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holidays to the beach, the cottage andtrips to Florida. Jason was in PortStanley on Mother’s Day with his wholefamily including his mother.

The Neyers have a cottage at SaubleBeach and spend many of their vaca-tions there. Referring to Port StanleyJason says “I don't think that there wasa shop that we could get in to besidesthe one that told Rebecca that theyhad an elevator that was turned off(but could be turned on if needed inThe Festival Theatre Building). As acomparison almost all the shops in

INSIDEOjibwa season

opener Fun was the watchword as HMCS

OJIBWA celebrated the opening of itsfirst full season on Saturday, May 17.

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War of 1812 ReportMay 30: British Infantry march northto Bordeaux France to set sail forNorth America. STORY PAGE 2

Port Burwell ReportA Polestar is a guiding light. The

name aptly describes this group ofindividuals who saw the opportunityto revitalize Port Burwell one hydropole at a time. STORY PAGE 4

Drivers Urged toWatch for Deer

The Ministry of Natural Resourcesis asking motorists to be extracautious on Ontario roads this springas wildlife becomes more active.

STORY PAGE 4

Port Bruce ReportThe Township of Malahide is

hosting a Community Engagementmeeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

STORY PAGE 4

Port Stanley ReportThe following is a review of a new

police allowing vendors on the beachin Port Stanley. STORY PAGE 5

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Andrew Hibbert

Port Stanley, likemany other lakesidecommunities,depends on tourismas its primary sourceof income. Tourists come in allshapes and sizes and some arewheelchair users. It came, as some-thing of a shock when a tourist sent anote to the Beacon saying, “PortStanley is one of the least accessibletourist destinations that I have beento.” The tourist, Jason Neyers ofLondon, is not disabled himself butdoes have a daughter who is a wheel-chair user. Even with accessibilityoften being an issue Rebecca andJason take their daughter Sophie withthem everywhere. This has included

Sauble Beach areaccessible.”

This is quite adamming statementon a subject that, I’msure, many of us have

not considered. Almost any stairs orsteps would be a deterrent to someonein a wheelchair. I know that theelevator at the Festival TheatreBuilding has been used on occasion toaccess the upper level retail area andthe Stork Club Interpretive Centre.That’s great but there is no signageoutside the building to tell tourists thatan elevator is available.

On the Ontario Provincial front theMinistry of Economic Development,

500-Horsepower General Motors dieselengines powered twin propellers for amaximum speed of about 15 knots.

The YMS 299 saw service in thePacific during the Second World Warand was among the minesweepers thatled the U.S.S. Missouri into Tokyo Bayat the end of the war. The complementof the ship was four officers and 30enlisted men. This vessel spent theSecond World War in the Pacific andwas commanded by LieutenantEdward James Foley Jr., USNR until the2nd of April 1945 when LieutenantCommander Warren Arthur Wisler,

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The U.S.S. RHEA was originally anAmerican Navy Minesweeper, built inOakland, California in 1942 byWilliam F. Stone and Sons. The RHEA(AMS 52) was originally commis-sioned as the YMS (Yard MineSweeper) 299 on 7 April 1942 withLieutenant F. H. Gentry USNR as thefirst Commanding Officer. This shipwas a wooden-hulled minesweeperwith an overall length of 136 feet anda beam of 25 feet. Her displacementwas 300 tons, her draft nine feet. Two

USNR took command. During thisperiod the YMS 299 won her first"Battle Star" the Asiatic-Pacific Medal.This star was earned while partici-pating in the Assault and Occupation

Above Left: Port Stanley Legion PresidentPaul Caldwell showing the RHEA bell andphoto display.

Above Top: The RHEA crest adopted bythe Courageous Sailing Club.

Above: The RHEA at harbourside in PortStanley from a painting by R. B.Donaldson 1992.

The MV Rhea’s bell comes home to the Port Stanley Legion

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and start construction of Fort Shelby. ABritish unit called the MississippiVolunteers is formed primarily ofvoyageurs and fur trappers, at FortMackinac to help recapture the lostpost.

June 1: British raids on Cedar Point andSt. Jerome's Point and a Naval Skirmishoff Cedar Point, Maryland.

June 3: British Secretary for War, Earl ofBathurst, orders Governor General SirGeorge Prevost to take offensive actionagainst the Americans with the rein-forcement of 13,000 regulars that willsoon arrive from Europe. Prevost willallocate the majority of these troops tothe September 1814 campaign innorthern New York near Plattsburg andLake Champlain.

June 6: The British Secretary for War,orders Lieutenant Governor Sir JohnCoape Sherbrooke to occupy the part ofthe District of Maine, "which at presentintercepts the communication betweenHalifax and Quebec." He dispatches anarmy-navy contingent of 2,500 men.

Andrew HibbertMay 25 - June 24 1814: Arrival ofBritish reinforcements at Quebec City,16th Regiment, Royal Artillery, 70thRegiment.

May 29: During a skirmish atPungoteague Creek, Virginia Britishforces destroy an American battery.

May 30: A British force under thecommand of Captain StephenPopham, consisting of two gunboats,three cutters and 160 seamen andmarines are ambushed and capturedat Sandy Creek, (Sackets Harbor) NewYork, having ventured inland in pursuitof American bateaux and US militia.

May 30: Halifax naval squadronextends British blockade to includeNew England.

May 30: British Infantry march northto Bordeaux France to set sail for NorthAmerica.

May 31: Americans drive BritishCommodore Sir James Yeo’s fleet awayfrom Sackets Harbor, New York.

June 2-5: Americans take possession ofPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin Territory

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Governor General and the militaryCommander in Chief in British NorthAmerica Sir George Prevost.

A tour group visiting the HMCS OJIBWAControl Room. Photo from the EMM collection.

LETTERSAwesome!Just as it is important as it is to giveconstructive criticism, it is equally impor-tant to give credit to where credit is due.New Port Stanley main beach playgroundequipment.....AWESOME!! I can hear thatpositive happy energy already!Susan Metzger Kitchener Waterloo

Antique and Custom Car Show 11 am - 4 pm Sunday

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A Weekend of family fun in . . . .Shedden!FRIDAY June 6th• Opening Ceremonies 7:00 pm.

• Baking Contest entries 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

• Family Country Hoedown 7:30 – 11:00 pm

SATURDAY June 7th• Community Breakfast, At the Pavilion 8 am-11:30

Served by the Dutton Lions $6.00 per person

• Craft Vendors • Kiddie rides • Community Yard Sales

• Helicopter Rides, Book your flights 519-764-2600

10:00 am-5:00 pm. Adults $60.00 – Under 10 $40.00

• RHUBARB JUDGING Noon • Pony Rides, Mini Midway

SUNDAY June 8th• Breakfast 8:00 - 11:30 Served by the Dutton Lions $6/person • Church Service 10:00 am

• Craft Vendors • Antique & Custom Car & Motorcycle Show 11 am

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Museum of Naval History.

Starting at 9:00 am on the 17thand running until 4:00 pm, there wasa wide variety of craft and vendorbooths along with a huge silentauction and face painting for all. Forthose who were hungry, there was amouth-watering pork and beef BBQon site. There was lots of freeparking and the village restaurants,historic lighthouse and MarineMuseum just steps away.

All the festivities took place at theHMCS OJIBWA site at 3 Pitt Street inPort Burwell. The Museum recom-mends that anyone wanting subma-rine tours during the summer bookahead by calling the Museum at 519-633-7641 or emailing details [email protected].

HMCS OJIBWA will be open fortours daily from 10:00 to 6:00 pm(last tour starting at 5:00 pm) untilOctober. She remains openthroughout the winter by appoint-ment and for special weekends.Group tours are welcome. Contactthe Museum to make your specialarrangements.

For more information abouttouring HMCS OJIBWA, visit theMuseum website at:www.projectojibwa.ca.

Melissa Raven Not the submarine races you might

be thinking of though. These subma-rine races were for children 10 andunder organized courtesy of Explorer'sAssociation BPSC Scouts ofStraffordville as part of the ThirdAnnual OJIBWA Fest on May 17th.Participants raced as many times asthey wanted and were eligible for onefree prize draw ticket. Prizes weredonated by Harbour Lights Bayham &Area Community News.

Fun was the watchword as HMCSOJIBWA celebrated the opening of itsfirst full season on Saturday, May 17right beside HMCS OJIBWA in PortBurwell. In addition to tours insideand outside the submarine, a great dayof fun and bargains was planned by alocal group called the BayhamSubmissions. Proceeds went to the

Ojibwa season opener featured submarine races

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PORTBRUCEREPORTCathy Crane

PORTBURWELLREPORTAllan Spicer

The tour experience has beenexpanded and the summer lookspromising. New businesses haveopened and are doing well. The latest,The Sweet Spot, the talk of the town,has transformed an empty buildinginto an attractive, eye-catching asseton Robinson St. The Candy store isopen for business.

On May 14, The Polestars, HydroOne and PB PS put together a day ofcelebration, very kid focused. Thestudents walked down to the MarineMuseum Parking Lot. An Aylmer band,the Moore Avenue Underground,greeted them. The Band got the chil-dren moving, dancing and singingimmediately with Radioactive and Hip,Hip –.

The band is itself a story. ThreeAylmer brothers make up the players,with huge support from their parents.Josh is enrolled in a music program atthe U. of Windsor. Jack and Joey areinvolved in music at EESS. TheGaudette family was a big part of theevent. Later on, some Country, BTOand pop entertained the older set. Oneof the last songs had an apt submarinetheme. Joey was convinced by MarionRodgers to take the role of a teenagerin the first Periscope Theatre presenta-tion this June. Marion is quite pleased

to have a complete cast inplace.

Mayor Ens andCouncillors Ketchabawand Southwick witnessedthe big day in Bayham.East Link Cable taped theentire event.

XRCA personal aircraftflew by three times. Then,a Pirate and his Parrotemerged from the historicLighthouse. Captain Cangofrom the Ojibwich and hisbeloved Parrot, Bessieserved as MC's. The Pirate

described the kids as the real treasureshere today. Bessie was energeticallyportrayed by Marion Rodgers.

The Pirate, Jeff Rodgers recognizedkey players and supporters, startingwith the student leaders Will and Lilly,PB PS Principal Diane Herter, who wasa big part of the project's completionand success. And the Polestars: Jillianand Tony Davey, Rod and TracyLittleton, Ken Koko (Ojibwa), Anneand Grahame Notman, Margot andSerge Pieters, Laurie and Jim Tone, Fayand Symen Salverda, Carol and JohnWiley and Mary and Allan Spicer.

Supporters were recognized: TheSunshine Restaurant, The Lunch Box,Phatty’s, The Cove, The Legion,Franklin Construction, The Leo Club ofVienna, Trailer (Marcia and BarryParker), Jack Vince, the MarineMuseum.

Tom Kidd, Hydro One VP For Lines


A Port Burwell revivalstarted on May 14,2014

Actually, it began last year with agroup of relatively new residents whohave chosen Port Burwell as theirretirement community. The Polestarsshare a common goal, the beautifica-tion of the community, which theyhave embraced with enthusiasm,recognizing its unlimited potential.The Polestars are a collection of keenindividuals who have no formalstructure, only projects. Many ofthem are also members of the OtterValley Naturalists, BayhamHorticultural Society and PeriscopeTheatre.

A Polestar is a guiding light. Thename aptly describes this group ofindividuals who saw the opportunityto revitalize PortBurwell one hydropole at a time. Aftermany roadblocksand original rejec-tion by Hydro One,Margot Pietersconvinced HydroOne to have anotherlook at their polepolicy. A video,featuring the chil-dren of Port BurwellPS, who would dohand prints on thehydro poles,captured the imagi-nation of CEO Carmen Marcello.Hydro One brought their interactivetrailer to town. Hydro One thenembraced the local initiative, andtook the hand prints to another level,4X2 banners with PB PS studentartwork on them.

After months of hard work, andlots of community support, May 14was chosen as the day to celebratethe project with PB PS. The threat ofrain did not dampen the Polestars.The odds of not forcing the eventindoors were not great. The forecastWednesday morning called for amajor storm hitting Port Burwell latemorning. The Polestar event went offwithout a hitch. Sometimes you justhave to believe. The Polestars mayhave ignited a can-do spirit in PortBurwell, combined with enthusiasmand determination.

Things are looking up. The Ojibwahas drawn a surprising number ofwinter and shoulder season visitors.

Ministry of Natural ResourcesThe Ministry of Natural Resources is

asking motorists to be extra cautiouson Ontario roads this spring as wildlifebecomes more active.

On average, there is a motorvehicle/wild animal collision every 38minutes. One out of every 17 motorvehicle collisions involves a wildanimal. This is reported to behigher in Elgin Countywhere nearly 45% of thealmost 500 total acci-dents in 2006 involveddeer.

Motor vehicle/wildanimal collisions areincreasing annually. In 2007,13,954 collisions were reported.Many more go unreported. 89 percent of collisions occur on two-laneroads outside of urban areas. 86 percent occur in good weather.

Reduce your risk:• Watch — Scan the road ahead from

shoulder to shoulder. Moose, elkand deer are particularly active inthe spring, especially at dawn anddusk, as they search for food. Deerrarely travel alone, so when

Drivers Urged to Watch forDeer on Highways this Spring

motorists see one there are likelymore nearby.

• Stay in Control — Watch your speedand be careful when driving at night.Slowing down will give you moretime to respond.

• Brake and Stop — Brake firmly if ananimal is standing on or crossing

the road, stopping if necessary.Swerving to avoid hitting a wild

animal may result in loss ofcontrol and a more serious

collision.

The Ministry ofTransportation’s Watch

for Wildlife websiteprovides useful tips for

drivers in Ontario.

If possible, avoid drivingduring dusk or dawn when most

wildlife collisions occur. Swerving toavoid hitting a wild animal may resultin a more serious collision. If hitting awild animal is unavoidable, rememberto stay in control.

People who live adjacent to high-ways are encouraged not to feed deerduring the winter as this increases theprobability of motor vehicle collisions,resulting in more personal injuries andincreased deer mortality.

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some bringing a picnic and otherspurchasing their food from one of thelocal restaurants. This year the park isoperational from May 9, 2014 toOctober 13, 2014, so the washroomsare open and serviced during this time.

On the south side of Imperial Roadis the beach. According to the OntarioParks website, Port Bruce offers a“picturesque 200 metre sandy beach”where visitors can “relax in the sun andthen cool off by taking a swim in thewarm, shallow waters of Lake Erie.”Perhaps some of the visitors who can'tfind the park are thrown off by theterms 'picturesque' and 'sandy'.

For some, picturesque wouldinclude a waterfront strewn with largelogs and debris washed up on shore,while others would visit once and notcome back. If you look closelybetween clumps of wildly spreadinggrass, you can see hints of the sandthat once was visible over the wholebeach. The grass does keep the sandfrom blowing onto the road, althoughmany traditional beach goers don’tappreciate its presence, at least in suchgreat volumes. Visitors should alsotread carefully since poison ivy lurks inthe clumps of grass. Ontario Parksdoes not consider poison ivy a noxiousweed, so no action is taken to preventits spread. For local residents, it wasonly a few years ago that the park paidto have the beach groomed. Thosedays are gone, to the liking of someand the chagrin of others.

The Provincial Parks andConservation Reserves Act, 2006 iden-tified several objectives for managingprovincial parks. One is to protectecosystems, and another is to “provideopportunities for ecologically sustain-able outdoor recreation opportunitiesand encourage associated economicbenefits’. Many visitors and local resi-dents in Port Bruce would argue thatthe natural state of the beach doeslittle to encourage economic benefitsand stimulate tourism, yet there aresome that come to the Port Brucebeach since it is like stepping back intime, when beaches were not main-tained and regularly groomed.

CommunityEngagement Meeting

The Township of Malahide ishosting a Community Engagementmeeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2014at the Malahide Community Place inSpringfield starting at 6:30 p.m. Thissession is part of the development of amaster plan for Port Bruce. Oncedeveloped, the plan will guide furthercommunity projects in the village.Come out and have a say. Your inputis valuable.

Port Bruce Prov. ParkSome visitors to Port Bruce are

surprised to find a provincial park,while others come looking for the dayuse park and can’t find it. The PortBruce Provincial Park is located alongImperial Road and runs west fromLevi Street. On the north side ofImperial Road, there is a large grassedarea with several picnic tables, wash-rooms and a surfaced area with abasketball net. Many visitors can beseen having lunch under the trees,

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PORTSTANLEYREPORTAndrew Hibbert


2014 Port StanleySeasonal Vendor Pilot

The following is a review of a newpolice allowing vendors on the beachin Port Stanley. The full report can befound on the Central Elgin web site.

Central Elgin Council has had apolicy for Port Stanley’s Main Beach,based on an outstanding Port Stanleyby-law, indicating that temporaryvendors were not permitted. In 2014this policy was under review anddiscussion. It has been decided to pilota new policy that would encouragemore recreational activity and businessopportunity during the tourist season.Central Elgin Council values the BlueFlag status of Port Stanley’s MainBeach, and will not allow any activitythat would jeopardize that status.

Additionally, it has been decided,that the pilot project will also includethe West Harbour Walkway, and anarea at Little Beach. Central ElginCouncil will select vendors on the basisof optimising the types of activitiesmost desirable for Port Stanley.

Vendors will be assigned specific

locations, whether in the MainBeach, Little Beach, or West HarbourWalkway areas. There is ampleparking for both vendors and beachgoers in each location.

The official hours that vendorsmay operate between are 10:00 a.m.until sunset from Victoria Dayweekend to Labour Day weekend.

All vendors must apply eachseason to have a space designated to them.

Areas for vending:6 spots, approximately 10 metres

long, on the West Harbour Walk Way,6 spots along the Board Walk, 6 spots,on the south side of the dunes onMain Beach, 1 spot, on the beach onthe piece of land close to the pier and6 spots, approximately, on thesouthern beach embankment ofLittle Beach.

Food vendors will be located atleast fifty (50) metres from a perma-nent restaurant or other permanenteating establishment by measuringthe distance by the "most directroute" or "the straightest route".

Rates and FeesA seasonal vendor's licence will

cost $300 and a seasonal space rentalwill cost $300.

Vendors must obtainComprehensive General LiabilityInsurance satisfactory to theMunicipality.

HealthTalkCystic Fibrosis: Takes YourBreath Away

May 25, 2014 marks the date for Great Strides

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mated that 1 in 3600 children are born with CF in

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another Canadian life. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic

disorder, meaning that the person has the disease

from birth. It occurs when a child inherits two

defective copies of the gene responsible for CF,

one from each parent. Approximately one in 25

Canadians is a CF carrier, carrying only one defec-

tive version of the gene responsible. Carriers do

not have, and can never get, CF. In most cases,

they are not even aware they are carriers until

they have a child with the disease. When two

carriers have a child, there is a

• 25% chance the child will be born with CF

• 50% chance the child will not have CF, but

will be a carrier

• 25% chance the child will not have CF and

will not be a carrier

With each pregnancy, the risks are exactly the

same. Two carrier parents may have several chil-

dren with cystic fibrosis or none at all.

In Ontario, (and some other provinces) newborn

screening is performed in hospital. This is

accomplished by a simple heal blood test. If the

test is positive, it does not confirm diagnosis. It

simply means that further testing is required.

Although CF affects many systems of the body, it

primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. In

the lungs, a build-up of thick mucus causes

increasingly severe breathing problems. It may be

difficult to clear bacteria from the lungs, leading

to cycles of infection and inflammation, which

damage delicate lung tissue. Mucus and protein

also build up in the digestive tract making it diffi-

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The pancreas is affected leading to diabetes. The

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of Okinawa. In July 1945, EnsignRobert James Bauman, USNR becamethe fourth Captain of the vessel. It wasduring the command of this youngEnsign (he was nineteen years old)that this ship was awarded her secondand third "Battle Stars". One star wasreceived for operations with the U.S.Third Fleet in the vicinity of thePhilippine Islands during July 1945.

When the USS Missouri steamedinto Tokyo Bay with the SupremeCommander of the Allied Powers,General MacArthur, on the way to theJapanese surrender ceremonies, thisship, together with others of her class,preceded Missouri into the harbour toinsure that the way was cleared ofmines. This typified the motto of theMINE FORCE – "Where the Fleet goes,we've been".

Upon conclusion of the surrenderof Japan, the YMS 299 was engaged inminesweeping duties around theJapanese Home Islands. Ironically, herown Army and Navy Aircraft hadplanted the majority of the mines withwhich she was confronted. In keepingwith the old adage of the sea – "Thosethat mine must sweep", the YMS 299participated in the tedious task ofsweeping the Japanese Inland Sea forwhich she was awarded her third andfinal "Battle Star". This duty also sawthe ship add the Navy OccupationService Medal for the Asiatic Theatreto her other laurels.

In September 1947, the YMS 299was reclassified AMS 52 and thennamed RHEA. The designator AMS 52which normally follows the nameRHEA indicates that she was one ofthe class of ship known as motorminesweepers, the U.S. Navy's largestwooden-hulled ships. Like her sisterships, this vessel is named for a bird, aRHEA being a South American

member of the Ostrich family,although we do have a RHEA farmnear Port Stanley. This RHEAcontinued with the routine peacetimework of training reservists and in 1948Lieutenant (JG) Rocker, USN tookcommand.

The vessel was so magnificentlymaintained that Rear AdmiralSherman, who made semi-annualinspections, once remarked that hewould like to have the ship for his ownpersonal yacht.

The RHEA was decommissioned 23December 1957. She was struck fromthe US Navy List 1 November 1959.

The Courageous Sailing Clubpurchases RHEA

In 1962 the Courageous SailingClub was formed in London, Ontarioand based in Port Stanley for thepurpose of purchasing and operatingthe former U.S. Navy minesweeperRHEA as a training vessel for youthgroups in the area interested inseamanship training and discipline.The Club obtained its ProvincialCharter in October 1962 and theobjectives of the Club were toencourage and foster the ideals ofgood seamanship and related subjectsamong the youth of the area. Over theyears many boys participated in main-tenance and refit programs learning

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the basics of skills that they oftenpursued later in their education. TheClub also had a junior membership.

After she came to Port Stanley theMV (Motor Vessel) RHEA was underthe command of Lt. Cdr. T. L.Raymond, CD, from 1962 to 1975, thenLt. L. Bowman, CD in 1976 and afterthat Lt. Cdr. D.E. Harrington.

The ship made training cruises toports on Lake Erie in both Canada andthe U.S. She also travelled to Sarnia,Windsor and Toledo Ohio and wasinvited to Ontario Place in 1974 by theOntario Government during an annual10-day training cruise. Some of theboys, who were not affiliated with anyother cadet or youth group, wereallowed to form part of the regularcrew of MV RHEA. Thirty-six cadetswere accommodated during each trip.

Courageous Sailing Club memberswere also part owners of the RHEA.They crewed the ship and providedinstruction to visiting cadets. Memberscarried out maintenance and refitprojects during the winter months.The ship is kept heated so that it couldbe used during the winter months for"along the wall" training, A classroomwas available in an adjacent shed.

Look for Part Two in our next edition.RHEA almost sinks in Port StanleyHarbour. RHEA does sink in theOshawa harbour.

For several years local residentsvolunteering their time werepermitted to clean up the beach,from the water’s edge back a few feeton shore. For everyone’s safety theyremoved logs that were protrudinginto the water and placed themparallel to shore for a place to sit andenjoy the view. Last year this wasmet with threats of huge fines andpossible imprisonment. Visitors tothe village frequently ask why localresidents don’t clean up the beach.It’s not for a lack of desire. Somewould agree with the description onthe Ontario Parks website that PortBruce Park is “picturesque” and“beautiful” and others would usetotally opposite words. Somewherethere must be a happy medium foreveryone to be able to enjoy thisscenic spot.

As with any Ontario ProvincialPark, there are fines for variousoffences. Information obtained fromtheir website indicates that the finefor taking your dog or any domesticanimal on the beach is $75. Don’tthink about picking up a piece ofdrift wood for your garden, sinceregulations do not permit taking anyfallen or dead wood from a provincialpark and doing so could result in a$125 fine. There is a fine forpossessing or setting off fireworks aswell as a fine for campfires. SincePort Bruce is a ‘day use’ park, itdoesn’t have Provincial Park staffstationed there, but staff regularlyvisits from Port Burwell Park forenforcement.

If you have a concern about theconditions of the Provincial Parkwashroom, grassed area or beachcontact the Park Warden at 519-874-4691, or write to Box 9, Port Burwell,ON, N0J 1T0. Or, you may wish toexpress any comments to theMinistry of Natural Resources, ParksServices Division, Managing Directorat 1-800-667-1940 or write toRobinson Place, 6th Floor, 300 WaterStreet, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8M5

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and Forests, subbed for CEO CarmenMarcello. Kidd pointed to the HydroOne truck on the main street,explaining that this crew is respon-sible for bringing the lines back toservice during and after weatherevents. Later, the crew installed thefirst of 42 banners on local hydropoles. Fittingly the student artworkwas a depiction of the Lighthouse.

Pirate Jeff concluded the programwith the children singing a rousingsong set to music originally for

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Mr. Marcello.

Port Burwell Kids are doing it right –Polestars Polestars (repeated refrain) –To make our town clean and bright –Hydro One and Bayham too – They

showed up to help us thru – We had avery special plan – And we needed helpfrom a very special man – So here weare this motley crew – Shouting out a

big Thank You – Thank You Mr.Marcello (Pirate Salute).

May 14 may well go down in localhistory as a turning point in theeconomy and quality of life in PortBurwell and Bayham. The train isleaving the station. Let's all get on board!

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North ShoreCommunity EventsPORT STANLEY 2014Port 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 Programs Kidz Korner Games, crafts, storiesMonday Evenings 6‐6:45pm (grade 1 and older)Pajama�Rama Join us for Bedtime Story Time! MondayEvenings 7‐7:30pm (all ages with an adult)Pre�school Story Time Stories, songs and crafts! TuesdayMornings at 10:15am (0‐5 years with an Adult)Lego�Mania! Saturday Mornings from 10am‐12:30pm Anydonations of LEGO are greatly appreciated! (with adult)Yarn Bombing for Kids Monday, May 26 & June 2nd at 6pmCome and learn how to finger knit to make some garland forour tree! Ages 5 and up are welcome! Port Stanley Lioness Club Walk For Guide Dogs Sunday,May 25th, Port Stanley Legion, Registration 1:30pm Walk2pm. Info: 519-782-4308. *Funds raised will go to LionsFoundation of Canada Dog Guides, Dog Guides are at no cost.Port Stanley Optimist Bike Rodeo Saturday June 7, 9:30am-12 noon at Port Stanley arena. All children under 12 areinvited to attend. Bikes will be checked for safety and ridingskills will be tested. Everyone gets a prize including twobrand-new bicycles. There will be hot-dogs and pop foreveryone at the end of the rodeo. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us.Coffee follows downstairs.Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pmevery Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of afamily member or friend that is affecting you, the AlanonFamily Groups may be able to help you.Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners Annual GeraniumDrive. The Gardeners raise money to buy plants andflowers for our public gardens. Please order yourGeraniums directly from them to support their good workCall 519 782-4148. Cost is $2.50 per plant with 6 coloursto choose from. Delivery May 24th.St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor.Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. TheDoor is always open, why not join us?Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 11am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. Weare now wheelchair friendly and barrier free.Port Stanley United Church Alcoholics Anonymousmeets Thursday 8 pm, Call 782-3056.VON Foot Care Clinic May 29th at The Villa Apts, 289Frances Street 8 - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 forappointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club.The Port Stanley Youth Group May 23rd, 5 p.m. at St.John's Presbyterian Church, the last event of the year,The Amazing Race. The Youth should bring a sweater,comfortable clothing and shoes and NO cell phones.Heritage Port Next meeting is June 26 1:30 pm, at theGay Lea Dairy Museum in Copenhagen. Post Card booksVol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, Port Stanley theFirst 100 Years, $25. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon,204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds toHeritage Port. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets everyMonday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port StanleyArena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts).Port Stanley Village Association meets the thirdThursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome. Checkout 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 theLegion offers 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 Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. Weare looking for beginners as well. If you like to playMahJongg come on out! Call 519 782-3189 or 782-3118.Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke Sing It To Win It!Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm Chicken Wings onSpecial. Come for the fun. Port Stanley Legion June 13th The Neil Diamond TributeShow Dinner 6pm, Show 8pm, $35.00 Limited Seating.

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2014St. 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, MeetsEvery 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School. Formore Info 519 874 4260.Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the secondMonday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Port BurwellPublic School. 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 2014Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them forEuchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs atAylmer Legion Admission $2.

DUTTON 2014Dutton & District LIONS BINGO in Dutton DunwichCommunity Centre; Wed. June 4, 7 pm $500 jackpot; withseveral special games, each night.Dutton & District Lions serve their famous, full break-

The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church

PLEASE!!! Our shelves are almost empty!We need you to drop off

non-perishable items 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.

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fast for only $6; Sunday; June 7 & 8, 9 am till noon, in thecovered shelter at Keystone Complex; Shedden, as part ofRosy Rhubarb celebration.Dutton & District Lions Veterans AppreciationMotorcycle Poker Run, June 14 at Dutton BuildingProducts; 277 Currie Road, 9-9:45 am. Registration $20per bike; $30 with passenger. Includes complimentaryrefreshment and hamburger provided by Rodney Lions.

DEXTER 2014Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.

FINGAL 2014Knox Presbyterian Church Lay Minister Mr. John VanEyk. 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 ofpeople, we are barrier free.

SHEDDEN 2014Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5,Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081.Pre-school Storytime Friday Mornings 11am (under 5 yearswith an Adult) Come for stories, songs & crafts!Boys Club Are you interested in a Boys Club for ages 8‐12on Saturday Afternoons? Ask for more info or to register!!Lego-Mania! Saturday afternoons from 2:15-4:30pm Anydonations of LEGO are greatly appreciated!

SPARTA 2014Sparta Baptist Church is no longer holding services butare meeting with the Plains Baptist Church till the end ofJune. Rev. Phil Butler is there for both congregations. Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, SpartaCommunity Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock,crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session.Come learn a new skill. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).Sparta Community Hall Saturday, May 31 - Indoorgarage sale, 9-3. Vendors wanted - $10/table/space.Please call Eileen 519.775.2628 to reserve your space.The Plains Spring Bazaar and Plant Sale (Fairview Ave& Sparta Line) Saturday, May 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Refreshments, Craft Table, Bake Table, Books, AtticTreasurers, Garden Plants, etc.

ST. THOMAS 2014Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the TimkenCommunity Centre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6pm on Saturdays for a free meal followed by our celebra-tion service. For more info call 519-633-9207 or go towww.abundantlifestthomas.caThe Old St. Thomas Church, 55 Walnut St. is now openfor free tours Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 until late August.

TYRCONNELL 2014Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line,519-762-3072.

UNION 2014Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Worshipand Sunday School at 9:30 am. We are a WelcomingFriendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info: 519-631-0304 and our website is www.unionunitedchurch.ca.Union Sports Club and Community CentreFishing Lure Workshop May 31, 11am - 1pm. For children8+ years. Cost $5pp. Come and make your own lure andlearn about Sport Fishing by the Tri County Bass Masters.Call to register - 519-631-3840Trivia Night Fund Raiser, June 6, 8 p.m. Tables of 6 -cost is $50. Snacks and Coffee provided. Fun and Prizes. Call to register a table by June 1st - 519-631-3840

VIENNA 2014Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday ofthe month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. Allare welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.Edison Fest, Vienna Memorial Park, 9 am – 6 pm. Craft &Food Vendors. Music all day long! *FREE * ChildrensActivities. Face painting,Magic Show. Talent Show. FreeChildren & Adult Activities: Sack races, Spaghetti Eatingcontest, Cross-cut saw & nail driving competitions. FreeCommunity Activities: wagon rides, silent auction & yardsale by Pt. Burwell Trinity Anglican Church. Free Draws, (Draw for bikes & skateboards held between 5:30 - 6 pm)Winner must be in the park to claim prize!. 50/50 DrawDrawn at 6 pm by Bayham Historical Society. Tour of theEdison Museum all day, 14 SNOW ST., VIENNA. For moreinformation call Hellen at 519-866-5759*


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its goods or services to persons withdisabilities.

The provider shall use reasonableefforts to ensure that its policies, prac-tices and procedures are consistent withthe following principles:

The goods or services must beprovided in a manner that respects thedignity and independence of personswith disabilities.

Persons with disabilities must begiven an opportunity equal to thatgiven to others to obtain, use andbenefit from the goods or services.

So what can we do to alleviate theproblem? I think both individual storeowners, the Port Stanley BIA (BusinessImprovement Association) and thePSVA (Village Association) shouldundertake an accessibility survey of allbusinesses and then consider what canbe done to make access easier for thosewho are disabled or who have a familymembers who is disabled.

National Access AwarenessWeek

We just happen to be coming up toNational Access Awareness Weekstarting on May 27th. In NorfolkCounty they are actively workingtowards access for everyone.

This was a recent Press Releasefrom the County: Norfolk County iscelebrating National Access Awareness

Trade and Employment has anAccessibility Standards AdvisoryCouncil/Standard DevelopmentCommittee (ASAC/SDC) who arereviewing the accessibility standard forcustomer service. The committee hasdeveloped proposed changes and wasasking for public comment beforefinalizing its recommendations togovernment. To provide individualsand organizations with additional timeto submit feedback, the deadline forproviding public comment on theproposed changes to the CustomerService Standard was extended fromApril 16, 2014 to May 22, 2014. It mighthave helpful if the ministry had run anad announcing this information.

The Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act is an extremely lengthydocument that was first formulated in2005. The document is available on theService Ontario Web Site.

As an example the act contains thefollowing policies:

Every provider of goods or servicesshall establish policies, practices andprocedures governing the provision of

Week from May 25 to May 31, 2014.The week is an opportunity to high-light accessibility in Norfolk Countyand to call residents and businesses ofthe community to work toward equalaccess and full participation for peoplewith disabilities.

“Norfolk County has worked hard toidentify, remove and prevent barriersto persons with disabilities in ourcommunity”, said Mayor DennisTravale. “We are committed to meeting

the needs of everyone, and to imple-menting programs and initiatives thatcontinue to make our community aninclusive and accessible place to live,visit and work.”

If we want Port Stanley and area tobe know as a conscientious touristdestination we are going to have tomake an effort to comply with theMinistry guidelines. This should includeaccessibility for those who are blind ordeaf as well as disabled.

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program’s five objectives: volunteering,mentoring, expanding awareness ofelder abuse, social participation andcapital assistance.

Over 1,770 NHSP community-basedprojects were approved through the2013-2014 call for proposals, for a totalof more than $33.4 million in funding.

Economic Action Plan 2014proposes an additional $5 million per

year for the NHSP to support addi-tional projects that benefit seniors.

Since 2006, the NHSP has fundedmore than 13,000 projects in hundredsof communities across Canada.

Website:www.edsc.gc.ca/eng/seniors/funding/community/index.shtml

knowledge, skills and experiences withothers and support communities byincreasing their capacity to addresslocal issues.

The call for proposals will close onFriday, July 4, 2014.

Program detailsOrganizations may receive up to

$25,000 in grant funding. Projectsmust address one or more of the

Press ReleaseThe Government of Canada is

seeking applications for projects thatwill help Canadian seniors use theirleadership abilities, skills and experi-ence to continue to make a differencein their communities through the NewHorizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

NHSP community-based projectshelp empower seniors to share their

Federal Grant for Seniors Projects The Federal Government launches a New Horizons for Seniors Program 2014-2015. A Call for Proposals for Community-Based Projects

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