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Whitby Free Press, 26 Jun 1974, p. 3

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Words from West'Ly'nde' by Norm, Meuling FAMILY FUN DAY At approximately 10:00 a.m., on Sunday, June 16 th, a motley crew of 5 people surveyed the damlage in Central Park following 24 hours of rainfail. Despite the cloudfilled sky, a mornentous decision was reached. The W.L.C.A. Family Fun Day would go o r provided it didn't ramn before 1:00 p.m. As the group repaired to their respective abodes, Bruce Lennie was heard to remark "Don't worry guys, 1 spoke to the man this morning and the sun will shine." And beginning at 12-:45 p.m., the sun began to shine, and it shone for the rest of the day, and Farnily Fun Day took place. The Day'began with the novelty races, th e adult-child whecel-barrel race and the adult-cifld three-legged race. The entrants for both these races were so numnerous that each race had four hteats leading to a final. The 50 yd. dashes for 5- 8 years of age, and the 100 yd. dashes for 9 - 12 years of age followed. and, if 1 might be permnitted an observa- tion. there was a great deal of promise shown., especially by the girls. The racing highlight of the day wvas the special 25 yard dash l'or 3 and 4 year olds. There were more entrants for this race than any other. and, although no world records were threateried, it was by far the most exciting of the races run during the day. There wvas very little wind during the day so that the kite-tlying contest didn't get off the ground. The bahl- throwing Jnd skipping events did, however, and they were well received. The excitement of the races wasn't there .s0 that the winners displayed their talents before fewer people. The mnôther-daughitcr volleyball gamne was not held, but the father-son (and daughter) soccer game was. 1 watched the first haîf of the game, and was very impressed by the serious, determined, will to win displayed by the fathers. When 1 le 'ft the score wvas deadlocked at two a piece. Says something about will to win, doesn't it? Another highlight of the day was the appearance of the ire engine manned by- Whitby firemen. Their dîsplay wvas very well-receîved, and we should ail thank them for taking the time to attend. The day finished withi the bicycle decorating contest. Nearly 100 boys and girls entered, and it was really too bad there couldn't have been the samne number of winners. Every bike entered showed the effort of the person who decorated the bike,, and our congratulations go out to ail ,',who participated. - "h day was participation. and four Thîe' emphasisofe family particýipation aWards were given. In their order of finish. the winning famnilies were the McEacherns of Bannerman Court. the Lennies of Gerrie Court, the Gleaves of Harper Court and the Dicksons of Michael Boulevard. Ail in ail. it wvas a good day. The organizers and event supervisors. the cooks and the judges deserve a round of applause. A special vote of thanks, too, goes to Bruce Lennie for- arranging the weather. Finallv, to those who grunibled about the day. why not ge covd voursel f. and then yOL! can do it righ t. MORE ON ASSESSMENT If you arc planning anl appeal and want to know how to go about it. give our ('ornmnunity Director, Bill Hoffman at 668-7 I170 a caîl. MO REON DOGS AND DIRT Keep those dogs on leashes Office r wiIl get themn. or the Animial Control 579-2504- 4$2 DIANN.E -T. m&IIAW'A. ONT. Whiltby Brass Band Thursday Ngh Concerts Free Admission Whitby Library June 13,20,127- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~P Rouler Skating. After only two weeks of operat ion the Whitby Recrea- tion Departments Roller Skate program has established itself as a clean fun-filled cvening's entertainmeîlt. Many comments have been heard about the program content being complete and diversified. Specialty num- bers periodically spaced th- roughout the evening include such populars as backward skate, couples only, trios, etc., etc. There is music for everyone and requests are taken. Mr. Ken Barber, the Roller Skate Co-ordînator has es- tablished a very high calibre of programn with strict con- trol over crowds, efficient use of staff, and a structured programn whîch can accorno- date the whole farnily. There is even a supervised skating area for the beginner who may flot want to venture out in the crowds. Help is avail- able for those who wish to Iearn the art of skating on whee Is. In ail. i ts a very epjoyable mid-week outîng for the wholc lfimily, in the Iovely atmosphere of Whitby's new lroquois Park Arena. The program is set to runi every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. Picnic The annual picnic of Ont- ario County Conservatives takes on special importance this year being scheduled only one week in advanice of the July 8 national election. Joyce Bowerman and Martin Wetherall, the party's cand- idates in Ontario Riding and in Oshawa-Whitby and other dignitaries will. be taking a special interest in meeting the large crowds of friends and neighbors who will be enjoying an afternoon in the sunshine thiscoming Sunday. Fantasyland Park on No. 12 Highway north of Whitby is the scene of activity for the varied program of races, games, musical entertainmeflt, contests and a full range of special events that make the pi-i"ne of the ig hlights r I I I I I SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM et t he OSHAWA BUSINESS COLLEGE commence as soon os youf schoIyear la compteted. fropamsaneopnte ilahevslly Stedeni s ISco and grade tight Stdènh TYPING FOR EOINNERS AND ADVANCED STIJDENIS Atte,"d 90-minute cluss sessions. tuflion S 12 .50 per week 9:00 o.m. Io 10:30 C.M.Cor ' 10:30 am. o 12:00 n ' Other Progrms induode Forkner Shorthand (Good for M'ote-tck#ng) Cledcat Bookkeeping, Actounting Business Machines Any Two Subjects 320Oper week Olal 7284052 %'r Complete Detelle 18 imece St. N. - Ohawa- WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAV, JUNE 26th, 1974, PAGE 3 FamiIy kartway Ltd. ]E£OlvI 'I I I I We have now acquired the Dealership of the World's Leading Manufacturers of Dirt and Street Legal Bikes! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - - E, MWIA NSI Operated by Gray Coach Lines WHITBY AGENCY Wilson's Sports Centre (Gord Nieuwendyk M. Agent) 106 Coiborne St. East . 668-3746 HOURS: NOTE: *SAVE MONEY: HEAVY MOVE Toý move heavy furnitur, across carpet> put pads o Monday thru Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6:30 a.n-9 p.m. 6:30 a.m. - 6p.m. CLOSED All Highway No. 2 trips now operate via Coiborne Street in both directions. Buy 1 0-trip books or monthly tickets. 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