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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., August 27, 1980 The fog lifted and the sun shone while the crowds arrived for another very successful Blackstock Fair. Blackstock Fair, like many other rural fairs, involves almost everyone in the area to create a true community event with all the accom- panying enthusiasm. The Directors of the Blackstock Agricultural. Society are proud of the fact that all the on the one day with the result that the visitors -are kept busy taking in the many, many attractions. The dazzling balancing acts of Aldo Serracino- ! Inglott assisted by his lovely wife awed the audiences. Many items including swords, knives, golf clubs, paper, feathers, and even a pike pole borrowed from Duff Electronics were used . in his breath-taking act. -- 3 Lee Gothermann. The Amateur Show creat- ed. fine entertainment. Winners were: 9 years and under: 1st Steven McHolm of R.R.1 Port Hope, 2nd Lynda Parsons of Black- stock. 10-15 years: 1st Lynn McLaughlin and Angie Dick- activities of our fair happen. K& inson both of Nestleton, 2nd Lana Malcolm of R.R.1 Beth- any. 16 years and up: "was won by Marlene Parsons and "39" and over by Scott Madill of Nestleton. In the Craft Room Muriel Wotten was demonstrating quilting, Jo Dowson demon- Enthusiasm key to success of 115th annual Blackstock Fair strated tole painting, Edda Bowman 3D decoupage and Christine Davis' worked on quilling. The colourful parade arrived shortly after eleven o'clock with the following results. Decorated Tricycle: (Turn to page 20) 3 " o Six-year old Nicole Leach [left] and her eight-year old sister Cindy of Blackstock caught the judges' eye and were awarded first and second prize for best The C.C.P.S. Gymnastic Club entertained during the day with exhibitions of var- ious displays of beam and mat work. decorated bicycle. Once again the Milking Contest created much inter- est. This year, four local contestants, Gord Paisley, Caroline Carnaghan, John Wolters, and Harvey Gra- ham were surprised to learn that they were to milk goats. After considerable intricate four were able to come up with varying amounts of milk. The winner was de- clared to be Harvey Graham with last year's winner Gord Paisley close behind. This year's Champion Chocolate Cake winner was Howard Bailey whose deli- cious cake was chosen from nearly 20 other entries for this great honour. Auction- eer John Pearse auctioned --footwork by. the goats, the YY A NE, Sh 37 As ey big » y/' Ay and a few clowns to give the kids [and older folks, too] something to chuckle about. BRAEMORE GREENBANK FURNITURE & APPLIANCES - New & Used - *299. +15 cu.ft. Brand Name FREEZER GOOD, USED FURNITURE & APPLIANCES WANTED. OPEN: Daily to 6:00 P.M.; Fridays to 8:00 P.M. HWY. 12-2 MILES NORTH OF HWY. 47 IN GREENBANK - PHONE 985-3295 oo DAVELUYVILLE MOFFAT "== GUERNEY == INGLIS AHVIDOW mmm HVS mm TVHINAY What makes a good parade? Lots of colourful floats, this cake to the highest bidd- er John Wolters. A fine programme of fun 'n games was carried out for children of all ages by Beth Schryburt in her own enter- taining manner. The Apple Peeling Contest was won by Darlene Thomp- son with a peeling of 44%; in., a close second by Leslie Wright with 44 in. and third by Howard Bailey 291% in. A log sawing contest spon- sored by W.G. Slater Lumb- er Co. Ltd. was won by Ross Tysick and Richard Van- Camp, 2nd by Tom Hodge and Roy Werry, 3rd Winston Moore, Whitby and John Roulston, Seagrave. In the spring Nursery School and Primary Public School students received sunflower seeds from the Fair Board. Many of these children brought their sun- flowers which were judged in two categories. Winners were: Largest flower 1st- Jimmy Vernon, 2nd Shane Ferguson, 3rd Esther Kelly. Tallest: 1st David Akker- man, 2nd Andy Mackie, 3rd Going Up? One Very Good Answer. Subaru " ° C & C MOTORS "160 Simcoe 8. 8. Osha 728-0181 - Aaron Lishman, 8, of Purple Hill won a prize for his entry in the parade. His younger brother Geordie also had some wings on for the parade and they won a couple of prizes from the judges. Many of the floats, including this one "the witch's brew' had an agricultural theme. EEE THE GALLEY FISH &CHIPS PHONE 985-8647 2nd Anniversary - SPECIALS (Prices Good thru Labour Day Weekend) Breaded White Fish & Broasted Potatoes ShrimpinaBasket .............................. $2.99 Breaded Chicken-2pc.dinner.................... $1.49 Breaded Chicken-3 pc.dinner.................... $1.99 Boston Bluefish&Chips .......................... $1.25 SLUSH PUPPIE DRINKS, MILK SHAKES, SUNDIES and SOFT ICE CREAM. Lots of In-Store Specials. ET TT