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"■■ The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 7,1994 3 Durham Regional Police Report) C/utis Work Together to Upgrade Fairgrounds for Rodeo Monday, Sept 5 ! A representative of die Bowman- : ville Zoo, located at 340 King St. E, reported the main building was broken into. Over $200 in cash was taken. A Nash Road, Courticc, resident reported his mail box hit overnight. A Copeland Gate, Bowmanville, resident reported the theft of two cedar cedar benches. They were taken from • in front of his house overnight, i A number of Courtice Road residents residents reported the thefts of bikes ■'overnight. ■ A Freeland Avenue, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident reported that an unknown unknown person got into a garage overnight and took off with tools. A Rundle Road resident reported that a small quantity of change and a VCR were taken. A Liberty Street, S., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident reported that an unknown unknown suspect threw a bike into a ■ditch, causing damage. An employee of the Sonrisc Motel, Motel, located at 4177 Hwy 115, Oro- no, reported $272 missing. An Eleanor Street, Brockville, resident reported that an unknown •person scratched with a key on the ;hood of a rental car the words: : "Don't leave dog in car!" Sunday, Sept. 4 A Resnik Drive, Newcastle, resident resident reported some stereo equipment equipment stolen from a vehicle while it was parked in driveway. A representative of the Newcastle Newcastle Golf Club reported that an unknown unknown person rode a bicycle over the greens, causing damage. A Toronto resident reported leaving leaving a wallet in Munchkins restaurant on Hwy 115. A Kingsview Court, Courtice, resident reported damage to a wishing wishing well and truck. A representative of Horner's Retro Retro Can, located at 195 King St. E., stated that an unknown person entered entered the gas station while an attendant attendant was pumping gas and removed some money from the cash register. Saturday, Sept. 3 A Sydel Court, Bowmanville, resident reported the theft of property property from a locked vehicle in driveway. driveway. The owner of a house under construction construction on Renwick Road reported it was broken into overnight. There were $1,000 in damages to the kitchen. A representative of Courtice Baptist Baptist Church, located at 1660 Hwy 2, Courtice, reported the church was broken into and $20 in change was taken. There was also $100 worth of damage done to door knobs. A representative of the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop on the 401 at Wa- verlcy Rd. South, reported three males ran off without paying their bill. Friday, Sept. 2 A Challenger Court, Newcastle, resident reported a vehicle struck a small tree and flower bed on the front lawn and fled the scene. A representative of Ontario Hydro, Hydro, located at 445 Scugog St., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, reported the theft of a chain saw and a 400-foot roll of copper wire. A Peachtree Crescent, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident reported someone entered entered the residence and removed a 24-bottle case of beer. A representative of Hanc's Chicken and Ribs at 89 King St. E, Bowmanville, reported the rear storage storage area was broken into and eight cases of beer stolen. Organizers Hoping For Good Weather During 142nd Fair Late last week the new horse ring at the Orono Fairgrounds was getting a final leveling while volunteers volunteers helped erect the grandstand sparing. These and other major upgrades were undertaken by members of the Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs in co-operation with the Orono Fair Board in preparation for the 1994 Ontario Rodeo Championships scheduled for Septermber 24, 25 and 26. The improvements will pay off down the road in more weekend rentals of the grounds. The Durham Central Agricultural Society estimates that 13,000 visitors visitors will come to the fair in Orono this weekend. Of course, attendance figures are dependent somewhat on the weather. weather. But, the forecasts look promising. promising. And so is the line-up of activities taking place at the 142nd annual Orono Fair. It all begins Thursday evening, September 8, with the gates opening to the public at 4:30 p.m. The official opening is at 7 p.m., featuring Clarington's Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, Bill Stockwell.. Stockwell is a former General Manager Manager of the Canadian National exhibition exhibition in Toronto. The Ambassador of the Fair Pageant Pageant is at 7:10 p.m. And the Hell Drivers Show, consisting of death- defying automotive acrobatics, starts at eight p.m. Ron Locke, the Fair Manager, notes that the Hell Drivers show Thursday night and the Demolition Derby on Friday night are always big attractions at the fair. Other activities include the Old Time Fiddle Contest at eight p.m. Friday night, a dance and Battle of the Bands contest Saturday evening and the harness racing with pari mutuel mutuel wagering which begins at 1:30 on Sunday afternoon. New to the fair this year is a new show ring to the south and east of the grandstand. It is being built in conjunction with the Rotary Club and Kinsmen Club for the upcoming Ontario Finals rodeo. However, it will become a permanent fixture of the fair and allow more people to comfortably see events such as the horse shows. A popular attraction which is back this year for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the heritage farm show which includes historic tractors tractors and farm machinery and demonstrations demonstrations of this equipment. The fair boasts two parades. One is Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. when local schools visit the fairgrounds. The other parade is Saturday morning morning when the parade leaves north Orono around 10:30 p.m. and arrives arrives at the fairgrounds at noon. Ongoing attractions include displays displays of arts and crafts and baked goods; displays of school projects; commercial exhibits, livestock shows, 4-H events and a midway. Not to be missed are the Piglet races which run every half hour. The Orono Fair of 1994 promises to be better than ever. Mr. Locke adds that the fair is truly a community event, relying on the efforts of literally hundreds of people. The sponsors are also part of what makes the fair a success. "We have hundreds and hundreds of sponsors," says Mr. Locke. And the only way to truly appreciate appreciate the fair is to pay a visit on any or all of the four days. There's something new to see and do every time. See you at the fair! by Lorraine Manfredo 220-foot horse ring could be built. The Orono fairgrounds have un- Sand and gravel were laid, fenc- dergone a major transformation this ing erected, and the crowning glory summer, setting the stage for the was permanent grandstand seating 1994 Provincial Rodeo Champion- for 1,700. ships and a more prosperous future. The old ring will remain as a Construction crews have been at warm-up ring, Tomlinson says, the site most days with everything 'The down side of the old ring is from excavating equipment to buck- that it's set up against a building ets of paint. An estimated $150,000 which scares horses. The new one is in structural improvements, includ- designed so three dressage events ing horse-ring and permanent grand- can be run at the same time." • stand seating, have gone up over the The Rodeo Association will sup- summer. ply its own chutes, stalls and special The pay-offs should start rolling safety fencing for the September 24, 25, and 26 event The new ring will be suitable for many other equestrian equestrian groups which found the old ring in immediately. According to Bill Tomlinson, vice-president of the Durham Cen- t 1 TT invii iuuiiu LHV UtU ii tral Agricultural Society, major up- unsuitable for jumping or running, grades to the horse-ring, lighting, "If we can book the grounds for and grounds will mean more groups more weeks, the entire area will will be inclined to lease the grounds reap the benefits," Tomlinson notes, in future. "Anything that draws people into Besides the four-day Orono Fair, Clarington has to be beneficial. Ex- only three shows have taken place actly how far and wide the benefits on the site between April and Sep- spread is difficult to determine, but tember. Tomlinson admits the the spin-off may come in the bed grounds lay idle too many week- and breakfast industry, or to stables efi ds. which will be needed to pasture and "But with these changes in place feed any livestock." Car Sales Ahead for G.M General Motors of Canada's - 1994 calendar year sales through ; August are up 6.9% over the same period last year despite a reduction in car sales in August. ; For the month of August, truck sales increased by 5.6%, while car " sales were down 8.7% compared to August of last year. "As a result of summertime air quality concerns, new vehicle purchasers purchasers at this time of the year often express interest about vehicle emis- ■ sions and the impact of their new . vehicle on the environment," Bryan . Swift, GM Canada's manager, envi- ; ronmental policy, said. "We want them to know that General Motors of Canada is very interested in clean air and the role of the automobile in today's environment." Today, GM's cars and light trucks have sophisticated air pollution pollution control systems which include the catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, engine management systems systems and many other technologies that have made it possible to reduce emissions by an average of 90% from uncontrolled levels. It should also be noted that light duty vehicles are the only major source of urban General Motors is investing millions of dollars in research on further tailpipe emission reductions. air pollutants projected by the federal federal government to decrease over the next decade as newer, cleaner cars replace older ones," Swift said. "The major percursors to smog, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen featuring Premiere Pi "Dcdlock Arms" (Charles Dickens Signature Series) have been reduced by 96% and 76% respectively from uncontrolled levels levels on post 1988 model year vehicles. vehicles. Carbon monoxide emissions have also similarly been reduced 96% from the pre-emission control era," noted Swift. Swift went on to say: "General Motors is not slowing down even with these excellent results. In fact, we are voluntarily phasing in further reductions that will reduce oxides of nitrogen by an additional 60% and hydrocarbons by an additional 40% from previous levels on all new models by 1996." "General Motors is investing millions millions of dollars in research on further further tailpipe emission reductions , new materials and powertrain technologies, technologies, all aimed at making our vehicles run even cleaner and more efficiently -- and drivers can help, too, by servicing their vehicles as outlined in their owner's manual, to keep them in top running order and by using their vehicles efficiently," remarked Swift we think we can book anywhere from 10 to 14 shows next year," he speculates. "Our annual revenue used to be about $8,000 a year, but we will now have the potential to generate a revenue somewhere around $50,000 to $60,000 over the summer." Tomlinson heaps most of the credit on two local service clubs which initiated the huge renovation project. When the Bowmanville Rotary Club and the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club needed a top-notch venue to host the 1994 Ontario Rodeo Championships, Championships, members solicited the services of local businesses to launch a renovation plan at the Orono Orono grounds. The clubs had the idea that a revamped revamped Orono fairground would create the perfect permanent site for the annual rodeo finals. Together, the Kinsmen and the Rotary clubs raised $40,000 in privately privately donated services and materials. materials. Last year, when the Kinsmen first held the rodeo championships on a Courtice Farm, the costs of setting setting up and breaking down temporary temporary seating cut deeply into profits. Once the Orono renovation project project got underway, however, the town added its support by awarding the Fair Board a grant of $21,000. Fair Board members were able to raise another $30,000 in donated services and materials. "You're looking at $150,000 plus in improvements if you had to pay full fare," Tomlinson says. One of the first improvements was filling in a shallow gully, which used to collect debris in the middle of the grounds. Concrete pipe was buried so that a new 130-foot by Tomlinson doubts that such a costly scheme would have gained the approval of the present fair board had it not been for the involvement involvement of the Rotary Club and the Kinsmen. The fair board's last ambitious plan to upgrade the washrooms in 1990-91 went $20,000 over budget due to unforeseen government regulations regulations regarding environment and design. Special fund-raisers were needed to get the fair board out from under its debt the next year. Ever since, the board has been reluctant to jump into potentially expensive improvement plans. "With that kind of bitter experience, experience, it quieted the fair board directors directors on trying to get any other major projects off the ground," says Tomlinson. Tomlinson. "Most years we see a capital improvement improvement investment somewhere between $2,000 and $3,000. That barely leaves enough for stone dust on the race track, lawn maintenance, and repairing fences that have broken." broken." The future looks much brighter for the Orono Fair Grounds, he says. <eces. Sunday, September 18lh ■ 10 - 4 p.m. Canada wide winner ol The Dept. 56 Heritage Village Display Award, The Gilt I louse proudly presents their 1994 display for your enjoyment. Come and view at your leisure and speak with our knowledgable staff. Be sure to enter our draw for a "Dcdlock Arms" r?f> /->.// nr Layaway Available dite éiïff cl Louse Mon.-Frl. Saturday 9-6:30 10-4 .. with Elizabeth Beldnger-Linkletter CTC back to you have The children are school "just" and received their fall nnd winter schedule and it is now time to look through the now travel brochures and make a decision as to which destination you are going to select for this year's winter or spring vacation. 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