The Lake Erie Beacon June 12 2015 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday June 12, 2015

INSIDE Nutrient & Erosion Reduction Workshop A free “learning breakfast” workshop hosted by the Catfish Creek ConSTORY PAGE 2 servation Authority.

Blue Flag Raised Again in Port Stanley

Port Burwell Report I2015 will go down as a traumatic year in the Municipality of Bayham STORY PAGE 2

Elgin County Awards Funding to Local Festivals Elgin County has granted a total of $5,000 to local events . STORY PAGE 3

Above Photo LtoR: Central Elgin Councillors Harold Winkworth Ward 4, Fiona Roberts Ward 5, Dennis Crevits Ward 2, Mayor David Marr and Deputy Mayor Sally Martyn.

Andrew Hibbert

Port Stanley Report We are very lucky in Port Stanley to have a group of dedicated people who, on a volunteer basis, create beautiful gardens STORY PAGE 4

Kids & Cops Fishing Sponsored by the Aylmer Optimist Club, this catfish derby will take place from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 14 at Port Bruce. STORY PAGE 4

What is Advertising? We often have people sending us information about an event they are organizing that they hope we will put into The Lake Erie Beacon.. STORY PAGE 5

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Despite the threat of rain on Friday June 5, 2015 the morning turned out to be bright, sunny and warm, perfect weather for raising the Blue Flag again over Port Stanley’s Main Beach. This is the sixth year in a row that the Municipality of Central Elgin has been awarded the recognition of a Blue Flag.

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Some criteria are imperative whereas others are guideline criteria.

The Blue Flag is an internationally recognized and respected eco-label awarded to beaches that achieve high standards in water quality, environmental education, environmental management and safety and services. The award of the Blue Flag is presently based on 27 specific criteria • Water Quality for beaches and 16 specific criteria for • Environmental Education and Information marinas. Though the specific requirements are different for the two types of • Environmental Management sites, they cover the same four aspects:

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• Safety and Services

What Does The Blue Flag Mean?

All Blue Flags are only awarded for one season at a time. By renewing the award each season the Campaign ensures that the beaches and marinas are constantly living up to the criteria. If some of the imperative criteria are not fulfilled during the season or the conditions change, the Blue Flag will be withdrawn. With the awarding of the Blue Flag again for the 2015 beach season, this Continued On Page 7

The true colour of water

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Left: Mayor David Marr raising the flag.

Sea Grant Staff

Lake Erie in one of its blue moods.

The next time you are asked to draw a picture of water, don’t be so quick to grab the blue or even green marker ...

northern Minnesota, is part of the water's "true colour." It comes from tannic acid. This natural compound found in plants is useful in tanning hides and making dry wines. Tannins leach from decaying plant material into water as seasons pass, "staining" water to look like tea or root beer. In the context of Lake Superior, the St. Louis River is especially known for its tannin content. As the St. Louis River flows out to Lake Superior, sunlight breaks down the tannins, causing the water to become clearer and clearer until the teacoloured water becomes crystalline blue.

The "Apparent colour" of water is different from "true colour" in the language of water. "Apparent colour," the colour we see on any given day, comes from a combination of dissolved minerals and compounds, plus particles, both living and nonliving, that are suspended in the water. Green algae can give water a distinct apparent bluegreen colour. Some bodies of water in the mountains shine like turquoise because of "glacial flour," finely ground bits of rock liberated from melting glaciers. The "true" colour of water is the colour perceived after it has been filtered or centrifuged to remove suspended

solids, leaving only the dissolved substances such as iron, manganese, and copper, which can produce striking blue-green colours. The brown tint to otherwise clear water, especially in

Oh yes ... and don't forget the sky ... the colour of the sky can reflect off the water's surface and make a lake like Superior look dramatically different from Continued On Page 7

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LETTERS Proud associate member of the Legion The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 41, is the heart of our wonderful village of Port Stanley and surrounding area. The varied activities at the legion are MANY; Remembrance Day parades, services, memorials for members past, baseball and hockey leagues for seniors, dart teams, suppers open to the community, bingo games, euchre and bridge clubs, music entertainment, dances, karaoke, wedding receptions, anniversaries and birthday celebrations, showers, meat draws,

Easter Egg Hunts and the list goes on. Many people volunteer their time, organizing clubs, teams, COOKING and serving for various functions, working the bottle exchange, improving the wonderful building that we have and the grounds in front. If someone would have told me that I would become an associate member of a Legion in my lifetime, I would not have believed them. Today I am a proud ASSOCIATE MEMBER of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 41, Port Stanley. Harriett DeJonge Port Stanley

Nutrient & Erosion Reduction Workshop Luiza Moczarski Catfish Creek Conservation Authority

Nutrient & Erosion Reduction Workshop to be hosted by CCCA A free “learning breakfast” workshop hosted by the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) will help rural landowners learn more about creating wetlands and enhancing riparian zones on their land to reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. beginning at the New Sarum Diner. The goal of the workshop is to help participants better understand the economic and environmental benefits of enhancing wetland and riparian zones. The workshop speakers include

Hugh Henry, terrestrial plant ecologist and Associate Professor of Biology at Western University, Jake Lozon, Public/Industrial Stewardship Land Manager for Ontario NativeScape and the Rural Lambton Stewardship Network, and Darrell Randell, Conservation Programs Specialist with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Information will be presented on grants available to address erosion issues and mitigate nutrient runoff. The workshop will also include a tour of a nearby wetland creation project site. Everyone is welcome but spaces are limited; please register for this FREE workshop and breakfast.

To register, call 519-6311270, ext. 230 or email jason@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca

PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

It’s Happening In Bayham, A Revival 2015 will go down as a traumatic year in the Municipality of Bayham — the Elgin Military Museum loan default, the Richmond water shock and the possible closing of the Community Centre in Straffordville and the Edison Museum.

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Upon their arrival at 9:30 a.m., the Buick enthusiasts were split into two groups for morning and afternoon sessions, the Ojibwa tour and the Port Burwell experience.

Yet things are looking up! We do have a navigable harbour, a substantial legacy of the ill-fated Ojibwa, eventually covering half of the $6,000,000 boondoggle. A retail experience is developing in Port Burwell — the Sweet Spot, George’s Antiques, Art at 21 Wellington and the remodelled Scoops. Then there is the new Vienna experience. On the cultural front, Pickerel Kissing has become a Friday night phenomenon at the Lighthouse Pub. It looks like another triumph for Periscope Theatre, their 2015 first production. The Periscope players, none of them young, did a fine job with the physical elements of the play Neighbourhood Crime Watch. On May 26, Port Burwell saw a glimpse of what promises to be a draw for visitors, — our historical, natural

The McLaughlin Buick Club members enjoy an escorted tour of Port Burwell. In period costume, Mr. and Mrs. Burwell (Tony and Gillian Davey) met them at our historic Lighthouse. Mrs. Burwell served tea at the Burwell Home (Davey’s) assisted by Carol Taplay. There just happened to be an Art Show, showcasing local artists. Ron Allensen, another Port Burwell treasure in his own right, brought our unique Carolinian flora and fauna to life for our visitors. Ron’s tour included picturesque Memorial Park and the Fairy Continued On Page 6

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Time to Call A Truce on Elder Abuse “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” — Ghandi

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and human capital. Fifty-two Oshawa McLaughlin Buick Club members came to tour the Sub, but they experienced a lot more than they bargained for, in an all day tour of our town. Serge, Margot and friends organized quite an around town tour over the last year. In one sense, it was a Polestars event, but they see the initiative as a community happening.

A vulnerable person is someone who is in someway dependent on others and is at risk of being harmed by a person in a position of authority or trust. This includes the elderly. Elder abuse can be defined as "a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” June 15th is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by the World Health Organization. Elder Abuse can take on many forms such as physical, emotional, psychological, financial or neglect. According to 2011 Census, approximately one third of the residents of St. Thomas were over 55 years old; over 6000 residents of them were over the age of 65. Based on studies that indicate two to ten percent of seniors are abused, there are between 120 and 600 seniors living in this area who have experienced or are experiencing elder abuse. These numbers are expected to grow as our population shifts.

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So what can we do to stop this? Prevention of elder abuse is everyone’s business and knowledge is the key to prevention. Seniors should know their rights and be aware of the services and programs available to them. They should plan for their future while they are still independent and mentally capable. This includes deciding things such as power of attorney and making their views and wishes clearly known. As caregivers, we can also have a huge impact. Caring for seniors is a rewarding experience, but can be demanding. When caregiver become overwhelmed and do not have the coping skills or supports to care for their loved one, they may act in an abusive manner – most often unintentionally. Learning the signs of abuse and neglect and accessing supports can help caregivers to prevent it. Finally, as a community, it is important that we educate ourselves, friends, co-workers about elder abuse especially signs to watch for and whom to contact if abuse is suspected.

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Cyclist Safety Reminders for cyclists and drivers PC Troy Carlson – OPP Media Officer The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County Detachment would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that it’s that time of year where residents and visitors will be out riding bikes, skateboarding, hiking and enjoying the warm weather.

Elgin County Awards Funding to Local Festivals Katherine Thompson Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Elgin County Economic Development is pleased to announce that the Festival and Event Partnership Program grant recipients for 2015 have been chosen. Elgin County has granted a total of $5,000 to local events including Port Stanley Harbour Fest, the Shedden Rosy Rhubarb Festival, the Fred Eaglesmith Charity Festival and Bayham Beachfest (formerly Tub Daze). “We are very pleased to once again be able to provide financial support to festivals and events in Elgin County,” said Tourism Services Coordinator Lindsey Duncan. “These events are signature experiences in our community, contributing to its cultural vibrancy and attracting visitors from outside the area.” Applicants selected best met the program criteria, which included, but was not limited to attracting visitors to the County; retaining local spending;

Photo left to right: Leonard and Sharon Degraw, Rosy Rhubarb Festival; Grahame Notman, Bayham Beachfest; Kim Smale, Fred Eaglesmith Charity Music Festival; Lindsey Duncan, Tourism Services Coordinator; Thom Bedlam, Harbour Fest; Alan Smith, Economic Development General Manager. and enhancing the quality of place by organizing festivals and events within the community. This is the sixth year that the County of Elgin has encouraged festivals and events by providing contributions to community organizations that take it upon themselves to organize these events. Elgin County encourages all local festivals and events in the area and hopes to provide the Festival and Event Partnership Program again in 2016. For more information on all festivals and events in Elgin this summer visit: www.elgintourist.com

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awarded at 3 p.m. Sunday, and you must be in attendance to receive your prize. There will be LOTS of prizes and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you there!

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It is reported the recently there have been a couple of very close calls with unsupervised children running across streets in Port Bruce and cars narrowly missing them. Kids are excited to be visiting the beach, but parents, please keep a close eye on your children so everyone can enjoy their summer. Police have recently increased their patrols of Port Bruce watching for speeding cars and other traffic violations. Hopefully everyone will have a safe summer!

Beach Clean Up On May 29th about 25 local residents, along with staff from Ontario Parks and the Township of Malahide, descended on the beach to participate in a major clean up. Many logs were removed and trucked away, along with a large amount of debris that had accumulated along the shore. It was a great show of community support, and everyone’s assistance is most appreciated. Park staff has now sprayed the poison ivy. If you haven’t seen the improved beach, stop by for a visit!

11th Annual Perch Derby In conjunction with family fishing week, the Port Bruce Ratepayers are hosting the 11th annual Perch Derby on July 4th and 5th. Registration is open to all ages and the cost remains $10 per person. There are both children and adult categories for prizes. Advance registration is available at Betty’s Bait Shop and Rush Creek Line Bait & Tackle. During the derby, registration is also available at the Port Bruce Pavilion, Rush Creek RV & Marina and North Erie Marina. Weigh-in is also at the pavilion on Saturday July 4th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 5th 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prizes will be

Safety First

Ratepayers Board Meeting The monthly meeting of the Port Bruce Ratepayers Association was held on June 2nd at the pavilion with 10 board members present. Work continues on the ramp project at the welcome sign. A huge thank you goes to Mike Wolfe for making the new railing. The next step is adding some stone beside the ramp. Once the project is completed, a donor recognition event will be planned. During the meeting board members were asked to sign-up to assist with the Perch Derby. Donations for prizes are also being collected. Contact Wayne at 519-773-5118 if you’d like to donate. The next board meeting is planned for July 7th, at 7 p.m. at the pavilion. Everyone is welcome.

Please make this time of year safe for everyone. Listed are few reminders. Cyclists under the age of 18 are required by law to wear a properly fitted and fastened bike helmet. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the roadway that other vehicles do. Keep your eyes and ears open as sometimes other vehicles don’t see you. Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks and where there are none, they should be walking on the left side of the road as far off onto the shoulder as possible facing traffic.

Both pedestrians and cyclists should make use of the cross walks to help get safely across the streets. With the increase of Migrant workers in the area motorist are reminded to watch for cyclist and pedestrians in rural areas. Remember cyclists need a meter on either side of them as a safety zone. Do not pass too close. If the lane is too narrow to share, change lanes to pass and wait until ongoing traffic has gone by. Check your blind spot before opening a car door. A cyclist could be there. Motorist are reminded to obey all the traffic rules, including speed limits, especially in places where children might be, such as neighborhoods, parks, schools, and playgrounds.

Remember, safety starts with you!

CANADA DAY FIREWORKS Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Fingal-Shedden and District and the Township of Southwold

When: Where: Time: Rain Date:

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Ball Park in Fingal Gates open at 7:30 pm Thursday, July 2nd • Dotsy the Clown, Face Painting, Cake • Music by Bill Farquhar

Donations of canned and dry goods for the Talbot Teen Centre will be set up. Thank you to Green Lane Community Trust and Libro Credit Union for their contribution. Thank you also for the support of the Township of Southwold.

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KEEP OUT Andrew Hibbert Pictured is property owner David Harding (left) with his lawyer Dan Mailer hoping that people who are too close to the Lake Erie embankment heed the warning sign? The under-cut erosion along the brink of the cliff can cause the land to give way if someone is too close to the edge, and cause a dangerous situation or even death from a fall over the cliff. Enjoy the lake and all its beauty, but stay back from the edge of the cliff face! Thanks to David Harding for this report.

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Gardeners Right to Left: Marilyn Burchmore, Shirley Doyle, June Waud, Barb Moore, Stella Blair, Edie Hough, Laurie Nagge, Ruth Heard. Absent: Jeanette LaRocque, Kathy McNeil, Ann Davis, Minda Neyer, Karen Ferris.

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Port Stanley Gardeners out in force

While we are on the subject of the cliff overlooking Lake Erie we should also remember that it could be dangerous to be at the bottom of the cliff. A few years ago I was canoeing with my grandson, we had paddled along the lake from Port Stanley’s Little Beach east as far as Hawk Cliff. It was a calm day and we were paddling close to the narrow beach that runs along the shoreline. When we turned west to head home we paddled in a strait line for

Port Stanley, which took us further out into the lake. About ten minutes after turning we hear a roar to our right and looked over to see a huge piece of the cliff fall into the lake. The slump caused a shallow tidal wave about two feet high but we were able to turn the bow of the canoe into the wave and made it through OK. I thought afterwards if we had been close to the slump when it came down we could have been swamped or even injured by the collapsing cliff face. All boaters should be cautious and stay well away from the shoreline along the cliff.

We are very lucky in Port Stanley to have a group of dedicated people who, on a volunteer basis, create beautiful gardens around the village for residents and visitors to enjoy. To help raise funds for their work the Bardeners have an annual geranium sale in the spring.

Kids and Cops Celebrate Fishing

If you would like to help out: Call the Volunteer Gardeners 519 782-4148

Strawberry Moon With the attached photo submitted by Ted Halwa, Ted says, a rare 'strawberry' moon sighting and photo taken by Katey on Little Beach. The month of June's full Moon's name is the Full Strawberry Moon. June's Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. In Europe it was often known as the Full Rose Moon while other cultures named it the Hot Moon for the beginning of the summer heat. June's full moon is also called a "Honey Moon" or a "Mead Moon" because its position is low in the sky (in

Joanne Vaughn Photo by Katey Berzins who lives near Little Beach in Port Stanley.

our hemisphere at least) and the earth's atmosphere can give it a warm tint. The word "honeymoon" refers to marriage's sweetness, in addition to the European custom of giving newlyweds enough mead to last them a month. But it's also interesting that June is the most popular month to get married and, as a result, many couples take their honeymoons during the month of the "Honey Moon”.

The event is sponsored by Fishing Forever, a not-for-profit organization It's that time of year again! Local dedicated to funding worthwhile fishchildren will be grabbing their fishing ing, conservation and education projgear for the 26th Annual Optimist Catects. It is also supported by the Police fish Derby on Lake Erie in Port Bruce. Association of Ontario, Canadian Tire, Sponsored by the Aylmer Optimist the Aylmer Optimist Club and West Club, this catfish derby will take place Elgin OPP. from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, Bob Izumi, well-known fishing perJune 14 and is open to children ages 4 sonality and chair of Fishing Forever, is to 15. Anglers are asked to bring their an avid supporter of recreational fishing: own fishing gear, and all participants “Fishing is one of the best ways for parmust be accompanied by an adult. Kids ents and other adults to establish procan also look forward to giveaways, ductive and healthy relationships with prizes and a free hotdog lunch. Officers children and promote conservation.” from the West Elgin OPP detachment will be available to lend a helping hand. Contact: dougclaus@hotmail.com

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What is Advertising? Andrew Hibbert I have always believed that if you talk about an event in the newspaper before it happens, that's advertising. If you talk about an event after it happens, that's news.

would know that one of the most important budget items for any business is advertising because it is not an expense it is an investment in the future of their business or event.

If you are going to spend all that time and energy to organize a show or We often have people sending us in- event why not charge a little more to formation about an event they are orthe participants and then use that ganizing that they hope we will put into money to advertise. I’m sure all those The Lake Erie Beacon. We do somewho are participating in the show times put this information in our com- would rather have 500 people out than munity events column but seldom in only 50. the Beacon as an article because, as Many products or services have noted above, that would be FREE adfailed in the market place, not because vertising. Yes even in the Community of their quality, packaging or pricing, Events it’s free advertising, it just does not take up as much room. And to keep but because potential customers didn't the Community Events to two columns know they were there, and if they did, they didn't know what they were or in an eight page edition is a difficult how to find them. In order to sell your undertaking for Linda because she is product or service, including events, inundated with these community you must promote them. One effective events and has to pick and choose for method of promotion is advertising. each edition. You would probably have seen the The more pages we have to fill the Rosy Rhubarb ad in our last edition. more it costs to print and distribute the They advertise every year and always paper. If we don’t have enough adverget a good turnout. tising we have to stay to a minimum of The primary goal of advertising is to eight pages. get the right message to the right audi-

If we attended, for instance, an art show and asked an artist to give us a piece of their artwork, at no cost, they would be surprised and even annoyed. It’s the same with a business. If we walked in and asked for a piece of clothing or food or equipment free they would be disgusted, and yet businesses ask and even expect, coverage of their startup or some other event at no cost. That’s FREE advertising, no matter how you look at it. We, on the other hand, are expected to give away advertising when it is the only “product” we have to sell to keep our newspaper solvent. Unlike some other newspapers, who sell subscriptions as part of their profits, the sale of advertising is our only source of revenue. I suppose subscription papers can afford to give away some free advertising. A subscription department in any newspaper costs a lot of money.

ence at the right time. We offer an advertising medium that is guaranteed to go into every home along the Lake Erie shoreline from Port Burwell to Port Glasgow and inland to Highway 3 in the west and just short of St. Thomas and Aylmer in the east. An area that has a distribution of over 6000, and as well we drop off papers to “counter drops” in West Lorne, Rodney, Dutton and St. Thomas. What other advertising medium can say they are in every home in this area, certainly not radio, which is so fragmented with something in the order of 15 stations in the area that you would have to buy at least five stations to get even a small percentage of the market.

How much should you spend on advertising?

The most successful way to build your advertising budget is to spend It always amazes me that businesses what it takes to get the job done. This and groups complain that their event method requires a complete analysis of did not draw many people and they the market and advertising alternatives may not be able to survive. But when to determine the amount that truly you look at how they promoted their needs to be spent. event they did very little advertising. Since the cost of advertising must Or they advertise in places that are free, be paid by revenue produced from like Facebook, that would only have a sales, the dollar amount designated for very limited local audience, or they advertising should always be expressed post a few posters in local store winas a percent of anticipated sales. Addows and expect everyone within an vertising works but repeat advertising hours drive will see them. Worse still works even better. In the Advertising “word of mouth”, did you hear abut it industry they advise that an ad should from your neighbour? How did they run a minimum of three times to be rehear about it? ally successful.

Why don’t they advertise?

Wouldn’t we all love to have lineups waiting to get into our business or event. Why then would a group of people go to the trouble of organizing an event and then not advertise it. Anyone who has ever taken a business course

We try to support local businesses but we feel compelled to first support those businesses that support us. Just remember we are here to help but we are also a business that needs to have paid advertising to survive.

The Rosy Rhubarb Festival From the Elgin County e-Newsletter May 2015 For over 20 years, visitors have been coming from far and wide each June to pay tribute to the plant that put Shedden, ON on the map — Rhubarb. This leafy vegetable with red celery-like stalks is one of the earliest local produce items to make an appearance in Elgin County gardens and farmers’ markets each spring. Rhubarb stalks are tart in taste and are usually cooked with sugar and used in pies and other delicious desserts. The Shedden Rosy Rhubarb Festival that takes place each year on the second weekend in June is part street festival, part carnival and part country fair. The kick-off event each year is a fierce competition between locals to bake the best pies, cakes and tarts — all using Rhubarb of course. These delicious confections are judged and the winners are auctioned off to the public. The locals are crazy about Rhubarb, competing not only in baking contests but also to see who can pull the longest stalk from lush patches of Rhubarb that fill the gardens of Shedden, making the village the Rhubarb Capital of Ontario.

The idea for a festival was originally conceived by a small group of Shedden locals who wanted to do something to promote their community while raising money for a new community complex. At the time the Shedden Country Club was nearly 50 years old and the community needed something larger and more modern. As a result of the success of the Rosy Rhubarb Festival and other community groups, the Shedden Keystone Complex is now a reality and the Rosy Rhubarb Committee have turned their fundraising efforts towards a new library for Shedden. Now in its 23rd year, The Shedden Rosy Rhubarb Festival has grown to a three-day extravaganza of family fun! Events include old favourites like baking contests, yard sales, petting zoos, pony rides and local musical entertainment as well as new and exciting additions like helicopter and monster truck rides, air bouncers and a breakfast sponsored by Denny’s. This year’s event starts on June 12 and runs until June 14 at various locations in and around Shedden. For a full schedule of events visit: http://www.rosyrhubarbfestival.com/s chedule.html

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

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PORT STANLEY 2015

Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship. The Closing Service of Dexter United Church will be held on Sunday June 28, at 3:00 pm. Rev. Suzanne Edgar, will lead the service. Steve Peters is the guest speaker and special music will be under the direction of Bruce Smith pianist. Past ministers and members will be present for this service. There will be a dinner following the service at the Dexter Community Hall. If you are attending the dinner please r.s.v.p. to Marian Jones 519-782-3862 by June 14.

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or Carroll at 519-782-7616, 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 Pre-School Story Time Tuesday June 16, 10:15am11:00am Songs, stories & crafts for children aged 05 with their caregiver. Please preregister! Adult Programs International Yarn Bombing Day! Saturday, June 13, 10am-12pm Come see our new installation and join us to get creative with pompoms! All ages welcome! Make your own Father's Day Cards! Saturday, June 20 Drop in to customize your own card for dad for June 21! Scrapbooking Monday, June 22, 10:00am-12:00pm Bring your photos for a creative session! $5 / person please preregister! TD Summer Reading Club Summer Reading Kickoff & Registration is Monday, June 29, 6-6:45pm open to all ages. Events will be held this summer on Tuesday mornings: June 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, Aug 4 & 11, 10:15-11:00am 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? Sunday School starts at 10:20 am. Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 11 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 27, 5- 7PM For Info call 519-782-4126. Beef on a Bun, Salad, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Ice Cream and Cake Cold Drinks Coffee and Tea. Port Stanley Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome. VON Foot Care Clinic June 25 at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by Port Stanley Lioness Club. 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. Heritage Port will meet June 25 , 1.30 pm at the Mackie’s. Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, only 1 set remaining. Port Stanley the First 100 Years, $25. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10, Wed. 11-10. Sat. & Sun., 12-7, Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

DUTTON 2015

Dutton & District Lions Breakfast served; 8 AM till 11 AM, June 13 & 14; at Rosy Rhubarb; Keystone Complex in Shedden. Dutton & District LIONS: Annual Golf Tournament Sat. June 27th, at Dutton Meadows Golf Course. Call: Lion Bob Hales 519-762-6154 to Register for $60 per player Dutton & District Lions Wed., July 1, Celebrate Canada Day at Sons of Scotland Park; Dutton. We will have our food booth and beverage shack open to serve you.

FINGAL 2015

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. Fingal School SS#12 Annual Golf Tournament, June 28, Dutton Meadows, 11am Shotgun Start, $45.00 includes Cart and Meal, $36.00 with meal, no cart, $10.00 Meal Only under 12 free. Meal at 2PM at Fingal Pavilion, Fingal Ball Park. Info 519-769-2093 or 519-319-5426.

SHEDDEN 2015

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Children’s Programs PreSchool Story Time Friday, June 19, 11:00-11:45am Songs, stories & crafts for children 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister! Come and Support your Library at the Rosy Rhubarb Library Book Sale Saturday, June 13, 8am-3pm Hardcovers $.50 Paperbacks $.25 Magazines $.10 For a full list of Rosy Rhubarb Events visit: rosyrhubarbfestival.com Make your own Father's Day Card! Saturday, June 20 Drop in to customize your own card for dad for June 21! TD Summer Reading Club Summer Reading Kickoff & Registration is Friday, June 26 from 11:00-11:45am open to all ages. Events will be held this summer on Friday mornings: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Aug 7 & 14 at 11:00 am

The large group of visitors partook of our famous pickerel at the Lighthouse Pub and were back to their respective tours in a short hour. During the tours, Alex Choo Boros, Ray Talbot and Ron Flick provided security for the priceless Buicks. What does all of this mean for Bayham? Serge was asked by the Buick group leader, Linda Smith, have you been doing this a long time. Serge responded, counting today, this is our first event. At 3:30 pm, the visitors left after an exciting day in Port Burwell. There were visitors from as far as Michigan and Quebec. The event will be featured in the club magazine.

Down Load Down Load Municipalities are continually handed unfunded responsibilities, down loaded from federal and provincial governments. The Frazer Institute, no radical organization, has calculated that the forced municipal amalgamation by the Harris government added considerable costs to Ontario towns and cities. Savings were appreciated by the province. Municipalities have paid a heavy price. And, in many cases, communities of disinterest were pieced together. The milk is spilled. The Municipality of Bayham has reduced managerial staff and is about to rationalize its building stock. A “can do” approach by a growing number of community spirited residents across the municipality is making things happen, with revamped festivals. The Port Burwell waterfront is being transformed.

ST. THOMAS 2015

The loss of the coal flat real estate and the PUC were not shining moments in the history of the Village of Port Burwell. The Municipality of Bayham has the opportunity to be part of a Port Burwell revival by securing the local, public ownership of federal harbour lands!

UNION 2015

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. We are welcoming friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info 519-631-0304 and our website: www.unionunitedchurch.ca

VIENNA 2015

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.

WEST LORNE 2015

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The tour went on to Grey Gables and the Edison house next door. The 175 year old Trinity Anglican Church and Pioneer Cemetery was a highlight of our history and the Col. Mahlon Burwell legacy, so deftly narrated by Susan. Linda Smith, McLaughlin Buick Club of Canada President stated, I think you folks did a great job and if you are planning any other tour groups like ours, I wouldn’t change a thing!!!

We are close to the Long Point World Biosphere, a cycle trip away, The Talbot Trail, Port Stanley, the railroad history in St, Thomas, Jumbo and Tillsonburg’s attractions. The drive along Lake Erie to Port Dover is quite breathtaking too. Our overnight accommodation is fairly extensive.

Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072. Backus-Page House Museum Monthly Clubs! 4th Tuesday, Family History Club 7pm THS Members free or $5/person. 2nd Wednesday, Textile Arts Club (bring your own project or hand quilt with us) 7pm THS Members free or $5/person St. Peter’s Church, Tyrconnell Roast beef dinner, Sun. June 21st - 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Adults $14.00, children 6 - 12 yrs. $6.00. For tickets call 519-762-2617 or 519-615-2778.

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

After the Sub tour, Susan Start, local historian and author, showed our guests Market Square, the Cenotaph, the Hughes House, a Century building being restored to period flavour by Susan and her husband David.

SPARTA 2015

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AYLMER 2015

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The Buick event is our future. It is the future of the Ojibwa, a complete cultural, historical and ecological experience. We just scratched the surface. A weekend here could include the Marine Museum, the Edison Museum, Monarch Landing, the beach, Port Burwell Provincial Park, Spooky Hollow, the Otter Valley, Periscope Playhouse presentation, and our growing retail experience.

Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the Timken Community Centre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6 pm on Saturdays for a free meal followed by our celebration service. For more info call 519-633-9207 or go to www.abundantlifestthomas.ca The Old St. Thomas Church, 55 Walnut St. is open for the summer Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm until the end of August for free tours. 519-633-2610

Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Mixed Dart Tournament, Everyone Welcome. Sign up 10:am Start 11:00am. Teams & Doubles. $40:00 per team. 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. Port Burwell Historical Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at the Marine Museum. Call 519 874-4135. 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. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Bayham Public Library in Straffordville. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Hubbub at the Sub Hub Pub is bubbling back! Join us for improvisation workshops every Thursday 8-9:30pm at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Members free, non-members $2. Have fun, gain confidence, new skills, and friends. www.periscopeplayhouse.ca or marionrogers@prodigy.net.mx

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As a community, we can all make the visitor experience a rich one in so many small ways. Port Burwell can become a serious destination point again. Our volunteers are paving the way. One group operating without much recognition is the Harbour Committee. Their hard work will be crucial as we move to harbour divestiture, an important component of the new Port Burwell.

Entrepreneurs are setting up shop with a diversity of retail experiences for local residents and visitors alike. A crucial component of the Bayham revival is harbour divestiture with funding relative to Port Stanley and Sarnia. Council has to get the environmental study completed and take the initiative to secure the Port Burwell waterfront for the people of Bayham. Then, Council can step aside and support the vibrant volunteer groups with dynamic beautification and sustainable economic development ideas to do their thing.

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). Art Camp for Youth The annual art camp this year will feature mask making of a variety of types as well as mime and drama using the masks. The camp will run the week of August 10 to 14 at the Sparta Church Museum. Registration is $90.00 per student and classes will run from 9:00 to 12:00 each day with a performance the last day at 11:00. To register call Sally Martyn at 519-775-2292.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2015

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The true colour of water Continued From Page 1 one hour to the next: blue, green, gray, golden and even purple.

ultimately ends up in Lake Superior. The Nemadji River alone deposits about 100,000 tons of silt and clay into Lake Superior a year — about 17 dump truck loads.

Lake Superior can also turn a muddy red or brown when high winds create enough wave action to stir up bottom sediments. The St. Louis River and smaller tributaries to Lake Superior deliver many other brownish or tan soil particles that end up in the Harbour and the lake. Even though the apparent colour of natural water spans the colour spectrum, most children pick the bluest blue crayon to illustrate it. This proclivity is borne of the fact that more red, orIn Lake Superior the western arm of ange, and yellow wavelengths are it, can turn colour when heavy rains or absorbed by water than are blue ones. strong winds launch red clay particles When sunlight enters the water, it is and other sediments into the water column. mostly blue light that is left for us to The southwestern shoreline of Lake see. The deeper the water, the stronger Superior has large deposits of glacial-la- the effect. For instance, tap water in a custrine red clay. The clay bluffs are es- drinking glass looks clear but the same tap water filling a swimming pool looks pecially prone to erosion, and the clay turquoise. Covering even larger areas, particles can float in Lake Superior for like Lake Superior, water can look exdays to weeks. The fine red clay can be ceptionally blue because the surface is found from Duluth to the Apostle Isalso reflecting the colour of the sky. lands. But once in awhile, the lakes will In the Duluth-Superior area, the Ne- have you seeing red, other times ... it's madji River is known for its clay-laden apparently brown, still others, it seems flow. Nearly all the sediment in the river green, which begs the question: why? is due to bluff erosion and slumping. A question for another day. Seventy-four percent of it

The next time you are asked to draw water, don't be so quick to grab the blue, or even green marker. Consider the particles and dissolved materials that wash in from the watershed as well as the life within the water column. Think of the sky overhead and the rocks underneath. Ask yourself, "why this colour?" And, continue to do your part in keeping water the colour of ... amazing.

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Blue Flag Raised in Port Stanley Continued From Page 1 makes Port Stanley’s Main Beach one of 26 beaches and six marinas that will be flying the Blue Flag in all of Canada this summer. To be awarded a Blue Flag by Environmental Defence, the Blue Flag coordinator in Canada, beaches must meet the 33 criteria relating to water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services. Mayor David Marr stated, “Flying the Blue Flag communicates to Central Elgin residents and tourists in Port Stanley that the Municipality is committed to maintaining a clean and safe beach for everyone to enjoy, and that we are serious about protecting our shoreline habitats.” The Blue Flag is a symbol of pride and excellence, and it allows a community to join an international network of world-class beaches and marinas. The Blue Flag is one of the most recognizable eco-labels in the world. No matter where in the world you see a Blue Flag flying, you know it means the same thing: That the beach or marina is clean, has high safety standards, is sustainably managed, and has great water quality.

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The French Legion of Honour Medal Karen Vecchio – Joe Preston’s Office Fellow Canadians, our Veterans selflessly fought and sacrificed so that we may enjoy the peace and freedoms that we do today. It is our duty to remember and honour their sacrifices, made on our behalf and behalf of future generations.

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At the request of the Government of Canada, the Government of France has extended the deadline for Canadian Veterans, who helped liberate France during the Second World War, to receive the French Legion of Honour until July 10th, 2015. The Legion of Honour is the highest decoration that France can bestow.

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