Centre City Realty Inc Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated INSIDE The Annual General Meeting of the Port Stanley Village Association What is the latest on the environ- mental assessment work on the berm? STORY PAGE 2 Monarch numbers have plummeted When people think of butterflies, the monarch butterfly is the image that first comes to mind STORY PAGE 3 Port Stanley Report We are gathered here today to cele- brate the installation of this beautiful and functional park bench. STORY PAGE 3 Meeting discusses Port Glasgow zoning change Many people, including the devel- oper, believe this commercial devel- opment will put Port Glasgow on the map. STORY PAGE 4 Port Burwell Report On October 6, Cliff Dickinson got a picture of another rare bird. STORY PAGE 4 The Great Storm 1913 The storm historically referred to as the "Big Blow", the "Freshwater Fury", or the "White Hurricane”. STORY PAGE 5 Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday November 8, 2013 LOOK AHEAD Community Events Page 6 Classifieds & Service Directory Page 7 Business Roladex Pages 8 Alicia Wanless Dark winter days seem made for reflection. The turning back of clocks, so near to Remembrance Day, is a time to recall the wartime sacrifices made by Canadians. For most people, the eleventh of November is associ- ated with the First World War. After all, we more readily know this date as the official conclusion to “the war to end all wars.” Given the horrors and loss of life, it is natural that we as Canadians see the First World War and battles like Vimy Ridge as formative moments in our national identity. Yet, more than a century before the First World War another conflict, fought in Canada, had just as much impact on present day Canada and its culture. On November 11, 1813, a much smaller force of British regulars and Canadian militia defeated an invading American force of some 4000 men on the muddy fields of John Crysler’s farm. If we hadn’t won at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm, Canada would not be the country we’ve come to know. More than other actions during the War of 1812, the twin Battles of Crysler’s Farm and Châteauguay (on October 26) shaped the fate of Canada. Had the invasion been successful, American troops would have continued on to Montreal and seized control of the St. Lawrence River. The lifeline for Upper Canada, every regular soldier, sailor and weapon needed to defend the province passed along the St. Lawrence, which acted as a superhighway into the inte- Medal, Executive Committee. Ordinary Members receiving awards: 10 YEAR Carl Grimstead. 15 YEAR Pat McGhee, 20 YEAR Rick Badgley, John Murray, Doug Nicholson. 25 YEAR George Gale Sr., A.M. J. Hyatt, Sandy MacPherson. 30 YEAR Robert Duncan. 35 YEAR Wally Johnston. 40 YEAR Brian Fletcher and 50 YEAR Medals Mike Feeney and Herman Rock. In the Associate Members Category: 10 YEAR Jan Moes, Joan Whalley. 15 YEAR Pete Fedorko Jr., Linda Jones, Dan Lenaghan, Don Sawyer. 20 YEAR Ron Hillman, John Jones, Arlene Larson, Andrew Hibbert The Port Stanley Legion, Branch 410, held their annual Honours and Awards banquet on Monday October 28th. The annual event pays tribute to those members who have achieved long-term goals and specific honours as Legion members. The banquet was well attended and the meal was very good and enjoyed by all. The Honours and Awards cate- gories include medals and awards for long-term membership in the Legion ranging from ten years to fifty year awards for both Ordinary Members, those who have served in the armed forces, and Associate Members, chil- dren or relatives of a member of the armed forces. Awards are also given for members who have dedicated time to the Legion executive and other committees. Those who are on the current executive who received medals and bars are: Paul Caldwell - 1st Vice-President and Sports, Art Mayo - Past Officer Medal 2nd Vice- President, Gary Halpin - Poppy Bar, Joe Garrie - Past Officer Medal Sgt-at- Arms and Bob Pearson - Past Officer Robert Lawrence, Jim Mathieson, Tony Powell and Penny Tolmie. 25 YEAR Gary Kalita, Linda Kalita, Barb Kerr, Mac Kerr, Dick Kinsella, Rich McClenaghan, John Munroe Jr., Robin Tully and Kathy Zvburra. 30 YEAR Ray Filewood and Myrt Powell. 35 YEAR Mark Bowlby and 40 YEAR Sharon Van Dyk. Sportsman of the year award went to Terry Campbell. Volunteer of the year award to Henk Van Dyke. Legionaire of the Year award went to Betty Kennedy for her participation in zone meetings and conventions, help with almost all functions, Outreach to Parkwood Hospital, help with the Legion Christmas Care campaign, bingo for the seniors and can even be found in the kitchen making a mean Cabbage Roll supper. This year she also took on the Branch 410 Poppy Campaign. The Lifetime Membership award went to Joan Smith. 519-495-0789 Richard Direct Richard & Helen Haddow Sales Representatives For All Your LOCAL Real Estate Needs Remembering November 11, 1813 Continued On Page 7 The Port Stanley Legion Honours and Awards Banquet October 28, 2013. Left: Betty Kennedy receives the Legionaire Of The Year award from Legion President Paul Caldwell. LOCAL Legion Honours and Awards The Battle of Crysler's Farm Memorial.
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CentreCityRealtyIncBrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated
INSIDEThe Annual GeneralMeeting of the Port
Stanley VillageAssociation
What is the latest on the environ-mental assessment work on the berm?
STORY PAGE 2
Monarch numbershave plummeted
When people think of butterflies,the monarch butterfly is the imagethat first comes to mind
STORY PAGE 3
Port Stanley ReportWe are gathered here today to cele-
brate the installation of this beautifuland functional park bench.
STORY PAGE 3
Meeting discussesPort Glasgow zoning
changeMany people, including the devel-
oper, believe this commercial devel-opment will put Port Glasgow on themap. STORY PAGE 4
Port Burwell Report On October 6, Cliff Dickinson got a
picture of another rare bird.
STORY PAGE 4
The Great Storm 1913The storm historically referred to
as the "Big Blow", the "FreshwaterFury", or the "White Hurricane”.
STORY PAGE 5
Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore
Friday November 8, 2013
LOOK AHEADCommunity Events Page 6
Classifieds & Service Directory Page 7
Business Roladex Pages 8
Alicia Wanless Dark winter days seem made for
reflection. The turning back of clocks,so near to Remembrance Day, is atime to recall the wartime sacrificesmade by Canadians. For most people,the eleventh of November is associ-ated with the First World War. Afterall, we more readily know this date asthe official conclusion to “the war toend all wars.”
Given the horrors and loss of life,it is natural that we as Canadians seethe First World War and battles likeVimy Ridge as formative moments inour national identity. Yet, more than acentury before the First World Waranother conflict, fought in Canada,had just as much impact on presentday Canada and its culture.
On November 11, 1813, a much
smaller force of British regulars andCanadian militia defeated an invadingAmerican force of some 4000 men onthe muddy fields of John Crysler’sfarm. If we hadn’t won at the Battle ofCrysler’s Farm, Canada would not bethe country we’ve come to know. Morethan other actions during the War of1812, the twin Battles of Crysler’s Farmand Châteauguay (on October 26)shaped the fate of Canada. Had theinvasion been successful, Americantroops would have continued on toMontreal and seized control of the St.Lawrence River.
The lifeline for Upper Canada,every regular soldier, sailor andweapon needed to defend the provincepassed along the St. Lawrence, whichacted as a superhighway into the inte-
Medal, Executive Committee.
Ordinary Members receiving awards:
10 YEAR Carl Grimstead. 15 YEAR PatMcGhee, 20 YEAR Rick Badgley, JohnMurray, Doug Nicholson. 25 YEARGeorge Gale Sr., A.M. J. Hyatt, SandyMacPherson. 30 YEAR Robert Duncan.35 YEAR Wally Johnston. 40 YEAR BrianFletcher and 50 YEAR Medals MikeFeeney and Herman Rock.
In the Associate Members Category: 10YEAR Jan Moes, Joan Whalley. 15 YEARPete Fedorko Jr., Linda Jones, DanLenaghan, Don Sawyer. 20 YEAR RonHillman, John Jones, Arlene Larson,
Andrew HibbertThe Port Stanley Legion, Branch
410, held their annual Honours andAwards banquet on Monday October28th. The annual event pays tributeto those members who have achievedlong-term goals and specific honoursas Legion members. The banquet waswell attended and the meal was verygood and enjoyed by all.
The Honours and Awards cate-gories include medals and awards forlong-term membership in the Legionranging from ten years to fifty yearawards for both Ordinary Members,those who have served in the armedforces, and Associate Members, chil-dren or relatives of a member of thearmed forces.
Awards are also given formembers who have dedicated timeto the Legion executive and othercommittees. Those who are on thecurrent executive who receivedmedals and bars are: Paul Caldwell -1st Vice-President and Sports, ArtMayo - Past Officer Medal 2nd Vice-President, Gary Halpin - Poppy Bar,Joe Garrie - Past Officer Medal Sgt-at-Arms and Bob Pearson - Past Officer
Robert Lawrence, Jim Mathieson, TonyPowell and Penny Tolmie. 25 YEAR GaryKalita, Linda Kalita, Barb Kerr, MacKerr, Dick Kinsella, Rich McClenaghan,John Munroe Jr., Robin Tully and KathyZvburra. 30 YEAR Ray Filewood andMyrt Powell. 35 YEAR Mark Bowlby and40 YEAR Sharon Van Dyk.
Sportsman of the year award wentto Terry Campbell. Volunteer of theyear award to Henk Van Dyke.
Legionaire of the Year award went toBetty Kennedy for her participation inzone meetings and conventions, helpwith almost all functions, Outreach toParkwood Hospital, help with theLegion Christmas Care campaign,bingo for the seniors and can even befound in the kitchen making a meanCabbage Roll supper. This year she alsotook on the Branch 410 PoppyCampaign.
The Lifetime Membership awardwent to Joan Smith.
519-495-0789Richard Direct
Richard & HelenHaddow
Sales Representatives
For All Your LOCALReal Estate Needs
Remembering November 11, 1813
Continued On Page 7
The Port Stanley Legion Honours andAwards Banquet October 28, 2013.
Left: Betty Kennedy receives theLegionaire Of The Year award from LegionPresident Paul Caldwell.
LOCAL
Legion Honours and Awards
The Battle of Crysler's Farm Memorial.
Andrew HibbertNovember 9 1813: Battle of Talladega.American troops under Major GeneralAndrew Jackson defeat Red StickMuscogee (Creek) fighters besiegingthe friendly Muscogee (Creek) villageof Talladega, Mississippi Territory.
November 10: Skirmish at Hoople'sCreek, Upper Canada. During theAmerican campaign to captureMontreal, Major General JamesWilkinson landed troops at the headof the Long Sault Rapids and sentBrigadier General Jacob Brown alongwith 2,500 officers and men to clearthe road to Cornwall, Upper Canada,and seize much needed supplies. Afterstopping to repair a bridge at Hoople'sCreek, Brown was ambushed by 300local militia commanded by Britishregular officer Major James Dennis ofthe 49th Regiment of Foot. Concealedamong the trees, the militia had astrong position but slowly withdrewagainst the much larger Americanforce. Dennis succeeded in delayingthe American advance enough toallow 150 wagons of British supplies tobe safely removed from Cornwall toCoteau-du-Lac, Lower Canada.
November 11: Battle of Crysler's Farmat Williamsburgh, 30 km west ofCornwall, Upper Canada. In OctoberMajor General James Wilkinson begana coordinated campaign to captureMontreal with between 7,000 and8,000 soldiers based at Sackets Harbor.He was to link up with Major GeneralWade Hampton's army, which was toadvance on Montreal along theRichelieu River. British leader
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Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Morrison'sforce of about 1,100 men pursuedWilkinson's flotilla down the St.Lawrence River. When the Americansturned to engage with about 3,000 oftheir force, the British landed and tookup a strong defensive position on JohnCrysler's field. After a bloody battleWilkinson's troops hastily returned totheir boats. They descended the riverto French Mills, New York, where theytook up winter quarters abandoningefforts to capture Montreal afterhearing news of Hampton's defeat atChateauguay.
The Battle of Crysler's Farm markedthe end of the most serious Americanattempt to conquer Canada during theWar of 1812.
November 12: A hurricane strikesHalifax, Nova Scotia causing extensivedamage to the ships of the Royal Navysquadron.
November 13: Skirmish at NanticokeCreek, near Lake Erie about 90 km westof Fort Erie, Upper Canada. TheNorfolk County Militia engage a groupof American sympathizers. There arelight casualties on both sides.
November 16: British announce aRoyal Navy blockade from Long IslandSound, to the middle and southern USstates, leaving only the New Englandcoast open to shipping.
Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Morrison
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Heritage Conservation,Harbour Development, TrafficLights in Port Stanley . . .
What is the current status ofPrespa Homes plan to build 15condos on Edith Cavell and a highrise building on William? Howwould these things accord with aHeritage Conservation District, ifany? Would these things contributein a positive way to Port Stanley ordo they represent change of a sortthat does not fit with the characterof our village?
When will those annoying trafficlights be reset or replaced?
The Port Stanley VillageAssociation is active on all ofthese and many otherissues and will provide
reports on all ofthem at itsupcomingannual generalmeeting. YourCouncillor,Dan McNeil,will be inattendance
to address themeeting and
answer your ques-tions. The questions
posed above are impor-tant to all of us. So come to
hear from the PSVA and yourCouncillor Dan McNeil, and tell uswhat you think. Attend our annualgeneral meeting, formal notice ofwhich appears below:
What: Port Stanley VillageAssociation Annual GeneralMeeting
Where: Port Stanley’s RoyalCanadian Legion
When: 7 PM on Thursday,November 21, 2013
Board of Directors, Port Stanley Village Association
Everyone Welcome!
The Annual GeneralMeeting of the PortStanley VillageAssociation
What is the story behind theproposal for a Heritage ConservationArea? It has proven controversial. Isit now a dead duck?
What is the latest on the environ-mental assessment work on theberm? What can you do to makesure shovels are in the groundnext year?
For about a year CentalElgin has with-held an engi-neering reportfor the workneeded to reha-bilitate the westbreak water(pier). Why?What can we doto obtain thereport and push forprogress on the pier?
What are CentralElgin’s plans for theRichardson property (grain eleva-tors) and the Lakes Terminals prop-erty (former domes) and what willhappen to these properties?
How is the former Omsteadbuilding (now going by its originalname, the Dominion of CanadaBuilding) being used and what arethe expectations for next summer?Will permanent washrooms beinstalled and will it be heated duringthe winter? Or is the long term planto tear the building down and buildsomething else?
How has Central Elgin investedthe $13.5 million harbour divesturefunds and how is that investmentperforming?
Randal Breyer ViennaBayham is an area rich in history.
This history was established by pastgenerations and the new and excitinghistory is being formed in the schoolsand homes of our area. We can all helpthis phenomenon by implanting theseed of hope in the next generation.
We would like to help the childrenof the area who will not be able to havethe Christmas that we were privilegedto have.
We have placed a Christmas tree inthe dining area of our restaurant(Bayham’s Family Table in Vienna) andwe have collected the names of someof the children who could use our help.The very minimal wishes of these chil-dren are put on a tag with the age,gender and their wish list. If you wishto assist these children you can takeone of these tags and purchase an itemon their wish list and return the tag
Bayham Children’sChristmasWish TreeWE ARE WORKING
FOR OUR HOSPITAL
Continued On Page 6
PORTSTANLEYREPORTAndrew Hibbert
The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday November 8, 2013 • Page 3
Bruce Parker, a regular fall presenter atHawk Cliff, has been tagging monarchsfor the last 15 years.
Linda EastonWhen people think of butterflies,
the monarch butterfly is the image thatfirst comes to mind because of itsdistinctive black and orange colourand abundance, but not this year.
The monarch numbers have plum-meted. Bruce Parker, a regular fallpresenter at Hawk Cliff, has beentagging monarchs for the last 15 years.“Normally,” he reported, “I wouldcount thousands per hour at themigratory peak but this year I counted830 monarchs between September 11to September 24.” He is veryconcerned.
What has caused the decline? Anumber offactors are atwork. Themonarchwinteringgrounds inMexico are beingdestroyed bylogging, unregulatedecotourism andsocio economicfactors that putpeople in competi-tion for the monarchhabitat. Also, because ofits small area, a single weather eventcan have a severe impact.
The 2012 drought in the USMidwest followed by a cold spring in2013 affected the migration. As well,the effect of industrial farming in theMidwest seems to be having a largeimpact. In the US about 6000 acres offarmland per day are being convertedto industrial farming. Milkweednormally grows on the fringes of farmfields but with the much larger indus-trial farm fields there are fewerperimeters. The Midwest is an impor-tant breeding ground for the monarchand the loss of the milkweed host hasgreatly affected its population.
The use of Roundup ready geneti-cally modified soybean and cornmeans that herbicides can be sprayedafter planting. Roundup Ready cropscontain a bacterial gene that allowsthem to withstand Roundup or itsgeneric equivalent, glyphosate,allowing farmers to kill the weedswithout harming the crop.
Dr. Orley Taylor, an insect ecologistat the University of Kansas anddirector of the research and conserva-tion program Monarch Watch has said
memorial bench in honour ofmembers who have helped preservethe history of Port Stanley. DeputyMayor Dave Marr and Port StanleyCouncillor Dan McNeil spoke onbehalf of the Municipality of CentralElgin. The following are the words ofTown Crier David Phillips.
OYEZ. OYEZ. OYEZ.
Good Citizens of Port Stanley &Central Elgin; Land lubbers, old saltsand sailors .... Gather ye round for Ihave news of a celebration!!!.....
We are gathered here today to cele-brate the installation of this beautifuland functional park bench.
Centuries ago this harbor sawcedar strip and birch bark canoespaddle up and down Kettle Creek.Later tall ships, steamers, fishingboats, trawlers, tankers, huge shipsloaded grains, while others brought
coal and fertilizers.
Pleasure boats ofevery ilk soughtshelter in thisharbour and still dotoday as they passbeneath thewelcoming raisedarms of the KingGeorge the 6th LiftBridge. HeritagePort has been activehere for 20 yearspreserving thediverse history ofthe community andthe harbour. They
are indebted to former members BarbBarnwell, Dorothy Downs, TomGilbert, Ralph Glover, Ellie Raymond,Cliff Robb, and Isobel Spencer... gonebut not forgotten.
The purchase and installation ofthis bench would not be possible wereit not for the generosity of former Portresident William Bell, who now calls
Monarch numbers haveplummeted
milkweed has disappeared from atleast 100 million acres of these rowcrops.
The amount of milkweed on farmsin Iowa declined 90 percent from 1999to 2009, according to Robert G.Hartzler, an agronomist at Iowa State.His study found milkweed on only 8percent of the corn and soybean fieldssurveyed in 2009, down from 51percent in 1999.
These sprays are killing the weedsbut also decimating insects including
the monarch leavingfewer to do thework of pollina-tion. Some arestarting torethink the goalof totally weedfree planting.
Milkweed isdesignated anoxious weed inOntario but it is noteasily seeded and
the colonies spreadvia rhizomes which grow
slowly. Bruce Parker has been moni-toring a colony near Fingal for 4 yearsand reports there has been littleincrease in the 500 plants since hebegan monitoring them. This year hefound no larvae on the plants.
So how can we help? We can encourage our municipali-
ties to save taxpayer money and helpthe monarch at the same time byending the cutting and spraying ofroadside, powerline and railway areas.
We can plant milkweed and nectarplants attractive to the monarch suchas purple coneflower, sedum, butterflyweed, bee balm and the late seasongolden rod (and no, golden rod doesnot cause hay fever; that’s ragweed’seffect). The following sites are usefulguides to creating gardens orcontainer planters to help themonarch.
Heritage Port is the Port StanleyHistorical society or as DavidHarding likes to call it the HystericalSociety. David is the chair of HeritagePort and like all members a historybuff.
At the closing of their monthlymeeting on October 24th membersadjourned to Glover Part beside thePort Stanley lift bridge. There they
took part in the dedication of a newmemorial bench purchased inmemory of Heritage Port memberswho have passed. As noted in themeeting minutes; Town Crier DavidPhillips “cried” a dedication for the
Heritage Port members with the newbench LtoR Jim Mathieson, Town CrierDavid Phillips, Secretary Lee Dufty andChair David Harding
Continued On Page 5
PORTBURWELLREPORTAllan Spicer
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HealthTalkTaking A Shot at Stopping the Flu
Human influenza or "the flu" is a respiratory
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influenza virus spreads through contact with
droplets coming from someone who has the flu.
You can also get the flu by shaking hands with an
infected person or by touching contaminated
surfaces, and then touching your own eyes, nose or
mouth. (So avoiding people and being anti-social
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"The flu" can often be confused with the
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A cold is a mild infection of the nose, throat and
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with a cold will not usually have a headache, fever
or muscle aches. Symptoms such as nausea,
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Most people will recover from influenza within
a week or ten days, but some – including those
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The best protection against influenza is getting
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The distinguished Black DogVillage Pub & Bistro who are fromBayfield, Ontario will be the signa-ture restaurant and will be housedin the first building to be developedfor the project. The restaurant/Innwill have rooms to accommodateovernight guests, as well as greatfood and beverages. Eventuallythere will be walking trails, a prome-nade and even more unique shop-ping.
The long-term plan is to havePort Glasgow be home to 700 fami-lies, and a major tourist destination.It will be a place for locals to notonly visit, eat and relax, but also as aplace to sell their wares, walk thetrails and enjoy the peace, tran-quility and the atmosphere that willbe unique to Port Glasgow! It ishoped that this project will bringjobs, vitality and tourists back intothe towns of Rodney, West Lorneand the surrounding areas.
Andrew HibbertThe purpose of the meeting, held
in Rodney on October 30th, was toconsider a proposed amendment tothe Zoning By-Law from the sitespecific Agricultural A1-20 Zone, tothe site specific Tourist CommercialC3-1 Zoning. This would permit theestablishment of a restaurant andassociated retail businesses proposedby Seaside Developments Inc. on theeast side of Havens Lake Road in PortGlasgow, immediately north of thewaterfront attraction and amenityarea.
Seaside Waterfront Inc., devel-opers of a proposed new CommercialArea and Subdivision at Port Glasgowpresented the plan for the first phaseof their Commercial Development.
Many people, including the devel-oper, believe this commercial devel-opment will put Port Glasgow on themap as “the” destination place thatpeople will want to return to time andtime again. From the designs thathave been presented, buildings willbe unique in design with many vistas,there will be things to do and see,
Meeting discusses PortGlasgow zoning change
The Harbour? The Berm? The Pier?
A Dog Beach? The Heritage District?
What’s happening?Find out at the
Annual General Meetingof the
Port Stanley Village Association
Port Stanley LegionThursday Nov. 21, 2013 - 7 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Honor Wassing 1940 - 2013
Honor Wassing passed suddenly.Honor was a friend, colleague andconfidant. She was deeply ingrainedin her adopted country and commu-nity. She parlayed her media, organi-zational, administrative experienceand savvy into community activism.She covered the local news forHarbour Lights.
Honor was not particularly wellknown as a public figure, but was amentor to so many. Preferring thebackground, she became a king makerin several local elections. Against allodds, she was the driving force inunseating shoo-in incumbents. HonorWassing was instrumental in changingthe face of our community, by helpingelect new faces with a global outlookfor Bayham. We will miss her humour,wit and sage advice.
The Little GullOn October 6, Cliff Dickinson got a
picture of another rare bird, a some-what common trademark of our localbirders. The Little Gull is native toEurasia. Since the 1960’s, a few pairshave been nesting along the EastCoast and in the Great Lakes. As theirname indicates, these little birds arethe most diminutive of the gullspecies. Little Gulls are rare, but some-what regular visitors here.
Cliff credited Ron Allensen(Monarch Landing) for pointing outthe rare gulls during the Otter ValleyNaturalists’ (OVN) bridge repair workdetail. Besides the great shot, Cliff
counted 10 Little Gulls. Cliff’s digitalrecording of a Little Gull is the firstposting on the OVN Flickr Site. Onecan see most of the creatures found inour area on the Flickr site.
The OVN continues to be a vitalpart of our community. Their sightingsof rare birds over the past few yearshave raised our local profile. The OVNis committed to enjoying, under-standing and promoting the wealth ofour local, natural world. Preservingnatural habitat is their mission state-ment. An example of their activities, istheir restorative project at the EastBeach, at the foot of Memorial Park.
The OVN meets once a month andparticipates in local, area and regionalevents. Meetings are at theStraffordville Public School at 7 p.m.Like any community organization, theOVN is always in need of newmembers to strengthen their contribu-tion to our quality of life. Everyone iswelcome.
Not too subtle obstruction in Bayham
Councillor Southwick, with thesupport of Mayor Ens, has been tire-lessly pushing for a Detailed RiskAssessment of our harbor. The DLRAstudy would have been part of theharbour divestiture process. Now,several residents have been pushingfor the DLRA. The Harbour Committeehas added their voice to Council toproceed with the study. Why is it not agood thing to get an inventory ofpotential contaminants in ourharbour?
Southwick cites an EnvironmentalScientist on the need for a DLRA, forboth health and liability reasons. TheScientist wondered, how aMunicipality could walk away from it’srequired due diligence!
Southwick was surprised to see hisresolution nowhere on the October 17Council Meeting Agenda. Southwickwas shocked to get no seconder tohave the DLRA issue added to theagenda. This is usually a routineprotocol in the business of anyCouncil. It is not uncommon for aCouncillor, not necessarily supportinga resolution by a fellow Councillor, tosecond the motion to allow for debate.Apparently not in Bayham!
The intransigence of the threeCouncillors from Upper Bayham isnone too subtle. Initiatives from thesouth are met with stony silence andfolded arms. The only difference fromthe Lambs of Bayham era (the time ofthe Black Donnelleys) is, dissentingCouncillors are not threatened withbarn burnings.
After the election of 2010, thingswere looking up in Bayham. The newCouncil displayed a global outlook.After the by-election of 2013, we areback to the scenario where any initia-tive from the south is blocked by themagic number of three. Even theAdministration appears to be unsym-pathetic to any and all southern initia-tives. Is the revenge over the PortBurwell and Tillsonburg purchase ofthe CPR lands still driving Bayhampolitics? I suppose it may have beenreplaced by the Ojibwa issue.
There is an election in less than ayear. We need three Councillors with abroad view of Bayham, with an eye toinitiatives, which will benefit the entirecommunity. We have a tremendousopportunity and so many natural,unrealized assets to transform a mori-bund local economy into a thrivingmetropolis with a great quality of life.
The Little Gull. Photo by Cliff Dickinson.
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Port StanleyReport Continued From Page 3
Port Stanley Festival Theatre waspleased to accept a donation of$10,000 from the Port Stanley LionsClub. Bob Halle-President of theTheatre and Fundraising Chair-MaryDunn thank Henry Van Broekhoven-President and Ray Filewood-Secretary of the Lions Club of PortStanley. The donation is for the
"Expand the Experience" CapitalCampaign which plans includeexpanding and leveling the stage,adding 50-60 seats to the auditorium,renovating the back-stage area,expanding the basement workshop,and creating a new multi-purposeroom overlooking Port Stanleyharbour for youth theatre, lecturesand patron events. Completion istargeted for 2015.
Port Stanley OptimistChristmas Angel Tree!
Once again the Port StanleyOptimist Club are working with thePort Stanley library to have an AngelTree in the Library to remembermembers of our family who havepassed on. If you wish to have anAngel placed on the tree with yourloved ones name on it please contactAngela Howie 519-782-3272. The costis $10. And you can make yourcheque out to Optimist Club of PortStanley, mail to 331 Colborne St.,Port Stanley, ON N5L 1B3. Don’tforget to provide Angela with thename of the person you wish to haveon the Angel. We will gather at PortStanley Library located on BridgeStreet November 30th at 10 am for acelebration.
Andrew HibbertThe storm historically referred to
as the "Big Blow", the "FreshwaterFury", or the "White Hurricane", was ablizzard with hurricane-force windsthat devastated the Great Lakes Basin,the Midwestern United States and theprovince of Ontario from November 7through November 10, 1913. Thestorm was at its peak of power onNovember 9, battering and over-turning ships on four of the five GreatLakes, particularly Lake Huron.Deceptive lulls in the storm and theslow pace of weather reports in theearly 1900’s contributed to the storm'sdestructiveness.
This storm was the deadliest andmost destructive natural disaster everto hit the Great Lakes. The Stormkilled more than 250 people,destroyed 19 ships through sinking orwrecking and stranded 19 others. Thefinancial loss in vessels alone wasnearly US $5 million (or about$116,145,000 in today's dollars). Thisincluded about $1 million at currentvalue in lost cargos of coal, iron ore,and grain totaling about 68,300 tons.
The storm, of cyclonic proportions,originated as the convergence of twomajor storm fronts, fueled by thelakes' relatively warm waters — aseasonal process called a "Novembergale". It produced 90 mph (145 km/h)wind gusts, waves over 35 feet (11 m)high, and whiteout snow squalls.Analysis of the storm and its impacton humans, buildings, other struc-tures and the landscape led to a drivefor better forecasting and fasterresponses to storm warnings, strongerconstruction (especially of marine
vessels), and improved preparedness.
At a time when very few vesselshad the newly invented marine radiomost ships relied on the experience oftheir Captains and on luck to survivestorms of this scale. Through futureissues we will endeavour to commem-orate the 100th Anniversary of thisdevastating storm.
Ships that were a total loss bysinking: Lake Superior, The 249 footLeafield: 18 victims, The 525 footHenry B. Smith: 25 victims. LakeMichigan: The 213 foot (schoonerbarge) Plymouth): 7 victims. LakeHuron: The 416 foot Argus: 28 victims,The 529 foot James Carruthers: 22victims, The 416 foot Hydrus: 25victims, The 529 foot John A. McGean:28 victims, The 504 foot Charles S.Price: 28 victims, The 250 foot Regina:20 victims, The 504 foot Isaac M. Scott:28 victims, The 250 foot Wexford: 20victims. Lake Erie: The 95 footLightship LV 82, Buffalo: 6 victims.
Of the twelve ships that sank in thestorm, four have never been found:The most recent discovery is theHenry B. Smith, located in June 2013.The last wreck found previous to theSmith was the Wexford in 2000.
Communities along the LakeHuron shoreline have been commem-orating the 1913 Storm with specialmuseum displays, guest speakers andactual commemorative events. In ournext issue we will report on an eventthat took place at the Lambton CountyMuseum near Goderich, whichincluded the placing of a commemo-rative brass wreath on the site of theWexford shipwreck.
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Heritage Port encourageseveryone to take time from theirbusy days to sit and watch thecomings and goings of the harbour,to listen to the cries of theseagulls, the grunts andgroans of the bridge as itlowers and lifts as well asthe clang of the bell as thesafety gates are raised, thevoices of the fishermen asthey unload their catch,and just let your caresfloat away.
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Painting donated tothe Legion
Richard and Helen Haddowrecently donated a large painting of aWWII Royal Air Force Avro LancasterBomber to the Port Stanley Legion.The Haddow’s thought that, beingclose to Remembrance Day, thiswould be an appropriate time todonate the painting. Pat McGhee, theLegion’s Service Officer received thepainting on behalf of the Legion.
Lions Club of PortStanley Helps Expandthe Experience!
Photo: LtoR: Lion Ray Filewood, LionsClub President Henry Van Broekhoven,Theatre Board President Bob Halle andTheatre Fundraising Chair Mary Dunn.
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The Municipal Office will be closed Monday November 11, 2013 for RemembranceDay.
Remembrance Day Waste Collection Changes
There will be no garbage and blue box recyclables collection on Remembrance Day,Monday November 11th, 2013. Garbage and blue box recyclables will be collectedone day later than normal that week. For instance, if your waste is normally collectedon Monday, it will be collected on Tuesday. If your waste is normally collected onFriday, it will be collected on Saturday
Garbage Tag Pick-up
Five garbage bag tag depots have been arranged for residents to pick up their 2014garbage tags. There will be depots held in Belmont, Port Stanley, and at the Elgin Mallon the following days:
• Belmont Arena, Saturday November 16th 9am-3pm
• Port Stanley Arena, Saturday November 23rd, 9am-3pm
• Belmont Arena, Tuesday November 26th, 5pm-8pm
• Port Stanley Arena, Thursday November 28th, 5pm-8pm
• Elgin Mall, Saturday November 30th, 9:30am-2pm
In addition to the depots noted above, tags can be picked up from the PhysicalService Department in the Central Elgin Municipal Office, Monday to Friday between8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
2014 Dog Tags
Dog tags are now available at the Central Elgin Municipal Office. Dog tags will alsobe available for purchase at any of the garbage tag depots. The price per tag is$30.00.
Deer Create Hazardous Driving Conditions
Drivers are encouraged to be extra cautious at this time of year. October andNovember are the busiest months in Elgin County for automobile-deer collisions dueto the deer fall mating and migration season. Most collisions occur before sunrise andafter sunset due to increased traffic, poor visibility and deer movement patterns. Toreduce your chances of a collision:
• Slow down and drive with caution when you see a yellow deer crossing sign. Thesesigns indicate a high risk area.
• Use high beams at night where possible and watch for the reflective glow of the eyesof an animal.
• Never swerve to avoid a deer or other animal as you could lose control of yourvehicle.
Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
The Municipality of Central Elgin will be collecting roadside leaves, grass clippingsand other yard waste until Friday November 22nd. Leaves and yard waste must bein kraft paper yard waste bags, and will be collected without a garbage tag on yournormal waste collection day. Kraft paper yard waste bags are available locally. Shrubsor branches should be one metre long and must not weigh more than 18 kilograms.The Municipality no longer accepts grass clippings as garbage. Please grass-cycleinstead. Only leaves and yard waste placed in kraft paper bags on the specialyard waste collection days will be collected without bag tags.
Public Meetings for Planning Applications
Public Meetings will be held on Monday, November 18th, 2013 for the followingPlanning Applications:
• 7:10 pm – Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, Part of Lot 4, Concession4, Geographic Township of Yarmouth, 6688 Sunset Drive
• 7:20 pm – Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, Part of Lot 10, Concession4, Geographic Township of Yarmouth, 43901 Fruit Ridge Line
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding these applications is available for inspectiondaily, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Municipal Offices and at theCentral Elgin Planning Office, 9 Mondamin Street, St. Thomas. A copy of the completeformal notice of public meeting is also available at www.centralelgin.org by clicking“Public Notices”.
The names of the family and thechildren are kept in the strictest confi-dence. If you wish to purchase a gift fora deserving child or if you know someothers that are in need of this do nothesitate to come in or call Randy orCandy at Bayham’s Family Table 6209Plank Rd. Vienna or call 519-874-4085.
Let all of us who can, make a MerryChristmas for a deserving child. Theyare our Future.
and unwrapped gift to the Children’sWish Tree. These gifts will be wrappedand distributed on Christmas Eve tothe child whose gift you purchased forChristmas.
F E S T I V A L S & E V E N T S
North ShoreCommunity EventsPORT STANLEY 2013Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. Tohelp protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or Carroll at519-782-7616, email [email protected] Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Children’s ProgramsKidz Korner Monday 6-6:45pm (grade 1 and older)Pajama-Rama Join us for Bedtime Story time! MondayEvenings 7-730pm (0-6 years with an adult)Pre-school Storytime Tuesday 10:15am (0-5 years +adult)Lego-Mania!Saturdays 10am-12:30pm Any donations ofLEGO are greatly appreciated!Adult Programs Scrap Booking Get crafty with Jocelyne! ($8. per person—includes all materials) Nov. 18 at 10amAdult Book Club Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close byJonathan Safran Foer Tuesday, November 19 at 7pmItty-Bitty-Knitty-Committee Thurs. November 21 7pmPlease pre-register for all events!Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm everyFriday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family memberor friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups maybe able to help you.Port Stanley United Church Alcoholics Anonymous meetsThursday 8 pm, Call 782-3056.Port Stanley Optimist Christmas Angel Tree Celebrationat Library November 30, 10am. Call Angela Howie 519-782-3272 for an Angel on tree for family or friend who has passedaway. Cost $10. Make cheque out to Optimist Club of PortStanley, mail to 331 Colborne St., Port Stanley, ON N5L 1B3.Port Stanley Community Christmas Bazaar Saturday,November 23rd, 9 am - 1pm.. Port Stanley Arena, CarlowRoad, Free Admission. Sponsored by local non-profit groups.Lunchroom available.Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 amwith Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffeefollows downstairs.St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. SundayWorship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door isalways open, why not join us?Annual Turkey Dinner, St. John's Presbyterian Church,November 15, two seatings, 5 and 6 p.m. Take out available.Ticket $12 for adults, call 519-782-3971.St. John's Presbyterian Church Youth Group November22, Make costumes for parade (7:00 to 9:00Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10 amfollowed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are nowwheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov.23, 9am-2pm, Vendors include Sparta Public School grade 8graduates Free admissionPort Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For infocall 519-631-4847 or 519-782-4801.Port Stanley Village Association Annual General MeetingNovember 21st, 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in PortStanley. Come and hear what we have been up to in the lastyear. All welcome. Check out the psva website at www.psva.caPort Stanley Legion Branch #410Monday - Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7pm.Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legionoffers the following:Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. nightLegion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s DartsSaturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pmPort Stanley Legion Bottle ReturnsMon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm.Port Stanley Legion Share a casual evening of music,Monday evenings, 6:30-9 pm; open to everyone, all levels ofability, all instruments, listeners too!
PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2013St. Paul’s Port Burwell /Vienna Sunday ServicesSt. Paul's P.B./Vienna United 11:00 am Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 amPort Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School. For more Info519 874 4260.Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the lastMonday of the month, 6:30 pm, Bayham Public Library inStraffordville. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.
AYLMER 2013Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchreor Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at AylmerLegion Admission $2.
DEXTER 2013Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15am followed by a time of fellowship.
DUTTON 2013Dutton & District LIONS Club Lion’s “Trivia Night”; 6 pmmeal; 7 pm Trivia Contest & Fun; Sat. Nov. 16, Dutton DunwichCommunity Centre. Tickets $20 each; 6 person teams. Call Mike519-871-1952 or Laurie 519-768-2800
FINGAL 2013Knox Presbyterian Church Lay Minister Mr. John Van Eyk.Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sundayschool/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come andworship with a warm and friendly group of people, we arebarrier free.
SHEDDEN 2013Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5,Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081.Children’s ProgramsPre-school Storytime Friday 11am (under 5 years + adult)Children’s Events with Laura - 2:30-3:30pmVideo Games-Nov 16, Pokemon Cybercamp - Nov 30Adult ProgramsCard Making with Adriana! ($5. pp) Tuesday, Nov 5, 6pmAdult Book Club Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close byJonathan Safran Foer November 19, 3pmKnitting Group November 30th at 3pmFacebook for Beginners with Laura November 19, 7-8pmYouth Intern Returns to Shedden Laura O’Gorman will beavailable to help with computer related questions. Tuesdays 5-8:30pm & Saturdays 2-5pm
SPARTA 2013Sparta Baptist Church Please join us for worship 9:45 amSunday Morning. Come as you are! We are a friendly churchwho want to love and reach out to our community. Wewould love to meet you.Sparta Country Christmas Sat. Nov 23 & Sun Nov 24th atthe sideroom of the Spartahouse, 12pm-3pm Free picture withSanta and Robsons Studio will mount the picture Draws, gifts,and specials at participating stores Donations to local foodbank greatly appreciatedSparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1 - 4 pm, Sparta CommunityHall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc.Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a newskill. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292) for more informationor just show up.Sparta Community Society Please come and join us forour regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of Novemberat 7:30 pm. Weekly Car Boot Sales Every Saturday, 9-3pm, in theparking lot by the Community Hall (46272 Sparta Line). Cost$5. Proceeds to the Community Hall Fund. Call Bill or EileenSimpson (519-775-2628) to reserve a space.Youth Activities Sylvie Davey is holding regular Dances foryouth from Grade 4 -8 at the hall. The dates will beannounced at the school. Admission is $5.00. The Plains Silver Bell Bazaar (corner of Fairview Ave &Sparta Line) Saturday, Nov. 09, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Refreshmentsserved in Oak Hall Craft Table; Bake Table; Books; AtticTreasurers, etc.
ST. THOMAS 2013Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the Timken CommunityCentre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6 pm on Saturdaysfor a free meal followed by our celebration service. For moreinfo call 519-633-9207 or go towww.abundantlifestthomas.caChristmas Carol Bazaar, Nov 9th, Trinity Anglican Church,Church with the Purple Steeple, 8 am to 12noon, Door Draw,Tea Room, Bake Table, Jams, so much more. Call 519-631-7000Knox Presbyterian Church Tartan Bazaar – Hincks Street,November 9th 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Coffee break 8:30 to10:30 am; lunch 10:30 to 12:30 . Homemade baking,preserves, Christmas pudding, mincemeat, books, jewellery,knitting, sewing, crafts and Christmas revisited.Yuletide Bazaar at Caressant Care, 15 Bonnie Place, Nov.9th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Many Craft Vendors, Bake table, Loonietable Raffle and Tea RoomFirst United Church Holly Fair November 16, 9 - 12 noonBook Room, Bake Shop, Deli, Candy Shoppe, Attic Treasures,Holiday Entertaining, Coffee Shop Lunch Room, Gifts n'Things, Comforts of Home and Children's Corner.Trinity Anglican Church, with the Purple Steeple, Dine Out.Old Fashion Spaghetti Dinner, Monday November 18, 5-7pm$12pp. 519-631-7000Christmas Tour of Homes by the Rotary Club of St. Thomas,Nov. 8, 9, & 10th. Tour '5' Wonderful homes. Friday'Candlelight Preview' 6-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 4 pm. Allweekend participate in auction, draws & more. Tickets at BerryHill Limited, for further into call 519 633-0838
TRYCONNELL 2013Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072
UNION 2013Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Worship andSunday School at 9:30 am. We are a Welcoming FriendlyFamily of Faith and are barrier free. For info: 519-631-0304and our website is www.unionunitedchurch.ca.Union United Church presents: Holly Berry MarketNovember 9th, 9 am to 12 noon, 6008 Stone Church Rd.,Begin your Christmas shopping with sewing, knitting,crocheting and crafts. Or, stock up your cupboards andfreezers with apples pies, baking, preserves and pickles.Invited Artisan, Terry Lanning
VIENNA 2013Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of themonth, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. GuestSpeaker will be David Harding talking about the railway andthe Ashtabula. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.
The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church
PLEASE!!! The cold weather is coming and our
clients could use your help!!!We need you to drop off non-perishableitems at Foodland or call 519 782-3122
for pick-up.
The food bank is open the third week of themonth: Tues. 3:30-6 pm Thurs. 10 - NoonFor cheque donations please send to: Port Stanley Foodbank, c/o Christ Church, 283 Colborne St. Port Stanley, On. , N5L 1A9.
Cheques payable to Christ Church withFoodbank in memo section please.
Thank You In Advance, Port Stanley Foodbank@Christ Church
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RememberingNovember 11, 1813Continued From Page 1
Placed in context with the popula-tion along the north shore of theupper St. Lawrence at the time,consider the impact 200 casualtieswould have today on a city the size ofBrockville.
While the horrors of 20th centurywarfare live on through movie reelsand photographs, fighting at Crysler’sFarm is widely forgotten. Withoutimages most of us know nothing ofmen standing in lines against fieldguns, or the ghastly effects of cannonballs when artillery wins. To makesuch a conflict come alive, read thehaunting passages in the Field ofGlory: The Battle of Crysler’s Farm,1813, by Donald E. Graves. Surely allsubsequent remembrances on theeleventh of November will never bequite the same.
In this last year before the 200thanniversary of the Battle of Crysler’sFarm, let us all consider preservingthe memory of our forefathers whofought to save Canada. Remembertheir sacrifices, as well as those madeby later generations, and share thestory of Crysler’s Farm with those whodon’t yet know it.
(Alicia Wanless is the Bicentennial Managerfor the St. Lawrence War of 1812Bicentennial Alliance.)
rior of the continent. Had we lostcontrol of the St. Lawrence, notesleading War of 1812 historian DonaldE. Graves in an interview, “the rest ofUpper Canada would have witheredup like a vine and died.
The Battle of Crysler’s Farm alsoembodied more modern concepts of amulticultural Canada. In protectingour land, locals from the DundasCounty Militia, fought alongsideCanadien Voltigeurs and CanadianFencibles, both raised in Québec aswell as First Nations warriors. Nearlytwo-thirds of those Canadians whofought at the farm spoke French.
Bolstered by British regulars fromthe 49th and 89th Regiments of Footas well as gun detachments from theRoyal Artillery, this force of 1200 menstood firm against the more numerousAmerican troops.
After nearly three hours of fighting,our victory was decisive, but notwithout cost. With 200 casualties thatNovember 11th our force led byLieutenant-Colonel Joseph WantonMorrison lost about one-sixth of itsmen.
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Nov. 11 - Spirit Wear orders dueNov. 12 - Fresh from the Farm
order pick up , 3-5 pmNov. 13 - Pizza DayNov. 19 - JK-Gr. 4 Dairy Presentation
Nov. 22 JK-Gr. 8 Rocks’n’RingsWorkshop
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Linda HibbertJust a quick up-date regarding the
Women’s Getaway Weekend. Wespoke to a number of ladies regardingtheir experiences for the Weekend.
One group organized by ValerieCron had Dockside Cabs drop themoff at the end of Main Street and theyworked their way back to the winetasting and food pairing hosted byKettle Creek Inn. Valerie said theylaughed, giggled and shopped thewhole time. As they worked their wayup Main Street they were seeing thesame ladies over and over and struckup conversations with each otheralong the way. Everyone in theirgroup went home with several bagseach of goodies. Valerie said, “Our
Women’s Getaway WeekendPort Stanley
best experiences for the weekendwere: the shopping, the wine tastingand the Neil Diamond Tribute showat the Wharf Restaurant”.
The ladies came from as farawayas Burlington and were reallyimpressed with the quaintness of thePort Stanley village and the quality ofthe shops here. When they arrivedback at home, they were exhausted,but continued with the revelry intothe wee small hours of the morning.They wanted to say “Thanks PortStanley!”
The event was sponsored by the PortStanley BIA and included dining andaccommodation packages, fashionshow, wine pairing, coffee tastingand of course shopping.
Linda EastonKeeping the doors open to
everyone is the goal of the PortStanley United Church. The comple-tion of their new elevator and barrierfree washrooms now enables allpeople to access the church.
In 2012 the federal governmentlegislated that all public buildingsmust become handicap accessible by2025. As Bob Nemett, coordinator ofthe project, explained, “Although Irealized that they would not beclosing churches if we did notcomply, I felt we had a moral obliga-tion to consider our aging congrega-tion as well as others in the commu-nity who might use our building.”
The congregation agreed and inFebruary of 2012 the renovationsbegan to install a new elevator andbarrier free washrooms. Because thePort Stanley United Church opens its
doors to community groups such asThe Lions Club, AlcoholicsAnonymous, and The Port StanleyFestival Theatre’s summer youththeatre programme, the OntarioTrillium Foundation agreed to helpfund the project. Since completion ofconstruction, Narcotics Anonymoushas begun to use the building and theSt. Thomas Health Unit has requestedspace for a needle exchange.
Work began on the project in
January of 2013 and was completedin June, 2013. The VanZantenBrothers completed the contractwork efficiently and MacKinnonElectric donated materials for theelectrical work. London Flooringand Design Center very generouslydonated and installed the floor tiling.Others donated generously butfundraising is still ongoing.
Members were delighted whenthe first person to arrive for theannual strawberry supper in Junewas in a wheelchair and the elevatorwas busy all evening for those unableto use the stairs.
The official opening of the newinstallations will be on Friday,September 27 with a representative ofthe Ontario Trillium Foundation andMPP Jeff Yurek in attendance.
The Fellowship Hall is available forrent to community groups.
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