Robbery at LCBO store Friday night Ontario Provincial Police in Nolk are investigating a robbery at the Port Dover liquor store on Market Street east. Police say on Friday, January 11, at 7:50 p.m. an unknown male entered the Port ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 16, 2007 Lois Biggs BIGGS, Lois Isobelle (nee Fraser). Passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007 after a lengthy illness, suffering from Diabetes and kidney disease in her 62nd year, with her family at her ... Click for full story... OPP urge bicyclists to ride safely OPP Sergeant Peter Penman is seen giving bicycle safety tips at Doverwood School during Police Week to students (left to right) Jake Patterson, Darien Pauls, Dan Stewart and Connor Bomberry. The ... Click for full story... Marina gets seawood harvester By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff has been given the go-ahead to purchase a seaweed harvester for the Port Dover Harbour Marina. The apparatus and accompanying equipment will cost $93,629 and ... Click for full story... Robert Dennis wins Perch Derby boat OPP Sergeant Peter Penman of the Norfolk Detachment visited Doverwood Public School on Monday during Police Week and explained basic rules of safety for bicyclists. He explained hand signals, rules ... Click for full story... No 3-way stop on Brant Hill By LYN TREMBLAY Deputations who appeared at last week’s Norfolk County Council Meeting were able to convince councillors to change their mind about installing a three-way stop on Brant ... Click for full story... "Six Reasons Why" movie shoot at mausoleum A look through the lens. Laurence Correa (in cowboy hat) and Colm Feore were the stars of a movie scene shot at Port Dover’s mausoleum. Production Assistant Tania Lacria held an umbrella to ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 9, 2007 Claude Bisson BISSON, Claude of Kitchener (formerly of Port Dover) at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, in his 56th year, on Thursday, May 3, 2007. Beloved husband of Kim. Cherished father ... Click for full story... Work to start on Lewis Parkette The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Elmer Lewis Parkette took place Monday afternoon. Port Dover Board of Trade’s parkette committee chair Connie Lawton told the gathering of Norfolk County ... Click for full story... Local support needed to save Silver Lake Lake is silting in at a fast rate By LYN TREMBLAY Silver Lake Rowing Club’s Vice President of Rowing Jim Dover fears for the future of the lake that has brought Norfolk County athletes ... Click for full story... Norfolk looks at water from Nanticoke By DONNA McMILLAN In 1977, the Nanticoke Water Treatment Plant was constructed to provide potable water to the Lake Erie Industrial Park, Jarvis, Townsend, Hagersville and part of the Mississaugas ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 2, 2007 John Bokma BOKMA, John (Jan) Johannes. Sept. 12, 1938 - April 28, 2007. Promoted to Glory from his home, in the arms of his loving wife, Alice. John won his courageous battle when the ... Click for full story... 20 tagged fish in Perch Derby Enjoying the warm spring weather and trying their best to hook a tagged perch on Sunday were (left to right) Chloe, Kaylee and Jamie Nadrofsky. By MARG WERDEN Anglers taking part in the ... Click for full story... Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" in Port Dover June 8th Plans are underway for the “2007 Relay For Life” to be held at Port Dover Composite School and the Todd Eaton Memorial Track in Port Dover. John and Drenise Cowlard, as well as Sharon Mann, all of ... Click for full story... Major road work on Regent, Chapman and First Avenue A three block section of downtown Port Dover streets is scheduled for major reconstruction. The $987,880.00 contract includes one block on Regent Street from the beach to Chapman Street west, one ... Click for full story... Shooting movie near Port Dover next Monday A Toronto production crew will be shooting a film on Port Dover cemetery property on Monday, May 7. Port Dover Cemetery Co. president Charles Kitchen told The Maple Leaf on Monday only the exterior ... Click for full story... Two-hour downtown parking law to be enforced Tickets coming for overstaying Parking in downtown Port Dover ... or rather the lack of it ... was the subject of a lively discussion at Thursday’s meeting of Port Dover Board of ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 25, 2007 Sandra Cooper COOPER, Sandra Gail (nee Bullock) - Passed away at Norfolk General Hospital on April 19, 2007. Mrs. Sandra Cooper of R. R. #2, Simcoe (Walsh) in her 67th year. Much loved by ... Click for full story... "Mellow Yellow Day" is Thursday Pictured with a freshly home-baked Mellow Yellow dessert cake are (left to right) Lioness Club members Diana Hudspith, Cindy Villneff in the role of Doris Daffodil and Marilyn Davidson. Members of ... Click for full story... "Friends of the Docks" get boost from Fishermen's Monument By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Harbour Museum ‘Docks’ project spearheaded by a group of volunteers calling themselves ‘Friends of the Docks’ will receive a financial boost from another volunteer ... Click for full story... Alternative washroom proposal will save money By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Board of Trade is being credited with proposing an alternative solution to Port Dover’s washroom shortage. Instead of adding to the existing washrooms on St. George ... Click for full story... Annual perch derby kicks off on Friday Perch release and Cast Off Party Friday; fishing starts Saturday with 20 tagged perch worth a total of $23,500 waiting to be caught. By MARG WERDEN Although the fishing won’t start until ... Click for full story... Seat belt deputies remind parents "to buckle-up" By MARG WERDEN Not only will the parents of some Doverwood School students have to worry about the police checking to see if they are wearing their seat belts, but now their children, recently ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 18, 2007 Arlene Ann Marshall MARSHALL, Arlene Ann. Suddenly at home in Canmore, Alberta, on April 9, 2007, age 42 years. Survived by her beloved children, Emily and Aiden, and their father Adam as ... Click for full story... Sloping sidewalk to be repaired before Lewis Parkette work gets underway The planning process for the Elmer Lewis Parkette has taken over a year and a half and although construction on the project will not begin on schedule this week, the committee is pleased that the ... Click for full story... "Maple Storm" in Norfolk to prepare for Afghanistan By DONNA McMILLAN A number of facilities and woodlots in Norfolk County will be utilized for two weekends this spring for mock exercises for the Canadian Armed Forces, as a method of preparing ... Click for full story... 4-way stop As of yesterday (Tuesday), the intersection at St. George Street and Nelson Street W. became a four-way stop. On Monday, a crew from the Norfolk County Roads Division, including Foreman for East Port ... Click for full story... Cool bikers here for Friday 13th By LYN TREMBLAY Even though temperatures hovered barely above the freezing mark, April’s Friday the 13th motorcycle event still attracted tens of thousands to Port Dover. The day started quietly, ... Click for full story... APRIL's Friday the 13th in Port Dover It was a cool April day -- just as predicted -- and the bikers came to Port Dover for Friday the 13th. The crowds were not here as early as usual in the morning but by mid-day bikes lined both sides ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 11, 2007 Marion Ferris FERRIS - Marion. At Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Sunday, April 8, 2006, Marion Ferris (nee Dutton) of R.R.#2, Port Dover in her 75th year. Beloved wife of William L. ... Click for full story... Sea Scouts donate nesting boxes to LPRCA Among the members of the 1st Port Dover Sea Scouts who were on hand to present nesting boxes to the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Chair Ron Sackrider (back row, 4th from left) last week ... Click for full story... Four-way stop now planned for Nelson and St. George intersection By DONNA McMILLAN Although the Port Dover intersection of Nelson and St. George Streets does not meet the Norfolk County criteria for a four way stop, Norfolk councillors voted at a Council in ... Click for full story... Norfolk lakeshore under study Norfolk County’s lakeshore has been undergoing a study since last November and the first results are in. Last Wednesday about 30 area people attended a meeting in the community centre to hear what ... Click for full story... Could be 75,000 visitors on Friday Bikers will come for first ride of 2007 Friday the 13th of April is now just two days away and weather forecasters are predicting a sunny day in Port Dover with below average temperatures ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published March 14, 2007 Betty Hudson HUDSON, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ at Cedarwood Village, Simcoe on Friday, March 9, 2007 in her 85th year. Dear sister of Dorothy Anderson of Hagersville, Kenneth Townend and his wife ... Click for full story... Name July 1st parade theme; win $100.00 prize A contest has been launched to find a catchy name theme for the Port Dover Canada Day (July 1st) parade and program. The winning theme’s author will receive $100.00 cash. Port Dover Lions Club is ... Click for full story... County staff proposes alternatives to new washroom facilities in Port Dover By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff has come up with an idea they hope will alleviate the lack of public washrooms in Port Dover and save money at the same time. General Manager of Community ... Click for full story... Agriculture Safety Week Mitchell farm switched breeds to ensure small farm survival - Don (at left) and Rob Mitchell are seen feeding livestock in new approach to small farm survival Don Mitchell has been farming ... Click for full story... Board investing in PDCS for long term GEDSB Director of Education Jim Wibberley. Amidst cheers, applause, and tears of joy, Port Dover Composite School students and staff along with community members heard Grand Erie District School ... Click for full story... Laker rowers win gold and bronze Marcus Snow and Scott Fairley of Port Dover Composite School captured gold and bronze respectively at the Dennis Morris Novice Sprints in St. Catharines last weekend. Competing against over 40 ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 28, 2007 Hedy Gerrett GERRETT, Hedwig (Hedy). Peacefully, at her residence, on Thursday, February 22, 2007, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late George Gerrett. Loving mother of Chris (Linda) ... Click for full story... Snow Magic The St. George Street neighbours of Jesse and Missy Legault woke last Thursday to have a huge replica of reggae king Bob Marley staring them in the face. The nine-foot high snow sculpture of the bust ... Click for full story... MPAC rep apologizes Councillor Wells warns residents that reassessment could have hefty increases By LYN TREMBLAY While it might have been considered a little late, Norfolk County councillors managed to get ... Click for full story... County and Lions Club discussing properties By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County is talking about the Lions Club’s St. George Street properties. Community Services General Manager Bill Hett says he and his staff are having on-going discussions ... Click for full story... Angelo's owner wants to add third floor and ten rooms to Main St. building By LYN TREMBLAY The owner of Angelo’s of Port Dover has proposed adding a third storey to the building located at the corner of Main and Chapman Streets in Port Dover. When finished 10 more rooms ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 21, 2007 Ruth Dodd DODD, Ruth (Powell). Passed away suddenly at Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday, February 15, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father, George Powell and ... Click for full story... Company looking to bring solar power to Port Dover By LYN TREMBLAY Firstly, Norfolk County was the chosen site for the province’s largest wind farm, now if plans gel the county could also be getting a solar project. At a Simcoe and District ... Click for full story... Cabin Fever Festival to chase away winter blahs! It’s near the end of February, the weather has been too cold to go outside much ... and Port Doverites are suffering from Cabin Fever. You bet. And so is Sheila Shinaruk who usually travels to ... Click for full story... County budget whittled down ... Norfolk makes a few more cuts in final debate - 2.9% tax increase holds By LYN TREMBLAY After last week’s Norfolk County Council meeting, councillors met with staff to shave another ... Click for full story... Bitterly cold days It’s been cold this month and the harbour is frozen. Slightly milder temperatures this week, with thermometers moving toward the zero celsuis mark, should take the pressure off people being ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 14, 2007 George Backus BACKUS: George Albert Dedrick -- of Port Rowan, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on February 8th, 2007 at the age of 89 years. He was the son of the late J.C. and Florence ... Click for full story... Lions selling tennis courts, bowling green, Lions building This photo shows the Lions Den building with the lawnbowling greens situated on its north side. With no tax relief or financial aid being offered by Norfolk County, Port Dover Lions Club members ... Click for full story... Ministry ban placed on live bait By LYN TREMBLAY Long Point and Area Fish and Game Club believe that two recent restrictions, placed on the use of live bait by the Ministry of Natural Resources, will be detrimental to the fishing ... Click for full story... New difibrillation devices to be installed in Norfolk arenas and community centres By LYN TREMBLAY Hand-held defibrillation devices will be installed in all Norfolk County arenas and community centres. Manager of Emergency Medical Services Darwin Rouse demonstrated what he ... Click for full story... Katie Buck and Jim Murphy 2007 Citizens of the Year Port Dover’s 2007 Citizens of the Year are Katie Buck and Jim Murphy. When informed on Friday of the committee’s choice each one declared they personally did not deserve the honour, but said the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 7, 2007 Barry Grainger GRAINGER, William ‘Barry’ of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital on Monday, January 29, 2007, surrounded by his family, in his 64th year. Beloved husband and best friend of ... Click for full story... Tug testing for smelt Tug testing for smelt. The fishing tug Seven O is pictured returning from a run into the lake recently to check on the smelt population. Tug Captain Rudy Vancas returned to the Omstead docks in the ... Click for full story... Two new developments appealed to O.M.B. By LYN TREMBLAY The last two development applications approved by the previous Norfolk County Council, in November of 2006, are being appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Staff reports ... Click for full story... 2.9% property tax hike By LYN TREMBLAY If Norfolk County Council gets its way, local taxpayers can expect a 2.9% increase in their taxes this year. That percentage translates to a $59 increase on an average home ... Click for full story... MTO to study highway corridor to Port Dover The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is going to study the two-lane Highway 6 stretch between Caledonia and Port Dover. Norfolk Mayor Dennis Travale informed The Maple Leaf last week that it began ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 31, 2007 Clayton Essig ESSIG, Clayton Melville (Mic). At Norfolk General Hospital on Sunday, January 21, 2007. Born in Seaforth, April 13, 1921. He was the son of Mildred Elva (Erma) and Ernest ... Click for full story... Is "Pedestrian X" safe or dangerous? The pedestrian crossing signs in Port Dover leave some people wondering when it is safe to cross the street. The major concern is on Main Street in the mid-block between The Coffee Shop and the Royal ... Click for full story... Time to nominate Citizen of the Year Who will be Port Dover’s 2007 Citizen of the Year? That will depend on nominations submitted by citizens before next Wednesday’s deadline (Feb. 7). This community has many citizens worthy of being ... Click for full story... A typical day at the vet clinic Many of this community’s pets are looked after by Dr. Brenda Jones and her staff at Dover Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Jones holds Cindy, a 3 ½-month-old Pomeranian, who stopped by recently for a ... Click for full story... Taxpayers could feel effects of huge property assessment error By LYN TREMBLAY An error by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), means that instead of a projected 2.5% raise in taxes this year, Norfolk County taxpayers may be looking at a 4% ... Click for full story... "Tall Ships, Small Ships" is a year of marine heritage events at Museum Inspired by Captain Alexander McNeilledge -- one of Port Dover’s most colourful characters – the Port Dover Harbour Museum will be presenting a year of exhibits, programs and events celebrating the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 24, 2007 Lorne Butler BUTLER, Charles Lorne, U.E.L. At Little Current Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2007 in his 82nd year, Charles Lorne Butler, U.E.L. Born in Brantford on October 26, 1925; son ... Click for full story... A safe haven when a woman can't go home Home provides safe haven for abused women and children By LYN TREMBLAY Cameras are trained on visitors who enter the small vestibule of a large building tucked away in a Simcoe residential ... Click for full story... The County's study says ... Norfolk taxes are low By LYN TREMBLAY According to the results of a study that compared 80 municipalities across the province of Ontario, Norfolk County taxpayers are sharing one of the lowest tax burdens. At last ... Click for full story... Norfolk has $8.9-,million in gas tax funds to spend over 3 years By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County will be on the receiving end of another $7.5 million in transfers of Federal Gas Tax revenues over the next three years. Add that to what is left of funds received ... Click for full story... Norfolk waives dumping fees for limbs and branches By LYN TREMBLAY The severe ice storm that hit Norfolk County in the early morning hours of January 14 was a “great initiation” for new Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Terry Hicks ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 17, 2007 GRANT, Thelma Joan Peacefully at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Monday, January 15, 2007. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Grant, formerly of Port Dover; brother Ken Goodale of ... Click for full story... Hockey played here Hockey remains a popular winter sport in Port Dover. A round-up of how local teams are doing in playoff action with other communities appears this week with the sports news on page 12. These three ... Click for full story... Fishermen's Memorial committee pledges $20,000 to Friends of the Docks “Port Dover Fishermen’s Memorial Heritage Committee under the auspices of the Eastern Lake Erie Fishermen’s Association is pleased to pledge a donation of $20,000 to your Friends of the Docks ... Click for full story... Ice covered Port Dover Coating of ice breaks branches, covers roads, all schools closed, electricity out in areas Port Doverites woke up Monday morning to see everything outside covered in ice. Rain drizzle combined ... Click for full story... County removed pond's fence; now seeks 2nd opinion Retired local lawyer says law requires that retention pond must be fenced. Port Dover resident Ash Winter is concerned about a water retention pond north of his LaSalle Street home. The ... Click for full story... Capt'n Billy's sold to Louis Debono; plan upgrades Louis DeBono reports his recently acquired Capt’n Billy’s Restaurant Bar & Grill on Main Street will reopen the restaurant late in January. Contractors are currently completing renovations of the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 10, 2007 James William Elliott ELLIOTT, James William. Peacefully at West Haldimand General Hospital on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. James Elliott of RR5 Hagersville. Loving son of the late James ... Click for full story... What happened to winter? By LYN TREMBLAY _______________ Spring is in the air -- squirrels are frisky and fat, leaf buds are bursting and flowers are blooming. Is this really January? This winter’s mild weather has been ... Click for full story... Snow - remember it? By JOAN DOYLE Something’s missing around here. That white fluffy stuff that usually blankets Port Dover at this time of the year, so far, seems to be very elusive. In fact, it’s almost balmy ... Click for full story... Stoney's sold to Paul Babcock Paul Babcock (at left) is seen receiving the keys to Stoney’s Home Hardware from Bob Stonewall. “The people of Port Dover have been really great all these years,” Bob Stonewall told The ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 3, 2007 Lucy Meade MEADE, Lucy Helen (nee Spain) of Port Dover, at Dover Cliffs Nursing Home, peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in her 84th year. ... Click for full story... Terry Hicks is new Norfolk fire chief Terry Hicks began his employment on December 18 as Norfolk County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Co-ordinator. He succeeds Denys Prevost who resigned to accept a similar position ... Click for full story... Stelco offers land for new nuclear plant If Stelco has its way power generation will be at Nanticoke for a very long time in the future. The steel producing giant has suggested that the Ontario government could build its proposed new ... Click for full story... Dippers welcome New Year There was no ice and a “balmy” 8 degree air temperature for dippers Monday afternoon. By MARG WERDEN The 25th annual Port Dover Polar Bear Dip may have set more than one record. Not only ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published December 27, 2006 Hilda Butler BUTLER, Hilda, at Parkview Meadows, Gardenview LTC, Townsend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Thomas (1968) ... Click for full story... Feeding the gulls and ducks at harbourfront Port Dover lighthouse is probably this community’s most photographed landmark. It is decorated with a wreath and lights but this Christmas there was no blanket of snow. Warm temperatures brought ... Click for full story... Harbour Museum hosts annual New Year's Day Levee The annual “The Captain’s Polar Bear Levee and Old-Time Fiddle Party” has become a favourite event in Port Dover on New Year’s Day. This unique celebration of the season is named (this year) in ... Click for full story... 25th annual Polar Bear Dip Organizer issues a challenge to all past Polar Bears Polar Bear Dip co-chairman Chris Swarts reported to The Maple Leaf that 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of when the New Year’s Day swim in Lake ... Click for full story... County plans to bump user-fees By LYN TREMBLAY Anyone who needs a document photocopied by Norfolk County staff next year it will cost them 10-cents more than the current 25-cent fee. Anyone who is purchasing a six-grave plot in ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published December 20, 2006 Constance Fay Macaulay MACAULAY, Constance Fay “Connie” (nee Maynard) - surrounded by her loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday, December 14, 2006 in her 61st ... Click for full story... Stores busy as Christmas approaches Seen wrapping gifts "for a donation" in The Circle Game are Marta Simpson (at left) and Andrea Palermo. Five days and counting until Christmas. Port Dover and area retailers report that sales ... Click for full story... County will look into sidewalks near Doverwood By LYN TREMBLAY ________________ Norfolk County’s Public Works staff has been directed to investigate the “how, what, when and the cost” of installing sidewalks along both sides of Highway 6 and ... Click for full story... Get ready to take New Year's Day dip By MARG WERDEN Although eight-year-old Marley Swarts is preparing for only her second dip in the lake on January 1, she has big plans for the future. “I want to beat my Dad’s record,” she ... Click for full story... Water bills rising fast By LYN TREMBLAY Urban residents who pay for their water and wastewater services can expect a rate increase of 43.3% over the next four years. Last week, the county Treasurer/Manager of Finance ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published December 13, 2006 Thomas Elwell ELWELL, Thomas - Of Port Dover, passed away at the Norfolk General Hospital on Friday, December 8, 2006 in his 78th year. Husband of the late Lorraine Elwell (2001). Beloved ... Click for full story... New council, new beginning for Norfolk County By LYN TREMBLAY A new mayor and three new councillors bring an anticipation of fresh beginnings to Norfolk County Council. Last Tuesday evening that anticipation was palpable as the public ... Click for full story... Nanticoke OPG tests coal-wheat shorts mix as fuel It is possible that Nanticoke Generating Station will be burning a mix of coal and agriculture by-products in the not-too-distant future. Experiments and testing are underway at the big coal-burning ... Click for full story... Federal government to rebuild east pier By LYN TREMBLAY Last Saturday morning, local and federal government officials gathered on the harbour pier that shelters the commercial tug boat basin from the Lynn River, to announce that the ... Click for full story... Food and toy drive on Saturday successful A joint effort by Norfolk County Fire & EMS, in conjunction with Wiggans IGA, made for a very successful food and toy drive in Port Dover last Saturday. Kneeling with brown paper bags destined for ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published December 6, 2006 Harvey A. Deeg Sr. DEEG, Harvey A. Sr. of Port Dover on Friday, December 1, 2006 at Hamilton General Hospital in his 90th year. Harvey is survived by his daughter Marilyn Hammond of ... Click for full story... "My community needs a break"; Councillor Wells Two new housing developments approved; another may go to OMB By LYN TREMBLAY As The Maple Leaf goes to press Tuesday evening Norfolk County staff, dignitaries and members of the public ... Click for full story... Pick-up swept downstream by creek Port Dover firefighters rescued two people stranded in this pick-up last Friday when it was travelling off-road and attempted to cross Black Creek. The swollen river carried the truck ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published November 29, 2006 Elizabeth Nunn NUNN, Elizabeth ‘Bettie’ ‘Andy’ of Port Dover, peacefully at Norfolk General Hospital on Friday, November 24, 2006 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband John (2001). ... Click for full story... Harbour Marina ownership to change Province been asked to transfer land ownership to feds A “public notice” in this week’s Maple Leaf informs readers that a change concerning ownership of Port Dover harbour marina may take ... Click for full story... Ambulance staff provides 24/7 service to Port Dover Paramedics Bill Hirt (left) and Deb Gallea are part of an ambulance team operating out of the Port Dover Fire Hall -- 24 hours, seven days a week under the direction of EMS, Land Ambulance Manager ... Click for full story... Big demand for new housing putting strain on water, sewer Council urged to provide more capacity By LYN TREMBLAY As The Maple Leaf goes to press, the outgoing Norfolk County Council will be reviewing applications for two additional ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published November 22, 2006 William Gillies GILLIES, William ‘Bill’ of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital on Monday, November 20, 2006 in his 76th year. Loving husband of Lynda. Dear son of Clela of Mount Hope. ... Click for full story... Special biker helmet on E Bay What do you get the motorcycle enthusiast in your life for Christmas? How about a one-of-a-kind Vince Goodeve airbrushed helmet. This unique helmet is the second one done for PD13, the non-profit ... Click for full story... Lighthouse Festival Theatre presents 'Ethan Claymore' 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Christmas Carol' mixed into one -- on stage for the holidays By MARG WERDEN For the first time in its history, the Lighthouse Festival Theatre is presenting a ... Click for full story... ChristmasFest starts holiday season in town Santa arrived by fish tug for a visit to Port Dover Saturday afternoon and was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers at the pier and along the parade. By MARG WERDEN The Christmas season ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published November 22, 2006 Florence Cornish CORNISH, Florence Elizabeth (nee Mason) of Port Dover, peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2006. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and John ... Click for full story... New guidelines welcome news for Port Dover Composite School Contrary to some news reports, small high schools in Ontario are not being threatened with closure. Port Dover Composite School meets the listed qualifications to remain open indefinitely under ... Click for full story... ChristmasFest this weekend Santa arrives by fish tug Saturday at 1 p.m.; Moonlight Madness shopping Saturday night Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Port Dover on Saturday. They come every year about now for a fun ... Click for full story... Dennis Travale is new mayor Norfolk’s new mayor Dennis Travale is shown with retiring mayor Rita Kalmbach after being elected by residents of Norfolk on Monday. By LYN TREMBLAY Four new faces will join five seasoned ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published November 8, 2006 William Harnischfeger HARNISCHFEGER, William D. “Bill”, 78, of Tiffin, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at his residence. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Leitch). Dear brother-in-law of ... Click for full story... Rita's proud past and a new beginning Mayor Rita Kalmbach leaves the public spotlight -- she's going fishing By LYN TREMBLAY On November 28, Mayor Rita Kalmbach will preside over her final Norfolk County Council Meeting. As she ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published November 1, 2006 Laurel Ballantyne BALLANTYNE, Laurel (nee Misner) of Hillsburgh, ON (formerly of Port Dover) at Georgetown Hospital on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in her 85th year. Loving and devoted ... Click for full story... New festive lighting downtown Fresh out of the paint shop Rick’s Auto Body staff display the finished steel artwork. They are (left to right) Steve Goodlet (lighthouse), Dwayne Carl (anchor), Barry Kannawin (ship’s wheel), Jim ... Click for full story... Lakers battling for second place By MARG WERDEN In their best season since football returned to Port Dover Composite School five years ago, the Lakers will be battling for second place against Delhi on Friday ... Click for full story... Friends of the Docks raise $7,000 at dinner Port Dover Friends of the Docks organization raised more than $7,000 at a fundraising dinner held at the Erie Beach Hotel on Friday evening. The group’s goal is to raise half of the $100,000 needed ... Click for full story... Norfolk polling stations connected by computer By LYN TREMBLAY Residents of Norfolk County who will be voting in the November 13 election will still vote the old-fashioned way -- with a paper ballot and an ‘X’ beside their chosen candidate’s ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published October 25, 2006 Karen Eaton Memorial service for Karen Eaton (September 29, 2006) will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006, 11 a.m. at St. Williams United Church. Luncheon to follow at St. Williams ... Click for full story... Boating season ending Dovercraft Marine Manager John VanHalteren is seen backing a boat trailer under the 32-foot cruiser “Break Time” while staffer Art Little (at left) assists. Looking on is owner of the sleek craft, ... Click for full story... MP3 players, iPods and cell phones at school 21st century aids to learning or just another distraction By JESSICA CLELAND P.D.C.S. Co-op Student Electronics such as cell phones, iPods, MP3 players and digital cameras are much more ... Click for full story... County projects "wish" list Major projects for Port Dover indentified in 2007 budget By LYN TREMBLAY Last week’s presentation of the 2007 Draft Capital Budget gave councillors an opportunity to question the ... Click for full story... Norfolk County mayor hopefuls at "Meet the Candidates" November 1st Question period to address citizens' concerns A “Meet the Candidates” meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1 in Lighthouse Festival Theatre. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. organized by ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published October 18, 2006 Hilda Brutscher BRUTSCHER, Hilda - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8th, 2006 at the Norfolk General Hospital. Mrs. Hilda Brutscher of Simcoe in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the ... Click for full story... Friday the 13th feedback By MARG WERDEN Despite the wintery and windy conditions on Friday, few people had complaints about how the most recent Friday the 13th biker rally in Port Dover turned out. Margit Wamsley, who ... Click for full story... Two developments appealed to OMB By LYN TREMBLAY Residents living near the sites of two proposed Port Dover subdivisions have appealed Norfolk County Council’s decision to approve the developments to the Ontario Municipal ... Click for full story... Over 1000 bikes enjoyed the day here on Fri. 13th Gale winds and snow no match for Friday the 13th enthusiasm By LYN TREMBLAY Motorcyclists hoping for a colourful fall ride on their way to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of Friday ... Click for full story... PDCS girls finish second On Tuesday morning, rain soaked the Young Canada Day participants. No event was cancelled and none of the students involved seemed to mind the rain. Shown above, the Port Dover Composite School girls ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published October 11, 2006 Hilda Brutscher BRUTSCHER, Hilda - Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8th, 2006 at the Norfolk General Hospital. Mrs. Hilda Brutscher of Simcoe in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the ... Click for full story... Solution to Simcoe water plant capacity will cost millions By LYN TREMBLAY Consultants hired by the former Region of Haldimand and Norfolk over 15 years ago made an error which Norfolk County staff estimate could cost between $5.6 million and $16.3 ... Click for full story... Traffic routes for Friday the 13th By LYN TREMBLAY The reconstruction and resulting closure of Iveys Bridge on Prospect Street will not be an issue for traffic on Friday the 13th. According to Norfolk County’s Kevin Lichach, ... Click for full story... Fair week was great Despite wet start Norfolk County Fair had large crowds By LYN TREMBLAY Despite a rainy start, tens of thousands came out to enjoy the 166th annual Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. It ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published October 4, 2006 Bert Bedding BEDDING - Albert Edward (Bert) Peacefully at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Sunday, October 1, 2006 in his 90th year. Resident of Simcoe and formerly of Whitby, Ontario. ... Click for full story... Preparing for Thanksgiving As local families prepare for Thanksgiving, so do the many restaurants in Port Dover. The many crops grown and available in this area are often included in the Thanksgiving dinner. Shown above, ... Click for full story... Largest pumpkin ever at 1,092 lbs. at Norfolk County Fair The winner of the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show’s giant pumpkin competition was crowned on Monday. John Butler from St. Thomas took home the James I. Moore Trophy and $2,000 grand prize for ... Click for full story... Port Dover artists are winners in Norfolk County Fair's art competition By LYN TREMBLAY John Race is “flabbergasted” by the quality and diversity of artwork submitted to an arts competition named in honour of his wife Hazel at this year’s Norfolk County Fair. Both John ... Click for full story... Norfolk Council race has 28 hopefuls for 9 seats John Wells acclaimed to Norfolk Council In the races to fill the nine seats around Norfolk County Council table only Ward 6 Councillor John Wells gets in by acclamation. The Port Dover area ... Click for full story... Pharmacist testifies in court case Glad to be out of court; "It's not my world": Mike Marini Port Dover pharmacist Mike Marini has finished giving testimony in a Hamilton court regarding a Hamilton pharmacy which was allegedly ... Click for full story... Firefighters help ensure child safety Getting up in the world and sitting in the fire truck are Jonothan Harrison and Isabella Reeder at the fire fighters seat safety clinic Saturday. By PENNY GUMBERT Size matters when it ... Click for full story... Weekly recycling pickups continue Norfolk councillors reverse decision By LYN TREMBLAY At last week’s Norfolk County council meeting Councillor Roger Geysens and Mayor Rita Kalmbach were left slack-jawed when fellow council ... Click for full story... Four running to be Norfolk mayor 2 jump in; 1 jumps out The race to replace Norfolk Mayor Rita Kalmbach now stands at four men (as of press time). Last week Port Dover resident Gary Muntz registered to seek election as ... Click for full story... Look for Friday the 13th 'Resident Pass' in the mail Getting ready for October 13th biker invasion Friday the 13th is fast approaching and the PD 13 Committee is hard at work organizing, special events, parking, vendors, beverages and ... Click for full story... Port Dover Sailors Mosquitos are Ontario champs There were no stars during the Port Dover Sailors Mosquito team that won the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Championship on Labour Day weekend in a hard-fought tournament in Beamsville, but by ... Click for full story... Erie to Port Dover ferry trial runs in 2007 Erie Port Authority "has the money"; twice daily service starts in 2008 Port Doverites will see a ferry boat from Erie, Pennsylvania here in 2007. “It will be in the late fall,” Executive ... Click for full story... Botulism likely cause of gull deaths Dozens of gulls die on east pier; testing underway By MARG WERDEN Port Dover residents and tourists were surprised to find the east pier littered with dozens of dead gulls on the Monday ... Click for full story... Mayor gets pay raise By LYN TREMBLAY Effective January 1, 2007, the mayor of Norfolk County will receive a raise from the current $50,000 to $55,600 annually. The present remuneration for councillors shall remain the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published September 6, 2006 Bill Butler BUTLER William (Bill). Surrounded by his family, Bill walked home to be with the Lord, on Friday, September 1, 2006, at Norfolk General Hospital. Bill Butler, of Port Dover, was ... Click for full story... Plans tabled for 90 home subdivision with traffic routed onto Prospect St. To open or not to open Homer Street ... that was the question to council A 90-home subdivision in the Prospect Street area of Port Dover was discussed for 90 minutes at last week’s Norfolk County ... Click for full story... Cookies to our troops in Afghanistan FLOUR POWER! Seen in this photo after baking hundreds of cookies, and sprinkling themselves with flour, are Lioness bakers (left to right, around the table) Betty Wells, Brenda Fotheringham, Anne ... Click for full story... Cyclists ride 'Tour de Norfolk' weekly By DONNA CRONE McMILLAN Every Sunday morning, a group of area cyclists climb on the saddle, put foot to pedal and ride a “Tour de Norfolk” in search of breakfast. Meeting early at the Long Point ... Click for full story... To identify recreational and sensitve lakeshore areas Study of lakeshore to cost over $272,950 Norfolk County’s extensive shoreline is about to be studied. County councillors accepted the bid of the consulting firm of Marshall Macklin Monaghan ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published August 30, 2006 Alma Elton ELTON (nee Crosbie) Alma - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Peacefully with her family ... Click for full story... Henry H. Misner plant plans 2007 relocation to Simcoe The Henry H. Misner Ltd. plant has been located at Port Dover’s waterfront for many decades. Company officials say they will move all operations to Simcoe in 2007. Henry H. Misner Limited ... Click for full story... Simcoe's water pollution control near capacity By LYN TREMBLAY During a routine calibration of the Simcoe Water Pollution Control Plant final effluent meter in July, a wastewater services technician discovered an error was made 15 years ago ... Click for full story... Rowers raise $20,000 for Norfolk General Hospital By LYN TREMBLAY It took the ‘heartbeat’ of 20 drummers, the guidance of 20 steerers, the synchronisation and human power of 400 paddlers, a little competitive determination and a whole lot of ... Click for full story... New equipment will help keep beach clean By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Board of Trade is hoping to partner with Norfolk County to provide a new beach cleaning machine service. After a demonstration of the equipment last week, they have at ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published August 23, 2006 Michael Needham NEEDHAM, Michael “Mike” of Port Dover, suddenly at Turkey Point on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 in his 54th year. Predeceased by his wife Valerie (2002). Dearly loved father of ... Click for full story... Summer Festival and sidewalk sales popular all weekend Sales clerks Deanna Keane (right) and Amy Warren helped customer Ann Wilson from Port Rowan find some great sidealk sale deals at Stoney’s Hardware. By LYN TREMBLAY Rain did not ... Click for full story... Annual flower show By MARG WERDEN Weather seems to be the bane of all gardeners. Rarely are conditions exactly right to produce the ideal specimens for a flower show. Either it is too dry, too wet, too hot, too ... Click for full story... Dragonboat teams ready for challenge Saturday afternoon Three organizations are set to welcome 21 crews to the fifth annual Port Dover Dragon Boat Challenge on Saturday. Volunteers from Port Dover Board of Trade, Norfolk General Hospital Foundation and ... Click for full story... Death Notices -published August 9, 2006 George Dolson DOLSON, George Albert (aka “East Coast George”) of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2006 in his 70th year. Beloved companion of Marie McMillan. ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published August 16, 2006 Gail Anderson ANDERSON, Gail Rickey (nee Coates) - after a courageous battle following a liver transplant at the London Health Science Centre - University Campus on Thursday, August 10th, ... Click for full story... Crops are ripe, fresh and delicious Local growers offer a cornucopia of fresh produce to customers By LYN TREMBLAY Travel down any Norfolk County road at this time of year and you will see signs that indicate local fruit ... Click for full story... Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sales this weekend By LYN TREMBLAY The 34th annual Port Dover Summer Festival will bring an expected 30,000 visitors to this lakeside community this weekend. Sidewalk Sale Days begin on Thursday and run until late ... Click for full story... Local motorcyclists enjoy summer riding In the past 20 years or so Port Dover residents have been keenly aware of the ever-growing number of motorcycles on the road. That point has been made as the community’s Fridays the 13th event ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published August 2, 2006 Isaiah Forde FORDE, Isaiah Markus Radner. It is with profound sadness that Mark, Tanya and Trelawny announce the passing of their son and brother, Isaiah on July 26, 2006 in the arms of his ... Click for full story... Coast Guard has responded to 40 emergencies this summer Seen aboard the Canada Coast Guard rescue vessel Cape Lampton is (left to right) Captain Mark Coultis, Seaman Rescue Specialist Rob Newans and Engineer Aubrey Billard. Canada Coast Guard’s ... Click for full story... Crow found in county with West Nile virus A dead crow found in Norfolk County tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was picked up on July 19 in Delhi. Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit reports this is the first West Nile virus positive ... Click for full story... Dragonboat races are a "go" August 26th Still time to register a team for this year Plans are now being finalized for the Norfolk Dragonboat Challenge races Saturday, August 26 on Silver Lake in Port Dover. Last week there was a ... Click for full story... FishFest under review "FishFest may need to be re-invented" meeting told. There may not be another FishFest in Port Dover as people have known it for the past 12 years. At Thursday’s meeting of Port Dover Board ... Click for full story... Local bikers enjoy their summer rides In the past 20 years or so Port Dover residents have been keenly aware of the ever-growing number of motorcycles on the road. As the community¡¦s Fridays the 13th event expanded, so too has the ... Click for full story... New pumper fire truck in service Port Dover firefighters are seen in a training session with the new pumper fire truck. It can pump 5,000 litres of water a minute. A new pumper fire truck is now in service at Norfolk County Fire ... Click for full story... Ten new candidates registered for county election Final date to register is September 29, 2006 By LYN TREMBLAY Fourteen individuals have made it officially known that they are in the running for the 2006 Norfolk County election to be ... Click for full story... Dover Coast housing development gets go ahead from Norfolk Council By LYN TREMBLAY The largest residential development ever proposed for Norfolk County will be built in Port Dover. Last week, Norfolk County Council approved an amendment to the City of Nanticoke ... Click for full story... FishFest was great fun on weekend Josh Szabo (third from left) of Toronto consumed 3 ¾ hotdogs to win in the Youth Division at the first FishFest Hotdog Eating Contest. By LYN TREMBLAY The 12th annual Port Dover FishFest ... Click for full story... Port Dover Library re-opened Tuesday; Mould problem fixed "in the short term" Port Dover Public Library re-opened yesterday (Tuesday) after being closed on June 22 because of mould contamination. At that time two staff members were reported to be suffering from respiratory ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published July 12, 2006 John Cryer CRYER, John of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in his 75th year. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Lisa of Waterford, Douglas ... Click for full story... Nothing better For thousands of local residents and visitors on the weekend there was just nothing better than some time on Port Dover’s famous beach. The weather was perfect and the crowds filled the beach. Local ... Click for full story... FishFest fun Friday and Saturday FishFest 2006 will officially get underway Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. on the beach. There will be carnival rides, exhibits, shopping and Port Dover’s famous eateries all open. The weekend is ... Click for full story... Port Dover hosted three tall ships in harbour Sunday Sunday afternoon three tall sailing ships were seen approaching Port Dover harbour. Their expected arrival had been reported in The Maple Leaf on information received through Port Dover Harbour ... Click for full story... Row for Heart Saturday Adults will be rowing their hearts out at the Second Annual Row for Heart Regatta on Silver Lake in Port Dover on Saturday, July 15. Over 100 adults have been learning to row over the past eight ... Click for full story... 1,758 metric tonnes collected in pickup By LYN TREMBLAY Thanks to Norfolk County’s Bulky Pickup Program, residents now have empty basements and garages waiting to be filled for the next go around in three years time. This year they ... Click for full story... Former priest here Konstanty Przybylski sentenced to jail time A former priest at St. Cecilia’s Parish was sentenced to five years in penitentiary on July 4. Konstanty Przybylski appeared in the Simcoe court for sentencing following an extended court trial ... Click for full story... Another great Canada Day By LYN TREMBLAY The weekend’s 139th anniversary bash, organized by Port Dover Lions Club, kicked off on Friday night with a visit from ‘the King’. Over 300 Elvis fans packed the community centre ... Click for full story... Sunday concert in the park One of the best singer-songwriters in the area, Duane Rutter calls his music “North Americana / BluesGrass with a Heavy Spiritual Vibe.” Duane started playing piano as a kid, then guitar at 14, and ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published July 5, 2006 Elmer Reginald Cunningham CUNNINGHAM, Elmer Reginald. After a lengthy battle with cancer, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in his 77th ... Click for full story... Dover Coast lifestyle community to be discussed by council By LYN TREMBLAY _______________ Developers for a proposed adult lifestyle community in Port Dover’s east end are moving into the next stage of the rezoning application process. A Public Meeting ... Click for full story... Norfolk County rejects staffing funds to enforce smoking By LYN TREMBLAY So, you’ve observed someone violating the province’s new Smoke-Free Ontario Act, and you want to report that violation. What do you do? In Norfolk County, you had better ... Click for full story... Port Dover celebrated Canada's 139th birthday with a bang! As usual, the annual Canada Day festivities in Port Dover on Saturday went off without a noticeable hitch.Thousands of people enjoyed another July 1st Canada Day in Port Dover. Under sunny skies with ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published June 28, 2006 Esther Ruby RUBY, Esther. Peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2006 at Hamilton General Hospital in her 74th year with her family by her side. She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her ... Click for full story... Developer will move ahead with grocery store By LYN TREMBLAY The developer looking to build a new grocery store in Port Dover’s northeast end has informed The Maple Leaf that he will go ahead with the application for rezoning. Mr. Charles ... Click for full story... Buy a July 1st button to help support the local festivities Some Port Dover residents have been asking Canada Day Committee Chair Rob Varey for details of how the big day is organized ... and paid for. Mr. Varey realizes that many new residents here would not ... Click for full story... Port Dover loves a parade on July 1st Parade Committee Chair Rob Varey reports Paris-Port Dover Pipe Band will lead the 2006 Canada Day Parade. Also at the front of the parade will be the Port Dover Legion and Fire Department (with ... Click for full story... Homes and businesses take on colourful look There is little time left to register for the annual Canada Day Home and Business Decorating Contest. In order to be judged Saturday morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the judges must have the ... Click for full story... Silver Lake Park is location for Saturday night music, fireworks The place to be on the evening of Saturday, July 1st is Silver Lake Park. That is where the action, music and fireworks will be. It’s Saturday Night Live in Port Dover! The concert program is ... Click for full story... Soap Box Derby opens on fast track The day-long July 1st 2006 program gets underway to a rousing beginning with Port Dover Kinsmen Club’s traditional and popular Soap Box Derby down the Chapman Street Hill. The races begin at 9:00 ... Click for full story... Boat parade and dog show take place Canada Day morning Leith Stetson is co-ordinator of the boat parade at harbourfront beginning at 11:00 a.m. It is open to work tugs, fishing tugs and pleasure boats, all bedecked with flags. The tug ‘Vac’ with Jamie ... Click for full story... Canada Day festivities just three days away Canada Day 2006 is just three days away. Let the celebration begin! Port Dover Canada Day committee chair is Rob Varey. His father, the late Brian Varey, was directly involved with organizing Port ... Click for full story... Consultants proposed parking solutions for Port Dover By LYN TREMBLAY Last week a consulting firm, hired by Norfolk County to come up with solutions to parking problems in Port Dover, presented their findings to councillors. To improve circulation ... Click for full story... Hero dog 'Tilly' gets fire safety award A Port Dover dog, “Tilly”, was honoured as a true hero at an awards ceremony at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on June 21. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council awarded 19 ... Click for full story... Mould closes local library indefinitely Port Dover Public Library was closed last Thursday because of mould contamination within the building. Norfolk County Library board announced immediately the local library would remain closed for an ... Click for full story... Len's Mill Store working on its 16th annual July 1st float Organizations, business and individuals all over town are planning and building their Canada Day float including Manager Mary Kushneryk and the staff at Len’s Mill Store where it’s a labour of love ... Click for full story... July 1st program starts with Elvis and ends with fireworks Port Dover: Southcoast Playground is this year’s theme for the Canada Day celebration on Saturday, July 1st. Committee chair Rob Varey advises that the 2006 celebration begins on Friday, June 30 ... Click for full story... St. Cecilia's School Grade 7 Idol Search raised $200. for Make A Wish Foundation By MARG WERDEN The St. Cecilia’s idols have been chosen by their fellow students. Following four rounds of voting, Samantha Mitchell and Kirin Solymár were declared the winners of the 2006 St. ... Click for full story... Sailboats racing here from Erie - Motorist alert: Bascule bridge will be opened frequently Saturday The long established Inter-club Cruise to ports on eastern Lake Erie takes place this weekend. Port Dover will host the fleet of sailboats on Saturday and Sunday which will have raced here from Erie, ... Click for full story... Decoration Day Service Sunday at cemetery The annual Decoration Service at Port Dover Cemetery is this Sunday, June 25. Hugh Allan Branch Royal Canadian Legion traditionally places a small Canadian flag at the grave of all Port Dover ... Click for full story... Two streets named for marina volunteers - 'Sonny Lowe Drive' and 'Jack Maytham Way' Long-time Port Dover Marina Board volunteer Sonny Lowe, seen with his wife Jean, and the late Jack Maytham were recognized for their work in the development of the marina. Two roads within the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published June 14, 2006 Barney Anderson ANDERSON, Robert Byron (Barney). Suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in his 81st year. Devoted husband of Helen for almost 50 years. Loving ... Click for full story... Palm trees from sunny Florida in sunny Port Dover Last Friday, Port Dover beach began looking like Florida, or Mexico or Hawaii. Suddenly, to everyone’s amazement at the beachfront, there were four palm trees swaying in Lake Erie breezes in front of ... Click for full story... Canada Day celebration looks great Port Dover Canada Day 2006 committee chair Rob Varey reports the day-long program is finalized. The committee members are hopeful people and organizations will participate in the events, Chairman ... Click for full story... Local TV cameraman faced danger in Caledonia “I pleaded and begged for help to nearby OPP, they did nothing” Ken MacKay The national news media gave a lot of coverage to a violent encounter in Caledonia last week between native ... Click for full story... First show sets stage for stellar Lighthouse year By LYN TREMBLAY Attendance during the 2005 summer theatre productions at Port Dover’s Lighthouse Festival Theatre set the bar high. The local community theatre enjoyed the best year in its 26 year ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published June 7, 2006 Dorothy Barton BARTON, Dorothy Esther Agnes (Nicol). In loving memory of Dorothy Barton who passed away in her 91st year on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Formerly of Port Dover and Mount Hope, only ... Click for full story... Lewis Parkette fundraising underway for new Main Street 'green space' Alice and Elmer Lewis are seen after unveiling the sign proclaiming The Elmer Lewis Parkette in downtown Port Dover. Elmer and Alice Lewis attended the official launch Friday morning of the ... Click for full story... CorVette FeVer in Port Dover sparkled with cars By DONNA McMILLAN CorVette FeVer hit Port Dover on Sunday with more than 100 cars registered for the Powell Park showcase event. Jointly organized by the Stoney Creek Corvette Club and Port Dover ... Click for full story... Council defers Brant Hill grocery store decision By MARG WERDEN A decision regarding the proposed grocery store on Brant Hill in Port Dover was again deferred by Norfolk County Council at its meeting last Tuesday citing a lack of market studies ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 31, 2006 Hilda Budweth BUDWETH, Hilda of Port Dover peacefully, with her daughter at her side, at Lakeshore Lodge in Toronto on Thursday, May 18, 2006 in her 88th year. (Born July 18, 1918). Beloved ... Click for full story... Sport fishing all over town A sign that summer is near. Dean Cosby of Port Dover likes the thrill of trout fishing amid the beauty surrounding Iveys dam. He is home from Mohawk College after completing his first year in a ... Click for full story... Creative Frenzy swept through high school students By MARG WERDEN What happened to all the dead characters in Shakespeare’s Hamlet after they died? That was the question that students in the Port Dover Composite School drama co-op attempted to ... Click for full story... Lynn Valley Area Scouts recognize achievements By MARG WERDEN Adult and youth members of the Lynn Valley District of Scouts Canada held their annual family banquet and awards night at St. Paul’s Parish Hall last Friday. Among the guests ... Click for full story... Norfolk General and County host student doctors for week Communities across Ontario are throwing open their “door” to intice doctors to move in. Last year Norfolk hosted four students, and this year organizers anticipate five students, all from University ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 24, 2006 Robert Griffiths GRIFFITHS, Robert “Bob” of Port Dover on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Jean. Cherished father and father-in-law of Dan and Cathy Griffiths of ... Click for full story... Councillor discusses routes when lift bridge is closed By LYN TREMBLAY Ward 6 Councillor John Wells has once again requested that staff look into alternate routes to Port Dover’s east end when the lift bridge is blocked or closed. “Recently, an ... Click for full story... This musical community - Port Dover is 'hooked' on music By PENNY GUMBERT In a town of a little more than 6000 people, Port Dover has more than its fair share of musical talent. Is it something in the water? o o o Murder and mayhem! Right behind the ... Click for full story... "Friends of the Docks" moving forward with project at museum By LYN TREMBLAY A group calling themselves, ‘Friends of the Docks’ have been given the green light to kick-start Port Dover’s Waterfront Plan. It will include the construction of a dock/boardwalk ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 17, 2006 Jean Crosbie CROSBIE (Williamson) (Smallacombe) (nee Rea), Jean. Sadly, we announce the passing of our loving mother Jean Crosbie on Friday, May 5, 2006. Jean was born September 3, 1914 in ... Click for full story... Perch Derby prizes awarded The Perch Derby Grand Prize of a boat and motor was presented Saturday afternoon by Ed Laevens of Bridge Yachts (left) to Sarah Fair who accepted with her friend Bailey Long. Riley Long (age 4, ... Click for full story... Norfolk County's public servants Who are our public servants ... what do they do ... where do we find them? By LYN TREMBLAY INTRODUCTION The Corporation of Norfolk County -- it is a municipal government body whose ... Click for full story... Residents prepare for a Smoke-Free Ontario May 31 The days of smoking in workplaces and public buildings in Ontario are coming to an end. On May 31, 2006 the provincial government’s new Smoke-Free Ontario Act will come into effect, requiring that ... Click for full story... Toyotetsu breaks ground on their first Canadian factory By LYN TREMBLAY It’s official. The ground has been broken for Toyotetsu Canada, Inc. Over 100 guests were on hand Monday afternoon to celebrate a momentous event in the history of Norfolk ... Click for full story... Local woman dies in traffic accident Local woman dies in traffic accident Ontario Provincial Police report that on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2006 at about 7:00 a.m. Connie Lomas, of St. Patrick St., Port Dover was out for a morning ... Click for full story... Wild baby animals usually left alone Carol McCahon is seen with ‘Canada’ at the Fur and Feather Wildlife Centre. Carol McCahon of the Fur and Feather Wildlife Centre on Swan Street in Port Dover reports the Centre is “receiving ... Click for full story... Recycling contractor terminates contract with County By LYN TREMBLAY _______________ Six months into its contract to collect Norfolk County’s recyclables, HGC Management Inc. has backed out of its agreement. Exercising a clause in the contract, the ... Click for full story... Norfolk gearing up for "Smoke Free Ontario" legislation By LYN TREMBLAY As of May 31, smoking will not be allowed in enclosed workplaces in all municipalities across Ontario. That includes those in Norfolk County. Last week Kandy Webb, General ... Click for full story... Port Dover seats 3018 By STAN MORRIS There’s always a place for you to eat somewhere in Port Dover. The tally is 3018 seats and counting. This total includes indoor seating for 2341 restaurant patrons and another 677 ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published May 3, 2006 RYERSE, Debra. It is with great sadness, the Ryerse family announces the passing of our loving wife and mother, on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Loving, devoted wife of Peter; dearly missed by ... Click for full story... New grocery store proposed for Port Dover y LYN TREMBLAY A developer is proposing that a new 35,000 square foot grocery store be built in Port Dover’s north-east end on Highway 6. However a decision on an application to have the former ... Click for full story... Five tagged perch caught By MARG WERDEN Anglers hoping to land one of the cash prizes in the 9th annual Port Dover Perch Derby are advised to get their lines in the water as quickly as possible. One quarter of the tags ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 26, 2006 Louise Anstee ANSTEE, Louise of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, April 24, 2006, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late George Anstee (2004). ... Click for full story... Haylee Ives plans run-walk for Make a Wish Foundation Runner Haylee Ives, with her trainer Todd DeWolf, is organizing a fun run/walk on May 27 to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. By MARG WERDEN Thirteen-year-old Haylee Ives is using her ... Click for full story... Local fire station's ERV here in May $25,000. objective was surpassed: more equipment could be added Port Dover Fire Station on Nelson Street will have an Emergency Response Vehicle about the end of May. That was the good news ... Click for full story... Norfolk gets refund from police contract By LYN TREMBLAY In 2003, Haldimand County opted to have its own Ontario Provincial Police service, breaking away from the joint contract it shared with Norfolk County. Fearing a hefty hike for ... Click for full story... New machines and new system for upcoming Norfolk election By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Clerk Bev Wood says changes to the upcoming election process will be more efficient, save money and make it easier for people to vote. The number of polling ... Click for full story... One week until 'new' Arbor opens Tony Schneider (seen at left) and Andrew Schneider are pictured on Monday in front of their new Arbor building. With them is the family of Andrew. His wife Pam and their daughters Kylie, age 10; ... Click for full story... New report identifies future water and sewer needs for Norfolk communities By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County now has a handle on how much new development can be approved in its urban areas before water and sewer capacities are maxed. The report prepared by Manager of ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 12, 2006 Jacob Hendriksen HENDRIKSEN, Jacob of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital, on Monday, April 10, 2006 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Neeltje “Nellie” for 59 years, they met during ... Click for full story... Local women raising funds to take part in September walk to end breast cancer Two Port Dover women, Tara Keefer (on left) and Liane Ferguson, need to raise $2,000 each to take part in a walk to end breast cancer in Toronto in September. Before the two can take part in the ... Click for full story... Norfolk's Block Parent program ending OPP says there is still time for organizer to take over vital service By MARG WERDEN Ontario Provincial Police Community Services Officer Eric De Serranno is hoping that the loss of ... Click for full story... Over three decades, Port Dover Fire Chief George Ross urged his crews to be the best This past week Port Dover lost one of its highly respected citizens. George Ross will long be remembered for several good reasons ... not only was he a loving husband, father and grandfather but also ... Click for full story... PDCS has bright future, says CARE "GEDSB looking for ways to keep schools open" A mind-set change at Grand Erie District School Board means closure of schools is not the first option of trustees any longer. That was the good news ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published April 5, 2006 Jean Butts BUTTS, Jean of Dover Cliffs Nursing Home on Monday, March 27, 2006 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Charles (1992). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Walter ... Click for full story... Water in Norfolk is safe In accordance with the 2002 Safe Drinking Water Act, Norfolk County staff delivered its annual report to council. According to Bob Fields, Water and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator for Public Works ... Click for full story... Some say ‘yes’ some say ‘no’ to bigger biker days “Signs of expanding, we have to control it”: Schneider Friday the 13th ... the day before and the day after ... sparked an hour-long discussion at the regular meeting of Port Dover Board of ... Click for full story... Norfolk fruit growers ship our crisp, fresh apples around the world Exporting apples from Norfolk County to destinations around the world is nothing new. In fact, the Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association (NFGA) has been doing exactly that for 100 years. What has ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published March 29, 2006 Jack Karges KARGES, John Gerald ‘Jack’ of Port Dover, peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in his 70th year. Loving father of Mark and Regan Karges of Port Dover and Michael ... Click for full story... Major repairs to lift bridge coming this winter Port Dover District Fire Chief Gary Spragg (on left) attended an information meeting last Wednesday to voice the department’s concerns about traffic control during proposed Port Dover bridge ... Click for full story... Rural high school funding to provide e-learning By MARG WERDEN A government grant of more than $462,000 will provide rural students in six Grand Erie District School Board secondary schools, including Port Dover Composite School, with more ... Click for full story... Decisions for Friday the 13th discussed by councillors again Members of the PD 13 organization, Port Dover Lions Club and Port Dover Kinsmen Club left Norfolk County Council Chambers angered by the proceedings. PD13 President Keith Swarts said his ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published March 22, 2006 Gordon Dixon DIXON, Gordon Edward, of Port Dover on March 16, 2006, in his 91st year. Predeceased by Ruth his wife of 62 years (November 2005). Dear father of Don of Orangeville, Barbara ... Click for full story... Bridge slated for major repairs - Information centre open Wednesday seeking public input Port Dover has a bascule bridge over the Lynn River in the harbour which is 37 years old and is slated for repairs. According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation the McCormick Rankin ... Click for full story... Norfolk farming landscape is changing By MARG WERDEN With the decline of the tobacco market and fluctuations in the corn and soy bean markets, many Norfolk County farmers are looking for alternative crops to grow, and, as a result, ... Click for full story... Reflections on the day Toyotetsu came to town - Exciting times for Norfolk By LYN TREMBLAY Toyotetsu president looked for assurance his company would be welcome in area. It was extremely exciting to be present during last Tuesday’s announcement that a new ... Click for full story... New $50-million auto parts plant comes to Norfolk 250 workers producing by late 2007 Mayor Rita Kalmbach welcomed Tatsumi (Matt) Murai, President of Toyotetsu America, Inc., Kentucky (left) and Masahiro Nomura, Project General Manager, ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published March 15, 2006 Arthur Ammerman AMMERMAN, Arthur Albert of Port Dover at Norfolk General Hospital on Friday, March 10, 2006 in his 82nd year. Faithful and loving husband to Betty for 62 years, devoted father of ... Click for full story... Keep biker day to just Friday the 13th; citizens say Some Port Dover residents have expressed serious concern that Fridays the 13th are becoming more than a one day event. Their trepidation stems from last week’s Norfolk County Council meeting. ... Click for full story... Minnesota Twins “follow” 13-year-old Garnet Henrich Garnet Henrich, a 13-year-old pitcher from Port Dover, and grade 8 student at Port Dover Composite School is being watched by the Minnesota Twins baseball team. By MARG WERDEN Although ... Click for full story... Lions discuss building 70-unit retirement complex Developed by Port Dover Lions Club on land in Silver Lake Park at projected $6.5-million cost A retirement living complex in Port Dover is currently being considered by Port Dover Lions Club. It ... Click for full story... Changes made for Friday the 13th By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors approve of changes that staff hopes will help streamline future Friday the 13th events in Port Dover. Last week General Manager of Community Services ... Click for full story... It's farm safety week Martin Splinter is an advocate for greater awareness of farm safety. He is pictured at work with cattle on his farm north of Port Dover on Highway 3 at Blueline Road. He and his wife Ruth (the former ... Click for full story... Charity at Angelo's this Saturday benefits 3-yr. old Harry Weaver Five bands, draws, food specials, free admission A fundraiser for a little boy who was seriously burned early in the winter is being held on Saturday (March 11) in Angelo’s Of Dover. Louis ... Click for full story... Norfolk County staff recommend no action at storm pond near St. Cecilia's School By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff have recommended that “no further action be taken” in regard to the construction of a fence around the perimeter of a retention pond near St. Cecilia’s School ... Click for full story... March comes in 'like a lion' becoming a pussy cat The good news is March came in like a lion ... and according to folk lore it will go out like a lamb. The blanket of snow Port Doverites woke up to Thursday morning (March 2) had not been seen in ... Click for full story... Many March Break activities planned to enjoy in Norfolk By MARG WERDEN While heading south for a week of warm weather may be the ideal March break for many people, it is not the only option for beating the “I’m bored!” complaints. Numerous activities ... Click for full story... Bulky pick-up May 29 By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County residents who have basements and garages overflowing with cast-offs will be happy to know they can soon get rid of them. The 2006 Bulky Pick-up date has been ... Click for full story... Port Dover Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrates 75 years The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Hugh Allan Branch in Port Dover is celebrating 75 years of service to the branch and the community. Shown above are the current executive, front row (left to right): ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published March 1, 2006 Audrey Yvonne Barselaar BARSELAAR, Audrey Yvonne at Dover Cliffs Nursing Home on Thursday, February 23, 2006 in her 86th year. Loving mother of Linda Hardman, Peter Barselaar and Vicky ... Click for full story... 2005 was busy building year in Norfolk County The latest building statistics report delivered by Norfolk County staff shows that Port Dover continues to lead the way in new construction. General Manager of Planning and Economic Development ... Click for full story... Dr. Thompson 'Citizen of Year' night postponed Surgery and slower than expected recovery changes plans for awards night dinner Dr. Sevis “Guy” Thompson and his wife Bernie have notified Port Dover Board of Trade that they will not be ... Click for full story... Carol Korostil praised for 33 Summer Festival years Tributes were accorded to Carol Korostil of Suninghill Drive at the annual general meeting of Port Dover Board of Trade on February 23. She was honoured for her 33 years of volunteering with Port ... Click for full story... Councillors support terms of four-years by LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Councillors Ted Whitworth and Dean Morrison are both in favour of extending municipal government terms from the current three years to four years. The two were ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 22, 2006 Lester Feere FEERE, Lester Laverne - with his family at his side, promoted to the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour at the Norfolk General Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 in his ... Click for full story... Fishing tugs come home - two old fishing tugs for sale; third kept as keepsake The two retired fishing tugs in Port Dover harbour are the Leanic (at left) and the Ilda C. Both were built in Port Dover by the late George Gamble. There are three recent fishing tug ... Click for full story... Official Plan tweaked one last time before final version By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff have revised the Draft Official Plan for what they hope will be the last time before the final version can be presented for adoption by council. Councillors ... Click for full story... St. Cecilia's Parent School Council wants fence around pond By LYN TREMBLAY Stephanie Misner, Co-chair of St. Cecilia’s Parent School Council has passed along the organization’s concerns regarding the safety of a storm retention pond adjacent to the ... Click for full story... Guy and Bernie Thompson - Port Dover's 2006 Citizens of the Year Dr. Sevis “Guy” Thompson and Bernie Thompson are Port Dover Citizens of the Year 2006. Although Dr. Thompson is recuperating from surgery that took place last week, the popular Port Dover couple ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Kathleen Lombardo LOMBARDO, Kathleen (nee Forte) at her home in Port Dover, on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Stephen. Loving and devoted mother of Anthony, Jim ... Click for full story... February is Heart & Stroke Month - On Exercise and Weight Control Research gives me a new attitude about exercise by Mary Etta McGraw This is the year I have decided to take control of my life! I’m 62 this week and it comes as a shock I must say because I ... Click for full story... M.P. Finley gets Human Resources post The speculation ceased Monday morning as Diane Finley and 26 other Members of Parliament were called forward to be sworn-in and inducted into Stephen Harper’s cabinet. The Honourable Diane Finley of ... Click for full story... Municipal taxes go up 3.25% By LYN TREMBLAY Over a two-day period last week, Norfolk County councillors trimmed the Draft 2006 Budget by over $700,000. The final tally means a taxpayer who owns a home with an assessed value ... Click for full story... United Way pleased with 2005 campaign Peggy Guiler-Delahunt, Chair of the 2005 United Way Campaign (at left); Mark Liota, Board Chair and Stelco Representative; Evelyn Nobbs, Executive Director of the United Way of Haldimand and ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published February 1, 2006 James Alexander ALEXANDER, James William, on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at his home in Port Dover, surrounded by the love of his family, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Carolyn. ... Click for full story... Councillors trim to keep below a 4.86% tax increase By LYN TREMBLAY As The Maple Leaf was going to press, Norfolk County councillors were still trying to pare down a projected 4.86% increase to the levy supported 2006 Operating Budget. The increase ... Click for full story... New PDCS outdoor basketball court By MARG WERDEN A donation from the Norfolk Pros to the Port Dover Composite School outdoor basketball courts helped organizers reach their fundraising goal. “Norfolk Pros is donating $6,400 for ... Click for full story... Leo Club donates to Weaver family to help with burn costs Leo Club President Paul Werden (on right) gives a cheque for $700 to Angie and Darryl Weaver with their children Chance (standing in front), Melody (held by Angie) and Harry to help offset the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 25, 2006 Stella Castles CASTLES, Stella, at Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband Jack (1982). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bill and ... Click for full story... Diane Finley returns to Ottawa Haldimand-Norfolk riding Liberal candidate Bob Speller offered his congratulations Monday night to incumbent Member of Parliament Diane Finley on her election win. Finley polled 25,885 votes to ... Click for full story... Library Board still looking at sites for new library Construction of new library now not likely before 2008 Norfolk Mayor Rita Kalmbach explained to The Maple Learf on Monday that county council is in favour of the new Port Dover library ... Click for full story... Plans for new downtown parkette to be presented Thursday From CONNIE LAWTON Committee Chair Plans are in place for a publicly-owned and maintained parkette to be created on the front 25 feet of the existing gravel parking lot beside the Giant Tiger ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 18, 2006 Ena Swarts SWARTS, Ena Edna. Peacefully at the Gardenview Residence, Townsend on Friday, January 13, 2006 in her 91st year. Beloved aunt of Gerald, Keith, Glen, Brian, and Ronnie Swarts of ... Click for full story... Balmy temperatures bring more bikes than expected By LYN TREMBLAY Unusually balmy weather for the middle of January meant the latest Friday the 13th Biker Day in Port Dover was busier than expected. While the day was overcast, temperatures ... Click for full story... Permanent traffic lights at Thompson Drive and Lynn Park Ave. this year By LYN TREMBLAY Dennis Blake might be proof that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. As a result of his presence as a delegation at last week’s Norfolk County Council Meeting, Port Dover will get a ... Click for full story... Parent and Tot skating time popular Some of the young skaters who take part in the free parent and tot skate at the Port Dover arena every Friday morning include (left to right) Michelle Solymár, Seth Thompson, Aidan Martel, and ... Click for full story... Dumped mail discovered near Dunnville Canada Post was alerted quite recently that a garbage bag full of mail with Port Dover addresses was found on a rural property near Dunnville. Investigators from Canada Post checked the bag’s ... Click for full story... NOON UPDATE on FRIDAY THE 13th IN PORT DOVER NOON UPDATE From our position on Main Street in Port Dover we can report that Friday the 13th has returned to Port Dover. Bikes are coming into town in numbers not expected by residents -- ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Eric Exton EXTON, Eric of Port Dover (formerly of Alliston) at McMaster University Medical Centre, on Sunday, January 8, 2006 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Doreen for 51 years. ... Click for full story... This Friday is 'Friday the 13th' "It all depends on the weather," says PD13 president By LYN TREMBLAY As always, the weather will determine how many motorcyclists show up in Port Dover for this week’s Friday the ... Click for full story... Norfolk County not financially involved in current ferry proposal County Manager Bill Allcock told councillors last week that county staff are not involved in the recent proposal by the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority to bring a 54 foot passenger ferry ... Click for full story... County faces 29% insurance rate hike By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County faces a 28.8% hike in insurance rates for 2006. Last week councillors reluctantly approved renewing a one year contract with Frank Cowan Company Limited in the ... Click for full story... County's non-union staff receive 2.7% pay increase By LYN TREMBLAY Despite attempts by Councillor John Wells to have a freeze put on county staff wages, non-union employees will receive a 2.7% increase for one year. This amount equals the rate of ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published January 4, 2006 William Gilbert Newton NEWTON, William Gilbert. Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford in his 88th year on Monday, December 26, 2005. Predeceased by his loving wife Maryann ... Click for full story... Cool New Year's tradition "Once you get out there and get under, you're fine" says Polar Bear plunger By LYN TREMBLAY Despite terrible icy conditions, over 100 ‘polar bears’ showed up for an icy plunge into ... Click for full story... Downsized 'ferry' will hold 50 passengers; no vehicles A cross-lake passenger service to Port Dover from Erie, Pa. looks very promising according to Executive Director Ray Schreckengost of the Erie Port Authority. Their plans have been downsized from the ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Betty Ross ROSS, Betty Kathryn of Port Dover, suddenly at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe, on Thursday, December 22, 2005 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of George for 57 years. Loving and devoted ... Click for full story... Rob Blake picked for Canada's Olympic hockey team The news came as no surprise for local hockey fans that Rob Blake was picked for the 2006 Team Canada. Nor was it a surprise that he was the first defenseman named. Team Canada’s first game in the ... Click for full story... Museum hosts annual New Year's Day Levee Since its inception in 2001 the Captain’s Polar Bear Levee and Old-Time Fiddle Party has become a favourite New Years Day activity in Port Dover. The event, which follows the annual January 1st Polar ... Click for full story... Polar Bear Dip set for New Year's Day By MARG WERDEN Although the warmer weather dealt out by Mother Nature over the past few days has helped to alleviate some of the icy conditions at the Port Dover beach, it will still be a long ... Click for full story... Port Dover Post Office opened 175 years ago Port Dover Postmaster Chris Hrvoyevich, right, and Rural Suburban Mail Carrier Val Skeldon sort mail at the post office. The first Dover post office opened in 1831 in the general store ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Ross Parker PARKER, Ross of Simcoe, suddenly at Norfolk General Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 in his 55th year. Cherished husband of Kathy (Diane). ... Click for full story... 25th annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip By MARG WERDEN The 2006 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dip, Port Dover’s 25th, may go down in the books as having some of the worst conditions on record. The early cold weather, winter storms, and ... Click for full story... Norfolk County contributes to basketball court at PDCS Norfolk County will contribute $5,000 to the cost of constructing two outdoor basketball courts at the rear of Port Dover Composite School. It is estimated that the courts will cost up to $38,000 to ... Click for full story... Councillors change mind and vote to hire three more police officers By LYN TREMBLAY During last week’s Norfolk County Council meeting, councillors approved the hiring of three additional police officers. The vote was an about-face after councillors had decided ... Click for full story... Merry Christmas To All It's Christmas all over town - Santa Claus distributed an early gift to Hannah Weaver. She enjoyed her chat with the North Pole visitor. Hannah had taken part in the Sunday School Concert of ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Elizabeth Beck BECK, Elizabeth (nee Lyle). Suddenly at the Norfolk General Hospital after a brief illness, December 9, 2005, of Port Dover, in her 94th year. Wife of the late Fredrick Beck ... Click for full story... Small high schools to get new funding program Port Dover SOS committee chair Suzanne Greenslade was in London on Monday to hear the announcement first hand how the Ontario Government plans to support small secondary schools. “It was a very ... Click for full story... Humane Society holds first Animal Fair By MARG WERDEN Simcoe and District Humane Society held its first Animal Fair on Saturday and Sunday to raise awareness of the work done by the organization. “This is something new and we’re ... Click for full story... Councillors turn down cost-share funding for three more OPP officers By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors have said “no thanks” to an offer to cost-share the hiring of three additional Ontario Provincial Police officers. But it was close, with a tie-breaking ... Click for full story... Members of the Doverwood Christmas Choir were among local performers who entertained at ‘Zat You Santa Claus’ show at the Lighthouse Festival Theatre Click for full story... Death Notices Cynthia LeBlanc LeBLANC, Cynthia Lee (nee Olner). Suddenly as a result of an accident on November 20th, 2005. Cynthia LeBlanc of Fergus at the age of 42 years. Survived by best friend ... Click for full story... Holiday meat raffles in town help local charities Two turkey raffles in Port Dover on Friday and a meat roll on Saturday provided plenty of opportunities for people to win their Christmas dinner ... or to financially support local charitable ... Click for full story... County looking at ways to improve existing parking in Port Dover By LYN TREMBLAY During the next busy tourist season, visitors and residents may find some improvements in a situation that has plagued downtown Port Dover for a number of years and each year is ... Click for full story... Candidates in starting gate for federal election - three main parties getting lawn signs up before ground freezes Federal election campaigning in this riding has not reached fever pitch yet but the political parties are at work. The three main parties have their candidates starting their rounds. Incumbent MP ... Click for full story... The colours of our Christmas Greenhouse staff members Lori Vanderpost (above photo, at left) of Port Dover and Wendy Nugteren of RR Waterford are seen preparing poinsettias for shipment to retail/wholesale outlets. The ... Click for full story... “Zat You Santa Claus?” concerts benefit local food bank Dave Bowen is seen rehearsing with members of the Doverwood Christmas Choir, including (left to right) Riley Charleau, Sarah Rassenberg, Bianca Bowen, Rachel Loft, and Callum Bowen. The choir will ... Click for full story... Food Bank needs help to assist those most in need By AMIE TRINDER This Christmas over 100 families will use the Port Dover and Area Lifeline Foodbank and that number has been growing weekly. Speaking with Lou VanSickle, foodbank volunteer, she ... Click for full story... Excellent year for perch and pickerel Bad year for smelts as Japanese market slashed drastically Commercial fishing “has been really good this year,” George Gibbons reported to The Maple Leaf on Monday, adding “its been the ... Click for full story... 3-year-old Harry Weaver recovering from serious burns Lost his balance and knocked a pot of boiling water off the stove - Everyone working hard to keep his spirits up By MARG WERDEN A desire to help his mother in the kitchen turned into a ... Click for full story... Death Notices - published Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Dorothy Butler BUTLER, Dorothy (nee Laidlaw) of Port Dover on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at Victoria Hospital, London in her 79th year. Beloved and devoted wife of Tom. Cherished mother and ... Click for full story... Water and sewer rates increase 9.5% in 2006 By LYN TREMBLAY Users who pay for water and sewer can expect to pay another $6.24 per month for the service in 2006. Annually that is an increase of $74.88 or 9.5% for a family residence which ... Click for full story... New ambulance base next year beside fire hall y LYN TREMBLAY A population explosion in the Port Dover community has prompted Norfolk County councillors to look at building a new ambulance base a year earlier than projected. In October, staff ... Click for full story... Norfolk plans to use computerized voting machine at next year’s municipal election By LYN TREMBLAY The next time Norfolk County residents go to the polls their votes will be counted on new computerized equipment. County Clerk Bev Wood and Deputy Clerk Cathy Balcomb recently ... Click for full story... Santa brings Christmas to town Eight-year-old ChristmasFest Prince Brett Sullivan and six-year-old Princess Libby Wilson sit on Santa’s lap during last Saturday’s big day. By LYN TREMBLAY The Christmas season has ... Click for full story... Christmasfest fun Saturday - Santa leads day and night-time shopping bonanza Santa and Mrs. Claus are on their way to Port Dover. The beloved couple will arrive at Port Dover pier by fishing tug on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Port Dover Board of Trade organizers have a fun-filled ... Click for full story... Students hear from local residents who experienced WWII By MARG WERDEN Staff and students at Port Dover Composite School observed Remembrance Day on Friday with an assembly that included two guest speakers, musical selections by the band, and readings ... Click for full story... Plans for new grocery store A developer has applied to Norfolk County Planning Department to establish a grocery store and retail store on the vacant land bounded by Highway 6, Erie Street and Cecil Ave. in Port Dover. The ... Click for full story... Council receives updates on ferry costs By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Manager Bill Allcock reports there is a balance of $11,293.17 left in the approved budget for the Due Diligence phase of the proposed Erie – Port Dover Fast Ferry ... Click for full story... P.D.C.S. Laker Hoopla raised $20,000. Saturday night Responding to the need for funds to build an outdoor community basketball court at Port Dover Composite School the school and community got together and raised an estimated $20,000. By ... Click for full story... Crime Prevention Week on now This is Crime Prevention Week and members of the Ontario Provincial Police say it is important to take steps to prevent your home or business from being targeted. There are numerous crime prevention ... Click for full story... Councillors vote to accept $7.7-million for new children's program in Norfolk By LYN TREMBLAY Mayor Rita Kalmbach has called a $7.7 million offer from the province a carrot. “We’ll get the stick later,” she exclaimed. After a lengthy discussion at last week’s Norfolk ... Click for full story... Upgrades will add 15 to 20 years of life to Port Dover's bridge Port Dover bascule bridge is going to get some needed upgrades in the coming spring. Project Planner Issac Bartlett of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation reported to The Maple Leaf “the ... Click for full story... Veterans honoured at Legion Dinner Veterans honoured at Legion Dinner These veterans were among those attending the Port Dover Legion’s annual Veterans’ Dinner on Saturday. Canada has declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran. ... Click for full story... Corvette cars to rally here on June 4, 2006 In Port Dover’s future, the first Sunday in June every year is going to be a busy day. Corvette car owners will be heading this way. It was reported at Thursday’s regular Board of Trade meeting that ... Click for full story... Official Plan nears final report stage By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors spent five hours hearing deputations and discussing the Official Plan last week, and one-half hour on the rest of the weekly agenda. Almost three ... Click for full story... Ghostly night Monday night’s weather was just about right for Halloween ... dark, not too cold and no rain. There were no reported mishaps. As has been the custom in Port Dover for decades, the younger set leaves ... Click for full story... Local artist creating coloured glass mosaic for Phantom yacht The long-range cruising yacht ‘Phantom’ recently launched by John VanHalteren at his Nanticoke shipyard is currently being outfitted for its travels around the world. And the Californian family which ... Click for full story... County needs $22.8 million for capital expenditures By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors listened to what some called a ‘doom and gloom’ report from county staff as they outlined the forecasted budget for capital projects in 2006. The $22.8 ... Click for full story... Seventy-three-year-old Port Dover tug is museum showpiece - Almidart leaves Lake Erie for permanent display The fishing tug ‘Almidart’ was lifted by a giant crane from the waters beside the Harbour Museum onto land where it will be restored and made a permanent display beside the museum. The Port Dover ... Click for full story... County hires firm to study local parking, traffic A public information centre will be open on Monday, November 7 for citizens to comment on parking in Port Dover and on traffic flows. It will be the first of two Public Information Centres to be ... Click for full story... Fun in the pumpkin patch Among the many children enjoying the activities at the Fall Spooktacular at the Cider Keg, located on Hwy. 24 south of Vittoria, on Sunday were (front row, left to right) Alexis Lawrence, Braden ... Click for full story... Delayed tax bills irate homeowners - "I'll go to jail before I pay penalties" They know they have to pay their County of Norfolk taxes but question why they are now receiving a tax bill for two years at one time. Six townhouse owners on Clonmel Lane each got their tax bills ... Click for full story... Pumpkinfest starts Thursday in Waterford By Marg Werden Orange is the colour to be wearing in Waterford this weekend as that town celebrates its 23rd annual Pumpkinfest beginning on Thursday evening. The mission of this festival is to ... Click for full story... Councillor condemns new assessments - Councillor Wells: "Assessments are going up but that doesn't mean taxes are going up" By LYN TREMBLAY Councillor John Wells has responded to a letter sent to Mayor Rita Kalmbach from the Chair of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Chair Debbie Zimmerman said she ... Click for full story... County completes 10-year plan for parks, facilities & recreation Norfolk County councillors have approved an 82 page document including more than 70 recommendations as part of a 10 year Master Plan for the county’s parks, facilities and recreation services. The ... Click for full story... A great Norfolk Fair - Port Dover cheerleaders in front of the stands on Young Canada Day at Norfolk County Fair. By LYN TREMBLAY The cows have all gone home. And the horses, chickens, pigs and llamas. Gone too are the smells of cinnamon rolls, elephant’s ears and pogo sticks. The exhibitors have packed ... Click for full story... “Saving a home gives a sense of accomplishment” Pray for the firefighters of this town, They’ll answer your calls, won’t turn you down, They will fight your fires, both great and small, In the heat of the summer or the cold of the fall. ... Click for full story... Doverwood School raises $900 in their third annual Run for the Cure Members of the junior kindergarten class at Doverwood Public School are seen during the school’s third annual Run for the Cure event. By MARG WERDEN The students and staff at Doverwood ... Click for full story... Menacing dog on Lynn Valley Trail taken by police The black dog which had been menacing walkers on the Lynn Valley Trail has been constrained by OPP and remains in a kennel. Its owner has been charged under the ‘Dog Owners Act’. OPP Constable Mark ... Click for full story... New library could open in 2008 New library could open in 2008 Seek members for building committee The wheels are beginning to turn to give Port Dover a new public library. Norfolk County Library Services trustee Tom ... Click for full story... Port Dover continues as housing hot spot in Norfolk By LYN TREMBLAY Mid year building stats have been compiled and Norfolk County staff report that 136 single family dwellings were built in the first half of 2005. This figure is up slightly from ... Click for full story... Friday the 13th presents profits of $25,500. On hand for the presentation of cheques by the PD13 Committee were (front row, left to right) Tom Morrison (Norfolk County Library Board), Linda Wallace (Camp Trillium), Aileen Bradshaw (Alzheimer ... Click for full story... Crossing guard to stay at Lynn Park Norfolk County councillors have voted against a staff recommendation to delete a school crossing guard at the intersection of Highway 6 and Lynn Park Avenue in Port Dover. It serves the students at ... Click for full story... "New" Arbor will be ready for 2006 season Port Dover’s famous Arbor restaurant will mark its 80th anniversary in 2006. When it opens in March the familiar landmark will have been rebuilt. The popular Arbor footlong hot dogs, French fries, ... Click for full story... Port Dover EMS base now full time By LYN TREMBLAY Deployment of Norfolk County’s Emergency Services staff means paramedics will now maintain a 24-hour presence at the Port Dover base. Prior to approval of this recommendation which ... Click for full story... Football Season Starting. It’s back to school for students across Port Dover and high school sports are getting underway with the fall football classic They are “optimistic” about their chances this year. By MARG WERDEN The goal of the Port Dover Lakers’ coaching staff this year is to take up where they left off last year. “Last year ... Click for full story... A fine summer weekend Labour Day in Port Dover was a perfect occasion to shop for end-of-season bargains and back-to-school stuff. The group of shoppers pictured above were looking at The Surf Shop’s sidewalk racks of ... Click for full story... Students back at school By MARG WERDEN Students returning to class at the three local schools may have noticed a few changes as they walked along the halls this week. The most noticeable changes were those at St. ... Click for full story... Ferry decision deadline extended to April 2006 “If I stood on a street corner in Port Dover and asked everyone who passed by if they supported the ferry, I don’t think I would get 10% support”... Councillor John Wells By LYN ... Click for full story... Norfolk ginseng - exported from Norfolk to China, prices not as good as they were Ginseng is becoming an increasingly important agricultural product here in Norfolk County. Anyone who has recently travelled along county roads will have noticed more and more fields under the ... Click for full story... Residents challenge Norfolk clean yard by-law By LYN TREMBLAY Two Port Dover residents appeared before Norfolk County councillors last week, complaining about unsightly properties. Former City of Nanticoke Councillor Chris VanPaassen ... Click for full story... Dragonboats raise $30,907 - Something Fishy (F.W. Knechtel Foods) Dragonboat Race Challengers in the water at Silver Lake during Saturday’s competition. By LYN TREMBLAY Paddle! Paddle! Paddle! Those words were shouted across Silver Lake last Saturday as spectators lining the banks urged their favourite teams across the finish line in races ... Click for full story... Bucks Park is "best kept secret" The annual picnic in Bucks Park was enjoyed by cottagers. Katie Buck and Michael Murray (standing) sang for them. By STAN MORRIS There is a little enclave in Port Dover -- almost sheltered ... Click for full story... Dragonboat Challenge Saturday 25 teams entered for races on Silver Lake to aid Norfolk General Hospital - Three organizations are set to welcome 25 crews to the fourth annual Port Dover Dragon Boat Challenge on Saturday. ... Click for full story... Ideas wanted for better Biker Days Two Fridays the 13th in 2006 - January and October - Norfolk County seeks input from public for better organization Fridays the 13th in 2006 are already on the minds of people on the ... Click for full story... Ideas wanted for better Biker Days Two Fridays the 13th in 2006 - January and October - Norfolk County seeks input from public for better organization Fridays the 13th in 2006 are already on the minds of people on the ... Click for full story... Plant family "overwhelmed" by generosity of local people 400 riders in Port Dover and 250 in Cambridge By MARG WERDEN Organizers of the motorcycle ride to raise funds for the family of David Plant, the motorcyclist killed during last ... Click for full story... New Coast Guard rescue boat "Cape Lampton" new class of Coast Guard cutter A new Canada Coast Guard cutter was christened on August 11 at Port Dover. Peggy Matthews of Port Dover had the honour of blessing this ... Click for full story... Summer Festival this weekend; Sidewalk Sales start Thursday Planning is completed and all is in readiness for the 33rd annual Port Dover Summer Festival this weekend. A meeting was held this week at the home of committee chair Carol Korostil with co-chairs ... Click for full story... Public meeting seeks comments on boat-free swimming zone Proposed changes to existing boating regulations for the Port Dover beach area will be discussed at a public meeting on Tuesday, August 30. Norfolk County Council is proposing changes regarding ... Click for full story... Artists and the Port Dover Community By LYN TREMBLAY Edna Stickny, Luella Winter, Louise and Stella Howick are not exactly household names in today’s community of Port Dover, but for one lo ng summer’s night in 1907 these four girls, ... Click for full story... Port Dover's Junior Men's Baseball team flying high in standings With just a few regular season games to be made up, the Port Dover Junior Men’s Baseball team is flying high in the standings and the coaches are optimistic about the team’s chances of success in ... Click for full story... Ferry business plan postponed People waiting to see the business plan for the proposed fast ferry project between Port Dover and Erie Pennsylvania will have to wait a little longer. A July 25th meeting with Norfolk County and ... Click for full story... Walker Street booming Port Dover is a criss-cross of streets but few have as interesting a story as does Walker Street. Although only three blocks long it has a history spanning over ten decades. It was named after Peter ... Click for full story... Discover Black Creek Black Creek from Ryerse Crescent. Dovercraft Marine is at the right in photo. The River Rider is seen in the distance. Photo at left, Black Creek and the conservation area (on ... Click for full story... Spanish students in Port Dover to study language and culture By MARG WERDEN For the past three weeks, 15 students from Spain have been learning about Canadian culture and studying English while living with host families in Port Dover. Natalie Baribeau, the ... Click for full story... Accident claims life; three injured A single car accident early Saturday morning took the life of the driver, Robin Shutt, age 26, of Shelburne. Three passengers in the vehicle received injuries. The four friends had been camping at ... Click for full story... Hogweed plant is toxic Hogweed plants in a Port Dover patch are believed to have come from the lake’s south shore. Children playing around the large poisonous plants between Bridge Street and the Lynn River broke out in ... Click for full story... Fishfest crowds come to honour netmakers and fishing heritage The Cardboard Boat Races on Sunday brought a large crowd of contenders out for the competition. In rough waters off Port Dover beach the cardboard boat crews needed skill and luck to complete the ... Click for full story... Subdivision application "on hold" By LYN TREMBLAY An application for a residential subdivision has been deferred until the end of August pending meetings between county staff, the developer and neighbours bordering the subject ... Click for full story... Capacity pressures Capacity pressures Is further development in Norfolk County being hindered by an aging infrastructure? Councillor Charlie Luke approached the subject at a recent meeting. He was told by General ... Click for full story... Businessman and County deal on Pier St. property By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover businessman Don Wilson continues to try to reach an amicable agreement with Norfolk County to purchase property fronting Harbour Street. On July 5th during an ... Click for full story... County staff criticized for garbage and lack of washrooms in Port Dover geted for not removing over-flowing garbage cans from Port Dover streets immediately after July 1st celebrations. Councillor John Wells expressed concern that garbage pick-up was not done until the ... Click for full story... All set for FishFest fun The Net Makers and fun focus of 3-day program Port Dover is ready for its 11th annual FishFest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The focus this year is to pay tribute to the men and women ... Click for full story... Lions present their case for tax relief to Norfolk Councillors By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff has been asked to prepare a report responding to the Port Dover Lions Club request for tax relief on properties owned in Port Dover. Following on the heels of ... Click for full story... Canada Day Celebrations were GREAT! Canada Day in Port Dover is always a family event. Susan Visser and her daughter Amber of Waterford, her future daughter-in-law Amy Hogeterp of Cayuga and niece ... Click for full story... Council gives Gambles go-ahead for new development Property owned by the Gamble family on Grand Street in Port Dover will be developed to include a 48 unit apartment building and 39 townhouses. An application to amend the former City of Nanticoke ... Click for full story... Ferry update By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk’s Community Services General Manager Bill Hett says there has been some progress in developments regarding the Erie, Pennsylvania to Port Dover proposed fast ferry ... Click for full story... Council hears concerns that new Official Plan doesn't reflect trends By LYN TREMBLAY Planning staff and consultants hired to draw up a new Official Plan for Norfolk County have followed a provincial growth strategy that suggests there is enough urban land within ... Click for full story... Canada Day events make great celebration Local participation will make great Canada Day parade in Port Dover Port Dover’s longest-running annual event is now only 10 days away. Many volunteers are abuzz ... Click for full story... Old church finds new life as children’s theatre By LYN TREMBLAY If Victoria Muir had been interested in hockey, chances are like any other Canadian kid, she would have tried out for a team at her local arena and mom or dad might have been ... Click for full story... Auditor scores Norfolk County 7 out of 10 on financial health The county’s auditor Doug Slade of Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh says Norfolk County is “in a healthy situation” financially. On a scale of 1 to 10, he gives the county a ‘7’ rating. He explained a ‘1’ ... Click for full story... Port Dover could have new library by 2008 By LYN TREMBLAY If all goes as planned Port Dover could have a new library by October 31, 2008. Last week, Norfolk County councillors agreed to accept a Terms of Reference document presented by ... Click for full story... Fire gutted Brown Street cottage Sunday afternoon Fire gutted a home at 33 Brown Street in Port Dover on Sunday afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. Norfolk County Firefighters from Station 2 (Port Dover) responded to the 911 call, placed by a ... Click for full story... Grand Erie School Board and teachers reach agreement A tentative agreement has been reached between the Grand Erie District School Board and the elementary teachers following an all-night negotiation session ending at 5:30 last Wednesday ... Click for full story... Legion received $2,000 for kindness shown 65 years ago... in 1941 You never know what will come in the mail. Hugh Allan Branch Royal Canadian Legion was surprised to receive a cheque for $2,000 in early December 2004. Branch treasurer Don Barron thought it was of ... Click for full story... Residents jailed... for charity - Among the jailbirds at Crimestoppers second annual Jail or Bail event were Ora Powell (on left) and Tim Rodger. The event raised approximately $35,000 for the organization. By MARG WERDEN The defendants in the prisoners box at the Crimestoppers kangaroo court at the Simcoe Town Centre may have been brought up on some trumped-up charges, but the money they raised in ... Click for full story... No govt. dollars for students in tourism office - Tourism is what drives this area says Bd. of Trade President Port Dover Board of Trade does not qualify for student employment dollars this summer. General Manager Milly Coultart is disappointed that for the first time in many years the Board will not have ... Click for full story... County to give grants to local groups based on new policy “I think we are penny wise and pound foolish when we start cutting money to our volunteers.” Mayor Rita Kalmbach By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff has been directed to contact all community ... Click for full story... Building boom continues ... but ... current water and sewer capacity nearing limits in Port Dover currently ... and in the past five years ... begs the question “do we have the water and sewage capacity to service all those homes?” The Maple Leaf posed that question to the one man ... Click for full story... Tug ‘Almidart” to go down in history The old Port Dover fishing tug Almidart is the latest addition to Port Dover Harbour Museum. It was built by George Gamble in Port Dover in 1932 for Norfolk Fish Company Limited. Company partners ... Click for full story... Jasmine Horton gains recognition for poem on Fire Safety By LYN TREMBLAY The writing talent of a grade six student at Doverwood Public School has been recognized by Norfolk County fire department officials. As well, Jasmine Horton has also impressed ... Click for full story... Architect challenges need for new Ivey Bridge on Queen Street By LYN TREMBLAY Local architect Carlos Ventin is challenging Norfolk County’s decision to spend a projected $225,000 on replacement of the “Ivey Bridge” on Queen Street in Port Dover. In a letter ... Click for full story... Safe Boating Week starts summer season Sergeant Dave Rektor, left, and OPP Constable Mark Foster are seen piloting the OPP patrol boat in Port Dover harbour. Along with the Canada Coast Guard, the Ontario Provincial Police are out all ... Click for full story... Harry Gamble Shipyard land listed for sale The extensive properties of Harry Gamble Shipyard in Port Dover are listed for sale. The listing is with Re/Max Erie Shores Realty Inc. by sales representative Ron VandenBussche. Despite repeated ... Click for full story... Biker Day was so big it was not a sales bonanza for some Port Dover was crowded on Friday, May 13 and probably set an attendance record in the early afternoon. Organizers were undecided early in the week if the total number of visitors surpassed the Biker ... Click for full story... "A mass of bikers" By LYN TREMBLAY While it is always difficult to pinpoint exact numbers, the Ontario Provincial Police guesstimate crowds of 80,000-100,000 came to Port Dover for this year’s May Friday the 13th ... Click for full story... Street names to be changed in Port Dover LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Civic Addressing Task Force Consultant Dan Berry has presented councillors with a list of proposed road name changes that will eliminate duplication across the ... Click for full story... 'Canada AM' broacasting 'live' Friday The popular cross-Canada morning show on the CTV network, “Canada AM” will be telecast live from Port Dover midst the excitement of Friday the 13th. The show’s popular host Jeff Hutcheson will meet ... Click for full story... Town revved for Friday the 13th The first wave of motorcyclists will start arriving tomorrow as the 41st Friday the 13th Biker Day gets underway in Port Dover. Last August’s Biker Day saw an estimated 10,000 motorcycles and ... Click for full story... No govt. grant for Brant Hill water project By LYN TREMBLAY Knocked out in round one! The official list of municipalities who will receive funding from the first phase of the ‘Canada-Ontario Municipal Infrastructure Fund’ program has been ... Click for full story... Hogs give Norfolk County something to oink about By LYN TREMBLAY (nee BACON - - Really!!) Artists across Norfolk County have been having a snortin’ (as in ‘hog snortin’) good time over the past few weeks. They’ve been applying their talents to ... Click for full story... Special Mass for Pope John Paul II at St. Cecilia's Church Father Pio Beorchia is pictured with three youthful altar servers who assisted in the special Mass in St. Cecilia's Church on Saturday. Many worshippers attended to remember Pope John Paul II whose ... Click for full story... Hett asked Council for more time to get govt. support By LYN TREMBLAY As The Maple Leaf goes to press, Norfolk County councillors will be asked at Tuesday evening’s council meeting, to extend the deadline for a decision on the Port Dover to Erie fast ... Click for full story... Woodhouse and Villa Nova works yards could close in favour of central location By LYN TREMBLAY On April 5 Norfolk County councillors voted to close the Woodhouse and Villa Nova Public Works Yards then consolidate the services, equipment and staff into the Simcoe facility on ... Click for full story... Wells wants county out of ferry studies Port Dover and area councillor John Wells is not in favour of any extensions to studying the Erie - Port Dover ferry proposal. He told The Maple Leaf on Monday that an extension being sought by ... Click for full story... Coldwell Banker Pinnacle opens Port Dover office On hand for the grand opening of the Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate office in Port Dover were (front row) Port Dover administrative staff member Leola Mummery, MP Diane Finley, Shelley Colonna, ... Click for full story... Board of Trade resists expansion of Biker Day activities in downtown area on Thursday the 12th The Port Dover Board of Trade is resisting efforts to extend Friday the 13th activities over to Thursday the 12th. At its monthly meeting last Thursday the members present discussed, at some length, ... Click for full story... Norfolk tax rate set to go up 4.2% By LYN TREMBLAY The 2005 Operating Budget for Norfolk County will increase by 4.2% over last year. The hike translates to $75.00 on the average property tax bill for a house assessed at ... Click for full story... Diane Finley rated "hard working" and "best dressed" MP The 13th annual "Best Dressed" and "Political Savvy" survey of Members of Parliament gave Norfolk -Haldimand Riding MP Diane Finley high marks in three of 31 categories. Mrs. Finlay scored third ... Click for full story... Get ready for some golf By MARG WERDEN Despite the recent wintry weather, local golf courses are gearing up for the upcoming season, with some courses already open for business. However, after a winter of only watching ... Click for full story... Easter sunrise service on Port Dover beach well attended The annual Easter morning sunrise service was held Sunday on the Port Dover beach at Walker Street. A crowd estimated at over 200 people braved the chilly breeze at 7:00 a.m. with a yellow sun low ... Click for full story... Pat Hall pin-points favourite Norfolk spot By LYN TREMBLAY Asking Pat Hall to pick a favourite Norfolk County site poses a quandary. “I’m just a Norfolk County girl, you know. I’m torn -- I love Long Point. We love to walk the beach and ... Click for full story... Erie ferry decision day now April 12th By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors are now expected to decide on April 12 whether to give the Port Dover to Erie Fast Ferry Project the green light -- or sink it. Councillors were adamant ... Click for full story... Walt Long toasted as Citizen of the Year Last Wednesday evening belonged to Walt Long. He was the focus of kind remarks and funny stories as citizens crowded into The Cove Room to pay tribute to his many accomplishments in community service ... Click for full story... Council told Port Dover needs new public library By LYN TREMBLAY Plans to build a new Port Dover Library are on hold until Norfolk County councillors deliberate to discuss the 2005 budget. Norfolk County Library Board officials made a ... Click for full story... Clown Day 'a real Port Dover hoot' June Butler's family members and a host of clowns plus people with funny painted faces and spectators filled 'Walt's Kitchen' room in the Silver Lake market building on Saturday. One clown bedecked ... Click for full story... June Butler Clown Day this Saturday This Saturday is "June Butler Be A Clown Day" at Silver Lake Market building. Port Dover Lions Club organizer Harry Smith invites the public to attend ... "and the more that dress as a clown the ... Click for full story... Two companies show interest in ferry project Bill Allcock, Chair of the Fast Ferry Steering Committee, reported in a press release to The Maple Leaf that two Expressions of Interest were received by Norfolk County on March 8 by the closing time ... Click for full story... Councillors concerned that Friday the 13th will expand By LYN TREMBLAY For years, those opposed to Port Dover's Friday the 13th motorcycle event argued that it should be discouraged or cancelled. Norfolk County and the community of Port Dover are now ... Click for full story... Still time to submit names for road address changes By LYN TREMBLAY Dan Berry, Civic Address Project Coordinator for Norfolk County, advises that there is still time for citizens to suggest name changes for streets and roads. His team expects to ... Click for full story... Easter lilies head to market - Local greenhouse expands lily business to 37,000 plants Surrounded by Easter lilies at Eising Greenhouses are, left to right, Lisa Slofstra, Linda Kemp and Lena Eising. Easter lilies and bedding plants are coming to life by the thousands at Eising ... Click for full story... PDCS Girls' Volleyball team wins Norfolk championship The Port Dover Composite School Girls Volleyball team won the Norfolk County Secondary School championship with a victory over Holy Trinity in five sets. Members of the team included (back row, ... Click for full story... Sailors advance to second round of playoffs By MARG WERDEN It took two overtime periods, but the Port Dover Junior D Sailors finally defeated the Wellesley Applejacks in the seventh game of their first-round play-off series. More than 800 ... Click for full story... New restaurant on schedule for early summer opening By LYN TREMBLAY Former owners of a New Lakeshore Road home in Port Dover, Councillor John Wells and his wife Betty, would recognize very little of their original residence overlooking Lake ... Click for full story... Port Dover is proud of its commercial fisheries It has been said that the commercial fishing industry made Port Dover. Fishermen were mooring their boats along sailing schooners when the industry was in its infancy. That was a long time ago. Over ... Click for full story... Pier Street closure denied By LYN TREMBLAY The application by Port Dover businessman Don Wilson, to have a Pier Street road allowance closed, allowing him to purchase the land on which his building sits, has been denied by ... Click for full story... Councillors defer discussions on operations facilities report COUNCILLORS DEFER DISCUSSIONS ON OPERATIONS FACILITIES REPORT By LYN TREMBLAY Staff have spent three years evaluating the buildings and service centres associated with municipal operations ... Click for full story... Ministry says future looks good for commercial and sports fishing By LYN TREMBLAY Michael Morencie, Manager of the Lake Erie Management Unit of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources appeared before Norfolk County councillors last week to assure them that ... Click for full story... Adult skating at arena popular - Among the adults who regularly skate at the Port Dover arena are (left to right) Jim Hoover, Barb Helka, Bill Helka, Vangie Post, Keith Shier, Helen Clapp and Douglas Clapp. By MARG WERDEN Skating for adults at the Port Dover arena is so popular that skaters come from as far away as Hagersville and Hamilton to participate. "We usually have between 40 and 60 people on ... Click for full story... 'Ferroclad' tug breaks open ice-bound harbour "I did it my way and took my time": Rick Misner Port Dover harbour was "opened" last week after being in a deep-freeze condition for about six weeks. The fishing tug 'Ferroclad', captained ... Click for full story... Chili Blow-Out is on again! The Lighthouse Theatre's Chili Blow-Out in Port Dover is a definite "on" for 2005. First, Lighthouse Festival Theatre advertised its 13th annual Chili Blow-Out for Friday, February 18. Then, two ... Click for full story... Walt Long is 2005 Port Dover Citizen of the Year Port Dover Board of Trade has named Walt Long as its Citizen of the Year for 2005. The special dinner in his honour will be held at the Erie Beach Hotel on Wednesday, March 16. He was the popular ... Click for full story... Warn people to stay off ice Norfolk County Fire and Rescue Services is urging people to stay off the ice on Lake Erie near Port Dover. Officials say the stability of this ice ridge will become more and more unpredictable. The ... Click for full story... Town busy with tourists on weekend Warm weather and ice ridge create traffic jams; busy stores Saturday and Sunday, February 5 and 6 may go down in the record book as the February weekend which took on a springtime glow ... Click for full story... Dover dollars to help individual Thais on Phi Phi needing aid Port Dover's Tsunami Relief Fund has been raising money for the past month for a specific area in Thailand hit by the December 26 flood waters. Port Doverite Mark Murphy, a fund committee member, is ... Click for full story... Local man marks half century of giving "the gift of life" By MARG WERDEN When Port Dover resident Bill Orgar donates blood at next Friday's (February 18) clinic, he will be marking 50 years of giving the gift of life. "I started in 1955 in Halifax when ... Click for full story... Chris Lipohar's work with Save the Children in Indonesia A local women, Chris Lipohar (above, centre) is helping distraught Indonesian parents find their missing children after the December 26 devastating tsunami. Chris e-mailed family a letter stating ... Click for full story... Wells bring fish quotas back to Norfolk council table By LYN TREMBLAY After a story appeared in The Maple Leaf noting that councillors had "no comment" in regard to a recent request by the Ontario Commercial Fisheries Association, to lobby the ... Click for full story... One week left to nominate top citizen There is only one week left to nominate a person as this year's Port Dover Citizen of the Year. Selecting one person, or a couple, to be named this community's top citizen is a tradition which began ... Click for full story... Ice ridge across harbour Hundreds of sight-seers braved an icy trek across Port Dover's frozen beach to climb a 20-foot high wall of ice. By LYN TREMBLAY Hundreds were drawn to Port Dover harbour to ... Click for full story... Winter struck Port Dover on weekend Snowboarder Ben Carleton, age 12, is seen approaching a jump to pass over the heads of three of his friends seated below. His brave friends are (left to right) Kane Smith, 13, Ollie Carleton, 10, ... Click for full story... Keep warm with fur - Local company sees fur enjoying new popularity with all ages By LYN TREMBLAY Ever since the Hudson's Bay Company grew out of the fur-trading business a couple of centuries ago, the Canadian industry has withstood the fluctuations of trends that have seen ... Click for full story... Park light towers around town need immediate attention By LYN TREMBLAY According to a 'Norfolk County Sports Park Light Tower Review Report' conducted by G. Douglas Vallee Ltd., two towers in the Port Dover Arena Ball Park pose the greatest liability ... Click for full story... Afternoon of Casino Fun Residents at Dover Cliffs Centre on St. George Street in Port Dover enjoyed an afternoon of casino games. Port Dover Lions Club hosted the event which has proven popular in the past. Committee ... Click for full story... County to seek private sector interest in fast ferry terminal By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors have approved a request by Bill Hett, Project Leader for the Fast Ferry Due Diligence Team, to officially seek private sector corporations who are ... Click for full story... New hospital emergency room open By LYN TREMBLAY Ten years of planning have finally come to an end, the new Emergency Room at Norfolk General Hospital is open for business. The ER opened its doors to accept the first patients at ... Click for full story... Mayor unveils Norfolk's new coat-of-arms an annual levee By LYN TREMBLAY Pomp and ceremony accompanied the unveiling of Norfolk County's official Coat-of-Arms at the 2005 Annual Mayor's Levee. The special occasion was held in the Norfolk County ... Click for full story... A major tourist attraction in Port Dover every summer is watching sailboats. Click for full story... "Family Dance" for tsunami victims raised $4,000 Sunday afternoon A community dance and social afternoon on Sunday raised over $3,500 for the tsunami victims of Asia. With federal government's matching grant policy it means from three hours of fun Port Doverites ... Click for full story... Leah Mummery canvassed for children hurt by tsunami; raised $510.00 Nine-year-old Leah Mummery was so struck by televised pictures of homeless children in Asia after the tsunami struck that she wanted to help them. "I wanted to get some money to send to them to ... Click for full story... Furndraisers for Disaster Relief this weekend By MARG WERDEN Two events have been planned for this weekend as part of the Port Dover Tsunami Disaster Relief group's effort to raise much-needed funds for victims of the Boxing Day disaster in ... Click for full story... New members on Norfolk's Tourism Advisory Board By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County's Tourism and Economic Advisory Board now has two new members. The board was formed last year to advise council on matters, issues and policies pertaining to tourism ... Click for full story... Polar Bears take the plunge; spectators donate $2,357. - Money raised will all be donated to help tsunami disaster relief efforts By MARG WERDEN Although there were no waves hitting the beach when the annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip took place on Saturday, there was an outpouring of donations from spectators for the ... Click for full story... Local couple safe in Thailand Bob and Connie Lawton of Mill Road, Port Dover reported to The Maple Leaf on Monday they are safe in Thailand. Their plans called for them to be in the resort areas on Phuket and Phi Phi Island this ... Click for full story... Mark Murphy will travel to Thailand to see Tsunami damage Port Doverite Mark Murphy, age 40, plans to leave for Thailand on January 18 to visit long time friends there and personally access the needs of a small fishing community wiped out by the tsunami on ... Click for full story... Group plans to send Port Dover aid to tsunami-sticken Thailand The Port Dover Tsunami Disaster Relief for Thailand fundraising group has set up donation jars in various local stores, restaurants and taverns. They raised $600 over the New Year weekend. The group ... Click for full story... Let it snow .... Enjoying the snow last week were Emily Cseke, 5; Jacob Sheppard, 8; Cason Bravener, 8; Kendal Sheppard, 10; Devon Bravener, 6; Danny Feere, 7. Click for full story... New Year's in Port Dover Saturday, January 1 will be a busy day in Port Dover. At 12 noon the Port Dover Legion President’s New Year’s Levee begins in the Legion Auditorium and runs to 6 p.m. The annual Polar Bear Dip ... Click for full story... Remembering a very generous community By MARG WERDEN Looking over the news stories that I covered over the last year, what struck me was the generosity of this community when it comes to helping those in need. While everyone gives ... Click for full story... Winter storm created havoc Winter storm created havoc on streets It was a white Christmas. Port Doverites woke up to winter's first storm on Thursday morning. Streets were blanketed with a mixture of snow and ice that made ... Click for full story... Minor baseball needs volunteers By MARG WERDEN Unless some new volunteers come forward to help run the Port Dover Minor Baseball Association, the future of the organization is in question. "We've had two meetings to elect a new ... Click for full story... Merry Christmas! Among the members of the senior kindergarten class at St. Cecilia's Separate School who performed at the Christmas concert held at the community centre were (left to right) Joseph Azzopardi, Danyella ... Click for full story... Trust fund established for Dwayne and Nathan Ryerse By MARG WERDEN A trust fund has been set up to help two Port Dover teens whose mother was killed in a car accident two weeks ago. While Christmas will be a far-from-cheerful occasion for Cheryl ... Click for full story... Two serious accidents at rural intersection Within a week’s time, two serious accidents have occurred at the corner of the Blueline Road and St. John’s Road near Port Dover. Tragically, on Thursday, December 9, Cheryl Ryerse of Clayton ... Click for full story... Christmas at local schools By MARG WERDEN The Christmas spirit could be seen and heard at the three local schools last week as students and staff celebrated the season just before taking their annual two-week break. On ... Click for full story... It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas The family of George and Nancy Gibbons of Prospect Street is seen enjoying their front yard inflatable Christmas decorations. Seen in front is Quintin, age 10, beside him is Graham, 6 and riding on ... Click for full story... Wastewater project slated for Brant Hill Funding for the construction of a wastewater project on Brant Hill in Port Dover will be one of two projects applied for through the new ‘Canada-Ontario Municipal Infrastructure Fund’. The county ... Click for full story... Company considering facility to convert waste industrial gases into electricity A notice in last week’s Maple Leaf referred to an environmental assessment for a proposed electricity project on New Lakeshore Road near Port Dover. Lake Shore Energy LP of Needham, Massachusetts is ... Click for full story... Stetson Jewellers hit by thief Port Dover jeweller Leith Stetson was informed by OPP at 7:30 a.m. Monday that his store window had been smashed during the night. Merchandise valued at over $1,000 was missing. A large stone was ... Click for full story... Street name changes will continue; liability concerns LYN TREMBLAY Last week Norfolk Councillor John Wells demanded to know if Norfolk County has to change its duplicate street names to comply with requests from Bell Canada. “I want to know. Is it ... Click for full story... Doverwood Santa Sale popular The annual Doverwood School Santa Sale brought joy to children who waited to tell Santa their wishes, including Andrew Copeland (front) and sisters Kiley, Alexis and Abby Schneider. The sale raised ... Click for full story... Chantal Kreviazuk concert raised $35,000. for War Child Canada By LYN TREMBLAY Diminutive Chantal Kreviazuk has a big heart. The internationally-known singer / songwriter sang to a sold out crowd at the Lighthouse Festival Theatre on the weekend, using her ... Click for full story... Street name changes debated again By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County residents may get to keep their street names yet. Following on the news that the City of Toronto and the City of Hamilton have both opposed changing their street ... Click for full story... Norfolk plans 2005 projects for Port Dover By LYN TREMBLAY Last week, during an informal Special Capital Budget Forecast Meeting, Norfolk councillors were given an opportunity to review upcoming projects and their attached costs, prior to ... Click for full story... Doverwood Santa Sale Members of Marie Mayo's grade 1 / 2 class, including (left to right) MacKenzie Collins-Moore, Kaylee Nadrofsky, Tonya Keane, Chris Bomberry, Johnathan Ryerse, and Marion Mummery, were busy making ... Click for full story... Sand at landfill; new site by 2009 By LYN TREMBLAY According to recent findings, the Tom Howe Landfill Site will have its life span reduced by 13 years. During soil testing for the construction of additional cells at the site ... Click for full story... Less light on Main Street By MARG WERDEN Now that the darker days of the year are upon us, concerns are being expressed by Port Dover residents about the apparent dimmer lighting on Main Street. "I noticed it for the ... Click for full story... Lake ferry business plan now delayed to March 15 By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Council has been given some breathing room when it comes to making a decision regarding the proposed Fast Ferry Project. The Erie & Western Pennsylvania Port ... Click for full story... Motion changed for 'The Docks' project A motion regarding the purchase of lands adjacent to the Port Dover Harbour Museum was separated from the November 16th Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes to be discussed at last week's Norfolk ... Click for full story... ChristmasFest arrived in Port Dover By MARG WERDEN No one could complain about bitter cold weather for the annual ChristmasFest celebrations in Port Dover this year and, perhaps because of the mild weather, turnout at the various ... Click for full story... The Saints are safe in Port Dover By PAUL MORRIS About 100 citizens gathered last Wednesday evening at the Port Dover Community Centre to hear Norfolk County's project co-ordinator for civic addressing Dan Berry. He was there to ... Click for full story... ChristmasFest is this Saturday Members of the Port Dover Newcomers' Club Men's group, including Marcel Trost and Ted McNeill, are helping to repair Christmas decor for Port Dover's Main Street. By MARG ... Click for full story... Lions playpark reopens with new equipment By MARG WERDEN The much-anticipated re-opening of the refurbished Port Dover Lions play park on St. George Street took place on Friday. The new equipment was installed as a result of several large ... Click for full story... Meeting tonight to discuss Port Dover and area street name changes 35 street names here are duplicate in Norfolk A total of 35 streets in Port Dover have been listed for possible name change. These streets bear the same name as streets in other Norfolk County ... Click for full story... School closure discussions on hold A lengthy discussion at Grand Erie District School Board's committee meeting Monday evening ended with trustees telling senior administrators that their plan regarding school closures needed more ... Click for full story... Thief steals Poppy Box money Sometime Saturday a thief robbed the money box from the Legion's Remembrance "Poppy Box" on the front counter at Camp 31 Restaurant on Main Street. Store owner Sharon Smith reported to The Maple ... Click for full story... 30,000 new Christmas lights to brighten Port Dover for holidays Port Dover Board of Trade has purchased 30,000 Christmas lights to decorate the town for the holidays. There will also be Christmas decorations of large gold snowflakes on the poles in downtown Port ... Click for full story... Remembrance Day Service at cenotaph in Powell Park Tomorrow (Thursday) is the day to Remember. Hugh Allan Branch of Royal Canadian Legion has finalized plans for its annual November 11th service in Powell Park, and afterwards in the Legion ... Click for full story... Ladies Auxiliary donates $1,000 to Legion Poppy Fund The spacious Legion auditorium on Market Street was filled Saturday evening as 120 veterans, family members and well-wishers attended the annual Veterans' Remembrance Dinner. Hugh Allan Branch ... Click for full story... 1300 residents receive flu shot By LYN TREMBLAY Those hoping to ward off flu viruses this winter have bared their arms for local doctors at the Port Dover Medical Centre. The offices of the five physicians, Dr. Hall, Dr. ... Click for full story... Firefighters raise $9,095 for Muscular Dystrophy with help of Scotiabank Port Dover Fire Department held a "Boot Drive" recently to raise funds for muscular dystrophy. Motorists stopped and voluntarily donated to the firefighters' annual appeal, in total they raised ... Click for full story... Marina Board neutral on ferry By LYN TREMBLAY According to Port Dover Marina Board Chair Drew Williamson, the board still prefers to remain neutral when it comes to taking a position on the proposed Fast Ferry Project between ... Click for full story... Norfolk staff tell councillor no discount for poor water By LYN TREMBLAY Councillor John Wells is angry that constituents in his Port Dover riding are not getting good quality water. He demanded General Manager of Public Works and Environmental ... Click for full story... St. Cecilia's raise $20,000 for playground By MARG WERDEN Thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the silent auction and wine and cheese tasting event to raise funds for a new community playground at St. Cecilia's School on ... Click for full story... Developer plans 40 new lots The Lake Erie Construction & Development Co. Ltd. has been given the go-ahead to further develop the Northshores subdivision in Port Dover's west end between Highway # 6 and the Radical Road. ... Click for full story... Fundraising event to create new St. Cecilia's community playground Members of the grade 7/8 class at St. Cecilia's School who designed the artwork for a picnic table to be auctioned include (left to right) Garrett Bolle, Shane Gamble, Chantelle Lemoine, Kristina ... Click for full story... New health rulings increase Norview staff work By LYN TREMBLAY Norview Lodge will receive almost $78,000 in increased provincial funding for the remainder of 2004, but $31,500 of that money must go towards hiring new staff members to fulfill ... Click for full story... County keeps $80,000. St. George Street property for future use COUNTY TO KEEP ST. GEORGE STREET PROPERTY Two Port Dover residents whose property abutts that which is owned by Norfolk County on St. George Street, have asked if they can purchase a portion of ... Click for full story... Water, sewer rates to go up, expect a 5.1% increase on 2005 bills and more each year By LYN TREMBLAY Residents who pay for water and sewage services across Norfolk County can expect a 5.1% increase on their 2005 water bills. This will translate to an additional $3.22 for average ... Click for full story... Water, water everywhere but not all is fit to drink; tap water is terrible north of town: residents When Port Dover residents turn on their water taps they get pure water, right? Yes ... and no. In most cases that is right. Port Dover's municipal drinking water passes all the prescribed drinking ... Click for full story... Hummer Happening exceeded expectations Not your average parking lot in Port Dover as 33 Hummer owners arrived for a day of fun in Port Dover and a run through much of Norfolk County. A memory to be cherished is Saturday's ... Click for full story... Filling in portion of back channel for boat storage Bridge Yachts Ltd. of Port Dover has an big job underway to increase boat strorage at its property on River Drive. Crews and heavy equipment of Robert Simons Construction of Waterford have the ... Click for full story... PD13 makes donations to community groups When the motorcycle enthusiasts left Port Dover on the weekend of Friday, August 13 they left a great deal of money behind. On Monday of this week the PD13 Committee distributed the profits it had ... Click for full story... Norfolk Fair 'fabulous, fantastic' Port Dover Composite School students got into the spirit of Young Canada Day at the grandstand. By LYN TREMBLAY The 164th annual Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show will go down in the ... Click for full story... "The Docks" project could qualify for provincial funding By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff have been exploring funding sources for the proposed Port Dover Harbour Museum 'Docks' project. In a recent Norfolk County council meeting, councillors ... Click for full story... "Habour Princess" sold; to cruise out of Hamilton Over the past year the Port Dover cruise ship 'Harbour Princess' has been for sale as an ongoing business in Port Dover. Jamie Nadrofsky reported to The Maple Leaf on Monday that the four partners in ... Click for full story... Council will likely extend ferry talks By LYN TREMBLAY After The Maple Leaf went to press Tuesday, Norfolk County councillors were making a decision last night on the future of the proposed fast ferry service between Port Dover and ... Click for full story... PDCS students raising money for "Run for the Cure" By MARG WERDEN Staff and students at Port Dover Composite School are taking up the challenge issued by Royal LePage Brown Realty and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to raise the most ... Click for full story... Brassmen hand over $39,000. for local projects The final act of closure of Port Dover Lakeshore Brassmen Drum and Bugle Corps was made on September 21. Past Corps Director Barry Kannawin attended a regular meeting of Port Dover Lions Club to ... Click for full story... Donation to skateboard park, total now raised is over $11,000. By MARG WERDEN A donation of $1,000 by a local women's baseball team will help the Port Dover Skateboard Park Committee with funding to plan a facility. "We've been in contact with a contractor ... Click for full story... Commercial catches of smelt are good here Fisherman Doug Murphy assists in the unloading of totes from the tug 'James D' at the Omstead dock in Port Dover Inner Harbour Basin. Monday afternoon the tug 'James D' returned loaded with totes of ... Click for full story... Port Rowan sewage being trucked here for treatment The wet weather conditions of July and August have had an adverse effect on the open lagoons at sewage treatment plants in Norfolk County (and all Ontario). Compounding the effect was the numerous ... Click for full story... Norfolk's farm future discussed By LYN TREMBLAY History may be repeating itself in Norfolk County. The results of a study exploring new agricultural initiatives to supplement decreased tobacco acreage in Norfolk County, has ... Click for full story... Vittoria Choir benefit concert Oct. 2 to buy musical instruments for PDCS By MARG WERDEN What could be more fitting than a successful musical group singing to support musical education? That is what the Vittoria Community Choir will be doing on Saturday, October 2, when ... Click for full story... Norfolk Dragonboat Challenge raises $42,000 - Saturday's Norfolk Dragonboat Challenge on Silver Lake in Port Dover was exciting for those participating in the gruelling races. Despite an occasional shower, spectators made the best of it and stayed to enjo By MARG WERDEN The weather played havoc with the festivities at Silver Lake on Saturday when the third annual Norfolk Dragonboat Challenge was held to raise funds for Norfolk General Hospital. ... Click for full story... Chilly summer impacts business By ALLISON MULLIN As summer winds to an end and we look back in retrospect, one question seems to be on everyone’s mind: what summer? This summer’s unusually cool and wet weather has put a ... Click for full story... Port Dover Bantam girls are Ontario champions By MARG WERDEN While burying a loonie under the playing surface may work in the Olympics, the Corunna Bantam Girls Softball team had little success with the tactic on Wednesday. The Port Dover ... Click for full story... Schools re-open Tuesday By MARG WERDEN Like most parents of teenage children, Sandra House is looking forward to the beginning of school this year. However, what is unusual about her attitude is that Ms. House is the new ... Click for full story... Hospital Fundraiser sells flowers Click for full story... Dover Mills Heritage asks county to purchase harbourfront property By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County staff have been instructed to investigate options relating to the possible purchase of property located beside the Port Dover Harbour Museum. Graham Parsons a ... Click for full story... Dragonboat Challenge on Silver Lake this Saturday Teams of area rowers have been practicing on Silver Lake during the past several weeks to sharpen their rowing skills. The third annual Port Dover Dragon Boat Challenge gets underway with the first ... Click for full story... Fundraiser for 4 year old Kyara Ross By MARG WERDEN Six weeks ago, four-year-old Kyara Ross tried to put a sparkler out with her dress. Within seconds, she was engulfed in flames as the sparkler ignited the little girl's clothing. ... Click for full story... Port Dover pipers win in stiff competitions Port Dover - Paris Pipe Band competed in the annual Maxville Pipe Band competitions on Civic Holiday weekend. It is said to be the biggest such event in Canada. A total 67 pipe bands attended, coming ... Click for full story... All set for Summer Festival fun this weekend This weekend is Summer Festival time in Port Dover's Powell Park. The 200 exhibitors bring a wide variety of arts and crafts to the show. "The items available run the whole gamut of crafts including ... Click for full story... Board of Trade does not want ferry to devastate the community By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Board of Trade wants Norfolk County Council to address "long-standing basic service inadequacies" that already exist in the community, before approving a ferry project ... Click for full story... Friday the 13th Biggest Ever By LYN TREMBLAY It rained all morning but they came anyway -- an estimated 80,000 motorcyclists and those who just like to ogle -- to Port Dover's 40th Friday the 13th celebration. By noon, the ... Click for full story... 6 P.M. -- UPDATE -- Friday the 13th in Port Dover 6 P.M. FRIDAY THE 13TH UPDATE... The skies cleared mid-afternoon and the crowds of people on the streets of Port Dover became THRONGS of people. Everywhere the crowds ... Click for full story... FRIDAY THE 13th -- 2 p.m. update -- RAIN DAMPENS CROWDS BUT NOT SPIRITS OF BIKERS Reporting from Port Dover's Main Street just after lunch today, it is obvious that the crowds of people and thousands of bikes are not letting a little ... Click for full story... Tune in for Friday the 13th Updates Ontario Provincial Police, Norfolk County Detachment is advising area residents and visitors attending Friday the 13th festivities in Port Dover to tune into any of the following radio stations for ... Click for full story... Police Prepare for Safe & Orderly Friday the 13th Motorcyclists across North America are filling their tanks today in readiness for their ride. Their destination is Port Dover. This lakeside community takes the arrival of many thousands of bikers in ... Click for full story... Jassen's day with the Stanley Cup By LYN TREMBLAY Jassen Cullimore admits he never thought he would be in the National Hockey League ... much less standing beside the Stanley Cup in Port Dover's Community Centre. But last ... Click for full story... "We are ready for the bikers" - PD13 committee, Norfolk County & O.P.P. all have plans in place The 40th Friday the 13th biker day in Port Dover is just hours away from when the first of thousands of motorcycles will arrive in Port Dover. Founder of the event, Chris Simons of Port Dover, says ... Click for full story... Summer Festival - A mix of old and new By LYN TREMBLAY Carol Korostil is in the midst of preparations for the 33rd annual Port Dover Summer Festival. It is something the Port Dover volunteer knows very well, having chaired the event ... Click for full story... Beach Popular - Crowds filled Port Dover beach Sunday and Monday as sunny skies gave Civic Holiday visitors great days. This picture of the beach was taken just before noon on Monday. Click for full story... Public ferry meeting brings out pros and cons By MARG WERDEN The final decision by Norfolk County Council on the Port Dover-Erie fast ferry project has been postponed for approximately six weeks to give councillors a chance to study some new ... Click for full story... Jassen and "The Cup" here on Thursday now - Scheduling problem delays Stanley Cup one day Local organizers say a scheduling problem with the officials who transport "The Cup" has moved to Thursday when Jassen Cullimore and the Stanley Cup will be at a public reception in Port Dover Area ... Click for full story... Diane Finley appointed as Ag critic Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper announced on July 23 that Haldimand-Norfolk MP Diane Finley will be the Senior Critic for Agriculture and Agri-food in his new shadow cabinet. Mr. Harper ... Click for full story... Friday the 13th - get "resident pass" to get into town - shuttle buses to bring auto visitors into downtown Thousands of motorcyclists will rendezvous in Port Dover in 17 days. Friday the 13th in August is expected to be the biggest "Biker Day" this lakeside community has ever hosted. Kevin Lichach, ... Click for full story... Local pipe band thrills Stampede crowd - also plays the "Sunset Ceremony" at Mount Rushmore Crowds in Calgary, Alberta along the parade route and on the grandstand responded enthusiastically whenever the Port Dover - Paris Pipe Band played during Stampede Week. In fact, the local pipe band ... Click for full story... Transport ferry to Nanticoke to begin Spring 2005 - neighbours want answers Cheryl Poot looks southward from her cottage deck and sees the broad expanse of Lake Erie and sky. "It is a view some of our neighbours have enjoyed for 60 years," she told The Maple Leaf this ... Click for full story... Cemetery road paving needs financial support - only two stretches of gravel roads left Port Dover Cemetery board of directors is anxious to get another stretch of roadway paved this year. Secretary-treasurer Chuck Kitchen reports there are just two remaining sections of gravel ... Click for full story... Jassen Cullimore brings home 'The Stanley Cup' See Jassen Cullimore and "The Cup" on Wednesday, August 4th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Port Dover Area Arena - For the first time ever in Port Dover, everyone is invited to see the Stanley Cup at a ... Click for full story... Dave Ryerse's smoked fish judged best at FishFest By LYN TREMBLAY Six smoked fish entries challenged the tastebuds of critical judges at the 10th Annual FishFest competition. Using specially produced 'FishFest' wine as a pallet cleanser, ... Click for full story... FishFest honours Mummery family By MARG WERDEN The opening ceremony of the 10th annual Port Dover FishFest included several presentations to the Mummery family, a family that has been involved in the Port Dover commercial ... Click for full story... Jessica Cosby wins cardboard boat race Jessica Cosby won first place in the annual FishFest cardboard boat races. Seen behind her are Riley Marini with his dad, Mike Marini. By MARG WERDEN If the sport ever becomes an Olympic ... Click for full story... A conversation with our M.P. Diane Finley By MARG WERDEN One of the first official functions that Diane Finley attended as Haldimand-Norfolk's newly-elected Member of Parliament was to take part in Port Dover's July 1st parade. "In ... Click for full story... Come over to Dover ... for FishFest 2004 FishFest co-chairs, Peter Knechtel (front, left) and Doug Mummery (front, right), are seen on Saturday discussing program events with Jim Mummery and his sons at their Lakeshore Fish Market at Main ... Click for full story... Harbour Museum receives approval to display tug By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Harbour Museum has been given approval to add another unique display to its collection of marine artifacts. It is proposed that the tug, 'Almidart', built in 1932 by ... Click for full story... Paddle for the FishFest Titanic Award in cardboard boat races Cardboard boats… why not? If it has to do with fun on the water, you can bet it is a part of the FishFest celebrations this weekend July 16, 17, and 18 in Port Dover. Build a boat and hope it will ... Click for full story... FishFest starts Friday - Honouring Port Dover's Mummery family Port Dover is gearing up to celebrate FishFest 2004 this weekend… July 16th, 17th, and 18th. It is the tenth annual event sponsored jointly by the Eastern Lake Erie Fishermen's Association and the ... Click for full story... Skateboard park fans form new planning group By MARG WERDEN More than three dozen people, including skateboarders, their parents and grandparents, attended a meeting last Wednesday to discuss building a skateboard park in Port ... Click for full story... Stanley Cup comes to town on Wednesday, August 4th By MARG WERDEN If you are a National Hockey League (NHL) fan, set aside August 4 for your chance to see the Stanley Cup in Port Dover. All members of the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning ... Click for full story... Local divers discover WW2 German U-Boat Sea Hunters' chief diver Mike Fletcher, with son Warren, discover U-215 in Canadian waters Port Dover diver Mike Fletcher has discovered the first ever confirmed World War Two German U-boat ... Click for full story... Fishfest this weekend to honour Mummery Family FishFest 2004 to honour Mummery Family In two weeks time it will be FishFest weekend again in Port Dover. The Eastern Lake Erie Fishermen's Association and Port Dover Board of Trade have their ... Click for full story... Canada Day ... Port Dover Style! By LYN TREMBLAY The 137th birthday of Canada was again celebrated the only way Port Doverites know how - - with community spirit! From early morning when the young soap box engineers and drivers ... Click for full story... Ferry start-up will cost over $12.5 million By LYN TREMBLAY It could cost $12.5 to $18.5 million to bring a passenger ferry service to Port Dover from Erie, Pennsylvania. Cost requirements of the project were outlined as part of the Due ... Click for full story... Skateboarders want place to do sport By MARG WERDEN School is out and the summer weather is here and that means more skateboarders on the roads. Once again, the skateboarders combined with the increased summer traffic in Port Dover ... Click for full story... Norfolk W.I. Calendar Girls By MARG WERDEN What a difference a century makes! When Adelaide Hoodless founded the Women's Institute in Stoney Creek in 1897, she probably never dreamed that one day members of the ... Click for full story... Norfolk County Women’s Institute Calendar Girls By MARY ETTA McGRAW The 14 chapters of Norfolk County Women’s Institutes, launched a fundraiser for a CAT Scanner for Norfolk General Hospital. Their fundraiser is a calendar. Two women, ... Click for full story... All candidates meeting held By LYN TREMBLAY Over 200 Norfolk residents attended an All Candidates meeting in Simcoe Monday evening to hear this riding's candidates speak to the issues. The audience listened intently as five ... Click for full story... July 1st celebration will be great fun A crew of Port Dover Lions Club members and friends got to-gether to work on a float for the Canada Day parade. It will have a motorcycle theme, with a stuffed tiger and a whole lot more the crew ... Click for full story... July 1st program shaping up to be a winner Eight days and counting. It won't be long until the flags and banners are hoisted for Port Dover's annual Canada Day celebration and the party begins. The day-long program gets underway to a ... Click for full story... Summer 2004 got early start Even before the official start of summer, hundreds of sun and surf worshippers were on Port Dover's beach in mid-June. The temperature hovered around the 23 degrees C mark with sunny skies and that ... Click for full story... Million dollar firetruck has 95 foot ladder Powerful new firetruck pumps 1,200 gallons/minute Norfolk County's new million dollar fire truck arrived last Friday. The red and white vehicle has an aerial ladder which can reach 95 feet. It ... Click for full story... July 1st parade Walking Boats available for free A feature that is unique to Port Dover's Canada Day parade will again be part of the children's section this year. Walking boats first made an appearance about four years ago. This week volunteers ... Click for full story... Eight bands in July 1st parade This year's Canada Day parade in Port Dover will have no less than eight bands. "Bands are a big part of any parade," organizer John Blakemore stated this week, adding "and this year I think the ... Click for full story... Summer Concerts in Powell Park begin July 4 Who said that nothing in life is free? That’s just not so in Port Dover. Every Sunday evening, from July 4 through September 5, concerts in Powell Park are free.Again this summer, The ... Click for full story... Bricks of the past support education of the future By MARG WERDEN While Port Dover Public School is now only a memory, a lasting memento of the school can be purchased for just $5 from the Port Dover Composite School Support Our School (SOS) ... Click for full story... Gord Partridge attended D-Day 60th Anniversary - Met Queen & Prime Minister at Juno Beach Gord Partridge of Bayshore Court, Port Dover celebrated his birthday on Sunday like none of the other 80 before it. The World War II veteran was on the Normandy beaches to celebrate the 60th ... Click for full story... Wells concerned about lawn clippings going to landfill By LYN TREMBLAY Councillor John Wells would like to see a solution which would keep lawn clippings out of landfill. He said one of the fastest growing businesses in Ward 6 is lawn care and since ... Click for full story... Vendors will need license to operate in Norfolk County -- charities excluded By LYN TREMBLAY All vendors wishing to operate in Norfolk County will be required to obtain a license from Norfolk County as of January 1, 2005. Charity organizations will be exempt from the ... Click for full story... Billboard boys raise over $25,000. for local kids By MARG WERDEN Eighty-four hours after climbing up onto a billboard at the corner of Queensway and Norfolk Streets in Simcoe, Dave Scott, Program Co-ordinator for the Haldimand Norfolk YM/YWCA, ... Click for full story... OPP results from community survey OPP Constable Krista Schaus, Community Relations Officer with the Norfolk detachment, believes that the results of the Policing for Results Community Survey show area residents are satisfied with the ... Click for full story... O.P.P. receive passing grade in public survey By MARG WERDEN According to a survey conducted earlier this year, residents of Norfolk County are satisfied with the service provided by the local detachment of Ontario Provincial Police. "The ... Click for full story... OPG's "scrubbers" now in service SCR units reduce nitrous oxide emissions by 80% By MARG WERDEN Two of the eight generating units at the Ontario Power Generation's Nanticoke plant are now equipped with selective ... Click for full story... Minor baseball enrollment down; morale is strong By ALLISON MULLIN Finally, summer is almost here. It’s time to put away those hockey sticks and pick up your baseball gloves. Baseball and summer have always seemed to go hand-in-hand; yet, ... Click for full story... PDCS grade 10 literacy test results top in GEDSB By MARG WERDEN Port Dover Composite School is Number 1. Student test results gives PDCS the highest pass rate of any school in Grand Erie District School Board. Hard work paid off in a big way at ... Click for full story... Local sailor heading to Bahamas in August Port Dover marinas are busy launching boats of every description as the boating season opens. Friday was an exciting day for Peter Tietz of Cambridge (seen at right). He is pictured watching intently ... Click for full story... CEO says new Port Dover library slated for 2008 Port Dover Public Library is overcrowded and need renovations. It also needs to be made handicapped accessible. Port Dover Lions Club members heard good, and bad, news concerning the library on ... Click for full story... Canada Day celebration has some old favourites and new features The 2004 Canada Day celebration in Port Dover is looking good with 36 days to go before the day-long party begins. A public general meeting held on May 20 was attended by 14 ... Click for full story... Public meeting updated residents on lake ferry project By LYN TREMBLAY Fifty Port Dover residents attended a meeting at the Port Dover Community Centre last week to hear a progress report on the county's Due Diligence phase of the proposed Port ... Click for full story... Bus service begins June 5 A Port Dover to Brantford bus service will begin a daily schedule on Saturday, June 5. Manager Lou Mestekemper of L & L Shuttle Service informed The Maple Leaf on Monday that the company now has a ... Click for full story... Two local men who landed on beaches in 1944 spoke to students - Students fundraise for D-Day events June 6th marks the 60th anniversary of D-Day. It was six decades ago that Canadian and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in World War II. That D-Day invasion was the beginning of ... Click for full story... Terry Blake's gas price protest known across North America Terry Blake's name and deed known across Canada Son paid $5 to save his father from police record A man who successfully operated a modern Texaco gas station in Port Dover for 15 years became ... Click for full story... Ferry decision date is Aug. 10 - Open meeting on Thursday More information about the proposed Port Dover - Erie crosslake ferry will be shared with the community at a meeting tomorrow evening (Thursday, May 20) in Port Dover Community Centre. There will be ... Click for full story... Community inherits beachfront property A large piece of downtown, lakefront real estate with a "million dollar view" of the harbour has been left to the community by the late Dorothy Blake. A life-long resident of Port Dover, Mrs. Blake ... Click for full story... Can Frenzy helps boost local food banks PDCS tops Can Frenzy with 2,848 cans in sculpture By LYN TREMBLAY The shelves of local food-banks in Caledonia, Jarvis, Simcoe and Port Dover are now stocked with an extra 4,000 cans of food. ... Click for full story... Building on schedule for NGH emergency ward Construction is progressing on Norfolk General Hospital's new emergency ward. A temporary wall has been built in the existing emergency ward which meant the loss of one hospital bed and about five ... Click for full story... County wants dog owners to pay up By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County has approximately 10,000 dogs listed on its database, but only 4,010 owners have paid for dog tag licenses this year. That figure has slid from 4,873 sold last ... Click for full story... "Daffodils in Dover" had colourful season Port Dover Lioness Club President Marilyn Davidson and three members of the service club inspected daffodil gardens on Saturday. Seen in the large circular garden at Memorial Park (between Main and ... Click for full story... Norfolk team collecting ferry facts By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors are pleased with County Manager Bill Allcock's decision to reassign Community Services General Manager Bill Hett to the temporary position heading up the ... Click for full story... New mom broke all her own rules from day one By LYN TREMBLAY Regan Karges says she wasn't ready to have a baby until she found her soul-mate. At age 33 she married her high school sweetheart Mark. Three years later she learned that ... Click for full story... Two more $1,000. perch caught in derby By MARG WERDEN The chance of catching a tagged perch in the 7th annual Port Dover Perch Derby has diminished, but only slightly, this week as two more tags were turned in. Seventeen tagged ... Click for full story... Council okays largest wind farm By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County is going to be the location of a major wind farm. Norfolk County councillors will allow AIM PowerGen Corporation to build the province's largest wind farm. The ... Click for full story... Norfolk's Bill Hett reassigned as Erie-Dover ferry project manager By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Council will decide in the fall of 2004 what the extent of further involvement will be in the proposed Port Dover to Erie Pennsylvania Ferry Project. To help reach ... Click for full story... First of 20 $1,000. perch caught - Pier a popular spot now that annual Perch Derby is underway By MARG WERDEN Less than a half hour after the Port Dover Perch Derby headquarters opened on Saturday morning, the first $1,000 tagged fish was being turned in. Sporting tag #5, the winning fish ... Click for full story... Garbage collector refusing to pick up paper leaf bags; says not part of contract By LYN TREMBLAY The issue of paper-bag pickup may become a legal matter against W. D. Cookson Limited, the company contracted to pick up the county's household waste. Port Dover residents have ... Click for full story... Norfolk property taxes going up average 11.5% By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County taxpayers face a double hit this year that will bring a total tax hike of 11.5% their way. On Tuesday, April 13 councillors approved a 2004 budget which will raise ... Click for full story... Perch Derby 2004 Click for full story... 20 Tagged Perch worth $22,000. - Perch Derby Starts Saturday - Opening Friday at Community Centre By MARG WERDEN Although the 7th annual Port Dover Perch Derby has been shortened by a week, the number of tagged perch and the prizes available to be won by participants are as numerous as ... Click for full story... Food Bank finds new home at St. Paul's By MARG WERDEN The details have not yet been finalized, but it looks like the Port Dover Lifeline Food Bank will not be closing after all. Following a decision by Grace United Church earlier this ... Click for full story... Girl Guides' cookie sales raise funds for programs By MARG WERDEN Anyone in Port Dover wanting to satisfy their sweet tooth on Saturday just had to wait for the knock on their door. The Port Dover District of Girl Guides of Canada blitzed the town ... Click for full story... Yellow Perch increased; Walleye reduced - catch limits set for Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch YELLOW PERCH INCREASED; WALLEYE REDUCED Catch limits set for Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch Lake Erie fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania agreed during ... Click for full story... Perch Derby begins Friday, April 23 Anglers from near and far will begin coming to Port Dover with rods and reels on Saturday, April 24 for the 2004 Port Dover Perch Derby. The final day to win a big cash prize for landing a tagged ... Click for full story... Economic impact of tourism presented to council By LYN TREMBLAY A 30-page report prepared by Research Resolutions & Consulting Ltd. highlights the economic impact of tourism on Norfolk County. Almost one million visitors came to Norfolk County ... Click for full story... It's less fun being a kid in Port Dover - Parkpark swings and slides torn out Last Thursday afternoon a backhoe moved onto Lions Park on St. George Street and tore out most of the kiddies' playground equipment. Port Dover Lions Club, who own the park, took the action ... Click for full story... Daffodils in Dover coming Port Dover Lioness Club members are seen presenting local businesswoman Connie Lister (centre) with a big yellow ribbon to put in her store window. Seen are (left to right) Carol Finch, Barb ... Click for full story... Proplant nurtures 500,000 seedlings The Proplant operation on Highway 6 midway between Port Dover and Jarvis has four acres under plastic greenhouse shelter. Manager Mike VanTil told The Maple Leaf he estimates there is 500,000 plants ... Click for full story... Norfolk budget talks stalled; to resume April 13 By LYN TREMBLAY After wrestling with figures for three days in scheduled 2004 budget sessions last week, Norfolk County councillors were unable to trim the budget down to their targeted 3% tax ... Click for full story... Norfolk says office in Port Dover would cost county $125,000/year By LYN TREMBLAY In response to a request by Norfolk County Council, staff have calculated the feasibility of a customer service office in Port Dover. It is estimated that the annual operating ... Click for full story... Brantford Bus Service Proposed L & L Shuttle Service of Brantford hope to run a bus service from Brantford to Turkey Point via Boston, Port Dover and Simcoe this summer. Lou Mestekemper reported to The Maple Leaf that he and ... Click for full story... Joan & Leith Stetson honoured as Citizens of the Year Leith and Joan Stetson were inducted as Port Dover's Citizens of the Year on Thursday evening amid a sea of happy reminiscences and congratulations. A capacity crowd of family and friends filled The ... Click for full story... Councillors face budget challenges By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County councillors are in budget deliberations this week trying to reduce the tax increase from the 8.8% budget increase submitted by staff to a final 3% increase. Norfolk ... Click for full story... Community Action Team lays course for Norfolk's future By LYN TREMBLAY The message, delivered to Norfolk County councillors by Ross Gowan, Chair of a Tobacco Community Action Team, was blunt. Norfolk County does not have the infrastructure to ... Click for full story... Wind turbines planned along shoreline By LYN TREMBLAY Last week, representatives from a company proposing an Erie Shores Wind Farm Development in southwestern Ontario, updated Norfolk County Council on the project. AIM PowerGen ... Click for full story... New 70-seat restaurant gets council okay By LYN TREMBLAY The former residence of Councillor John Wells located on New Lakeshore Road in Port Dover will be the new home of a 70-seat fine dining restaurant. Norfolk County Council has ... Click for full story... Skateboards, bikes banned from sidewalks - Port Dover mother says by-law 'overly punitive to our young people' By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover resident Cathy Salvatore and her son Tim appeared before Norfolk County Council last week, hoping to change the minds of councillors voting on a new by-law. The by-law ... Click for full story... Public School Condos ready by fall - begin 20 condominiums next week Hugh MacNeil, president of Jo-Lynn Construction of Brantford, reported to The Maple Leaf on Monday that he expects the site of the former Port Dover Public School will be cleared of debris by the ... Click for full story... Farmers face constant challenges -- A look at farm operations during Farm Safety Week By MARG WERDEN Consumer demand for nearly-perfect, blemish- and pest-free produce, coupled with public concern for the welfare of the environment, has left farmers walking a fine line when it ... Click for full story... Councillors support "June Butler Be A Clown Day" By LYN TREMBLAY Port Dover Lions Club members Harry Smith and John King know how to stand out in a crowd. The pair appeared before Norfolk County councillors last week decked out in giant smiles, ... Click for full story... 'Chili Blowout' at Lighthouse Theatre draws large crowd Friday MARG WERDEN Some like it hot and others prefer a milder version. Some will only eat it if it is made with beef and yet others have no meat preference, but insist it is made with kidney ... Click for full story... P.D.C.S. annual "Creative Frenzy" builds community and school spirit By MARG WERDEN A frenzy of creative activity is once again taking place at Port Dover Composite School and the creativity is not limited to the traditional arts of drama and music. Activities are ... Click for full story... Rezoning refused to permit gravel pit on road to Simcoe By LYN TREMBLAY Applications to amend the Town of Simcoe Zoning By-Law to allow a 20.3 hectare (50 acre) gravel pit and a construction yard north of Port Dover on Highway #24 (near Simcoe), were ... Click for full story... County rejects all local sites for Norfolk's Tourism Dept. By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County Council has decided against locating a satellite office for its Tourism and Economic Development in Port Dover. Earlier last month, after plans to relocate that ... Click for full story... Still water and sewer capacity for 1000 more homes By LYN TREMBLAY Highlights from a 'Service Monitoring' report prepared by Norfolk County Planning and Economic Development Services indicate what most Port Dover residents already knew. The ... Click for full story... Leith and Joan Stetson are 2004's Citizens of the Year Upon being told the news when the Board of Trade committee members visited their Main Street home, the couple commented in their usual modest manner, "Port Dover has been very good to us." The ... Click for full story... Port Dover Community Split on Ferry Project By LYN TREMBLAY It was standing room only at Port Dover Community Centre last Thursday evening as the Port Dover Lions Club hosted an information night concerning the proposed Erie-Dover Fast ... Click for full story... Jack Maytham took leading role in Port Dover's business and municipal life A lifelong Port Doverite who took a leading role in this community's business and municipal life for over 50 years died in Norfolk General Hospital on Monday, February 16. John Edward "Jack" Maytham ... Click for full story... Who decides on school "snow days"? By MARG WERDEN Gerry Kuckyt, Superintendent of Business with the Grand Erie District School Board, is hoping that the worst of this winter's weather is over. The reason Kuckyt is so anxious to see ... Click for full story... Council stresses need for 3% cap By LYN TREMBLAY Councillor Peter Black has told Norfolk County Council that he faces a "moral dilemma" in regard to council's decision to cap the municipal tax levy portion of Long Point Regional ... Click for full story... Cool ... really cool ... Friday the 13th By MARG WERDEN Although there were no line-ups to get into town for this Friday the 13th biker event in Port Dover, the same could not be said for places offering shelter from the cold. Sub-zero ... Click for full story... County holding ferry info night on February 19 Norfolk County will be presenting the latest information on the proposed Lake Erie Fast Ferry project on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Dover Community Centre. The evening will be ... Click for full story... Resident wants answers to many questions about proposed ferry Some items for concern regarding the ferry service between Erie and Port Dover follow. How will this benefit local taxpayers or businesses? Total project cost? $15 to $20,000,000 for the required ... Click for full story... Organizers expect fewer bikers for this Friday 13th By MARG WERDEN The size of the crowd that will be in town this Friday is largely dependent on Mother Nature. However, the official word is that the crowds will be less than a warm-month ... Click for full story... Nine-month-old boy needs kidney transplant By LYN TREMBLAY Nine-month-old Jaden Banfield has four hours of freedom a day. Four hours of freedom from tubes that drain liquids from his body through holes in his back, from gastral-tubes that ... Click for full story... Workers and community await Stelco's fate STELCO TO INVEST IN NANTICOKE PLANT The men and women who work at Stelco's Lake Erie Works are concerned about their future following Thursday's report that the company filed for protection from ... Click for full story... Liability concerns end "Dover Rover" Unless a private individual steps forward, Port Dover's popular summer tram the "Dover Rover" has probably carried its last passenger. Concerns over ageing equipment and insurance liability resulted ... Click for full story... Norfolk beef producers and others affected by BSE By MARG WERDEN When one sector of an industry is affected by a crisis, the negative effects often hit related industries. Such is the case with the current BSE or "mad cow" crisis. Not only are ... Click for full story... Winter hits with all its strength Click for full story... Nadro Marine aids in recovery of airplane, victims Nadro Marine in Port Dover was notified soon after rescue operations began for the small aircraft that crashed in Lake Erie on January 17 claiming the lives of all 10 people on board. The powerful ... Click for full story... Ferry project is priority of Norfolk tourism department By LYN TREMBLAY Realigned priorities in Norfolk County Tourism and Economic Development Depart- ment will allow Manager Clark Hoskin time to handle some of the issues relating to the proposed ... Click for full story... OPP prepare for bikers on Friday 13th By MARG WERDEN Although Ontario Provincial Police are not expecting a large number of visitors to Port Dover on Friday, February 13, they are nevertheless preparing for any eventuality and plan ... Click for full story... HEFTY INCREASES FOR COUNTY FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE By LYN TREMBLAY By October 2005, Norfolk County residents will have experienced a 47% increase in the cost of their Fire Dispatch Service currently being provided by the Ontario Provincial Police. ... Click for full story... = - = - = - = - = - = - = Click for full story... UPDATED AT NOON - FRIDAY THE 13th IN PORT DOVER UPDATED AT NOON Friday, June 13 in Port Dover IT'S FRIDAY THE 13th in Port Dover and the bikers have ... Click for full story... Mayor gives 'State of the County' address MAYOR KALMBACH WILL ANNOUNCE ELECTION PLANS SOON By LYN TREMBLAY Amid rumours that she will seek re-election for a second term as Mayor of Norfolk County, Mayor Rita Kalmbach refused to confirm ... Click for full story... +_+_+_FRIDAY THE 13TH +_+_+_+_+ It's Friday the 13th in Port Dover. Thursday night, with rain pouring down, bikers started arriving in Port Dover. Hotel rooms and B&B rooms were filled to capacity within 40 miles of Port ... Click for full story... Board of Trade pressures Norfolk County for office in town Board of Trade pressures Norfolk for office in town Port Dover Board of Trade President Peter Knechtel called on Norfolk County to open a municipal office in Port Dover. Speaking to over 50 ... Click for full story... Grand Street challenges do not involve the County, says County Manager By LYN TREMBLAY During a Norfolk County council meeting, which lasted less than two hours last week, legal correspondence regarding the Grand Street townhouse proposal in Port Dover was ... Click for full story... LPRCA WARNING ... Mild spell could cause ice jam, flooding The prolonged cold spell has caused area streams and rivers to freeze more than normal. If these cold temperatures are followed by a sudden warm spell, accompanied by either heavy rain and/or snow ... Click for full story... SPELLER SUPPORTS FERRY TO ERIE PA. Member of Parliament Bob Speller recently lent his support to the proposed Port Dover to Erie ferry service. In a letter to Norfolk County's Manager of Tourism and Economic Development, Clark ... Click for full story... Karen Matthews new General Manager at Norfolk Co. Fair A Port Dover resident takes over operation of Norfolk County Fair. In a unanimous decision of the Board of Directors for the Norfolk County Agricultural Society on Tuesday, December 10 Karen ... Click for full story... Shawn Swarts heads Lighthouse Theatre Board of Directors By MARG WERDEN Port Dover Lighthouse Festival Theatre's annual general meeting was held recently and Shawn Swarts was elected chair of the Board of Directors. Other Board officers include ... Click for full story... PORT DOVER LEO CLUB PRESENTS $5,000 TO COUNCIL \\ Never before have bags of cash been delivered to the Norfolk County Council chambers. Port Dover Leo Club members made their donation of $5,000 to the county's Treasury Department a memorable ... Click for full story... The BIRTH of a LAMB -- a harrowing experience! BY DORIS KIENITZ WALDSCHMIDT I had quite a harrowing experience a few days ago. One that only some farmers would ever experience. And I thank Vernice Bartlett for being home that day. Every year ... Click for full story... "Our Friend Betty" -- A tribute to Betty Knechtel by Milly Coulthart Our Friend Betty By MILLY COULTHART Port Dover is mourning. Over the last week I have heard over and over again that we have lost the matriarch of our community and I could not agree ... Click for full story... COUNCIL APPROVES $10,000 (U.S.) FOR CROSS LAKE FERRY STUDY By LYN TREMBLAY Norfolk County will put $10,000 (U.S.) towards a study exploring the development of a ferry service between Port Dover and Erie, Pennsylvania. The funds are the county's ... Click for full story...

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