 ?AD{TS2363494} AD{TS2363482} GeorgeLangstaffSOFFIT/FASCIA ROOFING & SIDINGWhat's up with the pool?Survey results13are in for Sydenham and District PoolTaking care of bullies18Bullying expert talks about the 'always-on generation'& Sons CONSTRUCTION LTD. 5" & 6" Seamless Eavestrough gutter clean SYSTEMGift Gift Certificates Certificates Available Available519-358-1444 519-358-1444TheCourier Presswallaceburgcourierpress.caThe road to the playoff sDavid Gough Courier Press In an effort to keep an important transportation link alive and vibrant, the Walpole Island band council has decided to purhcase and assume operations of the Walpole Island- Algonac Ferry Line. The Dean family based out of Port Lambton has owned the ferry for close to 60 years and recently decided to sell their business. Graham Hoogterp, who is helping to manage and operate the ferry, told the Wallaceburg Courier Press that buying the ferry line was "a good business decision" for the Walpole Island band council. The purchase closed on April 4, with Walpole Island taking over from the Dean family. TheCourier Pressattempted to get former owner Dale Dean to comment, but he couldn't be reached. Hoogterp said the ferry employs eight Walpole Island band members. He also said the ferry has a historical signifi cance. "Th ere has been a boat there documented for the past 100 years," Hoogterp said. Hoogterp said the ferry operations will remain business as usual, as most things will remain the same. Th e new company is modeled after Walpole Island's Tahgahoning Enterprises, which operates a large band- Thursday, May 23, 2013 David Gough Courier Press Wallaceburg Tartan soccer player Abbey Broad keeps on eye on the ball during a game versus the John McGregor Panthers on May 13 at Steinhoff Park. The Tartans won 6-0 with Alyssa Lucier scoring three goals and Shaylyn Richard, Abbie Broad and Alina Steele scoring single goals. The Tartans are scheduled to enter the playoff s this week.Walpole Island band council buys ferry lineTheThe Clock TowerDental CentreDental CentreComplete C mplete l t F FFa Family F FFamily mily il D Dentistry D DDentistry ti tDr. Kevin Fast Dental Surgeon Dr. Doug Steen Dental Surgeon Tom Levy Denture Specialist Dawn McCarter Dental Hygienist210 James St., Wallaceburg * www.clocktowerdental.ca *519.627.5176AD{TS2365469} For Your Old Broken Unwanted Gold Jewellery 77 Margaret Ave., Wallaceburg 519-627-1000 *Must have valid Photo ID Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:30; Sat. 9:30-4:00 run 4,800-acre agricultural enterprise on Walpole Island. Like Tahgahoning Enterprises, the ferry line will be governed by a board of directors. Walpole Island's ferry rate is set to go up $7 for a vehicle this week. Bluewater Ferry out of Sombra will also increase their price to $7 on June 1. Hoogterp said the last increase was in 2006. "It's due to rising fuel costs and infl ation. It needed to go up," Hoogterp said. Diane Brodie Dental Hygienist Breanne Childs Dental Hygienist
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