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Threshers Reunion attracts 12,000
By Kathy Bromley
Last weekend marked the 24th Annual
Thresher's Reunion in Blyth. People had
been arriving all week to set up their
machinery. As the week progressed, more
and.more appeared.
Friday morning began with fog and driz-
zle. Everyone took a positive attitude
anyway and started setting up for the
weekend.
Inside the arena were numerous tables
selling everything from knitting and
crocheting to ceramics and household pro-
ducts, just to name a few. Outside, the
steam engines were lined up, stationed
throughout the grounds. Their whistles were
blowing loudly. A quick glimpse around
looked similar to endless, tea kettles boiling;
rapidly!
The Ladies' Auxiliary, under the supervi-
sion of Lillian Riehl, worked vigorously ear-
ly . Friday morning, getting everything
prepared for the sandwiches and hot -plates
being sold Friday and Saturday. Everything
sold well., as they worked continuously both
days.
The Lions' Club, situated in their booth
outside, were busy too. They sold food and
refreshments all weekend.
Entertaininent was held after lunch. Out-
side, people were showing their various
talents playing guitars, fiddles, dancing,
etc.
Then, BINGO! Just what everyone' had
held •their breath for -SUNSHINE! What a
break. The remainder of the day was hazy,
but no sign off rain.
On Friday .evening, The Lions' catered to
the meal for the OPP Pipe Band.
The firemen served pancakes and
sausages Saturday and 'Sunday morning.
They announced it by driving around town
in Emergency Van. Now and then, the siren
would sound. Quite an alarm to be awaken
by! After your attention was caught (and it
didn't take long) it was announced over the
loud speakers the breakfast was being serv-
ed.
Saturday's weather was a repeat of
Friday's—fag in the morning, hot, haz d
humid later. The hot temperatures almo t
made it unbearable at times (especiall
when we marched in the parade). It bega
at 1 p.m. with -over 42 various floats and en
tries participating in it, Clerk Larry Wats
xnentioned. A puppet show entertained t e
children afterwards in the arena. Sever 1
contests were held outside, one exa le
was the log -sawing competition.
Sunday' was the final day for anyone who
couldn't come before, or wanted to have one
last look. Fortunately, the thunderstorm we
encountered on Saturday night ended there.
Although the grounds were wet, it was great
to have a dry day overhead! The saw -dust
from various competitions helped soak up
the water too!
President Ray Hallaham estimated
between 10,000 - 12,000 people attended the
reunion this year. Some as far away as
Virginia and Michigan.
The pancakes anu sausages were sold out
on Sunday with a wonderful turnout. They
literally sold like HOT CAKES! Captain Jim
Howson stated over 400 people were out.
Like anything else, it takes hours of
preparation, along with the labor and time
devoted by many. then, before you know it,
another reunion has been completed. Now
the 25th Thresher's Reunion is on the agen-
da.
For some, it was, a time of fascination—
seeing what their parents and/or" grand-
parents used as a means of machinery years
ago. For others it was a time to reminisce
"The Good Old Days".
See you next year for our Silver Anniver-
sary!
Hullett Twp. to get grader
HULLETT - Council agreed to the pur-
chase of a new road grader complete with
snow removal equipment at their
Spetember meeting.
,According to Clerk Harry Lear, the
grader was needed iii order to replace a 1962
model that was "worn out". The cost of the
new Champion grader is $1-34,285 which
takes into account the trade-in value of the
old grader. This gives . the township three
graders in total.
In other business, council approved tile
drain loan applications from E. Salverda,
Lot 5, Con. 9; P. Salrerda, Lot 6, Con. 10; L.
Johnston of Lot 43, Con 13. The loan applica-
tions are subject to the availability of funds
and township bylaws.
BLYTH
CHRISTIAN REFORMED
CHURCH
Rev. Roger Gelwicks
Service 10 a.m.
8 p.m.
Sunday School 11 a.m.
TJOELKER-IDYL
Mr. timid Mrs. William Tjoelker, Sarnia are
happy to announce the forthcoming
marriage of their daughter:, Linda Jane to
Peter Joseph UyI, son of Mrs. Adriana UyI.
and the late Mr.. Pieter. UyI, Blyth. The
marriage ceremony will take place on
Saturday, September 21, 1985 at 3:30 p.m.
at the Christian.. Reformed Church, Blyth,
Ontario. •
Congratulations
to the winner
of our free draw at our
booth at the 24th Annual
Blyth Thresher's Reunion.
The winner of the casserole
and holder is
Karrie McClinchey
Blyth
Council had no objections for John Lyon of
Lot 35, Con.10 to put a berm on his property
to slow down water erosion. He was also in-
structed to contact the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture about a possible grant and con-
struction' assistance.
Approval of an application for a zoning
change from agriculture to highway com-
m ?i ial was given by council to Albert and
Diane Wasson, Lot 21, Con. 14.
Council agreed to put a culvert in the road
on sideroad 15-16. Arnold Riley has agreed
to supply the necessary gravel.
Building permits were approved for R.
Archambault for the building of a beef barn
with a manure tank and to H. Snell for the
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How do you do that? Three-year-old Jackie Godfrey (left). and her sister Tasha watched
the Olde-Tyme Step Dancing competition with interest on September 7. The Dungannon
youngsters visited the 24th Annual Blyth Threshermen's Reunion and Lqd their faces
painted. (Anne Narejko photo)
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planning study
completed
WEST WAWANOSH TWP The
background planning study, the -first step in
establishing a secondary plan for the
municipality, was presented to township
council at the meeting on September 3. '
Huton County planner Cindy Fisher and '
student planner Scott Tousaw attended the
meeting. Mr. Tousaw went through the
background study step by step and
highlighted many points of interest.
Ms. Fisher indicated she would probably
attend the December meeting, prior to set-
ting. "line meetings" for the purpose of ob-
taining public input into the secondary plan.
Council was informed of the road
superintendent's completion of the C.S.
Anderson Road School course in • human
relations, and of the receipt of the ap-
propriate decal to be placed on, the cer-
tificate.
The progress of the application of crushed
gravel and the status of the road budget
were discussed. Road accounts for
$23,832.84 were authorized for payment.
Council passed building permits to be
issued to G. Errington for a milk house and.
to R. Ulch fora storage shed.
There were no objections by council on an
application by Wim de Boer to the Ministry
of, Natural Resources for approval to deepen
the creek bed on his property.
Council approved tile and drain loan ap-
plications for P and J Clark.
A letter from Bob's Auto Wreckers of
Mildmay expressed interest in entering a
contract with the township for the removal
of solid metal waste from the dump was
presented to council. .
. The company will pick up the metal waste
at no charge to the township with the signing
• of a three-year' agreement. the reason for
the three-year contract is because of their
three-year contract with a broker of scrap
metal. Council responded to the request
by authorizing the clerk contact. the com-
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contract.
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