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Port Perry Star, 20 Oct 1992, p. 14

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14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 20, 1992 Blackstock Fiddle Club competition "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" # A pr: ue 3 Marcelle Mundell and the ROSS Morrow of Lindsay, Mundell Family entertained One of the judges, plays a the appreciative crowd. tune before the competition. Fiddle playing is a family affair for six-year-old Rachel Dares and her grandfather Ken Knights of Toronto who both competed in the Blackstock Fiddle Contest last Saturday. Deanna Dolstra, 9, from Whitby plays a tune on the fiddle for the judges. i | BA Ee, moms nm, 5 SEO, Soe I Hb sir cs Tractor Everyone is reminded that next Monday is Referendum Day when it is so important that we all go to the polls to cast our ballot on this vital issue. Best wishes from the commu- nity are extended to Ann Mar- low and Mark Comer who were married on Saturday at Spar- row Lake. An early fall snow- storm will be part of their mem- oriesin the years ahead. Best wishes are extended to another local bride and groom - Brenda McMahon and Todd Dionne who were married on Saturday. Congratulations to you all. The sixth annual Fiddle Con- test on Saturday evening was a huge success. The winners of the 12 years and under were: 1. Matthew Johnson, Stratford, 2. John Chartrand, Peterborough and 3. Deanne Dolstra, Whitby, from a class of eight. In the 13- 18 years Jessica Weiler of Ariss was the winner. In the 19-39 yr. class winners were: 1. Jay Weil- er of Anss, 2. Michael Lemoire, Picture Yourself Duro, 3. Wayne Werguson of Muriel Thompson ot' Nestleton. Farm Family uller's banquet on November 14 Scarborough. The winner of the 40-59 John Whyte of Mississau- ga was presented with the beau- tiful Gerald Stinson Memorial Trophy donated by the Purple Hill Loyal Orange Lodge No. 399. Second prize was won by Karen Dares of Toronto. In the 60 and over class winners were Scotty McHardy, Brampton, 2. Wendell Trineer, Orono and Earl Giles of Scarborough and James Lowery of Orono tied for third prize. In the winner's circle Jay Weiler took top place and the trophy, second went to his sister Jessica Weiler, third to Michael LeMoire and fourth to Scotty McHardy. During the evening enter- tainment was provided by the Mundells. Harvey Graham per- formed the duties of M.C. The evening was concluded with re- marks and words of apprecia- tion by Agricultural Society President Dale Van Camp. A very enjoyable evening of musi- a ii on, good be ER ---- Call your authorized Dealer for a FREE Estimate A. OPPERS LTD. 193 North Street, Port Perry 985-491 0 cal entertainment. The Anglican Church Fall Supper was held on Saturday evening and was deemed a fine success both by those who at- tended and by the organizers. If you are planning to curl in any of the three leagues of curl- ing this winter at the Black- stock Curling Club and if you did not register on Monday eve- ning do call President David Pe- trie, Secretary Janet Van Camp or Treasuer Gerald Kelly as soon as possible to be included in this first schedule which will be beginning soon. At the Blackstock United Church morning service the "Chester Field Family" was in attendance as part of a sermon topic as result of an item sold at the Talent Auction last spring. Their topic was the way a church calls a new minister - which the United Church will be doing in 1993. A most inter- esting way to deal with the top- ic. Next Sunday will be Nestle- ton Church Anniversary so no service at Blackstock. The fol- lowing week, Nov. 1 will be Blackstock Anniversary service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Carl Sulli- man, C.E.O. of O.F.A. as guest speaker. Recently Nancy and Bob Bryans visited with Ina and John Morin at their new home at Long Beach on Sturgeon Lake. Members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society are re- minded of the District 4 meet- ing which will be held on Thurs- day, Oct. 22 at the Lindsay Provincial Building beginning at 9:15 a.m. This is a very infor- mative meeting if you can work it into your plans. Try to car pool. Saturday, Oct. 10 Jim Bryans (Bob's dad) celebrated his 96th birthday at Caressant Care, Lindsay. About 25 of his imme- diate family attended including Nancy and Bob, Leanna, Chris- tina Bryans, Patti, Rick Alpe, Nathan and Emma along with Lorinda and Steve Bryans and Mark of Pontypool. There were 13 tables with the following winners - Elsie Pogue, Kay Brown, Mary Poots, Ross McRoberts, Ruby Smith, Char- lie Campbell, Verna Robinson, Earla Hill, Meta Swain and Ken Flint, low. Lucky draws were won by Harold Swain (2), Rich- ard Manns, Harry Sisson, Jean Slemon, Arlene Warden, Muriel Butson, Russell Brown, Andy Munro, Marie Geer and Kath- leen Watts. On Monday, Nancy and Bob Bryans were guests at Bob's sis- ter's home Jean Mountford along with her family. The fashion show last Wednesday sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary was a fine success. The large crowd en- joyed the dessert followed by the many beautiful clothes mod- elled by local folk of all ages. The cosmetics for the models was done by Mary Kay rep. President Mary Cannon wel- comed everyone and at the con- clusion offered her appreciation to all who assisted 1n this pro- ject. Thanksgiving supper was en- joyed by the Black and Bryans families at Gord and Deb, Lean- na and Christina Bryans home in Egypt. The Hospital Auxiliary of Port Perry Hospital is planning a hot luncheon followed by eu- chre and bridge at noon on Oct. 26 at the Odd Fellows Hall, Port Perry. Another opportunity to support of local hospital which was deemed as one of the best hospitals in Canada. Sympathy is extended to Roy and Linda Bradburn and family on the passing of his aunt Mrs. Enhancement Program Farmers experience pressure from all directions. The Dur- ham Region Farm Family En- hancement Program is an awareness program set in place to provide farmers and their families with community based support services and activities. It ron that through the pro- gram, farm families will be bet- ter equipped to address the changes, the challenges and the pressures in farming. All families are invited to at- tend (with a mug for coffee), a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the C.F. Room, Blackstock United Church at 7:30 p.m. For further information call the Ag Employment Services Office at 985-3831. Twelve ladies of the After- noon Unit of the U.C.W. met on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the home of Thelma Wright. After a deli- cious Thanksgiving dessert, Marion Larmer opened with a Thanksgiving reading. Roll Call was a farm tool our grand- children wouldn't recognize. All enjoyed looking for names em- broidered on a quilt done by the W.A. in 1961 and recently do- nated by Jean Kyte. Dora Martyn read the min- utes and Audrey Wright con- ducted worship. Business ses- gion included plans for the Tractor Puller's Banquet on Nov. 14. Heritage books will sell for $7. Marion based her program on the current issue of Mandate with members working in groups to discover and report back on the many uses of our M & S. Givings. Florence Larmer read from the book Bread From My Oven. Benediction was pro- nounced by Audrey Wright. On Friday evening Gerald and Joyce Kelly along with Jean Williams of Nestleton attended the 40th reunion of their Peter- borough Normal School year held in Peterborough. A large number of former classmates returned from areas of distance Turnto Page 31 hy,

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