The Lake Erie Beacon March 10 2017 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday March 10, 2017

Port Stanley Harbour Secondary Plan

INSIDE Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report

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L'Anse aux Meadows on the island of Newfoundland is the site of a Norsemen colony about year 1000. STORY PAGE 3

“Taken” to Port Stanley Many different community events including visits with the Easter Bunny and Santa are run by the business, as well as other charitable endeavours. STORY PAGE 2

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Taylor Made My introduction to Port Stanley pubs is still clear in my mind today ... although the details are a little blurry. STORY PAGE 4

Bayham Historical Society Report to Council Canada’s 150th Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the activities of the former "Friends of Edison" who have become the moving force behind the Bayham Historical Society. STORY PAGE 5

Vehicle Crashes Into Port Stanley Harbour The vehicle, a silver coloured PT Cruiser was recovered successfully by Ross's towing. Elgin County Victim Services attended the scene to assist family members of the deceased.

Above: The study area from the consultants plan.

Dan McNeil It doesn’t sound significant. ‘Secondary’ does not usually have an important connotation in a world where we all strive for superlatives. However, this work is probably the most significant development towards the future prosperity of Port Stanley, and the region, since the harbour was divested to Central Elgin (CE) in 2010. This “Secondary Plan” is a Provincial requirement, before any development can occur on the Harbour lands. It will be a sub-set of CE’s Official Plan. There have been several plans publicly tabled in previous years. They are important and are available on the CE website – most notably a 2009 plan supporting Harbour Divestiture. This plan showed the harbour area as mostly parkland. In 2013 a Harbour Economic Development Plan was tabled before Council which showed extensive com-

Left: Port Stanley Councillor Dan McNeil a great supporter of harbour development. led by professionals with experience.

mercial and residential development on all sides of the harbour. These plans will help guide the work to take place now. One can assume the starting point is consideration of a mix of parkland, commercial and residential development. The Secondary Plan will be

CE has just kicked off this contract with Dillon Consulting as the leader in a multi-faceted study that will include: transportation, environment, heritage, urban design, domestic water, sanitary sewers, storm water management, finance and the development of a Community Improvement Plan. Ultimately the plan will include roads, traffic patterns, pedestrian paths, public amenities, development controls for commercial and residential uses, and yes, height considerations. The financial study will speak to the “do-ability” Continued On Page 4

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The Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre in Port Burwell sure has been busy. A new play, written by local Port Burwell author Gord Walker, entitled “Gangster Movie” is currently in process and will open on Friday, February 24th at 8PM. This is Gord’s second production for Periscope. His first production “Treble Maker” sold out almost every show! Additional performances are Satur-

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As well as plays taking place at the recently refurbished Scout Hall and now the proud home of Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre located at 42 Wellington Street in Port Burwell, there are many more dreams this group has for the future of the facility, such as seminars, meetings, movie nights (they’ve had a few already!), and very cost-effective rentals to other groups in or outContinued On Page 4

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“Taken” to Port Stanley Linda Easton It was Series Premier Night in Port Stanley but no one walked the red carpet in fancy dress. Instead about 50 people filled the 782 Tap House to watch the first episode of the new NBC series Taken, a prequel to the Taken movies. Some scenes from the episode were filmed here in Port Stanley last February. Many residents took part in the filming as extras or assistants and some buildings were locations for the film set. The audience sat enjoying food and drink while anticipating the result of the two days of shooting. As the first shots of Port Stanley appeared on screen, fists pumped the air and people cheered. We all recognized the west harbour landmarks of Inn on

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Above: Taken Star Clive Standen is seen in the photo above chasing a moving van. Shortly after this sequence was filmed Clive was replaced by his stunt double for a more dangerous shot where the character is thrown against another car as seen on page 6. Left: Production signs around the village. Far Left: Clive Standen in his Character Rollo from The Vikings series. the Harbour and The Wharf. The wake scene was set in the home on the corner of George and William Streets and the funeral was set in the Anglican Church. Some familiar faces appeared on screen but there were many disappointed people as they realized they had ended up on the cutting room floor. Continued On Page 6

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Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History of Canada With this history series we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. The series will run in each edition through to July 1st this year. We hope you enjoy the series and learn a little more about our fascinating history.

that on 24 June 1497 he sighted land at a northern location believed to be somewhere in the Atlantic provinces. Official tradition deemed the first landing site to be at Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland, although other locations are possible. After 1497 Cabot and his son Sebastian Cabot continued to make other voyages to find the NorthFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia west Passage, and other explorers conIn the Arctic archipelago, the distinc- tinued to sail out of England to the tive Paleo-Eskimos known as Dorset New World, although the details of peoples, whose culture has been traced these voyages are not well recorded. back to around 500 BCE, were replaced Based on the Treaty of Tordesillas, by the ancestors of today's Inuit by 1500 the Spanish Crown claimed it had terri-

foundland or Nova Scotia) and had claimed the land for England on behalf of King Henry VII, these claims were not exercised and England did not make any attempts at permanent colonization. For the French however, Jacques Cartier planted a cross in the Gaspé Peninsula in 1534 and claimed the land in the name of Francis I establishing a region called Canada. Permanent settlement attempts by Cartier at Charlesbourg-Royal in 1541, at Sable Island in 1598 by Marquis de La RocheMesgouez, and at Tadoussac, Quebec in 1600 by François Gravé Du Pont had all eventually failed. Despite these initial failures, French fishing fleets sailed the Atlantic coast and into the St. Lawrence River, trading and making alliances with First Nations, as well as establishing fishing settlements such as in Percé in 1603. As a result of France's claim and activities in the colony of Canada, the name "Canada" was present on international maps denoting this colony within the St-Lawrence river region. In 1604, a North American fur trade monopoly was granted to Pierre Du Gua, Sieur de Mons. The fur trade became one of the main economic ventures in North America. Du Gua led his first colonization expedition to an island located near the mouth of the St. Croix River. Among his lieutenants was a geographer named Samuel de Champlain, who promptly carried out a major exploration of the northeastern coastline of what is now the United States. In the spring of 1605, under Samuel de Champlain, the new St. Croix settlement was moved to Port Royal (today's Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia).

Champlain's Quebec City habitation c. 1608 In 1608 Champlain founded what is

torial rights in the area visited by John Cabot in 1497 and 1498 CE.[37] However, Portuguese explorers like João Fernandes Lavrador would continue to visit the north Atlantic coast, which accounts for the appearance of "Labrador" on topographical maps of the period.[38] In 1501 and 1502 the Corte-Real brothers explored Newfoundland (Terra Nova) and Labrador claiming these lands as part of the Portuguese Empire. In 1506, King Manuel I of Portugal created taxes for the cod L'Anse aux Meadows on the island of fisheries in Newfoundland waters. João Newfoundland is the site of a Norsemen Álvares Fagundes and Pêro de Barcelos colony about year 1000. established fishing outposts in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia around There are reports of contact made before the 1492 voyages of Christopher 1521 CE; however, these were later Columbus and the age of discovery be- abandoned, with the Portuguese colonizers focusing their efforts on South tween First Nations, Inuit and those America. The extent and nature of Porfrom other continents. The Norse, who tuguese activity on the Canadian had settled Greenland and Iceland, armainland during the 16th century rerived around the year 1000 and built a mains unclear and controversial. small settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows at the northernmost tip of NewCanada under French foundland (carbon dating estimate 990 Rule (1534–1763) – 1050 CE) L'Anse aux Meadows is also Replica of Port Royal habitation, lonotable for its connection with the atcated at the Port-Royal National Histempted colony of Vinland established by Leif Erikson around the same period toric Site of Canada, Nova Scotia. or, more broadly, with Norse exploFrench interest in the New World ration of the Americas. began with Francis I of France, who in 1524 sponsored Giovanni da VerrazA 1947 stamp celebrating John zano to navigate the region between Cabot's discovery of the Newfoundland Florida and Newfoundland in hopes of coast Under letters patent from King finding a route to the Pacific Ocean. AlHenry VII of England, the Italian John though the English had laid claims to it Cabot became the first European 1497 when John Cabot made landfall known to have landed in Canada after somewhere on the North American the time of the Vikings. Records indicate coast (likely either modern-day NewCE. This transition is supported by archaeological records and Inuit mythology that tells of having driven off the Tuniit or 'first inhabitants'. Inuit traditional laws are anthropologically different from Western law. Customary law was non-existent in Inuit society before the introduction of the Canadian legal system.

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now Quebec City, one of the earliest permanent settlements, which would become the capital of New France. He took personal administration over the city and its affairs, and sent out expeditions to explore the interior. Champlain himself discovered Lake Champlain in 1609. By 1615, he had travelled by canoe up the Ottawa River through Lake Nipissing and Georgian Bay to the centre of Huron country near Lake Simcoe. During these voyages, Champlain aided the Wendat (aka "Hurons") in their battles against the Iroquois Confederacy. As a result, the Iroquois would become enemies of the French and be involved in multiple conflicts (known as the French and Iroquois Wars) until the signing of the Great Peace of Montreal in 1701. The English, led by Humphrey Gilbert, had claimed St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1583 as the first North American English colony by royal prerogative of Queen Elizabeth I. In the reign of King James I, the English established additional colonies in Cupids and Ferryland, Newfoundland, and soon after established the first successful permanent settlements of Virginia to the south. On September 29, 1621, a charter for the foundation of a New World Scottish colony was granted by King James to Sir William Alexander. In 1622, the first settlers left Scotland. They initially failed and permanent Nova Scotian settlements were not firmly established until 1629 during the end of the AngloFrench War.[62] These colonies did not last long: in 1631, under Charles I of England, the Treaty of Suza was signed, ending the war and returning Nova Scotia to the French.[63] New France was not fully restored to French rule until the 1632 Treaty of Saint-Germain-enLaye. This led to new French immigrants and the founding of Trois-Rivières in 1634.

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

Portsiders Love Their Pubs My introduction to Port Stanley pubs is still clear in my mind today ... although the details are a little blurry. And not because of the booze. You see I was 11 or 12, when Mom sent me into this place called the Clifton Hotel where my Dad was having a little after work get together with members of the crew of the tug he

skippered, the Stanley Clipper. Dad, a life-long fisherman, later acquired a tug of his own, the Sharon Rose. I think it’s still working ...if you keep track of these things. As portsiders tend to do. So I step into a smoke-filled room jammed with men crowded around small tables. The noise alone from the fleet of mostly fishermen stopped me in my tracks at the door and I remember hearing someone say: “Hey Jim (I was named after my Dad) I think you’ve got company.”

Well, the rest is a little blurry, but I recall the men around the table laughing at my Dad who didn’t seem very happy when he took me out to the car and we drove home. It was my first visit to a Port Stanley pub. I have to admit, it wasn’t my last. The pub scene changed dramatically over ensuing years as the village evolved from a summer tourist town to a year-round resort complete with burgeoning blocks of permanent homes. While the heart of today’s village is much the same, its soul has changed considerably if you know what I mean. Oh, there are still fish tugs, and there are still commercial fishermen, but the harbour’s big fleet has flown.....ah, sailed. But don’t ever think the village has shrunk as a result. More and more these days, particularly in the summer months, it seems almost, well, cosmopolitan as cottages are replaced by condos both great and small. To me it doesn’t seem that much bigger but, well, it is. My memory of the pubs, the restaurants, the beach booths back in the day has dimmed. Places like the Clifton, the Lakeside, the Elgin and, for those with money, mainly tourists, the Hillcrest Inn. Ah, the Inn where my Dad took me one afternoon and bought me my first beer. He looked at Lloyd the bartender and said does this guy look 21 to you? I think I was maybe 17 and I almost choked. He looked hard at me and said, “looks 21 to me.” Who knew he and Dad were friends? His name was Lloyd and over the coming years we saw a lot of each other. If you know what I mean. Of course it’s different today. Much different. The list of Port’s restaurants and pubs would fill this page. Or so it seems. The Windjammer Inn, Kettle Creek Inn, Barnacles, The Buccaneer, GT’s, The Pineapple Room (The Telegraph House), PizzAxl’s, That Breakfast Place, The New New Age, The Pierside Pub, Solo On Main. Add your favourite to the list. Port is bigger now but the pubs haven’t changed much. There’s just more of them.

Port Stanley Harbour Secondary Plan Continued From Page 1 of the plan over time. The ‘Terms of Reference’ sent out to firms bidding for the contract stated: “The foundation for the success of this project is a fulsome and robust public engagement program designed to inform, educate, engage and encourage maximum participation by the landowners and businesses within the Study Area as well as the general public of the Municipality.” The result of the project will be a real plan to be submitted to the Province for final approval as a new part of CE’s Official Plan. CE recently reviewed material submitted by six consulting firms. Dillon Consulting was selected on the basis of their capabilities, experience and detailed knowledge of Port Stanley. Interested residents will soon meet some of the key personnel. Ron Shishido, is a senior partner with Dillon. His association with Port Stanley goes back at least 25 years. He was the Project Director for the Official Plan for CE com-

Periscope Playhouse – UP Again Continued From Page 1 side of the community. The facility is also set up for training seminars hosted by local experts to encourage younger people to get involved in the technical aspects of stage production like lighting, sound, directing, etc. To make access more user-friendly and open the facility to as many as they can, rental fees are based on individual costs. The facility seats around 58 people in a “stepped theatre-type room” that features a very large stage area suitable for discussions or meetings. There is also a projection screen and projector available, having recently been integrated into stage plays

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pleted in 2012. Ron’s passion for Port Stanley is highly evident. The Project Manager for the team is Justine Giancola. Justine has extensive experience in waterfront planning and obvious energy and enthusiasm. There are two CE “Committees” to assist this process. A Technical Committee and a Steering Committee which includes members from the BIA and the PS Village Association. The County Tourism, Economic Development and Planning departments will also participate. The key message for everyone who cares about Port Stanley is there will be extensive public consultation. Pass the word – if you or your organization wants to be heard, you will be given several opportunities. One of the many reasons Dillon Consulting was selected to be the lead was their emphasis on the importance of listening to the public, and their experience and capability in doing it right. Details will soon be promulgated. The work will be completed by the end of this year. The final plan will require a mandatory public meeting before it goes to Council and then to the Province.

and other productions. The Periscope Playhouse executive and board members have brought a very unique experience to the north shore of Lake Erie and, especially, Port Burwell. The many volunteers of this “Not For Profit” Organization have shown that volunteerism is alive and thriving in our community. If you would like to volunteer your time and talents to this worthwhile effort, please call 226.271.3815 or check out Periscope Playhouse on Facebook. My next article in the next issue of The Lake Erie Beacon will update readers on the progress of the upcoming Canada 150 program and what is being planned for the community of Port Burwell.

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Bayham Historical Society Report to Council Darya Rousseau, President Bayham Historical Society Mayor Ens and Council Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the activities of the former "Friends of Edison" who have become the moving force behind the Bayham Historical Society. At a meeting held on November 8, the former executive of the Bayham Historical Society resigned and elections were held to form a new executive. I was duly elected President and the positions of Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary were also filled. This means that the former "Friends of Edison" are now a legal entity, the Bayham Historical Society, which means they have standing with the Canada Revenue Agency as an organization with charitable status. The move means that to answer Councilor Ketchabaw's question of October 6th - "Do they even want the stuff, the response is twofold. First the "they" is the Bayham Historical Society and secondly yes they want the stuff. The group has been searching and has a pending opportunity for a rental agreement on storage space for the artifacts, which means discussions can commence on the transfer of the artifact and document collections. The selected site meets with the support of the current Municipal Curator. The ultimate goal of the group is to establish a museum on the lands on Plank Road. It is going to be an ambitious undertaking and at the current time the group is endeavouring to ascertain the costs of constructing phase one, which would be approximately 1800 square feet with a basement. The vision of the committee is a building designed so the majority of the exterior visible upon approach would reflect the period of the Edison's settlement of the area. The second feature would be to allow for easy expansion if need and finances are available. There was a museum feasibility study done in 2008 by Vilnis Cultural Design Works, which discussed the feasibility and the viability of an Edison Museum in Vienna. The Society has the options to investigate the cost of updating the report, the cost of a scaled down or an abbreviated version, which may include construction/operating costs, fundraising opportunities and timelines. The Society would appreciate suggestions from the Municipality in this regard, and requests consideration for municipal staff support, to assist in the feasibility study update. We ask that Council offer appropriate support for grant applications/ and/or funding requests to senior levels of government and other sources. We respectfully request that the Municipality meet with the Society to discuss transfer of the current Edison Museum reserve funds to the Society. According to the most recent report to Council the 2015 balance is in excess of $86,000. Also, the Society and the Municipality need to discuss transfer of the lands at 6342 Plank Road and Lot 7 beside the current Museum property identified as 14 Snow Street in Vienna to the Society. The Society is seeking the support of

the Municipality on an ongoing basis, for events such as Edisonfest. This would involve waiving of fees, transfer and use of picnic tables, use of Vienna Memorial Park, Bayham Community Centres, etc. and other actions that have been carried out in the past. Further in depth discussion regarding other matters, including an ongoing waiver of municipal property tax

and support for waiver of County portion for properties for five years is requested. We ask to be included in promotion of Edison museum display sites in municipal tourism and promotion and advertising material and brochures for a minimum of five years. Plans are being developed for the 2017 Edisonfest, which in combination

with Canada's 150th celebrations could make for the largest event ever. Guest lists are being finalized, exhibitors are being examined and fundraising plans during the festival are being developed. We trust this provides a sufficient update for Council so they may show their support to the Bayham Historical Society. This could be as direction to Continued On Page 7

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

PORT STANLEY 2017

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Maker Mondays Mondays, February 27, 5:30- 6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Grade 1 and up. Please preregister. Pajamarama Monday, February 27, 6:30-7:15pm Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please drop in! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, February 28, 10:15am11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Poetry Club Tuesday, February 28, 6:00-6:45pm (last Tuesday) For ages 6-12. Together, we'll memorize fun poetry, play games, and make our own poems. Bring your poems to share as well. No preregistration required. CANADA 150 CHALLENGE Can you sign out 150 library items in 2017?? Help us fill up our tree with Maple leaves get one for every 25 books! Adult Programs & Events Card Embroidery Friday, February 24, 1:00-3:00pm. Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Scrapbooking Monday, February 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Do you have a bunch of photos laying around? Come put them in order creatively! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church, Pancake Supper, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Pancakes, Sausage, Real Maple Syrup, Beans, Relishes, Ice Cream Sundaes with Delicious Toppings. Call 519-782-4126 for more info. Barrier Free Heritage Port meet the 4th Thursday of the month. During the months of January - April please check with a Heritage Port member for location. Time is still 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome. Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Sat., Sun., 12-7, Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10. Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2017

Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, December 10, 9am-4pm. Light Lunch available. Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519 8744028 for information. Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135. Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre, 42 Wellington St. Info 519 874-4260. Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.

AYLMER 2017

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

DUTTON 2017

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

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

FINGAL 2017

Knox Presbyterian Church Rev. Jon Van Den Berg Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. Fingal Presbyterian Church World Day of Prayer Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

RODNEY 2017

Rodney Legion Branch 525 The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 12. Bingo starts at 1 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm The fourth Sunday of the month Money Bingo 1pm Must be 19 Yrs to play Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

ST. THOMAS 2017

Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 782-4533 Central United Church 135 Wellington St Tuesday, February 28th, Pancake Supper, Dessert Incl/Music by Kim Ladd Two Seatings 4:30 or 6:00 pm Tickets $7.50 Under 6 Yrs Free 519-631-3503 or centraluc.ca Large Rummage/Boutique Sale - Knox Presbyterian Church, Hincks Street, St. Thomas. Saturday March 18 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. Bargains galore. Youth support coffee break area.

SHEDDEN 2017

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events CANADA 150 CHALLENGE Can you sign out 150 library items in 2017?? Help us fill up our tree with Maple leaves get one for every 25 books! School Story Time Fridays, February 24, 11:00-11:45am. Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events NEW SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY Stop by and check out the progress of the new library located beside the Keystone Complex! Completion Spring 2017! Shedden Soccer Registration All games in Shedden. February 18th 1-7 pm $60/player/youth, $75player/adult. Mar 6th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75/player, Mar 20th 6:30 pm - 8;30 pm $75/player. Shedden Complex, Youth 4-18, Ladies 5 on 5, Men 5 on 5, Info www.sheddensoccer.ca

SPARTA 2017

Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

UNION 2017

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca Union Community Centre, Euchre Night, Fund Raiser February 24th, Doors open at 7 pm, Cards start at 7:30 p.m. There will be munchies , cash prizes and a licenced bar Cost: $10 per person Call 519-631-3840 for tickets. Union United Church 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Pancake Supper, Tuesday, Feb 28, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Adults $7, children 6 - 10 yrs $5, children 5 yrs and under free Union Community Centre, Youth Baseball Registration March 4, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Any questions call - Vicki at 519-631-3840 or Donna at 519-631-9455

VIENNA 2017

Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.

WEST LORNE 2017

West Lorne Legion Br 221 Family Day February 20, 4-7pm Spaghetti and meatball dinner $10. Includes Garlic bread, dessert, coffee, tea or juice. Take outs available. 519-768-1890. Optimist Club of West Lorne Annual Fun Night and Elimination Draw. Saturday, February 25th. Rodney Legion. 7:30 pm. Fun, Games, Black Jack, Live and Silent Auction. lunch. $10.00 advance $13.00 at door. 519872-1452 or any Optimist member. Optimist Club of West Lorne Annual Road Race May 14th 5K and 10K run. 5K walk 9am start James Husband 226-236-1285 Ken Neil 519-768-2691 Register www.raceroster.com

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“Taken” to Port Stanley Continued From Page 2 People did, though, seem to recover quickly from their disappointment at their short-lived attempt at stardom. The evening was filled with laughter and good cheer as we thoroughly enjoyed our celebration of the village of Port Stanley. We all appreciated the fact that the 782 Tap House was willing to extend its hours to accommodate this special evening. Editors Note: The NBC TV Series Taken can be seen on Monday evenings. For several days the production crew and cast members had taken over the village. The intersection at George

and William Streets was closed down for a short time while a chase scene was shot. While filming was proceeding on William Street, production crews were across town getting Christ Anglican Church ready for a shoot later in the day. These scenes involved many local people as extras. Others assisted as security and even helped with production, Port Stanley was chosen as the backdrop for the production because of its personality, historic buildings and harbour. It’s hoped that there will be more on-location shoots in Port Stanley. The highly anticipated show is a prequel to the hit 2008 movie of the same name starring Liam Neeson. The TV adaptation of the movie stars actor Clive Standen who also stars in the TV series The Vikings.

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Bayham Historical

ating a museum dedicated to such an important period in Bayham's history.

Continued From Page 5 staff, or a motion, reiterating their support for the continued efforts of the Bayham Historical Society towards the ultimate goal of constructing and oper-

We thank you for your time and look Whitney McWilliam forward to continuing, ongoing, mutuMs. Sophie Pellerine was selected ally beneficial discussions with the Mu- to serve as a Legislative Page at the nicipality of Bayham. Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto. During her term of duty, Sophie served as a messenger on the floor of the Legislative Chamber, met key parliamentary figures and learned about Ontario’s parliamentary system of government.

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Each Legislative Page earned their spot in the program by submitting an application that included an essay outlining their achievements, involvements and suitability for the program. Each Page must study and learn the faces, names and locations of the 107 MPPs before arriving at Queen’s Park for their first day. Legislative Pages selected from across the province come together at Queen’s Park; they develop long lasting friendships and meet fellow students with similar interests as they participate in this unique educational program. During a typical day in the program, Pages arrive at Queen’s Park at approximately 8:00 a.m., dress in their uniforms and then prepare the Legislative Chamber for the morning’s debates. As the day progresses, Pages are involved in a number of activities including: delivering messages and water for the MPPs in the Chamber, taking classes in legislative process and mathematics, and meeting with key legislative players such as the party leaders and the Speaker of the House. “It was a pleasure to have Sophie serve as a page during the Spring Session of the Legislature. I enjoyed many conversations with Sophie and I hope she enjoyed her time at Queen’s Park and learned a lot about the inner operations of the Legislature” stated

Jeff Yurek, MPP, Elgin-Middlesex-London. “Trevor and I are incredibly proud of Sophie and all of her accomplishments with the Provincial Page Program. Over the past three weeks, she has tackled many challenges, solved countless problems and grown in ways that we truly weren’t expecting. We encourage all grade 7 and 8 students in St Thomas to apply for the fall session!” Trevor & Philippa Pellerine, Parents of Sophie Pellerine The Legislative Page Program is open to students in grades 7 and 8 who have an interest in current affairs, have an academic average of 80% or higher and get along well with their peers and adults. Applications for the Legislative Page Program are accepted for two deadlines each year: November 15th and June 15th. Grade 7 students are eligible for both of these deadlines. Grade 8 students may apply for the November 15th deadline only. For additional information regarding the Legislative Page’s involvement in this program, please contact the Legislative Page Program at 416-325-7457 or at pageprogram@ola.org

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Vehicle Crashes Into Port Stanley Harbour Ross's towing. Elgin County Victim Services attended the scene to assist family members of the deceased.

OPP News Release On Tuesday the 7th of March 2017 around 7:10 p.m. the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for a vehicle that had gone off the road and entered the Port Stanley Harbour. The accident took place on the east side of the harbour just south of the large red building on that side.

At this time in the investigation no foul play is suspected. While the search and investigation was going on in the extremely low visibility of the harbor waters, there was also a wind warning in effect in the areas including Port Stanley, making the lake and harbour waters very rough which created even more difficult conditions for the search and the victim recovery.

A witness stated they heard a revving engine and saw a vehicle heading towards the harbour before hearing a crash followed by what they believed was the sound of a vehicle entering the water. By the time first responders got to the site, there were no lights visible in the water.

Elgin County OPP Constable Adam Crewdson is the Spokesperson for the OPP. Crewdson noted it is unlikely that this incident has any connection to the body found in John E. Pearce Provincial Park south of Dutton the same day.

The OPP attended the scene and located the spot where the car entered the water. They then brought in the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit was successful in locating a 47 year old female within the submerged vehicle deceased. The vehicle, a silver coloured PT Cruiser was recovered successfully by

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