Mennonites in Belize

  Scotiabank officially closed its branch in Spanish Lookout several weeks ago, except for the ATM which still operates. In their 10 years of existing in Spanish Lookout, they had been the victims of 2 major armed robberies, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. There are no plans to return to business.   On the other hand, Spanish Lookout community is now following the steps of Blue Creek colony in Orange Walk in establishing its own official and formal credit union made up mostly of tax-paying members. Their office will be located in the same building as Farmer's Trading Center.   Heritage Bank is now in the community and is currently in the process of building their own ATM in a corner of the FTC building.   Previously, FTC operated as an unofficial credit union for the community, issuing its own cheque-like coupons valid only within Spanish Lookout. Reimer's Feed Mill is still doing that, acting as a private bank for employees and other people and p...

 Western Dairies, the country's biggest processor of milk products, is hosting it's anniversay celebration for several days in a row. The party is countrywide but people still flock to the main store in Spanish Lookout because they like the spacious dining room, the drive-through and some items not available at the other branches and a chance to make new friends or go on a late night date. There are sales and discounts on specific products while some are half price. The celebration ends tomorrow.   Early morning At 5pm...the big crowd is from 7pm to 9pm A cardboard cow stands silhoutted against the setting sun.