trying to keep their husbands in thedark about just how much they spentat the fabric store.

The plays author, Barbara InderRobertson, taught for several years atthe West Elgin Secondary Schoolbefore she moved to Ottawa where shecontinued to teach, became themother of three sons and also becamean ardent quilter. In 2007, she co-wrote‘Quilting Pieces’ with her sister,Elizabeth Inder Corewin.

And if you think that quilting is oldfashioned – think again. Quilting is onthe upswing in popularity. And someof the art that is being done today isnot like grama’s quilts of yesteryear.New designs and materials are givingan old art a new lease on life – andattracting a new generation to thequilter’s frame.

And that’s where the play gets itsstory. Both funny and poignant, withsinging and a live band, “Quilting

INSIDELetters

The Heritage District proposal beganwith little criticism at its first publicmeeting but the last of the 3 public meet-ings was difficult to sit through.

STORY PAGE 2

The Elgins atLongwoods

Watching the Re-enactmentprovided a somber reminder to allmembers, especially the unit leader-ship, of the responsibility the armyplaces on its leaders. STORY PAGE 3

IJC Recommendationsto Protect Lake Erie“The public has told us, and

research has confirmed, that Lake Erieis impaired by an excess of nutrientsthat feed harmful algae,”

STORY PAGE 3

Port Bruce Report Finally, the ice has mostly disap-

peared from Catfish Creek, althoughsome ice and debris remain.

STORY PAGE 4

CorrectionCommemoration Article

In our March 14th issue we notedthat the Longwoods service was offici-ated by Reverend Richard Golden.

It should have read Reverend MarkSargent conducted the military service.He is a retired Canadian Forces Chaplain.

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Allan KirkThe West Elgin Dramatics Society

(WEDS) has been piecing together aplay authored right here in Ontario –and it has quilting as the theme.

“Quilting Pieces, is presented inten “pieces” or scenes with eachrepresented by its own quilt.” saysWEDS Chairperson Diane Downey.

Local quilting artists havedonated various quilts for display – adifferent quilt for each scene. And thestories are as different as the quilts.Some very old. Some very modern.

“Quilting Pieces seemed a good fitfor the WEDS theatre, with this areabeing part of The Barn Quilt Trail,with the current revival of the art ofquilting, and with one of the play-wrights having been part of ourcommunity in the ‘70’s” say Downey.

The first scene is about a group ofhopelessly addicted Quilters who are

Pieces” is a unique artistic offering.Just like the quilts that inspired it.

With a large cast of over 20, and aband, this is one of WEDS most ambi-tious projects in years.

There will also be a live quiltingdemonstrationbefore and aftereach produc-tion.

It all kicksoff in the firsttwo weeks of Aprilat the WEDS theater inDutton. For tickets and more informa-tion head to www.weds.ca or phone519-762-2862.

Plan to be in stiches.

(Allan Kirk is a freelance writer and colum-nist with a particular interest in local andregional history as well as events and issuesin west Elgin County. He resides in theHamlet of Iona Station.)

place, the Port Stanley firefighters. TheJudges Choices were, first place andpast winner the Kettle Creek Inn,second place the Port StanleyFirefighters with third place going to ayoung peoples entry the newly formedPort Stanley Leo Club.

Best Presentation was awarded toPort Stanley Foodland, second place toExtendicare and in third place to a new

Andrew HibbertFriday March 21st saw another

night of festivities at the Port StanleyLegion where this year the PortStanley Lioness Club hosted the 20thAnnual Great Chili Cook Off. Previousyears had seen the event at the Arenabut a poor turnout last yearssuggested that a venue with a widerrange of beverages was needed. Thisyear 19 participating chefs/groupscreated a tremendous variety of chiliflavours ranging from sweet to extraspicy. It’s truly amazing that you cantake the common bean and create somany different aromas and flavours.

Visitors were asked to taste eachselection and judge which theypreferred for flavour and whichgroup had the best presentation. Aswell a panel of three judges madetheir own choices. The Judges wereElgin County Warden David Marr,Connie Becker, and former restaura-teur Jimmy Coulbeck.

The Peoples Choice for First Placewas awarded to the Port StanleyLegion with second place going toPort Stanley Foodland and third

restaurant in the village CC's Cafe.

Lioness Sherry Wismer reportedthat there were 151 adults, and 23 chil-dren in attendance. It was a great night.The Lioness of Port Stanley want tothank all the competitors who enteredtheir chili, the businesses who donatedgifts, the Legion and the residents ofour great community who attended theevening. A special thanks to our judges.

With so many entries to samplemany of us were quite stuffed just fromthe tasting. Having said that theLioness ladies did a great job ofpreparing a chili supper for all thosewho attended. Thanks also to the LionsClub who provided support services forthe evening.

The evening was wrapped up withdraw/price winners for both adults andchildren who attended and everyonewent away happy. Proceeds from theLioness Chili Cook Off go to many localworthy causes.

Above: The Port Stanley Legion was thenew setting for the Lioness Chili Cookoff.

Left: One of two long tables set up for theGreat Chili Cookoff Contestants.

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evening fell, and Wilkinson was forcedto call off the attack. The Britishsuffered 11 killed, 46 wounded and fourmissing, while the Americans lost 13,with 51 wounded. With another failure,the Americans returned to Champlain,and Wilkinson’s days as a commanderwere over. He was replaced by MajorGeneral George Izard, and returnedhome to face acourt martialthat would endhis militarycareer.

March 28: The British ships HMSPhoebe and HMS Cherub capture theUSS Essex commanded by CaptainDavid Porter and Essex Junior, offValparaiso, Chile. The Essex had been avery successful commerce raiderattacking British merchant vessels andwhaling ships in the southern Atlanticand Pacific Oceans. This encounter wasthe inspiration for the film Master &Commander.

March 31: The Allies enter Paris andNapoleon's European empire collapses.

April 11: Napoleon I of France abdi-cates the French throne and is exiled toElba. The British now turn their atten-tion to war with the United States.

along Kettle Creek at Port Stanley areadvised to continue to carefullymonitor their local conditions. Icejams may cause water levels tochange quickly with little warningand create flooding situations. KettleCreek Conservation Authority isreminding residents to use extremecaution near all watercourses andponds. The ice cover is unstable,banks can be very slippery and thewater is fast flowing and very cold.Parents in particular are encouragedto keep their children away fromflood plain areas, creeks and ditches.��Residents are advised to removeproperty from low-lying areas and toclear snow and ice from stormdrains.�� Updates will be made avail-able if conditions warrant. This floodoutlook will remain in effect untilMarch 31, 2014. For further updateslog on to www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca

Andrew HibbertMarch 30 1814: The Second Battle ofLacolle Mill Lower Canada. The smallgarrison of a British outpost, aided byreinforcements, fought off a largeAmerican attack.

U.S. General James Wilkinson crossedthe frontier early on 30 March andoccupied Odelltown. By 8:00 am theAmericans were near Lacolle. In theearly afternoon, Wilkinson sent 1200men to the west and north of Lacolleto outflank the British and cut the roadto L’Île-aux-Noix. Snow and poorconditions made for difficult terrain,and the Americans were only able toget one 12-pounder gun and ahowitzer into position. The delaysallowed the British flank companies ofthe 13th Foot to be sent upriver toreinforce the position at Lacolle.Wilkinson’s gunfire proved ineffective,and his infantry fell back under a hailof fire from the British.

A fierce firefight ensued, but endedwith the British withdrawing. TheCanadian Fencibles and Voltigeursarrived next, along with severalAboriginal allies. This larger force wentafter the American guns, which weretaken and spiked before the Britishwere pushed back once more.

Weather conditions worsened as

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LETTERSPort Stanley HCD

Dear Editor: The Heritage Districtproposal began with little criticism at itsfirst public meeting but the last of the 3public meetings was difficult to sitthrough. In each of the public meetingsthe straw vote held was overwhelmingly infavour of the Heritage District and even inthe last volatile meeting only 6 peoplevoted against it. Even though ArturoMartinez and his friend had left themeeting early, they were counted withinthat 6 as obviously against the proposal.

Those six people did not ask questionsto clarify their understanding but insteadsimply spoke, at some times rudely, againstwhat they thought the proposal involved.From some of the comments it wasobvious that they had not read or under-stood the revised document.

While each put forth his rant, thecommittee of volunteers sat politely infront of them. This is my main concern. Itis not whether or not the heritage districtbecomes a reality but it is about how

Kettle Creek ConservationAuthority

Kettle Creek ConservationAuthority is issuing an update to thecurrent watershed conditions state-ment – flood outlook for residents ofthe Kettle Creek Watershed, withspecific concerns for the Port Stanleyarea. �“Warmer temperatures over thelast few days have cleared out a lot ofthe ice blanketing Kettle Creek and itstributaries. Water levels are higherthroughout the watershed, buthaven’t caused any issues so far,” saysJennifer Dow, KCCA water conserva-tion supervisor. Water is continuingto flow under the ice and so far is notshowing signs of backing upupstream. The inner and outerharbours are still encased in ice,however there are signs of thawingalong the edges and some largecracks have appeared. Residents

Regional watershed conditions

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British commander, Captain JamesHillyar of the 36 Gun HMS Phoebe.

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these volunteers were treated. Port Stanleyis blessed with a high caliber of citizenswho are willing to volunteer long hours tomove projects forward. We need thesepeople and, whether or not we agree withthe project, these volunteers deserve ourrespect. To become demanding and accusa-tory when speaking to them is highlyungrateful. If those people who havecomplaints would like to put their shoulderto the wheel, they might begin to under-stand the complexity of these issues. Theymight begin to understand that all is notblack and white but many shades of gray. Itis very difficult to watch people who havespent many hours at their own expensebuilding something having their effortsattacked by those who have not put in thetime or effort. I hope these volunteers donot focus on those few negative commentsbut can focus on that overwhelmingmajority at the meetings who support theirefforts.Linda Easton Port Stanley

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Officers informed Basden that hisplan would be a mistake. Basden didnot listen to the advice of other offi-cers. He continued and executed hisorders. He was defeated atLongwoods by the Americans andwas forced to retreat. He sufferedheavy casualties, losing 14 men andhaving 51 injured.

Watching the Re-enactmentprovided a somber reminder to allmembers, especially the unit leader-ship, of the responsibility the army

places on itsleaders. It is impor-tant that we learnfrom our history,we learn from themistakes and fromour achievements.We always makedecisions knowingthe risks and try tomitigate them, sothat we can ensurethe health, safetyand wellbeing ofour troops and notput them need-lessly in harm’s way.

The Unit alsotook part in aprayer service forall the fallensoldiers during thewar. We stoodtogether repre-senting the modern

day Canadian Army,side by side with our

American counterparts,as friends. Re-enactors

dressed as past British,Native and American soldiers

from 1814 also stood togetherwith us in prayer.

(Neil Balan is an officer, with 31 CEREngineering Regiment in St Thomas.)

Neil Balan 31 Combat Engineering Regiment

(The Elgins) is an Canadian ArmyRegiment with Squadrons in bothWaterloo and St Thomas. Our historydates back to 1866, before the confed-eration of Canada, as the 25th ElginBattalion of Infantry. The unit has beenre-rolled over the years from Infantryto Armoured regiments and in 1997was re-established as a CombatEngineering Regiment (31 CER).

As combat engineers we specializein tasks including mobility support,counter-mobility, Explosive handing,demolitions, building defensive struc-tures, bridging and utilizing heavyequipment. We have acting leadershipand soldiers that have fought in manytheatres of warincluding Afghanistanand Bosnia.

Soldiers from bothSquadrons, totalingover 35 members,attended the re-enact-ment of the Battle ofLongwoods. This wasan opportunity for allsoldiers within theunit to learn of thesacrifices, achieve-ments, heroism andmistakes of our forefa-thers. All men wholost their lives did soto protect our greatNation. Some ofthose men diedbecause of poor lead-ership decisions.

In 1814 CaptainJames Basdenplanned the attach onthe Americans whowere positioned at thetop of an icy hill atLongwood’s. Basdenplanned to scale the hill andconduct a frontal attack on theAmericans, who were in a defensiveposition and had many advantages,including terrain, being in a defensiveand having higher ground. British

The International JointCommissionWindsor, ON – The InternationalJoint Commission (IJC) has releasedthe report, A Balanced Diet for LakeErie: Reducing PhosphorusLoadings and Harmful AlgalBlooms. The report provides scien-tific and policy advice to govern-ments as they implement plans torespond to deteriorating Lake Eriewater quality. The IJC made LakeErie a priority area of atten-tion in response to an algalbloom in 2011 that wasthe largest ever recorded.

“The public has toldus, and research hasconfirmed, that Lake Erieis impaired by an excessof nutrients that feedharmful algae,” said LanaPollack, U.S. chair of the IJC. “Wecommend the U.S. and Canada fortheir work and investments to helpLake Erie, but it’s time for govern-ments at all levels to put the lake ona diet by setting targets andachieving real reductions in nutrientloads.”

Based on the research of dozensof scientists from both sides of theborder, the IJC found that waterquality has declined over the pastdecade, with impacts on ecosystemhealth, drinking water supplies,fisheries, recreation, tourism andproperty values. More than 400people attended public meetingsafter a draft report was released inAugust 2013 and today’s final report

The Elgins at Longwoods

IJC Recommendations toProtect Lake Erie

Above: The Elgins at the Battle ofLongwoods Memorial on March 8th, 2014in the green uniforms at the right.

Below: A 31 CER member and theiruniform shoulder insignia.

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reflects more than 130 comments andadditional research.

“I grew up on Lake Erie and knowfirsthand that this precious lake can’tafford more fouled beaches, dead fishand contaminated drinking water,” saidGordon Walker, Canadian chair.“Government action saved Lake Erie inthe 1970s and the IJC is confident thatwith timely action, the U.S. and Canadacan save Lake Erie again.”

To improve Lake Erie water qualityonce again, the IJC makes 16

specific recommendations toassist governments at alllevels in setting phosphorusreduction targets, reducingphosphorus loads fromboth agricultural and urban

sources, and strengtheningmonitoring and research.

Setting Loading TargetsIn the report, the IJC finds that

current knowledge is sufficient to justifyimmediate additional effort to reduceexternal loading of nutrients to LakeErie. In particular, the IJC highlightsdissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) asa primary concern and focuses on theMaumee River watershed as the highestpriority for remedial action, recom-mending a 37 percent reduction for thespring period (March-June) comparedto the 2007-2012 average. To helpachieve loading targets, the IJC recom-mends that Ohio and Michigan formallyplace western Lake Erie on an impairedwaters list, triggering a phosphorusTotal Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)plan for the western Lake Erie Basin that

become my life’s work. No one haddone this before and we were totallyunaware of how to teach flying squir-rels to fly.”

After raising the kits to young adult-hood the program teaches the squirrelshow to find nesting sites and forage forfood. That was the easy part. Manyendanger species raised in captivityhave had to be taught the same lifeskills. But how do you teach a squirrelto fly?

“At first we started by simply drop-ping the squirrels from a short ladderonto a pillow. That’s when we knew wehad a problem. Their first inclinationwas for the squirrels to curl up into atight ball and not to spread their limbsout as wild squirrels do. And then we

heard about the work that was goingon in Tennessee – that was the break-through that we needed even though itseemed crazy at the time.”

The Tennessee Department ofForests had been faced with the sameproblem back in 1998 when theystarted their Flying SquirrelReclamation Program. Tennessee hadbeen experimenting with placing theyoung squirrels in an apparatus thatflatten them out underneath a piece ofcardboard. It hadn’t worked at all. Butthen they discovered that theUniversity of Tennessee had a windtunnel. When faced with a stiff breezethe squirrels seem to naturally face thewind and flatten out.

Allan KirkRondeau Provincial Park is a funny

place to find a canon, but don’t worry,it’s only loaded with air – and theoccasional furry critter.

Molly David has been working tosave Rondeau’s endangered flyingsquirrels for three years now. TheNorthern Flying Squirrel, (GlaucomysSabrinus) once common in Ontario isnow endangered and limited to a fewold-growth forest sites. The squirrel isunique in that the skin flaps betweenit’s legs act as a parachute that allow itto glide from tree to tree.

But habitat loss is not the flyingsquirrels only challenge. Changingweather patterns and predators have

meant that fewer and fewer kits – babyflying squirrels – made it to adulthood.The Ontario Ministry of NaturalResources has started countering thisproblem by taking the babies from thewild and raising them in captivity untilthey are safe from predators.

And this is where Molly Davidcomes in. After hand raising the kits toyoung adulthood, she is in charge ofreintroducing them to the wild.

“It’s really been years of trial anderror. When this project started Ithought it would be a six-monthprocess but now I see that this could

PORTBRUCEREPORTCathy Crane

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cylinder upward to re-create flyingthrough the forest canopy.”

Ms. David says that visitors areoften surprised to see furry balls flyingfrom the end of a canon in the middleof a Provincial Park but once theyunderstand the story behind what’sgoing on they are supportive and fasci-nated.

Even stranger is watching the squir-rels float safely to the ground and thenrun back to Ms. David for another ridein what they obviously see as their ownpersonal amusement park.

“Flying squirrels naturally like thefeeling of flying. And after they learnhow to fly they keep running back for

“After we realized that wind passingover the body of the squirrel seems totrigger the flying response, we knew wehad the problem licked.”

And that’s where the canon comesin. It’s not really a canon, but an aircompressor attached to an 8 foot longpiece of PVC pipe.

The young kit is placed in the PVCpipe and a light gust of air pushes thesquirrel out the end.

“At first we keep the canon two feetoff the ground with only 4 pounds airpressure. The squirrel comes slidingout and onto a pillow – by the third trythey always have their legs out and arein the proper flying position. Later onwe add pressure and start elevating the

Flooding MinimizedFinally, the ice has mostly disap-

peared from Catfish Creek, althoughsome ice and debris remain. Thanks tothe watchful eye of Peter Dragunas ofCatfish Creek Conservation Authority,flooding in Port Bruce was limited tothe “Pineo Flats” area on Rush CreekLine. Peter routinely monitors thecreek flows in various locations as wellas conditions at the harbour and deter-mines when ice breaking is required.In anticipation of rain, icebreaking wasinitiated in the harbour on March 18th.Using the drag line, large chunks of ice

were removed at the pier in theevening of Wednesday, March 19thand into the wee morning hours ofMarch 20th. A flood warning wasissued early on Thursday morningas flooding was imminent. CatfishConservation and Township staffworked through the night moni-toring the situation.

The icebreaking and removalwhich again proved vital inpreventing another flood wouldn’tbe possible without the annualfunding from the Township ofMalahide. The residents of PortBruce greatly appreciate thesupport of the staff at Catfish CreekCA and the Township of Malahidewho keep watch and take actionwhen necessary to prevent majorflooding in our village.

The water in Catfish Creek is flowingagain, although some ice and debrisremain. Photo by Cathy Crane.

After hand raising the Flying Squirrel kits toyoung adulthood, Molly David is in charge ofreintroducing them to the wild.

Teaching squirrels to fly!

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PORTBURWELLREPORTAllan Spicer

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday March 28, 2014 • Page 5

Junk science can bedestructive

Agri Trend ™ featured an insightfularticle on the gluten free phenom-enon written by Onelee Nordstrom intheir Ag Advances publication (03/14).

Celiacs must not consume glutenin any way, shape or form. Celiacscomprise 1% of the Canadian popula-tion. Those are givens.

Nordstrom proceeds to tear apartthe book Wheat Belly by WilliamDavis, the Godfather of gluten freediets:

1) The characteristics of cereal glutenhave not changed in 60 years.

2) No N.A. wheat cultivars are devel-oped via the somatic cell fusionhydrolyzed procedure referencedin Wheat Belly (NWIC).

3) The Journal of Food and Chemicalsdoes not support the concept ofwheat varieties linked to celiacdisease.

Nordstorm suggests severalpossible causes of the unknownincrease in celiac disorders in the 20thCentury:

1) There is no evidence of an increasein bread consumption.

2) Dr. Michele Pietrek suggests prob-able causes might be formulafeeding, opposed to breast-feedingand the introduction of gluten tooearly to infant diets.

3) Better screening of adults might beuncovering more celiacs.

4) Another consideration is obesity.

Nordstrom suggests that wheatalternatives, such as rice, potatoes andsorghum, are glycemic in nature. Adiet of whole grains does not lead toobesity and fills one up.

Boston Pizza™ puts out gluten freepizza at 750 calories. The wheat alter-native product weighs in at only 500calories. Weight problems cannot beattributed to a single food.

Women who consume wholegrains rather than refined wheat prod-ucts gain 49% less weight.

Now, here’s the potential harm ofthe gluten free diet! The gluten freediet may reduce beneficial gutmicrobes. Immune response may belimited. Resistance to certain cancersmay be reduced.

The real difference in gluten freeproducts compared to cereal grains isthe cost. There is no empiricalevidence to support the Wheat Bellythesis and there may be significantharm.

The take home message is, eatrefined cereals with moderation andfocus on whole grains. For grainproducers, food fads have a shelf lifeand usually fade away.

More junk science Two more unsubstantiated public

campaigns have been singled out

recently, exposing the faulty sciencebehind them. The Liberationsurgical procedure gave MSsufferers’ false hope and potentialinjury. It has been found of novalue, based on faulty research byDr. Zamboni. Macleans suggest thatthe only difference to MS patientswas a lighter pocket book.

Red Measles is back with avengeance. The once totally eradi-cated disease is on the rise. Thecause is a single faulty study,grabbed by famous movie stars. Thesupposed link between the MMRMeasles vaccine and bowel diseaseand autism, or autistic enterocolitis,was completely disproved in 2010.

Unfortunately, a generation ofUK teens are getting measles anddying at an alarming rate, followingvery low vaccination rates. Anoutbreak at a Christian School inNorwich, where vaccination wasshunned, occurred. Most recently,the Frazer Valley has experienced anoutbreak. A Christian School, inChilliwack with low vaccinationrates has been closed. Vaccinationspose some risk, but the overall goodof modern vaccinations cannot bedenied and deterred by junk scienceand promoted by movie stars. Abetter example is Michael J. Foxwho has raised the awareness ofdebilitating diseases likeParkinsons.

Sarah Bechard President of the Rodney Lions

The Lions clubs in our area havechosen Camp Timken/Scouts Canadaas our Zone project this year. (Eachyear we chose a cause in which we allsupport).

Lions Clubs from Rodney, Dutton,Highgate, St Thomas, Port Stanley andBelmont are all supporting the ScoutCamp Timken.

Presenting cheques at the Scouts'annual Kub-Kar Rally in the photoattached are: (L to R) Sarah Bechard(President, Rodney Lions), BobEbbinghaus (Scouts Canada), HeatherSchneider (Scouts Canada), BruceCampbell (President, Belmont Lions),Laurie Reid (Dutton Lions), and RonReid (Zone Chair, Dutton Lions).

As a group, the Lions Clubs in Zone3 will donate over $2000 to CampTimken.

Rodney Lions Club to supportCamp Timken/Scouts Canada

Notice of Public Information Centre - Eastwood Subdivision Phase 2 and Phase 3

The Municipality is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) regarding theproposed rate per sanitary sewage connection, and proposed by-law, for EastwoodSubdivision Phase 2 and 3. Members of Council will be on hand to answer ques-tions regarding the proposed rate, by-law, and timing of construction. The meetingwill be an “Open House” format where residents can drop in any time at theirconvenience. The PIC will be held on Monday April 7th, 2014 from 3:00 – 8:00p.m. at Memorial Arena, 80 Wilson Ave, St. Thomas.

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Tenders CE-016-14 2014 Pickup Trucks

This tender is to supply four (4) new pickup trucks. Tenders close on April 3, 2013at 11:00 a.m. For further information regarding this tender, please contact BirdiePeynenburg at bpeynenburg@centralelgin.org, or 519-631-4860 ext. 283.

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would also include Indiana and beoverseen by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency. The IJC also recom-mends that a plan using both regula-tory and non-regulatory measures beused to reduce loadings from Ontariowatersheds.

Addressing AgriculturalSources

The IJC concludes that the majorphosphorus loadings to Lake Erie arefrom non-point sources, especiallyagricultural operations. To address thiscomplex challenge, the IJC recom-mends that governments throughoutthe watershed refocus agri-environ-mental management programs toexplicitly address DRP. This includesan emphasis on best managementpractices (BMPs) most likely to reduceDRP, such as improving the rate,timing, location and form of phos-phorus applied to fields, and reducingrunoff from those fields. Such nutrientmanagement initiatives should focuson reducing the load delivered duringthe spring period and on priority sub-watersheds that are delivering themost phosphorus to the lake. The IJCalso recommends that governmentsincrease the scale and intensity of BMPprograms that have been shown toreduce nutrient runoff, while strength-ening and increasing the use of regula-tory mechanisms including linkingcrop insurance with conservationperformance. And to address aconcern raised repeatedly by thepublic regarding the health of Lake

Erie, the Commission recommendsthat Ontario, Michigan, New York,Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana s banthe application of manure, biosolidsand commercial fertilizer containingphosphorus on frozen ground orground covered by snow.

Addressing Urban SourcesThe IJC recommends that federal,

state and provincial governments workwith municipalities to accelerate theuse of “green infrastructure” in urbanstormwater management. This couldbe accomplished through regulatorydirection and technical support tomunicipalities to support projects thatare an alternative to more expensivestormwater controls. In addition, theIJC recommends that Ontario, Ohioand Pennsylvania prohibit the sale anduse of phosphorus fertilizers for lawncare, with the exception of the estab-lishment of new lawns during the firstgrowing season or in cases where soiltesting indicates a need for phos-phorus.

Restoring WetlandsThe report notes Lake Erie has lost

more than 80% of its pre-settlementcoastal wetlands, significantly affectingwater quality as well as habitat.Recognizing the fact that thesewetlands both support biodiversity andfilter pollutants, the IJC recommendsthat federal, state and provincialgovernments, in concert withnongovernment partners, commit toand fund a goal of a 10% increase, or1000 hectares (2600 acres), beyondcurrent levels in coastal wetland areasin the western basin of Lake Erie by

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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 pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Children’s Programs Kidz Korner Games, crafts, storiesMonday Evenings 6�6:45pm (grade 1 and older)Pajama�Rama Join us for Bedtime Story Time!Monday Evenings 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)Survivor Man Series A monthly program for boys grade 5�8Thursday night! Ask a librarian for more info - Sign up now! Lego�Mania! Saturday Mornings from 10am�12:30pm Anydonations of LEGO are greatly appreciated!Itty�Bitty�Knitty�Commitee Ask about our upcoming yarnbombing project for this spring and how you can getinvolved! Yarn donations are greatly appreciated!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.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 April 24th at The Villa Apts, 289Frances Street 8 - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 forappointment. Sponsored by the Port Stanley Lioness Club.St. John's Presbyterian Church Youth Group April 11or 25 ? Pizza, games and movies (7:00 to 9:00)Heritage Port Next meeting is April 24th 1:30 pm, UnitedChurch, on Colborne Street. Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2now available, $90 each, Port Stanley the First 100 Years,$25. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A CarlowRoad, side door, 1-5 pm. Proceeds to Heritage Port. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets everyMonday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port StanleyArena. For info call 519-631-4847 or 519-782-4801.Port Stanley Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. 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 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 Br 410 Childrens Easter Egg HuntApril 19, 10:30 am.

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.

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

DUTTON 2014Dutton & District LIONS BINGO; Wed. April 2, cancelled!We will resume regular schedule in May.Dutton & District LION April 13, serve their famous, fullbreakfast for only $6; 9 am till 1 pm, in the LION’s DEN,behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre.

ELGIN/MIDDLESEX 2014Elgin-Middlesex Woodlot Owners AssociationMeeting, Saturday, April 5th, 1:00-4:00 PM Best WesternStoneridge, Hwy #4/401, Speakers, Displays, All welcome,Free. 519 631-5279

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.

The Port Stanley Community Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church

PLEASE!!!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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Pre-school Storytime Friday Mornings 11am (under 5 yearswith an Adult) Come for stories, songs & crafts!Survivor Man Series A monthly program for boys grade 5-8 on Saturday afternoons! For more info - Sign up now!Lego-Mania! Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm Any donationsof LEGO are greatly appreciated!

SPARTA 2014Sparta Baptist Church Please join us for worship 9:45am Sunday Morning. Come as you are! We are a friendlychurch who want to love and reach out to our commu-nity. We would love to meet you.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)for more information or just show up.Community Family Bingo Nights! Last One Until Fall2014! Friday, April 4, 7 pm Sparta Community CentreQuestions Call (519) 775-2524.Youth Activities Sylvie Davey is holding regular Dancesfor youth from Grade 4 -8 at the hall. The dates will beannounced at the school. Admission is $5.00.Easter Bunny visits Sparta, Saturday April 19, 12-3, TheSpartahouse Tearoom. Free picture with the Easter BunnyRobson's Studio will mount your picture for free. Draws,Easter Egg hunts and specials at participating businessesDonations to Caring Cupboard gratefully appreciated.Contact Sparta Candles at info@spartacandles.com or519-775-0054 for more information.

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.caKnox Presbyterian Church, Rummage Sale/Boutique –55 Hincks Street, Saturday, March 29th, 8:30am-11:30am.Sunday School is serving coffee and cookies - freewilldonation. Trinity Anglican Church, April 2, Lenten Lunch NoonHour Recital Program Featuring, ANGUS SINCLAIR, LunchFollowing, Soup, Sandwiches, $7.00 Phone 519-631-7000Trinity Anglican Church, April 9, Lenten Lunch NoonHour Recital Program Featuring, WILLIAM LUPTON, LunchFollowing, Soup, Sandwiches, $7.00 Phone 519-631-7000

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 Community Centre Babysitting Course - April 5th9-3 p.m. and continues April 25th 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - $55per participant - Ages: 10 and up - Call Vicki to register -519-631-3840.Union Community Centre Union Baseball Registration -April 5th, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Call Vicki at 519-631-3840.Family Easter Event at the Union Community Centre onUnion Community Centre April 19th from 10 - 11 a.m. -This is a family event sponsored by the Union SouthYarmouth Optimist Club with Clowns, Easter Egg Huntand a visit from the Easter Bunny. No Charge just comeand have some fun.

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.

WEST LORNE 2014Duff Largie Ham Supper April 23 - 5 pm to ? Adults$12 Children 6-12 $5 under 5 free.Duff Largie Beef Supper September 11 - 5 pm to ?Adults $12 Children 6-12 $5 under 5 free

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another turn.”

Ms. David has started to experimentby placing more than one squirrel inthe canon at a time. They come outwith arms linked and float safely to theground in a twisting motion like maplekeys in the fall. An artful ballet of nature.

“Now we have a totally differentproblem on our hands – we have analmost 100% success rate of squirrelsreaching adulthood but they have nofear of people. We have signs postedasking people not to take the squirrels

home with them, as they will happilyjump right into your car with you”.

Signs will be posted at the entranceof Rondeau Park this spring remindingvisitors not to interfere with thewildlife – especially the squirrels –there is also a $2000 fine for removingwild animals from their naturalhabitat.

“This is one of the most successfulprograms the Ministry has carried onto date. We’ve started reintroducingflying squirrels to other areas wherethey have long been extinct. Now wejust have to stop them from scam-pering into the tailpipes of visitingcars”.

Further research was also recom-mended to improve understanding ofthe cumulative effectiveness of bothrural and urban BMPs.

Next StepsThe IJC has forwarded the report to

the U.S. and Canadian governments.Several topics identified during prepara-tion of the report –- including humanhealth effects of toxic algae, computermodels to predict the export of nutrientsto the lake, and the economic impactsof algae blooms – will be investigated in2014 and 2015. Under the Great LakesWater Quality Agreement, the LEEPreport will help inform IJC’s overallassessment of government progress incleaning up the Great Lakes.

2030, while setting a science-basedgoal for protection of wetlands inlandof the coastal zone.

Strengthening Monitoring and Research

In the report, the Commission iden-tified a number of significant knowl-edge gaps that need to be filled so thatgovernments have adequate informa-tion to make decisions. Therefore, theCommission recommends enhancingmonitoring networks throughout theLake Erie basin, including establish-ment of a monitoring system at theoutlet of the Detroit River that meas-ures critical nutrient parameters.

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