Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 5 Jun 1974, p. 3

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The warmest participant in the parade which started off the Oak Ridges Spring Fair at 9:30 am May 25 was undoubtedly Denise Waskel of Lake Wilcox who won first prize in the bicycle contest for her old-fashioned costume. Where’s her bicycle? Why, under all that finery! One of the busiest “stalls” at the fair was the 10¢ surprise table run by the lst Jefferson Cubs. Most buyers came back for second and third surprises. Here Cub David Nelson is making change. to enjoy themselves. “The Book Nook” run by St. Paul’s United Church attracted a large number of people during the fair. The church people also operated a “creche” for the tiny tots to allow mothers safeway plaza, 330 yonge st. north, richmond hill. 884-521] METRO WIDE DELIVERY weddings O f corsages O p centrepieces dried arrangements fruit baskets O funerals 0 plants The day started off at 9:30 am with a parade featur- ing Scouts, Cubs, Guides. Brownies. decorated bicycles, floats and bands with Oak Ridges Public School being awarded first prize for their float which had as its theme nursery rhymes. The parade route stretched from Oak Ridges Public School south to the Bond Lake Arena where everything was in readiness for the day. A last minute entry was an antique car bearing MP Sinclair Ste- vens, MLA William Hodgson and local representatives of Richmond Hill Council. Booths manned by mem- bers of local organizations filled the arena and did a roaring business during the day. There was an arts and crafts competition for all ages, school displays, white elephants, books, box plants. ice cream, used clothing, tea room, chicken, barbecue, an auction sale, baked goods, general displays. There were demonstrations of roller skat- ing and a dancing display as well as band music. The whole community got into the act May 25 for the first Oak Ridges Community Fair, Sponsored by the Bond Lake Figure Skating Club, and contributed to a very suc- cessful event. Winners in the Arts com- petitions were Kim Blundell in the 5-11 year group and Debbie Bishop in the 12-17 year group. In crafts Eliza- beth Mets was first for the 5-11 year-olds and Gary Mc- Intyre for the 11-18 year-olds. Winning prizes in the adult division were Brenda Bishop, Peggy Critchley and Lois Bi- shop. The successful event was the result of the efforts of many people in the communi- ty, who came up with ideas and then worked hard to make a harmonious whole and a result of which they can well be proud. In the evening the adults danced until 1 am. Other prize winners for parade floats were the YW- CA. the Bond Lake Skating Club and the Starlight Dance Club. ¥_ DAY; DRY CLEANING YONGE s: LEVENDALE RIC‘RMOHD mm. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH GOVERNMENT MATTERS CALL DON DEACON MPP 965-5806 - 832-2555 884-5837 - 887-5901 f CLEANING H 12 AURORA HORSE SHOW Sunday, June 9 8:30 A.M. Chuckwagon Pancake Breakfast By the kind co-operation of the Aurora Business Association Friday, June 7 9 :00 A.M. Senior Hunter Saturday, June 8 8:30 A.M. Senior Jumper 9:00 Aurora Community Centre Ladies Exhibits ( ANS 8: CFOHS DemonSimfions 1:00 Pony Section & Shetland, welsh, & Harness 2:00 Noon Heavy Horse Division Clydesdales, Belgians, Percherons 7:00 P.M. Master Food Pet Food Mutt Show 8:30 A.M. Junior Light Horse Section 9:00 A.M. Rothman's $1000.00 Modified Grand Prix 1:00 A.M. Commercial & Road Horse Classes 1:00 P.M. $5000.00 Grand Prix of Aurora Sponsored by ""'*'“"“’-‘The ROTHMANS $5,000.00 GRAND PRIX of AURORA 12 Noon Junior Jumper 2:30 Junior Jumper $500.00 Real Estate Grand Prix FEATURING: JUNE 7 - 8 and 9, 1974 Annual Success Spring Ridges First Real Oak Fair CALENDAR OF EVENTS Senior citizens were a busy lot at their home baking table. There was lots the shoppers pickedwlg) the delectable good things to eat. MACHEU. MEMORIAL PARK ADDED FEATURE Saturday, June 8 - 12 noon "The Carlsberg Championship 3 Team 8. Wagon" THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Wednesday, June 5, 1974 Ro’rhman's of Pall Mall Canada Limited The Newmurket legion Pipe Band Paraded from Murray Drive to Muchell Park of activity as

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