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Times-Advocate, 1983-01-26, Page 11' NEW NAME • Playhouse II with a seating capacity for 180-200 people Will Qf lallY -open its doors eiY MA*. Construction on this newest addition to Huron Country Playhouse complex has just begun and already the crew has installed both a new lighting -booth and a new loading door, and is now working on insulation and wiring. . Playhouse II, named at a recent meeting of the Playhouse Board of Direc- tors, is being+created thanks to the feeral government's Special'Employment In- itiatiOs Program. The new theatre, located in formerly unfinished cabaret space, has been designed to accom- modate smaller -scale produc- tions than the main stage. The emphasis will be on Canadian scripts. Currently under consideration are several well-known shows though no final decisions will be made until late February. OOFflPu PIERO BOOKKEEPING INVESTMENTS LV LEADJNC TRUST CO.NPANJE ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark. Cres. PIER BURIED — Winds from the lake and colder weather combined last week to bury the north pier at Grand Bend under mountains of ice and snow. Within 24 hours there was 100 feet of ice from the shore into the lake. Bill Dazula and Heather Wyatt are seelt descending from one of the big humps on the pier. Dazula, who had served with the Ontario Provincial Police in the village found it hard to believe that it was the same shoreline he knew in the summer. In spite of warnings that the ice was not too safe, the humpy landscape was dotted with exploring figures during the weekend. , Family participation witnessed Many enjoy Pinery in winter Noted anthropologist, the late Margaret Mead, said 50 years ago that "the family was an interesting experi- ment but it didn't work". For those die-hards, who still believe in the familyunit, there's lots of re -enforcement in Western Ontario. A simple visit to. Pinery Provincial park, south of Grand Bend, on a , snowy winter weekend Knight Guard Security Systems Centralia; Ontario For a quote on security needs for business or residence phone 228-6172 or. Res. 228-6939 McCann Redi-Mix Inc. DASHWOOD, .ONTARIO ALL TYPES OF .CONCRETE WORK REDI-MIX CONCRETE & FORMWORK PRECAST PRODUCTS DEALER Phone Office 237-3647 Lloyd 236-4819 MANGERS STEPS SLATS CURBS Workshops for Parents of Teens Presented by The Lambton Health Unit February 8, 1983 THE ADOLESCENT AS A BEING February 15, 1983 PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL AND IN THE HOME February 22, 1983 DRUGS, DELINQUENCY AND ALCOHOL DAY AND TIME: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. LOCATION: North lnmbton Secondary School, Forest ADMISSION: Free FORMAT: Panel, general discussion should, prove the point. The unique provincial park has become, more and more, geared to family recreation in summer camping policies over the past decade but it's in the winter when family participation is really, witnessed. One sees family clusters with skis o7 all sizes, kids and parents together on the skating rink and zipping down the 200 foot toboggan slide having fun in the unique wild setting --the last of the sand - dune pine" woods which has been set aside by the provin- cial government for tourist recreation. .4 IJioN - During the past year and a half that I have been writing for agricultural magazines, I have been on some pretty .unusual farms, and seen some different farming prac- tises. But by far, the most in- teresting story I've written is the one about a ginseng grower. Ontario's most prominent ginseng grower is Walter Hellyer, (cousin of the politi- cian Paul Hellyer), who operates a large farm near Waterford. He has about 40 acres of ginseng, which is scattered in 10 acre plots over his 1000 acre farm. He keeps cattle and quarter horses, and other than the ginseng, grows mainly cash crops. In case you're not sure what it is -- ginseng is a root which gained popularity in the Orient. Although you've pro- bably heard the jokes about it being an aphrodisiac, in my research, I couldn't find anyone who'd let me quote them on that subject. Hellyer described it as a "medicinal herb". The plant's Latin name, Panaxginseng, means cure-all. And many people believe that's what it is. It is made into a tea or processed into a powder to be used in pill or tablet form. But many people simply chew on the dried root. It is believed that the effects of ginseng are cumulative --you must take some every day to benefit from it: one dose won't cure your ailments. But is is considered a remedy for nausea or motion sickness. Pregnant women claim that daily use prevents morning sickness. Hellyer says it relieves tension, acting as a mild tranquilizer for muscles and nerves of the stomach. it is sometimes used as a And it is recreation in the full sense of the word. It's a sanctuary for wild life and vegetation and for humankind. It's populated by special species of birds, beasts and plants and by groups of people enjoying what's left of nature in this part of the province. In the summer, to take ad- vantage of the 10 kilometres of sand -beach along Lake Huron and the equal length of pincky scenery along the old Ausable River, camping families send out family scouts, days ahead of the in- tended arrival to claim camp sites. Others, less organized, Mary's musings By Mary Alderson catalyst with other drugs to aid the digestive system. Ginseng was first discovered growing wild in Canada by Jesuit mis- sionaries in the. early 1700's. The Indians were using it in much the same way the Chinese used it. A ship cap- tain. took some of the root back to China and soon the ginseng trade was underway. The Chinese were not able to grow enough ginseng for their needs and the North American plant was found to be just as good. Wild supplies soon ran low, and farmers began to cultivate it. Walter's great un- cle Clarence Hellyer began growing ginseng in 1892, and the family has been associated with it ever since. The Orient is still the main market for Canadian ginseng, but much of it is now shipped to health food stores in California. The root is dried before it is shipped, and while. the price fluctuates it current- ly markets for $80 per pound of dried root. Hellyer has his own drying system on the farm, which works much the same as the process for flue - cured tobacco. Four to five pounds of fresh root will be reduced to one pound of dried root. But the most interesting thing about ginseng growing is that roofs have to be erected over .the fields. Ginseng requires 80 percent shade. When it grows, wild, it is usually found in forests where it is shaded by tall trees. Growers erect the slat- ted wooden roofs to give the crops enough shade. The roofs are built about six to eight feet off the, ground so that labourers can easily Please turn to page 21 N11%lin Now is the time to start your Retirement Annuity Pian Your RRSP with The Cooperators offers you a choice of two ways to make your money grow. Call or come in to The Co-operators and find out about the right now advantages of our Retirement Annuity Plans. line up on Highway 21 hoping there will be space for camp- ing vacations, or for a day of swimming, or getting cooked in the sun, or for walking the nature trails. In the winter, it's a day at a time or even a few hours spent with snow -related sport. While snowmobiles are ac- commodated along a 24 kilometre trail when the snow is deep enough to protect the fragile undergrowth, it is cross-country skiing which is most encouraged in the park. The rolling topography makes an ideal base for 42 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. These trails have been developed in a series of loops which allow for many levels of skiing ability. The entire trail system has a double :track about -two metres wide. Tracks are regularly groomed by park staff with special equipment to make the surface safe and smooth. Four shelters are located • along the trail, each with pic- nic tables, firewood and a fire pit and each with a com- fort station. In the Winter Activity Area, near the skating rink and the toboggan slide, is a heated chalet where sus:ekg'may be purchased. The park store is also open on weekends for the purchase of snacks and the rental of skis. A winter -newletter is printed three times during the season to inform visitors of conditions in the park. The first for 1983 advises skiers of the most practical wearing apparel for cold weatherac- tivity. Maps are available to allow skiers tocalculate distances. Again this winter a Loppet has been planned. The word "loppet" is a Scandinavian term meaning "meeting of •skiers". For the fifth yea(• the meeting of skiers at Pinery Park will take place the se- cond Saturday in February. The ioppet is designed to ac- commodate skiers of all ages and with all .degrees of physical stamina. A race on the full circuit of trails will be judged according to entrants. Prizes will be awarded to categories determined by the variety of entrants --from grandmothers to children. Again a "poker" tour will . be featured for all skiers. Each will check in at five points and receive a card to compete for the .best poker hand. Without a time limit, this event has been the "fun" event over the years. in past years the Grand Bend Optimists Club has assisted park staff withr,the- loppet. This year the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to pro- vide help. Hot drinks along the trails and prizes at the end will be provided. 08the co-operator Insuring Canadians in•tjte co operative spirit Varna Oingerich 374 Main St., Exeter Clinton Community Credit • Union Office 'Residence 235-1109 Business WV • HOME - COMMERCIAL • FARM - TRAVEL SIGNING UP DONORS — Mary Ann De root and Paul Oehm were at the registra- ' tion desk at Thursday's Red Cross blood donor clinic sponsored by Centralia Col- lege students and the Stephen Optimists. T A photo Gov't grant to aid in staffing Times -Advocate, January 26, 1983 Harbour building on schedule At a meeting of the Grand somewhat flexible, depending Special thanks were ex - Bend Harbour Committee in on expenses to the launching Pressed to Reeve Bob Sharen the village this week, Chair- ramp in the spring. for his assistance In finding man Tom Lawson reported -'—"— that in spite of numerous small problems, the harbour welcome building is going ahead on schedule. The group decided to hold the official opening of the building In con- junction with Sandcastle Days in August. The committee will in- vestigate resurfacing of the boat -launching ramp and in- stalling two docks near the ramp. In the past there has been no charge for launching small craft into the river from the ramp. ' The group has discussed charging boat owners in the future. The committee decided to request the village to help finance a pump -out facility in the vicinity of the new building. Grant -committee chairman Russ Lingard reported that there will be a government grant available to allow the group to hire three persons from mid-May until early September to staff new har- bour facilities. A federal grant has been obtained for finishing of the building and landscaping. Customs Canada is presently consider- ing summer customs service at Grand Bend. Advisory member Dick Manore and Lawson will be in touch with Small Craft Har- bours Branch of the depart- ment of oceans and fisheries to.enquire about maintenance of the north and south piep. A budget which would net the village about $8,000.00 from dock rentals, after ex- penses, was passed by the group. It was indicated that the budget would be Rec committee picks chairman Grand Bend Recreation Committee named Doreen McHarg as chairman and Ethel Stankovits, vice chair- man for 1983 at their first meeting of the year last week in the village. McHarg suc- ceeds Jean Gibson; who has moved to the planning board. The group welcomed new council representatives, Mur- ray DesJardins and Bruce Woodley. In response to 'a letter to council from the Huron.Coun- try Playhouse, the committee agreed on a donation of $200 to the theatre. Another dona- tion of $100 was given to the Silver Blades Figure Skating Club to support Grand Bend Skaters who take lessons in Parkhill. 'The committee recommend a budget of $7,330 to be ap- proved by council for 1983. Council agreed to carry $500 over from 1982 to use for playground equipment this spring. It was announced that lia Kayes, representing the Golden Age Club will also be sitting on the committee. She is chair person of the Serniors group, investigating a New Horizons grant for her group. Ferguson gives details of jaunt Ralph Ferguson, MP Lambton-Middlesex, held a press reception at his Watford farm home Saturday morning to elaborate on his recent east Asian tour as back-up parliamentarian to Prime Minister Trudeau. He was optimistic about trade talks and emphasized the need for Canadian in- dustrialists to follow through. He felt that his own rural in- volvement was important on the trip, particularly in talks regarding aid from Canada to help reforest defoliated areas in some of the eastern countries. His opinion of the two-week tour was that results should government expertise in for- mulating terms of reference for the committee: _ Local musicians, band set to present concert A group of local musicians assisted by members bt the Forest Excelsior Band, have organized a concert for area residents to be held in Grand Bend United Church February 9 at 8 p.m. The con cernt witf be presented free of charge. Guest soloist will be flutest Robert Van •Wyck who has many students in the area. Van Wyck received degrees in music from McMaster and McGill universities. he has recorded for CBC radio, has played in chamber groups and orchestras in Montreal' and is presently at Althouse College, London working toward a Bachelor of Educa- tiondegree. Local musicians will in- clude librarian Dawn Crabe, flute; public school principal, Sid Fletcher and naturalist Terry Crabe, both playing saxophone. Lynn Tremain will be pianist and Roberta Walker will be vocal soloist. Tim Hummel!, music director at North Lambton Secondary School and leader of the Forest band, will play his trumpet. There will be several other musicians from the Forest band. Dawn Crabe commented this week that "there will be music for everyone." The program will include ragtime rhythms, barbershop har- monies, pop songs as well as classics in combinations from quartettes to accompanied solos. The -group decided to put the concert together some weeks ago and have been rehearsing weekly. Bible coffee hour "Our offensive weapon," was the Bible coffee hour topic Tuesday afternoon at Roberta Walkers home, with 12 in attendance. The lesson was led by Mrs. Vera Brown Satan our enemy. Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness and He answered by words of God. Satan ap- peared as an angel of light a murderer and a liar. He attacks anyone who is not ready for him, and we must put on the full armour of God and be ready to attack back when he attacks. As we put on the armour of Jesus Christ we stand our ground with our God given authority.. The lesson con- tinues on same topic. Southcott Pines As the dart league heads in- to '83, the Eagletoes (Algers. and Harvey's) lead with 19 points, five ahead of runner- up Others (Myers, Steins). In individual scores, Roger Venning tops the men with 15, followed by Gerry Alger with eight. Kathy Thatcher has six and Lillian Myers five. Best three dart score of 127 has been posted by Gerry Alger, with Ralph Thatcher at 121. Personals A number of Grand Bend ladies are at quilting projects. Nine United Church Women have very positive implica- tions in the future for Canada as well as those eastern coun- tries visited. End of Season Sale Now on Hundreds of quality sweaters for ladies and men at savings up to 50°k We will bo closing for the $eason on Jan. 29 16 Main St. ! FACTORY OUTLET ('RANI) Ri NI) 11H fit)()/ , met Tuesday afternoon at the church to plan the U.C.W. programs for 1983. A nice group of "young at heart" oldsters met Wednes- day afternoon at St. John's Parish hall for fun and games. They.played Uno and euchre. The Parish Hall will be open three Wednesday afternoons a month. for anyone to use for recreation, courtesy of the Grand Bend parks and recreation board. The hall willbe open today Wednesday January 26, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. - Hugh Morenz reports that Grand Bend correspondent Annie Morenz is progressing well after undergoing surgery in University Hospital, Lon- don, Friday. Hugh says she was looking "pretty • good" when he saw her Saturday. Grand Bend friends of Lorne and Loreen Devine were saddened to hear of the deathofLoreen'sfather, Fred Weiberg, who has been a resi- dent at the Blue' Water Rest home for the past few years. Fred farmed most of his life pn land just west of Dashwood. Roy Morenz has returned to Victoria Hospital, London, for treatment. Lynn Desjardine, one of the fund-raising mothers of Grand Bend Nursery School children,reports that a generous donation to aid the school program has been recejv /romBettyHeist of Grand Bend. THey have all expressed thanks to Betty. The Rev. Harley Moore of Grand Bend United Church delivered a sermon Sunday morning entitled "God Speaks". The scripture reading was Psalm 29. It was read by Douglas Barton. The choir's anthem Was "Sweet Hour of Prayer". The Saturday night group "The In Betweeners" from the Church of God, enjoyed bowling at Zurich last week and then returned to the home of Jim Snyder, near Dashwood. for fellowship. The Sunday morning ser- mon topic at the church was "Bearing with One Another in Love", from Ephesians 4:2. Soloist at the morning service was Marion Snider. The Reverend John Campbell preached on "The World's smallest but largest troublemaker - the tongue" at the evening service. He took his theme from the book of James, chapter 3. Southcott Pines Park Association celebrated their first Robbie Burns night, Saturday, January 22 at the clubhouse. Member Dun Baldwin, in full Scots regalia piped in the haggis. Appropriate toasts were made and traditional songs enjoyed. Ted Falkner showed slides' he photographed in Scotland. , • A hot -roast beef dinner was' served to 64 persons. Mary Harvey and Gail Lawson were in charge of the evening. Student minister Mr. Steve Haig, a student minister, preached the ser- mon at St. John's Church, Grand Bend this past Sunday. He based his message on Cor- inthians 12:12-21 and 26 and 27. For centuries now, Mr. Haig said, the Christian peo- ple havebeen divided in their beliefs. Even in Biblical times, Paul asked believers to start thinking of how they could join all groups and wor- ship together. Mr. Haig reminded us that we are one, believing in Christ and his teachings. We must try to work together.. There has been some dialogue along these lines. Let us hope it will continue and we will have the courage to pull together with courage and a message of fun, love and service and become one in The Body of Christ. Mrs. Margery Richardson looked after the coffee hour fellowship following the mor- ning service. There will be a pot -luck sup- per at 6:30 on• Monday, January 31, followed by the annual meeting (second part) at 8 p.m. The ladies group are having a Euchre party in the Parish Hall on Monday February 7 at 8 p.m. IDEAL. FOR DEER' It's not unusual for residents of the wooded areas near Grand Bend to see deer in their yards, delicately nib- bling on shrubbery. Pinery naturalists say that early morning and late after- noon are the best times to spot .the white-tailed deer that populate the area. They are inclined to'stay hidden during the daylight hours and browse at dawn and dusk. Apparently the mild winter has been ideal for the deer population in the area. They can move freely in the light snow cover and the tender shoots of small trees are available for food. union GAS It pays to convert to a rents wgas heater • Before January 31, it alsoays up to $140. Forcompletedetails, call The Gas Line today: 1-800-265-0562 (toll free �1c't r 111111,,,1111' 1It )111( t!,,s it 1 ; 1! c'