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Farming history on display at Steam & Gas Engine Show By Ron Giofu Farming has changed over the years and a look back at days gone by was offered in McGregor over the weekend. The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum presented its 37th annual show last Friday through Sunday at Co-An Park. Well over 100 pieces of antique farm equipment were on display including tractors, a threshing machine and a sawmill. Some of the equipment was used as part of demonstrations so those who attended got a chance to see them in action. International Harvestor was this year’s featured tractor at the show. Steam engines that are part of the museum’s permanent collection were part of the three-day show as were vendors, the Saturday morning tractor parade from St. Clement’s Church on Walker Road to the park, children’s entertainment, a Saturday evening dinner, food booths and live entertainment from Gary Best and Crystal Gage. Gary Struhar, president of the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum, was pleased with the turnout, particularly of local dignitaries and politicians. He commented this was the first time in many years so many had turned out, with federal, provincial and municipal politicians part of the opening ceremonies. “This is a volunteer organization we have here,” said Struhar. Struhar and other volunteers were seen moving around the grounds helping to keep the events on schedule. He said membership may not be at the level it once was but those still involved are doing everything they can to keep the museum and its annual show going. “Our numbers are dropping a bit but we are going full tilt,” said Struhar. “We are doing everything we can do here.” Essex MP Chris Lewis recalled days on his grandfather Jack’s farm and pointed out he and members of his family still live on a farm.
The 37th annual Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show was held last weekend at Co-An Park in McGregor. One of the featured attractions at the show was the tractor parade held last Saturday morning that made its way through McGregor on Walker Road before going down Concession 11 and into the park (above). David Law drives the mini-train through the museum’s property at Co-An Park to the delight of area children (left).
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