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Blue Champagne and the 1940s

June 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Blue Champagne Conceived & Written by Ken John Grant Musical Arrangements by Bob Ashley, Ted Shadbolt, Dan Parr Directed & choreographed by David Connolly Performed by Michael Killinger, Marianne McCord, Leah Oster, Stephanie Roth, Michael Torontow Music Performed by Charles T. Cozens & Robert Mills Drayton Entertainment Production Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend June 24 to July 4, 2009 Live! On Stage! Review by Mary Alderson For those who remember the 1940s, there’s a nostalgia trip to be taken at Huron... [Read the full story]

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Tropical charms

June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Caroline Bruce creates exotic accessories at home in Parkhill After spending a couple of years working in Jamaica, Caroline Bruce decided home is where her heart was. The 28-year old recently launched Tweak jewelry (http://www.tweakboutiqueonline.com/), her line of unique hand-crafted accessories made from semi-precious stones, metals and woods. As told to Casey Lessard Photo by Casey Lessard for Casey365.com The biggest compliment is when someone sees what I make, falls in love with it, and can’t resist wearing it three... [Read the full story]

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Pinery hits the big 5-0

June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

EDIT (Adding events): Saturday June 20, 2009 1:00 p.m. Visitor Centre, Pinery Provincial Park 1:00 p.m. – Social gathering 2:00 p.m. – Welcome – Pinery: the last 50 years Speeches and Cake Cutting 3:30 & 4:30 p.m. – Rum & Spirits program & Voyageur Canoe trip (Canoe Dock) Story by Casey Lessard Photos courtesy Pinery Provincial Park It has been a big part of family life for area residents and visitors for 50 years, and this weekend the Pinery Park is celebrating that milestone with cake and more... [Read the full story]

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Weighty decisions will just have to wait

June 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Des McAnuff Choreographed by Wayne Cilento Musical direction by Franklin Brasz Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production Avon Theatre, Stratford June 20 to November 1, 2009 Live! On Stage! Review by Mary Alderson From the minute the Proteans’ heads pop up between the curtains, you know you are in for a funny show. Physical comedy and farcical situations are the hallmarks of Stratford’s... [Read the full story]

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Maintain your spine angle

June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Golf Tips By Cameron Rankin Head Professional, Sand Hills Golf Resort Your spine angle should remain consistent during your backswing and at the impact position. Any loss of body height on the backswing or standing up at impact or the opposite changes in height will cause inconsistent striking of the ball. To improve consistency, work on improving your posture position. Think of your spine being as straight as possible, but on an angle over the ball, with your arms hanging directly down from your shoulders. Weight pressure... [Read the full story]

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Follow the money

June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Alternative View By Lance Crossley (Part one of a four-part series examining the monetary system.) “Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talk of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile.” - William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1935 Running for his fourth term as Prime Minister, Mackenzie King said this amid the rubble of the depression because he saw that money creation was the bitter root... [Read the full story]

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Pinery hits the big 5-0

EDIT (Adding events): Saturday June 20, 2009 1:00 p.m. Visitor Centre, Pinery Provincial Park 1:00 p.m. – Social gathering 2:00 p.m. – Welcome – Pinery: the last 50 years Speeches... [Read more]


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