MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE AS PEACEFUL AS THIS SETTING!
Page 2 Cruzer Merchandise License Plate Plaques - $20.00 Ron Willson 952-892-6081 Club Window Stickers Jim Neher 952-435-3180 2019 Officers Jerry Forness President 612-719-6088 Jack Keenan V. President 952-758-9754 Duane Barclay Secretary 952-894-3165 Dick Lidbom Treasurer 952-270-0238 Jim Neher Membership 952-435-3180 INFO ***MONTHLY MEETING *** The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on County Road 42. d Cover photo taken by the editor 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 e-mailed. 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 13018 Girard Ave. So. Burnsville, MN 55337 Or e-mail 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: www.southerncruzers.com Event Site: www.thesummerspectacular.com
Cruz News EVENTS PAGE Page 3 UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS CLUB MEETING: Wed., January 16, 2019, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42. LADIES NIGHT OUT: Tues., January 22, 5 p.m., The Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail (Co. Rd. 5 & Klamath Trail), Lakeville. If you have any questions, call: Anita Brown @ 952-881-9532. OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS EDITOR S NOTE: Just a reminder: This listing is in no way a complete one. I just list the events 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. MSRA WINTER AWARDS BANQUET: Sat., Jan. 26, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch, MN. See your Linechaser for details. O REILLY AUTO PARTS CAR SHOW: Feb. 23-24, Monticello Berndes Center, 766 N. Maple St., Monticello, IA MOTORHEAD MADNESS CAR SHOW: Mar. 23-24, at the DECC, Duluth, MN Jack DeJoy, 612-849-4916 TOPPERS CAR SHOW: Mar. 30-31, Veterans Arena, W. Fargo, ND Kevin, 701-367-7762 GSTA ROD & CUSTOM SPECTACULAR: Apr. 13-14, State Fairgrounds Coliseum, St. Paul, MN BACK TO THE FIFTIES WEEKEND: June 21-23, State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN IT S A WRAP! For the past several years, Ron (Richfield) Anderson has arranged for some car people, Southern Cruzers & Wanderers, to spend a few hours down at the Aliveness Project in South Minneapolis wrapping Christmas gifts to be distributed to families of the Project. As usual, our group jumped in and got a lot done with the usual bantering that goes on at these events. Thank you to Ron Anderson, Dick Lidbom, Keith & Sue Biers, Terry & Fran Stade, Ron Willson, Ron Donely, Brooks & Charlene Bonniwell (Wanderers), & Duane Barclay. Photos by the editor
Page 4 DUANE S WORLD By the time you get to read this, Santa has returned to the North Pole after working his one day a year. What a racket he has! The reindeer have been turned out to pasture to fatten up for the trip next year, and the Santa elves in the motor pool are busy vacuuming out all the cookie crumbs in the sled. Other elves are working to replace the sled runners, because with the shortage of snow, the old runners took a beating on the bare house roofs. Okay, Editor Duane, knock it off. This is getting a little weird! I want to apologize for getting this issue out a little late. A few days after Santa went back north, my computer took a nose dive. After several tries to fix it, it was off to the Geek Squad guys to see what they could do. They complimented me on getting the computer stuck royally and had to completely re-install my Windows program. Just got her back home a few hours ago and am going through all the hoops of getting the computer back the way I like it. They were able to save all my files to be re-loaded on to the new system, including the thousands of photos I have in my collection. I think the biggest hit I took was that I can t find my i-tunes program with 1200 of my golden oldies. I ll go back to the geeks to see if they can find it. Otherwise, I think I ll look for another way to store all my songs, as I have had problems with i-tunes before. If any of you, my faithful readers, have a favorite program for saving all of your favorite music, let me know. I m open to suggestions! Several years ago, I loaded all my i-tunes on an i-pod, and have been running it through the radio in Lil Darlin which sure beats the trash you find on the airwaves today. (The aforementioned opinion is strictly mine.) On Wednesday, January 16, the Southern Cruzers will hold their first meeting of 2019. New president, Jerry Forness will be at the helm, but the rest of the crew remains the same. Jerry is not really new. He just took a year off, and thanks to Ed Sanders for taking the club through this past year and doing it well! If you were there for the elections in 2017, you know that Ed was sort of railroaded into being president for 2018. But come to think of it, isn t that the way we do things around here? Ed took the job with good grace and humor. In my opinion, humor is a good way to approach many things in life, as it is way too serious out there! I also subscribe to the idea that belonging to a club like the Southern Cruzers should be fun, and we do our best to make it so. Also, at the next meeting, a discussion will be held on the future of the Summer Spectacular. We are trying to come up with ways to save some money, and yet, still put on a good show. This could involve moving to another venue and changing or adding some new car classes to attract more participants. If you have any opinions or ideas on this subject, please come to the meeting and let your wishes be known. A few weeks ago when Jerry Forness and I were presenting the TSS check to the autobody class at Dakota County Technical College, we were pleased to hear that one or two of the young students expressed an interest in attending one of our meetings to see what we are all about. If they happen to be at one of our meetings, make them feel at home as they are the future of our hobby. Wow, I have been working at this computer for over an hour, and it hasn t crashed yet. I may be on to something here! Or did I speak too soon? I m still looking for stories I can use in my garage scene article. If you are doing a project, big or small, this winter, give me a call, and I will come over with my trusty Box Brownie and get some photos. Personally, I m hoping that 2019 will be a little quieter. This past year was quite stressful. We were involved with 7 funerals, including some of our car friends, and we are still trying to get some loose ends taken care of in the move of my mother to a nursing care facility. She turned 97 a couple of weeks ago and is doing well. Let s hope that 2019 is a good one for you as well. See you out there somewhere! Happy New Year! DB
Cruz News Page 5 SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - No meeting in December OLD LOG THEATER - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 Over the last few months, Mother Nature has been very skimpy on how many nice, sunny days she has given us. She made up for it and gave us a clear, sunny day to take a bus ride out to the Old Log Theater. Photos by the editor TO OUR NEW MEMBER, TIM GEROLD, THANKS FOR THE RIDE! When we got to the bus staging area, the driver was wearing a fancy top hat. Later on in the day, it was revealed to us that Tim who drives for Richfield bus company secured the bus and donated the bus and his time for our trip to the Old Log. The club only ended up paying for fuel, a considerable savings! As a thank you to Tim, Tim Hanna was able to get a meal and theater tickets for our driver. Thanks again, Tim, for doing this. We hope you will enjoy your membership in our club. I personally think we have a pretty good bunch!
Page 6 CLUB NEWS SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME Several club members need our kind thoughts this month. They include: Ken Ingram, Lois Peterson, Judy Kemper, and Vice-President Jack Keenan. 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: 952-322-5819. BIRTHDAYS January 6, Dick Lidbom January 6, Matt Weierke January 7, Al Juaire January 15, Tom Roszak January 16, Keith Biers January 17, Tracy Tredinnick January 18, Richard Green January 19, Richard Peterson January 20, Karen Keenan January 24, Patti Brehm January 28, Kathy Schmidt January 31, Byron Nelson January 31, Tim Gardner ANNIVERSARIES James & Carol Sexe, January 18, 1964 55 years Dick & Mary Ann Clemmer, January 27, 1962-57 years Otto & Dee Gartner, January 27, 1962-57 years CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY! WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS No new members this month Club membership stands at 96 for a total of 171 members. (A friendly reminder to get your club dues in before January 31. After that, dues go up $5.00.) SOUTHERN CRUZER LADIES HAVE THEIR HOLIDAY EVENT On Tuesday, December 4, thirteen ladies who are affiliated, one way or another, with the Southern Cruzers were back to the Chart House in Lakeville for an evening of good food & conversation. Reports have it they solved many of the world s problems this wintry evening. The Chart House will, again, be their dining choice for January. (See page 3 for details). Photos by Rose Barclay
Page 7 TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING December 25 is the day when that jolly old elf makes his way around the world making little boys & girls very happy. We, the Southern Cruzer Car Club, got a jump on him, several weeks ago, by giving three nice checks from the profits of the Summer Spectacular car show. The first check for $1500 was awarded to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Apple Valley Chapter. The story on that can be found in last month s issue of the Cruz News. The second check given out this season was to the Eagan Open Door Food Shelf for the sum of $1000. The third and largest check for $2500 was awarded to the automotive programs (auto body & auto mechanics) at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Deanna Baisch, client services manager for the Eagan Open Door program, accepts a check for $1000 from Ron Willson, who volunteers at Open Door, and Jerry Forness. Photo submitted by Jerry Forness L to R: Gerry Rainford, DCTC autobody instructor; Jerry Forness; Duane Barclay; Amy Eppen, Asst. Director of the DCTC Foundation; and Chris Hinrichs, DCTC accounting, pose with a giant check for $2500 awarded to the school. Photo taken with the editor s camera Autobody students gathered for the presentation of the $2500 dollar check from the Southern Cruzers. Photo by the editor On the Wednesday before Christmas, the breakfast guys at Perkins took up a collection for our waitress, Jen. Making the presentation was 2019 club president, Jerry Forness. Photo by the editor
Page 8 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 January 2019 CLUB EVENTS CONTACT PEOPLE Tim Hanna (Events) 952-894-2395 Anita Brown (Ladies Night Out) 952-881-9532 Judy Kemper (Sunshine Lady 952-322-5819 Terry Stade (Culver s information) 612-716-1415 OTHER EVENTS CRUISE NIGHTS