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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 22, 1997-35 ~ Beacock descen "Seventy-one descendants of Abraham and Harriet (Akitt) Beacock gathered at Nestleton Hall on Saturday, July 12, a beautiful summer day, for their 70th Beacock Reunion. "Kelly Voutt registered people as they arrived and presented them with a sou- venir pen. Decorations of royal blue and yellow added to the festive feeling. Displays of family pictures and memora- bilia and hobbies were set up for viewing. Of special interest was the Beacock quilt, made of blocks stitched by various members and put together by Carol Nicholson. Glen Goslin brought his com- puter, on which he has. entered the Harriet Branch. President Joan Hartwick called the group together and Grant Ferguson led 71 attend get-together in Blackstock in singing the grace for the noon potluck meal. Joan, with Maryllis Dongelmans, vice-president; Helen Voutt, secretary and Marion Mew, treasurer, conducted the business meeting. ; Colleen Arbuckle took the children outside for sports. Water balloon toss, Nicholas Goslin and Landon Beacock; Highest shoe kick, 1st, Darcy Chappell, 2nd, Devin Judson; Shortest kick, 1st, Jennifer Yellowlees, 2nd, Serena Voutt,. 8rd, Justine Voutt; Furthest kick, 1st, Nicholas Goslin, 2nd, Darcy Chappell; Three-legged race, 1st, Devin Judson and Justine Voutt, 2nd, Lisa Voutt and Nicholas Goslin; Potato relay, team of Darcy Chappell, Justine Voutt, Serena Voutt, Devon Judson; Water relay race, team of Darcy Chappell, Devin Judson, Justine Voutt, The winners were: Goslin, 38rd, Jennifer Yellowlees; Smallest bubble, 1st, Nicholas Goslin, 2nd, Serena Voutt; Scavenger hunt, 1st, Serena and Justine Voutt, 2nd, Jennifer and Christine Yellowlees. * Photos were taken outdoors by George Dunbar after which all enjoyed watching the Clogging Grandmothers. Don Beacock pronounced grace for the evening meal, a beef barbecue provided by the Yellowlees family. After supper Joan Hartwick presented table prizes each one of which was supplemented by a Beacock mug. The mugs were designed for the seventieth anniversary and were also available for purchasing as sou- present, Verona dants assemble for 70th reunion Bubble gum blowing contest; biggest bubble, 1st, Justine Voutt, 2nd, Nicholas venirs. The winners were: Longest mar- ried couple, Doug and Marie Stephenson;, Coming the longest distance, Ken and Uriel Beacock, Spanish, ON; Most recently married, Don and Betty Lou Beacock; Birthday closest to the picnic, Bill Ferguson (right on!); Anniversary closest to the picnic, Marjorie and Joe Crossman; Youngest child, Melissa Doncaster; Came in the oldest vehicle, Harold and Elda Avery; Largest family present, Verona Ferguson; Oldest lady Ferguson; Oldest man present, Kenneth Brown; Most grand- "children, Ken and Uriel Beacock; Most living grandparents, Devin Judson; Shortest lady, Grace Beacock; Tallest. man, Kevin Ferguson; Came in the newest vehicle, Wayne Hartwick. The annual Attention Robinglade are celebrating their 50th wed- Estates residents. The corn ding anniversary with an open stalks are growing and that house on July 26 for family, means its time to start think- friends and neighbors from 2 in about the annual to 4 p.m. at the Port Perry |Robinglade Estates corn roast. Baptist Church. Best wishes by Traditionally it has been held only please. : lon the last weekend of the The Robinglade Estates Diane summer making it Aug. 23 this year. Mark your calendar and start saving those loonies for the annual fee. Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and organizing this un event. There are many small and easy jobs that aren't time consuming if shared but may be too much for just one or two people. Please volunteer a small amount of time 80 that this annual fun day will con- tinue. Call Janet at 985-2751. Watch the paper for an upcom- 'ling planning meetin Walter an Park Planning Committee has been meeting over the past two months. the input from local residents, its hoped that the following items will be installed in the park in the very near future; a our seat swing, monkey bars, tball net and court area, picnic tables, a garbage can and a bench. Volunteers will be called on soon to help with installation. It's hoped that - our Robinglade teens will be supportive and commit some baske d Pearl Griffin too. The park committee gives Cooke ased on all of who munity muscle and sweat to help out + this wee Logan Evans. to Bill and Gail Martin. Seagrave a big thank you to everyone ho has helped out so far and for all the suggestions, ideas and constructive criticism and great interest given this com- project. It is sincerely hoped that all Robinglade res- idents young and old will enjoy some aspect of the park. k to Cameron MacDonald, Ruby Short and "Estates. University of European History. corn roast is fast approaching Happy anniversary wishes Congratulations to David Butler who graduated in May from Queen's University with a B.A. degree majoring in History (first class honors). He is the son of Robert and Pam Butler and grandson of Mrs. Joan Butler of Mariposa David won two awards, the John Sherwood Memorial Prize for best grad- uate student in Modern European History and the Michael R.G. Harris Memorial Scholarship in essay writing in history. He is leaving in October to study at the Cambridge, England where he will be con- ; : tinuing his studies for his Happy birthday wishes B80" Masters Degree in Modern A benefit dance is being held on Aug. 16 at the Port] Perry Legion to raise funds for Kim Ross and her family because of the house fire on July 6. For tickets phone Dorothy Thomas at 985-2715 or Dale Thomas 985-0732 A reminder to get your tick- ets soon for the Greenbank Church Beef Barbecue to be held on Friday, Aug. 1 begin- ning at 4:30 p.m, A miscellaneous shower for family and community will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at the home of Frank and Bonnie Branton for Susan Rowan and Shane Branton. They are being married on Friday, Sept. 12. Please take a lawn chair and also your bathing suit to enjoy the Branton pool. : | ------