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I was. that.“ to change hands. both buyer and seller would have been perfectly happy to seal the Irtutsactiogt with a handshake "Our lawyer couldn't under stand that we thought a handshakr would be all right." chuckles lob This weekend will mark our of the last chances for visitors to boon Pioneer Village to see members of the Waterloo South Dis trict Women's Institute demonstrate the art of quilting at the Town ship Hall. Broiler. 37, who adult: with wife Bex 25, took mer ownership July A ttentiemtrn's agreement wouid have sutriced tor the Drexlen and former owner Blair Bede! be cause the trto has been working together harmonious" m the res laurant business for several years "I! h been it 'ery unique set up," explains am “We have had a ' ery close relationship wtth Blair his always been like a tam”) bug or» t' _ In mam nap n sun Ch 7 Sta" at Chances ll. the popular restaurant and lounge loaned at University Awnue and Phillip Straw. began hearing rumors of an ownership change a (ea months ago But when they learned the young Waterloo couple would be taking oter, there tbas a sigh of relief, according tu Bev The prevailine sentiment seemed to be "Phew' ICs' still m the fami Iv?“ Bob and Bet haw been familiar faces at Chances It for a number of years. Working m various rapan ttes, including management posi tions The Drums haven" med to implement an) changes al the restaurant In fact, they mum to umunm- thc tradition built by Blair “We hau- alnan been wr) proud of Chances It." BM rum menu "Kr are not really looking, to changv n ,, To both sum and customers, Chances it iN still the unm- "friendly restaurant where you gm first class wrnn- at a wash" able puma" says Bob They're please-d with this continuity "Hluir's sister was in the other mghl She mugmtuluu-d us. and said it doesn't feel like an left the family." he adds Blair and wife Audrey are still imohed in Chances It on a con suiting basis They haw been helping, with behind the wen...» operations, bo that Bob and Bow van spend must oi' their time out on air flour This support llll'allh a great deal to the Drexlers. “We have such a good couple vu- can rely om" Bev say.» Bob's family and the Bender» all originally from Elmira, have known each other fur many years. Shortly after opening Chances It in Septmnber of 1978. Blair hired Bob to help with the Waterloo restau rant and to assist in the planning and construction of a sister restau rant. Cate " in Cambridge Bev's working relationship with Blair began in 1978 when “hr hired me on the spot" as a Chances it waitress. _ it's plain to het' that the five years since then are filled with fond memories of working with Blair and Audrey. in fact, Bev and Bubs wedding thoughts are even pleasantly interwoven with memo fins of helping Blair with his res Doon quilting The women will be demonstrating daily until Aug. 31 and have lovely craft items in addition to their quilts, Also at the Village Aug. 23 will be the Beaux and Belles Kit chener square dance group at the Wa nun-u. -Busaattittot-edwitttcak 13, right from will? use. We were with tun all the any." can Bee. The timing of things II. bank. but “I. “We were married on the 15th of July (In) and Cate " owned on the I”. We were week." she recalls “My. Up until that time, the Drexien didn't west side by sideBoh was involved in construction and many other facets of he“ Blair, while Bev helped supervise the waitress sin" at both restaurants. -we started working together by accident." recalls Ber When they renamed from their honeymoon, Bob was barwndim: at Cafe " and Ba who the lounge waitress at Chances It An opening came up in Waterloo. and Bob transferred w the Chances H bar. They had no idea that tbey'd mutant!) make such a great work mg team Right from the start, "we had no problems And in all honesty, I don't think we have ever bad a problem since." she adds. "I can't imagine not working together now." Bev says as she casts a smiling giance at her husr band, Once they discovered their working compatability, Rev and Bot, began to form long-range goals “We enjoyed the business M) much We realized it was our dream to hare our own restaurant. We just couldn't imagine doing anything else .. Being it husband-and wife team is an asset. according to the Urcxlvrs The hours gel sort of Vrafy. and that kind of lifestyle doesn't lean- much time for a normal social life But they find that the people contact with both staff and customcr provides them with a satisfying social environ mum They both thoroughly enjoy new pie and find the variety of people euntael interesting and fun. "i think the fart that we are a husband and wife team is niee. because we gel to know our enslumers and there's that perm“ al sari of touch." Bee notes, "ll helps, too," says Bob. "be ('auw there‘s always one of us here It's good for the staff and nin- fur the customers. Ther know then?» someone here Wm Bob hesitates, trying to find the right words Then in unison, they finish Bub's sentence: "who cares." From the start Bev and Bob have admired Blair and Audrey Bender and enjoyvd working with them That relationship will mn- tinue as the Benders run Cafe I3 and the itrexlcrs operate Chances “The two restaurants will always work closely together." Bev says, "We don't want to compete with one another. We will work together" on projects such as advertising and menu changes. Taking over the ownership "was a dream we always had," she continues "Blair had his hands full with two restaurants. his worked out tur the best for both of us, it's made both couples happy. gonshed at 2: 30 pm boon Pioneer Village is a fine place tor a family picnic _ lots of picnic tables and a re freshmen! shop avail able and 27 buildings of historical interest to browse through,