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The Times Advocate, 2008-10-08, Page 12CARS $75 LIGHT TRUCKS $85 BILL HAY 262-3342 Hensall , 12 Times -Advocate Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Men's Charity Breakfast meets in Centralia CENTRALIA — Drag saws were built in many different styles in blacksmith shops and small foundries throughout the country in the early part of the last century. Some moved along the log where the free fell. Others like this one we shall deal with were set up at the end of a skidway and the logs were skidded to the sawing site. The sawn blocks were cut to stove and furnace wood length and piled end to end as high as a man could reach to prevent drying out. Later the blocks were split with an axe and piled for drying. After years of cutting wood with a crosscut saw, the drag saw would seem like a dream come true in many respects. This saw was purchased jointly in about 1920 by brothers Herb and James Beer and brothers Frank and Sharsel Skinner. It was used on several farms powered by Waterloo Boy tractors. It was usually stored in the off-season in the former blacksmith shop at Brandy Point. A set of old mower wheels and an axle had been fitted to the frame for easy transport. After the advent of the chain saw, the old drag saw was used very little and finally sold to a neighbour, Russell Gould, who did some custom sawing along with his own for a few years. While the drag saw had been gone for many years, I had never forgotten it as I had worked with it in my early teen years. As time moved on and our family married and left home, I had more time to pursue some per- sonal hobbies, and the old drag saw was always in the back of my mind. I resolved to determine the fate of the old drag saw if possible. Russell Gould and family had long since gone, but in a casual conversation I had with a friend from Hibbert Township, he stated that during a Sunday visit with a relative, they went to the bush for a afternoon walk where they came upon the remains of an old machine of some kind. It appeared that all the wood components had been burnt and only the cast and steel parts remained. The significance of the story did not register in my mind until that evening when I thought of the old drag saw. When spring came and the snow left, I resolved to go and view the remains of what I thought may Dining for Seniors meet in September EXETER - Throughout the month of September, keyboard musicians were Jean Hodgert and Ruth Insley. On Sept. 2 Corky Bedard and friends entertained. Alma Langford spoke on grandparents on Sept. 9. Pictures were also shared of grand- parents from our senior group. This was most enjoyable. Draw prizes were won by Isabel Kerslake, Alma Langford and Irene Blackwell. On Sept. 26 Grant Ellison from Goderich played the guitar and sang several numbers. Prizes were won by Mike Garant, Marie Richardson and Marshall Dearing. On Sept. 23 we heard from Cindy Bos, about the Good Food Box out of the Huron County Public Health Unit. Audrey McRoberts won a gift certificate gen- erously donated from the Good Food Box program. A 50/50 draw was won by Irene Blackwell. Murray Christie and Mary F. Dow played the saxophone and keyboard on Sept. 30. The 50/50 draw was won by Olive Thomson. Foot care appointment can be be the old drag saw. As soon as I saw the flywheel and some of the metal parts, I knew in a moment it was the old drag saw, or what remained of it. After getting permission from the current owner of the property, I took the truck and gathered all the unburned components. Rebuilding the unit was not easy, but it was rewarding. A gentleman by the name of Manson living on the Embry Road had a saw somewhat the same and it was of some help. Generally it was rebuilt by memory and calculation. Cousin Glenn Millson of St. Marys was of great assistance as he too had memories of using the old saw, along with his skill as a carpenter. The original saw blade was never found, but we were most fortunate to find and purchase a new blade from Harvey Bennewiess of Kitchener at a reasonable cost. Thanks to the Mitchell Pioneer and Hobby Club member Harvey Ahrens who led us to that find. About five years ago a similar blade in perfect condition was purchased at the Blyth Show in the flea market. This purchase gave us a spare blade to use if necessary. I should note that the drive pulley was built 28 inches in diameter. I now realize it should made by contacting 235-0258. The next appointment dates will be on Oct 7 and 21; and again on Nov. 4 and 18. Exercise is up and running every Wednesday morning from 9-10 at the Lion's Youth Centre. It also runs on Friday mornings at the South Huron Recreation Centre. Solo has started on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Carpet bowling will start this Monday and run every Monday and Friday morning from 9-12. Kirkton UC presents the Beckett Family KIRKTON — "This group could be called "Family tradi- tion" since all of its players are direct descendants of fid- dlers and entertainers. Kirkton United Church is presenting the Beckett Family Oct. 26 at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Three generations of the Beckett Family have been busy entertaining audiences across Ontario. They perform at fairs, dances, theatre shows, fundraisers and festivals. They have opened for a variety of acts, including the Barra McNeils, Natalie McMaster and Ashley Mclsaac and were the special guests at the Carman Manitoba Fiddle Festival and performed at the International Plowing Match for many years. The group includes Tyler and Linsey playing fiddle, as well as a variety of other instruments, their father John on bass and vocals and their grandfather Stan who is a well respected fiddler in the Owen Sound area. Linsey is 20 and Tyler is 22; both are accomplished fid- dlers and stepdancers who have enjoyed many successes. They have performed at the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa for the CBC, International Plowing Matches and the World Youth Day Celebrations. Tyler and Linsey have com- peted in many fiddle competi- tions, including the Canadian Open Fiddle Championship in Shelburne, Ont., where they won the most entertaining fiddlers award in 2000 and were the Canadian duet fiddle Champion in 2003 and 2004. Joining The Beckett Family are their good friends Lloyd Williamson, Roger Williamson and Mel Aucoin. Lloyd is an accomplished guitarist who is known for his exceptional coun- try guitar sound and hot licks. He is a popular attraction in the local dance halls with his distinct, solid guitar style. Roger is a guitar teacher who plays pedal steel and and rhythm guitar, adding a true country blend to this show. Mel Aucoin is a very popular musi- cian in the Canadian country music scene, playing piano on all of the national network country music shows over the past 30 years and touring internationally with guest appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. The Beckett Family is sure to get your toes a tappin' with their arrangements of traditional country music and old time fiddling. They have played sold out crowds across Ontario performing for private functions, service clubs such as the Shriners and Lions, and their popular New Year's Eve show. Their show captures the corners of traditional country music from Western Swing to Bluegrass including exhilarating stepdancing, down home humour, old tyme fid- dling and special guests. Living in Grey/Bruce County, these entertainers share a great love for the area and their heritage. In 2000 they released their first CD entitled "Fiddling 4 Generations" which included great grandpa, Elmer Beckett. Their second CD released in 2002 is called "Changing Times" and their latest 2006 release is titled "The Roots of Our Raising" The Beckett Family will perform at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the Kirkton Market or by calling Keith at 519-229-6410 or Pam at 519-229-6931. Proceeds from this fundraising concert will go towards general expenses at Kirkton United Church. Dr. Kimberley Jamieson B.HSc., D.C. Welcome! Seaforth Chiropractic Centre Dr. Tom Devereaux is pleased to welcome Dr. Kimberley Jamieson to the Seaforth Chiropractic Centre. Dr. Jamieson received her Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario and is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiroprac- tic College in Toronto. She brings with her 8 years experience as a Registered Massage Therapist and 4 years as a Certified Active Release -oc cat% Technique Provider. Dr. Jamieson looks forward to providing the $, community with well-rounded chiropractic care. `i Q Chiropractic. Supporting you in all you do. °atais° 77 Main St., Box 1022, Seaforth ON NOK 1W0 519-527-1242 have been 30 inches in diameter, but we have been able to compensate for that error in other ways. The October "We Care" Men's Charity Breakfast will be held Oct. 18 at the Malibu Restaurant, south of Exeter, at 8:30 a.m. For further information, call George Burgin at 229-8833 or Dave Hern at 229-6339. — article written by Bryce Skinner, the owner of the drag saw r - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 'J [1]:] 11: HAY'S REC OADITIONING OPEN MON. - SAT. 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