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Zeke Mazurek and Tom Taylor performed Friday night at the Orono Band Stand, in the village concert series. The team played a number of folk tunes, took requests and sang some sing-along numbers. The Clarington Concert Band will be performing a 'Beatles to Broadway* concert in the band stand this Thursday evening, beginning at 7:00 p.m. a Parade so be part of the fun at the Durham Central Fair ( Orono) on Saturday, September 6th tyeevi'4, fumade t&em& i&: "Agriculture in Motion" ☆ Entrants should line up at Orono Cemetery at 10:00 am [☆Judging begins at 10:30am ☆Parade starts at 11:30am Prize Categories: ★ Best Youth Group Float (15 years & under) - $40, $20 ★ Çest Neighbourhood Float - $40, $20 * Best Family Float - $40, $20 ic Best Parade Theme Float - $40, $20 * Best Musical Entry - $40, $20 Vr Best Clown - $30, $15 ★ Best Decorated Bicycle - $12, $6, $3 Best Non-Motorized Float (10 years and under) $15, $10, $5 ★ Best School Float - $40, $20, $10 * Judges' Choice for 2003 - $40 NOTE: To be assured a spot in the parade, please call 905-983-5750 or 905-983-9202 for details up to the evening of September 4, 2003 ( Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, August 13,2003 - 5 Over 130 entries at Annual Flower & Vegetable Show in Newcastle by Hazel Crago On Tuesday, August 12, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its annual Flower and Vegetable Show at the Newcastle Community Hall. Twelve senior gardeners entered one hundred and thirty- eight exhibits judged by Mina Clappison who wrote appreciative appreciative suggestions concerning some exhibits. A container of mixed flowers flowers arranged by Isabel Hart was the Judge's Choice. Isabel also earned one hundred and sixty points and Vicki Lesnick was runner-up. Isabel showed the sweepstake aster, dahlia and rose while Jack Crago entered Fair Ambassador Contest still open This year's Durham Central Fair Ambassador Contest is still open to contestants, contestants, male or female, aged 17 or over. The program offers participants participants a chance to make new friends across the province and travel throughout the year. If interested, please contact contact Heather Rutherford at 905-983-9979. the best gladiolus and Josie Welter the finest zinnia. In the evening, visitors enjoying enjoying music at the parkette had the opportunity to see the show. Many of the flowers were sold. Newcastle Juniors had their own competition on August 12 at the annual show. Newcastle Horticultural president Narda Hoogkamp reports they had 42 entries and all of good quality. Gardens were judged before the show and these winners were declared: 1st - Graeme Van Niejenhuis, 2nd - Kendra Allin, and 3rd - Isaac Allin. Other Juniors taking part in the show were Kassia Kulyk, Tamara Kulyk, Bethany Witvoet and Marina Witvoet. The Witvoet girls did an excellent excellent job of miniature arrangements. arrangements. The flower pie looked good enough to eat. Of course, the veggie characters are always a hit. Very well done, Juniors! Congratulations Graeme Van Niejenhuis for winning the Lions' Plaque with 37 points. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. 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 DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 905-623-5480 i DIVISION ST.V BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. Everyone Welcome! Durham Riding Barbecue wed: August 27 th 5:00 p.m. Trillium Trails, Ragian (53 Snowridge Court) Special Guest: The Hon. Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food. V\/e are proud to serve Ontario beef. Your Sponsored |iy theDurham FrovincialPC Association Clarington Concert 13and Friday. August 29 Supper Break (Blue Grass) ■■.y. 1 '. All concerts begin at 7:00 PM Bandstand is located at the Orono Library Lawn - Please bring a lawn chair or blanket (in case of rain, concerts will be at Orono Town Hall) Concert Series made possible by the generous donations of the following: Municipality of Clarington Stull's Pharmacy, Charlie Rold, Clifford f-'rancls/Pro Pointing, Orono Lumber, Councillor Corel Robinson, Orono Country Cafo, OS's Five Hearts, Dr's Pizzeria, Grundy's Country Upholstery, Mudussa on Main, Orono Weekly Times, Orono Mills, Hourglass, Evergreen Farm & Garden, Orono Antiques Mall, Humilions Insurance, Orono Electric, Torrens Wellness Contre, and The Garden I