Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday October 7, 2016
Our LEB Sept 23 2016 issue was not published due to a health problem.
Soil Remediation Activity in Port Stanley
INSIDE Port Stanley Report Many of us would be aware of the grave site of Colonel Bostwick in the Christ Church cemetery in Port Stanley. STORY PAGE 2
Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges. STORY PAGE 2
Coffee for a Good Cause “We have a very tight knit community here,” says Michelle. “Everyone in Port Stanley is so friendly and willing to help out. STORY PAGE 3
Dan McNeil
Above: Port Stanley West Harbour land cleanup underway.
Port Stanley Ward 1 Councillor An important part of the Port Stanley harbour divestiture to the Municipality of Central Elgin (MCE) in September of 2010 was a commitment by Transport Canada to meet the province of Ontario’s requirements for dealing with contamination on their former property.
Oktoberfest 2016 in Port Stanley While everyone was in the mood to celebrate Oktoberfest in Port Stanley no one did it better, STORY PAGE 3
Taylor Made I hadn’t seen such a crush of cars, such an army of autos, such a Detroit deluge since, since, well, since the last civic holiday. STORY PAGE 4
Jamie Quai Crowned 2016 Grape King “We are excited to have Jamie serve as the 2016 Grape King and be the ambassador for Ontario’s viticulture industry,” STORY PAGE 5
Central Elgin Council Adopts Strategic Plan After the goals and initiatives were drafted, Council directed staff to engage the public through a short survey. STORY PAGE 5
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The process to meet this commitment is extremely complex. You can become more informed by visiting the Port Stanley Library and asking for the latest paper copy of the “Risk Assessment”. It consists of four volumes with thousands of pages of detailed scientific analysis. The future decisions with respect to a balance of clean up procedures versus risk management procedures remains to be determined through further work with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). However, the cur-
Left: A portion of the land along William Street ready for cleanup.
rent situation with respect to the excavation of two sites on the harbour is relatively simple. There are two wide-open excavations in Port Stanley. With the investigative work that has been done over six years it was determined that there are two areas heavily impacted by the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs). About fifty years ago, in the area between the lift bridge and the
Dominion of Canada Building there was a petroleum transfer point for a pipeline going to the Ultramar and Shamrock property northeast up Carlow Road. This was all decommissioned in the 1980’s. Areas of the berm had multiple uses over the industrial years. We all know, years ago fuel spills into the ground were treated in a cavalier manner. Not so today. When the PHCs are at a certain level in the soil they are lighter than water and tend to form a “free product” on top of the natural water table. The scientific name for this is “Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL)”. Continued On Page 4
Military Exercise Erie Valour carried out training in Port Stanley and area Commodore M. B. Mulkins, Commander, Naval Reserve (center) on a joint Canadian Coast Guard / RCMP rigid hulled inflatable boat during Exercise ERIE VALOUR.
Andrew Hibbert Over 200 personnel from Royal Canadian Navy Reserve and Canadian Army Reserve units across Ontario along with members of the Canadian Coast Guard and the RCMP carried out training in the Municipality of Central Elgin and the town of Port Stanley. This training took place the 30th of September to the 2nd of October 2016. Exercises such as Erie Valour are important as they provide individual training as well as the opportunity for various military and civilian departments to practice working together. The individual training will allow
erations knowledge and skills. The ‘interoperability’ training between military, police and civilian organizations are an important way to hone critical skills to be prepared to work together to assist Canadians when and wherever military help is needed.
Naval Reservists to progress in readiness and proficiency in shore and water based Force Protection while learning basic and intermediate Small Boat Op-
The public saw military vehicles, buses, boats, and personnel conducting a variety of activities as they practiced and tested their skills. Members of the public saw soldiers carrying weapons during the exercise but only blank ammunition was used.
Page 2 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday October 7, 2016 Port Stanley about 1817. He died September 9, 1849.
PORT STANLEY REPORT
There are veterans graves also located in St. Thomas and other graveyards in the region but they are not specifically identified as 1812 greaves.
Andrew Hibbert
Honouring War of 1812 Veterans Many of us would be aware of the grave site of Colonel Bostwick in the Christ Church cemetery in Port Stanley. Bostwick was a prominent leader of British forces during the War of 812. His is one of two 1812 Veterans graves in the Christ Church cemetery. The other belongs to Ensign Richard Ellerbeck.
The Canadian government has established a plaque program to honour 1812 veterans. These plaques can be mounted on or beside gravestones with permission from the local church. In some cases descendants of the 1812 veterans have been found and invited to attend the ceremony to place a plaque on the grave.
When the War of 1812 began, Richard and his two brothers, John and James joined the Frontenac Militia. Richard became an Ensign in Captain Anthony McGuins’ Company of Sedentary Militia. His service is welldocumented in the War of 1812 Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists, RG 9 1B7.
Above right is a sample plaque. John Bostwick was born February 24, 1780 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the son of Gideon Bostwick. He moved to Canada in 1799, settling in the Long Point area where he married Mary “Polly” Ryerson. He became Captain of a company of the Norfolk Militia and was wounded twice in battle. He later became Lieutenant-Colonel John Bostwick. Soon after the war he was granted 600 acres of land at the mouth of Kettle Creek and moved to
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During the War of 1812-1814, Richard married Hannah Pierson (Pearson) on the 23rd of September, 1813. She was born in 1796 in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph Pierson and Nancy Ross. Richard and Hannah had eight children, all born in Frontenac County: At some point Richard, Hannah and daughter, Charlotte moved to Port Stanley where Richard died on September 17, 1862 at the age of 78 years. He was buried in Christ Church Cemetery. His widow, Hannah, died February 14, 1881 in Frontenac County. The Port Stanley remembrance ceremony is being planned for April or May of 2017.
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Canadian Safe Boating Council Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters want to remind all boaters enjoying the fall season on the water to follow these tips to ensure that their excursions are both safe and enjoyable.
Richard Ellerbeck was born c. 1783 in Poughkeepsie, New York Province, the son of U E Loyalist Emmanuel Ellerbeck/Elderbeck of the New York Volunteers and his wife Sarah. By 1785, the family was settling near Kingston, in Frontenac County, Upper Canada.
The gravesite of Colonel Bostwick in the Christ Church cemetery in Port Stanley.
Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care
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Before heading out, be sure to check the weather forecast. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small boats. Fog, too, is an issue at this time of year making visibility difficult. Should boaters find themselves in a fog bank, they should proceed slowly and sound their horn at regular intervals to alert other boaters of their presence. Well into October, daytime temperatures can occasionally be balmy but dressing for the water temperature will help slow the onset of hypothermia should the unexpected happen and the boater find himself in the water. Accidental cold water immersion can be shocking, but they shouldn’t panic. It may take a minute or so to get their breathing under control after the initial shock but they will have at least 10-15 minutes, even in very cold water, to affect self-rescue before they start to lose muscle control in their arms and legs. This is where an approved lifejacket, either inflatable or inherently buoyant, is an essential part of a boater’s wardrobe to keep them afloat after they can no longer swim. In the fall, there are fewer boats on the water to offer assistance, if needed. Boaters should be sure to leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore who will know what to do if they’re overdue. A marine radio or cell phone will allow them to call for assistance should the need arise. Having a few tools and spare parts aboard will also allow them to fix minor problems that might otherwise cause them to be stranded out on the water.
LETTERS The Port Stanley of my childhood I have lived in Port Stanley for 68 years. I loved the Port Stanley of my childhood, with the sound of the lighthouse fog horn, the many visiting ships of all kinds, the old boardwalk, and the grand old Stork Club. I also really like the way Port Stanley is going right now, with the reconstructed
It’s important that boaters ensure that their boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound. Ethanol-based fuel can allow water contamination in the tank. The use of a fuel additive prevents water in the fuel line from freezing which could cause the engine to chug to a halt. If the boat has portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve. When boaters head out, they should be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season. Some of a boater’s favourite shallow water fishing holes may be inaccessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, they should keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate the boat’s hull at speed. “Spectacular colours, peaceful solitude and the crispness of the air make boating in the fall a wondrous experience,” says John Gullick, Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council. “To make the most of this experience safely, however, boaters need to be extra diligent in their preparations before departing. Most important of these are checking the weather, dressing for the water temperature, wearing a lifejacket and leaving a float plan with a responsible person on shore who can call for help should the need arise.” “In Ontario, we are fortunate as anglers and hunters, to have many opportunities available during the fall months,” says Angelo Lombardo, Executive Director of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. “From early-season waterfowl hunting to late-season fishing opportunities, there’s no shortage of excitement available on the water. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the weather can change quickly this time of year, so be prepared. Dress appropriately and expect the unexpected when it comes to the weather conditions you will be faced with while enjoying some of these great activities this fall.” Now that fall is here, boaters should make the most of what’s left of the boating season before the cold weather hits. By exercising a little caution and an ability to be self-sufficient when out on the water, they can more fully enjoy nature’s splendour and quiet waterways. Visit www.csbc.ca for more tips on boating safety.
lighthouse pier, the Hofhuis Park, and other developments. I could go on, but this is simply a brief letter with a kind suggestion, and that is for the construction of a large gazebo, similar to the structure by GT’s on the main beach. This gazebo would be round, filling up the basically circular existing concrete at Glover Park, by the bridge. I feel it would supply shade for the park, and also greatly enhance the charm and appearance. It could be built with a minimum of obstruction of the view of the harbour from “That Breakfast Place” across the road. Thanks. Al Culver, Port Stanley.
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Oktoberfest 2016 in Port Stanley Linda Hibbert While everyone was in the mood to celebrate Oktoberfest in Port Stanley no one did it better than the Pierside Pub. Did you see all the white tents and wonder what was going on inside? Well, let me tell you! Brent Noels, Manager of the Pierside, was getting ready to give you the best celebration of Oktoberfest Port Stanley has ever seen.
Coffee for a Good Cause Village Square Coffee House According to Michelle Fournier, living in Port Stanley is a little bit like living on an island. The community is alive with great places to eat, shop, and enjoy live entertainment, but is far enough removed from the rush of the big city (and close enough to the beach) to make you feel like you are on a permanent vacation.
The Pierside was celebrating their First Annual Oktoberbest, with an official Ribbon Cutting by George, the German Meister, and the Master of Ceremony for the weekend. Then the fun began, from Friday night to Sunday Night, the Pierside entertained Above: Entertainment at the Pierside. with fun, suds and bands. Everyone was having a fabulous time and as far Below: The Pierside Pub in Port Stanley.
close relationships with customers who come back again and again, year after year, bringing their friends and family with them.
Homemade baked goods, light lunches made with local ingredients, and of course superb coffee are the specialties of the Village Square Coffee House. Michelle serves up espressos, cappuccinos, ice coffees, and regular coffee in dark roast, medium roast, and Five years ago when the local bakdecaf – all made exclusively from ery/coffee shop on the corner of Bridge freshly ground Las Chicas Del Café cofSt. and Main St. was set to close, fee beans. Michelle sprung into action to make Las Chicas Del Café Coffee is imsure that this tight knit community had ported, roasted and packaged in downa comfortable place to hang out. town St. Thomas by Maria Fiallos and
as we know there were no complaints. Just ask some of the party goers! We asked Brent if he would do it again…. “Absolutely, it was a very
successful weekend and we look forward to next year”! He laughingly said, “We have already put our order in next year for a better weekend weather wise.”
HealthTalk Lyme Disease: Really Ticks Me Off Recently I read about Windsor’s first case of
According to Michelle Fournier, living in Port Stanley is a little bit like living on an island. The community is alive with great places to eat, shop, and enjoy live entertainment, but is far enough removed from the rush of the big city (and close enough to the beach) to make you feel like you are on a permanent vacation.
Valeria Fiallos-Soliman who source the beans directly from suppliers in their native country of Nicaragua. Through coffee sales and fundraising Las Chicas Del Café raises money for the remote mountain community in Nicaragua where the Las Chicas Plantation is located. Proceeds from the coffee sales go to purchase medical supplies, maternity support items, and other things that are needed in the community.
“We have a very tight knit community here,” says Michelle. “Everyone in “When a customer buys a cup of my Port Stanley is so friendly and willing to coffee, they can know that a percentage help out; people genuinely care about is going to a worthy cause,” says your well-being.” Michelle. Five years ago when the local bakThrough her relationship with Las ery/coffee shop on the corner of Bridge Chicas, Michelle has been able to travel St. and Main St. was set to close, to Nicaragua to the Las Chicas PlantaMichelle sprung into action to make tion and meet with the coffee growers, sure that this tight knit community had pickers, farm hands, and their neigha comfortable place to hang out. The bours and families. She feels very fortuneed for a local hub was apparent nate to have been able to travel to when, on a cold day in February 2012, Nicaragua, develop meaningful relaMichelle opened the doors of the Viltionships with her suppliers, and learn lage Square Coffee House for the first about the coffee that she sells. time to a whopping 50 customers. “I am very lucky to have a business The Village Square Coffee House is a in a community that I love,” says welcoming stop for both tourists and Michelle. “I am a part of the Port Stancyclists alike but caters primarily to ley Community but at the same time, I full-time and seasonal residents of the now feel like part of this community in small lakeside village. Staff develop Nicaragua.”
Lyme disease, so I thought maybe its time for an article. Lyme disease is a serious illness spread by the bite of the black-legged tick (formerly known as the deer tick). Ticks are small insectlike parasites that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. When they feed on animals such as deer mice, squirrels, birds and other small animals, they can pick up bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi (yes, it does sound like the name of a formula 1 racer). They can then pass the bacteria to humans by biting us. Although ticks can be active throughout much of the year, your risk of getting Lyme disease, especially in areas where tick populations are established, is greatest during the summer months when younger ticks are most active. Lyme disease is not spread from person to person. Cats and dogs can get Lyme disease, but there is no evidence that they pass the infection to people. Pets can, however, carry infected ticks into your home or yard.
Steve Bond,
BScPhm, RPh, CDE Pharmacist/Manager
disease agent usually requires the tick to be attached for more than 24 hours. Using finetipped tweezers or a tick removal tool, carefully grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Pull it straight out, gently but firmly. Don’t squeeze it as it may cause the Lyme disease agent to be accidentally introduced into your body. Thoroughly cleanse the bite site with rubbing alcohol and/or soap and water. After the tick has been removed, place it in a screw-top bottle (like a pill vial or a film canister), and take it to your doctor or local health unit. The first sign of infection is often a circular rash, which begins at the site of the tick bite after three days or up to one month later. Other symptoms may include fatigue, chills, fever, headache, and muscle and joint pain. If untreated, the disease can move a second and third stage where symptoms such as fatigue and pain can become severe. It is critical that you seek medical care early.
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TAYLOR MADE Jim Taylor Speaks Out
It brought back memories of days long past Well, OK, not that long. It was Labour Day and I sat sipping coffee at one of those outside tables at the Coffee House watching the traffic pass. Try to pass. I hadn’t seen such a crush of cars, such an army of autos, such a Detroit deluge since, since, well, since the last civic holiday. But this year’s rendition may have been the worst case of Motor City madness since the village was founded around 1824.
Oh right, it would be horses and buggies back then, wouldn’t it? The traffic was bumper to bumper. It was start, stop, with more stop than start. It was automania with no end in sight. Over the years I’ve seen many cartastrophes as St. Thomas, London and surrounding centres dumped their sweltering populace on the beach to enjoy the cooling waters of Lake Erie. Port Stanley, after all, was once referred to as the Coney Island of the Great Lakes. Seriously. As a native Portsider I can say car summer crushes are not an unfamiliar sight, but I admit I’ve rarely seen a bigger auto jousting match than the day we ceremoniously saw summer off. So to speak. All that was missing were those
L&PS Railway cars loaded to the gills — a Port term? — with urban seekers of sun and sand. I never got to the beach to witness the end of the exodus. Never tried. Knew there was no way. But I bet it was one of the biggest traffic traps since Lt.-Col. John Bostwick founded the place around 1812. I was just a kid. Did I jostle with the jam? Hey, Portsiders aren’t crazy. Particularly in the summer months. No, I spent time that afternoon sipping the Coffee Shop’s java at one of those curbside tables. Thanks Michelle. It was an afternoon of cheap entertainment watching incoming tourists trying to deal with, or simply ignoring, the traffic light. Getting to the beach must have been a challenge, but there was no way I was going to try to reconnoiter. At my age I can’t afford the time. So, was all this traffic, all these visitors, part of a Port Stanley renaissance? A return to the days when traffic jams were the norm, visitors scrambled for prize perches in the sand or flocked to the Stork Club to listen to the big bands? Well, not exactly. Port Stanley isn’t Port Stanley any more. At least not as some of us knew it. It’s part of something called Central Elgin. As the descendent of a Port family who were among the village’s first settlers I never did get my head around this Frankensteinian concept. Oh, I’m sure it made sense economically and politically. It just doesn’t touch my soul spiritually. Not to put too fine a point on it. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the proliferation of those ostentatious homes on the beach will eventually, soon I’m willing to bet, alter the ethos of a small fishing village. As I recall mentioning my son has a great condo in Puerto Vallarta about a five-iron, well a driver at my current length off the tee, to the ocean. But he, and other area residents are not allowed on this long stretch of white sand a short walk away. Condo owners have closed it to the public. Can we be next? Plus ca change … but not really!
Soil Remediation Activity in Port Stanley Continued From Page 1 This contamination is not soluble in water and thus will not penetrate deeper. The water table in the harbour lands is easy to see, it is the same level as the lake and Kettle Creek.
The soil remediation activity includes the Berm area of the East harbour. Soil on each site that is not contaminated can be stored on site and re-used. Contaminated soil must be taken away for treatment. mental advisor to provide advice on all matters relating to the harbour contamination. The relationships among the players demand good communication.
Independent professional advice has been very important to the municipality, The LNAPL zones have been careas all parties do not agree all of the time. fully delineated to determine the exThe current “dig and dump” project to cavation limits, the amount of soil on resolve the LNAPL problem in a timely each site that is not contaminated fashion was only made possible with (can be stored on site and re-used), some give and take negotiations over and the amount that must be taken several years. MCE politicians and staff away for treatment. However, there is have become very informed about Onalways scope for some surprises once tario’s environmental regulations. shovels are in the ground. At the Many have wondered about the slow berm it is a simple hole in the progress over the last several weeks. ground. On the west side at the There is a certain complexity in a bridge it is more complex because the harbour wall is a marine structure process where the contract is overseen by one government department to satthat is engineered for support isfy another government organization, through horizontal tiebacks extendwhich is acting to fulfill a commitment ing eastwards. Preserving the integrity of the structure demands extra to a municipal government. Also, the federal government is not used to operdiligence. ating under the rules of a provincial The entire harbour property is a mandate. Add to this the normal va“Brownfield” site under Ontario envigaries of a contractor trying to make the ronmental laws and is subject to the best of the busy construction season. regulations monitored by the There is no point in authorizing the MOECC. There is also an environfilling in of the excavations until everymental company monitoring the one is satisfied the job has been done work, independent of the contractor properly. Once the excavations are levdoing the work. This includes an ineled with clean fill there will be monitordividual accredited by the MOECC – ing wells for at least six months to called the “Qualified Person (QP)” ensure no more ‘free product’ appears. who must verify compliance. This If LNAPL re-appears, it will have to be company and QP were hired by dug up again. Transport Canada. Thus, MCE also employs an independent environ-
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Central Elgin Council Adopts Strategic Plan
PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer
Big Night In Port Burwell On Sept 5, 350 individuals congregated at the final Bike Night, held every Monday night this past summer at Legion Branch 524. Bike Night was the brain child of Thom Doc Potter. Doc was looking for a way to promote his local Legion. Doc envisioned a meeting of the minds, so to speak, drawing riders and individuals from other clubs and organizations. The Monday night gatherings started slowly, picking up momentum, eventually attracting a good crowd of area and local riders to the Legion and Port Burwell. In the end, the local happening succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. By any calculation, a local event draw-
ing 350 to Port Burwell is truly a milestone. With the popularity of Bike Nights, participants will be looking for more of the same, or other imaginative events for 2017. Across the street, the Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre is running its finale for the 2016 season. Only individual initiative, with our support, will build our community. Tanks, Doc.
Jamie Quai, Quai du Vin Estate Winery, Crowned 2016 Grape King Jamie’s parents Roberto and Lisa Quai opened Quai Du Vin Estate Winery. Farm Credit Canada, the Grape There are currently 22 acres of vineGrowers of Ontario and the Niagara yards, planted with Riesling, ChardonGrape and Wine Festival are pleased nay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, to announce that Jamie Quai of Quai Baco Noir, Marechal Foch, Vidal, Seyval du Vin Estate Winery in St. Thomas is Blanc, Sevye Villard, Aurore, Concord, the 2016 Grape King. Niagara, New York Muscat, and Ehren“Each year, the Grape King is cho- felser. sen based on expertise of vineyard Over the last
Quai du Vin Estate Winery
management and vineyard quality – the type of quality that builds consumer trust and is capable of meeting all the demands of a modern industry,” says Farm Credit Canada Vice-President of Operations John Geurtjens. “That’s why we’re proud to be part of this announcement.” “We are excited to have Jamie serve as the 2016 Grape King and be the ambassador for Ontario’s viticulture industry,” says Grape Growers of Ontario Chair, Matthias Oppenlaender. “Jamie is a young, energetic individual with experience in all aspects of the grape and wine industry,” says Debbie Zimmerman, CEO of the Grape Growers of Ontario. The Quai family is now in its third generation of grape growing in Elgin County. They have been growing grapes since 1972 and, in 1990,
decade, Jamie has worked in almost every facet of Quai Du Vin. His current titles include Co-Proprietor, Vigneron, and Winemaker. Jamie attended Brock University studying Oenology and Viticulture at the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). During his time as a student Jamie participated in three commercial harvests in the Niagara Peninsula. His experience includes time in both craft wineries and larger scale operations. Jamie remained actively involved in CCOVI as the Instructor for OEVI 3P21: Wine Processing and Equipment from 2007-2016. Jamie and his wife Kim have two sons, ages 4 and eight months. As Grape King, Jamie will act as Ontario’s grape and wine industry ambassador at events across the country, starting with the Mayor’s Grape Stomp on September 17th and in the 65th annual Grande Parade on September 24th at the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. Jamie Quai was officially installed as the 61st Grape King on Friday, September 30th at Quai du Vin Estate Winery, 45811 Fruitridge Line, RR 5, St. Thomas, Ontario.
Municipality of Central Elgin
Short Term Goals
The Municipality of Central Elgin has adopted a set of strategic goals and initiatives that will be used to guide Council’s decision making process for the duration of this Council term. The strategic planning process was initiated in March 2015, when Council completed a group exercise to identify their long and short term goals for this term of Council. This list was re-evaluated and refined early this year to produce a list of short and long term goals.
• Continue to investigate opportuni-
Mayor Marr said, “The importance of having a Strategic Plan in place is twofold. First, these goals will be used to guide us through decision making over the next two years. It is important that they were developed by Council working together as a whole. Second, these goals help the public see and understand the vision of the Municipality that their elected Council is working towards.”
• Develop an overarching design con-
After the goals and initiatives were drafted, Council directed staff to engage the public through a short survey. The public had the opportunity to rate how important each of the goals are to them, as well as provide comments on anything else that they would like to see in Central Elgin.
respect to equipment and staffing
ties to acquire property for select sports field
• Maintain spending at a level that is equal to or less than the rise in tax income collected due to increased assessments
• Strengthen working partnerships between Central Elgin and surrounding areas
• Develop parkland and trails through the development of a ten year Trails Master Plan
Long Term Goals cept for the development of the harbour lands to guide the Municipality through the transformation of the lands following their remediation
• Promote tourism and business development
• Develop Hofhuis Park by 2017 as Central Elgin’s primary Canada Sesquicentennial Project
• Evaluate and assess operations in • Keep taxes sustainable and seek out opportunities and efficiencies
• Continue working to reduce Central Elgin’s environmental footprint in terms of waste, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions
$20,000 in Fines for Commercial Fishing Violations Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry A Lake Erie commercial fishing boat captain has been fined $18,000 and a Leamington commercial fishing licence holder has been fined $2,000 for commercial fishing violations.
commercial fishing vessel Kimmy Sue in the Port of Kingsville. During the inspection, the conservation officer seized 76 yellow perch gill nets and a log book for further examination. It was later determined that 40 of the gill nets had undersized mesh, which was a violation of Adragna’s licence conditions.
Paolo Adragna, of Leamington, captain of the commercial fishing vessel Kimmy Sue, pleaded guilty to 24 counts of violating the terms and conditions of a commercial fishing licence and was fined a total of $18,000. The court ordered that a GPS unit monitored by the ministry be installed for a period of two years on any vessel he is operating while engaged in commercial fishing activities. Also, 40 illegal gill nets were forfeited to the Crown.
In a separate investigation, a conservation officer with the Northern Marine Enforcement Unit audited Adragna’s seized log book and compared the information to the daily catch reports he submitted to the ministry. The officer determined that between April 1, 2015 and October 1, 2015, an accurate and complete commercial fishing logbook was not being maintained, as required by his commercial fishing licence conditions.
In addition, 1495691 Ontario Limited of Leamington, of which Adragna is a director, pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of its commercial fishing licence and was fined $2,000.
Adragna was also found to have fished as far as 12.7 kilometres outside Essex County waters where he was licensed to fish. This resulted in a harvest of approximately 594 kilograms (1,311 lbs.) of yellow perch and approximately 1,979 kilograms (4,364 lbs.) of walleye from the wrong quota zone.
Court heard that on October 1, 2015, a conservation officer with the Southern Marine Enforcement Unit and port observer with the Lake Erie Management Unit inspected the
Justice Paul Kowalyshyn heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Chatham, on September 26, 2016.
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North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
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AYLMER 2016
PORT STANLEY 2016
Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2. At “The Sax” Kid’s Halloween Party. Sunday, October 30th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $2/ child $5/ adult Costumes encouraged Prizes to be won! Treat bags! Free hot dogs! Visit us online at www.saxoniahall.com or www.facebook.com/saxoniahall 522 Talbot Street West, Aylmer, ON 519-773-5271 Aylmer Community Theatre presents Vanya and Sonja and Masha and Spike Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 20,21,22 at 8pm Sun Oct 23 matinee at 2pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 27, 28, 29 at 8pm Old Town Hall Theatre Adults $18 Students $10 765-3039 or tickets@aylmertheatre.ca
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, October 17, 24,5:30-6:15pm. Calling all makers! Come and learn with us hands on! Please preregister. Pajamarama Mondays, October 17, 24, 6:30-7:15pm. Stories and songs for all ages & their caregiver Please preregister! Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, October 11, 18, 25, 10:15am-11:00am. Join us for songs, stories and crafts! Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Please preregister. Sewing Fundamentals for Kids Thursdays, October 13 & 27, 4:30- 5:30pm. Let us show you the FUNdamentals of sewing and you will make 4 easy projects! Please sign up in advance, space is limited. Ages 10+ Adult Programs & Events Itty Bitty Knitty Committee Thursday, October 13 & 27, 7:00-8:00pm Join us for an informal meeting: bring your knit or crochet project with you! Adult Book Club Tuesday, October 13 & 27, 7:00pm Join us to discuss our current title! New members are always welcome! Discussing: The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits Card Embroidery Thursday, October 27, 1:00-3:00pm Sign up to learn the art of card embroidery with Jean! $5 / person please preregister, prepayment is required Scrapbooking Monday, October 24, 10:00am-12:00pm $5 / person Please preregister, prepayment is required. Ontario Public Library Week October 16-22. Tuesday 18th 10:15am. Join us for storytime with a special guest reader & open house afterwards! Thursday 20th at 6:00pm. Bring your family for movie night in the library! Showing "Matilda". Hocus Pocus Movie Night, Friday, October 28 at 2:00pm. Join us for a special afternoon movie in partnership with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre! (Movie is rated PG) First come, first seated No registration required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Port Stanley Lioness Club Ladies Night Wine and Cheese Friday, October 21st. Port Stanley Arena Doors open 6:30 P.M. Proceeds to STEGH Great Expansion Call 519-7823589 for tickets Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church 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 the Theatre to book your 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 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10,Wed. 11-10. Sat. & Sun., 12-7, Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.
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hold a snake, explore Jaffa’s Carolinian Life Zone Exhibit Room, take a hike in On Saturday, October 8, 2016 Springwater forest or participate in everyone is invited to step into nature hands-on activities from the Festival. at the Carolinian Forest Festival Public All of the activities illustrate the imporDay at the Jaffa Environmental Educatance of the Carolinian Life Zone, forest tion Centre. The Public Day is an outecosystems, species at risk, stewarddoor festival providing the community ship and conservation, and climate with a chance to experience free change. wildlife demonstrations, archery, The Public Day is entirely selfguided hikes and hands-on activities funded and is generously supported by that showcase the importance of the MNR’s Species at Risk Stewardship Carolinian Life Zone.
DUTTON 2016
Dutton & District LIONS Breakfast; Sunday, Oct. 9, in the DEN behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7 with eggs, coffee, juice, bacon or sausages & pan-cakes. Serving: 9 AM till 1 pm.
EAGLE 2016
Eagle Community Centre, (Former Eagle Public School #4) 9346 Graham Road (just south of Talbot Line) Spooktacular Family Halloween Party, Saturday, October 29 – 3:30-5:30pm – Come in costume to be entered in a draw for a prize – light dinner – activities, games, treats – free community event in partnership with West Lorne, Rodney Libraries – To register call Vicky Swain, Social Media Eagle Community Centre, "Great things happen here" 226-448-8845.
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 Brunch 9 am-12pm Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm.
ST. THOMAS 2016
St Thomas Pickleball Club Pickleball Lessons: Saturday, October 22. Equipment supplied: Must be 18 or older & a resident of Elgin County. Registration deadline, October 15. Call: 519-207-1466 The Rotary Club of St. Thomas is announcing the 2017 Music Festival , to take place February 21,22,23,24, 2017 . The Syllabus can be found at www.rotarystthomas.org. Registrants are urged to plan for the entry by December 15, 2016, the deadline. Some printed copies of the Syllabus are available at schools, St. Thomas Public Library and Maestros Music Academy in St. Thomas..
SHEDDEN 2016
Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Special Programs & Events Children’s Programs & Events Preschool Story Time Fridays, October 7, 14, 21, 11:0011:45am Join us for songs, stories & crafts! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Please preregister Adult Programs & Events Rosy Travellers Tuesday, October 11 & 25, 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! Ontario Public Library Week Celebrate with us on Friday, October 21! Come and meet our special guest at story time: 11:00am Open house from 12:00-5:00pm
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 Community Centre is hosting a Spaghetti Supper. October 28th , 5 - 7 p.m. Call 519-631-3840 for tickets
VIENNA 2016
PORT BURWELL/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. St. Luke's Anglican Church, Vienna. 13 Edison Drive, Vienna ON, Sunday, October 16 at 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM. Celebrate 155 years of loving God and serving our neighbours. There will be a light reception following the service. The Right Reverend Linda Nicholls, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Huron, will be leading worship and preaching. The Rev’d Robert Clifford, Rector Royal Canadian Legion Br 221, John Street, West Lorne Perch Fish Fry, October 22nd, 4-7 pm Tickets are $15 (advance only) Fish, french fries, coleslaw, bun and dessert (coffee tea or juice) Call the Legion between 2:30-7 pm 519-768-1890
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 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.
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Caregiving A Challenging New Role Providing care for a family member or loved one in need is an act of kindness, love and dedication. At times it may be a task that seems unfamiliar or intimidating, but caregiving can also be rewarding. If you're like most caregivers, you aren't trained for the responsibilities you now face. You may be taking care of an aging parent or a spouse, or perhaps you're caring for a child with a physical or mental illness. Regardless of your particular circumstances, you're facing a challenging new role. Tia Walker, author of the book Inspired Caregiver paints a very realistic picture of the caregiving role when she says “Caregiving often calls us to lean into a love we didn’t know possible.” There are moments that you may feel
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Velcro came to us in June 2013 as a 7 week old kitten. He stayed with us until August 2015 when he went home with one of our volunteers. Last month, he was reluctantly returned due to a change in the family dynamics. Velcro made huge progress in his time away and needs to feel the love again. This boy is a little shy at first but, warms up quickly. He is familiar with other cats and a small dog. ( Was surrendered along with a cat named Kenni). Sometimes the cats that need the most attention turn out to make the best pets so, please, don't overlook the shy ones.
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Elgin Preventable Road Deaths A total of 1,507 people died in road deaths on OPP-patrolled roads between 2011 and 2015 and the vast majority of them were preventable, according to a five-year report just released by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Over the five-year period, the data revealed that:
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Speeding was a factor in 336 deaths
Operation Impact is an annual traffic safety initiative during which Canadian police partners target the four main behaviours that continue to cost the significant loss of life on roads every year. These are road deaths in which alcohol/drugs, speed, inattentive driving and lack of seat belt use are factors.
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As families make plans to travel over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, the OPP is planning and collaborating with its policing partners for the national Operation Impact campaign.
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