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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-29, Page 6...rrraf.fl_ ..r.rrw• r..• ay. OM' ••• 6 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Annual meeting for community foundation focuses on the future Ideas worth spreading Lynda Hillman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance Community partnerships was a key element of Saturday's Grand Bend Community Foun- dation annual general meeting with a theme of''visions: Executive Director David Campbell explained this Foun- dation has given out $900,000 to more than 90 projects over the last 1 1 years. With that being said, they are not resting on their laurels, they arc looking forward, bringing people from the com- munity together to talk about how they can build on their strengths and become even bet- ter for the future. The year 2017 marks Canada's 1 50th birthday and Campbell asks, "What better way to cele- brate than by creating a compel- ling vision for the community and leaving a proud legacy for future Generations? Speakers we rt' given the opportunity to talk about their visions for Grand Bend Commu- nity. Jennifer Mosso!), Jim South- cott, Lynda 11111man-Ral)ley, Cindy Maxfield, Casey Lessard, 1 lank Winters, Lori Swartz, Glen Baillie, Mike Burgess and Chris 'Thompson told those in attend- ance what they would like to see for Grand Bend. Mosso!) said she would like to see the leaders and citizens recognize, cherish and preserve it natural 1) beauty so it may have perma- nence. Mike Burgess said his vision was for Grand Bend to outgrow its image as a summer- tiine beach town/party town and become a vibrant business community that serves more needs to residents all year. "1'd love to see the day when traffic and parking problems are resolved and when infrastruc- ture exists so that we can grow." Ile said, "My (rand Bend includes an ongoing co-oper- ative trialogue between resi- dents, government and business -not just in (;,rand Bend but also all of Lambton Shores," Glen Baillie said his vision for every- one to understand his or her environment. Ile spoke about seven ages of roan and would like to see a community that can accommodate the needs from child to elder. Reverend Gray - ham Bowcott also spoke of it community that allows the sen- ior's to stay here. 1 le spoke of their church partnerships that offer programs throughout the week for seniors. Ile said so much could be accomplished here, "Put the right people together and anything is possi- ble," he said. Southcott said his- tory not recorded is history lost. Ile talked about the new plaques that will he erected so everyone will always know what Grand Bt'nd was built on. Winters talked ,boat how Grand Bend is a great place to raise children and how he would hate to live in a place that had too few children. I lis vision was for there always to 0 The Municipality of 1,ainbton Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events on your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amleleo ni Parkway, Forest, Onlano NON 1.10 Tel 1.877.786.2335, 519.786.2335 Fax. 519.786.2135 Email a dmrmstration®lamblonshorus ca Visa our Web S.1e at www lambtonshores.ca TENDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sidewalk Replacements The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is requesting prequalrfled contractors to submit their tender on the removal and replacement of sidewalk in various locations in Lambton Shores. Tenders must be sealed and returned In en envelope marked "Tender for Sidewalk Replacements Tho responding organization or Individual must have their name and full mailing address clearly marked on the outside of rho envelope Interested contractors may obtain the tender documents online at http:lPwww.lambtonahores.ca&Uvinylocatgov.mmant/capltalproJects tendanandr fp..htm The lowest or any lender will not necessarily bo accepted 1acslm$e and electronic tender submissions will NOT be accepted Duration of offer must bo a minimum of ninety (90) days The closing dale for submissions is June 11, 20130 11:00 am to the Forest Municipal Office, 7883 Amlolecorn Parkway. Forest. ON NON IJO with a public opening to follow All questions related to the tender should bo dared to Mr Bill llonttey, South Area Manager. 519-243-1400 Lambton Shores Fire Services - Four Wheel Drive Three Quarter Ton Crew Cab Pick Up for the Forest Fire Department The Municipality of Lambton Shores is sonlny proposals for the supply of a Crew Cab Four Wheel Drive Three Quarter Ton Pick Up for the Forest Fire Department Interested suppliers may obtain the proposal documents omhne alter May 22, 2013 al http://www.lambtonshores.cailivIngilocalgovommont/capita Iprolects_tondersandrfps.htm The closing dale for submissions is Juno 14, 2013 11:00 am, at the Forest Municipal with a public opening to follow The lowest or any Tender may not necessanly be accepted Municipality of Lambton Shoes 7883 Amtolecom Parkway Forest. Ontario NON 130 1) 519.788.2335 F) 519-788.2135 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 Ad, and D or 02 driver's license cortication 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 The Shores Recreation Centre, 7883 Amtelocom Parkway. Interested candidates are asked to submit an application and resume by hand or mail, including relevant experience by 4'30 p.m. May 31st, 2013 to: Ms. Janet Ferguson, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Lambton Shores 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 130 Notice to Property Owners DESTROY WEEDS In accordance with the Wood Control Act, R.S O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16, 23, notice is given to all persons in possession of land that unless noxious woods growing on their lands, within the Municipality of Lambton Shores, aro destroyed by Juno 15, 2013 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against rho land. as set out in the Ad The co-operation of all citizens is appreciated Glenn Bell, Weed Inspector NOTICE OF TAX INSTALLMENT Please bo advised that the 2n° tax Installment Is due on May 31", 2013 Payments can be made by PRE -AUTHORIZED withdrawal (forms aro available at the Municipal offices or on our wobsito www lambtonshores ca), mad, Internet or telephone banking, or in person at any of the 3 offices REMINDER: All Council Ineetinw; are held at the Legacy Centre in Thedford 1111f 1`il11 13)01.11 Lynda Hillman-Raptey Lakeshore Advance David Campbell and Chair Tom Prout check out some of the community visions. Jacquie Southcott writes her vision on one of the boards at Saturday's meeting. One of the blank slates from the Grand Bend Art Centre. You will see much more of these "I wish.."chalk boards this summer. be a school and programs, safe streets and the enviable environment we are offered today. Lessard spoke about the art centres program that mirrors that of Candy Chang of New Orleans. In her video, shown at the AGM focused on Chang's blackboard campaign. In the case of the Grand Bend art cen- tre, Lessard has presented the blank slate, so to speak, which is a small chalk board for people to tell the world- or at least this community what they wish for- to dance, to sing, to save the planet- -the boards are an expression of crea- tivity, desire and something free where people can grab a piece of chalk and right their most desired wish. This, Les- sard says will target young and old. Maxfield said her vision is to promote health and wellness with a physical and emotional focus. She has lived in this area since she was two and has a pas- sion for her job at the Community ilealth Centre and for the people it serves. Swartz, who is a Friend of the Pinery, said she feels lucky to be able to live here and says her vision is to keep the beauty of this area, to respect the environment and to sustain, protect and enjoy what we have and to grow but still keep the small town atmosphere. This reporter said "My vision for Grand Bend and area is growth, which requires good infrastructure and serv- ices. We want to encourage our young people the opportunity to want to come hack and our elderly to be able to stay. 'the choices we make today affect our life tomorrow- our vision today should have a lasting impact 00 our lives far into the future" Campbell said this needs to be a "we community" nota "rte commu- nity." Thompson, who resigned from the board after being a member for the allotted six years talked about her and her husband moving to the Bend with two small children and becoming not only involved with the school but work- ing with the community and the late Paul De Sadeleer (then chair of the Board) to save the school during a time of threat of closure. She is very proud of her committees' success of partnering with the municipality and county to bring a public gym and library to save this much needed asset. This past month three new portables have bei added to the structure due to growtr She said this is a shining example of "1 think 1 can..." attitude of so many peo- ple who make things happen. Chair 'Porn Prout talked about how this Foundation communicates with the public with newsletters, an up to date web site, Facebook, Twitter, sur- veys and annual audits and reports. John Fraser on behalf of MPP Monte McNaughton's office congratulated the Foundation for the r time and energy to level of commitment to Grand Bend and MP Bev Shipley said when families and businesses are successful it makes for a great foundation. "'Phis is a com- munity of envy across the region," he said. Mayor Bill Weber was not in attendance as he is out of the province and no other Lambton Shores member was available to attend. 1'o learn retort' about the Cotntnntlnity Foundation check out http://www. grandbendcommunityfoundation.ca/ or their 1 acebook page.