PAGE 14, WIfY FPME PRESS, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 22,1989 Ne~ws? Ca,11 Torna Miller lin rofl Phone M6 Si-6369 / 1694-152J Goodbye snow. Goodbye cold. Goodbye ice. And stuck cars, and shovelling, and heavy coats, hats and gloves and boots! in off ta Florida. This time next week fI be on a beach soaking up some rays, or in the stands watching the Jays. Florida is ap lace I would love to live in. Except for Miami - I foundit very busy, noisy and dirty last time I was down. The guif side is much nicer. And the food! My mouth is watering already for the fresh fruit and seafood. Shopping is great, too, even with our devalued dollar ou can stili find great bargains. Last time I went to a lawn sale and picked up a few things. As I look out at the willow in the backyard, bravely pushing out some buds on its branch tips while its trunk is encased in ice, I wonder why my ancestors decided ta settle here. They were, however, Loalitso ASI SEE by Lorna Miller 'IT Lorna fluesff south forthewinter south of the border was closed to them. I wonder how mnany people who are in Canada, legally or illegally, tealize the hardships faced by these first settiers? Some rve taiked to are surprised and slightly disbelleving when you mention this aspect of Canada's past to them. Some seem to resent the pride that we have in our history and don't want to hear about it. Shouldn't they be made acquainted with the history and peoples of our country, the country they have adopted as home? Who knows? Al 1 know right now is inm looking forward to sunnier climes and some warmth.. So, take care. Enjloy the snow. Who knows, when Ive left the temperature may soar and the sunshine may just engulf everyone in warmth for us to return to. I hope so. Optimists arrange camp for children A group of 16 "trainable mentally retarded"' children from Oshawa wiil experience their first camping expedition this summer thanks te the Optimist Club of Brooklin. The TMR chiidren aged 10 ta 16 will be camping at Goreski Park on Scugog Island in Port Perry for a three day weekend in JUly. The group was formed last fall by club director Janet Klein of Oshawa ta play floor hockey on Fridav nisthts. Except for activities at schooi, this 19 the oniy activity the students are currently exposed to. Weelcly competitions were held between the kida and their parents, a team of club members, and a special representative team from CI radio of Toronto. The special group's nexrt activity wili be held this Friday at Mary Street School on William Street in Oshawa. The theme this week is 'Lets Dance." Live music will be provided by club member Wiil Staples, well known for his local nightclub playing. If you would like ta help out in one of the above prograras, Janet Kiein can be reached at 723-9553. The Country Store in Brooklin miii Jane and Jim Hughes bought the Brooklin Flour MEi in 1978, and as Bill ran the miii, Jane opened TWe Country Store. I1 wanted ta carry natural, good foods," Jane says as she surveys, with some pride, the wide range of flours, mixes, dried fruit, jellies, jams, preserves and nuts that lime the walls of the store. Her newest product, oat bran, is delicious in cookcies (as I can attest) and muffins. "People are getting more health-conscious and wve have top quality products for baking healthy food," Janie says. The petite redhead taught school in Scarborough before she moved to Brooklin. "The miii is lovely in the summer," Jane sttes as she looks at the snow-covered yard and the gurgling brook that provides an old-world charm ta the building which was constructed in 1848. "The malii was originally powered by Lynde Creek over an 18-foot wheel. Electricity wasn't put in until 1920," Jane says, suddenly brightening as she spies her five "wild" ducks that have taken. up residence at the miii. She has names for each of them. JANE HIJGIES operates 'The Country Brooklin Flour Mill. The store offers a lime of cookbooks, souvenirs and sweatshirts that show the miii. The design was rendered by a local artist. Now that they have settled in and have the grist miii rented to Jim Roefs of Port Perry, Jim 15 going into real estate whiie Jane runs the store. OAT BRAN Ii/~ MUFFIN ~T-E COUNTRY STORE"I LBrooklin Flour Milis 2Cassels Rd. E.g * BrooklinI 655-4851j Store' out of the Frc Press photo Club holds oratorical contest The Optimist Club of Brooklin will hold its firet Oratarical Contest at their meeting ta be held Wednesday, April 5. The contest, aimed at students aged 8 ta .16 years is open ta, both boys and girls in the Brookhin area. The topic this year is "Challenge the Sununit." This tapie is completely open to, interpretation by the contestant. A2 students who enter the competitioli wili be tutored on the Most effective spealdng techniques. Winners will be sent ta, the Durham Regien finals in Oshawa on April 151 There are pnize for al tavelà of coînpetitiofl with the grand prize of a $1,500 schoiarahip ta, the Ontario male and female winners. For more information about the contest and a list of speaking guidelines, please contact Keith Wick a 655-4434. L. 1 *%P Rmp iuni rurrUtA PURIn LKHNMttub (Brooklin Flour Mitis) 23 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin LOB 100 655-4851 Shur Gain llj V ý 4ý Maintenance . ai# l $21.0 off Dog Food 2kg ,. 4Cs (OfrGood Until April 1, 1989) We Carry a Wlde Varlety of Pet Foods, Water Softener Sait at Traiter Load Prices. il