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A 0-1liVe R'ONO Orono Town Hall - - ng edi iry esde wcastle, - -Netoni e e. e - aneSt Newcastle Town- Hall celebratos 75 A two wheeled Massey Harris Jack Gordon's Massey Harris collection includes s bike that wasmade by the Massey Factory in Toronto in 1897. The wooden rims and tenders were made in Bowmanville by the Bowmanville Cycle Wood Rim Co., which was part of the Dominion Organ Co. Jack Gorlons Massey Harris and historic photo display were a popular attraction to Newcastle Town Hall visitors last weekend. 3rd annual autumnf est dinner5, dance & auction Big Brothers of Clarington will host their 3rd Annual Autumnfest Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction on November 14 at the Newcastle Community Hall. The -even-ing begins at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a dmnner, dance and Sulent Auction. Tickets for this event are $30 per person and are available at the Couirtice Convenience (Courtice), Apple Blossom Shop (Orono), Village Card & Gift Sh3oppe (Newcastle) and Big Brothers of Clarington office (Bowmanville). Guests will -enjoy a delicious buffet dinner catered by King's Court Catering and can dance the night away to the music provided by the band "Chaser" and DJ Andy from Playmore Music., The Silent-Auction will provide the guests the chance to bl d on the ideal Christmas gift-for friends and family. They may even find the perfect treasure for themselves among the wide variety of items provided by community businesses and individuals. Mark November 14 on your calendar and plan to attend Big Brothers of Claringons 3rd Annual Autumnfest. It will be an enjoyable night for everyone. Ti atweekend mre the 75th'anniversary of the Newcastle Community Hall. The, Hall, a gift to the commu- nity by Chester D. Massey was formally opened on Thursday afiernoon, August 2, 1923. The weekend celebrations took on many forms. On Saturday morning, a section of IHwy. 2, west of the village was closed to motorized vehicles, and became the track for the SoapBox Cart Derby. A total of 16 contestants competed for- the best times. Winners in the three age categories were, Sarah Brand, Nigel Julicher and Greg Dunham. The Derby was organized by Councillor Charlie Trim, and'was spon- sored by Goodyear. The Clarinigton Concert Banid played a conicert inside thle Hall beginin,ýig at 11:00 a.mn., while the Ganaraska Clog gers perfo rmied in the parking lot. There were games Sand events throughout the day for the children, and an evening dance for the adults sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club. The Memorial Library room was open all day Saturday and Sunday. This room is now home to the Newcastle and District Historical Society. Among the objects and memo- rabilia froîn the past were two dresses worn by Mrs. Anna Massey, wife of Chester. The dresses were recently donated to1 the society by daugliter-in- law, Mrs. Meloidy Massey. In the East Room, Jack Gordon di splayed his private Massey Harris collection, and historic photos. , )r Sunday afternoon, an off c tedication ceremony w& te'c 10recognize those -, i b t ied with the recent addiîtion and upgrades 10 the Tçown Hall1. Over the past sev- m-.!-ionths a wheelchair- ac --ssible washroom has been acec along with a ramp in the L(iand Hall. A new room has been added 10 the north-west side that will serve as a Bar. 1Following the ceremony, a musical revue celebrating the history of Broadway was per- -formed on the stage. Hall Board Chairperson, Brenton Rickard, who spent, the last six months workingý on this anniversary project, had taken ill in Greece and was unable to attend the events. In bis absence Denis Schmiegelow filled in as Master of Ceremonies. Volume -62, Number 42 650 GST Inelcledi Wednesday, coe 28, 1998 Happenngs.. FALL DESSERT CONCERT Kirby United Church, Friday, October 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., Music provided by Mervyn Russell accompanied by Mary-Clare MacKinnon. Dessert following and tickets are $7.00, Cali 983- 5502. "BOO AT THE ZOO,, Or October 3lst, from 10 a.m. 10 4 p.m., the Bowmanville Zoo wilI celebrate Halloween with some special events. Kids get in FREE with a costume and parents are $7.50. There will bea pumpkin hunt throughout the day and the grand prize is a 1999 Family Season Pass. We wiIl also have a Colouring Contest with mani great prizes from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and a Scary Critters Encouinter with snakes, tarantuala and Madagascar Hssing Cckroaoches from 2 p.m. 10 2:30 p.m.' Animal Kingdom Shows wil e at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. with many great animal actors and of course elephant rides w[Il be offered affer each of the shows. Cati1 ahead for exclusive shots prior to the big event and we would be happy 10, bring out some of our scary, critters includîng a lion or tiger or if you have any questions our number is (905) 623-5655. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Presents Historian & Genealogist, Balfour LeGresley in the Centennial Room at the Newcastle Community Hall on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. LeGresley will speak on three long term Newcastle families, the Farncombs, Robsons and Gibsons. He will also touch on heritage violets and Ebor House. The meet- ing is open 10 the public, refreshments will be served and'a col-