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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-09-06, Page 33d Collectibles `>t <44*C. Ray's homemade beat the cob. Whether or not corn on the cob is served will depend on whether anyone has late corn, Mr. Scotchmere said, as they would rather not cook corn if it is not fresh. He pointed out that the volunteers of the museum are very active in helping out at the reunion. The museum will also be exhibiting some farm implements from the threshing days. These will include a threshing machine, a seed drill, a land roller, an early reaper and a cultivator, Mr. Scotchmere said. Their 1947 Ford truck will also be taking part in the parade. Page 11 tfM" i This will be the fourth year that Ray Scot- "We sold them in 45 minutes one year." chmere of the Huron County Pioneer In fact, the beans have been so popular he Museum in Goderich is on hand with his cast would like to find a bigger kettle because he iron kettle to cook up the beans the old knows they could sell more, but as yet he fashioned way. has been unable to find one. The beans have been a popular favorite since he started cooking them for the eunion. "We have sold all of them (60 pounds) in less than an hour," Mr. Scotchmere said. The process of cooking begins the night before when the beans are soaked and wash- ed over night. The following morning they are drained and the ingredients are added to Pitch a tent on site don't turn anyone away, we'll try to jam them in." There will be no early booking for space, as spaces will be alloted on a first come, first served basis. Campers will receive an added plus this year. "We are having a dumping station for the first time this year," Mr, Hallahan said. According to Mr. Hallahan, anyone wishing to miss the rush should arrive early. "They start rolling in on Thursday and Friday, but Friday is a big day for them roll- ing in." Those visitors to the Threshermen's Reu- nion who will be coming in their campers should try to arrive a bit early to get a prime spot on the fair grounds. "We'll have the same camping as last year," Joe Hallahan said. "We had 70 or 80 or more campers last year." He said for those who need to hook up to hydrothere will be 30 or 40 spaces, -but many use propane now. Overall, though, he said there is usually enough space to fit in all of the visitors. "We I,, I, It Ns.„, rw c -';• r We are;,.proual to he serving HURON COUNTY FARMING COMMUNITY!! Nave a Good Olde Tyine at the 25th Thresher's Reunion We specialize in: •On the Spot Tire Repair • Three Mobile Service Trucks • 24 Hour Emergency Service - (1-800-265-9255) Pager No. 3640 Haugh Tire & Huffier Supply -Ltd. Gra --161penkla SEPTEMBER 18-19-20 Featuring: •FREE DRAWS *FLOWERS FOR THE LADIES *SUPER SPECIALS •COFFEE & DONUTS LOpen HAUGH TIREAND MUFFLER SUPPLY 6 days a week LTD. NNy, 4 South of Clinton n. to Frl. 8 em -5:30 pm at. 8 am to Noon OWNED BY: Al Barnim Inc. r i', 101 t begin the cooking. Included in the ingredients are pork hocks, which are boiled for an hour to an hour and a half to get all of the meat off of the bones, brown sugar, garlic, onions, tomoto juice, salt and pepper. Once they are added, the cooking process is a long one. "Depending on the beans, we will start cooking about 7 a.m., and they will be done by 2 p.m.," Mr. Scotchmere ex- plained. "If they are fresh we can have them done byl p.m." Other treats offered may include popcorn, hot and cold cider if available, and corn on Enjoy &tasty SMORGASBORD Complete with Salad Bar Saturday, September i and Sunday, September 7 Served in otic dining room and banquet facilities 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TRIPLE _KIlia O Ni Located .Cty. Rd. 25 South East of Blyth TRIPLE `K' Heselwolod Restaurant : Your Hosts 523.9623 -0 Best Wishes to the 25th Annual Thresher's Reunion �n September 5-6-7 Ri1ThflttHt linen••• Gifts from the PAST PRESENT 170 DINSLEY ST. W., TURN WEST AT HOTEL CORNER -SECOND HOUSE ON THE RIGHT BLYTH, ONT. Elaine Scrimgeour 523-9554 Antiques an you are at the Blyth Threshermen's drop in and visit us. Remember li