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PAGE A16, KEIZERTIMES, JULY 23, 2021 STEAM-UP: ‘The Steam-Up has become a family event...' Continued from page A10 and motorcycles, Caterpillar tractors (one of the largest collections in the country) and an operating, belt-driven machine shop from the 1920s. Yet another museum displays an operating stream-driven sawmill; and another, vin- tage John Deere tractors. During a typical year, more than 15,000 visitors attned the event. This summer’s Steam-Up will feature BUSINESS AND old-time tractor pulling contests and machinery demonstrations, showing early threshing and fl our milling meth- ods. There will be country-style music and square dancing, food vendors, a huge fl ea market, a vintage blacksmith shop with volunteers forging metal into implements while people watch and ask questions. And freshly churned ice cream will be made right on site. “I think back to the original Powerland being a place for old guys to get together with old steam engines and see if they could make them run,” Services Dezotell said. “Well, those old guys are gone now. The Steam-Up has become a family event for young and old. We here are just caretakers to pass this history on to the next generation and for everyone to have fun.” Attendees have been worried about whether the celebration would go on this year, since COVID-19 canceled the event in 2020. Caretaker Tom Brock said, “a lot of people are already calling and coming by, to make sure we hold it this year.” Among the many Steam-Up attrac- tions, Duchateau will be on hand to share little-known information about the D I R E C T O R Y SPOTLIGHT Jackson’s Body Shop 3353 Silverton Road NE • Salem • 503-363-1990 ackson’s Body Shop is owned J Every customer receives personalized family to be safe after your car has and operated by the third service at Jackson’s Body Shop. been repaired,” said Larry Jackson. generation of the family since its Shuttle service is provided to and founding in 1958. Current owners from home or offi ce for customers. road, Jackson’s Body Shop off ers (and cousins) Jerry Jackson, the Loaner cars are available, also. free headlight service and bulb The staff at Jackson’s are I-CAR replacement. Aside from helping vice president, are following the trained technicians; Jerry and Larry customers with their auto body needs, same ideals set down by their have more than 65 years of combined the business is deeply involved with experience. “We want you and your community projects. president and Larry Jackson, the fathers and grandfather. To help keep drivers safe on the