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Times-Advocate, 1979-12-12, Page 23 (2)• • NEW EXECUTIVE -- This year's executive for the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce is bock row: Bob Simpson, Gord Glazier, Lloyd Morden, Brad Page, Nick Carter, Lorne Campbell, and Jud Bumstead. Front row: Jeon Simpson, Erwin Schot- troff, Gene Grenier, Bill Harwood and Lee Thomas. Traditional turkey dinners served at Christmas Around 50 Golden Agers met Wednesday afternoon for their Christmas meeting, when all enjoyed a most delicious hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 1.30. held at St. John's Parish hall. Special guests were Rev. and• Mrs. George Anderson. He brought a few words of greeting to the group on thoughts of Christmas, telling us the "Holy" family is the centre of Christmas. President, Mary Ravelle presided. It was decided instead of giving gifts that each one donate $1.00 to Care. Several of the much loved and favorite Christmas Carols were sung, with Nola Love presiding at the piano. Mary Ravelle gave two readings "When Santa used sign language," and "Prohibition" poem. Aileen Ravelle read two humorous items on "Arith- metic" and "vegetables." She followed wish a contest, identifying soaps and detergents for answers. Alex Hamilton gave a reading on "Keeping Christmas." Two new guests, Marie and George Chowen. of Southcott Pines. were in- troduced. After the program a few played cards and visited, and a clean up crew worked in the kitchen. Couples club Eighteen members of the Couples club attended their December meeting, held in the S.S. rooms of the United church, with a traditional turkey supper and all the trimmings at 7.00 p.m. A short devotional on the theme Light was conducted by Jean Weigand. She read a poem "Light a candle." and four small candles were lit by members representing the significance of Joy, Hope, Peace and Love, and a large candle for Christ. Donna Lovie conducted the business, and two games in the social time, a Christmas song quiz and a word quiz. A gift exchange was en- joyed. Meeting closed with coffee. Couples in charge were Jean and Don Weigand, Fred and :Marlene Desjar- dine, Donna and Larry LnviP Personals The family of Mrs. Susie Devine numbering 26, with family, grand and great grandchildren held a pre - Christmas dinner at Dash- wood Community hall last Sunday. Mary's inilsiiags BY MARY ALDERSON When I was five, Santa brought me a cute and cuddly baby doll for Christmas. Her eyes shut when you put her to bed. 1 was very impressed. I used to think that kids were easily impressed. Then the next year after I got my baby doll. my best friend was given a baby doll that burped when you patted her back. Why any parent would want to give their daughter a doll that made rude noises. I11 never know. These same parents would have given their kids severe reprimands had they made similar noises. Anyway. at the time, 1 was very im- pressed. But kids today would probably not be impressed. 1 see on television com- mercials that you can now get a doll that suffers from diaper rash. It takes a lot to impress a kid today. I found that out this summer when my seven year old niece visited with us for a few days. She wanted to know what 1 did when I went to work. so I brought out a copy of the Times -Advocate and pointed out the various articles I had written. I chose an issue in which I thought my column was particularly amusing. I left her to read it, knowing that she was.a very bright seven year old and would probably find the humour in it. I waited for her laughter. Silence. She finished reading and handed the paper back to me. Still no comment. A little while later she went back to the paper and looked it over again. Finally she asked, "But why is your picture so small?" One of my professors at university had a similar problem trying to impress his kids. This man is possibly one of Canada's top economists, and he ran for the Tories in the last elec- tion. It was too bad he had to lose to London's popular Liberals. Now, you have to respect someone who can figure out the economy, teach university students. and be active sn politics. But he says that his two young sons would be more impressed if he were a hockey player or a television repairman. The boys think that a T.V repairman is the smartest man in the world because he can figure out how to get a picture when there was nothing there before. When my professor had his first book accepted by a publisher. he told his boys. The kids were not im- pressed. "Oh, yeah?" was the only comment. Finally, the book came. The professor set it on the corner of his desk. not bothering to show it to his sons. Later. one of the boys came along. read the cover and picked it up. He leafed through the book, read some of the headings, and looked over the diagrams. "Did you do all this?" the son asked. "Yes," answered the father proudly. M last. he thought. I'm finally getting through to him. But then the young fellow asked. "Yeah, but how did you make the cover?" In any case. 1 don't envy parents who have to try to impress their kids on Christmas morning. These days, it's pretty hard. not to mention expensive. meetings Those attending were Elgin and Elda Adams, Grand Bend, Don and Pauline Hendrick, Pam and Paul of Wyoming. Lanny and Pat Scrimegour, Angela and Jeff. London, Ervin and Hedy Devine. Bill and Elaine Vandeworp, Elise, Michelle, Bobby and Billy, all of Dash- wood. Yvonne Hendrick and family of Crediton. Mrs. Adams was the hostess for this year's get- together. More than 60 people gathered Monday night at St. John's Parish hall when the staff of Fettes bus tours held a "Fun" night of en- tertainment for people who have travelled on their tours. Bob Fettes showed slides and commentary of the hi- rlites of theCaliforniatrip and Holland, Michigan. Following this all joined in games of cards and crokinole. A good number of fun gifts were given out, followed by a delicious Christmas lunch. Guests attending came from Dashwood, Exeter, Shipka, Crediton, Grand Bend, Zurich and surrounding areas. The relatives of Alex Desjardine gathered at his home last Friday evening in honor of his birthday. Other family members also celebrating birthdays were Jim Winegarden and Charles Gibbs Jr. A buffet luncheon of hot dogs, ice-cream and bir- thday cake were served. Gifts, Best Wishes, and singing brought a blessed evening to a close. Times- Advocate, December 12, 1979 Pad• 3A Wanted: weekend visitors Grand Bend should be encouraging short term visitors, the Chamber of Commerce was told last Tuesday night. Bill Morgan of Southwestern Ontario Travel Association (SWOTA) spoke to 60 chamber members and guests during their annual meeting at the Green Forest Hotel. Morgan said that resorts such as Grand Bend which are close to many large urban centres can take advantage of weekend travellers. Morgan said that the trend is moving towards families taking several one to four day holidays per year. Many of the short holidays are on an impulse, he added. According to Morgan, people are being more specific when they seek tourist information. They want to know exact dates of such events as the Burgerfest, and they want lists of specific attractions which the area has to offer. He said that it is up to the Chamber to have that in- formation. Glossy brochures with nothing but pictures of bikini clad girls are no longer sufficient, he said. Morgan also said that merchants should not feel that the "U.S. business is way down, because there are less U.S. dollars in the till." He said that SWOTA believes that there are just as many U.S. tourists as ever, but they have been encouraged to exchange their currency at the border crossing and at banks. Year round use of Grand Bend was another of Morgan's suggestions. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling should be promoted, and motel and hotel owners should offer winter accommodations. he GRAND BEND AND DISTRICT NEWS Bosanquet takes over operation of arena • mission has been disbanded. Bosanquet clerk Robert McCordic will continue paying the bills. Prior to this McCordic paid the bills after they had been approved by the arena commission, but now Bosanquet council will have to approve all ex- penditures. Concern about the arena grew when it became known publicly that the deficit for 1978 was about $35,000. Predictions were that it would top that figure for 1979. Thedford and Bosanquet township council has taken control of the financially troubled Thedford-Bosanquet arena. This was one of three options considered in an "in camera" meeting held recently to determine the fate of the arena. The other options were to re -design the arena commission, or to let Thedford council take control.. Arena manager Kevin Bryson will now report directly to Bosanquet council. The arena Com - Ignores farmer's protests Bosanquet shared operating costs on a 50-50 basis. Capital costs were shared 60-40, with Bosanquet taking the higher proportion. Last year Thedford was forced to borrow money to pay their share. Bosanquet deputy reeve Jack McDonald warned Bryson to "tighten up" expenses, and told him that making the arena work was in his hands. Closing the arena might be considered, unless costs were reduced, Bosanquet council warned. OMB changes zoning Some agricultural land is going to be rezoned to permit the development of a sub- division, despite the protests of an area hog farmer. Arnold Stabbins of RR 2, Grand Bend told the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) that having a subdivision ad- jacent to his 87 acre farm would limit his chances of getting government ap- proval to expand his operation. The land in question is just south of Grand Bend, behind Servern Park, on the same road as Pineridge Zoo. There is already a housing development in existence, planned by subdivider Lee Van Dongen. The OMB ruled t; 445 o0 oer as ala 401:a+ors eea Pas Rat ems CMS ora CMS era ors. C165 oasS gDe Jong's Grand Bend g Special g Christmas g Hours g 1K g Monday to Saturday 10 to 5 g g GRAND BEND CLOTHING r`tti�i aim 47 MAIN ST., GRAND BEND 238-2358 that because Stebbins had already sold some of his farm for a residential development. he must have realized subdividing would take place OPP Report The Pinery Park detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police report an accident free week between December 2 and 8. They laid 17 charges under the liquor licence act and five under the highway traffic act. They investigated one break and enter. one wilful damage, one miss.ng person and one assault. \7')‘ g )I by Yardley & Houbigant g RHEO THOMPSON CANDIES 111A11W00D DRUGS Ltd. W. Harwood, Phm.B N g I 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, ONT. imp 7.af ort cs.as e- ora ora oxraeve ewems ow). saes oA ora wit Mist ear In addition, the board said that offensive odors from liquid manure applications at the farm were "not likely to occur a significant number of times" and "it would seem that the in- cidence of complaint will seldom occur." The OMB concluded that Van Dongen should not be penalized by the lack of change in the 4oning by- law. MORE GRAND BEND AND AREA NEWS ON PAGE 12A -- (&.n, o.• eotaw Perfumes 238-8540 Beside Post Office said. Some chamber members responded by complaining that the provincial government doesn't promote the use of Pinery Park in winter. After Morgan's address, the Chamber's secretary - manager Bob Simpson presented nominations for the 1980 executive. Gene Grenier will be taking over as president from Nick Carter, first vice president will be Brad Page and second vice president will be Lloyd Morden. Lorne Campbell will continue as treasurer, and Lee Thomas will look after membership. Programme and advertising will be up to Bill Harwood and Jud Bumstead. Ruth Dunlop, Gord Glazier, and Erwin Schottroff will be in charge of special events. Jean Simpson will look after accommodations and civic affairs will be handled by Robert Deane. Outgoing president Nick Carter warned a new executive to take a look at the present format of Burgerfest. Carter said that burgerfest is the biggest source of revenue, but that it also presented the greatest problems. He said that the chamber will have to find ways . to make Burgerfest operate more efficiently. Carter said that he hoped the Chamber would continue with Canada Day Festivities. He pointed out that there was a large turnout for fireworks despite the poor weather. He also remarked that the Golt Ball was a success. Carter said that the new executive will have to look into parking problems and publicity. He said they should encourage new in- dustry and help improve marine facilities. New president Gene Grenier presented Carter with a plaque, and Mrs. Carter with a basket of silk flowers. Treasurer Lorne Campbell reported that expenses outweighed revenue in 1979. The Chamber showed a loss of $6,362.41 this year. However, they have 812,254., in the bank. Campbell pointed out that profits from the Burgerfest were down about 81000 from last year. In 1978 the Burgerfest made $4572.02 while in 1979 only 83,403.12 was made. Camp- bell said that the main loss was in burgers and food. This may be attributed to the fact that this was the first year in which buffalo meat was not used, he added. Campbell said that the wild game dinner and dance was a success and showed a profit of 81335.98, up about 8200 over last year. In his annual report, secretary manager bob Simpson said that the tourist information office assisted 3,858 visitors this summer. Simpson reported that flags and poles were erected on light standards on Main Street and highway 21 this summer, and that the Chamber has received permission from the village to move the information booth to the corner of high- way 81 and 81 Crescent. Simpson also commended people and merchants along Main Street for their co- operation in extending their sewer connections beyond their property line while the sewers were being installed. This co-operation will save the sidewalk from being torn up a second time. Simpson reminded members that the annual children's Christmas party will be held at the public school December 15. SOME STARS ARE BORN — A group of young people stole the show last Friday at Grand Bend Public School. Mrs. Overholt's junior dromo group !grade 5 and 6) presented "The Sound Swallower" on stage for their parents. The ploy wos about noise pollution, and during the grand finale all the characters are frozen when all the noise is swallowed up. 0 • T-Shirts99c-$2.99 • Sweat Shirts $4.49 8 4.99 • Hooded Jackets 7.49 8 8.49 • Polo Pyjamas 4.99 8 5.49 • Mens Golf Shirts 6.99 • ladies Lounging dresses 6.49 • Maternity Tops $4.99 and more "Shop early for a good selection" DEC STORE HOURS THURS., FRI & SAT. 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. WINNER'S WORLD 9 15 MAIN ST., GRAND BEND 238-8496