Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn On Thursday afternoon of this week we are holding our second annual PAWS Day (Panther Active Winter Sports) as part of our goal to encourage healthy active living. Students and staff will be participating in a series of outdoor winter games, intended to promote active living, teamwork, and school spirit. We [...]
Hana’s SuitcaseAdapted by Emil Sher, from the book by Karen LevinePerformed by Burgandy Code, Jennifer Dzialoszynski, Jan Filips, Nicco Lorenzo Garcia, Gil Garratt, Matthew Gorman, Manami Hara, Janet Lo. Directed by Susan FerleyGrand Theatre ProductionGrand Theatre, London February 12 to March 1, 2008 Live! On Stage!Review by Mary Alderson Right after a show, friends sometimes [...]
Grand Bend Strip publisher/editor/photographer Casey Lessard has been named one of the three best photographers among Ontario’s community newspapers, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association announced Thursday. The OCNA also named the Strip’s photo page from the Parkhill fair (with photos by Casey Lessard) one of the three best in the province. The winners will be [...]
View from the StripBy Casey Lessard The Grand Bend winter carnival was a great success; I haven’t seen so many different people involved in local activities since the summer. Congratulations to the organizers for great work.Congratulations also to my parents for sticking it out for 45 years. They’ve been able to make love work through [...]
With Valentine’s Day this week, there is a lot of emphasis on being in love; I would like to share what true love means to me.I was an observer, an outsider, to the secrets of love. I watched as daily kisses and hugs were exchanged and tender embraces were given. I watched as coffee was poured [...]
February at last in Grand Bend! and I am reminded of the big heart and grand spirit of this village.Although great controversy and vast fundraising has been undertaken, the new public elevator at the beach house at the foot of Main Street is near completion. In this formidable season, it’s a powerful testament to the [...]
Unity. Peace. Understanding. Tolerance. Cooperation. These are things that all, or at least most, of us want in our world. I’m in favour of all of the above. However, what I’m about to write is going to sound intolerant and probably politically incorrect.Recently, World Religion Day was observed locally. There is a reason why I [...]
Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton Balanced literacy for Ontario students The latest and most unremitting thrust from the Ontario Ministry of Education is indeed the ‘balanced literacy’ movement. In a nutshell, balanced literacy in the elementary grades must provide opportunities for daily reading including: independent, guided, and shared reading, along with read-alouds. I won’t even [...]
Anniversary a time to reflect on the joys of life Advice from momBy Rita Lessard February is the month for love and sweethearts as we celebrate Valentine’s Day this week. February is also the month Tom and I celebrate our anniversary, celebrating 45 years February 8th. I imagine in this day and age, that’s quite [...]
Keeping the PeaceBy Tom Lessard Many years ago, I had the good fortune of working for a window and door company on Highway 4 southeast of Centralia. At one time during my employment, I was given the task of building plastoramic picture windows. My department was very large in area because I needed room to [...]
By James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter (http://www.eddingtons.ca/)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 [...]
The Huron Country Playhouse Guild is planning its first ever gala fundraiser for the Playhouse. The Guild Gala will be held at Grand Cove Estates Thursday, May 22, and is a special evening for women that includes a social hour, gourmet dinner catered by F.I.N.E. Restaurant, entertainment, fashions, wine tasting and a live auction. All [...]
If you have school-aged children and are looking for a way to occupy them for a day or more during the March break, you have several options available. Be sure to register early (Youth Centre registration ends March 1): Monday, March 109 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth CentreTrip to Fort Rose sugar [...]
Families are invited to spend Ontario’s new holiday together snowshoeing at Morrison Dam east of Exeter. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (519-235-2610) is running a snowshoeing event Sunday, February 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.; the event is free for people with snowshoes, and anyone can rent snowshoes for $3 per pair.Snowshoers are free to [...]
Here is the full list of events for the weekend: For the kids: Saturday, February 91 p.m. – downtownRotary Club Parade. See adults section for details. Sunday, February 1012 to 2 p.m. – Oakwood clubhouseChildren’s Talent Show (free). Register at Guest Services before February 3. Sing, dance, play – bring your original ideas to win [...]
Friday, February 1Grand Bend Winter Carnival, Feb 1-3 & Feb 8-10Throughout Grand Bend Community. Theme for 2008: Benguin goes wild west. Lots to do for the entire family! Grand Bend Rotary Parade, Feb 9. Visit the Grand Bend website for details, times & locations of events. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Grand Bend Public [...]