Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday August 26, 2016
INSIDE Letters As one of very few K9 owners who can read, according to a letter in the last issue of the LEB, STORY PAGE 2
Concerned Residents of Bayham! Call to Action
Port Stanley Report Although it was an extremely hot day on Saturday August 20 more than 80 bicycle riders came through Port Stanley on a three-port bike tour of the region.. STORY PAGE 2
Hawk Cliff Woods Enhancement We have planted a mixture of meadow species in the former agricultural fields. As the plants grow up, this new meadow will provide habitat for Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators, as well as a range of meadow S TORY PAGE 3 birds.
Lynda Millard
Above The Edison Museum of Vienna. Left: some of the Edison displays.
Clerk Municipality of Bayham The Edison Museum of Vienna is currently closed due to safety concerns. The Edison Museum of Vienna features many authentic Edison artifacts, inventions and family mementos.
Pokémon Go Event Port Stanley Perch Fish Fry - September 10th. All You Can Eat! More info to follow in later issue of Lake Erie Beacon. STORY PAGE 3
Taylor Made So when Port Stanley tugs ventured out on Erie’s often, wild waters they dropped their nets where the fish were. Wherever that was. STORY PAGE 4
Trails Master Plan & 10 Year Implementation Strategy In 2014 Central Elgin completed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. The results of this study identified trails as one of the most significant, popular and valued resources in Central Elgin. STORY PAGE 4
Port Burwell Report The harbour lands or coal flats are now in the hands of a company well funded and active in harbour activities in Port Dover. STORY PAGE 5
LOOK AHEAD Community Events
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minded and believe the Museum, its artifacts and the History of Edison and Bayham are worth saving!
The joint Edison committees (EdisonFest, Dinner & Building Committees) and the Friends of Edison, a newly organized group of volunteers, are urgently looking for new members and support. The group consists of caring volunteers who have been working diligently for many years to keep Bayham’s history alive and available for our community. The volunteers are now faced with the closure of the Edison Museum and the dispersal and *disposal* of a major part of the artifacts associated with Bayham, including the Edison/Vienna connection. Many of the artifacts do-
nated by generous Bayham families will be lost! Bayham council has given the group until their next meeting on September 1st to show there is public support! Immediate commitment is needed from volunteers and supporters that are energetic, dependable, community
Interested persons are invited to join us for a coffee at the next joint information meetings at 7pm, on August 23 or Wednesday August 30, at Bayham’s Family Table Restaurant in Vienna or if unable to make a meeting, come see us at the EDISON TENT at the Straffordville Watermelon Fest on Saturday August 27th. Whether it is a day a week, a month or a year, volunteer help is greatly needed. With extra hands to lighten the load we can be successful, however, IT CAN’T BE DONE WITHOUT PUBLIC SUPPORT! Continued On Page 7
Smoke-Free Beaches Elgin St. Thomas Public Health Launches Poll Elgin St. Thomas Public Health Elgin St. Thomas Public Health (ESTPH) wants to know: Would You Like Beaches To Be Smoke-Free? Results from this poll will be shared with municipal councils who have a public beach in their area. The poll will be online until Labour Day and everyone is encouraged to vote by going to the following webpage: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/beachpoll. Smoke-free beaches can protect babies and toddlers, along with birds and animals, from consuming cigarette butts, and protect beachgoers from second-hand smoke. Smokefree beaches also encourage children and youth to stay smoke-free by
showing them that, adults can enjoy themselves without smoking. Several municipalities in Ontario including Thunder Bay, Timmins, Peterborough, and Orillia already have smoke-free outdoor spaces that include beaches. Cameron Keaney, graduating student from St. Joseph’s High School, states, “Cigarette butts are the number one item found littered on the beach, as well as one of the most dangerous. I think the work being done is so important because it affects everybody, not just local residents. By involving all ages we are able to captivate the attention of a wide variety of individuals that together are taking a step toward a cleaner beach, community, and world.”
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PORT STANLEY REPORT
LETTERS Some dog owners can read! (In reference to a letter that appeared in our last edition) As one of very few K9 owners who can read, according to a letter in the last issue of the LEB, I would like to point out a couple of things. First, the K9 owners that were talked about likely won't get the message, since they are illiterate and can't read, according to the letter. Second, there are far more irresponsible individuals frequenting our beautiful beaches here in Port Stanley. Like the individuals who smoke on our beaches, leave garbage on our beaches, vandalize the new pier, steal life saving devices, and the list goes on and on. People who trespass on private property just so they can walk a little less distance to get to their vehicles. Reckless driving in our parking lots, and on our street, at all times of the day and night. Now granted there may not be signs everywhere explaining that the offences are not allowed, but common sense should prevail. The petty concern about dogs is just that. Petty. There are far greater issues that should be dealt with. But hey lets call all responsible dog owners, illiterate and inconsiderate, arrogant and above the rules. By the way! I own two dogs they are not off their leashes in public, they are well trained and we always pick up their droppings. This is more than some adults do with their own children, since I have seen diapers and other crap left behind on the beach, when there is always a garbage can not more than a few hundred yards apart along the beach. When everyone is responsible everyone should have equal enjoyment of the beach. Possibly the rule should be changed, or a designated area where dogs and their responsible owners may also enjoy use of the beach (since the area by boat launch has been changed to rock which is hard to manoeuvre and no longer available), or earlier morning and evening use. After all we are all taxpayers! Vern Leeson Port Stanley
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Three Port Bike Tour Although it was an extremely hot day on Saturday August 20 more than 80 bicycle riders came through Port Stanley on a three-port bike tour of the region. From Port Stanley the tour took riders to Port Bruce and on to Port Burwell. Organizers had located a refreshment stand at each village on the tour. In Port Stanley Gavin Geurtjens (right) and Tanner Thoonen looked after the refreshment stand for the day. I asked the boys how many people had come
out for the bike ride. They said that 80 riders had come through Port Stanley but approximately 500 had signed up for the weekend outing. Riders had to register for the bike tour at a cost of $60 entry fee which included, road support along the route / lunch in Port Bruce / snacks & drinks at rest stops, a route map / coffee, muffins & fruit before the ride and a t-shirt with fresh 2016 design.
There were three tour options, a 160 km Tour of the Ports of Elgin, one hill, many valleys, a 100 km Tour of half the county, in half a day, and a 50 km to Port Bruce and back, a shorter cruise through East Elgin. All routes started and finished at the East Elgin Community Complex, 531 Talbot St. W. (Highway 3), Aylmer. Organizers welcomed riders and suggested that all riders could stay in Elgin County before/after the 3 Port Tour saying “there is lots to do both on and off the lake”. Organizers listed places to stay and a few local events and attractions that the rider’s family may be interested in. The primary aim of the Three Port Tour is to showcase Elgin County as a tourist and cycling destination. Any proceeds from the tour go to two local initiatives; the Forest City Velodrome and the Environmental Leadership Program.
Port Stanley A Retirement Hotspot! As posted in a Globe and Mail. That’s right, Port Stanley has been voted one of the six best town’s to retire in Canada! What’s not to love? Beautiful vistas, close to all amenities and a free community newspaper called The Lake Erie Beacon......our secret is out!
Volunteer With The VON VON Article Linda Cryderman knows all too well the benefits of choosing to volunteer with the VON Hospice and Bereavement program across Elgin County. Since starting her role 8 years ago, she has volunteered in both St. Thomas and Aylmer supporting many people through their palliative journeys. Currently, Linda is matched with a woman named Ann and they spend time together once a week playing cards, talking or getting groceries. When asked why she chooses to volunteer for this program, knowing she will someday lose this person, Linda answered honestly, “Personally, I have received way more than I've given. I've learned to listen without judgment. I've learned what true bravery is: both in the clients who have invited me to travel their path with them, and in their family members, who also travel a difficult path. I've learned that end of life care is as important as the care given as we enter this world.” When asked what she gets out of this experience, Linda shared, “I've learned that death, although difficult and sad, is part of life. Through this experience I no longer am uncomfortable about my own mortality. I know how important it is for that hour or two a week provided by a volunteer. It allows a short but valuable respite for a caregiver. And it provides time for the person who receives palliative visits to enjoy some time to just talk or play a card game. I receive way more than I give. My life is richer for the people who have allowed me to into their lives.” The hospice program has grown tremendously in the last three years. We support well over 100 people in Elgin each year. Volunteers are a key part of the circle of care and are given ongoing support, education and ongoing meeting opportunities. We are in need of more people like Linda, who are willing to share their time and compassion. Training opportunities are available this fall for new volunteers. For more information please call the VON office at 519-637-6408.
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Whitney McWilliam Media Contact The week of July 4th, the provincial government announced the details of the Ontario 150 fund.
There are 3 funding programs available: •
Community Celebration Program (application opens July 6 and closes September 2, 2016)
“Next year, 2017, marks Canada’s 150 th anniversary. In celebration of this milestone the government is celebrating with a new one-time funding stream called Ontario 150. This fund will support events and programs throughout Ontario to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday.” Stated MPP Jeff Yurek, Elgin-MiddlesexLondon
“I encourage all eligible applicants to apply to any of the 3 funding programs and please do not hesitate to contact my office should you have any questions or concerns”
Municipalities, Community Groups and not-for-profit organization are eligible to apply for funding.
For more information on the program please visit: www.ontario.ca/page/ontario150
• Partnership Program (application opens July 6 and closes September 30, 2016) • Community Capital Program (application opens July 18 and closes September 14, 2016)
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Hawk Cliff Woods Enhancement
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Since we acquired Hawk Cliff Woods in May this year, Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) staff and volunteers have been hard at work on the property! Below are some of the things we have been working on and are planning for the coming months.
Hawk Cliff Woods Parking Lot
Restoration We have planted a mixture of meadow species in the former agricultural fields. As the plants grow up, this new meadow will provide habitat for Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators, as well as a range of meadow
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In order to accommodate a larger amount of visitors and better access Hawk Cliff Woods trails and events, we have decided to use a small plot of the property to create a parking lot. The project will begin in late August and is intended to create as little disturbance as possible to the surrounding nature and land. If you have any questions about the project, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Launchbury at 519-8583442 or news@ttlt.ca
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I just wanted to give you the heads up. On Saturday August 13 and Saturday August 20th Tourism did a little Pokémon Go event in downtown Port Stanley. We will be holding another event on September 3 & 4. Join us for another Pokémon Go event in downtown Port Stanley. We thought this would be a great way to capitalize on the current popularity of the game before the summer is over.
All it really involves is us dropping virtual "Pokémon Lures" at different existing "Poke stops" across the village and promoting through social media that we will be doing so. We hope that this will help attract some game players to our Tourism Kiosk and the downtown area. Our tech-savvy summer student will be organizing it for us. Hopefully it will help get people off the beach and through the doors of the businesses. Here is a link to the event on Facebook - feel free to share it: www.facebook.com/events/1682288 922096025
Meet our new Boardwalk A big thank you to volunteer Jack Mayos for planning and leading the installation of our new boardwalk at Hawk Cliff Woods.
Wildflower Garden Volunteer and Board member extraordinaire Kim McCabe is helping us design a community wildflower garden at Hawk Cliff Woods. Stay tuned for more info on this exciting project!
Upcoming Events Remarkable Reptiles
birds. Parts of the agricultural fields have also been seeded with Oak, Hickory, and Plum trees, which will grow into a new forest area over time. This will not only increase the overall forest area at Hawk Cliff Woods, but will almost double the amount of interior forest that many birds rely upon. A team from Kettle Creek Conservation Authority helped us to plant a white pine shelterbelt along part of the northern boundary of property, adjacent to neighbouring agricultural fields. We’ve also been busy removing Garlic Mustard, Autumn Olive, Multiflora Rose, Common Barberry, and other invasive plants from the forest. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who have helped out with these restoration activities!
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Join us on Sunday August 21st for Remarkable Reptiles, featuring Sciensational Sssnakes!! Learn about Ontario's native snakes and turtles and how to help protect these amazing species. There will be some snakes at the event that you can see and hold! This free outdoor event is great for nature enthusiasts and families.
Hawk Cliff Weekends Thames Talbot Land Trust invites you to meet us at Hawk Cliff Woods in September. We will be there along with volunteers from the St. Thomas Field Naturalist Club, the Hawk Cliff Banders and Monarch Watch on September 1011th and September 17-18th between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm. Hawk banding and Monarch tagging demonstrations are scheduled for both weekends. In addition, TTLT will be offering guided hikes in Hawk Cliff Woods. New this year is educational programming by Let’s Talk Science on September 11th and 18th and tree climbing on SeptemContinued On Page 7
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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out Port fishermen regularly fished over the international line Back in the day Lake Erie fishermen set their nets where the fish were most plentiful. I know. …duh! But the thing is Lake Erie fish have no interest in international boundaries. Canada? the United States? Oddly enough perch, pickerel, whitefish, can’t handle that concept. To them it’s all Lake Erie. And it’s home. So when Port Stanley tugs ventured out on Erie’s often, wild waters they dropped their nets where the fish were. Wherever that was. I remember the days my father would come home late, very late. Usually in the fall, which I recall was whitefish season. I can still remember what Dad called whitefish. He’d say “swim up, swim up you mortgage lifters.” Or was that herring? Both, it seems, were among the most profitable of fish. Back in the day anyway. Fall was their season and they were often most plentiful far from shore. So far in fact that the biggest schools were in American waters. I still recall Dad saying: “Saw the stacks in Ashtabula today.” Just like, as I recall, the biggest schools of perch were often over the international line in Canadian waters. And then there was the coast guard. The U.S. coast guard. I’m not sure we had one back then. Or at least one that patrolled Lake Erie. Regularly. As I recall, rather dimly I admit, I was in my teens when all this became real to me. You see, one of my father’s goals was to see that I didn’t follow in his
footsteps and become a fisherman. I never understood why but I am eternally grateful. Not that I wouldn’t have loved to fish for a living, but my career as a journalist meant I never had to work a day in my life. At least that’s how I always felt. Often when I sat in a cosy press box high over the field at the Silverdome (remember the dome) and watched the Detroit Lions play and then chatted with the players in both team’s dressing rooms after the game, I’d think, really? They’re paying me to do this? So I never regretted not following in my father’s footsteps, owning my own fishing tug and dealing with Erie’s constant nastiness. But I digress. This is about boundaries. Where was I? Oh yes …. so eventually the U.S. government, as was often their wont in international affairs, issued new regulations strictly prohibiting foreign vessels (guess who) from entering their waters without official approval. This means you fisherpersons. That was the end of cross-border fishing. Well …….. It didn’t take long to work it out. Let’s face it if Port tugs were fishing in U.S. waters, U.S. tugs were fishing in Canadian waters. As I noted, Lake Erie fish don’t recognize borders. Now I admit I was young and my Dad never gave me a detailed accounting but .... As I understood it, Dad would steer the Sharon Rose alongside a U.S. tug, just over that invisible border and chat with the U.S. skipper. Then Dad would set the nets along the international border with a Canadian flag on the buoy at one end of the nets - in Canadian waters - and the American tug’s flag on the end that extended into American waters. And, of course, vice-versa. What’s good for one .... Just like that. An international crisis solved. An unofficial treaty. A scratch my back and .... well you get the picture I’m sure. What would Donald Trump say about that “treaty” today? Say, do you think they still do that? If only it were that simple.
Trails Master Plan & 10 Year Implementation Strategy Notice of Study Commencement Kettle Creek Conservation Authority In 2014 Central Elgin completed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. The results of this study identified trails as one of the most significant, popular and valued resources in Central Elgin. To move this forward, the Municipality is developing a Ten Year Trails Master Plan. In May 2017, Central Elgin retained Trail planning specialists from WSP | MMM Group from Kitchener to work with municipal staff and local partners to develop the master plan. The goal of this study is to better understand and map existing trails, and create an action plan for the future development, operation and maintenance of trails throughout the entire Municipality of Central Elgin. The plan is being developed between June and December 2016, and involves the following key steps: • Mapping existing trails and understanding trail users’ needs
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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer
The Face Of Port Burwell Is About To Change The harbour lands or coal flats are now in the hands of a company well funded and active in harbour activities in Port Dover. The former Ports of Call building is being renovated. It will soon be the home of a pharmacy. Real estate activity including downtown and across town is red hot. One knew that Port Burwell would eventually be developed. Land is being acquired at very reasonable prices.
Dammert and Randy Just. Operating Committee member and volunteer Bob Smolders will play Herman. Veterans Ann and Grahame Notman, Valerie Donnell and Collen Marlin round out the cast. Rehearsals for the fall presentation are proceeding well. Dates are as follow: Preview Night Sept. 15, September 16, 17 23, 24 30 and Oct. 2. Tickets tend to move fast. 37 Postcards virtually filled the 50 seats for every performance. Evening performances start at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees begin at 2 p.m. The newly renovated Periscope Playhouse is being rented out to various groups. The first tenant will be the Port Burwell Horticultural Society. New members continue to join the Periscope Playhouse. After such hard work to ready the building for its first performance this spring, volunteers were called upon again to clean up after a flood from a recent storm. Newsletter Editor Ann Notman reports that Bayham will be looking into a municipal drain issue to prevent further flooding. Marion and Jeff Rogers have stepped aside from the Operating Committee, but remain active Periscope members. In recognition of their vital contribution to the Periscope Playhouse, Marion and Jeff have been made Life Members. Their artistic experience proved to be invaluable to the fledging thespians.
Surprising Omission Our local quaintness will be compromised to a point. One school of thought suggests that you cannot eat quaintness. Others fear any form of development. I, for one, would like to be able to get my weekend copies of the Toronto Star here. Local banking, groceries and gasoline would be nice too. Living in a backwater is much less than it is cracked up to be. Development can be done with an eye to aesthetics and sight lines, with sound Council leadership and fair public participation. I was disappointed with comments at the recent public meeting on the harbour development plan. Now is the time to deal with the first challenge of development, that is parking. One concern is the capability of the planning department to deal with the complexity of serious development. Is the Municipality of Bayham capable of handling the imminent transformation of Port Burwell and Bayham as a whole? Harbour divestiture must happen soon!
Home Grown Thespians Move To Directing Tim Wells acted in the very first performance by the Periscope Playhouse a few short years ago. The stranger to the stage quickly became acclimated. This spring, he was Assistant Director to Pete Matthews in 37 Postcards. Jason Parkins, the Director of the fall play, Seniors of the Sahara, has moved away from the area. Tim has stepped up to take on the role of Director. His wife Katy Wells, also a newcomer to the stage a short while ago, is Tim’s Stage Manager. The cast of Seniors of the Sahara includes Rob Close, Kennedie Close, Alex
Utility and tax billing provide the municipality with great opportunities to disseminate information about Bayham to ratepayers. Our latest tax bills went on at some length to describe various locations around Bayham, ideal for summer activities. A glaring omission was the Submarine Ojibwa. One would hope this was not deliberate and will be corrected with the next utility bill.
No Park Property Easement The Municipality of Bayham requested an easement over Provincial Park property to manage and control access by residents and visitors to the boardwalk and west breakwall. Park management would have none of it. Their only concession was an increase of parking spaces from four to ten. Restricting access to a very important recreation spot for anglers and strollers is just not right. The board walk is an important attraction to a community wishing to rejuvenate its tourism-based economy. The Park management cites security as the issue. There was vandalism recently. The attack on the parking lot was almost inevitable, with the bad feelings in the community over parking restrictions. In the past, a few quite minor instances occurred. The Park and the Municipality and the community could easily co-operate on security, with an easement and unfettered access to the boardwalk and breakwall. The security issue is a red herring used by the Park to pursue their ultimate goal — revenue from the use of the boardwalk and breakwall. Under harbour divestiture, the easement is no longer an issue. The federal government actually owns sixty feet of real estate beyond the breakwall. Bayham Council is now dealing with the latest report on the process of harbour divestiture.
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
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Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-874-4028 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 Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more 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.
PORT STANLEY 2016
Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com The Port Stanley Community Police Committee are dedicating a tree in Glover Park to former members who have passed. August 27th, 2pm. Everyone welcome. Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Children’s Programs Maker Mondays, Mondays, September 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Please preregister. Calling all kids ages 6-12: Sign up now for the Epic Scavenger Hunt! Earn points for a chance to win a prize! Sign up to get your list! PAJAMARAMA *NEW TIME* Mondays, September 12, 19 & 26,6:30-7:15pm. Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please preregister! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Adult Programs & Events Card Making Monday, September 12, 10:00am12:00pm. Create a handmade card with Jean. $8 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Itty Bitty Knitty Committee Thursday, September 15 & 29, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you! Adult Book Club Tuesday, September 27, 7:00pm Join us to discuss our current title! New members are always welcome! September's Book: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Card Embroidery Thursday, September 22, 1-3pm Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5/person, preregister, prepayment is required Scrapbooking Friday, September 26, 10am-12pm $5 / person Please preregister, prepayment is required Special Programs & Events Raspberry PI Meets Minecraft! Thursday, September 8, Starts at 6:00pm. Learn how to use our Raspberry Pi kits and play minecraft with Merrill! Ages 10+. Please preregister for this event! 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, Fellowship Group, will be holding a $3 soup and sandwich lunch on September 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Followed by a Homemade Baked Goodies Auction 1p.m. Please come and join us for a good lunch and yummie goodies. For information call 519-782-3971. 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 no meeting in August. Get your Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome. Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10,Wed. 11-10. Sat. & Sun., 12-7, Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 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.
AYLMER 2016
Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.
DUTTON 2016
Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo Wed. Sept. 7, Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 7PM start, featuring $500 Jackpot; numerous specials; 50/50 draw! Dutton & District LIONS Breakfast; Sunday, Sept. 11, in the DEN behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7 with eggs, coffee, juice, bacon or sausages & pan-cakes. Serving: 9 AM till noon. Anniversary Beef Supper. September 8 - Duff Church Largie, Dutton. 5pm - ? Adults $15, Children 6-12 $5, under 5 free.
Vicky Swain Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Thx very much for posting to the two Facebook pages. My schedule has been quite full lately and especially the week of August 15 when we were getting prepared for our Giant Yard, Book Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, August 20. That fundraising event brought in $1500, which definitely helps the Eagle Community Centre's budget.
SPARTA 2016
Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292). Qigong will run every Sunday from 1:00 till 2:30 pm. Call Christine for more information 519-775-2748.
TYRCONNELL 2016
Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.
UNION 2016
Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519-631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca Union Community Centre 1. Yoga Fall Sessions,Starts: Mondays - September 12th 10 - 11:30 a.m. for Intermediate; Wednesdays, September 7th, 10-11:15 a.m. for Beginner Level; and 5 - 6:15 p.m. Mixed Level. All are 8 week sessions. Call 519-631-3840 for information. 2. Low Impact Circuit Training 5 week session Tuesdays from 5 - 6 p.m. - starting September 13th call for information - 519-631-3840.
VIENNA 2016
Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.
WEST LORNE 2016
The Treble Makers Women’s Choir begins their 10th season! Rehearsals start on Weds. Sept.21 at the WESS, 139 Graham Rd. in West Lorne from 7-9 PM. We sing everything from Bach to Boogie and Beyond. This is a warm & welcoming group. No experience necessary, just a love for singing! We present two concerts a year and sing in area retirement homes. Ages 14 & up. Call 519-768-1717 for info.
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RODNEY 2016
Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events Raspberry PI Meets Minecraft!Saturday, September 10, Starts at 2:30pm Learn how to use our Raspberry Pi kits and play minecraft with Merrill! Ages 10+. Please preregister for this event! Children’s Programs & Events Preschool Story Time Fridays, September 16 & 30, 11:00-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Rosy Travellers Tuesday, September 13 & 27, 7:008:00pm Join us for an informal knit and crochet group! Bring your project with you and share projects and patterns and learn new tips! Barn Dance SHOW at Keystone Complex. Sunday September 25th, 2:30 pm. (Doors Open At 2:00 pm. Tickets $25 Advanced only No refunds. Keystone Complex 35291 Talbot Line, Shedden. Proceeds to “New Southwold Public Library”. For tickets - contact Sharon @ 519-769-2708
Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Trivia on Monday evenings, start 5pm. In the club room, all welcome. Branch 524 Royal Canadian Legion, Last One August 29th, Summer Bike Night...6 - 9 pm. Live music, food, drinks on the patio. A great way to get together, meet old friends and make new ones! 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.
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Friday August 26th - 5:00pm Whole lobster $35.00 per person Dinner includes Lobster, Baked Potato and Salad.
Reservations recommended but not necessary.
SHEDDEN 2016
PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016
Last year, these three events were well attended and
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Rodney Legion The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 1:30. Bingo starts at 2 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.
1st Annual Jack Ayerst, Memorial Walk to Knock Out Pulmonary Fibrosis. September 18, Sign in 12:30. Walk starts at 1:00pm. Raffle tables and more! Email: melzie2010@live.ca or call 519-2006185. All proceeds going towards the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Two small events are coming up Seniors Luncheon in September (Date to be announced) and Family Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29. Our next big event is planned for Saturday, November 19 - Eagle Shores Artisans Show where local craft vendors will have their wares available for sale.
FINGAL 2016
Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.
PORT BRUCE 2016
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The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday August 26, 2016 • Page 7 orientation event for those who have signed up to adopt patches. The event provides training and the opportunity to work at your patch.
Hawk Cliff Woods Enhancement Continued From Page 3
Hawk Cliff Woods Clean-up, You Can Help
ber 17th. Be sure to join us Sunday September 18th, at 12:30 pm for the dedication and official opening of Hawk Cliff Woods.
Adopt-a-patch You can adopt your very own patch of the forest at Hawk Cliff Woods and help us get rid of garlic mustard. On October 29th we will be running an
Help us clean up Hawk Cliff Woods on November 12th. This workday involves removal of large garbage items (e.g. tires) from the woods. Bring your muscles! We will provide lunch. Thames Talbot Land Trust www.thamestalbotlandtrust.ca
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PORT BURWE LL Port Stanley Public School Principal: Ms. Sheila Pinder Office Administrator: Mrs. Debbie Sutherland Hours: 9:05 a.m. -3:35 p.m. First Day September 6, 2016
HERITAGE FARM
Concerned Residents of Bayham! Continued From Page 1 Persons unable to commit to being a committee member or make it to a meeting, but want to volunteer time, or support, are asked to contact: Matt at 519-866-3525 or Lynda at lmillard@eastlink.ca Make the "Edison Connection" to Vienna, the hometown of Thomas Alva Edison's grandparents & relatives, where Thomas visited as a young boy. The museum, boasting authentic artifacts donated by the last surviving Edison descendant in Vienna, Nora Edison Coombe, is a testament to one of the most exciting eras of Canadian history. The museum is located in an 1853 home on
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Heritage Farm Show September 10 & 11, 10am – 4pm
Backus-Page House Museum
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Macee Macee was one of our kittens from 2015 and is now 10 months old. She has been in a foster home since her spay because for some unknown reason, she stopped breathing during the surgery. They were able to bring her back but she has two issues that make her a special needs cat. She can't see for approximately 3 feet in front of her but she can see beyond that. This causes a few troubles for her when heading for the litter pan because once she gets within 3 feet of it, she can no longer see where it is. Her foster home has 'built' a special litter pan that she has an
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Elgin County Library Launches New Mobile App! copy of a must-read recommended by a friend. Simply scan the barcode on any book’s cover to see if it is available at the library, and in what formats.
Elgin County Elgin County Library is pleased to announce the release of a new mobile app for IOS devices 8.0 or greater. Found within the Apple App Store, the MyLibrary! App is free to download and connects library users to Elgin County Library resources on the go. The app includes four primary features:
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Scan Book: using this feature is a great way to see if your library has a
file information. In addition, the app will scan a library card, making it easy for first-time users to sign-in to the app. You will need your PIN (assigned at library registration) to complete the login. Of note: a digital version of the library card number is available in My Account and is readable by library scanners.
Search Catalog: this will link you to the mobile version of the library catalog. Searching the catalog and placing holds has never been easier! My Account: allows the user to see his/her checkouts, holds, and pro-
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Social Media: provides direct access to Elgin County Library’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram webpages.
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The MyLibrary! App supports English, Spanish, French, and Canadian French languages. To view these languages, change the language preference setting on your device and the app will refresh with the new language change. This new and intuitive app brings the library to your fingertips. Enjoy browsing Elgin County Library social media, while placing a hold on a title that has caught your eye. The MyLibrary! App is ready for you to explore!
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