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Blackstock Nestleton United Church Talent Auction

Ron Davidson

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

Blackstock Nestleton United Church Talent Auction

Friday, October 28th, 2022, 7 p.m. at 3483 Church Street, Blackstock Auctioneer: Carl Phoenix One of a kind items-come and start your christmas shopping early. For more information or to donate, please call or text Kelly Gatchell at 905-986-4917. #blackstock #Charity #shorelines

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BLACKSTOCK by Janet Van Camp

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Janet Van Camp

It’s Demolition Derby time in Blackstock on Saturday night, right after the Fair! Gates open at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Beer Tent at 5 p.m. Food vendors on site as well as musical entertainment before the smashup begins at 7 p.m., August 27th. Admission for adults is $10, and for children, 6-12 $5. Preschoolers are free. See you there! Check out our website at www.blackstockfair.org for more information. #shorelines #Fair #janetvancamp #agriculture #blackstock

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DRPS make an arrest following a Blackstock convenience store robbery

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
1 min

DRPS make an arrest following a Blackstock convenience store robbery

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have issued an update regarding their investigation into a convenience store robbery which happened last month. On Wednesday, July 27th, members of the police service responded to a call about a gunpoint robbery at Penny’s Mini Mart, in Blackstock. “The lone suspect entered the store, armed with a handgun, and made a demand for cash. The suspect fled from the store to a silver/grey sedan,” a DRPS press release, fr

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BLACKSTOCK by Janet Van Camp

Ron Davidson

Aug 19, 2022
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Janet Van Camp

Blackstock Fair is just around the corner!! Check out the Blackstock Fair Market NEW this year in the Arena, featuring vendors selling local produce, artisanal work, Tupperware, honey, and plants. Here are a few other highlights: Lumber Jax Axe-Throwing, Kids’ World, 4H shows, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, musical entertainment by Alysha Cobow, The Wanted, the Cloggers, and the Port Jazz Ensemble, a balloon artist and a magician, and face painting by Pepper the Clown.

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The Blackstock Fair is back!

Ron Davidson

Aug 19, 2022
1 min

The Blackstock Fair is back!

JANET VAN CAMP, Blackstock Agricultural Society SCUGOG: Come on out to the Blackstock Fair, where all the action happens in one day. This is our 155th Fair, and to mark the occasion, we are offering free admission to the Fair on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. New to the Fair this year is the Blackstock Fair Market in the Arena (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), where you will find vendors offering local produce, artisanal creations, Tupperware, and plants. Also new, come try your hand at

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Jul 7, 2022
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

The Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull is roaring back onto the fairgrounds this weekend on Friday, July 8th at 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 9th at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult/person and $5 for children ages 5-12. The Blackstock Fair is returning after a two-year hiatus due to Covid and will be held on Saturday, August 27th, followed by the always exciting Demolition Derby. Please save the dates and plan on supporting these local events. The Blackstock Agricultu

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Jun 30, 2022
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Happy Canada Day Weekend! The Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull is roaring back onto the fairgrounds on Friday, July 8th at 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, July 9th at 7 p.m. If you would like to volunteer for a gate shift or a shift at the Full Pull Beer Tent, please e-mail Janet at jrvc78@hotmail.com. The Blackstock Fair is returning after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. It will be held on Saturday, August 27th, followed by the always exciting Demolition Derby. Please save

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Harold Wright looking to become the next Ward 4 Councillor

Ron Davidson

Jun 9, 2022
2 min

Harold Wright looking to become the next Ward 4 Councillor

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Lifelong resident and former agricultural business owner Harold Wright is running for the Ward 4 council seat in Scugog. “I’ve discussed it with other people over the years, in different elections, and I’ve been on boards a lot of my life. In previous elections, I didn’t think I had the time to devote to it, to do the job effectively. But we sold our business a couple of years ago and I kind of retired a year and a half ago. So, when the oppor

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

May 19, 2022
2 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

On Saturday, May 28th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Blackstock-Nestleton United Church is hosting a perennial plant sale, in the Church Parking Lot. This is great opportunity to add a splash of colour to your gardens. Plant donations are appreciated. If you have plants to donate, please contact Jan Byers at 905-986-5112. On Saturday, June 4th, with a 10 a.m shotgun start, Cartwright Sports and Recreation Inc. will host its annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Sunnybrae Golf Cour

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Apr 28, 2022
2 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Well, after two years of few submissions for this column, suddenly I was inundated. Exciting indeed to see the return of several events. On Friday, April 29th, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Durham East 4-H is hosting an Open House and Sign Up Night at the Tyrone Community Centre, 2716 Concession Road 7, in Tyrone. Information will be available for new members and families. Meet the leaders of clubs set to run in 2022 catering to youth, ages 6-21. For more information, please e-ma

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Jan 6, 2022
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Happy New Year! On Wednesday, January 12th The Blackstock Agricultural Society is holding its Annual General Meeting online starting at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to join the meeting can contact Elizabeth Peeters via email at: secretarybas@outlook.com. Please email news and items for consideration to link2tammy@gmail.com by 12 noon on the Monday prior to publication date. #blackstock #blackstocknews

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Dec 9, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

The Blackstock Agricultural Society is looking for your input. As they begin planning for upcoming events, they are reaching out to the community for feedback and ideas. Please see a link to a short survey on their Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com /BlackstockAgriculturalSociety/. You can also reach out to Mary Meyer via email at mary_meyer@live.com for a direct link to the survey or just to share your thoughts in writing. They would appreciate any and all suggestions a

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Dec 2, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School’s 2nd Annual ‘Tis the Season Online Silent Auction is in full swing. Check it out on their website at: https://www.blackstocknurseryschool.ca/auction/tis-the-season-online-auction/ Auction items available for bidding on include; an overnight stay and breakfast for two at Nestleton Waters Inn; Brimacombe lift tickets for two; green fees and cart for four at Summerlea Golf Club, a Family Pass for Holiday in the Hills, One Month All Access Pas

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Nov 25, 2021
2 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Due to COVID-19 and the current restrictions, the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is once again unable to host its Annual Breakfast with Santa & Friends. The annual event is the non-profit nursery school’s largest fundraising event. Typically BCNS hosts over 450 people from Blackstock and surrounding communities, with the pancake breakfast, silent auction, bake sale and photos with Santa. This provides the non-profit nursery school with a large portion of its yearly op

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Nov 18, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Due to COVID-19 and the current restrictions, the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is once again unable to host its Annual Breakfast with Santa & Friends. The annual event is the non-profit nursery school’s largest fundraising event. Typically hosting over 450 people from Blackstock and surrounding communities, the pancake breakfast, silent auction, bake sale and photos with Santa provide the non-profit nursery school with a large portion of its yearly operating funds.

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Ron Davidson

Sep 2, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

On Sunday, September 12th at 2:30 p.m., the Annual Decoration Day Service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, 3791 Edgerton Road. Join the celebration of Blackstock’s history and memory of its ancestors. Please bring a chair and wear your mask as Covid protocols will be in effect. The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is excited to announce its re-opening. Classes will begin again on Monday, September 13th, 2021. Similar to last year, BCNS has implemented all mandated C

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Jun 10, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Normally held the 2nd Sunday in June, the Decoration Service at the Cartwright Union Cemetery is unfortunately cancelled this year. News and items for consideration, can be emailed to the following address: link2tammy@gmail.com by 12 noon on the Monday prior to publication date. #blackstock #blackstocknews

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

May 13, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

If you are looking for some colourful, easy-to-care-for perennials to add to your gardens this spring; the Blackstock Nestleton United Church (BNUC) is offering a perennial plant fundraiser on Saturday, May 22nd, from 10 a.m. through to 2 p.m. To follow Covid-19 protocols and allow for safe social distancing, BNUC will be offering plants for sale, rain or shine, at three separate locations, including: 3170 Bradburn Road; 14480 Old Scugog Road; and 12501 Regional Road 57. Pric

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

May 6, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

The Blackstock Cartwright Lions Club is holding a scrap metal fundraiser. To arrange pick-up of your scrap metal donation, please call 1-289-276-0992 and leave a message. If you are interested in getting involved visit http://www.lionsclubs.org. Running through until the end of May is The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School’s (BCNS) fundraiser for Spring 2021. The BCNS Plantables School Fundraising Program is about as pandemic safe a fundraiser can get with delivery of herbs, fru

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BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Ron Davidson

Apr 22, 2021
1 min

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dennis Hext, a long-time member of the Blackstock community, who passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 7th. Sadly, the 2021 Blackstock Fair is cancelled due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. If any residents have photos of past fairs they would like to share on social media, they can be sent to secretarybas@outlook.com. Plans are in the works for some fun COVID-friendly activities this summer. More details to follow.

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