Port Matters by Frances Kennedy franceskennedy782@gmail.com January is typically an annual doldrums month however, Trump dumped more than blowing snow on our return to ordinary times. ‘Emotional contagion’ is a thing and the Excited States of America has rallied our Canuck pluck
age of ‘37Forever’ A celebration of life at the PS Legion was held on February 13, 2025. Our condolences to both families. WoWza! 12-year-old Gabe Sclafani of Port will represent Canada at the World Dance Cup competition in Spain this summer! The Kiwanis Club of Port Stanley is proud to contribute $500.00 to his journey. Buena suerte, Gabe! ‘Placemaking’ in the context of urban planning creates public places and spaces that complement the setting. Kudos to Tanya Circelli, proprietor of PS Tim Horton’s, and Wastell for a charming and unique structure to effect that end! When we practice our best future, we create it.
into a ferocity of unity! What’s that got to do with Port? Shop Canadian and support local. Further, after COVID, we are not unfamiliar with uncertainty; faced with both early federal and provincial elections, we know to pay close attention to the issues and the candidates. In this epic moment in global geopolitical history, despite whatever our stripe, let’s ensure informed votes; by defending democracy, we ‘stand on guard O Canada!’ The off-season offers good reasons to get out and find out what’s up in the village: Michelle Thorpe of Uncommon Blooms offers floral arranging workshops every Saturday during the off-season and evenings on the patio at The Firehall Market in summer — info at uncommonbloomsfloral@gmail.com. Cathy Schulde, a trained chef, ran the Li’l Chefs Program with Parks & Rec in Saint T. She now runs Kids Hands-On Cooking Classes at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Reserve now for March break and summer classes — info at cookinginport@gmail.com. Bea and Henry Peraza’s recent renovations to The Art Emporium showcase the unique art, treasures, and artisanal works of 100 local and regional artists! Pura Vida Spanish classes for all ages and levels; and Saturday art classes are offered off- season. —info@artemporium.ca. Port Stanley Festival Theatre presents Canadian content all the time! March holds a calendar of weekend events; for 2025, see psft.ca. ChildCan Polar Dip is March 1, 2025, on Little Beach. Let’s support child cancer research (and Team Ber) — childcan.akraisin.com. Change challenges the status quo, and rigorous inquiry was the process by which MCE achieved zero budget increases for two consecutive years. Hopefully, Mayor Sloan and Deputy Mayor Noble can assist in the containment of Elgin County Council’s budget increases. We mark the passing of two beloved and iconic characters well- known in Port. Steven “Smitty” Smyth passed away on January 25, 2025. A celebration of life was held on February 16 at the PS Legion. Lynn Osborne left us on February 3, 2025, at the
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