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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 13 Sep 1989, p. 13

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Orono Pee Wees Capture Ontario Championship The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, September 13,1989 13 •• • -- A Wa«*b Quote--"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge," - Bertrand Bertrand Russell. Congratulations to the Orono Pee-wee baseball team who arrived home Sunday Sunday evening from playing in Listowel, to win the Ontario Championship. Congratulations Congratulations to their excellent coach Pete Landers, and their Manager, Dr. Peter Mar- tennse. The old town sure knew their arrival time, as a real parade of cars, horns blowing and sirens toured all over town! Congratulations to proud new grandparents Russell and Joyce Major on the arrival arrival of new grandson "Brendan "Brendan Russell" born to their daughter Michelle and Rick Ernst, also congrats to great grandparents Jim and Betty Major. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kelly, Port Hope, were Saturday evening callers at the O. Challices. Remember the Leskard card party this week Thursday Thursday in church hall at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Tamblyn. Week-end visitors at the Challices, Denise, Dean Warren and family Peterborough, Peterborough, and the family enjoyed enjoyed the fair. Mrs. Joyce Major and Mrs. Betty Major were recent recent visitors with Sue (Major) (Major) and hubby Bob Holmes and family, Streets ville. Congratulations to the entire Durham Central Fair Board for the success of the 1989 four-day fair. With dire weather warnings for the four days, we were all pleasantly pleasantly surprised to experience experience only showers in the early hours and remaining days dry altho extreme heat, but fine. The early reports are most encouraging, and gate receipts are up and all depts. report good response. Congratulations to the hard-working ladies who provided the tasty, delicious meals upstairs in arena. The roast beef was done to a turn and by Sunday afternoon afternoon all gone. The pies were delicious and of assorted variâtes. variâtes. With the extreme heat, the ice-cream booth in main building did à roaring business, business, also lemonade. The Midway drew the young crowd as always, but the prices seemed a trifle high for the little ones. Friday Friday evening's demolition derby sure brought in a record crowd. One of the new innovations was the "Duck Races", and the little "quacks" were rewarded for their races with spinach leaves. This proved a real fun experience. (Perhaps "The Orono Times" publisher publisher will go into raising ducks as a sideline.) Durham Central Fair Parade Results With threatening skies, the organizers of the fair parade parade prepared the line-ups! The resulting parade with 103 entries was a real crowd-nleaser, and the favorite favorite lead-off of Royal Canadian Canadian Legion Kiltie band. "Mr. and Mrs. Orono " were none other than Sid and Toots Barraball (now residents residents of Peterborough) and the Sea Cadets and Orange lodges all had marching bands. The Minature horses a delight! The fire engines all gave noisy salutes to crowds and of course the brand new fire engine (Cour- tice) is a real biggie! The Antique Antique Car enthusiasts were certainly rewarded , with 108 entries, and some real charmers! Results of parade con- test- 1. Best Musical Float - (No 16) Square Dancers (Mac Ransberiy) 2. Best Theme Float - #22 Provindence-Shaws W.I. (The Indian Maidens were sure hit) 3. Best Jr. Float - #17 Nursery Play group 2. Venturers Venturers (#34) 4. Best Marching Group - 1. Sea Cadets, 2. Kenaal Lodge. ng group . Orono P( 'ost 5. Best Walkin] Jr. Gardeners, 2. Office. 6. Best Horse and Rider - 1. Patrie Hoskin Adult, 2. Laurie Hale Child. 7. Best Farm Machinery entry - Archie McLaren 8. Best Western Costume - Wendy Partner. 9. Best Antique Car 1951 and newer - A 1957 Chev two door coach - Wes Forget- Ajax. 10. Best Antique Car - 1950 and back - 1939 Chev. Coupe - Pete Forrestall, Oshawa. 11. Best Customized - Modified vehicle -1951 Mercury Mercury Custom - Ed McLean, Cobourg. More Fair News For any fair to continually continually draw an interested audience, audience, it must naturally renew renew its programs. This year certainly presented several new and exciting themes. The Photography classes sponsored by Lange's Photo Lab were well entered and a variety of subjects. Mrs. Heidi Heidi Lycett (Schmid). was the high points winner. The woodworking dept, was a pleaser with excellent variety, variety, birds, ducks, child's swing, chair caning, etc. New Woodworking Results Judges choice award, donated donated by Orono Fuel and Lumber - Adult class winner - Mr. Wesley Wood, Orono. Ralph Hardware Prize for Jr. class - won by Brent Osmond, Osmond, Orono. . There were 12 Sr. entrants entrants and 4 Jr. entrants and the Committee heads Lloyd and Ken Sharpe en courage more woodworking entries next year. Having witnessed Lloyd's wood projects projects and his wife's dressmaking dressmaking projects, we welcome welcome these comparatively new Orono residents and their excellent talents. Another Another wood-working related display and an live demo at the Bowmanville Wood Carvers & Brooklin clubs. These demonstrations drew much interest, and their displays displays of ducks, wild geese, pictures etc, with members actually at work at this hobby! hobby! Reverend Douglas Hall, St. George's and St. Savi-' our's church minister is an authority on subject of wood-carving,' and the Bowmanville Bowmanville club is inviting more new members this fall. Meetings every Monday night in "Old Mill" Visual Arts, Bowmanville. For more info call 987-4745. Needlecraft Dents. The overall entries were about same as last year, but the Quilt sections were a joy to behold, for all you quil- ters! There was a real amazing amazing entry by one brave man, Mr. Addison Scott, Bethany, a real beauty too. The grand champion quilt was won by Mrs. Donna Gunter, Oshawa (a daughter-in-law of Clare and Marg Gunter) of Orono. Quilting has become become a fascination to many of to-day's, busy women, and the Durham Central's quilts show, a real crowd-pleaser. Spec. dept, winners- Armstrong Sp. I.G.A. Crystal - won by Brenda Metcalf Rickaby's Store Sp. - won by Brenda Metcalf Young Adult Sp. - won by Michael Metcalf Sr. Citizens Sp. - Deb's Fashions, donated by Lynn Finlay - won by Bessie Burke. Cheryl's Hair Care Sp. - won by Sandy Larson, Orono. Orono. Young Adults - quilt- 1. donated t>y Marilyn Martin - Newcastle - won by Ailan McKenzie, daughter of Ian and Gail McKenzie, Orono. 2. Donated by Donna Scott - won by Alison Malcolm. Domestic Science Dept. Reports Bridal Shower gift pack sp. - Winner Heather Mor- ton, Burk Crt. Bowmanville. Allen's Vinegar Sps. - Anne Welsh, Carol Bailey Orono, Linda De Bartholo- meo, Kirby. Mulder's Sp. - Cheryl Reid, Kirby. J. Anderson Smith Sp. Banana Cake -1. Wylma Allin, Allin, Newcastle. 2. Cheryl Reid, Kirby. 3. Michelle Reid. Grand Champion Cake - Marilyn Rutherford. Grand Champion Pie - Debbie Copping Reserve Champion Pie - Mrs. Betty Locke, Newcastle. Newcastle. Orono's Village Bake Shop Sp. - For most entries in domestic science 1. Heather Morton 2. Anne Snoek 3. Debbie Copping Kirby Burger sp. new exhibitor exhibitor - Debbie Wilhelm. Fiys Cocoa Sp. Chocolate cake - 1. Phyllis Lowery, Kirby, 2. Marilyn Rutherford. Rutherford. 3. Mrs. Anne Bickell. Flower Sections Newcastle Lions Sp. - "Best in show" - Merle Slute Dorothy's Kitchen Kapers - Merle Slute Orono Horticulture Sp. - Best Houseplant - Grace Coatham John and Joan Hodgè Sp. - Averil O'Dongahue. Newcastle Lioness Sp. - Helen Schmid. Gerritt DeJonge Sp. - Best Violet - Ed and Olive Millson. • Most points in show - Dudley Deeley. In the vegetable sections, the Sr. classes down considerably considerably and most pts. in show - won Mrs. Helen Lavender, Blackstock. In the Jr. section of vegetables, vegetables, the most pts. won oy - Greg Finlay, Orono. The largest squash ( a real biggie) won by Barbara Robb, Orono. Old Tvme Fiddlers Contest Friday evening There were 20 entrants in old time fiddlers contest and following results - 12 vrs. and under - Max Dores, Toronto. 18 vrs. and under - Jennifer Jennifer Horize, Stratford. 60 vrs. and under - Alice Ureckeo - Scarborough, Earl Giles, Henry Jolicoer. Open Class - 1. Scott Woods, Fergus. 2. Karen Reed - Stratford 3. Michael LeMoire - Duro 4. Murray Kronis, Pene- tanquishene 5. Ray Brisson. Duet class 1. Scott and Bruce Woods, Fergus 2. James Lowery and Norm Andrews, Orono 3. Ken Knight and Karen Dores, Toronto., Art Displays Close to same amount of entries this year, but quality much improved and several sales of the exhibits. Several new exhibitors brings a new dimension to our display's. gftgpgl Svrvjçe For several years now, the Orono-Kirby churches have combined to present a very excellent Sunday Gospel Gospel service in co-operation with Durham Central fair board. Sunday's service was well attended with many very appreciative appreciative comments, from audience. We are very fortunate in our areas to have many talented talented musicians and the local local group "The Mellotones" opened service with excellent excellent gospel music. Included in group - Gladys Brown, James and Doreen Lowery, Carlos Tamblyn, Carmen White, and Dick Morton. Reverend Mil n es gave welcome and opened with prayer. Kirby Choir rendered several several selections of gospel music music and much enjoyed. Miss Nancy Allin, daughter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Allin, Newcastle rendered two very beautiful solos, and the "Country Four" quartet brought combined harmony in several selections, including including a very lovely rendition of "The Lord's Prayer." The four gentlemen looked veiy handsome in their brand new outfits, and as usual were much enjoyed by all. The ladies trio comprised Miss 1977 Has Aged Considerably in 12 Years Nnnnv Knrrrnv ft/Tcvrlono C- 7 ** of Nancy Barber, Marlene Ross ana Carol Hooper rendered rendered several excellent gospel gospel selections, and are all members of Orono United. Reverend Milnes gave two solos and the community choir rendered an anthem and closed with "He's Got The Whole World in His Hands." The people who attended the Miss Durham Central Fair Pageant last Thursday night at the Orono Fair got to see two beauty contests for the price of one. As a special treat for the pageant sponsor, Garnet Rickard, the Miss Durham Central Fairs of the past 15 years came to say a special "thank-you". Mr. Rickard's sponsorship sponsorship is ending this year. Since the previous Miss Durham Centrals were not available, a number of stand-ins had to be used. The stand-ins may have been the wrong gender for this contest but they certainly deserved top marks for enthusiasm enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The "beauty" pictured here from 1977 stole the hearts of n in the crowd. many a man ] "KRACO" ^ iSzOQol Carpentry & Contracting i^Hwmran ■ PROGfVll • Custom Homes • Designing • Renovating • Drafting • Additions • Permits • Barns • Finishing Give the headaches to us! Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 VISUAL ARTS CENTRE OPENS JURIED SHOW -- The ninth annual Juried Show of Fine Arts opens tomorrow. (That's Thursday, September 14.) The opening takes place from seven p.m. to nine p.m. and the show will run to Sunday, October 1. The juror for this year's event is Ihor Holubizki, a curator at Harbour- front and a member of selection committees for the Ontario Arts Council. LITERACY PLAY COMES TO LIBRARY -- On Wednesday, September 27th, World Literacy of Canada and The Young People's Théâtre will v, present ."Reading the Signs". . /The^ Young People's Theatre is a well-known totfrihg,company totfrihg,company which will be travelling throughobt Canada Canada in recognition of International Literacy Year, which takes place in 1990. The performance performance is at eight p.m. in Meeting Room Two. HEART TO HEART -- This is an educational and support group, for pesons who have had a heart attack or heart surgery. During eight weekly sessions commencing later this month, health care professionals will be on hand to provide information and lead discussion on different aspects of heart attack or heart surgery. Sessions begin September 27th in Oshawa. Hours are from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and further information information is available by calling 571-1582. DIVISION OF 711121 ONTARIO 1M- Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 623-9828 Bowmanville, Ont. Houston Tracker Systems JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 102 Queen Street (416) 623-8161 Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1M6 J. Wayne Aasen OTHER LIBRARY EVENTS -- This month, the Newcastle Public Library will commence "Toddler Time" activities for children ages 24 to 35 months. There will be two programs this fall and winter, each lasting from 9:30 to 10:00. The first series of Toddler Times takes place each Friday from September 29 to November 3 and the second series is Fridays between November 10 and December 8. For children age three to five, there's a pre-school story time commencing Thursday, October 5. It takes place between the hours of two p.m. and 2:30 p.m. TOY LIBRARY RE-OPENS -- The Children's Toy Library re-operied its doors on Tuesday at the upstairs hall of the Trinity United Church in Bowmanville. More new members are, of course, welcome. For further details, please call 623-1227. The toy library is open Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MUSEUM SPONSORS WINERY TOUR -- The Bowmanville Museum is inviting the public to join in its Hillebrand Estates Winery Tour on September 30. The visit to the Niagara area winery begins at nine a.m. when the air conditioned conditioned coach leaves Bowmanville. The return return time is seven p.m. For details or registration, registration, please call 623-2734. 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BELLS RING FOR PEACE ON TUESDAY -- At noon next Tuesday, September 19, the bells of St. John's Anglican Church (and possibly many other Bowmanville churches) will be ringing. This will mark the United Nations' International International Day of Peace. At noon, people across Canada Canada are asked to pause wherever they are to pray for peace and to think about what they can do for peace. Then, at 12:01, bells across the country will peal to celebrate our sense of common common humanity and our common hope for peace. People in over 60 countries are involved in this global ritual. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 r-r" "1 Olde Tyme / Fish & Chips / i u\ / 136 King St. E. / 1 '■ \ \ / Bowmanville / ! J i:r / 623-1781 / f Mon. - Thurs. 11 am--7 p.m. Friday -11 a.m.--9 p.m, Saturday-11 am--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. SHOWS AT THE MCLAUGHLIN GALLERY -- A retrospective of paintings by Willian Ronald opens at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Gallery in Oshawa on September 28. The gallery owns many of the works of Ronald, who is a founder of Painters Eleven. The retrospective takes place from September 28 to October 24. One of the current exhibitions at the gallery is entitled "Sue Boone: Women in Good Company Company 1980-1989". This exhibition opened on September 7 and it consists of a series of paintings paintings of prominent women who have contributed contributed something of importance to Canadian life. Her subjects include Madame Jeanne Sauve, actress Jessica Tandy, writer Alice Munro and Betty Oliphant, founder of the Canadian National Ballet School. OSHAWA SYMPHONY SPONSORS MURDER MYSTERY -- On Friday, September 22, the Oshawa Symphony will be holding a fund-raising fund-raising murder mystery evening at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa. This supper theatre program is entitled "The Art of Murder" and it features an all-new plot which has never been presented presented in the Oshawa area. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:30 p.m. For information, information, please call 579-6711. DOUG IBBOTSON Excavating and Grading Complete Line of Excavating Equipment Phone: 987-4049 Newcastle Us* Lei a former Police Officer be your voice in court. No Cost Consultation Low Cost Representation S436-7194H 249 KING ST. E. (Across Irom (he Oshawa Provincial Court) Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. I BO WMANVIUE ONI 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 BREATIIE-FREE -- Becoming part of the "smokeless" majority may not be as difficult as you think. Registrations are now being accepted accepted for the Breathe-Free program which will be offered in Bowmanville starting on September September 19th. This eight-night course takes place in the cafeteria of Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. The program is scientific and it has graduated over 15 million non-smokers in the past 25 years. For information or registration, registration, call 623-6031. Breathe-Free is a community service of the Bowmanville Seventh-Day Adventist Adventist Church. Think of us first! James Publishing 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-3305 CALLING ALL NIGHT OWLS -- The Distress Centre of Durham Region is looking for volunteers volunteers willing to answer the Centre's phones in the late evening hours. The confidential 24- hour hotline is busier than ever and there is a special need for over-nighters -- the volunteers whose shift begins at 11 p.m. The Centre is looking looking for people who are compassionate, tolerant, and patient. They will be fully trained to be a good listener and to help people in distress or crisis situations. For further information, please call 723-4461 at any time. GROWING UP DIVORCED -- The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering a discussion group for children age eight to 12 whose parents are divorced or separated. separated. The group will meet at Durham House (in Oshawa) on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more details or registration, registration, please call the centre at 579-2021 or 686- 4353. Affordable Dream Vacations! TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E. BAR-B-Q CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON Burners and Parts for all types of B.B.Q.'s Garden Grill B.B.Q.'s at excellent prices Propane, Propane Cylinders, Cylinders Retested We will dispose of your old propane cylindersfree. 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