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 Thanks For The Memories Grand Lake!
In 2004, when I was embarking on my second ill-fated attempt at retirement, I had sold our publication, then known as the Chronicle of Grand Lake and before that the Grand River Chronicle. Today the masthead shouts out the name Grand Times on Grand Lake, but many of you still simply refer to it as The Chronicle. That last column in July of 2004 ask the question, "Is that the Fat Lady Singing?" She was singing then and now we're hearing the 2020 version. So here we go again, embarking on our third attempt at retirement so it only seemed appropriate to use a different title to reflect how fortunate and well treated I have been by this grandest of Ladies. More
Grand Lifestyle: Larry & Joyce Duke
Many people have made a decision to spend more time at Grand Lake as a result of a summer visit, but no one's story can compete with Grand Lakers Larry and Joyce Duke, owners of The Shebang, Big Shots Rhythm & Booze and The Den of Uniquity on Monkey Island. They had never been to Grand Lake, but they came here looking for a summer job and a chance to help pay for their boat by renting it out. That was forty-nine years ago! (more)
 With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner, many people are planning to spend the long weekend on the water. For those heading to Grand Lake, Lake Hudson or the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips that can help promote safe outings. (more)
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