Hockey season is ï¬nished but arenas keep going on Getting ready for a summer of outdoor field hockey. That’s what Laura Nemicin (left) and Michelle Leung are getting in shape for at the RICHMOND HILL â€" The last puck has been fired in anger at the Rich- mond Hill Arena. But there’s still a lot of stick- handling going on. Stickhandling with paint brushes, hammers andwmaflsw wad»- the" scheduling of other non- sports events. l’l‘hat’s the word from Arena Administrator Ed Sackfield. “There’s a lot of maintenance work to be done in the off hockey season," said Sackfield as he ticked off the un- glamorous but necessary labors. “Right now we're painting the dressing rooms, the under-the- stands walkway, and various other things. Next on the agenda will be cleaning the plastic boards in the ice area which is a three-day job." Then comes a cleaning and wax job on the arena seats plus a re-designing job on at least one section. “We’re planning a new design for the backs of the arena seats," said Sack- field. “We’re just doing one section for now." As for the summertime activities? Lots of them. For example: There will be a “Beer Festival" next Friday 6 pm. until 1 am. with German foods, Bavarian bands and dancers; The Richmond â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. April 27, 1977 The ball's behind you Hill “Spring Fair†takes over from May 13 to 15. Other events include a circus June 7, a musical extravaganza June 11 featuring Peter Appleyard; the York gem; . q PLanesaivs Conservative nomination meeting June 15. Things are moving at a slower pace at the Bond Lake Arena with hockey still in the limelight by way of the Oak Ridges Lions Club Juveniles and their All Ontario series with Lambeth. The ice will be retained until May 19 and then a series of special nights will be staged including a “Monte Carlo Night"; a big car draw for the Oak newly-formed Richmond Hill Field Hockey Club at Thornlea Secondary school. Hey girls, that’s the ball behind you. Ridges Minor Hockey Association June 18. And, of yes, the maintenance goes on and on with the ice machines being stripped and cleaned at both arenas. All in eventual Hwy‘ 400 8 AurOIa Side Road CARRYlNG PLACE Bill Tape Ron Ellis COUNTRY CLUB Professional Manager Tel (416) 7275711 PRIMETIMEAVAILABLE 0N WEEKENDS FOR RESERVATIONS CALL preparation for next winter. The ice at the Rich- mond Hill Arena goes back in July 11 for a local figure skating school. Won't be long until it’ll be hockey time again. Golf \tho bv HOQQ' RICHMOND HILL â€" You don‘t need skates to play field hockey. All you have to do is master that “funny little curved stick". states in- structor Anne Frickleton, Anne is presently teaching the skills of field hockey by way of the newly- l‘ormed Richmond Hill Field Hockey club with regular Tuesday night classes “representative hockey‘. Many people like to play for the simple enjoyment derived from a team game, the fitness is provides.“ That's where the local club comes in. “It‘s set up to provide fun and in- struction to the recreational player as well as the one trying to perfect her skills.“ Anne is presently teaching the skills of field hockey by way of the newly- t‘ormed Richmond Hill Field Hockey club with regular Tuesday night classes at Bayview Secondary School. Hot bed Anne points out that the Richmond Hill and Thornhill area is a “hot bed" of field hockey particularly at the junior and high school level. Some of the tOp field hockey players in the province sign in from Richmond Hill and Thornhill. To wit. Patty Barclay and Marilyn Grasse, of Richmond Hill, and Jean Gourlay. Sue Kennedy and Donna Buchan, of Thornhill, are all members of the 1977 Ontario Women‘s Field Hockey Association training squad. Top coaches Frickleton points out that “each year from 65 to 75 players from all over Ontario are selected to train under top- i'light coaches." Object is to produce players who are capable of representing Ontario in various tournaments across Canada. Some of these players, like Jean Gourlay, are also selected to the (‘anadian training squad to undergo further instruction in order to prepare them for the day when they may be able to represent Canada. The club is divided into two sections: A junior section for girls 9 to 12 years of age; a senior section for those 13 years and up. Indoor. outdoor indoor hockey is scheduled until the end of April and it will be out doors. Several indoor and outdoor tour-_ naments are also in the planning. This will enable the players to meet people from other hockey playing areas. (‘oncludes Frickleton: “So, if you've ever wondered about the game of field hockey, now is the time to find out more about it. Try it. “It doesn‘t matter if you‘ve never played the game or if you played it years ago. All are welcome. Just dig out your enthusiasm and body.“ Classes are on Tuesdays at 7 pm. at Bayview. For further information call Anne Frickleton at 884-4019. /â€"â€"â€"_ï¬ Competitive field hockey is par- ticularly 'popular in area high schools which provide an Outlet for junior girls to gain the basic training for ad- vancement to senior competition. But that‘s not the essential idea behind the local field hockey club. States Frickleton: “Not everyone wants to play what is called If y0u are having difficulty obtaining excellent service on your present import car, whether it be Toyota, Datsun, etc., call now 8 arrange an appointment in our Brand New 12 Bay Service Dept. with all the electronic equipment 8 staff to give you total satis- faction FRIDAY APRIL29 HOFBRAU FESTIVAL Presented by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 GERMAN FOODS BAVARIAN BANDS AND DANCERS L sMï¬ll'bAï¬'cE/vmi 1 1'9. GIANT BAVARIAN BEER FESTIVAL FUN STARTS 6PM TIL 1AM (RESTRICTED TO PERSONS18YRS.OFAGEAND OVER)¥’ liéza Yonge St. 1 mile North of Richmond Hill. 773-4542 884-9274 HONDA cwlc WE KNOW IMPORTS IMPhRT OWNERS Instructors Instructors include the aforemen- tioned Frickleton and Margaret Poste, both past Ontario players, and Diana Martyn. field hockey coach at Bayview Secondary School. The club is divided into two sections: A junior section for girls 9 to 12 years of age; a senior section for those 13 years and up. Indoor. outdoor Indoor hockey is scheduled until the 0nd of April and it will be out doors. Several indoor and outdoor tour: naments are also in the planning. This will enable the players to meet people from other hockey playing areas. Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund FROM $323200 The Council of the Town of Vaughan has authorized a bi~annua| service for articles not normally collected by the weekly garbage pick-up. The week of May 9th to 13th, 1977 has been designated for the collection of large, bulky refuse, such as chesterfields, chairs, mattresses, stoves, etc., by the Town’s Works Department. The Fall of 1977 Bulk Garbage Collection dates are October 17th to 21st, 1977. Residents of Vaughan requiring this special service must telephone the Municipal Office, Works Department 832-2281 by May 6th, 1977 for this collection. R.H. Kraft P. Eng†Town Engineer Town of Vaughan Maple, Ontario. MAY 9TH T0 13TH, 1977 TOWN OF VAUGHAN SPRING BULK GARBAGE COLLECTION