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Thresher Reunion 2004
Special events offer plenty to see and do
of the antique garden tractor pull on
Saturday and Sunday. The adult pull
begins at 1 p.m. and the youth pull is
to follow. .
'Not to worry as special events are
arranged for adults as well beginning
at 1:30 p.m. both Saturday and
Sunday. just west of Radford's
diamond.
A few of the fun attractions
include log sawing, bag tying, belt
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setting, nail driving and of course the
tractor pull competition. The belt
setting competition will use antique
tractors on Saturday and steam
engines on Sunday.
Each day at 1:15, threshing
machines take the spotlight as
demonstrations take place west of
Radford's diamond.
Plowing demonstrations are
Continued on A-21
Sinking the teeth into it
ifs a family affair in this test as special events chair John Lowe, holds the log for his aunt Ann
Bosman, left, and sister Nicole Lowe, while uncle Wayne Lowe looks on. The special events
are held each afternoon. (1 Ae photct
Step lightly
A trio of high steppers competed
afternoon of the Reunion. (File photo)
Whether your interest lies in the
tractor pull or in the border collie
demonstration, there is plenty to see
and enjoy for all ages at the 43rd
annual Thresher Reunion.
There are special events for both
adults and children on each day of
the weekend-long event with
numerous displays and exhibits to
entertain and educate.
At 8 a.m. each day, the gates open
and on Saturday and Sunday, the
first bus leaves the parking lot.
• Displays throughout the park are
put to work as many begin operating
at 9 a.m.
Student activities also begin at 9
a.m. on Friday having the
opportunity to learn from the
such
rope
masters as they demonstrate
things as shingle cutting,
making and horse handling.
The children's special activities on
Saturday and Sunday that begin at 2
p.m.. are generally geared to those
10 years and younger though some
older children may be included.
Games take place at Radford's ball
diamond and prizes will be awarded
for all events with no cost to parents.
After watching the adults give it a
whirl, youths between the ages of
eight and 15 will expel tence the fun
* Shirts * Jeans
* Hats * Boots
Large selection of fine
jewellery, giftware
and candles.
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