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Sunshine Women‘s Institute Tweedsmuir History Book 4 RICEVILLE â€" Diane Ryan's 1968 Cadillac is one big car. How big is it? “It‘s 19 feet long," says the Pendleton resident. The Ontario Hydro em- ployee can’t take the car to work; the vehicle will not fit in a parking space - at the Vankleek Hill offi- ce. “There is lots of leg room. The trunk is so big you can lie down in it,” [W2 says Mrs. Ryan, one of many people who are hooked on classics. Her Caddy was among an assortment of antique cars and pieces of farm equipment on exhibit at last weekend's Riceville Fair. Mrs. Ryan is presi~ dent of the Riceville Agricultural Society this year and decided to add a touch of nostalgia to the event. “People seem to like old stuf ,” she observes. down memo One of the more popular items featured was a 1924 Buick, owned by Guillau- me Marleau, of St- Isidore. Mrs. Ryan points out that early models have more than sentimental value. Her Cadillac has been appraised at $9,000. After 82,000 miles, the car’s original motor and interior are in good sha- pe. “The previous owner kept all her bills, so I can tell what work has been searchable pdfa 125th anniversary of Riceville Fa Riceville Fair has nostalgic touch Driving lane ryâ€" done on it over the years.” says Mrs. Ryan. Powered by a 472 cu- bic-inch, 8-barrel engine, the car’s mileage is 28 miles per gallon. “It drifts along nice," she smiles. Mrs. Ryan, who acqui- red her prized possession last year, drives the car only during the warm months. “I put in the garage at the first of November." by Holly Meyer RICEVILLE r The 125th anniversary Riceville Fair begins Friday. August 28 and runs until Sunday. August 30. The fair, which began in l867, continues to focus attention on agricul- ture, as it represents the community. On Friday, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. exhibits will he set up in the Exhibition Hall, followed by the judgâ€" ing at l p.m. At 7 p.m. fuir- goers will be entertained by a horse pull. The Exhibition Hall opens at 10 am. on Satur- day, and as well. children’s games and contests begin. Senior Citizens activities begin at 11 am. On Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. a number of events will be taking place including the Heavy and Light Horse Show, Holstein Show, Ayrshire Show. and the Educational Goat Dis- play. At 2 p.m. MeMartin Fiddle will entertain and as well, there will be a Child- ren‘s Pet and Friend Show 14 with Sparky the Clown. At 3 p.m. on Saturday there is a Lip-sync Contest for children. followed by one for adults at 5 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. organizers are planning to hold a Dance on the Grass with music by McMartin Fiddle. Sunday‘s activities get underway with an English and Western horse show at 9:30 am. The Exhibition Hall opens at ll) am, and as well. the Prescott County 4-H Dairy Calf Club Ac- hievement Day will be held. photo EXPRESS BIG CADDY â€" Ricevllle Agricultural Society president Diane Ryan shows off her 1968 Cadillac, one of the vehicles on display last weekend at the Riceville Fair. At 1 p.m.. the Registered Hereford Show. the Regis- tered Simmental Show. and the Educational Gout Dis- play. There will he an Antique Car and Machinery Parade at 3:30 p.m.. followed by and open 4+1 Beef Show at 3 pm. Throughout the fair Ottawa Valley Amusements will provide midway enter- tninment. As well, there will he a petting zoo. meals by Sunshine Branch of the Women‘s Institute, on Antique Car and Machinery Ir