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Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, November 20, 2013. • ppNon www.lakeshoreadvance.cam Grand Bend Iakoshoro 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: lakeshore.advance@ sunmedia.ca SUN MEDIA A lhtt'lty tx Med t. on 11,1 ty NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/ Advertising Manager noll.cl ltf ord4>]su ntlledia.ca LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor lakoshoro.advanceOsunmedia.ca MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales markstephenvesunmedia ca KATHY YOUNG Typesetting/Classifieds lakeshore.adsOsunmodia.ca www•Iakeshoreadvance.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $42 00 ($40 00 e 2 GST) Iwo year $78.00 (74.30 a 3.72) Publications Mall Agreement No 4(1(164683 Rf 1(1119 11Nnl I TVI RADII CANADIAN Anl)RI SSI S 10 LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.0.0ox 1195 58 Ontnrlo St. North Grand Bond ON NOM 110 For nny non -deliveries or delivery concerns phone. 519.238 5383 o mail Iakoshoro.advancotesunmodia.ca Changes of address, orders for subscriptions. and undeliverable copses (return postage guaranteed) are to bo sent to 1 ahnshoteAdvance at the address indicated hero. Advertising is accepted 1111 tiro condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by tho erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but tho balance of the advertise- ment will bo paid at tho applicable rates. We acknowledge the financial suppt)t a t/t the Government of(:anadathii n.ihi)n t:.uuuliunPrriudlcal Mind ((:P11) for ttur publishing n ttviUrs. Ca1ada zkocna Mei ohm of tt' Canidivr Community Newspep r Asio lnti n Iv 1 the onbrb Community NeveipswrsAeari,tkn letters to the editor Christmas Bureau helping everyone in the community celebrate the season i)e'ar Editor, Since 1967, the Huron County Christmas Bureau, a volunteer organization, sup- ported by the Huron -Perth Children's' Aid Society, has devoted many hours each year to ensure that no child is forgotten at Christmas time. last year, over 1,000 chil- dren, from newborn to age 18, benefited from your generosity. The Christmas Bureau is a countywide volunteer group that organizes five gift cen- tres (bureaus) that distribute new toys, clothing, and food cards to families in our county who need a hand. As a new resident to 1 luron County 10 years ago, 1 was invited to co-chair the Clinton Bureau at St. Joseph's Church. What a welcoming experience. It was and is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our community. Children are our future and Christmas Bureau is one way of embracing our youth. l low can you help? One way is to volunteer at your local bureau. Last year over 400 volunteers were involved donating over 5,000 hours of time. You can also remember the Christ- mas Bureau children when planning your family, friends, and office Christmas party by shopping for a child or youth. Financial gifts are always required and if donating new gifts (clothing, toys, or recreational items) or teen gift cards, please do so dur- ing collection week Dec. 2-6, as this helps the bureaus address the needs of the regis- tered families. Posters and signs will be placed throughout the communities as a reminder to contribute. This year, the bureau has decided to phase out food boxes mainly because of the safety/ mechanics of collection and distributing. To compensate, the food card value clients receive has increased. if you are a custodial parent, and live in Huron County and you need some assist- ance, the Christmas Bureau phones open for registering Nov 18 through Dec. 6, Monday to Friday. You will be given an appointment during the week of Dec.9-13. Confidentiality is our priority. Call Christ- mas Central at 519-524-7336 ext.3271 or 1-800-265-5198 ext.3271 2013 Bureau/Gift Centers Clinton: Clinton Legion (St. Peter's Church) Exeter: Precious Blood Church Goderich: Trinity Christian Refornned Church Seaforth:'Ihe Agriplex (Bethel Bible Church) Wingham: Wingham United Church. Thank -you to all who promote, donate and support l luron County Christmas Bureau. Gayle Dunn Christmas Bureau Volunteer Trying to make Lambton Shores a happening place Re: Going into Year Four from Eric Shafer Dear Editor, 1 wish to take this opportunity to con- gratulate Eric Shafer on his excellent Letter to the Editor printed in the Lakeshore Advance on November 13, 2013. He has very accurately articulated the happenings by Lambton Shores Council during their recent tenure. Our Mayor, Bill Weber, has shown incredible restraint and great leadership skills in attempting to keep our Municipal- ity afloat. 'ihe attempt by some members of Coun- cil to promote their personal agendas to the detriment of the good of all Lambton Shores cannot go unnoticed by the elector- ate in the next election. We must look for persons who support the growth of our community. Me status quo is not acceptable. Development and a vibrant Official Plan will make Lambton Shores a happening place not just a dot on the map. The partisan interests of a small group of vocal, well -organized residents are dictat- ing the future for all of larnbton Shores. We need to be aware of this group and their objectives before we, as a community, are subjected to another term of wasted diarrhea at meetings in which very little is accomplished. 'lie great works by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce is reflective of community groups in all of Lambton Shores who need the support of this Coun- cil to sell the area to develop a vibrant com- munity but are stonewalled by this Council. This Municipality is blessed with a very competent staff whose expertise is second to none. 'Their expertise is constantly not listened to by some Council members who believe they have all the answers. Let us hope the taxpayers in Lambton Shores read and act on Eric Shafer's editorial Respectfully submitted William Billington letters to the editor Questions to Northland Power from reader Dear Editor, I was interested in Roy Merkley's open letter to Gord Potts of Northland Power. Perhaps Mr. Merkley had to resort to this approach because he was as unsuccessful as was 1 in getting a direct answer from Mr. Potts. I have three main questions: 1. Why are we in such a hurry to adopt wind turbines when we really do not know the effect they have on proximate humans, birds and wildlife? Unless I have been misinformed we are presently selling surplus power to the U.S. 2. Wind turbines are, unquestionably, the most expensive and intrusive form of renewa- ble energy. Should they not be a last resort? 3. Property values near wind farms can decrease by as much as 50%. If we must have them, why are they not positioned in the least visible areas as far away from houses as possible? We in rural areas are labeled with the NiMBY tag for expressing such concerns. l have a great idea. Why not put wind turbines on top of all of the tall buildings in Toronto and IIamilton? This would save us all the cost of the towers. John Kerr Grand Bend Thanks for shopping early Dear Editor, On behalf of all our participating retailers, restaurants and accommodation providers, I'd like to thank everyone for another successful Christmas Comes Early Event. This year's event was expanded to include our good neighbour businesses in Forest, and a second day of horse drawn carriage rides. Shoppers enjoyed treats and bargains in the shops, deli- cious meals in the restaurants, and much needed rest at our accommodation providers after a long day of shopping! It was inspiring to see locals and visitors alike snit in numbers to support our local busi- nesses. We appreciate it!! Mike Burgess Volunteer Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce PLEASE Co RECYCLE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lakeshore Advance welcotnes letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's full name, address, daytime phone number and signa- ture (for verification. Anonymous letters will not be published. We reserve the right to edit all editorial submissions including letters for clari- fication, style and length. Letters must be signed and be in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander.