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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-30, Page 1616 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Bev Shipley named Chair of Agriculture Committee Lakeshore Advance Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Bev Shipley has been named Chair of the influential Agriculture Comrnittee in Parliament. The appointment was made last week, in Ottawa. Bev's experience and commitment to agriculture is impres- sive. He spent over 20 years as a farmer, expanding the family farm to include cash crops and purebred dairy cattle. His com- mittee work in Ottawa has included membership on the stand- ing committee on Agriculture, Industry and Technology, Transportation, Veteran's Affairs, Public Accounts and Inter - SHOPPERS DRUG MART . Flu Shot Clinic' November 2,10am to 4pm ('all for details and appointment times. 65 Main St. E., Grand Bend 238-8540 FREE PRESCRIPTION DEUYERY Toll Free 1-800-551-0723 Get Rld of It With the meds! Find buyers for your unwanted items with a classified ad. *Wm 58 Ontario St. N. Grand Bend 238-5383 LIVE I T H PHARMASAVE • Easy Perscription Transfers • All RX Plans Accepted • McdChccks • Free Blood Pressure Monitoring • Blister Packaging • Frcc Delivery (details in-store) GRAND BENI) PHARMACY 46 Ontario St. S., Grand Bend (519) 238-6506 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6Sat. 9.4 Closed Sunda Order Reit Ours. M:www ne,ens national Trade. However, Bev also knows that the best way to find out what concerns farmers have is to get out in the field with them. While home in his huge, rural riding of Lambton-Kent-Mid- dlesex, Bev will often be seen pulling into a farmer's driveway, heading out to the barn, getting on the combine or sitting down with them for a cup of coffee and a chat. He is a staunch supporter of agriculture and looks forward to continuing to serve not only his rural constituents, but farmers right across Canada. In accepting the appointment last week, Bev said It is a privilege to be selected as Chair of the Federal Agriculture Committee. l believe our farmers are as efficient as any in the world. They must be supported as they compete against the trade tariffs and the treasuries of our competing trading part- ners, giving them the tools and encouragement for innovation and compeddon:' Bev's experience on the international Trade Committee positions him well in his new role as Agriculture Chair as the Government moves forward with the implementation of the Canada EU Trade Agreement. (CETA) and further expending trade around the world. WHAT'S HAPPENING? If your non-profit group or organization would like to list their event on this page please contact Cindy Maxfield at the Grand fiend Community Health Centre 2314-2362 or fax 238-6478 by the third Monday of the month prior to the event being held. Our thanks to the advertisers who trade this page possible. What's Happening November 2013 Nov. 2nd "(:rand Cove ('raft Fair & Stele" 10.3 pm. Grand ('ovc Clubhouse, Grand Ilend, Ilwy121 North. ('omr for some fun and early Christmas .shopping. For details call Regine Swiucr at 519-238.5165. Nov. 6th "Savanna Strollers Pinery Park Walking Program" every Wednesday we meet at the la tubion Heritage Musrunn 9 20 a.ni.(I'lease note new fall time) Contact Cindy Maxfield at 519.238-1556 cat 231 for more info.or check out the Pinery Park website www.pinerypark.on.ca Nov. 6th Nov. 7th Nov. 9th "(;rand Bend (.olden Agers" meeting 12:30 pm at the Legion. Shuffleboard 9:(10-1 1:00 a.m. Monday and Thursday. Euchre -Wednesdays 1:3(1 p.m. downstairs. Contacts Shirley Pole 519.23K-8205 or Fred Willcrt 519.238.6028. "Sunset Cinema" 7:30 pm ('on nurnity Ronin at the Grand Ilend Arca ('I(('. 69 Main St East. Movie: "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" a drama about a young Pakistani educated at Harvard who questions his beliefs after 9/11. Everyone welcome' "Church Bazaar" 10-1 pm. Immaculate Heart of Mary 1 Uwy21) (',rand Bend. Sp onso,ed by the Catholics Women's l e.iguc. Iklictous Lunch, penny table, harked goods, handicrafts, fresh local vegetables, raffle tickets and draw. Please bring hags for your purchases. Ikiails cull 519-23K-05927. Everyone welcome' Nov. I Ith "Remembrance Day Service' I I a.m. at the St. Joseph Memorial Park, comer of Zurich/liensall Rd & Hwy 121 in St Jospeh. ON. Sponsored by St. Joseph & Area Historical Society. Nov. 12th "(:rand Bend Women's I'robuti' 9:10 a.m Grand Bend Legion Speaker 1Am Smoot Iigrir for the Love of Nrwluundland Nov. 14th & 28th "Dining for Seniors Program" 12 norm St. Johns By the Lake Anglican Church Iiwy 021 smell ttotu O:rkwtKhl (lull ('hrh . Cost 9.0) per person. ('all Faye Blair Skinner at 1.877.502.8277 eat 23(X) for reservations or more info. Speaker for Nov 14 will he Constable George Finch. Nov 28th We will hear a presentation from a Community Food Advisor. Newcomen arc always welcome to enjoy this home cooked meal. Nov. 19th "Euchre -A -Rama" Port Franks Community ('entre on Port Franks Road. Sooting time 9 ani. coffer/timhus. Play at 10 am SHARP. ('ost S7 pp. Everyone svelcome. Sponsored by the Port Franks Seniors. Nov. 19th "(rand Bend Men's Proteus ('luh"Grand Bend Legion 10 a in Speakers Jun South( 011 and Lynda 1ldlinan•Ruplcy on Historical Grand Bend Everyone welcome. Nov. Zlst Nov. 2Ist "Good Tyme Country Jamboree" 1 cgacy ('entre "1hedford, 1 p m Lunch available from 12 noon lot 1.6 (X) to support the I.adies Figure Skating elute. ('all Bev 519-243-2297 for details. "(;rand Bend Women's Institute" 1:30 p.m. Anglican ('hunch in (rand Hind. luprc I lumemade ('rafts Nov. 22nd "('hill Challenge" 1st Annual ('ancer Society Fundraiser 11-2 p.m. Grand Bend lc gun) Admission $10. 12 and under $5 Mere are 11 local restaurant clones to sample! Vote for your favourite! Legion Cash Har, W30 'tickets Nov. 23rd "('hristmas for Kids Fundraiser Featuring ELVIS tribute artist Roy LeBlanc" Grand Bend 1 doors open at 7 pm 111 kis %25 per person Guest it thine. to Johnny ('ash and Roy Orhison. For pickets roll 519.243.3135 or 216.7295 Nov. 25th "(;rand Bend Area Horticultural Society" General Meeting/Dinner and election nl new Hoard members Mona Gt ilraul. and ('indi's florist, Hayfield demonstrating creation of seasonal arrangement lo he raffled. Nov. 27th "Huron ('ountry Playhouse (uild Annual Walsall" at the Grand Bend 1.egion 1 ► pm ('once out and loin the Xmas festivities, t a tered by Barbara. ('all Marguerite al 519.238-2331. Guests are welcome! Nov. 27th "Men ('an ('ook" (hand Bend Arra ('H(' 10-2 pm. Contact Miranda Burgess 519.238 1556 est 222 for details. Everyone welcome. Small fee to cover cost of food Nov. 28th "Blood Pressure Clink" (rand Bend ('H(' Adult Day Wing. 2-4 p.m. Everyone welcome! 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