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Advertise in the Strip swimsuit edition

I am well into production for the final edition of the Grand Bend Strip, which is a swimsuit edition that will go to every home in Grand Bend and to our 600 subscribers. Copies will be available at stores as well. Because we are running a full distribution, about 1800 copies will go to homes [...]
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The end is near

Last issue of the Strip comes to you July 14 View from the Strip By Casey Lessard The headline above may come to a surprise to some of you, but to others, you have heard the rumours already. Here’s the truth: Anjhela and I are moving to England, where she will pursue a master’s degree [...]
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South Huron’s sounds of success

School bands bring home gold, two silvers, and big awards from MusicFest Canada Story and photos by Casey Lessard They’re the best percussion ensemble in Canada, and they’re right here in our backyard. Led by music director Isaac Moore and coach Dave Robilliard, South Huron District High School’s percussionists won the Zildjian Outstanding Percussion Section [...]
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Percussion powerhouse

SHDHS, Jon Gill named best in Canada Jon Gill (right) of Grand Bend is a member of the 2010 Zildjian Outstanding Percussion Ensemble of the year (below), and winner of the Zildjian Outstanding Percussionist Award. As told to Casey Lessard Photos by Casey Lessard When we won in 2008, it was the first time in [...]
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Canadian icon stars in Paul Ciufo murder-mystery at Blyth

A Killing Snow runs June 23 to August 13 and features Patricia Hamilton of Green Gables fame Patricia Hamilton is a Canadian icon best known as Rachel Lynde in Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea. A long-time stage performer at Shaw Festival and other theatres, she makes her Blyth Festival debut in Grand [...]

2010 Swimsuit Edition models

22 July 2010

Karl Weselan Age: 42 I live in: St. Marys Occupation: Dentist 1. To me, Grand Bend is: a great place to both relax with my family on the beach, visit my wonderful in-laws and stay active with some beach volleyball 2 I don’t tell many people that I: secretly wanted to be a gigolo, but [...]

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2010 Swimsuit Edition stores

22 July 2010

The Grand Bend Strip 2010 swimsuit edition included contributions from the following vendors: Cover (Gina Phouttharath): Endless Surf 29 Main Street, Grand Bend Summer hours: M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Su 10AM-9PM 519.238.2813 From the owner: Carries a variety of surfboards, stand up paddle boards, wakeboards, skim boards, long board skateboards and kite boards. Also accessories for these [...]

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Country Legends coming to Playhouse

16 June 2010

Drayton Entertainment continues its tradition of tributes to popular music, this season bringing Country Legends to life at the Huron Country Playhouse. The Alex Mustakas show sold out last year in Penetanguishene, bringing a fusion of classic country, gospel and bluegrass music, dance and comedy to the Grand Bend stage. Among the highlights are songs [...]

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Order your Mt. Carmel 150th dinner tickets now

16 June 2010

Our Lady of Mount Carmel church celebrates 150 years as a parish July 18 with a mass, music, games, and a barbecue chicken dinner. Anyone interested in attending the 5 p.m. dinner must buy their tickets before July 4, the caterer’s deadline for attendance numbers. You can do so by contacting Judy Steeper (519-294-6639), Fran [...]

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Letters to the editor – June 16, 2010

16 June 2010

To the editor, I cannot believe all the fuss about the proposed beach volleyball. In 2001, the Canada Games committee held their beach volleyball tournaments here in Grand Bend. Everyone enjoyed these games and they were a huge success, with great results and participation by many volunteers and spectators. We believe that beach volleyball can [...]

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How to start a new life

16 June 2010

Advice from Mom By Rita Lessard The most popular month for people to get married is June. I suppose people figure if April showers bring May flowers, then June will bring good weather that is neither too hot nor too cold. This is a good time to start a new life with someone you love. [...]

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How it all began

16 June 2010

Keeping the Peace By Tom Lessard, C.D. It was early November 1953 when my fellow apprentice soldiers and I arrived in Montreal by train. It seemed to us a huge city. We were staying at the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps on Hochelaga Street, and after debarking from the bus, we were taken to the administration [...]

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We are all to blame for this

16 June 2010

Alternative View By Lance Crossley Last month, I took a mid-year review of how I was faring with my 2010 prediction that states would face serious insolvency issues. We found evidence that this is indeed happening in the form of the Greek debt crisis as well as a number of other Euro nations that are [...]

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You should put a saddle on that thing

16 June 2010

Fido… Come… Sit By Yvonne Passmore http://www.FidoComeSit.com Yes, I have a Great Dane and you don’t know how often I’ve heard that line. Great Danes can stop traffic quicker than a beautiful woman. Officially, he’s the height of a miniature horse. I could put a saddle on that thing. When I walk Zuma, I hear [...]

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To Do List – June 16 to July 13

16 June 2010

Community/Charity Grand Bend Nursery School is now offering five sessions a week of the Early Learning Program, a FREE high quality program designed to help prepare young children for school. If you have children 2.5 to 4 years old and reside in Lambton County, call Grand Bend Nursery School at 519-238-8514 Tuesdays 10 a.m. to [...]

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