Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Inside: Greg Gallello makes a run for Canadian Idol
Local businessman wants to be the next Canadian Idol Oakwood Inn pub June 1 & 2 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grand Bend native Greg Gallello owns and operates Little Gino’s, Yogen FrÜz, and Sam’s Playing Fields Batting Cages as well as performing live ...
Share your prom memories and photos with our readersI’ve been to three proms, and they just keep getting better. The first time was 15 years ago at South Huron District High School, and it was fun, but nothing like the year after. That year, I got to...
Keeping the peaceBy Tom Lessard, former UN peacekeeperI was over in Cyprus in 1970 for a six-month tour. I was with the Delta Company, 1 RCR. I came off the outpost – I had been on the night shift – and I had a couple sandwiches and went into the s...
InterestsPolitics (life-long Liberal), Hollywood memorabilia (her late husband got her interested in Marilyn Monroe), reading (“we have a tremendous library here”) and being active (Grace does aerobics three times a week, golfs, and walks Ivy Mist)...
Compiled by Rita LessardNatural flea bustersHow it all Vegan cookbookBrewer’s yeast: 1 tsp or 1 tablet a day. Note: some animals are allergic to brewer’s yeast; watch for itchy patches. Consult your vet.Garlic: Most animals love garlic when mixed w...
Teacher’s tenure equals half of Mt. Carmel school’s ageStory and Photos by Casey Lessard“To come over the horizon on that highway, it’s just a great feeling. You’d think that would wear off after a while, but it hasn’t.”Gloria Miotto Wilk...
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market launches dining partnership with local restaurantsThis summer, when you eat at local restaurants you can choose to eat local produce as part of your meal. Each week one restaurant will feature a dish or dishes from the Simp...
Take advantage of home-grown goodness at the market just east of the main stripGrand Bend Farmers’ MarketGill Road Parking LotWednesdays until October8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Story and Photos by Casey LessardIf you want a little taste of Europe, head to the G...
Casey makes these for me on Sunday mornings and I LOVE them! - Anjhela MichielsenAdapted from How it All Vegan cookbook1/2 cup rolled oats3/4 cup cornmeal3/4 cup flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1/4 cup apple sauce2 eggs or egg replacer equal t...
Golf TipsBy Cameron RankinMost recreational golfers’ are rushing to the 1st tee from work after a short or long commute and they wonder why their round starts off so badly.Golf course owners and operators throughout the world would ideally like all p...
By Jessica MichielsenIn our busy culture, stress affects us all. Emotionally, we are stressed and our bodies are taxed by the processed foods we eat. The toxins and pollutants in our environment also wreak havoc on our bodies, causing many illnesses ra...
Our bird expert talks about the beesLiving in BalanceBy Jenipher AppletonAn unexplained phenomenon has been affecting some of the North American honeybee population. Colony Collapse Disorder is the term being used by scientists to generally describe th...
Huron Country PlayhouseWed. May 30 to Sat. June 23(519) 238-6000 for ticketsStory and photo by Casey LessardIf director Dave Campbell has nine lives, he has spent four of his bringing Cats to the stage. His fourth go at the musical, based on poems by T...
The Caddyshack, Grand Cove EstatesFri. June 8 and Sat. June 9 – 7:30 p.m.(519) 238-5043 for tickets ($7.50)Story and photo by Casey LessardThe scene: you open the freezer to discover the bodies of four nuns, and you don’t call the police. Why? Beca...
Grand Bend LegionJune 23-6 p.m.Goderich-native Arlene Darndrough (keyboard and vocals) and Seaforth-native Kim Such (guitar and vocals).Strip spoke with Arlene Darndrough.Personal Style: We do just about everything. We just worked our repertoire up so ...