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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-10-24, Page 284 Lakeshore Advance • wednesda , November 16, 2011 opinion www.lakestioreadvance.coln Grand Baro istodere Ammo letters to the editor Please be a Friend - at the Pinery PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: (advanceebowesnet.coln SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/ Advertising Manager nclifford@bowesnet.com LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor ladvanceebowesnot. coin STEVE NORTHEY Advertising Sales MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales JULIE HARRISON Typesetting/Classifieds KATHY YOUNG Accounts Receivable wItialakeshoreadvancasom SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE Regular 039.95 (38.05+ 1,90 GST) Ondne subscriptions available—same rates Publication M.N Agreement No. 4008083 RETURN UNOELNERABLE CANADIAN ADORESSES TO LAKESHORE ADVANCE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O.Box 1195 58 Ontario St. North Grand Bend ON NOM 1TO • For any non•deNverbe or delivery concerns: phone: 519-238-5383 e-mail: ladvanceabowesnet.com Charges of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies • (return postage guaranteed) are to be sent to Lakeshore Allmon at the address Indicpted here. Advertising Is accepted on the candltton that In the event of a typographical erns, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged Ax, but the balance ot the advertise- ment will be paid at the applicable rates. We acknowledge the Handal support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Rind (CPP) for aur publishing activities. Canada Aocna fumesMintinga du Camden nde Ontario Wsv+spapsr Assoceatbn and de ooano Communxy Newspapers Msodallon The Friends of Pinery Provincial Park is a charitable organization dedicated to education, promotion, preservation and support of Pinery Provincial Park. We are in need of volunteers! here are some reasons, one for each letter of Friends, why you should consider becoming involved with the Friends of Pinery Park, as a member, as a volunteer and/or as a member of the Board of Directors. FUN It is fun being involved with the Friends of Pinery Park. As a volunteer, you can participate in diverse activities, such as helping to build rolling boardwalks to protect the dunes (we built over 70 sections this year!), helping at the popular fish fries and assisting with the annual bird count. RAC(: For five years now, the Friends of Pinery Park has been putting on a Walk/Run Road Race on the weekend after Thanksgiving. This is a very successful fund- raiser for us. With over (it0) runners this year we raised $12,000 to be used to help fund our initiatives in the park that support educational programming, research and environmental projects. You can help by running or walking in the race and /or by volunteering as a marshal, registrar etc. IDEAS The Friends of Pinery Park is always looking for new ideas about how to increase our fund-raising capacity. As a volunteer or as a Board member, you can assist with the generation and implementation of these ideas. if you have a background In fund-raising, tourism, event management or retail, your participation as a board member would be much appreciated. ENVIRONMENT As a member of Friend of Pinery Park, you are helping to support a worthy environmental cause. For example, for the past two years, the Friends of Pinery Park has provided funding and support for important turtle rehabilitation research. In addition, the Friends of Pinery Park provides support for many of the educational programmes put on by the Park, such as Junior Friends and Future Naturalists. These educational projects can serve to develop a life-long appreciation of the environment in our children, NEW INITIATIVES Several important new initiatives are being considered by Pinery Park. The Friends of Pinery Park is hoping to assist with some or all of these initiatives, and there will be a need for volunteers. DUNES Anyone who has wandered the beach in the Grand Bend area will have appreciated the graceful, grass -covered dunes. As a volunteer, you can assist with protecting these fragile dunes by helping with rolling board walk construction. You can also assist with the annual dune grass harvest. SHOP As a member of the Friends of Pinery Park, you are entitled to a 15% discount on any purchases you make at our nature store in the Pinery Visitor Centre. There is an interesting variety of nature - related gifts, books, children's products etc. from which to choose. We hope you have found some convincing reasons for becoming involved in the Friend of Pinery Park. If you would like to join, or would just like more information, please contact the Friends of Pinery Park at 519- 243-1521 or email fopppoxford;net. GBPS Home & School's 3rd annual Ladies Night invitation This letter is an invitation to the wonderful women Of our community and contingent communities to attend a very special evening of entertainment, shopping and socializing. Just in time for the holiday season! Our community has been very generous in supporting the steeds of our students -- providing new supplies and up-to-date resources for every classroom each year. In 2011/2012, the GBPS 1 come & School Association's mission is to provide our students with experiences -- inviting various presenters and educational groups to our school, who will contribute to the development, growth and education of our students. On Thursday, Nov. 17th, the GBPS I come & School Association will be hosting the 3rd Annual Ladies night at the Grand Bend Legion. This is a fun night to bring all the women of our community together, while raising money to bring new experiences to our students. This year is set to be one of the best yet with Michael Vanhevel perforating! This night will be catered by Stephen and Barbara of Custom Catering, with over ten vendors participating this year including: Enjo, Lia Sophia Jewellery, Pampered Chef, Epicure, Sew 4 You, Usborne Books, It's Thyme, Up the Street Scrapbooking store and Scentsy. Shannon Ryan of The Garden Gate will also be coming to show us the latest trends in holiday decorating. Tickets are only $10 in advance (for purchase at The Garden Gate and It's Thyme) or $15 at the door. We are very pleased this year to he able to offer complimentary babysitting at the Optimist Youth Centre. This is a great way to meet other moms and women within our school and community and it's guaranteed to be a lot of fun! Please join us in a night out with the friends and families of Grand Bend Public School. We hope to see you there! Sincerely, GBPS Home & School Association Thanks to the Advance On behalf of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support of the Playhouse Theatre and Guild. The Lakeshore Advance is to be commended for Sands of Time Lynda Hillman-Rapley Editor, Lakeshore Advance Caring neighbours bursting with pride It is always easy to write stories from our communities about pride of property and pride of organization- that is a given here- we hear of it all the time. last week I received calls, even at home, from local people who were so proud of their young neighbour, Emily Mus- sio- you could hear the excitement in the voice. Mussio, 11 carpe home from Spain this week with four gold and two sil- ver medals from her sparring Compe- tition. I have done many articles on this young athlete as her sport takes her to many countries and competi- tions with her recent trip being no exception. (See Page 3) What was fun this time- were the neighbours calling me bursting with pride. As a group of supporters, they decorated her home and wanted arae, and the local readers, to know just how happy they were for her. They have watched closely as this young woman succeeds again and again. Congratulations Emily! Your neigh- bours wanted to make sure you know how much they care. its support of local community arts. The November 2nd coverage of our annual meeting, celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Guild was outstanding! You highlighted the history and current function of the Guild in an exemplary manner. The photos and layout were amazing. We are hopeful that due to your coverage we can entice many new members. I.ambton Shores is fortunate to have a local newspaper that is so collaborative and willing to work with groups to enhance our community. Thank you so much for your professionalism and vision. It is a pleasure to work with you. Suzanne Tsuchkla Publicity Huron Country Playhouse i