The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Four-day Orono Fair Weekend If you ever wondered what was behind those barn doors out in the farmer's yard it became quite ap- parent late last Wednesday after- noon when a tornado tore tbroug-h outsheds were blown away com- the Starkville community. pletely. The above is ail thatwa left of Even a logginIg chain wNas hurled the Hallowell barn while other across a field. PUBLISHED EVERY'WEDNESDAY .35C. a copy Wednesday, September 5,1990 Tun sdfrexe Starkvilfle on the map unsofret, after tornado passes by The Fair at Orono takes place this week-enid wifh many new features and additions to old features. The gates and exhibits open to the public at 5:00l p.m. on Thursday followe,_d by opening ceremoniles wýith Tlom Gibney,, of C.F.T.O. The Miss Durham Central pagent follows ai, 7 p.m. with the ap- pearance of Miss Durhiam Central Fair Queenl, Tracy Myles, wh-o this year- at thec C.N.E.wa chosen as "M1viss Cneilt. A new fteature, an aerial showý ill b [e performecd at the grandstanid at seveni and again follow'ing the Durham East Jr. Far-mers' Olymi- pics which wýas a hit last year in its first presentation at Oronio Fair. The Black and Whie show hlolds forth iii the cattle building. FRIDAY AT THE FAIR Fridlay, as usuial is children's day, wvith the parade, competitions and prizes. There is also to be a spelling and school talent contest. The Jersey Dairy show is also held in the afternoon. The evening program- is jamMed wý,ith the popular Demnolîtion Derby, alonig with Warren Sutcliffe evenit, Old Time Fiddlers' contest, and Tug-O-War i-cQntest with local teamis entered. To this one cani add the Blonde Aquitanie Dairy show and the cake, steer and lamb auctions early in the evening at 6 p.m. .. . ........ by Be\. Higgins Unbelievably devastating, That describes the tornado which ripped tbrough the Hallowvell Farmi in Starkviile at 5 p.mn. Tuesday, August 28, then moments later wreaked havoc at Ross and Tanyva Stutt's farmi nearby. The grey swirling cloud was seen by residents of the 6th line. Gus and Anita Maple watched a -rey tunnel cloud spin down through their valley where it appeared to spin out. It had in fact gained mnomentuim as it leapt over the hilltop and cut a path of destruction thr-ough the Hallowell's land. Trees that have stood solidly f'or over 100 years were totally uprooted and came crashing downi within inches of the bouse. ht is amazing that no one was hurt and that the bouse stood through it al. The roof of Jamres Hallowell's large steel barn was sent flying one- quarter of a mile tbrough the air while the walls of the barn crumbl- ed and were sent swviring through the air- and scarttred througffouL the fields. Barn rafters wýere sent plung- ing into the grounid like giant- j'av el ins. Mlrs. Hallowell said her husband had just came in front a ' ,walk and the powerful wind came s0 sudden- ly there was no tinteto move. She said at first shie heard stones pelting against the windows, then the porch wvindowý, was smashied and the force of the wind blew-open the- main door sending a flurry of glass and leaveCs thrloughIout their home. She further said they barely had time to move as large trees came crashing down dangerously close tQ the house. Hiltop neighbours, Norn.ds, and Ingtid Berzins hiad a bird's-eye view, of the tornado. They watchied, horrified as a grey swirling tunnel cloud touched down on their neighbour's hilI and made its way to the Hlallowells. They then Happeinings... PLANNING HELP FOR TORNADO VICTIMS. Much bas already been done with neighbour help in a cleanup of properties affected last Wednesday by a tornado in the Starkville area. Both the Town of Newcastle and the Region of Durham are seeking information as to provincial belp for the devastated area. In speaking witb Neil allun of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture hew sitid it appears the need at this time is possibly finan- cial and felt that the Federation would get involved in organizing a fund to assist those of the damaged properties. He did state that altbough many properties have received assistance with clean-up there are stili somne needing belp. Anyone interested in belping with or organizing a fund- raising campaign are asked to contact Neil Allin, 983-5791. Allin i nere was a soci turning ceremony at tne zuin An- niversary of Clarke Museum on Sunday for the museumn ex- tension. Taking part: Mark Jackman, Sam Cureatz, Helen MacDonald, Derek Barnett and Counc. Diane Hamnre. by Gord Milîs Clarke Museum and Archives celebrated it's 2tb Anniversary last Sunday on the miuseumr grounds. In conjuniction, a ground breaking ceremony for the new museum add- ition took place. Prior to the opening ceremony, those gathered were able 10 enjoy music provided by Tony Cînnamon and Ed Morton. Master of Ceremonies, Frank Stapleton, ad- dressed the gathering by praising present and past board members, and volunteers, for having the vi- sion to preserve the local history, Diane Hamire, representing the Mayor of Newcastle, Marie Hub- bard, brought greetings and best wishes on bebaîf of al counicîl memibers. Councillor Hamnre said that the Town Couincil had unanimously voted for the town's contribution to the new building - or as she said, "the taxpayers con- tribution." Retiring provincial MPP, Sam Cureatz, made a short speech say- ing that bis duty at the 2th An- niversary of the museum was bis last officialifunction as the riding MPP. He said that be bad always been supportive of the museum and perhaps in the future he may be ask- ed to join the board. He wisbedi the museumn staff and board members good luck in their endeavours. The ground breaking ceremnony for the new building project was made by Derek Barnett, Chairman of the Building Projeet Committee. He was assisted by Helen Mac- Donald, Diane Hamire and Sam Cureatz. Construction of the new museum addition is expected to commence in tbe spring of 1991. It will be adja- cent to the present building. The new building will bc used to display items presently stored in the Orono Armnouries. Completion is expected by late -summer of 1991. The ar- chiteet of the tiew building is ion Hobbs. The estimated cost of the project is $500,000. Five seek election favour in Durham East Riding Five seek election to the Ontario Legislature representing tbe riding of Durham East. The election is be- ing held to-day, Thursday, September 6 with poils opening at 9 a. m. to 8 p. m Those seeking election are: Tim Crookallifor the Famnily Coalition Party; Kirk Kemrp for the Conser- vatives; Gord Milis for the New Democratie Party; Marilyn Pearce for the Liberal Party and Harry Tunbridge for the Confederation of Regions Party? There are some 54,000 eligible voters in the riding which compares with 46,318 in the last provincial election in Septemnber of 1987. The results of the 1987 election with 61 percent voting wreas follows: Sam Cureatz, Conser- vative, 11,301 followed by Diane Hamre, Liberal with 9,866, Marg Wilbur, NDP witb 6,805 and others 410 votes. Vote your cboice on Thurs.day," September 6tb. iber 6-9 SATURDAY AT THE FAIM Saturdtay, as -in the past. opens with the parade from thie Cemtery grounds to the fair grounds. This is followýed witb the addition of a new feature of an Illusion and Magie show on tire area stage at 2 p.rn. TheCasi cars; return along with aIl the usual, htorse shows, beef cattde show,,ýs, saddle horses, Du rhami Dair y Princess contest and this year a horse shoe competition. The evenintg starts off wýith the caitraces to be concluded by the annual fair dance at the arena.- SUNDAY AT THE FAIR There is an early morning start- for the rabbit showý,-and the Hunter showv which continue throughout the day. The rabbit showý, celebrates its 25th anniversary at Orono fair. At noon the annual Gospel Sing gets underway, followed by a new event sponsored by Big Brothers, a, Pet, Show. Harness racing takes over at 1:30 p.m. as also the annual Country and Western show. THROUGHOUT THE FAIR Not to be forgotten is the mid- way, \Macl)oinaldl's Petting Farm, the Duck Races sponsored by the Oronio Tow,ýn Hall Board and ail ex- hibits. Sortie of tme latter will h.owýever not be on display on Sun- day.