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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-01-18, Page 24Wednesday, January 26, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 5 Something to crow about for 2011 Zurich Fair Carmel Sweeney Lakeshore Advance The Zurich Agricultural Society `*Od their sleeting at the complex Zan. 18 with president loan Vanslightenhorst conducting the business, The minutes of the last meeting were read by secretary, Diane Klopp while'1'eresa I iendriks gave the treasurers report. Ideas were talked about for their upcoming fair that will be held from Fri., July 22 -24 with the theme being "Something to (;row About." A motion was made to have the River luction Band play for the elimination dance on the Friday night. Teresa handed out the donation list to those collecting for the fair and members will be coming around before too long. 'Ihe school children will be asked to design a cover for the fair book. There is going to be a meeting with the horse show committee at the home of Yvonne and Greg O'Brien Zan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The convention will be held in Toronto at the Royal York from Feb. 17-19. The next fair board meeting is 00 Tues., Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the complex. 'llie senior group of the MYAF of the Mennonite church along with their leaders enjoyed spending the weekend on a winter r'etr'eat at Silver lake camp Jan, 14-16. St. Peter's CW1. of St. loseph held their meeting in the common route at the Maple Woods Apartments Jan. 19 with president Patty Laporte and her executive. The then of Zurich and the surrounding towns are invited to attend a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, January 29th, at 8:30 am, here at Zurich Mennonite Church. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Bill inner, a representative of Promise Keepers Canada, who will tell us all about the upcoming "Ignite" conference coming to London in March, It will be an exciting presentation and a chance for men to connect and learn more about what PK is doing for God's Kingdom! 'she cost of the breakfast is $7.00 per person. We hope to see you there. Bring a friend! Please call Stu Blyde at 519-236-7195 if planning to attend. The Quitter's Guild met at the Lutheran Church ha11 Ian. 17 to work on their sewing projects with a good turn out of ladies. The 'Town tic Country Bowling Lanes held a bowling tournament a "high -Low Doubles" on Sun., Ian. 16 with a good turn out. Boniface Youth (;roup and their leaders will be travelling to Goderich on Fri., Ian. 28 to go swimming at the YMCA. The Lions (:Itch are having their next meeting on Wed., Zan. 26 that begins with supper at 7 p.m. at Snliley'z with Lions president henry 1)rzewiecki. The Knights of Columbus are holding house league indoor soccer games at the 'Zurich complex starting Feb. 17 -April 7. (8 weeks) Children from grades 1-4 will play from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and those in grade 5-8 play from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Registration will be held Thurs., Model of good financial management Lakeshore Advance A decade ago, the leaders of the Village of Grand Bend made a wise and far-sighted decision, They chose to use the proceeds of the sale of the Public Utilities Commission to set up the Grand Bend Community Foundation. That investment, combined with many new donations, has yielded benefits to the community beyond anyone's expectations. The Community Foundation has dispensed dozens of grants totaling almost $800,000. The grants have been made to organizations that cover the whole spectrum of the community's life including health care, youth activities, senior citizens, the environment, the arts, education, and more. Most of the Foundation's support has gone to projects and organizations within the village of Grand Bend, such as the Community 1 health Centre and the Beach Enhancement project. The Foundation has also been able to assist facilities which are used by Grand Bend residents in neighboring communities, such as the Lambton Shores Recreational otnplex in Forest, and South 11Puron Hospital Association in Exeter. The Community Foundation was originally established to serve as a 'centre of philanthropy' for people living 10 and around the community of Grand Bend. The vision, revised in 2010, is "A healthy, vital Grand Bend community where people work together to make great things happen." "The Foundation exists to connect people who have a desire to give something back to their community, with organizations who need their help, says Chair Pat Morden. "We also provide leadership within Grand Bend, bringing groups and individuals together to work toward shared community goals." Morden says the Foundation is a model of good financial management, with a professionally managed investment portfolio and very low administrative costs. "We understand the importance of maintaining and growing this endowment from the Village of Grand Bend, So that it can continue to benefit our community for many years to come." Through the generosity of new donors and careful management of its assets, the Community Foundation's invested capital has grown to almost $2 million at the end of 2010. There are several ways that individuals or families who want to give hack to (;rand Bend can do so through the Community Foundation, including: One-time cash gift Annual cash gift Gift of securities Gift of life insurance A charitable bequest in favor of the Foundation (and other charities if desired) Information about each of these giving options is available from the Foundation. The Community Foundation offers a unique opportunity for donors to remain part of the community forever. When an individual or family makes a contribution of $5,000 or more, they can create a named Family Fund. A named fund can begin with a relatively small initial investment, and be added to over the years. As it begins its second decade, the board of directors and advisors has set ambitious goals. The Foundation will be reaching out to new donors, and hopes to provide support for many groups and new projects that are working to improve the quality of life in Grand Bend and surrounding area. "We're taking this opportunity to celebrate our past successes," says Morden. "But our real focus is on growing the endowment, so that we can (10 even more for our community in the future." For further information about the Grand Bend Community Foundation, visit our website art www. grandbendconununityfoundation. ea, or contact Frieda 1)01)8011 at 519-238-2190. Ian. 27 from 7-8 p.tn. at St. Boldface Church. For more information call Steve i larburn or Dwayne LaPorte. Be sure to attend the Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the Blue Water Rest I tonne Nes., Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. New and old members are invited. '(here will be a scrap booking day at the Mennonite Church hall sponsored by the Zurich Public School Sat., Feb. 12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the cost is $30 for the day or $20 from 12-5 p.m. Tickets are now available from the school office or the variety store. For more information call Chris McAdams at 519-236-4439. The ilas Beans hockey team played in a tournament Ian. 14-16 in Kitchener. St. Boniface parish is still saving "pop cans" for their building fund and can be dropped off at the home of Doug Debus in Zurich, John Jacobs in I Iensall or Mike Ntiller in St. Joseph. Muffin 'I'itne in Zurich United Church hall (downstairs) is held every'Rtes(1uy morning from 10-11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Personals May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Theresa Masse who diets 1ut. 14. Theresa was a resident of the Blue Water Nursing I tome. Debbie and Larry Denomi ne of RR2 Zurich are happy to announce the arrival of their granddaugilter,1 Teagan Shalby Brianne who was horn on Ian. 7 to proud parents Bryan and Cathleen Denonime of Exeter. '1'eagan was also the first baby born in the area in the New Year anti she received a lot of nice gifts from various businesses anti sponsors. (yet well wishes go out for a speedy recovery to Libby Soudant who is home recuperating from the hospital. Marc and Shannon Crane and their children of Zurich along with her brother Shawn and Tammy Mungar and their children of Chatham all recently enjoyed a week long Caribbean cruise. leder to the editor Legacy Centre boondoggle In this week's edition of the Advance an article about the Legacy Centre, ('lhedford Arena), stated that the construction is on budget but delayed. Earlier in the week 1 heard John Byrnes, CE() for Lambton Shores, make the same statement on a local radio station. 1 may be mistaken but recall that when this project was originally passed by council the budget was around $5,(XX),00O, $3,000,000 of which was coming from government stimulus funding. The remaining $2,(X)0,000 being a manageable debt for Lambton Shores taxpayers. The expected cost of this center is now well over $8,(X)0,0()0 so how can it be said to he on budget':' Factor in the costs for the annual maintenance and running of the centre and the sawn becomes even greater. 'she legacy (:entre cannot be used this hockey season so ice time elsewhere is needed for local players. Because no one communicated these delays in time the organizers of youth hockey have had to buy time outside the area. The new Forest arena was fully hooked before organizers were aware of the situation in'Ihedford. An entire hockey season will pass with no income for the Legacy Centre due to delays that should never have been allowed. Who was overseeing the construction of this building? Who was overseeing the budget? AiWe were promised transparency by the new council. It would go a long way if the situation with the Legacy Centre was communicated honestly so that Lambton shores taxpayers were made aware of what is really going on." We were promised transparency by the new council. It would go a long way if the situation with the Legacy (:entre was communicated honestly so that Lambton shores taxpayers were made aware of what is really going on.