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22 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, September 12,1990 "Intelligence appears tc be the thing that enable a man to get along without education. education. Education enable a man to get along without the use of his intelligence!" Orono and District Happenings by Isabelle Challiee Well, another Durham Central fair is all done with! The crowds were down somewhat on Thursday evening, evening, no doubt due to election, election, but up substantially Friday night and Saturday. The fair was officially opened Thursday evening with Newcaster Tom Gibney of CFTO doing the honors. Many goiod comments from visitors as to the overall overall interests for all age groups. The hydro tent was cetainly a fine new addition. Mr. and Mrs. Fày Adams, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pe- gott attended the wedding last Saturday, Sept. 1 in London. of former Diane Carleton to Dr. Douglas Set- LEARNING CENTRE • I he ® rono Fair selected a new queen during the annual competition on Friday night, and this year's winner was Nicole French (seated). Surrounding Miss French are the other beautiful contestants. From left: Aleisha White, Cara Lange and Kendal Eady. ..... - FOCUS LEARNING CENTRE announcing NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL for Bowmanville Let us introduce you to our "MONTESSORI LEARNING CÈNTRE" Small Classes, Certified Professional Staff, Extended Hours Boys and Girls 2 1/2 to 9 Years / Kelly Kirby Piano Lessons ✓ Art ✓ French . « ✓ Sciences ✓ Full Academic Program Full and half days available OPEN HOUSE ■ ,s > 7 George Street Wed., Sept. 12 to Sat., Sept. 15 " 2 to 8 p.m. 623-6868 DAY CARE ALTERNATIVE "Nutri/System was 100% reliable. That's the only way I could have lost 91 lbs." _ 7. ito. 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Bowmnnvillo OimæIaI ollm Uws noi lnUui>j con ol u>cluih/e NuitVOyii.m loot), Oita valid «I paitle^ilng cenliei, Now cllenii only, Cannot to coiililnod will any olli.i apaclal olta, Oti#r CipliH Own, IM», al doling ikm. terington. Mrs. Jenny Bowins spent several days last week at her daughter Sandra's to celebrate her birthday. Congratulation to Miss Nicole French, our 1990 "Miss Durham Central," who was seen helping several several senior citizens upstairs in dining room last Friday evening. evening. A real lady! Mr. and Mrs. Dean Warren, Warren, Amanda and Corey, Peterborough Peterborough were weekend visitors with her parents, the O. Challice's. Many beautiful horses to be seen at our fair, especially especially the four-horse hitch, with local Ken Allin winning first prize in bright new rea wagon wagon and excellent harness and horses! Congratulations to fireman fireman on again sponsoring a delicious pancake breakfast, Saturday morning at fire station, with a large crowd enjoying the goodies! Sympathy of , community to the families and friends of the late William Storsber- gen who passed away last week. Orono Fair News > x President Grant Yeo re- , ports attendance and gate receipts were up with paid attendance 10,700. Many new additions and new programs programs were especially popular. popular. Prize Winners in Needle- craft Sections! Armstrong's I.G.A. Special Special - Mrs. Helen Lavender, Blackstock Rickabys Store Special - Bowmanville - Mrs. Betty Hicks Young Adult Special - (Pauline v s Specialty Shop, Newcastle) - Allison Finley, Orono Senior Citizens Special - (Deb's Fashions) - Hazel Crago, Newcastle Cheryl's Hair Care' Special Special - (donated by Cheryl Klawitter, Bowmanville) - Yvonne Trafford, Orono Best Handwriting - Who else? Hazel Crago, (Statesman (Statesman correspondent). An excellent display of crafts in the needlework sections, sections, beautiful knitting, crocheting, crocheting, baby qhilts, etc. In the display of quilts we have the "Grand Champion Quilt," by Kathryn Cureatz, Newcastle. Reserve Grand Champion Quilt - Inez Harris, Orono Young Adult Quilt Special Special - Ailan McKenzie Best Quilt By Group - St. Georges Anglican Church, Newcastle. Domestic Science Entries were exceptionally exceptionally good and up from last year! Very attractive gift packs and a lovely grain arrangement arrangement atop the baking tables, advertising flour. Some special winners: , . Grand , Champion Pie - Debbie Capping Reserve Grand Champion Pie - Betty Lou Locke Grand Champion Cake - Marilyn Rutherford (another (another employee of Statesman) Statesman) Reserve Grand Champion Cake - Marilyn Rutherford. Hollingsworth Special - Mary Miilson, Shelley Et- manski and Anna Snock Mulder's Furniture Store Special - Anne Snock, Orono Gold Jacket Special - (Century 21 Bowmanville) - Heather Hutton and 2nd - Linda Bier. Bridal Shower Special - Corrine Allin J. Anderson Smith Special Special - (Best Chocolate Cake) - Marilyn Rutherford J. Anderson Smith Special Special - (Best Banana Cake) - Helen Cartier The fair board wishes to send a special Thank-you to the J. Anderson Smith Company Company for their generous support support over these many years. The Village Bake Shop Special - 1. Donna Hutton, 2. Shelley Etmanski, Doris McKenzie. Flower Department Yan Belles Special: All White Arrangement - Merle Slute, Bowmanville Olive and Ed Miilson Special - (Most points of new exhibitors) -1. Tanya Ferguson, Ferguson, 2. Andrea and Peter Etmanski Etmanski Best Mums Collection - Olive Miilson Best Asters - (All Colors ) - Olive Mi Hi son Newcastle Lioness Special Special - 1. Minnie Negers, 2. Yvonne Trafford Best Basket of Dahlias - Carlos Tamblyn Apple Blossom Shop Special Special - Exhibitor Most Points In Show) - Dudley Deeley, Hampton Of course, one of Durham Central's favorite sections is the "Ducks Triatholon," over near "Old McDonald's Farm." The Orono Town hall staff really go all out to train these little fellows and its really a triathalon, first they run down the,hill, next they swim, then go through a tunnel and slow-down humps in the road, always crowds to witness and cheer each face. Old McDonald's Farm always always a crowd pleaser, both old and young, and especially especially this year the Mother donkey donkey and baby. Lambs, goats, Canada geese, puppies, kittens kittens and even a wila turkey! The poultry exhibits were again exceptional with a very heavy entry of over 600 birds, ancl a good number of waterfowl this year. Exhibitors Exhibitors from areas like Camp- bellford, Norwood, Peterborough, Peterborough, Little Britain, Fenlon Falls, Millbrook, etc. Now we move over to the Agriculture building and excellent excellent 4H Club ,displays from - Maple Grove; Durham Durham East Swine Clubs; Soli- na Wildlife; (First Prize Display) Display) Blackstock, "Fast Food Freaks" (Second Prize) also Blackstock Agriculture Addicts Addicts with "Thyme For Herbs (Second Prize). - Tyrone Tyrone Club "Speedy Spatu- "wiid r • " lasÆ Orono "Wild Things"; Wesleyville Clubs; Dairy and Machinery Clubs. On Friday afternoon we enjoyed hearing and seeing Mrs. Marilyn Martin, Newcastle, Newcastle, extolling the benefits of "Quilt-Making."- Another favorite stop-over at the "Bowmanville Wood-Chips Club, with marvellous wood carvings on display and plenty of live demonstrations. demonstrations. We were pleased to see the spaces all used up in the building with many good displays, ShU a real eye- catcher the "West Durham Women's Institutes" displays displays with a Christmas theme. The First Prize winner winner was Providence-Shaws and anyone or all could easily easily have captured a red ribbon, ribbon, as all were delightful. There were six entries in all! The effect of Weather on Vegetables, courtesy of "Price's Country Market," caught folk's fancy,' to view to tasty-looking fresh veggies. veggies. Sunflower Contest Tallest Sunflower - 14 feet belonging to Michael Coombes.Smallest Sunflower Sunflower - Scott McKenzie Largest Flower Head - Stephanie Rutherford Smallest Flower - Johanne Johanne Hawkshaw Oddest-looking Flower - Mathew McKenzie Ontario Hydro Display Certainly a real imaginative imaginative idea of Ontario Hydro, this year to bring to one fair a very large tent, with creative creative displays for all ages. Displays included overhead overhead distribution lines; Administrative Administrative displays, line- crew equipment, Darlington Nuclear information booths, static electricity machines (had little girls hair standing standing on end) created much amusement. Incubator with live baby chicks, which thrilled the little folk, along with n delightful play- & GROOTENDORST - KOOY Standards of white carnations and pink gladioli enhanced the Rohoboth Christian Reformed Church, Bowmnnvillo, on Saturday afternoon, September 11, lf)G5, at 3 o'clock when Miss Tina Mario Kooy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Frederick IT. Kooy of Bowmnnvillo, and Mr. William Grootondorst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard II. Grootondorst of Holland, wore united in marriage. ground, packed with Fisher- Price toys and equipment. It was difficult at times to get the little ones outside again. • _ Along with the postive displays were the educational educational talks and leskons on the negative properties of our old friend "electricity." Many children were shown the incorrect incorrect ways to deal with wiring, etc. Now we've told you all about the inside of this wonderful wonderful set-up, but outside' this tent was a real thrill- getter! The hydro, trucks with large lifts (hoists) were giving rides all day to young Folks, one lift went 75 feet up and another one 35 feet up. At the top the kids could reach into pails and receive candy. We forgot to mention the free trees given out in the tent. We wish to thank Ontario Hydro for the splendid overall overall addition to our 1990 Durham Durham Central Fair. Livestock News On Friday afternoon we stopped by the stables to view the cattle on display and talked to Mr. Leonard Mortson, Barrie,i Ont., a first-time exhibitor at our fair of pure-bred"Mordale Jerseys." And he was telling us, one of the reason he chose to come here this year, was the fact of the Jersey Cattle judge is here from Port Alegie, Brazil. The judge recently imported imported 100 head of jesery cows from Canada. Being an old exfarmer, we found the large Blond Di- quitane herds, a new type of farm animal. A great display of these large animals by "Marmac Farms," and of local local interest, a well-known local local young couple Harvey and . Helen Robinson, R.R. #1, Orono, have recently purchased purchased "Marmac Majestic" a pure blood bull, one cow and calf of this brand to start a new herd., Old Time Fiddlers Contest Judge's List Friday night on stage the winners were: 12 and Under: First Prize - Shannon Knight, Toronto; Second Prize - Max Dares, Toronto; and Third Prize - Andrew Weiler, Ariss, j 18 and Under: First Prize - Jessica Weiler, Ariss; Second Second Prize - Jennifer Houze, Stratford; and Third Prize - Jay Weiler Ariss. Open Class: First Prize - Karen Reed, Waterloo; Sec ond Prize - Jay Weiler, Ariss; Third Prize: Jessica Weiler, Ariss and Fourth Prize: Murray Kronis, Pene- tanguishene. Over 60: First Prize - Ken Knight, Cold water; Second frize: Bill White, Scarborough; and Third Prize: Norm Andrews, Orono. Orono. Duet Class: First Prize: Jessica and Jay Weiler, Ariss; Second Prize: Tracey Atwell, London and Karen Reed, Waterloo; and Third Prize: Norm Andrew and James Lowry, Orono. On Thursday evening of the fair, the "Black and White" show was excellent with over 100 entries, and all of good quality. Many interesting displays displays in main hall arena, and eye-catching display of colorful mums, courtsey of Rekkér Gardens, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The public school displays displays grow each year and this one seemed larger and better from even last year. It would seem to this writer, "school seems to be much more fun" than when I went! The displays are creative creative and sure colorful! Congratulations to Mr. Al Barnard, Orono, and friends in supplying the very excellent excellent Antique Car show at the Orno fair. These were 50 to 55 antique cars in the Saturday fair parade, and a record-breaking entry list of cars (147) in competition. Trophies were supplied by Midas Mufflers, Oshawa and our grateful thanks to all local merchants who supplied supplied all the door, prizes at this show. Some of the big winners: Harold Dorr, Waterdown, New York for President's Choice for a 1946 Ford. People's Choice - Greg Forgets 1957 Chevy. Furthest Distance - a 1940 Chevy Watertown from New York, U.S.A. Best Street Rod (closed) - Dell Trudeau, Taunton Road. . Best General Motors •Product - John Bendition's 1967 Camaro from Oshawa. The winner of an allexpense allexpense week-end in Toronto Toronto was Frank Heneke, Nes- tleton. There were seven antique tractors in competition and the big winner was Brian Kerry, Utica Farm Equip ment's 1922 "Waterloo Boy." 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