Volume 2 Number 15

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Volume 2, Number 15 – January 15, 2009

Inside: Our boy almost played in the big league – Brett Leonhardt’s rise to fame as part of the Washington Capitals.

• Our boy almost played in the big league
  The ultimate benchwarmer, Brett Leonhardt of Grand Bend lived a dream and almost became tallest NHL goalie The son of “Hardt of Huron” bed and breakfast owners Brian and Karen Leonhardt, Brett Leonhardt moved to the United States after receiving a hockey scholarship at NCAA Division III SUNY Oswego in upstate New York, where he majored ...
• Hockey Night in Zurich
  Draft makes beer league thrive “112 leagues below the NHL” Story and Photos by Casey Lessard It doesn’t draw the crowds like Toronto or Detroit, but the Zurich Recreational Hockey League, or ZRHL, certainly draws the players. “We have a waiting list of sometimes 20 players waiting to get in,” says convener Jason Schilbe. “We have guys coming ...
• Inspired by life in the woods
  Grand Bend artist Josy Britton was recently honoured with entry into the Society of Canadian Artists. For each submission, the society’s jury looks at five paintings made within the last two years, examines the artist’s résumé and determines which would be a good representative of current art in Canada. At told to Casey Lessard We lived in ...
• Renowned hoop dancer headlines World Religion Day
  World Religion Day Sunday, January 18 2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion (Kevin Locke will also perform at the Huron Woods clubhouse Sunday night at 7 p.m.) Featuring Lakota hoop dancer Kevin Locke and the London Unity Choir. Clergy of local churches will offer readings and prayers for world peace. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. Gord and Josy ...
• Partners launches film group
  Partners in Learning, which is launching a new session this month (see p 13), has a new spin-off group that is planning to show feature films once a month. The group, called Sunset Cinema, will air its first film, Big Fish, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Bend CHC. Future films will show ...
• Winds of change
  View from the Strip By Casey Lessard It’s going to be an exciting month, even though it’s already half over. January will see the changing of the guard in Washington, and possibly in Ottawa, too. While the former is much more of a guarantee than the latter, it’ll certainly be interesting to watch history unfold in both ...
• What’s really wrong with the economy
  Alternative View By Lance Crossley It can get confusing listening to the various media pundits and experts talk about what’s wrong with the economy. You hear a lot of talk about “subprime loans”, the “credit crunch”, and “market confidence”. All this is true, but for me, there is no clearer illustration of what ails the economy than ...
• Windsor’s good eats
  Keeping the Peace By Tom Lessard, C.D. I was born in Windsor, Ontario in 1937, the seventh child. I had three brothers and three sisters. My mother was very handy with the sewing machine and needle and thread. She would get hold of Maple Leaf flour bags, take the stitching out, bleach the bags and then join them ...
• Casual dress code
  Advice from Mom By Rita Lessard Finally, the old year of 2008 is gone and we welcome in the New Year of 2009. I certainly hope the old year was pleasant enough for everyone and hopefully 2009 will bring much happiness. As we all realize with every passing year that we are getting older, it seems at ...
• Why do they call them Counting Crows?
  Living in Balance By Jenipher Appleton Indeed the crow is common, but never underestimate its abilities. The correct name is American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and it is entirely black except for its brown eyes. Studies of these very intelligent birds show that they can actually count, solve simple puzzles, learn symbols and retain information. They also hoard ...
• Selling your home? Spruce it up!
  Eye for Design By Lorette Mawson http://www.DecorateWithLorette.com Depending on your situation, getting your home ready for the buyers’ market can be a daunting task. The job can range from small touches to quite a makeover. To begin the process of selling your home, I suggest starting at the point where a potential buyer drives in your laneway. For me, ...
• 2009 Playhouse lineup includes Evita, Oliver!, Camelot
  Drayton Entertainment announced its 2009 lineup Monday, with the Huron Country Playhouse hosting a Dickens’ classic, a big musical, a 40s music romp, and a medieval tale. The season starts with Oliver!, the Broadway classic, June 2 to 20. Blue Champagne, which weaves 65 timeless songs from the 1940s, runs June 24 to July 4. Lerner ...
• Benguin goes to Hollywood
  2009 Grand Bend Winter Carnival Events Guide First Weekend Friday, February 6, 2009 5 to 7 p.m. – GB Legion Meat Draws 5:30 – Paddingtons Hollywood High Rollers Gala. Glitz and Glimmer! Call 238-5788. 7 p.m. – Oakwood clubhouse Games night. Teams of 6-8 compete at stations. $10 per person – register your team today. 8 p.m. – Colonial Fat Kat karaoke with Bobbi 9 p.m. ...
• To Do List – January 15 to February 11
  Community/Charity Every Tuesday 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Bingo Every other Thursday Schoolhouse Restaurant, Grand Bend Socrates Café. An informal discussion group. For more information contact Dinah Taylor, 519-238-1114 or Ian Young, 519-238-5335. Every Friday 5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Meat Draw Tuesday, January 20 10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club. Speaker Paul Seagrave, topic South Africa. Everyone ...