A call to former St. Peter’s parishioners
Are you a previous parishioner of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in St. Joseph? Join St. Peter’s 135th Anniversary Celebration!
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When I think spring… I think rhubarb!
By James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter519-235-3030 Really, I do!Rhubarb is a vegetable with a unique taste that makes it a
South Huron boys’ hockey team eliminated from OFSAA
The South Huron District High School boys’ hockey team lost a critical game Friday morning, 7-2 to #2 ranked Appleby,
South Huron boys’ hockey team 2-1-0 at OFSAA in Ottawa
South Huron District High School’s boys’ hockey team is sitting at two wins, one loss and no ties at the
God and family were everything to Mary
Hub Thiel reflects on Mary’s life, his luck, and their love Mary Simmons Walker-Thiel was born in Woodstock in 1954.
Taking pride in the watershed
ABCF Conservation Dinner featured artist David Bannister’s art shows love for the area’s water ABCF Conservation DinnerThursday, April 17 –
Curves food drive a win-win for all
Curves for Women is offering area women a chance to get into shape while helping others. Its annual food drive
Huron SPCA launches 2008 Animal House dinner auction
The Huron SPCA is preparing for its 2008 dinner auction, which will be held Friday, May 30 at Exeter’s South
An Evocative Story Very Well Told
Hana’s SuitcaseAdapted by Emil Sher, from the book by Karen LevinePerformed by Burgandy Code, Jennifer Dzialoszynski, Jan Filips, Nicco Lorenzo
Strip among top three in Ontario for photographer and photo layout
Grand Bend Strip publisher/editor/photographer Casey Lessard has been named one of the three best photographers among Ontario’s community newspapers, the
Time to get serious
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard The Grand Bend winter carnival was a great success; I haven’t seen so many
Lessons in Love: A tribute at Valentine’s
With Valentine’s Day this week, there is a lot of emphasis on being in love; I would like to share
Elevator first sign of things to come
February at last in Grand Bend! and I am reminded of the big heart and grand spirit of this village.Although
There is only one way to God – letter writer
Unity. Peace. Understanding. Tolerance. Cooperation. These are things that all, or at least most, of us want in our world.
Get your tickets for Playhouse Guild’s first annual gala
The Huron Country Playhouse Guild is planning its first ever gala fundraiser for the Playhouse. The Guild Gala will be
Start planning for March break camps
If you have school-aged children and are looking for a way to occupy them for a day or more during
Spend Family Day snowshoeing together
Families are invited to spend Ontario’s new holiday together snowshoeing at Morrison Dam east of Exeter. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Winter Carnival – week two events
Here is the full list of events for the weekend: For the kids: Saturday, February 91 p.m. – downtownRotary Club
Lambton Shores town improvement meetings this week
Lambton Shores is hoping the public will come out to give their input on the future of Grand Bend Tuesday
Province says it will return Ipperwash Park to natives
Ontario says it will return Ipperwash Park to the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. The following is
Making the most of your New Year’s resolutions
By Jen Denys, B.A., CHRP, CPCThe Right Path Consulting Group The beginning of a new year presents a whole spectrum
A total surprise
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard It’s amazing how contentious change can be. This issue of the Strip profiles the
Former chamber executive’s daughter questions termination
To the editor, Have you ever seen someone who seems perfectly suited for his or her job? My mom is
Letter re: Church reflects time and place
Dear Casey, The October 10th issue was in the post when we got home from being away for a time.
Beach enhancement special report: The view from town hall
John ByrneCAO Lambton ShoresAs told to Casey Lessard This is probably one of the heaviest-used (per capita) beaches in Ontario.
Beach enhancement special report: Making beach more accessible will drive more money into businesses
John DehondtLambton Shores Ward 1 councillorChair of beach enhancement committeeAs told to Casey Lessard Everybody likes the beach the way
Beach enhancement special report: Beach is fine, focus on Main Street first
Doug Smaill and Janet CarterHuckleberries CaféAs told to Casey Lessard Doug: They’re putting the cart before the horse. People come
Beach enhancement special report: Bonnie Doone Manor on the Beach
Kristie McIndoe on behalf of Mel and Elia DouglasBonnie Doone Manor on the BeachVia Fax Since the beach enhancement idea
Beach enhancement special report: Beachfront property owner
Jaye RobinsonBeachfront cottage ownerDirector of events, City of Toronto department of economic development, culture and tourism.As told to Casey Lessard
Beach enhancement special report: Community Foundation
Chair David BannisterAs told to Casey Lessard I am very much in favour of enhancing the beach. I know people
Beach enhancement special report: Rotary Club of Grand Bend
Ron Hunt and Craig ScottAs told to Casey Lessard Ron: Rotary is behind this project. We think it should go
Rock ‘n’ roll helps retired steelworker kick drugs
Story and photos by Casey Lessard Originally from Wales, Bill Osmond is a retired steel refinery instrument technician and Elvis
Mid-term reports, dealing with winter conditions
Last Friday students received their Semester One Mid-Term Reports and were asked to complete the Response Form that accompanies them.
StarDust feeds local families
The StarDust dinner theatre wants your help making this Christmas a happy one for area kids and their families. The
Winter Carnival events set
YeeHaw! Benguin Goes Wild West for the 2008 Grand Bend Winter Carnival, which runs February 1, 2, 3 and 8,
Gifts for golfers
Looking for a gift for your favourite golfer? The Lung Association’s Golf Privilege coupon books give you a chance to
Cougar sighting in Port Franks?
The London Free Press is reporting that a Port Franks woman believes a cougar was in her yard:London Free Press
Pack a shoebox this Christmas
Operation Christmas Child helps needy children around the globe By Casey Lessard Operation Christmas Child is back for its 15th
Local riding Liberals reelected
Liberal MPPs Carol Mitchell and Maria Van Bommel have been reelected to the provincial legislature. To see the full results,
From the Port to the Pacific
Couple hopes to one day sail around the world in hand-built catamaran Story and photos by Casey Lessard Retired teachers
Church offers faith without pretense
Grassroots ministry is not your average Saturday night ritual Story and photos by Casey Lessard “This is guts,” says Reg
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
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
Christine’s on the River (Port Franks) hours wrong in ad
Please note the operating hours for Christine’s on the River in Port Franks are incorrect in this week’s Grand Bend
Style 101
www.flickr.com Browse photos from our September 12 issue Style 101 fashion spread above or view the photos as a slideshow
Parson’s Predicament tickets on sale
The Parson’s PredicamentOctober 19 (8 p.m.), 20 (8 p.m.), 21 (2 p.m.) – Huron Country Playhouse IIFundraiser for Grand Bend
World travellers aim to do good
Elinor and Fred Clarke love to share their experiences of life on all seven continents Seventy-four year old Elinor Clarke
Motocross racer gets the Boot
Grand Bend teen earns top honours at Canadian championship Fourteen-year-old Dylan Kaelin, who lives south of Grand Bend, swept the
Preserving memories scrap by scrap
Scrapbookers unite for a full day of cutting and pasting ScrapDay 2007Saturday, September 299 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Grand
Ready to go home
Chamber of Commerce summer student Amy Jennison noticed this male cat at the back of the chamber office, hiding under
StarDust draws nostalgic to Parkhill
StarDust dinner theatre, ParkhillSeptember 8 & 9 – Shania Twin(519) 294-1141 for tickets Story and photos by Casey Lessard With
Lest we forget Legion’s early days
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49850th anniversary of current buildingSeptember 8, 3 to 9 p.m.3 to 6 p.m. – live music
Yes, it’s a 10!
Miss Saigon is a must-see, so get your ticketsBy Casey Lessard “That’s exactly what happened,” says Dave Nguyen, a Vietnamese
Main Street never sounded this good
Grand Bend native joins ensemble cast for “best summer job ever” Lambton Main Street PlayersFunded by the Sarnia-Lambton Business Development
Three-time world champion addicted to drag rush
MOPAR Canadian NationalsGrand Bend MotorplexJuly 20 to 22Tickets: 519-238-7223 or//www.grandbendmotorplex.com As told to Casey Lessard Rob Atchison is a three-time