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Big Crowd Packs B.H.S. for ~4th Annuol Commu ty ai The Annual Community 'ai r. sponsored by Girl Guidesý and Brownies Moth- er's' Association is proving to be one of the most popular features of the year. Each year it bas been held, the number of groups wanting to participate has grown, mak- ing it necessary to move to large quarters. On Saturday afternoon, even though the weather outside was Spring-like, long- before the opening ribbon was cut by Mrs. Garnet Rickard, the mayor's wife, the corri- dors at Bowmanville High School were jammed with peoplewaiting to see what was bein offered this year. When the opening ceremon- ies wýere comp1eted, they rushed into the cafeteria and the adjoining hallway, picking up the many bargains, the home-cooking and other items that were being 'displayed. One booth was sold out in haif an hour and most of the others did a roaring business. It was a great show. This photo wiI,ý give those who weren't.,there some idea of the large crowd waiting for the opening. ceremonies to be completed, so they'could start the rounds. Mrs. Rickard at right, stood on a chair to make a few opening remarks. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 19, 1975 Section 'rwo The 3rd Bowmanville company of Guides had prepared this interesting exhibit, featuring candies and many other items.1 Hand-made doils attracted cniealeatninand inany uyrs Following the opeing ceremonies, Brownie Leora NelsoÔn pinned a corsage e Mrs. Rickard's'dress in appreciation of ber efforts iin opening the fair. The three pictures from here to the bottom of the page show the wide variety of items that were being displayed and sold to eager bargain hunters. When it was ail over, they relaxed and had a cup of tea -and cookies. The Joannas of St. John's Church did a big business in hand-dipped Eastet eggs. Donnie Joskow, Angela Park and Tania Joskow cleaned up a box of cupeakes in short order while their mothers toured the exhihits. Homemade bread was on sale at the Old Bakery Booth operated by 4thý Bowmanville Salvation Army Brownie Pack. Every booth had something different to seil and this, one really drew many buyers.