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Thomson Clinches Playoff Spot in Grey Bruce Major Curling

Jeff Thomson clinched a playoff spot in the Brokerlink Insurance Grey Bruce Major Curling League with a 7-2 win over AJ Schumaker at the Chesley Curling Club.

Also, Don Bartley downed Craig Millburn 7-3 to stay within a game of Al Hutchinson for first place in the league.

Hutchinson edged Wade Walsh 9-7 at the Paisley Curling Club. Steve Gregg defeated Mike Hammer 8-5 to stay in playoff contention.

Three of the eight playoff spots in the league are undecided heading into the final week next week.

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Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.