HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-07-07, Page 19AND THE WAGONS ROLL—Covered wagons were part of the Bayfield centennial parade. Above Bob
and Elizabeth Merner travelled all the way from Zurich in their covered wagon with theft children Marty
and Kathy and dog Lucky. Photo by McKinley
BEST DECORATED BICYCLE --Fern and Harry Baker, Bayfield, won first prize for their decorated two-
seater bicycle in Bayfield's centennial parade last Saturday. Beth are wearing authentic costumes—
Harry's jacket was the wedding coat of Fern's father. Photo by McKinley
CO-OP ENTRY WINS PRIZE—Larry Merner won third prize in the light horse or pony category with
this entry on behalf of the Hensall District Co-op in the Bayfield centennial parade Saturday.
Photo by McKinley
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Centennial parade
one of the best
Saturday's Centennial parade
in Bayfield was one of the biggest
this area has seen in a long
time. Thousands of people lined
the streets of the village to watch
as the parade slowly wound
its way across town to the Agricu-
ltural grounds by the arena.
There the official opening of
the Centennial weekend took
place with reeve Ed Qddliefson
flanked by MP Bob McKinley and
MPP Jack Riddell cut the ribbon
held by the Centennial Queens,
Peggy Campbell and Kathleen
Hill.
, Previous to this greetings were
heard from several visiting digni-
taries. Warden Jack McCutcheon
brought greetings on behalf of
the County and reeves and
mayors from neighbouring muni-
cipalities also extended con-
gratulations to Bayfield.
Following the official opening
prizes were distributed for parade
entries.
The best decorated tricycle
went to Peggy Bedard who was
invisible inside her decorated
birthday cake. Second prize went
to Robbie Klaudi.
Fern and Harry Baker of
Bayfield took first prize for the
best decorated bike as they rode
their two-seater through the
parade; David Stevens was
second and Peter Cook third.
The best pony or horse and
rider went to Adam Flowers of
Bayfield with Linda Hudson of
Bayfield second and Darren
Alexander of Zurich third.
13est light horse or pony went
to Ron Getlake of Mitchell with
Bud Robinson of Bayfield second
and Larry Merner of Zurich third.
Best draft horse turnout went
to Arnold Young of Goderich with
Tom Penhale of Bayfield second
and Jim Achison of Lucknow
third.
The Blue Anchor won first
prize for its entry as a commercial
float. The Old Homestead of
Bayfield took second while the
Village Market sponsoring the
cubs took third.
In the non-commercial float
entries the historical society took
first prize with the patriotic
society taking second and the
library float third.
Best dressed couple were
Helen Bisback and Jean Ander-
son with the best dressed women
beng Sue Stevens. Best dressed
juniors were first Mickey Stevens;
second, Luanne and Lydia. Erick-
son and third, Jennifer Grenier.
Best clowns were Phyllis Jones,
Allison Merker and Chris and
Andrew Leitch.
In the antique cars division,
Max Watts of Brussels took first
place with Bob Erb of Hensall and
Don Gower of Clinton taking
second and third, respectively.
Harvey Boyce of London took
first prize in the novelty vehicles
category with his minature
steamer. Rathwell's Auctions
entry was second with Roberts
Towing Service, third.
In the Vintage Thresher com-
petition, Fred Mowetts entry
driven by Bill Leaning was
first with Ernie Talbots entry
second and Fred Labeau taking.
third.
The winners represented only
a fraction of the total number
of entries from all the neighbour-
ing towns, villages and town-
ships. Community support was
strong and the parade went off
without a hitch.
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