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Help to build a BRIDGE between the young and not so young
of our community and the nature around them
A tew wars ago the Nature Conservancy of(;an-
ada (N(;(:) had the 10'wide wooden Mud (:reek
Footbridge leading to their Forested Dunes Nature
Reserve in Port Franks removed because of safety
concerns. 'This site involves a natural area that is
both a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW and
a Provincially Significant life Science Area of Nat-
ural and Scientific interest (ANSI) and is an ideal
locution to bring school children throughout
Lambton Shores for environmental education and
field walks. 'Trails in Lambton Shores are being
developed and maintained for use by all age
groups. 'Ihe Lambton Shores Nature Trails( I.SN'1')
intends to make at least a part of each nature trail
accessible to those with disabilities. A new bridge
would open this area to everyone to enjoy this hid-
den treasure in our community.
As you c:an see, this project is not just about a
bridge, it's about connecting people to Nature and
in doing that encouraging people to appreciate
and respect what we have in this area. ft's about
enhancing and protecting the inlets and creek's
eco -systems through education and maintenance.
It's about engaging our youth in healthy and posi-
tive activities.
With your help we can stake this a reality. 'Ihe
Aviva Community fund is giving away $1,000,000
for ideas to create positive change in Canada. All
we need is for you to show your support by regis-
tering at the Aviva website below and then voting
daily in Round :1 starting at noun on November
1 I th. If we get enough votes this round we will go
to the semi-finals and vote again to stake it to the
finals where at least $5000 is guaranteed to all
finalists.
Please go to this site and register and vote daily
After registering you will get an email to confirm
and then go hack in and vote. You get 15 votes to
use and although there are many amazing ideas
we hope that you will use your 15 votes on this
local project and tell your friends.
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/
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for more information please contact Linda
Attard Ilattard(i gmail.com
Sarnia judge rules George not a lawyer
A Sarnia judge ruled the right to a fair trial
trumped the desire of three men to be repre-
sented by a person who is neither a lawyer or a
paralegal.
The three men wanted his representation
because he is a leader within the First Nations
community, said Maynard' 1'. George during a
'lltesday hearing in Sarnia court.
Justice Deborah Austin trade the ruling,
rejecting George's representation Wednesday.
Lambton Crown attorney Diane Foster
opposed George's representation saying he is
not lawyer or paralegal and does not meet gov-
ernment standards designed to protect peo-
ple's rights.
George said he has represented people in
court proceedings citing his efforts surround-
ing the First Nations seizure of the former army
camp in Lampton Shores.
One of the three men was charged by the
Anishinabek Police Service with driving while
disqualified on the Kettle Point First Nation.
Another was charged by the same police set -v-
ice with impaired driving and possession of
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LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES...
A weekly Update on the Municipal Events in your Community
Administration Department — 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1J0
Tel: 1-877-786-2335, 519-786-2335 Fax: 519-786.2135 Email: administration®lambtonshores.ca Visit our Web Site at www. lambtonshores.ca
FINAL TAX DUE DATE
The final Municipal tax Installment Is due Friday, November
29th, 2013.
Payments may bo made by mall, Internet or telephone banking, in person at
any of the 3 offices or by Pre -Authorized withdrawal - forms are available at
the Municipal Offices or on our website - www.lambtonshores.ca.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
The Lambton Shores' Volunteer Fire Department, Forest is
seeking applications from probationary or firefighter
applicants. Preference will be given to those applicants with
training and certification in CPR, First Ald, and D or DZ
driver's license certification would be an asset.
Applications and a Job description can be picked up at the Municipality of
Lambton Shores Forest Administration Office located upstairs at Tho
Shores Recreation Centre, 7883 Amtelecom Parkway.
Interested candidates are asked to submit an application and resume by
hand or mall, Including relevant experience by 12:00 noon November 29th,
2013 to:
Mr. Kevin Williams, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Lambton Shores
COMPOST SITE
Closing for the Winter
The Lambton Shores Compost Site will be clotsIna Saturdav,
November 30th. 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for the season and will re -open
Spring of 2014.
The sito is located at 7550 Brush Road adjacent to the Forest
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Leaves and brush material will bo accepted. Brush and wood
must bo bundled and no longer than 4 feet in length. Ratepayers
(no businesses) of the Municipality of Lambton Shores can pick up
compost and wood chips when available.
Sa►cta e14(4 a &Nal t ?earn
Santa will be attendance at the Annual Santa
Claus Parades in Forest, Saturday,
November 30th commencing at 7:00 p.m. &
again In Thedford, Saturday, December 7th
at 6:30 p.m.
Please be advised that in order to accommodate those parades
road closures will be In effect.
oxycontin in Lambton Shores. lin' third
man was charged by the ()PP in St. Clair
Township with the possession of a pro -
hibited knife.
Under Ontario law Justice Austin said
she had no discretion to permit
George's request. Ills potential punish-
ment includes jail time of more than six
months.
An agent could represent the other
two men but that trust he balanced
with their constitutional right to a fair
trial, said Austin.
Material presented by George indi-
cated his confusion about the jurisdic-
tion of courts and raised personal and
historical grievances that would not be
relevant, said Austin.
The grievances raised include First
Nations land claims and the validity of
police authority.
Raising those grievances would only
serve to confuse and prolong court pro
ceedings, but the trio did not trust law
yers, said Austin.
One of the men saki lawyers he con
Meted wanted nothing to do with the
issues he wanted raised in his trial.
Following Austin's decision George
requested time to consider the next
step.
The trio's next court appearance is
Dec. 9.
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