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Times-Advocate, 1983-12-21, Page 12Pugs 12 Times -Advocate, December 21, 1983 Must transform 'fast buck' image IOW MirIllsom Economlc d.v.Iopni.nt study pros.nt.d 1111 NM Pre -Christmas Sale Excellent Selection of Men's and Ladies Sweaters to choose from Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 16 Main St. tE FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BEND 238-8007 i• • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 4' • • • Jed . peace • • • It's the season to greet friends • old and new with Christmas • greetings of joy and happiness. • • . Country Market and Restaurant •� .Hwy 21 North Grand Bend 238-8542, i••••• • • •u•u u•u u u•u u•u•. ►•u•.. • The economic development study, commissioned by Grand Bend early in the year, was unveiled to the public at a special meeting last week. One of the constant recom- mendations throughout the study was that the business community "transform the predominantly 'fast buck' im- age seasonal character of Main Street, and gradually create a shopping centre of regional significance in this location." "The objective will be to package the energy and •:reativety of these individual e•iterprises into an.enhanced business environment that will put Grand Bend.... back into contention in the year- round resident market, and into the seasonal resident market. "Failure to achieve it will mean continued dependence of the village and its business community on the relatively small, highly unpredictable transient tourist market, which appears to be shrinking in size." The study indicated that businesses in the village could only expect a two percent in- crease in the transient tourist market within the next ten years while the market for permanent and seasonal residential families would re- main constant for some time in the future. The report suggested that Grand Bend should consider its business area as part of a trading area encompassed by other towns within a 25 km radius, and that the com- merce of the village should be regenerated in keeping with the market needs of that area, keeping in mind the needs of permanent and seasonal residential individuals and families. One of the suggestions in the study was for a tourist shopping mall which could ac- commodate the casual sum- mer trade and be used at other tfbtes for special events and commercial promotion by the local community. Another suggestion was that the business community get together to redevelop business which would meet the standards of "quality" enterprises such as Huron Country Playhouse, the 1amhtnn Heritage Museum and Pinery Provincial Park able to afford, and should be with less emphasis on people advised not to take. in their teens and early twen- "This will probably confirm tie.), greater emphasis on the the course much of Grand family market and on the Bend's business is following mature market. today. If so, it will be a course In addressing the parking of missed opportunities that problems experienced during ignores the investment that the tourist season in the Main has already been made by the Street area of the village, the municipality and its tax - study suggested more park- payers (investment for piped ing areas behind stores and .eater and sewers). It will also metered, limited, parking in ignore the really important the area, as well as parking markets to be served in space along the Highway 21 favour of a smaller and un - area with a shuttle service to predictable market. Main Street and the beach. "Furthermore, it will ig- Writers of the study list no nore the capital and technical easy solutions for economical assistance the Province of development in Grand Bend. Ontario is interested in mak- They say that "Grand Bend is ing available for a well put at an economic crossroads together redevelopment pro - and has been for some time." gram, and it will ignore the They warn that a redevelop- potential assistance of the ment option would be the hard Sarnia-Lambton Economic road to take but that the Development Commission in cooperation between business making things happen in persons, village, county, pro- Grand Bend." vincial and federal govern- The day after the study was ments, the possibility for made public, 40 members of economic growth for Grand the Grand Bend and area Bend does exist. They say Chamber of Commerce met that the incentive and early to discuss the coming sum - capital expenditure must mer season with the Sarnia - come from the business com- Lambton EDC directors, Ray munity as a whole and that Jenkins and Kathy Kohodja. tax dollars must be added by The meeting was largely the village. orientated toward attracting "The perception is tourists from the U.S. in that widespread, both inside and there was a resolution to outside Grand Bend, that the change signs at the Blue business community, as a Water bridge and another to whole, has little interest in request Grand Bend mer - working together, in changing chants to give a better rate of its market orientation, and in taking financial risks beyond those required by serving the transient tourist market. "Such limited interest puts individual business people, who may be willing to invest some capital towards this end, at a risk they may not be HAND OVER CHEQUE Following the annual Christmas dinner at Grand Bend Public school, a presen- tation of a cheque for $325 was presented to the Canadian Cancer Fund. The money was raised by students during their annual marathon run at the school in the fall. The money was received on behalf of the Cancer Society by Jud Bumstead, manager of the Toronto Dominion Bank in Grand Rend. THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Continuing Education for Adult Learners INTEREST COURSES Registration for Interest Courses will be held on Monday, January 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Northern and Alexander Mackenzie Secondary Schools. All such Courses begin the week of January 1, 1984, if numbers warrant. A tee is payable the night of registra- tion at a rate of $1.25 per instructional hour. Fees will be waived for persons on Disability or Old Age Pensions. SARNIA NORTHERN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Course Evening Time Sewing (Sr.) . Tuesday . 7:00 - 9:00 Physical Fitness Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 Golf Intstruction Monday 7:30 - 9:30 Remedial Approaches for Parents of Stuttering Children (ages 2-9) Tuesday (starts January 31, 1984) 7:00 - 9:00 ALEXANDER MACKENZIE SECONDARY SCHOOL - Course Evening Time Driver Education (adults preferred) Tuesday 8 Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 Ladies Fitness Tuesday 8 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 Woodworking Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 Develop Your Professional Image Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 (women only) Being Heard When You Talk Tuesday (starts Januoiy 17, 1984 8:00 - 9:30 ADULT EDUCATION - ENGLISH/MATHEMATICS Programs are available for adults who want to improve their basic skills in English and/or Mathematics to a high school entrance level. Morning, afternoon, or evening classes are provided at Lochiel Street School in Sarnia. Registration will be held at the school on Monday, January 2, 1984, during school hours. Contact Mrs. L. Berger at 336-1500, ext. 299, for further information. No fee is charged for this program. (NEW) ADULT EDUCATION - ENGLISH/MATHEMATICS CREDIT COURSES Beginning the week of January 8, Grade 9 and 10 credit courses (general level) in English and Mathematics will be offered to adults wishing to earn secondary school credit. Qualified teachers will o-ssist with assignment completion...self-study materials permit individual progress. These courses will be provid- ed of Lochiel Street School in Sarnia. Registration day will be Monday, January 2, 1984, during school hours. Please call Mrs. 1. Berger at 336-1500, ext. 299, for details. No fee is charge for credit courses. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Evening classes will begin the week of January 1, 1984, for adults wonting to learn the English language. All evening classes are held at St. Clair Secondary School on the basis of 2 nights per week, 3 hours per night. Levels of Instruction range from Beginner to Advanced. Register for the classes on Monday, January 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Clair Secondary School. For further information contact Mrs. M.A. Miller at 332-1140. Day classes are held at the Sarnia Family Yon Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:30 - 11:30; 1:15 - 3:15). Classes begin on Tuesday, Jrnuory 3, 1984. Telephone Mrs. A. Buck ham at 344-8815 for registration information. No fees ore charged for either program. L. R. Boyd A. R. Wells Chairman Director 1 t vI exchange on the American dollar. There were suggestions for mid -week events during the summer and special courtesy training for summer student workers, ideas for signs at en- trances to the village and a request for a beach cleaning machine. When asked for a comment on the ED study, a member of the Chamber executive said, "It doesn't tell us anything we didn't know already." The study was prepared by Emrik H. Suichies and Associates and was jointly financed by the province, the county and the village. SERVING THE JUICE — Jeff Keller and Joe Michael Gill are seen in preparation for the annual Christmas feast at Grand Bend Public School. Pupils decorated and set tables, peeled and cut potatoes and onion. Parents cooked turkey and potatoes and teachers organized the serving brigade of grade eight pupils. anBe and district news ► ► Merry Christmas • P and a warm Thank You to all our customers and•. friends. May we continue to be of service •� ip through a prosperous, healthy and happy New a Year for all Lakewood Nursery St. Joseph 236-4479 4, rousaos,,,,,40,40.00,4,.. esgi ima+slimi a► Avs0isr • 1 4 WATCHING THE GRAVY — In preparation for the third annual Grand Bend Christmas feast at the school Friday, Scott Keyes(grade 6) beside his grandmother, Bertie Keyes, helps with the turkey gravy, while on the right, Ann Walker (grade 8) and Elsie Keyes keep an eye on vegetables. Don't Miss Our and everything good For Clsristii.as! Thanks from us to von. FRANK AND KAREN HUMER AND FAMILY 1 e GRAND BEND .,, '' DECORATING � and FLOORING CENTRE Hwy. 21 238-8603 Snowball Sale Starting. Boxing Day Ending January 1st Open Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entire Stock From 10% to 50% Off Except Canc,y Department and 6' and 7' trees Christmas Place 238-2245 Grand Bend On Highway 21 South �\ I •• • * • •