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20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 12, 1988 Oops, baby belongs to Doug and Joyce! Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly There is a treat 'awaiting residents of this area when on Thursday and Friday evening the Junior Students of C.C.P.S. are presenting The Sound of Music on April 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.00 per person. The public is warmly welcomed. An apology is extended to the Larmer family when an error cropped into the news column. The new baby, Jessica Rose, is the daughter of Douglas and Joyce Larmer. Sorry about any embarassment that the mistake may have caused. Congratula- tions Doug and Joyce. Sunday guests of Earle and Marjorie Bradburn were Dr. Tom and Sheila Currier of Peterborough. Congratulations to Percy Van- Camp who celebrated his 90th Birthday with an Open House on Saturday when a large number of friends and relatives called to wish him Happy Birthday. Mr. VanCamp is a.very alert life-long resident of this area who can entertain visitors with tales of life as it was years ago. A highlight of the Open House was when Mrs. VanCamp was able to come home from Port Perry Hospital to join her husband on this special event. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Werry, John and Robert, Kedron hosted a buffet dinner party on Sunday in honour of Cindy's grandfather, Mr. Percy VanCamp, on his 90th Birthday. Present was the guest of honour Mr. VanCamp and Mrs. VanCamp who was able to leave hospital for his special occasion. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Saywell, Oshawa, Mrs. Margaret VanCamp, Mr. and Mrs. Norton VanCamp and Mr. James VanCamp, Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Attfield, Jamie and Mark, Pickering, Miss Valerie VanCamp, Scarborough, Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell and Ashley Anne, Kitchener, Mr. Scott Howie, Port Perry and Miss Debbie VanCamp, Miss Kelly Hart, Umonville and Jay Van- Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Van- Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Van- Camp, Mary and Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Keith VanCamp, Miss Aileen VanCamp, Mr. Barry Van- Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanCamp and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kemp all of Blackstock. Best Wishes to you at this hap- py time Mr. VanCamp. Everyone is welcome to attend the General Meeting of the Scugog Shores Historical Society when it holds its General Meeting on Thursday, April 14at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, Port Perry. Guest speaker will be Mr. Brian Winter, Archivest of Whit- by Museum who will be speaking on articles of local interest. If you are interested in antiques of any kind, plan to attend. Blackstock lost another senior citizen with the passing of Mrs. Carl Wright on Friday. Mrs. Wright has been a resident at Port Perry Community Nursing Home for several years. She and her husband lived for many years in their home beside the Post Office and prior to that farmed just west FOR ALL TYPES OF CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS ... at SCUGOG CHRYSLER Oot Tek CHRYSLER Special No. 4 Oil Undercoating ONLY £39.95 TIRES (All Balanced & Installed) ALL-SEASON RADIALS STEEL BELTED $ : P175-80/R13 ... 6 1 95 muck ees 382.95 P185-75/R14 ... 67.95 -- PLUS TAX & SHOP SUPPLIES -- All services include ride home and return upon request. Special No. 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENT & WHEEL BALANCE SPECIAL Wheel Alignment, Rotate & Balance all 4 Wheels (Expires April 30th, 1988) 2985-735 Hwy. 12 8& 7A at MANCHESTER -- OPEN LATE THURSDAY EVENINGS -- of the village. Sympathy is ex- tended to her daughters Kathleen and Dalton Dorrell and Dorothy and Jim Marlow, and families on the loss of their mother and grandmother. Funeral was con- ducted by her minister Rev. D. Davis at the Wagg Funeral Chapel, Port Perry on Sunday. In the Floor 'Hockey the Bombers defeated the Leafs 8-5 with Brad Morton scoring 5, Bren- da Tromans, Drew Tromans and Ronald Kelly each scoring 1 for the winners and Tommy Waters 4 and Douglas Lynde 1 for the Leafs. In the Senior game a high- scoring game was won by the Canadians defeating the Bruins 11-9. Scoring for the Canadians were Brendon Agnew, Kendall Chorostecki and Peter Simms each scoring 3, Mike Leach and R.J. Ford 1 each while Darryl Dutkewich 4, Paul and Danny Bycock each 2, and Martin Stubbs 1 were the scorers for the Bruins. On Sunday afternoon brides-to- be Sherry Tysick and Elizabeth Kelly along with their mother Marie and Joyce attended a Bride Show at Lindsay. Both Sherry and Elizabeth were lucky draw win- ners for two lovely gifts. There were only 24 people en- joyed the pot luck supper on Tues- day evening before the card par- ty. These are held the first Tues- day of each month. Organizers are hoping for a larger number on the first Tuesday of May. Winners at the card party, which had 9 tables, were 1. M. Poots, 2. Leslie Taylor, 3. Lorna Swain, 4. Clarence Masters, 5. Myrtle Gimblett 6, Meta Swain, Low - Ruby Cochrane. Draws - Myrtle Gimblett, Marion Webb, Clarence Masters, Harold Swain. On Sunday evening at the United Church, Ron Smith show- ed a video of many of the events that had taken place during 1987 at the church. Everyone present enjoyed seeing themselves and their friends participating in the varied events of the special Centennial Year. Sunday evening dinner guests of Gerald and Joyce Kelly, . Elizabeth and Esther were June and Bob Petch, Aurora, Nancy and Fred Pawly of Port Hope and Eunice and Herman Rodman of Little Britain. Nancy, June, Eunice and Joyce are long time friends from the teaching profes- sion who enjoy a visit together. A warm welcome is extended to the Barnett-Gibson family who have recently moved into the old Egypt school. Deb and Gord Bryans and family have moved into their new home also in Egypt. The Beacock family Picnic Ex- ecutive met at the home of Thelma and Lloyd Wright for a planning meeting and a pot luck supper. Honourable Jack Riddle is guest speaker at Federation Ban- quet. On Friday evening a capaci- ty crowd attended the annual Durham Region Federation of Agriculture Banquet, meeting and dance held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. After Presi- dent Neil Allin welcomed everyone and the customary toasts and grace, a delicious roast beef dinner prepared and served by the ladies of the U.C.W. was enjoyed. In his President's remarks Neil highlighted the years activities in Durham O.F.A. Greetings were brought by Roger George 1st Vice President of the Provincial O.F A_ Merrill VanCamp introduced Jack Riddle, Ontario Minister of Agriculture who was guest speaker of the evening. In his speech, Mr. Riddle outlin- ed some of the many changes in agriculture in this the year that is marking the centennial of the Ministry of Agriculture. The first Minister of Agriculture Mr. Charles Drury worked with a staff of 35 while Mr. Riddle the 20th Minister of Agriculture has a staff of 1800 full time which rises to 2200 in summertime. In 1888 over 66 percent of Ontario's population were farmers while to- day less than 3:percent are full time farmers. Farming and related food industry still is the 2nd largest industry in Ontario se- cond only to car manufacturing. While farming may be seen as old-fashioned to many urbanites in reality it is a progressive vibrant part of Ontario. Tremen- dous improvements have been made in all aspects of production and management especially since the end of W. War II. There are many changes and challenges facing today's agricultural industry. Economic changes involving subsidization throughout the world distorts the whole market system. Many countries are becoming exporters instead of importers so that former customers are now com- petitors of Canada e.g. Brazil. Mr. Riddle discussed some in- fluences that can affect the resources of the future. One large concern is worry of the farmer of tomorrow who will be burdened with such a high debt load. The decline in enrolment in Ag pro- grammes in Universities and Col- leges at a time when educated farmers are needed. The modern farmer needs a very broad range of knowledge. 5 Another problem of the future * is the availability and price of agricultural land. The area has been hit by pressures and pro- blems on farm land use. Another influence on the future is Land stewardship. There are increas- ing probléms 'regarding soil degradation which is fast becom- ing one of the biggest problems facing today's farmers. Mr. Riddle is worried about the proposed free trade and how it will affect Ontario's farmers. On- tario must contihue to improve its trading relatioliships not only - with United States but with many other countries. = Mr. Riddle contluded that in- deed the future will continue to be challenging and filled with changes. Ralph Larmer thanked Mr. Riddle and presented him with some Maple Syrup from Durham. John Noble, past president, was presented with a certificate of appreciation. After the drawing of several door prizes, the remainder of the evening was enjoyed in a time of visiting and dancing. Let's dance The Oshawa Deaf Centre, which serves all of Durham Region in- cluding Scugog Township, presents Let's Go To The Hop with Little Caesar, live at the Lion's Jubilee Pavilion, Lakeview Park, Oshawa, April 23. The Hop includes a hot and cold buffet and door prizes. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets, at $20 per person, are available by calling 579-3328, or by visiting the Oshawa Deaf Cen- tre at 750 King St. East, Oshawa. All proceeds from the dance will go towards the Deaf Centre's building bund, as the aged struc- ture is in need of renovation.