The Lake Erie Beacon February 24 2017 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday February 24, 2017

Save Our Schools!

INSIDE House of Commons Launches Speech Writing Contest For Canada’s 150th In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable Geoff Regan, launched the Speakers’ Speech Writing Contest. STORY PAGE 2

Suspects Arrested For Burning Of OPP Police Boat OPP Marine services were up and running in Port Stanley soon after the incident. STORY PAGE 2

Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report This history of Canada covers the period from the arrival of Paleo-Indians thousands of years ago. STORY PAGE 3 tain our school. I have provided below Many thanks to those members who their email addresses: j.bennett@tvdsb.on.ca, attended the school meetings on February 8th and February 13th. I know it rob.campbell@tvdsb.on.ca, wasn’t easy for some of you and it was a.morell@tvdsb.on.ca, much appreciated by those parents and c.goodall@tvdsb.on.ca, staff who are working hard to keep our g.hart@tvdsb.on.ca, school going. Although the school p.schuyler@tvdsb.on.ca, board has decided to keep our school p.jaffe@tvdsb.on.ca, open by adding Sparta students and making Sparta a French Immersion b.mckinnon@tvdsb.on.ca, school, Sparta school parents are puts.polhill@tvdsb.on.ca, ting up a very strong and vocal fight to r.tisdale@tvdsb.on.ca keep both schools open as is. However, in Port Stanley, staff, parents, and many m.reid@tvdsb.on.ca, community members think our school j.skinner@tvdsb.on.ca, james.todd@tvdsb.on.ca, is in jeopardy of being closed. s.suvajac@tvdsb.on.ca, Sending emails to the school a.pucchio@tvdsb.on.ca trustees is one action we can each do If you don’t want to write your own easily. This requires much less effort words, you can also use the following and will probably have as much or and sign your name at the end: more impact on the decision to main-

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Taylor Made Especially when it’s snowing and you’re huddled around the stove or warming yourself in front of a fireplace? STORY PAGE 4

Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles celebrates 25 years Many different community events including visits with the Easter Bunny and Santa are run by the business, as well as other charitable endeavours. STORY PAGE 5

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The Port Stanley Public School. Dear Trustee; I am writing this letter to advise you that I agree with the TVDSB’s plan to keep Port Stanley Public School open. For the last several years Port Stanley Public School, for some unknown reason, has had a school boundary about 1/8 the size of the surrounding schools. This has led in turn to a smaller school population. Our school is an integral part of our community. Village volunteers help with individual pupils. Local artists coach students on art projects. Others help with the chess club and sports such as basketball, volleyball and soccer. Each year the students participate in lakeshore and village cleanups during which time they interact with villagers. Our location provides wonderful Continued On Page 4

OPP Helicopter Struck By Laser Sergeant Peter Leon Provincial Media Relations Coordinator OPP

On Monday February 13, 2017, at 9:30 p.m., an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) helicopter was participating in a training exercise with OPP specialty teams in the Elgin County area of Southern Ontario when it was struck with a laser while in flight. The flight crew responded appropriately to avoid the laser strike preventing any permanent injury to the crew or impact to flight operations. "Laser attacks on aircraft are a serious and growing concern. The OPP take these actions very seriously and if the person(s) responsible are identi-

fied, they will be held accountable for their actions." said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. According to Transport Canada, incidents of lasers pointed at aircraft are rising in Canada. In 2015, there were almost 600 reported incidents in Canada. Lasers are not toys. Pointing a laser at an aircraft can create glare that distracts or temporarily blinds the pilots, putting passengers, as well as people on the ground, at serious risk. The OPP would like to remind all members of the public that it is a criminal offence to point a laser at an airContinued On Page 2

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OPP Helicopter Struck By Laser Continued From Page 1 craft. Offenders will be charged and could face fines up to $100,000, 5 years in prison - or both. If you see someone endangering an aircraft, call 911 immediately. If anyone has information with regards to this specific incident, please contact the OPP at: 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at:

House of Commons Launches Speech Writing Contest For Canada’s 150th Kaylie Kuipers Office of Karen Vecchio

with a parent or guardian will be flown to Ottawa for two days of special programming in the nation’s capital. The winners in each age group will be announced at a reception that the Speaker will host in early June.

Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London (EML) and Official Opposition Critic for Families, Children and Social Development, is excited to invite young Canadians from across the country to participate in the Speakers’ Speech Writing Contest.

Students interested in entering the contest are encouraged to visit the contest page to obtain further details and find out how to apply. I encourage young Canadians to submit their speech in the official language of their choice.

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable Geoff Regan, launched the Speakers’ Speech Writing Contest. Many of the milestones in Canadian history over the last 150 years have been marked by a speech. Sir John A. Macdonald’s impassioned plea for Confederation, the Speech from the Throne read by the Queen, and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s address to Parliament following the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution—these are just a few of the speeches that have captured the spirit of the nation at various intersections of Canadian history. “I encourage constituents from all over the riding of EML to participate in this contest,” said Vecchio. “We

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Suspects Arrested For Burning Of OPP Police Boat OPP Press Release Gerald Robert Jacques, age 37 of Port Stanley, who was wanted by police for the theft and arson of the Elgin County OPP Police boat on June 25, 2014, was apprehended soon after the incident. He was arrested in London by members of the OPP and London Police Service. Jacques faced the following charges; 1. Theft Over $5000 2. Arson 3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime OPP Marine services were up and running in Port Stanley soon after the incident. They were able to borrow a loaner 24 ft. Sea Swirl Inboard Outboard police boat that is normally used for training purposes until the end of the season. The burned out hull was completely destroyed – with damage estimated at $85,000. A new boat was ordered immediately.

The lack of patrol boat had police concerned for public safety, "There is an enforcement component, but certainly safety is our priority out there. So, making sure that people are out there having fun, doing it safely and ensuring that they get back safe is our main priority. Police also arrested and charged Michael James LARSON, age 20, of St. Thomas ON in connection with the theft and arson of the police boat. He was arrested without incident on Saturday June 28th, 2014. He was charged with; 1. Theft Over $5000 2. Arson

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Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History of Canada 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.

Although responsible government had existed in Canada since 1848, Britain continued to set its foreign and defence policies after the end of the First World War. With the passing of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, Canada became co-equal with the United Kingdom. After the Constitution was repatriated in 1982, the final vestiges of From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia legal dependence on the British parliament were removed. Canada currently consists of ten provinces and three territories and is a parliamentary democThis history of Canada covers the period from the arrival of Paleo-Indians racy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the state. lands encompassing present-day Over centuries, elements of AborigiCanada were inhabited for millennia by nal, French, British and more recent Aboriginal peoples, with distinct trade immigrant customs have combined to networks, spiritual beliefs, and styles of form a Canadian culture that has also social organization. Some of these civi- been strongly influenced by its linguislizations had long faded by the time of tic, geographic and economic neighthe first European arrivals and have bour, the United States. Since the only been discovered through archaeo- conclusion of the Second World War, logical investigations. Canadians have supported multilateralism abroad and socioeconomic development domestically.

Paleo-Indians

Precolonization Archeological and Aboriginal genetic evidence indicate that North and South America were the last continents into which humans migrated. During the Wisconsin glaciation, 50,000–17,000 years ago, falling sea levels allowed people to move across the Bering land bridge (Beringia), from Siberia into northwest North America. At that point, they were blocked by the Laurentide ice sheet that covered most of Canada, confining them to Alaska and Starting in the late 15th century, the Yukon for thousands of years. The French and British expeditions exexact dates and routes of the peopling plored, colonized, and fought over vari- of the Americas are the subject of an ous places within North America in ongoing debate. By 16,000 years ago what constitutes present day Canada. the glacial melt allowed people to The colony of New France was estabmove by land south and east out of lished in 1534 and was ceded to the Beringia, and into Canada. The Queen United Kingdom in 1763 after the Charlotte Islands, Old Crow Flats, and French defeat in the Seven Years' War. Bluefish Caves contain some of the The now British Province of Quebec was earliest Paleo-Indian archaeological divided into Upper and Lower Canada sites in Canada. Ice Age hunter-gatherin 1791 and reunified in 1841. In 1867, ers of this period left lithic flake fluted the Province of Canada was joined with stone tools and the remains of large two other British colonies of New butchered mammals. Brunswick and Nova Scotia through The North American climate stabiConfederation, forming a self-governing lized around 8000 BCE (Before Comentity named Canada. The new dominmon Era) (10,000 years ago). Climatic ion expanded by incorporating other conditions were similar to modern patparts of British North America, finishing terns; however, the receding glacial ice with Newfoundland and Labrador in sheets still covered large portions of 1949.

the land, creating lakes of meltwater. Most population groups during the Archaic periods were still highly mobile hunter-gatherers. However, individual groups started to focus on resources available to them locally; thus with the passage of time, there is a pattern of increasing regional generalization (i.e.: Paleo-Arctic, Plano and Maritime Archaic traditions). The Woodland cultural period dates from about 2000 BCE to 1000 CE and includes the Ontario, Quebec, and Maritime regions. The introduction of pottery distinguishes the Woodland culture from the previous Archaicstage inhabitants. The Laurentian-related people of Ontario manufactured the oldest pottery excavated to date in Canada. The Hopewell tradition is an Aboriginal culture that flourished along American rivers from 300 BCE to 500 CE. At its greatest extent, the Hopewell Exchange System connected cultures and societies to the peoples on the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario. Canadian expression of the Hopewellian peoples encompasses the Point Peninsula, Saugeen, and Laurel complexes. The eastern woodland areas of what became Canada were home to the Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples. The Algonquian language is believed to have originated in the western plateau of Idaho or the plains of Montana and moved eastward, eventually extending all the way from Hudson Bay to what is today Nova Scotia in the east and as far south as the Tidewater region of Virginia. Speakers of eastern Algonquian languages included the Mi'kmaq and Abenaki of the Maritime region of Canada and likely the extinct Beothuk of Newfoundland. The Ojibwa and other Anishinaabe speakers of the central Algonquian languages retain an

oral tradition of having moved to their lands around the western and central Great Lakes from the sea, likely the east coast. According to oral tradition, the Ojibwa formed the Council of Three Fires in 796 CE with the Odawa and the Potawatomi. The Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) were centred from at least 1000 CE in northern New York, but their influence extended into what is now southern Ontario and the Montreal area of modern Quebec. The Iroquois Confederacy, according to oral tradition, was formed in 1142 CE. On the Great Plains the Cree or Nēhilawē (who spoke a closely related Central Algonquian language, the plains Cree language) depended on the vast herds of bison to supply food and many of their other needs. To the northwest were the peoples of the Na-Dene languages, which include the Athapaskan-speaking peoples and the Tlingit, who lived on the islands of southern Alaska and northern British Columbia. The Na-Dene language group is believed to be linked to the Yeniseian languages of Siberia. The Dene of the western Arctic may represent a distinct wave of migration from Asia to North America. The Interior of British Columbia was home to the Salishan language groups such as the Shuswap (Secwepemc), Okanagan and southern Athabaskan language groups, primarily the Dakelh (Carrier) and the Tsilhqot'in. The inlets and valleys of the British Columbia Coast sheltered large, distinctive populations, such as the Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth, sustained by the region's abundant salmon and shellfish. These peoples developed complex cultures dependent on the western red cedar that included wooden houses, seagoing whaling and war canoes and elaborately carved potlatch items and totem poles. Watch for part 2 in our next edition.

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Page 4 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday February 24, 2017 two-man saws who were cutting the thick lake ice into chunks that could be trimmed to fit nicely into a kitchen’s icebox. When we arrived the men stacked the blocks onto Blake’s truck – not the only truck on site by the way – while Marvin and I looked on, awed by it all. Why were they cutting all that ice? Believe it or not there was a time when there were no refrigerators in Port Stanley and the only way to preserve food in the hot summer months was in an icebox, a refrigeraEspecially when it’s snowing and tor without the power. And to make you’re huddled around the stove or viable you needed, you iceboxes warming yourself in front of a fireguessed it, ice. And the only ice place? available…..you get the picture. Is it all just … weather? The trucks would deliver the ice It brings to mind a time long ago, al- to an insulated building on the harthough to me it doesn’t seem that long bour so it could be sold in small

Save Our Schools!

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Continued From Page 1 opportunities for its school students. The school itself has a large outside play area. Next door there is an arena for skating and a community centre for other activities. Within the village there are potential field trips to the library, grocery store, theatre, fish factory, river, a great lake, and a variety of natural land ecological sites.

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Do you believe all this global warming stuff?

Port Stanley’s school building is in good condition with new doors, windows in every classroom, and roof. It is well maintained and includes features such as murals on the walls painted by local artists, a good-sized gym, and a well-equipped library. It has town water, which unlike rural wells, is strictly regulated under provincial guidelines. It also has the benefit of a town sewer system, which is getting a $15 million upgrade beginning this year. And let’s not forget our teaching and admin staff; Port Stanley Public School is one of the top academic schools in the county. All this shows that our school is itself an ac-

tive, vibrant force. Central Elgin has designated Port Stanley as a growth area. There are two new subdivisions being built within the town, one near the water tower for 110 homes and the other on George Street for over 100 homes. On top of that, Central Elgin’s Secondary Plan encompasses development of the harbour lands, which will consider single family homes and mixed use buildings including apartments and condominiums. Port Stanley Public School is a very important part of our community. Our hard-to-match village resources paired with future growth leads you to the decision that Port Stanley Public School is worthy of being fully utilized as a permanent public school within the Thames Valley District School Board. Thank you.

Together I think we can make a strong statement that will help our community keep our school so we continue to attract new families.

Port Stanley Lions' Golf Tournament and Fish Fry Lion Rick Nemett President - Port Stanley Lions Club

ago, when Marvin Berry and I climbed into the cab of his father Blake’s big truck, stood on the floor with our hands on the dash so we could see ahead, and watched the blinding white world zoom by as he drove out on Kettle Creek and south past the lighthouse into the icy white expanse that was the lake. We drove south for what seemed forever before we saw black dots on the ice ahead. Dots that morphed into crews of men armed with axes and long

The time is quickly approaching for you to pull out the clubs and shine up the ol' golf shoes: the 8th Annual Port Stanley Lions' "Marr Family" Golf Tournament and Fish Fry will be here before you know it!! June 3rd is the big day, so mark off the day on your calendar (and maybe the next day as well - just to recover)

blocks to locals. Imagine a kitchen with no way to keep food cold in the summer months. I know all this to be true because in my teenage years I would spend those summer months delivering 25- and 50-pound cakes to homes with only ice-boxes to keep food fresh. By then there was a plant on the harbour that produced the ice. I know because I worked in that

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Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles celebrates 25 years

Central Elgin Council Adopts 2017 Budget Central Elgin Press Release Central Elgin Council approved the Municipality’s 2017 Budget at its February 13th meeting. The budget has a 0.11% tax rate decrease for 2017. The total Central Elgin property tax levy (capital and operating) increase is 2.47% or $299,163 over the 2016 levy. The budget includes funding for a number of significant capital projects. Actual changes in property taxes for individual properties will vary due to re-assessment. Mayor David Marr stated, “We are pleased that the 2017 budget addresses the priorities outlined in Council’s strategic plan. We used a balanced approach in our budget discussions, which has allowed us to both control our expenses and maintain our ability to provide a high service level”.

Anything Used and Sparta Country Candles Plans are underway for Anything Used and Sparta Country Candles’ 25th anniversary celebrations. The store, opened March 1, 1992, will mark the occasion with the release of a limited edition candle as well as a 25% discount off everything located in-store during the month of March. Owners Pat and Mary along with General Manager (and son) Mark said in addition to the sale that will run the entire month of March, they anticipate a wide variety of celebratory events will also be held through¬out the year. Many different community events including visits with the Easter Bunny and Santa are run by the business, as well as other charitable endeavours that include the creation of special candles throughout the year where proceeds are donated to local charities. The store also donates hundreds of items to community groups. “We get a couple hundred requests each year for donations to various service organizations and community groups,” Mark said. “We’re really proud of what we are able to give back to the community and we couldn’t do that without the support of our loyal customers.” In November the business started a new consultant division aimed at getting their products into the hands of customers who might not be able to make it to the historic village of Sparta.

When the business started Pat and Mary primarily sold antique furniture and the family would spend their evenings making candles in their home. The candle end of the business flourished and now more than 20 scents are available, with the addition of extra scents during the year. Mary recalls the day they opened the sun was shining. “Weather-wise it was a beautiful day. I remember the store being really, really busy,” she said. “It was an excellent day.” Changes to their business in the last 25 years include the onset of technology as well as social media, with Mark being the store’s resident tech expert. Anything Used and Sparta Country Candles participates in a wide-variety of local tourism initiatives including the Back Roading Elgin map and Daytripping magazine which Mark said promotes all the local businesses and provides tourists the Elgin County experience. More information on the 25th anniversary event can be obtained by calling Pat, Mary or Mark at 519-775-0054. Where: Anything Used and Sparta Country Candles, 46361 Sparta Line, Sparta, ON. When: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 What: 25th anniversary candle launch and 25% discount on all in-store items (memorabilia, home décor, candles and fudge)

Aylmer Lioness Donation The Aylmer Lioness Club made a donation of $1,000 to support Mental Health at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Accepting the gift is Paul Bode, a member of the STEGH Board of Governors from Helen Hall, Secretary of the Club.

The 2017 budget includes funding for: • Phase 1 capital improvements to Turvey Park, including hardscaping of additional pathways, new park benches, walkway reconstruction, and green gym equipment • Design for upgrades to Eastwood Park • New bleachers at Don Yeck Park ball diamonds in Belmont • Replacement of the concrete boardwalk on Main Beach in Port Stanley • Creation of a Port Stanley Fire Station architectural plan

• Extensive roadwork, including: • Single surface treatment for Thomson, Black, Seventh, Yarmouth Centre, Dalewood, Shorlea, Prior, John, Hindley Jonathon, Bell, Drake, and South roads • Double surface treatment for Brouwers Line, between Quaker to Springwater roads • Hot mix paving for Carlow (South of Bridge Street), Meek, Maud, Bessie, Lower Spring, Valley, George, and Frederick streets • Upgrading of the Port Stanley wastewater treatment facility Approximately half of property taxes collected in Central Elgin are retained by the Municipality of Central Elgin. The other half of property taxes funds education and County of Elgin services such as social services, libraries, homes for the aged and county roads. The provincial government sets education property tax rates. Elgin County Council establishes the County property tax rates.

Drinking Water Pipeline Being Repaired Andrew J. Henry, P. Eng.

Planned Transmission Pipeline Repair The Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System is undertaking a critical repair of the transmission pipeline in the Denfield area. In order to limit the impact to the area municipalities and consumers, the repair is planned for Wednesday February 15th. The quality of the water supplied to area municipalities and consumers is not affected and most consumers should not experience any change from their normal water supply. Municipalities supplied by the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System include Bluewater, South Huron, Lambton Shores, Lucan Biddulph, North Middlesex, Middlesex Centre, Strathroy Caradoc and the City of London.

Damaged Pipe Detected

Monitoring System detected a pipe in an un-twinned section of the LHPWSS transmission main near Denfield is damaged beyond acceptable tolerances and has been identified for a priority replacement. The replacement of the damaged pipe will be undertaken on Wednesday February 15th starting at 2:00am. Although the replacement of the pipe is anticipated to take approximately 20 hours to complete, it will take up to another 24 hours for the water supply system to refill depleted reservoirs throughout

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

PORT STANLEY 2017

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Maker Mondays Mondays, February 27, 5:30- 6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Grade 1 and up. Please preregister. Pajamarama Monday, February 27, 6:30-7:15pm Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please drop in! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, February 28, 10:15am11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Poetry Club Tuesday, February 28, 6:00-6:45pm (last Tuesday) For ages 6-12. Together, we'll memorize fun poetry, play games, and make our own poems. Bring your poems to share as well. No preregistration required. CANADA 150 CHALLENGE Can you sign out 150 library items in 2017?? Help us fill up our tree with Maple leaves get one for every 25 books! Adult Programs & Events Card Embroidery Friday, February 24, 1:00-3:00pm. Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Scrapbooking Monday, February 27, 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 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? 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. Port Stanley United Church, Pancake Supper, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Pancakes, Sausage, Real Maple Syrup, Beans, Relishes, Ice Cream Sundaes with Delicious Toppings. Call 519-782-4126 for more info. Barrier Free Heritage Port meet the 4th Thursday of the month. During the months of January - April please check with a Heritage Port member for location. Time is still 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 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 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.

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.

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 Charity Bingo Wed., March 1in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre at 7 PM. $500 Jackpot; Progressive and several Specials.

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E V E N T S

LIONS Famous Breakfast Sunday, March 12,in the DEN; behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7; FULL breakfast done your way. Serving: 9 AM till noon.

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the region before operations return to a more normal operating condition.

ST. THOMAS 2017

The supply of treated drinking water to the City of London from the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System will be increased, however the majority of the water supplied to the consumers by the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System will be provided from storage reservoirs while the pipe repairs are being undertaken. Some communities in the region may experience lower than normal water pressures, including Ailsa Craig. Consumers are encouraged to contact their local municipality if they experience discoloured water or have no water.

SHEDDEN 2017

“The work appears to be going well and on schedule so far” says Andrew Henry, Division Manager for the regional water systems. “We will need to carefully watch the reservoir levels throughout the region to ensure there aren’t excessive demands on the system during the repair operation” says Henry.

FINGAL 2017

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. Fingal Presbyterian Church World Day of Prayer Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

RODNEY 2017

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. 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 Central United Church 135 Wellington St Tuesday, February 28th, Pancake Supper, Dessert Incl/Music by Kim Ladd Two Seatings 4:30 or 6:00 pm Tickets $7.50 Under 6 Yrs Free 519-631-3503 or centraluc.ca Large Rummage/Boutique Sale - Knox Presbyterian Church, Hincks Street, St. Thomas. Saturday March 18 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. Bargains galore. Youth support coffee break area. Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events CANADA 150 CHALLENGE Can you sign out 150 library items in 2017?? Help us fill up our tree with Maple leaves get one for every 25 books! School Story Time Fridays, February 24, 11:00-11:45am. Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events NEW SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY Stop by and check out the progress of the new library located beside the Keystone Complex! Completion Spring 2017! Shedden Soccer Registration All games in Shedden. February 18th 1-7 pm $60/player/youth, $75player/adult. Mar 6th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75/player, Mar 20th 6:30 pm - 8;30 pm $75/player. Shedden Complex, Youth 4-18, Ladies 5 on 5, Men 5 on 5, Info www.sheddensoccer.ca

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, Euchre Night, Fund Raiser February 24th, Doors open at 7 pm, Cards start at 7:30 p.m. There will be munchies , cash prizes and a licenced bar Cost: $10 per person Call 519-631-3840 for tickets. Union United Church 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Pancake Supper, Tuesday, Feb 28, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Adults $7, children 6 - 10 yrs $5, children 5 yrs and under free Union Community Centre, Youth Baseball Registration March 4, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Any questions call - Vicki at 519-631-3840 or Donna at 519-631-9455

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

West Lorne Legion Br 221 Family Day February 20, 4-7pm Spaghetti and meatball dinner $10. Includes Garlic bread, dessert, coffee, tea or juice. Take outs available. 519-768-1890. Optimist Club of West Lorne Annual Fun Night and Elimination Draw. Saturday, February 25th. Rodney Legion. 7:30 pm. Fun, Games, Black Jack, Live and Silent Auction. lunch. $10.00 advance $13.00 at door. 519872-1452 or any Optimist member. 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

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Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.

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TAYLOR MADE Continued From Page 4 plant in off-school summers producing ice for the village. As for this global warming stuff… .there’s the memory of Marvin and I standing on the floor of that truck’s cab with our chins on the dash watching that sea of men sawing through the thick – thank goodness – ice, hauling great chunks out of the frigid water. It came to mind as I found myself last week staring out over the lake from our condo on high, at a great expanse of, well, water. Open water. No ice in sight. Nary a cube, let alone a burg. This just two years after ice cover set records on the Great Lakes. It brought to mind the time Keith Vary and I skated to Port Talbot on glass ice then turned around, opened our jackets and let the west wind blow us home. And it got me to thinking about global warming. Is the world really changing or is it, as some will tell you, just, well, weather? At my age I’ll never really get to know. But I admit I don’t miss those seemingly never-ending sub-zero days – that’s Fahrenheit not Centigrade (Whatever That Is). Maybe spring will be early this year. As for global warming…..

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95th Birthday Marg Lampman Please Join us on Saturday March 11, 2017 Masonic Centre, Fruit Ridge Line & Sunset Drive 1:00 – 4:00 PM Best Wishes Only WANTED OLIVER ROW CROP FARM TRACTORS

Wanted: running or not, Oliver Row Crop Farm Tractors! Will pay finders fees. Specifically Models 66, 77, 88 Super 66 Super 77 and Super 88 Mainly looking for Diesel units but interested in gas as well. If you have parts or sheet-metal hoods, side panels, tires, whatever you have let me know.

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VON Caregiver Support Caregiving can be a challenging role and numerous Canadians are faced with providing care to our elderly or aging parents, a spouse or a child. Many individuals facing their new or existing caregiver role are also faced with navigating their way through information and resources, including many stereotypes and myths about caregiving that can often be self-depreciating and unattainable for the average person providing care to their loved ones. For instance, many have heard about the mythical “superhero” caregiver – the person who can handle it all even when the going gets tough. This isn’t the only myth many caregivers hear as they walk through their caregiving journey with their loved ones. The following are some other common myths about caregiving and caregiving roles:

does not mean you have to sacrifice your needs in the process. Some of your time and energy may be allocated differently, but looking after you doesn’t mean you are selfish. Taking a time out or break means you are recharging your batteries to be a better caregiver. Myth #3 – My caregiving role will make me miserable, sad, angry and tired. Truth – caregiving can be a joyful activity. It doesn’t mean it will always be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard either. Having the right supports will be beneficial in maintaining appropriate boundaries, self-care and avoiding caregiver burn-out or resentment.

VON is holding a Caregiver Support Information series “From Stress to Strength” offering a variety of topics to provide information, support and resources for Myth #1 – No one can understand how caregivers. Some of the topics include: Communication, Compassion Fatigue, I’m feeling. Pet Therapy, Housing Care etc. Sessions Truth - there are others experiencwill be offered on Wednesday aftering the stress and challenges of caregiving too. It doesn’t mean your situation noon’s beginning in March. Participants can attend all six sessions or isn’t unique, challenging or even choose weeks according to topics of instressful. People in similar circumterest, but all participants must register stances often just “get it.” Support groups can often help facilitate conver- before attending. For more information sations, mutual support and provide an or to register for one of the sessions, call outlet to discuss some of the stresses of the VON office at 519-637-6408 or toll free 1-800-201-0909. caregiving. Myth #2 –Because I’m a caregiver, thinking about me and my well-being is selfish.

Just remember, you are a champion, an advocate and a pillar of strength in the eyes of the person you are helping!

Truth – being a loving caregiver

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Jim This week, I would like to expand a little on our boy, Jim. Jim is the most outgoing cat in the shelter. He is the first to greet you when you enter the front room and if you are close enough, he will reach out his little paw to poke you, just to make sure you have noticed. Jim will be 3 years old at the end of February. He is a charming orange and white boy with one major personality flaw. He loves to play in his water bowl. Consequently, his bowl is quite large and heavy so that it always remains in the cage. Jim is so special that he could have been adopted multiple times but, given his ongoing ear in-

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The Perils of Potholes employees responsible for maintaining roadways have timelines that they must meet in order to avoid legal liability. The timelines demand that the busiest roads with the highest posted speed limits be treated with priority.

Ryan Murray An on-and-off-again winter combined with a series of thaws means potholes are appearing faster and earlier than expected. Appearing as if by magic on your daily commute the dreaded pothole is the nasty surprise that a fading winter leaves behind. Drivers know when they've hit a pothole. The thumping sensation and jarring noise is unmistakable. While hitting a pothole can damage tires, wheels, and suspension the damage can be much more severe, including injury and, in some cases, death. Potholes also present a much bigger danger for motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists. From potholes to ice and snow, and overall bad road conditions, the question is: who is liable for bad roads in Ontario? Ontario’s provincial Ministry of Transportation (“MTO”) and local

If the MTO or a municipality fails to maintain a road within the expected timeline and someone is injured in a crash caused by bad road conditions, the courts sometimes hold the MTO or the municipality liable.

municipalities have a duty to keep the roads under their jurisdiction in a reasonable state of repair and have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to keep their roads free of hazardous conditions. A regulation to the Municipal Act (Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation), designed to restrict claims

If you see a pothole, you should report it when it is safe to do so. If your against municipalities, deems a pothole vehicle is damaged or you are injured on municipal roads to be in repair if it is by a pothole you will need to (safely) less than 8 cm deep and 1000 cm2 in take pictures and measurements. In the surface area on a city street that carries case of pothole damage or injury you over 10,000 vehicles a day. This regulaare obliged to file a claim within 10 days tion puts road users at risk. of the incident. The legal duty of MTO and municipalities does not mean that roads must always be kept in a perfect condition. That would be impossible. However,

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