Troy Rothfuss, 2, enjoys antique equipment at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Richard Brown helps West Valley elementary student Zephy Hanson as she and a classmate coil a rope at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Rylee Barnes, right, and Kali Mendius grind corn using antique grinders at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Jeffrey Funk creates a metal leaf during a demonstration at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Ben Khodyrev rides an antique fire engine at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Dan Olson carves toy tops at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

Phyllis Manus teaches children to use antique washing equipment at the Northwest Antique Power Association's Threshing Bee and Engine Show on Sept. 5, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

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