ave Ta NE NN SN NY EYYTY Y- Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly On Saturday Howard Bailey and Eleanor Kelly were among the 110 Gold Award Achiev- ers who received their Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards from His Royal Highness, the Prince Philip on Sat- urday afternoon. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly, their leader Mrs. Shirley Turner and Mrs. Jessie Gunter as well as Esther Kelly and Julie Byers also attended this impressive ceremony. Also presented with her Gold Award was the former Robyn Ward of Burketon who worked through the Blackstock Rangers. Congratul- ations to these three young people on their fine achievement. Several from here enjoyed the Royal Salute to Her Majesty the Queen presented by the Government of Ont- ario and the Central Militia Area of the Canadian Armed Forces at Exhibition Stadium, Toronto on Sat. evening. It was certainly an evening of pageantry at its very best. Brian Magill of Col- umbus was a weekend guest of his aunt and uncle Jean and Bill Mabhaffy. Recently Mrs. Maurice Bradburn visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bradburn. On Saturday Maurice Bradburn visit- ed his aunts and uncles Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forder and Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bradburn. Many from this area attended the Internat- ional Plowing Match this past week at Tiviot- dale. Congratulations to Roy and Harold Mec- Laughlin who again won first place in the Horse- shoe Pitching Contest at the Match. A speedy recovery is wished for Donnie Till- ing who received injur- ies when he had a motorcycle accident at Cadmus one evening this past week. Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant along with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Locke enjoyed a weekend at Wheeling, West Virg- inia. They enjoyed tour- ing various spots of interest in that area. It was very enjoyable as usual to attend the Harvest Home Service at the Head Memorial Church at Scugog Shores Museum on Sun- day evening. Music was provided by the Lake Scugog Historical Choir led by Norman Watson. Guest minister was Rev. Jack Griffin of Newmarket who preached a very dynamic sermon on Wheat and Weeds. The service concluded with a sing song and a pie social. The September meet- ing of the morning unit of the UCW met at Norma Van Camp's home with 13 members present. After refresh- ments and social time of catching up on summer activities, unit leader Eleanor Werry opened the meeting with this quote "The Trouble with being a good loser, you have to lose to prove it" and dealt with the business. An annivers- ary card was signed to express our congratu- lations to Joyce Taylor's parents on their 60th wedding anniversary. Anita Davis led the worship using the theme '"Repentance" and reading from John 8: 1-11 and Mark 1:14-15. Ruby Van Camp brought along her daughter Lois McLeod, Youth Work developer for the Bay of Quinte Conference. Lois led a very interesting dis- cussion on Youth in the | Prince presents Gold Awards Church. Next meeting at Ruby VanCamp's with the roll call - *'Tell of someone or some- thing you are thankful for that has influenced your life'. The McLaughlin Family Reunion was held at the Haydon Community Centre with about 55 people in attendance from Bram- pton, Toronto, Oshawa, Blackstock and surrounding areas. After a bountiful pot luck dinner President Deb Vice welcomed everyone and congratu- lated three newly married couples - Terry and Kelly Gatchell, Rob and Penny Wright, and Paul and Jean Mec- Laughlin and presented each with a wishing well. Each replied fitt- ingly. Eileen McLaugh- lin led a lively sing song with Ruby Griffin at the piano. A hilarious skit on McLaughlin history from when the ancest- ors left Ireland in the early 1800's produced by Mary and Ted Mec- Laughlin of Fenelon Falls was presented by a number of spontan- eous actors and actress- es. A small gift was handed out to the children and a time of visiting enjoyed. It was great to have 94 year old Charlie McLaughlin of Toronto and Mrs. Alma Taylor of Sunny Crest Nursing Home attend the reunion. Residents of the Port Perry Nursing Home and the Villa will enjoy a production of the Bicentennial Play at Cartwright on Friday eveuing at 7:00. Any members of the families of residents are invited to attend with their loved ones to make the producation even more enjoyable. Time is rapidly approaching for the Bi- centennial weekend on October 12 and 13. This is the week to buy your tickets for the Pork Barbecue to be held on the Saturday evening. Ss FE DS 7 A D SSW / 4) Jrf ( 4 CA Thanksgiving Dinner At EMIEL'S PLACE Restaurant & Dining Lounge -- CANADIAN & DUTCH CUISINE -- Spend A Delicious Holiday With Us! A Choice of Fine Foods at Affordable Prices. ROAST TURKEY WITH STUFFING, VEAL, STEAKS, HAM & FISH. 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