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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-04-04, Page 224 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, April 20, 2011 DON www. lakeshoreadvance com fikdoshore Ailvanco PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: ladvance@bowesnet.com SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/ Advertising Manager ndtffordebowesnet.com LYNOA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor ladvance®bowesnet.com STEW NORTHEY Advertising Sales JUUE HARRISON T ypesetb ng/Ciasahf ieds KATHY YOUNG Accounts Receivable SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regula $39.95 (38.05+1.90 GST) Online subscriptions available ---same rates Publications Mall Agreement No. 40064883 RETURN UNDELNERABLE CANADUN ADDRESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.9ox 1186 5e Onhrlo St. North Grand Bend ON NOM 1 TO For any non•delNerles or delivery concerns: phone: 519-238-5383 e -mall: ladvanceabowesnet.com Changes of address, orders hot subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (retum postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lakeshore Mance at the address Indicated here. Advertising is accepted on the condition that In the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advert sing space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for Ngnatun, ON not be charged for, but the balance of the adverbee- ment w1N be paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Pund (CPP) for our publishing activities, Canada Membst of Ms Carman n� Nowipapa Assodllonend IN Ontario cornmurdb ►Msspspsn A-sochaon editorial Debating the debate The jab of the night for last week's Federal Leader Debate is pretty clear. When NDP leader lack Layton accused Liberal leader Michael tgnatieff of not showing up for the job, stating he missed 70% of the votes in the House of Commons, clinched the voting process for many. And why was that? Because it hit home. If you don't show UI) to work you can't expect a promotion or even get paid. if you don't show up for tests or exams 70 % of the time- you don't graduate. That is reality and if there was any message from that debate- that one was relevant to anyone watching. In fairness 1 did check out those numbers and they are actually 59 per cent of the votes and Ignatieff was on the road talking to the people at this time - but what you heard is what you heard. As in every debate, the audience has no time for the "bickering" labelled by Prime Minister Stephen flamer but chastised by Liberal leader Michael lgnatief calling it a "debate" not bickering. Call it what you want- the voters don't want to sit and listen to it. Going round and round with the same comnleIlts was another complaint. 'those at home want to hear solutions to issues they deal with every day. We have to hope that Canadians are smart people and are not swayed by the banter and accusations from a two hour televised debate. Most voter's minds are set and the debate, to many is always a futile exercise. What people walk away with is a better understanding of the leader's character. Is he/she a hot head, does he/she grandstand, can he/ she handle pressure, can he/she articulate an answer in 30 words or less- and so on. People are watching facial expressions and finger wagging and is that leader or candidate answering the question asked. As in any election - vote wisely - but as important -vote. letter to the editor Association explain their core values The Latnbton Shores Community Associa- tion would like to provide a clarification to the wider community of Grand Bend, It is worth repeating our core values for every- one's benefit. Our mission statement is to promote and protect the interests of members. Objectives: ► To monitor and provide representation to local government on behalf of our membership ► To support and facilitate the electoral proc- ess for local, provincial and federal governments ► To establish and maintain communications with other local agencies and service groups Tb identify and communicate issues of importance to all members of the community The l.tunbton Shores Community Associa- tion evolved from widespread concern about the commercialization of the public beaches, It is important to note that the ISCA has never expressed objections to Aquafest or Burgerfest, which are well estab- lished and supported local charity events. For more information you can read our letters, presentations and reports at www.lsca-Inca. blogspot.com Sharon Weitzel the Lembton Shores CommunityAssociation 519-238-5572 wvvw,lsca-lscablogspot.com Sands of Time Lynda Hillman-Rapley Editor, Lakeshore Advance No need for a golf widow support group Golf season has begun and 1 no longer need a golf widow support group. As a matter of fact -1 kind of like the summer better being mar- ried to a golf junkie. N�ltlle ninny of the girls 1 know have become great golfers, love and participate in leagues, there are still some of us who opt out of this sport. And we are okay with that, From now until October or November every waking moment for Randy will be spent at the driving range practising his swing, or chipping or doing whatever it is he does, Every television show will he interrupted by the much needed leader board results and shopping trips will have to include malls that just happen to have sport stores. And don't forget the play by play when he gets home. Yes dear, glad you are hav- ing fun dear. Maybe 20 years ago or even 26 years ago this would pose a problem for the, not wanting to golf. Ilut today, this really is okay. In the summer I am busy at work. And when lam not, l like to walk the Rotary Trail - some- times to the Pinery, and I like to sit in the sun and read. Mark 1wvain said, "Golf is a good walk spoiled." Right you are Mr. 'Iwvain. Bobby Jones said, "You swing your best when you have the fewest things to think about; and that is what I'm talking about.] get to walk or read and Randy gets to golf and talk about golf and spend time after his golf game telling the same people he just golfed with his play by play. l think 1 win. Randy has always told the he wants his ashes scattered on a golf course; To that 1 say when 1 die, bury me on the golf course so he will visit. CORRECTION The colours for the Communities In Bloom 2011 are purple and red, Watch for more information regarding this year's programs. Wall drama festival at South Huron The 2011 Fourth Wall Drama Festival is coming to South Huron Highschool May 4th, 5th and 6th. The festival presents 3 plays per- formed each night, including plays written and directed exclusively by South Huron students. The Fourth Wall Drama Festival is proud to present Jupiter, written by Beth 011ey and directed by Janne Henry. Another play entitled Winter's Day was written and directed by Meghan McGill. A final show If No One Knows was written by Alexandra Jones and is directed by South Huron's Drama teacher Beth Jantzi. This show was performed at the Huron -Perth Sears Drama Festival in Goderich earlier this year, with the production winning an award of excellence. The shows start at 7 pm running May 4th, 5th and 6th and admission for all 3 shows is Just S10 each night. Tickets are now on sale. They can be purchased at lunch (11:35 - 12:15) in the mai foyer of South Huron Highschool or in tht office, during school hours. Our student directors Janna henry and Meghan McGill have put many hours into their respective plays and all of our actors, actresses and directors are excited to see their hard work come together. Come out on May 4th, 5th and 6th to see some amazing performances and support the dramatic arts in your community.