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Section Two The ninth Marlow Reunion and the first since 1931 was held at Blackstock on August 14,1994 when over 200 members of the family attended. attended. Relatives came from North Carolina, California, Manitoba, Sas-, katchewan as well as many points in Ontario. The day began with a car tour to visit family farms and cemeteries in this area. When all had assembled at the Blackstock Recreational Centre, Blackstock, Harvey Graham brought greetings from Scugog Township. A bountiful smorgasbord lunch was enjoyed. enjoyed. Kelly Gatchell and Peter Brock conducted a fine program of sports for the children present. Souvenir mugs were given to: - Oldest person present - Ruth Hambly, 92 years old from Manitoba. - Lois Adams of Bowmanville, the grandmother with the most grandchildren grandchildren present (nine) - Lawrence McLaughlin, still actively actively farming on land that was settled settled by his ancestors - Wm. McLaughlin and Hannah Marlow - Lyn McAvoy who had come from the farthest - from California - Edith Marlow only living member member of the second generation - second wife of George Marlow - Eleven members of the 3rd generation generation - Ruth Hambly, Manitoba; Doris Marlow, Brooklin; William Marlow, Oshawa; Bert McMullen, Janetville; Marie Metruk, Hamilton; Evelyn Farrow, Oshawa; Hazel Hef- fren, Saskatchewan; Dorothy Venning, Venning, Blackstock; George Marlow, Oshawa; Ross Cavan, London; Bertha Bertha McLaughlin, Nestleton. Clara Marlow Leask of Barrie gave a brief history of the ancestory of the founders of the Cartwright branch of the Marlow family. John Marlow who emigrated from England England to Canada in 1827 and Sophia Hagerman whose parents both were United Empire Loyalists. Time was spent viewing genealogy genealogy charts and visiting and meeting relatives. This was certainly a very successful day and much credit must be given to the hard working organizers. organizers. If you are part of this clan and missed this opportunity to be part of the family, you will be hoping for another another reunion sooner than in the past. A very happy day. This is Blackstock Fair week when our entire community becomes involved in some aspect of the annual event which has been in continual existence existence for 129 years which means it started before Confederation. Exhibits must be in before noon on Friday. The Demolition Derby takes place on Friday Friday evening, the United Church annual annual supper is at the church Saturday evening after the fair which is on all day Saturday. The day ends up with a dance Saturday evening. If you are a new resident and would like to help in some way just show at the grounds any evening as work bees will be ongoing. ongoing. Call Secretary Joyce Kelly at 986-4257 for further information. See you at the Fair. A very successful season of Shuf- fleboard concluded last week at the local local arena. The final event of the year was the ledger Annual Draw doubles. Results were 1st - Gerald Balson, Hampton; Edgar Davey, Hastings; 2 - Muriel Ross, Goodwood; Ron Silver, Fenelon Falls; 3rd - John Pitts, Ap- sley, Hank DeWitt, Oshawa; 4 - Roy Nottingham, Caesarea, Eileen McMillan, McMillan, Lindsay; Consolation - 1st Roly Ledger, Bethany, Doris Nottingham, Caesarea; 2nd - Bet Pitts, Apsley, Tmdi Dawson, Sebright; 3rd - Hans Grassl, Cadmus, John McMillan, Lindsay; 4 - George Skerratt, Port Perry, Laura Willis, Scugog Island. As you can see these members come from many communities in this area. The next match will be held on May 3, 1995 in Blackstock arena. New officers for 1995 will be President President - Hugh Ormiston; Vice-President - Neil McLeod; Secretary-Treasurer - Doris Nottingham; Directors - Lawrence Lawrence Malcolm, Bmce Mitchell, George Skerratt, Larry Spires, Frank Willson, Ron Douglas, Klaas Bakker. Annual trophies were competed by the 66 paid up members. Winners of these two trophies were Katie Lautenbach and Bruce Mitchell. The community is pleased that your first year at the Blackstock arena has been such a success. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday. August 3,1994 19 A summer party was held by the members of the Blackstock United Church choir and their spouses at the home of their leader Linda and Bob Kyte and family. Merrill and Jean VanCamp were Sunday guests of Rev. Dale and Anita Davis at their new home in Bobcay- geon. Rev. Hazel Heffren of Asquith, Saskatchewan, attended the Marlow Reunion and spent several days with Harold and Eileen McLaughlin. Walter and Audrey Wright and their daughters Lois and Eleanor have returned home from a motor trip to Armstrong and many other points in northern Ontario. They found many changes in Armstrong from when they lived there forty years ago. Ross Duff is now a patient in Port Perry Hospital where he will be pleased to see friends come to visit. Vera and Vernon Asselstine held a family gathering to wish their granddaughter granddaughter Tania Asselstine all the best while teaching in Quito, Equador, South America for the next two years. Those attending were Gerald Asselstine, Asselstine, her parents Alan and Mary Asselstine Asselstine and brothers Michael and Mark of Ottawa; Floyd and Ruth Asselstine, Asselstine, Michelle and Craig; Colin and Christine Asselstine, Jennifer and Sara all of Blackstock; Les and Leah Asselstine of Kitchener; Gayle and Jeff Kritz of Cambridge; Teresa Asselstine Asselstine and friend Max of Grand Valley; Valley; Feme and Carl Webb of Trenton and Eileen Yanciew of Mississauga. Best wishes Tania. Eileen McLaughlin, Hazel Coates and Muriel Wotten attended the official official opening of the Federated Women's Women's Institute of Ontario provincial office office on Sunday. It was a very impressive service attended by many, many fellow W.I. members at the Township of Guelph of the County of Wellington. At the weekly card party on Tuesday Tuesday evening there were 10 tables with the following winners - Norman Roh- rere, Nerta Masters, Ruby Smith, Jim Redman, Loma Swain, Betty Kuyer and Faye Lawrence. Lucky draws were won by Jim Emerton, Pat Porrill, Vema Robinson, Mary Forest, Norman Norman Rohrere and Charlie Stapleton. Fair This Saturday The 129th Annual Blackstock Fair on Saturday, August 27, 1994 is an event that all ages can enjoy. The excitement begins with the Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. Friday evening. This event always generates great interest. Fair day begins at 9 a.m when the buildings and midway open. The official official opening by sculptor Bill Lishman (also known as Father Goose) takes place following the arrival of the colourful colourful parade. The Frog Jumping Contest Contest and other children's events take place after the opening ceremonies. A highlight of this year's fair will be Graham and Eleanor Townsend, Canadian Fiddle Champions and their son Gray. Another new feature will be the Mutt Show. It's for children 12 years old and under. A Kiddies' Pedal Tractor Pull is sure to attract much attention. Back again are the favourites, the Horse Show and Pull, Old MacDonald's Farm along with clowns and magic. Among other yearly events is the auctioning auctioning of the Champion Cake and Pie. This year's contestants in the Milking Milking Contest will be Laura Pratt, Toronto, Toronto, of Active Magazine; Frank Proctor, CKLY, Lindsay; and representatives representatives from the Port Perry Star and Scugog Citizen. After the Fair, a delicious barbecued barbecued beef dinner is available at the United Church just up the street from the fairgrounds. End your day with a Dance for all ages at the Rec Centre to music by Durham Disc Jockey Service which features Karaoke Video Sing-along. Do plan to attend this fair where country and city meet. on our Intrepids We've got to make room for the '95's which are arriving daily. 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