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“Butt Free Beach” Campaign
INSIDE Letters Encouraging public access and participation, where possible, to ensure that decision making is responsive to the needs of STORY PAGE 2 its constituents .
Port Stanley Report Port Stanley Main Beach will be flying the Blue Flag again this summer. STORY PAGE 2
Hospital Fund Raiser Another Success 2016 saw another sold out Golf Tournament at the Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club in Port Stanley. STORY PAGE 3
Port Burwell Report The tiny, venerable, little church is a monument to our history. This charming edifice was constructed on land gifted by Colonel Burwell. S TORY PAGE 4
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Port Burwell Provincial Park Friend or Foe? Lately some local citizens have brought forth the issue of the access gate to the parking area accessing the boardwalk not having been opened STORY PAGE 4
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Port Stanley Cat Rescue to the rescue Calling on all Port Stanley & area residents to let us know if you see any feral cat in need of assistance. STORY PAGE 7
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Left: The cleanup crew waiting to start. “We’re planning to have the beach divided into 4 sections based on the tower locations and we will divide the group up into these sections for a quick productive clean. Ideally we’ll have 1-2 adults including beach patrol per section to monitor and to be keepers of the containers for collecting sharps. If any glass or needles are found the students will notify an adult monitor to come with the proper disposal container.” “We anticipate the clean will take about 1-1.5 hrs leaving us with 30 min of free time for them to relax and play some games, we’ll be bringing with us Frisbees and a couple of giant earth balls, Mr. Underhill will monitor them. Continued On Page 6
Fund Raiser For The Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund The Optimist Fund Raiser BBQ with Optimist members LtoR, Connie Arnold, Emily Finch and Michelle Horton, cooking on the BBQ and serving food.
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A worthy and necessary project that firehall to be sure. But at what cost? And I don’t mean money. STORY PAGE 5
Community Events
On Tuesday May 31st, Chris Underhill, Teacher and lead of the Central Collegiate Institute Environmental club, rallied over 40 students to come to Port Stanley to kick off the “Butt free beach” campaign. The Beach cleanup initiative took place at Port Stanley’s Main Beach. The “Butt” refers to cigarette butts of course because cigarette butts are the most littered items on Canadian beaches. They aren’t readily biodegradable and they pollute the water with toxic chemicals such as cad“Hi Renee, just wanted to send you mium, lead and arsenic. The butts can the detailed plan for the youth coming also harm wildlife. The campaign slodown on Tuesday for the beach cleangan is “Help keep our beach beautiful. up. We had a meeting at lunch today Don’t treat it as an ashtray”. with the students and we’ve booked a The following note was sent to bus to pick them up at their school for Renee Kendel Parks & Recreation Su11:20 am with approximate arrival to perintendent for the Municipality of the beach drop off in GT’s parking lot Central Elgin and the Port Stanley at 11:45. We’ll give them 15 to get orVillage Association. ganized then start the clean at12:00.”
Top: Over 40 students from Central Collegiate rallied to come to Port Stanley to kick off the “Butt free beach” campaign.
The Port Stanley Optimist Club, The Talbot Trail Optimist Club and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410 held a fundraiser for the Survivors of the Fort McMurray Fire. The purpose for this fundraiser was to raise money to help the thousands of displaced people who were forced from their homes by the wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. When all the donations are being matched by the Government of Canada this could really make a difference in helping out our fellow Canadians in a time of need. Visitors to this event were entertained by local artists and a band from the School of Rock in St. Thomas who donated their time for this great cause. The response of donations to our Silent Auc-
With over $3,000 raised so far, and still collecting from the Silent Auction, this Port Stanley Fundraiser will have made its goal to help people in need. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross, c/o Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund.
tion was overwhelming, with visitors having a huge selection of items to bid on. The Optimists Clubs were busy all afternoon holding the Silent Auction, and cooking up hamburgers, and hot dogs on the BBQ.
There are so many people to thank for their kind donations and we would not want to miss anyone, so we will simply say “Thank You”. Our shops and residents really supported this cause. We would like to thank the bands that made the afternoon extra special and also to everyone who attended. Thank you to Mayor David Marr for his acknowledgment of this fundraiser.
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LETTERS Port Burwell questions Dear Sir, The Lake Erie Beacon May 27 "Port Burwell questions" Article by Serge Pieters. All of these questions were sent in advance to the Mayor, Deputy and council...The only response was from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor...I learned quite a bit about their challenges and hopes. I have to say I am extremely disappointed that the counselors could not respond in kind...The Municipality website even addresses accountability by the council members that we the Tax payers in this community voted for. There seems to be a theme of disregard for the citizens of Bayham as a whole in the last year. Accountability is what they committed to, below is a reminder in case they have forgotten. "Encouraging public access and participation, where possible, to ensure that decision making is responsive to the needs of its constituents and receptive to their opinions; Delivering high quality services to our citizens; and Promoting the efficient use of public resources. Accountability, transparency and openness are standards of good government that enhance public trust." Quite possibly the counselors forgot to send their response in, and should be given another opportunity to do so... I am also wondering if a "recall' should be an option 1/2 way through term. If the counsel member has not followed Continued On Page 6
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Sunday May 29, 2016 proved to be a great fundraising day for two great causes; the Purina Dog Walk, and the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund. Both events were held on the front lawn of the Port Stanley Legion and sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club and the Port Stanley Optimists, the Talbot Trail Optimists and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410 respectively.
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Port Stanley Celebrates Blue Flag Beach on Lake Erie Port Stanley Main Beach will be flying the Blue Flag again this summer. This will be the 7th year that Main Beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict international criteria, including water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services. Port Stanley’s Main Beach is one of 26 beaches and seven marinas that will be flying the Blue Flag in Canada this summer. The Blue Flag is a world-renowned eco-certification for beaches and marinas. To receive a Blue Flag, beaches and marinas must meet high international standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services. On Tuesday June 7th, at 10:00 a.m. David Marr, Mayor of the Municipality of Central Elgin and Members of Council were at Main Beach to raise the flag and celebrate this important event.
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We have been contacted recently by the Port Stanley Terminal Rail (PSTR), who asked that we pass along this message. “We're having an influx of people that think the PSTR property is their own hiking trail. This past weekend the train had to stop on two separate occasions to move people off the track. One group was pushing a baby stroller with a toddler in it down the centre of the rails.” It’s hard to imagine that people would actually enjoy walking along the track having to step from one tie to the next, especially pushing a baby stroller. Please folks keep in mind that this is private property and it is dangerous to walk down the middle of any railroad track. There are lots of real hiking trails around the area so please:
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Thanks to Lioness Sue Nemett for this report The Port Stanley Lioness Club held another very successful Purina Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday May 29th. On behalf of Beverley Filewood, and her Committee, we would like to thank all the walkers and their canine companions
Dog Walk ribbon cutting with Central Elgin Mayor David Marr and MPP Jeff Yurek. who took part as well as all those who made donations. We raised an amazing $14,589.95! This will pay for more than half the amount needed to train one dog, which is $25,000.00. Thanks to the funds raised Continued On Page 6
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Hospital Fund Raiser Another Success Andrew Hibbert 2016 saw another sold out Golf Tournament at the Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club in Port Stanley. The tournament and Fish Fry is an annual event organized by the Port Stanley Lions Club to raise funds for the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. The event is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart of St. Thomas, Green Lane Community Trust, I.D.A. Highland Drug Mart in Port Stanley, Wendy's Restaurant St. Thomas and The Flooring & Design Centre of London. Saturday June 4th golfers enjoyed a warm, sunny day from Tee Off to Fish Fry. The day also saw the presentation of a cheque for $15,000.00 to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. The money came from funds raised by the Port Stanley Lions Club at the annual Marr Family Golf Tournament that takes place each June at the Kettle Creek Golf and Country Club. The cheque was presented to Bill Brown, President of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation. The funds raised this year will be directed toward the purchase of a new CT-SCANNER for the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Above: Photograph from left to right: John Johnston, Lion’s Club President, Norma Major, from I.D.A. Highland Drug Mart, Bill Brown, President of St. Thomas Elgin Gen-
eral Hospital Foundation, Jamie Lynn Lucas & Jamie Nemmett from the Port Stanley Leos Club, behind them Rick Nemmett, Tournament Chair and representing
the Lions Club, Sandra DiMeo, Vice President of the Hospital Foundation & David Marr, Mayor of Central Elgin and representing the Port Stanley Lions Club.
Page 4 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday June 10, 2016 There is an indescribable aura inside the building. The stained glass windows are works of art in their own right. These striking adornments were not installed until the early 1900’s. Apparently the stoic pioneer worshippers viewed anything but plain glass as ostentatious. Cost in 1836 might have been prohibitive, as well.
PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer Things are really heating up in Port Burwell, some good and some not so good.
Trinity Anglican Represents 180 Years Of Port Burwell History The tiny, venerable, little church is a monument to our history. This charming edifice was constructed on land gifted by Colonel Burwell. Consecrated in 1836, the frame structure has been lovingly maintained by faithful parishioners through the ages, even with the number of families dwindling in modern history. Trinity is one of the oldest original frame buildings in Canada. Repainting must be done every six years.
The Celebrant for the historical, anniversary event was Rt. Reverend Robert Bennet, Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, assisted by Trinity Rector Reverend Robert Clifford. Bishop Bennet was the natural leader for the 180th anniversary service, having been born and raised here. Bennet remembered the interaction of the Stevenson, Robbins and Bennet families. He recounted the favourite haunts around Port Burwell with his friends, during his formative years in Port Burwell. Bennet in his capacity as Bishop, blessed the most recent improvement, a tasteful cement, accessible entrance. Jeff and Marion Rogers were dressed as the Burwells in period costume. Mayor Ens and his wife were decked out in historical fashion. A luncheon followed at Trinity Parish Hall, another wellkept, historical marker of life in Port Burwell. Anniversary music was provided by Brett Coelho, on the violin and Adele Donck, on the piano. Father Robert Clifford, 519-3184430 or rclifford@alumni.uwo.ca, is available for ministry or pastoral care. Anyone wishing to donate to the continuing maintenance of the personification of Port Burwell history may write a cheque to Trinity Anglican Church. Many already have.
Here is a list of current repair and maintenance projects - electrical, $2000, interior joists, $4000 and interior stairs for washroom accessibility, $4,000. Donations have been coming in, and are welcomed by the congregation to foster Trinity worship and outreach, and allow the symbol of Port Burwell history to thrive into its third millennia. Exterior painting is coming up too.
Trinity Anglican Church and Pioneer Cemetery are worth a trip to Port Burwell. The charming little church at the beach is simply aweinspiring.
The Periscope Theater is also reopening There are reports that a Pharmacy is coming to town and our two new stores had a great opening week end for May 24 th when the village was very busy. Continued Above
Port Burwell Report Continued Somewhat disappointing that the Godfrey Group will not be developing the Coal Flats property and may be flipping the parcels. In further news The Municipality of Bayham has been awarded a legal judgement of $6,000,000 against the Elgin Military Museum. There are many ramifications, besides placing the Sub Ojibwa and the property, on
The struggle between the Provincial Park Management and Port Burwell is heating up again. Residents and visitors are being permanently locked out of the boardwalk parking lot. Port Burwell residents are furious, and wonder where their Ward One Councillor is, on this vital issue. Summer at the West Beach in Port Burwell, unfortunately, promises to be a very hot one. The Federal Harbour Divesture must happen soon!
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Port Burwell Provincial Park Friend or Foe? Serge Pieters Lately some local citizens have brought forth the issue of the access gate to the parking area accessing the boardwalk not having been opened this year to public access by vehicles. The municipality has been advised and has been in communications with the park management. They apparently told the municipality that they had NO intent to open the gates due to "vandalism". The response from the park has been that visitors are allowed to access this area on foot or by bicycle which seems somewhat silly as there are NO Parking Signs all down Chatham Street. The vandalism they may be referring to is tearing down of the NO Parking signs inside this gated area. It seems somewhat apparent to me, at least that their intent is eventually to charge for parking to access this public area. For many years, local residents and visitors alike have had access to the boardwalk and to the rock spit for fishing and for just the pleasure of the nature in that area. There have been over 600 signatures by visitors and local residents accumulated over the last few years requesting
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that the gate and parking be accessible and the park according to a newsletter sent to all Port Burwell residents in 1996 had to allow for parking for anywhere from 70-90 vehicles in that area. They are blocking access to lands they do not have jurisdiction over and that belongs to us...our federally owned property. Its time that we, the residents of Bayham and visitors to our area are allowed to access OUR owned land. At this weeks Bayham Council Meeting the issue relative to the park maybe brought forth by a council member.. and we can only hopefully see if there is any result or effort by council to stop The Port Burwell Provincial Park from their adversarial agendas. Port Burwell Provincial Park Management Plan - From Aug 1989 and as amended in 2000 and 2001.. link below… http://files.ontario.ca/…/parks-andprotect…/mnr_bpp0293.pdf So, whats it going to be…friend or foe? Anyone got any ideas as to how to get the parks attention and get them to work with us as opposed to against us?
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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out Politicians doing the right thing? No way! Yes, way. It seems our local pols have decided to save Selbourne Park on Warren Street along with its ball diamond and play area. Maybe they listened to beefs from ballplayers and other would-be athletes. Or maybe in the end common sense ruled. Well, OK, it seems the municipality got a chance to build their new fire hall on another site just north of the village. Original plans called for the new and much needed firewall to be built in the park thereby eliminating a kids’ playground and a ball diamond in a place in a village where there are not many such facilities. Come to think of it there aren’t any. A worthy and necessary project that firehall to be sure. But at what cost? And I don’t mean money. In short, it was not a good idea. The site that is, not the station. And not just because it would eliminate a play area for kids and adults alike. Check it out some summer day and you’ll find “athletes” of various “strains”, who assemble from time to time to play some ball and relive a real, or imagined, athletic past. I chatted with a few just last week who were
happy they would retain their “field of dreams”. Or aches and sore muscles as it were. Because if there’s another such place in Port, I’ve missed it. Believe it or not there was a time you could toss a ball around up on the Picnic Hill between the swings and slides and roundabouts, but, well, I live there now along with other condo dwellers and those days have long gone the way of the L&PS. Or as old Portsiders would say, The “Late & Poor Service”. Of course, there were those great baseball diamonds and fastball diamonds at each end of the park at the base of the picnic hill. You know, under where all those new dwellings sit today. But when the opportunity arose council decided not to build on that Warren Street ballpark, and it was the right thing to do. I grew up across the street from that field, a large patch of tall weeds at the time. It seems long ago now that the first real ball diamond was built. Actually, I guess it was long ago. And later, thanks I think in large part to the success of the Dean and Baker fastball team, lights were installed on the diamond. I played for that squad, one of the best fastball teams around at the time, which began its run of success on a diamond at the beach. A diamond now covered by those afore mentioned condos. As is much of Port’s past. I often walk by the Warren Street facility and rarely is it not busy with little people in the play area. Not to mention many of the older variety looking to recapture a little of their lost youth. It seems the senior circuit tag can be applied to more than the National Baseball League. Old(er) boys still living the dream. And it’s more fun playing here than on those other diamonds in the village. Other diamonds? Hmmm.
Prescription Drug Drop Off Day May 21, 2016 PC Adam Crewdson, Media Officer OPP
Over 300 pills dropped off 2016-05-30 The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to thank the public’s assistance in making Prescription Drug Drop off Day a success here in Elgin. Over 300 pills were turned into the Elgin County OPP on May 21, 2016. Police are reminding the public that they can also go to their local pharmacy to drop off any unused and unwanted prescription medications if they were unable to make the May 21, 2016 drop off date. The Original OPP Media Release From May 18, 2016 The public is being urged to get their unused and expired prescription medications out of their homes and out of the hands of those the drugs are not prescribed for. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be supporting Prescription Drug Drop Off Day. People wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs may do so anonymously at the location nearest them usually without having to get out of their vehicles. There will be collection locations for Prescription Drug Drop Off Day in several communities throughout Ontario on Saturday, May 21, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Elgin County OPP collected outdated, unused and unwanted pre-
scription drugs at the Elgin County Detachment located at 42696 John Wise Line, Central Elgin. People who drop off medications saw the OPP white trailer located at the front of the Detachment. The OPP white trailer was staffed by OPP personnel. The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) prohibits anyone from possessing oxycodone or any other prescribed medication without a prescription. It is a criminal offence to offer or sell a prescribed medication to another person. Purchasing another person's prescribed drugs is also illegal. Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Common prescription drugs being misused are opioid pain relievers (such as oxycodone), anti-depressants, and stimulants. Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home. Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is proudly supported by the Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Government of Ontario, and Public Safety Canada. The OPP is calling the Prescription Drug Drop Off Day across the province a huge success. A total of 150 kilograms of prescription medications were received from the public.
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
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AYLMER 2016
PORT STANLEY 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.
Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-7823934 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. Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Tuesday June 14, 21, 10:15-11am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! For ages 0-5 and their caregiver please preregister, Read with Maggie Saturdays, June 18 and 25. Maggie is a Registered Therapy dog who will be at the library to assist readers ages 6-12! Please call to set up a reading session or for more information! Space is limited, please preregister. Adult Programs & Events Card Making Monday, June 13, 10am-12pm. Create a handmade card with Jean. $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required! Card Embroidery Check with staff for June date! Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5/pp Celebrate Canadian Authors this summer! Port Stanley Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag! Summer Reading Club Kick off dates: Monday, June 27, 5:30-6:15pm, Tuesday, June 28, 10:15-11am. Check our SRC flyer for all summer programs. 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 Strawberry Supper Saturday, June 25th, 5 pm - 7 pm. Beef on a bun, Salads, Strawberries, Ice Cream, Cake. Adults $12, Children 5-12-$5, Call 519-782-4126 for more info. Heritage Port June 23rd, Meeting at Mackie’s, 1:30 pm. Guest Speaker: Charlie Phillips. 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 Winter Hours: Mon.12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10, 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.
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.
RODNEY 2016
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.
SHEDDEN 2016
Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events Summer Reading Club Kick off date: Friday, June 24, 11-11:45am. Check our SRC flyer for all summer programs! Children’s Programs & Events Preschool Storytime Fridays June 17, 11-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 05 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Library Reads Shedden Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag! Rosy Rhubarb Fundraising Quilt: 'County Lines' Made by Pat Palmer, Quilted by Al & Heath Houghton Made from Japanese Fabric, measures 78" x 98"Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Winner will be drawn Rosy Rhubarb Weekend Sunday, June 12. Annual Rosy Rhubarb Book Sale Saturday, June 11th, 8am -3pm Hardcover books $0.50 Paperbacks $0.25 Magazines $0.10 Audio/Visual $1.00
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.
ST. THOMAS 2016
Free Airplane Rides, Copa for Kids Free Flights Saturday, June 11, 9am till noon. St. Thomas Airport. Kids 8-17 years, Parent/Guardian must be present, Copa Flt 75.
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 Stone Church Cruise Nites last Monday of June, July, & August, 5 - 8 p.m. 6008 Stone Church Road, Classic, rods, custom muscle cars and trucks. Hot Beef-on-a-bun, hot dogs, ice cream, music. Come rain or shine as we will be serving beef-on-a-bun.
PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016
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. 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 519-874-4028 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.
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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. Vienna Community Center Bingo May 6 is a BBQ Bingo Doors Open 5:30 bingo 7 pm
WEST LORNE 2016
The Arts & Cookery Bank, 242 Graham Road. Chat and Chew. Friday, July 22, 6:30 pm-10 pm. Call 519 768-9986 West Lorne Optimist 21st Car Show Show & Shine in the Shade, Miller Park, 171 Graham Street. July 3rd, 9am to 3pm. Vehicle Registration $10 at gate. Pre-registration $8 till June 23rd. For more info contact Kelly Brasil at 519-319-1921 or Jeff Carmichael at 519-691-5042.
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“Butt Free Beach” Campaign Continued From Page 1 The collected garbage will be loaded in my truck for delivery back to the school to be used to make student “Garbage Art”.” “The bus will pick them back up in the GT’s parking lot at 2 pm for their return. Jessica Austin, Health Promoter, Youth Engagement, Elgin St. Thomas Public Health.”
farming, fishing and the beach, the Ojibwa Submarine! Every man, woman and child must do their best to help repay the $6,000,000.00 loan so badly needed, to the Royal Bank for fear of their closing the doors. Bayham is the smallest township in Elgin and should not bear such a tremendous cost. It reminds me of my favourite movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” It’s here and here to stay. David Harding, Sparta
The Port Stanley Lioness Club Walk for Dog Guides
The weather was great and the day was very successful and the students seemed to have a good time, with approximately a dozen bags of garbage collected. It will be interesting to see what the student “Garbage Art” will look like.
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by the Walk, Canadians can receive the Guide Dogs at no cost.
through on their commitments that they were voted to Council on, or they communicate a continuous disregard to the citizens in their ward this to me says that they are not interested in the position. Regards, Muireann Peters Port Burwell
Dog Guides are trained to assist people who are visually impaired, hard of hearing or deaf, and those who have medical and physical disabilities. One hundred percent of the funds raised from the Walk will go towards providing Dog Guides to Canadians in need.
The Submarine Sandwich Let’ “Stop” whining about the best tourist attraction in Elgin County other than
We would also like to thank our MPP Jeff Yurek; Central Elgin Mayor David Marr and Angela Bentibegna, a trainer from Canine Vision Canada for their support that day. The Port Stanley Optimist Club, Foodland, Port Stanley Theatre, Home Hardware, Russell House, Ports Pets and the Lions Club gave us donations as well. We are so grateful to this Community for their continuing support.
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Great Lakes Weather Tougher Than The Open Sea Curtis Haseltine Detroit Free Press
to carry bulk cargos such as iron ore but was running with only ballast when the 60-year-old ship sank.
At last there is scientific confirmation of what Great Lakes sailors have Perhaps a realization of these know for a long time. The Lakes are a lot tremendous forces may enable designtougher than the open seas. ers to provide even more effective The story has been told by strain strengthening. gauges which, for some time now, have Along the same line, Canada will been installed on a number of Great check all of its vessels 40 years old or Lakes freighters. more. Sections will be cut from their One of these freighters was Inland bottom plates and checked for chemical Steel’s Edward L. Ryerson, a comparacontent, brittleness at different tempertively new (1960), maximum size (730atures, tensile strength and degree of foot) freighter. During the storm that crystallization. sank the Daniel J. Morrell, the Ryerson If these hull sections are found to be was sailing in Lake Michigan. Her strain substandard, the Government may withgauges recorded a stress of 23,000 draw the vessels from service, limit the pounds per square inch, much more period of navigation, or order structural than has ever been recorded on an strengthening. ocean freighter. The loss of the Morrell may result in The Daniel J. Morrell was a 603-foot (184 m) Great Lakes freighter that broke safety measures that will further protect up in a strong storm on Lake Huron on our seamen and their vessels in years to come. 29 November 1966, taking with it 28 of its 29 crewmen. The freighter was used
Port Stanley Cat Rescue to the rescue... Suzanne Lefebvre Calling on all Port Stanley & area residents to let us know if you see any feral cat in need of assistance or sadly, any friendly, domesticated cat that has been abandoned or dropped on our beaches or streets. Our mission is to help these unfortunate cats in need of food, shelter & vet care. With time, we are also helping to reduce the feral cat population with our spay/neuter program. We have been active since 2013 and registered as a non-profit organization since 2014. We have serviced over 75 cats, many finding homes if adoptable or returned to where they were found with a reliable food source, if feral. All our cats visit a vet, obtain proper medical care, are spayed or neutered and receive vaccinations. Feral cats who are returned have the tip of their left ear tipped so that we can readily identify them if trapped again. If you see one with its left ear tipped, you know that the cat has been taken care of and should be getting fed unless they have wandered. We are particularly in need of volunteers during the summer or winter months. Chores include feeding cats at our outdoor shelters, driving cats to the vet clinic, helping out with cats on medication at our indoor shelter
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Best Perch Fishing and clean natural beach. Riverboat Rentals has 2 large fully equiped units for weekend or weekly stays. Cable TV for rainy days, call or text Ed@519 535-7904 Leave message, thanks. Classified Ads Work Do you have something to sell? having a yard sale? need help getting rid of junk? Our classified ads can help you with that. Call Linda 519 782-4563 or email linda@lebeacon.ca for a quote.
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(kindly donated by one of our volunteers) or socializing a cat who has great adoption potential. Individual should share a love of animals, know how to recognize potential health issues and most of all be dependable. We are able to approve student's community service work hours.
Our next four fund raising projects include: 1) Sidewalk Sales- Sat. June 18th and Sat July 2nd, outside Coffee House, corner of Main & Bridge St. We will be selling various specialty items that have been donated, all in mint condition. 2) Our main yard sale to be held on Labour Day, Sat. Sept 3rd at the corner of Colborne & Hetty St. There is always something for everyone and donations are always appreciated! Call Suzanne at 519 782-4914. 3) Xmas Bazaar to be held at the Port Stanley Arena, in November (TBA) where we plan to sell Xmas decorative items and hold a silent auction on many unique treasures. Come and support us at these events, call us if you can help ... Suzanne at 519-782-4914 or Kathy at 519-782-4339, visit our website, www.loveacat@portstanleycatrescue.com or like us on Face Book.
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PORT STANLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL 350 Carlow Road, Port Stanley N5L 1B6 Phone: 519-782-3983 Principal: Ms. Sheila Pinder Secretary: Mrs. Debbie Sutherland Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Hot Lunch Day (School) Chicken Nugget Day Friday, June 17, 2016 Last Bash 2 pm June 21-24, 2016 Field Trips (School) Gr. 8 Trip to Camp Queen Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Ontario Science Centre Trip FDK-Gr. 7 Meetings/Committee (Board) Special Board Meeting 7 pm Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Gr. 8 Graduation 6 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Recognition Assembly 11:30 am FDK Year End Celebration 2 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 PA Day
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$3,000 Fine for Commercial Fishing Violation Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry A Wheatley commercial fishing company has been fined $3,000 for a commercial fishing violation on Lake Erie. Pisces Fishery Incorporated of Wheatley pleaded guilty and was fined under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for letting the flesh of fish become unsuitable for human
consumption. Court heard that on November 27, 2012, conservation officers conducted an onthe-water inspection into the commercial fishing activity of the ADCOII, a commercial fishing vessel that operated under the commercial fishing licence held by Pisces Fishery Incorpo-
rated. The inspection revealed that approximately 269
Anna Hampson in the Ontario Court of Justice, Blenheim, on May 26, 2016.
kilograms (about 595 pounds) of yellow perch on board, valued at over $1,300 was allowed to spoil. The case was heard before Justice
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