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the 41st Annual 'Thresher Reunion
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PAGE A-12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002.
Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion
On the field again
With the expansion of the campsite buffering the noise of the engines, organizers years ago. The exhibit is located at the northwest side of the fairgrounds next to
were comfortable bringing the horse demonstrations back to the Reunion a few the Collie shepherding demonstrations.
Horse demonstrations have made popular return
HAUNTED ONTARIO
From the Donnelly
Homestead at Lucan to
a haunted farmhouse at
Creemore Terry Boyle
tells the stories of
ghostly inns, hotels and
other places you can
visit. $19.95
A memory from the past was rejuvenated at
the 37th annual Thresher Reunion in Blyth
when horses once again became part of the
show. That tradition continues in the 41st
year.
Discontinued several years— ago due to
safety concerns with horses around the large,
noisy steam engines, the equine are back
ploughing, discing and cultivating during
demonstrations Friday and Saturday at 10:30
a.m. and 2:30 p. m., as well as Sunday at
12:30 p.m.
Since the expansion of the campgrounds
has provided a barrier between the
demonstrations, which are located west of the
general event, and the activity involving
steams engines and tractors, the concerns
regarding safety have been lessened
considerably.
Now after several years back in amidst the
CANADIAN RAIL
TRAVEL
Huron County native John
R Hardy, who produced
Rusty Rails, presents a
book of stories and photos
of his long love affair with
rail travel. $39.95
excitement of the Huron Pioneer Thresher
Reunion, the horse demonstrations and
displays have proven themselves to be an
popular attraction offering visitors an
opportunity to see the old equipment working
again.
GHOST RAILWAYS OF
ONTARIO
Ron Brown's first Ghost
Railways book includes
the stories of the
Guelph-Goderich CPR
line, the Toronto, Grey
and Bruce and the
Wellington Grey and
Bruce. $24.95
THE
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THE SOAPMAKER'S
COMPANION
Here's a
comprehensive guide
to making your own
soap complete with
recipes, techniques,
explanations of what
makes the process
work and diagnosis of
problems. $28.95
Drop by & see our great selection of books
DECK SCAPING
Suggestions for
trellises, arbours,
planters, plants, vines
and furniture to
enhance your outdoor
livingroom. 160 pages
of ideas. $31.95
SCARECROWS
Felder Rushing gives
plans and rips on how
to make harvest
figures aild other yard
folks: everything from
simple straw-filled to
elaborate steel-frame
figures and
sculptures. $25.95
MAKING RAG RUGS
Beautify your own
home or give personal
gifts to others by
reviving the pioneer
art of making rag
rugs. The book
continues instructions
for 15 step-by-step
proiecis. $27.95
LETTERS FROM
THE COUNTRY IV
Award-winning
humourist Marsha
Boulton is back with
the latest edition of
her series, filled with
wit and wisdom about
country living. $14,95