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d Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. August 27, 1997 Showers can't Dampen Spirits at the 132nd Blackstock Fair by Lorraine Manfredo Slotf Writer The annual agricultural fair in Blackstock has kept the crowds coming back for 132 years. And the 1997 edition edition on Saturday, August 24,was no exception. Occasional showers did nothing to dampen the spirits of folks lining the streets at 11 a.m. to cheer on the parade as it wound its way into the fairgrounds. The parade theme this year was The Fabulous Fifties. Rolling along behind the bobby-soxers and Elvis impersonators were a dozen classic cars from a bygone era. Neil Malcolm, who was president of the Blackstock Agricultural Society for 1952-53, officially opened the fair. Events have changed a lot in the 45 years since he was running the show. One long-gone favorite was the horse race. "They started with a bell," recalls Malcolm. "There were BRUSH FOR SUCCESS -- 4-H competitor Kathryn Barkey uses brush and blow-dryer to make sure her cow, Alloua Lea Mystic, looks her best before entering the judging ring. Barkey and Mystic earned a red ribbon in the Blackstock Fair senior showmanship class. DUNK TANK -- Joey Bishop of Blackstock reacts after getting soaked at the Blackstock Fair dunk lank on Saturday afternoon. It took the powerful pitching arm of four-year-old D. J. Grove to hit the t'nk target and sink Joey (and her pal, Ernie). LIVE FROM BLACKSTOCK -- Logan Malcolm, age 8, did his Elvis impersonation impersonation aboard the Pine Ridge Garden Club float during the Blackstock Fair parade on Saturday. The theme this year was "The Fabulous Fifties." A Weekly Agenda of' Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 CONCERT IN THE PARK -- The popular Concert in the Park series ends this Thursday, August 28th, with a performance performance by the talented singers from the Wilmot Creek community. community. The Willot Creek Chorus will be presenting music from their recent spring show entitled "Around the World." Showtime is 7 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy the final night in the 12-concert series. The performances take place at Rotary Park, Bowmanville, at the foot of Temperance St. The sponsors arc Marlin Gerrits & Sons and The Kaitlin Group. COPE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM --■ The Clarington COPE Mental Health Program of Durham Region Community Association is looking for volunteers to support clients in one- to-one matches and in group programs. An 8 week training course in "Helping and Communication Skills" will be provided. provided. For more information please call Janice Kroft at 623-4123. DANCE DEMONSTRATION -- There will be a demonstration demonstration at Bowmanville High School August 28, 1-3 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. by students in the Jean Simone School of Dance. You may register at this time. There is no charge for admission and all are welcome. Call 697-1943. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 CORN ROAST AND GOSPEL MUSIC -- Saturday, August 30 at Kendal United Church. There will be corn, hot dogs and hamburgers for sale prior to the concert. (Outdoor, weather permitting), starting at 5:30 pm. The southern gospel harmonies of "Sweet Spirit" will be featured at the Kendal United Church starting at 7:00 p.m. with a freewill offering being received. For more information call Rev. David Black at 786-2950. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD SEA CADET REGISTRATION -- Registration for this year's Bowmanville Sea Cadets is Tuesday, September 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Veltri Complex basement. Sea Cadets offer the opportunity to learn about pilotage, seamanship, seamanship, sailing survival and much more. Come see what we are about on Tuesday nights if you are between the ages of 12 and 18. For more information phone 623-1776. OPTIMISTS SPONSOR DANCE AT FAIR -- This September there will be an Orono Fair Dance.,(Orono Arena Upstairs), presented by The Optimist Cluti " of, Newcastle Village. 1 The- dance is on Saturday, September 6; 1997 from 9 p.m. jo J, a.m. Tickets,,are available in Otonqtat-The Apple Blossom Shop, Orono Fuel and Lumber, Co-op; in Newcastle at Stcdmans, Dawn's Clothing; and in Bowmanville at Cathy's Gold, Hooper's Jewellers, and Welcome Feeds. For more information information call Diane at 987-5653. PET SHOW AT ORONO FAIR -- Big Brothers of Clarington will be at the Orono Fair with their 8th Annual Pet Show on Sunday, September 7 in Orono Arena. There is no admission to enter the show and prizes and trophies will be awarded. The Pel Show is open to all children 16 years of age and under. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. till 9:45 a.m. and the show begins at 10:00 a.m. : AUTHOR VISITS -- Award winning Canadi'an Author Jean Rysstad will be reading from her new book of short stories "Home Fires" at the following locations: Thursday, September 11, 1:00 p.m. at the Clarington Library, Bowmanville Branch, 62 Temperance Street; Thursday, September,1.1, 7:00 p.m. at the Whitby Library, Dundas Branch, 405 Dundas St. W„ Whitby and Saturday, September 13, 2:00 p.m. at the Ajax Library, McLean Community Centre, 95 MaGill Drive. Admission is free and pre-registration is preferred. Prince Rupert Author, Jean Rysstad, is sponsored on her across Canada tour by a Canada Council, Grant. To pre-register, call the Bowmanville Library branch at 623-7322. FOR YOUR INFORMATION THINKING ABOUT SCHOOL? -- THINK C.I.S. -- It's the best kept secret in Clarington. Why? You can obtain high school credits and diplomas in an adult environment at the Centre for Individual Studies. It is flexible and friendly with modest fees. There is a caring staff, computer training and literacy literacy classes available. You can learn MS Word, W. Perfect, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, English/Creative Writing; iMath, Law and Science. Register now. Classes start September 8. Call 623-6505. Durham Shores Chorus, an a TALENTED SINGERS cappella group of women, is currently looking for 100 more singers of all ages. Not only will you get the chance to perform in their upcoming show, Mardi Gras on Broadway February 1998, you will be provided with professional coaching, stage training, annual competitions and opportunities to attend music schools. If you like to sing and would like to learn how to harmonize, harmonize, set aside your Tuesday evenings to join them. Contact: Jo Masters at 721-1324 or Jan Mowat at 728-9938. SINGERS/SONGWRITERS MEET -- The Songwriters, Artists, Musicians' Society (SAMS) will be resuming its meetings meetings in September. The Tuesday Nile Music Club is from 8-10 p.m. alternate Tuesday evenings. This session is for budding songwriters and pros to work with each other and jam out songs, support and encourage each other, and generally have fun. Sunday Socials are from 2 - 4 p.m. alternate Sunday afternoons afternoons for artists of all types to meet and listen and exchange music, talk art, read poetry and make new friends with art and music in common. To confirm dates call (905) 623-7508 or (905) 697-3136. OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW --- The Bowmanville Museum, 37 Silver Street, will be holding its Annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show on Sunday, September 6th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the front lawn and draws a large crowd every year. Crafts of all kinds are represented represented and admission is free. The cost to rent a table is only $15.00 for one table or $20.00 for two. For more information or to receive an application form please call the Museum office at 905-623-2734. e, formerly of Cutting Post | I i Ira t-z-v mo /'ArvMi all n/iu; ortzl CHARITY BARBECUE -- There will be a Charity BBQ on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the L.C.B.O. at 163 Church St., Bowmanville. There will be hot dogs or hamburgers and pop available for a donation to the Clarington Fire Department Defibrillator Program. Come out and support this worthy cause. Joanne would like to welcome all new and former clients to my new location at Labelle Hair & Beauty. 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All winches purchased include 11 FUIili lifetime battery replacement Come in mid see our collection of Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks - Sales anil Service - Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville 0 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday Ihrough Friday COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD.I BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 OJ.P. Jean Simone School of Dance REGISTRATION Now registering for fall dance classes, ages 2 1/2 to adult in tap, ballet, jazz and lyrical. Register in August 1 No registration fee! Free draw for a birthday party at 'Kid's Paradise' To register call today! Demonstration at Bowmanville High School August 28, 1 - 3 p.m. and 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. You may register on that day. NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION ALL ARE WELCOME! 697-1943 OJ.P. usually three or four false stalls and the horses were worn out before the race even started." Today, he says, there seem to be more exhibits, especially especially tractors and farm products. And, as long as the people keep coming; the fair will never be a failure. Area families arrived in droves on Saturday, eager to ride the midway, sec the exhibits and watch their friends win red ribbons or get dunked in the dunk tank. As always, the admission price included the horse show, cattle show, the 4-H judging, and a chance to wander wander among displays of piglets, chickens, sheep, beehives, beehives, and top grade crops. Visitors could also pick up a wealth of iural ingenuity, including how to make yogurt, how to spin wool out of a shedding Siberian Husky, or even how to make a go-cart out of a zucchini. Malcolm remains a big fan of the fair. "The fair keeps the community together," he says. "They're all volunteers and they all work. The minute you start paying someone to do something they don't do as good a job." Memories of M.J. Hobbs Through the Seventies A quick flashback to the first two years reveals Renate Hoy ne as the 1968 Valedictorian, while Steve Warburton and Marilyn Knox won the drama awards. Terry Baker, Denise Scott, Linda Ellis and Donna Wotten were honoured for their contribution contribution to athletics. The awards night for 1972 was held outside on the east parking area under the direction direction of Mary Ruth Osborne and Jim Wilson. Jana Bray was the Valedictorian, and Neil Killens was remembered for his identification of "pret- zelling". New arrivals on staff in 1973 ; were Susan Jeffrey, Denton Massey, John Ralfe, Joan Greenway and Peggy (Cole) Ferguson. John Hill began his real estate career, Brenda Ballard developed an interest in delicatessens, Gary Geisberger was picking up teaching pointers while preparing for "Joseph", Kevin Wilbur was reading "Small Men in Sports", five times, and the art room was the scene of Rick Clark's painting career. Dennis Yellowlees was the Valedictorian prior to his career in Agriculture. The eighth year of M.J. Hobbs is remembered for frequent frequent trades of Mrs. Wilbur's station wagon and Harvey Webster's Cougar to facilitate facilitate transportation of the basketball basketball team. Bill Schackelton's interest in sales began, Ellen Vaneyk's poetry was impressive impressive and Paul Osborne became the guardian of trophies trophies and was selected as Valedictorian. Stan Green became our 3rd Vice-Principal in 1975 while Alison Tamblyn excelled in athletics and was the Valedictorian. During the year Joan Hill presented "Ahmal and the Night Visitors", as well as "The Plain Princess". Derek Keenan was crpwned "Greaser King", which no doubt helped in his lacrosse career while Mrs. Tuule and Neil Knapp were battling it out on the badminton court. As life at M.J. Hobbs unfolded from 1976 to 1978, the era of Ed Taylor as principal principal drew to a close. The inhabitants of the Senior School on Taunton Road were making things happen. Miss Barber became Mrs. Pitt, Mrs, Hall retired, Miss Ray (Mrs. Knapp) took over girls' P.E., Jim Murray and Peter Chrisomalis were Vicc- Principals, and Ken O'Neill kept house league hopping. Also during this time Gary Enmcs established an active gymnastics program and the boys' athletic teams won the sports triple crown in soccer, volleyball and basketball. The Valedictorians for these years were: Karen l-laass, Kathy Piper and Ed Osborne, and in '76 Susan Woodley excelled in leadership leadership and School Contribution. Anniversary tickets for October Mill are available at Video King in Bowmanville or by calling 623-2612.