Volume 1 Number 11
Inside: Parkhill fall fair (OCNA third place award for Photo Layout)
- Why MMP sounds good to me View from the StripBy Casey LessardFor the most part, I am not well-represented at Queen’s Park. I’m an environmentalist and a vegan (and admittedly a bit of a hippie), and I am not aware of any sitting politicians who represent my views in the legislatur...
- Apple wine a natural fit Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House(519) 296-5556 or (519) 296-5558Story and photos by Casey LessardThere’s a wonderful surprise fermenting on a dirt road northwest of Thedford, and it won’t be long before the wines being made at Twin Pines Orchards and C...
- Legends of the fall Advice from momBy Rita LessardFall - what a great time of the year. Not too hot, not too cold. Standard time is approaching and thus we’ll fall back an hour. The word fall is used in so many ways, for example, fall in love, fall out, fall from grace, fall...
- The Warning - a poem by Theresa van Koeverden (Theresa van Koeverden wrote the poem The Warning after the drowning death of Jule Marie Kovar of Fort Gratiot, Michigan in August. The 14-year old slipped under the surface as she swam in rough waters at the Grand Bend beach near the pier.)The WarningBy ...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - James Armstrong James Armstrong, GreenHometown: Bothwell (45 years)Occupation: 17 years at Sarnia Suncor refinery - currently Operations Program coordinator (management’s representative on the back shifts). Twenty-five years farming.Political experience: Three years on t...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - Brad Harness Brad Harness, Reform of OntarioHometown: Strathroy & Ailsa CraigOccupation: PublisherPolitical experience: Ran in past municipal elections, sought Conservative nomination in riding in 2003.Community involvement: Active volunteering with minor soccer, hock...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - Joyce Jolliffe Joyce Jolliffe, NDPHometown: Raised in rural Thamesville. Residing in Strathroy for 25 years.Occupation: Retired from manufacturing sector.Political experience: Ran in 2000 federal election to get my feet wet. Ran in 2003 provincial election. I also serve...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - Bill McMaster Bill McMaster, Family CoalitionHometown: BothwellOccupation: Self Employed MechanicPolitical experience: LimitedCommunity involvement: Fire department, minor hockey in the pastWhat is the best way to stimulate the economy in your riding?Cut taxes.What is ...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - Monte McNaughton Monte McNaughton, PCHometown: NewburyOccupation: small businessmanPolitical Experience: Elected to Newbury municipal council in 1997 at age 20, serving three council terms.Community Involvement: Has served on the board of directors at Four Counties Health...
- Meet the candidates: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex - Maria Van Bommel Maria Van Bommel, LiberalHometown: Our farm is located just north of Strathroy.Occupation: Currently the MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and poultry farmer with my husband Rene; mother of 5 and grandmother of 12.Political experience: Two-term municipal cou...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Dave Joslin Dave Joslin, Christian HeritageHometown: RR 2 Brussels-Grey Ward, Huron EastOccupation: Pressure WelderPolitical experience: ran 5 times federally (Christian Heritage Party), this is the 2nd time for the Family Coalition PartyCommunity involvement: active...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Paul Klopp Paul Klopp, NDPHometown: municipality of Bluewater. Ward of Hay.Occupation: farmerPolitical experience: Provincial: M.P.P. Huron and Parliamentary Assistant Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs 1990-1995. Municipal: two-term deputy m...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Carol Mitchell Carol Mitchell, LiberalHometown: Clinton (born in Goderich twp)Occupation: MPP, business ownerPolitical experience: MPP for Huron-Bruce (2003-present); parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Food; parliamentary assistant to the Ministe...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Rob Morley Rob Morley, PCHometown: Whalen CornersOccupation: Cash crop farmer, former trucking company owner. Shop supervisor at Lavis contracting in ClintonPolitical experience: 18 years municipal: nine as councillor (Usborne Twp.), three as reeve (Usborne), six as...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Victoria Serda Victoria Serda, GreenHometown: Port Elgin, raised: Owen SoundOccupation: Homeschooler, municipal councillor; was an organic farmer, private school teacher, personal care attendant for the disabled Political experience: Lobbying of municipal government on ...
- Meet the candidates: Huron-Bruce - Dennis Valenta Dennis Valenta, IndependentHometown: ClintonOccupation: Truck driver for 27 yearsPolitical experience: Past member of Reform, Alliance, Conservative parties. Worked with Alliance riding association. Worked extensively in Perth-Middlesex by-election 3-4 ye...
- To MMP or not to MMP - that is the question By Casey LessardHow will the legislature look in a few years? It’s a question voters have to take seriously at this election call as they face a referendum on the future of the electoral process.A move to elect members of provincial parliament (MPPs) usin...
- A community market event to benefit all By Casey LessardJulie Nelson has an idea she hopes will help women like her, local businesses, and area school children all at once. Nelson is organizing a community market day fundraiser at the Grand Bend Public School Thursday, September 27 starting at ...
- Getting comfortable at high school and planning for the future Principal's PageBy Jeff Reaburn, SHDHS principalAlthough it is still quite early in the school year, it is already time for senior students to start thinking about post-secondary life, especially if they are planning to attend university or college. The a...
- Geese faithful mates until the end Living in BalanceBy Jenipher AppletonThe luminous yellow plumage of the American Goldfinch has begun to wane to a dusky gold. Rose-breasted grosbeaks have long since taken off to their southern climes, and no longer are we pestered by the voracious, greed...
- Fall golf is here! Golf TipsBy Cameron RankinFall is the best time of the year to play: the courses are quieter, the weather is cooler, course conditions are improving after an especially dry hot summer, and the green fees are usually less, so get your last few games in bef...
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