Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
Photo by Laura Walker/The Daily Standard

Cole and his dad, Casey Besecker, Arcanum, run a steam engine powering the sawmill. Tossing off scrap pieces is Mark McFaddin, Arcanum. He brought logs and was loading his freshly cut boards. Sawing demonstrations will take place the next four days.

Related online story:
It's more than sparks and competition. It's a family affair with a teeter totter for steam engines, tree climbing for whoever wants to and live music.
The Darke County Steam Threshers will host its 50th annual reunion Thursday through Sunday at the corner of Reed Road and U.S. 127, Darke County. [More]
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