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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-09-03, Page 41THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3,1997. PAGE A-9. Stepping fun Dawn Marie Harris of Fullarton struts her stuff during the stepdancing competition. Fiddling around A mainstay at the Thresher Reunion, fiddling draws large crowds for each competition at Stage 2 or jam session at the music tent. Acts return annually Music floats to one’s ears upon exiting the car. Fiddling resonates across town. The 36th Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show has returned with another full slate of musical entertainment, stepdancers and spectator-involvement activities. Gladys Van Egmond, coordinator of the entertainment aspect of the show along with Dave Chittick, says many of the same acts return year after year because “they are happy” coming to the reunion. Van Egmond says she does foresee changes in the next year or two to keep things fresh. The roster of activities and entertainment CONTINUED ON A-11 Fiddler loves being close to action CONTINUED FROM A-8 show. “One of the biggest and best improvements is the campgrounds. I can be close to the action,” he says. “I come for the whole week.” Falls sums up his experience at the Pioneer Thresher Reunion by saying, “This is the way things should be.” •Schedule of Events Friday, Sept. 5 Saturday, Sept. 6 Sunday, Sept. 7 7:30 p.m.Pancake Breakfast at Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast at Fire Hall 8:00 a.m.Gates open Gates open First bus from parking lot Gates open First bus from parking lot 9:00 a.m.Displays operating Student activities Displays operating Displays operating 10:00 - noon Fun Tractor Pull Tractor Pull Tractor Pull 10:00 a.m.Local Entertainment 10:30 a.m.Threshing Demonstration Threshing Demonstration Threshing Demonstration Church Service 11:00 a.m.Border Collie Demonstration Border Collie Demonstration 12:00 noon Pierce's Band Joe Tiffin's Orchestra Border Collie Demonstration 12:30 p.m.Opening Ceremony 1:00 p.m.Local Entertainment Threshing Brussels Pipe Band Fiddle Competition Threshing Step Dancing Competition Threshing Demonstration 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Tractor Pull Tractor Pull Tractor Pull 1:30 p.m.Adults' Special Events Adults' Special Events 2:00 p.m.Border Collie Demonstration Children's Special Events Children's Special Events Country Ramblers 3:00 p.m.Brussels Pipe Band 3:15 p.m.Border Collie Demonstration Border Collie Demonstration 4:00 p.m.Parade 4:30 p.m.Shriners Fish Fry Parade Parade 8:00 p.m.Country Dance Pierce Orchestra The Friday and Saturday night dance is under Authority of Special Occasion Permit. Proceeds go toward Community Betterment. Age of Majority is required.9:00 p.m.Dance - Joe Tiffin's Orchestra Q-Q-Quick! Ch-Ch-Change y-y-your f-f-furnace Terms and Conditions t Deferred payments available to Union Gas residential customers on approved credit through Union Gas and Member Union Gas Fireplace Dealers. All other offers not applicable. Offer valid from Aug. 18 to Oct. 18, *97. There are no set-up fees or early payment penalties for financing. ▲ Residential customers only, on approved credit and only If financed through Union Gas and Member Union Gas Fireplace Dealers. © Union Gas Limited 1997. Bringing energy into your life MAKE YOUR HOME A COMFORT ZONE Natural Gas Furnaces Fireplaces No payments until March '98’ (Sign up before Oct. 18) Convenient billing options A For all your Natural Gas needs call Your Union Gas Dealer: John Pennington Heating Brussels, ON 887-9233 phone 887-9654 fax Rental: gas water heaters A s