The Lake Erie Beacon November 4 2016 by Linda Hibbert

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday November 4, 2016

Clocks Fall Back This Weekend! Sunday, November 6, 2:00 AM

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INSIDE Letters I've just reviewed the piece on-line in this week's "Beacon" featuring the theatre's "Expand the Experience" project, and I'm just bowled over! STORY PAGE 2

It Was Well Worth The 12 Hour Flights We experienced Chinese medicine, from an informative lecture, mineral footbath and massage and pulse reading, plus on the spot diagnosis of our maladies. Tiananmen Square seemed to go on forever. STORY PAGE 2

Port Stanley Report Port Stanley Legion Last Post Branch 410 annual Remembrance Day Parade will form on Main Street at 10:40 a.m. STORY PAGE 3

Taylor Made It wasn’t until I was a little older and my Dad, a fishtug owner, explained to me the glow in the sky I saw at night wasn’t Cleveland at all. STORY PAGE 4

Community Support Services Having worked together for years previously, it was only natural to volunteer at the same organization once they had retired. STORY PAGE 5

10 Local Charities Received Donations Representatives from 10 local charities received donations totaling $7000. at October 17th Donation Day. STORY PAGE 7

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Dan McNeil The dredging of Port Stanley’s harbour over last winter left us some legacy projects because of the requirements of legislative authorities. Specifically, the use of a dredgeate cell saved some significant costs involved in not having to ship the material by land or water. However, Central Elgin was responsible for creating and enhancing “fish habitat” because Hofhuis Park has reduced

the volume of fish habitat within the harbour. This created an opportunity to improve the aesthetics of the new park while complying with the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s regulations. Satisfying the federal regulator also allows the municipality to use the federal money from the harbour acquisition rather than the municipal tax levy. The body of water immediately to the north

Above is the original concept plan for Hofhuis Park, first presented in 2014. of the park has been modified to provide an environment conducive to fish reproduction. This was accomplished with the assistance of professional fish specialists, botanists and biologists. The wetlands planting next to the water has thrived over the summer. Continued On Page 6

Offshore Acquaintance positive stir when diesel engines come to life at 4 AM.

Guy Goodwin Jim Taylor's column always hits a familiar chord because I grew up in Port Stanley too, although trailing him by several years. His piece, in a previous issue, about fishing with his dad resonates; my uncle Bill Pillwort was a crewman on the Lewis Lass and at another time he fished with Art Grayling. I lived on Main Street across from Lored shanty, was entwined with the Wilson family, and was a frequent visitor at Glover's fish house. Although one childhood friend drowned after falling through the ice between the dock and the JM Lored, the harbour and the fishermen are remembered as child friendly. Children

were welcomed in shanties when nets were being strung and no one objected if small boys invited themselves on board for a ride above the lift bridge where some tugs docked. Today I live within sight and sound of the Weaver fish tugs and always feel a

I didn't make my first real offshore acquaintance with Lake Erie until I was about 20 or so and keen to make a documentary about commercial fishing. Jim Taylor's recent column indicated he had the good sense to make his Lake Erie baptism in fair weather. I had the misfortune of trying my sea legs in stormy November. My good friends Jack and George Vary welcomed me aboard the L&S for an ungodly early morning departure. As we passed the lighthouse, a roller coaster ride (in the dark) ensued. George and fellow crewman (I think it was Jack Berdan) took to mattresses in the deckhouse for a cusContinued On Page 4

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It Was Well Worth The 12 Hour Flights

LETTERS

Allan Spicer

Expand The Experience I've just reviewed the piece on-line in this week's "Beacon" featuring the theatre's "Expand the Experience" project, and I'm just bowled over! Thank you! Thank you! I'd never considered in my wildest dreams that you would consider this submission worthy of top billing in this week's edition of the "Lake Erie Beacon"! The photos look great and certainly do the project justice. I can tell you that even before print publication hits the streets, there have been inquiries about the project, and at least one "healthy" donation that I'm aware of. With fingers firmly crossed...thanks again! Bob Halle - Port Stanley

Anonymous Donor Thank you so much for printing the article about our wonderful theatre. As part of the campaign team, I am so proud of this anonymous donor and what this means for our theatre and our community. Regards, Nancy Moore - Port Stanley

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For the eight year running, The St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with St. Thomas Travel and Cruises, sponsored an exciting 11 day sojourn to China. Travellers came from St. Thomas, Port Stanley, Port Burwell, Aylmer and London, on October 5th. The very well organized tour stopped at Beijing, XI’an, Shanghai and Suzhou. Ancient land-marks were in contrast with ultra modern, gleaming cities and hotels. The Great Wall was an awesome attraction, surpassing its majestic billing. The 4,000 mile, 2,000 year old structure literally rises into the heavens. It is visible from space. Walking up its endless stairs was a challenge. The ancient City Wall protecting Suzhou from invaders is less well-known, but still impressive, with 14 meter thick walls rising 12 meter, including a wide moat. We experienced Chinese medicine, from an informative lecture, mineral footbath and massage and pulse reading, plus on the spot diagnosis of our maladies. Tiananmen Square seemed to go on forever. The famous square led to another spectacle, the Forbidden City, the home of 24 emperors, with nearly 10,000 rooms, in massive well preserved buildings. We learned about pearls, fresh water and sea water. The Lama Temples, again covering a massive area,

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The Great Wall of China. reached for the sky, and gave a panoramic city view. It seemed that America, we think in years, in Europe every square or park was gigantic. Persons contemplating taking the fascinat- centuries, in the Orient millennia. The ing tour require a certain level of fitness discovery of native bones is a pain, not a blessing. and mobility. The Chinese Garden is another A calligraphy lesson was quite inunique cultural phenomenon. We visstructive. The important Chinese culited the Lingering Garden in Shanghai. tural feature is quite a contrast to The UNESCO recognized site is starkly Canada where cursive, even signing one’s name is a lost art with our youth, different than famous European gartoday. The 261 Chinese characters stem dens, which have great entrances, profuse with flowers. A Chinese garden has directly from cave hieroglyphics. Each character symbolizes an aspect of life - a very inauspicious front door, allowing its features to open up gradually to visifire, water, love, friendship, hope or an tors. It is in keeping with the Oriental animal. Chinese youth must master bent of not showing their cards in nethese characters, by rote, a vital part of gotiations. Families built gardens to their education. bring nature to the city. There was lots The reverence held for their ancesof rock and water, seasonal trees and tors and the central role of their ancient shrubs. Again cultural sensitivities culture and 6,000 year history is indominated. structive to our limited sense of history. We took a Suzhou canal tour and The City of SI’an was building a subtoured the canal market, complete with way. An ancient burial ground was fascinating, tiny bakeries and butchers. found during the excavation. A muThe final day in Shanghai featured a seum was built. The entire orientation of the subway was changed. In North Continued On Page 5

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We will be observing our annual Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday November 6th. The Parade will form on Main Street near the Wharf Building at 10:40 and march to the Cenotaph for the 11:00 A.M. service. Everyone is welcomed and we encourage children to attend. Publisher/Editor Andrew Hibbert andrew@lebeacon.ca Advertising Linda Hibbert linda@lebeacon.ca

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PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

Remembrance Day Parade and Service Sunday, November 06, 2016 at 10:40 AM Port Stanley Legion Last Post Branch 410 annual Remembrance Day Parade will form on Main Street at 10:40 a.m. and march across the lift bridge to the Cenotaph in Veterans Park in front of the Legion for the 11:00 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome and we encourage children to attend.

Travelling Billboards Promote Port Stanley At a Central Elgin Council meeting in June, 2016, a proposal from Art Pol of Donwest Homes was made to Council concerning a partnership in a marketing program. Don West has already, an agreement with Messenger Delivery Service of St. Thomas to use eight Semi-trailer Transports, that deliver

goods on routes in the Kitchener, Waterloo, Toronto areas, as travelling billboards for a targeted marketing program.

Today, after four months from concept to finished product, this joint venture marketing program is ready for the long haul.

The partnership would allow Central Elgin a choice in some of the graphic designs to be installed on the trucks, with the theme highlighting Port Stanley, and all it has to offer. A motion was passed, with Central Elgin agreeing to partner with Donwest Custom Homes in this Port Stanley marketing program for an estimated cost to the Municipality of Central Elgin of $17,500 to be funded from the Port Stanley Harbour Divestiture funds. The BIA also came on board after Don West and Lloyd Perrin took this idea to a BIA meeting.

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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out

A Slightly Different View Of The World If you grew up in Port Stanley chances are you had a slightly different view of the world than most. That’s literally not philosophically. Well, OK, philosophically too, I bet. London to the north, easily visited thanks to the L&PS Railway. Oh, I forgot. How I miss those trains. Detroit to the west, where Port dads took their kids to watch the Tigers or the Red Wings play, depending on the season. And the Pistons ….. well actually there were no Pistons back then. At least my Dad did, usually with some local fellow fishermen in tow. Mind you kids weren’t always invited. If you know what I mean. And Toronto to the east where those same Dads took their kids to watch the Maple Leafs win Stanley Cups. No, honest, they did. Win Stanley Cups that is. Would I kid you? And then there was that glow out over the lake to the south. What I always thought were the lights of Cleveland where my aunt and uncle lived and where I sometimes visited with my Mom in the summer and got to watch my beloved Indians. For real. As opposed to following them on the radio. TV? What is that? No one I knew had a TV back then. They were still a rarity. But I still remember some of us kids sitting in the living room at John Moore’s parents place where one of the few TVs in the village was awing us with a snowy, hard to see, but mesmerizing picture. But baseball was alive and exciting in our minds thanks to Jimmy Dudley and Jack Graney the radio play-by-play guys that brought my Tribe heroes to life in my imagination. Think of my surprise to learn that my Mom and Graney were friends from their St. Thomas days. Graney was from St. Thomas? Really? Was I surprised. And how stunned I was when I returned from playing a game on the diamond at the ballpark where the

incline railway once operated, long gone now of course replaced by a klatch of condos, and my aunt told me that during one particular Indians’ game Graney mentioned during the broadcast that someone from his old home town was in the stands that afternoon. In fact, Lou Boudreau (if you have to ask) lived just two doors from my aunt. Looking back I remember it was a modest home like the rest of the homes on the block. It was in Cleveland Heights, a working class suburb of the city. No mansions there. But then, it was a time when pro baseball players couldn’t afford mansions. How times have changed. One afternoon, without telling my aunt, I went and knocked on the Boudreau’s front door. When a woman, who turned out be Mrs. Boudreau, answered I asked if I could speak to my hero. I was, as I recall, 10 years old. Mrs. Boudreau was apologetic. Lou, it seems, was on the road with the Tribe. Playing, ironically, the Tigers in Detroit. Then Mrs. Boudreau, perhaps noting my obvious disappointment in not being able to meet my hero, invited me in for a hot chocolate. This Port Stanley kid will remember that hot chocolate, along with the modest home, not unlike his own home in the village, the rest of his life. Almost made up for not being able to meet his hero in person ….. Almost. It wasn’t until I was a little older and my Dad, a fishtug owner, explained to me the glow in the sky I saw at night wasn’t Cleveland at all. That Cleveland was farther west. The lights were likely from Ashtabula. Ashtabula? What was Ashtabula? I remember thinking. To this day I’ve never been there but on a clear night I can still see the glow of those lights from my condo on the bluff. How times have changed. From the good teams, very good teams, of the ‘40s and ‘50s, the Tribe became mediocre and then pretty bad until their recent resurgence. And yes I admit I was tempted to make that long drive around the end of the lake to Cleveland to take in the current World Series. But just like it did to Bob Feller and Early Wynne and Bob Lemon and Mike Garcia, time has caught up and passed me by. And besides, scalpers are asking up to $2,000 a seat. I’’m not that big a fan. Go Tribe.

Offshore Acquaintance Continued From Page 1 tomary snooze while Jack and I talked above the roar of the diesel below our feet. Adding to the ambiance was a bitterly cold draft through the port door which froze one's left side while simultaneously a super heated exhaust pipe running through the house seared one's right side.

lads of the L&S raised another boat's nets and there deposited said cat. Later a radio call was sent out to ask about that boat's catch, including the enquiry, "Catch any catfish?" For the next two weeks, in weather mostly foul, poor pussy made the rounds from boat to boat on a daily basis.

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Jack noted though that the accommodations weren't without a certain convenience; his mug of coffee unperturbed atop the binnacled compass and spilling nary a drop as we travelled that ungodly bumpy way to work. For a novice I felt that I held my own pretty good. I didn't throw up over the nets and fish until we were well within sight of shore again. To my credit I think, I came back for more and gained some insight about the fraternity of the fishing community. One morning a cat was discovered dead in the bow and not to let an opportunity for a diversion to pass, the

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Community Support Services Jessica Zehr – VON

compassion for others makes her a great ambassador for VON’s Congregate Coordinator of Volunteersl Dining program. Phyllis facilitates a Betty Beaudry and Phyllis Broadregular monthly event and sees the imhead have been friends for years. They portance of this program in giving act more like sisters than friends and clients an opportunity to socialize and everyone who meets them would spend time with friends. Congregate agree. Having worked together for Dining is intended to be a social proyears previously, it was only natural to gram, giving clients a chance to see one volunteer at the same organization another and spend time catching up. once they had retired. Although they Some events offer food (like the event choose to give their time to very differ- Phyllis facilitates), while others can vary ent VON Community Support proa bit and cover a range of activities grams, their volunteer work from guest speakers, colourreally benefits seniors and ing or memory book adults with a disability in making workshops. the community, making Phyllis believes she their commitment to has personally benthe clients they serve efitted from her truly impactful. volunteer work: “Volunteering is a Betty is that great therapy sweet, gentle and when you lose kind voice behind your spouse. It weekly Telephone gets you out of your Reassurance calls, a home and allows you program designed to to meet people and help provide a regular feel you can make a difsecurity check to ensure ference in someone’s life. her clients are safe. Making VON was there for my husband her Telephone Reassurance calls when he was very ill and I wanted to has brought a lot of joy to Betty: “It give back to the VON to help support gives me a feeling of helping to brighten someone’s day by something their programs as they supported me.” as simple as a telephone call.” Seeing The month of October gave VON an the value in a program like this, Betty opportunity to celebrate Community knows that her clients need these Support Services Month. Community checks due to health, mobility, or fam- Support Services are programs that ily living outside the geographic area, help seniors and adults with a disability and will follow-up with VON staff if a stay in their own home for as long as client doesn’t answer their phone. A possible. Programs such as Meals On program like this really does give Wheels, Transportation, Visiting, clients and client families that peace SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active of mind knowing that their loved ones Roles Together) group fitness classes, are accounted for. Betty has also been and the Hospice and Bereavement proan active volunteer in the VON office gram are just some of the programs helping to support staff in their daily available in Elgin County. activities whether filing or organizing. For more information on programs Betty finds her volunteer work exavailable in the community or voluntremely humbling knowing there are teer opportunities, please contact VON those in our community facing diffiat 519-637-6408 cult and challenging situations. Phyllis’ organizational skills and

It Was Well Worth The 12 Hour Flights Continued From Page 3 massive commercial market. A highlight for many was the Terra Cotta/Ceramic manufacturing stop and the Museum itself. A massive Museum construction, arose from the discovery of ancient Terra Cotta soldier pottery by a lucky farmer. A silk factory was a popular stop. The government controls all of the tourist attractions, within general commercial freedom. The food was interesting. Each day started at the hotels, with a massive choice of American, European and Chinese breakfast. All lunch and dinners were part of the package, and 100% Chinese. There was the obligatory Peking Duck, but the highlight was an optional lunch in a Hutong home. The Hutong homes in Beijing have no bathrooms, just old tiny 24 Meter square, two story structures. Communal showers and bathrooms abound. The Hutong village had 9 meter laneways plugged with bikes, scooters and even cars, quite a contrast to the size and modernity of Beijing City. The Hutong Village gave a picture of the two Chinas, the ultra modern and the old, rural side. The last highlight was an evening, Shanghai harbour cruise. Neon lights flashed the modern might of the Chinese economy. One must not forget the amazing ride, at 420 km/hr, on the 30 km magnetic rail to the Shanghai Airport. The inter city Chinese rail system runs at 300 km. It was put together while we ripped out our railways. Our city tours were dominated by massive towers everywhere, with new ones rising up in great clusters. There were huge cranes everywhere. Modern Chinese towers still have

unique design. China is a global force to be reckoned with. The government gets trade and commerce and tourism. It has preserved its history and culture. Since the destructive times of Mao, the new China has truly taken a great leap forward. Chinese families can now have three children. However, the realities of housing costs limit those choices. The environment issue will not go away. We were fortunate with the fall weather. There was one day of rain, mild conditions and only one day of inversion and serious smog. Traffic was a spectacle in itself. Every day traffic was literally motocross, with the maximum excitement of cars, bikes and scooters darting to and fro, across six lanes of roundabouts. U turns on busy city streets by buses were quite normal. Auto registration is by lottery. One thing, which does hold back the Chinese juggernaut, is the total control of education, sport and every walk of life. Permission must be sought to move to another city for a career opportunity. Religious freedom is tenuous. Political dissent does not happen! One might think that the stifling of original thought will hold back Chinese growth in the long run. Young people seem to be occupied only with getting ahead financially, for now.

Coming Events

Shedden 2016 Keystone Complex, Remembrance Service Sunday November 6, at 9:30 am Speaker: Ted Barris, author, journalist Topic: newly republished book Vimy Ridge 1917 Laying Wreaths at 11:00 am Displays, refreshments

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

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$20 per person, includes, full night of fun and a meal. Contact Lions Bob 519-762-3341 or Mike 519-762-1952 to book your Team; NOW! Dutton & District LIONS Annual Fun Night with Turkeys. Thurs., Nov. 25, Enjoy an evening out and win a turkey! 7 PM start; $1 admission & $5 card covers all 20 games.

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 Maker Mondays, Mondays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:306:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Grade 1 and up. Please preregister. Pajamarama Mondays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:307:15pm. Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please preregister! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. PA Day Movie in the Library Friday, November 18, 2:00pm Drop in for the afternoon to see Brave (rated G) Adult Programs & Events Itty Bitty Knitty Committee Thursday, November 10 & 24, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you! Adult Book Club Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm Join us to discuss our current title! New members are always welcome! Discussing: The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits Card Making Monday, November 14, 10:00am-12:00pm Create a handmade card with Jean. $8 / person - please pre-register, pre-payment is required Scrapbooking Monday, November 28, 10:00am-12:00pm $5 / person Please preregister, prepayment is required. Port Stanley Lioness Club Ladies Quartermania Night Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6pm, Auction begins 7pm. $5. Admission Call 519-782-3589 for tickets or info 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? St. John's Presbyterian Church, will be hosting our annual Turkey Dinner, November 18, two sittings 4:30 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are $14. adult, and $7. for children 5-12. To reserve your tickets call (519) 782-4192. 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 Fundraising Concert "Fiddles and Crooners: The Best of Both Tunes" With Jesse Grandmont and Michael Vanhevel and Featuring Mark Payne. Sunday, November 6, 2 PM. Concert to be held at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre Call for tickets 519-782-4353 Heritage Port meet the 4th Thursday of the month at the Festival Theatre - Harbourview Room. 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.

EAGLE 2016

Eagle Community Centre, (Former Eagle Public School #4) 9346 Graham Road (just south of Talbot Line) Eagle Shores Artisans Show, Saturday, November 19 – 10am-3 pm – 15 local artisans for your shopping enjoyment - bake sale - lunch, beverages and muffins available for purchase - For more info, call Janet (519) 768-2698.

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.

PLAINS 2016

Plains Church Bazaar (Fairview Ave & Sparta Line) Saturday, November 19, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Refreshments, Home-made Crafts; Baking; Books; Attic Treasurers, etc.

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 Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.

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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 Yuletide Bazaar Caressant Care 15 Bonnie Place Nov. 12th - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Many Craft Vendors, Toonie Table, Bake Table, Raffle and Tea Room The Holly Fair First United Church November 19th - 9 a.m. - 12 noon Cafe, Bake Shop, Country Store, Holiday Entertaining, Attic Treasures Bookstore, Blind Auction , Door Prizes, Kid's Corner and Crafter's Market Pickleball Lessons: Saturday, November 19. Equipment supplied: Must be 18 or older & a resident of Elgin County. Registration deadline, November 10. Call: 519-207-1466

SHEDDEN 2016

Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Fridays, November 4, 18 & 25, 11:00-11:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please pre-register Adult Programs & Events Rosy Ravellers Tuesday, November 8 & 22, 7:00 - 8:00pm Join us for an informal knit and crochet group! Bring your project with you and share projects and patterns and learn new tips! Keystone Complex, Remembrance Service Sunday November 6, 9:30 am Speaker : Ted Barris, author, journalist Topic: newly republished book Vimy Ridge 1917 Laying Wreaths at 11:00 am Displays, refreshments

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).

UNION 2016

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 United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., 196th Anniversary Service of Union United Church Congregation, Nov 6, 3:00 p.m. with speaker Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden,from Metropolitan United Church, London. Fellowship supper to follow. Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Holly Berry Market, Nov 19, 9 - noon. Crafts, baking, preserves, jewelry, and more! Stop and have a coffee with your friends Union Community Centre Christmas Bazaar Nov. 5th - 9 a.m. - 12 noon Many Craft Vendors, Toonie Table, Baked goods and Lunch Room

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016

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 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. Edison Museum Fundraiser -Cabbage rolls/chicken dinner/music/dance/silent auction/cash bar. Sat November 12, 5-11pm Vienna Community Centre, 26 Fulton St. 1960s –‘80s period costumes welcome. Details at www.bayham.on.ca Tickets $25/person Contact Lynda 519-866-5521/519-773-8798 or Darya at 519-874-4966

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The Treble Makers Women's Choir is presenting "Christmas in the Village" on Friday, December 16, 7:30 pm, West Lorne United Church, 273 Graham Road, (chair lift available). The concert features a wonderful collection of Christmas songs as they celebrate their Tenth Anniversary Season. This will be their final Christmas concert. Call 519-768-1717 for information & tickets.

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

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The bridge has been constructed of steel and wood. The wood is tropical Ipe, sometimes called The Hofhuis Park bridge under construction. ‘ironwood’. The bridge is sixty feet would be a large waterfall on the pier long and twelve feet wide. Its purpose side of the water. The water for this wawill be to allow pedestrians access to the park and to allow boaters to walk to terfall will be collected at an inlet out in the harbour and pumped to the waterthe new small craft wharf (part of fall. The pump at the inlet is designed to Hofhuis Park) from the new public replace the water in the fish habitat boat launch. However, it is engineered every two days with a rate of 280 once to allow emergency vehicle access if gallons per minute. This has all been that becomes necessary. The village planned and executed with municipal residents are eager to see the arrival of staff who are incredibly proud of the this oversize load. work being done. The intention is to get From the commencement of planit working soon, and then decommisning for the fish habitat there was con- sion it for the winter. cern about the water becoming

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10 Local Charities Received Donations 55 Plus Club Port Stanley & Community 55 Plus Club held their 2016 Donation Day on Monday October 17, 2016 at the Port Stanley Arena. The club has been in existence since 1992 and has a membership of over 200 seniors. We meet to play euchre each Monday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:00 at the Arena Hall. Besides giving donations to various local charities, we also subsidize bus trips and dinners for our active members. Representatives from 10 local char-

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LENSLA And Great Lakes Commission Connect Lensla Press Release Members of the Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association attended the 2016 general meeting of the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) in Toronto last week. Founded in both state and U.S. federal law and benefiting from a unique, binational partnership with Ontario and Québec, the Commission promotes a consistent, coordinated and integrated approach to issues associated with the greatest system of freshwater on the face of the earth. The Commission also recognizes and promotes the complementarity of environmental protection and economic goals. The Lake Erie North Shore Landowners Association (LENSLA) was humbled to receive a warm welcome by commission members, observers, and accredited experts. "We were glad to find such a degree of shared concern on many issues of relevance to us," noted LENSLA President Kyle Cronk.

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