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4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 14,1994 » "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice D> PORT PERRY STAR N COMMUNITY Variety of activities offered to public at Blackstock Fair Running a fair has become a very costly and complicated ef- fort in today's financial climate. For that reason agricultural so- cieties have diversified their ef- forts over the years. Blackstock Agriculture Society has certain- ly done so as it plans for its vari- ous activities. On July 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. the annual Blackstock Tractor and Truck Pull will be held at the fairgrounds. This event fea- tures a large variety of classes featuring stock and modified trucks and tractors. As well classes will be held for antique (vintage) tractors and the color- ful highway tractors. On July 30 in the evening the Kokomo Beach Band will have a return engagement after a very successful event last summer. This fun-filled outdoor beach party is a family event when all ages enjoy dancing and listen- ing to this great group. Pro anglers coming to Scugog By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Professional anglers will once again descend on Port Perry next weekend as the GM/ Mariner Pro Bass tournament trail winds into Lake Scugog. Hundreds of anglers will take part in the first tournament of the season in Scugog, June 25 and 26, which coincides with the opening of bass season. Competitors will compete for more than $20,000 in cash and prizes each day. First prize each day, based on a full field, will be $5,000. All GM Pro Bass Tourna- ments are live release events, with the Shimano boat return- ing all bass back into Lake Scu- gog at the weekend's conclu- sion. As always the popular weigh- in show will be held in Palmer Park, beginning at approxi- mately 2:30 p.m. on both Satur- day, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. All residents are invited to watch the show. Pro Bass anglers will compete in eight tournaments over the RY: 1%, The popular Demolition Der- by will take place Friday eve- ning, Aug. 26 when a large crowd is expected to attend to see all the noise and action. The 129th Blackstock Fair will be held Saturday, Aug. 27. One of the special attractions this year will be champion fid- dlers. Graham, Eleanor and Gary Townsend who will enter- tain throughout the afternoon. The fair will be opened by our Bill Lishman. "Sparky" the clown will delight children of all ages. Another new event will be the Pet Show. Much more infor- mation will be coming on the fair as the date comes closer. The Fiddle Contest on Nov. 5 will conclude this year's activi- ties of the Blackstock Agricultu- ral Society. More information on any of these events can be obtained from secretary Joyce Kelly at 986-4257 or any member of the fair board. course of the summer, including stops in Kingston, Midland, Brockville, Barrie, Rideau, Lindsay and Orillia. For the young anglers the an- nual Little League Anglers of Canada evént will also take place on June 26 on Lake Scu- gog. Children must register for the free event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Each child is guaranteed a participation award from the association as well as an exciting stage show J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR A community honored a long-time friend and educator Friday night at the Recreation Hall in Blackstock. Friends, teachers and former students were among the many who packed the hall for retiring teacher Ray Ashton, a 34 year veteran of teaching at Cartwright High School. Above, Mr. Ashton (centre) is seen greeting his first principal Gord Paisley who held the position from 1955-1984, and his last principal Leo Plue who took over the post in January this year. and iunch. The event, organized to pro- mote fun, family and conserva- tion techniques is open to all children under 13 years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration will be held in Palmer Park on the morning oftheevent. The Little League Anglers event is sponsored by Tim Hor- COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar runs each week in either the Port Perry Star or Scugog Shores providing space for local non-profit organizations to receive coverage for their important approaching events. Listings in Community Calendar are absolutely Free to any non-profit group. Copy must be submitted in writing before noon on Friday prior to publication, to be ton Donuts, Mercury Marine, Chevy Trucks, Shimano Cana- da, Talvest Fund Management and Big V Drug Stores. Man attempts to snatch elderly woman's purse An elderly woman, walking in the alley beside the post office, was approached from behind by aman, who attempted to snatch her purse offher shoulder. According to Durham Region- al Police, the white male, possi- bly with a kerchief on his head, grabbed the strap of the purse, but it came loose from the purse and the man ran towards Dixie Lee Chicken with only the strap in his hand. The woman, who is in her 80s had the purse resting in her palm. The incident happened just before 7p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. The Port Perry Farmer's Market opened its fifth season at the fairgrounds In Port Perry last Saturday morning. Above Whitney Cohoon and her daughter Tally greet some of the first day customers to their booth in the display building. The market is still looking for more vendors for herbs, vegetables, plants and crafts. If you're interested call 985-8044 to reserve space. The Farmer's Market will be open every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. included in the next edition of the Port Perry Star or Scugog Shores. EVERY MONDAY LATCHAM CENTRE Seniors shuffle board - 1 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY Horseshoe pitching - Oddfellows Hall - 6:30 p.m. 985-3261. EVERY WEDNESDAY Scugog Shuffleboard Club, Blackstock Arena 1-4 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. Info. 985-2787. EVERY WEDNESDAY From 9:30 a.m. - noon the senior's room at Latcham Center is open. EVERY SUNDAY The Multiple Sclerosis Society (Durham Chapter) holds bingo events from 4-6 p.m. at Cacsar's Bingo Palace, 88 King St. W., Oshawa. 728-2789. EVERY SUNDAY Baha'l information meetings 8-10 p.m., 1667 King St., Prince Albert. Info. 985-9339, 985-4582. EVERY SUNDAY MORNING Victory Kids Club Victory Christian Centre - 9:40 - 10:50 a.m. (Ages 4 & up). 985-1346. EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Cruisin' Classics Car Club meets between 6-6:30 p.m. at Country Style Donuts, Manchester during summer months. All welcome. EVERY MONDAY EVENING Support group for smokers - 7-9 p.m. in Oshawa. Info. 436-1046. EVERY TUESDAY Tops Club meets 7 p.m. Anglican Church Hall. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Euchre - Latcham - 1:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Oshawa and District Ostomy Assoc. meeting, Oshawa General Hospital, Room 1002F - 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Borelians annual general meeting - Town Hall - 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Long Term Care Committee of Durham Region District Health Council update - 7-9:30 p.m. - lLatcham Centre, Port Perry. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Epsom-Utica United Church beef supper - 5-7 p.m. - Utica Hall. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Fundraising dance to benefit the Canadian Syringomyelia Network (CSN), Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. 498-8097 SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Cadet Second Annual Car Wash & Hot Dog Sale - Port Perry Fire Hall -8:30 am. - 2 p.m. SAT. & SUN., JUNE 18 & 19 Museum Pioneer Days. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Port Perry Singles bowling, Centennial Lanes, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 50th Wedding Ann. for Marian & James Macleod, Blackstock Rec. Centre, 2-4 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Father's Day Breakfast - 8 a.m. - noon, Oddfellows Hall. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Scugog Choral Society auditions for "Mame" 7:30 p.m. - Town Hall. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Bishop Alfred & Eleanor Woolcock, of Oshawa, 60th anniversary open house, 2-5:30 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 471 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. SATURDAY, JUNE 256 90th birthday celebration for Clare Nolan, 1-4 p.m. Uxbridge Health Care Centre, Uxbridge. SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Prince Albert Memorial & Decoration Service, Pine Grove Cemetery - 2 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Grand Opening - Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St. - 3 p.m. JULY & AUGUST Porcelain Doll Making - vacation week in Muskoka - make 2 dolls, Lakeview Studio, Huntsville $335. Info. 705-789-8915. Clip and Save for _ Future Reference