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Port Perry Star, 30 Aug 1988, p. 13

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| { (From page 12) completed with many mounted entries and the Scugog Fire Department. Don Heath President of the On- tario Association of Agricultural Societies officially opened the fair. He also presented long-time director Ivan Cochrane with an Agricultural Service Diploma, the highest award in Agricultural Societies. District 4 director Guy Scott and Homecraft represen- tative Marjorie Toms each brought greetings and best wishes for a successful fair. Richard MacKenzie acted as capable M.C. for the day's programme. During the day entertainer Dale Page and his friend Mo pleased the visitors with their per- formers. Two magic shows by Cathy and Stew Garland and their son Keith amazed large crowds. The Pine Ridge Cloggers also gave two performances to the delight of the large audiences. Once again the Media Milking Contest proved to be popular. Gerry Brett of the Oshawa C.K.AR. was the winner. other contestants were Peter Hvidstein of the Port Perry Star, Bob Eakins of the C.K.L.Y., Lindsay and Rick Eglington of the Toron- to Star who all did very well. The Farm Olympics were a new feature with the winners be- ing declared as the Newtonville Neugies. Hoskins Stables performed their musical ride with fine precision. Throughout the day an ex- cellent horse show pleased many visitors. The afternoon's events concluded with the horse pull which to many is the best enter- tainment that the fair can offer. Once again Blackstock Fair concluded with a dance to the music of Bakerline D.J. Cartwright lost another of it's senior citizens with the passing of Ed Harris on Saturday morning. Mr. Harris has been a resident of Port Perry Nursing Home for several years. Sympathy is ex- tended to his family Jean Mahaf- fy, Lorna and Grant Edgerton and their families both of Blackstock as well as to Jim Har- ris, Shirley Magill, Reta Birkett and Verna Chapman and their families. The funeral service is on Monday from Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry. Don't forget the annual Purple Hill L.O.L. Barbecued Steak din- "ner and dance in Nestleton on September 24th. Tickets are available from Floyd Argue or Henry Wotten. Herb Vine will pro- vide music for the dance. The family of Howard and Elva Harris of Lindsay hosted a 60th wedding anniversary Open House PORT PERRY CLINIC HOGAN'S HEARING AID © CENTRE of Port Perry DENNIS J. HOGAN 230 Queen Street * NOTE NEW NUMBER * 985-4422 WED D. ONLY to5P on Sunday afternoon in the Udora Hall. Jean and Lloyd Trewin and Marjorie Bradburn were present among the friends and family who attended this happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Harris lived on the Pur- ple Hill Road on their farm which is now part of Byersdale Farm. The Harris family attended Pur- ple Hill Public School during the 40's. There were 13 tables at the Tuesday evening card party with the following winners: 1. Ann Taylor with the fine score of 98; 2. Charlie Campbell with 96; 3. James Emerton 87; 4. Edna Vi- vian 85; Kevin Martin 80; Mary Cannon 80 and Low Gordie Ireland. Draws - Gladys Slack, Muriel Butson, Mary Poots and Leonard Cain. The annual Mountjoy picnic was held at the homestead, home of Mrs. Ivan Mountjoy on Sunday. A large number of the clan en- joyed a dinner together and a great time of visiting. The day concluded with a number remain- ing to enjoy the evening meal together. More Blackstock news Dalton and Kathleen Dorrell have returned home from a fan- tastic holiday. One highlight was attending the Queen's Tea Party in London when they were pleas- ed to be close to the Royal couple, . Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip and Prince Charles and Diana. The Dorrells toured the Scandinavian countries where they enjoyed seeing many many interesting sights. Les and Janice Bushfield, Trevor and Dana of London spent the weekend with her parents Murray and Aileen Byers. Ben and Marj Madill of Bramp- ton spent the weekend with Bill and Ruth Marconi. They were at the Blackstock Fair where Ben put on a rope making demonstra- tion and enjoyed surprising peo- ple walking about the grounds on his. stilts. Roger and Ethel Dorrell of Wallaceburg are guests of his brother Dalton and Kathleen Dor- rell. They enjoyed the fair and the Mountjoy picnic. Leila and Blair Warren of St. Catherines visited her sister-in- law Mrs. Ivan M. Mountjoy. A tradition at the Blackstock Fair, the Hoskins Stable Musical Ride was a colourful treat for the hun- dreds of people who watched. 0% PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuésday, August 30, 1988 -- 13 GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES Annual Rates Monthly Rates 1 YEAR ............ 10 1/4% 2 YEARS .......... 10 1/4% 3 YEARS .......... 10 112% 4 YEARS .......... 10 1/2% 5 YEARS ............... 2 YEARS ............ 9 3/4% 3 YEARS .............. 4 YEARS ............... 5 YEARS .......... -- MORTGAGES BOUGHT & SOLD -- Rates subject to change without notice. Call the office tor information SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES 250 QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation SMALL BUSINESS CONTROL CENTRE -- welcomes -- JOHNNY BURKE By day -- marble and onyx specialist for bathrooms, bars and kitchens. Fine carpentry work. By night -- lead singer of Eastwind, famous Country Band. Johnny is now associated with the Small Business Control Centres to handle his enterprises. He comes highly recom- .mended after completion of work at our President's home. You can contact this skilled craftsman and talented musician by calling: SMALL BUSINESS CONTROL CENTRES OF CANADA 11D. 247 Scugog St., Port Perry 985-4471 'Courtesy, Communication & Control OFF -- all -- OLYMPIC STAIN LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER CO. LTD. clistie contre e QUALITY PRODUCTS 11 VANEDWARD DRIVE - (OSHAWA ROAD) : PORT PERRY - ONTARIO - PHONE 985-7391 "= ROOF TRUSS DIVISION - CALL 985-3121 ( All Sale Items are Cash & Carry Subject to Prior Sale Some Items may have to be Ordered ® QUALIFIED SERVICE oe COMPETITIVE PRICING

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