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Wednesday, August 16,2006 Orono Weekly Times - 5 Minis Continued from front had a driver coming through at lunch time and that Scott could have his Minis by supper supper time, and that's what happened. happened. They are all right-hand drive vehicles, but can be easily easily converted to left hand drives, as all the mechanisms are in place, and the gauges are in the centre. The Mini's are all in excellent road condition condition and are extremely fuel efficient according to Scott, who plans to drive them around for fun. They went to England last Spring to find Coronation Street, of the long running, popular British soap opera, which everyone said they wouldn't be able to find, because it doesn't exist. The fact that they did find the set where Coronation Street is filmed, and were able to bring home three Mini's, meant this trip met With maximum success. success. Your Invitation to the Annual 0\c\(X\a\A X&a Monday August 28th, 2006 1 o 'clock - 3:30 o 'clock pm St. George's Church Hall, Newcastle - 5 The Menu includes Scottish Scones • Assorted Sandwiches English Trifle / Sweets Finest Indian Tea • Cold Lemonade Gentlemen bring your Ladies. This is the place to be seen this August! Tickets only $7,00 For more-info: 905-983-9252 Air Conditioned Premises J.J. LARACY 905-983.9954 Landscape Services & Contracting FIREWOOD • Landscape Excavation • Retaining Walls • Rock Gardens • Concrete Work • Water Proofing -Trees Installed • Removed • Pruning Interlocking Brick • Installation • Repairs SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION -TRANSFERS 'WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT' FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS * GARY M. CONWAY DOUG R. RUTHERFORD DEBRA D. CAMPK1N 905-623-5480 1 nlUISlOW ST.. BOWHANVILLE ■ AT QUEEN ST. Scott Lee is in the right--the right hand side of his 1967 Mini Woody. V: ; v,i ' " v v■ ï -J • . "J . rovement MAIN THRU CHURCH ANTIQUE MARKET By Julie Cashin-Oster Whether you are looking for rare Depression Glass, Carnival • Glass, old advertising memorabilia or just treasures from the past - you are sure to find what you are looking for at Main Thru Church Antique Market located at 5337 Main Street, Orono. "We carry a good variety of quality vendors in the market," said Claudette Toms, owner. "Currently we have 15 vendors vendors with room for 30 plus. We are getting a lot of interest, it's possible we will be full by March." Vendors in the block long antique market carry a wonderful selection of antiques, collectables, furniture, Fire- King, kitchen, Adam-Windsor, depression glass, art glass, porcelain, china, pottery, military, barber shop and diary memorabilia, vintage jewelry, coins and toys. You will also find old, rare and collectable books, including Ontario historicals, old school readers and youth series. "We are also selling new Collector books that can be ordered," said Mrs. Toms. Main Thru Church Antique Market is open all year round Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesdays) from 10 am-5 pm. "It is looking good," said Mrs. Toms, "and we hope to be open 7 days a week by summer." "For the residents in Town we opened a little area in the front selling new gifts and linens," she said. "We are taking want lists and getting a really good response. If you don't see it, tell me and I will keep an eye out for you." Some items you will find at Church Thru Main - 1888 Doulton chamber pot (before it became Royal Doulton), a 1908 switch secretary phone in its original condition, rare Cameo 3oz footed juice glass, a rare 1942 milk bottle with a 10 sided crème top and a crème top spoon dated Sept. 2,1924. "We are advertising all over," she said. "Our strategy is to bring more people into the Village of Orono." And it is working. People are coming to the antique market from all oyer the province, searching for that rare find - which could be Delphite, a very rare Depression glass that can be found at the Main Thru Church Antique Market. For information on renting space or to see if the treasure you are looking for can be found at Church Thru Main call 905-983-9588 or toll free at 1-877-983-9588. You can also email: gabantiques@idirect.ca. These articles have been provided by the Orono Community Improvement Plan. To learn more about the Plan or download it. check out the Clanngton website at www.clarinaton.net. Grants for facade improvements and signage in the BIA are available, the criteria, application process and forms can be found online or by contacting the Planning Services Department at 905-623- 3379.