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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-08-21, Page 6',. - .-row t.wmiialW::.1[7!C S7761FWING Wednesda ust 21, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 5 community letters to the editor Boaters would like their concerns addressed CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 4 (locks on the municipal property. As this appears to 4:0 )ntradfct the contents of Jur letter, please confirm this to ale in writing. Alternatively, 1 know that all boaters would be recep- tive to the Municipality pro- viding us with reconstructed docks that will provide us with safe and ready access to our boats, thus eliminat- ing the need for us to have our own. The steps leading down to the docks have the hand rails overgrown by the neighbouring vine hedge rendering them unusable and a safety issue. We are now part way through August and no trimming work has yet been undertaken? Part of our annual lease provides us with washroom/ shower facilities. 'these facil- ities are very outdated and in poor condition. Water pressure is very poor and cleaning appears to be a hit and miss affair. What is to be (lone to bring these tip to a proper standard? It is true that we kept a lawn mower 011 municipal property at one time. This was (Ione because lawn maintenance was not being )ertornit'd on a regular basis )1d we thought that we were Helping out. 1.awn cutting improved and the lawn- mower was taken away, however there was an occur- rence this year where the municipal person operating the plower blew all of the cut grass onto the boats, Further, in addition to cut- ting the grass, trimming 511001(1 be (lone around all of the walkways, picnic tables etc. Please confirm that this will be don('. It is true that we have HBO's, but it is also true that there are several of the sante type of H13Q's at the munici- pal docks in the south basin. In fact, there has been one right at the door of the har- bor building. Did these peo- ple receive the same letter and do they have to abide by the same rules? Also, I believe that the municipal docks (referred to as the Love docks) have boaters with many of the same banned items outlined in your letter. Did they receive the same letter and do they have to abide by the same rules? It is unfortunate that there is not a more collaborative way of trying to deal with all the issues, however it appears that this council wants to take a less per- sonal, adversarial approach, hence this letter. We remain very open to sitting down and having open discus- sions about this, however in the meantime, W(' Would appreciate a written reply addressing the above issues. Please hear 111 mind that many of these issues are health and safety issues that need to be addressed in a timely fashion. Finally, since it appears that the issues, as outlined in your letter, have been published in the local paper, it is only fair that "the other side" be made public as well. 'Therefore, this letter has bt'('n copied to the local 11('1Vspai)('1'. We look forward to your early reply. Sincerely Wayne and Dobbin Riddell Barry & Darlene Miller Bob and Jen Doraad Ted & Tanya O'Brien Shannon Doell Great storm committee looking for partners RH: Remembrances for Nie Great Lakes Storm of 1913 ()ne hundred years ago - Just as 1hur- ricane Sandy devastated the north-east- ern states in 2012 - a terrible weather bomb, known as the "White I hurricane," exploded over the Great Lakes. It brought destruction, especially to the Lake I luron area. in a three-day period, this evil "November Witch" carried over 260 sailors to their watery graves, sank a dozen ships and destroyed almost three dozen more. There were no survivors! A small group of volunteers has undertaken the onerous task of creating suitable Centennial Remembrances and ceremonies to commemorate this, the worst Great Lakes maritime disaster of all time. We are building a permanent memo- rial. We are hosting major activities, 100 years to the date(s) of this tempest, November 8, 9, and 10 in Goderich. 'Ihese include a marine career/trade & heritage show called Careers on the Water and More. Also, we are working in partnership with museums, heritage societies, along with many cultural and arts groups along the entire Lake I luron shoreline - on both sides of the border - from Port Huron to Tobermory - to ensure that these overwhelming events are remembered in a meaningful way. Events are Happening now and continue through September, October and November. 'Pickets are already selling out for some events. See details and a calendar at www.19I3storm.ca. It costs a lot of money to support these undertakings. We, the undersigned, have each taken on a major "creative" role to support fund-raising for these various remem- brances: [)avid has written ten dramatic maritime songs and created the com- panion music for a wonderful CI) to cel- ebrate this heritage event. Paul has writ- ten yet another book to commemorate the lives and ships lost. We each com- From the countryslde John MINN Seventh In series on Guiding Beacons of North Lambton, currently featured In Shine; Spotlight on wornen of Lambton exhibit at the Lambton Heritage Museum We are pleased to feature this week, a women who does not know the word no. Local minister, the Rev, Dr. Christine O'Reilly is renowned in our community as that busy person whom you go to, to get things done. Nominator Julie Stel- Iingwerff says, "She continually inspires the to be a better person, a better Chris- tian and to be a better woman for the betterment of our community." Nomi- nators Nick and Carla Sitter wrote, "Christine Is not only a minister at Knox Presbyterian in Medford and Watford, she is very active in the community, at 13osanquet Central school, Vacation Bible Camp, in sports groups, choirs and many other programs. She has changed many lives for the better, is always right there when needed and overall a very important person who deserves this honour." 1 Iutnble to a fault, Christine was once quoted as saying that the best thing she has done in her ministry is wash dishes at church dinners. In talking to others about this article, I found this humble- ness to be a much repeated theme. She once wrote, "No man is an island. This is particularly true in a small commu- nity." Her methods of leadership are inclusive and many have reaped the rewards of the results of working together with her. This week the yearly Vacation Bible School is on for four days at the Legacy Centre and through her leadership she has attracted a cadre of driven volunteers who help in deliver- ing programs to over two hundred chil- dren. Result based actions with little command and control. 1n 2007, Christine was asked to report on rural poverty to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Widely respected for her views on the issue, reporter Emily Wierenga writes that Christine stated "Hometown lead- ers need support, encouragement and assistance to be part of the answer to rural poverty. They need to be included in decisions, programs and implemen- tation strategies... The role played by rural congregations is part of the fabric of community life. Church buildings offer spaces for meetings, shelter in cri- sis and places to mark the transition of life. Church members live out their beliefs by providing much-needed tnitted a full year of our time to com- plete these tasks. Yes, our Small committee has received some grant funding and we are truly grateful to the municipal gov- erntnents and the marine -centred industries and others that are support- ing our cause. But we need to invite others to contribute cash to complete the task. That is the purpose of this open request to organizations, busi- nesses and the general public. Please send a cheque, payable to "GLS1913," at Great Lakes Storm of 1913, 590 Pentland Avenue, 11112 Goderich, ON N7A 3X8. Help us keep these memories alive! Please (do it today. Respectfully, David MacAdam, Chair Paul Car- roll, Committee Member MacDonald Marine & Marine Commu- nity Author, Marine Heritage Community assistance to local communities." Walking that talk. Christine's ministe- rial charges help to alleviate that rural poverty by providing a church benevo- lent fund, assisting families with utility bills and necessities like groceries, pro- viding transportation to medical appointments in nearby urban centres and mentoring local students. A com- munity garden' has sprung up behind Knox, which provides fresh produce for locals and was given honourab)e men- tion by Community in Bloom judges. She says, "Small churches matter because their heads aren't too big. They don't offer all the bells and whistles, but on Sunday mornings where you find lit- tle congregations you'll find people gathered fot worship --who, in their small way are saying to the world, wor- shipping God matters. Without our rural churches, without the values they express and beliefs they live out, Canada would he an impoverished place;' In this part of Canada we are blessed to have a community nity leader, a wise counsellor and a shirtsleeve minister all rolled up into the wonderful women that is Christine O'Reilly. Her energy, her humility and her giving heart have made her a friend and a mentor to many and an inspiration to the rest of us. Ainnomem LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 • www.cancer.ca Canadian Cancer Society Societe canadienne clot cancer