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At - ---- mm SR. i PPADS I yd WDA ML alm rll "- wu 6a - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 23, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice | RURAL Roots The ninth Marlow Reunion and the first since 1931, was held at Blackstock on Aug. 14, 1994 when over 200 members of the family attended. Relatives came from North Carolina, Cal- ifornia, Manitoba, Saskatche- wan, as well as many points in Ontario. The day began with a car tour to visit family farms and ceme- teries in this area. When all had assembled at the Blackstock Recreational Centre, Blackstock, Harvey Graham brought greetings from Scugog Township. A boun- Hal smorgasbord lunch was en- o Kelly Gatchell and Peter Brock conducted a fine program of sports for the children present. Souvenir mugs were given to: oldest person present - Ruth " Hambly, 92 years old, from Manitoba; Lois Adams of Bow- manville, the grandmother with most grandchildren present (nine); Lawrence McLaughlin, still actively farm- ing on land that was settled by his ancestors, Wm. McLaughlin and Hannah Marlow; Lyn McA- voy, who had come the farthest, from California; Edith Marlow, - only living member of the sec- ond generation, second wife of George Marlow; eleven mem- bers of the third generation - Ruth Hambly, Manitoba; Doris Marlow, Brooklin; William Marlow, Oshawa; Bert McMul- len, Janetville; Marie Metruk, Hamilton; Evelyn Farrow, Oshawa; Hazel Heffren, Sas- katchewan; Dorothy Venning, Blackstock; George Marlow, Oshawa; Ross Cavan, London; Bertha McLaughlin, Nestleton. Clara Marlow Leask rrie gave a brief history of the try of the founders of the Cart- wright branch of the Marlow family, John Marlow who emi- grated from England to Canada in 1827 and Sophia Hagerman whose parents both were Unit- ed Empire Loyalists. Time was spent viewing gene- alogy charts and visiting and meeting relatives. This was cer- tainly a very successful day and much credit must be given to the hard working organizers. If you are part of this clan and missed this opportunity to be rt of the family, you will be hoping for another reunion of- tener thanin the Spas. Avery happ py day This is Blackstock Fair week when our entire community be- comes in some aspect of the an- nual event which has been in continual existence for 129 ears which means it started fore Confederation. Exhibits must be in before noon on Fri- day, the Demolition Derby takes place on Friday evening, the United Church annual sup- per is at the church Saturday evening, after the fair which is on all day Saturday. The day ends up with a dance Saturday evening. If you are a new resi- dent and would like to help in some way, just show at the grounds any evening as work bees will be ongoing. Call Secre- tary Joyce Kelly at 986-4257 for further information. See you at the fair. A very successful season of shuffleboard concluded last Marlow Reunion draws more than 200 to Blackstock Among the more than 200 who attended the Mariow Reunion Aug. 14 were ten members of the third generation. Here, Ruth Hambly, Dorothy Vennl low, Doris Marlow, Ross Cowan, Bertha hiin, William , Bert McMullen, George Mar- riow, Marie Metruk and Eve- lyn Farrow examine a display at Blackstock Community Centre. week at the local arena. The fi- nal event of the year was the Ledger Annual Draw Doubles. Results were: first - Gerald Bal- son, Hampton; Edgar Davey, Hastings; second - Muriel Ross, Goodwood; Ron Silver, Fenelon Falls; third - John Pitts,-Apsley; Hank DeWitt, Oshawa; fourth - Roy Nottingham, Caesarea; Ei- leen McMillan, Lindsay. Conso- lation: first - Roly Ledger, Be- thany; Doris Nottingham, Caesarea; second - Bet Pitts, Apsley; Trudi Dawson, Seb- right; third - Hans Grassl, Cad- mus; John McMillan, Lindsay; fourth - George Skerratt, Port Porty; Laura Willis, Scugog Is- and. The -- news this week is the change in plans for La- bour Day Weekend by the trio. Due to the conflict of in- terest between two groups this group has changed the program as follows: Satur- day 1 p.m. horseshoes and leyball tournament. Sun- evening 7 p.m. ball game eh wed by corn roast all at Putsey Park. They wish Wil- liams Point and Rowan Beach the very best in their endeavors. The Pine Ridge Garden Club had a great day last Thursday when they took a group from the nursing home, Port Perry, to the Sky- Dome in Toronto. Upon their return they joined others who were unable to go and participated in the evening activities which included a corn roast. Great going folks for your thoughtfulness and enduring spirit. Don't forget the Lake Scu- gog Regatta meeting this Sunday at 11 a.m. in Putsey Park. We need your views and also your support to elect a strong board of officers for the year 1995-96. Please come out and bring your camp chairs. One thing that has become very apparent to me is the need of an entertainment di- rectory for our area. That is to say if we had a booklet list- ing bands, choirs, disc Joer eys, comedians, individuals who play musical instru- ments and enjoy helping out with an evening. It could be rewarding for you and help- ful for others who are plan- ning a special occasion. ey hubby, don't forget to watch your speed or you might have to explain to the wife why you were in such a hurry and who that woman is sitting so close to you in the front seat. It's the most seri- ous evil of this photo radar. I wonder if we could sue the Ontario government for in- fringing on our privacy Garden Club had a fine time e road workers have really been going to town around Caesarea Tere. Let's hope this will hold, as before they would grade the road and then came along a heavy rain and then the road was back to pot holes. Anyway, it looks good and gives us the proper elevation to build our lawns out to. Thanks fellas! Maybe the next thing will be road bumps to slow down traffic. Don't forget the Black- stock Fair this Saturday. There is fun for all. We will see you there. Saying of the week on co- operation: Coming together is a begin- ning Keeping together is progress Working together is success by Henry Ford I had to phone the income tx office last week and as usual I was put on hold. I suddenly recognized the mel- ody they were playing "It's a sin to tell a lie." Firefighters - don't forget your association meeting this Sunday. As you can see, these mem- bers come from many communi- tiesin this area. The next match will be held on May 3, 1995 in Blackstock Arena. New officers for 1995 will be President - Hugh Ormiston, Vice-President - Secretary-Treasurer - Doris Nottingham, Directors - Law- Fane Malcolm, Bruce Mitchell, George Skerratt, Spires, Frank Willson, Ron Douglas, Klaas Bakker. Annual trophies were competed for by the 66 paid-up members. Winners of these two trophies were Katie Lautsnbach and Bruce Mitch- ell. The community is pleased that your first year at the Black- stock Arena has been such a success. A summer party was held by the members of the Blackstock United Church choir and their spouses at the home of their leader, Linda and Bob Kyte and family. Merrill and Jean Van- Camp were Sunday guests of Rev. Dale and Anita Davis at their new home in Bobcaygeon. Rev. Hazel Heffran of As- quith, Saskatchewan attended the Marlow Reunion and spent several days with Harold and Eileen McLaughlin. Walter and Audrey Wright and their daughters, Lois and Eleanor, have returned home from a motor trip to Armstrong and many other points in north- ern Ontario. They found many changes in Armstrong from when they lived there 40 years Fall Show i On Sopt. 6 Pine Ridge Garden Club will hold their Fall Flower and Veg. Show at the Nestleton Hall. The only criteria for entr in the show is that you have to member. Entries must be placed between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The regular meeting will start at 8 p.m. and while the judging is going on, Rika Wy- gerde will hold a workshop on Neil McLeod, Ross Duff is now a patient in Community Memorial Hospi- tal, Port Perry, where he will pleased to see friends come to visit. b ve and Veron ns eld a family gathering to wis their gran ddaugh ter Tani ania As- selstine all all the Noho while teach- ing in Quito, Ecuador, South America, for the next two years. Those attending were Gerald Asselstine; her ents Alan and Mary Asselstine and broth- gt Michael and Mark of Ottawa; oyd and Ruth Asselstine, Mi- che le and Craig; Colin and Christine Asselstine, Jennifer and Sara, all of Blackstock; Les and Leah Asselstine of Kitchen- er; Gayle and J@ Kritz of Cam- bridge; Teresa Asselstine and friend Max of Grand Valley; Ferne and Carl Webb of Tren- ton and Eileen Yanciew of Mis- sissauga. Best wishes, Tania. _ Eileen McLaughlin, Hazel "Coates and Muriel Wotten at- tended the official opening of the Federated Women's Insti- tute of Ontario provincial office on Sunday. It was a very im- pressive service attended by many, many fellow W.I. mem- bers at the Township of Guelph of the County of Wellington. At the weekly card party on Tuesday evening, there were 10 tables with the following win- ners: Norman Rohrer, Nerta Masters, Ruby Smith, Jim Red- man, Lorna Swain, Betty Kuyer and Faye Lawrence. Lucky draws were won by Jim Emer- ton, Pat Porrill, Verna Robin- son, Mary Forest, Norman Roh- rer and Charlie Stapleton. is Sept. 6 Wheat Weaving. Membership in the Garden Club is $6 single and $7 per family. If Jon join at the meet- ing or at the club's booth at the Blackstock Fair on Aug. 27, your membership will be d for the balance of 1994 and for all meetings in 1995. For more information on the show please call Shirley Love 986-5330.