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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-15, Page 3030 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesda , Ma 15, 2013 community Lynda Hillman -Replay QMI Agency It is an exciting time to go through the Lambton Heritage Museum south of (rand Bend.'I\vo new exhibits opened Sunday and the incredible garden in the front highlights natural features of the area. Here author Bob Mc(:arthey with his wife Jane from Sarnia check out the Shine exhibit. Bob is currently fin- ishing his newest book called Travesty - the Elizabeth Workman story. Author Paul Gallo! with wife Mary check out the Great Storni exhibit Sun- day. Paul just came back from a speak- ing engagement with the Detroit Marine Historical Society centering on his his- tory of the Port 1 Iuron to South Hamp- ton storm. Paul, with the 1 luron County historical Society will he presenting lectures and talks to recount the terrors of the Great Storms of 1913. The Lambton County Garden This floral representation of Lambton County highlights the natural features of the area, such as shoreline, rivers and topographic relief. They are joined here by the most distinctive man-made landmarks of Lambton County, all situated in their appropriate physical location. Can you find the St. Clair River, the Blue Water Bridge, the world's first commercial oil field, the Chemical Valley, Rock Glen's Devonian fossils, Kettle Point concretions and the route chosen in 1859 for the Grand Trunk Railroad? VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND DEADLINES: I)ue to the Victoria Day Holiday on Monday, May 20th the fallowing deadlines will he in place for our May 22nd issue. ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Deadlines will be... Thursday May 16th @ 2:00 pm "HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND" Grand Bend AIIVaAco • :-.:.%sZift.T; * ../ / 1 ••1\ ' 1.%11:30%'?•:.t. f, ��'AX11 11, j' ' 0 \ , •' •1 / I's 1 - '1 ��.e�• �, • , ., . .. > r.....,,i .01 58 Ontario St., N. Grand Bend NOM 1TO PH: 238-5383 FAX: 238-5131 Email: lakeshore.advance@sunmedia.ca Mobs by Lynda HINman-R.pley The Great Storm - November 1913 Every minute counts on the Great Lakes. Excitement runs high and danger challenges! Sometimes chances are taken as the giant lake freighters try to make one more run before the close of the navigation season. Join the Lambton Heritage Museum as we mark the anniversary of the largest disaster to ever hit the Great Lakes with a special exhibit from May to November of 2013. Shine: Spotlight on Women of Lambton. So often in history the stories of women have been forgotten or marginalized. This new exhibit provides an opportunity for Lambton County women who have Impacted their communities to shine. The exhibit explores how the roles of women have changed over time, as well as the significant impacts of women's groups on their communities. Women in business and education are also featured. Be sure to discover Lambton's Guiding Beacons, women from every municipality in Lambton County who nave been nominated by the community. Enjoy this dynamic new exhibit from May 12 until November 8, 2013.