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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-11-02, Page 27F'0 For they old or new try Bahamas Islands 1Vtost..people, at least once in a detime, want.Uo. feel .totally ..unin- hibited. • , to 'tick ofl,their'shoes, for example, and dance down the main street of the old home town .without getting charged for disturbing the' peace. Unfor- tunately, no city !n Canada' can ffer such freedom. , exdept perhaps during Grey'Cup festivi- ties. But even here, definite re- strictions are in force. Well, I've got good news for you. There is a country, just a few hours away by jet where we visited this past summer, right off the coast of North America which provides such , opportuni- ties. The country is the Bahamas, and this year marked the second annual ' "Bahamas Goombay Summer" program, where street dancing from dusk until dawn is just one of the many attractions for the visitor. Most Canadian:,; of tour e, in- clude the Bahamas Isla s to their winter holidays -t d y naturally so. Some of theyp al Goombay Summer events in- cluded a Shoppers' Mall right on Bay Street in Nassau. There was a Bahamas Folklore Group, sing- ing. and dancing in national cos- * tumes from early Bahamian days and a performance by the world , famous' Royal Bahamas 'Police Band. The best in Bahamian deli- cacies and Iocarcuisine are offer- ed during this period. Some of the dishes we were brave enough to try were turtle soup, steamed. mutton, conch stew, crab 'n' rice, potato bread and johnny cake. sizzling beat of Goombay, the Ba 'ha tnaans:'-_c-Wn ,-rh. 'thm ne- tuated bya unique ymix ofp o goat- skin q!? a skin drums, maracas and saws scraped With long nails. Also today, it is tourism that .has made the 'Bahamas famous. Excellent modern facilities can be found everywhere, More than, a million: and one-third travellers come each year to these shores. On all major Bahamian resort is- lands, taxis ; are plentiful and rates are fixed by law according to the distance travelled. There are car rental services, bicycle rentals, sailboats for hire, fishing equipment, motor bicycles. You'll find accommodations ranging from luxury resort hotels with golf courses to small guest houses tp palm -hidden cottages forrent by the season. Which island you pick depends upon the kind of vacation you like. If. you want variety, you'll find plenty of it on Nassau; and you'll find high life on Paradise Island. Freeport is a place filled with glamour and glitter. If you like a more subdued spot, an Out Island will be rightfor you. Per- haps ypu like to mix your moods. That's possible, too, for it's easy and it's inexpensive to travel by air from Nassau or Freeport to many of the out islands. Nassau . For a combination of interest- ing historical landmarks and modern-day luxury, ;Nassau along with Paradise Island is ideal. The city of Nassau was founded on the island of New of the island hidden in a grove of Casuarina trees,, •the.. alrnost�de� serted Cabbage Beach. It's a per- fect place for picnic. Try the Grand Grand Bahama ( Freeport•Lucaya and West End) This is the second.. largest is- land in the Bahamas, and is un- like any other. There is'a fierce dedication to everything that is new and streamlined and' super-' star. And if that is the kind of va- cation you're looking for, then Grand Bahama is the Bahama Is- land for you. While the island is 65 miles tong and up to 7 miles wide, the action centres in two areas; Freeport-Lucaya and West End. And millions of dollars have made Grand Bahama what. it is today. The Bahamas Islands are easily reached by sea or air. Some of the steamship lines who conduct a regular cruise service to the Bahamas are P and 0 Lines, Home Lines, Atlantic Cruise Lines, Costa Lines and many more. Many of the world's major airlines have a service to The Bahamas from Canada and the United States. If you're plan- ning on a vacation this winter we highly recommend The Bahamas to you. Only a few hours away by jet -service and guaranteed warm sunshine and friendly hospitality. The Bahamas. Where ease would an island.. . or a person. . . want , to be? Junkanoo "rush -in" dancers are just one of the features at this year's Jumbey Village in Nassau. Each Friday night, a parade proceeds to the new Jumbey Village following regular Bahamas Goom- bay Summer '72 festivities on Bay Street. Months of planning and work are devoted to the costurnes worn by men, women and children participating in Junkanoo dancing'. The intricate costumes are fashioned from feathers, crepe paper and other inexpensive materials. Also available were such far out culinary experiences as Fu Fu, a • combination of Bahamian meats, okra and mixed vegetables served in a thick spicy sauce. The Bahamas is a sea of islands that marks 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 700 is- " lands and more ,than 2,000 cays (pronounced `keys') make up the Bahamas Islands. Ideal year- round climate is found in these is- lands as the warm Gulf Stream flows between the Bahamian waters and the U.S. mainland, /11, • guaranteeing ideal swimming any time of year. History • and charm come alive in the Bahamas. In a ship's log in the Age of Discovery, the area was described as "bajamar" (pronounced "bahamar") the Spanish word for shallow sea. It is possible that this description of the necklace of coral, stretching for miles in turquoise ocean gave,. the Bahamas its name. This his- tory of the islands runs thegamut of adventure, The Bahama Is- e lands were discovered by Colum- bus in 1492. Englishmen escaping from religious ' persecution to pirates and smugglers followed. From Loyalists and plantation living to Prohibition and rum running. And remnants and • echoes of all this drama are still found today throughout the is- lands. You'll find many attractive landmarks, such as old forts, colonial structures and quaint towns with winding streets. When visiting the Bahamas * you'll hear references to things that are exclusively Bahamian. They'll talk about "jump -in dances" and "rush -ins" and "quadrilles". At Christmas time they celebrate the colorful festi- val pf Junkanoo. You'll hear the Providence in 1670. It was named in honor of King William III, for- merly William of Orange -Nas- sau. And today, what is imme- diately apparent it the historical influence of the British. A stately mansion, high on a hill, is still maintained as the home of the Governor. Judges still preside in white wigs and scarlet robes. The Bahamian policeman, in his white helmet, white coat and red - striped blue trousers looks very much like a tropical "bobby". , You can fish for' marlin, tuna, amberjack, sailfish and wahoo. You' can golf at your choice of three championship -courses or one 9 -hole coul-se, illuminated for night play. And, in season, you can have luncheon and spend the afternoon at the Nassau Race Jourse. All of this, of course, in addition to the time you spend at one of the 'magnificent beaches right at your hotel or within minutes of town. New Providence Island By car, you can tour'all of New Providence in a day, It is only 21 miles long and 7 miles wide, and a circle trip of the island is only 60 miles. There are a number of his- toric sights to be seen While travelling around New Provi- dence. You'll find on the far end When You Shop Sly..,, 1 SAW, IT IN THE SIGNAL THE TORONTO ,I SYNDICATE Harold, who is now living in a faun foster home, „relishes everything about eouritry living. HE likes shai itig in the farm work or, in weather of the day the picture was, taken, just sitting contemplating nature. French-Canadian in descent, Harold is a slim lad, a bit small for his 12 years. lie has brown eyes, reddish -blonde hair and fair skin with a few freckles, You'd guess from his expression that he has -a- pleasant persona1ity,4+11!he_has-- - -Harold is polite and friendly, quite mature in his thinking. He is :rather a. quiet boy but not to the point of being aloof and he enjoys being with other children. He is very fond of adult company and they find hitt interesting and agreeable. Harold is an average student in Grade seven. His first language is French and 'he attends a French schpol but he speaks some English. His great interest is art. It is his favorite subject in school and he spends much of his spare time drawing. Harold will be happiest in a' French-speaking family and he would like to live in the country. He needs warm, loving parents, especially a father who likes to share interests and activities with a son. To inquire about adopting Harold, please write to Today's Child, Box 888, Station K. Toronto. For general adoption in- formation, please contact your local Children's. Aid Society. r• � :'••. .'h. .{z1 '• ?:iixc ��.. :: .. F ' 44Y._....obMw,�.'. , AN OUTDOOR BOY • A choir from the Clinton Christian. Reform Churcl:. led the singing at the Ong service on.. Sunday eVening with Mr. Aerie Yen' Der Eye, leading the devotional period:, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Finlay of Goderich along with Norman Speir and Jetry Collins of Huronview provided the music for.ondafternrrors=program.. Volunteers from the Christian Reform Church assisted with ac- tivities. Two new residents from Exeter and' Wiizgham wefe,a welcomed and two residents' btr-: , thdays were celebrated by serenading them at the sing -a- long. ' Two .entertainers who have been long time favorites of the folks at the home, Earl and Martha Heywood, were on hand on Thursday evening to provide' GODERICH Meeting number Five of' the Goderich 4-1-I club was Monday, October 16 at Mrs. Mcllwains residence. The meeting began with the 4- H pledge. The girls discussed in- teresting additions for school lunches and packing lunches. Forthe demonstration -Mrs. Mcllwain made western sand- wiches. They were made with chopped ham, onions, eggs and milk. They were then cooked in a fry pan and put on slices of ' Meeting number s►x was held at the home of Mrs. ,Mcllwain on Tuesday October 24. The meeting began with the 4- H pledge. Carolyn Porter read the, minutes of the last meeting. Everyone brought a fancy sand- wich to the meeting. ° There was an assortment of club and ribbon sandwiches, made witho meat, sandwich spreads etc. The next meeting will be held Monday October- 30 -at Mrs. Mcllwains residence at 7:30. More progress. at Vanastra Purchase of the control block of, shares), .of rA,;st.ral Com- • munications Limited, Toronto, by a group of investors including company president B. Martin Bockner and vice-president Lawrence Fein was ,completed yesterday. • Other members of. the pier-. chasing group include Edper .In- vestments Limited, Montreal, controlled by Edward and Peter Bronfman; Austin Beutel of Beutel, Goodinan and Company_ Limited, Montreal-based invest- ment counsellors; and Harold Greenberg, of Bellevue -Pathe Ltd. The shares purchased were owned by the family and estate of the late -Jerry H. Solway, founding president of the com- pany. At the sheeting of the Board 'of Directors of Astral Com- ,munications held• following the /tif Incredible HAWAII oN" s344 BARGAIN Imagine 10 days/9 nights in wonderful Honolulu for only $344.00* per person. It sounds almost unbelievable because it includes your air fare and accommodation at Waikiki Travelodge and transfers to and from Honolulu 'Airport and continental breakfast daily and a sightseeing . tour of Honolulu and Pan Am's package of 20 surprises. ° Leaving Toronto any Thursday via Air Canada and Pan American. Also available, a 15 day/14 night Honolulu holiday staying at the Reef Towers Hotel and priced at only $423.00* per person. On either of the above holidays, you can stop Over at the Hollywood Holiday Inn, Los Angeles, for only $38.00* per person and no extra air fare. These Air Canada/Pan Am/S.I.T.A. holidays are bookable through — The Coach Hous Travel Service 59A HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524-8366 ' 77111111.11,111111606-. WHO DON'T PLAN TRIPS FOR YOU WE PLAN THEM WITH You. All rates quoted are based upon double occupancy. •' purchase, Trevor Eyton, Harold Greenberg, and Austin Beutel were elected to' the board, replacing .Joan Solway, William Rosenfeld, and Alfred Schwartz. Mr. . Beutel was also' elected Chairman cif the Board. • Mr. Evton is a Toronto ,lawyer with the firm of Tory, Tory, Deslauriers & Binnington. the, Par ni f y Night program., , he Heywoods blended', their voicee for some old tyme and German songs, then fart baffled; -the audience with his magic tricks, Alice Buchanan expressed -the appreciation of the residents and guests for a very enjoyable evening. By the way it was en- couraging to have a good atten- dance of the relatives of sotyne of the re idents at the program. The craft room is a beehive of activity these days getting things finished for the Annual Bazaar on Wednesday, November 8th. NIGHT' Agent for .hr4-...... FILM DIVE4QPING for Your , INSURANCE see or call IfIlacEwan & . Maciwass 44 North St.,- 524-9531 Donald G. MacEwan ' ,,.Peter S. MacEwan FOOT. TROUBLES? ATTENTION'. oBny saetrtteinrgeoo vmeiuncsh lass= nerve system on the 'bottom of your feet, it can cause malfunction for the following: Feel Tired? Backache? Sore Feet? Painful Neck? Callouses? Arthritic Pain? Rheumatic Pain? Poor` Circulation? Balance and Co-ordination? „Numbness or Cramps Toot and leg)? Alznner-National Arch Supports :: . could be your answer as they have been for thousands and thousands of others in Canada and the United States. They are scientifically designed to match the contours of your feet -- makes walking a pleasure again. Recommended by doctors. `FREE DEMONSTRATION SPROULE SHOES GODERICH Please do not miss this opportunity .. FOR YOURHEALTH'S SAKE! This Winter Leave the Cold and Snow Behind...Join A travellinga's sunrlight COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP TOUR 4 Destinations 4 Departure Dates To Choose JAN 6/73 s36900 JAN. 14/73 .19000 BARBADOS 2 -WEEKS You'll stay at the informal Sunset Crest Village with•two large swimming pools, sandy beaches and delightful atmosphere. A favourite with many Canadians. Your Tour Hosts: Art & Irene Wachsmuth 305 James Street Wallaceburg, Ontario 627-2491, NASSAU BAHAMAS - 1 WEEK Nassau in the beautiful Bahamas! 'You'll 'stay at the 200 -room 5 storey_mansiori like Montagu Beach Hotel with its own sandy private beach and nearby yacht harbour. Golf or tour in the daytime, dance to calypso in the casino at night. Your Tour Hosts -are: Barry Wenger Wingham Advance Times Wingham, Ontario. 357-2320. JAN. 21/73 HAWAII - 2 WEEKS (53906 JAN. 28/73 JAMAICA - 2 WEEKS The Paradise Islands of HAWAII - OAHU, MAUI, KAUAI AND HAWAII. Hawaii with its flowered leis, volcanoes, sunshine and surf, superb scenery and above all its warm friendly people. Your `Tour Hosts are: Earl Morrison, Napanee Beaver, Napanee, Ontario 354-5326. ;36900 -v JAMAICA....the Isle of Limbo and Calypso. Scarlet blossom on the poinciana tree, blue of the Caribbean, white sandy beaches and sunny warm weather. You'll stay at the Club Caribbean on Runaway Bay at Ocho Rios. Your Tour Hosts are: Earl & Nora Rawson 68 The Square Goderich 524-9312. YOUR TRAVELLINGA SUNFLIGHT HOLIDAY INCLUDES: * Round Trip Jet Flight to the destination of your choice and return * Complimentary In -Flight Meals and Bar Service * Accommodation In air-conditioned room with bath and full Use of resort facilities * Welcome party * Transfers between airport and Hotel and return in- cluding the handling and tipping of one piece of baggage p r person * Sunflight representative service in addition' to your Tour Hosts * Sunflight Beach Bag raven You don't have to stay home this winter....join your fellow Canadians on one of the above mentioned out- standing tours. For your free fully illustrated color brochure of these and other TRAVELLINGA/SUN- FLIGHT HOLIDAYS phone or visit the Tour Host in your area or complete the coupon bekrw: - . Yes, I/We are interested in your Travellinga/Sunflight Community Friendship Tour''to BARBADOS' I NASSAU HAWAII . JAMAICA OTHEf'. I 1. ..+..r.... El NAME: ADDRESS Send Coupon to: _ wool *. 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