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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-01, Page 54 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda , Ma 1.2013 o 1 inion www.lakeshoreadvance.com kieslare Aitvanco PUBLISHED WEEKLY P.O.BOX 1195 58 Ontario St., North Grand Bend ON NOM 11-0 phone: 519-238-5383 fax: 519-238-5131 email: Iakeshore.advance@sunmedia.ca tU MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher/Advertising Manager nell.clittord©sunmedia.ca LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY Editor lakeshore.advanceOsunmedia.ca MARK STEPHEN Advertising Sales mark.stephen@sunmedia.ca KATHY YOUNG Typesetting/Classifieds lakeshore.ads®sunmedia.ca www.Iakeshoreadvance.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $4200 {4000+ 2 00 GS 1) Online subscriptions available—same 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 o mall: lakeshore.advanceOsunmedia.ca Changes of address, orders for subscriptions, and undeliverable copies (return postage guaranteed) aro to be sent to Lakeshore Advance at the address indicated here. Advertising Is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertise- ment will be paid at tho applicable rates. We acknowledge the flnanctal support of the Gnve'rnment of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPP) for our publishing activities. Canada Memberthe Canadian nd munity o�na Newspaper Association and die Ontario Commundy Newspapers Association editorial Is efficient and effective too much to ask? Somehow along the way, the openness and transparency vow that came from election 2010 backfired and the expected mantra of efficient and effective has been entirely ignored. 'through the past almost three years, Lambton Shores council's most memorable moments have been spent tussling with ideas like town wide large item pickup, new furniture and sound systems. Rigger issues that belong with upper tier governments have garnered hours of this councils' tillle. (;ell towers and wind turbines are important to the ratepayers but the upper tier governments are not handing over the reigns for these issues and that means municipalities have little say. Paying staff to come up with another report dealing with provincial or federal jurisdictions takes away from real municipal issues that councils can actually address. Asking staff for the same report numerous times can't possibly spell effective and items voted upon, carried and then discussed again and again does not say efficient. It's like some mem- bers can't take no for an answer. Consultant Nigel Bellchamber said once the council votes- it's over- "get over it'; get over yourself- this coun- cilor thing is about the people you represent- he explained, you are one entity- you are a council. Ile also said to tighten up the meetings so they are more efficient. We are fairly sure he does not mean - table or defer everything so meet- ings only last an hour. What this council does best -many might say, magnificently — is wrestle with issues that everyone — particularly people who know nothing at all — has an opinion about. Knee jerk reactions solve the concerns for a handful of people while the other 12,000 shake their heads wondering when they will get down to work for everyone. Bellchamber was paid by taxpay- ers $3,00() (as well as $23,00() to help find a new (:AO) for his education session this spring. Lawyer (reg Levine as the integrity Commission is being paid to deal with code of conduct issues...calls to the Ombudsman have been plenty - maybe efficient and effective is ask- ing too much. letters to the editor Hensall's town hall revitalization event Dear Editor, The 11ensall Ontario Town Hall will be celebrating its 100th birthday in the year 2014. Some dedicated fans of the is Grand Old hall have formed a committee, calling themselves, "'the friends of the tipper hall." These committee numbers are planning a restoration of this hall, hack to its original designation. This hall has a large floor space, complete with a large stage and an upper gallery for seating as well as on the main floor. "this organization is planning an open house for anybody that's interested in the grandeur and history of this hall. This open house will he held 00 Sunday May 5 from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 'ihere is m) admission charge for this event. Past residents will he able to revive their memories of the hall and new residents will learn that this hall was very important in the past years of llensall's history. There will be a display of photographs of the Grand Old all and of the Village of 1 iensall, from past years. "the committee is also looking for any photographs of the town hall, houses, businesses pr any artifacts from the history of f lensall and its town hall. For more information contact Chairman -Wayne Rt'id 519-262-2541, Secretary Janice 13onthron-519-4311-3413 or Treas- urer Carolyn Knight -519-262-3444. Wayne Reid LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lakeshore Advance welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's full name, address, daytime phone number and signature (for verification. Anonymous letters will not be published. We reserve the right to edit all editorial submissions including letters for clarification, style and length. Letters must be signed and be in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander. Eye supplements for Macular Degeneration Dr. Laura MacDonald Q: My mother was in to see her eye doctor last week and she was told to start some eye supplements for her macule what is the benefit of this? A: Age related macular degeneration (AMI)) is a disease process that occurs at the macula as you get older. "the macula is the central portion of the retina and is responsible for detailed vision and color vision, the vision we use to reals, thread a needle, sign a check, or recognize fact's. As macular degeneration starts patients generally will have no idea it has started, as symptoms are mild to non-existent in the beginning stages. As the disease progresses symptoms become more prominent and include blurred, decreased, and/or distorted central vision. A large study was conducted to dere! - mine if there was any benefit for people with intertnediatt' or advanced AMD 1u take an eye supplement. A decreased risk of progression was found for patients who took an eye supplement which includes vitamin (:, vitamin E, beta -carotene, zinc, copper, lutein and zeaxanthin. Diet alone will not provide the saime high levels of the vitamins and minerals found in the recon) mended formulation. Multivitamins also do not contain the sante high levels. It is important to note that these eye stipple marts will not restore any vision already lost but may delay the onset of the advanced stages of the disease. It may also help those patients who are at high risk of developing advanced illaculal degenera- tion to preserve their remaining vision. There are (many risk factors for th, development of macular degeneration including age (more common its you get older), race (more co11)111on with Cauca- sians), gender (more common in ‘vonten), and family history. Some modifiable risk factors include exposure to 1)V light as we'll as use of tobacco. Any patient who has been diagnosed with macular degenl'ra tion needs to wear sunglasses tvheuever they are outside and also stop smoking. Routine eye exams are the best way to monitor for the beginning of, and for the progression of macular degeneration, Dr. (.aura Nfac1)orralrl, Optometrist ((;ranee Bend Optometry Clinic)