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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-07-24, Page 44 ...Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda Jut .242013 opinion www.lakeshoreadvance.com timeshare Advanco 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.advance@sunmedia.ca "SUN -MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager neil.cilffordasunmedia.ca LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor Iakeshore.advance®sunmedia.ca MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales mark.stephenOsunmedia.ca KATHY YOUNG Typesetting/Classifieds lakoshoro.adsrcesunmedia.ca www.lakeshoreadvance.com Publications Mall Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.Box 1195 58 Ontario St. Nath Grand Bend ON NOM 1 TO For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns: phone: 519-238-5383 e -mall: lakeshore.advanceOsunmedla ca Changes of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) aro to bo sent to I.akeshtwvAdvarkv at the address Indicated here. Advertising is accepted on the condltkxi that 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 pald at the applicable rates. We aCknowfedge the financial support of the t;uverntnent of Canaria through the Canadian Per )(licit! Fund ((:PP) for our publishing activities. Canada Aocna Member of the Canaduan CnmmunIty Newspaper Association and the ental Community Newspapers Asxot tatxn editorial Use common sense For the police to have to warn parents that they should not leave their chil- dren or pets in a hot car -seems ludi- crous --really folks -you need to be told that? We are fairly sure we have not heard so many reports where people are going into stores and bars and other social places and leaving their kids or pets in the car to bake. On the heels of tui incident in which a child and dog were left in a parked car last week, officers are urging parents to always take their kids with them - and for passersby to be on the lookout for poten- tially deadly situations. In the past we did not hear a lot about why we should not leave kids or pets in cars- it was implied that leaving a child in a hot car is unacceptable. Who would do that? Well, in the past month or so we have learned that a whole lot of people do this. In the USA there have been more than 650 kids who died of heatstroke in a vehicle since the early 1990s. "I think we're more aware because of the incidents that have happened across the province," said Const. Ken Steeves. Several children have died in Ontario this month after being left in unattended vehicles. One child, one pet is one too many. Experts say the temperature inside a car can reach potentially deadly levels within minutes on a typical summer day. 'the inside temperature can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes. On a mild day at 73 degrees outside, an SUV can heat up to 120 degrees in just 30 minutes. 'the police say leaving a child in a car while running into a store is even more dangerous in extreme heat - and there is always a potential for abduction. Why, as a parent do you need to he told that? leave your pet at home, take your child into the store. Plain and simple- use common sense. 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. Anonymous 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 he in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander. lakeshoreadvance.com letter to the editor Thanks Don Smith 'lb the Editor: 'ihe Grand Rend area owes much to 1)o11Smith who passed away on July 16th. In particular, l would mention his involvement and assistance In the crea- tion of our Grand Bend Area Commu- nity 1 lealth Centre. Don provided us with advice and was aware of our undertaking in the early stages of planning. It is no coinci- dence that during construction 1:IIis- 1)on turned out to be our 'project man- agement' company and that Michael Smith provided hands on experience as our 'project manager: Also, 'limn Pren- dergast (since deceased) who was a long time I:IlisDon construction 'site superintendent' turned out to be our'site superintendent' on the project. I am sure that Don's influence was sig- nificant in all of this and it continued even after the building was operational. Our community and all who use ti GRACI IC will remember Don and hi. contributions to Grand Bend for many years to come. 'Thank you Don. Roy Markley Grand Band Men's Probus Inducts Peter Twynstra Submitted by Gary Pollard and Lee Mc Cutcheon If you need assistance your best bet is to ask a busy person, and that has frequently been the relationship between our club and Mr. Peter 'iwwynstra . Never a member but a fre- quent visitor and a forever helper, Peter has been invited and has accepted to become our I lonourary Member, It is definitely a treasure for our club to acquire such an accom- plished individual. Past President Gord Mackay who nominated Peter as an inductee referred to the numerous times in which Peter has lent the club a help- ing hand, frequently on very short notice. Ile refers to Peter as a shin- ing example of "giving back" to his immediate and extended commu- nity countless hours of inspirational volunteerism. Most notable perhaps, his achievement In spearheading the Rotary Global Literacy program; a program that has involved the local involvement in the acquisition and delivery of some 25 shipping con- tainers of school books, furnishings and equipment to South African schools. A founding member and former President of Grand Bend Rotary, Peter's other accomplishments range from the farm fields to the fields of agri-business, politics, trade associ- ations, farm safety, plowing matches and directorships in numerous local and international organizations. Numerous recognitions flow from civic bodies, universities, and the Governor General to compliment a "work well done': It happens that the induction makes Peter the 100th member on our current club roster, which now exceeds 103 members. Our July meet- ing also featured an intriguing talk by Mr. Glen Baillie on the "cultural aspects of Grand Bend and area': Glen did an exceptional job of reviewing the current cultural aspects of the area, and also detailing how culture can play a critical role in future devel- opment of the community. Next month's speaker Mr. Paul Car- roll will inform us on "The Storm of 1913" ; join us on August 20 ,10.00 n.m Grand Bend Legion. 41► INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS IT TOF LAW Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and out- side all sleeping areas. OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL