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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-09-25, Page 44 Lakeshore Ad,vance . •F Wednesday, Seuternbec'4;.2Q1 Inion www.lakeshoreadvance.com talieshore Advaoeo 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 (ho'beor Melia company A, NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager noll.cliffordOsunntodla,ca LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor Iakeshoro.advance sunmodia.ca MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales ntark.stophenaOsunnledia,ca KATHY YOUNG Typesetting/Classifieds Iakeshoro.adsrtOsuninedla ra www.lakeshoreadvance.com Publications Mall Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDI 1 IVERABI F. CANADIAN ADURI SSI S 10 LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.Box 1195 58 Ontario St North Grand Bend ON NOM 170 For any nomdeliveries or delivery concerns phone. 519.238.5383 e -mall. Lakeshore advanco(Dsunmodia ca Changes of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) aro to be sunt to I ekeshrweAdvance at 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 erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not bo charged for, but the balance of the advertise- ment will bo paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the financial sumo it of the (ioverninent of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Pond ((:1'P) for our puhllshing attivltles. Canada Aocna Member al Ma Cana ran Community Newspaper A anclatlnn and BM Ontario Community Nrmmpapen Association Chamber Classic a great success Susan Mills Grand Bend Chamber manager On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, the Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fall Classic Golf Tourna- ment with 134 golfers enjoying a day of golf, networking, fabulous weather and sumptuous buffet dinner at Oak- wood Resort. "'Ihe tournament was a huge success! Besides being a picture -perfect day for golf, we had great sponsorships and eve- ryone who participated had a good time with excellent opportunities to network. This tournament is an ideal way to bring members and non-members together in a relaxed and fun environment in support of the Chamber. 'Hwy all share a common goal and that is to help the Chamber and local business grow and succeed," said Chamber Vice President and Tournament Co -Chair Mark Lewis, 'lhe Chamber's Fall Classic Golf iburnn- ment resurrected in 2012 after a 10 -year absence represents a major event in the Chamber's constellation of annual events designed for Chamber Members and their guests to network and have fun. These types of events hell) strengthen and extend the business community, creating a shared awareness that individual owners can gar- ner support from fellow business people and that the business community is an important pillar of financial success in our community. Once again, the Maaten & Starek team from IIIIC Dominion Securities was the pre- senting sponsor and have committed con- tinued sponsorship of the Chamber's golf tournament into 2014. Other major spon- sors included Macl)ermid & Associations/ Co -Operators Insurance, 'Track 21 Graphix, 104.9 the Beach and Tourism Sarnia I,ambton. Each golfer received a logo'd sling bag containing various golfer necessities such as extra tees, water, notepad, pen and Hp balm or suntan lotion. After the tournament trophy was awarded to the top team, "Team Sarnia Fire Fighters" led by Chris Palmer and his golfing buddies Brad Forbes, Duane Carr and Mac Dunlop. Golfers were treated to select from a fabulous collection of donated prizes ranging in value from $250 to $20, Next year's tournament will be held Sep- tember 17, 2014 at Bayview Golf Course. Accessibility Day Sept. 28th Tabetha Burley Lakeshore Advance Ihc 1.an)bton Shores Accessibility Com- mittee will host the 3rd annual Accessibility Day on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00 pin to 2:30 pm. Beginning at the Village Complex (corner of Main and Pearl) and concluding with presentations at Vie Leg- acy Centre in'Ihedford (16 Allen St). 'Ihe tour will head south on Victoria Street to the Country Manor, then east on Deacon Street to Louisa Street and north w Main Street. 'the tour will continue east on Main Street to the Village Complex where rides will be organized, to 'I he Legacy Centre. This is not meant to bo a day of sympathy for people with challenges because most often we do not know life In any other way. Rather to be an educational and inspira- tional day for all, and how despite chal- lenges we may deal with in life anything is possible. All are welcome on the tour and use a mobility device provided and to join the Accessibility Committee back at the Leg- acyy Centre with special guests, including:CN11, LCDS, Custom Mobility & Motion Spe- cialists - Adaptive Equipment Dealers, My 'Nam Triumph Canada / Guest Speaker and author: Wes 1 larding originally of Arkona. Photographer, Stacey Leggate of 'l'hed- ford, will be joining us to Capture Moments of the day as well. 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 be signed and be in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander. It's true what they say - they get what you pay for Column Gerard Creces J A woman that is very near and dear to me retired recently, after a lifetime of contributing to the Canadian economy, both in the workforce herself and by giving birth to five children, all of whom contribute to Canada's prosperity. 1 ler grandchildren are just starting to enter into the workforce, paying for school with part-time jobs. When she finally called it quits from the world of work, her pension papers had already been filed six months prior, her date of retirement set, and everything was well in order. Truthfully, she deserved a break for a lifetime of service. She did not have an easy lot and most if not all her jobs were seriously underpaying. I low - ever, she is incredibly strong in spirit, humble to a fault, and the embodiment of home economics. No penny was ever wasted in her household. Receiving your first pension cheque is a special occasion. It means you put in your time, Horde the country a better place, and will be taken care of respectfully and accordingly. It is the first dividend cheque for your investment in Canada. But, on opening the envelope and seeing only a few hundred dollars, this recently retired woman was filled with a whole new worry, one felt by many seniors across Canada. "1 low am 1 supposed to live on this?" Our MP will have Horde more than $1 million in less than two full terms in office, and be given at the very least a $28,000 annual pension for his unremarkable contributions to the backbench of this great nation. I use the word "made" rather than "earned" because you and 1 pay this ridictr. lous cost without choice and without any approval of merit. 'that's more than two seniors pensions for less than eight years' work. The woman 1 am writing of had her pension reduced by hundreds because she received her pmfit sharing from her last job - which she earned prior to retiring - retroactively. It is a 'temporary adjustment: Never mind that money would be used for health care or home improvements or anything other urgent needs. Any little bit extra is deemed a bit t(X) touch. The average senior gets about $12,000 n year in pension and old age security combined. They contribute nearly five decades of work, of tax dol- lars and spawn generations of new Canadians who do the same before they leave the workforce. In that regard, their contribution will continue to be felt long after they leave this world. C)ur MP, on the other hand, will have held the sane job for seven years by the next General Election. Bravo!