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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" = Don't miss Bird Night Auction Saturda Blackstock The barn at the new home of Nancy and Bob Bryans near Cadmus burned this week creating a large loss for them. Fortunately the cattle were not init at the time. A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the Unit- ed Church on Sunday afternoon in honor of Henry and Muriel Wotten's 50th wedding anniver- sary. After the open house their family gathered at their home on Purple Hill for a family gath- ering. Congratulations Muriel and Henry on this happy occa- sion. On Saturday, Aug. 31 Robert Keast son of Walter and Susan Keast and Kira Hartley daugh- ter of Barbara Hartley were married at the St. John's Angli- can Church. Catherine Corden at the organ and a trio of talent- ed musicians - Karri Quan and Rudy Sternadel on violins and Christine Bootland on cello pro- vided music for the service. The reception was held at the Thun- derbird Golf Club in Ashburn. Congratulations Robert and Kira. atulations to all three girls. and now holidays are over. Sheep, Beef Clubs had show in Orono By Linda Arbuckle Sympathy to Clarence and Grace Bajema and family in the recent passing of Grace's brother, Sam Albada of Stayner. A speedy recovery is wished to Neil Lee after his brief hospi- tal stay last week. We hope you re feeling better Neil. Better health is wished for Mabel Cawker and Milt Ste- phenson who are patients in the hospital Congratulations to Alison Malcolm of Blackstock and Jen- nifer Arbuckle of Nestleton who recently competed in the Dur- ham Central Fair's Ambassador of the fair competition. They both did an excellent job in their impromptu questions and their speeches. Jennifer was second runner up, Alison was first runner up, and Nancy Metcalf was Ambassador. Con- Hard to believe the kids have been back to school for nearly a week. Buses are out doing the runs morning and afternoons. The weather last week sure felt like the middle of summer, Last week we were busy getting ready for the Orono Fair, lost all track of time. Next thing it was Tuesday morning and no news column written for the paper. My apologies, but if anyone wants to contact us with news please call 986-5080. . Congratulations to the 4-H Sheep and Beef Clubs who had their final show and sale. At Orono Fair. Nestleton United Church Greeters at church on this grey morning were Chuck and Carol Hill. Carol was also the reader. Sermon that Rev. Shearman gave was "Forgiveness is Freedom. Sunday School had an opening party to start classes. Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm provided the songs for the Sunday School. Next Sunday church will resume regular time 11:15 a.m. at Nestleton. The Nestleton U.C.W. will meet this Wednesday at the church at 8 p.m. Plans are to do some preparation for a quilt. If you have scissors, cutting boards, rotary cutters or a sewing machine please bring them along. On Saturday, Sept. 7 Sheryl Porter daughter of Carol and Cameron Porter and Paul Win- acott of Pontypool were united in marriage at the United Church. The reception follow- ing the late afternoon wedding was held at the Blackstock Rec- reation Centre. Best wishes are extended to Sheryl and Paul. Quite a number from this area enjoyed attending the invi- tational screening of the movie "Fly Away Home" which was filmed largely in this area last summer and which is based on the autobiography of Father Goose, Bill Lishman. Following the movie all enjoyed a social gathering when Bill told many humorous stories about the filming of the movie. When it comes to a theatre do mak$ a point of seeing it - it is just a great family show. Of course the scenery is great - much of it, af- ter all, is of this area. Harvey and Joan Graham en- joyed a week's vacation to New- foundland where they toured the many miles of the East Coast. Of interest on Saturday night they attended the movies in St. John's and saw "Fly Away Home." Fooks van der Gaast of Apel- doorn, Holland visited Vera and Vernon Asselstine for a few days recently and renewed friendships from several previ- ous visits in Holland. On Saturday a large crowd at- tended Harold and Lois Lukes i> PORT PERRY STAR <J URAL very successful farm auction. Harold and Lois are planning various activities now that they have retired from farming. Best wishes to you both. All members of the Black- stock Curling Club are asked to attend a curling club meeting at the rec. centre on Wednesday, Sept. 25at 7:30 p.m. This coming Saturday, Sept. 14, St. John Anglican Church's fourth annual "Bird Night and auction" gets underway at 7 p.m. Many wonderful items (goods and services) have been donated. There will be refresh- ments and lots of action so why not join the folks of St. John's for a fun évening? Even with the wet weather many from this area enjoyed at- As this weekend comes to a close we all have a long face and are glad to see it end. But re- member we have had a number of good weekends this summer. Here in town Fran Binns made agreat name for herself on cook- ing hamburgers on Regatta Weekend. They weren't called. - Harveys or McDonalds or Wendys but Binns-Burgers. This week the poor woman is be- ing blamed for Hurricane Fran. Anyway she's good natured and can take the kidding. We had our Lake Scugog Re- gatta Meeting this Sunday, Sept. 8. Reviewed the 1991 Re- gatta and picked up points we could improve on and items which should be changed. I must admit we had the usu- al faces except for Winston and Mary who are newcomers and helped us tremendously during our spring and summer activi- ties. With the election we got stalled at picking and electing a new president so the complete slate of officers was postponed until our next open meeting slated for April 5,1997 at 1 p.m. in the park. Under our constitution I must step down. This is to bring new growth into the organiza- tion and prevent it from appear- ing as if itis run by a click. I can assure you that is not the case. We welcome any new members to the club. The Pine Ridge Garden Club had an enjoyable bus trip last Thursday, Sept. 5 to Niagara en the Lake to the Shaw Festival and saw a murder mystery. Also went for a tour of the town. Visited four fruit farms and stopped at Stoney Creek for din- ner at the Swiss Chalet. A great trip enjoyed by all. I attended a lengthy Caesar- ea Hall Board Meeting Sunday night, Sept. 8 where plans were drafted for a great Halloween . Dance, Saturday, Oct. 26. New decorations, variety of good food and excellent music is planned can play a recorde What a difference the does make to the a fair. : pe Father Hugh of the St sic group for young other instrument or have rudimentary knowlec ¢ piano. He that may become skillful e play for some. church but the main aim is to have making music. It will school on Thursdays. would like to join suc should talk to Father Hugh at the St. John's Anglican Church. There were 10 tables at plus loads of lucky prizes. Some other alternations to the hall were discussed. Tickets are $10" per person so come on out and join in the fun. Last week I wrote about Cur- by Mahaffy's 80th birthday par- ty and his name ap as Curly. My apologies. ion es. jy Do you know why zero score Florence Ashton Rev. Tom Gemmell was in charge of morning worship at Burns last Sunday in the ab- sence of our minister Rev. Sheina Smith. Sunday School resumes next Sunday at 10 a.m. We were sorry to learn that Mrs. ViolaOliverisapa- = A tient at Oshawa General Hospital having hag emer; ncy surgery last Mon ; wd celebrated ro 93rd birthday the day before