover. On May 14th, 1814 John B. Campbell and his force of 700 American troops landed on the shores of Lake Erie and by May 17th, the prosperous milling community of Dover was left in a smoldering ruin. On Saturday, men and women were dressed in period costume as they demonstrated heritage crafts, sold vintage goods and inspected soldiers/militia in Powell Park. At the Museum docks, the HMS Pandora and HMS Ferret were docked for spectator viewing before participating in re – enactment skirmishes on the beach by The Beach House with many additional land soldiers. Port Dover Councillor John Wells welcomed spectators to the battle and noted that good things can happen out of bad. After the demise of the historic village of Dover, the new village of Port Dover was planned closer to the lake, he noted. To complete the day, Museum

Erie Masonic Lodge dates from 1861

Curator Angela Wallace and her committee of volunteers organized a beach bonfire, pork roast and music performance featuring Ian Bell and Geoff Somers. Sponsors for “The Burning of Dover Mills” event included:

Stoney’s Home Hardware, Scotiabank, Bridge Yachts, Mike’s No Frills, Cobb & Jones LLP, Davids Restaurant, Coldwell Banker Realty and Willaert Pharmacy. > See page 2 for more photos and information

Re-enactors at the beach on Saturday afternoon.

& still strong... page 6

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The HMS Ferret (forward) and HMS Pandora were docked at the Harbour Museum for visitors to view these historic boats.

1814 Burning of Dover

Museum volunteers Doug McCloy and Kelly McCowell collected donations and are pictured here with curator Angela Wallace.

Rhonda Mertens, Bill Mertens and Jeff Weiler of Bad Billy’s Blades displayed historical weapons and arrowheads in Powell Park.

The First Port Dover Sea Venturers were volunteer militia for the Port Dover Harbour Museum on Saturday. Pictured here are (front) Luke MacDonald, Gordon Challand, Adam Vallis; (Back) Frank MacMaster, Mary Elder, Andrew Reavely and Parker VanBelleghem.

Joe Arnold of Arnold Knives forging in Powell Park. Watching him are William Valoppi and Kevin O’Halloran of the Norfolk Militia.

Sign unveiled for Dover Historic Village By Donna McMillan

n 1796 William Francis purchased 1500 acres that would eventually see the building of the thriving village of Dover on the banks of Patterson’s Creek near the joining of Prospect Street and Tisdale Road. On Saturday, the Norfolk Heritage Committee unveiled the first of three signs that will designate the historic village of Dover. Laurie McGregor, Vice-chair of Norfolk Heritage Committee, welcomed spectators and local dignitaries that included Toby Barrett, MP and Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley, Mayor Dennis Travale, Councillors John Wells, Peter

Black, Charlie Luke and Betty Chanyi. Noting that she was not talking about Port Dover or Dover Mills, Laurie indicated that the Committee generally designates historic villages where there are remnants of the early settlement. In the case of Dover, the village was burned to the ground during the 1814 tragedy, she said. But, she noted the importance of marking this historic site and others throughout Norfolk to increase pride in our County. Port Doverite and MP Diane Finley shared with the audience that she knew the proximity of the new plaque better as the “car wash” area of Port Dover during her youth. She also recognized

the importance of marking “our heritage to pass on to future generations”. Toby Barrett also recalled how his Uncle Frank would install a giant Canadian flag above the Ivey Dam near the plaque location to celebrate Canada Day. Local historian Harry Barrett also spoke briefly about the history of the historic village and noted he has a new book coming out shortly titled “The Pioneer Hamlet of Dover”, which will be available in local bookstores shortly. Eleanor Ryerse-Chithalen, who wrote “A Woman from Dover” back in her high school days, recounted the local history surrounding the historic village of Dover. “It is 200 years, almost to the day, from the

date given in the memoir of my four-greats Aunt Amelia Ryerse Harris for the burning of Dover Mills. In fact, Lieut.-Col. John B. Campbell, with 750 troops sailed from Presque Isle, near Erie, Pennsylvania, landed near Dover on May 14th, 1814. Within the next few days, the hamlet of Dover ceased to exist,” she said. Following the purchase of land by William Francis, Eleanor told the audience Daniel McQueen bought land from him and laid out the Dover town site. By 1805 he had built the first grist mill at this point, where a nice slope moved the water along. By the time of the War of 1812, there were grist mills, a saw mill, a tannery, three distilleries, every-

Eleanor Chithalen, Toby Barrett, Harry Barrett, Diane Finley, Dennis Travale, Laura McGregor, Pat Hall, Shana Greatrix and in front Peter Black at the unveiling of the historic village of Dover sign Saturday morning.

thing a pioneer community needed, extending along Patterson’s Creek on both sides of this present-day bridge”, she said. “The hamlet extended from the present site of Clonmel, right up to what is fondly known locally as The Head of Main Street”. Eleanor noted that during the war years, Dover’s importance became vital. Its grist mill, then owned by Robert Nicol, helped provision the Upper Canada militia. “Lieutenant-Colonel John B. Campbell, knowing that an army travels on its stomach, decided to starve the British soldiers and Upper Canada militia into submission by destroying local grist mills, the source of grain for bread”, Eleanor said. Within days of landing on the shores of Lake Erie on May 14, 1814, all that remained of the thriving hamlet of Dover was ashes, she added. “Tradition does say that Mrs. Daniel McQueen was baking bread that day and she managed to save her home by offering the Americans food and drink. We believe that her home still stands as part of the structure of the gracious Ivey house, across the dam from here. But, the rest of Dover burned,” she said. On December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, officially ending the war between Britain and the United States. Mayor Dennis Travale and Laurie McGregor unveiled the sign. Norfolk Heritage Committee members Pat Hall and Shana Greatrix, representing Port Dover, and Council representative Peter Black were also present.

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Reports delayed High water has delayed a consultant’s report on Misner Dam... until September

Discussing Canada Day celebration plans on May 14 were (left to right) at desk, John Blakemore, Marion Gadsby, Walt Long, Murray Grant, Wayne Neidrauer. Second row, Rob Varey, Dennis Pascoe, Doug Long, Steve Prettie, Brent Widdifield.

Canada Day plans underway

There will be a Canada Day celebration again in Port Dover on Tuesday, July 1. Walt Long commented at an organizational meeting on May 14, “there has always been a July 1st program in Port Dover since Confederation (July 1, 1867) it’s an important part of our community”. The Lions Club committee agreed to have a large banner proclaiming that fact in the parade. The meeting named Lions Wayne Neidrauer and Brent Widdifield as co-parade marshals, succeeding Rob Varey who held the important role for many years. Band committee chair John Blakemore reported six parade bands have been engaged: Paris Port Dover Pipe Band will lead the parade,

United Alumni Senior Drum and Bugle Corps “always make themselves available to us,” he stated. Others will be Top Hat Marching Band, Cameo Jazz Band, Shriners Club of Hamilton Oriental Band, Blue Saints of Sudbury. The gathering agreed to the traditional parade route, expecting the St. George Street reconstruction would be completed by then. A meeting would be held with Ontario Provincial Police to iron out concerns about street closures and street barriers for traffic control along the parade route. Parade categories and cash prizes were discussed. The coparade marshals will retain the categories: Best Decorated Commercial Float; Best Deco-

rated Non-commercial Float, Best Service Club Float; Best Comic Vehicle. The ‘Most Outstanding Float’ will receive $100. Those at the meeting expressed hope there would be more participants with floats in the parade this year and encouraged businesses and organizations of every kind to promote what they do with a parade float. There will be a Clown Section in the parade with cash prizes, including the June Butler Award for Best Clown. Also, judging children in costumes, with pets, with decorated bicycle, tricycle or wagon for cash prizes. Every child in costume will receive a toonie. Chair Steve Prettie stated that in the evening at Silver

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO AN APPROVED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT Project Name: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project (the Project) Project Location: The Project is located east of the community of Port Dover (Norfolk County), west of the community of Selkirk (Haldimand County), and south of the community of Jarvis (Haldimand County). Dated At: Haldimand County and Norfolk County this the 14th Day of May, 2014. Capital Power (PDN) L.P. (Capital Power) holds a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) under Ontario Regulation 359/09 for the Project. The REA was issued on July 17, 2012, followed by two amendments (December 21, 2012 and August 19, 2013). The Project has been operating since November 2013. This Notice is being distributed in accordance with Section 32.3 of Ontario Regulation 359/09 to provide notice of proposed changes to the Project. An application has been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to amend the Project’s REA. Project Description: The Project is considered to be a Class 4 wind facility. The 104.4 megawatt (nameplate capacity) facility includes 58 wind turbines on privately owned leased lands, and ancillary components including turbine access roads, electrical cabling, a substation, and an operations and maintenance building. Proposed Changes: Changes to the Project are proposed as a result of detailed design and input from the construction team and ongoing consultation with landowners and Haldimand County staff.

The four proposed Project changes consist of the following: reconfiguration of one turbine access road based on preference of the landowner and Project operation staff, and three changes at the Substation Property: installation of a water well to service the operations and maintenance building, retention of an existing laydown area for use during the operation phase, and updating the substation transformer documentation to reflect the specific equipment installed on site. There are no proposed changes to turbine locations. All proposed modifications are located within the Haldimand County portion of the Project and all works will be conducted on existing participating properties. Further details regarding the proposed changes to the Project are available in the Modification Report available on the Project’s website at: h t t p : / / w w w. c a p i t a l p o w e r. c o m / c o m m u n i t y / consultationengagement/Pages/ portdovernanticoke.aspx. Project Contacts and Information: To learn more about the proposed Project changes or to be added to our Project distribution list, please contact the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Team: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Capital Power 46 Victoria Street North, Goderich, Ontario N7A2R6 E-mail: PDN@capitalpower.com Telephone: 1-855-703-5005 Fax: (519) 524-5046

Lake Park there would be two popular musical groups performing before the fireworks at dusk (10 p.m.). Port Dover Ukulele Club will entertain from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by ‘Mushy Peas’ from 8 to 10 and then the fireworks display. Canada Day Committee Chair Doug Long stated plans are still being formulated for the Boat Parade, House and Business Decoration Contest, the Canine Classic Dog Show, Legion Open House, Kinsmen Club’s Soap Box Derby … “all expected to be an important July 1st program highlight”. Next planning meeting is May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Silver Lake Park community building. All service clubs and organizations are encouraged to send a representative.

A consultant’s report on Misner Dam is now delayed until September because of high water. LVM Inc. of Brantford is to suggest short-term options to make the historic dam safer. Its report costing more than $44,000 was at first expected in February. But persistent high and turbulent waters on the Lynn River have prevented completing in-river research, Gary Houghton, Norfolk’s manager of engineering, reported to county councillors. Work in the river must now wait until July, delaying the consultant’s report until September. “I’m a little bit upset,” Port Dover Coun. John Wells told county council on May 13. Coun. Wells recalled telling Port Dover voters at the 2010 municipal election that Norfolk County would take seriously the condition of Misner Dam and fix it. At the slow pace things are going, Coun. Wells said he might have to repeat his 2010 remarks at this year’s election.

Marina report expected... soon A long-awaited consultant’s report on Port Dover and Port Rowan marinas is expected soon. The report by Marina Management Services Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla., will help county council decide if it will stay in the marina business. The report was originally expected to be in council’s hands before now. Also at Port Dover Harbour Marina, a new portable pump-out station is planned. Goals also include upgrading and relocating the boat launch. The marina projects are included in Norfolk’s business plan for community services, county councillors were told on May 13.

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MASSIVE FENCE INSTALLED AT BALL PARK

"Covered by most extended Health Plans" Last week, work crews completed this 157-foot long and 30-foot high fence at Harry Misner Memorial Ball Park. In March, Ontario Trillium Foundation representative Jim Peters confirmed a $33,200 grant for improvements at the Harry Misner Memorial Ball Park. The funding has provided an improved backstop and a new safety net to protect neighbouring residential properties from fly balls. Also funds were given to purchase a trac-

tor with a front-end loader to maintain the facility. Port Dover Board of Trade sponsored the application to Ontario Trillium Foundation for the community ballpark improvement. President Scott Cunningham of Port Dover Minor Baseball told a Board of Trade meeting when Mr. Peters gave confirmation of the grant, that “it is very exciting news for the Misner Park,” adding “it is one of the best ball parks in southern Ontario”. The tall and wide safety net was installed last week, just in time for games on Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. with overflow games of a Bantam tournament organized by Simcoe Minor Ball. The installation contract was given to Thos. Butler Fence Contractor, owned by Wayne Butler, of Port Dover, then partly sub-contracted to Peninsula Construction of Font Hill. Chris Dadds informed The Maple Leaf on Monday the safety net is 157 lineal feet and 30-ft. high. He is Port Dover Minor Baseball’s scheduler, stating that Peninsula crews worked last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday … the two teams from Simcoe were literally waiting in their dugouts for their 5:30 scheduled game when Peninsula completed the work at 5:25. “I cannot say enough good things about the Peninsula crew,” Mr. Dadds commented, saying “they worked even when it poured rain those days in order to finish the job in time for Friday’s ball game!”

Norfolk Power paid county $1.3-million dividend for 2013 By DAVID JUDD Norfolk Power has paid the county $1.3 million as a dividend for 2013. The county-owned utility traditionally has paid $400,000 to $600,000 a year in dividends. This year’s dividend is higher because of the pending sale of Norfolk Power to Hydro One and last year’s sale of the utility’s former home comfort division, Mayor Dennis Travale said in an interview on May 13. The Ontario Energy Board is expected to approve Hydro One’s pur-

chase of Norfolk Power in the next month, the mayor said. Hydro One agreed to buy Norfolk Power more than a year ago for $66 million. The independent corporation owned by the province also will assume Norfolk Power’s debt of $27 million. Norfolk Power serves 18,000 customers in Port Dover, Simcoe, Waterford and the urban areas of Delhi and Port Rowan. Hydro One has 1.2 million customers, including 14,000 in rural Norfolk County.

‘Accessibility Expo’ at Port Dover Library on Tuesday, May 27 Team Canada’s paralympic rower Victoria Nolan will be the keynote speaker during National Access Awareness Week in Port Dover Library on Tuesday, May 27. Norfolk County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Norfolk County Library invite persons with disabilities, support persons, caregivers, family, friends and everyone interested in disability issues to attend this Accessibility Expo. The expo features exhibit booths, displays and demonstrations of prod-

ucts and services to improve the quality of life for residents of our communities. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. with opening remarks and welcoming by Mayor Dennis Travale. Those in attendance will hear Paralympian Victoria Nolan tell her story as a blind, medal-winning rower for Team Canada. Victoria Nolan is a motivational speaker and an advocate for people with disabilities. This is a free admission event.

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LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE OPENS 35TH SEASON THIS WEEK

The Dairy Bar is among Brad Austin’s favourite Port Dover locations, and he is impressed by the expansive display of black and white photographs on the wall. “The way this town preserves its history is incredible,” he said.

Old friends reunite for ‘The Foursome’ at Lighthouse By ADAM VERI

ighthouse Theatre is about to open its 35th anniversary season, and is looking to one of the funniest scripts written by Canada’s favourite playwright, Norm Foster, to start the 2014 playbill off with some big laughs. Foster’s famous ode to golf, competition, and male bonding – The Foursome – opens May 21, but the foundation for the production was laid more than 20 years ago. The Foursome features Lighthouse Artistic Director Derek Rischel in his first on-stage appearance since he took over creative control of the theatre in 2011. Joining him is his long-time friend Brad Austin, who first met Ritschel when they were both theatre students at Humber College. The Foursome is about four friends who have fallen out of touch over the years, who get together for a round of golf. Austin

says there is a connection between the plot and his relationship with Ritschel. “I’ve never worked with Derek professionally before, so it’s nice to be in this show together after being friends for so long,” Austin said. “It only took him what, five years, to hire me?” Austin will be recognizable to Lighthouse patrons from his role in the hit comedy Grounded, which played at Lighthouse in 2010. The actor said he’s glad to be back in Port Dover. “Port Dover is very welcoming, and has a noticeable strength as a community that I don’t see everywhere I go,” he explained. “The community’s support for its theatre also stronger than most.” The Dairy Bar is among Austin’s favourite Port Dover locations, and he is impressed by the expansive display of black and white photographs on the wall. “The way this town preserves its history is incredible,” he said, with

obvious admiration. Austin’s first professional job was in a play called Mark of Cain at the now-defunct Rainbow Theatre in Parry Sound. He described the experience as working with exceptional actors in a terrible play. He now works full-time on stage, television, and in film, alternating back and forth a year at a time. He says he prefers the immediacy and energy of theatre to the frequent waiting around he faces on film sets. Austin is confident that audiences will enjoy The Foursome. “The play is hilarious, first of all,” he said. “Anyone who’s ever been golfing with three of their friends will immediately relate to the relationships. There are a lot of jokes about aging men – mid-life crises, vasectomies – all of that. The show is going to be great.” The Foursome plays at Lighthouse Theatre from May 21 to June 11. For tickets, call 519-583-2221 or visit the Main Street box office.

Volunteers vital part of theatre’s success Lighthouse Festival Theatre celebrates its 35th anniversay season this year and continues to grow in popularity each year. Five productions will be held on the stage this summer. To celebrate the anniversary, five former artistic director’s have been invited back to each direct a play. The first play of the season is Norm Foster’s comedy “The Foursome” which runs to June 11. It is being directed by Robert More who was the Lighthouse Theatre Artistic Director from 1994 to 2003. From June 18 to July 5, Simon Johnston will direct “Test Drive”, a comedy by Dave Carley. The comedy-farce “Who’s Under Where?” runs from July 9 to July 26 directed by Simon Joynes. Lighthouse Theatre’s current Artistic Director Derek Ritschel will direct “Trying” from July 30 to August 16. Director Chris McHarge returns to Port Dover to direct Norm Foster’s world premiere of “The Gentleman Clothier” from August 27 to September 13. o o o Lighthouse Theatre continues a tradition of stage productions that began in 1906 and for the next 30 years there were productions in the Old Town Hall at the corner of Main and Market Streets. First it was vaudevillians, then local performers graced the stage, followed by hometown talent.

The rebirth of live theatre in Port Dover is credited to Brantford resident Sara Staysa, the artistic director of Carpet Bag Theatre Company. That happened in the late 1970s. Today, Lighthouse Festival Theatre is rated among the top tourist attractions in Norfolk County. Sara Staysa gathered some interested people who envisioned live professional theatre. People rallied around. Port Dover architect Carlos Ventin was asked to help breathe life back into the structure. In early March the cobwebbed and dusty auditorium was invaded by determined volunteers to carry-out the (almost) impossible … have the theatre ready for its June 18 opening of “The Vaudevillians.” The play opened on schedule. Peter Ramsey was given heaps of credit as the man, “who kept all the work on schedule.” During an appreciation night that first year, Grant Smith listed 37 volunteers and businesses who had made the opening possible. Mr. Smith told the large gathering, “I have never seen in all my travels so many keen young people, and older people, so dedicated.” Since that time to today an ongoing series of renovations and improvements has been carried out. The future looks very bright and volunteers are still a vital part of the theatre’s success.

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V IEWPOINT Erie Masonic Lodge dates to Port Dover’s earliest days and still going strong >>

STAN MORRIS The same bible has been signed by each Worshipful Master since Israel Powell’s installation in 1861 The solemn-looking brick building on Main Street at Nelson Street that has been there since 1929 is a unique place. It is Erie Lodge #149 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons building. This local Masonic Lodge was chartered in 1861. The man who founded and laid out the town of Port Dover, Israel W. Powell (the downtown park is named in his honour), was the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge (its senior officer). That early date makes the Masonic Lodge one of the most historical things in Port Dover … having been part of this community as long as such things as the pier, lighthouse, some downtown commercial buildings and only a few houses. The current Worshipful Master of Erie Lodge is Colin Cottingham. On June 9 Bill Black will be installed as the next W.M. Attending that ceremony will be Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario Most Worshipful Brother

Donald A Campbell, and others. Secretary of Erie Lodge is Paul Goodwin, a post he has held for about six years. The Lodge meets the second Monday of the month. There are two levels in the building. The entire upper level consists of the Lodge Room, and the lower portion is the auditorium and kitchen. Peter Butler is a Past Worshipful Master of Erie Lodge (being the 150th W.M.) and he willingly gave The Maple Leaf an interview to explain about the Lodge. Membership currently is about 75 and growing. In one recent year, Port Dover’s Erie Lodge had 10 per cent of all new lodge members across Ontario. Membership is considered only to those men who ask to join. Peter explained Harry B. Barrett who was the 99th W.M. in 1960 has several distinctions … he is the oldest member, celebrating his 92nd birthday on May 29, and the longest serving member having joined Erie Lodge in 1945. Peter repeated a motto about membership, “we take a good man and make him better” adding their purpose is “living life with integrity and to make a difference in society”. During the interview he commented, “the Lodge Room is full of symbolism with every item having a purpose and a meaning”. He mentioned the bible … the same book has been in the Lodge Room since charter night when Israel W. Powell signed it on his installation as Worship Master in 1861 and every W.M. since has signed it as part of his installation in the presence of a member of the Grand Lodge of

Past Worshipful Master Peter Butler is seen in the Lodge Room amid a portion of the permanent appointments, some dating from decades past. The large painted portrait at right is of Hon. John S. Martin (Port Dover poultry breeder and Ontario Minister of Agriculture 1923-1930). The smaller framed pictures are of British royalty. The small picture beside the Union Jack flag is an original photo of Israel Powell also signed by him (in 1835 Powell laid out the town of Port Dover) and gifted to Erie Lodge by Harry B. Barrett who is currently the longest serving member of Erie Lodge. Canada, including current W.M. Colin Cottingham whose name is number 152 on the page. “The bible’s pages are so brittle now it is kept in the vault as a method of preservation, opened only on installation night,” Peter stated, explaining a newer bible is used for regular meetings. A large oil painting of John S. Martin hangs in a prominent place in the Lodge Room. Mr. Martin was a Port Doverite who rose to be the 33rd Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in Canada in the Province of Ontario, which was the same year the Masonic Temple was built on Main Street (he also was Minister of Agriculture in the Ontario Government). Peter Butler does not like to refer to what takes place during a Masonic Lodge meeting as being secret, only commenting that “there are some things we do not share (with nonMasons)”.

He says, “times have changed and Masonic Lodges are more open than in the past”. He states that fraternal lodges are like any charitable group and members pay dues and also fundraise -- mentioning selling T-shirts and holding a beer garden on Fridays the 13th, auction sales with the most recent being on May 10, and rental of the downstairs auditorium to Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge which has no connection to Erie Lodge. Erie Masonic Lodge donates to Rainbow Lake Camp Trillium, donates to the Shriners Hospital in Toronto, assists deaf people and other causes requiring financial assistance. Peter acknowledged the dedicated services of several local Masons, mentioning in particular the late Elmer Lewis. As an acknowledgement of his record of service, when Nor-

Past Worshipful Master Murray McKnight is seen in the ornate Lodge Room.

Erie Masonic Lodge building was erected in 1929 at the intersection of Main and Nelson Streets in Port Dover.

folk County and the Port Dover Board of Trade built the Elmer Lewis Parkette in 2007 a concrete brick with the Masonic emblem on it was incorporated into the inlaid brick walkway’s south-east corner, selected for its symbolism. The Grand Lodge website points out that “a Lodge is not a building... it’s the men that form it” adding that it is at the Masonic lodge “that Masonry teaches its lessons: kindness in the home, honesty in business, courtesy in society, fairness in work, concern for the unfortunate and respect for one another.” Harry B. Barrett has published a book detailing much of the life and times of Erie Lodge, A.F & A.M. #149. It is an account of that part of our town’s heritage and present.

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Former resident writes of fires in California Recently relatives visiting from Port Dover were particularly interested in our local news. I guess life is so calm and peaceful in Port Dover that they were fascinated by the craziness of city life. Having received many calls from concerned friends and relatives regarding the fires here I thought maybe an email summary of the situation might be a good idea. First, I’m reminded of the joke that California has three seasons... summer, fire and flood. And that’s not too far from reality. We normally get no rain from about May to November but this year we got very little even during our rainy season... 5.06 inches since last July 1... about half the norm leaving vegetation very dry. Then once or twice a year we get what we call Santa Ana winds which result from a high pressure zone over the desert forcing hot air over the mountains and through the

canyons. These strong dry winds bring our humidity down below 10% and temperatures as high as 100 degrees, and if there’s a spark starting a fire these winds whip it up and move it along rapidly. In the last three days we’ve had nine fires some of which are still burning.

Silver Lake concern

Gerrie Randall of Port Dover sent this photograph asking “what is causing this ‘sludge’ at Misners Dam?”

Main Street repair

Summit Paving of Simcoe was in Port Dover on Friday applying hot asphalt to a temporary patchwork on Main Street that had been the result of repairing broken water mains during the winter. A crew is pictured at work in the main downtown block, with street cones to direct one-way traffic. In reply to a query by Councillor John Wells about the delay installing a smooth road surface, General Manager Eric H’Hondt of Public Works explained that hot asphalt was not available until now.

They’ve used more than 40 aircraft dropping water and fire retardants. More than a hundred fire engines and crews, many driving in from some distance. So far there have been 10,400 acres burned, 121,000 people evacuated (many now allowed to return home), only 22 homes burned, two apartment buildings and a few business, and fortunately only one life lost. The fire didn’t get closer than three-quarters of a mile to us. We were not even required to evacuate as there are no canyons leading to our house. And it’s these wild canyons full of dry brush that allow these fires to spread. The only thing we suffered was smoke and ash as we were directly down wind from what was called the Poinsettia fire here in Carlsbad. These Santa Ana winds usually don’t come until September, so we have a lot of

fire season still ahead of us. But for Carlsbad I think you could say the fuel for the fires has been pretty much burned off so I think we won’t see another fire here. Now we can only hope we don’t get a particularly wet rainy season come November, because what causes our floods is loss by fire of the vegetation that absorbs the rain, and without it there will be flooding. In the meantime our coastal weather will return to normal which is rarely over 85 degrees. So we’ll enjoy our summer while anticipating our other two seasons... more fire, then floods. At least we haven’t had a significant earthquake for a while. Bob Irwin Carlsbad, California Bob Irwin is a former resident of Port Dover and charter member of Port Dover Kinsmen Club living in southern California.

Town gearing up for big Friday the 13th in June It could be another recordbreaking Friday the 13th for Port Dover in three weeks time. Norfolk County, Port Dover Board of Trade, Port Dover Kinsmen Club, Port Dover Lions Club and local organizations have plans for the big day well in hand. For the first time in the long history of Biker Days this June’s event follows two last year that were in September and December … and the next Port Dover Fridays the 13th in warm motorcycle-riding weather are not until May 2016 and July 2018. Vendors coming for next month’s Biker Day can set-up Thursday afternoon and begin selling Thursday evening from 6 until midnight and all day Friday. Vendors from Norfolk County pay lower fees than vendors from outside the county. Depending on the weather, Friday the 13th events draw between 200 and 300 licensed vendors. Changes have been approved for no centreline parking of motorcycles on downtown Main Street from Nelson St. to Clinton St. This change was made to ensure emergency vehicles could travel along

the street. Bike parking along the curb on both sides will continue. Centreline parking on Main St. will be permitted from Nelson St. to Clifford St. Port Dover resident motorists who will be out of town on Friday, June 13 can use their ‘Vehicle Pass’ issued last year, to return home. Resident Passes can also be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a Port Dover address to Resident Passes, PO Box 1203, Port Dover N0A 1N0 or in person with identification showing a Port Dover residence on Monday, May 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand; Wed., May 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand; Sat., May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at Silver Lake Market; Tues., June 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand; Thurs., June 5 from noon to 2 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand; Fri., June 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand; Sat., June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Silver Lake Market; Tues., June 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Powell Park bandstand. The next Friday the 13ths are in February, March and November 2015.

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Asparagus is big in Norfolk Norfolk County is Canada’s leading grower of asparagus – and the home of the Asparagus Trail. Asparagus is high in Vitamin K and Iron. Norfolk County farmers grow more than 1,500 acres of asparagus, which represents 55% of asparagus grown in Ontario and 39% in Canada. The local tourism office is inviting foodies and other visitors to explore Norfolk County, purchase some asparagus and check out the wineries and craft breweries in the area, too. “If you like flavour and good quality food, Norfolk County asparagus is the best,” said Clark Hoskin, Manager of Norfolk County Tourism. “The Norfolk County Asparagus Trail takes you past lots of our farmers, as well as wineries, breweries and a few other surprises along the way.” Call l 800-699-9038 for a Norfolk County local food, wineries and breweries travel map.

Volunteer ambassadors needed for Annaleise Carr’s swim Volunteer ambassadors are needed to assist during a major event in Norfolk County this summer. On July 25-26, Norfolk County will once again call upon its Volunteer Ambassadors to help during Annaleise Carr’s Radical Crossing 2.0 – Lake Erie 2014, when our famous heroine will swim from Erie, Pennsylvania, to Port Dover to raise funds for Camp Trillium, a summer camp for kids with cancer and their families. Norfolk County calls upon its residents from time to time to act as ambassadors during special events. Volunteer Ambassadors typically help visitors to Norfolk County by roaming through crowds and answering questions or providing directions. The Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Simcoe Stopover was an example of an event where Norfolk County’s Volunteer Ambassadors stepped up to make a difference. Volunteers can subscribe to Norfolk County’s Volunteer Ambassadors email list to keep up-to-date. Subscribe at norfolkcounty.ca/volunteerambassadors/

Foundation meeting The 10th Annual Port Dover-Woodhouse and District Community Foundation General Meeting will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Port Dover Library. Open to everyone interested in enhancing our community.

First fresh Norfolk asparagus available MARY ETTA McGRAW

What a Dish!

I celebrated my first fresh Norfolk asparagus in a new way last week. Traditionally my first asparagus followed my mother’s lead. Her rite of spring was to steam the asparagus, make a cream sauce and serve the combo on toast. But in recent years my all-time favourite prep method has been roasting this beautiful harbinger of spring. Lyn Tremblay makes her version with grated fresh Parmesan and that wonderful dish has

inspired a few yummy variations. Most recently I used Bella Vitano Balsamic (by Sartori) which is available from the Dover Cheese Shop or Jensens at Silver Lake Market. Amanda and Alyssa are Jensen reps at Silver Lake and they have been excellent with suggestions and tips for using cheese. I can vouch that Balsamic Bella Vitano cheese is out of this world! Another great version of this recipe is recommended by the knowledgeable Jenny at the Dover Cheese Shop. Make it with crumbled Blue Stilton – nutty, creamy and decadent. In fact scatter some chopped walnuts over the top during the last five minutes. Give consideration to Asiago – another favourite of mine. Mary Etta McGraw Home Economist, 519-583-2797.

Roasted Asparagus Asparagus Freshly grated or crumbled cheese Preheat oven to 400F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment or foil and spray with non-stick or oil lightly. Snap ends from asparagus and add to your trimmings for stock. Swish asparagus in a sink of cold water; shake off excess water or roll in a towel. Lay asparagus on prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with the grated cheese. Roast for 10 minutes. Last week I added some halved grape tomatoes topped with chopped basil and a light sprinkling of kosher salt.

Spiced Rhubarb Pickles Makes 2- 2 cup/500mL jars

2 – 2 1/4 lb (1 kilo) rhubarb 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar packed 1 cup (250 mL) white vinegar 2/3 cup (150 mL) balsamic or fruit vinegar like raspberry 6 whole cloves 4 whole allspice berries 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half Sterilize the sealer jars by washing in the dishwasher or use the hottest water you have and little chlorine bleach. Rinse thoroughly before using with clear hot water. Bring the sugars and vinegar to the boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Wash, trim and cut the rhubarb stalks into lengths that will fit your jars or slice crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2–inch pieces. The outer layer can be fibrous and if you leave the rhubarb long, you may want to peel. Use your fingers rather than a peeler to avoid excess waste. Divide the rhubarb, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks between the jars. Pour the boiling sugar solution over the rhubarb. Seal. Place jars in boiling water to cover by 1 inch. Use a large pot or canner and process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and allow to cool on the counter. Check that the lids do not “pop” when you press them in the centre; if they do, store in the refrigerator and use within a month. Store pickles in a cool dark spot. They can be eaten within 2 days but are better left at least 2 weeks. Use as an accompaniment as you would any pickles. It’s great with young cheese like Brie, feta or cream cheese on thin slices of pumpernickel or crackers. P.S. Cover all trimmed rhubarb and the peelings (if done) with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add a cinnamon stick if you like. I didn’t. Strain and add sugar to taste. Use as juice, heat for tea or do as I did. I had 4 cups, so I softened two packages of gelatin and made a jelly - delicious! These pickles are soft – yummy but soft. My mother added enough alum to cover a dime in a quart jar of pickles. I will give that try next time. Other ideas are to add grape or cherry leaves – apparently the tannins help crisp veggies.

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Proplant Propagation

Greenhouses – growing green, year round By Heather Walters Propagation: to reproduce or cause to reproduce new growth Muhammad Saeed, Ph.D, CPH, modestly refers to himself as “a plant doctor”. In reality he is far more than that. He is the General Manager of Proplant Propagation Services Ltd., the large greenhouse operation along Hwy. 6 between Port Dover and Jarvis. He is a plant guru (horticulturist) as all the letters behind his name indicate, but he is also part chemist, part scientist, part environmentalist, part entomologist and an expert in all things that spring from seed. He has been managing the greenhouse facility for co-owners Mike and Martin VanTil for four years now. Proplant has been in operation for 15 years. They now have 11 acres under glass, expanding last year another five acres. The building is so large the workers move around in it on motorized electric scooters. Sliding glass doors hiss open and shut, separating various sections of climatic zones. The acres of concrete floors are immaculate. Parts of the greenhouses are filled with riots of colour, flowers as far as the eye can see, nearly ready for shipping. Parts resemble quiet, warm wombs, full of seedlings just beginning to emerge. All of it is designed with cutting edge technology to be efficient and environmentally friendly. Muhammad explained that this propagation greenhouse is one of the only ones of its kind in this area. They use complicated computer systems that control everything from light hours to watering to humidity and

temperature control. Different crops require different temperatures and each compartmentalized section is its own ecosystem, ranging from temperate to tropical. The water doesn’t sprinkle from above, but rises up through the heated concrete floor to soak only the roots of the seedling, minimizing leaf rot. The water that is not soaked up by the plants is returned to the holding tank, re-pasteurized, fertilized and re-used. Similarly, any emissions from the heating systems (CO2) are re-captured and utilized to benefit the plants. Proplant grows and distributes plants locally, provincially, and nationally. They supply customers from Leamington, as well as across Canada as far as Nova Scotia, and across the border as far away as Texas. All plants shipped out are

Muhammad Saeed of Proplant Propagation Services Ltd. on Hwy. 6 east of Port Dover with strawberry plants. shipped to other greenhouses and are not intended for field planting. During the months of November, December and January, this facility is very busy, and only grows vegetable plants. At this time of year, with a slight lull in business, they also start flowers. Muhammad stated that they do a ‘lot of grafting’ specific to the customer’s request, often for better root systems and stronger resistance against disease. Proplant heats with gas.

This winter’s extremely cold temperatures were costly, with the facility consuming twice its usual amount of fuel. “The plants must not be compromised” stated Muhammad “so we will just have to hope next year is easier on us and things even out.” They propagate greenhouse vegetable crops year round, consisting mainly of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and eggplant. Flowers and hanging baskets fill in the gaps, in a most spectacular fashion.

A portion of the Proplant operation on Highway 6 between Port Dover and Jarvis.

Port Dover & Nanticoke Wind Facility

Community Liaison Committee Tuesday, May 27, 2014

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fisherville Community Centre 18 Main Street West, Fisherville, Ontario

Open to the General Public for Viewing

Muhammad holds one of the thousands of rockwool insulation propagation blocks. In the centre of the block is a round hole where one cucumber seed is dropped. With perfect temperature, light, and water conditions, the seed will germinate, sprout and eventually grow to a sturdy plant ready for shipping in about four and a half months.

Community Liaison Committee (“CLC”) has been established as a forum to exchange ideas, share information and provide regular updates regarding construction, installation, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Port Dover & Nanticoke Wind Facility. The 104.4 megawatt wind facility received its Renewable Energy Approval in July 2012. Stantec Consulting Ltd. will coordinate the CLC meeting. All meeting materials (minutes, presentations, reports, etc.) will be made available for public review online at http://www.capitalpower.com/community/ consultationengagement/Pages/portdovernanticoke.aspx. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on this website prior to the meeting. The CLC is open to the general public for observation. Brief depositions may be presented by members of the public. Please note that depositions will be selected at the discretion of the CLC Facilitator and Capital Power, in consultation with CLC members. To be considered for a public deposition, a written request, which must include the written deposition, must be submitted before Thursday, May 22 2014 , to the CLC Facilitator: Herb Shields, CLC Facilitator, Stantec Consulting Mail: 70 Southgate Drive Suite 1, Guelph, Ontario N1G 4P5 E-mail: herb.shields@stantec.com Phone: (905) 385-3234 Fax: (519) 836-2493

Acres of brilliant colours announces that spring is finally here, even if the temperature outside seems to say differently.

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Port Dover Lioness are initiating a new fundraiser, the first annual Dog Walking Fundraiser for Dog Guides to be held Sunday, May 25 at Silver Lake. Registration is at 11 am. The walk will commence at 1:00 p.m. Pictured are Laurie Lomas, with her dog Denver, Catherine Forma, Marilyn Davidson with Sammy. Mary Lou Voisine, Barb Henderson and Sharon Gordon with Carley. Colleen Fournier with Gus, joined in, just for fun.

Lioness Guide Dog fundraiser this Sunday at Silver Lake Park

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Usually, people take care of their dogs. However, in some cases, the dogs take care of their people. Specially trained Dog Guides are expensive, but they are invaluable to people with physical limitations or medical impairments. There are a variety of dog guide programs these days. No longer just for the blind, there are now Hearing dogs, Seizure Response dogs, Autism Assistance dogs, and Diabetic dog guides. The training of a dog guide is an intensive four to six month period, training one-on-one with a qualified trainer. Once fully trained, the dog is matched with its handler who then spends one to four weeks at the Oakville training facility, learning how to handle, trust and bond with their new Dog Guide. These dogs learn to navigate busy streets, stairs, escalators, respond to sounds such as an alarm clock, fire alarm, or ringing phone and can open doors, retrieve items and call for help when necessary. The Lions Foundation of Canada relies on donations from individuals, corporations and service clubs so that they can provide dog guides at no cost to identified recipients in their area. They have been doing this since 1983. The Lioness of Port Dover have decided to help raise funds this year, initiating their first Dog Walking Fundraiser slated for Sunday, May 25. They will meet at Silver Lake Park with registration for the walk at 11:00 a.m. and the walk starting at 1:00. There will be two routes available around town, or laps around Silver Lake soc-

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Looking back at the history of Port Dover 15 Years Ago May 26, 1999

o Members of Port Dover Rowing Club in training sessions on Silver Lake this summer include Jason Brinkman, Rachel Brinkman, Tegan Renner, Lisa Werden, Paul Breedyk, Marie Ireland, Marsha Axford, Michelle Axford and Coxwain Laura Werden. Club President is Jim Dover. o The Port Dover Legion Midget baseball team started the ’99 SCBA season with two wins. Coaching staff consists of Cliff Shank, Doug McRae, Brian Axford and the manager Ted Brown. o Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources set the

1999 Lake Erie quota for yellow perch at 1.6 million kilograms, a reduction of 15.7 per cent from 1998.

40 Years Ago May 24, 1974

o Ruth Yerex, realtor, announced that Mary Wamsley has joined her real estate company. Mary is well known, having operated Wamsley’s Variety Store for the past five years. o Port Dover Public School held its kindergarten tea attended by most of the pupils enrolled for Sept. 1974 along with their mothers or grandmothers. Visitors were greeted by Karen Oakes, David Gundry and Mrs. Cattel. The tots were entertained by

Teresa Galuppi, Karen Lewis, Jackie Mills, David Yager, and Mike Murphy. Mrs. Carol Wicker, Mrs. Lena Smith and Mrs. Helen Cattel talked with the mothers. o Port Dover Composite School field day individual winners were: Brad Diehl, midget; Mario Catarino, junior; Larry Tanchuk, senior boys; Jane Verbakel and Barb Beckham, midget; Lorraine Sloat, junior; and Dorothy Van Zon, senior girls. o Doug Howden became president of Port Dover Lions Club in 1974, succeeding Bob Booth. Vice-presidents were Doug Richardson, Doug Mummery, secretary Leith Stetson, treasurer Bob Stonewall, assistant trea-

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55 Years Ago May 29, 1959

o Gold Bond Trading Stamps were introduced in Port Dover in 1959 at eight stores -- W. B. Thompson & Son furniture store, Brantford Laundry, Varey & Son men’s wear, Lewis IGA, Clark’s Shoes, Stoney’s Hardware, Caley department store, Glen Johnson service station. o Mrs. John A. Irving was installed as president of Port Dover Home and School Association. Other officers were: Mrs. Theresa Butler,

Rev. Gray Rivers, Mrs. Hilton Yerex, Mrs. Vern Ryerse, Mrs. Geo. Chanda, Mrs. Jack Broker, Mrs. A. E. Williamson, Mrs. Les Huner, Wilfred Myers, Rudy Godron and principal Roy C. Lacey. o Dr. James Connolly opened a medical practice in the Main Street PUC building.

70 Years Ago June 2, 1944

o John Spain resigned as harbourmaster and wharfinger at Port Dover, effective June 30, 1944. He held the position for 18 years. He celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary on the day his resignation became effective.

o Port Dover Lawn Bowling Club opened for the season at the spacious greens on the W. H. Barrett Estate, Prospect Hill. o Four local residents joined Canada’s armed forces in 1944.William J. Hanna enlisted in the navy stationed at London; Douglas A. Crosby also at RCNVR, at London; Gordon Wesley McKenzie taking basic training at HMCS Star, in Hamilton; and Gwendolyn Wilson, a member of CWAC, training at Toronto. o Victor Ryerse was posted by the Canadian government to Australia as a special technician engaged in wartime duties.

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CORRECTION An article in the last “Everything Pets” of the Maple Leaf stated that Dr. Paul Arora has been practicing for over 30 years which was an error made by the newspaper. Dr. Paul Arora has been a veterinarian since 1996 and has been the owner of Colborne Veterinary Clinic since July 2010. The Maple Leaf regrets the error and any confusion or embarrassment it may have caused Colborne Veterinary Clinic or any of our reading audience.

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Recipients of the 2014 Norfolk Heritage and Culture Dogwood Awards will be honoured today (May 21) at the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre. The 2014 Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Dogwood Award Winners are Individual Award – Jody Bodnar, Lynedoch; Group Award – The Maerten Family of The Backstage Capitol Theatre, Delhi; Lifetime Achievement Award – Ross Bateman, Lynedoch. Each winner will receive a Certificate of Merit and a piece of pottery by Norfolk County artist Melissa Schooley. Established by the Heritage and Culture Division and named after the County’s official flower, these awards were created to honour individuals and groups for their outstanding achievements and contributions to heritage and culture in Norfolk County. A Selection Committee representing Norfolk’s Heritage & Culture sites met to review the nominations and select the award recipients. This Committee was composed of Cathy Thompson representing the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee, Larry Glaser representing the Port Dover Harbour Museum Advisory Committee, Ron Klein representing the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre and the Teeterville Pioneer Museum Advisory Committee, and Melissa Stickl representing the Norfolk Arts Centre Advisory Committee.

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In Loving Memory of Douglas R. Pickard “Pick” March 13, 1957 – May 24, 2008 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart. Sadly missed by Angie (Scooter) Hallea, Hunter, Harlowe and Tim Brody, Kayleigh and all your family and friends. Love you like crazy; miss you more than any words can say. Wish you were here. Xoxo Ang “Smile if ya love me!”

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 HORTICULTURAL Society of Port Dover and Woodhouse. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be a Plant Sale of many different varieties of perennials, including canna lily and dahlia bulbs. At 7:30 p.m. the Spring Mini Flower Show and monthly meeting will take place with speaker Denika Piggott from Norfolk ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services). Open to the pubic. Join us on Wed., May 21, at St. Paul’s Parish Hall (beside Giant Tiger parking lot). Lunch, door prizes, free admission. Info: 519583-2023.

PICKEREL (or Spaghetti) will be served at the Royal Canadian Legion auditorium, 212 Market Street. Serving 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. $10.50 per person ($6.50 for spaghetti). Children half price. Takeout available. Everyone welcome. FUN DARTS. Each Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Branch 158, Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Join us.

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SATURDAY, MAY 24 SALE OF SALES at Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Featuring treasures, pies and deli table.

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THURSDAY, MAY 22 COLD LUNCHEON at the Masonic Hall, Main Street. Serving salads, tea, coffee, dessert. Thursday, May 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $7. For take-out, phone in advance 519-583-1896 or 519-583-0596. Hosted by Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge. Everyone welcome.

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.”

down by ensuring that Canadians who head out in any type of boat have the appropriate knowledge to help them have a safe day on the water. There are five key boating safety messages. They include: 1. The importance of wearing a lifejacket 2. The dangers associated with drinking and boating 3. The importance of taking a safe boating course 4. Ensuring you and your vessel are prepared before casting off 5. The risks associated with a fall into cold water

MEAT RAFFLE. Each Saturday at 4 to 6 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Everyone welcome. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 EUCHRE. Each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 212 Market St., Port Dover. Cost $1.50 for 10 games. Everyone welcome.

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PLANT SALE: Norfolk Master Gardener’s plant sale in the pavilion at the Lions Ball Park on Davis Street, Simcoe (across from Rona). Great assortment of plants at reasonable prices – perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, etc., something for everyone. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions.

As a “budding” new garden attraction in Norfolk, the Heimbecker family and Whistling Gardens team will unveil two peony collections on Friday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. as a result of two generous donors. The Hon. David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works, and Norfolk Mayor, Dennis Travale will join the Heimbeckers for special presentations which will include John B. Lee, Poet Laureate of Norfolk, Garden Fiddlers ‘The Collver Sisters’ and the collection reveal, acknowledging the generosity of the two donors Joe and Hazel Cook and their daughter Amy, and Mr. David Maltby. The two collections will represent over 700 varieties of peonies, a “Premiere Canadian Collection” while showcasing an annual floral show of over 900 plants. The public is invited to attend the event. As two Peony Collections are introduced and planted throughout the 2014 season, full blooms are expected over the next two years. Whistling Gardens is located at 698 Concession 3 Townsend Road, just west off Cockshutt Road near Wilsonville.

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NOTICES BRING OUT YOUR BOOKS: Port Dover Summer Festival is now accepting donations of good quality used books. Donations of up to three boxes can be dropped off at the Board of Trade office, 19 Market Street, call 519-583-1314 for hours. Due to a decrease in demand, we are unable to accept encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines and Reader’s Digest. Please help us out by ensuring your books are mould-free and in a durable box. For donations of more than three boxes, please call Ken and Sue at 519-583-1436.

LOST & FOUND FOUND GLASSES: ladies’ reading glasses, found last week at Silver Lake Park. Claim at The Maple Leaf office.

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. Gift certificates available. Volunteer drivers wanted. 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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Isabel Ryerse named Honourary Life Member of Marburg Women’s Institute From Helen Young Twelve members and one guest gathered at Marburg Hall and were welcomed by president, Sandra Hoag. She read the thought for the month – “Spring is when life’s alive in everything.” Program convener, Marjorie Porter, introduced the guest speaker, Christine Menhinick from Oakland, an occupational therapist who is service coordinator with Bartimaeus Inc. This company has provided support to seniors with complex care needs and to their families for 26 years. Roll Call was answered by naming a spring flower, and volunteer hours numbered over 191 for the previous month. The annual Norfolk District

church service is at St. John’s Anglican Church in Port Rowan at 7 p.m. on June 1st. Madeleine de Vries will give the prayer, and Helen Young will fix a cheese tray for lunch following. A letter from FWIO and certificate was sent to Isabel Ryerse, who had been named an Honourary Life Member of Marburg branch. Members were reminded of Walsingham’s 75th anniversary and Bealton’s 100th anniversary. A thank you had been received from Jean and Jim Godfrey. Marjorie Porter announced that Marbrug branch will supply the cake as well as Bingo prizes for the June birthday party at Dover Cliffs on June 19 from 3-4 p.m. Karen Napper said crafts had not been offered to residents during the recent

lock down. Doris Austin read Annie Mason’s report of the Norfolk District annual meeting held in Walsh Bap-

tist church May 5th. Langton WI will be entertained by Marburg on June 12 with a planned pot luck luncheon. Doris Austin won the

50/50 draw and Lorraine Bayston won the Mystery prize. Lunch was prepared by Madeleine deVries and Catherine Hammond.

NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS CLUB HELD “PARTY IN PINK” FUNDRAISER

The Newcomers and Friends of Norfolk County held its annual “Party in Pink” on April 8 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. This was the group’s fifth year hosting this event honouring members of the association who have passed away or who have and are battling cancer. A penny auction promoting members artistic talents and generous donations of items raised $1,000. Donations were made various local groups. Shown above are, from left, Stephanie Wilson for Relay for Life; Carey Arnold for Camp Trillium, Rainbow Lake; Trish Matthews, Past President of the Newcomers and Friends; Gail Catherwood, a volunteer from the Cancer Support and Resource Centre in Simcoe. The group offered thanks to all those who gave so generously and supported the event. Trish Matthews said “what we raise always stays in our community and we are very proud of it.”

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Orientation Day for next year’s kindergartens at Lakewood School By Heather Walters

Jodie Lloyd and her son Jaggen watch an instructional video on bus safety during kindergarten orientation. Following that, a ‘practice run’ was held on a bus.

Wednesday, May 14 was a big day for some little ones, as registration for kindergarten and junior kindergarten is now underway at Lakewood Elementary School. Parents and their young children attended the orientation day so that both could be more at ease when school commences in the fall. Moms and dads were addressed by Mrs. Peters, a kindergarten teacher at Lakewood, as to their child’s needs and introduced to the various types of activities their children would be involved in. The children were encouraged to check out all the play and craft centres, and then watched a video regarding bus safety. Following that, most of youngsters eagerly looked forward to a short bus ride around the neighbourhood. Kindergarten registration at Lakewood Elementary is on-going and should be done as soon as possible. Parents can call the school at 583 0830 for information. Newcomers arriving over the summer

‘Norfolk Has Talent’ returns Norfolk Has Talent returns for its third season beginning with pre-registrations starting this week. Acts of all ages and varieties are encouraged. The Norfolk Has Talent stage show finale is set for October 25 at the Simcoe Composite School auditorium. David Kent, General Manager of NHT said ‘the Norfolk community really gets behind the arts scene for this event. The acts feel such a rush by the grand scale of the event and it makes them very proud and honoured to be a part of it’. Everyone in Norfolk County who enjoys performing can preaudition. Two people who did just that and came away with a cheque for $5000 each were the 2012 and 2013 Grand Prize Winners, Felicia McMinn (vocalist) and Maddison Dawson (dancer). More information at www.norfolkhastalent.ca Auditions will be held at Simcoe Little Theatre on September 13; Waterford Old Town Hall on September 21; and Lighthouse Festival Theatre on September 28.

‘Lynn River Music & Arts Festival’ in Simcoe The Rotary Club of Simcoe is renaming and refocusing its annual Friendship Festival in August. The event will now be known as the Lynn River Music & Arts Festival, to emphasize its focus more on cultural attractions and its unique geographical location. Committee Chair Tom O’Neill said that the traditional Friendship Festival attractions will be back again in 2014. The 2014 Lynn River Music & Arts Festival is in Simcoe’s Wellington and Clifton Parks from August 1 to 3. The festival is one of the Rotary Club’s major fundraisers, and all the money raised is redistributed to community improvement projects throughout Norfolk County and around the world.

months, during school closure, are encouraged to find registration information online at www.granderie.ca

Delaney Hagen and her helper Bella Thomson created some jewellery at one of the craft table centres in the Kindergarten Kyron and his grandmother room during Orientation Day. While the new students were being Tania attended kindergarten introduced to their classrooms and finding their way around the orientation Wednesday at Lake- school, parents were being instructed by Mrs. Peters, a kindergarten teacher, as to what their child will need in the fall in order to wood School. transition smoothly.

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June 10, 2014, AT 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORFOLK ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 50 COLBORNE STREET SOUTH, SIMCOE (TALBOT ST ENTRANCE) Proposed Development Planning Application Number:

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All lands in Norfolk County, including the former geographic areas of the Town of Simcoe, Township of Delhi, Township of Norfolk, and the western portion of the City of Nanticoke, are affected by the Zoning By-Law Amendment. Notice Intent:

Take notice that pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, a Public Meeting considering a Zoning By-Law Amendment will be held by the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County to provide information and receive comments from the public. Norfolk County has initiated a County-wide Zoning By-Law Amendment for all lands within the municipality. In June 2013 the federal government introduced new regulations, specifically the "Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations" (MMPR). The intent of the new regulation was to change the current practice of the production of medicinal marihuana. The new process would include the licensing of producers, through Health Canada. Under new legislation, as of April 1, 2014, producers are required to register and gain approval through this new regulatory process. These approvals are reviewed and granted through the federal government, specifically Health Canada. In response to this new process, Norfolk County is undertaking a County-wide Zoning By-Law Amendment, as follows: 1.

To define the term “Medical Marihuana Production Facility";

To specify the specific zones in which this new use shall be permitted; and

To provide specific criteria and provisions for which this type of facility may be established.

Additional Information: This notice is intended to make you aware of the proposed application and to invite your comments and questions. Additional information regarding the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment including the draft amendments are available to the public for inspection at Community Planning Division, Norfolk County, 60 Colborne Street South, Simcoe ON N3Y 4H3 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday or by calling 519.426.5870 or 519.875.4485 or 519.582.2100 extension 1834 or by emailing tricia.givens@norfolkcounty.ca. The Planning Report regarding the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment is available online the Friday prior to the above noted public meeting by following the path and selecting Agendas, Public Meeting and select the date of the meeting: https://norfolk.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=0. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Norfolk County before the By-Law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Norfolk County to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Norfolk County before the By-Law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Norfolk County in respect to the proposed zoning By-Law amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk, Norfolk County, 50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe ON N3Y 4H3. Written submissions will become part of the public record.

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but it’s large. I think it’s a fish and they splash around and it’s really, really weird. You can’t actually see them but I’d like to just find out about them because they’re big. OK. Bye. Those two boats that they’ve been working on in the harbour there have been there for years. They’re not fishing tugs. They’re sport fishing boats and they should be in the other side. That was designed for commercial fishing only not working on recreation boats. Have a good day. Bye. Saturday turned out to be a great day in Dover with so much going on and the things we took in were free. I just want to say we had never heard of a place with so many community goings-on that there was no charge to go to see. And, these are generally top-notch, I mean the heritage aspect of Saturday’s program was certainly interesting, and I could add it was exciting, what took place at the museum and on the beach. Standing waiting for supper was pleasant too as we chatted with a couple from Port Dover and a family from Simcoe. We tell all the family back home what a great place this is to live, we find they come as often as they can. They would have loved Saturday here. Thanks Port Dover. Is there anybody in Port Dover under the age of 60 whose teacher is not in The Maple Leaf ’s front-page picture, that was a kid here? Maybe even under the age of 70. Four of us studied it and between us 11 teachers were identified as having taught us, and some faces were partly hidden from the camera. Oh, what fun we had talking about the teachers and us, what we laughingly called “perfect students” and about school. The picture is a keeper. Two, or is it three, complainers in this week’s Sound Off were bad mouthing the town. I have lived here all my life and most of that stuff said to happen on a daily basis is non-

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orange. Greatly missed, again this Spring, are the delicate Killdeers, not only in our area, but also Long Point. They build their nests in gravel, on the ground, and are “camouflaged”, but very vulnerable. At something like ten months, municipal election campaign periods are too long. Not one person can stay interested that long. Provincial and federal campaigns are under two months and that’s long enough. The province should change the rules to something closer to 12 weeks total. A proper hot asphalt patch was put on Main Street right downtown and a big improvement. Now, why did they not do the same up the street because the road had been opened up for watermain fixing there? Had those been fixed, Main Street would not be too bad for cars.

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