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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-09-08, Page 39Congratulations and best wishes to the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion on their 32nd Anniversary PLETCH ELECTRIC LTD. (519) 357-1583 Electrical Contractor -Motor Sales & Service - Hydro Poles priced in our yard or installed in yours - Trenching PLETCH ELECTRIC 446 Josephine St. Wingham DAVE'S CAR OILING Celebrating our 10th Anniversary Now including my boys! Jason - full time Chris - part time Trunk Lid Fn.( F•nd ors Oop 1ps Door p.n.s We Use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Drummond St. E., Blyth Open Daily starting Sept. 7, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m (weather permitting) Dave Lee 523-4343 Enter our FREE CAR oiling Draw during the month of September - still 1992 rates! CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE COUNTRY TRADITION Furniture Restoration & Cabinetry • original designs • repairing • refinishing • upholstering Basket Craft - Caning - Rush & Wicker • original works from wood splints to sweet grass • traditional cane and wicker chairs and artifacts repaired TRIPLE J FURNITURE RESTORATIONS Kathy and Gary Leeman lust north of the village centre ST HELENS 528-2492 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993. PAGE A-19. Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1993 A mighty giant The powerful steam engines go on parade at the Thresher Reunion every afternoon at 4:30. These impressive giants of the past are annually checked for safety by a qualified inspector. Certificate issued when tests passed Continued from A-18 spot can reduce the working pressure, so then the operator of the engine has to either reduce the working pressure of the engine or fix it by replacing the material with welding. After the ultrasound, the boiler is given a Hydrostatic test. The boiler is flooded with water and put under pressure. It's a cold water test with the water at 70 degrees. The water is put under pressure with a pump without working the boiler. This way, if there are any leaks, they will show up without anyone being in a dangerous situation. During this test, the boiler is only put to one and a half times its working pressure. If the boiler passes all these tests, it is issued a certificate. Though there is the potential danger, all the steam engines are checked regularly and are safe. Almost half way through Both young and old compete in various challenges at the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Reunion held in Blyth from Sept. 10 to 12. Bag tying is one of the old skills used to put the contestants to the test.