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! | | . Don't speak of rain to farmers Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly With all this rainy weather of late, speaking to a farmer could be detrimental to your health. Speak softly when talking to our . agricultural engineers as they're having many difficulties. Here's hoping for better weather! Thoughts are with the Bob ~ Hollidays' these days as Bob is in a Toronto Hospital undergoing treatment. Blackstock's population has been upped by at least two recently. New arrivals are at Neil and Cathy McLaughlin's home and at the Carter homestead of Crestview Ave. Congratulations! Wes Pearce was the guest of honour on Saturday evening when his family honoured him at a dinner party on the occasion of his 85th bir- thday held at Conway Place, Port Perry. Those attending: Phyllis and Adrienne Haines, Leanne, Nancy and friends, Tyrone; Mary and Brian Haines of Pleasant Point Estates; Beryl and John Pearce, R.R.1, Oshawa; Sandra and Mike Hamilton, Oshawa; Jennifer and Steve Creighton, Cannington; Mary and Don Lane, Oshawa; Lil and Don Petch, Toronto; Joyce and Alvin Heayn, Port Perry; MaryLou and GRADUATION Janet Elizabeth Simmonds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Simmonds, R.R.1, Port Perry, graduated from Seneca College on June 16, 1986 with Honours in the Certified Dental Assisting Program. Janet, a graduate of Port Perry High School, is employed with Dr. Kevin Brown, Markham, Ontario. George Carnochan, Lesley and Joy, R.R.2, Port Perry. Following din- ner, guests were invited to the home of Joyce and Alvin Heayn for birth- day cake and an evening of visiting - and reminiscing. _ Alarge number of women joined in the Blackstock United Church for a bridal shower for Caroline Car- noghan. After opening the numerous gifts Caroline thanked the women and proceeded to fill in details of her husband-to-be. A delicious lunch and visiting followed. Five ladies-Elaine Bailey, Ruby and Jill VanCamp, Joyce and Elizabeth Kelly attended a bridal shower in honour of Karen Rodman on Friday in Little Britain. The first Nursery School Meeting of the year will be held on August 26th at the Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. Doug Bird will be the guest speaker on CPR. Saturday evening about fifty friends and relatives enjoyed a 30th Anniversary of Pat and Andy Anderson of Scarborough held at their daughter's home Carolyn and Pete Lucifora on the East Boundary road. From Blackstock were Roger and Ethel Lafontaine and Nancy and Bob Bryans. Jens and Karen Eriksen from Norresuwdbx, Denmark are visiting his aunt, Lisa and John Kristensen recently. Recently Nancy Bryans was a . luncheon guest along with her aunt Mary Meldrum, Port Hope at her mom Babe Brown's home, McLaughlin Square, Oshawa. Many of our local residents have been travelling lately. Vera and Vernon Asselstine have returned from a six week trip out west with Vern's sister Fern and Carl Webb of Trenton. Karen and Paul Radford and Kimberly have visited Expo and stayed with Paul's brother. From the other direction of the country-Ralph and Peggy Larmer attended niece's Janice Yellowlees wedding in New Brunswick." While there they visited son, John and toured area sites. Earle and Mar- jorie Bradburn and Donald enjoyed last week travelling to Quebec. They toured the local fisheries at Cabot Trail with greatest interest. Margaret and Tony Duivestyn holidayed in the Maritimes and toured the Cabot Trail. Carl and Jean Adams have been vacationing in the West. Glad to report everyone Up 238 QUEEN i FALL SLIM-DOWN SPECIAL to 1/2 OFF ALL FULL SERVICE PROGRAMS Offer expires August 29th, 1986. BUY NOW! START ANYTIME UP TO SEPT. 30th, 1986 Individual counselling by professional nurses and nutritionists. A proven program based on sensible nutrition. WEIGHT COUNSELLING (i) By Appointment Only! -FREE NO STREET . CONSULTATION - call ..... "985- 9833 Monday & Thursday ........ ....8:30 AM. t0 1:30 P.M Tuesday & Friday ............ 0 6:30 PM .... 1:30 P.M. EE NX N "CENTRY -- PORT PERRY S had a good time and returned safely. Three of our younger residents are returning home after lengthy sabbaticals. Carla Adams and Dianna Fletcher are home after working at the Lake Louise Inn in Lake Louise, Alberta. Closer to home Howard Bailey has finished his summer courses and is home from Waterloo. Employees of Web Offset Publica- tions gathered at the home of Jim Weir on 'Saturday for a barbecue and party. A good time was had by all. This week's winner of the card party were Belle Werry - the lady that "never" wins at cards; 2 - Florence Larmer; 3 - Ann Taylor; 4 - Clarence Masters; 5 - Verna Slute; 6 - Susie Harris; Nerta Masters - Low. Draws were won by Ethel Goble, Edna Larmer and Doris Evans. Plans are well underway for the Blackstock Fair to be held this weekend. See you there! We are looking for children aged 6-12 to form a Junior section of the Pine Ridge Garden Club. The children will be offered a program of topics of interest to their age groups at their own monthly meeting. Anyone with children who are interested or who would like more information please phone Kathleen Petrie at 986-4771. Purple Hill School students will be gathering on Sunday for their se- cond re-union. It starts at the school and proceeds to the Rec. Centre for visiting and a pot-luck supper. Books for Port Perry Fair are available at Irwin Smith's Informa- tion available from Dorothy Catton - 985-2787. Cartwright High School in Blackstock acquired a major face- lift this summer. A portable classroom has heen added which will enable the library to be used ex- clusively as a library. The science lab has been renovated and moder- nized. A new furnace has been in- stal "school is now on-line with the computer at the board of- fice in Oshawa. In addition Cartwright High School is offering several courses in the first semester that would be of particular interest to adults. These courses are: Creative Writing, Typ- ing (an introductory course), Ac- counting (an introductory course), Law, Computer Science, & Business Practice. For further information call the school at 986-4241 (985-7153 evenings). PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, KIDS - ATTENTION - KIDS DONKEY HAT CONTEST (For Children 14 Years and Under) Two local vith will be visiting Port Perry Fair on Saturday, } st 30. "Nita" and "Cha Cha" are donkeys and they require hats to keep the sun off their heads. SO KIDS ... make a hat for Nita and Cha Cha ... bring it 10 the Fair between 1:00 and 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, and get your picture taken with the donkeys. Prize money will be given for the best hats judged in the contest. COLOURING CONTEST (For Children 14 Years and Under) On Saturday, ty ivrtrprir afi deri from 10 A.M. + AE kids 14 and under are invited to take part in a Colouring Contest. Crayons and Pictures will be provided so all that is needed is your time and talent. Prizes will be given for the best colouring in each group. PLEASE REMEMBER PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN WiLL BE ADMITTED FREE ON SATURDAY. 5 Year: Annual Interest 01/4" b family Trust . DON FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 30 Water Street, Port Peary 985-8471 --- The 121at Annual -- BLACKSTOCK FAIR DAY Saturday, August 23rd, 1986 WHERE ALL ™ ACTION HA NS IN THE SAME DAY! Fair begins 9:30 A.M. - Buildings Open, Midway Horse Shows - Cattle Shows - Parade arrives at 11:00'A.M. Craft Demonstrations - Rainbow the Clown - 4-H Club Magic Show by Stew & Kathy Garland at 12:30 P.M. Clog Dancers - Horse Pull at 4:30 P.M. ADULTS $3.00; HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS $1.50; PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS .50¢ For further information contact: Mrs. G. 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