Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Grand BendNOTE: Fireworks delayed until July 2Location: Main BeachTime: Dusk (~10 p.m. depending on weather)Cost: By donation – canvassers in red Grand Bend Fireworks committee t-shirts (donated by Archie’s) will collect donations and distribute Canadian flags.What’s happening: Fireworks display worth $10,000. Fireworks operated by a private group under the auspices of the Grand Bend Chamber [...]
What is truth? Whose version of a story is the ultimate authority on what really happened? As Maynard “Sam” George and his family (as well as anyone else who has followed the Ipperwash inquiry) can tell you, there are more than two sides to every story, and therefore the truth can be hard to find.In [...]
Why did Dudley die?Sam George gets some answers As told to Casey Lessard Maynard “Sam” George’s brother Anthony “Dudley” George was shot by Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Kenneth Deane (who was later found criminally negligent) September 6, 1995 at Ipperwash Provincial Park.After occupying the Camp Ipperwash military base for two years, about 35 protesters moved [...]
Jamaican Shirley Wright’s summer destination – southwestern Ontario – makes him a snowbird of a different feather Forty-nine year old Kingston, Jamaica resident Shirley Wright has been coming to Canada every summer for the last 20 years to work at the Masfrankc farm, now the Strawberry Place (338 Elginfield Road, between Sylvan and Thedford – [...]
Recipes supplied by James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter Casual Fine Dining 527 Main St, Exeter. (519) 235-3030 or http://www.eddingtons.ca Lake Huron Whitefish and Tomato ParcelsWrap whitefish in foil before barbecuing. Serve unopened parcels and wait for your guests to appreciate the wonderful aroma that greets them!Serves six butter, for greasing6 skinless fillets of whitefish6 fresh [...]
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus boasts a wingspan of 183-244 cm. That translates into about seven feet! It weighs approximately 4.1 kg (10 lbs). The snow-white head and neck are distinctive. However, unlike the mature eagle, the juvenile sports a brown head and grayish eyes and could be mistaken for [...]
Golf tipsBy Cameron Rankin Almost all swing flaws or faults stem from incorrect swing fundamentals. Check the following before making any changes to your swing.The position of your clubhead (face) at address: position it at a right angle to your intended target line. Grip: both hands should work together, with the back of your left [...]
Story and photos by Casey Lessard More than 300 golfers spent two days at Oakwood Inn, golfing for good causes and having a good time doing it.“I’ve always believed that when people give money, I want them to have fun doing it,” says Dave Scatcherd, whose annual tournament was June 12 and 13. “With David’s [...]
Genre-bender is a murder-mystery, musical and comedy all in one showThe Last ResortHuron Country PlayhouseJune 26 to July 14Box office: (519) 238-6000www.huroncountryplayhouse.com Story and photo by Casey Lessard Most people would be happy to see a play that is a murder mystery, a musical or a comedy; those are standard theatrical genres. Canadian playwright Norm [...]
By Ann Robertson, Huron Country Playhouse Guild It’s time to get your tickets for the Huron Country Playhouse Guild’s popular fundraiser, the Elegant Dinner for Eight. Local dining establishments offer their culinary expertise to the guild, which hosts the dinner at three locations. Transportation is provided between the three homes, and the winner and seven [...]
Friday June 298 p.m. – 1 a.m.Grand Bend LegionTickets: $10 each Put on your bobby socks and leather jacket, and prepare to have some fun. Entertainment by DJ Ken Chaplin. Prizes for best twister and best costume. Classic cars in the parking lot. Funds go toward community projects. Tickets available at Huckleberries and the Health [...]
By Rita Lessard I hope you proud Canadians have a great July 1st. We have so much to be thankful for; I especially enjoy my freedom. Now that the nice weather is here you have no excuse not to get in better shape. Walking is the easiest form of exercise and the cheapest; start out [...]
By Bob Lewis Sometimes the phone rings and when I answer it, there is no one there. I used to press *69 to get the number of the person calling but it was usually ‘an outside caller’ – which often means it was a survey company. Their computers automatically dial four new numbers as soon [...]
Bryan and Mike Memorial Golf TournamentSand Hills Golf ResortSaturday June 23Register by calling: (519) 294-0516 Story by Casey Lessard Bryan Wiersma “I miss talking to him,” Anne Wiersma says. “I miss seeing him. I miss his hugs. Everything.”Anne is talking about her son, Bryan, who died in 2002 after a four-month battle with cancer. Bryan, [...]
Bryan and Mike Memorial Golf TournamentSand Hills Golf ResortSaturday June 23Register by calling: (519) 294-0516 Story by Casey Lessard Mike Franjkovic “There were three trucks,” Stan Franjkovic explains. “It was a slushy day; really bad weather. A lot of trucks on the road and one of them went by and splashed him on his windshield [...]
BurgerfestJune 16 & 17noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday By Casey Lessard Burgerfest is back after more than 20 years, but it’s not the event you knew back then (if you were around) – at least not yet. The Grand Bend Optimists are reviving the event that was once Grand Bend’s second [...]
Grand Bend Youth Centre registrationSaturday, June 16 – 9 to 11 a.m. Skateboard park openingSaturday, June 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wondering what your kids should be doing this summer? If you want them to have fun, look into the programming offered by the Grand Bend youth centre.The centre (located between the Bank [...]
Everyone’s talking about Greg Gallello, our cover model from last week’s edition. The local singer has made it into the top 100 of this year’s Canadian Idol competition, so keep watching the program on CTV to follow his progress. For more details, see http://www.idol.ctv.ca.
Compiled by Rita Lessard Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there, especially to Tom and my sons Tom, Glen, Mike and Bill. Fathers: Don’t wait until you’re a grandfather to enjoy children. Wake up and smell the diaper and change it! Make changes in your life early. You’ll never regret it. Mothers: Don’t [...]
Keeping the peaceTom Lessard, former UN peacekeeper It’s Christmas Day 1956, and I’m on leave at home in Waterloo. I had to leave at noon, so we had an early Christmas dinner. I hitchhiked to London (my parents didn’t want to drive in the weather). My last ride got me right to the CN station.Being [...]
Thursday June 21 – 6 p.m.10014 Greenway Road, south of Grand BendHosted by Lindsey Ashworth Ducharme and Sharon CookeAll ages – everyone welcome.Cost: $25Contact: (519) 243-1713 for tickets If you love summer, why not celebrate it? Lindsey Ashworth Ducharme will be when she hosts a summer solstice party at her home and retreat centre June [...]
Strawberries are in season, but only for a few weeks. If you’re a fan, savour the taste while it lasts. Norm Masfrankc from The Strawberry Place offers us these tips on how to pick a perfect berry. Ripe, not overripe, not greenYou can tell by the redness whether it’s ripe. With Mira – the best [...]
By Cara Funk, executive chef, Eddington’s of Exeter The truth of the matter is, there just isn’t such a thing as a best ever burger. Perhaps that’s what makes this summer dish so satisfying. There is always room for tweaking, and there is always another seasoning, herb and spice combination to explore.Experience shows that having [...]
By Barbara Gower, Catering by Barbara With an excess of 500 cookbooks at my fingertips, I perused my shelves in search of the “ultimate hamburger.” Hmmmm… there is virtually no difference from recipe to recipe. Ground chuck, some sirloin, salt and pepper. Whew! That’s it. Dressing your burger, now that’s a different story. Every restaurant [...]
