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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-Thresher Reunion, 2004-09-09, Page 44Old addition One of the unique aspects of Ken, and Fred Phillips's corn picker is that it's a uni-system that has a combine attachment, but can also latch on a bailer. Fred Phillips takes a good look at his combine attachment of his Minneapolis Moline uni-system corn picker. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) We extend our best wishes to the Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association as they celebrate the 43rd Reunion ur elevators are ready to receive your 2004 corn and soybeans See us about forward contracts WE BUY, SELL, DRY AND STORE SOYBEANS AND CORN SNELL FEED AND SUPPLIES LTD. 523-9501 Westfield R.R. #3,Blyth 5- Welcome everyone to the 431dAnual Threshers' &union BOB WATTAM'S BACKHOE SERVICE 1"We can dig it" Trenching, Excavating, Ponds, Fencebeds, Trucking, Auger Service Belgrave 357-3069 When you look a little closer... Find out why your next window should be an #39973 ROMAN ROAD BRUCEFIELD being built by Keven Dunn Construction, Bayfield for Brian Buffinga. Located corner of Roman Road and Hwy. 4, just north of Brucefield. ;tA We can supply you with the complete Andersen® line of windows and patio doors. Call! MORE n Commercial Store Fronts n Wide selection of vinyl and vinyl clad wood windows MI Entrance Doors - steel or fibreglass n Interior wood French doors n Garage Doors commercial and residential n All Glass and Mirror work CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! WE DO SO MUCH LONG LIVE THE .HOMETm AridewYgertillial PROFESSIONAL SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Andersen is the registered trademark of Andersen Corporal., All other marks where denoted are menus of Andersen Corporation, D GLASS &D AND MIRROR DEALER 1st Avenue, VANASTRA LOCAL CALLS IF BUSY CALL 482-7869 482-5816 EMAIL: dndglass@tcc.on.ca ANDERSEN® Excellences" THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. PAGE A-11. Thresher Reunion 2004 Brothers find rare treasure Pickin' corn Fred Phillips of Lucknow proudly sits on a Minneapolis Moline uni-system corn picker, which belongs to both Fred and his brother Ken, also of Lucknow. The Phillips's corn picker will make its second appearance at the Thresher Reunion. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) tz AN I) CI PIE INN iNi ° SELL-A-BRATION * ** * September 22 to 25 * * Step in and odee aee * * at au* in-a,tatte , : * * epeciated I OLDFIELD * * * * Ignice-Vagae. 1 * Hardware * * & RADIO SHACK * .i, © Turnberry St., Brussels * * ; Vou tea:eshac:stbm.,.9,,,„,„„ 887-6851 * ******************* By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff A refinished 1950 - 51 corn picker with a unique little secret that makes it a rare find, will make its second appearance at the annual Thresher Reunion. About four or five years ago, Ken Phillips of Lucknow and his brother Fred, stumbled upon a rare Minneapolis Moline uni-system corn picker and combine. Unfortunately, the owners, W. C. and Ed Merideth of Spicer Farm Equipment in Chatham, weren't ready to sell their prized machine, yet. Fred said, after a couple of years, Merideth agreed to sell, so long as Ken could restore it. In the winter of 2002, between both Fred and Ken, they sanded down, painted and restored the antique machine. "Everyone collects tractors. We were looking for different equipment that isn't in existence. We were happy when we found it, but even Continued on A-14