Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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around the Bend (players)Wednesdays – Grand Bend Farmers’ Market; other dates and locations: see website Interview & photos by Casey Lessard aroundtheBend(players) are seven University of Windsor theatre students living in Grand Bend for the summer and performing street theatre at venues including Evinc Studios, the Grand Bend Farmers’ Market and the Lakeview Café. What [...]
Why did Dudley die?Sam George gets some answers As told to Casey Lessard Maynard “Sam” George’s brother Anthony “Dudley” George was shot by Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Kenneth Deane (who was later found criminally negligent) September 6, 1995 at Ipperwash Provincial Park.After occupying the Camp Ipperwash military base for two years, about 35 protesters moved [...]
Jamaican Shirley Wright’s summer destination – southwestern Ontario – makes him a snowbird of a different feather Forty-nine year old Kingston, Jamaica resident Shirley Wright has been coming to Canada every summer for the last 20 years to work at the Masfrankc farm, now the Strawberry Place (338 Elginfield Road, between Sylvan and Thedford – [...]
Bryan and Mike Memorial Golf TournamentSand Hills Golf ResortSaturday June 23Register by calling: (519) 294-0516 Story by Casey Lessard Bryan Wiersma “I miss talking to him,” Anne Wiersma says. “I miss seeing him. I miss his hugs. Everything.”Anne is talking about her son, Bryan, who died in 2002 after a four-month battle with cancer. Bryan, [...]
Bryan and Mike Memorial Golf TournamentSand Hills Golf ResortSaturday June 23Register by calling: (519) 294-0516 Story by Casey Lessard Mike Franjkovic “There were three trucks,” Stan Franjkovic explains. “It was a slushy day; really bad weather. A lot of trucks on the road and one of them went by and splashed him on his windshield [...]
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 music in the area Personal Style: Really laid back. I grew [...]
Teacher’s tenure equals half of Mt. Carmel school’s age Story 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 Wilks is talking about her daily commute from north of London to Mt. Carmel, [...]
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 we do almost everything except for current top 40. Once in a while, Kim will do a couple of those [...]
Grand Bend LegionMay 19 3-6pmHometown: St. ThomasPersonal Style: Everything from early war tunes to East Coast Canada to Elvis, 50s, 60s, 70s. Canadian folk music. Audience participation.Influences: My dad; high school teacher Frank Hurlehay; vocal coach and Caledonians accompanist Dr. Wayne Carroll What people can expect: A fun, lively, entertaining high caliber afternoon. Interview and [...]
Grand Bend LegionMay 26 3-6pmHometown: Originally from East Coast; currently LondonPersonal Style: All over the place. Started out playing classical; folk after school; session musician in L.A.; rock solo act in Canada.Influences: Bob Dylan to Pink Floyd to Buddy Guy. Heavily influenced by jazz. I’m constantly studying that type of music.What people can expect: At [...]
Oakwood InnMay 18, 19, 20 8pm to 12amThe Stone Angels are Parkhill residents Gloria Martin (lead guitar, percussion and harmony) and Anjhela Michielsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard and harmonica).Interview and photo by Casey LessardPersonal Style:A: It seems like I’m attracted to something that’s really authentic and
