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i 4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc. February 3,1988 A guide to fine dining and entertainment: Successful F air Despite Poor W eather Halminen Midgets Getting Hot in Time for Playoffs & -- The 1987 Durham Cental '.'.Argicultural Society's An- *_ nual Fair, held at the Orono '"Fairgrounds from September September 10-13, was another --great success. That was the conclusion ;;of the members at the annual annual meetingofthc Agricul- : tural Society, which took place at the Orono Arena on Saturday, January 23. 'Y' Society President Ray -Staples told the meeting that while the weather . wasn't the most co-operative co-operative for the four-day event, . there were many highlights from the festivities. Leanne Reid, who was crowned the Miss Durham Central Fair Queen, spoke to the members of her experiences experiences to date, and her future plans. Leanne was kept busy during the fair as she handed out trophies, and enjoyed the many activities. activities. She has visited nursing homes and joined in the Bowmanvillc Santa Claus Parade since taking her position. Leanne is looking forward to a convention convention in February. While her reign will end when a new queen is selected next year, she explained that her "friendships and memories" will always be with her. The new fair manager, Ron Locke, also expressed his desire to meet all those involved with the fair in the upcoming months. Mr. Locke is taking over the managerial position from Harold Ransberry. Members heard reports from the various committees committees involved with organizing organizing activities. The dairy show enjoyed f-A A A fcÉÉïEÏ* LNqx n Bbappy birthday T0 you, !A. birthday party well do Tree, dinner and birthday cafe 9dappy 'Birthday <10 youP Anybody, young, little, big or small is entitled to a party -- so party here. Each birthday grownup, boy or girl must prove their age and have a minimum of six guests in their party. Birthday person will have a free dinner and piece of cheesecake. To ensure you have a great party please reserve minimum of 3 days in advance. 68 King St. E„ Bowmanville, Ont. 623-1307 *Special prizes for kids that participate NEW RELEASES • Dragnet • La Bamba • Predator NEW RELEASES $3.99 OVER 1900 SELECTIONS 990 UGHTS VIDEO ACTION "NEW HOURS" Open Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 110WAVERLEYRD., BOWMANVILLE MEMBERSHIPS 623-3658 AVAI ^ LE its second largest event in the fair's history. There were 122 head of cattle on display. The rabbit show brought out 23 different breeds of the furry creatures, with 500 rabbits in total. The 4-H club enjoyed another good year. Last year's fair was the first time for a competitive 4-H sewing sewing club, and the results were excellent. Needlecrafl was another successful area of the fair. A total of 54 exhibitors were involved, bringing in 350entries 350entries overall. One committee committee member noted that the quality of all the work was • outstanding. The vegetable show also had one of its best years ever with 18 exhibitors and 77 entries in the senior category. category. At the first-ever junior level there were 11 exhibitors bringing in a total of 24 entries. The ever-popular cake auction saw over 19 cakes bring in approximately $1000. More money was to be made in the finished steer auction. The championship, steer sold for $1.75 a pound. The runner-up finished the bidding at $1.20 a pound. Both animals were over 1,000 pounds each. The school parade was very-well attended again last year. Approximately 1,000 students from area schools (including The Pines, Lockhart and Kirby) all took part in the parade. Floats, bicycles and an amateur contest were all à part of the festivities. Most members agreed that there could be some improvements for the coming coming year. But, all agreed that the work had been worth it as the Durham Central Agricultural Agricultural Society's 1987 Fair was in keeping with the well-established repu- • talion that the festivities have earned. On January 30 the Halminen Halminen boys took to the ice at the North Oshawa arena to play the Oshawa Black Hawks. The Toros got on the scoreboard early in the game with Mark Tripp and Guy Freeman setting up Rod Real for a pretty goal. Oshawa tied it up naifway through the period, but the Halminen crew took the lead again before the period was over on a nice shot by Guy Freeman, assisted by Britt Cole and Mark Tripp. The second period saw Bowmanville score three more goals; by Nick Dennis, Grey Healey and Mark Tripp. Assists went to Gareth Stone, Zenon Nelson, Shane Armstrong, Troy Harness, Rob Real and Neil Taylor. The third period was scoreless with chances com ing at both ends of the ice. Darrin Bunker minded the Toro net for this 5-1 win. The Toros were back in form!! The Toros were on the road the previous weekend also, when they played in Peterborough. Peterborough. The first period was scoreless and looked like it was going to be anyone's game, but Mark Tripp got the Toros rolling early in the second period. Rob Real assisted assisted on his goal. Gareth Stone netted two in a row to make it 3-0, assisted by Nick Dennis (2) and Brad Carnegie Carnegie (2). Shane Armstrong helped the cause before the end of the period assisted by Dean Baumhauer and Greg Healey. Brad Carnegie made it 5-0 early in the third with a goal assisted by Gareth and Greg Goode. Peterborough ruined Lush's shutout with their only goal late in the Letter to the Editor Dear Mr.Editor. I am writing to you with regards to the commercial vehicle parking problem in Orono. What has this community community with the slogan "A Good Place To Live" come to when neighbors go to such lengths to be unneighborly? These people have obviously worked hard to purchase these homes, pay the high cost of taxes only to be harassed harassed by people for something something as petty as this. Where does this end.? Perhaps we should take it a little further. What about your neighbors who do business business otit of their homes? What about real estate ' agents with signs on the sides of their cars and while you're at it, what about the people who drive company cars or vehicles home from work? Whe^re does it all end? These people on Main Street in Orono use these vehicles for gainful employment. (Their right to earn a living according to the constitution). constitution). May I suggest that the complaining neighbors look up the word "NEIGHBORLY" in the dictionary. dictionary. Yours truly, A steamed neighbor. game. Toros were looking good! The Toros' first playoff game was on home ice against the Oshawa Black Hawks on January 19. As in their previous match-up at Christmas, it was a close encounter, encounter, ending in a 4-4 tie this time around. The first three minutes of the game saw three goals go by the net minders. Oshawa got the first one with Toros' Mark Tripp tying the score, assisted assisted by Rod Real and Guy Freeman. Oshawa took the lead with their second goal and followed up with two more in the second period giving them a 4-1 lead. Toros had enough and started to play hockey, coming back with three goals of their own to tie the game before the final final buzzer. These three goals went to Troy Harness, Greg Healey and Nick Dennis (firing (firing the tying goal.) Assists went to Shane Armstrong (2), Greg Goode, Gareth Stone, Steve Smith and Dean Baumhauer. Darrin Bunker was in net for the Toros. Thanks to Lange's Photo for coming out on Sunday to take the Midget, team ana individual individual pictures. Special Valentine Weekend DINE AND DANCE Friday and Saturday February 12 & February 13 % Enjoy our Candlelight Buffet or our sumptuous Marina Platter for Two, and a bottle of bubbly for only $45.00 Reservations please: 623-4925 Then dance until closing to the easy listening music in our Lounge or to our D. J. in The Brig. Have a Happy Valentines Week-end PORT DARLINGTON MARINA HOTEL South of Hwy. 401 - Exit 432 Bowmanville =JF Monday Night dies High Single - Irer ' - 253, Lames Hig i - Peggy Haynes - 668, High Triple - Barry \y - 803, Mens High Ladies High Single - Irene Tatay - 253, Ladies High Triple - Peggy Haynes - 668, Mens Darbey Single - Mike Reynolds - 318, 50/50 Winner - Shirley Gat- tiè $10.00 Top Averages: Mike Reynolds - 245, Barry Darbey Darbey - 244, Peggy Haynes - 223, Rob Terry - 223, Harold Hoar-219, BbUUfUUj, 4ffU€ Qdfti and QteetUufâ.... tb Wm Few IsM » l* *«W SWL SINCE 1930 It's time to call your Welcome Wagon hoe teas. 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