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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-08, Page 45PAGEA-24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERS, 2005. Thresher Reunion 2005 Fire Dept, on site to help 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 2004 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 is on-site from noon to 6 p.m. One or two rescuers stay at the emergency vehicle, which is parked in an open area near the arena, while the other roams the grounds. "People know where to find us if they need assistance. If not we're pretty visible and people will be able to spot the truck.” When our local heroes are not at the Reunion, they are 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 often open so that the fire department can be contacted in an emergency. Josling said an ambulance with attendants will also be’ on-site. “There is always assistance available to deal with various emergencies.” He said one of the most common first aid needs is bee stings since there are many of them every year. Lost children is another situation that arises frequently. Josling said because the van is easy to spot, they get “little ones coming over in tears telling us they're lost." On the field Visa, MC, Home Card. Interac Welcome to the 44th Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Reunion See cm fan cM of cpowi occfzfzfiM... • Bottled water refills • Plulnbing & Heating • Electrical • Beautitone Paints for interior & exterior • Rustcoat Paints • Woodshield & Weathershield Stains • Glass & Screen Repairs • Sump Pumps & Generators • BBQs & Bicycles • Carpet cleaner rental Pick up your FREE HOME HARDWARE CATALOGUE SILLS Home Hardware Main St, Seaforth 527-1620 \ ^-^WELCOME HURON COUNTY \ & THE 44th HURON PIONEER )THRESHER REUNION 7 SEPT. 9, 10,11 The steam engine plowing demonstration is held in the back field each afternoon of the Reunion. (File photo) DEPENDABLE FARM DRAINAGE * Farm Drainage • Backhoe Service • General Repair Service KMM FARM DRAINAGE Ron McCallum 887-6428 - Shop Paul McCallum 527-1633 We're Proud of our Heritage I Come visit us at our I booth at the International Plowing Match '—. in Listowel. ,—1 Remembering Members who passed away over the last year Joe Courtney Effie McCall Bill Milne Bill Struthers Eldon Vines Grace Watson Keith Brown Carol Daer Lloyd Chittick Anne Exel Wayne Houston Howard Reed Congratulations to the Huron Pioneer Threshers on your 44th Reunion. Keep up the good work. Tel. 519-529-7212 Fax 519-529-3277 Gordon McGavin was recognized as the Canadian Champion Plowman at the 1926 International Plowing Match held in Niagara Falls. R.R. #2, AUBURN, Ontario, N0M 1E0 Stock Trailers Quick-attach buckets Flatbed Trailers 1 Snowblowers Combination Trailers Header Wagons Sth Wheel Trailers, etc. Sweepers, Woodsplitters, etc. £ McGavin Kt«a - i*KWt! Farm Supply Ltd. & Farm Equipment Ltd. Walton (519) 887-6365 (519) 527-0245