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Communities, Crediton, Dashwood, Events, Exeter, Grand Bend, Mount Carmel, Parkhill, Port Franks, St. Joseph, Vol. 1, #19, Zurich
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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! 

Exeter, In the Kitchen, Vol. 1, #19
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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 DHS
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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 DHS
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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 

Portfolio, VIPs, Vol. 1, #18
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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. 

Art, Vol. 1, #18
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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 – 

Events, Vol. 1, #18
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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 

Events, Vol. 1, #18
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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 

Theatre
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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 

News
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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 

View from the Strip, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #17
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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. 

Events, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Events, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Events, Vol. 1, #17
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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 

Events
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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 

Grand Bend, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #16
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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 

News
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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 

Lifestyle, Vol. 1, #15
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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 

View from the Strip, Vol. 1, #14
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A total surprise

View from the StripBy Casey Lessard It’s amazing how contentious change can be. This issue of the Strip profiles the 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1, #14
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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. 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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. 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

Grand Bend, VIPs, Vol. 1, #14
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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 

South Huron DHS, Vol. 1, #14
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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. 

Events, Music, Parkhill, Vol. 1, #14
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StarDust feeds local families

The StarDust dinner theatre wants your help making this Christmas a happy one for area kids and their families. The 

Events, Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #14
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Winter Carnival events set

YeeHaw! Benguin Goes Wild West for the 2008 Grand Bend Winter Carnival, which runs February 1, 2, 3 and 8, 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #14
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Gifts for golfers

Looking for a gift for your favourite golfer? The Lung Association’s Golf Privilege coupon books give you a chance to 

News
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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 

Events, Vol. 1, #13
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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 

News
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Local riding Liberals reelected

Liberal MPPs Carol Mitchell and Maria Van Bommel have been reelected to the provincial legislature. To see the full results, 

Port Franks, VIPs, Vol. 1, #12
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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 

Grand Bend, Vol. 1, #12
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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 

Grand Bend, News, Vol. 1, #11
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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 

News, Vol. 1, #11
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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 

News
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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 

News, Vol. 1, #10
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Style 101

www.flickr.com Browse photos from our September 12 issue Style 101 fashion spread above or view the photos as a slideshow 

News, Vol. 1, #10
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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 

Grand Bend, News, VIPs, Vol. 1, #9
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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 

News, VIPs, Vol. 1, #9
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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 

News, Vol. 1, #9
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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 

Grand Bend, News, Vol. 1, #9
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Ready to go home

Chamber of Commerce summer student Amy Jennison noticed this male cat at the back of the chamber office, hiding under 

News, Vol. 1, #9
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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 

News, Vol. 1, #9
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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 

News, Portfolio, Vol. 1, #7
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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 

News, VIPs, Vol. 1, #6
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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 

News, VIPs, Vol. 1, #6
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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 

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