Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Living in Balance By Jenipher Appleton Summer was gone but the good weather lingered on into golden September. It was one of those lovely, almost autumn weekends that found us at the cottage on Three Mile Lake in Muskoka. Saturday passed pleasantly and dusk came relatively early. There was a slight chill in the air [...]
Technically Speaking By Tamara Nicola VisitGrandBend.com With history as our guide, we know what is coming next: the beach crowds begin to fade, shop owners hold the last sale of the summer and we begin the slow march towards reclaiming our quiet beachside town. Local merchants, craftspeople and artists run their sales totals, budget for [...]
Community/Charity Every Tuesday 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Bingo Wednesdays to October 29 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Port Franks Community Centre Beginner and Intermediate Bridge. Cost is $45.00. Call 519-238-1239 for details. Every Friday 5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Meat Draw Friday, September 12 and 13 6:30 p.m. – [...]
View from the Strip By Casey Lessard I guess summer’s over, now that the kids are getting ready for school again. Anjhela and I are getting ready again, too. In preparation, we’ve both taken a brief vacation and it’s over already. Where does the time go? With all these people heading back to school, it’s [...]
To the Editor, Your recent edition covering the drowning of Jule Kovar was thought-provoking reporting at its best. For too long, safety at Grand Bend’s main beach has been an issue. While studies and reports are highly commendable, common sense might be a good way to start. The flags flying from the lifeguard posts look [...]
Babes of the Bend recalls music and lifestyle of the early 20th century Babes of the Bend: A Musical Comedy Based on events in Grand Bend between 1915 and 1945 Grand Cove Caddyshack Friday, October 3 – 7 p.m. Saturday, October 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, October 5 – 2 p.m. Tickets – $7.50 each, [...]
Partners in Learning program proves you don’t have to go to school to be a student Partners in Learning Open House September 10 – 2 to 4 p.m. Southcott Pines clubhouse 519-238-5335 Looking for a way to stretch your mind and meet people with a different perspective? Perhaps Partners in Learning is the right answer [...]
“It’s time to win gold” Ten-time Canadian champions chase elusive world tug-of-war title September 4-7 in Sweden Photos and story by Casey Lessard They’ve been the best tug-of-war team in Canada since 1997, but they’ve never tasted success on the world stage. For the Bluewater squad based at Matthias Metzger’s farm northwest of Dashwood, this [...]
Advice from Mom By Rita Lessard According to the dictionary, old means having lived or existed for a specific time, so even if you are two, three or sixty, you are old. So if you think you’re old, you can feel better knowing it’s true and that you’re not alone. As the old saying goes, [...]
Crediton hosts a Harvest Family Fun Day September 6 at the park. Lots of entertainment, fun and games, and plenty of good food. Get your tickets for the top prize of $5200 worth of gas in aid of the town’s building fund. (excerpted from Tom Lessard’s column)
Keeping the Peace By Tom Lessard Back in the good old days – the early 70s, that is – there was a company in Huron Park by the name of Hall Lamp. It was a large employer that produced taillights and mirrors. The company used most of the industrial park’s hangars. In the southwest corner [...]
Technically Speaking By Tamara Nicola VisitGrandBend.com Like many others, I’ve always been a gadget person and I’m always interested in the latest gadgets that hit the market. However, I was late to the table when it came to purchasing a GPS receiver. I don’t travel by car that much so I didn’t see the need; [...]
New school year ushers in big changes, including one for this principal Principal’s Page By Jeff Reaburn Once again the summer has flown by and it is time to get ready to return to school. The custodial staff at South Huron has been working diligently throughout the summer and the school is shiny and clean, [...]
Community/Charity Every Tuesday 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Bingo Every Friday 5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion Meat Draw Wednesday, August 27 Widder Station Golf Club, Thedford Huron Country Playhouse Guild luncheon meeting. Guest speaker Playwright Paul Ciufo. Everyone welcome! Call Mary at 519-238-5640 for details. Dinner for Eight tickets are still [...]