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All manner of impromptu lighting was set up at the fiddle con- test, to make up for the hydro black-out which put all of Blackstock in the dark. Above, a member of the audience brings up a light to the stage. / FACTORY AUTHORIZED DISCOUNT BLITZ SAVE! $100 (°° ORMORE ONPICK-UPS & SENTRAS SHOP NOW FOR BEST SELECTION 6 YEAR 100,000 KM. * POWERTRAIN. WARRANTY [4 2) Loy MIDWAY MOTORS LTD. V....-¥ 1300 Dundas St. E. | \ y NISSAN Sone? Whitby 668-6828 TRRRREMENDOUS SAVINGS!!! SAVE $750°° ORMORE ON MULTIS & MICRAS 121/>-hp Lawn Tractors The 160 with 5-speed transaxle and 165 with hydrostatic drive, each with 38-in. cut. Rustproof fiberglass hood encloses engine for quieter operation. [ull pressure engine lubrication. Triple-safety starting. Tilting seat. Sector-and- pinion steering. Full-length steel frame. Low fuel indicator. Rear bagger and other attachments available. UTICA FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED 2 Miles West of Manchester 985-9701 OPEN: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday 8 AM to 12 Noon PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 21, 1987 -- 17 Despite the darkness Huge contest for fiddlers Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly A huge crowd attended the first Blackstock Fiddle Contest on Satur- day night in the Recreation Centre. Organizers faced an additional pro- blem when lightning struck a main transformer and knocked hydro out in Blackstock and surrounding areas for a considerable time. The lack of lighting and sound system made it difficult but M.C. Harold Wright continued on and the pro- gramme progressed. The Mundell family from Warsaw entertained with singing and dancing. As well local entertainers Herb Vine and Dave Wotten delighted everyone PART 1 OF 26 To the Peoples of the World A BAHA'I STATEMENT ON Peace THE GREAT PEACE towards which ---people of good will throughout the centuries have inclined their hearts, of which seers and poets for countless generations have ex- pressed their vision, and for which from age to age the sacred scrip- tures of mankind have constantly held the promise, is now at long last within the reach of the nations. For the first time in history, it is possible for everyone to view the entire planet, with all its myriad diversified peoples, in one perspec- tive. World peace is not only possi- ble but inevitable. It is the next stage in the evolution of this planet -- in the words of one great thinker, 'the planetization of mankind'. Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity's stub- born clinging to old patterns of behaviour, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth. At this critical juncture when the intractable problems con- fronting nations have been fused into one common concern for the » whole world, failure to stem the tide of conflict and disorder would be unconscionably irresponsible. Among the favourable signs are the steadily growing strength of the steps towards world order taken in- itially near the beginning of this century in the creation of the League of Nations, succeeded by the more broadly based United Na- tions Organization; the achievment since the Second World War of in- dependence by the majority of all the nations on earth, indicating the completion of the process of nation building, and the involvement of these fledging nations with older ones in matters of mutual concern; the consequent vast increase in co- operation among hitherto isolated and antagonistic peoples and groups in international undertak- ings in the scientific, educational, legal, economic and cultural fields; the rise in recent decades of an un- precedented number of interna- tional humanitarian organizations; the spread of women's and youth movements calling for an end to war; and the spontaneous spawn- ing of widening networks of or- dinary people seeking understan- ding through personal communication. For a free copy of the complete statement "TO THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD" or information about the Baha'i Faith and local activities, please write or call: BAHA'IS of SCUGOG P.O. Box 1153, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO LOB INO with several numbers. Judges of the Fiddling Contest were Ross Mor- rison and Bill Batton. Winners of the Under 12 were: 1. Danny Mundell, Warsaw; 2. Mark Junkin, Bob- caygeon; 3. Marc Jolicoeur, Stitt- sville. In the Under 18: 1. Shawn Mundell, Warsaw. Over 60 class: 1. Earl Giles, Scarborough; 2. James Lowery, Orono; 3. Earl Sayers, Whitby; 4. Henry Jolicoeur, Bowmanville; 5. Scott Madill, Nestleton. Open class was won by Earl Sayers with 2nd and 3rd being won by Shawn Mundell and Danny Mundell. It seemed to be the opinion of those who attended that the event was most successful. - Congratulations to Flora Samells who became great-grandmother when her granddaughter Kathy and Roger Hewitt of Thornhill became the parents of a baby boy on July 15. Congratulations. Congratulations also to Jackie and Jessie James who became grandparents for the first time when their daughter Kim and Rick Hope 'of Prince Albert became parents of a baby girl. Congratulations also to Lisa on becoming aunt and to Uncles Todd and Tyler. Several local couples enjoyed a Soil and Crop Association Tour to Quebec City and various farms in the Province of Quebec last week. Those who enjoyed this "Busman's holiday" were Mr. and Mrs. Neil Werry, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Byers, Mr. and Mrs. John Carnaghan, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Larmer, Mr. and Mrs. Mer- rill VanCamp, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Ben DeJong, Mr. and Mrs. Bob DeJong, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoskin. The Seventh Annual Horseshoe Tournament was held at Devitt's "Dungeon last weekend. Hosts as usual were Claudette and Phil Ar- - cher and Wilma and Tom Wotten. With about 100 participants and guests on such a scorching weekend, a good time was had by all. Winners were Ladies Singles - Danielle Millson, Men's Singles - Phil Archer Doubles - Pat and Lyle Millson. Congratulations to Ian Johansen of Blackstock who placed 13th in his first stock car race at the Peter- borough Speedway on Saturday night. Better health is wished for Ivan Thompson, Mrs. Elva Toms, Mrs. Marguerite Beacock and Scott Flet- cher who are all in hospital. Several local Junior Farmers at- tended the Zone Games and Dance held in Odessa on Saturday. Last Sunday Grant and Elaine Young and Holly of Hamilton visited her parents Walter and Audrey Wright. Elaine and Holly stayed a week with her parents. Walter and Audrey took them home again on this weekend. On Friday evening Ethel and Roger Lafontaine and Nancy and Bob Byans were guests at the wed- ding of Heather Willoughby and Larry Brisco in Kingsview Church, Oshawa with the reception at Sikor- ski Hall. Larry is the son of Joan and Merv Brisco, Whitby. Gord and Debbie Bryans, Egypt and her Mom and Dad Shirley and 'Bev Black, Oshawa recently en- joyed supper together celebrating both their anniversaires. Congratulations. : Dr. John and Sandy Churchill] and Taylor enjoyed a vacation at a cot- tage on Georgian Bay. John spent part of the time in Militia Training. Lois McLeod and baby Cheryl spent the weekend with her parents Richard and Ruby VanCamp and family. The 16th Annual Bryans picnic was held on July 5 at Nancy and Bob Bryans' cottage Kelly's Bay on Sturgeon Lake. A smaller than usual crowd attended, a nice visit and picnic supper was enjoyed. Nancy and Bob along with Gord, Debbie and Leanna spent the weekend. Julie Ann Austin an exchange stu- dent from Trois Riveres is spending two weeks with Susan Kyte and her family as a return visit in the Durham Board French Language exchange. Nancy and Bob Bryans were re- cent lunch guests of Alf and Marg Tomchishin, Scugog Island. Many stories were heard as Marg and Alf had just returned from a bus tour to the Eastern Provinces. Lars Wusel Boehmer from Hanover, Germany, is spending a week with Brian Van Camp and his family. Lars is another Junior Farmer delegate who is visiting our ~ County on an exchange. He is a 22 year old carpenter who has belong- ed to the Rural Youth of Germany organization for 9 years. We welcome Lars to our community for his short stay. Congratulations to Mr. Roy Mor- row who is celebrating his 93rd bir- thday today- Monday. Mr. Morrow is always ready for a new Checkers player to visit for a game. Our best wishes to you, Mr. Morrow. At the United Church on Sunday morning, the organ was played by Barry Van Camp & his friend Dar- _ ryl Linnington of Scarborough. Deb- bie Van Camp sang a beautiful solo. Rev. D. Davis preached a fine ser- mon, "What is Your Anchor Doing?" Next Sunday morning Rev. Clarence Ferguson will be guest speaker. The Ferguson Reunion - Committee met recently at the home of Joan Graham to complete "arrangements for the special 50th Reunion which will be held this com-- ing Sunday. Registration will com- mence after Church Service at 11:30 a.m. & activities will continue 'throughout the day. If you or your family have old costumes either wear or bring them along. Another special event in the life of Blackstock this year. Sorry to report that Lawrence Van Camp is a patient in Vernon, B.C. Hospital. On a side trip follow- ing his Junior Farmer exchange to Alberta, Lawrence seriously cut hs foot in a swimming accident. He suf- fered blood poisoning & had to be hospitalized. His many friends hope he will soon be released and be able to return home. Last week, Grant & Heather McLaughlin, Carla & Abby visited friends in Waterloo. Jean & Bill Mahaffy went along with them & visited Mrs. Bob Mahaffy, David & Nancy Mahaffy & their new twin daughters at St. Mary's. 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