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34 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 26, 1988 Fair meeting was well-attended Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly Annual Meeting Blackstock Agricultural Society A large number of members at- tended the annual Blackstock Fair Board meeting at the Recreation Centre on Thurs. evening. After a warm welcome was extended to everyone by President Rolly Coy and Grace said by Dale Van Camp. A bountiful pot-luck dinner was en- joyed. David Petrie introduced the Head Table and other guests, and in- troduced the guest speaker Mr. John Lester from Lindsay. John is Secretary-Manager of the Lindsay Exhibition and also the Assistant Director of the District 4. In his in- formative and entertaining speech, John emphasized the important of fairs to relive rural Ontario in this space-age. Fairs are the best value of entertainment and education for the price of admission. He also spoke of the importance of image and the need to present a pleasing one. John also talked of the need of a positive and enthusiastic attitude for all the fair organizers. Elizabeth Kelly thanked John on behalf of those present and presented him with a gift of appreciation. Joan Bayley and Evelyn Trapp of the Blackstock Lioness Club presented Rolly with a $500 cheque to be put towards the sprucing up of the fair grounds. An Agricultural Service Diploma was ready to be presented to Herb Swain for excellent and long service to our agricultural society. Unfor- tunately Herb was ill and unable to be present for this special presenta- tion of the highest award in Agricultural Societies. Treasurer Joyce Kelly presented a favourable financial statement. Reports were given by the Commit- tee Chairman and the Homecraft Director covering all aspects of a very successul 1987 Fair. Dale Van Camp, chairman of the Field Crops Competition presented to the winner Dave Frew of the Don Frew & Sons Farms, the Hall Trophy and a cheque. Second prize was won by Richard Van Camp and accepted by Lawrence while third place was won by Lawrence McLaughlin. In his President's remarks, Rol- ly appreciated the efforts of many hard-working directors and ex- cellent weather to make a very suc- cessful fair. The fair is one of the community's remaining family- oriented events. He is pleased with FORD MERCURY 1988 ESCORT L Stock 8002 $9384. Value 1988 TOPAZ L ges 39 998. 1983 MUSTANG LX senses 3G 995; 1988 Stock 8045 F-150 PICKUP soso 310,600: * plus freight, taxes, includes rebates TAYLOR FORD « MERCURY SALES & LEASING * PARTS & SERVICE '985-9815 985-3655 HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY Don Frew and Sons were winners of the Field Crop competitions for corn and grain. Presenting the trophy at the Blackstock business. Agricultural Society's annual meeting last week the large number of young people taking an active part in Blackstock Fair. He called a Fair Board meeting for Thurs. Jan. 28th to make plans for the coming year. John Lester presided for the elec- tion of the Directors and Associate Directors. Lawrence and Linda McLaughlin were appointed the auditors for 1988 and Joyce Kelly as secretary-treasurer. Betty Lester, Convention Manager of the upcoming 0.A.A.S. Convention in mid-February spoke of the highlights planned. A list of directors hoping to attend was made. Ileen Crawford, retiring District Homecraft Representative brought greetings from the District and also urged Fair Directors to visit at least one other fair to pick up new ideas. She also congratulated Elizabeth Kelly for becoming Assistant Homecraft Representative of the District. Barbara Weese of the O0.M.A. brought greetings and spoke on the 4-H parts of our fair. Joan Graham showed slides of the 1987 Blackstock Fair that she and Harold Wright had taken at the fair. The evening concluded with notes of appreciation by President Rolly to those who had contributed to the BEER - -- COLE Lori Marie Cole and Karl Glenn Beer were joined in marriage on September 12, 1987 at the Im- maculate Conception Church in Port Perry. Rev. Alfred Grima officiated. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Karen Cole of Blackstock and the groom is the son of Shirley Beer of Brooklin and the late Kenneth Beer. The maid of honour was Julia Vanderheul and the bridesmaids were Angela MacDonald, Kari Healey and Sharon Locke. Keith Beer was the best man and ushers were Tom Walsh and Paul Bateman. The happy couple now reside in Port Perry. success of the evening. There were twelve tables at the Tuesday evening of cards with the following winners: 1. Nerta Masters; 2. Mary Poots; 3. Carl Gimblett; 4. Ethel Goble; 5. Lorna Swain; 6. Albert Watts; Low- Reta Storie; Draws- Gladys Potts, Georgina McLaughlin, Harold Burgess, Ethel Goble. At St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday morning, quite a number of former members and other visitors joined the congregation on the occa- sion of Rev. Ansley Tucker's last service as their regular minister. Following church a reception was held when Ansley was presented with two china mugs from the ACW. The congregation joined with its sister congregation at Port Perry and presented her with a compact disc player and a hand woven chasu- ble with embroidered and appliqued symbols. We wish Ansley well in her new position at the Church of the Redeemer at Bloor St., & Avenue Rd., Toronto. The interim Priest at St. John's will be Rev. Cannon Bob Kuyler. Jamie and Mark Attfield of Pickering spent a few days last week with their grandparents Mer- rill and Norma Van Camp. Last week Mrs. Mildred Hope hosted a Business and Planning Meeting for the Friendly Visitors. Helen Jewell, President conducted | ili PERRY was Dale Van Camp. Dave and Leah Frew ac- cepted the trophy on behalf of the family farm . the business of planning program- mes for the next six months for this group which represents Mental Health. Seven volunteers attended. The Y.M.C.A. Floor Hockey has resumed following Christmas holi- day time. In the Junior section the Leafs defeated the Bombers 9-5. The Leaf scorers were Tommy Waters 4, Dillon Weber 2, Jason Logan 2 and Doug Lynde 1, while Brad Morton 4 and Carle Davis 1 scored for the Bombers. In the Senior Division the Bruins outscored the Canadians 12-4. The scorers for the winners were Dan- ny Bycok 5, Mike Hepburn 3, Paul Bycock 2, Chris Bryant 1, Jocelyn Agnew 1, while Brendon Agnew, Kendall Chorostecki, Peter Simms and Mike Leach each scored one for the Canadians. Mrs. Keith Van Camp visited her daughter Leanne and Jim O'Donnell and Ashley at Kitchener last week. Glad to report that Baby Ashley is feeling much better again. 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