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Special ceremony on Thursday morning Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly The public is invited to a special ceremony on Thursday, August 20th at 11 a.m. at the Blackstock Post Of- fice to mark the 100th year of postal service here under the name of Blackstock. Better attend this ceremony -- it will be 100 years before there is another similar event and you might not be here then. Bet you weren't at the opening, either! Mrs. Ivan Mountjoy returned recently from an enjoyable three week visit with Bryan and Judi Mountjoy, Kerri Ann & Kimberly of Richmond B.C. The girls return- ed back with Margaret for a visit with relatives and friends here. A warm welcome is extended to Tom and Wilma Wotten, Jonathan and Patrick who have moved from Caesarea into their renovated home that previously belong to Tom's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. David McLean, just south of the village. Congratulations to Paul and Karen Radford on the birth of a se- cond daughter, a sister for Kimberly. Keith and Wilma Van Camp are looking very proud as they have become grandparents of the daughter of Leanne and Jim 0'Don- nell -- this is their first grand- daughter as they have two grand- sons before. Congratulations! Neil Bailey and Gord Paisley visited Gord's mother in Dunnville one day last week. Barbara and Jim Byers, Nancy Heartwarming reunion between war veterans and their Little Willie Nine members of the local Korea Veterans Association literally en- joyed a thrill of a lifetime, recent- ly, when they were reunited with "Little Willie." When they first met "Willie," 37 years ago, he was discovered dirty and lost in the middle of a Korean War battlefield. The soldier who found him, Joe Smithers of London, Ontario, still remembers that fateful night in 1951, and still can't understand how anyone, never mind a small boy, could have survived the thousands of rounds of ammunition fired into the area. - Stooping to retrieve a dropped machine gun, he noticed a hut not 10 feet away. Inside the hut was a B frightened Korean boy, hiding from the battle going on around him. Picking up the gun in one hand, and the boy in the other, he headed for cover. "Willie Royal" (named after the Royal Canadian Regi- ment) didn't make it back to head- quarters for about a week -- spen- ding his time with the soldiers at the front -- and was eventually made the responsibility of an officer at the RCR's headquarters. He was about five years old at the time, soldiers guessed, and didn't Child care The Rural Child Care Survey Committee of Bethesda-Reach Women's Institute, has found that sufficient need does not exist at the present time to warrant the hiring of full-time child care workers. However, the committee will con- tinue to work towards a more com- plete assessment of the need, and some relief for busy farm families for whom child care is a worry dur- Ing busy seasons. A letter is being mailed to each family who returned a question naire. It:'contains information regar- ding existing child care services in Durham West. These include day camp programs, library programs, daycare centres and private local individuals willing to give child care. Anyone seeking further informa- tion should contact Barbara Evans 852 5411; Corrine Croxall 852-3925 or Margaret Bruce 985-8039. know anything about himself or his family, other than his surname, Noh. The soldiers took a liking to the lad, and virtually adopted him, giv- ing "Willie" a pint-sized uniform and odd jobs such as helping the cook deliver the food to the men behinds the lines. . Paul Saulnier, of Greenbank, recalls meeting "Willie"' back in 1952, while picking up supplies from the boy's adopted "home." He remembers "Willie"' being hidden occasionally, because _'""every month the Korean police "would come and round up all the refugees." And other than being a cute little kid, Paul recalls the boy's strange version of the English language. "Foul," he said. 'All he learn- ed was the foul language. You'd ask him what his name was and he's start it out with an f!"' Perhaps living with a group of soldiers wasn't the must wholesome atmosphere for a young boy, but Paul says they really cared about young Willie, and when it came time for them to place him in an or- phanage, in 1953 (the war ended), the soldiers took up a collection and set up a $1,000 trust fund for his future education. It looks like the fund helped young Willie, now known as Nong-Joo Noh, a grown man with a family of his own. After 15 years in the or- phanage, he studied library science at university and now works at the government's agriculture library near Seoul. After 37 years, the soliers who looked after Willie for so long, had the opportunity to meet Nong-Joo Noh at the Ontario Region Conven- tion held over the Civic Holiday long weekend in Cambridge. The Korean Veterans Association arranged for his first visit to Canada, and paid his way, including a visit to London and Montreal for sightseeing. Although he doesn't speak any English at all these days, foul or otherwise, he told translators he is impressed with Canada, with the visit, and with the welcome he received from some enthusiastic veterans. "He just stole the show," Paul said. "What I feel good about is, that out of all the turmoil of the war, something good has happened. It's a heartwarming story." Green returned from a 4-H ex- change to Wawata, Saskatchewan. The 4-H'ers from Saskatchewan had spent ten days here under the leadership of Mrs. Irene Dorrance, who had stayed with the Byer's family. Then Jim and Barb acted as leaders of ten young people in- cluding Nancy to return the visit with their "twins." The Byers were guests of the Dorrance family. While there, the group toured various interesting sights including a potash mine, an elk farm and farms of various types. Last weekend, Harry, June and Glen DeGeer attended a house par- ty for friends and relatives of June's sister Evelyn and Bill Reimer hosted by their two daughters in honour of their Silver Wedding An- niversary. This happy party was held at their home in St. Catherines. The DeGeer family were Saturday overnight guests returning home on Sunday. There were 12 tables at the week- ly card party on Tuesday evening with the following winners: 1. Clarence Masters; 2. J. Poots; 3. Jean Mahaffy; 4. Marie Moses: 5. Rose Barrington; 6. Lawrence Adams. Low- Edna Larmer. Draws- Norman Rohrer, Lu Griffen, Betsy Staniland and Meta Swain. At the meeting of the Agricultural Society on Wednesday, the final plans were discussed regarding the upcoming Fair on August 29. Of in- terest is the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blackstock of Thornton are expected to attend our fair. Bruce 'Mountjoy is looking for all types of farm antiques -- household, machinery and items dealing with the fair over its long history. Various attractions that were discussed were the two magic shows by Stu and Kathy Garland with their little son Keith taking part, the Country Chords, the Pine Ridge Cloggers, the Hoskin Stables Musical Ride, Log Sawing contest, Nail Driving contest, Amateur show, the Media Milking contest and Balloon-a-Thon. Committees were finalized for each event. The meeting concluded with hopes for "fair weather." Ralph and Peggy Larmer, Gerald and Joyce Kelly and family attend- ed the Y.P.U. Oldtimers Picnic at the beautiful cottage of Marg Pellow on Sturgeon Lake near Bobcaygeon on Sunday. Esther Kelly and her English Guide exchange Sally Leeming Graduation Vanessa Lewerentz, daughter of Alfred and Kathy Lewerentz of Nestleton, recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. : She will be continuing her studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in the fall PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 18, 1987 -- 31 Post office marks 100 years of service returned home from their trip last week to Ottawa where they toured many points of interest. They toured the Serpent Mounds at Keene and the Lift-Locks at Peterborough, tak- ing a boat trip on the Trent Severn. Weekend guests of David and Donny Kyte and family were Richard, Donna, Dina and Ricky Tanfield from Moscow, Penn- sylvania and their 10 year old cousin Roberto Lopesina-Seidita from Madrid, Spain. Also Kuan Loong Low was a guest, He is from Malaysia and is attending York University. Joining them for Sunday dinner were Harold and Jean Kyte, Bob, Linda, Meghan and Bradley Kyte, Roy and Edith McLaughlin and Tiffany deKnecht. Sympathy to Ross & Alma Duff & family on the passing of Ross' father Mr. Lorne Duff after a lengthy stay in the Nursing Home. Decoration Service thoughtful inspiring Greenbank and Area News The annual Decoration Service at Greenbank Cemetery, was well at- tended on Sunday. Mr. Donald Asl- ing of Epsom conducted a very thoughtful and inspiring service. Mrs. Eva Hunter of Port Perry was the organist for the service. It was a beautiful day at that time. Follow- ing the'service the rain came down. The next regular church service will be Sunday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m. Rally Day for the Sunday School when the attendance awards for last year will be presented is September 13. A, 4-H project on fruits and vegetables is to be held in the Fall for any girl or boy 12 years of age or older. We shall be learning how fruits and vegetables can help to maintain good health, including cooking and tasting our results. Anyone interested please contact the leader at 852-6693 by August 24. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Art Couves enjoyed an afternoon fami- ly reunion on the spacious lawn of Dr. and Mrs. John McKinney's and a delicious dinner at the Oddfellows Lodge in Brooklin. Doris and Harry Hill attended a family dinner on Sunday at the love- ly new home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken- ny Fraser at Seagrave. -- Mrs. Margaret Couperthwaite at- tended the Stewart and Ham wed- ding on Saturday at Kresswell. Recent callers with Mr. and Mrs. Armour McMillan were Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferguson of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson of Balsam, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Innes of SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1987 10:00 AM 8:00 PM CLASSICAL CABARET -- Jazz Sextet WORKSHOP Llords' "International" Membership Only TOTAL NAME ADDRESS $5.00 Each $5.00 Each presents the twelfth SUBSCRIPTION SERIES LLORDS' "INTERNATIONAL" -- Music and Marionettes for Adults (puppets for people who don't-like-puppets) ... 2 Hour Workshop An Evening of Wine, Women and Song SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1987 - 8:00 PM MARY LOU FALLIS in "The Mrs. Bach Show" -- (Zany 1700's Leipzig TV Show) & Conrad Blomendal, cellist SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1988 - 8:00 PM JIM GALLOWAY AND THE METRO STOMPERS -- Coffee Reception SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1988 -- 8:00 PM Detach and return with cheque payable to TOWNHALL 1873, by September 1, 1987 Address to Mrs Margaret Van Camp. RR 3. Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO 1 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES -- $45.00 Each at Sunderland. Mr. Warren McCready visited relatives at Crystal Lake recently. Mrs. Mona Mero spent a few days last week at Engleheart visiting with friends whom she boarded with in school teaching days. Congratulations to Mary June and Glenn Smith who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week. Several from our village attended. Murray and Shirley Lee spent last week at Dellawana Inn at Honey Harbour. The W.1. meeting is Wednesday, August 19 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Earle. Congratulations to Mrs. Vera Lee who celebrated her 89th birthday last week. The afternoon unit of the U.C.W. held a successful bake sale last Fri- day. Thank you to all who worked and contributed. Sympathy is extended to the fami- ly of the late Della Howsam, who passed away last week in Port Perry. Mrs. Sally Bishop and sons Bradley and Mathew: from Severn _ Bridge, visited Saturday with her parents Helen and Don McKean. Congratulations to Ken and Lori ~ Slute on the birth of a daughter last week. The Sunshine Play School will be opening it's doors at the Greenbank Hall, September 22. Please call Pat- ti Fletcher for further information 985-3489. If you have news next week please . phone Mrs. Earle at 985-2008. ville Town Hall 1873 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO) TOWN HALL 1873 $5.00 Subscription Series Concert Wine bar TOWN HALL 1873 Christmas Special Coffee Reception TOWN HALL 1873 at at PHONE