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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-09-08, Page 29bag, hammering a nail and crawling under a tarp. He says he has tried to incorporate many of the skills used by the old-time farmers. The children will be divided into three or four teams for the relay events. A new event this year will be a log piling competition. It is very basic, says Mr. Peters, the highest pile wins. There will be prizes awarded for all events. "There is no cost to enter; just be there," he says. Good form BILL SHORTREED ELECTRIC r. • Farm • Home • Commercial "Over 18 years experience" R.R. #1 Walton 887-9387 4144 f. BRUSSELS NOW AVAILABLE it AGRI SERVICES Loading Shutes also: Bale Feeders,Wagons and much more Brussels Masterfeeds at the stockyards 887-9391 SUPER 9 S SUPER 8 S SUPER 3 S RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL REAR FRONT HIGH TRACTOR WHEEL ASSIST CLEARANCE A UNIQUE TREAD DEPTH FOR MORE GRIP MAKES THE DIFFERENCE A RADIAL CARCASS FOR LOWER COST OPERATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE A TREAD DESIGN FOR REDUCED POWER HOP MAKES THE DIFFERENCE A NO-STRETCH BELT FOR LONGER LIFE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE A SPEED RATED DESIGN FOR SMOOTH NO-BOUNCE RIDE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE KLEBER: 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN RADIAL FARM TIRES You Can TILL the DifferenceTM NUMBER ONE IN RADIAL AGRICULTURAL TIRE IN EUROPE KLEBER FARM TIRES - A DIVISION OF MICHELIN TIRE CORPORATION MICHELIN - UNIROYAL - B F GOODRICH - FIRESTONE - BRIGESTONE BRIGADIER- GOODYEAR - KUMHO - TAURUS Haugh Tire Inc. AUTO - TRUCK - FARM - SPECIALIST Hwy. 4 South (519) 482-3752 OR 482-9796 CLINTON, ONTARIO Emergency Service: 1-800-265-4117 Page #3640 DOUG RIEHL KLEBER DEALER MIKE McNICHOL THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993. PAGE A-9. Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1993 Events for all ages highlight Reunion The 32nd Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association reunion to be held in Blyth from Sept. 10 to 12, has events scheduled for all age groups. Besides the threshing events, tractors pulls and log sawing competitions, committee member Jeff Peters has put together some fun events for the children. Mr. Peters says the events are aimed at children 10 years and younger though some older children may be included. The activities will run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning at 2 p.m. The most popular event is the tractor pull for the children, says Mr. Peters. The youngest group will probably be for four year olds and younger with each other age group including two years (ie. five and six year olds). The number of classes will depend on the number of children who wish to participate. The event is run just like the adult pull. The trailer, which is pulled by the pint-sized tractors, gradually shifts the weight to the rear. This increases the drag as the puller advances down the track. Another fun activity will be the obstacle course. Mr. Peters says the race includes walking across a raised board, tying a feed 12,000 at 92 event For 32 years each September people have been drawn to Blyth to partake of some nostalgia, history and entertainment. The Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association's annual Reunion has grown from its humble beginnings (there were five steam tractors, two separators, a rented saw mill and an attendance of 500) at the first Reunion) to a massive event. President Ray Hallahan hailed last year's event a "great success", with over 12,000 visitors. In addition there were 411 campers, who began pulling their trailers in two weeks before the event. Association Secretary Marian Hallahan attributes the success of the Reunion to the great variety. For $4 admission, visitors last year saw steam engines, model steam engines, an antique flea market, a large saw mill, miniature saw mill, shingle mill, a baker fan, gas tractors, gas engines, antique vehicles, antique tractor pull, log saw, belt setting, bag tying, cider and bean pots, souvenir dishes and crafts. Classes from five area schools also took part in a special educational program on the Continued on A-10 Enjoying the task As one can see by looking at the happy expression on this participant's face, the young visitors to the Thresher Reunion are pleased to be part of things by competing in the Optimists children's events. The bale toss one of last year's children's events at the Reunion gave youngsters a chance to test their strength.