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The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 5, 1998 Page 1 1 fï (ir iV r a*. à' ü: s ■■ l< •: ü! jr f- ? » k- H" t ' 6 Giddy-up! Elisha and Curtis Bryans take a ride on their horse at the Blackstoek Fair, held August 29. A Perfect Day for the Fair Blackstoek News by Joyce Kelly With absolutely perfect weather, the 133rd Blackstoek Fair was just a great success. The results of the Outdoor Competition were 1st Helen Coates, 2nd Shirley Love, 3rd (tic) Roily and Millie Coy/Blackstock Figure Skating Club at Deanna and Steve Grove's home. The activities began with a very well attended Demolition Derby on Friday evening which featured all the usual excitement plus a bit more. The rain which had been threatening all evening held off until the event was concluded. The very colourful parade had many entries of children's decorated bicycles, bicycles, wagons, and others, a great class of classic automobiles automobiles and many entries in the new feature of vintage tractors and several horse entries. The Fair was officially officially opened by our local media personality, Mr. Bruce Rogers, who had been introduced introduced by President Mark Graham who had welcomed everyone to the fair. As is the custom of Blackstoek Fair many activities activities were on-going throughout throughout the day featuring entertainers entertainers The Bear Hug Band, champion juggler Bob Cates, the strolling musicians musicians Three Mo'Sax, the many activities at Kids' World Events throughout the afternoon. An excellent Talent Contest was held with the following winners - 9 yr. and under: 1st Anna Carroll, 2nd Jordan Bishop, 3rd Bailey Gould; Class 10-15 with 7 entries: 1st Sarah DeJong, 2nd Erin Lang, 3rd Cheryl MacLeod, honourable mention mention Emily McCrudden; Class 16-21: tic Katie Mairs and Emily and Marie McCrudden; Class 22 yrs. and over: 1st Carroll family, 2nd Lcanne Lang. There was great response for the Pedal Tractor Pull for children of various weight groupings. Winners arc as follows: Under 40 lb. (4 full pulls with pull-offs resulting as follows) 1. Jared Duivestyn, 2. Bryce Rodman, 3. Christopher Petrie, 4. Colin Puckrin; 40- 60 lb. 1. Jeremy Bonsma, 2. Shannon Bonguard, 3. Corey Vandcweil; 60-80 lb. (7 full pulls with pull offs as follows) follows) 1. Michael Shaw, 2. Courtney Peelers, 3. Justin Perrin, 4. John Collins, 5. Rena Prendergast, 6. Mac MacCoy, 7. Craig Perhinski. At the baking auction, the Champion chocolate cake baked by Cindy Worry (chosen (chosen best from 16 entries in this popular class) was bought by Arnolt Wotten and the Champion cherry pie, baked by Helen Coates was purchased by Ken Gadsen. Afterwards, a record crowd enjoyed dinner at the beef barbecue at the United Church and the day was completed with a very successful successful dance with music provided by Jerry Archer from KX96 FM. The planning will now be beginning for the 1999 Blackstoek fair. A very pretty wedding was held outdoors recently at Whitby's "Touch of Class" banquet centre when Debbie Lowes and Kevin Fulford were united in marriage marriage with Tyler and Caitlin Lowes attending. The couple is residing at the Egypt farm home of. Nancy and Bob Bryans who were guests along with Gord, Debbie, Leanna and Christina Bryans. Best wishes Debbie and Kevin. Congratulations to the Paul McIntyre family with the arrival of a new baby girl, Molly, born recently to Donna (McIntyre) and Chris Carr. After a time of poor health, Mrs. James McLeod passed away early Saturday morning. Marion and Jim lived for many years on the west Quarter Line. Sympathy on the loss of their mother is extended to her family Helen, Glenna, Joanne, Bonnie, Sheila, Jim and Randy and their spouses and families. The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon. Dwayne and Carol Bryant, Becky and little baby Jordan of Mitchell spent the weekend with his parents George and Brenda Bryant and brother Chris. Many relatives came to see the happy family. A most successful swim program has been completed at Uxpool sponsored by the ONO club. Keep this in mind next year to take advantage of this opportunity for your little one. Better health is wished for Glen Grove who had to return to Port Perry Hospital after a short time at home. Also June Degeer is recovering recovering at home from the results of a recent traffic accident. Get well soon. Gerald and Joyce Kelly attended the Golden wedding wedding anniversary Open House in honour of Beatrice and Reg Timlin at Rosencath on Sunday afternoon. There were 16 tables at Tuesday cards with the following following winners - Vivian Kidd, Gladys Greenwood, Eileen McLaughlin, Gary Nottenboom, Norman Rob re r, Myrtle Gimblctt, Lyle McMahon. Lucky draws were won by Les Johnston, Elva Bothwcll, Ruby Smith, Richard Potter, Milt Lacey and Vera Fawns. Esther Kelly and Francis Peelers of Palgravc and Elaine Kelly of Kitchener spent the weekend with their parents Gerald and Joyce Kelly and attended the fair. As well Esther and Francis attended the wedding of Murray Blair and Bernita Jetten at Lindsay on Saturday afternoon. Jim and Barbara Byers and their family attended the wedding of Kelly Sedgewiek and Glen Armstrong in Norwood on Saturday afternoon. afternoon. The Memorial Decoration Service at St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Blackstoek will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Susan Sheen as guest speaker. St, John's News by Colin Beal Blackstoek Fair, 1998 is now just a collection of memories, but what great memories they are. The weather was absolutely gorgeous gorgeous and the warm temperature temperature assured that many lair- goers dropped in to our St. John's booth to sample our delicious ice cream. We, who served at the booth, learned quite a few things about ice cream during the course of the day. We learned that, even when surrounded surrounded by all the delicious cold stuff, one can get very hot working with ice cream. We also learned that it's a good idea to check out the recipe for chocolate sauce a day or two before the-fair rather than as the gates open! But the customers were really really understanding and we did run out of the chocolate long before the day was over. A straw poll of a few customers customers indicates that the general opinion of our Dublc Heders was "Yummy!" We'll be back he'xV'ycafwith the benefit of this year's experience. It was not only the ice cream which highlighted St. John's presence at the fair this year. We've always had some well-known parishioners parishioners winning ribbons for their skill and artistry in various various exhibition categories. This year, your reporter noticed a lot of St. John's names on ribbon-winning entries for cakes, cookies, jams, needle point and many other categories. Helen Nesbitt was all smiles as her grandchildren continued to gather ribbons in the livestock livestock shows and young Shannon Bongard, in addition addition to winning several ribbons ribbons for baking and other domestic arts, also took second second place in the 40-60 lb. category in the Children's Tractor Pull. Shannon was presented with a magnificent trophy for her win in this event and we hear that she just won't let it out of her sight. Congratulations to all winners and to all who exhibited and competed to make the fair a success. And a special "Yea!" for our St. John's entrants. August 29 was a special day for Linda and Lawrence McLaughlin. They both worked hard in the St. John's booth. It was also the day on which their new grandson, Riley William McPhail, made his first major public appearance accompanied by Mom and Dad (Lynn and Jim). Lawrence and Linda received lots of congratulations congratulations and some good natural ribbing on their achieving grandparent-hood. And all this attention was particularly particularly appropriate, for on that same day they celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary! anniversary! 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