HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-09-08, Page 6HDC CONTINUES
EXPANSION IN
EDIBLE BEAN
INDUSTRY
THE BUSINESS OF BEANS
The 1995 bean crop will be the second year that
beans have been processed in our $2,000,000
bean processing facility. With the high quality
"field run" beans delivered by Ontario
producers in 1994, the plant was able to meet
and exceed the demanding quality
specifications established by our customers.
Demand is high for the proven quality of beans
from our new processing system.
In August, HDC will complete a new $1,500,000 speciality bean receiving, drying and storage facility. We
look forward to being a new partner in the speciality bean industry and to play an integral role of
upgrading producer deliveries to meet our customers' high quality standards.
Help support these new initiatives by delivering your beans to an HDC receiving elevator. We guarantee
fast, friendly service, fair grades and honest weights.
(UBLY HARD-SLTRFACED BEAN KNIVES are available at our Hensall location).
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PAGE A-6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995.
Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1995
Relics of the past come to life at Reunion
From the old to the very old
Flea market exhibitors display a wide variety of items for those interested in
collectibles and antique articles. All merchandise has to be at least 30
years old.
The Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion
seems to bring new life to relics of the past.
The antique flea market, a bustling Reunion
tradition, provides an excellent illustration of
this.
Stephen Tiffin, this year's co-ordinator and
a five-year veteran of the flea market,
stresses the displays' authenticity: "The
items must be 100 per cent authentic. To
qualify as an antique, the item must be 50
years old or more and a heritage item must
have reached its 30th birthday. The
collection ranges from antique tractor parts
to steam and tractor magazines, replica toys,
dishes, household items and small farm
equipment such as hand plows, hoes and
racks."
Tiffin also points out the sense of
community in the market. "With 14 vendors
last year, the displays attracted a good
crowd. Fifty per cent of the vendors are
diehards who return every year and the rest
are newcomers or ones who have attended
the event in the past."
He further adds, "Most of the vendors
camp at the community centre and there is a
friendship which has developed amongst
them. They travel from areas such as
London, Port Elgin, Burgessville, St.
Thomas, Seaforth, Wingham, Teeswater,
Listowel and Wiarton. The displays are
great and everyone should enjoy the show."
Crafty
Various woodworking crafts will be
on display at the Hobby Show as
well as many other hand-crafted
items.
Many vendors
at craft show
The Craft Show is an important part of the
Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby
Association Reunion, and as with many of
the weekend's events, planning begins well
in advance.
Jean Fox, the co-ordinator of the event,
says that planning begins as soon as they
know when the Reunion will be. The first
task is to send applications and registration
information to previous vendors, while also
trying to attract new ones. The applications
must be received by the end of August, so
that floor planning can be completed by the
Reunion weekend,
Fox requests that photos be provided with
applications, in order that the displays can be
organized in similar groups. Hydro is
available if vendors request it. Vendor
names are taped to the floor, in front of the
tables, in order to prevent any confusion on
set-up day.
Displays include such things as hand-
painted china, ceramics, wood whittling,
knitting, dolls, jewelry, quilting,
woodworking and much more.
Fox says, "This is a three-day event which
brings out a different group of people. The
craft selection is also different from others in
the area because it is a summer show. It is a
good craft show so everyone should enjoy
it."