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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995. PAGE A-17.
Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion 1995
Many spots on site to keep
Reunion visitors well fed
When the annual Hnron Pioneer Thresher
Reunion comes around, Blyth has a lot of
mouths to feed. The Blyth and District Fire
Department has been one organization that
has proved instrumental in achieving this.
Last year, there were 1,350 breakfasts served
by the firemen.
Preparations start well in advance of the
event. Different tasks are assigned to the
various firemen. Jobs range from obtaining
propane grills and microwave ovens, to
borrowing chairs and tables to, of course,
shopping for groceries.
The breakfasts begin at 7:30 a.m., on
Saturday and Sunday. The meal, which
consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange
juice, tea and coffee lasts until 11.
It is essential, too, to have a back-up plan
if a fire is called. Should that happen, one
fireman will remain behind to cook, and the
firemens' wives help. This has never
happened, but there have been a couple of
close calls.
The firemen also keep their rescue van
ready all weekend, in case of an emergency.
One other major food attraction is the
nightly corn roast. The roast begins each
The Thresher Reunion is a spectacular
event, and would not be possible without the
strong volunteer support it receives.
Literally thousands of volunteer hours are
put into planning and running the weekend.
Tasks such as putting up fences, transporting
heavy equipment to be displayed, settling
campers in and staffing the gates, among
countless other things, are all taken on by
volunteers. The Reunion could not be an
annual success without them.
This year's executive consists of:
president, Jeff Thomson; secretary Marian
Hallahan; treasurer Stephen Tiffin; and
directors Edgar Daer, Jack Henderson, Jim
Sloan, Jean Fox, Eldon Vines, Gordon
Gross, Bill Vincent, Bruce Thomson and
Bea Houston.
The heads of the various committees are:
grounds, Lloyd Josling; property, Carman
Craig; steam engines, Jim Sloan; gas
tractors, Gordon Gross; antique tractor pull,
Henry Hendriks; exhibit transportation,
Raymond Hallahan, John Ellacott; threshing,
Tom Leiper; special events (adult), Dwight
Hallahan; antique flea market, Stephen
Tiffin; farm produce, Janny Fear; crafts,
Jean Fox; sawmill, logs, Wilbert Fillippi;
parade, Dave Thomson; gas, Arie van
Diepan; wood, Jim Sloan; membership,
Maureen Thomson; exhibit registration,
Lorna Vincent; site supervisor, Jeff
Thomson; camping registration, Chris
Courtney; entertainment, Gladys Van
Egmond; jamboree, fiddle, dancing
competitions co-ordinator, Dave Chittick;
Friday and Saturday night dance, Jack Van
Egmond; church service, Dave Chittick;
food co-ordinators, Fred and Debbie
Hakkers; gas engines, Jack Henderson;
antique vehicles, Gary Squire; parking, cars,
shuttlebus, Bill Andrews; school programs,
Dave Medd; children's special events, Fred
de Boer; advertising, Susan Van Egmond;
gates, Harry Wilkins, Bernadette Andrews,
Judy Sloan; small models, Todd Andrews;
working displays, Bruce Thomson; meal
evening at 9. Last year, 180 dozen cobs of
corn were sold.
In addition to these culinary events there
are also many delicious dinners cooked up
throughout the area over the event.
Home baking can be purchased at the
Blyth Soccer League's bake sale.
On Friday the Shriners will be frying up
some fish at the Lions Park, across the street
from the fairgrounds.
Soup and sandwiches are available near
the tractor pull arca, thanks to the Auburn
United Church members, while Blyth
Anglican congregation is serving beef on a
bun during the evenings.
Londesboro Lions are also selling beef on
a bun. Their booth can be found in the newly
developed area of the fairgrounds.
As usual the Legion Ladies Auxiliary will
be providing a delicious hot meal upstairs in
the auditorium. Lunch will be served on
Friday and Saturday in addition to a sit down
meal at supper time.
Ice cream cones will also be a new treat
this year throughout the weekend.
One thing is certain, whatever your tastes,
no one need ever be hungry when visiting
the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion.
tickets, Bill Vincent; safety, Bill Vincent;
souvenirs, Annette Vincent; trophies, Todd
Andrews; communication, Raymond
Hallahan; people movers, Raymond
Hallahan.
Crowd pleaser
A steady stream of customers always stands by, waiting for a taste of the
delicious beans that have been an annual treat cooked up by the Huron
County Museum's Friends of the Museum Strong volunteer support
why event enjoys success