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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 28,1985 Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly BLACKSTOCK FAIR Despite the threatening threatening weather that prevailed prevailed all day Saturday, Blackstock Fair was a success in all respects. Action began with the Demolition Derby on Friday Friday evening. A huge crowd enjoyed the noise, the crashing and destruction of the large number of entries. Winner Winner of the Feature Heat was Wendell Williams of Millbrook. The colourful parade on Saturday was led by Cartwright Central Public School Band directed by Mrs. J. Jeffrey. Jeffrey. Many entries of floats, decorated bikes and unusual features made up the parade. Dairy Princess Sharyn Barkey officially opened the fair. As usual Harold and Roy McLaughlin swept the Horseshoe Pitching competition winning the Doubles Contest. In singles Harold won the first place and brother Roy third. The Ontario Rhythm Cloggers were a very popular attraction with their several performances performances throughout the day in different locations. locations. Their precise dancing dancing steps demonstrated great agility and grace. Another very popular attraction was the Magic Show by Stew and Kathy Garland of Blackstock. This expert team had performed on Friday evening in the Imperial Room of the Royal York. Many young lads enjoyed enjoyed the Frog Jumping Contest with the following following winners in 6-8 yr. class - 1. David Kemp, R.2, Blackstock; 2. Brett Swain, R.2, Blackstock; 3. J.J. Slute, R.l, Oshawa ; 4. Scott Swain, R.2, Blackstock: 9-12 yr. 1. David Weir, Nestleton; 2. Mike Hepburn, Hepburn, Blackstock; 3. Jeff Kemp, Blackstock. A new feature, the All Terrain Vehicle Pull attracted attracted a good number of entries - Winner of under 125 CC was John Nottingham, Nottingham, Nestleton with a Susuki; Up to 200 CC - 1. Robert J. Graham, Blackstock with his Yamaha, 2. Paul Harder, Sunderland with a Honda; Honda; 3. Steve Bryans with a Honda and 4th went to Joey Muzik of Blackstock with his Yamaha. This was a large class with many entries. In the over 200 CC class Jim Hunter of Willy and Son, Port Perry with a Polaris; 2. Gordon Leighton of North Gower, near Ottawa Ottawa with a Honda ; 3. Craig Hoskin of Willy and Son with a Polaris and 4th went to Roger MacQuaid of Caesarea with a Honda. The Spelling Spelling Bee was won by 1. Julie Byers; 2. Julie Cor- den; 3. Cheryl Graham; 4. Michelle Morton; 5. Shelley Trennum. Another new feature that was a crowd pleaser was the bale rolling contest. This attracted seven teams with the Scugog Township Council team made up of Jerry Taylor, John Wolters, and Harvey Graham winning over the Durham East Junior Farmer team. Other entries were the Fair Directors, the O.N.O.; the Purple Hill Corn Pickers; the Fair Junior Directors and the 4 H'ers. An old favourite, the Milking Contest took a new twist when the milkers John McClelland of the Port Perry Star; Peter Parrott of Bowmanville Statesman; Jerry Taylor and Moira Fallis had a sow to practise their art on - Jerry Taylor won the honour. Cliff Pethick auctioned off Cindy Werry's Champion Champion Chocolate Cake which had won over 14 entries for a sum of $85 to John Wolters. Joy Werry had won the Girls' Section Section and George Lavender had taken the Men and Boys Section. The Royal Bank Trophy for most points in Baking was won by Helen Lavender of Blackstock. Helen also won the Champion and Reserve Champion Quilt. Grace Bajema had the most points in Crafts while Leslie Taylor and Nancy Bryans both of Blackstock tied for most points in vegetables. Dave Sisson of Minden won the Horse Pull with Grant Quinn in second place. The day concluded with a very successful dance to the music of Herb Vine and Durham County. sympathy is extended to Brenda and George Bryant and family on the passing of Brenda's grandfather last week. The annual Mountjoy picnic was held at the home of Joan and Harvey Graham and family on Sunday. The many descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mountjoy Mountjoy came from various points in Ontario to spend a day visiting. Nancy Belyea of Bronte is staying staying for a few days and will be visiting relatives in the area. Mrs. Clara Marlow of Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, enjoyed a Marlow family reunion at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gwenyth and Ivan Thompson on Sunday, August 25. Present were the Thompson "kids," Elizabeth and Chris Dowson with children, Andrew, Leslie and Janice from Whitby; Sandra and Bill Thompson Thompson of Blackstock and Susan and Larry Latta with baby Maghan of Port Perry ; Dorothy and Jim Marlow, Blackstock with daughter Anne from Barrie; Marion and Jack Marlow of Dundas with their daughter Patricia and Brian Wilson and granddaughter Deanne from Milton; Clara and Ewart Leask of Barrie with daughters Laura of Toronto and Ellen of Guelph and son Jim of Ottawa. Jim brought his bride-to-be, Andrea Big- gar to introduce to the family. Jim and Andrea plan to be married on October October 5. Dorothy and John Venning, Blackstock and their daughter Joan and Michael Teague of Whitby. Unavoidably absent were Jim's son Fred in New Brunswick, Jack's daughter Jane in Sudbury Sudbury and his son John and Jan Marlow and Chris and Daniel in New Hampshire, Clara's daughter Margaret and Jon Cosgrove on vacation. Mrs. J.W. Cunningham Cunningham of Toronto spent some time with her cousin Noreen and Neil Malcolm. Stuart and Lorraine Dumsenay of Australia visited the Larmer and Graham families. They are Guernsey breeders from Australia and had met Harvey and Joan when they all attended the World Guernsey Meeting in Africa. Stuart judged the Guernsey classes at the Ottawa and Toronto Exhibitions. Last Sunday till Tuesday Tuesday Nancy Green and Elaine Kelly of the Youth Group spent with Rev. and Mrs. Dale Davis at their cottage at West Gilford in Haliburton area. Besides having a lot of fun they made plans for the coming year for the Blackstock Youth group. The first meeting will be a "MYSTERY Night" on Sept. 8. Meet at the Blackstock U Church Walt and Joan Dutkewich and family had as their visitors their cousins Pete and Pat Kaluk, Kerry and Kim of Fresno, California. Some attractions that they visited together were Canada's Wonderland, C.N. Tower and a tour of the General Motors of Canada car plant. Sunday evening supper guests of Nancy and Bob Bryans were Patti and Rick Alpe and Gord, Debbie and Leanna Bryans. The occasion was Debbie's birthday ALL FOR ONLY *14.95 ALSO IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES Batteries -- Hoses -- Belts -- Lamps Court ice Courtice Road and Hwy. 401 Telephone 728-5955 Rotary Honors Mayor with Paul Harris Fellowship Late Start for Meeting Due to Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard, a 40-year current member of the club to receive the award, member of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, has "I don't know when I was ever so much surprised been given one of Rotary's highest honors. Mayor about anything in my life," Mayor Rickard said Rickard received a Paul Harris Fellowship last when he was presented with his medallion and week during a surprise presentation at the annual certificate. "It's been a privilege to be a member visit to the club by the Rotary District Governor, of this club." From left are: Club President Ray Paul Harris fellows are named for the award by Simser; District Governor Ken Hobbs; Mayor Ric- their peers within the club. For each fellowship, kard; and Immediate Past President, A1 Strike. Rotarians contribute $1,000 towards the Rotary The presentation took place at the Bowmanville Foundation. Mayor Rickard becomes the sixth Golf and Curling club. Poor Attendance by Councillors Last week's special council council meeting started three- quarters of an hour late because because there were not enough councillors to conduct conduct town business. But once a quorum was established, it took elected representatives just five minutes to breeze through some routine business requiring requiring formal approval from council. The meeting had been called for 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Friday, August 23. But the only members present were Councillors Ivan Hobbs and Diane Hamre, along with Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. Other representatives were absent due to holidays and other commitments. Although a notice had been sent to all councillors concerning the special meeting, town meetings have been recessed throughout the month of August. Hurried phone calls were made to Councillor Ann Cowman, who said she was unable to attend, and to Councillor Marie Hubbard who asked to be excused be cause of.a death in the family. family. Councillor Ted Woodyard came to the rescue by agreeing agreeing to attend the meeting as soon as possible. Council then adjourned until Councillor Woodyard arrived and the five items on the agenda were hastily approved. Editor's Letter Dear Mr. James: Please accept our thanks for the excellent coverage by your papers for our Art Loft Show at Dikadel Farms. As in previous years the brochures and display ads were printed exactly as ordered, plus additional article article coverage before and after the event. I would like to say how impressed we were with Miss Diane Pickett. She was very enthusiastic and professional. I'm sure that her article printed August 7th, titled "More than 1,000. Expected to View Art Loft Exhibition," greatly increased our attendance. attendance. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Amy Hoad (Morton) »