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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-08, Page 27PAGEA-6. THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 2005. Thresher Reunion 2005 George White #6 thresher a crowd pleaser J®*' Thresher Tom Penhale stands by the George White #6 thresher which is again providing an educational demonstration for those attending this year’s Reunion, (jim Brown photo) By Jim Brown Tom Pcnhale's George White #6 thresher is a real crowd pleaser. The 44th annual Thresher Reunion and Steam Show will only be the second year the equipment has been on display in Blyth. A fascination in seeing wheels go around has proven beneficial for this Bay he Id area farmer. The George White # 6 thresher is a people pleaser because, not only is it operated by steam power, but the people can actually see what is happening inside the thresher. "They can see the grain being separated Penhale. When th resher. was The size two machines. When he was 17 years of age, his family bought a 2846 Goodison thresher and he informed he was to operate it. first two numbers represent the of the machine and the second . numbers are the model number. He said he was a bit mechanically inclined, but the interest just seemed to grow from there. “I was always fascinated by wheels going round,” he said. “I like to see machinery work.” The interest in seeing wheels go around got him involved in the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Inc. for approximately 15 years. “I’ve always enjoyed threshing,” said Penhale. He is the chairman of the threshing committee for this year's reunion. He enjoys being around the old machinery. “A new tractor doesn’t turn me on.” he said. “An old one does.” Having served a number of terms as a director, Penhale said everyone shares in doing the work. It doesn't matter if they're the director or not. “Everyone does an equal amount of work,” he said. The thresher will be giving two Continued on A-7 FIREFIGHTERS’ PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Blyth Fire Hall SATURDAY & SUNDAY September 10 & 11, 2005 7:30 -11:00 a.m. he was restoring the he put in a high-grade Adults: $6.00 Children 12 & under: $3.00 Preschool: Free from the straw,” said MEDIchair/MED-E-OX offers everything you need! plexiglass to let people see the internal operations of the thresher. According to Penhale. steam itself attracts a lot of people, but by allowing them to see the internal operations, even -more people are attracted. “As soon as the demonstration began, people just seemed to gather.” he said. “Last year, we had one set of bleacher seats. This year, we are going to have two bleachers.” He said both young and old are attracted to the demonstration, because “threshing is a thing of the past.” “It is very educational to some people,” he said. He said he picked this model to restore because it was smaller than other models. “That makes it easier to store and to transport.” he said. However. he added the demonstration is the same as what would be received on a larger model. Penhale has a long history of involvement threshing All you can eat - pancakes, sausage, bacon, cojfee, tea, orange juice and REAL Maple Syrup! www.blythfiredepartment.ca MEDrchair MED-E-OX 'The Home Medical Equipment Specialists" / Daily Living Aids & Safety Products / Beds, Wheelchairs, Bathroom / Lift Chairs, Stairglides / Respiratory Therapist on Staff / In-Home Oxygen Service 524-2020 Call 1 -800-265-5500 Fax 524-2222 » w*. .jL? ’ 282B Suncoast Drive Goderich N7A 4K4 MEBkhair S) MED-E-OX WE DELIVER