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! New Exhibit at Canadian Automotive Museum C.L.O.C.A. Events The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 18,1984 15 Trailer Fire Closes Highway 401 The Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa has a number of new exhibits this month, the most popular one being the Time Tunnel. This is actu ally a 45 foot mobile museum which takes you on a journey back 200 years in time. Don't Miss These Circus of Values See our special selection of Gold Jewellery direct from the manufacturer at Great Savings during the Sidewalk Sale Only Many more Great Specials on the Sidewalk and throughout the store! Don't Miss our Jewellery Grab Bag Only 97* Ear Piercing Special 1 /2 PRICE Thurs., Fri., Sat. - July 19-20-21 only Studs Birthstones Stars • Hearts, $5.00 $7.50 $8.50 First 10 customers receive FREE Ear-Piercing Antiseptic ($3.95 value) Saturday Morning Special 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. only Special selection of 10 K Gold EARRINGS-$10.95 (Regularly $21.95) Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 by Catherine Denny Strolling through the Time Tunnel is like taking a journey back in time. As you step through the doors you are instantly thrust into an era of the canoeing voyageurs. Your short walk through time encompasses encompasses the major changes in transportation from the days of pioneers to astronauts. The trip only lasts about 30 minutes, costs no more than $2.50, and takes you back over 200 years. This Time Tunnel, actually actually a miniature mobile museum operated by the ministry of Transportation and Communications, is presently stationed just outside of the Canadian Automotive Automotive Museum in Oshawa. Through the use of movies, slides and models of actual transportation vehicles and communications communications equipment, the unique Time Tunnel illustrates illustrates how we have progressed progressed from the 1700's to present. present. Over 800 people from the Oshawa area have already been through the new exhibit which will be at the auto museum until the first week of July when it continues continues to tour the province. Each visitor^to the Time Tunnel will also receive an official road map and a ministry of Transportation and Communications key chain. While touring the new mini-time warp make sure that you don't forget to check out the automotive museum's , new exhibits. They also take you back several several decades in time. The collection of cars are displayed in a period atmosphere atmosphere and include antiques, antiques, classics and special interest automobiles. Among the many vehicles on display at the museum are those which once belonged belonged to R.S. McLaughlin, E.R.S. McLaughlin, Mrs. Horace Dodge, and Vincent Massey. Some of the oldest machines in the collection include an 1867 McLaughlin Cutter, a 1898 Fischer Electric Electric (unrestored) and a 1902 Orient. Antiques are cared for by the museum staff like works of art. In fact some, which are valued for the beauty of their design and engineering engineering breakthroughs, are worth more now than they o Cotton, Prints, Stripes, etc. $1.49 metre Starting Saturday, July 21 at 6:00 a.m. (for one day only) Bowmanville Fabrics 65 King St. W. - Bowmanville Telephone 623-1241 were in the showrooms. The Automotive Museum's new additions include include a 1947 Cosley Convertible Convertible which weighs less than 1000 pounds, a 1937 Reo pick-up truck, and a printing printing press from the early 1800's. Right now, the museum is undergoing some minor renovations renovations and is constantly busy setting up new and unique displays to keep the collection fresh and appe-' aling. School Grounds Maintained Adequately Playing fields maintained by the school boards are beyond the town's jurisdiction, jurisdiction, members of council were told Monday. "Representatives of the board are of the opinion that the school grounds in question are maintained adequately for school board use. Funds, machinery, machinery, and manpower are minimal minimal and cannot accommodate accommodate the additional use by local teams," said Community Community Services Director Bud Fanning in a written report to the town's general purpose purpose committee Monday. The report from Mr. Fanning Fanning was in reply to a complaint complaint from Councillor Ann Cowman who stated that a number of playing fields in the municipality have grass that is too long. Some of the playing fields are cut by the municipality and others are maintained by the board of education through an agreement between between the town and school board. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested that if there are problems at some fields, they may be due to a lack of money in the town budget. "We cannot nickle and dime budgets and then halfway halfway through the summer ask staff why they are not doing this or that," said Mayor Rickard in reply to Councillor Cowman. Councillor Cowman said the report from the director states that the status quo ■ will remain. She added that this has not been satisfactory satisfactory for the last couple of years. She also suggested that the problem in an agreement agreement with the board of education education lies in the fact that the grass may be short enough for school board purposes but not for playing fields. "If we're not satisfied with the agreement, we should take another look at it," Mayor Rickard said. Enniskillen Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lebans and boys, Vancouver B.C. are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Werry and family for a week. Mr, and Mrs. David Stainton and family, Cobourg were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Stainton. Congratulations goes to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vincent (nee Kim Pollard) on the birth of their baby bundle of pink. Word has it that Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery and Jim are enjoying their trip to the West Coast, arriving there recently. Mrs. Lottie Schell, South River spent a week with Mr, and Mrs. Bud McNair. Sorry to report Mrs. Floyd Beckett is a patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Get well soon, Elsie. --ÏJ 1 Are you looKing for things to do this summer? Tired of watching reruns of last year's T.V. sitcoms? How about your children - have they already begun counting the number of days 'til they go back to school? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, or even if you just like being outdoors at this time of year, you might be interested in the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority's annual summer program of guided nature walks and evening programs. Guided nature walks of between between one and two hours duration, duration, will be held every Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at the C.L.O.C.A. office (100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa - just off Simcoe Street South, south of Bloor Street). Those who wish to meet the group at the conservation conservation area are asked to call 579-0411 to make arrangements. arrangements. Walks will go rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Binoculars, cameras, field guides and bug repellant may increase your enjoyment of the event but are not essential. Evening programs will consist consist of a slide show and films with a conservation theme. These are held every Saturday and Tuesday nights at 9:30 p.m. at the Heber Down Conservation Conservation Area campsite. The campsite is located on Coronation Coronation Road south of Highway 7 in Whitby. Drive north on Highway 12 (Brock Street) to Highway 7, turn west for three km to Coronation Road, then south for Vï km. Watch for signs. Admission to all events is free! UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, July 19 Nature Walk: "Senses Working Overtime" - a walk at Purple Woods Conservation Area designed to get you using all five senses to appreciate nature. Sunday, July 22 Nature Walk: "Edible Wild Plants of Lynde Shores Conservation Conservation Area" - cattails are only one of many everyday plants which can be turned into gourmet delights. If this has whet your appetite, plan to attend this hike. Tuesday, July 21 Evening Program: "Insects: "Insects: Friend or Foe?" - although although many bugs "bug" us, many are helpful in one way or another. Thursday, July 26 Nature Walk: "Trees of Heber Down Conservation Area" - take a relaxing walk through the woods, and learn about some of the common types of trees and their importance importance to us. Saturday, July 28 Evening Program: "Conservation "Conservation Areas are for People Too" - conservation areas may be great for wildlife, wildlife, but they have plenty to offer human visitors too. Sunday, July 29 Nature Walk: "Focus on Nature" - come along with us on this walk to see Bowmanville Bowmanville Valley and Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Areas. If you have a camera, you are especially welcome to join us and try out your photographic skills. Tuesday, July 31 Evening Program: "Water Management" - Hurricane Hazel taught Ontario a tragic lesson; that we must be aware of the threat that our local waterways pose under extreme extreme storm conditions. For more information, call the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority at (416) 579-0411. ;.;S '•m Highway 401 was closed for approximately 10 minutes in both directions Saturday morning when this tent trailer burst into flames. The closing of the highway was a precaution against the explosion of the trailer's propane tanks. The incident occurred just east .of Courtice Rd., in the eastbound lane of Highway 401. Ontario Provincial Police at Newcastle said the fire broke out when a tire blew. Once the driver found himself unable to extinguish extinguish the blaze, he drove his car to safety and awaited the arrival of firefighters. firefighters. Damage to the trailer, which was owned by a Thornhill resident, was estimated at $4,000. F.A. Kramp Ltd is pleased to introduce the new line of Appliances gfig Mm / ! 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