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Clem Steffler, left, helps Graeme MacDonald size up one
of the official sweatshirts for the 1999 International
Plowing Match to be held near Dashwood. The pair was
working at the IPM booth at this year's Thresher Reunion
in Blyth last weekend.
PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1998.
Attendees get their kicks at annual Thresher Reunion
Fiddlin' for fun
Gordon Mooney of Owen
Sound played the first tune he
had ever entered it a fiddle
competition at last weekend's
Thresher Reunion. The
musician has been playing
fiddle for close to 70 years.
(Mark Nonkes photo)
High steep in'
The Classic Tappers, a step-dancing troupe of women
from the London-area, whose ages range from 64-79,
delighted audiences with performances at this year's
Huron's Pioneer Thresher Reunion in Blyth last weekend.
With sparkling costumes, handmade by the women, and
snappy choreography the Tappers strutted their stuff to
tunes like 76 Trombones from the musical The Music Man
and Georgy Girl, from the 1960's movie starring Lynn
Redgrave.
Renewing old acquaintances
The Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show in Blyth brings together friends
separated by distance and time and allows them time to renew acquaintances and recall
memories.
Going for a roll
As part of the Friday morning activities, students from
-Blyth and Hullett Central Public School took part in games
and contests at the reunion.
A slice
Special Events Chairman Wayne Lowe, with help from assistant John Lowe, keeps the log
steady for young competitor John Storey at the annual Thresher Reunon. John's partner
was his brother Allan. The boys, who hale from Winthrop took in the sights while their
mother worked at a booth in the craft show. (Mark Nonkes photo)