Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), July 15, 1989, p. 22

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Paw THE HEKA1D OUTLOOK Saturday July 15 198 Book Review Franc Joubin didnt mine just for the gold By FRANK KAPLAN By FRANK KAPLAN Not for Gold Alone The Memoirs of a Prospector by Franc and McCormacli Smyth encompasses the fascinating life and interesting times of a man who played an part in the creation of Canada major role in the dawn ing of the nuclear age It is to be enjoyed for its gentle style and a respect for the English language that makes so much other modern writing seem crude Franc is a mining in dustry professional a geologist and registered professional engineer Yet it is significant that throughout these memoirs Publications pages he always refers to his activities as that of a prospector We think of prospectors as being grizzled lonely individuals who tramp through insect infested bush to chip away at rocks in the hope of making a big strike of mineral Prospectors are the front line troops in the industrial battle that has made Canada one of the most important sources in the world of the essential minerals and metals required by modern in dustry In the pecking order of the mining industry prospectors are supposed to bring their rocks to the supposedly more knowledgeable geologists Joubin s life as gently recalled in this book is that of a man who prospected both for knowledge of minerals and a philosophy of life by always sisting on going out into the field He roamed the world walking over the rocks that hold secret wealth and mixing with the people of many nations The results are both mineral wealth for today and for the future and insights into the human condition all recorded this delightful book ELLIOT LAKE BONANZA was born in San Fran cisco in 1911 His family moved to Canada in He is best known here for his key role in the discovery and development of the atom age minerals of Elliot Lake the richest known uranium area the world led the team that provided the expert technical knowledge and skills for colorful financial promoter and art collector the late Joseph H also of the famous Hir Gallery in Washington DC The stories told in this book of Dr Joubin s association with Hir and many of the other unusual personalities associated with Bay Street stirred my memories It is to be hoped that Joubin by recording his personal journey has again pioneered setting an example for others to follow Frank Kaplan Is a Toronto- based financial and business writer with an extensive background in resources In especially mining Family Garage Sale Sat Jury si Hems Irwin Crascent Georgetown GARAGE SALE 1 9 Noble Court Georgetown 10a 5pm Sat July 1 5 Sun July 1 6 ng household items GARAGE SALE Saturday and Sunday 12 noon Motorcyle ski doo and trailer tent root racks North to 9th Line left on FafcrMk Trail 001207100710 YARD SALE We re moving Books toys baby items furniture Saturday July 15lh from a until at Draper Street In PICK YOUR OWN DIRECTORY STRAWBERRIES RASPBERRIES TO ADVERTISE YOUR CROP CALL TAMMY AT ANDREWS SCENIC ACRES Milton 8785807 DIRECTIONS TO FARM Oil Km Ml Dr on Km I ha 3rd and lh ChHdren Wefcome Coml Lanjt Playground and SandbM fled Rsipbwriei and Black Currant in July IDSkteroad CHAS GREIG FARM Bob Mabel DevoRn RASPBERRIES DIRECTIONS SUi SWaroad Mil Waal of 2nd on Rlghl Watt Tracka 8 00am Dally and Pnarftiag 8777484 BIRKBANK FARMS FARM MARKET Pick Your Own STRAWBERRIES HOURS Waakanda 519855 6519 f4w Clears Out The Garage GARAGE SALE At Col Inch Two Tim Ad And when you bring your and pay th amount we you FREE SIGNS and complete on garage sale Like a springtime breeze your ad in the Garage Sale columns The Herald will clear your garage and put some easy cash in your hands instead CALL CLASSIFIED 8772201 8778822 Try a day special rate ad and see your garage get a fast and easy clean up with gusto FOR YOUR BEST RESULTS the HERALD of Hills Established NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE BRAND 873 0300 REALTY INC Rd North Georgetown DOUG MEAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Business 4168734300 Residence 4168776279 VERY LARGE COUNTRY HOME SUPER BUY 399900 Large 5 bedroom home located on wooded acre 5 minutes to downtown Lots of room for everyone Just a few features include family room with oak wet bar fireplace finished basement pool Florida room 3 a bathrooms and more Call Doug Meal 873 0300 LARGE 4 BEDROOM HOME 193500 Property backs onto Bush and area Basement finished with wet bar and gas fireplace Large eat in kitchen walk out to deck central air Call Doug Meal now BRING ME AN OFFER 149900 Located within easy walking distance to GO train and shopping 2 bedroom unit with modem kitchen including pliances Also has central air and fireplace Call Doug Meal for more in formation on this Ideal starter ELECTRICAL BUSINESS Prosperous electrical contracting business including trucks materials tools and contacts Call Doug Meal nrssoik

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