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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-08, Page 42THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. PAGE A-21. Thresher Reunion 2005 Show offers large variety of craft items Varies in shopping The Reunion craft show held in the arena has become a huge part of the three-day event with a large number of exhibitors showing a variety of items. (Fite photo) heritage theme and are handmade in the Thresher's tradition. Barb Storey from Winthrop will be returning this year with her irresistible maple syrup candy display. Joanne MacDonald of Blyth will host a knitting and crochet display table while Carol Swartz, of Clinton will be returning with her hand painted china. Organizing crafters for the Reunion is a large undertaking. Applications are sent out months in advance to vendors who participated in the past. New crafters who would like to set up a display begin preparing as soon as the date for the next reunion is set. Vendors from all over the county are set to show off their handiwork, and offer knick-knacks, souvenirs and memorabilia to take home. Welcome to the 44th Thresher Reunion • Furniture Sofas & chairs, lamps, tables, futons, sofa beds, accessories • Flooring Carpet, linoleum, hardwood, ceramic, laminate, area rugs • Blinds - Hunter Douglas • Mattresses - Simmons Box Furniture & Floor Coverings 20 Main St., Seaforth Dart ($ Chaiioltf Stromt 519-527-0680 Fax: 519-527-1714 email: info@boxfurniture.ca While taking in the events at this years Thresher’s Reunion it will be difficult to miss the unique craft displays laid out in the Blyth arena. This year promises to be more varied than ever, featuring rustic wood workings built for the harsh Canadian winters as well as delicately assembled jewelry. Knitting, quilting and china painting also return to the arena this year. All crafts have an antique, Tunesman Old-timers and some young folk participate in the fiddle contest held on. Saturday afternoon behind the arena. (Fite photo) Serving the area for 121 Years We have a huge selection of: <Sb Engagement Rings & Anniversary Rings Wedding Bands Men's and Ladies' Rings Sb Gold Chains ■&? Watches * Pendants and Earrings WENDT'S JEWELLERY ALWAYS SPECIALLY PRICED Congratulations Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Assoc, on your 44th Reunion > [J1ENSALL gffllSTRICT J PHO-OPERATIVE Proud to be Farmer-Owned Londesboro Seaforth 523-4470 522-1000 Hensail 262-3002 / 1-800-265-5190 Step lively k lively stepper competed in last year’s step-dance contest held early Sunday afternoon behind the arena. (FUe photo) Welcome to the 44th ANNUAL THRESHER REUNION Have a great weekend! G & M Auto Parts Quality Parts plus Personal Service Auto Parts Plus more in store Phone (519) 887-8002 Fax (519) 887-8004 Turnberry St., Brussels Bill Giousher Gary McArter Res. 523-9023 Res. 887-6027