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I 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 10,1984 Section Two 6 Great Pumpkin 9 in Bowmanville by Catherine Denny Every year Linus makes a fool of himself waiting for the "Great Pumpkin" to appear appear on Hallowe'en night while the rest of the "Peanuts" gang collects bags full of goodies trick-or- treating. Nobody, including the millions of cartoon viewers, viewers, believes that such a gigantic pumpkin could exist. But Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the disbelieving disbelieving cartoon characters obviously haven't been down to Bowmanville where a 150 pound pumpkin sits, plain as day, on a King Street lawn. Although most pumpkin farmers agree that this year's crops are smaller than average due to the poor weather conditions, Daniel Nimigon was still able to grow his batch of pumpkins to a size bigger than himself. The grade six student at Ontario Street Public School started his project in May, carefully planting the pumpkin seeds in spacious spacious rows beside his house. After months of regular watering, a secret fertilizing fertilizing method, and basic tender tender loving care, Daniel's crops have grown into the largest pumpkins around. "My son worked hard on this project," explained Mrs. Nimigon. "Now he hopes to make his fortune selling them." So far only a few of Daniel's over-sized pumpkins have been ready for picking but the rest of the patch looks as though it will be ripe before the week is through. Warning: ifyou are thinking thinking about purchasing one of Nimigon's creations make certain that you bring a Pumpkins are a boy's best friend-according to Daniel Nimigon. This young entrepreneur who planted his first patch this year, harvested pumpkins weighing over 150 pounds. Pictured here with one of the smallest of the bunch, the eleven-year-old entrepreneur is determined he will make his fortune in the pumpkin business-afterall, he's already collected a sizeable sum for the sale of his larger pumpkins, and it's not even Hallowe'en yet! large enough car to carry the pumpkin home, a friend to help lift it, and a group of friends to assist in the carving. Of course, ifyou are in the market for an average sized jack-o-lantern this year, you still have to look no further than Bowmanville. Fruit stands throughout the area will be loaded with normal sized pumpkins-the majority majority aren't very large this year because they have suffered suffered from the June/July drought. According to pumpkin grower, Jim Rickard, the crops will only reach an average average size this October but the quality and coloring of Try. Buy. Fly! Save up to $40.00! Pick out one of our featured saws, and we'll take up to $40.00 off the list price. 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L1V 2P8 (416) 683-1471 Confederation Generation at Bowmanville Museum .:! if !:■ * Ladies try their hand at bowling in this scene from a new display at the Bowmanville Museum. Entitled The Confederation Generation, the exhibit consists mainly of pictures from the Canadian Canadian Illustrated News. It reveals aspects of daily life in the country during the formative years immediately immediately after Confederation. The exhibition from the Royal Ontario Museum will be in Bowmanville Bowmanville until October 27. In the year 1889, carpenters carpenters earned an average of $418 per year, while the annual annual wage for laborers was $297. In 1891, Canada boasted a total labor force of just over 1.6 million. Forty-six percent percent of that number was employed employed in the agricultural the pumpkins appear to be exceptional. Mr. Rickard, owner of 35 acres of pumpkin fields, explained that although the dry summer causes a decrease decrease in the size of pumpkins grown, it eliminates eliminates the discoloration that tends to be synonimous with a wet season. "When pumpkins stay green at the bottom they are not suitable for processing and do not make particularly particularly attractive jack-o-lan- terns," he said. Therefore, because of the uniformity of color found in the crops this year, there will probably be more pumpkins accepted by the processors for pumpkin pie fillings and dessert mixes, and a better selection for carving purposes. It's hard to tell at this point whether many people will take the time to carve a 150 pound Nimigon-spec- ial or just stick with the good-old small and pudgy jack-o-lanterns; either way we're guaranteed an interesting interesting choice of window displays this Hallowe'en. Firemen Push for Safety During Prevention Week industry, with the remainder remainder working in non-agricul- tural occupations. These are just a few of the facts from a display currently currently on view at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum. The exhibition is called "The Confederation Generation" Generation" and it features pictures pictures reprinted from The Canadian Illustrated News, a weekly journal published in Montreal from 1869 to 1883. The display is presented by the Royal Ontario Museum and focuses on the social history of Canada during the years immediately immediately after the nation was founded. The show is on view daily except Mondays until October October 27. Local schools along with the general public public are welcome to visit the display during regular museum hours. If you've ever dreamed of being a fireman, or just wondered what sort of activity activity goes on before, after, and behind the scenes during during an emergency fire situation, situation, you shouldn't miss this opportunity to satisfy your curiosity. This Monday through Saturday is Fire Prevention Week, and a great opportunity opportunity to visit the Bowmanville Bowmanville Fire Station where they are holding an Open House daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Demonstrations of firefighting firefighting and fire-prevention fire-prevention equipment will be held regularly everyday along with film and slide shows. There will also be a free draw for all visitors. The objective of this special special week is not only to become become familiar with your local fire detachment, but more importantly to eliminate eliminate carelessness resulting in fatal accidents. Fire departments throughout Ontario are constantly constantly struggling to convince convince people to lake care of themselves and make people aware of the possible possible dangers. Because the bulk of fires are caused by careless smoking, firefighters will be concentrating mainly on explaining this aspect of prevention. Afterall, we all know that it's easier and cheaper to prevent a fire than to extinguish extinguish one. MERVYN B. KELLY Law Office General Practice The Federal Building (Post Office) 2nd Floor - Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A0 Telephone 623-4444 / X--W Men the fuel truck didn't show up, the Quigleys had to make an unexpected conversion to electricity.They should convert to Esso Home Comfort. The Quigleys know it and you know it. When service service from your oil company isn't so hot, you could be left out in the cold. 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