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durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ OCTOBER 20,2004 ♦ PAGE 5 Kirby gears up for Halloween with an old-fashioned Pumpkin Bee KIRBY--An old-fashioned Pumpkin Bee will be held in Kirby Saturday, Oct. 23. In the 1800s, settlers gathered in Kirby for a pumpkin bee, or a day to celebrate the pumpkin, a food staple for the pioneer. Slices of pumpkin would be hung to dry for the long winter ahead, and families would gather to play games, showcase their baking skills, and celebrate the pumpkin. ' The event will be held at Clarke Museum in Kirby, just off Hwy. 35/115 at Kirby, from noon to 3 p.m. Old-fashioned games, including sack and three- legged races begin at 1 p.m. Participants can carve a pumpkin, join in the pumpkin toss, or bring their favourite pumpkin dish for a chance to win a prize. Admission to the museum is $2 for adults, and $1 for children and seniors. For more information, call 905-623-2734. Andrews Shoes 4160 Baldwin Street South. Whitby Ron Pietroniro/The Canadian Statesman Colourful fun HAMPTON -- The Savage brothers, Eric (left) and Nicholas eagerly took part in the colouring colouring contest during Fall Family Fun Day at Pingle's Farm. The event was held to raise funds for The Carly Centre for Grieving Children. Revellers willing to wait 45 minutes for apple fritters From page 1 time at the festival. She was taking a rest on a bench near Town hall after, having her face painted to look like a jungle cat at one of the booths. Kayla said she went on a number of rides, but one stood out more than the others did. ' "I. went on the scrambler," she said. "I like, to go on it. It's fun." And the cool temperatures and intermittent intermittent rain showers didn't seem to upset anyone. Vendors and musical entertainment occupied spaces across the street of the downtown core, and along the recently revamped sidewalks. The line for apple fritters at the Knox Christian Academy tent stretched longer longer than most, with a 15- to 45-minute wait for an opportunity to enjoy the.; tasty'treat. "We're just trying to keep ahead of sales," said Bowmanville resident Evelyn Jansen as she secured another apple on a turn-of-the-century-inspired apple peeler. . To make the favourite festival treats, apple slices are dipped in a sweet doughnut-like batter and then they are deep-fried until the batter turns a tempting golden colour. "And we get to eat them," said Jared Murphy, a 12-year-old Grade 7 student student of the Academy who volunteered his .services for part of the day. "But it's good to help out because the money goes to buy things for the school." Fritters weren't the only treat available available for hungry visitors to enjoy.. St. John's Anglican Church sold hot apple dumplings with caramel sauce, and Clarington Museum and Archives served warm apple crumble with Devonshire Devonshire cream. Candy apples, cider and jams could also be purchased along with fresh apples at various vendors in the downtown downtown area. . A contest sponsored by Canada Trust • and the Bulk Barn, to determine the best apple pie also took place during the day's events. Mildred MacDougàl of Bowmanville Bowmanville took home 1st prize for her pie, which was made using Mcintosh apples, while Heather Ceranowicz of Bowmanville won second prize and . Heather Beaumont of Courtice won , third prize. The winning pies were then raffled off with proceeds going to Community Care. While supporting local apple growers growers and related industries, local businesses businesses also benefit from the event. As well, merchants from all over „ nOntario;.were invited to set up inside craft tents offering everything from beaded jewelry to wooden furniture, and some carried the apple theme further, further, .selling flowers and wreaths fash- " ioned from dried apple slices infused with cinnamon, Downtown storeowners took advantage advantage of the event to show off their unique flavours, too, setting up bargain bargain tables to lure shopper inside. "It was an excellent day," said Ron Hooper, chairman of the Bowmanville BIA. "But it's hard to say how well businesses businesses did because the benefits will continue for weeks to come. Many people will wait to explore when things aren't so busy." LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Oç t SAT. OCT. 23rd - 10PM li "BILLY ? BRANDO" ]Y* 600 Grandview, Oshawa 905-436-147 MEAT SHOPS Hundreds Of Meal Ideas. One Aisle. M*M MAX MEMBERS RECEIVE A with a minimum $30 purchase (680 g/24 oz - regular retail price $3.69) Limit one 8" APPLE PIE per family purchase pet visit. 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