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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-15, Page 13 (2)TAKING SHAPE — Construction progress on the new Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce tourist informa- tion office is viewed by Brenda Mawson and Sandra Ducharme. The office, located behind the Grand Bend Public Utilities office, will house the secretory -manager's office and a reception area for tourist information. Completion is expected later this month. T -A photo SECOND SECTION Finalize Buffaloburger Fest plans, 'body painting' contest dropped Progress reports from various sub -committees of the Buf- faloburger Fest committee were heard at a meeting of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held Monday night at the Legion Hall. The major decision on the evening was to drop the "body painting contest" which had been planned for youngsters from 11 to 16 years old. The majority of Chamber members attending felt the connotation could be damaging and that the event could be a potential source of trouble. The Chamber voted to refer the parking problem in Grand Bend to a later meeting. The subject was fully discussed with three possible solutions extended. While it was suggested that the Chamber inform the council of its feelings, it was finally decided to have a more concrete proposal before taking any action. The_ problem of fluctuating exchange of American currency was discussed and it was decided that, for the summer, months, the Chamber would provide a service to its members by providing the rate. The Chamberofficewill call GRAND BEND AND DISTRICT NEWS THE EXETER TIMES -ADVOCATE local merchants to inform them of the rate but the individual merchants must request to be put on the Chamber phone list. The Chamber will quote the official rate and merchants will be asked not to exceed the rate by more than one half a percent. It was felt a cushion was necessary as the exchange rate often fluctuates overnight. Several merchants stated that they did not charge any exchange and it was explained that the Chamber was not attempting to dictate to the merchants but rather provide a central information source so that those charging exchange would be doing so at the same rale. Griff Thomas was appointed chairman of the Civic Affairs committee replacing Mac Mac Laren who has resigned from the committee but will retain his place on the executive. Buffa loburgers Bert Albertson, general chairman of the Buffaloburger Fest, gave an overall report and called on members of the sub- committees for their reports. It's up to each of us as in - dividuals to make this Buf- faloburger Fest a success." said Mr. Albertson. "I hope it becomes an annual affair." Ray Syrnyk of the en- tertainment committee reported that a band, "Rural Retreat", would be playing matinee and evening performances on both days of the Buffaloburger Fest. Other entertainment being arranged includes a horseshoe tournament, the mayors and reeves Olympic physique contest, the treasure hunt and possibly an aerobatics display. Civic chairman Don Flear reported that permission had been obtained from the council for the sidewalk sale and the flea market. Space has already been sold for the flea market but more is available. Security for the licensed tent has been arranged by chairman Keith Crawford. Overnight security for the tent. during the four nights it will be up, is being arranged. Xavier Boogemans, chairman of the transportation and parking reported that three flatbed trucks with hay bale seating would be shuttling patrons from the parking areas to the beach, avoiding a bad traffic situation. Ralph McKinnon reported that the advertising had been arranged. In addition to paid advertising, the Buffaloburger (Please turn to page 2A) REGISTER FOR BIKATHON — About 51,600 wos raised Saturday during a bikothon sponsored by the Missing Piece Coffee House at Grand Bend. The monies will be used to provide recreation progroms for youngsters in Grand Bend and Parkhill. Above, Nancy Bockx and Rollie Grenier take registrations from William Van den bygoart, John Van Leeuwen, Brady Von Praet and Margaret Smits. T -A photo EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 15, 1975 First year success for GB nursery school After almost a complete season of operation, the Grand Bend Nursery School has itself well established and already plans are being made for next year. Held in the basement of the Grand Bend United Church, the nursery school operates five days a week although parents can arrange a schedule to fit their needs and the needs of their youngsters. Teacher Holly Stapleford, a graduate of the Early Childhood Education course at Sarnia's Lambton College, feels the biggest role of the nursery school is to expose children to others and teach them how to get along socially. "They learn to play together," said Miss Stapleford. "If one of them has a problem, such as an untied shoelace, they rely on each other for help before coming to me.' Anddespitethe odd tear and a few'"Serape8-Ttnees, the children SNACK TIME — Sandra Stire applies the peanut butter during Nursery School. tastes a snack while snuck time at the Jeff Mothers Grand Bend T -A photo appear to have learned their lessons well. Activities vary. One of the most popular is the 'circle.' Miss Stapleford and all the students form a circle and sit on the floor where songs are sung and games played. A snack time teaches the children table manners and patience as each takes a turn with the crackers and cheese. Please and thank you are stressed and the result is a quiet orderly group of little people sitting down together. The Grand Bend Nursery School also expands beyond four walls. On Monday, for instance, the youngsters will visit the local detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Earlier in the winter a visit was made to the fire department in Huron Park. Another day saw an ambulance and attendants arrive and the children enjoyed learning about its function. A group of Grand Bend mothers started the school. They form the executive of the nursery school and help with some of the details of operation. Carol Dietz is president with secretary Sally Johnstone and treasurer Dorothy O'Connor. The Grand Bend Lions Club helped finance the project and about $500 in nursery school furniture was purchased. The. school opened on September 2 and managed to function until the furniture arrived on September 20. M present there are about 24 children attending the school. Miss Stapleford said that parents work out a schedule for their childs attendance which can range from two to five days a week with morning and afternoon sessions. Fees are charged to help pay the teachers salary, the A "CIRCLE" — Robbie Clipperton and Tammy Rou impersonate elephants circling other children and teacher Holly Stapleford at the Grand Bend Nursery School. T -A photo. rent of the church basement which is $150 per month and other smaller items of expense. The school year at the Grand Bend Nursery School ends June 20 but already plans are being made for the reopening in Sep- tember. Some changes will likely be made but details are still to be worked out. From watching the youngsters at the school and talking to some of the mothers and other people in the community, the Grand Bend Nursery School is filling a need. It's not only a learning experience but the youngsters seem to enjoy themselves very much. Lady bowlers Grand Bend lady bowlers held their banquet Wednesday at the Green Forest Lodge. The four teams attending were the Pin Poppers, Odd Balls, Harmony Kids and Rookies. Champion team were the Pin Poppers .with Captain, Sandy Vandongen, and Dorothy Mellin. Sharon Baker. Frances Relouw, Nellie Trott and Brenda Blathers. Runners-up were the Odd Balls with Captain. Louise Vandenburg and Olive Webb, Brenda Relouw, Mary Mennen, Bertha Baltessen and Nola Taylor. High average won by Louise Vandenburg. 211; high single by Frances Relouw, 305; high triple by Dorothy Mellin, 751. Brazilian slides viewed The Church of God ladies met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ford McGregor with 14 in attendance. Roll call was an- swered by a "Poem about Mothers". The worship service was led by Mrs. Albert McGregor. Mrs. Morley Desjardine showed slides on Church of God work in Amazonia Brazil. • The Missing Piece By TED ROWCLIFFE If you were up and about oil Saturday you probably witnessed a horde of cycling youngsters peddling furiously around tb^ (:rand Bend area. And no douht you were paying for their ped- dling' About $1,600 was raised in the bike-a-thon for the Missing Pieze Coffee House in Grand Bend. Curious about The Missing l'iece and what they planned to (10 with all that money, 1 dropped in at the main street location on Monday and had a chat with Bob Barkman, director of operations. I was surprised, as many may be, that The Missing Piece is more than just a coffee house As Bob explained, The Missing I'iece was started by a group of Christian businessmen in Grand Bend and area shortly after the unfortunate incidents some years ago. The idea was to give the youngsters someplace to go, and if needed to offer them some Christian counseling, a meal and maybe arrange a place to sleep. The Missing Piece did just that and it still does but in the ensuing years it has developed into an institution which should interest most of the population of Grand Bend. This year, for instance, The Missing Piece will operate the coffee house, continue its recreation program, accelerate its crafts program and hold a music and drama workshop which will be a youth extension of the Huron Country Playhouse. Craft programs continued through the past winter, involved many of the local youngsters. A ball. loop is being formed this year. Last winter, activities included such things as weightlifting, toboggan parties arts and crafts. Activities are shaping up well for the coming summer and a craft teacher will be busy in the small building west of the coffee shop. Bob said he hopes to have more activities outdoors this summer as they have proven very popular in the past. The Missing Piece programs should be in full tilt in about a month, so more details later. +4-+ BITS 'N' PIECE ... The Pineridge Zoo reopens this weekend with several new acquisitions. Three of the latest. a trio of cougar cubs born at the zoo, will likely have been adopted to new homes by the weekend. Is Grand Bend growing? Principal at Grand Bend Public School Howard Hartle reports an enrollment of 23 for kindergarten after registration on Monday. Last year. thirteen youngsters were enrolled ... Enrollment will also take a jump in the graduating class which will be much bigger next year. The 1975 grads will hold their banquet and awards night at the Green Forest on Monday June 23 ... Later this month, the students are planning an overnight jaunt to the science camp south of Kettle Point where they will study nature ... Again I'd like to ask for your help. If you see or hear of something hap- pening around the Bend. let me know at 235-1331. HUNT SUCCESSFUL — David Nelder, treasurer of the Grand Bend and District Chamber of Commerce, headed east in search of buffalo lost week and despite his direction. was successful While buffalo were always considered o western animal, Dave found this one near Peterborough on the farm of Dr D. B. Belch, port of o herd of 65. The buffalo, which weighed 1,800 pounds and will dress about 900. will be used for the Chamber's Buffoloburger Fest June 13 and 14 of Grand Bend. • T -A photo lhe cLibbviettee L4: OUR FULL MEASURE OF FOOD VAWE FOR YOUR FOOD DOUAR FRLSII (.t l".Il;l ST1I.1 Fryer Parts 63' RFS11 I A\IT1.1 PACK hicken Legs 185 ` FPFSII UAW! 1 r:\( 1 Turkey Broilers 68` \-ISINN IAtF Chuck Steaks 98' 1 c'k'; h.\LI STI LI. St .\R PLL'\1 car LAZY MAPLE T(` -FAT SI \;l :(`s;; -I f'SS Chicken Breasts, 95` Whole Hams l.A.38 Whole Select Pork Loins ,s1.08 tcut to )our requ►rcuients-- tuanrity - Rain (J;cc•L-t 1.EENFX RO1.1. 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