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Tr "A Family Tradition for 130 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 11, 1996 - 15 THE FIRST permanent white settler in Cart- wright was George Hall who came from Ireland in 1831 and settled on two acres he cleared on the eastern half of lot 23, conc. 5 in 1833. The present village of Blackstock was originally called Tooley's Corners. Tooley built and operated a hotel on land where the cenotaph is now located. It was torn down and the war memorial was built on the site in 1920. The community later changed its name to Williamsburg and then in 1887 to Blackstock, after George Tait Blackstock who was a local lawyer and ran as M.P. At this time the only link with Scugog Island and Reach Twp. was a scow which crossed the western portion of the lake from the Port Perry waterfront to the Island. One of the areas most A good, creatively developed promotional campaign id worth its weight in gold! MOON Graphic design for GRAPHICS today's discerning clients. DESIGN GROUP Well promide you the moon and we'll deliver call JoAnne Cerovich 086-1046 Hu ---------- to discudd your next project Steve Strachan Contracting - Renovations - Additions - Custom Woodworking - Millwork - Custom Homes - Cottage Raising Specialist (905) 986-0601 14041 Old Scugog Rd., Blackstock notable citizens was H.A. Bruce, founder of Wellesley Hospital in Toronto and served as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1932-37. A wooden Anglican church built in 1851 was the communities first church and the first min- ister appointed to serve the area was William Logan in 1850. One of the .most notable events in Blackstock's 20th century history was A brief history of Cartwright Twp. the hold-up of the Canadian Bank of Commerce on June 21, 1934. Two men held up manger, L.H. Cornish and clerk Harry Major at gun- point. The employees were tied-up and the ban- dits, who got away with $4,000. were later arrest- ed and found guilty. Information for this condensed history of Blackstock was provided by Paul Arculus. All major Credit Card accepted Baker's Automotive Services e Air Conditioning Service & Repairs * General Repairs To Cars & Light Trucks Hours Mon. to Fri. 8-6 14995 Regional Rd. 57 at 7A, RR#1, Blackstock 986-0576 Proud to Part of the Blackstock Community Sohn Green Flectric Limited (formenty Defy Electric) Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Poleline Construction PUMPS Sales & Service Specializing in Farm & Residential Work (905) 986-4212 3758 Reg. Rd. 57, Nestleton, Ont. HOSKIN 4 STABLE "7. 986-5558 south of o986-4558 Blackstock Experienced qualified 131509 14ctors Boarding all Breeds e Breaking & Training Two Arenas Riding Lessons (youth and adult) e Summer School ® Horsemanship Courses Call For Starting Dates! The 131st Annual BLACKSTOCH Fun Filled Events 1996 Truck and Tractor Pull -- July 5 & 6 Country & Western Party with Montana Sky -- Saturday, July 27 Demolition Derby -- August 23 Blackstock Fair -- August 24 Special Attractions Old MacDonald's Farm, Exhibits, 4-H, Cattle & Horse Show, Horse Pull All events taking place at Blackstock Fairgrounds for more info contact Janice Beechy 986-0035 ITRAL ONTARIO R & WINDOW corp. REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS Sunrooms ¢ Storm Doors Garage Doors * New Construction & Replacement Windows Call Us Today for FREE Estimates on all your Door and Window Needs All orders placed before July 31, 1996 will receive 'FREE' Low E Glass! Serving Central Ontario Quer 15 Years Experience in the Industry Call (905) 986-1230 14041 Old Scugog Rd., Blackstock