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The Liberal, 10 Oct 1963, p. 15

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LET US GET AT THE CAUSE AND CORRECT IT COOK'S BP He was one of 14.000 boy scouts there from 89 count- ries which also included 432 Canadians. The camp locale was once the scene of the earliest battle vital to de- mocracy when 10,000 Greek “The wind never let up.” he said, “and the land was flat and scrubby. It hadn’t rained for 27 days. We needed four or five showers a day to keep clean.” It was the first time Robin had ever been to Greece or even out of North America and he was quick to tag the word “thrilling” on his whole experience. Auto Service Complete Service to All Makes of Cars ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-3151 But you couldn’t blame 17- year-old Robin Derrick, of 338 Browndale Crescent, for thinking he must have need- ed a good bath at the end of his journey. "It was really dusty out there,” comments Robin as he recalls the exper- lence he had last August on those plains of Mara- thon in Greece while at- tending the llth World Jamboree. History doesn't record whether Greek hero Phidipâ€" pides paused for a shower or two on his historic 150- mlle dash across the dusty plains of Marathon. When You Need A Business Service BUSINESS DIRECTORY and CLASSIFIED ADS LIST YOUR SERVICE NOW Scout Dusts Off After Marathon Greek Trip In This Profitable Classification. Put Your Name in Print. Where Thousands of Prospects Will Read It Weekly. Get Your Share Of The Profits! For Fast Service Phone Use "THE LIBERAL" 'I'Il. 4-1105 - ‘ AV. 5 - 3316 Home Paper of the District Since 1878 Auto Parts Air Conditioning Dressmaking Driving Schools Plumbing & Heating Building & Supplies Carpentry Eavestroughing Electrical Work Lawn Mowers Monuments Movers & Storage Mattresses Nursing Homes HERE ARE A FEW OF THE SERVICES OFFERED Eating was a big part of the two-weeks and Robin has to confess that while he likes the Greeks he finds their food a little to spicy and greasy for his constitution. “But it was their bread,” he said with a shake of his Then it was off to the plains of Marathon and two weeks of fun and games, shaking hands with scouts from other nations, and, of course, quite a few shower- baths. u Inn-Iv nunsynvaolull v; Atheh was one of heat and more heat. “It was very salty." he said, “and you could float on “It was a hot. dry day and your back all day." the humidity was like a thick blanket over you. The temp- erature ranged from 90 to 120 degrees. You could say it got cold at night when the temperature went down to 70-degrees.” This was fun but there could be a slight hitch in any such all-day plans. The hitch were sharks, un- friendly sharks. ‘ "There were sharks in "In gran ” In: (girl “and Robin's first impression of Athen was one of heat and more heat. and you will find many helpful hints to save shopping steps. Robin was representing 1st Beverley Acres Scout Troop of which he has been a member for six and a half years. He was selected for his prowess as I scout, school work, and other assets from the District of York Summit. “We left in three flights for Athens on a Boeing Jet." he said, “and reached Athens by way of Paris. France. It took us 10 hours to get to Paris and by the time we had reached Athens we had gone 30 hours without sleep.." “I was surprised to be the one selected from this area." said Robin. "I just put my application in at the last moment and didn't expect any success." soldiers under Miltiades re- pulsed the invasion in 490 BC. of Persian King Darius. This was when Phidippides made his big dash for Spartan aid. SAVE SHOPPING STEPS LOOK IN ADVERTISING COLUMNS OF "THE LIBERAL" ON SALE EVERY THURSDAY. Use the handy reference guide offered weekly in The "Liberal" Classified Advertising Columns and the Business Directory Surveying Typewriters Washer Repairs Welding Upholstering Plastering Painting & Decorating Radio & TV Service Rental Service Roofing Septic Tank Service Heating Specialists Fuel Landscaping “But it is quite shocking to see the difference between the rich and poor classes. Greece has the second lowest standard of living in After the jamboree was over Robin spent nine days in Athens and described the people as being very friendly. One of the more unforget- table moments came when Robin took a swim in the Aegean Sea which he des- cribes as ideal for anyone who has trouble staying atop the surface on Canadian water. “We had a special march- past before King Paul of Greece," noted Robin. "and it took 90 minutes for the parade to pass." head, "that got us. It was hard as a rock. We made a movie showing one of the fellows bashing it against a tin-can. The can was damaged but the bread didn't have a dint in it.” A busy schedule of activi- ties kept everyone busy with features of the stay being marathon contests, exhibi- tions of skill. addresses from Lady Baden-Powell. wife of the founder of the Scout Movement, and Crown Prince Constantine, Chief Scout of Greece. "There were sharks in the area,” he said, “and while we were there a warning was sent out. A few shark bombs were dropped but I didn’t see any sharks.” Wed» In St. Mary's A Mister Transmission Ltd. ' .LIILUL I I l “ U J V l l â€" Same Day Service All Work Completely Guaranteed Rebuilt Units in Stock - All Makes Expert Diagnosis Free Estimates Easy Terms WHOLESALE I77 YONGE ST. NORTH - RICHMOND HILI. AUTOMATIC & STANDARD AUTO & TRUCK TRANSMISSION SERVICE Opens Tuesday Oct. 15th Europe Another lst In Richmond Hill Mr. and Mrs. Ronald James Stirling following their recent marriage at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Richmond Hill. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Lewis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Stirling of Scotland. (Photo by Russell Reid) Finally it was back to Canada and a drawer-full of memories. NOW A COMPLETE Service â€" Sales â€" Parts (At rear of Town Auto Body) For Complete Information [MAL 884 7992 “The trip cost almost $1,000 (a portion of this money paid by Robin will be made up by funds raised for his trip) but it was more than worth it. It was terrific. I hope I can go back to Greece again . . . soon." 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THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, October 10th, 1963 COOLING SYSTEM CHECK-UP 520/ 1 0 if 560-590/13 600/13 640-650/13 MUFFLERS INSTALLED $823133? With Lifetime Guarantee Size TUBELESS WHITEWALLS 560/15 670/15 710/15 760/15 560-590/14 650-700/14 750/14 800/14 850/14 500-520/ I 3 560-600/ I 3 640-650/ I 3 Whitwclls available in many six", at [light exha con 19.45 25.10 25.10 26.80 Each Hiway - Biway Tires cash and carry BONUS COUPONS 560-590/i5 600/15 670/15 710/15 760/15 800/15 * Elackwall, TfiB;Txgo 11.79 9.67 1 1.45 12.21 12.99 9.44 10.23 Sin 10.74 12.75 13.63 14.51 9.98 9.98 10.99 9.98 1 1.99 12.90 13.96 14.89 25.75 25.75 29.45 32.95 35.90 39.95 2‘! 33 26.95 Each

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