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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 3, 1997 Section Two Pa g e7 Come to the Fair Durham Central Agricultural Society 145th Annual Fair, September 47 Orono Fair Board Announces Changes for Opening Day When the Durham Central Fair opens its gates for the 1997 edition, patrons will get a pleasant surprise. Thursday, September 4, will be Looney- Tooney Day, a day where almost everything can be purchased purchased for one or two dollars, or in some cases, for free. The first thing you will notice is that kids and grandparents grandparents will get into the grounds for free. Mom and Dad will pay only two bucks each and it will cost only one loonie to park the car. It might be a good idea to come early to get a good seat for the parade which will arrive around 6:30 and there will be free entertainment entertainment while your wait. If the parade doesn't inter est you, then there is the fair pageant or the dairy cattle show. The official opening of the 1997 fair will take place after the arrival of the parade and will be performed by Brenda Metcalf. Brenda is the District President of the Women's Institute, a rural organization of women celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of Women's Institutes in Ontario. Following the opening festivities, festivities, other events taking place in front of the grandstand grandstand will include the media- politician milking contest with a new twist this year. The politicians invited to participate participate will be would-be politicians, politicians, those people seeking GRUNDY'S COUNTRY UPHOLSTERY OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE A QUALITY JOB IS OUR OBJECTIVE • RECOVERING SOFA'S & CHAIRS • OFFICE FURNITURE • • RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SEATING • ANTIQUE RESTORATIONS e LARGE SELECTION OF FABRICS & LEATHERS "ASK ABOUT OUR SHOP AT HOME SERVICE" ORONO 983-9874 RR2ORONO , FREE ESTIMATES PICK UP & DELIVERY HOURS MON-FRI 8:00-5:00 SAT..MORNINGS BY APPT. ONLY Enjoy our famous • Salad Bar • Smorgasbord Buffet • Menu Specialties tch Oven Welcomes Visitors to the ORONO FAIR Highway 115/35 at Taunton Rd., Orono (905)983-5001 ©j.r public office for the first time. Also, there's the ever popular Farmers' Olympics where teams perform a series of maneuvers requiring dexterity and teamwork to finish the course in the shortest time. At any rate, the kids will be having a whale of a time down on the midway where almost everything is only one loonie, including hot dogs, french fries, candy floss and games. The best is that all rides are only one dollar. The Fair Board felt that this - new format will help increase the attendance on opening night and get the fair off to a good start. They would like to remind people that it isn't too late to enter the Fair Pageant Contest (call Kate at 983- 6296) or the parade (call Charles at 987-4551). Another important reminder this year is the entry mail-in deadline of August 23. Please read the important notice inside the front page of the prize list. Optimist Dance You can get into the Orono Fair free (after six p.m.) on Saturday night, if you buy your ticket to the Optimist Club's dance which takes place at the fair from nine p.m. to one a.m. The ticket also includes a great mixture of musical styles from Rjay the Dee-Jay and a cold buffet. Proceeds will go to the Optimist Club where the money will be used for youth and children's programs in Newcastle and the surrounding surrounding area. Tickets can be obtained by calling Diane at 987-5653. GREAT DEALS ON FIREPLACES • SPAS • AIR CONDITIONING Clearance on 1996 and 1997 Models Pick up a great deal at the fair - while they last! 623-2956 Authorized Dealer CONSUMFRS GAS ♦ 160 Baseline Rd. E. O) <u •Q N ♦ Baseline Rd. E. Dutchmi n Hwy. 401 Hotel Bowmanville SHOW JUMPERS -- The Hunter and Jumper Show on Sunday always attracts a large field of competitors. 4 We're Proud Members of this Community ... for over 60 Years Watch for us at the 145th Annual Durham Central Fair! We pride ourselves in our personal attention to every customer's needs. Whether you're planning a small decorating project or a major renovation we're here to help! Bring along your plans for a free estimate. • PLUMBING • ROOFING • ELECTRICAL • PAINT • LUMBER • DECORATING BUILDING & DECORATING CENTRE 85 Station Street, Orono 983-9167 /Uia home, oj Cottonwood fyalluon & fyabüci