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Thresher Reunion 2005
Kids tractor pull enters its fifth year at show
Kids don't have to wait for a
learner's permit before getting
behind the wheel.
The annual kids stock antique
garden tractor pull will be returning
to the Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association Reunion in
Blyth.
Heading into its fifth year, the
event is designed to encourage the
younger generations of the original
Threshers to continue the traditions.
At their destination
This was the scene in the days prior to the 2004 Reunion as keen campers arrived. (File photo)
and get involved in the festivities.
Organized by Edgar Daer. the
tractor pull has been generating
more interest every year. Daer
expects to see about 30 participants
this year.
Children between the ages of eight
and 15, are welcome to join in on the
fun which starts Saturday, Sept. 10
for a trial run. The competition will
begin on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in
Blyth.
Incentive to participate includes
the chance to win a trophy which
will be awarded to those who place
first and second.
Third-place prize is a t-shirt and
the fourth-place winner will receive
a hat.
The weight classes arc 0-400 lbs.,
401-600 lbs., and 601-800 lbs.
Weight includes the tractor and
driver. Tractors must be 1978 model
or older.
Registration takes place the
day of the pull. Children must have
parent or guardian consent and a
par- ent or guardian must be present
during the pull to supervise and
assist.
Children must have a parent or
guardian who is a Thresher member.
Proof of liability or insurance must
be presented as well.
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anywhere from $300 to $1,000,
depending on affordability and what
the flyer wants. Helicopters and jets
are more expensive.
It doesn’t have to be expensive,
however, as students can buy used
equipment to get started.
The Flying Club helps students
find what they’re looking for.
Usually they start at about $300 and
work up.
Most planes are made of
balsawood, a light wood perfect for
model planes, and plywood. The
plane is finished with either a plastic
or cloth covering to insure the
stability of the wood.
Including the engine, an average
plane weighs about 24 lbs.
Many like the challenge of
building the model planes then
taking them out to fly in the
summer, enjoying all the hard work
from the past winter.
Most model planes take three
months to build, but some have
taken up to three years. Not all have
to built though as many can be
bought from other members.
When members meet in the field
to fly their planes, specific channels
or frequencies are used for different
transmitters. For example if the pin
for channel 60 is not on the
frequency 5<5ard when a member
arrives, he or she will have to wait
until the other flyer is finished. This
prevents over-riding frequencies
which can cause a plane to crash.
It is strongly recommended that
every member has the knowledge
and understands the rules and
regulations.
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