The Lake Erie Beacon April 7 2017 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday April 7, 2017

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It Was Cold Outside But Chili Inside

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The 22nd Annual Port Stanley Lioness Chili Cook-off

We feel strongly that wearing helmets on Little Beach in the summer of 2017 is a very, very, VERY horrible, no good, very bad STORY PAGE 2 idea!.

Geranium Drive Help us make Port Stanley beautiful, especially for Canada's 150th Birthday. STORY PAGE 2

Taylor Made Didn’t realize how much I enjoyed walking the “new” pier until it was closed for the upgrades. STORY PAGE 4

Port Burwell Report In addition to the above shops, there are others now offering unique shopping experiences, such as RoRo’s Glass Art & Crystal Skulls. STORY PAGE 4

Success For Local Skaters On Wednesday March 22nd and Thursday March 23rd, seven skaters from the Port Stanley Skating Club competed at the High School Invitational. STORY PAGE 5

Fanshawe Student Photo I am the photography student you spoke with on the bridge the other day. I am currently finishing my first year in Fanshawe’s photography program.

Above: First Place Port Stanley Community Policing for the Peoples Choice Award. Chef John Morrow in the yellow T Shirt.

Andrew Hibbert On Friday March 31st the big meeting room at the Port Stanley Royal Canadian Legion was jumping with fun and bubbling over with ten local restaurants and clubs each offering their own take on their favourite chili or possibly trying something new in the hope that it would be a winner. It seems amazing how many varieties of chili are available, enough to keep everyone happy? If you look on the internet you will find so many chili recipes that you could spend the rest of your days cooking nothing but chili. It’s even surprising how many ingredients are in the average chili, these are just a few! Ground beef or ground venison, green peppers, jalapeno, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, kidney beans, black beans, water. And of course with the many samples at the

Left: Village Square Coffee House who took Third Place for Best Table Presentation. Photos: Andrew Hibbert ley were: Port Stanley Community Policing, 782 Taphouse, Port Stanley Lions Club, SoLo on Main, The Fresh Wave, Shebaz’s Shawarma, Kettle Creek Inn, Village Square Coffee House and Barnacles Eatery.

Chili Cook-off you would probably have noticed many more ingredients. Those who entered the Chili Cookoff competition from around Port Stan-

Of course every competition requires judges and for the Chili Cook-off they were Central Elgin Mayor David Marr, Michelle Horton and Wayne Ratelle, who chose the Judges Choice Awards. The people who attended and sampled the many varieties of chili also judged the entire competition for the Continued On Page 5

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Breakwater Opens for the Season Shelly Steffler On Saturday, April 1, the Port Stanley breakwater opened for the season. Members of a local group “the Walking Ladies” officially opened the gates to the public with Harriet DeJong given the honour of actually opening the gate. The breakwater closes annually for the winter, but is open for the public to enjoy between April and November. Mayor Marr said, “The breakwater is an impor-

tant part of Port Stanley’s history and enjoyment of the beach and harbour. It is a major tourist attraction for the area.” We do not maintain the pier as a sidewalk in the winter for insurance and liability, reasons. Central Elgin obtained ownership of the breakwater through the transfer of lands from the federal government in 2010. The breakwater was re-opened to the public in September of 2015. Photo: David Marr

Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday April 7, 2017 This could become a huge problem for the business owners who will lose money in Port Stanley. Less people will choose to visit Port Stanley because Main Beach is too dangerous for children and they don’t Hard Hats on Little Beach? want to wear uncomfortable, unattractive, sweaty, sandy, unhygienic helmets. You Have to be Kidding Finally, wearing helmets will leave an I came across an article in the Lake Erie Beacon on Friday, March 24, 2017 entitled, embarrassing tan line that could lead to bullying and unkind comments. “The Breakthrough Is The Jersey Palm”, where a plan is outlined to plant Palm trees We have a few suggestions that you on Little Beach to help stop erosion. The might try instead of passing the helmet bynot-so-bright idea comes from Bill Ebbs of law: the Central Elgin Beach Management 1. Nets could be placed around the tree Board who is quoted as saying, “Patrons of trunks to catch the coconuts before they Little Beach will be asked to wear hardfall on someone’s head. hats.” Due to some issues with the insur2. A student could be hired to pick/collect ance company, Mr. Ebbs says that he is coconuts daily. Then the coconut milk thinking of having a bylaw passed for the be sold to beach-goers and the shells could 2017 beach season. He says, “sun bathers be used as cups. could will be forced to bring their own CSA approved hard hat or rent one for a nominal 3. Collected coconuts could also be sold fee”. Finally, he goes on to say, “I don’t at fruit stands. think it will be a big deal.” But as someone We hope you listen to our opinions and born and raised in Port Stanley who frereasons and suggestions because we think quents the beach multiple times daily, I will this is an unreasonable idea. What’s next? be the first to say that it IS a big deal and is Knee-pads? thoroughly insulting both to human reason Sincerely, Mrs. Cook’s Grade 3 Class and freedom. Surely there must be a Mitchell Hepburn Public School, Elgin smarter solution such as fencing off the trees. If Mr. Ebbs would like to wear a hard County hat, if and when he visits our beach, that is Environmental Plan his choice. But as for me and my family we Okay, so I was happily reading about will decide what to wear on our hard environmental plan to save Little the heads. Beach by planting a new breed of palm Mr. Cook, Port Stanley Resident tree. How delightful, think I!

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A Very Bad Idea! Dear Mr. Hibbert, We feel strongly that wearing helmets on Little Beach in the summer of 2017 is a very, very, VERY horrible, no good, very bad idea! We want you to think again about passing such an annoying and frustrating by-law. Here are some reasons we think that your idea is concerning. First of all, wearing a helmet on the beach is dangerous. If a child wears a helmet in the water it could be so heavy that the child will sink underwater and drown. Also, toddlers who are just learning how to walk might lose their balance from the weight of the helmet. They might fall on the sand or in the water and not be able to get back up. Secondly, helmets could be too expensive for some families. They would not be able to come to the beach and we think that it is not fair that some people wouldn’t be allowed to enjoy Little Beach.

I wondered about some of the reasoning but then the coconut hitting the hard hat, finally knocked some sense into my noggin! Well done! Yet another zinger for April Fool's Day! Cheers, Linda Easton Editor’s Note Yes this was one of our April Fools stories. Unfortunately we did not have an edition that fell on or near April 1st. Our next edition would have been April 7th. We should also note that both the Palm Tree story and the Secret Underground Railroad story were for April Fools.

Geranium Drive Port Stanley Gardeners The Geranium Drive, in spring of each year, is our main source of income to be able to buy plants, etc, for our 11 village gardens.

Help us make Port Stanley beautiful, especially for Canada's 150th Birthday. If by chance we have missed you on our calling lists, and you would like to place an order.

Over the next few weeks, our members will be making calls throughout the village, and asking if you would like to support us, by placing your orders for Geraniums, which we then deliver to your door on the May 24 weekend.

You can call one of our members below. Laurie Nagge 519 782 3147 Shirley Doyle 519 782 4753 Karen Ferrie 519 782 4927

Allowable Catches 2017 Editors Note: The following note is an introduction to Lake Erie allowable catches for 2017. Watch for a full article in our next issue, April 21. Fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania—the five jurisdictions that manage the Lake Erie fishery—agreed to a total allowable catch (TAC) of 10.375 million pounds of yellow perch and 5.924 million walleye for 2017. (Yellow perch are allocated in pounds and walleye are allocated by number of

fish.) These TAC recommendations represent a 13% increase for yellow perch and a 20% increase for walleye. Specific allocations of both species are presented below by jurisdiction. The Lake Erie Committee’s TAC recommendations are produced after extensive, lakewide biological assessments, analyses, discussions, and consultations with stakeholders. The recommendations are consistent with the status of Lake Erie’s fish populations, taking into the account the goal of stable harvest.

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The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday April 7, 2017 • Page 3 arpents de neige", "A few acres of snow").

Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History of Canada - 4 With this history series we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. The series will run in each edition through to July 1st this year. We hope you enjoy the series and learn a little more about our fascinating history.

where its fishermen could dry their fish. France had already secretly ceded its vast Louisiana territory to Spain under the Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762) in which King Louis XV of France had given his cousin King Charles III of Spain the entire area of the drainage basin of the Mississippi Canada under British rule River from the Great Lakes to the Gulf (1763–1931) of Mexico and from the Appalachian Map showing British territorial gains Mountains to the Rocky Mountains. following the "Seven Years' War". Treaty France and Spain kept the Treaty of of Paris gains in pink, and Spanish terri- Fontainebleau secret from other countries until 1764. In return for acquiring torial gains after the Treaty of Canada, Britain returned to France its Fontainebleau in yellow. most important sugar-producing With the end of the Seven Years' War colony, Guadeloupe, which the French and the signing of the Treaty of Paris at the time considered more valuable (1763), France ceded almost all of its rethan Canada. (Guadeloupe produced maining territory in mainland North more sugar than all the British islands America, except for fishing rights off combined, and Voltaire had notoriNewfoundland and the two small isously dismissed Canada as "Quelques lands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The new British rulers of Canada retained and protected most of the property, religious, political, and social culture of the French-speaking habitants, guaranteeing the right of the Canadiens to practice the Catholic faith and to the use of French civil law (now Quebec law) through the Quebec Act of 1774. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 had been issued in October, by King George III following Great Britain's acquisition of French territory. The proclamation organized Great Britain's new North American empire and stabilized relations between the British Crown and Aboriginal peoples through regulation of trade, settlement, and land purchases on the western frontier.

American Revolution and the Loyalists Map of the routes taken by Arnold and Montgomery attack expeditions to Quebec. During the American Revolution, there was some sympathy for the American cause among the Acadians and the New Englanders in Nova Scotia.[100] Neither party joined the rebels, although several hundred individuals joined the revolutionary cause. An invasion of Quebec by the Continental Army in 1775, with a goal to take Quebec from British control, was halted at the Battle of Quebec by Guy Carleton, with the assistance of local militias. The defeat of the British army during the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781 signaled the end of Britain's struggle to suppress the American Revolution. When the British evacuated New York City in 1783, they took many Loyalist refugees to Nova Scotia, while other Loyalists went to southwestern Quebec. So many Loyalists arrived on the shores of the St. John River that a separate colony—New Brunswick— was created in 1784; followed in 1791 by the division of Quebec into the largely French-speaking Lower Canada (French Canada) along the St. Lawrence River and Gaspé Peninsula and an anglophone Loyalist Upper Canada, with its capital settled by 1796 in York, in present-day Toronto. After 1790 most of the new settlers were

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Page 4 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday April 7, 2017 pier this season? And what’s that building on the new site? And will the lighthouse be updated, deleaded? Our good mayor, Dave Marr, was kind enough to take the time to provide a few answers. His worship says the lighthouse is not in the budget this year. I’m not surprised. I’m willing to bet the cost to restore and upgrade a lighthouse that is covered in leaded paint and has been battered and belted in reDidn’t realize how much I enjoyed cent years by the often angry lake is walking the “new” pier until it was titanic (sorry, couldn’t resist). The closed for the upgrades. mayor says the cribbing under the Then again watching those wild late lighthouse has to be inspected and spring waves wash over the pier’s deck options for its restoration are being from our condo on high made me real- studied. ize those walls are a good thing. KnowI don’t have to tell you the paint is ing me I’d be apt to trot out there in a very toxic stuff. That means the gale and try to dodge Erie’s assault. Just restoration project could be dicey for fun. and, well, let’s say, not cheap. Also scheduled to be completed this spring is the lagoon’s waterfall feature. I’m willing to bet that by mid-summer, or maybe sooner, when it’s in full bloom shall we say, it will be a wonderful sight for shore eyes (sorry) that could rival the view of Erie from the lighthouse so many of us have enjoyed over the years. And that building under construction is a boathouse. A shore berth for the rescue boat when it’s not battling Erie’s surf to save lives. Needless to say it’s a crucial part of Port’s plans to keep swimmers and boaters safe. Now about that catastrophe that’s Edith Cavell these days. It’s one thing to let repairs to the boulevard, and I use the term loosely, very loosely, to drag on for Hey, I think it’s a growing up in Port months. Face it it’s not exactly a busy Stanley thing. Or just plain foolishness. thoroughfare during the winter Older doesn’t always mean wiser. months. But at last the pier is open again, But think of the traffic that the the lights will soon be back on and the pier, Mackie’s and the Buccaneer atwaves have subsided … a bit. I know, I tracts. And if you’ve ever taken your know, it’s not summer yet. But we are precious vehicle south to visit one of looking forward to our regular visits the establishments or walk the pier again. They’ve been missed. There’s you’ll know what I mean. nothing quite so calming as walking to How long would it take and how the lighthouse and delighting in the much would it cost to simply pave swooping, soaring gulls and stunning that small and very busy intersecscenery. tion? I’m always amazed by the number My car’s suspension would be of people, many from away, that visit very grateful. And so would I. I bet that pier on a regular basis. I’m not alone. So what are the plans for our new

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to accommodate new and regular customers alike. Schooners has always been known as a great location to eat local Lake Erie perch, but the menu has been expanded to offer other new items. Schooners is also a liquor licensed establishment.

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The Sweet Spot, also on Robinson Street, has expanded its offerings as well. . . specialty coffees and a new chocolate supplier have been introduced, as well as many other delightful goodies.

A multi-million dollar development of the east and west harbour lands in Port Burwell is now entering the planning and permit stages of construction. Everything from a new full-service deep-water marina and potential for condominiums on either or both sides of the Big Otter River are allegedly under consideration. Who knows what prosperity this could bring to local residents and The Municipality of Bayham? Tourism is the future for Bayham; our Municipal Council is starting to grasp that fact, and hopefully other communities in Bayham will understand and support the growth from tourism and development in Port Burwell.

A few new businesses have moved into town over the last few years and recently the year-round Port Burwell Pharmacy on Robinson Street opened its doors to local residents, a service that is definitely needed. Many residents have already changed over their prescription services to support this new business. Schooners Restaurant on Robinson Street also changed ownership. The new owner, Isabelle, has made an effort to extend her menu options and hours

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In addition to the above shops, there are others now offering unique shopping experiences, such as RoRo’s Glass Art & Crystal Skulls. The Lunchbox Restaurant recently added delicious Pizza to its menu and, during the summer months, features an outdoor patio area serving local fish, burgers and other foods. 21 Wellington Street is also a recent addition that features many interesting and one-of-a-kind items all made by local artisans. The items are extremely

well priced! The Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre has many events planned for this year, as well. Be sure to check out its website at www.periscopeplayhouse.com. And so it appears that the upward and onward trend in Port Burwell continues beyond its excellent beaches, small but interesting shops and eateries, and gracious, welcoming attitude. Come and experience the difference for yourself! We’ll be there!

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It Was Cold Outside But Chili Inside Continued From Page 1 Peoples Choice Award. There were also awards for the Best Table Presentation.

Above: The Judges from Right to Left: Central Elgin Mayor David Marr, Michelle Horton and Wayne Ratelle. Right: The Chili Cook-Off at the Legion in Port Stanley was well attended. Photos: Andrew Hibbert Kettle Creek Inn.

The winners in the above categories were: Judges Choice Awards: First Place 782 Taphouse, Second Place Kettle Creek Inn, Third Place Shebaz’s Shawarma.

Best Table Presentation: First Place Shebaz’s Shawarma, Second Place First Wave, Third Place Village Square Coffee House.

Peoples Choice Award: First Place Port Stanley Community Policing, Second Place 782 Taphouse, Third Place

Great Job hosting by the Lioness Club of Port Stanley, left again with a full tummy.

Success For Local Skaters Miracle Collins On Wednesday March 22nd and Thursday March 23rd, seven skaters from the Port Stanley Skating Club competed at the High School Invitational with exceptional results. All are coached by Kim McCaw and attend Central Elgin Colligate Institute. The skaters competed in various disciplines including; Freeskate, Dance, and Interpretive. The following are the results of the skaters; First Row (Left to Right): Mira-

cle Collins (Solo Dance 4) 3rd Place, Naomi Morrow (Solo Dance 2) 17th Place, and Victoria Wilson (Bronze Interpretive) 9th Place. Second Row (Left to Right): Emma Hind (Star 5 Freeskate) 2nd Place and Lindsey Shivers (Star 4 Freeskate) 3rd Place. Third Row (Left to right): Miracle Collins (Gold Interpretive) 5th Place, Veronica VanBroekhoven (Star 4 Freeskate) 15th Place, Colm Ritter (Star 4/5 Freeskate) 2nd Place. Not Pictured: Miracle Collins (Star 10 Freeskate) 3rd Place and Colm Ritter (Solo Dance 2) 2nd Place.

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

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Knox Presbyterian Church Rev. Jon Van Den Berg Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. Good Friday Service, Knox Presbyterian Church Fingal Friday, April 14 at 10 am. Hot Cross Buns and Refreshments at 9:15 am, Easter Worship Service, Sunday, April 16 at 10 am. Everyone welcome. We are barrier free.

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Easter Egg Hunt at the Legion Saturday, April 15, 10:00am. Meet at the Library to walk over the bridge for the hunt with the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be leaving at 10:20am sharp! Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday. Children’s Programs Maker Mondays Mondays, April 10 & 24, 5:30- 6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Grade 1 and up. Please preregister. Pajamarama Monday, April 10 & 24, 6:30-7:15pm Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please drop in! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, April 11, 18 & 25, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Adult Programs & Events Scrapbooking Monday, April 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Do you have a bunch of photos laying around? Come put them in order creatively! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required. Card Embroidery Friday, April 28, 1:00-3:00pm Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required. IttyBittyKnitty Committee Tuesdays, April 27, 7:008:00pm Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you! Please drop in. Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? St. John's Presbyterian Church Would you like our congregation to offer prayers for a family member or friend. Please leave your request in the mailbox beside the front door. Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Heritage Port meets the 4th Thursday of the month. The April meeting will be at the Port Stanley United Church. Time is 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome. Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Effective April 3rd. Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Masonic Centre, Fruitridge Line and Sunset Drive. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Sat., Sun., 12-7, Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10. Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

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Rodney Legion Branch 525 The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 12. Bingo starts at 1 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm The fourth Sunday of the month Money Bingo 1pm Must be 19 Yrs to play Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

ST. THOMAS 2017

Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 782-4533 Pickleball Beginner Lessons. All equipment supplied. Get ready for 8 new public outdoor courts opening soon at Pinafore. Contact St. Thomas Pickleball Club 519-782-3065 to register. Concert Fundraiser for Food Bank. Friday April 7th, CASO Station, Doors open at 7 pm, Concert 7:30 pm-10 pm. $20 Advanced, $25 at the door. Includes: A special edition CD from Deni Gauthier + many thanks from CTP and friends! www.walkingforfood.ca Rotary Music Festival Keynotes Concert Friday April 7, 7 pm At Salvation Army, Elm St. Features performers, awards and scholarships . Public welcome. Free Will offering. Ron 519-631-0852

SHEDDEN 2017

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Closed for Easter Holidays! Last day open at 9557 Union: Tuesday April 18 until 8:30pm New Branch Hours starting April 25, Tuesday: 2 -5pm, Thursday: 2-7pm, Friday: 10am -5pm, Saturday: 2-5pm, Mon, Wed. & Sun. Closed Children’s Programs & Events School Story Time Fridays, April 28, 11:00-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Help our Rosy Ravellers make Bunting to celebrate our Grand Opening of the new library and International Yarn Bombing Day! Adult Programs & Events Paper Quilling Tuesday, April 11, 6:30- 8:00pm Now is your chance to learn the art of paper quilling! $3.00 per person please preregister ROSY RAVELLERS Tuesday, April 4 & 18, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for an informal knit and crochet group! Bring your project and share patterns and tips Communities In Bloom Seminar, Thurs. April 20th, 7-9 pm, Keystone Complex. Topics: Red and White Planting for Canada’s 150th. Speaker Jim Stinson, Refreshments!

SPARTA 2017

Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

UNION 2017

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca Union Community Centre Yoga Classes Mondays - 10 - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 10 - 11:15 a.m. and 5 - 6:15 p.m. 519-631-3840 Family Easter Events sponsored by the Union South Yarmouth Optimist Club - Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny visit, Clowns and balloons , sparkle tatoos and lots of fun. This is a free event - come as a family and have some fun - April 15th from 10 - 11 a.m. Babysitting Course April 22nd, 9 - 3 p.m. Cost is $60 children 10 and over. Learn about cooking with children, First Aid, and care of babies.Register by April 18th 519631-3840.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, December 10, 9am-4pm. Light Lunch available. Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519 8744028 for information. Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135. Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre, 42 Wellington St. Info 519 874-4260. Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.

VIENNA 2017

Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.

WEST LORNE 2017

The Treble Makers Women's Choir is presenting “Canoo Canoe? A Celebration of Canada 150 and Our 10th Anniversary Season”, Saturday, April 29, 7:30 pm, West Lorne United Church, 271 Graham Road, (chair lift available). The concert will feature the World Premiere of “In Time of Silver Rain,” by Canadian composer, Sarah Quartel. This piece was commissioned by the choir to celebrate our tenth anniversary. This will be our final concert. Call 519-768-1717 for information & tickets. Optimist Club of West Lorne Annual Road Race May 14th 5K and 10K run. 5K walk 9am start James Husband 226-236-1285 Ken Neil 519-768-2691 Register www.raceroster.com

AYLMER 2017

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

DUTTON 2017

LIONS Famous Breakfast Sunday, April 9, in the DEN; behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7; FULL breakfast done your way. Serving: 9 AM till noon. Dutton & District LIONS host annual Ride & Stride fund raiser to fight cancer. Sunday, April 30, 11 Am till 1 PM starting in the DEN, Sons of Scotland Park. Duff Largie Beef Supper - April 20 at Duff Church Largie 13125 Largie Road Dutton. 5 pm to ? $15 Adults, $6 children 6-12 and under 5 free.

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Fanshawe Student Photo Andrew Hibbert Editors Note: It seems that annually the photography course at Fanshawe College in London sends students to Port Stanly to take pictures for their photo course. I spoke to one of the students on the bridge in Port last week and asked if he could send me a couple of images that I might use in the Beacon. The following is a reply from photo student Ben Slade.

I am the photography student you spoke with on the bridge the other day. I am currently finishing my first year in Fanshawe’s photography program. Thanks to that program we were able to get out to Port Stanley the other day to shoot the natural local beauty. As a result here are some of my images from the day that you requested I send you. Let me know if you end up using any for your paper so I can find myself a copy, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity. Thank you again, Ben Slade

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Port Stanley Soldiers from WWI Continued From Page 8 Burial: Etaples Military Cemetery, France Name: Douglas Ashbourn McTavish Born: Blenheim Ontario, September 12, 1896 Next of kin: Rev H.W. McTavish, father Occupation: salesman Enlistment date: March 20, 1916 Cause and Place of Death: October 4, 1917 “previously reported serious ill now reported Died. Pericarditis, Pleural Effusion, Convulsions and Exhaustion”

Name: Joseph Stanley Berry Born: Port Stanley, February 4, 1893 Next of kin: Mrs. Mark Berry, mother Occupation: telegrapher Enlistment date: August 28, 1916 Circumstances of Casualty: May 12, 1918 “Killed Accidentally. Proceedings of evidence taken re: death of this noncommissioned officer, show that he, whilst in the Army of Occupation in Germany, was killed accidentally by a bullet from the revolver of Private G. H. Innes, who was breaking the action of, and unloading his revolver (which was new and very stiff), when it exploded with the above stated result.”

Burial: Canadian Military Cemetery, Brookwood, Surrey

Burial: Rhine Province, Germany

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LETTERS FROM PAGE 2 Legion. The mandate of the Royal Canadian Legion is to support Veterans and their dependents, and the community we live in. Membership is open to the public for anyone wishing to help in this important work. The annual Poppy Campaign, which will be starting on October 27th this year and will continue until November 11th is one of the ways we accomplish this mandate. All money raised in the Poppy Campaign is used for this important work. No funds raise in the Poppy Campaign are used to pay Legion bills or buy supplies for the Legion Club room. The Legion Club room is open every day from 2:30 till 7:00, and is open to the public. Membership in the Legion is not necessary to enjoy our hospitality but please think of joining. Tuesdays we have fun darts from 7 till whenever. On the second and fourth Fridays we serve a meal from 11:30 to 1:00.

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The cost of this meal is $10:00 per serving. Take out is available by calling 519-7681890. Please watch the paper or read the sign at the corner or John Street for the main course. The first Sunday of each month we have a breakfast from 9:00 till 12:00. The cost of the breakfast is $8:00 per serving. Saturday we have burgers and fries from 12 till 2:00. Prices are available at the bar. On Friday night we have started euchre night at 7 p.m. and our meat draw from 8:00 pm till whenever. The Branch is running an exciting new game called “Catch The Ace” details at the bar. Please come out and support the Branch because without the community support we will not be here. The work of the Royal Canadian Legion will continue just not in West Elgin/ West Lorne. If you once were a member please think about becoming involved again. President Robert White

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People love their pets. It is a well known fact that having pets is beneficial in reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and forcing people to exercise. It baffles me, therefore that more people do not plan for their pets should they become unable to care for them. In the last week alone, we have taken in 8 cats for this reason alone. Two cats were left with us when their people left the country in a RV. Three came when their owner passed away and the family refused to take them in. Three more arrived as their person was incarcerated. Cleo was brought

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Port Stanley Soldiers from WWI John Morrow

Name: F/L John F. Meek

Occupation: fisherman

As you approached the entrance to the Port Stanley Library, you may have noticed a dedication to Port Stanley soldiers who served and perished in World War 1. At the March meeting of Heritage Port Stanley we shared information about these men.

Born: Port Stanley, July 19, 1893

Enlistment date: December 14, 1915

Next of kin: James Meek, father

Nature and Place of Casualty: November 24, 1918 “Cause of death reported to be Influenza and Bronchial Pneumonia”

Occupation: student Enlistment date: March 30, 1916 no additional information found

Many thanks to the librarians in Port Stanley who assisted in researching this important information.

Name: James William McKenzie

Burial: St. Andrews Cemetery, Newcastle on Tyne

Born: port Stanley, February 6, 1894

Name: Arthur Oliver

Next of kin Mrs. Mary McKenzie, mother

No information found

Occupation: fisherman

Name: Grant Jennings

Enlistment date: December 20, 1915

Born: Port Stanley, December 19, 1891

(relative of Archie Oliver?)

At our March Heritage Port meeting focusing on WW1 I shared some information about Port Stanley men who perished in the war. I’m sending you that information in case you find it worthwhile to include in the LEB as we near the anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge.

Circumstances of Casualty: October 10, 1917 “Previously reported wounded and missing, now for official purposes presumed to have Died.”

Next of kin Gladys Jennings, wife

Location: attack west of Paschendaele

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Name: Archie Abraham Oliver

Name: Cpt. J. Ross McPherson D.S.O.

Born: Fingal, August 26, 1877

Circumstances of Casualty: April 23, 1917 “Died of Wounds (Shrapnel Wound Right Arm, Compound Fracture at No. 7 Canadian General Hospital Etaples”

No information found

Next of kin: Alice Oliver, wife (& 4 children)

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Occupation: fisherman Enlistment date: December 20, 1915

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