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1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! I LIKE MY BURGERS COOKED MEDIUM

2 Page 2 Cruz News Cruzer Merchandise License Plate Plaques - $20.00 Ron Willson Club Window Stickers Jim Neher Officers Ed Sanders President Jack Keenan V. President Duane Barclay Secretary Dick Lidbom Treasurer Jim Neher Membership CRUZ NEWS INFO ***MONTHLY MEETING *** The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on County Road 42. Cover photo taken from the internet d The Cruz News is published monthly by the Southern Cruzers Car Club of Minnesota for the distribution to its members. The views expressed are those of the editor & members supplying articles & do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Southern Cruzers Car Club as a whole. Deadline: The Cruz News usually is mailed during the last week of the month for the next month. Items to be published should be received no later than the 20th of the month. Photographs may be color or black and white and must be accompanied with a description and photographer s name. Every effort will be made to return submitted photos. Photos and/or articles can be ed. Note: not all articles and pictures may be used due to space limitations. SHOW OFF YOUR CAR. HOW? If you contribute an article that is used, a small picture of your car may be published with it. If your car is not on the website, then I don t have a picture of it. (Pics will be used if room allows.) Mail articles and photos to: Duane Barclay c/o Southern Cruzers Girard Ave. So. Burnsville, MN Or to: dbarc10@gmail.com Southern Cruzers platinum Summer Spectacular sponsors *** CHECK OUT THE CRUZERS WEBSITES *** If you find errors on the websites, let Tim Hanna know, so he can correct them. Also, for your info, there is an Application Form on the MAIN website. If someone wants to join, they can just print it, fill it out, & mail it in with their check. Main site: Event Site:

3 Cruz News EVENTS PAGE Page 3 UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS CLUB MEETING: Wed., July 18, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42 LADIES NIGHT OUT: On hiatus until September SUMMER SPECTACULAR SET-UP DAY: Fri., Aug. 24, 9 a.m., Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN SUMMER SPECTACULAR: Sat., Aug. 25, (more information to follow) OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS ACME SPEED SHOP S RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS CAR SHOW: Tues., July 3, 10-4 p.m., 66th & Chicago, Richfield, MN WHIZ BANG DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., July 14, 10-3 p.m., 4000 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN O REILLY STREET MACHINE NATS: July 20-22, Minnesota State Fairgrounds PINE ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT: Sat., July 21, 4:30-8 p.m., Douglas Trailhead Pk. PRIOR LAKE VFW WHEELS & HEELS: Sat., July 21, 11-6 p.m., Main Ave. SE, Prior Lake, MN VFW WHEELS & HEELS: Sat., July 21, 11-6 p.m., Prior Lake VFW, Main St. S.E., Prior Lake, MN GUS GAS STATION CAR SHOW: Sat., July 21, 8 - Noon, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 10,000 LAKES CONCOURS D ELEGANCE: Sun., July 22, 10-4 p.m., Excelsior Commons, Excelsior, MN BELDENVILLE CAR SHOW: Sun., July 22, gates open 8 a.m., Ellsworth, WI KOLACKY DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., July 28, 9-3 p.m., Montgomery, MN SCAVENGERS CAR SHOW: Sun., July 29, 9-3:30 p.m., The Mermaid, Co. Rd.10, Moundsview, MN CANNON COUNTRY CRUISE: Fri., Aug 3, 5 p.m. line up, Cannon Falls H.S., 820 MN. St. E., Cannon Falls, MN ST. PAUL P.D. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Tues., Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m., Joseph s Grill, Wabasha & Plato Blvd. St. Paul LONSDALE COMMUNITY DAYS CRUISE: Sat., Aug. 11, registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Lonsdale, MN PANTOWNERS CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., Aug 19, (info) Vince, , St. Cloud, MN CAR SHOW FOR CHARITY: Sun., Aug.19, 9-2 p.m., Apple Ford, Shakopee, MN WOODBURY DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug. 25, 8-1:30 p.m., Ojibway Park, Woodbury, MN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS DAYS: Sun., Sept. 9, 10-4 p.m., Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN NICKLE DICKLE CAR SHOW: Sat., Sept. 15, 8-5 p.m., Enter on Elm to 1st. St., Waconia, MM ST. PETER CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., Sept. 16, 7-3 p.m., Nicollet Co. Frgrnds, St. Peter, MN EDITOR S NOTE: Just a reminder: This listing of events is in no way a complete one. I just list the ones closer to home that may be of interest to our readers, or are favorites with our members. For a more comprehensive list, go to Bill Corson s Autoswalk.com., or find the latest issue of the MSRA Linechaser. CRUISE NIGHTS CULVER S EAGAN: 5-9 p.m. Every Monday until the snow flies HENDERSON CLASSIC CAR ROLL-IN: Every Tuesday, May 22 - Sept. 18 CULVER S SAVAGE: 6-9 p.m., every 3rd. Tues. 7/17, 8/21, 9/18. Info: CULVER S COTTAGE GROVE: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to dark, 7998 Hardwood Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN CLANCY S CAR DRIVE- IN: Wednesdays, Jun-Aug, 5-8 p.m., Jordan, MN HASTINGS SATURDAY NIGHT: 5-9 p.m., 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6 PINE ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT: 4:30-8 p.m., 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, Douglas Trailhead Pk., Pine Island, MN CARS & CAVES : Last Saturday, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 8 - Noon, Chanhassen Motorplex, Chanhassen, MN

4 Page 4 CRUZ NEWS DUANE S WORLD By the time you read this, Back to the Fifties will be just a memory, hopefully, a good one! A few days ago, I opened up my mailbox to find my BTT50 s worker s cards. Wow, I didn t think I signed up for so many jobs, as there were 8 of them! The last few years, Rose has gotten into the fifties thing and has a worker card of her own. I may have to find a place in our house for extra closet space to house all of our free tee shirts. Even though I talk a lot of riding our lawn chairs all weekend, talking smart and enjoying the scenery (please add your idea of scenery here), it is rewarding to get out of that chair and do some jobs that help the show be as great as it is. As I have said before, most of my worker cards involve the model show, because the young people entering their models are the future of this hobby! Come to think of it, some model car show entrants haven t seen their teenage years in decades. You re never too old to sit in the comfort of your home putting together a model car just like the real car you had back in the sixties, or a car you wish you had back then or at the present time. Nice thing is, you don t need garage space for these, and you don t get grease under your fingernails. Be prepared, though, the wife may complain about the paint fumes wafting about from when you are painting your work of art! Editor s note: To fight the just mentioned paint fumes, and being the frugal guy that I am, I designed my own paint booth using a plastic storage box and a bathroom fan. It works well and a lot cheaper then the ones sold for 200 bucks! If you read this column last month, you learned that we were going through a lot of stress finding a safe place for my mom to live. She made it 96 years taking care of herself, but it was time she let someone else take over that matter. We found a nice nursing care center (they don t call them nursing homes any more), to place her in, and so far so good! We have to go back up to close out her apartment at the end of the month, and that will be a little hard. We will also be coming back to Minnesota with a truck load of stuff which includes boxes of photographs which go back to the WW II era. You don t throw that stuff away, and in another 20 years, that will be my daughter s problem, chuckle, chuckle. It s amazing how things change in such a short time. It seems like a short time ago we were complaining about the snow in mid April, and now, here I am, sitting at my computer typing away with the AC humming merrily along, and the thermometer says it is 94 degrees. I worked hard the last week or so getting our yard under control, and some odds N ends done on Little Darlin getting her ready for our thirty fourth yearly trip to the fairgrounds on June Look for us there, and I ll either be riding the aforementioned lawn chair, or hanging around the model show which is in the back of the grandstand. See you out there somewhere! DB Editor s note, 6/28/18: BTT50 s is history and I had a good time! Lil Darlin ran flawlessly, and I bet that over 100 photos were taken of my window card that says, Owned by a little old lady who beat the hell out of it. I take great pleasure sitting in my lawn chair watching the crowd strolling by. Many of them point to the sign and let out with a chuckle or take their phone out and get a photo. The Fifties is a happening and it s all about having a good time! Our daughter and her new husband came to the show on Friday evening to take dear old dad out for a burger and fries. We walked around the grounds quite a bit, and one thing happened that was really neat. A gentleman was there with his 1913 Model T Roadster. He was really proud to show off his car for the kids, including cranking it up so they could hear it run. When I say crank I mean crank, as electric start didn t come out on the Ts until around The kids were also impressed when he told them that in 1913, the top, windshield, and horn were all optional! I made sure that by the time the kids left the fairgrounds that evening they were experts on the location of the gas fillers on 56 & 57 Chevrolets. If you have a car guy for a dad, you have to humor him a little and pretend you are amazed by his vast storehouse of automotive knowledge. Thank you Back to the Fifties for 34 years of good experiences and plenty of memories!

5 Cruz News Page 5 SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - June 20, 2018, Taken by Duane Barclay President Ed Sanders called the membership meeting of the Southern Cruzers to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was observed. Secretary s report: A motion was made by Paul Justin and seconded by Jerry Forness to accept the minutes of the May 2018 meeting as printed in the Cruz News. Treasurer s report: Dick Lidbom read the treasurer s report. Tom McIntosh made a motion to approve the report. The motion was seconded by Ken Fortman, and the motion passed. A call for bills was made. Karen Keenan submitted a bill for $1, to cover the cost of the TSS tee shirts. Keith Biers made a motion to pay the bill, seconded by Jerry Forness, and the motion passed. A two thousand dollar sponsorship check was received from Dick s Sanitation. Jim Neher reported that there are 5 cars preregistered for the Summer Spectacular. Membership Chairperson: Jim Neher reported that club membership is the same as last month with 92 (164 total). Club rosters also remain the same as the last meeting. Club car plaques are on sale for $ Events: The Ladies Night Out event is on hiatus until September. Old Business: None New Business: Jack Keenan reported that he sent out nine hard copies of the May Cruz News. Ed Sanders reported that his wife, Laurie, recently spent two days in the hospital, and she is home doing fine. TSS Business: Karen Keenan reported that the TSS flyers are available to be handed out. Ron Willson will have a box of flyers in front of his car at Back to the Fifties for anyone wanting to take one. Karen also reported that the TSS tee shirts for this year are brighter then in past years. Sponsorship is down from before, and members are encouraged to seek sponsors or let Karen or Tim Hanna know if they have any ideas for new sponsors. Door prizes are also needed. Any members with items that could be used for door prizes should have them by the next meeting. Tom & Marcia McIntosh will be in charge of door prizes. The worker list is out. Members should review it to see if their work shift information is correct. Any yellow spaces on the list mean that the job hasn t been called for. Duane Barclay brought up questions on the radios and golf carts. It was agreed to keep the numbers on both the same as last year. Duane will call a golf cart rental in Lakeville to inquire on price and availability. Tim Hanna reported that Karen Keenan will need help chairing the TSS in Any interested member can contact Karen or Tim to volunteer. Tim also has six large TSS posters mounted on foam core that would work good as displays at car events. MSRA News: None The next meeting will be at Apple Valley Ford in Apple Valley on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 7 p.m. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Karen Keenan, seconded by Keith Biers, and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned.

6 Page 6 CLUB NEWS Cruz News SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME Laurie Sanders is home and recovering from her hospital stay. There may be members who have been hospitalized or ill. We wish them a speedy recovery. Judy Kemper is the club Sunshine Lady. Please let her know of any member in the hospital, or suffering the loss of an immediate family member. Judy s phone number is: BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES July 5, Paul Thoresen July 5, Randy Osmond July 5, Virgil Oltmans July 8, Charlotte Green July 11, Lizabeth Tschida July 16, Dick Matthies July 16, Fran Stade July 18, Jerry Perry July 18, Tom McIntosh July 23, LeAnne Schmitt July 25, John Baeyen July 25, Mike Nagle July 27, Bob Robbs July 27, Inga Weierke July 27, Jean Willson July 31, Chell Craigie Michael & Shirley Ann Cummings, July 15, years Ron & Jean Willson, July 27, years James & Judy Kemper, July 28, years CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY! WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Club membership stands at 92, for a total of 164 members. MAKE SURE TO BRING A DOG TO A CAR SHOW!

7 Cruz News Page 7 FREE FOOD? THE WEDNESDAY GUYS WILL BE THERE! Back in the old west, a cowboy would ride his best horse 30 miles just to get a look at a cute girl. With the Wednesday car guys which consist of members of the Southern Cruzers and Wanderers car club, the process is pretty much the same except that the car guys will drive miles just to get a free lunch. In the last month or so, we have been invited to attend two mini shows at the Shalom Home in St. Paul, and the Legacy in Farmington for their Father s Day celebration. Photos by the editor Shalom Home hospitality Legacy of Farmington hospitality Into every life a little rain must fall Cars at Legacy of Farmington Shalom Home goodies Legacy of Farmington burgers BACK TO THE FIFTIES SOUTH REGISTRATION For the third year in a row there has been a south registration BTT50 s packet pickup, Several members of the Southern Cruzers worked shifts to help it run smoothly. Photos by the editor

8 Page 8 Cruz News CHECK OUT APPLE AUTO S WEBSITE TO FIND THE LATEST SPECIALS, OR ACCESS THEIR SITE FROM THE SOUTHERN CRUZER WEBSITE. REMEMBER, IF YOU BUY A CAR, TIRES, PARTS, OR HAVE SERVICING DONE, DON T FORGET TO TELL THEM YOU ARE A SOUTHERN CRUZER. Cruzer Calendar July 2018 YELLOW CLUB EVENTS CONTACT PEOPLE Tim Hanna (Events) Anita Brown (Ladies Night Out) Judy Kemper (Sunshine Lady Terry Stade (Culver s information) GREEN OTHER EVENTS