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Orono Weekly Times, 27 Aug 1980, p. 6

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6-Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday, August 27th, 1980 50,000 cause few Heatwave problems To be at Orono Fair The incidents of problems and arrests during the promotion promotion of Heatwave' last Saturday at Mosport were minimal according to Durham. Durham. Regional Police, Out of the estimated 50,000 to attend the concert only 32 arrests were made by police. One charge was laid for streaking with the others being related to drugs and liquor. 150 Durham Police and security guards patrolled the area with thé police stàting the crowd being most cooperative. cooperative. Concert fans were checked by police before they entered through the gates apd confiscated beer and liquor which, filled two large garbage garbage containers. The Qshawa St. John Ambulance Ambulance Service was staffed by 28 people and treated some 500 persons, for cuts, bruises, sprains and heat exhaustion. Six were taken to Qshawa General Hospital suffering WAKEFIELD INSURANCE agcy. Edmond Vanhaverbèke, President, Edvan Realty Realty Ltd., is pleased to announce the appointment appointment of Iris Fowler as Sales Representative. Iris has several years experience in selling «real estate in the area and is well qualified to handle your enquiries. She may be reached at the Office 623-4439, 987- 4733 or at her home 705- 932-2621. from drug overuse. Some local property owners found a source of revenue from the concert with the promoters renting land outride outride of Mosport for parking and with the fans being bused to the concert to cut down on traffic to the park. One other opening camping for the night with a goodly number taking advantage of this service while attending the concert. According to reports from the promoters there is no rush to stage another concert due no doubt to the fact that council had been told that they would need 75,000 to break even financially. There were grumblings by the , promoters as to accessibility to Mosport which has two main avenqes open for traffic travels and at times the roads were clogged with cars going nowhere. The Hollywood Auto Dare Devils are to be the main feature before the grandstand at the Orono Fair on Saturday evening, September 6th. The show gets underway at .7:30 pm. Prior to the show - and expected to be on stage shortly after seven o'clock is a demonst ation by the Newcastle Newcastle Firefighters of the use of the equipment "Jaws of Life". The department will simulate simulate an accident using a battered up auto and will cut the vehicle apart to rescue the trapped victim ORONO FAIR SEPTEMBER 4,5,6,7 Thursday Evening . Queen of the Fair Contest Fiddlers' Contest Durham County Holstein Show Tractor Drawing Contest Friday Afternoon Public School Parade, 1.30p.m. Pet Show - Cohtests School Amateur Talent Show Dairy Cattle Show 4 H Club Day - Fat Calf Show All exhibits on display Johnny Burke and the Eastwinds Friday Evening Cake and Fat Calf Auctions, 6:30. Adult Amateur Talent Contest Tug-o-War Contests Team Drawing Competition The fair features HORSES, CATTLE, GOATS, SHEEP, RABBIT SHOW, POULTRY SHOW, 4-H CLUB and JUNIOR DISPLAYS VEGETABLES, FRUIT, DOMESTIC SCIENCE, PLANTS AND FLOWERS, ART, OLD MaçDONALD'S FARM Etc., Dallas Harms Saturday Afternoon Light and Heavy Horse Shows Beef Cattle Show Orono Businessmen's Trot The Johnny Burke Show starring Dallas Harms Saturday Evening •* Hollywood Auto Dare Devils Automotive Fury Dance to,the music of Johnny Burke and the Eastwinds Sunday Afternoon Country and Western Jarrçboree Hunters and Jumpers Pigeon Show - Goat Show Harness Horse Racing Parj-Mutual Betting 9 heats of exciting racing Robertson Shows all four days I

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