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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 25,1994 - 23 J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR The Blackstock Agriculture Society elected its executive for the coming year during its annual meeting last Saturday night at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Pictured above, from left, back row, Craig Larmer, Dennis Yellowlees, Dale Van Camp, Kathy Hill, Dorothy Lee, Millie Coy, Ellen Beal, Jodie Duff, Gerald Kelly. Front left, Helen Coates, Janice Beechey, Lawrence Van Camp, 1st vice president Leah Frew, president Mark Graham, 2nd vice president Joyce Kelly, secretary, and Barry Van Camp. Absent, Ann Julia Bajema. Blackstock Ag Society honors McLaughlins for long service The annual meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society was held on Saturday evening at the Recreation Centre with fewer members than usual present. Following a social time, Grace was said by Ralph Larm- er and a delicious pot luck din- ner enjoyed. Following dinner, the head table was introduced by Mark Graham who also thanked the members of the Blackstock Pathfinders who had assisted with setting out and cleaning up after dinner. Janice Beechey presented Roy and Edith McLaughlin with an Agricultural Service Di- ploma_in recognition of their many years of efforts for the Fair. This is the highest award that an Agricultural Society can present to its members. Dale VanCamp presented Ben De Jong, on behalf of Youngfield Farms Ltd., with the Hall Tro- phy for winner of the Field Crop Competition. Leah Frew reviewed her year as President. Joyce Kelly pre- sented a favorable financial statement. Each chairman of the many committees reported cn the year's activities. It was evident Blackstock Agricultu- ral Society had had a successful year. Dale VanCamp conducted the election of directors and officers - Past President Dale Van- Camp, President Leah Frew, First Vice-President Lawrence VanCamp, Second Vice- President Mark Graham, Homecraft President Janice Beechey, Vice-President Home- craft Helen Coates. Directors - Ann Julia Bajema, Ellen Beal, Janice Beechey, Millie Coy, Jo- die Duff, Leah Frew, Glenys Gotham, Mark Graham, John Green, Marilyn Green, Kathy Hill, Gerald Kelly, Craig Larm- er, Dorothy Lee, Barry Van- Camp, Dale VanCamp, Law- rence VanCamp and Dennis Yellowlees. A large slate of As- sociate Directors accepted. Linda and Lawrence McLaughlin were re-appointed 'auditors and Joyce Kelly re- appointed Secretary - Treasurer. The annual O.A.A.S. Conven- tion was announced for Feb. 15, 16, 17. Any directors wishing to attend part or all of this conven- tion which is held in the Royal York, Toronto, are asked to con- tact Joyce or Leah. Joan Graham showed slides taken of the 1993 Blackstock Fair which brought back many memories. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing to the music of Brian Stevenson. Someone picked up the wrong casserole dish. Janet VanCamp 1s missing her round dish while one remains at the Rec Centre. Contact Janet for the exchange at 986-0097. & J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Janice Beechey, president of Blackstock Agriculture Society Homecraft division, presented the Agriculture Service Award to Edith and Roy McLaughlin Saturday night at the association's annual meeting. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin were presented the award for more than 25 years of meritorious service. The award is the highest honor of the agricultural society. #2 ata Se o% * PE * ¥e > * . oh - on » ~~. * - be E 5 FEE sores Ben DeJong, representing Youngfield Farms, accepts a trophy from Dale Van Camp as winner of the Field Crop Competition at the annual meeting of the Blackstock Agriculture Society last Saturday night. PUBLIC NOTICE To All FRENCH-LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL ELECTORS BY-ELECTION FOR FRENCH-LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE COMBINED MUNICIPALITIES OF OSHAWA, WHITBY, SCUGOG & BROCK Pursuant to the Education Act, a by-election has been called for the election of one (1) French-language Separate School Trustee to the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the combined municipalities of Oshawa, Whitby, Scugog and Brock. Should sufficient nominations be received, the poll will be held on Monday, March 14, 1994 with advance polls on Saturday, March 5, 1994 and Wednesday, March 9, 1994. Further notice of polling will be provided, if required. REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES Take notice that, in addition to nomination, Part Il of the Municipal Elections Act requires every person who proposes to be a candidate for election to file a Notice of Registration no later than Monday, February 14, 1994. Notice of Registration must be filed prior to nomination papers. Notice of Registration in prescribed form may be filed personally in the office of the Oshawa City Clerk, City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Notice of Registration may also be filed by registered mail no later than February 14, 1994. No person and no individuals, corporation or trade union acting on behalf of any persons shall solicit or accept contributions, or incur campaign expenses, for the election purposes of that person until that person is a registered candidate. The onus is on the person who proposes to be a registered candidate to file a complete and accurate Notice of Registration. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES Nomination of candidates for election to the office of French-language Separate School Trustee to the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the combined municipalities of Oshawa, Whitby, Scugog and Brock, for the balance of the current term expiring November 30, 1994 may be filed in the office of the Oshawa City Clerk, City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 9, 1994 to Friday, February 11, 1994 inclusive and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Monday, February 14, 1994. If only one nomination is received by the end of Nomination Day, that candidate will be acclaimed into office. If no nominations are received by the end of Nomination Day, or any nomination received has been withdrawn by 5:00 p.m. of the day following Nomination Day, additional nominations may be filed in the office of the Oshawa City Clerk on Wednesday, February 16, 1994 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The onus is on the person nominated for election to file a bonafide nomination paper. Improperly filed nominations will have to be rejected. REVISION OF THE PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS Last Date for Applications - Saturday, February 12, 1994 Notice is hereby given that copies of the Preliminary List of French- language Separate School Electors setting out all persons within the Township of Scugog entitled to vote in the March 14, 1994 by- election for the election of-one French-language Separate School Trustee to the Durham" Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the combined municipalities of Oshawa, Whitby, Scugog and Brock, will be posted on Friday, January 28, 1994 at the following locations: . 1) Township of Scugog Memorial Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry 2) Township of Scugog's Clerk's Department, 208 North St., Port Perry 3) Scugog Memorial Library, 231 Water St., Port Perry 4) Aldred's Store, 20050 Island Rd., Scugog Island The Preliminary List of Electors will remain open for public inspection during regular business hours of these locations. | hereby call upon all electors to take immediate proceedings for the purpose of including any names of electors who'have not been included in this Preliminary List of Electors, or making corrections to or deletions from the list in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. The period for filing applications for revision to the list will application for revision is Saturday, February 12, 1994. Application on prescribed form may be filed during the period during normal office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturday, February 12, 1994 in the Township of Scugog Clerk's Department, 208 North St., Port Perry, Ontario. To qualify to vote at this by-election, you must be a qualified French- language Separate School Elector. Qualifications are summarized in the Preliminary List of Electors. FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prescribed forms and related information may be obtained from the office of the Oshawa City Clerk, City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa during regular office hours of 8:30 am. to 5:00 p.m, Monday to Friday. Published this 25th day of January, 1994 Ear S. Cuddie, AM.C.T., CM.C. Administrator/Clerk and Retuming Officer Township of Scugog commence on Friday, January 28, 1994. The last day for making .