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i - . y Fro NE ~- R090 .28 live $iAale ¥§ . hes RI EAS ER BTS 36 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 25, 1989 Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly A good crowd enjoyed the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture Annual Banquet and dance held in the Recreation Cen- tre on Friday night last. Carl Sulliman, Executive Director of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture gave the after dinner speech. It contained many sound thoughts spiced with humour. The meeting was chaired by Neil Allin, President of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture. Better Health is wished for Stanley Taylor who is a patient in Port Perry Hospital. We hope that you soon will be feeling better. Sorry to report the passing of Hazel (Mountjoy) Belyea. Sym- pathy to her many relatives and friends in this area. The service will be held on Tuesday in Bronte. Six couples attended the day long marriage preparation ses- sion conducted by Dale and Anita Davis at the United Church on Saturday. The Evening U.C.W. served a delicious lunch. On Wednesday Mrs. Flora Samells visited her cousin Mrs. Soph Hickson of Lindsay. Parents and friends are invited to attend the 4-H Achievement Night for the just recently com- pletely project which will be held on Thursday at 7:30 at the Orono Community Centre. . On Tuesday April 11, Jennifer Parsons took part in the Lions District A-16 Oral Communication Finals at Lakeview Public School, Ajax. The other contestants in- cluded 4 boys and 10 girls from Unionville, Markham, Keswick, Claremont, Brechin, Mount Albert and Omemee. Jennifer was chosen first runner-up among the girls and received a personal trophy and a cash award. The Blackstock Lions Club is pleased to have had the opportunity to . sponsor Jennifer and wish her their heartiest congratulations. Many from here enjoyed atten- ding the Nestleton United Church's Spring Concert held at Nestleton Hall on Friday. A wide- variety of talent was on the programme. There were 13 tables at the Tuesday svening weekly euchre party with the following winners: 1. Pat Porrill with a fine score of 90, 2. Harold Burgess, 3. Betsy Staniland, 4. Carl Gimblett, 5. Mary Finney, 6. Lorna Swain. Low - Ella Venning. Draws - Albert Watts (2), Lawrence Adams, Norman Rohrer. Kathleen and Albert Watts at- tended the wedding dance of Klaas Speck and Norma Arney which was held in the Nestleton -Hall last Saturday evening. Best wishes are extended to this young couple. Afternoon U.C.W. On Tuesday afternoon April 11, the afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. - met at the home of Kathleen Watts with 14 ladies in atten- dance. A dessert luncheon was en- joyed by all. Jean Ferguson who was acting as Unit Leader opened the meeting with a reading 'I Want to Pray Together." Then Jean read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. ' Jean Adams who was in charge of the Worship read from John 21. The Hymn "Jesus Calls Us O'er. the Tumult" was sung, the Roll Call was answered by remarks about a television program that helpful. or the program Thelma Wright gave an interesting and very informative address on ) South Africa. This was followed by a quiz to help us find out how much we had learned about the topic. The meeting closed with the benediction. Kathleen Watts At the regular April Fair Board meeting plans were made for an auction sale to be held in the arena on Friday evening, June 2. Donations of useful saleable ar- ticles will be received from anyone in the community who wishes to support Blackstock Fair. For further information or pick-up call Lawrence Van Camp 986-5557 or President David Petrie 986-4771 or Joyce Kelly 986-4257. There will be a District 4 Workshop for all interested in Fairs held in the Provincial Building Lindsay on Thursday evening, April 27. A wide variety of topics will be discussed and all are urged to try to attend. Once again Sunflower seeds will be distributed to the students so that they can grow sunflowers to enter in the annual Sunflower Contest at the fair which wil be held Saturday August 26. Vernon and Vera Asselstine had a very busy and happy weekend when they were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. On Saturday afternoon many friends and relatives joined them for an Open House. A delicious dinner prepared and served by Toms- Tripp Caterers was enjoyed by Vera and Vernon, their family and close friends. Later they were joined by many other friends for a dance and social time. For these happy events the bride and groom were joined by their family- Gerald Asselstine, Oshawa, Allan and Mary Asselstine, Tania, Michael and Mark of Ottawa, Les. and Leah Asselstine, Gayle and Rob of Kitchener, Floyd and Ruth Asselstine, Michelle and Craig, Colin and Christine Asselstine and Jennifer all of Blackstock and Teresa Asselstine of Grand Valley. Vernon's two sisters Eileen Yanciw of Mississauga, Fern and Carl Webb of Toronto and one brother Bryden and Bet- ty Asselstine of Belleville. Many family members gathered at the Asselstine home for a Sunday Brunch and a relaxed visit. Hear- tiest congratulations to Vernon and Vera. Sympathy is extended to Frank and Jennie Bailey on the passing of Frank's brother Fred in England recently. A very successful Talent Auc- tion was held in Blackstock United Church on Friday evening. Harvey Graham acted as the genial auctioneer for the event. Many interesting talents donated by young and old alike were auc- tioned off in an evening full of fun and fellowship. During the sale an excellent magic show by Stew and Kathy Garland assisted by Keith was enjoyed, musical numbers by Norm Seli and a trio by Jean Ferguson, Thelma Wright and Eileen McLaughlin. Then again on Saturday even- ing another large group of people returned to the Church for a delicious Irish Stew Supper. This unique type of supper was another fine succéss. Over the past two weeks many from this area were thrilled by the production of The Sound of Music by the Scugog Choral Society in Port Perry. Better health is wished for Stanley Taylor and Miss Edna Larmer who are both patients in Port Perry Hospital. David Petrie, Junior suffered a painful injury to his ear on Friday night. Blackstock was well represented on Thursday evening when the Durham East 4-H Achievement Program for the recently completed project Work- ing With Wool was held at the Orono Community Centre. After a warm welcome by Barbara Weise, there was a presentation of leaders' badges. The eleven clubs each made a presentation which were well done. Among the award winners was Esther Kelly who has completed 18 projects. Con- gratulations, Esther. Plan to attend the High School's Annual Drama Night when the three one-act plays will be presented at the Rec Centre on Thursday .and Friday evenings. This is always an evening of great fun. Fair Board members are reminded of the District 4 Workshops what will be held in Lindsay on Thursday evening. If you are planning to attend and wish to car-pool please cali either David Petrie or Joyce Kelly, On Tuesday evening Marie Tysick hosted a bridal shower in honour of bride-to-be Kelly Guernsey. Following a social time and the opening of the many love- ly gifts, Kelly replied fittingly. There were 10% tables at the Tuesday evening euchre party with the following winners: 1. Bernice Loudfoot, 2. Myrtle Gimblett, 3. James Emerton, 4. Leonard Cain, 5. Charles Camp- bell, 6. Betsy Staniland. Low - Pat Porrill. Draws - Leonard Cain, Bernice Loudfoot, Ella Venning, Muriel Butson. For anyone who Good crowd at Region Agriculture banquet enjoys an evening of cards these weekly card parties held each Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. sharp at the Blackstock Town Hall are a great idea of an evening's fun. Come and join them. On early Friday morning Mr. P. Fawcett, Miss Beth McIlroy, Jennifer Fletcher, Esther Kelly and Joyce Kelly attended the Thirteenth Annual Educators' Breakfast held at Harwood Secon- dary School, Ajax. This event kicks off Education Week this week with its Theme Partners in Action. Guest Speaker Pauline Laing, Director Durham Board of Education spoke on the theme. If you have news items of a social nature of a community event please phone Joyce Kelly 986-4257 by Monday morning. Thank you. IT'S STANDARD TRUST We want you to try "Hometown Savings Centre', so we're offering: Your choice of Men's or Ladies Watches. 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