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American Square Dance Vol. 40, No. 12 rPt9 A LOW COST WAY TO • COMPLETE THE SQUARE DANCE LOOK o 0 A . MATCHING ACCESSORIES Bola Buckle Collar Tips Scarf Slide Pendant Earrings Mother of Pearl 9.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 Black Onyx 11.00 12.00 8.00 7.00 9.00 8.00 Blue Onyx 11.00 12.00 9.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 Tiger Eye 16.00 18.00 12.00 9.00 15.00 10.00 Abalone 9.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 Goldstone 11.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 "POUNDED GOLD" or "POUNDED SILVER" Square Dance Figure 2 Piece Sets $24.00 per set • • HOLLY HILLS ROSES A Bouquet set for Square and Round Dancers Buckle - Bola - Collar Tips Ladies Matching Pendant $10.00 $24.00 set These delightful sets come in 3 styles: BLUE ROSE RED ROSE YELLOW ROSE. AND......FOR YOUR PARTNER Goldtone Setting Aisliable a . is 4.l Matching Pendants $5.00 Buckles Fit Western Matching Earrings MOO Snap-on Belts up to I ki" Gemstone list on request WHISTLES - $4.00 Member - NSARDS "TRACK 2" or "LOAD THE BOAT' (Holly Hills Specials) • RAYON BOLA CORDS -- $1.50 ea. ko II hi 1 Is BLACK, BROWN, WHITE, NAVY, 2-G2 Holly Lane BEIGE, KELLY GREEN, FOREST P.O. Box 233 GREEN, ROYAL BLUE, BLUE, GOLD, Tuckerton, N.J. 08087 TURQUOISE, SILVER, RED, GRAY. (609) 296-1205 MAROON OR GARNET . Add $1.50 for postage 4-PLY LEATHER BOLA CORDS and handling • 36- Regular -- $6.00 New Jersey residents add 6% 42" Long -- $12.00 State Sales Tax illp^mIP".111 IrNaks Ca, DOMED BEAD OR BEAD VISA' i Check N" White Tips -- $6.00 VISA • MasterCard AMERICAN 0 DECEMBER 1985 SQUARE DRNCE VOLUME 40, NO. 12 THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE WITH THE SWINGING LINES ASD FEATURES FOR ALL SQUARE DANCE SCENE 35 State Line 4 Co-Editorial 48 35th National Convention 5 By-Line 54 AC Lines 7 Meanderings with Stan 66 International News 11 A S/D Christmas Message 77 Callerlab QS 13 To Cage A Bird 81 Date-Line 17 Carols We Sing 19 Let's Hear It for the Ladies 23 Best Club Trick 25 Hem-Line nouns 27 Encore 21 Don't Bounce 29 1985 Index 71 Flip Side—Rounds 37 Rhyme Time 72 R/D Pulse Poll 39 Celebrate with A Story 84 Facing the L.O.D. 43 Dancing Tips 63 Product Line 68 People in the News 75 Dandy Idea FOR CALLERS 97 Book Nook 45 Calling Tips 98 Finish Line 46 Easy Level Page 100 DoCiDo Dolores 56 Creative Choreo 60 PS:MS/OS 65 Steal A Peek OUR READERS SPEAK 72 Flip Side—Squares 6 Grand Zip 1/-83 SID Pulse Poll 29 Straight Talk 86 Underlining the Note Services 94 Feedback E.E.EVEEEEEEEVE.E.E*.CEEEEECECEEEEEEEEEEE.E.E.E.C.E Publishers and Editors Editorial Assistants Stan & Cathie Burdick Mona Bird Mary Jane Connerth Mary Fabik Bob Mellen Member of NASRDS Nancy Ramsey National Association of S&R/D Suppliers Workshop Editors Ed Fraidenburg Bob Howell AMERICAN SQUAREDANCE Magazine Walt Cole (ISSN 0091-3383) is published by Burdick Feature Writers Enterprises. Second class postage paid Harold & Lill Bausch Bev Warner at Huron, Ohio. Copy deadline first of Mary Jenkins Russ & Nancy Nichols month preceding date of issue. Sub- Record Reviewers scription: $9.00 per year. Single copies; Frank & Phyl Lehnert $1.00 each. Mailing address: Box 488, Canadian Representative Huron OH 44839. Copyright 1985 by Bur- Orphie Easson dick Enterprises. All rights reserved. American Squaredance, December 1985 Fortieth Anniversary Year 3 November is traditionally the month when we "count our blessings" and remember to be thankful for all we have. In square dance terms, we remember that we are free to congregate in dance clubs, that we have the money and lei- sure time to enjoy our activity, that we can afford the colorful clothes and the autos that take us to dances, and that we have made multitudes of friends through square dancing. Now that we've acknowledged this traditional fare, let's change the focus of our thoughts. Let's talk facts and figures this month. We are all aware that belonging to square dance clubs costs us money. We have a substantial investment in our clubs through dues and dance fees. Through this money, of course, we sup- port our clubs and insure their continua- grow and mature, to increase our enjoy- tion. ment of this activity that becomes such In these days of financial awareness, a big part of our lives. none of us spends our money without Your president alone cannot protect assessing the returns we will get. If we your investment; your officers alone can- buy goods or services, we want full not create a growing club; your commit- value. If we make donations, we want tee chairmen alone cannot do the total our money to be used wisely. We make job. It takes every member, every one! efforts to protect our investments and By concentrating on protecting your in- we expect the original sums to grow. vestment in the club, by investing your That's the way it is with our investment time and attention in being friendly, in in square dancing, too. helping, in making new plans and carry- By our efforts we protect our invest- ing them out, you will double the money ment of money by keeping the club a investment you have made, and the re- viable, enjoyable, effective community turns will be long-lasting and beneficial group. We also want our investment to to you and all your fellow club members! liappg Tliriottnao ono A Prosperous New Uear from all ttie *tuff it American *quarebance 41laga3ine 71:11:17Zz000rr000:eolorlIC PO BOX 216, GRENN BATH OH 44210 LATEST ROUND DANCE GR17082 DREAM OF YOU. Two-step by Betty & Clancy Mueller GR17081 EVENING STAR. Waltz by Kit & Ernie Waldorf GR17080 LOVELAND '85, Waltz by Bob & Martha McNutt GR17079 LISBON ANTIGUA, Two-step by Charles & Dorothy DeMaine LATEST ROUND DANCE TEACHING RECORDS GR15045 WALTZ, Ex. 7: Maneuver & Turns; Ex. 8: Waltz Turns & Twirl GR15044 WALTZ, Ex. 5: Twirl-Thru-Side-Close; Ex. 6: Box GR15043 WALTZ: Ex. 3: Waltz Balance; Ex. 4: Solo Turn GR15041 WALTZ: Ex. 1: Side-Touch-Hold; Ex. 2: Waltz Away & Together 4 Fortieth Anniversary Year American Squaredance. December 1985 Again this month, after our splurge of BY-LINE successful festival stories in the last issue, we have another success story about a < caller who is coping with an all-feminine club and bringing happiness and fitness to many single women. In today's world, we must seek many alternatives to our traditional clubs, and Doris Read tells about Bruce Johnson's unique program. Larry and Clare Graham, a fledgling caller and partner, bring us a positive thought for the holiday season. Continuing with the festive spirit, Bev Warner tells of the origins of carols, and Mary Heisey has advice on what to do after the Christmas "goose" is cooked. For those who still like romantic stories with happy endings, Isabel Marvin, author of another ASD story, "Encore," has penned another about true-to-life dancer/residents of an RV park. Our final two authors appear on the "Rhyme Time" page with some lively dance poetry: Vivian Johnson and Ida Reilinger. Among the items in this issue, of course, is our yearly index, which we hope is useful to readers and those who might research articles in future times. Since it takes up space that might be used for other features, we promise a more information-packed issue as our Premier Issue in January. Merry Christmas! May this season bring the peace we all desire! 1. Australian National Convention 23 ESP Records 45 Micro Plastics 67 Sophia T's 2. Authentic Patterns 24 Four Bar B Records 46 Mike 8 Barb's Shoe Shop 68 So. Cal. Callers Assn. 3. B8S SID Shop 25 Grenn Records 47. Miltech. Inc 69 S/D Record Roundup 4. Bachelors 'n Bachelorettes 26 Hanhurst's Record Service 48. Jack Murtha Ent. 70 Square Specialties S. Badge Holders. Inc 27 Hawaii Tour 49 Mustang Records 71 Stitch in Time 6. Betty's Original Petticoats 28 Hi-Hat Records 50. National S/D Directory 72 Striegel 8 Assoc. 7. Blackwood Travel 29 Hilton Audio Products 51. Ox Yoke Shop 73 Strout Realty 8. Bloomers 8 Things 30 Holly Hills 52. Pair Square 74 Supreme Audio 9. Bonnie's Custom Boutique 31 JAMC Western Wear 53. Palomino S/D Service 75 35th National Convention 10. Caller's Guideline 32 Jekyll Island Ball 54. R 8 J Specialties 76 Thunderbird Records 11 Carriage Manor 33 JoPal Records 55. Ranch House Records 77 TNT Records 12. Chaparral Records 34 Kalox Records 56. Random Sound, Inc 78 Tortuga Express Tours 13. Charmz-Reaction 35 Lee Kopman 57. Rawhide Records 79 Gene Trimmer 14. Chinook Records 36 Kroenings Fashion Magic 58 Red Boot Records 80 Triple R Western Wear 15. Choreo Connection 37 Lamon Records 59 Reeves Records 81 Trout Printing 8 Publishing 16. Cimarron Record Co 38 Landmarks 8 Discoveries 60 Rochester Shoe Store 82 VeeGee Patterns 17. Cloverleaf Records 39 Frank Lane Caller College 61 Royal Holiday 83 Vernon's RD Review 18. Walt Cole 40 Lazy 8 Records 62 Scope Records 84 Wagon Wheel Records 19. Copecrest 41 LouMac Records 63 Sewing Specialties 85 Washington Spring Festival 20. CW Records 42 Maim Modes Inc. 64. Shirley's S/0 Shoppe 86 Western Square Dance Ranch 21.
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