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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-38Th Reunion, 1999-09-08, Page 37THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBERS. 1999. PAGE A-17. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11999 Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion & Hobby Show/ Event calls all musicians FIDDLIN' The fiddle contest not only provides an opportunity for musicians to show their skills but offers some excellent entertainment to old-time music lovers. The event entices visitors to the various stages with fiddle tunes, precision stepdancers, a pipe band and a variety of dance music throughout the three days. The 38th Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association’s reunion in Blyth, from Sept. 10-12, offers entertaining shows with talented dancers and musicians. From Wednesday, Sept. 8 to the final parade Sunday afternoon, visitors will be treated to jam sessions, old-time dancing, fiddle tunes, Pierce’s Band, Joe Tiffin’s Orchestra, the Classic Tappers, Brussels Pipe Band and the best in fiddle and dance competition. Gladys Van Egmond of Clinton, co­ ordinator of entertainment, along with Dave Chittick of Crediton, have organized a full slate of entertainment. Camper jam sessions, scheduled for Wednesday evening, will draw visitors to the Auditorium and Steel Shed #2 for old- time dancing and teaching. Thursday’s fiddle jam will be held in Sheds #1, 2 and 3. Entertainment will kick-off Friday with Pierce’s Band taking to Second Stage at noon. The Second Stage will also be the site of the official opening ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. on Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, a parade review will be held at the Second Stage. For those wishing to rosin the bow and belt out a few tunes of their own, a jam session will be held in Shed #3 at 8 p.m. Pierce’s Orchestra will move indoors Friday evening, to provide country music for the 8 p.m. dance. Saturday events kick off at 7:30 a.m. when the firehall will be open for a pancake breakfast. At 10 a.m. local entertainers take to the Main Stage and are followed by the fiddle competition at 1 p.m. Joe Tiffin’s Orchestra will bring dancers to the dance floor Saturday afternoon as CONTINUED ON A-18 Tappers CONTINUED FROM A-16 week, has appeared in over 400 shows. Their act runs for over half an hour. They have tapped their way into the hearts of audiences from Toronto to Windsor. The Classic Tappers can be seen during this year’s Thresher Reunion in two shows on Friday, Sept. 10, at I p.m. and 3 p.m. Give your car expert care and save on our FALL SERVICE SPECIAL Change oil & filter - check all lights (includes up to 5 litres of Ford Oil) - inspect belts and hoses - lube chassis - inspect and rotate tires - inspect brakes - inspect exhaust - top up washer fluid - check air filter - lube door hinges & latches $34.95 BRIDGE MOTORS LIMITED FORD HWY. 86 JUST EAST OF WINGHAM 357-3460 A*** Pottery 25 /o OFF Shrubs, Perennials & Watergarden Plants 50 /o OFF * IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY Bulbs Arriving Mid-September Watch for our ad!* ♦ Garden Centre ♦ Pet Supplies ♦ Pond Supplies ♦ Livestock Feeds ♦ Bird Supplies ♦ Farm Supplies ♦ Handcrafted Pottery ♦ Concrete ♦ Ironwork 185 Josephine Street, Wingham PH: (519)357-2700 Open: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Were Proud of our Heritage WELCOME TO HURON COUNTY Celebrate the 38th Annual Thresher Reunion in Blyth Sept. 10, 11,12 and the International Plowing Match Sept. 21-25, in Dashwood VC Gordon McGavin was recognized as the Canadian Champion Plowman at the 1926 International Plowing Match held in Niagara Falls. Come and visit our exhibit at this year's International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show Sept. 21 - 25. Huron Shines in '99 McGavin rawHouAM) Farm Supply Ltd. & Farm Equipment Ltd. (519) 887-6365 (519) 527-0245