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HAPPY VALENTINE’S
DAY
IF YOU WERE ALIVE
100 YEARS AGO,
THIS IS THE KIND OF CARD
YOU COULD EXPECT TO
RECEIVE.
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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
***MONTHLY MEETING *** The next meeting will be Wednesday,
February 20, 2019, 7 p.m.,
Apple Valley Ford,
just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on
County Road 42.
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
Cruzer Merchandise
License Plate Plaques - $20.00 Ron Willson 952-892-6081
Club Window Stickers
Jim Neher 952-435-3180
CRUZ NEWS INFO
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: [email protected]
CRUZ NEWS
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Cover antique valentine’s card submitted
by Laurie Anderson
Cruz News Page 3 EVENTS PAGE
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
CLUB MEETING: Wed., February 20, 2019, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Tues., February 26, 5 p.m., The Roasted Pear, County Rd. 42 and Nicollet Ave, Burns-ville. If you have any questions, call: Anita Brown @ 952-881-9532.
OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS
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
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 Autoswalk.com., or find the latest issue of the MSRA Linechaser.
AUTOSWALK.COM CHANGES HANDS
For several years, Autoswalk.com has been in the capable hands of club member, Bill Corson. Recently Bill has
announced that he is handing the program over to another concern. Autoswalk will be merging with “Events with
Cars,” but the Autoswalk name will remain the same. So, you won’t have to change anything for logging on to the
Autoswalk site. Thank you, Bill, for keeping us up on all the car activity throughout the nation!
THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL, AGAIN After two attempts,
one of which in-
cluded a check
mangled by the
post office, we
were finally able to
present $1500 to
the Yellow Rib-
bon, Apple Valley
Chapter. At the
recent Yellow Rib-
bon dinner held at the Apple Valley Legion #1776, club
members, Duane Barclay & Denny Borowski (both
members of Post 1776) presented Yellow Ribbon presi-
dent, Paul Chellsen with a pristine check.
Photo by Rose Barclay
HANNAS RECEIVE THE “MVC AWARD”
Tim & Joy Hanna recently received the special South-
ern Cruzer “Most Valuable Cruzer” award. The award
is for all their work in setting up cruising events for the
club; setting up and maintaining the Cruzer website, a
big task; and all the coordinating that has to be done
to make the TSS an annual success. Jerry Forness
& the editor surprised Tim with the award at a coffee
date. Photo submitted by Jerry Forness.
CRUISE NIGHTS
CULVER’S COTTAGE GROVE: (May - ?) 5 p.m.-dark, 7998 Hardwood Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN
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Wow, time is flying! Already, we are one month into the new year. It won’t be long before we have to start thinking
about getting the Christmas decorations out again. Years ago, when I was younger, older people would tell me that
time started passing by much more quickly as you get older. I pretty much pooh poohed that idea at the time, but
now I am a firm believer in that fact! Many times during the course of a week, I will glance at the clock, see that it
is 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and wonder where the day went. Looking back over my life, I think the days when time
moved the slowest was when I was waiting to be old enough to get my driver’s license! I think all you car people
can understand where I’m coming from on that subject.
We’ve certainly had a wimpy winter so far, and from what the weather experts are saying, this could be the norm
from now on. Some of us like it, some of us don’t. Global warming scares me. I don’t want it to get so warm to the
point you are constantly miserable with the heat, much like July. Oh, well, not much we can do about it, I guess.
We have abused this planet much too long to change things now. Time to put on my optimist cap and on to happier
things.
Fast forward a few days, and the wimpy winter has been put on hold for awhile. With our recent little snow falls, it
even looks like winter! This is a chance to perfectly segue into talking about Ron (Richfield) Anderson and his
clothes drives that seem to have turned into a continuous event. Ron reported at our last meeting that there is a
need for warm clothes, gloves, sleeping bags, etc. for the needy & homeless. If you should have any of these
items taking up space in your closet or storage space, please call Ron. I’m sure that he will make some kind of
arrangement to get them to the folks who can use them. As a matter of fact, I have some winter clothes in our
closet that could be donated to the cause, and not be missed one bit. Ron’s number is: 612-869-5768.
By the time this issue comes out, the MSRA awards banquet will be over, and the results of the voting for the two
“Car of the Year” awards will have been revealed. Two Southern Cruzer members, Ken Ingram & Jerry Forness,
had their cars up for voting, and we wished them well! Meanwhile, stay warm, and get out to enjoy the snow if you
can. Won’t be long before it’s cruising time again! See you out there somewhere. DB
CRUZ NEWS
DUANE’S WORLD
SOUTHERN CRUZERS CLUB OFFICERS FOR 2019
Seated, L to R:
Duane Barclay, Secretary, Cruz News Editor
Jerry Forness, President
Dick Lidbom, Treasurer
Standing, L to R:
Jack Keenan, Vice President
Jim Neher, Membership Chairman
Photo by Rose Barclay, Assistant Photographer
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SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - January 16, 2019, Taken by Duane Barclay
President Jerry Forness 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 Ed Sanders and seconded by Rose Barclay to accept the minutes of
the November 2018 meeting as printed in the Cruz News. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s report: Dick Lidbom read the treasurer’s report. Byron Nelson made a motion to approve the report.
The motion was seconded by Steve Brehm, and the motion passed. A call for bills was made. Jerry Forness had
one bill for $30.00 to cover the cost of the special MVC award. Jack Keenan made a motion to pay the bill, se-
conded by Fran Stade, and the motion passed. $340.00 in membership money from December and January was
turned over to the treasury.
Membership Chairperson: Jim Neher reported that club membership is 96 (171 total). No new members for this
month. Jim also reported that there have been 84 membership renewals so far this year.
Events: Anita Brown reported that The Ladies’ Night Out event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 5 p.m., at
the Chart House in Lakeville.
Announcements: Jerry Forness announced that there is now, a Southern Cruzer Facebook page.
Old Business: Jerry Forness reported that the three TSS checks were delivered in November & December. Thank
you letters were received from all three charities , and were on display for the attending members.
New Business: Jack Keenan reported that he sent out nine hard copies of the last Cruz News in both November
& December. Jerry Forness explained an offer from “Smoke Signals” for the club being a signature car club at
one of their events. A $500.00 fee would be required. Attending club members, unanimously, by a show of hands,
voted not to be part of this. Ron (Richfield) Anderson wanted to thank the members who volunteered to wrap
Christmas gifts at the Aliveness Project in December. There is still a need for warm clothing for the needy, and
Ron is always collecting. Call him if you have any donations. Ron also announced that he has two tours planned
for this season. One is a car cruise to Okoboji, Iowa, August 8 - 11. This cruise would be about 440 miles, with a
stop at Britt, Iowa, for Hobo Days. Ron has a block of 20 rooms reserved. The other tour would be by Heartland
Tours motor coach and going to two car museums in Illinois. The dates for this would be May 7 - 9. Any members
interested in these events should contact Ron @ 612-869-5768, or for the bus trip call Mike @ 507- 424 -2700,
651-777-7170, or e-mail at: [email protected] for more details.
TSS Business: A discussion was held on holding the 2019 Summer Spectacular at the Dakota County Fair-
grounds. By a show of hands, it was indicated that the membership wants the event to proceed. Jerry Forness
reported that Apple Valley Ford is back as a $5,000.00 sponsor for 2019. Jerry also reported that the business
expo is signed up for another year, and all the required forms for the Fairgrounds and Castle Rock Township
have been sent out.
MSRA: Terry Stade welcomed back Ken Ingram who was in attendance. Terry reported that the MSRA Awards &
Worker Banquet will be Saturday, January 26, 5 p.m., at the Treasure Island Casino.
The next meeting will be at Apple Valley Ford in Apple Valley on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. A
motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ken Fortman; seconded by Chell Craigie; and the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
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SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME
Nothing has been reported to the editor at this time. This is a good way to start the new year!
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.
CRUZ NEWS
Jack & Karen Keenan, February 3, 1967 - 52 years
Jim & Linda Reed, February 12, 1961 - 58 years
Tom & Marcia McIntosh, February 14, 1969 - 50 years
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
No new members this month
Club membership stands at 96 for a total of 171 members.
ANNIVERSARIES
February 2, Joy Evans
February 2, Marcia Juaire
February 3, Laurie Anderson
February 5, Mary Ann Clemmer
February 10, Carl Weiberg
February 13, Anita Brown
February 16, Ron Willson
February 19, Linda Taylor
February 19, Ron Anderson
February 20, Linda Johnson
February 22Carol Oltmans
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON
YOUR SPECIAL DAY!
BIRTHDAYS
SOUTHERN CRUZER LADIES NIGHT OUT
On Tuesday, January 22, seven ladies affiliated
with the Southern Cruzers met at the Chart House
in Lakeville for another evening of dining and con-
versation. I’m sure it is a much better place after
they hashed out many problems that are plaguing
the world today! The ladies invite all who are in-
terested to join them next month, February 26, 5
p.m., at the Roasted Pear in Burnsville.
Photo submitted by Rose Barclay
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GARAGE SCENE
RON (EAGAN) ANDERSON’S SHOP
Recently, after finishing Saturday breakfast, Ron Anderson invited us over to his shop to see the progress on the
‘52 Chevy he is building for his bride, Laurie. A lot has been done on the car with a lot more to go. After inspecting
this project, I can tell Ron is not the type of person who spends his evenings in front of the TV watching “Dancing
with the Stars.” Once this baby is finished, it will make a good partner for Ron’s yellow El Camino at car events in
the area. Check out that 468 big block, and the frenched headlights. Also, the “Andy’s Hot Rod Garage” sign
which doubles as a hanger for grill tools was made by club member, Matt Weierke! Photos by the editor
CHELL CRAIGIE’S ‘55 CHEVY GETS A LITTLE TWEAKING
A few years ago, I helped Chell, with a problem of a rich
running Edelbrock carburetor, by leaning out the jets &
metering rods. I had done the same adjustment on Lil
Darlin’ and gained about 3 miles per gallon. It seemed
that this change didn’t help very much with the fuel
economy on Chell’s car, and it appeared to be running
too lean. In the final cruising days before it was time to
put our rides to bed, we pulled the ‘55 into my shop and
put it back to the factory settings on the carb. Chell
thought it was running pretty well after several test miles.
We’ll know for sure when springtime comes, and Chell
has a chance to put a lot more miles on it. I think this
proves that if you make a change on one car, you can’t
always expect the same results with another car.
Photo by Asst. photographer, Rose Barclay
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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
CLUB EVENTS
OTHER EVENTS
Cruzer Calendar February 2019
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.
CRUISE
NIGHTS