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10 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 3,1994 Scenes from the Second Annual Ganaraska Countryside Adventure Anne Negri, a farrier who lives in Orono and works at Greenwood Raceway, spent six hours on Sunday making a variety of horseshoes for interested watchers. Using a portable propane-fired forge, Negri wowed young and old as she fashioned horseshoes from 12-inch pieces of metal. Behind Negri is the blacksmith's shop set up at the Clarke Museum and Archives. Visitors to the Helpards' hobby farm over the weekend enjoyed making the acquaintance of quarter horses, goats, pigs, chickens and swans. The 10-acre farm boasts an 1874 farm home and a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. It was one of the popular stops on the Ganaraska Adventure route. SHOULD YOU BUY A PELLET STOVE? Up to 80% efficiency Eliminate cutting, splitting, stacking and hauling wood Add fuel once a day Uses recycled wood Non-polluting Emissions far lower than the best wood stoves on the market Controllable heat output Free standing or insert models Automatic feed system delivers consistent heat unlike the highs and lows of wood stoves Sits only 2" from the wall No expensive chimney to purchase or install Come and see the BRECKWELL products and the operating display in our showroom THE FIRE, BRASS & PATIO HOUSE 585 Wentworth St. E., Unit 30, Oshawa 434-3878 Kawartha Studio Tour October 1 st and 2nd George Hoekstra, of Orono, expects one of these ripening pumpkins pumpkins to outweigh the 153-pound monster he harvested last year. The retired apple farmer welcomed tourists to his orchard last weekend as part of the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure. October 1 and 2, 1994 mark the weekend of the 10th Kawartha Autumn Autumn Studio Tour. Studios from Mill- brook to Fowler's Comers, from Lakefield to Havelock, and within Peterborough, will be open free of charge to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. This Tour is unique because of the involvement of The Art Gallery of Peterborough." The AGP's Programme/education Programme/education coordinator helps the many artists involved with organization organization and promotion of the Tom- through publication of a fully- illustrated brochure. The AGP also handles the selection of artists and ensures a balance between media represented represented and geographic locations covered in the Peterborough County area. From its inception in 1985, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has been organized by the Art Gallery of Peterborough with the help of participating participating artists. From the perspective of the AGP, the main purpose of the tour is educational, because it enables visitors to encounter artists in their' work spaces in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The tom also attracts many visitors from other parts of Ontario to the region. • Visiting the Tour is FREE OF CHARGE. • Visitors provide their own transportation transportation and begin and finish where they like. • Studio Tours in the fall are key tourist attractions. • The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is also a key annual community event for the AGP. Participating studios have always represented a wide variety of media: for instance, glass, leather, textile, ceramics, ceramics, jewellery, painting, printmak ing, sculpture, book illustration and computer/video installation have been featured in the past. It is also opportunity to be out visiting visiting Peterborough and its surrounding surrounding area on a glorious fall weekend. Artists have different reasons for joining the tour. Some wish to exhibit and meet with the public; some wish to sell their work; some wish to provide provide for an exchange of ideas. All of these aims are supported by the Stu dio Tour. The AGP and the artists believe believe it is important to demonstrate the many reasons which artists may have for working. For more information and to obtain obtain brochures call Dominic Hardy, AGP Programme/Education Coordinator Coordinator at 705-743-9179 or drop by the gallery Tuesday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday late till 9 p.m. Office Office hours are Monday through Friday Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In One Afternoon Learn How to Make Beautiful Decorative Pieces for Gifts or for in your own Home! "Painted from the Heart" Folk Art Studio teaches decorative and folk art painting to adult painters of all levels. Offering classes that suit your busy schedules - including regular . evening classes, day classes, Saturday seminars and the popular One Evening classes! Projects of all kinds, on all materials. Now offering instructor, Kim Hope's Award winning "Angel Christmas Tree Ornament". Come see for yourself at our Open House and Registration for September classes. Painted Jiam the HeaAt Folk Art Studio Open House And Registration 2240 Boundary Road (off Durham 57.- 2 roads north of Mosport Road on the left hand side) ~ Saturday September 10th 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Selected projects on display September 1-9 at Gould's For details call Kim Hope 905-263-8670 THE FIRST 200 YEARS A BRIEF HISTORY OF DARLINGTON TOWNSHIP You've seen it in The Canadian Statesman each week as a serial... Now, these columns plus so much more will soon be available in book form. Reserve your copy today! Simply fill out the coupon below and mail along with your cheque or money order to: 80 Roser Cres. Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3N9 Name (Please Print) Address No. of Copiés at $10.00 each = (if postmarked by October 1/94) Delivery in November (Out of town add $2.00 for postage) If you enjoyed the columns you'll love the book!