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McLouth happenings

By Beverly Muzzy - | Jul 25, 2007

The Heart of America Steam Engine & Model Association will celebrate its 50th year of the McLouth Threshing Bee on Aug. 3, 4 and 5.

All three days of the bee there will be a demonstration of steam threshing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and the “Parade of Power” at 1:30 p.m. There will be a flea market, and activities for the kids.

At 7 p.m. Friday, there will be an antique and classic tractor pull. A patio dance with a live band runs from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, the fun includes a drive-in car show, kids’ (ages 3-12) pedal tractor pull at 10 a.m., and a garden tractor pull at 11 a.m. Saturday evening events feature Flint Hills truck pulling and an outlaw hotrod/mini-rod tractor pull at 7 p.m. The day’s activities end with patio dance with a live band from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday morning church services are at 9 a.m. The ATV pull starts at 1 p.m. with the outlaw truck and tractor pull starting at 7 p.m.

“Friends of McLouth Library” will be working at the Threshing Bee to raise funds. The group will have two inflatable rides — a water slide and a regular slide — available all weekend. Group members also will sponsor their first “Horseshoe Tournament” fundraiser on Saturday. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; games start at 10 a.m.

If you would like to help with any of these events, it would be greatly appreciated. You may contact Angie Cammack (913) 796-0106 to pre-register or to volunteer.

  • McLouth Kiwanis will serve breakfast at the school cafeteria during “Threshing Bee weekend” from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5.
  • American Legion Auxiliary No. 393 will not have its annual Pancake Breakfast during the Threshing Bee this year.

Submit McLouth community information, announce-ments and upcoming events to Beverly Muzzy: mclouthhappenings@isp.com or (913) 796-6935.