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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-10-31, Page 244 Lakeshore Advance • Wedn opinion November 23 2011 www.lakeshoreadvance.com adore Armee PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St, North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: Iadvanceebowesnet.com ''SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/ Advertising Manager ndittordebow esnet.com LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPILEY Editor IadvanceObowesnet, con STEVE NORTHEY Advertising Sales MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales JUUE HARRISON Typesetting/Classifieds KATHY YOUNG Accounts Receivable ® www.lakoahoreadvancacom SUBSournON RATES ADVANCE Regular 539.95 (38.05+1.90 GSI) Online subscriptions available -same rates Publications Mali Agreement No. 40084883 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE 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: ladvance•bowesnet.com Mangle of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) we to be sent to Lakeshore Athena, et the address Indicated here. Advertising Is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erraneoue Item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the ad*tlee- ment will be paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the Arundel support oldie Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Pund (CPP) for our publishing activities. Canada ApCnaNowasr d ths Canadian knnxk ity ke Waita rMwsOaDer As.ociallon and erb Community Newerapen Association editorial Ring in the jobs Ontario Premier Dalton s n McGuinty and the ruling Liberals get ready to open he new session of Provin- cial Parliament, a number of salient issues will appear before the Legislature. 'the Liberals lack the majority they have previously enjoyed in the Legis- lature, and it will take some compro- mise to set the tone and ensure that items on the provincial agenda get due and appropriate consideration. This is an important session for Ontario and given the economic turmoil in the global marketplace, it becomes more apparent that Canada and provinces like Ontario will have a larger responsibility to itnplement policies that will restore confidence in the economy and sustain growth. EconoInic policies and growth stimulation that will lead to real and sustainable job growth will be the government's priority and definitely should be their focus. When the Liberals unveil their framework for the next working ses- sion of Parliament, it will no doubt promote stability in the economy and some measure of growth that will create new employment. This will be the test for the govern- ment's touted Green Energy Act and its promise of sustainable jobs as the province provides leadership in the implementation of green energy policies. There hasn't been suitable evidence that sustainable and significant job numbers will be created through the government's policies as it goes down the green energy path. There is no question that it is a leap of faith at this point, and given the fragility of the economy, it may not be a leap that Ontarians are lining up to take behind McGuinty. Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will he involved in a great balancing act to maintain proper funding of health and education services while attempting to create policies that improve the province's competitive- ness and employment. We need look no further than to the Occupy movement to see that people need affordable housing, they need employment that will provide for the necessities of life for themselves and their families and the financial sys- tem has to he accessible to everyone and become a partner in the growing of the economy. We need a recovery in Ontario that benefits the greater percentage of people and provides benefits to many. Growth in Ontario must produce jobs that will sustain families and provide a future for the generation of young people who flood out of colleges and universities with an armload of debt and little hope. As the world struggles to find a new economic order, it has to start in our own communities, province and country. And it has to be inclusive. letter to the editor Chamber gives thanks 7b the Editor: On behalf of the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce, and all of the participating businesses, I'd like to sincerely thank our many loyal customers for making this year's "Christmas Comes Rarly in Grand Bend" event a success. We were very lucky again this year to be favoured with good weather, hut it is the determination of our loyal customers to support their local businesses that really makes this event a success. We are all very grateful for your ongoing support! Mike Burgess Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce Sands of Time Lynda Hillman-Rapley Editor, Lakeshore Advance Home is where the friends are Although it certainly helped, I don't think it was the great sales offered by businesses for Christmas Comes Early to Grand Bend, but rather the great friend- ship I shared for the Nov. 11-13 event. As a group of six friends, we began our day early (at least for one) and began shopping. I am sure I speak for the group when I say we were able to find so many items at so many stores. I think locals have forgotten they don't need to travel to the city for a day of shop- ping. Decorating ideas, kids toys and games, clothes, jewellery, books and mag- azines and really unique gifts were availa- ble everywhere. And to top it off - there was a huge selection of eateries. This particular group of friends is made up of busy people and we rarely get a chance to have coffee, let alone get out to enjoy shopping and lunch. Taking the time to make this happen was thanks to the Chamber of Commerce event and we all came to realize this kind of day can happen more often. In each store we got to see the face behind the operation, something else we often take for granted. We chatted with owner/operators, artists and chefs. Ti'l was more than one merchant who had rtr laugh as these six competitive women shoppers tried to out buy one -another and in some cases - buy the same thing. All in all, the shopping at home experience can be one that allows one to be free of the hus- tle and bustle of city shopping with the added bonus of getting to enjoy the camaraderie of people who live close by. With the holiday season very close, look around and realize the benefits right out- side your door. LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 • www.cancer.ca Canadian Cancer Society a Societe canadienne du cancer