Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Friday. Here are the details of what to expect for most of Southern Ontario, including Grand Bend area: This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions.. Listen for updated statements. Snow heavy at times is [...]
Ryan VanValkengoed, 17, of Crediton went missing after leaving a friend’s house a short distance from home the evening of January 11. Police divers found his body in the Ausable River Monday afternoon. Ryan was the oldest of three sons of Bob and Lorie VanValkengoed, owners of Advanced Auto Parts and Salvage and Lorie’s Advanced [...]
Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn Last week was a very difficult one for students, staff, and families of the South Huron community as we struggled to come to grips with the loss of one of our students, Ryan VanValkengoed. Ryan was a fun-loving student with a great sense of humour who was well liked by all [...]
‘Benguin Goes Wild West’ for 2008 Grand Bend Winter Carnival By Casey Lessard Grand Bend’s 22nd Winter Carnival launches February 1 and runs two weekends at venues around town.“It’s about getting the community as a whole doing stuff together in the shoulder season,” says committee chair Lynda Hillman-Rapley. “This is my second year as chair, [...]
Proposed ban on leaded fuels could shut down attraction after 2008 season By Casey Lessard The end is near for racing at Grand Bend Motorplex if fans and community members don’t take a stand against a proposed federal ban on leaded fuels, the track’s manager warns.“If this happens, professional drag racing in Canada is over,” [...]
Lambton Shores is hoping the public will come out to give their input on the future of Grand Bend Tuesday night. The municipality and its consultants, EDA Collaborative (the same people doing the beach improvement plan), will host a workshop Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Bend Public School gymnasium.A workshop regarding [...]
Zurich couple still lovebirds after 60 years Lloyd and Leona Steinberg of Zurich celebrated 60 years in January 10. The Strip wanted to know their secret. As told to Casey LessardPhoto by Sandra Regier Leona Steinberg: It was 1947, and I had graduated as a registered nurse from St. Mary’s hospital in Kitchener. I had [...]
Saving 25 Years of Marriage Live! On Stage!Review by Mary Alderson Sexy LaundryBy Michele RimlPerformed by Roger Dunn and Lynne GriffinDirected by Rosemary DunsmoreGrand Theatre ProductionGrand Theatre, London January 15 to February 2, 2008 In the Grand’s current production, Sexy Laundry, a couple in their 50s spend a weekend at an upscale hotel trying to [...]
Workout For Your Life Mon., Wed. & Fri. – 8 to 9 a.m.Southcott Pines clubhouseTues. & Thurs. – eveningsSouth Huron Golf & Fitness, Exeter Story by Casey Lessard If you’re looking for a workout that will push you outside of your comfort zone, Workout For Your Life may be the right fit. Beth Sweeney and [...]
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard I’ve frequently had the fortune of being on the cutting edge of technology, starting with my time at the University of Western Ontario. There, I took a computer science class that introduced me to email and websites, both of which were relatively new. Then, when I studied broadcast journalism [...]
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope your Christmas went well. Tom and I were fortunate to celebrate on two occasions: once at our son’s place, whose wife is a great cook; and at my brother’s home, where we had another good meal and lots of fun. Of course, that’s what Christmas is about: family [...]
By James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter While trying to think of the perfect dessert for Valentines Day, I remember a wine tasting I had attended, where each wine was paired with a taste or flavour on a spoon. While each spoon had its own flavour, an array of taste can be combined into a “flight.” So [...]
By James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter As January rolls into February, we look to break from the whirlwind of activities of the past months. We yearn for less indulgent foods that are lower in fat – a change from the heavy sauces and extravagant desserts of December: foods with clean crisp tastes.As few believe, Ontario [...]
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton A kind gesture, word or deed can truly make a difference in someone’s day. It takes very little effort to be kind, and in turn, you may be rewarded by how it makes you feel. Positive thoughts and actions are part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Gesture of goodwillIt is [...]
Police have recovered Ryan VanValkengoed’s body from the Ausable River in Crediton. The 17-year old, whose family lives near the river, disappeared after leaving a friend’s home Friday; his route took him over the river. OPP divers found Ryan’s body early Monday afternoon.
Huron OPP are looking for help to find 17-year old Ryan VanValkengoed of Crediton. The teen was last seen at about 11:30 Friday night walking home from another Crediton residence. He did not arrive home.Foul play is not suspected, but Huron OPP are concerned about Ryan’s wellbeing. The Emergency Response Team and the canine unit [...]
By Casey Lessard Drayton Entertainment is sticking to a formula that works for its 2008 season at Huron Country Playhouse, presenting Broadway hits and home-grown originals on its two stages.The season includes: My Fair Lady, Sorry… I’m Canadian, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum on the main [...]
Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn, SHDHS The arrival of the New Year on the calendar means that we are closing in on the end of the first semester, and that means that final exams are not far off. In fact, exams begin in less than three weeks, running from Friday, January 25, to Wednesday, January 30, [...]
Tuesday, January 11 to 5 p.m. – Grand Bend LegionNew Year’s levee with Ben Shane & Bobby K Wednesday, January 210:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Thedford ArenaLet’s Get Active Together. Skating Day. Program for ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270. 12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend [...]