Port Matters by Frances Kennedy franceskennedy782@gmail.com New The definition of ‘august’ is to be profoundly honoured, and August in Port suitably celebrated its advent with an especially spectacular CALIPSO weekend. Kudos to the organizers, funders, and participants! An acronym
regular business hours year-round, not only for visitors but also for our residents? Remember when September was all about going back to the daily grind? Good news! The Legion’s September line-up is John Milles, Friday 6; Karaoke, Friday 20; and Quiz Night, Friday 27. “Change is the process by which the future invades our lives” -- Alvin Toffler, Future Shock. We are living the prophecy. Defending the status quo during changing times is irrelevant; let’s enjoy our future now. Try tinkling the ivories at the Play Me, Port Stanley piano at the Visitor Centre, and succumb to September’s secret summer in Port. We’ve earned it! When we practice our best future, we create it.
for Come and Live in Port Stanley Ontario, CALIPSO was at its peak in the mid-80s and waned until 2000, citing volunteer burnout, yadda yadda . However, its rejuvenation due to the efforts of Marna Berry and Beth Ann Connors, together with a league of volunteers, has renewed its siren call at a time when development has dramatically increased. The sight of baby bumps and buggies, bikes, and BMWs, due in part to the work- from-home trend, is a sign of salvation from becoming an entirely retirement community. Watching the presidential elections in the Excited States, it’s heartening to hear VP candidate, Tim Walz on the subject of the values of small-town communities with a passion that’s been out of fashion. What’s that got to with Port? This is us. Despite the fractious issues that affect us locally, our history of service organizations and volunteerism speaks to our core values of true grit and neighbourly concern. “It’s always better to be surrounded by enemies that make you strong than to be crushed between friends that make you weak.” -- Ram Mohan. Be aware of stickers stuck around the village touting a Nationalist Lifestyle. This is NOT us. Check out WILL2RISE.COM to know why. Further to fractious local issues is an update to ‘Good fences make good neighbours’: ‘By-laws make better neighbours.’ If you have a neighbouring village hillbilly (characterized as above the by-laws), you need to know what you can do: review the relevant by-laws at CentralElgin.org. A drop-down menu under the Municipal Office leads to a By-law Complaint Form. Noise violations after hours? Call the OPP. By-law concerns? Building I By-Law Enforcement Coordinator T:519-631-4860 x 284, Matt Statema T: 519-631-4860 x 274. Pursue peace. Extending the visitor season serves the long-term economic sustainability of Port as a year-round visitor destination. To that end, Riva and The Port Stanley Brewing Company are a two-hour draw for a day trip that’s attracting a huge deluge of new visitors. Is it time for retailers and restaurants to coordinate
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