Dianne in 1981. Together they operated the business until September of the same year when Susan bought Marlene’s share.

Susan continues to own and operate the business (1992). She provides all hair care needs.

La Pineau's Hair Styling was opened in 1976 by Edna Pineau in the basement of her home on Parkview Drive. She provided a full line of hair care needs to a large clientele. 111 health forced her to retire in 1988.

K - Lynn Hairstyling was opened in the Station House by Karen (Rodgerson) Milligan in April, 1985. Karen operated the business there until September, 1987 when she moved to Northport.

Colleen Rogers, who had worked with Karen, took over the busi- ness, renamed Colleen’s Hairstyling, in quarters vacated by Karen. Colleen provides the usual hair care needs of her clientele.

Technicuts Unisex Hairstyling was opened in the Stedman build- ing in 1985 by Ellen (Clements) Rodgerson and Sandra (Clements) Jones - co-partners in the business. In 1987 they moved to the Handy Andy building for a short time. Ellen and Sandra provide all family hair care needs — cuts, perms, tints and specialize in ear piercing, high lighting, shaping eyebrows, waxing facial hair, etc. In November, 1989, the girls moved their business to the basement of = Ellen’s home in Unionvale. In March, 1992, Sonya (Gorrill) Silliker opened a hair salon upstairs in the O’Leary Pharmacy Building.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Around 1975 a community garden was started in O'Leary on a lot of land owned by (Mrs) Athol Ellis and situated on the corner of Barclay Road and Beechwood Avenue.

The project was initiated by Thiren and Shirley Ellis who live on their farm across the street from the garden. With assistance from their son, Denton, each year the land is prepared, nutrients added, and the drills made for planting. Georgina Ferguson co-ordinates the project and assigns the drills.

During the summer and autumn the garden continues to be of interest to passers-by. However, the real contribution it makes to our community is found in the bountiful harvest of fresh vegetables it yields which are enjoyed by many.

For almost twenty years now several neighbours and residents, both in and near O’Leary, have been pleased to share space in the garden. Indeed, it is a special treat for many seniors who enjoy gar- dening in their spare time.

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