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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-08-08, Page 636 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Making a difference to the tune of $9,200 One hair cut -one ..41r incredible cause Lynda HIIIman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance It began as an idea to raise dollars to help her friend's mom. Jaime Eckel was confident she would walk in the Shoppers Walk to end women's cancers. Raising the dollars was an entirely different hurdle. Then Elly Jamieson came to the rescue with the idea for people to donate money if she cut her hair. This would not be just a hair cut- this was a woman who had not cut her hair for more than 37 years. A woman everyone knows and admires. A woman people would support for sure. And from that offer- there was no turning back. Mike Coon from Cornpex Display donated the thermometers that people watched from week to go, Beginning with a couple hundred dollars- the red line indi- cating success went higher and high until it reached the $5,000 goal. And people con- tinued to donate. At last count, late last week the dona- tions had reached $9200, and more con- tinue to come in! "It is absolutely unreal; said Eckel, "'the support that this community has shown is amazing! 1 was blown away by the turn out Monday night for Jam Night at the Gables, and by the generosity that the people of Grand Bend have shown." She said it is so great to see a community come together and unite for a great cause "1 never dreamed we would exceed our goal of $500(1, not to mention by such a huge margin! This just a testament to the ' The Municipality of Lambton Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... Aweekly Update anthe MurwppalEvents Muyour Commurwfy Administration Department - 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1J0 Tel 1.877.786.2335, 519-786-2335, Fax 519.786.2135, Email admrnistration©Iambtonshorns ca Visit our Web Site at www lambtonshoros ca Lambton Shores Community Groups are invited t0 participate in the Community Engagement Expo September 14th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Shores Recreation Centre 7883 Amtelecom Pkwy., Forest Promote your organization, educate the community and recruit volunteers Community Groups are invited to set up a table in the lobby of the Shores during this free event To register contact the Lambton Shores Community Servkes Dapaifine l by Sept 7* - Plane 519.213.1100 or erred events®lambtonshoros ce EMPLOYMENT Concession Booth Staff Required The Municipality of Lambton Shores Community Services Department Is currently seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented individuals to work in our Thedlord and Forest Arena Concessions on a casual or part-time basis, primarily evenings arxf weekends. The municipally operated concessions offer hot and cold beverages and a variety of short order food items The Concession Staff prepares food, handles cash, and cleans the equipment and the concession area to ensure hygienic conditions while delivering prompt and courteous service to our customers To be successful, a Concession Worker must have excellent customer service skills Experience In the service industry Is an asset Please send a resume and cover 'Sitar to the address noted below no later than September 16, 2011. Municipality of Lambton Shores Karen Cameron, Human Resources 7683 Amtelecom Parkway Forest, ON NON 1J0 Lambton Shores' Volunteers are Invited to Attend the Sth Annual VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BBQ Thurs., Sept. 29th 5:30 p.m. The L.gs.y l ecreetion Centra, THOMAS HALL id Men fest, Thisdord Wednesday, Ser4.14, 2011 to Elmet Phonftinialletta.14000 1.40443.1400 2011 Capital Plan - TENDERS & REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Supply and Delivery of Arkona Sidewalk One Ton Truck Maintenance The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is requesting equipment suppliers to bed on the above noted Item. This proposal entails all things necessary for supply, set up, training, and dellvry of a One Ton Truck. Proponents are required 10 demonstrate the suitability of their product to the Municipality's requirements. The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is requesting prequawMd contractors to bid on the above noted Item This proposal entails all things necessary for supply, and InstallatIon of colour comets within the main Intersection area of Arkona. A mandatory site meeting Is scheduled with this project. 2011 Municipal Drain Maintenance The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is Inviting pre.quallfled contractors to submit a hinder for maintenance on the drainage systems within Lambton Shores, Alexander Drain Ellblt Moaryan Drain Elliott Weet Dreln Upper Mud Creek el Sullivan Drain e110 Concession Drain Proposal packages are available online at htlp.IhYWW,IalnbtiNl9hWes,callivIng/Loc,(tlgavommsnticiudelwdecte_tsrWeisandifpr huhu Tenders will be delivered to, and opened In public on September a'", 2011 at 11:OOam at: 7883 Arntelecom Parkway, Forest, ON NON IJO Tel 519-786-2335 or Toll Fre* 1.877.786-2335 •., .4.. 1.' , , ., . annieot biros b!d on. •.11 . OA. Al 1 L .4 . . 1.. ,, eggy Von Mlerlo-West, Director of Community Services • 519.243.1400 outstanding and selfless character of the Grand Bend residents and their families and friends." Of course, says Eckel, none of this would have been possible without Elly. "She is an amazing woman with a lot of strength and courage. 1t takes a lot to stand up in front of hundreds of people and cut off so many years worth of hair! I cannot thank her enough for agree- ing to take on this fundraiser with me! Her donation will change the lives of many well deserving individuals, Words cannot even express how grateful I am." Eckel said a big thank you also goes out to Boomer, the amazing staff of the Gables and Colonial, and of course, the Mason and Musser and McCann families. She said this fancily is always 'front and centre' when it comes to helping the commune make a difference. The walk is September 10-11 in Tororto and Eckel will tackle that feat with her friend Jaclyn Rader. Both girls are walking to support Jaclyn's mom Brenda. Lynda kfilman-Rapley EIIy Jamieson before the cut and EIIy with (L) Brittany Kadlecik who cut her hair and Jaime Eckel who will walk 60 kilometers to end women's cancers. Community Connections Outreach Services (Zurich) Programs now available to the community at our location... • Physiotherapy Craig Irwin, Registered Physiotherapist • Foot Care Kelly Webster, RPN, Certified Footcare Specialist • Massage Therapy Shannon Keller -LaPorte, Registered Massage Therapist • Esthetics Kim Fisher, Certified Advanced Esthetician munity onnections Outreacli Services ft rat .1 "Transportation available for these services • For further details and appointments call: 519.236.4373 ext. 631, or email: p.groot@bluewaterresthome.com