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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 21,1996 Auto Fest Ready to Roll Sunday The Motor City Car Club is gearing up for a super 1996 Auto Fest. The huge car show is scheduled for Sunday, August August 25, rain or shine, at General General Motors headquarters located located beside beautiful McLaughlin Bay in Oshawa. Gales open at 10 a.m. and the show winds up at 5 p.m. Admission is S5 for adults. Children under 12 get in free. As many as 1 (),()()() car buffs arc expected. They'll take in close to 800 vehicles, from the early modcl-T's right up to the sizzling sizzling hotwhccls of 1974. You will see original and restored antiques side by side with souped-up strccirods in every color. And, of course, there will be classics from the 50', 60's and 70's. Feel free to admire the body work, question the owners owners and request a peek under the hoods. Reminisce about the chariots of yester-year or catch up on the latest trends in modern customizing. This is the third annual Auto Fest hosted by the Motor Motor City Car Club. The club was asked to launch the first show three years ago by the Durham Region, Region, which was then cele brating Durham Fest to mark its first 20 years incorporated as a region. The club has continued to stage an annual auto show, which seems to get bigger and better each year. Doug Stapleton, Motor City Car Club Treasurer, says there arc more exhibitors this year and he expects attendance attendance to triple from last year. The Orono resident will be showing his '47 Ford strcc- trod. But don't be deceived by its old-fashioned exterior. Under all that classic design is a state-of-the-art cruising machine, complete with GM power train, automatic transmission, transmission, power windows and power disc brakes. "And one nice new feature is the suicide doors," says Stapleton. The handlclcss doors pop open with the push of a remote-control key chain device. The hinges have been moved to the back, so the door now swings open from the front. They're called suicide doors, lie explains, because if they ever open while your'rc speeding down the highway, "it's suicide" Over 800 cars and trucks from all over southern Ontario will be on display at the August 25th Auto Fest in Oshawa. The Motor City Car Club is hosting the event for the third year in a row at General Motors headquarters on Colonel Sam Drive, Above, some of the guys from the club show off a small sample of the many strccirods to be seen. In addition to the car exhibits there will be food vendors and automotive merchandise merchandise booths. Gates open at 10 a.m. Another Auto Fest exhibitor exhibitor will be Bill Hurric, another another club member, who recalls recalls most visitors last year were curious about "how much work was involved in fixing up a car, how much money it took and who did it." Hurric can tell anyone who asks that lie put in four years modifying his '48 Chevrolet pickup. Ollier than the body and paint, he did all the engine and upgrades himself. himself. Today, it has a 454 Chev big block, a '88 pick-up box, air conditioning, till steering, and custom interior and power power doors. He bought it for 52,100. Ils current appraisal value: $30,000. Originally, it was used on a military base in Edmonton, he says. "There wasn't much rust on the body, but the engine was gone," Hurric has been fixing up cars for 26 years. His first project was a '35 Ford pickup. pickup. His latest labor of love is a '53 Clicv pick-up. In addition to all the cars and trucks, there will be eight food vendors and 46 vendors displaying automotive merchandise. merchandise. Highland Dance Medalist Ashleigh Dwinnell of Bowmanville represented Ontario well at the Canadian. Highland Dancing Championships in Kelowna, British Columbia in July, 1996. There were four days of competitions. The first day Ashleigh won the overall Highland Competition. Ashleigh was third runner-up at the Canadian Championships. Ashleigh won 11 medals in total during the four day event and is now travelling to Scotland to compete in five competitions. Fun for Everyone At Blackstock Fair A Weekly Agenda of" Events in Bowmanville and « Surrounding Communities' WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW - The Bowmanville Horticultural Society welcomes the public to its annual Flower and Vegetable Show to be held Wednesday, August 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Church Hall. Refreshments Refreshments available. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 DEMOLITION DERBY - A demolition derby will be held at Blackstock fairgrounds on Friday, August 23 . The crash and smash action starLs at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children under 12. GRAND SOCIETY - The next meeting of the GRAND (Grandparents Requesting Access and Dignity) Society support support group will be held August 21 at 387 Simcoc Street North in Oshawa at 7:00 p.m. Bring a can of,food for, the food bank. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 NURSERY PAINTINGS -- On Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m. the Visual Arts Centre opens an exhibition by Ajax painter painter Allan Walker, whose work reveals haunting representations of everyday objects. In this ease, nursery specimens evoke layers of meaning while remaining deliberately ambiguous. Not only will the artist be on hand at the opening reception, but accapclla singers Fifth Business will perfonn at 8:00 p.m. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP « The next Oshawa and District District Breast Cancer Support meeting will be held on Thursday, August 22 at Kingsview United Church at Wilson & Adelaide Street from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. If you have, or have had breast cancer please feel free to attend. RODEO RENDEZVOUS -The Town of Clarington is gearing gearing up for the Ontario Rodeo Championships slated this September September for Orono. To help gel everyone in the mood, the Town will host a Rodeo Days Celebration on Thursday, August August 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Administration Administration Building on Temperance Street in Bowmanville. Special Special demonstrations with a western theme will be featured along with musical entertainment and refreshments. All arc welcome to attend. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 LIONS, TIGERS AND ELEPHANTS - Come and visit all the animals at the Bowmanville Zoo on Saturday, August 24 and help the Oshawa/Claringlon Association for Community Living. A portion of all zoo admissions on Saturday will go to support children and adults with developmental handicaps. BLACKSTOCK FAIR -- The Blackstock Fair will be held at the Blackstock fairgrounds on Saturday, August 24th. Fair- goers will find exhibits, cattle and horse shows, a midway, horse pull, and a tractor and truck pull. Admission is S6 for adults and $2 for kids under 12. BUILD COURTICE -- A ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Saturday, August 24 kicks off the opening celebration activities for two new businesses at Courliee Court Plaza on Hwy. 2. The Club Carib Steel Band will perform throughout the afternoon afternoon to mark the opening of Co-operators Financial Services and Grant Morris Travel. There will be a charily barbecue, face-painting and clowns, free Bahamian pastries as well as door prizes at participating merchants. Proceeds from the day will be donated to the Build Courliee construction fund for a new Community Centre. • MIIMIMI JAMES R. YANCH Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St.-721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave, - 619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation. g>J.p, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 CHAIR CANING- The Clarke Museum and Archives will run its popular Chair Caning Workshop during October and November. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings. Those interested in attending arc asked to bring the item they want to cane to the August 25th registration. Instructor Donna Robins will be on hand to assess each chair. Enrolment is limited limited to 12. Course fee is $45. PIG ROAST SCHEDULED - Even though die Ganaraska Countryside Tour is not taking place this year, the popular Tyrone Tyrone Pig Roast will be held as usual. You may recall that it was a popular slop on the Ganaraska tour which had been held for the last several years. This month, the roast is set for Sunday, Sunday, August 25, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tyrone Community Community Centre. It is hosted by the Tyrone United Church. For tickets, call 263-2092; 263-2121 or 263-4219. VEGETARIAN COOKING - Recipes for healthy dishes will be demonstrated and sampled at the Healthy Choices Vegetarian Vegetarian Cooking Classes to be held at the Bowmanville Seventh-Day Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall on Hwy, 2. Classes start Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. and run once a week for four weeks. Class size is limited so register soon. Cost is S30 (535 alter September 3) Call 623-6031 for more information. DREAM SPEAKER - The guest speaker at the August 29th meeting of Parents Without Partners will be dream analyst Ann Morris. The group mccLs weekly at St. George's Church on Centre Street S„ in Oshawa. There will be a 52 charge for this session. FOR YOUR INFORMATION ARTHRITIS CANVASSERS NEEDED - The Arthritis Society Society needs volunteer canvassers to help in the Bowmanville area during the September residential fund-raising campaign. If you can spare a few hours please call 434-7221. FUN FOR KIDS AT CROSSROADS - Boys and girls aged 5 to 12 arc invited to enjoy the music of Canada's premiere children's entertainers, "The Boones" at a Kid's Summer Adventure Adventure to be held August 26 - 30 at Crossroads Christian Assembly Assembly Church located off Hwy. 115 at Newcastle. Kids meet daily from 9:00 a.m. to noon for crafLs, snacks puppets, songs and fun. Admission is free. Call 987-9955 to register. DINKY TOYS - Over one hundred Dinky and Corgi toy vehicles vehicles will be on exhibit until the fall at the Bowmanville Museum. Museum. Featured in the display on loan Irom a local collector will be a wide range of trucks, race cars, construction machines, machines, military vehicles, aircraft, as well as everyday automobiles. automobiles. The models on view span from the 193()'s to the 1980's. Carpentry & Contracting 23 Years in this Area Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions • Decks • Store Renovations, etc. (905) 623-1101 ©j.p. • •••••••Mi POWER/HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS • Parts • Service • Sales ■and Accessories We Service What We Sell - and what the other guys sell tool Hours: SALES & SERVICE Taunton Rd., 3 km. west of Hwy. 115, Orono (9051 983-9119 1-800-461 -2120 Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Frl.8a.rn. -6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-12 noon ®j.p. ti N TAUNTON RD. + orono m BOWMANVILLE . £ .2 HWY. 2 HWY. 401 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 BIRTHING CIRCLE - A new pregnancy support group invites invites expectant parents to its monthly meetings at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bloor Srccl in Oshawa. The Birthing Circle Circle seeks to provide a nurturing and informative environment for mothers-to-be through the sharing of ideas and experiences. experiences. On Tuesday, August 27 the discussion topic will be Planning Planning Your Birth. Meetings run from 8 til 9:30. Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and _ Modern Watch Repairing We use only frcsli Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches'purchased Include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Come in and see our collection of Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks - Sales and Service - Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 PCs HOST' ANNUAL BBQ IN BLACKSTOCK - The annual annual barbecue and corn roast sponsored by the Durham PC Association Association will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at the Blackstock Recreation Complex from 4:00 p.m. to dusk. An Ontario Cabinet Minister is scheduled to be in attendance. This event features family entertainment and goes ahead rain or shine. Admission is free to all. PLAY DAYS IN SOLINA - The Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources organization will host a Play Day in Solina Park August 28. Hours arc from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration at nine a.m. A fee is charged, with a reduced rale for families having more than three children. The program is suitable for children between 5 and 11 years old. To receive more information or register in advance, please call 1-888- 426-5466. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD CONCERT BAND - Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the outdoor concert at Rotary Park on Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 featuring the Clarington Concert Band. H-- * AKZQ 5ikken5 A Quality Start Deserves a Quality Finish fibernethy's Paint and Wallpaper 55 King St. W., Bowmanville 7eL62^54B1 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday thiough Fiiday T 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p. On Saturday, August 24th the 131st annual Blackstock Fair,will take place. Although billed as one of the smallest fairs in Ontario, it is certainly one of the best. The fun actually begins on the Friday evening (August 23rd). At 7:00 p.m., the flag drops and the thrilling Demolition Demolition Derby begins. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 years and under. under. Come back on Saturday and enjoy Agriculture at its best. The buildings brimming with vegetables, baking and home crafts open at 9:30 a.m. The colourful parade - with an Olympic theme - leaves the Public School at 10:30 a.m. and arrives at the Fairgrounds at approximately 11:00 a.m. The fair will then be officially opened by World Champion Figure Skater Donald Jackson. The rest of the day is packed, full of activities for all ages. The Durham East 4-H Beef, Sheep, Swine and Rabbit Clubs will be holding their Achievement days. During the afternoon, you will also be able to watch the Beef Cattle competing and the all breed Dairy Cattle shows. Be sure to go into the arena and visit the Baby Farm Animal Animal display. Entertainment at the fair keeps you smiling. Strolling outside will be the Magical Michael Michael Ross and the toe-tapping Saxophones Plus. The Mundcll Family will be performing all day if you wish to sit and relax. Inside the Recreation Centre Centre enjoy the cooking demonstrations demonstrations of Karen Witty. Children's Children's entertainers The Stylamanders and the Black- stock Karate Club will also be on stage. Hospice Durham To Train Volunteers Hospice Durham has scheduled scheduled another Volunteer Training Training Program to begin in the fall. The 24-hour course will be held at the Whitby Free Methodist Methodist Church, 1916 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning September September 12, 1996. Topics covered arc: Communication Skills, Emotional Support and Family Dynamics, Transfer Techniques Techniques and Physical Considerations, Considerations, Multiculturalism and Burial Burial Rites, Grief and Bereavement, th.c unique as- ■ peels of AIDS, and Role of the Volunteer. Hospice Durham is a free community based volunteer program that provides in-home support to individuals and families families facing a life-threatening illness. Volunteers help hospice families by providing companionship companionship and emotional support and assist with non-medical, tasks. To cover course materials and expenses, a 520.00 registration registration fee is requested for people people who intend to volunteer with Hospice Durham. For other interested persons, we request request a fee of 540.00. For more information about the Hospice Durham program, or to register for the course, cull (905) 435-5242.