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Local artist exhibîts at Town à 5reat delight for irt enthusiasts Wayne Deremno, Orono, dislays his work at the Orono Town Hall Showcase over the past week-end along with a Wayne feit the show and number of other local and sale was miost successful arrea artists. when somne 600 visîtors, Seek nstructors for Drivers wanted for Clarke evening plan demolition Lori West, Orono, co- ordinating and planning in- terest evening classes at Clarke High School for this fali presently seekinig in- structors who would he in- terested in teaching their par- ticular interest for the even.- ing class programi. Mrs. West hopes to be able to add new courses of înterest for area residents and to this end is seeking, at this time, instructors wvho can provide a wide range of interest courses. Evening interest course fees have been increased this year due to'the fact that the Ministry of Education has discontinued its financial support of the program. The Ministry does continue to help finance credit-courses given in the Evening Class program. The fee for the faîl pro- gram has been set at $1 .50 per hour, with the result that in- terest courses for the fal ses- sion ranging from $24.00 to $31 .00 per session. Most courses are for a eight week period wit4i two hour, ses- sions. Those interested in instruc- ting in an interest course are asked to contact Mrs. Lori West. Mrs. West stated that classes in Ceramics and Ballroom dancing have been taken over by private in- terests and are being offered this fafi independent of the school program. DON'T BE LEFT OUT There are many features at the Orono Fair, in which one can take part as an exhibitor or contestant. A wide range of departmients are open for competition in baking, flowers, vegetables, needlework, art, crafts and of course livestock. Each department has a numnber of sections and there is something for everyone in' which they could compete. Individuals can also enter miany of the comnpeti- tions which include the Queen of the Fair contest, the old tyme fiddler's contest, the aduit amateur contest as well for the juniors an amateur contest, decorated bÎies, pet show and skill contests. The junior competi- tions take place on Friday afternoon following the school parade. B3e part of the fair . . .. be an exhibtor or com- petitor . . . It ail makes for a better fair at Orono. derby, Orono fair If you, have a urge to do some fender-bending then youi are a prime candidat e to be a driver at the Orono Fair Derby and the opportunity is now. The organizers of the demolition derby to 'be held at the Orono Fair on Thurs- day evening, September 9th commi-encing at 8:00 p.m. is looking for drivers to take part, in the event. 0f course you miust be equipped with a mobile vehicle for which a few more dents are not going to be upsetting. Both maie and femnale ap- plicants are being accepted to take part in the derby which will be programrmed in front of the Orono- Fairgrounds. grandstand on September 9th. It has been pointed out that ail participants in the event will be fromn the local area, and upwards of twenty drivers could bc competiting for cash awards and trophies in this event. Those wishing to take part in the event are now asked to contact George Carson, Fair Manager, Orono. Phone 983-5272. Demolition Derbys have been proving- to bc hilarious events at a numnber of fall fairs throughout the country and Orono Fair is to become a part of this form of enter- taînment. The Thursday night show (Continued page 2) trooped to the hall for the show and sale. The past weekend in the Orono area was one of great dellght for the art enthusiast through the promotion of an art show and sale at the Art Loft at R.D. Mortons on the sixth line of Clarke and a se- cond similar show and sale at the Orono Town Hall. A third similar show was promoted at the Bowmianville Museum on Saturday., The two Orono shows were hield Friday through to and in- cluding Sunday. The local shows were weil received by local residents and with many visitors comn- ing from afar also in atten- dance to view the offerings of local and area artists, sculptures, carvers, weavers and spinners. The Art Loft reports visitation reaching 850 while the Orono Town Hall Showcase had som-e&600 in attendance. Eileen Stephens heading up the Orono committee for the Town Hall Showcase reports visitors from many points in Ontario as well as from as fat away as Frobisher Bay, Boston and Texas who ap- parently were on holidays in the area. The Art Loft featured works of art by R.D. Mor- ton, Amy Morton, Don Staples, wood carvings by Ron Barber, sculpturing by Michael Clay, Apple Doils by Julie Erhardt, weaving and spmnning by Elizabeth Bun- ton, Karen Halminen and Qwen Hook. The Orono Town Hall Showcase featured the works of artists Maureen Rem- ington, Carol Reynolds, Don Staples, Diane Brachivogel, Wayne Deremno Amy Van Den Huevel, John and Peter Boots, Ray and Majorie Dickson, Alice Cobbledick, Claire Martin and Sandra Lyons. Also included in tie show were woodcarvings by Ron Barber, sculpturing by Michael Clay, photography by Barry Philps and wood crafts by Ann Dreslinski and Debra Boumne. Artists at both centres have expressed satisfaction with~ the shows ànd as well with sales. The water colours by Don Staples çxhibited at the Art Loft .were a most popular item resulting in car- ly brisk sales. Stephens for the Orono Showcase has stated that aIl exhibitors have exprcssed the desire to be part of such a show and sale ini the ftture and that further exhibitors have signed on to be part of any such venture. It has also been stated that a number have already signed on for the November art and craft show and sale which will b. held ini the Orono Town Hall. The two art shows were certainly a beehive of activity throughout the weekend and brought a lot of activity of a cultural nature to this par- ticular arca. 480 attend Orono Beef Barbe que The procedure by Russ Major of, serving barbequed beef was repeated somne 480 times last wednesday evening at the Orono Park at the an- nual Orono Beef Barbecue. The community was cer- tainly supportive of the barbeque and the Mrena Im- provement Fund committee expects to realize some $1 ,000.00 from *the promo- tion. Further to the fine food served at the barbeque it was a social event for the comn- munity with music supplied by Ron White. Three draws were held in connection with the event with Aima Watson and Betty Chatterton both winning lawn chairs donated by Rolph Hardware and Marilyn Ma- jor winning a house plant donated by Jensen Greenhouses. The Mrena Improvemnent Fund Committee will be serv- ing dinners at the Orono Fair again this year.