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Tho Heritage Quilt Exhibit returned to Exeter last weekend featuring the collection of Jane Egan, owner of Galt House
Antiques In Goderich. The exhibit had 15 of Jane's prized quilts on display. Held at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church,
it was again a huge success in support of the Bach Festival of Canada being held this summer. New this year was
heirloom needlework with hooked rugs and christening dresses.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Boaters take a
bow from Grand
Bend harbour
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
Lakeshore Advance
Grand fiend has a long history of rec-
reational water related event and com-
merce. Since the late 11100s, (;rand Bend
has been considered one of Ontario's
primary resort destinations with an
abundance of recreational water
resources since the 11100s.
In 1892 Grand 13enli decided it
needed a harbour and So it caiutl was
dug by horse -teams and scraper buck-
ets to creat(' Grand Bend's harbour and
drain farmland subject to flooding.
the channel renlove(t Ausahle River's
sharp turn, increasing its width for
boats. It also cut off 2l kill of river Bow-
ing south to I'ort Franks, today known
as "Old ,\usable Channel': fed by spring
water. 'Ihl' pier was constructed in 1905
to prevent silt and sand from blocking
the harbour and it soon became com-
monplace to see anglers throwing their
Tines over the side and people strolling
((newel its 6.18 foot length. Later, l'ril)\VOI'k
encased by concrete and sotitll pier
added to protea harbour.
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