Tractor enthusiasts flock to Brush for annual power show

Many collectors who brought with them their own machines and stories also took the opportunity to sell off their antique tractors,MacAdam described the area as flat wire and said the cause of the fire is unknown, but is under investigation. such as Brush residents Steve Holmes and Drew Baughman, who were hoping to entice some buyers for their early-model Minneapolis Moline.Also on display were tractors such as the red 1949 McCormick Farmall CUB brought by driver Cindy Monroe,He says "I will make positive changes in my life so that this doesn't happen again."Fire Chief Stephen MacAdam, of the Brighton Fire Department, said the call came in about sweeper brush and that a large refuse pile about 200 by 200 feet wide and 50 feet high had caught fire. as well as a 1942 John Deere BR original.Festivities for the day blew in with the wind but soon enjoyed a ray of sunshine as they began with opening ceremonies at the AMA Complex located just east of Brush and continued with a parade of tractors that slowly made their way down Brush's Highway 34 and ranged from historical antiques to new and used and refurbished models complete with owners and their families. 

A poker run had bikers from near and far stop at local businesses to pick up playing cards for the contest and also take part in local savings and discounts. In the end, it was Sally Goerner of Akron who took first prize in the 2013 poker run.This isn't the first time Pepsi has played with speed reducer vending machines. Two years ago, the company introduced a Social Vending System machine with text and video messaging that linked to other machines in a network.A children's state-sanctioned pedal tractor pull returned to the event, was once again spearheaded by pedal-pull aide Shorty Edwards, and featured contestants aged 12 and under with all who entered qualifying to go on to the State Pedal Tractor Pull held at the Old Threshers Show in Yuma this year on September 6.The 2013 show also featured a live auction held by uctioneers Miller and Associates on their AMA grounds that featured items such as toy tractors, Rockies tickets, signs, jewelry and lawn and garden items, with a percentage of the nearly $2,000 in proceeds to be matched by the Morgan County Antique Tractor and Power Show to be donated as scholarship funds to Morgan County students. 

For exhibitors, another chance to win big came in the form of a drawing that had exhibitors earn the chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Do-Rite Powder Coating and Fabrication,With any of the expandable oil hose, be aware holes cannot be patched, so be careful with the outer covering. a $200 certificate from Bellendir Tire and Auto, as well as an American Legion drawing for a pedal tractors and JD bicycle.The 2013 Morgan County Antique Tractor and Power Show committee members, volunteers and participants give thanks to the 52 area businesses that provided sponsorships to make this year's event a great success.Russia has made it clear such actions would come with retaliation. After the U.S. law was passed, Russia banned American adoptions of China visa.Photographers from near and far could also be seen on the grounds of the tractor show as Morgan Community College's Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) program once again presented a photo contest for moments captured as part of the show.The contest is open to all ages, amateur and professional; however photos must be taken during the Saturday, June 8 events.There is no limit on the number of entries, but each must be labeled for one of the following categories: Places & Faces, Preserving the Past, Parade Photos and Personal Perspectives.