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INSIDE Letters In no time, Chuck had a happy homeowner, happy bees in a new hive. STORY PAGE 2
Port Stanley Report Port Stanley Main Beach on Lake Erie will be flying the Blue Flag again for the 2016 beach season. STORY PAGE 2
Paid Beach Parking in Port Stanley If you’re planning on heading to the beach, there are a variety of options available to you to pay for parking this year. STORY PAGE 3
Health Talk Make Sure you Always Have a Plan “Bee”. STORY PAGE 3
Sparta 1812 Veterans Honoured Continued From the LEB May 13th Edition. The first veteran to be honoured was Private Richard Lanning. Private Lanning was born in New Jersey and came to Upper Canada in 1803. STORY PAGE 5
Top: The Port Stanley Festival Theatre entrance on Bridge Street in Port Stanley.
The Port Stanley Festival Theatre Andrew Hibbert
Left: Theatre Artistic Director Simon Joynes speaks at the Grand Reopening.
On Saturday May 14th, The Port Stanley Festival Theatre celebrated the Grand Reopening of their newly expanded theatre that included public tours of the newly renovated facilities, food, and refreshments provided by Quai du Vin Estate Winery. Construction began on the building in 2013 and the project received great support for the capital campaign. The event on Saturday was to thank everyone that has contributed so far to the Theatre's projects.
Robert Halle who headed up the fundraising team.
open its season on May 24th with its first production.
The Reopening ceremony was held in the Theatre with a near full house. The renovations include 50 new Those in attendance include many of seats in the theatre space, an upgraded the fundraising campaign donors, Censystem, an extended stage and backtral Elgin Mayor David Marr, Board stage, additional bathrooms on the 2nd members and staff members. Several floor, new administration offices and members of the Executive Team spoke an expanded downstairs workshop. at the opening including President The Port Stanley Festival Theatre will Brian Welsh and Board Treasurer
Safe Boating Week Reminders Boating-related fatalities continue to decline year over year but statistics provided by the Lifesaving Society report that the numbers hit 102 across Canada in 2015. STORY PAGE 7
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Port Burwell Questions
Port Burwell Report Residents are looking forward to the opening of new businesses down town. Business improvement abounds. S TORY PAGE 6
Robert Halle noted in his address that their Fundraising Campaign called “Pull Up A Seat” there are still a few seats left that can be funded and have a sponsorship name put on the arm of the chair. By donating $1000 to the Theatre's 'Expand the Experience" capital campaign you can have your name, or the name of a loved one, inscribed on a plaque on the arm of one of the Theatre seats. Major donors to the campaign included the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Dorothy Faye Palmer Family Foundation. The main auditorium is now called the Grace Auditorium after a
Serge Pieters Port Burwell is a small town that, due to amalgamation, lies within the boundaries of the Municipality of Bayham. Bayham has a Council of five members, consisting of the Mayor (Paul Ens), the Deputy Mayor (Thomas Southwick) and 3 Ward Councillors: Ward 1 (Randy Breyer), Ward 2 (Wayne Casier) and Ward 3 (Ed Ketchabaw). All members of Council also hold down full-time jobs. Port Burwell is somewhat unique relative to the rest of Bayham, in as much as the town itself is made up of approximately 1100 residents, as well as a small retail business community catering primarily to tourists based on its proximity to a beautiful beach and
the Port Burwell Provincial Park economy. The rest of Bayham is much more agricultural based. As an example, Ward Councillors 2 and 3 are farm owners, while the Ward 1 Councillor owns a restaurant in Vienna just 4kms from Port Burwell. It is due to this diversity that there are often issues Council seems to have difficulties agreeing upon. I recently submitted questions to members of Bayham Council, so as to better understand how each feels about a few issues, both past and present, and the challenges being faced as a result of this diversity. The questions were similarly structured for all members, but varied somewhat when it came to the Continued On Page 7
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LETTERS A Swarm of Bees Andrew, this would be an interesting topic to write an article about. With honey bees under attack all over Canada, what can be done to help? For the 2nd time this week Chuck Magri, from Wildflowers Farm, Fruitridge Line, was called out to rid a homeowner of a potentially dangerous swarm of bees. In no time, Chuck had a happy homeowner, happy bees in a new hive, settling in on the farm, and ready to start producing honey! For more information, or if your readers have a swarm problem, call Chuck on (519) 777-4834 or visit their website http://www.wildflowerstea.com/farm-store/ Bryan Rooney Port Stanley
2001 Letter Re Erosion The following letter was sent to the then MPP Steve Peters regarding the issue of erosion along the Lake Erie shoreline. The copy of the letter was brought to the LEB by one of the present landowners who are still facing the same problem. Mr. Steve Peters, M.P.P. January 26, 2001 Dear Mr. Peters, We are a group of citizens that live along the north shore of Lake Erie and are very concerned about the shore erosion that is threatening our property, our homes and our roads. Each year we watch helplessly as acres and acres of our valuable property is washed away into the lake. The disruption and the cost to the private land owner and to the tax payer of Elgin County to relocate homes and move roads is tremendous and we are concerned that there is presently not enough time and effort spent in finding a solution to this problem. We believe that an immediate investment of time and resources to find a solution to this erosion problem would ultimately save the county millions of dollars in the future. As an example there are several sections of Dexter Line in the area just west of Port Bruce that are very close to the edge of the bluffs and if something is not done soon to stop and reverse the erosion at Continued On Page 7
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Port Stanley Main Beach Awarded Blue Flag Again Port Stanley Main Beach on Lake Erie will be flying the Blue Flag again for the 2016 beach season. This makes Port Stanley’s Main Beach one of 26 beaches and seven marinas that will be flying the Blue Flag in Canada this summer. The Blue Flag is a world-renowned eco-certification for beaches and marinas. To receive a Blue Flag, beaches and marinas must meet high international standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services. Mayor David Marr stated, “We are very excited to have obtained the Blue Flag designation for the seventh year in a row. Maintaining this designation is the result of the hard work and dedication of Central Elgin staff, who have demonstrated their commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all those who use our beach, as well as the health of our shoreline habitats". The Blue Flag is a symbol of pride and excellence, and it allows a community to join an international network of world-class beaches and marinas. The Blue Flag is one of the most recognizable eco-labels in the world. No matter where in the world you see a Blue Flag flying, you know it means the same thing: That the beach or marina is clean, has high safety standards, is sustainably managed, and has great water quality.
Port Stanley Outdoor Seasonal Vendor Applications It's that time of year again! Summer will be here before we know it,
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and the Municipality of Central Elgin is seeking applications from those interested in selling, renting, or providing services throughout the summer season on Main Beach, Little Beach, or along the West Harbour Walkway. To rent a space for the season is $300.00 plus HST, and the purchase of a business licence is $300.00. All Vendors must obtain Comprehensive General Liability Insurance satisfactory to the Municipality. Those interested in being a vendor in Port Stanley you can review the Policy online at www.centralelgin.org/content/portstanley-outdoor-seasonal-vendor-applications, and contact Chandra Alexander for more information at calexander@centralelgin.org, or 519-631-4860 ext 243
Port Stanley Lions Club president Joe Johnson (white shirt) presents an Anniversary award to the Hyland Pharmacy.
IDA Hyland Drug Mart Presented With Awards IDA Highland Drug Mart in Port Stanley is a full-service pharmacy offer- Central Elgin Mayor David Marr presents ing free local delivery, including St. a Certificate Of Recognition to Hyland Thomas. This spring they celebrated Pharmacy. the 40th Anniversary of their service to the community. During the celebration The Port Stanley Lions Club president Joe Johnson presented an award to Manager Tam Mettias and his staff for Hyland’s forty years of service to the community. This was followed by the presentation of a Certificate Of Recognition by Central Elgin Mayor David Marr. Both these awards were given in recognition of the 40 years of service to the community by the Pharmacy.
Port Stanley Cat Rescue
The group who operate the Port Stanley Cat Rescue held a fundraiser Yard Sale to support their efforts on Saturday My 21st. Funds raised will be used to help support their outdoor cat shelter and feed the cats. You can also help by volunteering. Just call 519-782-4330.
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Paid Beach Parking in Port Stanley (quarters, loonies and toonies, some machines accept $5 and $10 bills).
Municipality of Central Elgin Paid parking began in Port Stanley on Friday, May 20th, 2016. If you’re planning on heading to the beach, there are a variety of options available to you to pay for parking this year in Port Stanley. Beach-goers can pay by plate at the parking meters, pay by phone, or purchase a season parking pass. Parking rates are $1.00/ half hour or up to $10.00 a day for a single vehicle, or a $20.00 flat rate for vehicles pulling trailers using the boat launch.
Season Passes Season passes are available for $155.00 for a single vehicle, or $200.00 for a vehicle pulling a boat trailer. These prices are inclusive of HST. Passes can be purchased at the Central Elgin Municipal Office at 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas. For more information on parking in Port Stanley, please visit:
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Above: A Parking Pass must be displayed in the car window when parking in Port Stanley paid lots.
All you have to do to skip the line up at the meter is download the free app, MacKay Pay, or visit mackaypay.com and create an account.
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Left: A beach parking meter.
Zone numbers for the lots in the vicinity of Main Beach are as follows: Zone 3080 - Main Beach Lot Zone 3081 - Old Ball Park Zone 3082 - Pierside Beach Zone 3083 - Boat Launch Zone 3084 - Former Lakes Terminal Property There are signs posted in each of these lots that indicate what zone you are parking in. If you are parking with a boat and trailer, no matter what zone you are in, you must use Boat Launch Zone 3083 for the proper rates. Rates are the same as purchasing time at the parking meters, however there is a .35 cent administration fee for using the pay-by-phone app.
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If paying by phone isn’t your thing, our parking meters are up and running. Paying for parking with Pay by Plate takes only 3 simple steps. Customers The MacKay Pay app also allows you park, walk up to ANY Pay-by-Plate mato extend your length of stay, as well as chine, punch in their licence plate, and make payment by credit card or cash sends out reminders before your time expires.
HealthTalk Make Sure you Always Have a Plan “Bee” With warm summer nights, we see crops growing in the fields, children playing in the streets and the world seems right. But a menace awaits— a black and yellow, swarming, stinging, flying pest. I'm talking about bees, yellow jackets and wasps. After a field trip to Clovermead apiaries, my 8 year old daughter will tell you all the wonderful contributions that bees make to our ecosystem. From making the flowers grow and fruit trees produce fruit to delicious honey, bees play an important role. (She will also tell you how Bee populations are on the decline and need our help) Personally, I've never had a quarrel with a bee. In most cases, except for the rare aggressive, African killer bees, they really just want to be left alone. But occasionally, the world of bees and the world of man cross paths. Bees, wasps and yellow jackets belong to a family of insects known as Hymenoptera. (try and say that 5 times fast) They live in hives and are usually found in trees or under soffits, or in rafters in areas like garages and attics. A sting will often result in a welt which is red, hot and painful. Basic first aid involves washing and then applying a cool compress or ice pack to the area. Oral antihistamines such as Benadryl® or Reactine® may help to reduce some swelling, itch and redness.
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Tylenol® or Advil® may be effective for pain. Sometimes a bee will leave a stinger in the skin. If this happens, wash your hands well to prevent passing on germs. Remove the stinger by sweeping a credit card or your fingernail across the little black stinger. Pulling up and out will release more of the bee's venom. Note: Hornets and wasps don't leave their stingers in a person's flesh but they are annoying nonetheless and can sting repeatedly. Occasionally, there may be a more severe allergic reaction known as an anaphylactic reaction. In individuals who are allergic, (like my friend Gary) a sting may mean extreme swelling in the eyes, face and throat. If untreated, the person may die. People with known anaphylactic reactions to stings should carry an injection device containing adrenaline or epinephrine (i.e. an Epi-pen® or Allerject®). Family and close friends should also be aware of how to use these devices in cases of emergency. This medication will help to keep airways open but is not a cure-it will provide a larger window for the individual to seek medical attention.
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Join Us For A Fundraising BBQ For The Survivors Of The Fort McMurray Fire Silent Auction, Entertainment, and Food 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday May 29, 2016 BBQ to take place at the Port Stanley Legion 310 George Street Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Port Stanley, The Talbot Trail Optimists and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410
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Port Burwell Questions Continued From Page 1 Mayor and Deputy Mayor, while the Councillors were more constituent based. All member of Council were aware that their verbatim answers were to be made into an article, so that residents could, themselves, better understand the unique challenges faced by our community as a whole. Although plenty of advanced notice was provided and a subsequent reminder sent to all, Mayor Ens and Deputy Mayor Southwick were the only Council members who chose to respond to these questions.
Mayor Paul Ens: It has now been about 18 months since the election in 2014. What do you feel has been your biggest challenge? This can be situation specific or a general comment. The biggest challenge for me has been trying to instill the reality that we live in one municipality and not an array of smaller units. I would like to see all of Bayham work as a unified community. Bayham should be viewed as one community in spite of its diversity. Together, we are a stronger, more vibrant unit. Sometimes, an item needs to happen in a certain area of the municipality and residents need to realize that overall it helps to better or strengthen our entirety. What significant issues or challenges do you feel you will face in the next 12 months and where do you
Obviously, that is a hard question to respond to, as I am not a fortuneteller. However, on-going downloading of services, and reduction of grants and programs from both the Federal and Provincial government is an on-going concern. We have to often make difficult decisions based on the economy, funding availability and safety-related issues requiring attention, and when the expected dollars are not there, challenges arise. Things that seem simple enough don't necessarily evolve the same way as Council or I may have expected. As the head of Council, what are your hopes for the future of Bayham? I see a very bright future for Bayham. Bayham Council and Administration will continue to provide a high quality level of services to our community. I expect that we will continue to be provided with good advice from our Administration group. They have been very financially focused, diligent in doing proper research on the availability of grants, and have continuously been working for the benefit of all of Bayham. I expect that in the future, we will continue the benefit of being able to provide a very competitive mill rate in our municipality (which is typically lower than that of our neighbouring municipalities), along with the assistance from the Elgin County Elgincentives program, both of which will help to encourage new home construction starts, new business opportunities. Deputy Mayor Thomas (Tom) Southwick: It has now been about 18 months since the most recent election in 2014. What do you feel has been your biggest challenge? This can be situation specific or a general comment. The most difficult issue for me personally has definitely been that of Facilities Management. The public input was varied and changed course often causing many debates and to and fro decisions. The Grant was an unexpected surprise, which added to the continually changing information and situation. The final decision arrived at the last minute after input Continued On Page 7
PSFT Grand Reopening
Above: A full house attended the Grand Reopening of the renovated Port Stanley Festival Theatre.
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Below: Central Elgin Mayor David Marr speaking at the Grand Reopening.
family member of an anonymous donor. Both the Federal and Provincial governments gave donations of over $400,00 each to the Theatre. Robert Halle also noted that the Theatre fund raising committee is still looking for $120,000 to complete the Theatre renovations. I spoke to the Theatre’s Artistic Director Simon Joynes, who said, "For me the gala was a culmination of years of planning, fundraising, and handson work ... so much work by so many people, and so much support ... it was a wonderful coming together as we celebrate our next steps." Simon has been with the Theatre since 2005 and has enhanced production every year since. On the Theatre web site there is a reminder that with a donation of $2,500 or more, you can have your name, or your company name, associated with one of the new or refurbished rooms or public spaces throughout the Theatre. Or simply make a donation to the campaign – and become an active supporter of the arts. For details, or to make a donation, call the Theatre Box Office at (519) 782 4353, or go to the Theatre web site at www.portstanleytheatre.ca. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, a registered not-for-profit charitable organ-
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Sparta 1812 Veterans Honoured Continued From the LEB May 13th Edition Vanessa Warner The first veteran to be honoured was Private Richard Lanning. Private Lanning was born in New Jersey and came to Upper Canada in 1803, settling east of here in Charlotteville, Norfolk County. He enlisted in the 1st Flank of the Norfolk Militia in 1812, serving first under Captain Daniel McCall and lastly under Captain John Bostwick. He and his Flank Company fought against both American army and navy in November 1812 at Fort Erie. Richard Lanning came to Yarmouth Twp. in 1829 and he was buried here following his death February 17, 1873. Descendants of Richard Lanning’s unveiled his plaque. The second veteran was Private Seth Preffer. Private Preffer was born in 1795 in the Sugarloaf area of what is now Welland County. His family were part of the vibrant Quaker community in that area, the same community where Jonathan Doan began recruiting families to come to Yarmouth Twp. Seth Preffer stepped away from his beliefs and served in Captain Rapelje’s Company of the Middlesex Militia. After the War ended, Seth became a blacksmith and married Jonathan Doan’s granddaughter. He was buried here following his death January 23, 1859. We did not have any descendants of Seth Preffer’s present, so Sally Martyn unveiled his plaque. The third veteran was Private Jesse Page. Jesse Page was born in Virginia and came to Upper Canada, settling in the Quaker Colony at Sugarloaf. He was a follower of Jonathan Doan and came to Yarmouth in 1810, first renting, then purchasing the property directly across
the street where he established an tanning business by damming up Beaver Creek. Private Page also stepped away from his beliefs and joined the Middlesex Militia, serving first under Captain Leslie Patterson and then under Captain Gillman Willson. His farm was one of the ones raided by the Americans in this area in August 1814, leaving the Page family with only the clothing on their backs. He died May 5, 1852. Private Page was also a Mason and the Worship Master and the Historian from St. Mark’s Lodge unveiled his plaque. The last veteran to be honoured was Private Jarvis Thayer. Private Thayer was born in Massachusetts and moved to Upper Canada in the 1790s, settling in Niagara. He moved to Yarmouth in 1812, joining the Middlesex Militia and serving first under Captain Leslie Patterson and lastly under Captain Daniel Rapelje. Private Thayer died between November 1832 and March 1833. He has no marker on his grave, so we are unable to place a plaque. His resting place could be here beside his son, Cyrus or in another burial ground close by. Thanks to the coverage we have had in the Beacon readers have made us aware of three more potential veterans. The names are James Pickard, William Parker and George Parker. We will be investigating these three and if appropriate, applying for plaques and conducting a ceremony later this year. Another wonderful find at Seminary is the grave of Sgt. John Parker, New York Volunteers, which was a Loyalist regiment. Sgt. Parker served during the American Revolution and moved to Nova Scotia before settling in
Yarmouth Twp. Two of his sons are being investigated as 1812 veterans. As well, two of his daughters were Mrs. Jarvis Thayer and Mrs. Jesse Page. There are few marked graves for United Empire Loyalists in existence and when one is found, it is appropriate to have
the cemetery marked as a U.E. Loyalist Burial Ground. This will happen later in the year as well. For more information or to read the full accounts of these veterans please go to www.1812veterans.ca
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
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May 28. We are having a music jam fundraiser for the Legion. Silent auction table, 50/50 & much more. Starts 1pm-?.
PORT STANLEY 2016
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 Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! For ages 0-5 and their caregiver please preregister, Read with Maggie Saturdays, May 28, June 4, 18, 25. Maggie is a Registered Therapy dog who will be at the library to assist readers ages 6-12! Please call to set up a reading session or for more information! Space is limited, please preregister. Adult Programs & Events Card Making Monday, June 13, 10am-12pm. Create a handmade card with Jean. $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required! Card Embroidery Check with staff for June date! Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5/person Celebrate Canadian Authors this summer! Port Stanley Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag! Special Programs & Events International Yarn Bombing Day, Saturday, June 4, 10-11am 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. Heritage Port June 23rd, Meeting at Mackie’s, 1:30 pm. Get your Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome. Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Mon.12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10, Sat., Sun., 12-7. Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.
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Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events June is National Aboriginal History Month Check out our book display for your next read! Yarn Bombing We'll be installing for International Yarn Bombing Day on Saturday, June 4th from 3-4pm Come on over and check out our 2016 design! Employment Services Elgin Tuesday, June 7th, 6:30-8pm Need help making a resume or cover letter? Sign up for a 1/2 hour session with an employment counsellor. Please sign up in advance, space is limited! Children’s Programs & Events Preschool Storytime Fridays May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 1111:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 05 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Library Reads Shedden Library is having an Adult Summer Book Club! Check out 1, 2 or 3 of our selected books in July & August and receive a custom book bag! Rosy Rhubarb Fundraising Quilt: 'County Lines' Made by Pat Palmer, Quilted by Al & Heath Houghton Made from Japanese Fabric, measures 78" x 98"Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Winner will be drawn Rosy Rhubarb Weekend Sunday, June 12. Annual Rosy Rhubarb Book Sale Saturday, June 11th, 8am -3pm Hardcover books $0.50 Paperbacks $0.25 Magazines $0.10 Audio/Visual $1.00 Southwold Communities in Bloom Plant Sale, May 28, 9 am-1pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden call 519671-0563 to donate plants. Southwold Mystery Tour Car Rally, May 29, Pick up directions at Fingal Ball Par. Registration 1-2pm, $10/car, includes hot dogs & drink at final destination. For info call Brenda 519 631-3575. "Order of Eastern Star Lake Erie Perch Dinner, May 29, 4:30pm-7pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden call 519-769-2093 or 519-764-2757 for tickets."
SPARTA 2016
Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292). Qigong will run every Sunday from 1:00 till 2:30 pm. Call Christine for more information 519-775-2748.
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Knox Presbyterian Church 55 Hincks Street, An evening of music to mark Dr. Wayne Carroll's fortieth year as organist. Featuring David Baskeyfield- Organist, Thomas Leslie- tenor, St. Thomas Youth Choir, Friday May 27, 7:30 pm. $15. advance $20. @ door, Students free St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society's Meeting,The public is invited to see Mrs. Betty Lou Simpson of the London Garden Club demonstrate flower arranging on Wednesday, May 25th, 7:00 p.m. at the Canada Southern Railway Station, 545 Talbot Street (behind the Giant Tiger Store). Information: Richard at 519-633-3939.
TYRCONNELL 2016
Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.
UNION 2016
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Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519-631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca
Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Trinity Anglican, Garage Sale May 28, 8am to -noon. Basement treasures, and upstairs Bake Table and Bar-BQue. Something for everyone. Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Trivia on Monday evenings, start 5pm. In the club room, all welcome. Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519874-4028 for information. Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135. Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more Info 519 874-4260. Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.
VIENNA 2016
Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822. Vienna Community Center Bingo May 6 is a BBQ Bingo Doors Open 5:30 bingo 7 pm
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The Arts & Cookery Bank, 29596 Kick off the summer right with our Fest-A-Month Dinners throughout the year! Enjoy Friday Night Bites themed by different cultures with a rural twist. Call 519 768-9986
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PORT STANLEY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #410 SUNDAY, MAY 29th, 1-4 PM Port Stanley Optimists, Talbot Trail Optimists and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410 will be hosting a BBQ, Silent Auction and Entertainment to raise money for the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund. All proceeds go to support this cause. Food, Fun and Entertainment. See you there!!! Port Stanley Lioness Purina Walk For Dog Guides Sunday May 29, Port Stanley Legion, Registration 1:30pm. Walk begins at 2pm. Project of the Port Stanley Lioness Club Call 519-782-4308 for more info. 2 Great Causes!!! Come on out, show your support, have some fun!!!
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 2016
Dutton & District LIONS Friday; May 27, Blood Donor Clinic; in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre; 5 PM till 8 PM. Please; pre-register thru Canada Blood Services to: “Give the Gift of Life”.
FINGAL 2016
Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.
RODNEY 2016
Rodney Legion The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 1:30. Bingo starts at 2 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is our Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.
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Port Burwell Coming Alive Residents are looking forward to the opening of new businesses down town. Business improvement abounds. After sprucing up the ice cream emporium last year, the patio in front of their fast food section was modernized with concrete and sod. This spring, 21 Wellington added attractive interlocking brick to its driveway. Not to be out-done, Jim Hevenor is laying out a cobblestone motif in front of Grey Gables Bed and Breakfast. The Lighthouse Restaurant completed interior renovations and Publican Rick, who purchased the building beside the Sweet Spot, has renovated and is creating an attractive patio between the two buildings. Port Burwell residents are waiting with baited breath for the opening of the Periscope Theatre. After a Herculean effort, the local Thespians are on schedule to have the restoration of the former Scout Hall completed for Opening Night. Port Burwell’s live theatre venue takes its maiden voyage on June 9. It all started with frustrating legal
delays for months and months. The June deadline seemed like an impossible task. The Periscope principals and many helping hands worked feverishly, day and night. With a combination of grit and a wide array of skills, the volunteers have created a lasting legacy for Port Burwell. The imagination of our local Thespians goes far beyond live theatre. They see a community hub and the flowering of local culture here. The Comedy slated for June 9 promises to be a real knock out. The drive and imagination of the Periscope Theatre group deserves our support. Be there to fill the seats of our very own live theatre! PORT BURWELL MAIN STREET
The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday May 27, 2016 • Page 7 your hopes for the future of Bayham?
Port Burwell Questions Continued From Page 4 from very engaged, enthusiastic residents. Ultimately, we came to a decision that will be good for the municipality. Now we are looking at the potential of moving the Municipal offices into the Straffordville Community Centre, which will save some money down the road as well. What significant issues or challenges do you feel you will face in the next 12 months and where do you stand on these? Bringing divestiture discussions to a proper conclusion. These current discussions have been going on for over five years and previous Councils had attempted discussions more than ten years ago. This needs to get finished! These discussions are actually negotiations. Council needs to negotiate the best possible offer from the Federal government. It would be irresponsible to be either in favour of or against an unknown offer, therefore negotiations must continue.
I see Bayham continuing to be fiscally responsible, therefore keeping taxes down and more than competitive with other area Municipalities. I also see Bayham becoming more and more a cohesive, vibrant community. Bayham has amazing potential that will be reached as a result of very engaged and educated residents, committed Municipal Staff and Council.
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these points the County will be faced with the huge cost of moving this very busy and vital highway. The problems associated with the erosion of the shores of Lake Erie are paramount and developing a solution must become a priority for us all and we are very interested in finding out how we, the concerned citizens, can work with you to develop such a plan. We look forward to meeting with you on this issue soon. Sincerely, Elgin County Lake Shore Land Owners
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North Shore Community Classified Serving over 7000 Homes, Apartments, Farms & Businesses PT/FT PT/FT pool attendants needed twice/day (early morning&dusk) for summer months. Pool has auto testing equipment. Need to open, clean/test pool chemicals in the morning (30 mins before opening) & close at dusk. Training provided. On Edith Cavell $28.50 /day. Email info@dickenson.ca. PORT STANLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL 350 Carlow Road, Port Stanley N5L 1B6 Phone: 519-782-3983 Principal: Ms. Sheila Pinder Secretary: Mrs. Debbie Sutherland Friday, May 27, 2016 Spirit Day (School) Sports Theme Day Recognition Assembly 2 PM Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Public Board Meetings Special Board Meeting 7 pm
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The ice has receded from the lakes, the breezes carry balmy temperatures and Spring has finally taken hold across Canada. Avid boaters are attacking the job jar with fervor to get everything completed in advance of the long Victoria Day weekend when getting back out onto the water after the long Winter hiatus is top of mind. It’s this time that the Canadian Safe Boating Council and its partners feel it’s so important to remind boaters of some key behaviours to keep them safe this season. Safe Boating Awareness Week, which runs across North America during the week of May 21st-27th, 2016 is intended to do just that by promoting the following messages:
40% of boating-related fatalities. 3. Take a Boating Course. The more you know, the safer you’ll be and you’ll also enjoy your outings more. 4. Be prepared, both you and your vessel. Make sure that you have checked the weather, told someone where you’re going, when you’ll be back and who to call if you’re late. Make sure that your boat is mechanically sound and that you have a full tank of gas. 5. Understand the risks of Cold Water Immersion. Dress for the water temperature rather than the air temperature and make sure you have a way to get back into your boat if you fall overboard and you’re alone.
Boating-related fatalities continue to decline year over year but statistics provided by the Lifesaving Society re1. Wear your Lifejacket or PFD because port that the numbers hit 102 across it can only save you if you wear it. Canada in 2015. Together, we can work 80% if boating-related fatalities into drastically reduce these incidents by volve persons who weren’t wearing always wearing a lifejacket or PFD, their floatation device. never drinking and boating and not 2. Don’t drink and boat. Save your taking part in risky behaviours while favourite alcoholic beverage for on the water. when you return to shore. Impaired To learn more, visit www.csbc.ca boating is a contributing factor in
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Hello. LOST CAT. In Port Stanley. Please help us find him. He is a black and white short haired male. His tail is crooked and appears stuck to his side which makes him unique. Missing for three months. His name is Dallas and will come if called. He has two collars on. Please call 519-868-4224. Thank you!
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Agriculture Sector’s Contributions to the Canadian Economy Guy Gallant Director of Communications Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada today released the Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System, an annual report that provides historical data on the state of the sector. The report indicates that the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system is an integrated and competitive supply chain that continues to help drive the economy. This year’s report, which provides
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