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Yacht Club sail past at the mouth of the Saugeen River

Dignitaries attend official opening

(L) Doug Johnson, Mike Sterling, Jane Kramer, MPP Carol Mitchell, Gord Webb, Mayor Mike Smith, Rick Smith & Dave Wenn

The Southampton Marine Heritage Society held its first annual festival over the long weekend.  The official opening on Saturday, July 30th was held at Pioneer Park in Southampton with several dignitaries attending.

MPP of Huron Bruce and Minister of Rural Affairs, Carol Mitchell

Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith

Chantry Island restoration founding member, Mike Sterling

Marine Heritage volunteer Jane Kramer was recognized for her work

Chantry Singers under direction of Anne Little sang nautical selections

(L) Doug Johnson of Marine Heritage and Larry Mitchell (R) discover much in common as both were sailors on the Great Lakes shipping lines

Flag expert, Doug Johnson (C) explained the history of the Chantry Island flag [R. Joe Shulte & Howie Mclaren help out]

Sophie Champagne (L), Jana Gayle and Betty Bender took in the opening

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Sunday, July 31, 2011