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O roua Weefcf 'Times Servlng Orono, Newcastle, Newtonvllle, Kendal, Starkvllle C;LARKE MUSEUM CELEBRAT Es 25 YER Vol. 59, No. 34 Mayor Dianne Hamre, on behalf of the Town of Clarington, presenits a plaque to Donna Robbins of the Clarke Museum and Archives Board, recognizing the Museum's 25 year commitmnent to preserving the past in Clarington. The Museum,. located in Kirby, offers a unique insight to the past of our area. In recent years, the Muscum's attendance lias surpasscd t hat of the Bowmanville Museum, making it one of the most important cul- tural sites in the Town. Twenty-five years may seem like a long time, but when you are talldng history, it really is only a verY brief Period. But that brief period is how, long the Clarke Museum and Archives has been around. At a gathering held at the Museum this past Saturday, many people came out to see the grounds and learn about this place's unique and colourful past. Ward -3 Councillors Ann Dresljnski and David Scott were on hand as well as Clarington Mayor Dianne Hamnre to help with the festivities. Mayor Hamre had nothing but praise for the Clarke Museum and the staff that work there. "Mark (Jackman; curator) is top notch in his field . .both he and Charles (Taws; curator of the Bowmanville Museum) ... we are lucky to have them," said the Mayor. She also praised the many pe ople that have devoted their time to the museurn over the years. "If it wasn't for volunteers, the museum wouldn't be here toda y...I have only been involved (with the muscum) for the past 15 Years, but I have seen the museum grow." And grow it has. 'The museum was started back in 1970, when a committee was formed to start a museum to be located in the upper floors of the Clarke Public Library, located in the old Waddell home in Orono. The library howevcr, was' only going to use the bottom floor. Lt was suggested that the upper floor be set aside for a museum. After much work by dedicated vol- unteers, the museum first opened for the public ini December, 197 1. By the late 1970's, it became apparent that the museum was too big to be kept in the upper floor of the library. It was also a strain on the staff to tiy to run both places. The museum then began the pro- cess of relocating to the old sehool- house out ini Kirby. The Kirby property was pur- chased from the school board for approximatcly $30,000, and first started to house artifacts in 1980 for the public, being open only in the'summer months. This splît' between the school and the library would continue until 1984, when contiued on page 2 Back To School SurpriseAnaaost teFi Staff at St. Stephen's High School in Bowmanville was'greet- cd with quite a sight last Tuesday morning when they arrived around 6:00 a.m. to begin, preparing for the new year. Somebody had a busy night, as thc large pagoda-like sign that used to greet visitors to the school was laying ini thc middle of the driveway, apparently cut down with a handsaw. That would take no small effort if!I can remem-, ber the size of the posts. Tom Mclnnes, thc custodian at thc school, felt Uiat this was Just a case of rankdom vandalism. "I would not want te say that it was definitely targeted aithei school." The land ini which thc school is on is owned by a religious organiza- tion called the MICA's, which also may h ave been a pe-rce-ivcd target., accordmng te Mclnnes. Police wilI not bc looking in-depth at the case; without witnesses, it is next to impossible for Uiem to figure out who the perpetrators were. No, word as of yet on a replacement for Uic, sign. Vandalism is a very serîous crime. Thousands of dollars every year are lost due te what is in fact an idiotic crime. Anyone who h as any knowledgc of thc crime should contact the Durham Regional Police. Who will it be? by Kate Lang These five lovely ladies are ail contestants in the Durhamn Central Fair, Ambassador to the Fair Contest. Thbe big night is Thursday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m., Orono Fairgrounds. The winner will attend many functions throughout the year, including the 1996 CNE, Ambassador to the Fairs Contest. Good luck to ail. The fair runs from September 7th to lOth. Deanna Brown Tereza enderson Sponsored By Dominion Regalia Sponsored By The Apple Btossomn Shop Heather Malcolm Sponsored By Royal Orange todge Ailan McKenzie Sponsored By The Canadian Statesman Caria Werry Sponsored By Mardis Flowers and Gifts Happenings. toinpin' Grounds -195 There are still tickets available for the Orono Fair Dance te be held Saturday evening in thc Arena from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are $10.00/person and are available at the Rolph Hardware and Uic Orono Times. Lunch is provided. Heritage Farm Show Anyone intcrested in old farm mechanicai equipment, engines, tractors, threshers, binders please corne out and see our show or better still bring your own and join in Uic fun. Prior Membership is flot nec- essary. Lots of fun trails and gamnes, Friday, Saturday and Suinday September 7 - lOth at Uic Durham Central Fair, Orono. Barbeque is included on Friday night. Sec you there. For mnore info cal Arch McLaren at 983-9167. Dutch Canadian Club sponsor a nigbt of comedy On September 13 at 8:00 p.m. the Dutch Canadian Cluib will lic holding a comedy show entitled "Lang Zal Ze Leven" at St. Joseph's Hall in Bowmanville. Tickets are $10.00 per person. For tickets cali Andrew DusseldorP 436-2382. 1 ) ý