Why MMP sounds good to me
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard For the most part, I am not well-represented at Queen’s Park. I’m an environmentalist
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Apple wine a natural fit
Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House(519) 296-5556 or (519) 296-5558 Story and photos by Casey Lessard There’s a wonderful surprise
Legends of the fall
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Fall – what a great time of the year. Not too hot, not too cold.
The Warning – a poem by Theresa van Koeverden
(Theresa van Koeverden wrote the poem The Warning after the drowning death of Jule Marie Kovar of Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – James Armstrong
James Armstrong, GreenHometown: Bothwell (45 years)Occupation: 17 years at Sarnia Suncor refinery – currently Operations Program coordinator (management’s representative on
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – Brad Harness
Brad Harness, Reform of OntarioHometown: Strathroy & Ailsa CraigOccupation: PublisherPolitical experience: Ran in past municipal elections, sought Conservative nomination in
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – Bill McMaster
Bill McMaster, Family CoalitionHometown: BothwellOccupation: Self Employed MechanicPolitical experience: LimitedCommunity involvement: Fire department, minor hockey in the pastWhat is the
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – Joyce Jolliffe
Joyce Jolliffe, NDPHometown: Raised in rural Thamesville. Residing in Strathroy for 25 years.Occupation: Retired from manufacturing sector.Political experience: Ran in
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – Monte McNaughton
Monte McNaughton, PCHometown: NewburyOccupation: small businessmanPolitical Experience: Elected to Newbury municipal council in 1997 at age 20, serving three council
Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex – Maria Van Bommel
Maria Van Bommel, LiberalHometown: Our farm is located just north of Strathroy.Occupation: Currently the MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and poultry farmer
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Dave Joslin
Dave Joslin, Christian HeritageHometown: RR 2 Brussels-Grey Ward, Huron EastOccupation: Pressure WelderPolitical experience: ran 5 times federally (Christian Heritage Party),
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Paul Klopp
Paul Klopp, NDPHometown: municipality of Bluewater. Ward of Hay.Occupation: farmerPolitical experience: Provincial: M.P.P. Huron and Parliamentary Assistant Ontario Ministry of
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Carol Mitchell
Carol Mitchell, LiberalHometown: Clinton (born in Goderich twp)Occupation: MPP, business ownerPolitical experience: MPP for Huron-Bruce (2003-present); parliamentary assistant to the
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Rob Morley
Rob Morley, PCHometown: Whalen CornersOccupation: Cash crop farmer, former trucking company owner. Shop supervisor at Lavis contracting in ClintonPolitical experience:
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Victoria Serda
Victoria Serda, GreenHometown: Port Elgin, raised: Owen SoundOccupation: Homeschooler, municipal councillor; was an organic farmer, private school teacher, personal care
Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce – Dennis Valenta
Dennis Valenta, IndependentHometown: ClintonOccupation: Truck driver for 27 yearsPolitical experience: Past member of Reform, Alliance, Conservative parties. Worked with Alliance
To MMP or not to MMP – that is the question
By Casey Lessard How will the legislature look in a few years? It’s a question voters have to take seriously
A community market event to benefit all
By Casey Lessard Julie Nelson has an idea she hopes will help women like her, local businesses, and area school
Getting comfortable at high school and planning for the future
Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn, SHDHS principal Although it is still quite early in the school year, it is already time
Geese faithful mates until the end
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The luminous yellow plumage of the American Goldfinch has begun to wane to a dusky
Fall golf is here!
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Fall is the best time of the year to play: the courses are quieter, the weather