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The best men and women at axe throwing, modified chainsaw cutting, fire starting, and other traditional skills travel to Tioga County for two rounds of friendly competition on the Midway at the Fairgrounds while spectators watch from shaded bleachers.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the young women have been competing since they were eight years old, while others begin later in life as a way to stay active. 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