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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 31 Aug 1994, p. 5

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i FARM TOUR ■■ The Dalzell Beef Farm's prize bull, Windy Legacy, lost 600 lbs during the breeding season but is gaining fast now that he has his appetite for food back. At right is Barry Bragg, showing some of the blended pigeon seed that brings business from all over Ontario and the States. Both farms were featured in last weekend's Great Ganaraska Adventure. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, August 31,1994 5 Record Numbers Tour Ganaraska= From page one Historical Society in Hope Township, Township, saw 450 guests on the first day of the tour. Five hundred people visited visited the Kendal Hills Stud Farm on Saturday. "I think it was an excellent turn out. "If it was any busier, it would lose the flavor of the tour," she said. "Whatever the number is, it was the right number." According to guest books kept during the tour, the visitors were from far and near. The people who visited from far off came from Hawaii, South Africa, Africa, England, Scotland, British Columbia, Columbia, Nova Scotia and California. From closer to home, there were folks coming from Port Perry, Port Hope, Grafton, Orono, Bowman- ville, Newcastle, Hampton. "I know that there were tons of people from Bowmanvillc who said they kept reading about it in The Statesman every week." Not only did a lot of people come for the first time on the tour, but there were many who came out. this year, because they were on the tour last year. "Everyone had a ball," McCrea said. A huge proportion of the crowd spent two days out here." McCrea mentioned that some of the people stayed in the area overnight. overnight. "There is a tremendous economic spin-off from the tour. People were buying things everywhere. 11 The economic benefits were distributed distributed throughout the countryside at farm gate produce stands to restaurants, restaurants, McCrea said. And everyone has a story to tell about the people who toured the area, she added. One is that everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly. It seems that everyone -- including including the farmers who opened their gates, the businesses and even the approximately 350 volunteers -- enjoyed enjoyed welcoming the city folk to their home area. Looking back over the past five months of work, McCrea predicted: "Exhaustion will click in now." But, it really can't, since McCrea has to wrap up the event, and write a how-to manual on how to stage such a big event. "We have had so many requests from Nova Scotia to the Ottawa Valley from people wanting to know how to put on such a tour. "I don't know how people found us, but they did." She noted that Clarke Museum and Archives Curator, Mark Jack- man, put the tour on the Trillium., museum computer network to promote promote it and "Todd Letts, the economic economic development officer, has been chatting it up. "I have spent a„ lot of time on the phone talking with ■ people about this tour," McCrea. She has been telling potential or- ' ganizers across the country that the tour idea won't work with just 12 • farms. "An area has to be special. It has ■ to be scenic and diverse. You also need a tight community." Those three elements come together together to create the tour, she said. "We live in an area that has all of that and more." For McCrea and Reid, the next few weeks will be spent listening to. ' the families who opened up their ' farm gates and businesses to the 3,000 folks who visited on Saturday,.. Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28. They both will be looking at the results of the weekend and working on the manual so other communities can benefit from their work. However, when all is said and done, McCrea doesn't take the credit credit for the event. She gives credit where she believes it belongs: "My compliments to the community. community. They put on the show." Catta&ian Your Community . Newspaper Since 1854 A Weekly Agenda of Coming Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities James Publishing Supplying all your printing needs. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 ST CLARINGTON DAY AT THE CNE - Clarington will enjoy a day in the spotlight at the Canadian National Exhibition. There will be exhibits and displays by a number of Clarington organizations, including the Bowmanville Zoo, Jungle Cat World, the Clarington 'Museums, Visual Arts Centre, the Concert Band and lots more. The fun begins when Angus, a Bowmanville Zoo elephant, walks to the CNE to deliver the key to an Aspen Springs dream home to be given away at the CNE. •••••••••■•• PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVES HOLD BARBECUE - The annual Durham Progressive Conservative Association Barbecue and Com Roast takes place at the Blackstock Fairgrounds. It runs from 4 p.m. to dusk. All are welcome and there is no charge. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETS - The Clarington Youth Committee will meet Wednesday, September 14, at Bowmanville Court Room #1 (above fire hall). All current members arc invited to attend, along with any others who may be interested in programming for youth. Volunteers are needed to join the committee as well as assisting with special events. For more details, contact: Kim Huestis (623-1741) or Pat Street (623-4599) DISCOVER CLARINGTON - You can discover Clarington through a municipality-wide activity to introduce residents to the many non-profit cultural and recreational venues offered within the area. By visiting the participating organizations and having your "passport" stamped, you'll be eligible to win memberships, passes, and promotional items. Passports may be picked up at any of these locations: Clarington Fitness Centre; Ganaraska Conservation Authority; Darlington Provincial Park; any branch of the Clarington Public Library; YWCA; Community Care; Bowmanville Museum; Clarke Museum; Visual Arts Centre; Big Brothers of Clarington and the Newcastle Family Connection. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS - The use of materials available from the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Centre will be the topic of a presentation taking place Tuesday, September 6, at the Whitby-Oshawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The meeting is to be held at the LDS Family History Centre, Rossland and Thornton Rds., in Oshawa. Members of the public are welcome. For details, call Bessie at 723-7460. IN THE COMING WEEKS... COUNTDOWN TO ORONO FAIR - The Orono Fair is less than a month away. This year's edition of the Durham Central Agricultural Society fair will be held from September 8 to 11. It features the Imperial Hell Drivers, a demolition derby, fiddlers' contests, livestock shows, harness racing, antique cars, a pet show, talent contest, midway, commercial exhibitions, student art display and lots more. Passports good for all four days are available. SENIORS COMPLEX EXPANDS - The Directors of Forestrce Place Senior Citizens' Complex at 108 Liberty St. North, Bowmanville, announce the completion of five new units. The $225,000 addition (located in space formerly occupied by the Registry Office) will be officially opened Saturday, September 10, at 2 p.m. at Forestree Place. A tour of the new wing will follow the event. The public is welcome. The complex now has 52 one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, one three-bedroom unit, three units for handicapped persons and one bachelor apartment. BRINK'S EXCAVATING 688 Regional Rd. 17, Newcastle L1B1L9 • Gravel and Top Soil ■ Trenching • Grading and Levelling • Septic Installations • Back Filling • General Excavating • Dump Truck Service (905) 987-4995 Carpentry & Contracting - LET US HELP FULFILL YOUR DREAMS - • Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions • Decks • Window Replacement • Store Renovations, etc. _ --22 Years in this Area SKb. Call 987-5400 ORONO FAIR HOLDS DANCE - In connection with the 142nd annual Orono Fair, a dance will take place on Saturday, September 10th, at the Orono Arena. Doors open at eight p.m. The featured band is "Chaser." For tickets, call 983-5554. They are available for $8 in advance or $10 at the door. ONTARIO FINALS RODEO -- Ontario's top cowboys and cowgirls will be riding into Orono in September for the Ontario Rodeo Association 1994 Finals. The rodeo will be at the Orono fairgrounds September 23, 24 and 25. It includes steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, and bull riding. This event is sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville and by the Bowmanville Rotary Club. For advance tickets, call 1-800-579-9137. Tickets and information can also be received by calling 623-7204. FOR YOUR INFORMATION MUSEUM T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE - A limited-edition T-shirt depicting the old "Cream of Barley" cereal box cover in full color has been created. The shirts arc a joint project by the Bowmanvillc Museum, Clarke Museum and Archives and the Visual Arts Centre. They are designed to raise awareness of these three main cultural facilities in Clarington. The Visual Arts Centre in Soper Creek Park, Bowmanvillc, is housed in the former Cream of Barley Mill. Shirts arc available from the Visual Arts Centre or the two museums for $15. They arc being sold as a fund-raising project. LEARN TO SAVE A LIFE -- A Red Cross First Aid Course will teach you the six emergency action principles to guide your first aid response in any emergency. Courses arc available this summer in emergency first aid, standard first aid, or basic rescuer training. All courses include basic life-support, and one-person CPR. For registration information, call 723-2933. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - If you want to drink, dial's your business. If you want to stop, dial's what Alcoholics Anonymous is for. The group meets every evening in various local communities. For furdicr information, call 728-1020. PARENT FINDERS - Parent Finders, the non-profit organization formed to help adoptees and their birth families rc-unitc, meets each montii in Oshawa. For further details, call Sandy at 404-9151 or Jan at 686-7840. ORONO FAIR PASSPORTS -- For a single low price of $15, you can enjoy all the action of die Orono Fair. On the new passport, dicrc's a convenient tear-off coupon for each day of the fair. Passports will lie sold until September 7, the day before die fair starts. You can purchase them from the following retailers: Canadian Tire in Bowmanvillc; Flowers Plus in Newcastle; The Apple Blossom Shop in Orono and the Durham Farmers' Co-Op at Taunton Rd. and I-Iwy 115. Passports for students and seniors cost $10 each. TALENT SHOW CONTESTANTS NEEDED - A talent competition, open to all ages, will be presented at the Orono Fair on September 10th, There will be classes for persons eight and under, 12 and under, 18 and under; 19-49 and over 50 Three prizes will be awarded in each category, Any musical talent, including singing and playing an instrument, is welcome. The Mundcll Family, who arc presenting their show at the Durham Central Fair that day, will be on hand to supply any back-up required. Participants may pre-register by writing to the Durham Central Fair at 2 Princess St„ Box 90, Orono, LOB 1M0. Or you can register prior to die contest at 1 p.m. Scptemlier 10 in the Orono Arena. The 142ml edition of the Durham Central Fair will run from September 8 to 11 in the Orono Fairgrounds, with entertainment for the whole family. MUSEUM HOSTS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW - The Bowmanville Museum will be holding its annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts Sale on Saturday, September 10th. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many different crafts will be represented. There will also be a book/record table and light refreshments. Admission to the museum will be free. The show takes place on the museum's lawn. If it rains, it will be held across the road in the hall of St. Paul's United Church. For further information, or to book a table for a craft booth, call the museum office at 623-2734. PEOPLE AND PETS WALK-A-THON - The Oshawa and District Humane Society is holding its third annual People and Pets Walk-a-thon on Sunday, September 11, at the Heber Down Conservation Area. The day will include a, five-kilometre walk through the conservation area, refreshments, contests, and lots of prizes donated by generous companies in the Durham Region and area. The event lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pledge forms are available. For more details, call 433-2022. Money raised will be used to start a fund which will give animals requiring expensive medical treatment whatever surgery they require. WORKSHOP ON "HELPING" SKILLS - The COPE Mental Health Program is offering an eight-week course in basic helping and communication skills. It begins Thursday, September 13th. It is available free of charge to anyone interested in helping others cope with changes in their lives. To receive more details, call Janice Kroft, COPE program manager, at 6234123. Register early to avoid disappointment. f A Helping Hand Computer Services a Word Processing - Design - Clerical Services Letters - Mailing Lists - Manuscripts - Ad Layouts - Brochures Flyers - Reports - Essays - and more! 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