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on your 43rd Reunion.
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. PAGEA-17.
Thresher Reunion 2004
Kids compete like the big guys in tractor pull
Through the inspiration of his
grandson, Edgar Daer organized the
annual kids' antique garden tractor
pull, an event that keeps the next
generation interested in the past.
Entering its fourth year, the event
encourages grandchildren and great-
grandchildren of some of the those
original Threshers to come out for
the three-day event.
Though involved in the adult
tractor pull for years, Daer of Blyth,
said it was his grandson Cody's
interest that encouraged him to
suggest the junior pull to the
Thresher organizers. Cody has been
involved for a few years and has
begun to win competitions.
The Thresher Reunion kids' 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 lull-sized
machines.
The tractor pull holds a practice
run on Saturday afternoon and the
actual competition begins Sunday
between 3 - 3:30 p.m.
Participants must have a parent or
guardian who is a member of the
Thresher Association, who has
sufficient liability insurance and has
given signed consent. Parents or
guardians must be present for the
event as well.
Competition is divided by weight
class of the antique tractor (1978 or
older) plus the rider zero to 400 lbs,
401 to 600 lbs and 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 liablity insurance.
The drawbar height must be no
higher than 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 judges' descretion.
The judges reserve the right to stop
any contestant seen to be operating
the tractor in an unsafe manner and
children will not be allowed to drive
the tractor around the grounds.
Those interested in participating
can sign up just prior to the event at
the designated weight •scale area,
where contestants must park their
tractors for the weekend and are not
permitted to drive them around the
fairgrounds.
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Congratulations Threshers
on your 43rd Reunion
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Ducking through
The Clarkshome border collies (herding Indian runner ducks through a barrel) are always a
popular attraction.Their demonstration is held on Friday and Saturday morning, at noon on
Sunday, 2 p.m. Friday and 3:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (File photo)
JOHN CULLEN
OLDSMOBILE
Clarkshome border collies
a popular demonstration
115 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ont.
357-2323
Hours: Mon. - Fri. - 9-6;
Sat. 9-1
Evenings by appointment Watching the entertaining show
that border collies perform at the
Thresher Reunion is sure to amaze
the whole family and maybe spark
some ideas for training your own
friendly companion.
With precision and skills, the
Clarkshome border collies are
guided around obstacles while
herding an undisciplined flock of
sheep and very funny Indian runner
ducks.
Now in their ninth year at the
reunion, this event is a popular
attraction for the entire family.
Using his voice and whistle
signals, Jim Clark guides the well-
trained dogs to bring order out of
chaos as the collies round up the
errant wanders and bring them
home.
Originally used to aid shepherds in
their lonely task, the border collie
has become popular because of its
intelligence and good nature.
The demonstration is held on the
soccer field. northwest of the
campgrounds. The shows take place
on Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., on
Saturday at II a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
and on Sunday at noon and 3:15 p.m.
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