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The Citizen, 1991-09-11, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1991. Crowds everywhere in Blyth for 30th Thresher Reunion Close inspection These two young visitors to the Huron County Pioneer Thresher Reunion give this antique car some close scrutiny. Continued from page 1 for visitors. For several hundred people, walking wasn't a problem as 469 motor homes and travel trailers reg­ istered, up from 352 last year, "we got a lot of compliments on the way the grounds had been fixed up" said camping chairman Joe Hallahan of Blyth. The Association had added many new camping spots in the past year. Mr. Hallahan said the camping crowd may be even bigger next year because many people told him they were planning to tell their friends because of the facilities Blyth offers such as free showers in the arena and a place for fiddlers to congregate for jam sessions. There was fiddle music heard at the fairgrounds for nearly a week as fiddlers came early, camped and played late into the morning. The success was due to a lot of hard work by volunteers, Mr. Hal­ lahan said. Members of his com­ mittee put in 522 hours of volunteer time in the last week, he said. For the first time this year trac­ tors from across the border in Michigan took part in the show. Not only were things hectic at the fair grounds but the excitement spread downtown to the fire hall where. Chief Paul Josling said, the firemen did more than the equiva­ lent of feeding everyone in Blyth on the two days of their pancake breakfast. In total, 1040 people were fed, up from 850 last year. There were 350 on Saturday and the rest jammed in Sunday. After seeing the crowd Saturday firemen prepared by getting more supplies Saturday night but still needed to get another 30 pounds of pancake batter the next day. In all they served 230 pounds of sausage, 140 pounds of bacon, 145 pounds of pancake mix and 43 gal­ lons of orange juice, the Chief said. There were 85 musicians in Fri­ day night's Jamboree and 39 attend­ ed a fiddle workshop Thursday led by Doug McNaughton of Stratford. Meanwhile entries in various divisions flooded into an expanded fairgrounds. Winners at the shows included: Jack Arthur Trophy for gas trac­ tors prior to 1930^- Dwight Ward, Mitchell, for his 1924 Case cross­ motor, 18-32 horsepower. John Ellacott Trophy for the best gas tractor from 1930-1950- Har­ vey and Jean Ahrens, 1932 Super W6 McCormick Wayne Houston Trophy for the best show steam engine- Ralph Morris of Goderich for his 1902 Case engine, 20-60 h.p. John T. Hallahan Memorial Tro­ phy for the belt-setting champi­ onship with steam engine- Harley and Mike Searson. Featured tractor for 1991- the John Deere with the winner being Ross Jacklin with an MT John Deere. J.W. Andrews Memorial Award for best models- Fred Lewis, Wingham, for a 1/4 scale model steam engine built in 1988. Best antique car- Eugene Prid- more for his 1923 Model T Touring car. Best Post-War car- Bill Leeming for his 1947-48 Ford. In special events on Friday, the "slow race" had two starts with the winners being Ken Dool with a lime of 49 seconds and Todd Andrews with a time of 39 seconds. Saturday's log-sawing champions were Ross Jacklin and John Nunni- hhoven for the men with a time of 19 seconds; Marion and Phillip Martin for the mixed event; and Joan Vankoughnett and Edna Reid for the women at 45 seconds. Art Casswell topped Saturday's bag-tying for the men with a time of 37 seconds but Joan Vankough­ nett topped that for the women with a time of just 32 seconds. Sunday, Bob Reid and Bob Machan topped the belt-setting with tractors with a time of 1:32. Peter Parkinson led the men in bag-tying with a lime of 34 seconds while Jackie Fines topped the women with 52 seconds. The Jim Sloans, father and son, worked together to win the men's log-sawing in just 13 seconds. Hardy Young and Jean Gowanlock won the mixed event in 20 seconds and Jackie Fines and Doreen Tay­ lor pulled together for a time of 54 seconds in the women's event. In Saturday afternoon's fiddle contest, Fred Ramsey of Forest won the 65 and over category with John Farrish of Listowel second and Gordon Wall of Wingham, third. In the beginners (up to 5 yrs. fid­ dling) category, Shane Cook of Dorchester was first; A. J. Huitema, Stratford, second and Wes Drien- nan, R.R.6, Goderich, third. In the 19 years and younger class, Carol Anne McQuaid of Seaforth was first; Carly Huitema, Stratford, second and Shane Mole, Owen Sound, third. In the 20-49 categoiy, Glen Eaton of Owen Sound was first; Ken Cook, Dorchester, second and George Loranore, Owen Sound, tied with Cliff Emmerton, Strat­ ford, for third. Eddie Mole of Owen Sound topped the 50-64 class with Bert Smythe of London second and Ernie Grant of London third. In the open class, James Bickle, R.R.2, Tavistock was first with Alf Leno of Singhampton second and Ralph Cadotte of Wiarton, third. Judges were Jim Flannigan of London, and Victor Pasowisty of New Hamburg. v ONTARIO11 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZENS knew! ewe? NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting your Community Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416) 844-0184. ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS a joint community project of &, Canadian association ( anadian Airliiies International Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, while coping with physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association with Canadian Airlines International as the patron, are looking to recognize these “good kids’’, the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better for others. In Sunday's step dancing compe­ tition there were 24 dancers in five groups. In the 9 and under class, Denise Harris of Fullarton was first, Amy Shapton of Hensail, second and Kristy Groenstage, Stratford, third. Lisa Harvey of Goderich topped the 12 and under reel class fol­ lowed by Lori Dykstra, Dungannon and Katie MacGregor, Londesboro. In the 12 and under clog, jig and reel class Craig Fair of Teeswater was first with Amy Brown of Goderich second and Vickie Rau of Zurich, third. In the open class, Jessica Weiler of Ariss was first; Andrea Harvey, Goderich, second and Eily Purcell, “SUMMERGREEN" STARTS THIS FALL at Maitland Manor Nursery Bluevale 335-3240 Enjoy our tremendous savings on your favourite trees, shrubs & bulbs Listowel, third. Three's Company of Teeswater won the junior group category with Class Act from Goderich and Seaforth second and Total Reflec­ tions of the Fullarton area, third. In the open group category, Two Plus Two of Clinton placed first. Judges were Carol Anne McQuaid of Seaforth and Nancy Noris, Staffa. Learning the Ropes Pays Off 'A I scours ca»»o» 1'1 To nominate an individual or a group of young people, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact your newspaper or the O.C.N.A. at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this year’s awards, will be accepted until October 31,1991 Every nominee will receive c certificate and up to E individuals and one group will b( the recipients of a plaque presentei by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lape pin, $200.00 and a family portrait with th< Lieutenant Governor.