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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-04-03, Page 76 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Five- year old inspiration 11111 Instead of gifts, the children AI brought money to donate to The Legacy Youth 1 Jockey League Lynda HIllman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance Ile is only five, but Colton Stanlake knows what a good deed is. 1n his St. John Fisher class he learned about giving and doing something nice for others. So, for his recent birthday he decided instead of presents he wool(' ask for donations for a good cause. Colton's mons Elaine and dad Richard said before sending out party invites they would check around to see if there was a charity they could con- tribute to. She asked her friends Allison and Randy Shaw and was told there were kids who wanted to play hockey but could not afford the registration. Randy, who works for Lambton Shores is a volun- teer with the league. So, it was decided and the invites went out stating, "We are a truly blessed family, in lieu of gifts, we will be collecting dona- tions that will be donated to The Legacy Youth l Jockey League in Colton's name as part of his birthday celebration. " Elaine explains that the Legacy Youth Hockey league is an in-house hockey league at the Legacy Center in 'Medford. It was started by Randy Shaw and provides an afford- able hockey league that all can enjoy. It is ran non- profit, if there is a child who is in need of assist- ance either to obtain gear, and/or with the The Municipality of Litt lll)toil Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Munrcrpal Events in your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amleecorn Parkway. Forest, Ontario NON 1.10 Tel: 1.877.788.2335, 518.788.2335 Fax 519.789.7135 Ereend administratlon(tplamblonshores ca Visn our Web Sae at www tarnblonshoros ca Lambton Shores Compost Site HOURS of OPERATION Tho Lamb ton Shores Compost Silo will be oponing Wednesday. April 10. 201 a al 9 00 a m, for the 2013 season The site is located at 7550 Brush Road adjacent to the Forest Wastewater Treatment Mani Loaves and bnish material will be accepted Brush and wood must be bundled and no longer than 4 fent in length. Ratepayers (no businesses) of the Municipality of Lamblon Shores (:en pick up compost and wood ships Grand Bend Waste Collection Days Please nolo, effective May 8th, 2013, the Grim(' Ilond area residents that currently receive waste servos on Fridays will have waste collection on Tuesdays Bluewator Recycling will maintain it partial rano on Friday to service the Grand Bend Main Street that requires twice n week collection. For Moro infommtkm please visit Won't_ ({&Qfll HARBOURS COMMITTEE The Muncipaldy of lemblon Shores is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Harbours Committee the goal Is to meet on a regular basis to share ideas and lest proclrces to help guide the Mun.c.pehly of Lamblon Shores on developing a harbour slratoyy loo determine start and long Term goals to enhance the harbour areas of Port Franks and Grand Bond and upstream in the Ausnblo Cul for the public and venous stakeholders Council is seeking 6 people with equal representation of each of the slakehokler areas (Grand Bend Harbour. Port Franks Harbour. and upstream Ausnble Cut) Applicants shcwkt have knOy 4.dge expennnco and expertise related to rorieabonal boating and harbour operations If you are Interested in penrcipating. application forms aro avalIable on the mun4dpal webilis www Iiirnblonshorns ca Application forms are niso available by contacting any ono of the Municipal r Moo es 5uhmg5lon delads ore available (r1 the form, and a(Nluucalons are to bo submitted by Apel 19 ;013 Please bo advised that the Council meetings in April will continuo to bo held at the Medford Village Complex. and win bo held the evenings of MONDAY, Mau a and MONDAY. ARIL 22 and the afternoon of TUESDAY APRIL 16. Starting in May all Council and Committee meetings will be bigain Thomas Hall at thcJ,egocy Centrr in "Medford MAY, 2013 COUNCIL MEETINGS -- Iln(.rs4a4 Ma, Ind and Thursday May ltilh Committee of Adjustment Meeting lhursday. May 23ra Lamblon Shores Fire Board Meeting: Thursday, May 30th 4'i10_1, I nn wH fh1, Munn 'per Mehsite for Iran Irnees Pions° , he,1 e0. Rhnnccpal w.N,ut. (Q AVIV( 4lmpbx+)h(res (e for addoeunal A updated inf rmatxv, Municipality of Lambton Shores - 2013 gij I Program CAPITAL SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION — GRAND BEND, ON PRE-BID MEETING Tho Municipality of Lambton Shores requires the services of a prequalilred company for the above noted project. This project entails all things necessary for the construction of en asphalt side walk in Grand Bend on the west sklo of Highway $121 from the No Fries 1 ocabon to Morrywood Drive (565 m approximately) The municipality Is hosting a pro -bid mooting on AprIl 8, 2013 at 9:O0am ,n Me No Fell, Parking lot. Contractors interested in Widest the work are requested to attend this meeting to rdvlow the details of the project prior to the tender tieing lot All questions should be duoctnd to Mr Allan l tulle, Construction Supervisor, 519-243•1400 Brent Klttmer, P.Eng., Director of Community Services 519.243-1400 Funding Received for Two Generators 1 t .. ,,•ni.4 II, ,1 ., h,It e, Iv01.,, 1 111 I .t ,r,f .11111 11,•.1 "1 nu• :11 the 1he•dhn.f \nl.up, (.noel .foil 11..• „ihr (+n,• ,11 Ila. 1 ,ur*'.I 1 e•tpun 1 hr Alun" ip,tidy .,1 I awl i,•((nand lurnlu1q 111 111,• ti.; I) 0(414 ((1) Irune the .1uuit I 111•np•n1 1'ny,.ucetin•r.•. 1'111(11.1111 1.11 1'1' I 1,11 (ti, r tp•n(•1.11.111'. the c�,nndy (.,I 1.1,1104h,n and Ila• F n1r•.I ( 14)11111 %%VIC• .1I ., 1•.11111,1•. u, 111,11.11 prt11.c1'. 1In'.e• e!„ i'•, .r,• 1.1111hr•d 111 till' 1.11111.' rr11r•r111.111 0.111 .11. nn 1 (.1 , 1,1U(,n 1 rnhe• .roil 1 x.11 ii.ulu,n , To: RESIDENTS OF FOREST Rei. Hydro One Forestry Maintenance Program Please bo advised that starling the week of March 25, 2013 Hydro One is undertaking a forestry maintenance program In the Town of Forest for the purpose of protecting hydro Ines and other Hydro Ono infrastructure This will result in the removal of Trees from both public and private property In each location Hydro One representatives have confirmed their intention to remove or trim (roes with the property owner This program is a Hydro One initiative, end Is not under the control of the Municipality Once work is completed Hydro One will leave foga frond removed trees in moveable lengths The Municipality will monitor the removal locations to Drnsure that the wood Is taken away, and If logs remain on the municipal road allowance the Municipality will collect these 11 they have not been collected by citizens interested In keeping the wood Hydro One will cut all trees at ground level, but will not remove any slumps Tia Municipality did not plan for a wide fango stump removal program in 2013, but will review Its budget in the fall and may remove those storms Waled in the municipal road alkrwanco The Municipality will not be performing any work on private properly Hydro One has recognized that tree removal In Forest will have en environmental impact, and will be sponsoring a tree planting program to reduce this Impact. The Municipality and Hydro Ono are collaborating on this project, and native trees will be planted on the municipal trail along the fanner Grand Trunk railway to the Forest waste water Treatment facility If you have any questions or concerns please (:all the Community Services Department at 519.243.1400 Brant Kintner, P.Eng., Director of Community Services Municipality ty of 1 nrnbton Shores Heather Jennings Special to Lakeshore Advance Colton Stanlake with coach Randy Shaw. The five-year old donated $220.00 plus two hockey sticks from his 'donations instead of presents birthday party'. Below: Bryson Kungl and Shauna Stephenson are getting ready to go onto the ice. registration fee, handy aids in supply- ing gear and assisting with the fee from donated funds. "Your assistance with allowing Colton the terrific honor of contributing to such a great community program would be wonderful and appreciated!" said the invite. 'Ihe party -hot wheel themed was held at the fort Franks Community Centre and Don Brooks owner of Pit Stop Chal- lenge helped them out with their event, which Elaine said was everything 25 young kids would love. "llotwheels, boys and a giant tire," she said laughing as she recalled the chaos of the party. Instead of gifts, the children brought money, to the tune of $270.00. Because Colton is so young they decided to buy two hockey sticks so he could actually see something "real" from the money. This five year old began skating in Can Skate this year and will play hockey in the league next. He told the Lake- shore Advance he is proud that he gave to some kids "who want to play hockey but can't afford 11:' Saturday was the last day for the Le acy league and they ended with wrap-up party and that is where Colton presented Shaw with the check.