The Citizen, 1993-09-15, Page 1The North Huron
itizen
Vol. 9 No. 37 Wednesday, September 15, 1993 600 GST included
The Friends of the Huron County Museum were in their
usual spot at the annual Huron County Pioneer Thresher
and Hobby Association's annual Reunion this past
weekend to offer visitors a taste of beans, cooked the old-
fashioned way — over an open fire. During the three day
event over 600 pounds of beans are traditionally served.
Here, curator Ray Scotchmer stirs the pot, while a
volunteer dishes it up for the two customers.
Over 500 campers come for Reunion
Community
Brussels Ag. Soc.
crowns its
1993 Fair Queen
See page 2
Photo page
A pictorial look
back to the
Thresher Reunion
See page 6, 7
News
Brussels Optimists
mark 20 years
of service
See page 14
Farm
OFA Pres. says
farmers will lead
new Canada
See page 17
Cardiff, wins PC
seat uncontested
The 32nd Huron Pioneer Thresh-
er & Hobby Association's Reunion
has come and gone for another
year.
Secretary Marian Hallahan says,
there were over 500 campers on the
fairgrounds this year. That is a 22
percent increase over last year.
"The increase in the number of
campers helped to compensate for
Within the next three to four
weeks residents of the Blyth-Brus-
sels area will be receiving a mar-
keting survey to determine the level
of interest for a natural gas pipeline
into the area.
R.A. Keens, in charge of market-
ing expansion for Union Gas out of
London says that they continue to
receive a lot of inquiries for natural
gas from this area. "First considera-
tion must be given to the fact that
this is a project that must stand on
its own. It is supported solely by
the drop in gate admissions," she
says.
"Even with the poor weather all
the events were very well attended,
some to overflowing," she says.
Mrs. Hallahan says, "All activi-
ties saw an increase in participation
and the weekend was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. Everything was
very good."
the people using it and won't be
subsidized." The survey, he said,
will be to look at the economics,
including the engineering phase.
Should the survey demonstrate
the necessary interest it would
eventually find its way to the
Ontario Energy Board for its autho-
rization for the project. "However,
Mr. Keens said that is a few steps
down the road. The first considera-
tion is to see that the interests of the
public are served and that is the
intent of the survey."
As with every Threshers'
Reunion, there was plenty to see
and do. The activities included a
tractor pull, threshers parade,
hobby displays, spinning exhibi-
tion, antique flea market, log saw-
ing and bag tying.
For those with a hunger to satis-
fy, the bean pot was simmering all
weekend.
The firemen's pancake breakfast
was a huge success at the Thresh-
ers' Reunion this year.
Fire Chief Paul Josling says, "For
the second time since they started
serving the meal, over 1000 people
were served."
"Considering the weather, I am
pleasantly surprised with the total
of 1025 served," he says.
The weekend's entertainment
packed in a full house every night,
says entertainment co-ordinator,
Gladys Van Egmond.
The fiddle workshop held on
Thursday night had over 50 fiddlers
in attendance. "Thi ,„)art of the
By Cameron J. Wood
The timing couldn't have been
better.
But as Tom Jasper pointed out, it
was merely coincidental.
event seems to be growing quick-
ly," she says.
The Friday night jamboree start-
ed 15 minutes early to accommo-
date the 45 musicians waiting to
perform. Once again the house was
packed.
The fiddle competition on Satur—
day had fewer contestants than pre-
viously, probably because of the
weather, says Mrs. Van Egmond.
"People just didn't want to drive in
poor weather for the competition."
The evening dance was very well
attended.
There was an increase in the
number of step dancers, up to 40
this year.
Mrs. Van Egmond says, "Overall,
the entertainment and musical con-
test attendance continues to grow."
She says, "I hope there will be
better weather for next year's
event."
It is probable that most who
attended the 32nd Threshers'
Reunion would agree.
The president of the Huron-
Bruce Progressive Conservative
Riding Association was making
comment on the announcement by
Prime Minister Kim Campbell to
have a federal election on Oct. 25,
and the local nomination night.
Few surprises were in store for
the Huron-Bruce Tories: incumbent
MP Murray Cardiff was
uncontested in the PC pursuit for
the local seat.
In making the nomination, Blyth
resident Steve. Sparling called
Cardiff "a good constituency man.
In Huron-Bruce character does
count".
In accepting the nomination,
Cardiff referred to his health,
stating he feels fine and ready for
the election battle. This summer
has been a trying one for the local
MP, who battled gallstones and an
operation.
"There's no question politicians
haven't been held in very high
esteem. But, I'm reminded of an
old saying: 'Smooth seas never
produces a good mariner.' I'd like
to think we have a lot of good
mariners in the House of
Commons."
Cardiff said, despite the turmoil
purported by the national media
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Rec. Bd. accepts
Elmira tender
An Olympia ice surface machine
will soon be gliding over the rink at
the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre.
The Recreation Board voted at a
meeting Sept. 8 to accept the tender
of Resurface Ice, an Elmira firm, in
the amount of $37,000, for the new
machine.
Also being purchased is an under
the counter dishwasher for the
arena kitchen at a cost of $10,000
plus, according to Rec. Bd. repre-
sentative Don Crawford.
The goal is $25,000 with the
remainder coming from the reserve
fund for the time being. It is antici-
pated that the total amount will
eventually be raised through contri-
butions and fundraising, Mr. Craw-
ford said.
Already $11,500 has been raised
through advertising and a donation
from the Brussels Men's Town
League. Donation boxes will be
placed at the municipal offices in
Brussels and Morris and Grey
Township.
On Sept. 24 there will be a dona-
tion dance at the arena.
Cars collide
in Blyth
Two cars collided on Blyth's
Gypsy Lane at 11 a.m., Friday,
Sept. 10.
A spokesperson from the Wing-
ham OPP said Paul Chamney, 37 of
Auburn was travelling south when
he struck the front passenger corner
of a 1992 Honda, which had turned
left in front of his 1985 Ford pick-
up.
The second, Peter Sanden, 53 of
Toronto has been charged for mak-
ing an improper left turn, the
spokesperson said.
There were no injuries and dam-
age to both was light.
Union Gas plans marketing survey