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*** Due to
rain, the Truck Pull scheduled for Friday
night has been cancelled.
All events for Staurday and
Sunday WILL be held
as planned.
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2010 Show Recap
J.I Case tractors were the feature tractor for our 2010 show. As
there was never a Case dealership in Fulton County their numbers
locally were pretty scarce, but thanks to the efforts of the Alvin
Patterson family and some serious Case collectors from Franklin Co and
the surrounding area we had a great display of many exceptional pieces
in and around the feature tent. What we may have lacked in numbers was
made up in quality restorations and unique pieces.
We had a
good turnout of all tractor brands and a great crowd with weather far
better than the “Winter” show of 09.
We did have a first, not
an event we wish to continue but something to remember. Sunday after-
noon we heard a scary cry “Fire- Fire” as someone noticed the straw
stack was on fire. We had just finished threshing and had almost all
of the equipment dismantled and put away when I over heard Harry
Johnston say “well I guess we could go bale up that straw” needless to
say it was too late, the fire was spreading fast and the stack was
nearly engulfed. Our steamer crew jumped into action with the water
wagon but we needed more help! Our thanks to the McConnellsburg Vol.
Fire Co as they were on scene in a matter of minutes to maintain a
controlled burn to reduce the cleanup efforts. The straw was to go
back to its owner along with the grain we threshed from it. Thankfully
no one was hurt and no equipment was damaged. Those in attendance
could not remember of that ever happening at a show before. We have no
idea what caused the fire. Given steam engines and sparks I’m sure
there were many straw stack fires down through the years even with the
farmer’s best efforts to prevent them.
As you may remember
there was some concern regard the future of GSR. We put out the call
to our membership and any concerned parties that the 2010 show would
be a turning point for future GSR shows. I’m happy to report the call
has been answered as our Monday after show critique meeting was
attended by over 30 concerned individuals many current members, former
members and many interested in becoming members. Those in attendance
expressed concerns in a number of areas sharing ideas and possible
solutions. We have already discussed and have implemented some of
those ideas and will be addressing others as we move towards the 2011
tractor show. Changes are coming but our focus will remain the same to
preserve and promote our agricultural history for all to enjoy.
We have many new members and a new slate of officers and directors
and I would encourage all long term members to share their experience,
their area of expertise and knowledge of past events with our new and
energetic members that will carry GSR traditions on for many more
years. Please join us through your attendance at our monthly meetings.
We presently have a number of show workers but we need members to help
with club business, promotions, advertising, web-site, newsletter ,
etc, etc, and all of the behind the scenes business needed to keep our
club going before and after the annual show.
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2010 Raffle Winners |
Wagon:
Myron Stone |
Pedal Tractor:
Clyde Barrick
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$100.00:
Logan Bishop |
$50.00:
Marilyn Anderson |
$25.00:
Dr. Harry Johnston |
18"Pro Chain Saw:
Troy Miller |
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Engine Pull Video |
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