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Lakeshore Advance, 2011-10-05, Page 76 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Nature trail group wants to assist council In goals and visions Lynda Hillman -Replay Lakeshore Advance An advisory committee is what the Nature 'frail Improvement (;roup will be within Lambton Shores with the gottl of making all area trails accessible, safe and user friendly, and eventually, to have all the existing trails connected to create an inte- grated network. The group, who hosted an open house at the Lambton I eritage Museum, has also requested acknowledgement and support from the Council for their endeavours and that was a discussion at the Septem- ber 19th meeting. Council talked shout how this commit- tee could assist the tnunidpality in its goals of developing area trails, or to determine an appro- priate mandate for the commit- tee if it was to be under the Municipal jurisdiction. At the Sept. 19th meeting, ',amino') Shores clerk Carol McKenzie said in order to assist the group with their goals, a decision will need to be trade on the struc- ture of the committee as it relates to the municipality le: will this be a Lambton Shores "act hoc" committee, with rep- resentation from all areas of the municipality with Council representation and staff resources and a formal format or will it be an independent community group that acts as a knowledge resource to Council. Councilor Ruth Inman asked if this committee was going to represent all of Lamb - ton Shores. She reminded council that committees take a lot of staff time, councilors and dollars. "We can't have a 1,000 committees- staff is at their maximum limit. "We have to be careful. Commit- tees take a huge amount of staff time and committees can't he dancing on their own -they need a Unison. The trail people are a -wonderful group but think about resources" Councilor Martin Underwood explained this council just paid $20,000 for a recreation and leisure master plan- "We should not be striking com- mittees after committees. Councilor John Russell committees should be sup- ported by master plan- open house this week- we can sup- port an association that sup- ports our rec and leisure but still be independent- we don't need a trails committee -we can give them direction -not many resources- we can't have that- they have to stay within our system- not com- mittees of council -support of council and come to council once a year. Councilor Doug Bonesteel said this group is dedicated LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For Information about cancer. services or to maks a donation 14188•939.3333 • www.canc•r.ca ( anodise 0 Soti•if canadNnr,• Au (amen (i7tiitf;ttr.0!4,1t ! ;lt`,i', )^ifV+151:9 i fi: �ttt!1 !•i!; 7 .i'lit"t}::'','. LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A .m.* Update on the Municipal Everts in your ConxrxxMy Administration Department - 7883 Amteleoom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1.10 TN: 1.877.788.2335, 519.788.2335, Fax: 519-788-2135, Email: administrat onelembtonshores.ca Visit our Web Site at www.lambtonahores.ca TENDER - S•rcombe Drain Rt>lconstructlon The Munk 1palty of Lambton Shores Is requesting prequakned contractors to submit a tender for the Reconstruction of the Sercombe train. The proposed work consists of approximately 200 Kneel meters of open ditch cleanout, four borings under Gordon Road ranging in size from 325mm to 510mm, and approximately 4428 lineal meters of 250mm to 900mm concrete Mid tale Including related appurtenances. Tender packages are available at the Lambton Shores Administration Office, 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest Tender submissbns will be delivered to, and opened In pubic on October 2Tth, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at: The Municipality of Lambton Shores Administration Office 7883 Amteleoom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1J0 Fax submissions wIN not be accepted. All submissions must be In a sealed envelope dearly state the tender prject being bid on. Peggy Van Mlerlo-West, Director of Community Services -- 519-2434400 Lambton shores Nature Trull Commlttee INITIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Lambton Shores' Nature Trail Committee will be hosting an organizational meeting at the Lambton Heritage Museum on Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested In assisting the Municipality in the development of a Lambton Shores TraN System, with the goal of creating a network of connected accessible, safe and user-friendly Nature Trails Is welcome to attend. {`luta 1k` tit tt'rni 1ht• I OM!' ten '5here ; 1�1..r;,. 1 .\ .' M. t 1 inti 1 ' 1.`ti 1'y \\'tint Court. 111('I''; 111\rt' Mtttiklir,' .` hk`tlti Potti'ti1t'.•1 Phoria check our website at ww►w.lambtosshoros.ca for Public Skating times or call one of our Musiolpal offices. 7)4 • and he offered to volunteer with Russell to liaison with this group. Ile said it is a group this municipality needs. Illtnan said she agreed they should he going in the direction of the Recre- ation and leisure report but asked how many more com- mittees would there be. Rus- sell said strategically, this group does not need resources but they do need to know they are working towards something this municipality wants. "We need to tell them they are doing good work but that are getting nothing in the 2011 budget year. At their open house 18 people signed up to be part of the committee. 'There will be an organizational sleet- ing chaired by John Russell on Wednesday October 19 at 7 p.mn, at the Lambton Herit- age Museum. '1'ernts of reference for this group that this trail commit- tee functions as a resource to Council in the development of a trail muster plats while meeting the goals in the Rec- reation and Leisure Services Master Plan. Lambton Shores Nature 11aJ1 Advisory Committee Purpose:'I'o slake recom- mendations to the Munici- pality of Lambton Shores in the creation of a network of connected, accessible, safe and user friendly nature trails Role of the Committee: The Committee shall assist in the preparation of a Nature Trail Master Plan for the development of a Lamb - ton Shores Trail System, by providing recommendations for trail standards, optimum locations, and standardized signage for consideration by Council. Building and Maintenance of Trails: With respect to Committee initiated pIY)1x)sc" for the construction of t. improvements to Lambton Shores Trails, the Committee will submit i mlx)sctls to Coun- cil outlining the location of the trail recommended for devel- 0l)111t'11t, details on the pro- posed improvements, how the work will be financed, and funding partners. Community Involve- ment: The Committee will pmnlote walking and cycling in the community to ensure healthy citizens, preserve and improve the environ- ment and promote a sustain- able and "green" image in the community. COPD teams making it easier for clients QM! Agency Lakeshore Advance Community Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dis- ease (COPD) 'teams are mak- ing it easier for clients in Sar- nia-I,ainbton to manage their illnesses. The teams were launched this spring to pro- vide better access to primary care and community sup- ports for those who suffer with illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dis- ease and other related condi- tions. 'Ihe teams were devel- oped in partnership with the Grand Bend and Area Com- munity I leash Centre (U IC), North Lambton CHC, and Erie St. (:lair Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), and Erie St. Clair Local I ealth Integration Network (1.111N). The Community (;OPT) Teams provide clients with the tools, knowledge, and skills to self -manage their diseases, including recogniz- ing signs and symptosis, reviewing the proper use of medication, and preventing reoccurring health episodes. For G. Sebele, a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dis- ease client of the North Lambton Community Health Centre - West I,ambton Site, the Community COPD Teams have helped her feel good about herself: "1 went through the program and they were very positive and encouraging. 1 feel 1 have gained a wealth of knowledge about my disease and lung health" The teams have given peace of mind to John and Christine Hope. The care received from the Grand Bend and Area Community COPD Team has made them feel better knowing that they can get support right away; and John thinks he and his wife can do more now that they don't worry as much. Forming this team means providing better access to local, community based pro- grams for clients in our region. I think that this type of integrated care within the community only leads to bet- ter care options for clients, and with a positive outcome, can become the model for community care programs for other chronic diseases," says Kiln Killens, Director, Human Resources, Grand Bend Area CHC In 2007/08, Sarnia -Lamb - ton had 60% more Emer- gency Department visits per capita than the rest of Ontario and 269 hospital admissions that could have been pre- vented with better primary care and community sup- ports. The Community COPD Teams are providing care in the community and keeping clients in better health. Since launching the teams, the CBCs and CCAC have been working together to improve access to the Com- munity COPD Teams. As of October 11, 2011, the CCAC will be supporting client referrals to the teams through hospital and community Case Managers. The CCAC's involvement will ensure that those who need the services are able to be referred, regardless of where they live or are receiving care. "It's important to provide clients with the proper tools to he able to manage their own diseases to the best of their ability. Through the use of this multidisciplinar teals, the client receives 11.. knowledge and experience from both the clinical and community care setting to be able to do so," says Kathy Bre- sett, Executive Director, North I auml)ton "It is critical and at the heart of our mission at the CCAC to ensure that quality, integrated care is available to the community. Providing access to these teams and empowering clients to actively manage their care is critical to optimal client health, " said Betty Kuchta, CEO, Erie St. Clair CCAC.