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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-02, Page 17FREE children's draw Large Sesame St. plush toys and other valuable prizes on display at 39 Main Street, Grand Bend. Lights! Music! Come see! H )\ D DEWS L., .0,--.'" tilli.1111111111* 't 5 ar odi 5 t 5 t RAND BEND OPEN ALL YEAR Shop grandcBend CHRaTIVIAS 04,3112A SANTA PARADE Saturday, Dec. 4 Great values at Grand Bend stores The Beehive, Betty & Art's IGA, Blue Water Hardware, Bobs Clocks & Antiques, Christmas Place, Conklin Lumber, The Cottager, Dale's Esso (Ski,Doo), De Jongs Clothing, Doreens Variety, Ethel's Beauty Salon, Flear's Home Bakery, Grand Bend Cleaners, Grand Bend Decorating, Grand Bend Flowers, Grand Bend Texaco, Havasu Trading Post, Harwood Drugs, Hotson Lighting, Manore Marine, Max's TV & Appliances, Prosper's Garage, Ravolle's Gift Shop, Ray's Gulf, Rollie's Sports & Cycle, Sun Shop * Surf Shop, Sweater Shop, The Tender Spot, Terry's Barbering, Griffin Thomas Furniture, Thompson-Warner (Chrysler), Young Classic Hair Salon ENJOY LUNCH OR DINNER AT THESE GOOD-FOOD RESTAURANTS The Colonlial, Green Forest Motel, Sanders Tavern, Gallants Moulin Rouge, Red Gables, GRAND BEND & AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • - ;01•01111.111.11ii-MNOM...VOINIXIMMIMMINIMMINIAMMIIIIINM. 14 5 GRN 1/0 ° See 05"'°°'t 5 00° D C...% 5W° 9-5:30 CLOSED WED. & SUN. OFF SEASON 238-8540 RHEO THOMPSON CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES • • Fall and Winter Styles in Executive suits Dress and casual wear Winter coats Dress and casual shoes Also Snowmobile suits and accessories Winter footwear Parkhill Outfitting Store Ltd. FASHION SHOPPE FOR MEN AND BOYS 294-6284 Fliff Main St., Parkhill Jack Prout - Prop. 14 free clinic at the public Photo by McKinley IT DOESN'T HURT A BIT — Frank Humer of Grand Bend took advantage of a school to get his swine flu vaccination. money and widen the circle of support it could have from local people in the area who are in- clubs and recreation depart- volved. He also said the ments. Playhouse hasn't tapped the Four people were installed as new members to the Playhouse Board of Directors bringing the total to 22. They are, Mary Sperian of Grand Bend, June Hill of Goderich, Leo Morin gs tar of .siG090 drum:0er rl yrh ottir eci f rom and Exeter, r tn iRogerlotwh 9.Mf e b Ma rtin, Grand Ben d, and Bert Albertson, also of Grand Bend. Betty Etue of e--- ...,.........,,,,..,.........., u e DON'T FORGET I e I e 111., BE IN QRAND BEND SAT., DEC. 4 I I e • 117.7cr:s74,:%"" 1 aver 1 VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND Pursuant to bylaw #139, 1965 there shall be "NO PARKING ON MAIN STREET" between the hours of 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. to allow free passage of the snow plough. Garry Desjardine Foreman Road & Works Department NOTICE F..,,,.......fre•••••••••••01•••r•obatii.o..{•••...bes1;mPoP•ONo il.pj 24 oz. 98' „o. 58' '1.68 95' ,0o. oz 4/1 '1.18 3/1 3 qt. bag I lb $1 .1 5 24 oz 3/98s 2 litres 984 $1.48 doz, 79' 2 lb. 78' McCain Reg. or Crinkled SUPER FRIES * * Mon. to Sat. Everyday Low Price Fresh, Pure, Country Style PORK SAUSAGE Family Pack lb.804 Lean, Boneless POT 41116„,„ ROAST 466- ,184 Fresh, Country Cut FRYER PARTS ,b.6 Grade B Fresh BOILING FOWL 111.48 ( Frozen LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS ,b 98' BUTT PORK CHOPS Family Pack lb. 118‘ S.P. Canadian By The Piece BACK BACON lb.$ 1 .58 From our Deli counter, available for the festive season, an assortment of party trays. White Swan Toilet Tissue Jam Kelloggs Corn Flakes Nestle's Instant Quik Stuart House Foil Wrap Heinz Catsup Kraft Dinner Palmolive 32 oz, Liquid Detergent Stokelys Fancy Peas I III 1 11111111111111111 it I Special Dec. 4 from 3 to 6 Silverwoods 2% or Skim MILK 3 qt. bags. Available with $5. purchase U.S. No, 1 HEAD LETTUCE Em peror t GRAPES Navel Sunkist, 113's ORANGES Canada No. 1 BUTTER Westons or Toastmaster, BREAD Sliced White Chapman's ICE CREAM Silverwood's 2% or Skim BAG MILK Grade A Med. EGGS 3/98' lb . 38' doz . 78' GROCERY ITEMS as PRODUCE 4 roll pkg. 98 Norfolk Apple & Raspberry & Apple & Strawberry 18"x2.51 14 oz. tin • • ••••11.• • •eelelal• •aellelP• • • .111Mie "NNW *NNW .111Mia• .11111110 •••• -aeelle• •••• .111111.• S •n ••••• S 411•11.e. I'm Heading For GRAND BEND 16) op_ <apt Come and See the Santa Claus Parade I 11111111 1111 11 411 11 .0111111. mixes. 00111•••• 1.1111111i. ••• We reserve the right to limit quantities 2 lb. tin 7 1/2 FROZEN FOODS r Prices effective Dec. 1 to Closing Tues., Dec. 7 Open 6 Days A Week THETENDER SPOT GRAND BEND 238-2512 Murphy lists cost cutting ideas Times-Advocate, December 2, 1976 Page 1.7 That's show biz...bigger crowds, and the total audience numbers watching the performances at the Playhouse increased by 71 percent over 1975's attendance figures. To try and improve the financial situation, Mr. Murphy had several suggestions for next season. For one thing, the Playhouse will have two fewer productions than last year, likely four comedies and two musicals. The season will remain the same, 10 weeks. "I feel we have expanded the audience in the area to a point where we can afford to do fewer productions and play them longer thus cutting some costs," ex- plained Mr. Murphy. Mr.. Murphy also said most if not all of the touring aspects of the Playhouse will likely be dropped as there will be per- formances right through from Tuesdays to Saturdays. "It is time to turn back to our public in the area and give them the best we can rather than continue to kill ourselves by supplying an entire region," says Mr. Murphy. He went on to say he expects the Playhouse can trim $20,000 from the budget last year, However, he says they will require $25,000 to $30,000 of local community contributions through municipal and county governments, membership fees and private donations in order to balance the next year's proposed "That's Show Biz" was the comment of the Huron. Country Playhouse treasurer, Bill Amos, at the Playhouse's first annual meeting Tuesday night, Mr, Amos was commenting on the fact the Playhouse "had an ex- ceeding good year, but not good enough to avoid a deficit." According to Mr, Amos, the plays paid for themselves, but the rent, hydro, interest on loans, etc, were too much for them, The result is a deficit for the year of around $30,000, Mr. Amos explained the Playhouse budget for a deficit as do most such operations, however, the year beginning now will hopefully bring about a change. Mr. Amos says it may be hard to achieve, but this year he hopes the Playhouse will be able to work on an even lower budget than last year and end 1977 with little or no deficit. Even so, James Murphy, managing director of , the Playhouse told the meeting this past year was the "most stabilizing" year in the Playhouse history, During the year the Playhouse performed for 39,713 people. Two performances per week, a Wednesday preview and a Saturday matinee were added which increased seating to 2,778 people per week, an increase of 55 percent, The Playhouse had 12 sold out evening performances budget of $190,000. "I assure you, we do not squander money in any way," says Mr. Murphy, "but we have got to have some money to put on stage. We have put a lot of money into the buildings, now we need sets and costumes," Mr. Murphy also urged that a membership drive of some sort be undertaken to bring in more Santa visits on Saturday The Grand Bend Santa Claus parade :s on this Saturday at 2 p.m, and it looks like it is going to be a big one. Dennis Mathers is the Chamber of Commerce member in charge of the parade and he expects there will be around 35 floats in all. The Chamber managed to get the London JC's Santa Claus float, but unfortunately their efforts to obtain a band were met with failure, No bands will march in the parade, however music will be supplied by several trucks with loudspeakers. The parade will leave Green Acres at 2 p.m. and move up and down main street. Santa will then proceed to the public school where he will be giving out candy and listening to Christmas wishes. The prizes this year are the same as last. First, second and third prizes of $30, $20 and $10 respectively, will be given in the commercial and non-commercial categories. First and second prizes of $20 and $10 respectively, will be awarded to the best clowns and $20 goes to the best out of town float entered. Shipka man has surgery By MRS. HUGH MORENZ SHIPKA Edwin Snyder is a patient in Victoria hospital, London, where he underwent knee surgery last Thursday. The dance held Saturday night at Parkhill Community Centre, which was sponsored by Shipka Community Centre was well attended and quite successful, Proceeds will be split on upkeep of the Shipka Centre and ARC Industries, Dashwood. A surprise party was held Friday night at Stratford for Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker, Jr., on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary, Those attending from here were Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Sr., Mr, & Mrs, Don Baker and Jamie, Nancy, Donna and Garry Baker and Mr. & Mrs. Tony Regier and Christopher of Detroit, The Regier's spent the weekend in Canada. Also at- tending the surprise party was Mrs. Baker Jr., brother and Sister in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hemingway of Stratford. Mrs. Hugh Morenz spent Tuesday and Wednesday in London visiting and baby sitting her granddaughter Persephone, Do unto the other feller the way he'd like to do unto you, an' do it fust, but 30,000 deficit Suggests insulation The Huron Country Playhouse Board of Directors should look into the feasibility of winterizing part or all of the Playhouse facilities according to Board member Don Southcott, Mr. Southcott added with Grand Bend looking into the needs of the community for recreation, the steering com- mittee in charge of this will also be looking into making sure facilities already in existence are being used to their fullest potential. "May I respectfully say no business can be viable if it is used only two or three months of the year," said Mr. Southcott. Mr. Southcott informed the annual meeting that in the result , of an opinionaire done in Grand Bend, the most popular programs listed for expansion were dan- cing, concerts and film nights. All of these could possibly be handled in the Playhouse if it were win- terized. Mr. Southcott assured the meeting he has no conflict of interest in this proposal other than it is conceivable if the Playhouse improves facilities available in the area, it might help him to sell a little more property at some future date. However, he assured the Playhouse members his com- pany owns no land in the area of the Playhouse and is not in- terested in buying any land in that area nor is his company in any way connected with in- , sulation or heating. Mr. Southcott's resolution that the Playhouse Board of Directors should secure and consider estimates on insulating part or all of the facilities and put forward a policy for community activities in the Playhouse was endorsed by the meeting and will be con- sidered by the Board of Direc- tors.