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Communities, Events, Grand Bend, VIPs, Vol. 1, #19
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Julianna Zahn is walking for dad

Twelve-year-old Julianna Zahn is walking from London to Windsor April 24-26 as a tribute to her late father’s long struggle with liver disease. A father to Julianna and Kevin, and husband to Anita, Mike Zahn died August 29, 2007 after three failed liver transplants. He was ill all of Julianna’s life.
Sponsor sheets are available at Westland Greenhouses, Country Corners gas station, Movie Gallery, Sobey’s, Twigs flower shop, New Orleans Pizza, Re/Max Doug Pedlar, The Fitness Centre, and Grand Bend Heating Plus. 

Communities, Events, Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #19
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Help Julianna by attending fundraising barbecue at Twigs

Support Julianna Zahn’s walk by attending a fundraising barbecue Saturday April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Twigs 

Communities, Events, Grand Bend, VIPs, Vol. 1, #19
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April 27: A reason to ride – Tyson Breuer’s story

Pedal the Pinery10 a.m. – Pinery Provincial ParkCanadian Cancer Society fundraiser. Ride and Stride 1 p.m. Ride 20 km, walk 

Communities, Events, Grand Bend, St. Joseph, Vol. 1, #19
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Register before May 15: Help keep nursery school open

Grand Bend Nursery School needs your help to raise the money needed to stay open, and is launching an annual 

Communities, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #19
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May 6-8: Draft community improvement plans

Residents of Lambton Shores are invited to review the DRAFT Community Improvement Plans for Arkona, Forest, Grand Bend, Thedford and 

Communities, Events, Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #19
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May 1 deadline: Sign up for Shore to Shore Relay

The 2008 Westover Shore to Shore Relay is signing up teams of walkers and runners for its May 30-31 event, 

Communities, Events, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #19
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April 22: Help clean up Lambton Shores

The second annual Lambton Shores Trash Bash event is Tuesday, April 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed 

Grand Bend
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Tundra Swans almost all gone

The Lambton Heritage Museum says the Tundra Swans are almost all gone. If you’re looking to get a peek at 

Grand Bend
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Tundra Swans spotted March 25

Tundra Swans have been sighted near Grand Bend. Visit the Lambton Heritage Museum, which is the home base for sighting 

VIPs, Vol. 1, #18
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Livin’ la vida in Grand Bend

Mexicans Anabel Salas, 18, of Torreón Coahuila and Carmen Rivera, 25, of Taxco both came to Canada in October to 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #18
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Tundra Swans expected soon

It’s Tundra Swan time again! The birds are expected to arrive close to March 20, but it’s really up to 

Grand Bend
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Winter storm Friday

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Friday. Here are the details of what to expect for most 

Exeter, Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #16
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Making fitness fun

Workout For Your Life Mon., Wed. & Fri. – 8 to 9 a.m.Southcott Pines clubhouseTues. & Thurs. – eveningsSouth Huron 

Entertainment
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Back to Broadway for Huron Country Playhouse in 2008

By Casey Lessard Drayton Entertainment is sticking to a formula that works for its 2008 season at Huron Country Playhouse, 

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Winter Storm

If you’re in Southern Ontario, you know it’s not a good day to travel. If you need more information, here 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #8
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Play examines church politics

Reverend JonahBlyth FestivalUntil September 1 Southcott Pines resident Paul Ciufo is a financial planner in Exeter by day, playwright by 

Entertainment, Theatre, Vol. 1, #8
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Exciting to see local work on stage

Reverend JonahBy Paul CiufoPerformed by Darren Keay, Michelle Fisk, et al.Directed by Marie Beath BadianBlyth Festival ProductionAugust 8 – September 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #8
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Legends deserve R-E-S-P-E-C-T

LegendsHuron Country PlayhouseUntil September 1 By Casey Lessard It’s not too often you get to see 1960s music “legend” Tiny 

Entertainment, Theatre, Vol. 1, #8
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Musical Pioneers Rock the Stage

Legends: A Salute to Musical PioneersConceived, written and directed by Alex MustakasMusical Director Bob FosterChoreographer Gino BertiDrayton Entertainment ProductionHuron Country 

Entertainment, Theatre
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Message about Vietnam war more meaningful than ever

Miss SaigonBy Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Richard Maltby Jr. Performed by Elena Juatco, Stephen Patterson and companyDirected by David ConnollyDrayton 

Entertainment, Theatre
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Bring your Mom on a Girls’ Night Out

Mom’s The WordBy Linda A. Carson, Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard & Deborah Williams.Performed by Alex Dallas, 

Thoughts, View from the Strip, Vol. 1, #6
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Local talent deserves our support all year

View from the StripBy Casey Lessard It should not be a surprise that our community has a lot of talented 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #6
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Miss Saigon

July 18 to August 4Huron Country Playhouse(519) 238-6000 for tickets Story/photo by Casey Lessard Lovers brought together by the Vietnam 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #6
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Mom’s the Word

Until August 18 Huron Country Playhouse (519) 238-6000 for tickets Story/photo by Casey Lessard Whether you’ve dropped a baby, faced 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #5
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Make The Last Resort your first stop

Playhouse presentation of Norm Foster/Leslie Arden collaboration will make you laugh, shout and cheer The Last ResortUntil July 14Huron Country 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #5
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Players Bend the rules and push the limits

around the Bend (players)Wednesdays – Grand Bend Farmers’ Market; other dates and locations: see website Interview & photos by Casey 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Oakwood Resort

Highway 21 north of Grand Bend(800) 387-2324 or (519) 238-2324Pro shop (519) 238-8060 Information from Colin ScatcherdHours:7 a.m. to dark 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Bayview Golf Club

Highway 216 miles north of Grand Bend(519) 236-4030 Information from Chris MasseHours:7 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately Number of holes:18 

News
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Looking for fireworks? Look here for Canada Day fun

Grand BendNOTE: Fireworks delayed until July 2Location: Main BeachTime: Dusk (~10 p.m. depending on weather)Cost: By donation – canvassers in 

Thoughts, Vol. 1, #4
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Everybody has a story

What is truth? Whose version of a story is the ultimate authority on what really happened? As Maynard “Sam” George 

News, Vol. 1, #4
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Charitable golfers flock to Oakwood

Story and photos by Casey Lessard More than 300 golfers spent two days at Oakwood Inn, golfing for good causes 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #4
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Any audience will feel at home at The Last Resort

Genre-bender is a murder-mystery, musical and comedy all in one showThe Last ResortHuron Country PlayhouseJune 26 to July 14Box office: 

Entertainment, Vol. 1, #4
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Tickets now available for an Elegant Dinner for Eight

By Ann Robertson, Huron Country Playhouse Guild It’s time to get your tickets for the Huron Country Playhouse Guild’s popular 

News, Vol. 1, #4
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West Coast Lions Sock Hop

Friday June 298 p.m. – 1 a.m.Grand Bend LegionTickets: $10 each Put on your bobby socks and leather jacket, and 

News, Vol. 1, #3
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Burgerfest aims to restore nostalgia

BurgerfestJune 16 & 17noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday By Casey Lessard Burgerfest is back after more 

News, Vol. 1, #3
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Pro skateboarders to open park as youth centre kicks off summer programming

Grand Bend Youth Centre registrationSaturday, June 16 – 9 to 11 a.m. Skateboard park openingSaturday, June 16 – 11 a.m. 

News, Vol. 1, #3
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Greg gets his gold ticket

Everyone’s talking about Greg Gallello, our cover model from last week’s edition. The local singer has made it into the 

News, Vol. 1, #3
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Celebrate the summer solstice

Thursday June 21 – 6 p.m.10014 Greenway Road, south of Grand BendHosted by Lindsey Ashworth Ducharme and Sharon CookeAll ages 

In the Kitchen, Vol. 1, #3
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Barbara’s secret: blue cheese

By Barbara Gower, Catering by Barbara With an excess of 500 cookbooks at my fingertips, I perused my shelves in 

Entertainment, Events, Vol. 1, #2
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(CTV – June 12 at 8 p.m.) Greg Gallello: “I want to put Grand Bend on the map”

Local businessman wants to be the next Canadian Idol Oakwood Inn pub June 1 & 2 9 p.m. to 1 

Thoughts, Vol. 1, #2
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Reader profile: Grace Bragg

InterestsPolitics (life-long Liberal), Hollywood memorabilia (her late husband got her interested in Marilyn Monroe), reading (“we have a tremendous library 

Events, Vol. 1, #2
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From field to fork

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market launches dining partnership with local restaurants This summer, when you eat at local restaurants you can 

Events, Vol. 1, #2
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Get fresh with the locals

Take advantage of home-grown goodness at the market just east of the main strip Grand Bend Farmers’ MarketGill Road Parking 

Entertainment, Events, Vol. 1, #2
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Cats

Huron Country PlayhouseWed. May 30 to Sat. June 23(519) 238-6000 for ticketsStory and photo by Casey Lessard If director Dave 

Entertainment, Events, Vol. 1, #2
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Nunsense

The Caddyshack, Grand Cove EstatesFri. June 8 and Sat. June 9 – 7:30 p.m.(519) 238-5043 for tickets ($7.50)Story and photo 

Entertainment, Events, Vol. 1, #2
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Band Profile: Cactus Jam

Grand Bend LegionJune 23-6 p.m. Goderich-native Arlene Darndrough (keyboard and vocals) and Seaforth-native Kim Such (guitar and vocals).Strip spoke with 

Event Listings, Grand Bend
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At the movies

Star-lite Drive-in, Shipka – 519-238-8344 Starting May 25Shrek, Norbit and Blades of Glory will be held over one week. Check 

News, Vol. 1, #1
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For a good time, Strip

Grand Bend Strip is a community newspaper based in (you guessed it) Grand Bend, Ontario. Strip gives you everything you 

Grand Bend, VIPs, Vol. 1, #1
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Finding new ways to remember

Legion uses entertainment to remain relevant & viableStory and photos by Casey Lessard With a smile on her face and 

Music, VIPs, Vol. 1, #1
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Band Profile: Bob Finlay

Grand Bend LegionMay 19 3-6pmHometown: St. ThomasPersonal Style: Everything from early war tunes to East Coast Canada to Elvis, 50s, 

Grand Bend, Music, VIPs, Vol. 1, #1
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Band Profile: Mike Fagan

Grand Bend LegionMay 26 3-6pmHometown: Originally from East Coast; currently LondonPersonal Style: All over the place. Started out playing classical; 

Grand Bend, View from the Strip, Vol. 1, #1
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The New Kid on the Block

I’m sure some people think it takes about a day or a week to make a newspaper, but with a 

Events, Grand Bend, VIPs, Vol. 1, #1
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Put some wind in your sails this long weekend

Victoria Day RegattaGrand Bend Yacht ClubRiver Road(519) 238-6676Saturday May 19 to Monday May 21Sunday racing cancelled due to weather.Monday racing (10 a.m.)Story and photos by Casey Lessard“Sailing is not a sport; it’s a way of life.”Bill Newton should know; this is his 40th season at the Grand Bend Yacht Club, and there’s no stopping the Grand Bend resident.“You’ll never find anything more relaxing than sailing,” he says. “The 

Event Listings, Grand Bend, Music, Vol. 1, #1
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Band Profile: Stone Angels

Stone Angels Gloria Martin and Angela MichielsenOakwood InnMay 18, 19, 20 8pm to 12amThe Stone Angels are Parkhill residents Gloria Martin (lead guitar, percussion and harmony) and Angela Michielsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard and harmonica).Interview and photo by Casey LessardPersonal Style:A: It seems like I’m attracted to something that’s really authentic and 

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