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8-Miles of Ag-tiques event scheduled for July 3-5
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MONROE - Ag-tiques will be presented July 3-5 at different stops along Wisconsin 69 south of Monroe to Orangeville. Each stop has different tractors and different colors, and some machinery from the good ole' days. There will be food at some of the stops, craft show, and visiting with the owners and their toys. Any one interested in show and tell this weekend may contact any of the following:

• John Deere: Jim Briggs (815)789-4570 or cell (815) 291-4571;

• Massey Harris: Harry Bowen (815) 789-4451 or cell (815) 238-3200

• International Harvester: Bill Bartels (608) 328-4528 or cell (608) 293-4528

• Oliver: Craig Montgomery (608) 325-7426 or cell (608) 558-0530

• Minneapolis-Moline: John Maveus (608) 329-4375 or Merlin Maveus (608) 325-9430

• Allis Chalmers: Ted Buisker (815) 275-4715

• Lawn tractors: Jerry Hoover (608) 325-2979

Also during this weekend, John Deere fans will celebrate the seventh annual John Deere Days (two cylinder and New Generation tractors). There will be lots of old time machinery, good food, craft show and conversations. Visit with the owners of these tractors and listen how and why they love these machines. This show will be about 2 miles north of Orangeville on Illinois 26 North.

For more information, about John Deere Days call Jim Briggs at (815) 789-4570 or cell (815) 291-4571.