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Community
Asad good -by to
former mayor Ken Oke
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"We were all saddened by his passim;.
Ken was a dedicated councillor, mayor and
warden. lie was a proud husband and
father who enjoyed telling me about his
family on our weekly trips to County Coun-
cil,1)uring his time on council he achieved
many things for this community and for
these he will be remembered," says George
Robertson, current South Huron mayor of
Ken Oke who passed away last Thursday.
Oke played many roles and held many
titles throughout his life.
Mayor of South Huron, warden of I luron
County, a former councillor and a trained
civil -engineering technologist -- Oke will
be remembered by many as a loving hus-
band, a doting father and a good friend,
always there to lend a helping hand.
"lie was the kind of person to slake you
feel secure, loved and respected," said his
widow, Susan Oke.
Oke, who died suddenly'lhursday at (13,
was born and raised its South Huron,
where he was elected mayor in 2006.
Ile loved giving hack to the community,
and sat on many boards and associations,
even as he ran a family farm. Ile worked in
Middlesex County's road department and
later served as councillor, mayor and
warden.
1 lis wife of 40 years said it (didn't matter
how busy he got, Ken always had time for
family, hosting Sunday dinners for his
three children and their families. lie
traveled frequently with theta.
1 to also loved farthing, cooking and bak-
ing and the family didn't mind taste -test-
ing his recipes, said Susan.
"t le was my soulmate, a great husband,
a doting father, 1 wish 1 could have had hint
for another 20 years," she said.
Friends and colleagues will greatly miss
Oke, said Michael 1)i Lullo, South Huron's
clerk and manager of corporate services.
"1 it' was a great man very personable,
approachable and very easy-going. 1 le was
well-respected in the community,' he said.
1)i Lullo said he fondly remembers council
meetings during which Oke would often
share personal stories at length, frequently
going on tangents, and in the hest way pos-
sible, derailing the discussion.
"1 feel 1 can bring a different flavour to
this position," he said and mealy who knew
hint, knows he did just that.
Chamber of Commerce to host round table
discussions on parking and congestion.
Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce
Lakeshore Advance
The Grand Bend and Area Chamber of
Commerce is hosting three separate round
table discussions on Parkiing and Conges-
tion in Grand Bend. The meetings will be
held at the Grand Bend Legion Monday
August 29th at 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m.
'The Chamber will he nloderatiing the dis-
cussion. They are inviting all businesses,
politicians, and residents who feel the issues
need to be discussed and solutions need to
he found.
Participants will be sitting down with other
stakeholders and engaging in a productive
series of problem solving workshops.
The results will he tabulated and sent out
to the participants.
1)o you have something to say? 1)o you
have some positive ideas on how to fix the
overcrowding? Conte out and be part of the
solution, August 29th.
While addendence is free, please try to
notify us of your intent to conte, call 238-2011
or e-mail infopgrandbendtoutisnl.com
lea for Healthy Living
Joan Wong
Lakeshore Advance
Our lives are fast paced due to the many
challenges and excitement we endure eve-
ryday. 'These invigorating lifestyles may be
fun, but they drain us of energy, which can
damage our health. While enjoying our
hectic lifestyles, we also need to take time
to restore the balance of our body and
mind. These teas can help with that
process:
Alcohol Relief Tea
Ingredients: flos puerariae, flos helian-
ti1l, radix thysanolaenae, oniong tea, dried
citrus peel
Function: alleviates physical discomfort
of hangover, soothes stomach, relives
headache, and promotes balance of body
and mind
Tea for Qi Strengthen and Appetite Building
Ingredients: flos hibisci, mint, hawthorn,
dried citrus peel
Function: activates the circulation of'gi;
alleviates flatulence, and aids digestion
What a wonderful place to swim
QMI Agency
Lakeshore Advance
Ever wonder who takes the samples of the
lake water at the main Grand Bend beach to
ensure that it is safe for swimming? 'the volun-
teers pictured below are the ones that do the
Water sampling most mornings this summer.
As part of a partnership effort between Rota-
ry's (:lean Water Now committee and the
municipality of Lambton Shores, the main
Grand Bend Beach is tested 7 days a week by
these 16 volunteers. Most mornings at about 8
null the volunteer samplers wade into the lake
at 5 locations on the Grand Bend beach to take
water samples - rain or shine. 'These are then
sent by Lambton Shores to a lab in London for
(;.coli testing. The Lambton County Depart-
ment of 1 tealth does this function on Mondays
but the local volunteers do this procedure the
other 6 days a week during the main swimming
season from the beginning of summer until
Labour day. Although this program is coordi-
nated by the Rotary's Grand Bend Clean Water
Now committee, half of the volunteers are non -
Rotarians.
Bill Green
Brian Hall
Cam Taylor
Doug Bonesteel
Ed Fluter
Ed Thoren
Jim Beamlsh
Jim Southcott
John Smits
Kathy Woods
Max Morden
Pattie Bonesteel
Roger Keay
Ron Hunt
Ross Cordell
Stephanie Donaldson