The Lake Erie Beacon July 14 2017 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday July 14, 2017

Our Holiday Week Is Coming Up So Our Next Issue Will Be Published On August 4th

INSIDE Port Stanley Report Join us in Beautiful Port Stanley Ontario as we celebrate Harbourfest 2017! STORY PAGE 2

Port Stanley Community Policing To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Many projects have been undertaken over their 25 years including STORY PAGE 3 Snow Bird patrols,

Get Involved: Help Shape The Future Of The Port Stanley Harbour Municipality of Central Elgin

Port Burwell Report Take a cruise on a beautiful summer’s day up (north) on The Big Otter River from Port Burwell up through Vienna and beyond. STORY PAGE 4

Water Testing at Local Beaches Public Health and its partners have begun beach water sampling for the summer of 2017. STORY PAGE 5

LOOK AHEAD Community Events Page 6 Classifieds & Service Directory Page 7 Business Roladex Pages 4 & 8

Central Elgin is developing a long term vision and plan for the Port Stanley Harbour. The Municipality of Central Elgin, supported by Dillon Consulting, is developing a plan to guide the repurposing of the Port Stanley Harbour lands and their planned integration with the adjacent waterfront areas in Port Stanley. The Port Stanley Harbour Area Secondary Plan (Harbour Plan) will build

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Elgin County Hires New CAO Mr. Robert Bryce Director of Human Resources

After a national search, County Council has hired an experienced and skilled government manager to lead the County government’s administration.

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on previous work to identify land uses and policies that will guide detailed planning and recommend the location of parks, recreation areas, retail and tourism uses, housing, and infrastructure investment.

Julie Gonyou has accepted the position of Chief Administrative Officer/County Clerk, bringing with her many years of exemplary public service, project management and leadership experience. She will start at the County on September 5th, 2017. Ms. Gonyou has deep roots in Elgin County as she was born and raised on a family farm in Central Elgin. With a diverse career in both rural and urban settings, she brings a wealth of experience from her senior management positions at both the London Public

Julie Gonyou New CAO/County Clerk Library Board and the County of Middlesex. “Julie has great academic credentials, which include two Masters degrees as well as an incredible energy and passion for County government and administration. Her demonstrated innovation in leading numerous special projects and engagement of community stakeholders really impressed me,” said Warden Grant Jones. “Her communication skills, social media savvy, and progressive thinking will be very helpful as we continue to effectively deliver important services throughout our County.” Ms. Gonyou commented “I am Continued On Page 7

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LETTERS About Guy Lombardo Letter to the Editor I am referring to the Taylor Made article in the Friday, June 20, 2017 edition of The Lake Erie Beacon. I, too, remember the Stork Club in Port Stanley and have fond memories of attending many dances there. So, it behooves me why, that on the week of Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations, Mr. Taylor neglected to mention one of the biggest bands who played there. I speak, of course, about Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. Not only was Guy Lombardo Canadian, each and every member of his original band was Canadian. The way to celebrate Canada's birthday is by honouring its own; not ignoring them. Dave Loucks, Port Bruce

PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

Cruise Nights At Mackie's on the beach, 124 William St, Port Stanley, ON.

Ontario as we celebrate Harbourfest 2017! No admission necessary! Come and enjoy an amazing long weekend that includes Exhibitors, live music and performances, a children's area with lots to do, a boat parade, cruise night, street sales, food trucks, local amenities hosting special nights like lobster nights and fish fries, fireworks and much, much more! Invite your friends and share this event! It is guaranteed to be a good time!

The Optimist Club Of Port Stanley Once Again Will Participate In Harbourfest! The Optimist Club of Port Stanley will be set up in the Dominion of Canada Building providing kids of all ages an opportunity to take part in lots of fun games and crafts. Our theme will be pirates and princesses. Prizes will be given to each child who participates. We will be there Saturday, Sunday and Monday, come on out and enjoy the fun, food and ofcourse…..the hospitality of Port Stanley. We are waiting just for you!!!

We Meet, We Part, We Hope To Meet Again Seeing as there was no one to defend the sign WE MEET WE PART WE HOPE TO MEET AGAIN as you leave our village. The ugliest sign in Port Stanley as depicted by Hugh Oliver in the May 19th issue. I feel I have to put my 2 cents up in its defense. Having moved here from the Maritimes in 1955 and going to school passing the original sign which was situated at Warren Street and Colborne intersection I remember it fondly. On talking to one of our past Reeves Penny Tolmie she also recalled the sign as when she was a little girl taking same route. Having worked most of my life serving the citizens of Port Stanley my self and co workers Dave Bolt and Paul Dunbar felt we needed an upgrade from the 2 rotten boards that were once there. I felt Dave and Paul did an Excellent job with Daves router and a few donated planks. At least it looked pretty good in the 70’s when it was built. I’m sorry for Mr. Oliver's take on the sign as ugly and as near as I can determine that saying on a plank has been near this area to thank and to hopefully welcome back visitors to our Jewell of Lake Erie. It’s all in the eyes of the beholder. Thanks Jim Howie

grown talent! Are you an artist or musician who wants to show off your talents? Please email Natasha Fraser at typeaevent@hotmail.com to request an application for Exhibitor and/or Performance or Musician.

Summer Youth Theatre Camp!

Every Friday night, come down to Mackie's for the Port Stanley Lions Club Weekly Car Show. Bring your special car for a showing at Cruise Night, 5pm until dusk. There are Prizes and 50/50 draw. Free parking after 5pm in Municipal lots.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1 672884919681125/ Harbourfest is a time for people to gather under the warm summer sun and experience our amazing local home

Dates: July 17 - July 21 or July 24 - July 28. Two one-week sessions for children between ages 8 - 11. Camp runs 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Port Stanley United Church. Contact the Theatre Box Office for more information or to register 519-7824353 or online at www.portstanleytheatre.ca.

Classic car registration by donation. All proceeds go back into the community. For information or to register, contact Harry Bishop at 226-926-2372

Port Stanley Harbourfest Date: Friday, August 4, 2017 (All day) to Monday, August 7, 2017 (All day) Join us in Beautiful Port Stanley

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Communications Officer Nature Conservancy of Canada

Backus Woods, a unique conservation area in Norfolk County and is now more accessible for people locally and visitors to now see and enjoy capturing them on Google Street View. The Nature Conservancy of Canada took Google Trekker to Happy Valley Forest and Backus Woods to map them so people can click and explore – see stunning panoramic views to experience the natural areas and trails before heading out to see them in person. Staff with the Nature Conservancy of Canada used the Google Trekker apparatus to capture the images. Trekker

is a 29 kg (50 pound) camera system in a wearable backpack. It features a soccer ball-sized green orb that contains 15 DSLR lenses spanning 360 degrees. The cameras take images every two and a half seconds, while also capturing GPS locations.

When Google knits the data together, it creates a Street View version of the nature trails online, that gives visitors the ability to tilt, turn, and navigate with the click of a mouse.

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Port Stanley Community Policing To Celebrate 25th Anniversary The Photo on the left is from an article in our September 9, 2016 edition.

Lion Ray Filewood, member, Port Stanley Community Policing

Ross Whalls (left) led the dedication ceremony which included other committee members seen in yellow T shirts including Central Elgin Mayor David Marr and Port Stanley Councillor Dan McNeil as well as members of the Ontario Provincial Police who work closely with the Port Stanley Community Policing Committee.

On Saturday 22nd of July the Port Stanley Community Policing Committee will be hosting an open house at their office in the basement of the medical building, to celebrate twenty-five years of service to Port Stanley and the surrounding district. The Committee first started their meetings in the old Village Hall auditorium on February 16th, 1992, (now the Port Stanley Festival Theatre) and after a brief stay in an office on Bridge Street, moved to their permanent headquarters in the medical building at the end of April 1997. Many projects have been undertaken over their 25 years including Snow Bird patrols, distribution of marine safety leaflets, hosting home and safety seminars, farm safety days, school safety days, Seniors safety programmes, installation of speed and in-

formation signs, participating in local parades, plus hosting other local Community Policing Committees yearly meetings Although a sub committee of Central Elgin Council, funding for events they sponsor like the Easter Egg hunt for local children (including child safety fingerprinting), comes from donations by local service clubs and carrying citizens. An OPP officer and local councillor attends all their monthly

Keep Anglers Safe The Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Lifesaving Society Team Up To Keep Ontario Anglers Safe on the Water Zev Shapero Media Outreach Coordinator

the catch.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Lifesaving Society want to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is even more important than wearing your ‘lucky fishing hat’. But they do share one trait. They both have to be worn to be effective!

“National surveys clearly show that more than half the recreational boats sold in Canada are used for fishing on a regular basis,” says John Gullick, Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

According to the Lifesaving Society’s 2016 Canadian Drowning Report, 82 percent of recreational boaters who drowned in the past five years were found not wearing a lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Over half (54%) of boating deaths occurred during powerboat use, with small powerboats less than 5.5 metres in length (26%) the most common vessel type. A majority of these victims were males (80%) between the ages of 20 and 60 years of age, often out for a day of fishing. Many of those who don’t wear their lifejackets or PFDs believe that, since they are good swimmers, having them onboard and within easy reach is good enough. But a lifejacket stored under a seat or up in the bow will be of no help when the unexpected happens, like falling overboard while trying to net

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meetings supplying information and guidance for the group. Much has been achieved since their original formation, and the committee is very proud of it’s accomplishments to help make the community a better, safer place to live in. The open house is from 1-3p.m with all members of the public welcome to attend, meet local dignitaries, and enjoy the celebration cake. Any speeches will occur at 1p.m.

Just one of the many projects that have been undertaken by the Port Stanley Community Policing Committee.

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

The 1950’s Have Broken Out Again

that flooded Port carrying sun and sand seekers, I couldn’t help but think of those times … and the Stork Club. It was the kind of day that often concluded with a performance at that long gone venue by bands under the direction of Kenton, Ellington, Basie, Lombardo … to name just a few icons from that big band era.

Door) at the Persiscope Cultural Cultural Centre (http://www.periscopeplayhouse.co m) on Saturday, July 15th @ 8:00PM Saturday, August 26th @ 8:00PM.

PORT BURWELL REPORT

7) Get a summer tan on the East Beach at arguably the nicest and cleanest beach on the North Shore of Lake Erie.

Serge Pieters

At least 12 things to do and see in beautiful Port Burwell this summer!

And I couldn’t help but note that today’s visitors, who locals called Gazing out over the lake from our summer coons back in the day — condo high on the bluffs on a recent wonder if they still do — have fewer weekend I was amazed to discover that places to go for treats. You can still the 1950s had broken out all over get Mackie’s Orangeade after all again. these years, and good fries just as we Well, on the beach anyway. did back then. But long gone are

1) Take a cruise on a beautiful summer’s day up (north) on The Big Otter River from Port Burwell up through Vienna and beyond or, take an organized kayak/canoe tour on the river with the folks at Otter Be Here (www.otterbehere.com). 2) Visit the many quant downtown shops and restaurants on Robinson and Wellington streets. The fresh perch are caught that day and there are several interesting and unique shops in town.

The sand was jammed with sunseekers and bathers as it always was when I was a kid growing up. You’d think the L&PS train had just arrived at the station across from the Stork Club. You do remember the Stork Club. You do remember the L&PS. It was as if I’d stepped out of the WABAC machine. Remember Mr. Peabody and Sherman and the WABAC machine, the time-travel device on the Rocky and Bullwinkle TV show from the ’60s? Sure you do. We Port Stanley kids never liked those big summer crowds. Took up too much of “our” beach and snarled “our” roads. Even if we all rode bikes. Well, those whose parents could afford to buy us a bike at any rate. It was a different time. So as I looked out over the car crush

8) Take in a approx 1 hour tour of The HMCS Ojibwa, Canada's first Cold War Submarine (http://www.hmcsojibwa.ca/about.html). 9) Take a horse and buggy ride from Windy Hills Horse and Buggy Company (http://www.horseandbuggyrides.ca/ through town and acquaint yourself with the historic residences and structures in our port town. 10) Grab an ice cream cone while downtown and just sit on one of the many benches and enjoy people watching or wander around. 11) Attend BeachFest on August 4, 5, 6th. Fun for the whole family, live music and of course, the annual fireworks display (https://www.bayhambeachfest.com/). 12) Visit Port Burwell Provincial Park where there are 2.5 km of sandy beach on one of most beautiful

most of the boardwalk booths, including my favourite, Ross’s homemade ice cream. On our lunch breaks from summer work at the grain elevators we’d often hurry off to Ross’s for a cooling cone treat. I was tempted to go down from my aerie on Mariner’s Bluff, but common sense prevailed and I contented myself with watching the drama play out until the warm summer day began to dissolve causing the beach bunch to do the same.

3) Attend a spontaneous group of minstrels on the main street (Robinson) where the public piano lives next to The Sweet Spot.

I couldn’t help but think how more civilized and safe it was back in the day when you could avoid the clogged roads and traffic by taking the train from London or St. Thomas to within steps of the beach.

4) Visit the historic 180 year old Lighthouse and the Marine Museum. 5) Take in the grounds at the historic Anglican Church on Pitt Street only 2 blocks from downtown. 6) Take in a play or attend the upcoming improv night (Shut The Front

Plus ca change … the more they stay the same?

areas on the northern shore of Lake Erie. An exceptional family friendly campground with large, well-treed, level sites as well as an outstanding play area for kids. Experience the “Marvels of Migration” at the annual autumn hawk watching program. Come visit our little port town and take in only some of what it has to offer.. stay awhile and meet the locals .. you will be so glad you came!

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The Lift Bridge Port Stanley (Left) The top photograph looks north showing the Port Stanley Lift Bridge open to allow boats to pass into the inner harbour.

John Morrow Originally, Port Stanley residents had to use a small boat to cross Kettle Creek. In 1843, the Province of Canada built a draw bridge across the harbour. This “swing-bridge” would allow vessels to travel north of the bridge if the creek was deepened enough for that purpose. However, the deepening never occurred and the Commissioner of Public Works abandoned the bridge. In 1866, the bridge was carried away by spring floods.

(Left Below) This image looks south from the inner harbour and is from an early post card showing one of the original bridge spans. piling and bracing timbers. Down in this cauldron, bobbing among the broken timbers and ice cakes like human corks appeared the five survivors. The lift bridge was eventually completed at a cost of $250,000 and officially opened on May 15, 1939. When the tablet memorializing the eight victims of the cofferdam collapse was unveiled, the Times-Journal reported that, “tears dimmed the eyes and coursed down the cheeks of many spectators as the band played, ‘Abide with Me’.”

In 1881, a bridge made of steel girders of the Howe Truss design was erected over Kettle Creek by James Finney. With one 150-foot (46m) span and a 50-foot (15m) span, this sturdy bridge lasted until the Province of Ontario decided to replace it with the lift bridge you see today. Tragedy occurred during the bridge construction. A huge coffer dam (a temporary wooden structure) collapsed. The St. Thomas Times-Journal printed this report on December 20, 1937:

The first boat to pass under the bridge after its dedication was driven by Arthur Goodwin of Port Stanley. His tiny, gasoline powered craft brought laughter and smiles as it sped below the lifted gates of the new bridge high above it. (Times-Journal)

Without warning, the huge coffer dam constructed in midstream of Kettle Creek, nearly 30 feet under the water level, collapsed. One moment the cofferdam was in the center of Kettle Creek, the men working at the bottom; the next moment it had disappeared in a terrifying crash and an angry rush and swirl of dark, frigid waters. Rushing, swirling waters filled the broken

The two 70-foot (21m) spans of this bascule-type steel bridge can be raised to an angle of 87°. Counterweights continuously balance the spans through their upward swing. The bridge is so finally counterbalanced that it can, if necessary, be raised and lowered manually.

Water Testing at Local Beaches Cathie Walker Director, Elgin Health Protection Department

posted every Friday on Elgin St. Thomas Public Health’s Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as the website using the hashtag #ElginBeaches.

Public Health and its partners have begun beach water sampling for the summer of 2017. Each week, the water at the beaches of Elgin County will be tested for the presence of E. coli bacteria. If you swim in water with high levels of this bacteria, you are at a higher risk for infection and illness.

If results show high levels of bacteria, a sign will be posted stating that there is a high level of bacteria in the water and swimmers should swim at their own risk, as the water may pose a threat to their health.

Sampling of the following Elgin County beaches will occur weekly until Labour Day weekend:

Please note that rough water and heavy rain may result in high levels of bacteria at any time. The public is

· Port Glasgow (As seen above) · Port Stanley Erie Rest · Port Stanley Main Beach · Port Stanley Little Beach · Port Bruce · Springwater Conservation Area · Port Burwell Provincial Park Beach and Municipal Beach The results of these tests will be

advised to consider weather conditions before deciding on whether or not to go swimming. Do not forget to be safe at the beach by wearing sunscreen, watching for the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, and keeping your children within arm’s reach. For more information on how to stay safe this summer, visit www.elginhealth.on.ca. Have a Great Summer!

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

E V E N T S

DUTTON/DUNWICH 2017

PORT STANLEY 2017

Dutton & District LIONS Club Saturday & Sunday; July 15 & 16, LIONS Sports-fest; in Sons of Scotland Park. Contact LION Allister Cameron to register a ‘Team’ at: 519-8726836. This is part of a week-end of events; which includes, a swim meet and Annual Dutton Street Dance, on Sat night.

Port Stanley Harbourfest Celebrations August 4, 5, 6th. Sun, fun, surf and shopping, come on down to Port Stanley. Pick your spot, there will be music and fun everywhere!!! See local vendors in the DOC Building and enjoy all that Port Stanley has to offer. 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 302 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30, Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Closed Sunday & Wednesday. Closed August 7th for Civic Holiday. Children’s Programs Summer Reading Special Programs Grade 1 and older, 2:00pm. July 28 - Learn about robotics & programming with Ozobots (miniature smart robots!) *Please pre-register for all events* Children’s Programs All ages, 10:15am, July 18, 25, August 1, 8th, Check out our SRC flyer for further details and descriptions! *Please pre-register for all events*. Adult Programs & Events Summer Reading Challenge Sign up and check off your summer reading activities for your chance to win a Canadian readers prize pack! Ask staff for your sheet or for more details! Book of the Month We have multiple copies! July: The Orenda by Joseph Boyden. August David Suzuki: An Autobiography. Card Making Monday, August 14, 10:00 - 12:00pm Create a handmade card with Jean, $8/person, please pre-register. 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. No meetings during the summer. 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. Port Stanley Lion's Cruise Night at Mackie’s back lot. Every Friday Night 5pm weather permitting. If you need additional info call Harry at 226-926-2372. Heritage Port There is no meeting during July or August. 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 Masonic Centre, Fruitridge Line and Sunset Drive. For info call 519-7824801 (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.

EAGLE 2016

Eagle Community Centre, (Former Eagle Public School #4) 9346 Graham Road (just south of Talbot Line) 50th Anniversary as Community Centre – Saturday, July 22 – 3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and cake cutting - 5 p.m. beverages & pulled pork on a bun - 7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies - live entertainment - bring lawn chairs - displays on lower level - For more info, call Vicky (226) 448-8845 or Janet (519) 768-2698.

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.

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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 1pm. 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 4:30 pm Regular 5 pm. Bethel Park Camp invites you to celebrate Canada 150 on August 5th, noon-4pm, with a free family fun day. Special guests Canadian cowgirls Rodeo drill team, noon-1 pm. Includes face painting, food, wagon rides, inflatables, plus exotic animal show. Bethel Park Camp, 21661 Talbot Line. Visit www.bethelpark.ca

ST. THOMAS 2017

Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting, the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 7824533. Last meeting is June 13th till resuming in the fall. Masonic Centre Yard Sale, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line,, Saturday, July 22, 8am-2 noon. Donations welcome - pickup available. Masonic Centre phone number 519-637-1606. Pickleball Beginner Lessons. Pickleball beginner lessons. Equipment supplied. Be ready for 8 new public courts at Pinafore. Contact St Thomas Pickleball Club at 519-615-1862 or 519-782-3065 to register. The Old St. Thomas Church 55 Walnut St. is open for the summer Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until the end of August for free tours. 519-633-2610 "Dust off your cowboy boots! STEGH Fundraiser in the Big Top Circus Tent across from the Timken Centre. The Barn Dance is July 29th, 8 pm - 12 pm (doors open 7:30 ). Tickets are $20 each at railwaycitybigtop.com/events".

SHEDDEN 2017

Southwold Township Library Hours: Tues. 2-8, Thurs. 2-7, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081 Closed Sun., Mon. & Wed. Closed. Summer Reading Club Discover Canada! Special Programs Grade 1 and older, 4:30pm July 27 Learn about robotics & programming with Ozobots (miniature smart robots!) *Please pre-register for all events* Friday Morning Programs All ages, 11:00am July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11. Check out our SRC flyer for further details and description! *Please pre-register for all events* All kids and families are encouraged to sign up for our summer long scavenger hunt! Continues to August 8th. Adult Programs & Events Summer Reading Challenge Sign up and check off your summer reading activities for your chance to win a Canadian readers prize pack! Ask staff for your sheet or for more details!

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

SPARTA 2017

Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Patio open 7 days a week. All Welcome! 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.

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). Hope Starts Junior Gardeners Program Free kids gardening programme run 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday nights at the Sparta School Garden over the summer holidays. Drop in basis and parents must remain on the site. Call 226-653-0058 for more information.

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. 519-631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Cruise Nites, July 31 and August 28, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Hot beef on a bun & beverages available for purchase

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VIENNA 2017

Community Yard Sale Saturday, July 22, Village of Port Bruce. Watch for signs. For info call Wayne @ 519-773-5118

Bayham Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7 pm at Bayhams Family Table restaurant in Vienna. Open to the public. Info email: Bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or FB message Bayham Historical Society.. 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.

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.

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CE BUZZ Public Workshop Central Elgin is developing a long term vision and plan for the Port Stanley Harbour lands. We want your input – please join us at a public workshop. • Monday July 24th, 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM, with a presentation at 7:00 PM • Port Stanley Arena, 332 Carlow Road, Port Stanley • Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, please contact Shelly at ssteffler@centralelgin.org or 519-631-4860 ext. 239. Can’t make it out? Want more information? Please visit www.centralelgin.org/harbour.

Request for Tenders Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program This contract is for the supply of all materials, labour, and equipment to remove and replace concrete sidewalk panels and concrete curb and gutter. There are approximately 400 square meters of concrete sidewalk and 80 meters of curb and gutter in Port Stanley, Belmont, Lynhurst, and Elmwood Subdivision. Submissions should be received no later than 13:59:59 a.m. on July 18th, 2017. Fire Services (Police) Sedan This tender is for the supply of one new automatic, all wheel drive police sedan. Submissions should be received no later than 13:59:59 a.m. on July 27th, 2017. For more information on tenders, please contact Karen Harris at 519-631-4860 ext. 273, or kharris@centralelgin.org.

Public Meeting – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments The Municipality of Central Elgin has received Zoning By-law Amendments from: • The Ontario Infrastructure and Land Corporation for 467 Sunset Drive. • Platinum Developments Inc. for land east of East Road and North of Ensley Place in Port Stanley. Public meetings will be held on Monday July 24th at 12:00 PM (for 467 Sunset Drive) and 12:10 PM (for the Platinum application) at 450 Sunset Drive. For more details, please see our website, or contact Dianne Wilson at dwilson@centralelgin.org or 519-631-4860 ext. 286.

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday July 14, 2017 • Page 7 for proposal guidelines, required forms and to submit your documents. If invited to submit a full proposal, that deadline will be 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017 via the same submission process. Information about HABRI projects, as well as partner organizations and background on the initiative is available on the Ohio Sea Grant website at go.osu.edu/habri. HABRI is overseen by The Ohio State University and the University of Toledo, with Ohio Sea Grant providing proposal coordination and ongoing project management. Ohio State University’s Ohio Sea Grant College Program is part of NOAA Sea Grant, a network of 33 Sea Grant programs dedicated to the protection and sustainable use of marine and Great Lakes resources. For more information, visit ohioseagrant.osu.edu

Elgin County Hires From Page 1 New CAO thrilled and thankful for the trust that County Council has placed in me. I look forward to working with Council and the outstanding senior management team at the County of Elgin as we continue to provide excep- The outgoing CAO tional services to Mark McDonald our residents.” This leadership role materialized when the current CAO Mark McDonald announced he would be retiring in the fall of 2017. To help with the transition, Mr. McDonald will step aside in September to work on a number of special projects and to assist Ms. Gonyou as she embraces her new role.

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“The Lifesaving Society of Ontario is pleased to promote the Hooked on LifeContinued From Page 3 jackets program,” said Barbara Byers, Public Education Director with the Life“During National Fishing Week, the saving Society. “Our organization is Canadian Safe Boating Council dedicated to drowning prevention and would like to remind all anglers not strongly supports anglers wearing their only to have their lifejacket onboard lifejackets while enjoying our watertheir boat, but to look after it and ways.” wear it. If you happen to fall overboard, it will give you the time you need to calm down, catch your breath, assess your situation and effect, or help effect, a rescue. In 2 out of 3 drownings related to boating, the victims were less than 15 meters from some form of safety.” Many of today’s anglers are delighted with the models that are designed especially to suit their needs. They’re rugged, allow for full freedom of movement to cast and are constructed with lots of pockets for gear. Some even come equipped with an attachment from which to hang a landing net. When choosing their lifejacket, anglers should also check the label to make sure it is Transport Canada approved, is the

Fishing is a part of our Canadian fabric and an activity that’s easy to get hooked on. At this important time of year, the CSBC and the LSS are asking those who fish to ‘Get Hooked on Lifejackets’ too. This initiative is made possible through support of Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety.

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Chamber Joins Call for TVDSB Reconsideration On May 6, at a Chamber convention in Sarnia, the Chamber network adopted a two-point resolution which was then presented to the province.

St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Thames Valley District School Board to promptly revisit and reconsider their recent decision on local school closures. The Chamber’s action follows the decision by the Ontario Minister of Education to accept a position tabled to the government in early May. The Chamber’s position noted flaws in the funding formula for rural schools and in what is known as an “accommodation review process”. The Minister of Education appears to agree with Chamber’s findings and, on June 28, announced an overhaul of the process behind the earlier TVDSB decision.

Chamber President & CEO Bob Hammersley issued this request to all TVDSB trustees this morning: “On behalf of the businesses and employers in our service area, their employees and families, and those who might consider investing and locating in our area, I am writing to ask your prompt attention to suspend and reconsider the earlier decision to close 3 schools here in Elgin County; Sparta, Springfield and New Sarum. We were extremely disappointed that the Board’s earlier action did not support the logic of the request submitted within the Ontario Chamber’s position noting flaws in the review and funding formula processes. Now that

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce urges the Government of Ontario to:

the Minister of Education has admitted and accepted the flaws we identified, we urge the TVDSB to do the same.

1. Place an immediate Moratorium on school closures in Ontario until the provincial Accommodation Review Guidelines are revised to require consideration of the economic and social impact of planned and potential closures prior to final boards of education decisions;

We completely agree with, and support, the statement issued by ElginMiddlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek on June 29 when he stated “The closures of these 3 schools should not go forward.” Until such time as the government corrects the funding formula for rural schools and a new accommodation review process is in place, it is imperative that the children and parents in our area not be subjected to burdens the government has admitted are unfair and unjust.”

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