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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006. PAGE A17.
THRESHER REUNION
Help on site to deal with emergencies
There is always the possible risk
of injury whenever a large number of
people gather in one place, but
thankfully help will be just around
the corner at the 2006 Huron Pioneer
Thresher Reunion.
Each year the annual show attracts
thousands of people to its
fairgrounds and it's a reassuring
feeling to see the highly-visible
presence of the Blyth firefighters.
As a first response team, members
of the department are prepared to
handle virtually every type of
emergency from fire to heart
attack. •
Chief Paul Josling said a minimum
of two or three firefighters will be on
site during the day to help with
medical needs as well as fire safety.
The fire and rescue truck will be
located in a prominent place on the
grounds.
There will also be a golf cart
patrolling the grounds throughout
the day.
When the local heroes are not at
the Reunion, they will be busy
preparing breakfast on Saturday and
Sunday morning of the event.
They are, however, only a phone
call away. There is a pay phone in
the arena and the registration desk is
also open so that the fire department
can be contacted in case of an
emergency.
New this year is a dedicated phone
number located in the ctampsite that
campers can call that will put them
directly through to the fire
department.
Where there are cars there are men talking. The Reunion
offers not just some nostalgic sights, but also the
opportunity for folks to chat and reminisce. (File photo)
The mighty engines are only one of several attractions to be seen at the annual Reunion (File
photo)
Levels of competition vary
length of course and time
Continued fraom A16 also in the
dog. They are very high energy. age.
They are driven to work."
It was around 1992 that the Super
Dogs came to the Western Fair in
London and performed their agility
show.
Cooper began having her dogs
trained in Putnam and in the fall of
1994, took part in her first
competition.
"I was hooked," she stated. "It's
the most fun you can have with your
dog."
She indicated it is much like
the feeling between horse and
rider in Grand Prix show jum-
ping.
There are different levels of
competition for the dogs, from
starters to masters.
Not only is the length of the
course different according to the
level of the dog, but the time the dog
has to complete the course is
different as well.
It comes down to yards per
second.
Gypsy, a 10-year-old border
collie, competes at the masters'
levels and is almost finished her
competitive career.
It is during the competition
that the bond between animal
and human is prominent. Not
only in voice commands, but
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