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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-06-26, Page 44 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda June 26 2013 opinion www.lakeshoreadvance.com aeon) Advance PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: Iakeshore.advanceesunmedia.ca SUN MEDIA A chu'brcor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager noil,clitfordabsunnledia.ca LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor Iakoshore.advanceunsunnledla.ca MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales mark .stephenifDsunmod(a.ca KATHY YOUNG Typesetting/Classifieds Iakoshore.ads©sunmodln.ca www.lakeshoreadvance.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $42.00 (40 00 r 00 GSi) Online subscriptions avaltablo--•-sumo rates Publications Mall Agreement No. 40064883 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT PO.Box 1195 58 Ontnrto St. North Grand Bend ON NOM 110 for any non•dollvecies or delivery concerns' phone: 519 238-5383 o -mall Iakeshoro_advniwn4asunmodia ca Changes of address, ()dery for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) aro to be sent to takeschomAdvarx'e at rho address Indicated here. Advertising Is accepted on the condition that In the event of a typographical error, the portkan of the advertising space occupied by the nrmneous 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 Anandal support of the l lovrrnntent of (:anndn through thoCiutadian Periodical Fund ((:1'F) for aur publishing activities. Canada Monter dew Canadian unity ALyTmNo""p'p" Aaododenntths Ora ra, Community Newspepen Amcaetkv letters to the editor Spectacular speakers a men's Probus bonus hear editor: lie (rand lien( Men's Probus Club has just finalized their summer agenda for speakers, and we continue to compliment our meetings %vitll len ex('elll'ilt speaker hast'. Our May meet- ing highlighted amiable financial advisor Paul (;tufo who spoke about his avocation as a play- wright. Paul's lifelong pursuit of literature, writ- ing and theatre blend well with his creative nature and life experiences to produce very remarkable stage offerings. (rand Bend's new- est tit et•ehan1 "mat'1eiaeher•.c0in" a ka earl Maclean former " Snowlird 1 " dazzled us in April with a most exhilarating talk on his 25 years of experience in the RCAF. Ile took us through theatres of war and culminated in his experience as a Snowllird and the eventual leader of that prestigious group. Our final Spring speaker Barry Mahon took us through the start up and world- wide success of his family owned and operated WOW Rutter. Ile also detailed the life challenges and excitement of a true entrepreneur. Our summer lineup looks to be every bit as interesting and exciting. On July 16 (len Baillie will talk on the cultural life of Grand Bend, and on August 16 Paul Carroll will talk on the Storm of 1913. All meetings are at the (rand Bend Legion, the third Tuesday of each month at 10.00 a.m. We welcome any and all gentlemen in the Grand Bend area to visit or join our group. Finally the club held an inau- gural golf tournament at Sandhills on Wednes- day past with 24 members having a most enjoy- able time. LAMBTON QUILTERS GUILD Quilts Return to Lambton Heritage Museum From 'Thursday lune 27 to Saturday June 29, the North Lambton Quitters' Guild will once again present their quilt show at the Lambton Heritage Museum. The museum is an ideal venue for a quilt show where large quips can be displayed beautifully, hanging fill from the ceiling for great view- ing. This year's show features over 100 quilted items including quilts of all sizes, clothing, tablerunners and more. Every- thing displayed has been produced since the last show 2 years ago. The show features area quilt shop ven- dors from places including Strathroy, Strat- ford and Mount Bridges where you can ' shop for supplies. A small guild calico shop will have handmade items and the guilters' garage sale in the picnic shelter behind the museum will offer special deals on a wide variety of treasures. After enjoyingthe quilts and shopping for bargains, enoy lunch in the tearoom with quiche or a sandwich and a delicious dessert and a cold or hot drink. Gary Pollard for the Men's Probus The North Lambton Quilters' Guild was established in 1989,by a group of local women with a shared interest in quildng. There are about 50 members with a wide variety of experience who are alt willing to share their knowledge and learn from each other. The guild meets on the 4th Wednes- day of the month, September to lune at 7:30 at the Port Franks Community Centre. Cost of membership is $30. For further information, visit the quilt show and speak with any member. Admission includes the museum so this would be a good opportunity to take in the feature exhibit- SHINE- Spotlight on Women of Lambton as well as the rest of the museum building and the lovely grounds. See you at the 2013 Quilt Show! The Lambton Heritage Museum is located on Highway 21 south of Grand Bend. Hours for the quilt show are Thurs- day lune 27, 10 a.m. To 4 p.m.. Friday June 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday June 29, 10 a.m. 'lb 4p,m. • Bluewater Biz _ Mark Cassidy Healthcare is a vital component of economic development Who is responsible for Bluewater's economic success'? Job creation, attracting and retaining businesses, thriving downtowns and building a strong tax base are the ingredients for a successful economy. Suppose you had all those ingredi- ents but no local health care services would you still have a successful economy? Or to put it another way how do you treasure your quality of life? Canadians rate accessible medi- cal services as the number one factor contributing to quality of life. Rural communities like Bluewater face challenges in sustaining our hospitals, pharmacies and doctors. Imagine your loved one has just run out of a critical medication. Now imagine your closest pharmacy is an hour away and the highway is closed by a winter snow storm. You get the picture. Many people and businesses consider proximity to medical serv- ices to be part of a community's qual- ity of life and take them into account when making decisions on where to live and carry on business. i lealthcare is a vital component of our rural economy. Not only is it an essential service it also brings high - paying jobs to the community. The value of a good healthcare sys- tem cannot be overlooked Wheel we are crafting economic development plans and programs. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lakeshore Advance welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's full name, address, daytime phone number and signature (for verification. Anonytnous letters will not be published. We reserve the right to edit all editorial submissions including letters for clarification, style and length. Letters must he signed and be in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander.