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po 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 13, 1988 Fair balloons travelled far afield in wind Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly Bill Lishman is up to exciting things again - of course Bill, our talented resident, is usually up to some unusual television commer- cial or some other most surpris- ing activity. If you have seen a small plane flying about followed by a string of Canada Geese on either side in perfect formation you really are not going to pieces - you are seeing Bill preparing for another commercial. Congratula- tions, Bill on another achievement. The air currents on Blackstock Fair day must have been ex- cellent for balloons as many have been returned - the majority from the Ottawa Valley area and Nor- thern Quebec. One was recovered from the waters of Atlantic Ocean at White Bay, Newfoundland on the Monday following the fair, August 29. That was some travell- ing. it took the reply over a week GUITAR LESSONS Ask for Tina 985-9032 to return. On this Friday evening, September 16 a Jack and Jill for Peter Peeters and Elizabeth Kel- ly will be held in Nestleton Hall. These events are relatively new to our area but friends of all ages are invited to honour a bride and groom-to-be with a dance organiz- ed by their friends. Tickets may be bought before Friday night or at the door. On Sunday, the Dalton Dorrells and Bruce Mountjoys enjoyed a panoramic low level aerial sight seeing trip on DeHavilland's famous Dash 7. Leaving the Island airport at 10 a.m. they were over Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, back to Toronto, then on to Muskoka Airport. From there the group travelled by bus to Gravenhurst for luncheon on the Steamboat Sequin at 12 noon. The Muskoka area is just beginning to show it's first tinge of autumn. Many from here enjoyed Orono, Uxbridge and Oakwood Fairs over the past weekend. Many in- teresting events were held which appealed to all tastes. Certainly beautiful weather added to these fairs. Modern square dance lessons begin in C.C.P.S. on Friday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the east entrance. First night is free to new dancers so come and try it. Bring your friends and have some fun. Square dancing opens up a whole new wholesome social life free of alcohol and drugs. You are taught every move so no previous experience is necessary. Mainstream and Plus dancers begin their season on Thursday, September 22 in the Town Hall, Blackstock at 8 p.m. For further information call Dora or Harold Martyn at 986-5378 or Glen Dowson at 263-2022. Bruce and Jean Mountjoy spent an enjoyable week at their favourite campsite on Clear Lake in the Haliburton Forest. On Wednesday evening the Fid- dle Contest Committee of the Blackstock Agricultural Society met at the home of the President Rolly and Millie Coy. Plans were worked on for the second annual Fiddle Contest which will be held on Sat., October 8 at the Rec. Cen- tre at 7:30 p.m. Make plans to at- tend this fun event. Could it be that I was difficult to contact last week or for whatever reason but I had only one mother phone me about the whereabouts of her son as to what college or university your child is attending. Please take the time to contact me at 986-4257 this week so that a list may be included next week. There were 11 tables at the weekly card party with the follow- ing winners - 1. Kathleen Watts; 2. Freda Ashton; 3. Kevin Martin; 4. Pat Porrill; 5. Richard Manns: 6. Nerta Masters. Low - Harold Burgess. Draws - Carl Ferguson, Harold Swain, Thelma McCrieght, Ruby Cochrane. Blackstock W.I. YOUR FAMILY PORTRAITS Professionally Photographed in the Autumn A GREAT GIFT IDEA! We photograph -- in your home -- in our studio -- outdoors BOOK NOW! for personal, professional service 985-0744 PHIL WALMSLEY PHOTOGRAPHY ON DEDUCTIBLE OF ANY INSURANCE WINDSHIELD GLAIM plus S10 WORTH OF GAS Helen Bradburn, P.R.O. The Blackstock Women's In- stitute met for the September meeting on Sept. 7 at the Hall with many visitors. After the singing of W.1. Grace everyone enjoyed a social time over dessert and tea. The meeting opened with the Ode and Mary Stewart collect. The Citizenship convener Dora Martyn called on Edith McLaughlin to introduce our guest speaker Mrs. Ida Hurting, who is from Czechoslovakia. She told of her and her family's life during world War 2. She had two daughters, aged 6 and 3 when they had to go and leave everything behind. They walked with a baby carriage and a little wagon over the mountains into Germany. Their lives were as bad as could be until coming to Canada in a delapidated old boat that took eight days to cross the ocean, she said, 'leaving 400 years of history behind." Dora Martyn gave a reading from an old Public School reader "My Native Land". The Roll Call was answered by everyone. "Would you accept a political position if you were 30 again? Why?" Minutes were read and approv- ed. Thank you notes were read from the Port Perry Nursing Home, Jean Ferguson and the Percy Van Camp family. Thank you were given by Margaret Van camp, Lorenza McArthur, Muriel Hoskin and Flora Samells for life memberships and Helen Brad- burn for Certificate of Merit. We will continue to serve dinner to the Lions Club as in previous years. A memorial gift to the hospital was given in memory of an old and dedicated member Elva Van Camp. A bulletin from the Federated W.I. and the resolution were both read. This resolution goes to the Convention at the Royal York on Oct. 24-25. Meeting closed with the singing of O'Canada. Here is some exciting news for members of our communities ser- vice and church organizations. The Port Perry downtown merchants association are inviting us to take part in an on-street bake sale on Saturday, October 8th. The promotion, which will be advertised extensively in newspa- per and radio, is called the Thanks- giving "Big Apple Festival" and it is a chance for our community groups to participate and earn funds for future projects. Spaces (at no charge) on Queen Street for anyone wishing to par- ticipate will be assigned by con- tacting Brenda Armstrong at 985- 9744. And, there will be cash priz- es awarded to participants for "best display" and for "best apple pie". This is a perfect idea for any of our clubs who would like to take part. But you'll have to act fast. book your space today! Release a | Balloon for Peace? -- TO CELEBRATE -- International Peace Day IN FRONT OF THE POST OFFICE Tuesday, September 20th 11 AM to 1 PM Everyone Welcome Sponsored by Baha'is of Scugog SMALL BUSINESS CONTROL CENTRE This is a picture of a typical telephone which goes unmanned and unanswered for most of each and every business day. -- yet, the owner says he is in business. For 5 bucks a day he really COULD be in business. SMALL BUSINESS CONTROL CENTRES -- Port Perry's only live answering service, 12 hours a day! for information ca JS -447 1 7 AM to 7 PM 247 Scugog St., Port Perry Courtesy, Communication & Control