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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1985-09-11, Page 7to $50 Bonus Savings 743$ 135 Bonus Savings LIP $i00 Bonus Savings fo$T5 Bonus Savings Page 07-04N 61 r 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. Entertainment 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-SUNSHHINE! What a• • TJOELKER-UYL Mr. and Mrs, William,Tjoelker, Sarnia are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Linda Jane to Peter Joseph Uyl, son of Mrs: Adriana Uyl and the late Mr. .Plea r take Blyth, IThe marriage ceremony p oon Saturday, September 21, .1985 at 3:30ia Blyth, at the Christian Reformed Church, y . Ontorio. break. The remainder of the day was hazy, but no sign of 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—fog in the morning, hot, hazy and humid later. The hot temperatures almost made it unbearable at times (especially when we marched in the parade). It began at 1 p.m. with over 42 various floats and en- tries participating in it, Clerk Larry Walsh mentioned. A puppet show entertained the children afterwards in the arena. Several contests were held outside, one example 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 anti sausages were sold out on Sunday with a wonderful turnout. They literally sold like HOT CAKES! Captain Jim Rowson 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 in order to replace a 1962 model that was "worn out". The cost of the new Champion grader is $134,285. 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. Salverda, 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. 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 Kerrie McClinchey Blyth Clinton News -Record 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- mercial 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 Turn to page 8 !Used lNhThese (ar 5a'ings, 1981 AMC CONCORD 1981 CHEV SUBURBAN 1981 PONTIAC, 2 dr. 1980 CHEV '/2 TON, V8, P.S., P.B. 1980 BUICK REGAL 2 dr. 1980 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME 2 dr 1979 OLDS CUTLASS CRUISER , WAGON, 1982 FORD '/2 TON HAMMS CAR SALES LTD. BLYTH - SALES DEPT... . 523-4342 SERVICE DEPT, .... 523-9581 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 Lad their faces painted. (Anne Narejko photo) DECLARATION I The week of September 15-21t is hereby declared "ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION WEEK" in recognition of their Diamond Jubilee - 60th Anniversary Village of Blyth Reeve -Thomas Cronin THEBLYTH STANDARD: 8V'SIAiESS DIRECT )1kRz OPTOMETRY David Langstaff Ltd. 'Optician 87 Main St. South, tilEAFYlRTH Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs:, Fi•'r.. 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday & Saturdays COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 527-1.303 ACCOUNTANT WARD (3t UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LISTOWEL, ONT. 291-3040 INSURANCE GENERAL ..t. Richard Elliott • 15191523.97 25 [1} LIFE H. 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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 for a storage shed. There wete•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 reediest by authorizing the clerk contact the' com- pany, expressing council's intent to sigp the contract. General accounts totalling $76,218.73 were order to be paid. FRIDAY 13th SPECIAL! YOUR LUCKY DAY FOR SAVINGS 13%0FF With every purchase of $13.00 or more. ONE DAY ONLY This Friday the 13th also INSTORE SPECIALS See us for your baking needs: SPICES -SNACKS -CANDIES -PET FOOD -PICKLING SUPPLIES - NUTS -VEGETABLE OILS etc. L"> OPEN: Monday - Wednesdag 10 am - 6 pm. Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 8 pm Bi YTH - 523-4789 c)