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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-05-02, Page 114 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, Ma 11, 2011 opinlon www. lakes) loreadvance. totem t(osM'o Adana PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: Iadvanceebowesnet.com ION—MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager ndifford®bowesnet.com LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor ladvanceObowesnet.com STEVE NORTHEY Advertising Sales MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales JULIE HARRISON Typesettl ng/Classtfleds KATHY YOUNG Accounts Receivable © www,lakeshoreadvance.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $39.95 (38.05+1.90 GS1) Online subscriptions awe rates Publications Mall Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.Box 1195 58 Ontario St. North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns' phone: 519-238-5383 e-mail: IadvanceGbowesnet. tom Charges of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lekeshore Advance at the address Indicated here. Advertising Is accepted on the condition that In the event of a typographical arra, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous Item together wtth a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertise- ment w111 be paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canada Aocnaeiew the Canadian Communal/ Newspape pea r Association ars the Matto oommun ly Newspapers Assodetlon editorialGet on with business says NCC With last week's federal elec- tion yielding a strong major- ty for the Conservative Party, voters are now looking for deci- sive action on the issues that matter most. 'Ihe National Citizens Coalition is encouraged by the results, and is looking forward to our elected offi- cials getting straight to work. "We have been on the front lines through- out this election campaign;' says Peter Coleman President and CEO of the National Citizens Coalition. "It could not be clearer what voters have chosen." "'The time to act is now," adds Cole- man. "Canadian voters agreed that the economic recovery, lower taxes, and respect for taxpayers' dollars were the most important issues in this election - and the country is now in a better position because of it." "'This government must get on with the business of strengthening our economy, cutting taxes, and reducing the size of government without the bickering and infighting that Parlia- ment has recently been plagued with," says Stephen Taylor, a Director with the NCC. "'this government will no longer need to keep looking over its shoulder, fearing a non -confidence vote." "Canadians clearly want to see more action, more engagement, and less waste from Ottawa," adds Cole- man. "Without a doubt, now is the time for such a change." letters to the editor Thank you so much for an incredible evening of "Outrageous Burlesque" on April 15th that raised $6,000.00. To the Editor: 'There are so many of you to thank, from our generous business owners who donated prizes and food...to our lady guests who so enthusiastically created a true "burlesque" evening with all the fabulous outfits!!! A special thanks to our many friends and family who supported us with ticket sales, promotion, dj entertainment , food, deco- rating and a big thanks to everyone at Gables for working so hard to help us make the event happen. This simple thank you comes with our most sincere gratitude for a community that never ceases to impress and overwhelm us with their generosity and kindness. We are so proud to be a part of such a great com- munity and will take each of you with us on our Journey to Mombassa, Kenya to help the children who so desperately need our help. Sincerely, Kathie Wolcott and Bonnie Baynham National scrapbooking month 7b the Editor: May is National Scrapbooking Month and once again the Dashwood Scrappers met at the Community Center April 29,30 and May 1st for an enjoyable weekend of scrapbook- ing and friendship. Although it was a smaller group of 28 scrappers all who attended were very generous donating food to the Exeter Food Bank and $125.00 was raised for the Cancer Society. Beautiful scrapbook pages were completed and a great time was spent with old friends and new. lhe group is already looking forward to meeting again in the fall. The fall date is October 21-23, 2011. For information regarding the weekend contact Lisa Giffin (519) 246-9827. Carrie Eybergen Sunset Cinema completed third successful year ib the Editor: Sunset Cinema has Just completed it's third successful season with the showing of "Nowhere Boy', a drama chronicling John i.ennon's youth and his relationship with his mother and his Aunt Mimi who raised him. It gave a fascinating and poignant glimpse of the adult he became and the demons he fought throughout his life. This was the final of a variety of films shown in the last eight months, including "Ghost- writer', "Joyeux Noel', "Mao's last Dancer", "Goya's Ghost, De lovely" and the docu- drama "'The Boys"a fascinating glimpse into the Disney Studio in the 50s and 60s. Sunset Cinema meets in the Community Room of the GBACIIC on the first 'Thursday evening of the month, October through May and has attracted a loyal audience of between 20 to 30 people. Films are adver- tised in advance at the post office, on the municipal sign and at and several busi- nesses in the area. In addition e mails can be sent to those who would like to be on a mailing list. Films are chosen for their origi- nality, quality and interest to the audience. 'typically the group stays away from 'block busters' and tends 10 show less commercial, independent films. I would like to thank GBA(;1IC for their continued support, especially Cindy Max- field who makes sure Sunset Cinema is included in "What's I lappening" and Larry Whiting who has sorted out our technical problems on several occasions. 1 would also like to thank Jacqui Kre(•h who snakes up the advertising posters and gets them out into the community and Pierre St. Laurent, Cam Taylor and Jim Southcott who help with the set up. The film group is open to everyone, it is free of charge although donations are accepted to offset the cost of a performance licence and film purchase. Any films pur- chased are donated to the County of Lamb - ton Library system and can be accessed at the Grand Bend branch. For more informa- tion about Sunset Cinema please contact Dinah Taylor at 519 238-1114 and remem- ber to mark your calendars for Thursday October 6 at 7 p.m. Dinah Taylor May is Flowers of Hope month To the Editor: May is Flowers of I lope Month. It was a time when community volunteers can- vassed the entire south I luron and north Lambton area In support of Community living. Well over 200 people went from door to door seeking dollars that would buy med- ical supplies, wheel -chairs, lifts and orthotic equipment for people who are not provided with these necessities of life through Gov- ernment programs. Times change, and people get tired. As a result, the canvass has been replaced by a 01811 -in campaign, a technique that most agencies, political parties and other charita- ble institutions use today. After thirty years of very successful campaigns, Community Living has, reluctantly, abandoned canvass- ing and looks directly to you for support. If you missed the letter and would like to contribute to this worthy cause where evet dollar raised stays in our community, please send your contribution to Community Liv- ing South !knoll, 146 Main St. P. O. Box 29, Dashwood, Ont., NOM 1 NO or call 519-237- 3637 (If you would like to take part in our annual golf tournament on May 24th, please call Sandy at the same number for details.) Bruce Shaw