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Clinton News-Record, 1984-05-09, Page 39Page 14 Ontario struts its stuff on its birthday Every parade has one. And this year, more than 50 local parades, including Clinton's Klompen Feest, will have one too. The Ontario Bicentennial float is intended to compliment the Bicentennial celebrations taking place in communities throughout Ontario during 1984 and visitors to Klompen Feest will be able to see such a float on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m.. The float, transported by tractor - The May 19 Klompen Feest parade will feature more than 100 entries, including the magnificent Ontario Bicentennial float. trailer, will be. touring the province, taking part in numerous local parties. Once assembled, it is self-propelled and measures overall 10.4 meters (34 feet) long, 3.4 metres (11 feet) high and 3 metres (10 feet) wide. A main feature of the float is the official flower of Ontario, the Trillium Grandiflora, which surrounds it amidst stems and cones from'Ontario's White Pine tree. A large cannon backed by the Ontario flag adds to the festive spirit with colorful streamers and with wheels representing the Bicentennial symbol. Ontario's Bicentennial logo "1784 CELEBRATING.. TOGETHER FETONS CA ENSEMBLE 1984" rises from the rear of the float in huge three dimensional size with bright rockets shooting to the sky. The stylized trillium is utililzed in a circular motif suggesting the six continents of the world whose people have come together to make up our society. The colors are drawn from the blue and white of the French Fleur-de-lis; and the red and -- white white and blue of the. Union Jack, the flags of the, two old world„ cultures primarily responsible for the initial Turn to page 15 During KLOMPEN FEEST DAYS... MAY 18 8 19 • In -Store Features • OFF WUXtL)Sf SHOES 119111.18 EXETER CLINTON-'w•'T' 433-0611 462-9694 Qualify and Service Since 1938 A NsTETT If it's from it says, `you're JEWELLERS Anstett's special' On Staff: *Goldsmiths *Certified Gemologists *Watch Repairers A Stunning Collection of: •Diamond Rings *Gemstone Rings and Jewellery •Diamond Jewellery *Watches *Fine gift Ideas for any occasion Five Locations: 8 Albert Street, Clinton 26 Maln St. South, Seaforth 284 Main St., Exeter 203 Durham St. East, Walkerton 135 Queen St. East, St, Marys • A warm weicome to all Klompen Feest visitors We're glad you're here trailer, will be. touring the province, taking part in numerous local parties. Once assembled, it is self-propelled and measures overall 10.4 meters (34 feet) long, 3.4 metres (11 feet) high and 3 metres (10 feet) wide. A main feature of the float is the official flower of Ontario, the Trillium Grandiflora, which surrounds it amidst stems and cones from'Ontario's White Pine tree. A large cannon backed by the Ontario flag adds to the festive spirit with colorful streamers and with wheels representing the Bicentennial symbol. Ontario's Bicentennial logo "1784 CELEBRATING.. TOGETHER FETONS CA ENSEMBLE 1984" rises from the rear of the float in huge three dimensional size with bright rockets shooting to the sky. The stylized trillium is utililzed in a circular motif suggesting the six continents of the world whose people have come together to make up our society. The colors are drawn from the blue and white of the French Fleur-de-lis; and the red and -- white white and blue of the. Union Jack, the flags of the, two old world„ cultures primarily responsible for the initial Turn to page 15 During KLOMPEN FEEST DAYS... MAY 18 8 19 • In -Store Features • OFF WUXtL)Sf SHOES 119111.18 EXETER CLINTON-'w•'T' 433-0611 462-9694 Qualify and Service Since 1938