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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31st Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association 1992 Reunion, 1992-09-09, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1992. PAGE A-7. Optimists plan events for kids For the second year in a row, while Mom ano Dad are busy taking in all the interesting sights at the Thresher Reunion the children will have their own special events beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Last year the newly organized Blyth Optimist Club was looking for a way to offer its services to the Thresher committee and the idea of hosting children's events seemed a logical one as the club motto is "Friend of Youth". Jeff Peters, organizer of the children's activities this year says that while many details are not final as yet, he expects the big event this year will be the tractor pull due to the huge participation last year. Estimating that about 40 children took part he says this year there will be more age categories in the hope of making it more competitive. Tractor pull winners will get vouchers to the Optimist food booth, he said, in addition to all participants receiving ribbons. The other events, open to anyone under the age of 15 will include bag tieing, nail hammering and bale toss. The inclusion of the children's events has been a welcome addition to the Thresher Reunion. Last year’s special events organizer Ray Hallahan noted that the committee has always tried to keep the gate price down to encourage families to attend. With the addition of the children's games in the many activities offered at the Reunion there is now something for everyone. A Smaller Version These young viewers take a closer look at a small version of the steam traction engines at the annual Thresher Reunion. Event a learning experience There is no question that for older people the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion has good entertainment value and offers them an opportunity to relive many moments from the past. What is often overlooked is the educational merit of the Reunion, though not by the Thresher committee, which this year has put together a package for schools inviting them to bring their students to tour the event and learn some wonderful historical and scientific data. Blyth resident and Hullett Central Public School teacher Dave Medd has for several years been bringing his class to the Thresher Reunion. "It began about six years ago when I was teaching in Belgrave," he said. "Then when I began teaching in Colbome I brought my classes from there." Though this is the first year the Thresher committee has decided to appoint an education Chairperson, which is Mr. Medd, last year a total of six elementary schools in close proximity to Blyth brought busloads of students, about 250 children, to tour the event on the Friday. This year, Mr. Medd has put together a package, which he is distributing to the elementary schools in Huron, stating the educational benefits of the Thresher Reunion to young people. Schools will get sample questions and guidelines noting the science, social studies, historical and pioneer unit highlights. The package is supported by the Huron County Board of Education. Students will be able to enjoy the many demonstrations, such as threshing, log sawing and stooking and will be given opportunities to talk with the operators of the steam engines and gas tractors. Also this year, Mr. Medd's Grade seven class from Hullett will be looking after a sports competition program, featuring such interesting activities as a nail driving contest, tug-of-war, woodpiling and rooster crowing. After giving it a trial run this year, Mr. Medd is hoping that next year he can come up with a more thorough package so teachers can have it immediately. Mr. Medd is enthusiastic about the educational value that students can experience at the Reunion. It fits in with many of their studies, he says, adding "and the best thing of all is that it's close and it's free." To everyone attending the Pioneer Thresher Reunion Congratulations on your 31st Anniversary Chauncey's hairstyling Inc. • Expert Cutting • European Perm* & Tint* • All Hair Care Product* • U.V.A. Suntanning Chances are -- you'll love it. Queen St., Blyth, Ont. 523-9722 J & H Campbell Transport Ltd. Blyth 523-4204 Congratulations and (Best ‘Wishes to the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association on their 31st Reunion September 11,12 & 13,1992 Hensail Mitchell Granton Port Albert Seaforth Alisa Craig 262-2527 348-8433 225-2360 529-7901 345-2545 293-3223 HEALTH & GIFT CENTRE Main St. Blyth 523-4440 CONGRATULATIONS to the Organizers of the 31st Threshers Reunion The Threshers' Reunion has become an important cultural and historical event in our community. I would like to wish the organizers and visitors a successful and enjoyable weekend. MURRAY CARDIFF MP HURON - BRUCE