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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-08-22, Page 10Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda , September 14, 2011 opinion www.Iakeshoreadvanc;e.com Grand Bend tAk Advance : v end wlns Community P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: (advance@bowesnet.com SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager nclittord@bowesnet.com LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor Iadvance®bowesnet.com STEVE NORTHEY Advertising Sales MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales JULIE HARRISON Typesetting/Classifieds KATHY YOUNG Accounts Receivable © wwwelakeehoreadvanc&com SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $39.95 (38.05+1.90 GST) Online subscriptions avellab a—same rates Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELNERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.Box 1195 58 Ontario St. North Grand Bend ON NOM 1 TO For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns: phone: 519.238.5383 e• mall: Iadvanceebowesnet.com Changes d address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lakeshore Advance at the address indicated here. Advertising Is accepted on the condition tial in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous Item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertise- ment will be paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the Ilnancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical f�md (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canada (ocna Member d >M Canatoculi ann Commuand re Ontario Pr5«epoper Mencieaon and the onario Community airmpepen Meocfeem Leader of the Decade? Everyone! Hank Krech, Stephanie Donaldson, Don Tedford, Dave Bannister, Teresa Marie are among the many who have already been nominated as leaders of the decade. When I first arrived in Grand Bend seven years ago, I was impressed by the incredi- ble level of community activity and involvement. This was no sleepy resort town. It was a place that had not only saved but expanded its public school. It had created a magnifi- cent new health centre, and attracted a cadre of doctors and health professionals to fill it. It had a Community Foundation with $2 million in endowment. It had had hosted the Canada Summer Games. It had amazing recreational facilities and strong service clubs busy making more improve- ments to the town. It had a July 1 celebra- tion that was the envy of many cities, and a winter carnival with, of all things, a parade in sub -zero temperatures! How did all this happen? Through strong volunteer leadership. There are so many talented and committed people in Grand Bend, willing to step up and make great things happen. The Grand Bend Community Foundation is celebrating the impact of leadership through its Community Leaders of the Dec- ade Program. Nominations have already begun to arrive, and wow, what an amazing group! Let me tell you about a few. Hank Krech helped created United Way of Perth and Huron, ted development of the Rotary Nature Trail, raised money for the Canada Summer Games, Is a charter mem- ber of the Rotary Club and Is founding Chair of the Grand Bend Community Foun- dation. And that barely scratches the sur- face. He's a big bear of a man, and as 1 well know, a very hard person to say "no" to! Stephanie Donaldson has been a part of almost every aspect of our community, from the Health Services Foundation and the Community Health Centre, to the Alzheimer Society and Aquafbst. And Stephanie can often be found wading walst.deep in Lake Huron, doing het duty as a Clean Water Now water tester. belshe wears shorts from April to NoVem Ever wonder how we ended up with such a magnificent health centre? It didn't come easy. Don Tedford led the charge, giving hun- dreds of hours of service over six years to achieve what we all take for granted today. Don is also a charter member of the Rotary Club, introduced Probus to our community, and lends his beautiful voice and dignified presence to the Grand Bend United Church choir. Dave Bannister is one of those wonderfully annoying people who's good at everything. A brilliant painter and photographer, he is also a writer, a businessperson, a sailor, and above all, a skilled leader. In fact he'd be quite intimidating if he wasn't such a kind and modest man. If you think artists are self -involved and hermit -like, you haven't met Theresa Marie. She is an amazing painter who shares her tal- ent in many ways. She is a founding member of the River Road Gallery and the Grand Bend Art Centre, and an active supporter of Aquafest. She donates her art work to raise money for many good causes. And when Theresa's around, everyone has a good time! These are just a few of the magnificent leaders who will be honoured on October 28 at the Community Leaders of the Decade Gala, 1 bet you know someone who deserves to be among Grand Bend's Community Leaders of the Decade. If so, get your nomination In soon - the deadline is September 30. lust visit www.grandbendcommunityfoundatlon,ca/ community_leaders.-oi-the_decade,htmi, It's easy, quick, and only requires 100-200 words about your nominee. A $100 donation to the Grand Bend Community Foundation is required for each nomination, All proceeds will become part of the GBCF endowment, and benefit our community forever. Remember, everyone who 1s nominated will be honoured on October 28. There will be no judging and no overall wit finer, Of course, the real winner is our commu- nity, enriched by the talent, energy dedica- tion and selflessness of these great Maden. — Pat Monism Sands of Time Lynda Hillman-Rapley Editor, Lakeshore Advance Ground zero of grief We watched as strangers helped strangers after the August 21 devastat- ing tornado in Goderich and it has been heart warming. We can't even say it was unbelievable how people jumped on the bandwagon to do what they could- because in our communities - that's jut what we do. One reader reminder us this week that even in the war- strangers helped strangers on an everyday basis. Ile said it was much like what we saw when our neighbours felt the August 21 tornado and of course 9-11. And it is with this thought that we can also look back 10 years to a time where strangers helped strangers -to stay alive. This week marks the decade since ter- rorists took the reigns of two planes that crashed into the 'l'win Towers at the World Trade Centre in New York. The 'devastation is one that will stay with us forever. There were a total of 2,996 deaths, including the 19 hijackers and 2,977 victims. The victims included 246 on the four planes (from which there were no survivors), 2,606 in New York City in the towers and on the ground, and 125 at the Pentagon. All the deaths in the attacks were civilians, except for 55 mil- itary personnel killed at the Pentagon. A total of 411 emergency workers who responded to the scene died as they tried to rescue people and fight fires. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lost 341 firefighters and 2 para- medics. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) lost 23 off ers. The Port Authority Police Dell ment lost 37 officers. Eight emerge medical technicians (EMTs) and para- medics from private emergency medi- cal services units were killed. More than 70 countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Centre. There were so many people, some who got out and others who did not, -so many who put other's lives before their own. One 9-11 survivor said, "Before, New York gave me a cold feeling; now people were reaching out to help each other." Remembering those who lost their lives, and those who sacrificed their lives to save others on 9-11 and a tribute to those who are doing what they can to rebuild Goderich. All exam- ples of a brotherhood not to be taken lightly. Lest we forget.