Ontario Community Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 11, 1970, p. 11

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CHATTING with MARY BIEHN St Lucia No Place For Do It Yourself Drivers ONE WORD OF ADVICE If you choose to viiit the Cirlbbcjn Island St Lucia 4P your next holiday don rentacar and drive it Better far to go sightseeing or the by taxi by someone familiar with the Incredible tortuous hair pin curves of the mountain road and also used to English tighthand driving On the plus side the roads are paved aid there is very little traffic except for the odd or truck Thank heaven t neat any those head in a critical place of limes mangoes I honestly I can I remember thein all when we crent closeups of tropical forests of unspoiled white sand beaches rimming the lurquoisi sea spread below us Upon reaching a marvelous of the tun peaks of two inactive whi rise right out ocean to mike a si lacular coastal landmark for the island the famous Grand Pi it the would be driver the truly magnificent The Island is a lush tropical paradise mountainous than Grenada WE BOGGLED AT THE vast banana plantations The road took us right thru the middle of soma of them The re ready lor cutting I was to hUE bunches pny one tree with the ban as upwards I had they would jrw the other way round Growing out from the base of each bunch ropelike stem from which hung a bright red heart pod Hake a mental note of tie Agricultural Centre we dr a project f a need by Canada Our driver told us it takes 18 months for a banana tree to and produce ripe fruit l fruit has been the plant dies but a new tree springs up around its base rhe tree itself is magnificc looking with enormous frond like leaves or used for food roofs cattle feed alcohol wine vinegar packing and many things Including tobog gaits I saw some kiddies slid down the hills of their ie big leies I OUR DRIVE HAD as its tination in town of Sou friere forty miles throu mountains and thick with palms bread fruit trees h pawpaws cashews oranges WE DROVE THRU the town and up the mountain on tin other side to reach the springs bubbling out of a crater Believe me I linger long the inter lug tho it was beautiful in its The heat rising from the steam in the rocks und rfoot was just loo much Our dropped water into black looking open ing It immediately boiled up and away I prefer not to be re minded of those great violent forces scetiing beneath is EN ROUTE HOME we stop ped at an open air refresh stand some little had along he roadside It con si l of palms our driver slopped over to them the shin i the lowering trunks to chop down a couple of jelly which our guide ope with a few skilled whacks of a borrowed machete We drank tie moled WE Vl vie could jvc staved Mr longer Canaries to watch an porta nt cricket game being held in the town that to the Islanders is hockey is to They have had wo championship leans Ml the little boys dream f becoming professionals and play at it in the streets like our kids play shlmy The cricket pi wire dressed complete 1 in white as Is the H for ice nes RAN OUT film this time id wanted to more hut there arc no si 1 on Another little hi on life in th isljinl the houses in country id thru tl are quite smnll our standards with few amenities BUI our guide told us most of the Islanders own their own horn and indeed this the most Important goal of their lives CIRCLED BACK to til Id Castries Had spent a of hours he 1 Satur scleral larjo air conditioned stores 1 pros ah cent harbour a h im- spol white boat at mistook it luxury pas senger liner wis a barn la boat from Britain HERE s In Farewell for Austin Family Held at Hillcrest United M AGAIN of the flat bad i in as a spoon 1 on the J m el l like unmatured of h of the inside J beach of the 1Jr lk llll Choir our Falls on I A very pleasant evening was held recently at the hall when friends relatives and neighbours gathered to bid farewell to a grand family Mr and Mrs Charles Austin David Keith and Kenneth who arc moving to their new home at Guests attended from the and Hornby com where they have spent and will be greatly missed by all Following program and singsong Claude Picket asked the tins to come forward Mr and Mrs Austin were presented with a French provincial desk travelling case David d a luggage bag to Keith and Kenneth The Austins extended sincere thanks to all for the lovely gifts which will al remind them their friends in the local Birthday greetings are ended to the following who arc celebrating their birthdays Donna and Dlannc Break on June Peter Hail on June to Mrs Elmer May on June Donald Gales of Ho mil a dinner guest on Sun Mr and Mrs Jim Ha and Mrs Garry and family visited on evening with Mrs Marg of The pupils of the Grade six classes of the Percy Merry school accompanied their tea Miss Joyce Bauer and Mr John Moore on a trip to N Falls on Friday May llic trip was arranged by the Percy Merry Home and School return home on Monday from the Milton District hospital Mrs Tim Hamilton No Crime Sex Books for County Prisoners The most recent rand inspection of County Jail recommended provided for pris oners should be restricted to those not dealing with crime sex or detective stones While the jury felt the was loo old to nuke drastic changes relative to lighting and ventilation it felt the items should be loo ked into They noted appeared appreciative of the improvements made the facilities were still not adequate The report noted clothing and menu for prisoners see med adequate and fa good but suggested some program should be in to occupy prisoners time mi re constructively The Jury did not sec anybody there who was being improjv held or being refused their trial an the commended the superintend and INCREASE SUPPLY OF WASTE CONTAINERS waste containers placed in locations last have done much to beautify On Monday council purchasing eight more ex tending the program to other public areas In an effort to help residents keep the town dicr The containers have THE GEORGETOWN HERALD THURSDAY JUNE lh 1970 PAGE The Car DATS UN JUTSi Comes in dr or deluxe on the floor or Automatic CC Single Over head cam engine DC hp Independent rear suspension All luxury options included NORTH END BP 5 Lin Milton DATSUN Till I Mi VVV VVV MAI l MN VVV M I Dealer Morris goes Hog Wild into a much longer iced any had was to show us fight It is a legal and popular pastime In the half home ED FO in the driver town Canaries pro na rles beside a clear mountain stream where the wor were washing clo thes and laung them on the rocky banks to dry With at benefit of washing machines whiter than white mcrcials say before we an ambition all hard to eve on the lands we visile I h PENRICE LIBERAL VEEP Plays Piano at Her 90th Birthday Party Mrs Mary Morrow led her birthday on April at her home Victoria St granddaughter Mary liar visited her from Mrs Jo Morrow of Gcor Shirley and Terry of Toronto Vida Wig fins Scarbnro and Father Erie Mills of SI Georges Church Mrs Morrow re many gifts cards and flowers On May family held a birthday party for Mrs row who played the piano most of the evening with the accompaniment on guitar and banjo an George on the ukoleli Those attending the party were Mr and Mrs Garnet Wiggins of Scarborough Mrs ioy Wiggins Georgetown Mr and Mo Hugh McNally Toronto Mr and Mrs Ron and Wendy Mr and Mrs Ron and Nan and Kelly Miekcnzie Tor Mr and Mr Jerry Morrow Georgetown Mr and Jack Morrow Pit Georgetown Mr Ken Morrow Miss Sharon Morrow Gcorgo town Mr and Mr hoes lag Garrel Kelly and Shane Georgetown Linda and John Watson Georgetown Mr Nor no Brown Georgetown Mrs Chas Terra and Mrs Edna learn Terra Cotta Mrs Jo Morrow baked and decorated the birthday A buffet luncheon was served and everyone had a very enjoyable time leaving for home George Harker played the piano for an old fashioned sing song Susan and Nancy Mac Kennc accompanied him play ing the spoons Ron played the guitar while Jack Morrow sang some western songs Sam of George town was named one of four vice prrs the Hilt in and fist I ibcnl i I meeting I Bob of was president Art Campbell returned as treasurer and Mrs I also of wis The vice pre dents are irt of Oik ville J Mil DID YOU KNOW Although inter in its natural slate is never pure poll is modern society most serious water May The youth bowling season finished for another season Louise team finished fir I in the league in the ban lam division Margaret Kubm learn finished first in Ihc junior division league and her team also won the playoffs came home with a beiuiiful trophy Michael Paul and Margaret won loyalty nidges for perfect at Mr an Mrs Hoy Peck of Port Credit visited on evening Mr and Mrs Hamilton and family friends in the Hornby disl net will he pleased to hear that Floyd Downs was able to With Savings for You HOG WILD TRADES HOG WILD DEALS Today Friday Saturday DRAPER DOBIE CO Ltd MEMBERS THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE STOCK AND BOND BROKERS Your Branch Off let Square Building Brampton Bramplon or and Fast quotations and service on any exchange Visit our modern office if you can However you can open an account by telephone SUCCESSFUL INVESTORS AND TRADERS KNOW DRAPER 495 PICKUP DELIVERY BARRAGERS IB Main St David Wm E All press cycles doe n penetrate lent pre its I need lo washing Automatic cool dov n wrinkles Power fin flqilator moves more tor for h Giant capacity drum lots of room for to tumble Ant rust porcelain interior Safety stop door me the second open won star again until you push the dial Open wide and easy Its smaller but its May tag Handy wherever space is a problem Works on circuit Use it anywhere store it anywhere No ting res dues out about half a regular load Mrs Mary Morrow young REPAIR SERVICE ON BUY A MAYTAG TODAY Be washing or drying the Maytag way tomorrow WE SPECIALIZE IN IMMEDIATE DELIVERY EXPERT REPAIRS AND SERVICE ON AIL MAKES OF Lawn Mowers Roto Tillers Garden Tractors Etc PICK UP DELIVERY Open p p to 5 p m Your Authorliad TORO Lawn Equipment A S Small Engine Service Evtnlngi B534380 Qun St ACTON MAYTAG DEPENDABILITY Moves Into The Kitchen So Mom Can Move Out Builtin Dishwasher Maytag lily move to the kitchen Your dishes II be cleaner without pre washing May tog ha cleaning power The large capacity there u room for that last iiem The un que makti and in ert Then a cycle to every lung oh your to your See Morris FOR HOG WILD DEALS Wl A TELEVISION Hill APPLIANCES id NORTH LARGEST TV AND APPLIANCE OUTLET MAIN STREET NORTH PHONE VW

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