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( I 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 24,1991 Section Two Royal Winter Fair Slated for November 5-16 Popular Teddy Bear Picnic Held at Library Combining new trends with old ways has always been a Royal tradition. Come see, smell, taste and enjoy all the old recipes, new technology and of course the animals at the 1991 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair • November 5 -16. Plans for the 63rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 5-16, are well underway, underway, not only at the Royal Royal offices but at farms and stables across the province, around the world and in your neighbourhood. With over 10,000 animals expected, expected, competition should be stiff but, as always at the Royal, a lot of fun. The agricultural agricultural products and livestock livestock show; the commercial , exhibits and consumer i show; and the Royal Horse Show make up the three major major components of the fair. 340,000 visitors from all age groups filed through the main doors of the Coliseum ' last year proving that there ; really is something for everyone everyone at the Royal Agri- • cultural Winter Fair. The Royal Dairy Show is not just a national, but international international event. Six breed make up the Royal Dairy Show, all vying for a share of the prize money. Last year the total dairy entries increased, as well as the number of animals shown in the Ayrshires, Guernseys and Jerseys. We're looking for similar increases again this year. The Royal Dairy Show takes place the second second week of the fair (November (November 11-16). The number of animals shown in last year's Royal Beef show increased by 15%. Entries went up in seven seven of the eight breeds at the 1990 show. The Breeding Beef show was the largest at the Royal in 25 years. This year sees a new breed added to the Royal Beef show as the Highlands prepare prepare to show everyone where the beef is. Last Year's Shorthorn Show was very exciting as David Hunt Farms Ltd. of Kettleby, Ontario walked away with Grand Champion Bull, Grand Champion Female Female and Premier Exhibitor. This year's show should prove to be just as exciting, the judge for this years show is Dr. Harlan Ritchie from Michigan, U.S.A. The Market Livestock auctions grossed $846,000 in 1990, a 17.5% increase over last year. The highlight of 1990 was the show stopper Queen's Guineas Steer who sold for a record $50 per pound to Steve Stavro of knob Hill Farms, more than doubling 1989's top price. What a sale to remember! Youth participation grows stronger every year. In 1990 participation rose again with the number of contestants rising to 1,600 in the youth activities at the Royal. Each division, from dairy cattle to public speaking, speaking, saw an increase in participation. participation. Not only do our young farmers like coming to the fair, but so did 44,580 school children last year. From across the province they came to see, hear, taste, touch and hear about life on the farm. Through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food, Agricul- Heat Can't Stop Sidewalk Sale Shoppers Ranger XLT THE REAL PRICE IS ALMOST NEVER ADVERTISED THE REAL PRICE quoted to you by Marigold will include all those SMALL PRINT EXTRAS. Like freight, air tax (if applicable), tire tax and gas guzzler tax (if applicable), licence, GST and provincial sales tax. IF COMPARING MAKE SURE YOU ARE QUOTED "THE REAL PRICE". Come in and talk to us, we have the latest in financial packages and rebates - and the finest in after sales service. THE REAL PRICE - FROM A REALLY GOOD DEALER! 623-8166 HWY. HZ AND MAPLE GROVE WEST OF BOWMANVILLE 668-5893 1120 DUNDAS ST. E. WHITBY ture in the Classroom, and the Ministry of Education (in conjunction with the school boards), the Royal is able to stress the importance importance of youth involvement and awareness for the future future of agriculture in Canada. Canada. The Royal Horse Show features International riders aboard world-class horses, the world's largest draft show and a broad spectrum of equine talent including Arabians, Hackneys, Ponies and Roadsters. Matinees are FREE Monday to Friday with general admission. The commercial exhibits provide both education and fun for the consumer ' and timet Royal Craft Area, agriculture agriculture and equine displays, and don't forget to visit one of the Royal Gift shops where you can purchase your 1991 edition of the Royal Royal Poster. The ever popular Lo-. blaws Superdogs are back! A new location and increased increased seating to accommodate accommodate the ever growing number number of fans makes this show a must see when at the Royal. Royal. These lovable canines perform athletic feats over obstacles in record breaking times. Despite the heat and humidity last week, merchants participating in the annual BIA Sidewalk Sale reported brisk business all three days. Ted Denny of Bowmanville Bowmanville Audio-Vision reports using more than 300 bags of ice for his free snow cones. Above, this merchant is busily checking the clothes rack at one of the many stores that participated in the sale. One of the new major attractions attractions at the Royal Agricultural Agricultural Winter fair for 1991 is "International Stallion Lane". In line with the mandate of the Royal, "International "International Stallion 1 Lane" will be an opportunity opportunity for International Breeders Breeders and Owners to promote their most prestigious stallions stallions in an elegant and professional professional setting. The Upper West Annex is sporting a lot of changes this year. The Craft Area is expanding, Equi-Royale is adding booths in this area, and the new main attraction of the floor will be the Agriculture Agriculture Pavilion. In conjunction conjunction with the Ontario Agricultural Museum, the Agriculture Pavilion will showcase the history of agriculture agriculture in Canada from the ground up. The exhibit will trace the roots of the worlds' contributions in the form of implements or techniques that helped develop modern farming. We will see how agriculture agriculture and farming unfolded unfolded in Canadian history. The Royal Flower show ;ets a face lift this year, .low The Winter Garden Show, located in the Lower G East Annex. This year sees commercial displays added to the show, featuring twig furniture, a gardeners book shop, and seed and bulb sales. Come and enjoy the fall flowers, the lush gardens gardens and the informative exhibits. exhibits. The Royal Poultry Show is moving to the Upper South Extension. This area is home to lots of new activities, activities, including a new Children's Children's area. The Swine Show has given up this area, and is moving to the North Extension of the Industry Industry building. The University of Guelph is back again this year, and will have two exhibit exhibit locations. In the Upper West Annex, you can view a prehistoric fish that dates back to the beginning of man. Visit Knob Hill Lane to see the University's wild bird clinic and the fossil and food system displays. Both weekends at the Royal are sure to get your feet tapping and your fingers fingers snapping as the Square Dance Competition Competition (November 9 ana 10) and the Fiddlers Competition Competition (November 16) get under under way. Children at the Newcastle Public Library paid close attention to stories they were told at the "Teddy Bears' Picnic" on June 16. They also brought their teddy bears and snacks along for the afternoon. Mat from Mst Donors Urgently Needed For Blood Clinic August 3rd The Bowmanville and District Branch Canadian Red Cross Society will again hold a Volunteer Blood Donor Clinic at the Lions Centre, Bowmanville, on Wednesday, August 3rd. The hours are from 1:30 to 4:30 y p.m. Ill the afternoon and 6:30 to 9:00 in the evening. It is hoped that local citizens will do their best to attend one of these sessions. Due to the increase in the number of accidents and the drop in the number of donors throughout the holiday season, blood supplies at depots throughout Ontario are critically low. Central clinics in Toronto have extended their hours in the hopes of obtaining more of the needed donations. It only takes a half hour of your time to give your donations but it may mean the difference between life or death to one of your fellow citizens. PLEASE do your part to assist the Red Cross to keep enough blood on hand. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 in good health Is eligible to give. COME AND BRING A FRIEND!! Liberal Leader Greets Young Supporter be jSamtimm j&fctte^tmm VOLUME 112 14 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1906 10c Per Copy NUMBER 30 At the annual Liberal Picnic held at Waltona Park, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon, Ontario Liberal Leader Andrew E. Thompson was kept busy shaking hands with young and old. Here, he is being introduced to Romaine Honey, daughter of Durham's M.P. Russell C. Honey, next to her, while Don William- gon of Cobourg looks on with approval. Photo by Lloyd McRobbie Area Tinder Dry Fire Destroys More Trees Third Blaze in Two Weeks Barest Fire Still Burning Underground A forest fire that two weeks ago destroyed the 100-acre pine tree plantation plantation of Kenneth Graham In Darlington Township, still burns underground --- but Is reported to be under control. control. •'ll msy go on for another week, but we have no fears of It getting out of control, now, said Bart Haas, xonc forester for Durham County. ,">£ we really need Is a fdC^raln to completely extinguish extinguish It," said Mr. Haas. "The men are still out In the woods patrolling the ■area but we are confident that It Is out of danger," he aald. Last week It was feared that the underground fire would break out undiscovered undiscovered and perhaps start In the main forest area. The third forest fire In two weeks hit the Durliam County area Sunday night, destroying 25 acres of pine trees, on Lot 20, Concession 10, at the 115 and 35 cut-off, north of Orono. It is believed the fire was caused by a motorist dropping a burning cigarette butt out the window of his moving vehicle. •T was driving by on my way to Oshawa at about 11 p.m„ when I discovered the fire," said Ronald Morlng of Peterborough. "Another passerby passerby and myself attempted to put the blaze out. I used a blanket that I keep in my car but it was hopeless. "The area was too dry. The south wind whipped the fire into the pine trees before - we could even make an impression impression on it. It didn't take long to get out of control," he said. By the time the Orono fire department arrived, flames from the 10 foot trees Were leaping 12 to 14 feet in the air. A steady stream of wind from the south fed the fire and enabled it to spread quickly. Fire Slowed A growth of hardwood trees slowed the fire enough for the firemen to get In front of it and drench 1 the area with About 25 firemen battled the blaze under the guidance of fire chief Ross Mercer of '"Die area is so dry that it would go like a bomb if it ever really gets going," said (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Post Office Closed on Civic Holiday Post Office hours for Civic Holiday, Monday, August 1, 19G6, will be u follows: The Post Office will be closed all day. Special Delivery, tellers will be delivered. Malls will be despatched as follows: East, 11.00 a.m„ 7:00 p.m.; West, 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. There will be a Street Letter Box collection at approximately 3:00 p.m. No mall will be deapatch- ed on Sunday, July 31»t. Annual Liberal Picnic Thompson Claims Gov't 'Arrogant' With Delegation The large crowd of people enjoying the Durham County Liberal Association's Annual Picnic at Waltona Park on Saturday afternoon enthusiastically enthusiastically welcomed the leader of the Liberal Party in Ontario, Andrew Thompson, and Russell Russell C. Honey, M.P. for Durham Durham County. Bill Williams, Bowmanville, Chairman of the Picnic Committee, Committee, was in charge of all arrangements for the successful successful event. Ken Stubington the Vice-Chairman, was injured in a motor accident, and E. R. Lovekin, Newcastle, substituted substituted for him. Other members of the Picnic Committee were Mrs. C. G. Anderson, Mrs. Leonard Dodds, both of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and Mrs. Carman White, Orono. President' Harry Wade told the gathering that • he was pleased at the large attendance attendance and he extended a cordial cordial welcome. He called on Mr. Honey to introduce the Ontario Liberal Leader. Mr. Honey emphasized the unity of the Liberal Party,' and said that there is no division division between the federal Liberals and the Liberal Party in Ontario. He predicted that a Liberal government in this province will improve conditions conditions in Ontario. "Our number one priority in Durham County now is to elect a Liberal to the Ontario Legislature in the next Provincial Provincial Election. We are dedicated to give our leader in this province, Mr. Thompson, a (TURN TO PAGE TWO) 300 Weekly Publishers To Attend Convention At Historic Saint John Saint John, NB„ July 2fi -- Three hundred editors and publishers of weekly newspapers newspapers will meet in Saint John next week for the 47th annual annual convention of the Canadian Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Association. Regrettably, the Editor of The Canadian Statesman Statesman will not be present. Many of the delegates will bring along their wives and children -- more than 80 chil-i drm were registered at last year's convention -- for what is billed as Canada's largest family convention. While tiie convention Is heavy on social activities, _ lengthy schedule of business activities Is also planned. Major item of business is the presentation and discussion of the Association's Centennial project while other sessions will be concerned with almost perennial problems of the smaller" newspapers such - " as rising costs for materials and labor and methods of meeting competition which stems from 'Increased urbanization. Featured speakers on the program Include Theodore A, Serrlll, executive vice president president of the National Newspaper Newspaper Association, Washington, Washington, D.C.; Col. Victor Oland, and Dr. Howard Long, head of the . department of journalism journalism of the University of Southern Illinois. Young Oshawa Couple Win Legion Carnival Car * - . . ai v i I 5 >- If Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gallagher, 186 Bruce St., Oshawa, were a happy couple when notified they had won this new Oldsmobile sedan at the Legion Car- nival on Friday night. They are shown here with being congratulated by Legion Branch President Stan 1 Dunn, left, and Jack Miller, Chairman of the Car ' • Draw,Photo by Lloyd McRobbie Adjourn Ambulance Driver's Case A 23-year-oIa Bowmanville ambulance driver faced with charges of dangerous and careless careless driving following a June accident had his case set over jo Aug. 29 when he appeared in Oshawa Magistrate's court today. Beverley Harris, R.R, 6, Bowmanville, appeared before Magistrate H. W. Jermyn without a lawyer and requested requested the adjournment. Harris was driving a man and a girl injured in a motorcycle motorcycle accident to Oshawa General General Hospital, June 27, whm the ambulance he was driving collided with a car at the corner of Bond St. and Wilson The girl, Lynda Louise Lake, 17, Lindsay, died at Toronto General Hospital last week of internal injuries. New Forestry Workers Join Hydro • Two Indian young mon have joined Onlnrlo (fcdro'ii forestry erown In Uxbridge Area and In Bow- manvllle Aren, They will help In mnlnlnlnlng uninterrupted uninterrupted servin' lu rural customers, The two new forestry men mu George Andrews, ill, and Edward inrtrsivi. 20, brothers, who come from Birch Island In the Manltoulln district. They are shown hero with llydro forestry officials, from the left arc: l'olcr Jenkins, Jenkins, Forestry Training Co-ordinator; Edward Andrews; Angus Gibbons, Uxbridge Area Foreman; Harry Akey, Bowmanville Area Foreman and George Andrews. (Bits and fPi leces TOUGH -- In Cobourg Court on Monday, Magistrate Magistrate R, B, Baxter indicated that he was going to have to impose heavier sentences to curb hotrod hotrod drivers. He assessed a 21-ycar-oId. Cobourg driver $100 and costs and suspended his licence for two years. This is inserted by way of a warning to the young cowboys who seem to feel the tqwn's streets art-wrag "strips' t t t t + INJURED -- Writing of carelessness causing injury injury to others, a 7-year-old local girl is In hospital hospital with both eyes bandaged. She may lose her eyesight. This youngster was sitting in a car with the window lowered when someone tossed a pine cone from a bus carrying tree pruners to or from work. The cone struck tier in the eye. Another citizen has complained to police that her car window window was broken by something thrown from the same bus. t t t t t WAY BACK -- Last week we mentioned an old gallon jug originally owned by T. Z. Simson, local wine and spirit merchants. Forrest Billing advises that Mr, Simson is mentioned in Sutherland Sutherland Gazctccr and Directory, Northumberland & Durham, dated 1865. His shop was on King St, Mr, Billing visited Bob Hancock in Orono, following publication of the item last week, and the jug is now on display at the Museum here. , + t t t t OLD PAPER -- Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Creeper of Owen Sound advise that they have located among their family papers, a copy of The Canadian Statesman published Jan. 8th, 1857 and wonder if we would like to have the copy. We certainly would because our complete Hies only go back to about 1883. Apparently, there was a fire in 1895 or thereabouts that destroyed many of the early copies, The Creepers also have an invitation card to the Crystal Wedding of the late Editor and Mrs. M. A. James, dated Oct, 10, 1888, t t t t t FIDDLERS -- Jim Coyle Sr, and many other area people who love old tyme fiddling will be making the trip to Shelburne on August 5th and 6th for the annual Canadian Open Old Tyme Fiddlers' Contest, sponsored by the Rotary. Club of that town and the CBC. According to Jim, tills Is n remarkable show that attracts between 50,000 and 100,000 visitors. t + t t t BUSY -- The holiday weekend will be a busy one with many interesting events taking place on Monday, Including the Cobourg Highland Games and tlm Newcastle Artificial Ice Fund sponsored program of events In the afternoon and carnival in the evening. There arc two other important items coming up next week, the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic on Wednesday and Oshawa Fair that starts on Wednesday and goes through to Saturday, Saturday, Also don't forget Hie big stock car race at Mosporl tills Saturday. t t t t t LOST -- Tiie Editor is planning to take n course in following traffic signs. During a fast trip last week lo Columbia, South Carolina, with Ills wife and two sons, wo got lost three times and wouldn't you know Ilia Editor was driving on cadi occasion. We, of course, blamed the navigator, But, there was a hit of fun that came out of II, About d o'clock Sunday morning, we missed a turn off ami found ourselves out In the country, entering a small village, There was a largo sign, so wo stopped lo see It It would provide helpful Information. Information. It read: "The Churches of Mnrtlnsburg welcome you!" Wasn't Hint friendly lit Hint hour of Hie morning? Before we got hack on tlm right road wo had also been welcomed by the d-H | Colorful Kiddies' Parade Precedes Legion Carnival That Attracts Large Crowd The crowds *of people at Memorial Park had a wonderful wonderful time at the Carnival held by Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion on Friday evening.' Carnival Chairman Rosa Wright and Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Bill Maire were assisted by Jim Nickerson who was the Legion Carnival Chairman Chairman last year. President Stan L. Dunn welcomed those attending. Bonnie Curl, 5 Nelson Street, who won the $15 Attendance Prize, drew tiie winning ticket ticket for the 1966 Oldsmobile Sedan. The winner was Dan iel Gallagher, 186 Bruce Street, Oshawa. Jack Miller was tiie Car Draw Chairman, and tiie winning ticket was sold by Mre. Gordon Mont- ml Clcorgo Ami t own. rond wo mm msu ucen .(Ontario Hydro photo),| Clubs of tho artiu as well WIN THIRD PLACE Clarence Oke and Ted Bagnell, Bowmanville, who had a score of 47 for three wins were in third place In tiie men's doubles lawn howling fourniment Saturday. Saturday. it Peterborough. gomery. President ■ of tiie Bowmanville Bowmanville Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Mary Westover was in charge of the Auxiliary's Special Draw. She was assisted by Comrade Grace Murdoch, and the winning winning tickets were drawn by Immediate Past President Dorothy Richards, The winners of this Special Draw wore: 1. Mrs. N. F. Avery, R.R. 5, Bowmanville. Patio Set. 2. Reg. White, 91 Parkway Crescent, Pole lamp. 3. Mrs. M. Abbott, 24 Odell Street, Sunburst Clock. 1st Vice President Jean Burton was the convenor of tiie • Auxiliary's Children's Draw. She was assisted by Comrades Denise Annaert and M. Shncklcton. The winners were: 1. George Piper, 43 Ontario Ontario Street, Doll and Wardrobe Wardrobe plus $5. 2. Sherry Tennant, Tennant, 271 Liberty Street North, Crokinolc Board plus $5.00, Tho Children's Parade led (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Charge Men : Stole Hereford , Four Oshawa men were charged with theft of a cattle beast by the OFI* ,, early this morning. At 12:15 a.m, today Constable T. A. Yardy ami Constable George Moon stopped anil searched a car on the Clarkc-Dar- llngton Line near Tyrone. A Hereford carcass with the head cut off was found, The four men In the vehicle were taken to llowmanvllte ' ' Police Station and charged. They will appear In Magistrate's Magistrate's Court here next Tuesday. Constable L. It. James, 1 OVP, Is conducting the In- > vcsllgatlon. The Hereford was owned by Ralph Davey, ■ Wavcrly Road, and It was stolen from his father, John .; Davcy's farm In Darlington Township, Mr. Davey Sr., Identified Hie carcass. Granny and Gramp Go for a Ride Tills unique outfit caught i!vni'ycmi"ii nyo (luvlng Hic I,union Ganiivnl GlillfH ' ion's I'aiiulu on Friday owning, (iviurny nml Giamp mo Kviingvlimi ftorkley ' and Dalo Bairctl who won u yrlzv, J'hulo by Lloyd Mdlohhla