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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-11-13, Page 21R-- --s—.r-..--.mac-s•• a41,116=4*�a � 11 Wednesday, November 13, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 21 Local business award nominees announced Lakeshore Advance The Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce has finalized its list of nominees for the Business of the Year Award, Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the David Scatcherd Com- munity Spirit Award to be pre- sented at its business awards event - Celebrate the Season, Thursday, November 21, 1 les- senland Country Inn, 72981 Bluewater I lighway, St. Joseph. The Business of the Year Award is presented in recogni- tion of accomplishment in one or more areas, including envi- ronmental consciousness, prod- uct research and development, marketing innovation, increased sales, business development or turnaround, employee relations, product services and quality. 'the recipient business also dem- onstrates good business ethics, excels in customer service and demonstrates good corporate citizenship. THE NOMINEES ARE: Ellison Travel & Tours (Doug & Cathy Ellison), Grand Bend Motorplex (Paul Spriet), and Westland Kick off Christmas with a Carol )Lakeshore Advance GRANI) BEND -• it won't lw long before homes are made Christmas cozy with the scent of pine, the sound of carols and the warmth of family. Grand Bend and area residents are invited to celebrate this festive time with the lion' s Club and Charles Dickens. Nov a Christmas tradition across the coun- try, a dramatic reading of Dickens' A Christmas Carol will he presented at 'Ihe (;rand Bend United Church on November 24th at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Lion's Club for community projects, in true Dickens' fashion. "It is a truly fantastic production," said Lion's member Margaret Steadman. "It really gets everyone into the Christ- mas spirit and slakes a real difference for a local charity (cur- ing this special time of the year." The Grand Bend production of A Christmas Carol features well-known personalities with playwright Paul (;iufo as M(:. Lynda 1 Tillman-Rapley, Bill Carson, Bryan Beattie, Mayor Bill Weber and Dinah 'Taylor will provide a production that will surely get you into the seasonal spirit. Since 1990, people across Canada have been crowding into churches and theatres to hear Dickens' timeless story read aloud over the holiday season. Produced in over 100 commu- nities across Canada, the Christmas Carol raises money for local charities such as food banks, shelters, libraries and hospices. For more information or to buy tickets for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol call 519-238-8616. 1� Greenhouses (Anita & Paul VanAdrichem). Past recipients of this award include Grandpa Jimmy's Scot- tish Bakery (2008), Colonial/Gables (2009), Oakwood Inn Spa & Resort (2010), Drayton Festival/Huron Coun- try Playhouse (201 1) and Medway !Ionics (2012). 'the Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented to an individual in the business community who hest personi- fies hard work, dedication, initiative and innovation, and creativity in oper- ating their business. The recipient is recognized for displaying good busi- ness ethics, providing superior cus- tomer service and commitment to the local community. TIIE NOMINEES ARE: Mike Burgess (Itoodies), 'Tina Sancta. (Midori) and Brad Oke (Sntackwa1er Jack's 'l'ap- house). Past recipients of this award include Shannon Ryan, Garden Gate Gifts & Florals (20011), Jen Gaukroger, Paddington's Pub (2009), Milford Purdy, Purdy's at the Bend (2010), leeAnn Powers, Aunt Gussie's (201 1) and Mary -lo Schottroff-Snopko, Pine Dale Motor Inn (2012). The David Scatcherd Community Spirit Award is presented to a commu- nity member who goes beyond their usual role, who is community minded and known for their support, commit- ment and dedication to making the Gran(' Bend Area a more vibrant, pros- perous and welcoming community. The recipient has a self -less way of making the community it priority and truly believes in community spirit. 1'I 11: NOMINEE IS: An overwhelming number of nominations were received for a single individual and as a result the nominee will not he announced until the event. 'Pickets to Celebrate the Season may be purchased for $40 per person at the Welcome Centre, 1 Eighty -One Cres- cent Street, Grand Bend or call 519-238- 2001 or email info()grandhendtourism. cont. Oath Cacte,C. x 1110111111 PR$iMwM »Now TNROWSRS BETTE l: PRODUCTS. BETTER EXPERIENCE. BETTER RESULTS. 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