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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-15, Page 115Gerry Quigley Supervisor Club Services - Touring CAA - Windsor I recently had the op- Kotanah. Lunch was at portuity of attending a the "Bird & Bottle Inn" CAA/AAA Familiariza- in Garrison, New York. tion trip to New York Ci- This old country inn was ty and area. This was built in 1761. the first trip the New Following lunch we York Department of toured Boscobel—an Commerce had spon- early 19th century man- sored so our Tour Direc- sion which stands high tor, Debby Hardy, • was above the Hudson River. as eager and en- Built in 1804, Boscobel usiastic as we were. has been restored as one We were joined by of the nation's leading ravel Counsellors from museums, exhibiting an Florida, New York, outstanding example of Rhode Island, Ohio, New York Federal Michigan, Connecticut, domestic architecture. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ontario and Quebec. Our group met in the afternoon for a sightsee- ing tour of Manhattan. An excellent tour guide accompanied us as we made our way to Times Square, The World Trade Centre, the Em- pire State Building, Yankee Stadium, Broad- way Theatres and Brooklyn. Our first night's stay was at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan. The Roosevelt has an Old World charm about it and it's loca- tion—close to shopping and theatres, make it an ideal place to stay. Following a breakfast seminar the next mor- ing, we were given a breathtaking helicopter tour over New York Ci- ty, highlighting the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan. The East Side Heliport conducted the tour and, • being . a bright sunny 'morning, the view was magnificent. This being my first helicopter ride, it " was one of the highlights of the week for me. Rides are available to the public at a cost of $30 for 15 minutes. Lunch this day was at the "Tavern on the Green". A beautiful decor with facilities to accommodate up to 1,000 guests make this mous restaurant a ust to see. Lyndhurst Mansion was our next stop. Alex- ander Jackson Davis (1803-92), one of America's most influen- tial architects, designed Lyndhurst in 1838 for William Paulding, a former Mayor of New York City and General in the War' of 1812. The Estate and Manor had' two more owners before being turned over to the National Trust in 1967. The next day was a continuous tour of man- s.ions—Ph illipsburg Manor in Tarrytown, Caramoor Mansion in Individual and group tours are available to the public. A trip to Hyde Park the next morning includ- ed a visit to the home of Franklyn Roosevelt; the library and museum. This was another highlight for me as it is not that distant in history. Admission to the museum and library is quite reasonable and senior citizens 'and children under 16 are ad- mitted free of charge. Our next tour was of Vanderbilt Man- sion— the former home of William Kissam Vanderbilt lI (1878-1944), a great grandson of the famous "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt. On a 43 acre estate overlooking Nor- thport harbor and Long Island South, the 24 room Mansion contains many elaborate fur- nishing including a Por- tuguese fireplace mantel dating from 1494. Tours of Vanderbilt Mansion are available to the public; groups are en- couraged to make reiser- vations. Later this afternoon, we drove to West Point Military Academy—a national landmark founded in 1802. Though never a battlefield, the landscape at West Point is dotted with monuments and momen- tos of the history of the U.S. It was once referred to as "the most impor- tant post in America". Our hotel this night was the Thayer, the hotel that housed the Iranian hostages upon their return to the U.S. Next morning we met the rest of our group at Bear Mountain Inn, where we had breakfast and a tour of the Lodge and grounds. We left here for an hour and a half drive to Long Island, stopping for a picnic lunch at "Old Westbury Gardens" at West Lake. We toured the Gdld Coast, which is the North Shore of Long Island and stopped at a fish hatchery at Cold Spring Harbor. Our hotel for the night was Burt Bachalrach's East Nor- wich Inn. Unfortunately Mr. Bacharach was not there, having been there two weeks previously. Dinner was at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn. One long table in the grand dining room accom- modated all 34 of us. The service and dinner were excellent. Motorists are neglec- ting routine maintenance on their cars. Poor tires head the list of defects most fre- quently reported, follow- ed by defective lights, worn drive belts, low engine oil and battery problems. These . findings are based on the. results' of automotive diagnostic services provided by some CAA/AAA clubs around the country. These services, which provide complete testing and analysis of a vehicle's condition, are furnished through either fixed diagnostic centers or mobile 'diagnostic vans. In 1983, CAA head- quarters introduced a mobile diagnostic van program. These vans, which can serve members in multiple locations, are completely self-contained and equip- ped with electronic engine analyzers that can detect problems af- fecting a car's perfor- Manor St. George was visited the next morn- ing, continuing on to Southampton Village and the Parrish Art Museum_ Lunch was at the Southampton Inn. Via Montauk Highway, we drove through Hampton Bays—Westhampton, Potchogue and Robut Moses State Park. Friday, our last full day,, started with a tour of Old Bethpage Village Restoration. This village is a step back into history—everything as it was years ago. Again, tours are available to the public. - We then departed for Garden City, Long Island with a tour of the Aviation Museum. Our hotel for this last night was the fanastic Mariott Inn in Garden City. This Ontario Motorist, Sommer 1985, Page 7 Travellers Cheques are readily available with no service char to members. hotel is the home base of the New York Islanders Hockey Team. _Tle Col- iseurn was directly across the street. All in all, New York is a great city. It is not ad- visable however, to drive into the downtown areas. Parking is limited and traffic is extremely heavy. Visitors are ad- vised to park outside the City and take the public transportation, which provides excellent ser- vice. If you plan to take a trip to New York in the future, consult your CAA Travel Agency or Touring Department for flight information, maps, brochures on points of interest and anything else that can help make your trip a lit- tle easier. Remember too—American Express ge Only 3 miles to the gallon? mance or its fuel con- sumption. During the diagnostic check, the van techni- cian also visually in- spects the car's lights, windshield wipers, belts, hoses, battery and cables, fluid levels, air filter, radiator, and tires. A diagnostic evalua- tion printout and writ- • ten report describes any repairs that may be needed. The consumer then can take this infor- mation to the repair facility of his choice. To date, 29 clubs in the United States and Canada operate either fixed -station or mobile diagnostic units. Such service, available to all consumers, ultimately can reduce emergency road service calls and also help head. off major car repairs. Th'e diagnostic service also can benefit used -car shoppers who want to evaluate any vehicle they are considering for purchase. ENGil GNOSIS ANOTHER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE The Mobile Engine Diagnosis is the result of numerous requests from our members, to provide an unbiased inspection of vehicles at a low price. Our technician will provide you with a report on the condition of your car's engine and various systems as well as a list. of only those items which need repair. An Engine Diagnosis inspects and tests everything from charging e©o+.iFig sy�ter s,=elft ear > der bzIanc 2Nvtpiars tom_ wires. This 86 point check takes about 30 minutes and costs only $25.00 for members, non-members $35.00. Because appointments are limited, members will be served on a first come, first.Served basis., The Mobile Engine Diagnosis Van will be in these locations on the following dates: WINDSOR OWEN SOUND SARNIA May 20 - 24 May 28 - 29 June 20 - 21 June 3 - 14 July 9 - 10 , July 24, 25, 26 July 2 - 5 , Phone 376-1940 Phone 542-3493 July 15-19 Phone 255-1212, CLINTON . May 27 July 8 Phone 482-9300 (;i) ORANGEVILLE May 30 - 31 July 11 -12 Phone 941-8360 CHATHAM June 17, 18, 19 July 22 - 23 Phone 351-2222 CALL OR MAIL THIS APPLICATION FOR AN APPOINTMENT Name Membership No Address Vehicle Make City Vehicle Model Postal Code __ Cylinders: (circle one) 4 5 6 8 Other Phone (Bus ) (Res )