Even more for council to consider when it comes to the Misner Dam: two more deputations were made last night.

One presentation was from a pair of men who work on dam restoration and decommissioning. National Biologist with Trout Unlimited Canada, Jack Imhof says dams have fundamentally altered the ecological functions of our rivers and heritage fish communities. He says they create a migration barrier between lake and river for many species and they alter flow regimes that affect channel health downstream. While Imhof would not speak directly about the Misner Dam he did say restoring the natural infrastructure would improve water quality, remove safety risks and liabilities, restore habitat for fish and other aquatic species and restore threatened and endangered species.

The other deputation was made by a pair of specialist who presented the pros, cons and costs of both of council's choices. If council chose to remove Misner Dam, Water Resources Engineer and President of Greck and Associates, Brian Greck says it would take only a few days, but the planning and permitting would take months to years to complete. He says the cost of dam decommissioning can be major, but the average cost of dam removal is less than $100 thousand. Greck advised the county that if they went the decommissioning route, sediment management during the decommissioning process was very important.

While no decisions have been made yet on the Misner Dam, councillor John Wells says the majority of Port Dover residents he has spoken with say they want the dam back. Mayor Dennis Travale said the final decision on the Misner Dam will not come quickly, or easily.

Locals are being warned against a water testing scam that has hit the Port Dover area. Councillor John Wells said a constituent came to him with a glass of orange water after a sales man came to her door to test her water. According the Public Works and Environmental Services, the sales people introduce an electrical current to the water which picks up the calcium and magnesium in the water and turns it orange. He says the same thing would happen to bottled spring water. County staff say often times these sales people are trying to sell expensive reverse osmosis machines that aren't needed. He says they go door to door since a visual demonstration works well on most people. They say locals have nothing to worry about when it comes to their drinking water since it is tested on a daily basis.

The Port Dover Board of Trade is giving back to the community. At last night's Council meeting, Port Dover Board of Trade President Paul Morris presented the County with $111 thousand dollars to put toward three community projects which includes the newly funded Main street, Port Dover revitalization project that received an additional $135 thousand dollars from the federal government. Morris says the funds were raised through a number of community fundraising projects such as Friday the 13th.

An Alberta man has been sentenced to a year in prison for breaking into a local business. James Robins and Simon Grant were seen removing a safe from the Norfolk Tavern in Port Dover back in June, which contained more than $10,000. A witness was able to give a description of the vehicle, which police located a short time later. When they pulled it over, they discovered Robins was also carrying a firearm. Robins will be given credit for time served of 61 days and two years on probation following his release. Grant was sentenced at the beginning of the month to 40 days time served and a year of probation.

Hundreds braved the rain yesterday as TSN's Sportscentre took centre stage at Silver Lake in Port Dover for the TSN Kraft Celebration Tour. The Port Dover Lions club helped organize the event and had different family activities including a kids corner, barbecue and the taping of a live edition of Sportscentre. Many local athletes were on hand for the event including former Olympian Megan Timpf, who says the money donated is going to make a huge difference and will be something for the community to enjoy for years to come. Regional Manager of Kraft Canada Jack Caldwell praised Port Dover resident, Peter Slaman for his compelling essay that put Port Dover in the running. The town was presented with a donation of 25 thousand dollars to help develop a sports complex with tennis courts, ball hockey pad, skate park and complete lighting, thanks to the Celebration Tour.

The 39th annual Port Dover Summer Festival is here once again! Around 12 thousand people are expected to descend on the lakeside community during the festival that runs all weekend. At 'Art in the Park' visitors can browse the local artist work and visiting vendors, or take in a show at Powell Park.

Port Dover is all set and ready to go for the TSN Kraft Celebration Tour. The Port Dover Lions club are helping to organize the event and are expecting upwards of two thousand people. Some of the activities planned, include a video on Port Dover, a kids corner and the taping of a live edition of Sportscentre. TSN Personality Dan O'Toole is looking forward to visiting Port Dover for the first time saying he's heard nothing but good things about the tourist hot spot. The Celebration Tour will take place at Silver Lake beginning at 4pm today. At 5:30pm, Kraft will be donating a cheque for $25,000, which will go towards the Port Dover Sports Complex, currently under construction.

Despite a record crowd, police say it was a mostly peaceful Friday the 13th weekend in Port Dover. They estimate over 150,000 took part in the traditional pilgrimage of motorcycle enthusiasts – the 50th since 1981. In total, police responded to 66 reported incidents with the majority alcohol related. Two collisions were investigated with only minor injuries. While there’s no official count, the consensus among officials is that this was the largest crowd ever for the gathering. The next Friday the 13th is in May, which will mark 30 years since the tradition began.

A local motorcycle builder is preparing to unveil his latest creation at Friday the 13th. Norm Dorr of Dorr Enterprises Motorcycles in Boston will be showing off his custom Bobber in Port Dover today. Dorr hopes to raffle off the Afghanistan-themed bike to someone in the Canadian Military. The bike will be on display at Bradshaw Fuels starting at noon.

The Port Dover Harbour Marina is celebrating their 25th anniversary today. The Marina will celebrate its history with a picture display, some goodies and a meet and greet with some of the patrons at the marina.Marina Manager Janet Blackburn says the marina is vital to the Norfolk County economy. She says 70% of boaters are from out of town and spend their money in town. She says they are looking at building another ramp area since there is a need for more docks due to the low waters in the inner bay area. The Marina has been sold out of slips for the past 12 seasons and the marina looks to continue that trend.