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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-38Th Reunion, 1999-09-08, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBERS, /999. PAGE A-5.------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 11999 Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion & Hobby Show Kids tractor pull at event for second year running STARTING EARLY Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association member Edgar Daer walks alongside grandson Cody as he participates in the children’s garden tractor pull at the reunion. Only in its second year, organizer Daer expects to see increased interest. By Janice Becker Citizen staff Those involved in organizing the 38th annual Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show are always looking for new ideas to keep the next generation involved and interested in the past. The kids’ antique garden tractor pull is one such event. Started just last year, it is enticing the grandchildren and great­ grandchildren of some of those original threshers to come out for the three-day event. Organized by Edgar Daer of East Wawanosh Twp., the tractor pull is geared to children between the ages of eight and 15 who would like to follow in the footsteps of those who pull with full-sized machines. Though involved in the adult tractor pull for years, Daer said it was his grandson Cody’s interest that encouraged him to suggest the junior pull to Thresher organizers. At 10, Cody has been involved for a couple of years and has begun to win competitions. The Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion kids’ tractor pull holds a practice run on Saturday afternoon and the actual competition begins Sunday between 3 and 3:30 p.m. Participants must have a parent or guardian who is a member of the thresher association who has given signed consent and will be present during the pull. Competition is divided by weight class of the antique tractor (1978 or older) plus the rider into zero to 400 lbs, 401 to 600 lbs, 601 to 800 lbs. categories. Pullers must provide their own tractor and it can be used for only one pull per class. All drivers must wear helmets and provide proof of liability insurance. The drawbar height must be no higher that 12 inches, no hydraulic lift movement is allowed, the mower deck must be removed and four-wheel drive, duals or chains are not permitted. The challenger is allowed two attempts to move the sled though there will be no jerking on pull, no excessive RPM and the front-end can lift no more than one foot or at the judge’s discretion. The judges reserve the right to stop any contestant seen to be operating the tractor in an unsafe manner. Children will not be allowed to drive the tractor around the grounds. Those interested in participating can sign up just prior to the event. J & H CAMPBELL TRANSPORT LTD. 1946-1999 53 years of serving Blyth and surrounding area. We welcome the Threshers and wish them many more successful years. Blyth (519)523-4204 See us for your home and farm building projects. castle building centres HOME CENTRES Bayfield Rd. Clinton 482-3995 Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Value & Service you can Build on. JfLu£f/alu£ Welcome to Blyth Congratulations to the Pioneer Thresher Association on their 38th Reunion John, Bev, Rick & Anne Elliott, Barb, Jackie, Amie, Lorie & Bryan GENERAL Rick Elliott 519-523-9725 MOOTS ’LIMITED LIFE R. John Elliott 519-523-4323 Established 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 4 GENERATIONS SINCE 1910 Tirestone Farm Tires GETTING THE JOB DONE IN HURON COUNTY 'Firestone TheL^erjnJheField MICHELIN - UNIROYAL - B F GOODRICH - FIRESTONE - BRIDGESTONE CAVALIER - GOODYEAR - KUMHO - KLEBER Huron Tire & Auto AUTO - TRUCK - FARM - SPECIALIST Hwy. 4 South CLINTON, ONTARIO (519) 482-3752 OR 482-9796 DOUG RIEHL MIKE McNICHOL