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Port Perry Star, 18 Nov 1986, p. 30

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30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 18, 1986 Royal Winter Fair beckons to local farmers Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly This is the week of the Royal Winter Fair and many local families are involved in one way or another. Darcy Dorrell of Charlton was on route to the Royal with his sheep when he stopped in to visit with relatives in Blackstock. Congratulations to Debbie Van- Camp who was presented with Skylar-Pepplar-Heintzman Scholar- ship for Academic Achievement in first year. The November meeting of the Morning Unit was held at Connie Swain's home. Lois Luke welcomed eleven members and one visitor. Get well cards were signed for Susie Harris and Jean Mountjoy. The bir- thday party at the Villa on November 20 was discussed. Each lady gave highlights of her 1986 summer. The meeting was adjourn- ed to the Recreation Centre and Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service which took the place of program and worship for this meeting. The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met on Tuesday, November 11 at the home of Aileen Byers with fourteen ladies present. Roll Call was answered with gifts for the Psychiatric Hospital. After the business meeting, and keeping with the thought of Remembrance Day, Grace Hall spoke of Leningrad, a ci- ty in Russia that suffered great devastation during World War II. She spoke of its history and showed slides of that city and area taken during her recent tour of Russia. Grace followed with a devotional -- "Let's Start Thinking Seriously of Peace." Larry Hoskin of Lake Louise was in the area over the weekend and visited - relatives and friends. On Sunday a family brunch was held at the home of his parents Frank and Muriel Hoskin when members of his immediate family enjoyed a visit with their brother. Leanne and Jim O'Donnell of Kit- COLD CUT CENTRE toc YWYZ "sik: Shop chener spent the weekend with her parents Keith and Wilma VanCamp and Jay. They too visited relatives and friends while in the area. Julie Bryant, a student at College, North Bay was a Friday overnight guest at her home. Her school basketball team of which she is a member played on Friday night in Kitchener and on Saturday after- noon at Durham College, Oshawa. - Julie, does not get home very often. Better health is wished for our pa- tients in Port Perry Hospital - name- ly Jean Mountjoy, Mrs. Susie Har- ris, Bill Johnston and E.R. Trewin. If you are looking for a Christmas gift with a different flavour - try a history of Cartwright book. Two types are available - the blue soft- covered history filled with the in- teresting anecdotes and the white 'hard covered factual written by Doreen VanCamp. Both can be bought at our house at 53 Scugog St. N. On Sunday afternoon a large percentage of the citizens of Blackstock attended the organiza- tional meeting of the Blackstock Neighbourhood Watch which is now in effect. Constable Mike Bevin spoke about the organization and showed an informative film on Crime Prevention. Deputy Chief Ed- wards will officially endorse our programme. The Chairman and team captains wish to thank all those who attend- ed, showing keen interest and en- thusiasm in their town safety pro- ject. A fee of $2.00 was collected - from each participating family to defer the cost of literature and town signs. If anyone in the village has been unknowingly overlooked please contact the chairman, Ross Tysick. The Ladies' Orange Benevolent Association made a donation to the O.N.O. toward their Dishwasher Fund. The L.O.B.A. will be having a demonstration on Wednesday, November 26 at 8 p.m. in the Blackstock Town Hall on making Christmas decorations. There will be a penny sale and lunch will be provided. Everyone will be welcom- ed. Anyone wishing to join the L.0.B.A. call either June Degeer 986-4430 or Muriel Wotten 986-5298 for information. The Durham Junior Farmers held a very successful dance in the Blackstock Rec. Centre on Saturday evening. D.J. for the evening was John Priebe of Caesarea. Sunday dinner guests of Gerald and Joyce Kelly, Elizabeth, Elaine and Esther were Jack and Edna Wallace, Fenelon Falls, Ray and Verna Hodson, Brooklin, Bob and June Petch, Kent and Catherin, Aurora, Reg and Linda Philip, Port Perry. Many interesting stories were shared of teaching days in Brooklin "a while ago." A fine crowd attended the annual Remembrance Day Service on Tuesday, November 11 at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Following the March on of the Col- ours and the welcome on behalf of the Township by Mayor Taylor O'Canada was sung. Greetings from a Senior Level of Government were brought by a representative from the office of Sam Cureatz, M.P.P. Scripture reading by Regional Councillor Lawrence Malcolm was followed by a thought - provoking address by Rev. Dale Davis. Follow- ing the Prayer for Peace by Area Councillor Harvey Graham the hymn Let There Be Light was sung. At this point the group paraded to the Cenotaph very typical November .11 weather - wet and gloomy. Laying of Wreaths by Province of Ontario, Legion, Lady Foresters and Fire Department. John Chur- chill of the Militia read an Interview with a W.W.1 veteran. Following the Reading of the Honour Roll by Mayor Taylor the traditional Two Minutes Silence and the Last Post were observed. The singing of The Queen concluded another im- pressive service of Remembrance. We are fortunate that the Township 3 LOCATIONS CHOOSE FROM FROM OUR BAKE SHOP - White or Brown Bread White or Brown Dinner Rolls 3 LOCATIONS FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE 180 Queen St. - Port Perry PHONE 985-2818 5 Points Mall - Oshawa _ PHONE 725-3834 118 Brock St.N. - Whitby PHONE 668-9931 Wt dr + BMD Toh af ANNES TE ETRY ead saci LA LL annually organizes and conducts this service. Thank you. This week the Red and Yellow Floor Hockey teams tied 6-6 with the scorers for the red - Jason Cliff 2, Mike Hepburn 2 and Martin Stubbs 2 and for the yellow - Chris Chorostecki 2, Brendon Agnew 2, Tim Masterson 1, Mark Simmons 1. On Saturday evening Howard Bailey hosted a dinner party for a group of close friends from High School days and their escorts. Julie Wright from Wilfred Laurier, Waterloo spent the weekend with the Bailey's. After the dinner the group enjoyed attending the Junior Farmer dance at the Rec. Centre. Congratulations to Susan Roberge and Brian Dickson fermerly of Nestleton Country Store who were married on Saturday at the Nestleton Presbyterian Church. There were 7 tables at the week- ly Tuesday evening card party with the following winner - 1. J. Poots, 2. Elva VanCamp, 3. Rhoda Larmer, 4. Wm Forder, 5. Nerta Masters, 6. Belle Werry, Low - Gladys Slack. Draws - Ella Venning, Harold Swain, J. Poots. The annual Awards Banquet and Dance of the Central Ontario Trac- tor Pullers Association was held at Tyrone Community Centre on Satur- day evening with a number of int ont can cot You WDIOW tracked sno worst d 8 hp TeC Fully wintenze naine Rugge' oy stage design fven electne Gel on track \¢ : 18 8261 snowblowe D he new John or to take care © pullers and sponsoring groups from this area attending. The big winner from this area was Dick Reid who won the trophies for the most points in both Modified Tractor Classes. In addition Dick was voted the most sportsman puller for the year and received the prestigous Blair Graham Memorial Trophy in honour of sportsmanship. Con- gratulations, Dick on just a great year. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. May Shortridge and Mrs. Jenny Bailey on the passing of their aunt Mrs. Elsie Jackson in England. Ken and Mary Whitehead would like to inform their customers that their chip truck will be closing on November 20 for scheduled maintenance and will re-open on Thursday, December 11 to serve you on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the winter months. On Saturday, Bill and Sheila Shor- tridge, Stephanie and Casie attend- ed a family re-union in Burlington and later visited Charlie and Erma Primer in Hamilton. eere 8261 { winters ow Kind nandles ant and nigh nn Deere ih a new John jo . JOHN DEERE

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