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The Acton Free Press Wednesday July 5 1978 Canada Day celebrations an overwhelming success by Winifred Smith Canada Day July 1 1978 will long be remembered by the Community of as its citizens including whole families young and old came out to honor Canada on Its tilth birthday Those taking part in the parade met at the community centre around 1 1 am There seemed to be dozens of bicycles with those in charge from the tiny tots to the teen age group All were decorated mostly in red while and blue colors with a Canadian flag securely fastened on each waving in the breeze The parade started the short distance from the hall to Burnetts field about 11 I ending the way in the parade were several girls from the Georgetown Girls Pipe Band hollowing them was the open lop Oldsmobile car nicely decorated with garden flowers arranged and placed on the back and front of the car by Bob A liree placard bearing the crest was placed at the back of he car also Hiding in the car was Erin Township councillor Jo Schneider Then came the children riding their bikes There a couple of floats As no parade is complete without a clown I O Connor dressed for the occasion walked along beside thebicycks one a push up the grades to keep things on he move By twelve clock at Burnetts the opening ceremonies bcan Ivan Bird member of hall board welcomed all to the festivities and called on councillor Jo Schneider to officially open the notions birthday party Paul Schwartz led in the sinking of Canada Ivan Bird hen called on Mrs Burnett to come forward and accept a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the hall board and the community just to show their appreciation for the use of their properly and the exln work involved to this day possible The lunch booth run by members of the C and the I w is well patronized is was the ice and soft drink counter run by mem of hill board There was a craft shop an antique disphy bargain counter on the grounds In the sports events some thing had been arranged to please everybody like horse THE BALLOONS tell it all Terry Foster four Georgetown and s Canada Day shoe pitching ball games and a lugo war competition The races were planned to suit all ages In the far corner of the grounds there was a fish pond for kiddies and a hot dog stand The dunking machine caused a lot of fun Thcrt were some pretty good sports who did not mind being aimed at one In particular being councillor Schneider Mrs stayed for the whole afternoon proceed participated In many of the sports The Community Centre boird art to be congratulated for the success of the day It meant many hours of work It was well as each member was designated to do a particular job and to be sure they would feel that their efforts were ap preciated when they saw so many local residents present Many were weiring the illinafad sweaters which proudly displayed the Ballinifad crest which Bob designed Shortly the trophies were presented the closing ceremonies took place Following Is a list of the winners in the afternoons activities Ik t Sydney Spur en Sen wartz Scott 10 Christine Stone Wendy 10 ye irs and over Kelly Clarke Robert Itunnint races Jason Wtrechuk Mike Toynt and Kevin Kent 4 Kelly John Jiekling and John McKay Brad Burnett Allan Cornfield and I 8 J Chris Walker Lome and Lime Vuets 10 Maude nd 12 I indsiy lam Vufcts Colin Wild and J Barmen Sick rate Kelly Colleen and He Henderson Burnett Craig Burnett Kyle Anderson Chris Walker I Clark 10 11 Jantt Schneider and Cathy I 10 Chris March am Anderson I indsay McQueen Lost lab A Itautiful Golden who was ha vine the It Camd celebrations lost his diners tit is now at the home of Mr in Mrs Anderson Mrs Anderson s phone number is Ladles over Taylor ant M Burnett Men over Ivan Bird Bill Cutler and John KicMnLtheihoe IS Duncan I lb i Voemer Heather Anderson and Stuart Scott rale Burnett and Paul I Lome Chris Walker and Handy Hob Schneider Honda and Boer 12 16 Scott Clung Ii Clark and I am Anderson over men Jan Wild Colin Wild and John lief jnracr 1011 Hob Schneider ind Tina Dtliicr Loughlin and Susan nor Chris and lornc Buckrcll If Pam Anderson mil Karen Bill lark ind lindsav McQueen ithy Kelly Over 10 and LAKEVIEW CENTRE Carpet Installers On Staff Wo Corpot From RICHMOND CORONET VENTURE OZITE CALLAWAY Hard CushonodVnytaf ARMSTRONG and A F FREE ESTIMATES Lakeview Centre COUNCILLOR Jo Schneider at the mike SHOWING her patriotism is Pamela Cox R 2 Acton at Ballmafads celebrations Saturday Photo Orders During the summer holiday period please expect a delay in picture orders Two weeks delivery is minimum John Bill and Bar Harmon and Jean and Bird were many other novelty rices like wheel balloon throw egg loss leap frog dead man relay piggy back race skin the catch the dragon rail The horseshoe pitching contest for the was won by Idi Smith and Myrtle Horseshoes for the men is won by Dan innor md The ball between 1 rin township Hills was won by Hills Tugo war was won by Christie learn I draw for a doll the craft booth was won by Hamilton of R Georgetown was lucky winner of the fid shirt Mrs Reggie Slessoraitls entertained at her home on Wednesday of last week when she invited member of the I t after noon tea in honor Miss Connie Knights and Mrs Dor Knights from Suffolk England They have been visiting relatives in the neigh Mrs Ivan Bird sister borhood and other parts of Margaret Stephenson and Ontario and Quebec for tie family arrived this week pastsixwceks They returned from and will be home Monday of this week visiting here for a few weeks Denture Therapy Clinic Miirc Street Milton BOOK NOOK Feature of the Week CHESAPEAKE ANEW NOVEL FROM James A WE WILL TAKE ORDERS FPU HARD COVERS 81 MILL STREET EAST ACTON k 853 2130 More Rec Room Values If You DoIt Yourself Mini Rolls Paper Back Batts Flberglas Insulation basemen crawl space etc li I ght and easy rnndle fee slant too Keen tie wain out Sum PreFinished Panelling Economical easy to put up pre I panel 00 OFF On All Prefinished Panels to get 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