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Richmond Hill Liberal, 5 Sep 1979, C6

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! RICHMOND Hlll GROUP An autumn outing could begin with a tour through the Caledon Hills and Hockley Valley. Drive north on Airport Road from Highway 401 (west). Between Highways 9 and 89 you‘ll find the heart of the Hockley Valley where nature reveals its annual technicolor display. This spot deserves stops along the way so nothing is missed.particularly. the magenta of the sumach trees. Turning back east along Highway 89 you‘ll come across a village named Rosemount. Standing there on the corner of the Mono- Adjala Town Line is an inn called the Globe Restaurant and next to it an antique shop. Follow this dirt road south and you are off on a memorable adventure, I‘ve made inquiries about this place but its history remains a secret And its privacy is St carefully guarded [ht gates to the parking lot are chain locked. But there is nothing to prevent you from pulling off the road here to watch the cricketers through the fence. First. the hills are so steep that you‘ll feel the car will just take off rather than roll down the other side. It‘s a joyful roller coaster ride with stupendous scenery. On the right (west) you‘ll come across a private cricket club that looks like a page in the old family album. The gingerbread trimmed formal front porch comfortably seats the enthusiastic spectators. Further down the road is a big barn. Following the sign “collectables”, drive down its lane. This farm. owned by a former Toronto couple. is splendid for browsing among the fascinating wares. Continuing on the MonoAdjala line you'll see magnificent estates tucked away from the rest of the world. Right here in our own backyard are the fall colors some people travel hundreds of miles to see Fortunately. we need only take an afternoon's drive to reap such rewards as breathtaking panoramas. shopping surprises and superb dining places. ounoay, bept. 16th ‘ Art in the Park is sponsored by the Everyone Welcome \ CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMUTEE Noon II” dusk ‘ Town of Richmond Hill ‘-I-I-I-I-I'l-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-’-I-I-’[. All over the province folks will soon be enjoying the scenic wonders of an Ontario fall. Travel writer Kathryn Horler has explored the high- Travel By KATHRYN HORLER The line ends at High Câ€"6 â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, September 5, 1979 I-’-I-I- - Oils * Acrylicsk: flatercolours' Pen and culpture It’s a great backyard ARTISTS OF An illustrated brochure containing a detailed map can be obtained by writing to the association. Box 625. Erin. Ont. way 9 where you‘ll turn right (west) and drive to ()rangeville to begin your zig-zag route through Caledon Hills. The area bordered by Highway 25 on the west: Highway 10 on the east and Highway 7 on the south is special for viewing. besides being dotted with intriguing shops, These have become so popular that the owners have formed The Caledon Hills Craft and Antique Association In the 'village of Erin alone there are six shops. Belfountain, a village that is a joy any time of the year. has four stores. If you plan a meal stopover there are a number of local inns. The Caledon Inn features a Devonshire tea as well as lunch and dinner. Also, there is a craft shop on the premises. The Globe Restaurant serves lun- ches. teas and dinners and reservations are advised. The Millcroft Inn in Alton serves lunch all afternoon and dinners all evening. The latter is owned by the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto. Another tour of the colors begins by following Highway 401 east to the Peterborough cutoff. Turn north on Highway 115 where rolling hills, manicured fields. clusters of forests reach as far as the eye can see KODACOLOR $139 KODACOLOR $2 39 110 or 126, 12 EXP 135. 36 EXP, 58958959?” 1.69 5399290599“ 400 2.29 fi‘agpzé‘é‘BpLOR 1.89 539%C5‘x’é0“ 400 2.89 mice: In cued: unm Sept. 15th SAME DAY KODACOLOR SERVICE AT REG. PRICE! QUALIIEXCTEEIPEOM SHOPS 8116 YONGE ST., THORNHILL, ONT. 889-9950 '-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I 133 If you are picnic- minded, a drive to Sib- bald Point Provincial Park would lead to picnic tables on a Lake Simcoe Beach. Head north on Woodbine Avenue following the signs to Sutton until the Jackson’s Point turnoff. In Jackson’s Point make a right turn at the Lake Simcoe Hotel to Hedge Road. (In case of Rain) Sunday, Sept. 16th Everyone Welcome Noon till dusk Just south of the Mansion is Highway 7 an alternate return route that offers vistas reaching to the horizon on bothsides of the road. John Sibbald, owner of Briars Golf and Country Club, has restored his ancestral home as an addition to the resort. Luncheons and dinners are available here. Further down Hedge Road you‘ll come across the signs that point to the area where you’ll have Peterborough has an outstanding restaurant, the Burnham Mansion. Built in the 19th century the restored rooms are gracefully appointed and the meals reasonablelt is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. In Peterborough is the famous hydraulic lift lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway that literally carries pleasure craft. along with the water they float in, 65 feet straight up. There are turn-offs on this highway that lead to beaches and marinas in the Kawarlha Lakes region. MILL POND - _. MILL STREET , Synday, Sept. 9th ways and byways to find out what else is in- teresting to travellers on these annual ex- cursions. '-I-I-I-I-I- § I 1961 ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A ' HOMES BUILT PRIOR TO HOME INSULATION GRANT UP TO $500000 I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I‘ v IIVI'IIâ€" W3. Goverr Insular! cheque ' necess WE U I INSl PM Im -I-‘ .‘221 Ont. M9W 4L9 "" '0‘“ ' Modem blown Afllc lnuululon. Rocl Von! Installation . All work Gu-umnd. Party Trips Inc. has a number of day trips planned for the fall, in-~ eluding cruising in the country Oct 3 and Oct. 6; 'é house tour at Port Hope and an Elmira Excursion, For further information call 863-9392. Travelways has a three-day package deal with two night’s ac- commodation at Paignton House on Lake Rosseau. with country and lake cruises included. The number to call is 294â€"5104. Muskoka is a part of our world that should be seen in the fall, except it is such a long stretch for the driver. Bus tours are an attractive alternative. Gray Coach. for instance, is having special one-day outings in September and October including a two- hour boat cruise from Gravenhurst. For further information call 9793531 your picnic. On your return. make a left turn out of the park and down the road to St. George‘s Church. It‘s an historic site with two of the tombstones bearing the names Stephen Leacock and Mazo de la Roche. NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND For The Finest f‘ . Wedding Reception In " ' The North End Prestige Insulation 100% MATERIAL COST UP TO ‘350°° PAID BY GOVERNMENT Government grant portion is due to Prestige Insulation only when you receive your rebate cheque. Our representatives will prepare all necessary paper work for you. WE USE ONLY C.M.H.C. APPROVED FIBERGLAS INSULATION. CALL US TODAY FOR DETAILS '421273 ONT. LTD. % OF LABOUR COST 11 Canso Rd. Rexdale Ont. M9W 4L9 WOODBINE AVE. (1 MILE N, OF HWY 7) To view our club please call Bob Weir at 297â€"1 71 1. BUTTONVILLE GOLF 8- COUNTRY CLUB New expanded facilities. Availabie for private parties, company banquets, golf tournaments, etc. Participating gas stations will get a special gas allocation to ensure continuity of supplies and will mostly service cars with out of state licence plates. A Travellers Gas Station Network across the state has 55 stations at 30 key highway in- tersections able to provide gasoline 14 hours a day. seven days a week until Labor Day. BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES NOW! Fiction mixed with fact about the gasoline shortage in the United States has dropped Florida tourism by 20 per cent. Recent visitors to that state say there‘s more fiction than fact about gasoline shortages everywhere but the situation in the sunny state has worried resort operators so much that the governor has moved to make gasoline available to vacationers. Fiesta Holidays has taken advantage of a change in the Bermuda Hotel Association bylaws and has introduced package tours to five Bermuda properties for. this winter. 0ne~and two- week packages are of- fered at the Holiday Inn, Sherwoods. Grotto Bay‘ Elbow Beach and The Belmont, The program begins in December and continues through October, 1980 and costs $399 for one week and $599 for two weeks. Get full details from your travel agent. Travelchat CP Airplans to expand We have a unique method of marketing used children's clothing and accessories. MOTHERS, have you ever thought of owning your own store. Investment required INTERESTED PHONE JOAN MONAID 416-93831“) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY /the 1% mildrens marketplace \HTOT’fEN nn om? Florida tourism drops AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS Iorfmunn' our 247-5451 On registration days the volunteer patroller will receive First Aid manuals and kits, and the following week will begin an extensive First Aid course which will run until the end of Novemâ€" ber The Canadian Ski Patrol System’s annual registration will be held on September 4, 5, 6 from 7 to 9 pm. at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue in Willowdale. (‘algary to Edmonton is $79.50. ‘ Last year there were 600 members covering 23 ski areas in the Collingwood. Barrie and Metro area â€" 100 of whom were from Rich- mond Hill. Members of the ski patrol are familiar to all skiers by their rust- colored jacket and are dedicated to serving the public and promoting ski safety. The one-way flight from Toronto to Vancouver will be $94.50. and Toronto to its successful SkyBus service by the end of October. adding a MontrealAVancouver flight. Toronto-Winnipeg- Vancouver return and an extra weekly flight between Toronto and Vancouver. How to join ski patrol In anticipation of the first snowfall, skiers are invited to register in the Canadian Ski Patrol System. PAID BY GOVERNMENT Sunflight is offering packages to Panama this fall that feature seven nights on Contadora Island or one week plus another divided between Panama City and an inland resort. For further information contact Suntours Limited, 1470 Don Mills Rd., Don Mills. M38 2X9. arecast concrete steps CELEBRATING OUR Ist ANNIVERSARY...SO JOIN US DURING THESE TWO WEEKS OF CELEBRATION! THERE WILL BE ROSES FOR THE LADIES, AND FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SERVED WITH EVERY DINNER. i 7:30 P.M. EARLYBIRDS WITH THIS COUPON EACH MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY OR PARTY WILL RECEIVE $2.00 OFF ON EVERY MEAL PURCHASED FROM OUR REGULAR MENU OVER $6.00. ONE VOUCHER TO BE USED ATATIME Hatchback, 4 cyl., 4 spd. trans., radio, very economical, only 40,000 miles. Lic. JJL295. Dura Step is the result of years of research and experience in precast concrete.’The one-piece, steel- reinfcrced casting is made under exacting factory conditions with a safe non-slip surface. Low radio Hatchback, Our very sporty model only 14,000 miles, AM/FM Radio, chrome Mags, Lic. MPL934. $3595 Auto, radio, 2 door, very clean Lic. NXV484. $4395 ANNIVERSARY Licensed under LLB.0. 49 NORTH LAKE RD.. OAK RIDGES. ONT. 74 DATSUN 8210 JACKPOT s1,000.00 mileage, 4 cyl., 4 speed, ‘, tape deck. Lic. LSSSO7. 77 DATSUN F10 77 DATSUN 710 WAGON RICHMOND Hlll. n DATSUN T 79 CHEVETTE SPECIAL VKLID VALUE SPECIALS $2495 [HERE’S momr ruruns AT Ric h m o n'd H ill $4495 THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE JOHN ST. AND BAYVIEW AVE. THORNHILL 10427 Yonge St. Richmond Hill The Original Italian Cuisine Richmond Hill 'ome closer to nature RESTAURANT EVERY MONDAY NIGHT BINGO THORNHILL LODGE MONDAY SEPT. 10, 1979 CONSOLATION JACKPOT '500.00 MUST GO fiLOOMINGTON 51 WEST WESV Hatchback, automatic trans mission, radio, 48,000 miles Lic. BSW782. $1795 Sedan, radio, 4 dr., std. trans mission, 35,000 miles. Lic '33395 4 Dr. sedan, 4 cyl., 4 speed, radio, one owner car. Lic. JVH406 "I" l, #. MW [9mm 20 Km, sharp car. P.S./P.B radio, Lic. NSH482. With 64 sizes â€" there is a Dura Step for you. Call us today for an estimate . . We have a step to suit your requirements, HIGHWAY 1 8:00 P.M. REGULAR GAMES 73 DATSUN 1200 75 DATSUN 8210 210-310- 510- SPORTRUCK - ZOOSX - 2802X 76 DATSUN 710 78 CAMARO DATSUN s2595 s6595 773-4758 Open Days

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