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8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1974 Viewed from a hot air balloon that floated high above the pavement at Hillcrest Mall on opening day August 8, the parking lot can be seen as it filled to overflowing virtually within One of ‘the biggest attractions to passing shoppers, young and old alike at the new $20,000,000 Hillcrest Mall regional shopping centre at Carrville Road and Yonge Street (Highway 11), are the three permanent “Oceanarium” displays. This one contains live Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited was host at a big gala reception for 3,000 invited guests, mostly executive and their wives, the Opening morning eye catcher beside Yonge Street (Highway 11) on the morning of the 110â€"store Hillcrest Mall regional shopping centre was this giant hot air balloon supplied by Beautiful Balloons of Concord. 3 Vaughan Town enterprise owned by Paul Blanchard and Michael McNermey of Concord. W. (Photo by Claus Plock) minutes after the doors opened. Visible at lower right is the rounded shadow of the balloon shutting out the morning sun. (Photo by Susan Samila) anemones, sea stars and sea urchins and first day shoppers are shown watching the watery action on the Mall’s opening day. The other two big glass tanks contain unusual and very beautiful tropical fish. night before the company’s new Hillcrest Mall opened to its first customers August 8. Braiié‘ry {leaning i :‘I'Service ’ ammwmxnm memos}: ' human“: 2 (Photo by Susan Samfla) . Sidewalks o Curbs . Excavating . Trenching . Drains 0 Septic Tanks (New and Repairs) Weldriok Constr. Co. 158 Weldrick Road 881-0069 Thousands Throng To Hillcrest Mall For Exciting Opening It was an exciting day August 8 as shoppers by the thousands descended on the newly opened Hillcrest Mall, southern York Region’s biggest single shopping complex located in Richmond Hill. The 3,300-car parking lot over- flowed all day, giving an indication of just how many people V BIG BARGAIN ‘ 7 “B ENCLOSURE ; DOORS / CADILLAC I ARBORITE 4'x8' $ .95 Reg. $19.95 THAN LESS 1/2 PRICE HURRY UNTIL THEY LAST! Use 8 to 10 colors to choose from NAME BRAND FURNITURE FINISHED SHELF STANDARDS & BRACKETS Your clficé of color top WHILE THEY LAST . o - q u 24” VANITY . . .. RED CEDAR ‘ 2 .95 Reg $44.92") SANDSTONE . . . . . BUCKSKIN . . . . . . . KOA MAHOGANY SIEN N A . . . . . . . . . . Frontier Walnut, Maple, 1 Alpine Ash, Embossed Pecan (Includes Counter (Includes Counter Top) Taps and sink are extra (Includes Counter v BONANZA ‘PREFINISHED PANELING SALE More and More Panels To Choose From Top) TOP) . . $45.95 . $49.95 See us for all your needs in Home Improvements and Cottage Materials 26”x 8’ â€" $5.50 26”x10’â€" $6.90 26”x12’â€" $8.50 Spring Green - Emerald & White POPLAR UNDERLAY Per Panel $5.50 Per Panel $4.50 Per Panel $5.50 Per Panel $5.5 FIBERGLASS PAN ELS 4â€"5~6-7-8 Ft- $3.50 Per Ft. Lengths Also Custom Made in any zize $4.50 Ft. SPECIAL PREFINISHED REAL PLYWOOD PANELS $1523 POST FORMED KITCHEN TOPS Per Pane / mm [:1 S and Save at your nehag’rgst AID Home Centre North of Maple Sideroad on Keele Street Hours: 8:30 am. to 5:30 pm. - Friday 8'30 am. to 9 pm Saturday 8:30 am. to 5 pm. NEVER BEFORE!! 4’ x 8’ x V,” Thick SPECIAL 4’x4’x 'A " must have been in the shoulder-to-shoulder all-day throng. A shopping centre spokesman said no effort was made to estimate the actual number of opening day shoppers, but he Sfiiddthe new Mall was like a crowded dance floor much of t e ay. CORRUGATED In 5 -§ Colors PHONE 889-4973 KEELE STREET, MAPLE DOORS OF ALL KINDS LOW DISCOUNT PRICES LOUVRED BIFOLDS $23.50 Hardboard Mahogany Int. & Ext. .50 FREE DELIVERY Each AND UP CEILINGS $10.95 12” x 12” Tiles JOHNS-MANVILLE Satin-White tiles in cartons of 64 sq. ft. Terrific Value OTHER PATTERNS IN STOCK LESS THAN - KITCHEN CABINET A 8 ft. base and wall cabinet coinplelé- 1y finished with counter tap (your choice of color). Any size L or U shape available to your request. Receive one Free Reg. $2.95 Umbrella for every $100 purchase PAINT $2.49 BIRD CAGE Umbrellas LATEX PAINT s 3.95 GAL Arborite Handy PANELS OZITE CARPET 27” RUNNER $1.49 PER r001 PRICE INTERIOR and EXTERIOR ONLY INTERIOR LATEX WHITE Large Variety of Patterns BULLETIN BOARDS VINYL FRAMED DECORATIVE CORK PANEL 3/8” x 24" x 32" 3/8" x 16" x 24" 75¢ EACH 12”x12” Self Stick 12”x24” Non Stick 2’x4’ $1.49 $1.49 $2.95 $4.95