“Did I think for one minute that this would be me? Never.”
Scott and Denise Halpenny met in 1978 and started dating soon after. “She was a bright and fun girl –
CategoryVol. 2, #3
A change would do us all good – Exeter by wheelchair
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard This week’s Grand Bend Strip goes to Exeter for part two of a
June 11, 2008 Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, I was a bit disappointed that you didn’t include St. John’s by the Lake Anglican Church in
Exeter, Ontario – wheelchair accessibility
165 Exeter businesses surveyed 44% are 100% inaccessible by wheelchair Only 1/5 have wheelchair parking 1 in 5 has a
Lisa Grady: “Accessibility is hard to find”
Story by Casey Lessard It’s not easy to find wheelchair accessible buildings in this area, but it was a challenge
Finding a job is tough for those with disabilities
The old saying about getting your foot in the door is bitter irony for people who don’t have the ability
Editor’s Note re: Parkhill results – Accentual Hair & Spa
Accentual Hair & Spa owner Tina Davey asked us to reevaluate her business for wheelchair accessibility as we noticed a
And the winners are – 2008 SHDHS students of the year
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Prom 1545 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Lauren Haberer of Zurich and
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Kurt Van Osch
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1468 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Kurt Van
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Bryce Halpenny
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1075 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Bryce Halpenny
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Marcus Haccius
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1107 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Marcus Haccius
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Dimitris Fragiskatos
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students Of The Year 1358 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Dimitris Fragiskatos
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Carly Schroeder
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1081 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Carly Schroeder
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Janita Pfaff
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1057 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Janita Pfaff
2008 SHDHS student of the Year nominee Lauren Haberer
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1090 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Lauren Haberer
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Katie Anderson
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Katie Anderson Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Katie Anderson Parents: Ron and Frances Anderson
Pine Dale celebrates 30th
By Jurgen Herrmann In June 1978, Erwin and Luzia Schottroff began the dynasty that was to become the Pine Dale
Fire victims need your help getting back on feet
Community groups and local businesses are rallying around a Dashwood woman and her grandson, victims of a fire three weeks
Burgerfest is back for round two
Grand Bend Burgerfest, a fundraiser for the Optimist Club, returns to the beach this weekend, June 13 to 15. This
Local farms honoured
By Casey Lessard It’s appropriate to raise a glass to Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House (left), who we featured
Art gravitates to River Road centre
Two new art ventures are launching this month in the same building as the River Road Gallery. Sunset Arts is
A way with words
Advice from Mom By Rita Lessard Where does the time go? Here we are again nearing the end of another
What a trip!
Keeping the Peace By Tom Lessard Sunday morning. Club Albatross, Huron Park. Hockey game in Detroit. Most of us arrived
Lady is Fair and equal
Story by Casey Lessard Being able to notice subtle details is the key to appreciating My Fair Lady, Huron Country
Meeting an old friend at the Bend
My Fair Lady Book by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe Performed by Roger Dunn and Lynne Griffin Directed
A stroke of luck during a lightning storm
Or, How my family and two dogs survived an Algonquin nightmare Living in Balance By Jenipher Appleton Not very many
June 10 to 13 – Student art for MS research
South Huron District High School hosts its annual Art & Design show Tuesday June 10 to Friday June 13 in
Great students; Relay for Life; Exams begin
Principal’s Page By Jeff Reaburn //www.shdhs.ca I would like to start this week’s column by commending all of the students
Marketing your small business website: Build it and they will come?
Technically Speaking By Tamara Nicola //www.visitgrandbend.com When it comes to your website, is it enough to simply build it and
Golf tips – Technique lesson: weight shift and balance
Golf Tips By Cameron Rankin Sand Hills Golf Resort It’s very important to have good weight shift and balance when
To Do – June 11-24 Health and Fitness listings
Who Wants Tues. & Thurs. evening outdoor fitness? 6-7pm at the GB Lions Pavilion? Please phone Beth Sweeney (519) 238-5555
To Do – June 11-24 Entertainment Listings
Every Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market Live Music with Brian Dale Saturday, June 14 3
To Do – June 11-24 Community/Charity Events
Every Tuesday 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Bingo Every Friday 5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Meat