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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-12-14, Page 22Page 6A Times -Advocate, December 14, 1983 Fels unnounce $100,000 in grants to reg facility, Playhouse Close to 4100,000 will be channeled by the federal government into two projects in Grand Bend. Huron Coun- try Playhouse will receive 468,000 for expansion in the main theatre and Branch 498 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Grand Bend will receive 430,000 to assist a building ex- pansion project which will provide the co.munity with a recreation building. It became official Satur- day, when Lambton- Middlesex MP Ralph Ferguson unwrapped the Christmas package for 'representatives of the two groups involved. At a reception, Saturday afternoon in the village, Ferguson said that the grants were made possible because of the job -creation program announced by the federal government in April. He praised both organizations for their contribution to com- munity life and for their organized approach to government. One grant will provide Huron Country Playhouse with a new balcony which will add 105 seats to the main theatre and will allow the popular summer theater to seat over 600 persons. The grant to the Grand Bend Legion will enable a community committee to pro- ceed with a recreation buildir(gwhich has been in the "hoping stage" for a number of years. The building will be added to the present Legion struc- ture. Plans are for a 90 foot addition to the north of the present building which will complement the baseball and soccer area purchased by the Grand Bend Lions Club for community use in 1978. At that time, a community building was planned and since then, government grants have come and gone and the plan has not been con- solidated. The new grant to the Legion, with the Legion's determination for fund- raising, will make the building a possibility. During the past year, Legion members have been staging special activities in the old building for the pur- pose of raising funds to finance the expansion. Ferguson said it had been a pleasure to work with Legion executive member Keith Crawford in securing the grant for the community facility. Ferguson had praise for Huron Country Playhouse success. He said that the local facility was cited throughout Canada as one of the few theatres which was operating in the 'black'. Because of the summer de- mand for seats in the main theatre (it was largely sold out for the last two summer seasons) there is an obvious need for expansion." The new balcony will be designed by the ori: final ar- GRAND BEND EXECUTIVE — Chamber of Commerce executive for the Grand Bend area named at the an- nual meeting Friday night are: back row from the left: Larry Whiting, civic affairs appointee; Lloyd Morden, SWOTA representative; Brad Page, past president; Jirn Daley, treasurer; Ellwood Lemon, manager. In the front row from the left are: Joyce Morden, special projects representative; Beverly Harwood, membership; Nick Carter, first vice-president in charge of advertising; Eugene Grenier, presiden': Mae Morenz, second vice-president. Sandcastles cost $13,000 Chamber re-elects Grenier Eugene Grenier was once again named president of the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held at the Pine Dale Hotel, Friday night. Others on the executive are Nick Carter ( first vice presi- dent in charge of advertis- ing) , Mae Morenz ; second vice presidents, Beverly -Har- wood fin charge of member- ship), Lloyd and Joyce Morden (special projects and Jim Daley (treasurer). Appointees are: Elwood Lemon. .manager; (Betty Deters, secretary and Larry Whiting, civic affairs. Guest speaker for the even- ing was Sandra Chabot. manager of the South Western Tourist Association. She advised the group to take a harder look at advertising promotion for Grand Bend in cooperation with other tourist areas in southwestern Ontario. Treasurer. Jim Daley. reported that in spite of an operating loss of over $11,000, the group ended its financial year slightly in the black. Largest expense for the year was Sandcastle Days, which cost the group almost $13,000. Second most • expensive item was advertising. The Chamber spent over 46.000 in promoting Grand Bend last year. Past President, Mac Dunlop was presented with a special award in appreciation for his service ; ; president of ttte organization in 1982. "Working with you people is enough reward for anyone," he said. "With the member - igh 4 .1. .1. MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS BONUS LAST ALL YEAR Christmas checks deserve more than casual spending. Invest them wisely. Pamper yourself with really fine jewelry} that will be a permanent reminder of the thoughtfulness of your giver. Our selection of qual- ity pieces will excite your interest. , , Stop i n soon .. . and do bring your Christmas check! r;c7;;;) AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY REGISTERED JEWELER ANSTETT 8 Albert Street CANTON 26 Main Street South SEAFORTH 203 Ourham Street East WALKERTON r JE WE l LE RS 7F4 Moon St EXETER 135 Queen St f ST. MARTS So ix/ • • / -r 4 41 • r4rj?) -r g ship and talent. we don't have 10 take a back seat to anyone." Lloyd Morden reported on a conference he attended with reeve Bob Sharen regarding problems in the province with water pollution. He said that he felt sure that the water in the area of Grand Bend beaches would be monitored more close'y this summer. Bob Simpson commented that he felt press coverage had hurt Grand Bend as much as the pollution. "Surely we can keep an eye on it without making a lot of noise about," he said. Following the business ses- sion the group enjoyed a wine and cheese party and a dance. GRAND BEND EXPANSION Federal government grants for Grand Bend will. -provide for the beginning of a community recreation building and for expansion to -Huron Country Playhouse, and, at the same time, provide winter work. The announcement was made in Grand Bend Saturday by MP (Lombton-Middlesex) Ralph Ferguson. Seen, from the left, are Keith Crawford, Legion liaison member, Ferguson, and Huron Country Playhouse president Jill Waters. 6 , Grand B and district news Annie Moran: - 237-3317 chitects of the big barn, Lett, Smith (Toronto). 11 will be a three -row bridge at the back of the theatre with no pillars to obstruct the view from au- diences on the lower floor. Building will be completed for •the 1984 summer season. Huron Country Playhouse managing director, Heather Redick, had good words to say for the cooperation of the federal government through Ferguson. She complemented Brian Innis, executive assis- tant to the Hon. Herb Gray, president of the Treasury Board, for his attention to the details of the project. Innis represented the Minister at the reception. Legionnairespresent at the reception said that fund- raising for the community recreation h'iild:ng would be an ongoing process. The building committee is com- prised of represntatives of village council, service clubs and Legion members. The grants will provide winter work for unemployed workers during the winter months. It is estimated that about 90 persons could be employed in both projects. RED1•MIX CONCRETE MTC Approved 1 PRECAST PRODUCTS ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK REDI-MIX CONCRETE & FORMWORK MANGERS STEPS SLATS CURBS McCann Redi-Mix Inc. Dashwood, 237-3647 Exeter 235-0338 dGt Std L?Gtt;i0 t6lQELf deo LIG L!.• da} 1;;•sm dG dG taGS d[a ddt Adct *tanS g About people you know... 1 Mrs. Raymond Kading returned home Dec. 5 after a month's holiday in Vancouver with her sister Ann McLaren. Alex Hamilton returned home Wednesday from University Hospital, London. Mrs. Art Webb, of Parkhill, (formerly of Green Acres ) is presently a patient in Strathroy General Hospital. Roy Morenz has returned home after several months of being a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. and as an out patient in London, at the homes of his two daugaters Sharon Morenz and June and Lynn Rowley. Mrs. Lawrence Johnson is a patient in Strathroy Hospital where she under- went surgery. Wednesday. Kenneth Peebles, of Lon- don, spent the weekend here with his grandparents. Rev. and Mrs. R Peebles, and his aunt Carol. Larry Luther and Norm Hughes spent last week in Bramalea. near Toronto. on a water pipeline course. Friday evening. relatives and friends gathered at the home of Alex Desjardine to celebrate three birthdays and a wedding anniversary, namely, Alex, Charles Gill Jr. and Jim Winegarden and the 22nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs: Charles Gibbs Sr. A delicious smorgasbord meal was enjoyed. 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