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LR dan KS AY io Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly Under absolutely per- fect weather the annual Blackstock Fair on Sat- urday was very success- ful. The colourful parade was led by Piper Foster Hanson of Port Perry and had many, many fine entries. Percy Van Camp a long-time member and a past president and a former Secretary- Treasurer of our Society arrived in an antique horse-drawn vehicle owned and driven by "Sandy Churchill and officially opened this years fair. In his short speech Mr. VanCamp told of the many changes in the Black- stock Fair in his memory. Mr. Ken In- gram of Bobcaygeon who is the Director of District 4 also rode in the parade and brought greetings and best wishes from the Dis- trict. The Musical Ride: from Hoskin Stables entertained after the Opening Todd and Tess, the puppets from the Port Perry Puppet Players arrived and delighted the children with their performance. Many children will want to see their final per- formance for this year at the Port Perry Lib- rary on Thursday evening. The dancers of the Amman Valley Com- prehensive School, Wales, under the direc- tion of their leader Marion Williams de- lighted the audiences with their wonderful dancers. These young people along with their headmaster and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwards, and their musical leaders, Mr, and Mrs. Williams are billeted in many local homes. On Sunday morning they attended the Church service at the United Church where they sang a hymn in Welsh. The two exhib- ition games of rugby in the High School grounds Sunday afternoon attracted a fine number of spectators. A tragic accident occurred following the game when one of their play- ers was killed in a traffic accident enroute to his billet in Whitby. Also on Sunday one of the dancers, Hywell Davies ended up in Port Perry Hospital where he underwent appendix surgery. Our thoughts are very much with the group in their time of sorrow. The amateur show attracted some fine numbers. A new feature 'A Spelling Bee' an event in keeping with Bicentennial Year, attracted a good number of entries. Lynn McLaughlin emerged as winner. Once again the Frog Jumping Contest brought twelve energe- tic children with their frogs. The Milking contest was great with John McClelland, Bob Kennedy, Gerry Brett and Caryl Edwards as competitors. Bob Kennedy of CFRB won. Joy Werry proved that her past two wins as Champion Chocolate Cake were not just luck when she once again captured the crown over 19 other entries. Auctioneer Cliff Pethick sold this cake for $100. to Ross Duff and Vern Asselstine. During the afternoon a fine horse- shoe competition under the chairmanship of Harold and Roy McLaughlin was held. Also the annual Garden Tractor Pull and Tug of War were both carried out. The afternoon pro- gramme concluded with a horse pull that had five competitors. The fair concluded with a very successful dance "with Herb Vine and Durham County provid- ing the music. Once again the Welsh dancers entertained with several numbers. On Friday evening an exciting Demolition Derby was held with almost a full slate of competitors. The first Derby held here was declared a success by the large number who attended. Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Assoc- iation will be holding their sixth annual Open House on Sunday, Sept. 9, 1984 at 1 o'clock at Hoskin Stables (on Dur- ham Road No.57, south of Blackstock). On this "Oooh, just a little more to the right," this bull seems to be say- ing as his master rubs his belly in the Blackstock Fair show ring. Piper Foster Hanson lead | 5 parade into fairgrounds occasion handicapped riders will be displaying their riding skills for the public. Anyone interest- ed int he work of this Association is invited to attend this display. Lunch will be provided by the parents of the handicapped riders. The Hoskin Stable's Musical Ride, as seen at Oshawa, Blackstock, Port Perry and Oak- wood Fairs, will be performed for the public. Please bring a lawn chair. The Association is also looking for exper- ienced riders with their own horses to take part in their sixth annual 25 km. Ride-a-thon to be held on Sat. Sept. 22 from Hoskin Stables, Blackstock. For further information, registra- tion and pledge sheets, call Hoskin Stables 986- '5558 or Sandra Morton, Oshawa 728-6930 before Sept. 19. Mrs. K. Samells spent a few days visiting her (Turn to page 38) acaehes Tee us ots J wo Joke |e Tee Th It was a tough jo PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. August 28, 1984 -- 17 LA Ny i" LY 3 Seb NA ge Ho 29 2 A NE Gf RTT Th PL hil sae yc 4 nih ih b, and John B. McClelland didn't know why he : a) : » i Le had to do it. 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