Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday June 26, 2015
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The Wheelhouse Arrives In Port Burwell
This system allows you to submit a report to the O.P.P. from your computer or mobile device. STORY PAGE 2
The Elgin County 1812 Plaque Trail The plaque program was co-ordinated by the Elgin County Museum. STORY PAGE 2
Sparta Church Museum Show of Historic Fashions The Sparta Church Museum opened their newest display of historical fashions on June 3rd. STORY PAGE 3
Above: Photo The Wheelhouse from the lake freighter Fernglen arrived by truck from Port Maitland on Wednesday June 17th.
Susan Start Get Behind the Wheelhouse
Port Stanley Report Construction is completed on the public boat launch in Port Stanley, and a ceremony was held on Tuesday June 15, to mark the official opening. STORY PAGE 4
Port Burwell’s Lighthouse Anniversary Bayham will celebrate the 175th anniversary with a four-plane formation flypast on July 1st. STORY PAGE 5
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Get Behind the Wheelhouse is a project of the Wheelhouse Committee of the Port Burwell Historical Society. The historical Fernglen Lakefreighter wheelhouse, arrived by truck from Port Maitland – in one gigantic piece – in Port Burwell on Wednesday, June 17th. The project is to Honour the 175th Anniversary of Port Burwell’s Lighthouse, 1840 – 2015. The wheelhouse entered town from the north on Plank Road, turning left onto Robinson. At the corner of Erieus and Robinson (by the former United Church) it turned right onto Submariners' Way and continued down, under the bridge, around the Ojibwa, to its restoration site below the Lighthouse, where it was unloaded. The wheelhouse will be restored
Left: The Ojibwa welcomes the Wheelhouse. project of donations and volunteer hours – and we are so proud of the excitement that is building in the village around this project.
What’s the Wheelhouse?
over the next several months, and when it is in pristine condition again, it will be moved up the hill to its permanent site on Robinson Street on the grounds of Port Burwell's Marine Museum. This is completely a community
The George Barnes Memorial Wheelhouse was the navigational control room on the laker ‘Fernglen’. Constructed in 1917, the ship changed hands seven times in its seven decades on the lakes. Its two-storey steel exterior is 27’ x 24’ and its interior is tongue-and-groove fir, with a built-in chart cabinet and gyrocompass. It will be an unparalleled addition to the firstrate collection of Great Lakes shipping Continued On Page 7
The Dexter Church Closing June 28th Marg Haskins
The Free Will Baptist Church in 1865.
About 1865 it was decided that a church should be built in the thriving Community of Dexter. Dexter, a population of 75 residences boasted a post office, a broom manufacturer, two blacksmith shops, a cooperage, and hotel.
Port Stanley circuit. In 1892, the Presbyterians of the Dexter Church requested joint minister for the Dexter Church from the Providence Church, for the Dexter Church. Eventually, the Providence church secured the deed of the Dexter Church, and the Providence Church was sold and the land reverted back to the Armstrong farm.
The Free Will Baptist Church (a sect at that time prosperous in Ontario) was formed. Land was donated Lot 14, Concession 1 Yarmouth and a church was built. The framework of this early church has merely been improved into the present day church in the same location. The Baptist held services for about 25 years, before the congregation dwindled. An unorganized congregation consisting of Presbyterians and Anglicans held services in the church until 1892.
About 1875, The Methodists built a church on Lot 11 Concession 1 Yarmouth on land donated by Mr. William Armstrong. The Providence Church was formed and was part of the
The congregations (Presbyterians, Anglicans, Baptists of the Dexter Church and the Methodist from the Providence Church) all joined together as the Dexter Methodist Church, and was then a part of the Port Stanley Circuit (which had been formed in 1854) making it a four-point charge with Lake Road and Union. The Dexter people Continued On Page 5
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LETTERS Letter Update In our last edition a letter from Harriett DeJonge, said: “The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 41, is the heart of our wonderful village of Port Stanley”. This should have read Branch 410.
Don't put your fishing poles away yet. You won't want to miss the next big fishing event in Port Bruce! The 11th annual perch derby is being held July 4 & 5th. Registration is $10 and available at local bait shops or at the pavilion during the derby. The perch derby is open to both children and adults, and there are always lots of prizes!
PORT BRUCE REPORT Cathy Crane
Catfish Derby The Aylmer Optimist Club hosted their 27th annual Catfish Derby in Port Bruce on Sunday, June 14th. The rainy morning didn't dampen the kids’ enthusiasm or stop their quest to catch a catfish. This year there were 184 children entered in the derby, which kicked off at 6 a.m. The largest catch at 18 pounds 12 ounces was hauled in by Gavin Foster. The second place catch weighed in at 16 pounds 5 ounces. Congratulations to all the winners, and a huge thank you to the Aylmer Optimists for ensuring kids of all ages had a great time!
Amy Blankenship (left) isn't too sure about the 13 pound 10 ounce fish she landed on her line. Her cousin, Jorden, doesn't mind touching the catfish, which is held by John Martinkevicius, an Aylmer Optimist Club member. Twenty seven years ago, Amy's father Chad won the first derby with a catch of 13 pounds 5 ounces.
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The Elgin County 1812 Plaque Trail to be Unveiled June 28th at Two Locations Mike Baker
The 1812 Plaque at Christ Church in Port Stanley features the Col. Bostwick Story.
Elgin County Museum Curator
The Elgin County 1812 Committee will host the unveiling of a series of permanent markers on Sunday, June 28th, which record local events and people significant to the War of 1812. The nine markers, located across the county, were funded by the Federal government’s Commemoration Fund. MP Joe Preston will be present at events at two locations on the plaque trail. The first will be held in Port Glasgow, at 1 pm. Memorial Park, 8650 Furnival Road, Port Glasgow. The plaque here marks the location of the two mill stones that survived the burning of Col. Talbot’s mill in 1814. Relocated to a mill on 16 Mile Creek, the stones later propped up a barn and were then rescued and put into the Memorial Park in the 1950s. This event will also mark the installation of a plaque in McColl Cemetery marking the stop General Brock made on his way to Detroit and the resulting
naming of Brock’s Creek. At 3 pm another unveiling will take place in St. Stephen’s Church Graveyard, 33105 Fingal Line. Here the event will include the unveiling of replacement stones on the graves of Col. Mahlon Burwell and his wife. Burwell was a Militia Colonel during the war and the plaque located here records his experiences in Ohio where he was held for six months during the war. The plaque program was co-ordinated by the Elgin County Museum. The 1812 Committee members include the Backus-Page House Museum in Wallacetown and the Elgin Historical Society. Two reenactors portraying wellknown figures of the day – Elgin County settler Garrett Oakes and Wardsville founder George Ward – will be present in costume.
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Sparta Church Museum Show of Historic Fashions Andrew Hibbert
Left: Just a small section of the Historic Fashion Show display.
The Sparta Church Museum opened their newest display of historical fashions on June 3rd. The display celebrates a Parade of Fashion from 1770 to 1990. The museum doors are open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm and all holidays through to October 12th. Student Elizabeth Brandeau is working at the museum for the summer to talk to visitors about the beautiful collection of historic fashions for women, men and children. The collection also features interesting artifacts associated with fashion such as an original Singer sewing machine, books and patterns, along with household utensils, toiletry and makeup items and collectables. And of course washing and ironing equipment. Of interest to many parents would be the display of children’s shoes from the early 1800’s through to the 1900’s.
Left Below: Part of an antique ad for the detergent DUZ. Below Centre: The show features an antique Singer sewing machine in beautiful condition. Below: Part of a display of children’s shoes from the early 1800’s through to the 1900’s.
History of Unmentionables. This show runs to August 29th Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.
Be sure to come in for a visit to The Sparta Church Museum, located in the village of Sparta at 6073 Quaker Road.
Don’t miss the High Tea and Fashion Show Saturday, July 11, 2015, 2:00 to 4:00 at the Sparta Church Museum. For tickets call Sally Martyn at 519-775-2292. And if you enjoy historical fashions you might also like to visit the Elgin County Museum at 450 Sunset Drive to see the Waist Management display, a
The 58th Annual Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Erie, Pennsylvania It is with great pleasure that the Lake Erie Interclub Cruise Committee invites you and your sailing crew to the 58th edition of the Lake Erie Interclub Cruise - the best International sailing event on the Great Lakes. Preparations are in full swing to make this one a great experience again. The fourth week in June is etched into racing and (Rally) cruising sailors' calendars with Eastern Lake Erie - an ideal sailing venue, and the only place to be.
July 1st. Please join us for what is certain to be another enjoyable and memorable experience at the 58th Lake Erie Interclub Cruise 2015! For more information go to: www.erieinterclub.com
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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.
This year we expect reliable breezes, warm sunshine and worldclass sailors from all over the Eastern Great Lakes region to participate. Whether you are a returning veteran or making your Lake Erie Interclub Cruise debut, please know that we will do our utmost to make it an exceptional week for you. The Lake Erie Interclub Cruise event dates are June 27 -
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CANADA DAY FIREWORKS Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Fingal-Shedden and District and the Township of Southwold
Pinafore Park, St. Thomas All Day Live Entertainment Displays and Food Vendors Sponsored by the County of Elgin, City of St. Thomas and other local supporters
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chairs will enable everyone, of any age, to enjoy beach activities to their full ability. The chairs can be used in or out of the water, and traveling on sand is easy due to the double-wide wheels. The purchase of one of these chairs was made possible by a generous donation from the Port Stanley Lion's Club.
ent were members of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. The Federal Government was represented by Karen Vecchio from MP Joe Preston’s office, along with Jeff Yurek, MPP Elgin, Middlesex, London.
Mayor David Marr stated, "These wheelchairs are just one example of how Central Elgin is working towards an accessible municipality to be enjoyed by all residents. With these wheelchairs available for use by the public, we look forward to the beach being accessible to a wider range of users."
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Above: To mark the opening Central Elgin Mayor David Marr and councillors participated in the first boat launch assisted by former Mayor Dave Rock (on the dock). The boat was driven by former Mayor Bill Walters who took the party for a short cruise around the Harbour.
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The wheelchairs will be located at the main lifeguard tower every day during beach patrol hours, and available for use upon request free of charge. Users must provide identification in order to use the wheelchairs. Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair
Shown from the left: Optimists Kathleen Designed by disabled people for dis- Axford, Emily Finch and Port Stanley Public abled people, Hippocampe enables School Principal Sheila Pinder with the everyone - of any age - to enjoy outdoor soon to be retired playgound equipment. activities to their full ability. In
Port Stanley Optimists Donation
Opening of the new Public Boat Launch
On Tuesday June 23rd two optimist members attended school in Port Stanley to present the principal of Port Stanley Public School with a cheque for $1000. The money will go towards the School Fundraising program for new playground equipment. The fund has raised $15,000 over the last two and a half years and the school is ready to put out a contract for the new equipment, which is hoped can be in place for the fall of 2015.
Construction is completed on the public boat launch in Port Stanley, and a ceremony was held on Tuesday June 15, to mark the official opening. The boat launch is located at the end of Carlow Road, and includes a double launch with driveway access and parking area immediately adjacent to the launch itself. The cost to launch your boat is $20.00 but that includes parking for a boat and trailer for the day. Central Elgin Mayor Dave Marr said, “This boat launch marks another step in the redefinition of Port Stanley harbour as a small craft and recreational harbour and improves public access to the waterfront. We are now closer to realizing the vision of Port Stanley as an active and vibrant waterfront composed of a wide range of public activities. The Municipality continues to work on other measures to fulfill that vision. The boat launch supports tourism and economic development objectives, and it promotes Port Stanley as a convenient waterway access. Central Elgin received $35,000 additional funding from the Provincial Government — Rural Economic Development Program.
Present to make the donation were Port Stanley Optimist President Emily Finch and Treasurer Kathleen Axford.
American Schooner Mineral State will be repainted. Heritage Port funded the original painting by muralist Fred Harrison. The mural, which was painted on cement block, has been touched up in previous years but has been seriously affected by the elements, the heat and cold.
Mayor David Marr introduces the new Beach Wheelchairs to those attending. short, Hippocampe puts the fun into function. The low seat of the Hippocampe beach wheelchair makes it simple to transfer oneself between the ground and the chair. At only 31 lbs, it is light and floats in the water as will each of its component parts. All its parts are sand and water resistant and its aluminum tubes are sleeved to stop them getting hot in the sun.
Heritage Port members have discussed repairing the mural but felt that it might last longer if the wall was covered with new cladding. This summer the Jackson family has undertaken to fully clad the face of the building and is looking forward to having the mural reA major innovation is the double width wheels designed to make movePresent at the ceremony were Mayor painted. Heritage Port member Ron Blair heads up the committee to adment on sand easier. There is no longer David Marr, Municipality of Central minister the repainting of the mural. any need for massive arm muscles to Elgin, Members of Council and staff, move round the beach in complete freeKaren Vecchio representing MP Joe dom! A push bar and towing kit allows Preston and Jeff Yurek, MPP Elgin, assistance by others when required. Middlesex, London.
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Central Elgin Acquires New Beach Wheelchairs
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Work is progressing well on the West Breakwater in Port Stanley. The Pier was hoped to be open by mid June but council has decided to forge ahead with work that was to be postponed until a later date. This additional work will mean a delay in the opening. Council had considered several options but decided at last weeks meeting to go with Option 3 which included proceeding to tender for repairs on the west sloped face of the breakwater and to complete those repairs in 2015.
This option would include the awarding of the work for the West Face to the current contractor, whereby taking advantage of the current contract and good quality product and the more stable summer weather. This option Present at the ceremony were Mayor also includes the immediate tendering for the rehabilitation of the west sloped David Marr, Councillors from the Muface with the work to be completed nicipality of Central Elgin. Representaonce the West Face work has been comtives from the Port Stanley Lions Club pleted. who donated the money to purchase Continued On Page 6 one of the beach wheelchairs. Also pres-
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Port Burwell’s Lighthouse Anniversary Susan Start In 1940 when the Royal Canadian Air Force commissioned its first Canadian-built Harvard training aircraft, the beacon in Port Burwell’s Lighthouse had already been shining out into Lake Erie for an entire century. This is the oldest wooden Lighthouse on the north shore of the lake, and one of the oldest in Canada. As the highlight of its 2015 Canada Day festivities, the Municipality of Bayham will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its most famous landmark with a four-plane formation flypast by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association on July 1st. The Harvard flypast was made possible by four generous local donors, including Dowler-Karn Fuels spontaneous gesture of two planes to round out the quartet. Four local residents have boldly taken first crack at the passenger seats on this historic occasion. One is Mary Lee Ens, wife of Bayham Mayor and Elgin Warden, Paul Ens. No doubt the passengers are thrilled and relieved that the formation’s lead pilot is Canadian Astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason!
The first Lighthouse keeper was James Peel Bellairs, the eldest son of a significant family of English gentry and the nephew of the British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. He had come to Upper Canada on a youthful adventure and returned to England twenty years later when he inherited his family estates. For the ensuing century, the Lighthouse was tended by four generations of the Sutherland family. The homes of both the Bellairs and Sutherlands sit a block from the Lighthouse, on Erieus Street. In 1986, the Port Burwell community rallied to restore the Lighthouse, a mammoth undertaking carried out by Leroy Eicher, an Amish craftsman, working with hand tools similar to those used in its original construction. Mr. Eicher will be guest of honour on
went to Port Stanley or Union for their Communion Service. In 1916 the Dexter Church was moved from the Port Stanley circuit to The Sparta Circuit. In 1920, the church was modernized. The framed building was moved back about 25 feet from the road, raised and a full sized basement was installed, complete with a new furnace. The outside was finished with brick and stucco. A new entrance was constructed at the front and rear of the building. New oak pews were installed, French windows were installed and a new oak pulpit was donated. The platform was built and seats were erected. The estimated cost of refurbishing the building was $4500.00.
July 1st, along with MP Joe Preston, MPP Jeff Yurek, Elgin County Warden and Bayham Mayor Paul Ens, and Elgin County Town Crier David Phillips. The ceremonies will be introduced by Port Burwell theatre personality Jeff Rogers in the role of Colonel Burwell.
The volunteers at the Port Burwell Historical Society, who organize Bayham’s Canada Day celebrations each According to the official Register of year, are excited to extend a wide inviCanada’s Historic Places, Port Burwell’s tation to 2015’s very special occasion. Lighthouse is an octagonal, tapered, Led by the colour party of the Royal wooden tower, 45 feet in height, Canadian Legion Branch 524, the papainted white and topped with a red rade commences at 11:30 a.m., reachlantern. It sits on the embankment ing the Lighthouse at noon for official overlooking the Big Otter as it enters remarks and the Harvard flypast before Lake Erie, where it is a significant rem- continuing around the block to the nant of the national network of Lightcenotaph for the salute to Canada Day. houses erected to protect shipping and A complimentary barbecue, provided navigation on the lakes during the Continued On Page 6 nineteenth century. In 1840, the port at Port Burwell played an important role in the export trade of local timber. It would continue to be a significant player in commercial shipping, fishing and ship-building through most of the twentieth century. In its early years, whale oil fuelled a reflective lighting apparatus atop the Lighthouse. As lighting technology evolved, modifications allowed for the use of coal oil and, later, electricity, as well as the installation of a Fresnel dioptric lens around the turn of the twentieth century.
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In 1925, with amalgamation of the Presbyterians, Congregationalists, and the Methodist Churches, the church became The United Church of Canada. In 1926, boundaries were again changed, placing Dexter Church in the Port Stanley Charge with Union and Sparta. Many improvements were made over the years, some being the installation of hydro in 1933, the church decorated in 1950, a new furnace and propane stove in 1954. A committee was formed to pursue the feasibility of getting a steeple. In 1956, repairs to the choir loft were made and new carpet was installed. An organ was purchased, and a new roof was installed. In 1964 storm windows were installed and a new sign was erected. In 1964, Fingal Church joined the Port Stanley, Dexter Charge. In 1967, a special meeting was held as to whether or not the church should remain open. The motion was
made in 1968 to close the church due to lack of interest. The motion was then rescinded. In 1970, window wells were installed, new sub floor and carpeting were installed, and wall panelling in sanctuary and entry was completed. In 1977 the church connected to the Lake Erie Water pipeline. A new Baldwin organ was donated in 1978. In the years 2000-2002 new basement windows were installed and carpeting in the front hall was replaced. A new front door, new brick on the front of the church and concrete steps were completed. A stained glass window over the front door was installed and a new roof was installed completing the many improvements. Without the loyal dedicated support of the members of the church led by the United Church Women, many of these improvements would not have happened. Many hours were given to preparing meals, hosting teas and bazaars to raise money for the many church improvements. In the early days of the church, concerts were a popular fundraiser. Many Easter Sunrise Services were held at the Lake Erie Water Resources Building on Easter Sunday Morning. Special services, anniversaries, Christmas Eve Services, Easter Sunday Services and Summer Services have been shared with the sister churches in the charge at that time. Many Ministers and organists/pianists have given faithful service to Dexter Church over the years. Without their dedication, Dexter Church would not have had this longevity. The closing Service of Dexter United Church will be held on Sunday June 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Our current pastor, 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.
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
Lighthouse Anniversary Continued From Page 6
E V E N T S
DUTTON 2015
PORT STANLEY 2015
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. Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo, Wed., July 8, in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre; 7 PM, featuring $500 Jackpot and several special games.
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, 10:15am11:00am Songs, stories & crafts for children aged 05 with their caregiver. Please preregister! TD Summer Reading Club Summer Reading. 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. St John’s Presbyterian Church will be having Vacation Bible School July 6th - 10th for ages 5-12, 9:30 -11 :30. Registration July 6th at 9am. Bring a friend and enjoy stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks. For more information please call 519-782-7439. 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 July 30 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. 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.
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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. Vacation Bible Camp (RISE UP) Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal. Monday July 6th to Thursday July 9th. 8:45 to 3:00 p.m. Friday 8:45 a.m. to noon. Free will offering. Pre-register by July 3rd. For information or registration forms contact, Ruby Cromwell (519) 769-2519. Decoration Day: Fingal Cemetery, 36244 Fingal Line, July 12, 2 pm. Speaker John VanEyk. Bring lawn chair. If raining, service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal, lower level. For more info cal 519-633-4960.
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Iona Christian Fellowship Church...1075 Iona Rd is hosting a “Brush Arbour Church Service”, Sunday August 23, 2pm. Music, Special Speaker, fun, food, ‘Hill Billy Style’, all are invited. Special fundraising for Church Repairs.
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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 11:0011:45am Songs, stories & crafts for children 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister! TD Summer Reading Club Summer Reading from 11:0011:45am 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
SPARTA 2015
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. High Tea and Historic Fashion Show July 11, the Sparta & District Historical Society are hosting a high tea and fashion show of clothing from 1840 to 1990 at the Sparta Church Museum, 6073 Quaker Road.. The tea will run from 2:00 to 4:00 and tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for children. This is a show you won't want to miss.
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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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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
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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
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
AYLMER 2015
Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.
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.
DEXTER 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.
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Port Stanley Sailors The Port Stanley Sailors are not only a local hockey team they are very active in community projects. Doug Moss Assistant General Manager of the team advised the Beacon that the Hockey Club had a foursome participating in support of the annual Port Stanley Lions Club fundraising golf tournament on June 6th, and a number of the Port Stanley Sailors players volunteered to help with the tournament as needed. The team will also be hosting their own 7th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament to raise funds for club operations on Sunday October 4th at the Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club. More information is available from Doug Moss at 519-615-6055 or damoss@hotmail.ca.
A Silo Climbing Wall A London company called ‘Junction Climbing Centre’ has been in contact with the Port Stanley Village Association chair Linda Easton. They are interested in converting one of the Silos into a climbing wall similar to one on a converted Montreal Silo. Linda says she will pass the information on to the Municipality.
by the Vienna Lionesss Club, follows immediately at the bandshell, across the street from the first lighthousekeeper’s house. Music continues throughout the afternoon. Visitors are invited to climb the Lighthouse for an unparalleled view over the lake and shoreline, and to visit Port Burwell’s Marine Museum for even closer encounters with enormous Lighthouse lenses.
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The Wheelhouse Arrives In Port Burwell Continued From Page 1 artifacts in Port Burwell’s Marine Museum, and a highly visible attraction on Port Burwell’s main street between the museum and our historic Lighthouse.
How did this opportunity come about? More than 25 years ago, Ron Bradfield, Chuck Buchanan, Tony Lama and David Mason had a dream – to bring a Wheelhouse from a Great Lakes lake freighter to the grounds of Port Burwell’s Marine Museum. They
almost pulled it off when they were offered one from the decommissioned laker ‘Henry Steinbrenner’ for $5000. But fate worked against them when it caught fire from a stray spark during the ship’s demolition, and burned completely. The ‘Fernglen’ was being dismantled at the same time and its Wheelhouse had just been successfully removed from its deck. So the group looked at the ‘Fernglen’ Wheelhouse as an alternative, but the asking price of $30,000 was prohibitive. That Wheelhouse went to George Barnes & Sons, excavating contractors at Lowbanks near Port Maitland, where its lower floor was refurbished for the company’s office. Jump ahead to the fall of 2014,
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when this family firm was making plans to replace the Wheelhouse with a new office building. Remembering the interest of four men from Port Burwell all those years ago, they contacted Ron Bradfield – and have generously offered to donate the Wheelhouse to the Port Burwell Historical Society in memory of George, who passed away in 1998.
The Wheelhouse Committee? Ron Bradfield, Chuck Buchanan, Bev Hickey, Susan Start, Barry Wade, Albert White.
What’s the plan? The Wheelhouse will sit near our historic Lighthouse, facing our historic harbour. Reminiscent of the Ashtabula’s Wheelhouse, it will be a tribute to the era of big ships in the harbour in the 20th century, as the wooden Lighthouse is to the days of sail and steam of the 19th. In February 2015, Bayham Council approved in principle the placement
of the Wheelhouse on the museum grounds; and we are working with municipal staff on those logistical details. In April we prepared the wheelhouse for transport – in one piece and moved the Wheelhouse from Lowbanks to the restoration worksite at Port Burwell’s harbourfront.
Our Budget: $25,000. Raised as of March 1, 2015: $3800. The budget includes Disassembly and Move from Port Maitland to Port Burwell – Reassembly, Painting and Interior Renovation – Site Preparation – Installation and Landscaping. Talk to a committee member about how you can donate or volunteer to help with the work of refurbishing the wheelhouse this summer. 519-8744135 | 519-874-4963 Ron Bradfield, Chuck Buchanan PortBurwellWheehouse@gmail.com
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