The Lake Erie Beacon March 24 2017 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday March 24, 2017

INSIDE The Breakthrough Is The Jersey Palm

Thames Talbot Land Trust Conservation Of Hawk Cliff Woods

For several years, officials have been concerned about the cost of maintaining the beach. STORY PAGE 2

Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report During this period, in contrast to the higher density and slower moving agricultural settlement development by the English inward from the east coast of the colonies,. STORY PAGE 3

Taylor Made I’m betting the U.S. president thought the lake was called Erie because it was a spooky place. STORY PAGE 4

Protect Our Precious Great Lakes Now more than ever, we need your help to protect our precious Great Lakes. STORY PAGE 4

First Round of 2017 Elgincentives Grants Approved “This program has enabled Elgin County to help local businesses to make significant improvements and expansions to their properties. STORY PAGE 7

Celebrations in Port Burwell The Committee put an invitation out to local organizations, businesses and the general public to join the Committee. STORY PAGE 8

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The Thames Talbot Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to Left: A closeup look at a hawk. promoting and preserving ecological heritage. In 2016, the organization purof Regional Road 22 south of Regional chased Hawk Cliff Woods, 230 acres of Road 24 where it dead ends at the cliff culturally significant property. Through overlooking Lake Erie. The land on eivolunteer efforts, the Thames Talbot ther side of this agreement area was Land Trust has launched several initiaand still is privately owned. Then in tives to preserve and enhance the Car1974 the Hawk Migration Association olinian forest, which is along an of North America (HMANA) was international migratory route for birds formed to advance the knowledge of and monarch butterflies. Due to these raptor migration and help establish a efforts, the site has been opened for rational basis for future monitoring of fall months showed that large flights of raptor populations across the contipublic enjoyment through marked raptors passed west along the north trails and interpretive signage nent. To this end HMANA provided shore of Lake Erie as they migrated out standard forms and protocols for Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch of Canada. recording raptor migration counts at The Hawk Cliff migration site was the various hawk watches across North Eventually the Hawk Cliff site was first “discovered” by the late W. E. Saun- incorporated into a new agreement America, including the Hawk Cliff ders of London while birding in the Port area in cooperation with the Yarmouth Hawkwatch. Stanley area in southern Elgin County. Township municipality. The designated Numerous visits to the site during the Continued On Page 5 area included the one kilometre section

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We Live in Port Stanley You Should Too!

Above: Hawk Cliff looking west towards Port Stanley.

The Browns Hawk Cliff

Attention all Elgin County festival and event organizers! Elgin County is pleased to present the Festival and Event Partnership Program (FEPP) again in 2017. The program provides funding to qualifying local groups that take it upon themselves to develop the vibrant festivals and events that make Elgin’s communities great. In 2017, the FEPP will provide up to $4,000 of funding to support several qualifying festivals and events across the County. Elgin supports festivals and events because they are an important representation of the area’s cul-

3. Increase the amount of money that visitors spend. In 2016 the Off the Wall Art Show, Port Stanley Harbourfest, the Strawberry Fields Kite Festival, and Cactus, Cattle and Cowboys were successful in receiving funding. ture, attract visitors to the County, retain local spending; and enhance the quality of place within the community. Festivals and events are eligible to apply for funding provided that they are located within Elgin County and meet the following goals: 1. Increase the amount of people that visit Elgin; 2. Increase the length visitors stay; and,

A copy of the FEPP application can be downloaded by visiting the County of Elgin’s Tourism website. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 7, 2017 to qualify. If you have questions about this program, call the Economic Development Department at (519) 631-1460 ext. 164 or send an e-mail to jedebackere@elgin.ca.

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EDITORIAL Event Coverage

Our readers may have noticed that some local events happen but we do not cover them in the Lake Erie Beacon. It’s not because we do not want to cover them, it’s because we are not told about them. A recent event was the Polar Bear Dip that took place in early March at Little Beach in Port Stanley. There seems to be an assumption out there that we know everything about everything! Unfortunately this is not true. If the organizers of these events do not call or e-mail to remind us of the event and the date how are we suppose to know? We receive hundreds of emails every day telling us about national and regional events but very few of them are local. Because we are a local community newspaper we try to cover events that happen in our distribution area. This area covers the lakeshore from Port Burwell in the east to past Port Glasgow in the west. In this area we mail 6100 copies of the Beacon through Canada Post to homes, apartments, farms and businesses. We also distribute 800 more Beacons to “counter drops” in communities in the West End and in St. Thomas but we still try to keep our stories local to our mailed distribution area. So, please, if you have an event that you are organizing let us know. The date, the time and the location, a description of the event and we will make every effort to be there.

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The Breakthrough Is The Jersey Palm Al Kirk

winter any more.

Port Stanley’s Little Beach erosion problem is getting an innovative fix – palm trees.

“Before global warming, the palms probably could have survived, but with Lake Erie not freezing over any more, we know we are in the clear.”

For several years, officials have been concerned about the cost of maintaining the beach. It has been losing tons of sand to the constant tide of water that pushes eastward during the spring.

There will be a few hitches. It will take about 3 years before the palms are big enough to help stop erosion. The next problem is the coconuts – for Canadian insurance companies this is a new area, and so far none have been ready to write a policy for the municipality unless extra safety measures are taken.

Jersey palms – with their fibrous roots systems are excellent for holding sand in place, and stopping erosion.

Patrons of Little Beach will be asked to wear hardhats – until a new insurance carrier can be found.

Bill Ebbs of the Central Elgin Beach Management Board came up with the idea when he was attending a conference in California on beach erosion. “Basically, planting palms is the first thing they do in California when they have an erosion problem on a beach, and up until recently, because The Port Stanley area has winters of our climate, we couldn’t, but now that are milder than needed for the Jerwe can – and it will save us money sey Palm to survive. too.” There are added benefits too – like The breakthrough is the Jersey spreading your beach blanket out unpalm – a genetically altered palm derneath a real palm tree. tree that normally grows as far north Mr. Ebbs says that a lot of double as Norfolk, Virginia. But with a bit of checking went into making sure the genetic tweaking can survive – and plan will work. It comes down to our thrive – as far north as the Atlantic area just not getting that cold in the shore of New Jersey.

Mr. Ebbs is thinking of having a bylaw passed for the 2017 beach season – sun bathers will be forced to bring their own CSA approved hard hat, or rent one for a nominal fee. “I think the chance of someone getting hit on the head with a coconut is pretty low, but the only underwriter we could find insists on it. We can look into hiring a student to rent out the hats for the summer; I don’t anticipate it will be a big deal.” The Beach Management Board is hoping that by 2018, Little Beach will be topless again – that is, no hats required.

Secret Underground Railroad David Harding

dian side, like those found to-day at Brockville Ontario.

David Harding “Pictured”, holds a piece of washed up rail from the Underground Railroad found on his property April 1st 2016.

Professor Edgar Allan Schmuck estimates the rail to be over 150 years old. Historian, David Rollins is not surprised with the latest finding, due to the lack of ice all year on Lake Erie for the past two years, causing severe erosion.

He did not want to disclose this rare find until his road was officially closed this year for fear of sight seeing panic.

Harding, with permission from local politicians, wants to charge 69¢ per carload to see the show.

Local fishermen tell the story of a secret Underground Railroad built between Port Stanley and Cleveland with 2 huge oak doors, on the Cana-

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St. Patrick’s Celebration At The Legion Above: Entertaining at the Legion in Port Stanley for the St. Patrick’s celebration on March 18th was the Drunken Nights

band. Band members are: Donie Rae vocals, guitar, penny whistle, percussion. Caleb Heddle vocals guitar, bouzouki, banjo. Dan Henshall vocals banjo mandolin and Rob Hoffman Accordions. A good time was had by all.

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Canada’s 150th Anniversary Report A History of Canada - 3 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. Following the establishment of Quebec and then Trois-Rivières, coureurs des bois and voyageurs spread quickly through the many rivers and lakes to trade with local Aboriginals.

food conservation conditions during the winter; and an adequate wheat supply in most years. The 1666 census of New France was conducted by France's intendant, Jean Talon, in the winter of 1665–1666. The census showed a population count of 3,215 Acadians and habitants (French-Canadian farmers) in the administrative districts of Acadia and Canada. The census also revealed a great difference in the number of men at 2,034 versus 1,181 women.

During this period, in contrast to the higher density and slower moving agricultural settlement development by the English inward from the east coast of

Wars during the colonial era

dia and Nova Scotia between the Thirteen American Colonies and New France from 1688 to 1763. During King William's War (1688 to 1697), military conflicts in Acadia included: Battle of Port Royal (1690); a naval battle in the Bay of Fundy (Action of July 14, 1696); and the Raid on Chignecto (1696). The Treaty of Ryswick in 1697 ended the war between the two colonial powers of England and France for a brief time. During Queen Anne's War (1702 to 1713), the British Conquest of Acadia occurred in 1710, resulting in Nova Scotia, other than Cape Breton, being officially ceded to the British by the Treaty of Utrecht including Rupert's Land, which France had conquered in the late 17th century (Battle of Hudson's Bay). As an immediate result of this setback, France founded the powerful Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. St. John River Campaign: Raid on Grimrose (present day Gagetown, New Brunswick). This is the only contemporaneous image of the Expulsion of the Acadians Louisbourg was intended to serve as a year-round military and naval base for France's remaining North American empire and to protect the entrance to the St. Lawrence River. Father Rale's War resulted in both the fall of New France influence in presentday Maine and the British recognition of having to negotiate with the Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia. During King George's War (1744 to 1748), an army of New Englanders led by William Pepperrell mounted an expedition of 90 vessels and 4,000 men against Louisbourg in 1745. Within three months the

fortress surrendered. The return of Louisbourg to French control by the peace treaty prompted the British to found Halifax in 1749 under Edward Cornwallis. Despite the official cessation of war between the British and French empires with the Treaty of Aixla-Chapelle; the conflict in Acadia and Nova Scotia continued on as the Father Le Loutre's War. The British ordered the Acadians expelled from their lands in 1755 during the French and Indian War, an event called the Expulsion of the Acadians or le Grand Dérangement. The "expulsion" resulted in approximately 12,000 Acadians being shipped to destinations throughout Britain's North America and to France, Quebec and the French Caribbean colony of Saint-Domingue. The first wave of the expulsion of the Acadians began with the Bay of Fundy Campaign (1755) and the second wave began after the final Siege of Louisbourg (1758). Many of the Acadians settled in southern Louisiana, creating the Cajun culture there.[94] Some Acadians managed to hide and others eventually returned to Nova Scotia, but they were far outnumbered by a new migration of New England Planters who were settled on the former lands of the Acadians and transformed Nova Scotia from a colony of occupation for the British to a settled colony with stronger ties to New England.[94] Britain eventually gained control of Quebec City and Montreal after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and Battle of Fort Niagara in 1759, and the Battle of the Thousand Islands and Battle of Sainte-Foy in 1760.[95]

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the colonies, New France's interior frontier would eventually cover an immense area with a thin network centred on fur trade, conversion efforts by missionaries, establishing and claiming an empire, and military efforts to protect and further those efforts. The largest of these canoe networks covered much of present-day Canada and central present-day United States. After Champlain’s death in 1635, the Roman Catholic Church and the Jesuit establishment became the most dominant force in New France and hoped to establish a utopian European and Aboriginal Christian community. In 1642, the Sulpicians sponsored a group of settlers led by Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve, who founded Ville-Marie, precursor to present-day Montreal. In 1663 the French crown took direct control of the colonies from the Company of New France.

Map of North America in 1702 showing forts, towns and areas occupied by European settlements. By the early 1700s the New France settlers were well established along the shores of the Saint Lawrence River and parts of Nova Scotia, with a population around 16,000. However new arrivals stopped coming from France in the proceeding decades, resulting in the English and Scottish settlers in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the southern Thirteen Colonies to vastly outnumber the French population approximately ten to one by the 1750s. From 1670, through the Hudson's Bay Company, the English also laid claim to Hudson Bay and its drainage basin known as Rupert's Land establishing new trading posts and forts, while continuing to operate fishing settlements in Newfoundland. French expansion along the Canadian canoe routes challenged the Hudson's Bay Company claims, and in 1686, Pierre Troyes led an overland expedition from Montreal to the shore of the bay, where they managed to capture a handful of outposts. La Salle's explorations gave France a claim to the Mississippi River Valley, where fur trappers and a few settlers set up scattered forts and settlements.

Although immigration rates to New France remained very low under direct French control, most of the new arrivals were farmers, and the rate of population growth among the settlers themselves had been very high. The women had about 30 per cent more children than comparable women who remained in France. Yves Landry says, "Canadians had an exceptional diet for their time." This was due to the natural abundance There were four French and Indian of meat, fish, and pure water; the good Wars and two additional wars in Aca-

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Page 4 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday March 24, 2017 This all came to mind recently. First when, from my aerie on the Picnic Hill I saw a lone tug heading into port late in the day battling some of the biggest waves I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a few. I watched entranced as she plowed determinedly through the broaching surf until finally she rounded the lighthouse and into the safety of the harbour. I thought about this just the other day when I read about Donald Trump’s plan to slash the Great Never got to spend much time on Lakes Restoration Initiative from the Great Lakes. My Dad wouldn’t $300 million a year to $10 million. allow it. Can you hear him telling his toadies: Well, that’s not exactly true. He did Hey, it’s just water. And there’s lots of let me go along with him at times when it. Why spend so much money on a I was a kid. Thing is the life-long fisher- big pond? man and tug owner just didn’t want his I’m betting the U.S. president kid to grow up to be a fisherman. thought the lake was called Erie beSeemed to think it was too tough a life. cause it was a spooky place. Face it. The man is not an intellectual. And, well, when all is said and done, to him the lake is likely just an overly large pond that’s only good for providing the odd fish dinner. Then again a perch dinner would probably be a little down market for The Donald. I take that back. I’m willing to bet Trump didn’t know the lakes existed until some staffer pointed them out. Likely, while contemplating the takeover of Canada. I mean how much trouble would it be to take over a country led by a spoiled too good-looking rich kid? I’d like to think I’m just being cynical, or silly, but ..... check some of the Trumpster’s other observations and, well, you get the picture. And besides, what’s wrong with the lakes anyway? Been there a long time. Still provides good eating fish. Oh sure there’s the pollution problem but, well ..... Oh, and those algae blooms. Still.... Go figure. Didn’t seem to be too Now I admit I’m not really sure hard on him I used to think. Then what those blooms are but I know again he died young. Much too young. they’re not good. Not good at all. And, it seems, they’re continuing to grow or But I still recall vividly some of spread or whatever it is they do. those times when I was allowed to tag along. Always over my mother’s objecNot to worry though. I’m sure the tions. And staring over the expanse of Trumpster will handle any problem open water from the wheelhouse with that arises. After all he is The Donald. the crew chatting and sharing coffee I bet his solution would be: Drain brewed over the lime barrel in the stern the swamp. of the boat. To a kid it was pure Huck Finn. If you know what I mean.

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Thames Talbot Land Trust Conservation Of Hawk Cliff Woods Continued From Page 1 Today the Hawk Cliff Foundation supports the ongoing migration monitoring at the official Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch. It's our mission to ensure this important undertaking can be a part of the local heritage for years to come.

Directions to the Hawkwatch From the 401, take Highbury Ave southbound heading to St. Thomas. Eventually, you'll hit a T-intersection and lights at South Edgeware Rd. Veer right to head west until you hit the first set of traffic lights at Burwell Road, turn left and head south on this road. It becomes Fairview Ave (Regional Road 22), which (several kms later) runs directly into Hawk Cliff Road (gravel) on the south side of Dexter Line. Just continue down gravel road to the viewing area.

Description The Hawk Cliff Hawkwatch is located just east of Port Stanley on the cliff overlooking Lake Erie. It’s best to get there a little early to spend time birding for the smaller songbirds that are migrating through the area before the raptors are on the move for the day. There's a wonderful large mulberry tree right by the main observation area and it's often filled with several warbler species and other passerines.

As the morning progresses you'll start to see those raptors that tend to move early; Merlins, Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels and low flying Northern Harriers. By mid-morning the larger hawks can catch building thermals and begin to soar upwards before heading off westward. We’ve had very large counts with over a 130,000 raptors in a single day. Hawk Cliff is also known for the variety of species with all 15 of the typical raptor species tallied in a given season and the viewing opportunities are second to none.

At a Glance Habitat The area includes private farmland on the east with the hawkwatch located right at the shore line cliffs overlooking Lake Erie. To the west side there’s now a new Hawk Cliff Forest (Hawk Cliff Woods) made up of a large swath Carolinian forest along the access roadway and along the ravine. There are several tree lines to the east as well.

Terrain The access road is mostly flat terrain but does pass through a forested ravine. A new parking area is immediately to the right just before you get to the observation knoll on the left. This parking is just steps from the entrance to the viewing area and is wheelchairaccessible depending on the condition of the ground. You just park your chair facing east and wait….no long hikes involved to get onto the observation knoll.

Birds 202 Species: Osprey, Bald Eagle,

Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Golden Eagle, American Kestrel, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Gyrfalcon (rare), Mississippi Kite (rare), Swainson's Hawk (uncommon), Tundra Swan, Snow Goose, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Cuckoo (Yellow and Blackbilled), Townsend's Soltaire (uncommon), Northern Mockingbird, White-eyed Vireo (uncommon), Yellow-throated Vireo, Cape May Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Scarlet Tanager.

When to Go Primary raptor and passerine migration is during the FALL from Sep-

tember to December. Peak VOLUME of raptors (September). Peak VARIETY (October) with 15 raptor species possible in a single day. Passerine migration best during September and early October. Note that there is some passerine migration past this site in the spring.

Amenities Portable washrooms are maintained on site during the fall season. There are live raptor talks on the two weekends in the middle of September and there’s one or more info booths run by the local naturalists. Local businesses that serve food are only minutes away. There’s a raised observation knoll with observing area for visitors between it and the cliff edge to the south. Volunteers are usually on site to Continued On Page 6

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

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LIONS Famous Breakfast Sunday, April 9, in the DEN; behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7; FULL breakfast done your way. Serving: 9 AM till noon. Dutton & District LIONS host annual Ride & Stride fund raiser to fight cancer. Sunday, April 30, 11 Am till 1 PM starting in the DEN, Sons of Scotland Park. Duff Largie Beef Supper - April 20 at Duff Church Largie 13125 Largie Road Dutton. 5 pm to ? $15 Adults, $6 children 6-12 and under 5 free.

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. Children’s Programs Maker Mondays Mondays, March 27, 5:30- 6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Grade 1 and up. Please preregister. Pajamarama Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:15pm Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please drop in! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, March 28 10:15am11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Adult Programs & Events Scrapbooking Monday, March 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. Card Embroidery Friday, March 31, 1:00-3:00pm Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $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. Port Stanley Lioness 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off, Friday, March 31, 6 pm. Port Stanley Legion Branch 410, Adults $9., Children 6-12 $5, Under 6 free. Proceeds to Community Projects. Tickets At Door, or Call Sue BassettGold 519 782-3221. For Chili Entry Forms Contact: B. A. Connors 519 782-7538. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? St. John's Presbyterian Church Would you like our congregation to offer prayers for a family member or friend. Please leave your request in the mailbox beside the front door. St. John's Presbyterian Church will be holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner, March 24, 5 to 7 p.m. It includes meat and non meat sauce, spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, tea and coffee. For more information or reservation, call 519-782-3971. 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. Heritage Port meets the 4th Thursday of the month. The March & April meetings will be at the Port Stanley United Church. 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 Effective April 3rd. Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Masonic Centre, Fruitridge Line and Sunset Drive. 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.

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.

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 Pickleball Beginner Lessons. All equipment supplied. Get ready for 8 new public outdoor courts opening soon at Pinafore. Contact St. Thomas Pickleball Club 519-782-3065 to register. Concert Fundraiser for Food Bank. Friday April 7th, CASO Station, Doors open at 7 pm, Concert 7:30 pm-10 pm. $20 Advanced, $25 at the door. Includes: A special edition CD from Deni Gauthier + many thanks from CTP and friends! www.walkingforfood.ca

SHEDDEN 2017

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Children’s Programs & Events School Story Time Fridays, March 31, 11:00-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Help our Rosy Ravellers make Bunting to celebrate our Grand Opening of the new library and International Yarn Bombing Day! Adult Programs & Events Card Making Tuesday, March 28, 6:30-8:30pm Create some handmade cards with Jean $8 / person please preregister! NEW SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY The new Shedden Library is completed and we are looking forward to moving over this Spring! Spring 2017! Shedden Soccer Registration All games in Shedden. 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 Yoga Classes Mondays - 10 - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 10 - 11:15 a.m. and 5 - 6:15 p.m. 519-631-3840 Family Easter Events sponsored by the Union South Yarmouth Optimist Club - Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny visit, Clowns and balloons , sparkle tatoos and lots of fun. This is a free event - come as a family and have some fun - April 15th from 10 - 11 a.m. Babysitting Course April 22nd, 9 - 3 p.m. Cost is $60 children 10 and over. Learn about cooking with children, First Aid, and care of babies.Register by April 18th 519631-3840.

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.

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

The Treble Makers Women's Choir is presenting “Canoo Canoe? A Celebration of Canada 150 and Our 10th Anniversary Season”, Saturday, April 29, 7:30 pm, West Lorne United Church, 271 Graham Road, (chair lift available). The concert will feature the World Premiere of “In Time of Silver Rain,” by Canadian composer, Sarah Quartel. This piece was commissioned by the choir to celebrate our tenth anniversary. This will be our final concert. Call 519-768-1717 for information & tickets. 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

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

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Dutton & District LIONS selling Chocolate Easter Bunnies at the entrance of FOODLAND Dutton on Saturday; April 1 LIONS Charity Bingo Wed., April 5 in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre at 7 PM. $500 Jackpot; Progressive and several Specials.

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Access There is no access restriction to drive down to the site on Hawk Cliff Rd. There are no fees. However, ALL land around the hawkwatch is PRIVATE and visitors have access to: - the east side property and ONLY along the inside edge of the landowner's field OR - the west side trails but again ONLY if the Thames Talbot Land Trust has opened the trails in the new Hawk Cliff Forest. - Please do not trespass on these properties as we’ve worked hard to keep a long standing agreement in place for everyone as long as we all obey the rules.

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Nearby Sites 1) The brand new Hawk Cliff forest which is managed by the Thames Talbot Land Trust and has existing trails with hopefully new ones in the works. Remember this is PRIVATE land and only open at certain times right now. 2) The Port Stanley Lagoons are great for shorebirds, waterfowl and passing raptors. Just to the west of the village of Port Stanley with Large viewing stands next to the site accessible from the road. Again, the lagoons themselves are fenced and private property. 3) Port Burwell Provincial Park – A 570 acre recreation / campground park good for general birding and hiking located 22 miles east along the lakeshore from the hawkwatch.

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday March 24, 2017 • Page 7

First Round of 2017 Elgincentives Grants Approved Katherine Thompson

2015, the program has approved 58 applications for a total of $390,000 in grants for projects valuing $1.454 MilElgin County is pleased to announce lion. that the first round of Elgincentives “This program has enabled Elgin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) County to help local businesses to make grants for 2017 have been approved. significant improvements and expanIn November 2016, the Ontario Prosions to their properties ensuring that fessional Planners’ Institute honoured the community’s business infrastructhe program with an Excellence in Planture remains vibrant,” said Economic ning Award in the Municipal Statutory Development General Manager Alan Planning category. Now in its third year Smith. of operation this award-winning proThe Elgincentives CIP offers finangram is having a visible impact on the County’s downtowns and tourism corri- cial incentives to private businesses that cover up to 50% of eligible costs to dors. Since its inception in October Marketing & Communications Coordinator

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Recent Elgincentives Grant Approvals The Village Market Location: The Municipality of Central Elgin Grant Type (s): Façade, Signage Grant Amount: $4,678 Project: Installation of board and batten pine siding and application of a surface stain that will blend with neighbouring properties. Wiltsie Truck Bodies Location: The Township of Malahide Grant Type (s): Building Improvement Grant Amount: $6,600 Project: Complete renovation of waiting room, front offices, and customer washroom. Great Lakes Farms Location: The Township of Southwold Grant Type (s): Building Conversion, Savour Elgin Grant Amount: $8,176 Project: Conversion of tobacco barn into livestock petting area. Pinecroft Green Frog Tea Room

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Gypsy & her Kittens Kitten season 2017 has begun, slowly but surely. We have 9 kittens that will be available as of Monday, March 27, 2017. Our first pregnant mom gave birth to 5 kittens on February 26/17. The second mother gave birth to 7 kittens just last Thursday. Our most recent pregnant mom went to a foster home last Saturday. We will need many more foster homes this year. We are hoping our regular foster homes will be able to help us again this year and if there are any new ones out there that are interested, now is

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Canada 150 Celebrations in Port Burwell Serge Lavoie

special history of the particular community. They will form the basis of a The focus has been four-fold: an legacy program, to which more can be extra-special Canada Day celebration in added across the municipality in the Port Burwell on July 1st; a series of peryears to come, when appropriate. Dedimanent commemorative markers cations of the four Canada 150 weatheracross Bayham; spreading the word to vanes will be incorporated into the encourage citizens to get involved, at official programs at each of Bayham's home and on July 1st; and to encourage local festivals (Edisonfest, July 1, Beachlocal organizations to incorporate Canada fest and Watermelonfest) in 2017. 150 into their own events this year. Canada Day will be even bigger and Three themes were selected for local better in Bayham this year. The parade focus: "Paint the town red...and white", will include a large Legion and Veteran "1967 - Where were you in Centennial component in full regalia. Pipers and Year?", and "Honouring Our Veterans Elgin's Town Crier will be part of the ofand Peacekeepers". ficial program at the gazebo on Erieus At the Committee's suggestion, Bay- Street in 'Honouring Our Veterans and ham Council approved the creation of Peacekeepers', and emceed by four copper weathervanes, designed 'Leonidas Burwell' who was East Elgin's and constructed by local Eden artisan MP on July 1st 1867. A big, welcoming Dave Verkuil, to be placed atop munici- all-afternoon streetfest on Erieus and pal structures in Port Burwell, Vienna, Pitt Streets gazebo and Museum blocks Straffordville and Corinth. Each will fea- will be filled with food, buskers, kids’ ture a unique design honouring the activities, special historical displays Committee.

The Port Burwell Historical Society is the long-time organizer of Bayham's Canada Day celebrations, which are held in Port Burwell. Traditionally, a parade is held at 11:30 a.m., followed by a brief program and BBQ (compliments of the Lions Club) at the Gazebo at Market Square, with music and children's activities on the grounds of the Marine Museum. This year, they’ve added a few special plans to the festivities. Preparations began last summer when the Port Burwell Historical Society made a presentation to Bayham Council. Council appointed Councillor Ed Ketchabaw and CAO Paul Shipway to participate on a Canada 150 Committee, with the lead taken by the Historical Society. The Committee put an invitation out to local organizations, businesses and the general public to join the

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and opportunities to 'Meet a Veteran'. How can anyone and everyone get involved? Decorate your home’s exterior by planting red and white flowers in your front yard. Light up your house, store or boat with red and white lights on our festival weekends (Edisonfest, July 1, Beachfest and Watermelonfest). Pick from one of the three themes and bring a float to the parade, or your classic vehicle. Kids can dress up, decorate their bikes and ride in the parade; merchants are sponsoring special treats for all participating kids. Dress in costume for our streetfest - from any period in Canadian history, or in fun red and white. Or, perhaps bring an historical display about your family, business or organization to the Canada 150 streetfest. Just two Canada 150 planning meetings to go: Thursday, April 27 and Thursday, May 25, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Periscope Playhouse, Port Burwell. All are welcome!

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