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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-09-08, Page 30Phone 523-4383 Just north of Blyth on Highway #4 Opening Soon_ Blythe Brooke Orchards & Cold Storage • Fresh T; BROOKE ORCHARL' y .Apples • Apple Juice • Apple Products • & other in- season Produce 'Working with the gifts of nature COLD STORAGE AND SALES ('Get the feeling of years gone by with a handcrafted, solid pine screen door. } Several Styles S Storm Kits Available Ross Mitchell Cabinets & Construction 887-6782 '11,(12.34101o14 PAGE A-10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993. Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1993 Many vendors return for 93 craft show The work for Jean Fox of Blyth begins long before the weekend of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Reunion. Ms Fox is the crafts co-ordinator for the event and she says preparations start as soon as the date for the reunion is set. This is Ms Fox's second year as the craft co-ordinator so she says she is still feeling her way to some extent. She says once the weekend for the event is chosen she begins to send information and application forms to all past participants as well as any new craftspeople she has heard of. All applications must be returned by the end of August so the organization of the floor plan for the tables in the Arena can begin. Ms Fox requests a picture of the crafts intended for display to ensure everything is handcrafted. This also helps her to place the displays in the arena in a way that is presentable and with similar crafts in various locations. She must also ask if the display requires hydro as this limits placement. Once the floor plan is set, tables of the proper size are arranged and the exhibitor's name is taped to the floor. This eliminates some of the confusion on set-up day, says Ms Fox. Last year there were approximately 74 vendors using 97 tables, she says. The overflow of 13 tables was placed around the ball diamond. The displays include hand painted Bleachers fill for shows continued from A-9 Friday, organized by Hullett Public School teacher Dave Mcdd. They competed in nail driving, wood piling, dog howling and rooster crowing. Blyth firefighters fed the largest crowd ever, with 1,050 turning out for their two breakfasts. The volunteers cooked up 220 pounds of sausage, 160 pounds bacon, 150 pounds pancake batter, 52 litres of real maple syrup, 40 gallons of orange juice, 15 gallons of milk and thousands of cups of coffee. Another huge draw was the entertainment package which filled the bleachers throughout the weekend. Entertainment chairperson Gladys Van Egmond says 45 fiddlers attended the jam, session Thursday night, 55 for the jamboree and 421 for the Saturday night competition. Approximately 75 percent of the crafts people from last year will be returning. This leaves room for newcomers and exhibitors from previous years. Ms Fox says this show is different from the Seaforth one held in December which she has been associated with for six years. "This is a three day event which brings out a different group of people. The craft selection is also different because it is a summer event," says Ms Fox. ''It is a good craft show so everyone should enjoy it. porcelain, ceramics, dolls, jewelry, quilting, woodworking and many more. Ms Fox says she is trying to organize demonstrations by the various craftspeople but, there has been no firm commitments yet. The exhibitors come from a large area, which runs from Kitchener to Tiverton. CENTRAL Bill & SUPPLIES Crawford - Manager RENTAL LTD. Industrial & Farm Supplies IN..... /.....4\ ,', Small Equipment & Tool Rental Honda Rental 2 • Two Way Radios ,. ,, ' f:1:' • Cellular Phones ,00 711 ,,,t','' ' I- N • Paging ,, .,,,„,,, ,, ,,* .2 .r. Horse ,, ,0144i- __,:/_, r, Tack , & Supplies ' ,_., 26 Isaac Street Phone/Fax CLINTON, ON NOM 1L0 482-7930 Lots to see What began as a small entertainment idea for the ladies to enjoy, while their husbands visited the Thresher Reunion, the craft show has exceeded the wildest expectations of its organizers. Hundreds of people come each each to see the many, and varied displays of talented craftspeople.