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Ontario says it will return Ipperwash Park to the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. The following is a media release from the province: McGuinty Government to Return Ipperwash Park QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario is moving forward on its commitment to resolve the future use of Ipperwash Provincial Park lands, Aboriginal Affairs Minister [...]
If you’re in Southern Ontario, you know it’s not a good day to travel. If you need more information, here are some useful links: Weather warning for Goderich and area Road Closures Southwestern Ontario road conditions
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard It’s been a great year here at the Strip and in my household. My family and I have enjoyed visiting your homes, and we look forward to being part of your lives in 2008. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, Happy New Year from all of us. To the rest, [...]
Reader: Not town’s job to sustain businesses To the editor,In the article “Beach is fine; focus on Main Street first” (Nov. 21), it was suggested that responsibility for the loss of several full-time, year-round businesses in the past year rests, perhaps partially, on the shoulders of municipal government. This seems to me an inadequate assessment. [...]
Tim Long praises SHDHS Story and photos by Casey Lessard It’s a long road from Exeter, Ontario to Los Angeles, California, but Tim Long found his way back. When he arrived, an entire school of fans awaited.“If you keep trying and following your dream,” said Taryn Dougall of Exeter, “you can be successful like Tim.”Tim [...]
Photographers offer free photo sessions to families dealing with cancer Story by Casey LessardPhotos courtesy Sandra Regier “You always have the image that this can’t happen to me, this is going to happen to somebody else,” says Michelle Smith, whose brother Mike Steckle is recovering from cancer. “You just think it can’t happen to someone [...]
Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard I really love Christmastime. Unfortunately, we celebrate it in a season that, at times, is not so pleasant, especially when the snow is flying and the visibility is so bad you end up in the ditch, which is what happened to my sister and me on Monday, December 3. Fortunately, [...]
Corn promoted as clean (and cheap) heating alternative Story and photos by Casey Lessard In an area where corn grows abundantly, it’s easy to view those fields as sources of food energy and not as a source of heating energy. Patrick Michielsen of Sylvan Kitchens sees otherwise.“I think burning corn’s a really good alternative to [...]
“This is a holiday favourite at the Spiers home, ” says Barb Spiers of Beauty ‘n’ the Beach hair studio in Grand Bend (519-238-6520), who sent us this recipe. Serves 4.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 pkg sliced bacon (not already cooked)2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 tbsp chili powder Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut [...]
Compiled by Harry Young, Royal Canadian Legion Grand BendServes 1 or more. “Today is the beginning of a new dream.” “We cannot direct the winds, but we can adjust our sails.” “Learn to forgive; once done, you are now a better person, the future is yours.”
Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard, CD I spent Christmas 1967 stationed at Lizard Flats outside Nicosia, Cyprus, which had at one time been used during the Jewish exodus from Germany to Palestine. It was pretty run-down and in a way reminded us of Ipperwash.A sergeant oversaw the junior ranks canteen. During the holidays, he would [...]
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Most of us envision our Christmas dinner with the usual domestic turkey, browned to perfection, steaming on the platter. Other options may be roast duck, goose, chicken, or even a ham. However, my friend Dwight Hughes from around the country corner prefers his turkey to be ‘wild.’ According to Dwight, [...]
By Jen Denys, B.A., CHRP, CPCThe Right Path Consulting Group The beginning of a new year presents a whole spectrum of possibilities. It has become customary to make promises to ourselves as we turn the pages of a new calendar. More often than not, New Year’s resolutions become desires that we never really fulfill rather [...]
You can buy the iPod, but here are the gifts that will truly improve your school and home life in 2008 Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn, SHDHS As this is likely the last column I will write before Christmas, I thought maybe it would be appropriate to adopt a Christmas theme for this week’s column. As [...]
Anne of Green GablesAdapted by Donald Harron, from the novel by L.M. MontgomeryMusic by Norman CampbellPerformed by Jennifer Toulmin and castDirected by Susan FerleyMusical Direction by Andrew PetrasiunasChoreography by Kerry GageGrand Theatre ProductionGrand Theatre, London November 21 to December 30, 2007 Live! On Stage!Reviewed by Mary Alderson Jennifer Toulmin steals the stage in the Grand’s [...]
Saturday, December 110 a.m. – Grand Bend CHCGrand Bend Community Foundation Awards Presentation 3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend LegionMark Blayney Sunday, December 26 p.m. – ZurichZurich lighted Santa Claus Parade. Contact Vickie Wilder (519) 263-5343 Monday, December 3Grand Bend LegionGrand Bend Horticultural Society Pot Luck and Annual Meeting. Contact Liz for details 236-7884 [...]