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FLYING FARMER May/June 2015 Volume 69, Number 3

Come see what Helena, Montana has to offer at the2015 IFF Convention

IFF Liability DisclaimerThe International Flying Farmers (IFF) and its representatives hereby make notification they have no authority and take no responsibility or controlfor: 1-the safety of members or guests, 2-the qualifications of individuals to operate aircraft or other forms of transportation, 3-the situations whenindividuals should or should not fly, and 4-the type of transportation or manner of transportation in which members or guests choose to use. Membersand guests are solely responsible for their own safety and the safety of their families. No liability is assumed or implied by the IFF, its Officers,Directors, or Chapter Officers.

May 201515-17 – Mid-Atlantic Convention -- Hampton Inn South Salisbury, 304 ProsperityLane, Fruitland, MD (includes IFF WOY Day)

June 20155-6 – Tri State Convention -- Hanford House Red Lion, Richland, WA 800-733-5466(includes IFF MOY Day)19-21 – Minnkota Convention -- Canad Inn, 1000 S 42nd St., Grand Forks, NDPhone: 701-772-840419-20 – Ohio/Michigan Convention -- Hampton Inn, 1037 Hotel Drive, Defiance,OH Phone: 419-784-1515

July 201518 – IFF Convention Pre Tour - Leaving Helena, MT to visit Deer Lodge, MT19-22 – 2015 IFF Convention -- Best Western Premier Helena Great NorthernHotel, 835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena, MT 59601 Reservations Phone: 800-829-4047; Hotel Phone: 406-457-5500

September 201511-13 – Ontario Convention -- Kempenfelt Conference Center Lake Simcoe, Barrie,ON -- $300 registration includes hotel and meals. Deposit of $100 to Gale Gray byMay 1st with balance due August 1st.18-20 – Illinois/Indiana Convention -- Springfield Ramada North, 3281 NorthfieldDr., Springfield, IL Phone: 217-523-4000

October 201523-25 – Saskatchewan Convention -- Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Springs -Watrous, SK - for reservations call 1-306-946-2233

2015 Calendar of Events

If you have an item to be placed on the Calendar of Events, please send the DATE, NAMEOF EVENT, PLACE WHERE THE EVENT WILL BE HELD, and CONTACT PERSON WITHPHONE NUMBER to the magazine email ([email protected]) or mail tothe IFF Office at P.O. Box 309, Mansfield, IL 61854

May/June 2015

International Flying Farmer(ISSN 0020-675X)

Vol. 69 – May/June 2015 – No.3

The official publication of and published by:International Flying Farmers, Inc.

P.O. Box 309Mansfield, Illinois 61854

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IFF OFFICERS 2014-2015

President Burl Scherler (Cathy)21899 County Road 59Sheridan Lake, CO 81071(719) 729-3367(719) 729-3312 faxemail: [email protected]

Vice President Wayne Wilderman (Terry)Box 220Blackie, AB T0L 0J0 Canada(403) 684-3611(403) 684-3329 faxemail: [email protected]

Treasurer Zelda Thorp Lewis818 Milan Ave.Joliet, IL 60435(815) 740-6417(815)-740-6417 faxemail: [email protected]

Secretary Alex Knox (Lisa)881 N. Oxford Ln.Chandler, AZ 85225(480) 963-2949email: [email protected]

Past President Wendell Rust (Joyce)7817 E. County Line Rd.Bourbon, IN 46504(574) 646-3705(574) 646-3115 faxemail: [email protected]

IFF Queen Colette PierceBox 7Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 Canada(204) 568-4651email: [email protected]

IFF Duchess Rosella Bjornson52111 Range Rd. 223Sherwood Park, AB T8C 1A6 Canada(780) 922-4918email: [email protected]

SPECIAL FEATURES

9 Pilot Hosts Breakfast10 I am a Pilot12 Ontario’s March Fly-in14 Post Alberta Convention Adventures27 2015 IFF Convention Standing Committees28 2015 IFF Convention37 2015 IFF Convention Registration Form

REPORTS

4 President 6 Duchess5 Queen 7 Farmerette

DEPARTMENTS

2 Calendar of Events 32 ‘Round the Regions16 Conventions 36 Memorial30 Chapter Queens

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President’s Report

By Burl ScherlerHeartland Flying Farmer

Happy May! Cathy and I haveenjoyed visiting with many ofyou at several chapterconventions recently. Ourtravels took us to the Iowa/Missouri convention in Mexico,Missouri; the Kansas conventionin Wichita; Duchess Rosella’sDay; the Alberta convention inCalgary; and the Wisconsinconvention in Prairie du Sauk.All the convention hosts wereamazingly adept at puttingtogether very interesting tours,speakers and entertainment.Thanks to all of our hosts andhostesses! We really enjoyed theopportunity to join the chaptersfor their conventions.

Wayne and Terry Wildermanhave made great plans for theIFF Convention to be held inHelena, Montana thissummer. Helena is a beautifularea and the temperaturesshould be very welcoming. Youwill need to reserve a roomright away. July is touristseason and you might not be

able to reserve a room at thelast minute. Know that you cancancel your room until the dayprior to your arrival if your planschange. So, pick up the phoneand make your hotel reservationtoday so you can join us inHelena this summer.

If you have any thoughts orideas on how to improve ourorganization, please plan toattend the committee meetingsto add your two cents worth. Ifyou can’t make it, be sure toexpress your thoughts tocommittee members. I haveasked the tours committee tolook into possible tours to Cuba,Alaska and Central America.How about another IFF cruise?

We are planning the winterworkshop for the last half ofJanuary 2016 in Las Vegas,Nevada. I will put the details inthe Flyer as soon as plans arefinalized.

The “Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2" hasbeen introduced in both housesof the U.S. Congress. The officialtitle is House Bill 1062 or SenateBill 571. The bill will includepilot’s medical reform and would

eliminate the 3rd class medicalfor most private pilots and cutor reduce red tape for pilotissues dealing with the FAA. Iurge all IFF members wholive in the U.S. to contacttheir U.S. Senators andCongressmen asking fortheir support of the Pilot’sBill of Rights 2.

I hope you have clear skies andsmooth air as you travel.

PQUADS will begathering at the2015 Annual IFFConvention inHelena, MT at noonon Sunday, July19th. Watch foryour letter toarrive in June.

A doting father used to sing hislittle children to sleep until heoverheard the 4-year old tell the3-year old, “If you pretendyou’re asleep, he stops.”

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Queen’s Report

By Colette PierceManitoba Flying Farmer

To start with…..what a winter!We enjoyed our winter stay inOsoyoos, BC. With old timedancing three times a week,morning pool laps, cards andwalking, we enjoyed an activelifestyle while gazing on thosehuge BC mountains. Kenpurchases a set of floats inKelowna for the float plane heis having built. Transport forthem back to Manitoba fell thru,so we came up with an alternateplan. He flew our 182 “Queenie”back to our farm in Manitoba,then turned around and droveour truck back out to BC. We

spent many hours on our wayhome towing the floats. I havenever done a trip home throughthe mountains. The scenery wasincredible, but I think I stillprefer flying! We stopped at theAlberta Flying FarmerConvention in Calgary. It waswonderful to catch up witheveryone. I was pleased thatthey crowned Merry Vandervalkas their Chapter Queen while wewere there. We arrived homeApril 13 to no snow on the farm.Even the bluebirds beat us homethis year. We already had acouple of pairs nesting on ourbluebird line.

Fast forward 4 days to April 17,and we flew over to Onanole,MB to the Elkhorn Resort for the59th Manitoba Flying FarmerConvention. Plans are alreadyunderway to celebrate MFF’s 60th

Anniversary in style next year.Convention attendees fromother chapters included IFFDuchess Rosella and Bill Prattfrom Alberta; Clément andSylvia Dion, Innis and JerrySwanson and Carl and JoanGillis from Saskatchewan; JeffThompson from Wisconsin andGlenn Kinneberg fromMinnesota. Jeff flew Glenn in

his 182. They attended ourconvention from Friday untilSunday, then left early Sundayto attend the WisconsinConvention. They attended twoconventions in two differentcountries on the same weekend.I think that may be one for therecord books. That is a goodexample of the Flying FarmerSpirit!! We are looking forwardto attending the Mid AtlanticConvention in May.

With the Helena Conventioncoming up, I would like toencourage Chapter Queens tolet their names stand for IFFRoyalty. I look forward toseeing you all in Helena.


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Duchess’s Report

By Rosella BjornsonAlberta Flying Farmer

Bill and I enjoyed our time inArizona and returned toAlberta March 30. We have beenvery busy since returning.

The Alberta Flying FarmersConvention was held in Calgaryat the Carriage House Inn, April10,11 & 12th. Duchess Day wasso special. The Conventionplanners - Eleanor House andHannah MacDonald did such awonderful job of organizing theConvention and Duchess Day.

Friday, April 10, we were all inthe hotel lobby at 8:30 am readyto get on the bus. The bus tookus to the Calgary Airport wherewe had a tour of Viking Aircraft.This Canadian company buildsthe Twin Otter aircraft anddelivers them worldwide. Theytook us through the assemblyprocess of taking a bare fuselageand installing all the componentsto the finished product. Howinteresting!

The bus then took us to theMilitary Museum at the old CurrieBarracks. We did not have timeto go inside but made a shortstop to see some outsidedisplays. This Museum is ahistory of the Canadian Military- Army, Navy and Air Force. We were back on the bus wherewe were served a box lunch andover to the hotel to pick up morepeople to continue the tour. Thistime we headed South on thehighway to Okatoks to theChinook Honey Farm. Bill and Iworked with the owners ofthe apiary at Canadian Airlinesyears ago. Cheri Andrews tookus in their honey shed where welearned all about honey beesand how the honey is collected,next we went into the other shedwhere Art explained how hemakes Mead - honey wine. Theyalso have a store where wecould buy the honey and wine(a truely different tasteexperience).

From the honey farm we wentto the Saskatoon Berry Farm –another very interesting place.This is a tree farm, greenhouse,furniture store, and restaurant.We had a great time looking ateverything before dinner. Thedinner was excellent with time

for toasting me as Duchess. I amhappy to report only goodthings were said! Theentertainment for the eveningwas a Cowboy Poet - DorisDaley. She takes everydaysituations and turns them intopoetry. Back to the hotel and the rest ofthe Convention. Saturday - wehad a good business meeting,then after lunch an interestingspeaker, Darrell Janz.The Saturday eveningdinner was very nice with twoyoung entertainers - a Sister andBrother team - she played theviolin and he played the guitar.I did the honors of crowning thenew Alberta Queen - MerryVandervalk. I almost hate togive up the title of ChapterQueen - I have had so much funthis year. The following weekend was theManitoba Flying FarmerConvention in Riding MountainNational Park at the ElkhornResort and Spa. Bill and I flewto Winnipeg on Air Canada andrented a car to drive. We hadsuch a good time - the FlyingFarmers are the most hospitablepeople in the world.

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Farmerette’s Report

By Reilly ShoreKansas Flying Farmer

Hello everyone!

This is going to be a long andvery busy newsletter for you!With all of my livestock and otherthings going on it’s going to bea lot to take in! We recently hadour High School prom and it wasa TON of fun! I went last yeartoo, with the same guy that I’vebeen dating for the past yearand a half, so pictures are reallyfun since they show how muchwe’ve both changed in the pastyear. We got there sort of earlyfor walk in so we weren’t last inline, but we weren’t first. Wedanced to a lot of songs andreally had a ball with everyone.We were just all a little onedge…. We were in a tornadowarning! It barely started rainingonce we got there, and by thetime we were about done it wasraining and hailing. We made itthrough the night without atornado, but we were all onguard. Once we were done withprom we went home and fellasleep on the couch and mygrandma cooked us a snack. Bythat time it was 12:30 and we

had to head to the school forthe after prom party. Everyonelooked like zombies by then, soadding a few blow up obstaclecourses and 2 giant hamster ballcourses, we were all dead tired.Me and Ty left at 3 am becausewe were planning on going toIHOP in Garden City forbreakfast, and so were a fewothers. A lot of others stayeduntil it ended at 5:30 am. Wewent to breakfast and made itback in town by 6:30. I took ashower and went to Ty’s houseto go to church with them. Irecently was told by my bigsister that my brother-in-lawBrent who was staying with usthat weekend, had told her “I’mstaying away from Reilly this

weekend. She’s been up for over24 hours!” I wasn’t even that bad!

The next weekend was my showwith my steer Eli in Johnson,Kansas. It was a futurity show,which means that if you buyyour calf from their cattle salein the fall, you can bring it backin the spring and show againstthe other calved bought therealso. Eli was super ornery andwe were all pretty nervous. Thejudge was pretty understandingin my showmanship class. Theonly remarks he said to me were“You have a lot of talent, andyou handle your calf very well.Today’s just not his day.” In otherwords, your good but your calfisn’t. Then I placed 6th in theheavy weight cross bred classagainst 15 or more calves. Thatwas the worst showingexperience I’ve probably had ina really long time in that class.The arena was SO small thecalves were packed into the ring

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side by side and they touched.I’d try to bend and set my steerup, and my hair would tickle thecalf next to mines ear! So I wastrying to set my already grumpysteer up, while the other calvesear was whacking me in the face!We got through it and did well,but it got pretty western. In thefuturity class I placed 3rd andwon $350. I was really proudof my steer and it inspired meto possibly take him to moreshows.

Unfortunately the excitement ofthe show was over the next day.My 21 year old step-brotherKarlton Waechter was tragicallykilled. It was really unexpectedand hit everyone really hard.Karlton was a livestock showingprodigy that could makeanything with 4 legs look like amillion bucks. He was a constantcounty champion forshowmanship, market hogs,lambs, heifers, and steers. Hewas a professional cattlegroomer during and after highschool. He traveled all over theplace clipping and helping kidswith their projects. He went toDenver, Colorado; Kansas City,Missouri; Ft. Worth, Texas; andIndianapolis, Indiana with all ofthis. He was definitely a happyperson and was known for hisloud pickups and ornery tricks.He will definitely be missed.

School’s finally coming to aclose, and I can honestly say it’sabout time! I’m ready for thelong hot summer days, and

getting to mess with my animalsin the mornings! I’m also prettysure grandpa’s going to put mein a tractor or put me on nozzleduty. I hope you all are enjoyingthe warmer weather, and hopeto see you soon!

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Friday after dinner - I spokeabout my career as an AirlinePilot and the evolution of theairlines that Bill and I flew for.

Saturday morning we had agreat meeting. There was freetime in the afternoon so Idisappeared into the spa for anhour. How relaxing!

After a hearty breakfast onSunday morning, we had a shortchurch service and then droveClément and Sylvia Dion to theErickson Airport so they couldfly home. What a windy day! The next big event will be theInternational Flying FarmerConvention in Helena, Montana.It promises to be a great timeso please try to attend.

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A man was driving down thestreet in a sweat because he hadan important meeting andcouldn’t find a parking space.Looking up to heaven, he said,“Lord, take pity on me. If youfind me a parking space, I willgive up drinking and go tochurch every Sunday for the restof my life!”

Miraculously, a parking spaceappeared. The man looked upagain and said, “Never mind; Ifound one.”

5 Ingredient Gooey Butter Cake

1 box yellow cake mix½ cup butter, melted3 eggs4 cups (1 lb.) powdered sugar8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Preheat oven to 300 o F andspray a 9 x 13 baking dish withcooking spray. Mix cake mix,melted butter and one egg to asoft dough. Press into thebottom of the pan.

Mix powdered sugar, softenedcream cheese and remaining twoeggs until smooth, about 1-2minutes. Pour on top of crust.Bake at 300o F for 40-50 minutesuntil top is golden brown.

COOL WHIP COOKIES

1 box cake mix (any flavor-chocolate, red velvet, lemon,etc.)1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz)1 egg.

Mix ingredients. Drop spoonfulsinto powdered sugar to coat.Bake at 350 for 12 mins coolbefore removing.


Special Feature

Pilot Hosts Breakfast On His Farm

submitted by Jeff ThompsonWisconsin Flying Farmer

This article reprinted from the April/May 2015 issue of Midwest FlyerMagazine with permission by thepublisher.

MONROE, WIS. – On Saturday,May 30, 2015, pilot/farmer, DanWegmueller, will host the 2015“Green County Breakfast On TheFarm” on his dairy farm, 3 milessoutheast of Monroe MunicipalAirport (KEFT), Monroe, Wis.Wegmueller will add a specialfocus on “grassroots flying” atthe event.

In 2011, Wegmueller took on thefull restoration of a 1940Fairchild 24R, which had satneglected for 20 years. Despiteinitial setbacks, including anengine-out incident, “the aircrafthas performed marvelously,”says Wegmueller, who creditsmembers of EAA Chapter 431in Brodhead, Wis., for comingto his aid.

In 2014, Wegmueller fulfilledanother lifelong dream andestablished a grass airstrip onhis 500-acre farm. Although hisairstrip will not be open to thegeneral public during the GreenCounty Breakfast on the Farm,Wegmueller will have a number

of rare and unique aircraft ondisplay to promote aviation.EAA’s Young Eagles Program willbe highlighted.

Wegmueller and his wife, Ashley,operate a grass-basedRegistered Brown Swiss dairyfarm with 60 cows. During thesummer, the cows are rotatedto a different pasture each day,much like the grazingoperations of New Zealand andAustralia. The culmination of thebreakfast will include the act ofturning the cows out to pasture,a delightful performance foreven seasoned dairy herdsmen.

In addition to cows andairplanes, the breakfast willfeature classic cars and antiquefarm machinery, and educationalbooths highlighting the diversityand importance of agriculture.

Wegmueller extends a specialinvitation to fellow pilots toattend the breakfast on his farm,and will provide free shuttleservice from Monroe MunicipalAirport. Call Dan Wegmueller at(608) 293-2340 or [email protected] with your ETA.Breakfast will be served from6:00 to 10:00 a.m.

To read more aboutWegmueller’s 1940 Fairchild 24Rrestoration project, go to: http://www.m idwes t f l ye r. com/?p=6068.

IFF Convention Delegates

Please send the names of yourchapter delegates for the 2015IFF Convention to the IFF Of-fice as soon as possible.

If you have been a memberof IFF for 25 or 50 years,please notify the IFF officewith the year that youjoined.

My brother-in-law was puzzledby the odd messages left on hisanswering machine. Day afterday, friends and family wouldtalk and then say, “Beep.”

He discovered the reason for thejoke when he decided to listento his greeting. “Hi,” it said. “I’mnot in right now, so please leavea beep after the message.”


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I Am A Pilot

by Colene SagerWashington Flying Farmer

One year, ten months and ninedays is what it took. The reliefand joy flooded my mind whenthe Designated Pilot Examinersaid the magic words,“Congratulations! You are aPrivate Pilot.”

My introduction to generalaviation began when myhusband of one year decided hewanted to learn to fly. Hebought a Luscombe 8E and soonhad the license where I couldfly with him. All our family livedin the Boise, Idaho area and welived in Eastern Washington.Now weekend visits were

possible. Then our first babyarrived and our family did notfit in the Luscombe so we boughta Cessna 172. I took a fewlessons in both the Luscombeand C172. In fact, I soloedtwice in the 172. When our thirdbaby was on the way, thelessons ended.

Fast forward to June 6, 2013 andI am taking flying lessons again.Flying had become a way of lifefor us. We now had a MooneyM20C and had flown all over thecountry. Art had encouragedme to continue flying lessonsand I finally decided I would do

it. We (and the insurancecompany) decided I should renta trainer plane instead of flyingthe Mooney. I began lessons thenext day after my school busdriving job ended for thesummer. In my mind I thoughtI would surely have my licenseby fall. It was going to be astruggle to drive 45 minutes tothe airport and take a lesson anddrive 45 minutes home and stillbe on time for the afternoon busroute, but for a few months Icould manage.

On June 28, 2013 I wrote, “Iam thinking about flying ALL thetime. I even do mental landingswhen I wake up in the night fora bathroom call and go back tobed visualizing landings!” I haddecided to take lessons becauseI thought I should so we hadtwo pilots in the cockpit, but inthe process I had fallen in lovewith flying. In just a few weeksI realized that previously I hadused flying for transportation butnow I had a love for the joy offlying.

October 29, 2013 I soloed. Mylessons progressed just fine untilit came time to learn aboutlandings. It took a very patientinstructor to bring me to thepoint of going it alone on


October 29. It was a thrill. Ican vividly remember when hestepped out of the plane, sayinga prayer, “Dear Lord, it is justYou and me. Let’s go fly thisairplane!” The first time I soloedwas in 1969. I had only 7 hoursof instruction and I was scaredto death. This time I was 69years old and I was not a bitafraid.

My next accomplishment was onApril 4, 2014. I had studied thehome course by Jeppeson. Infact, I had spent hours. I set agoal of taking the test duringspring break from school busdriving. I took the test the firsttime on April 2. I failed by twopoints. I was so disappointed.The next day I was in myinstructor’s office for twogrueling hours and went homeand studied some more. I tookthe test again the next day andpassed with 78%.

The summer of 2014 was crosscountry time. Oh how I lovedgetting in the Cessna 152 andbeing the only one responsiblefor the flight! My first solo crosscountry I flew to Odessa,Washington and taxied up to IFFmembers, Stan and DebbyDammel’s doorstep. Parked theplane and went in for a 45minute visit. Now I could getused to this! On my long crosscountry, I flew to Lewiston,Idaho which is a towercontrolled field, then to Coeur d‘Alene, Idaho and back to myhome base of Pullman,Washington. I did my dual night

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flight into Spokane InternationalAirport. I had my requirementsand way more hours thanrequired, but I was still havingtrouble with landings. I just didnot get the aileron and ruddercontrol on landing. I wanted tobe coordinated and you pilotsknow it just does not work thatway. Or perhaps you haveflown for so long and it hasbecome so natural to you thatyou do not even know how youdo it.

Finally we had lessons that werenot all spent in the traffic patternat KPUW. Now we went to thepractice area and began thepreparation for the flight exam.Steep turns, slow flight, poweroff stalls, power on stalls, flightunder the hood, unusualattitudes, etc. Then we wentback to landings and heexpected me to do short fieldlandings. You know, land righton the numbers but not before.Then there were soft fieldlandings and soft field take-offsand slips to a landing. If youhave read this all the waythrough, you get the idea of whyI was so elated on April 15,2015 when I heard the wordsfrom the DPE, “You are a PrivatePilot”.

Amazing Organic Weed KillerSpray.

1/2 gallon of Apple CiderVinegar1/4 c table salt1/2 tsp Dawn liquid dish soap

Mix and pour into a spray bottleSpray weeds thoroughly. Itmakes 1/2 gallon for around$6.40. It worked better thanRound Up and killed the weedson first application. The Dawndish soap strips the weed of itsprotective oils so the vinegar canwork with deadly force. Safe touse a yard used by pets

COFFEE FILTERS

Coffee filters .... Who knew!And you can buy 1,000 at theDollar Tree for almost nothingeven the large ones. 1. Put baking soda into a coffeefilter and insert into shoes or acloset to absorb or preventodors. 2. Use them as a spoon restwhile cooking and clean upsmall counter spills. 3. Can use to hold dryingredients when baking orwhen cutting a piece of fruit orveggies-saves on having extrabowls to wash. 4. Use them to wrap Christmasornaments for storage. 5. Use them to removefingernail polish when out ofcotton balls.


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Ontario’s March Fly-inby Yvonne Martin

Ontario Flying Farmerphotos by Dawna VanSoelen

On March 14, 2015 over fortyOntario Flying Farmers andfriends accepted the invitation ofJohn and Marlene Black togather at Maplegrove Farm forthe March fly-in. Everyonetraveled IFR (I follow roads) asit was March, Ontario and foggy!St. Patrick’s Day decorationsadorned the new barn at thefarm and, in fact, several guestswere “wearin’ the green” tocommemorate the Irishcelebration a few days later.

John and Marlene welcomedeveryone and commented onsome of the features of the barn,sharing theirs and John Martin’s(the builder’s) pride in winningtwo awards from the CanadianFarm Builders’ Association:Hobby Recreational and Builders’Project of the Year.

After a great potluck meal,David Hawthorne, OFF secondvice president, welcomed

everyone and thanked John andMarlene for their hospitality.Guests, many from thesurrounding community, wereintroduced, and later Johnintroduced the guest speaker forthe afternoon. Grace Greenaway,a volunteer with Loving Arms,began her presentation bystressing the importance of

community and the need for oursociety to encourage the senseof community in the nextgeneration. Grace’s volunteerismwith Loving Arms is centered oncommunities in Guatemala. Herfirst trip to Central Americaoccurred three years ago whenher granddaughter was goingthere with a mission team. Graceseized the opportunity to sharein her granddaughter’sexperience. Having trained as aregistered nurse, being an expertseamstress, and with an innatedesire to make the world a betterplace for those in need, Gracewas more than qualified for thechallenge of working for LovingArms in Guatemala.

Life in Paraxaj, Guatemala, amountainous region, is difficult.

John & Marlene Black welcome guests

Dave Hawthorne

Ontario Flying Farmers listen to Grace Greenaway speak in Black’s barn


Special FeatureFamily units are strong, but it isa struggle for the necessities oflife. Children attend a localschool from kindergarten tograde six. If they are to receivemore education they must walka dangerous mile or so to aneighbouring school. Like mostparents, Paraxaj parents wanttheir children to becomeeducated in order to have aprofession or a good job. Toattend school the children mustwear a uniform. This is whereGrace’s skills come into play. Sheteaches the indigenous womento sew blouses, shirts and tunics,(uniforms) for the schoolchildren. Once the women havelearned to sew, they are given asewing machine to encouragethem to continue with their newskills and to become self-sufficient sewing their ownprojects for sale in the localmarkets.

On display were some of theprojects the Guatemalan womenhad made and some that Gracehas made to take back with her.Resourcefulness is front andcenter when involved in suchmissionary work. Grace sharedhow she shops at Thrift Shops

for white sheets, duvets etc.From one duvet she can makeeight girls’ blouses for threedollars! How many people loveto receive bolts of cloth forChristmas presents? Grace does,for she turns them into schooluniforms. Getting used sewingmachines, material and othersupplies to Guatemala is achallenge due to the costs oftransporting by air. Nevertheless,Grace’s and Loving Arms’missionary work continues.

“Loving Arms is a Canadian(non-profit) charity working totransform the lives of the peoplewe serve living in Guatemala”(lovingarms.ca). It was foundedin 2005 and it began in theMunicipality of Parramos,Guatemala. It has expanded toother villages in the area asresources have allowed. Inpreparation for her next tripGrace Greenaway is busilyworking on several sewingprojects to take with her. Hersewing machine is seldom idle.“Volunteers do not necessarilyhave the time, they have theheart.” - Desmond Tutu

Honey Bun Cake1 yellow cake mix¾ cup oil4 eggs8 oz. sour cream1 c. brown sugar1 T cinnamon2 c. powdered sugar4 T milk1 T vanilla extract

Mix cake mix, oil, eggs and sourcream by hand, about 50 strokes.Put half the batter in a 9 x 13 pan.Combine brown sugar andcinnamon and spread over entirecake. Spread the rest of thebatter on top of this. Use a knifeto make swirls in the cake. Bakeat 325o F for about 40 minutes.Blend powdered sugar, milk andvanilla extract and spread on warmcake.

Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw2 (3 oz.) pkg beef-flavor ramennoodles2 (8½ oz.) pkg broccoli coleslawmix1 c toasted slivered almonds1 c sunflower seeds½ bunch green onion, chopped½ c sugar¾ c oil1/3 c white vinegar

Before opening noodles, crush into1-inch pieces. Open packages andset aside flavor packets. Placenoodles in bottom of large servingbowl. Top noodles with broccolislaw, then sprinkle with almonds,sunflower seeds and green onions.In a separate bowl, combine sugar,oil, vinegar and flavor packets fromnoodles. Pour over slaw. Coverand chill up to 24 hours. Tossbefore serving.

Marlene Black and speaker GraceGreenaway with school uniforms

John Black thanks Grace forspeaking to the group


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Post 2015 Alberta Convention Adventures

by Zelda LewisIllinois Flying Farmer

I never dreamed I would be ina situation where I got to spendmy 2 extra days in Alberta withsuch extraordinary people.

My first surprise was to havelunch in Lethbridge with 7 otherIFF ladies…Hannah McDonald,Eleanor House, Rita Green,Merry Vandervalk, Mary andSusan Althen and MarionWoodward with desert at Donand Mary Althens Lethbridgehome!

And thanks to Hannah McDonaldand Don Althen it was arrangedfor me to spend time with PaulMadge and his license platecollection! Wow was Iimpressed. I love hearing thestories about the plates andmany other collections that he

had in his basement. We evenwent to the shed to see his 1914International truck that he usesin parades. It was so good to

Zelda in the “chair” on Don Althen’s landwhere they think Indian scouts or anIndian chief sat to look over the land.

Paul Madge in his home withone of his collections

First year Alberta required a license plate(from Paul Madge’s collection)

Paul’s antique truck

Paul’s tractor

see Paul and have him share hismemories with me!

We traveled on to Don Althensfarm in Del Bonita. What abeautiful farm and being able tosee as far as the eye could seeand it was all his! Hannah and Igot to see the actual marker onhis farm of the US/Canadianborder. His calves are so cuteand some were just hours old.

Actual marker of U.S./Canada border


Hannah McDonald on the Canadian sideand Zelda Lewis on the U.S. side

New calf at Don Althen’s farm

Oil pumps on Don Althen’s land

Don’s barn

Don Althen & Hannah McDonald

The next morning we venturedto the oil drills—the storagefacility where they truck the oilout all on his property and thento the most amazing view of thevalley and Milk River!

Jack & Merry Valdervalk’s home

Merry with the cow that she milks

AB Queen Merry’s chickens

Newborn calf at Vandervalk’s

Special Feature

Both Mary Althen and QueenMary Vandervalk are wonderfulcooks! Merry makes her ownbread with their own groundwheat!

Traveling west and north weended up at Jack and MerryVandervalks’ ranch and got tosee more new calves and LOTSand LOTS of cattle on the sidesof the foothills! Their ranch isamazing as well…the viewunbelievable!

The pictures say it all!

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Iowa/Missouri Convention

by Larry JenningsIowa Flying Farmer

Mexico, Missouri welcomed uswith great hospitality. Mostarrived Thursday evening for thetours starting Friday morning.Spring seemed to have justarrived for a sunny and lightcoat day. We loaded the bus forthe Missouri Plant Science Centerand a tour of Enginuity. Nancyand Bob Heimann explained thehistory of Enginuity and theprocess of converting biomass,corn stalks, grasses, woodproducts, into a useable fuelcapable of use in creatingelectrical energy. We then touredthe production and lab facilities.Next we arrived at SydenstrickerGenetics and the calving barn.We listened to the history of howhe got started in the Black Anguspurebred business. We werethen treated to a very good

lunch at the SydenstrickerEquipment John Deere store.We then had a power pointpresentation on the history ofEddie Sydenstricker and the nownine stores in NE Missouri.

After lunch we went to ZenithAircraft at the Mexico Airport.Mr. Sebastien Heintz gave a

factory tour of the aircraft kitmanufacture. After followingthe production process andviewing completed aircraft wewere treated to a flightdemonstration of the shorttakeoff and landing capabilitiesof the aircraft.

Friday evening we went to theSteinman’s Banquet Center (allmeeting were at the Center) forthe evening meal. We were thenentertained by the Echoes acounty western band. Then inFlying Farmers tradition wedished up the ice cream.

Saturday morning the IA MOAnnual Business Meeting wasconvened. The Missouri MilitaryAcademy Color Guard presentedthe flag. Dana Keller gave awelcome from the City ofMexico. Foot Note: Dana isgiven credit along with Robert& Sharon Harrison for having avery successful convention.Russ Runge from the MexicoEconomic Development gave ashort review of what washappening in Mexico. The earlybird door prize and numerousdoor prizes were given duringthe morning meeting. Newofficers were elected. RobertHarrison is our new president,

L to R: IFF President Burl Scherler, IFFTreasurer Zelda Lewis & Robert Harrison


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Leonard Chatfield is VP, DixieBrown our Secretary/Treasurer,Sharon Harrison Historian andLaura Taylor Newsletter editor.Larry conducted a Just-A-Plane-Interview (how you startedflying, flying history, history withIFF, etc.) with Burl Scherler ourInternational IFF President. BillValburg then shared with us his65 years flying the J-3 Cub. TheAirport Operator of the YearAward was then presented toJay Jacobi FBO of the MexicoAirport.

After lunch those who were nottoo tired toured the AudrainCounty Historical Museum. Twospecial exhibits were the historyof the fire brick factory and theSimmons Stables, the saddlehorse capital of the World. Thiswas made famous by Tom Bassa negro horse trainer whopassed in 1934. He was anexcellent horseman and soldfour US presidents horses.

Saturday evening’s Banquetprovided for good food (alwaysvery good at the Steinman’s) andan after dinner talk by Sharonand Bob Harrison on theirmission trip to El Salvador. Newofficers were then installed by

L to R: IFF President Burl Scherler &Larry Jennings

Red Cap Dale and IA/MO QueenRhonda Bohrer

IA/MO Officere L to R: President Robert Harrison, Vice President Leonard Chatfield,Historian Sharon Harrison, Secretary/Treasurer Dixie Brown, IFF Treasurer & In-stalling Officer Zelda Lewis

Zelda Lewis our IFF Secretary.After a short break RondaBohrer was selected Queen andcake and punch followed.

Sunday brought a bright crispmorning with church services ata restored (disassembled andreassembled board by board)1889 Prairie View Church westof the Historical Museum. TheCouple of the Year plaque waspresented to Robert and SharonHarrison prior to the service.Retired pastor Jim Wootenpresented a homily (shortsermon) with guitar music byJeff Frazier & Isaac Prior.

A 2015 planning meetingfollowed.

As we were leaving Dale Borersaid follow me to see the oldSimmons Stables horse barn.As we were standing in the streetviewing the barn a man pulls up

and asked if we would like tosee the inside. He was in chargeof the restoration of the Stableswith the south half beingcompleted for around$500,000. The restoration is aboard by board project. Fortyfive minutes later and lots ofhistory we were on our wayhome.

Thank for all who attended andfor those who were unable toattend, you missed a good one.


Kansas Convention

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by Marilyn BartelKansas Flying Farmer

The Kansas Chapter of FlyingFarmers held their annualconvention in Wichita March20th-22nd. Forty seven FlyingFarmers and guests were inattendance.

Friday morning they enjoyedlistening to Robin Jennison fromWildlife and Parks. After lunchthe group headed for a tour ofthe Air Museum. The eveningwas rounded off with dinner and

a play at the Mosley MelodramaTheater. It was quite comicaland Dale “Bud” Paulsen helpedout with lots of laughter andJack Jenkinson got in on theaction too.

Saturday morning President DonAmmons opened the businessmeeting. The early door prizeswere won by Jack Jenkinson andNaomi Wollmann. Election ofofficers was held for the 2015/16 year. Those elected were:President, Teresa Shore; 1st Vice,Jack Jenkinson; 2nd Vice, MonteBillheimer; Ladies Vice, DwilettePaulsen; Treasurer, MarilynBartel and Newsletter Editor,Harry Bartel. Eugene Shore wasappointed to serve as secretary.Zelda Lewis, IFF Treasurer, gavea report on the 2015

L to R: Dwilette Paulsen, AlbertaBrinkman, Bill Bunger

At right, our own IFF stage star, Jack Jenkinson

Kansas Convention Chair, Teresa Shore

Don & Kathy Ammons

Eugene Shore hands a door prizeto Ellen Valburg

L to R: Leland Krueger, Earl Geide,Howard Buehler & Jerome Arneson

L to R: Dale Paulsen & Jerome Arnesoncheck out an exhibit at the museum


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Kansas Officers L to R: President Teresa Shore, 1st Vice President Jack Jenkinson,2nd Vice President Monte Billheimer, Ladies Vice President Dwilette Paulsen, Trea-surer Marilyn Bartel, Newsletter Editor Harry Bartel.

Kansas Royalty L to R: Farmerette Gra-cious Harris, Queen Diana Billheimer

International Convention that isto be held in Helena, MT. in July.

After the meeting adjourned themen and women separated forthe luncheons. Queen JaneanHarris was the hostess for theladies and presented someinteresting facts about apples.She treated them with appledeserts that she had preparedand each lady went home witha jar of homemade apple butter.

The gentlemen shared the timewith good conversation. Afterlunch Cathy Scherler of theHeartland chapter gave a powerpoint presentation of theBahama plane trip that wasenjoyed by Flying Farmers. Burlhelped out with a lot ofinformation on the farming part

of the trip. The group thenenjoyed a seminar on Dronesand how they are used in thefarming industry. This waspresented by the Kansas StateUniversity. They brought someof their drones to show, it wasquite interesting to see what isbeing used for the future infarming.

Saturday evening was roundedoff with the banquet. We weretreated with talent given by theTeens and Juniors. GraciousHarris was presented with thefirst prize with her saxophonesolo and Hailey Shore tooksecond with her vocal solo. Inthe Junior division, TrevonHarris took first with his trumpet

IFF President Burl Scherler and IFF Treasurer Zelda Lewis

L to R: Margaret Bunger,Dwilette Paulsen, Naomi Wollmann

solo and Rylee Bigley tooksecond with her demonstrationof her black belt routine inmartial arts. The winners in thePaper Plane contest were,Trevon Harris, first and RyleeBigley second.

A new Queen and Farmerettewas chosen to represent theKansas Chapter. DianaBillheimer is our Queen for the2015/16 year and GraciousHarris is our Farmerette. Afterthe crowning of our new royalty,the ladies all gathered aroundto help them celebrate with theopening of their many gifts.Cake was enjoyed by all.Sunday morning severalattended church services andmany stared their journeyhome.

We want to thank all of thosewho attended and ones to makethis event happen.


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Alberta Convention

by Hannah McDonaldAlberta Flying Farmer

April 10th – 12th Alberta FlyingFarmers held their 61st

convention and honored DuchessRosella Bjornson-Pratt.

Friday the 10th was a beautifulwarm spring day and at 8:45a.m. 42 persons boarded thebus to start the day with a tour

of Viking Air. Viking Airspecializes in the sales & serviceof de Havilland products. Theybuild (assemble) the Twin Otter,and the tour covered that

operation. Everyone found itmost interesting and where veryappreciative of the time generalmanager Steve Stasiak spentwith us, sharing his expertiseand experience.

Back on the bus, and a quickstop in the grounds & outsideexhibits at the CalgaryMilitary Museum. Our baglunches where handed out andwe could eat them or just spendevery minute looking and eat

lunch on the bus. We stoppedat the Carriage House Inn to pickup four more passengers andproceed to the Chinook HoneyFarm. Here we divided into twogroups for the segments of thisvery interesting operation. Wehad a visit with the “bees” and avery knowledgeable guideeducated us on their colonystructure, behaviour and themany wonderful products theymake. The other demonstrationtook us into the Meadery and thechief brewer gave us insight intohoney wine production. Besidesbeing a very interesting insightinto another agricultureendeavor, the owners haveaviation history and wereacquaintances of Bill & RosellaPratt. The gift store has an arrayof honey and honey- madeproducts including ice cream andmead. (honey- wine) DuchessRosella left the gift store with

L to R: IFF Treasurer Zelda Lewis, HannahMcDonald, Clinton Nash, Beverly Nash

Touring Viking Air

IFF Queen Colette & Ken Pierce in frontof one of the Twin Otters being as-sembled.

L to R: Bill Pratt, IFF President BurlScherler, Ken Stratford

L to R: Bessie Molsberry, Doug Knox,Doris & Carl Holt


Conventionsan array of wonderful items thatbenefited us all at convention.The ice cream received a veryfavorable review too. The dayended with dinner at theSaskatoon Farm where bisonburgers, salad, Saskatoon pieand Saskatoon ice cream were

the fare. This is anotherbusiness started and operatedby local entrepreneurs andincludes a deli, a garden centerand original gift shop. Ourspeaker for the evening wasaward winning cowboy poet,Doris Daly, recommended byDuchess Rosella. Yes we did alittle gentle roasting of DuchessRosella and the AFF presentedher with a wood crafted replica

of her Cessna 170. This gift wasspecially crafted and donated byour own Betty Properzi.

President Carl Holt called thebusiness meeting to order onSaturday morning with thepresentation of the flags andsinging of the anthems.

AFF were so very honored tohave a tremendousrepresentation from the IFFOfficers; Queen Colette Pierceand Ken; IFF President BurlScherler and Cathy; Vice-President Wayne Wilderman andTerry; Treasurer Zelda Lewis

Thorp; Region 11 Director JackVandervalk and Merry. We werepleased to have a formerAlbertan Ethel Graham and Alanjoin us from Manitoba and tohave Saskatchewan membersDoug Knox; Dwight and SandraMonteyne and Bernie andBeverly Nash and their sonpresent.

The Business of the annualmeeting completed, weadjourned to the Palm DesertRoom for lunch. Our speakerwas Darryl Janz, radio andtelevision personality. Darryl co-anchored CTV Calgary for 21years, over 5000 careerbroadcasts and won many

IFF Duchess Rosella withsisters Grace & Gloria

Alberta Queen/IFF Duchess Roselladelivers her Queen’s report

L to R: Rita Green & Cathy Scherler

L to R: Emcees at Saskatoon FarmHannah McDonald & Eleanor House

Alberta Executive L to R: Newsletter Editor Kelly Serge, Secretary Margaret Hill,Treasurer Bessie Molsberry, Vice President Hannah McDonald, President Don Althenand installing officer IFF Queen Colette.


Conventionsawards throughout his career. Amost memorable assignmentwas travelling with shoe boxesfrom Calgary region to kids inwar ravaged countries of Bosniaand Croatia in 1995. Mostlyretired! Darryl is a very soughtafter M.C. and speaker and stillhosts a weekly TV segmentinterviewing persons who arenominated for their specialcontributions in our area.

Todd Lemieux, a director withthe Nanton Bomber Society,joined us and gave a thumb nailview of their plans for the TigerMoth plane donated to them byGordon Jones. Linora Jones andFamily presented Todd with apicture of Gordon, sitting in theplane, to be hung in themuseum.

Our numbers grew to 64 forcoronation banquet. After dinnerwe were entertained by two verytalented local young people whoare pursuing music as a career.Madeline and Todd Langdon area brother – sister team and theircompany is Spokeshaves.Queen Colette installed the newexecutive. President Don Althen;Vice Pres. Hannah McDonald;Treasurer Bessie Molsberry;Secretary Margaret Hill; PastPres. Carl Holt & Kelly Serge asnewsletter editor.

Bessie Molsberry revealed ournew Woman of the Year. A verydeserving Eleanor House, whohad just chaired this greatconvention and of course servedas our 2013-14 queen. Memberswho remember back to the IFFin Edmonton will remember heras a very active participant. Sheheld many positions back then,however after a career changethe Oberholtzer’s were forcedinto a hiatus. In retirementEleanor is back and very active.

William Siegle revealed our Manof the Year. Always involved andalways planning and supporting

L to R: Bessie Molsberry presents WOYplaque to Eleanor House

L to R: Don Althen graciiously accceptsMOY award from Bill Siegle

our chapter in just too manyways to name here, Don Althenwas honoured with the MOYplaque.

Then on to Coronation underthe capable hands of AFFQueen, IFF Duchess Rosella whointroduced Queen MerryVandervalk. She was escorted tothe front and seated by husbandJack and Rosella and Colettepreformed the honours. Ournew Queen Merry cut her RoyalCake and it was served with IceCream.

Sunday morning church servicewas anchored by Scott andJenny Ramsay. Missionarieshome on leave from the slumsof Northern India, they showedpictures and talked about theirexperiences, their hopes,dreams and plans on return, inJuly, to the area. They appreciateany support and prayers forthem and their mission.

Alberta Queen Merry andRed Cap Jack Vandervalk


Manitoba Convention

by Colette PierceManitoba Flying Farmer

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The Manitoba Convention washeld on April 17-19 at ElkhornResort in Onanole, MB.

On Friday, April 17, after a greatsupper IFF Duchess RosellaBjornson presented thefascinating history of airlines,and also her illustrious airlinepilot career. Bill Pratt later spokeon his career flying the Herculesaircraft in the Arctic. A deliciousIce Cream Social sponsored byIda Sanderson followed. Thanksonce again Ida.

On Saturday, April 18, afteropening ceremonies, thebusiness meeting wasconducted. Don George is thenew President, and Ken Pierceis the new Vice President. ColettePierce was given the opportunityof a second term as ChapterQueen. After lunch The FirstMeeting of the “LIAR’S CLUB”

convened. Lloyd Williams, JohnCarley, Lanny Westwood andRon Witty were more than upto the task!

Visiting Flying Farmers includedSylvia and Clemente Dion, Gerryand Innis Swanson and Carl andJoan Gillis from Saskatchewan;from Alberta, Duchess RosellaBjornson and Bill Pratt; fromstate side Glenn Kinneberg ourRegion 5 director fromMinnesota and Jeff Thompsonfrom Wisconsin Flying Farmers.

After a sumptuous supper ofRoast Beef and YorkshirePudding MFF Officers wereinstalled by IFF Duchess Rosella.A dance broke out after asDoreen Stapleton (from SandyLake) provided beautiful dancemusic with her piano. As manyas 10 couples were “cutting arug” at one time.

On Sunday, April 19, churchservice was very ably led byJohn Carley. An executivemeeting was then held, anddiscussions started on how tocelebrate MFF 60th Anniversaryin 2016.

Thank you to Darlene Witty andRita Peloquin for organizing awonderful confefence. Everyone

Bill Pratt speaking abouthis flying career

L to R: Lil Gobert, Rita Peloquinand Sylvia Dion

Dave Wall of Maple Leaf Aviationcommissioned the above lamp todonate to MFF. The lampshade featuresprevious MFF members, including hismother Beth, a former MFF Queen, andfather Jim Wall, a previous president.The base is made from a cylinder andhead from aircraft engine.

enjoyed a wonderful weekend offun and friendship …….it’s theFlying Farmer way! 35 peopleattended this year’s conference.


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Wisconsin Conventionby Carol Peterson

Wisconsin Flying Farmer

Wisconsin Convention was heldon April 19, 20, 21, 2015 at theCedarberry Inn in Sauk Prairie,Wisconsin.

Airport – Sauk Prairie “91C”

We gathered on Sunday at noonon a gorgeous day for Ruth’slunch. Sauk City is the oldestunincorporated Village inWisconsin – rich in Indian andFrench fur trading history.

Our first tour was of theWollerscheim Winery. This siteis on the east side of theWisconsin River. It was foundedin 1847 by a colorful HungarianCount Agoston Haraszthy. His

grapes froze out and he wenton to California to be knowntoday as the Father of theCalifornia wineries.

We stopped at LeystrasRestaurant for supper (an oldtime favorite).

In our opening session onSunday evening, we had awelcome to the area by theChamber of Commerce.Insurance needs for aircraftowners and an update on theprojects at the US DairyResearch Center.

Monday morning found usvisiting the new Sauk PrairieHospital with the latest designand equipment. They specializein orthopedic procedures with allthe emphasis on patient care.

Next was a tour of Culvers’corporate office and apresentation by Mr. Phil Keiser,President and chief operatingofficer of Culvers restaurants.The chain now has a total of535 restaurants and $1 billionin annual revenues. Culvers wasfounded in 1984.

We had a wonderful lunch at theside of the Wisconsin River atthe Blue Spoon Restaurant whichis owned by Culver’s.

In the afternoon, we first touredthe Mueller Sports MedicineCampus. Mueller is aninternational corporationproviding sports medicinesolutions to athletes at all skilllevels. They prepare athletes towin with access to twenty-pluspatents. It keeps them in theleading edge of the industry.Web site – www.MuellerSports.Com.

Next was a special treat to visitMueller Aero Hanger and seetheir citation aircraft. We heardfirst hand experiences from ChiefPilot David Landsverk. Heemphasized the importance ofthe aircraft to bring prospectivecustomers to the Muellercampus to see first hand whatthey have to offer. RichBlackmon told us of hisexperience as a test pilot withDale and Alan Klapmeiers andtheir aircraft VK-30/ He alsoshowed us his Dakota Hawk andtold us about the building of theaircraft.

Carol & Phil Peterson at Mueller’s

Wine tasting at Wollerscheim Winery

L to R: Carol Peterson & Ruth Dodge-DuCharme handle registration


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In the evening we had ourbusiness meeting and theelection of officers and heardfrom our visitors.

President Burl Scherler reportedon the financial situation with theorganization.. He also Stressedthe importance that we eachcommunicate with our electedrepresentation on the Pilots billof rights legislation. Zelda Lewisreported on her travels and saidto keep July 17-21, 2016 openfor our Convention inSpringfield, IL.

L to R: IFF Treasurer Zelda Lewis, President Phil Peterson, 2nd Vice President George Suess, 1st Vice President Jeff Thompson,Secretary/Treasurer Marcia Thompson, Chaplain Ann Grahl, Historian Carol Peterson, Installing Officer IFF President BurlScherler

L to R: Jeff Thompson & Earl Geide

Phil Peterson enjoys cake& Culver’s custard

L to R: Zelda Lewis &Ruth Dodge-DuCharme

Glen Kinneberg, RegionalDirector, reported on his manytravels and his paradeparticipation this last year. Welimited his stories to only two.We closed our convention witha prayer service conducted byAnn Grahl.

We had Culvers frozen custardand cake to add to the fellowshipbefore we called it a day.

The Wisconsin chapter wants tothank everyone who came tohelp share the memories.

The following members wereinstalled by President BurlScherler for 2015:President - Phil Peterson; 1stVice President - Jeff Thompson;2nd Vice President - GeorgeSuess; Secretary/Treasurer -Marcia Thompson; NewsletterEditor - Ruth Dodge-DuCharme;Historian - Carol Peterson;Chaplain - Ann Grahl


Thank You

A special thank you for all the cards, notes andletters sent to me recently.

On January 23rd, I fell, breaking my collar boneand fracturing some ribs. I received intensivetherapy for almost three weeks at Mercy Hospital.After that I moved to Our House Assisted Livingin Janesville, WI. Two days after moving to assistedliving I went to St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison,WI where I received a pacemaker the day aftermy birthday. My pacemaker is working well andI have few limitations because of it. On April 30thI am moving back to the farm.

Thank you again,Ruth Dodge-DuCharme

The manager of a large discountbookstore was amused by aphone conversation one of hissalesclerks had with a newcomputer user. The caller askedif they carried “Linux forDummies”.

“No,” the clerk replied, “but wedo sell ‘The Complete Idiot’sGuide to Linux.”

The man groaned and said,“’The Complete Idiot’s Guide toLinux’ is way over my head!”


These were the 11 Regional Directors for IFF in 1976. Do you recognize any of them?

IFF Convention Delegates

Please send the names of yourchapter delegates for the2015 IFF Convention to theIFF Office as soon as possible.

A young man away from homeand at college was feeling low.He had no money at the presenttime, so he decided to ask Dadfor some help. He sent a simplethree-line, six-word letter toDad. It said: “No mon. No fun. Your son.”A week later, he had a responsefrom dad – another three-line,six-word letter. It said: “Too bad. So sad. Your dad.”

2015 IFF Convention Standing Committees

By-laws Credentials Sue Sossaman – Chair Florence Lutes - Chair Ellen Valburg Joan Gillis Norman Clapper Audrey Ledgerwood

Resolutions Tours Phil Peterson – Chair Don Althen – Chair Jack Vandervalk Clément Dion Doug Knox Jim Meyer Joan Lieber Davene Brown

Bill Pratt

Publications Nominating Joyce Rust – Chair Wendell Rust – Chair Harry Bartell Colene Sager Parliamentarian Mary Hawthorne Jamie Sossaman Margaret Bunger Marilyn Arneson Pat Amdor Pat Clapper


What Does Helena, Montana Have to Offer?IFF 2015 CONVENTION - FIFTH INSTALLMENT

By the time you are reading this, the 2015 IFF Convention will be less than two months away. Plansare now being finalized. We are looking forward to your attendance in Helena – the organizedfunctions should be enjoyable, informative and interesting. Don’t miss out on visiting this beautifulpart of the country and learning of its history.

Remember to make your room reservations at the Great Northern Hotel and register with the IFFOffice so we can count you in our numbers for all of the planned functions. All pertinent informationis on the registration form found elsewhere in this as well as former issues of the magazine.

The Kansas Chapter has graciously made a donation for the Hospitality Room and their memberswill be in charge of its upkeep. They are asking for donations of baked goods, snacks, etc. to haveas some of the refreshments when you stop by for a visit. You can contact Marilyn Bartel by phone(620-428-6221) or email [email protected] if you have any further questions. Thanks in advancefor your support and contributions.

Also, in this vein, we will be accepting any donations of door prizes and/or silent auction items.Keep in mind that, as per a Board decision made last year, there will be NO Live Auction.

The Church Service will look different this year compared to those held in the past. The choirdirector had agreed to do our music for the service. In the course of conversation with him, it wasdecided to hold the service in his home church – St. Paul’s United Methodist – which is located about½ mile from our hotel. There will be a shuttle bus to take us to the service and back to the hotel.This will take place in the evening of SATURDAY, JULY 18th. Of course, those who enjoying walkingwill have the opportunity to do so.

SOMETHING ELSE NEW THIS YEAR

We have decided to use a professional photographer – Lindsay Garpestad – from the Helena areawho will take the group and royalty pictures before the Coronation Banquet on Wednesday night.As a sixth generation Montana rancher, Lindsay feels she has been blessed with the oppportunityh tolive the western lifestyle, learning the importance of hard work, dedication and family. Lindsay’s


long-time passion for photography led her to start her own photography business in 2011, whichshe currently owns.

We are excited with our entertainment choices as well as our seminar speakers.

ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, July 18 - David & Fay Buness, choir directors

Sunday, July 19 - LeGrande Harvey

Monday, July 20 - Ellen Baumler & Tiernan Irish Dancers

Tuesday, July 21 - Helena Xpress Singers

SEMINARSSEMINARSSEMINARSSEMINARSSEMINARS

Monday July 20 - Jeanne Mac Pherson - Into Africa

Monday, July 20 - Bill Gallea - How to Survive Your Worst Nightmare

Wednesday, July 22 - Kate Hampton & Jon Axline - Flying by Night: Montana’sHistoric Airway Beacons

Wednesday, July 22 - Harold Dramstad - SmokeJumping in the Late 1980s

This will be the Final Installment of our promotional information for the2015 IFF Convention to be held in Helena, Montana on July 18-23.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

David & Fay Buness

LeGrande Harvey

Ellen Baumler

Tiernan Irish Dancers

Helena Xpress Singers

Jeanne MacPherson

Bill Gallea

Jon Axline &Kate Hampton

HaroldDramstad


Chapter Queens

Kansas QueenDiana Billheimer

Diana Billheimer is the new Kansas ChapterQueen. She and her first husband, Ethan Britten(deceased in 1994), joined the Colorado FlyingFarmers in 1986 thanks to the current IFFPresident, Burl Scherler. They flew a Cessna 182RG all across the United States and Canada. Ethanwas an IFR pilot and Diana has her Private Pilotlicense. Diana and Ethan worked with juniorsand teens on both the chapter level andInternational level.

Diana and her current husband Dee LaMonte(Monte) Billheimer were married in June 1996.They have a blended family of five children andeighteen grandchildren.

Diana , Monte and Diana’s two sons Shelby andRyan farm in the Haswell/Karval, CO area. Theyown 10,000 acres and farm another 13,000 acres

for area farmers. They grow wheat, grainsorghum, millet, corn and sunflowers. They havebeen dealing with a 13-year drought and farminghas been very challenging trying to get crops togrow as well as keeping the dirt from blowing.Diana drives the tractors whenever she is neededand takes care of all the paperwork that goesalong with the farm. She especially enjoys drivingher 7010 combine with her grandson Ethan. Hethinks he’ll be taking over for “Nana” real soon(he is only 4).

To Diana, IFF means family and friends all acrossthe United States and Canada. Experiencingfarming life and enjoying tours in all parts of thecountry makes IFF a very unique organization.Flying Farmers has always held a special place inDiana’s heart and she feels very honored andproud to be the Kansas Queen.

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Stir together ice cream and flour, stirring just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into a greasedand floured 8×4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pickinserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.


Chapter Queens

Alberta QueenMerry Ann Vandervalk

Merry Vandervalk was crowned Queen of theAlberta Chapter during their chapter conventionin April. She and her husband Jack have fourchildren and fourteen grandchildren. They own4,400 acres where they raise cattle.

Jack is a private pilot and Merry is the navigator.They fly a 1969 Piper PA32 and have a landingstrip on their farm..

Merry enjoys gardening, music, reading, travelingand playing with the grandchildren. Jack’s favoritethings are fishing, fixing things, watching sportsand traveling. They received an award from SRMfor Excellence in Grazing Management. Merryalso received Best Rural Garden and has beenWoman of the Year.

Merry attended Camrose Lutheran College andLethbridge Secretarial School.

Merry has been a Claresholm Fair director,Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp director and a BibleStudy Guide. She is currently a member of theClaresholm Community Choir, plays piano at herchurch and is a Chapel leader for the lodges inClaresholm for her church.

Merry enjoys belonging to IFF because she lovesmeeting people and going to so many differentplaces. She has learned many things on theirtrips. She says the IFF group is a very friendlygroup and she has made many friends throughthe organization.

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BUTTERMILK PIE1/2c buttermilk pinch of salt1 3/4c sugar 1 stick butter2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla3 tbsp flour nutmeg

Preheat oven to 400°. Mix everything together and pour into an unbaked 9" pieshell. Sprinkle thetop lightly with nutmeg. Bake 15min. Reduce oven to 350° and bake 45min. Cool to allow fillingto set.


‘Round the Regions

By Ruth Carmeanfor Muriel Ewingfor Muriel Ewingfor Muriel Ewingfor Muriel Ewingfor Muriel Ewing

Delmarva Flying Farmer

The Delmarva chapter met onApril 11 at “Kay’s Restaurant” inCambridge, MD Airport hostedby Bob and Ruth Carmean. Weneeded to finalize plans for ourMid-Atlantic Convention and“IFF Woman of the Year Day” tobe held May 15-17 at Salisbury,MD. It was also a birthday (90th)celebration for our special“Mom” and past IFF Queen,Muriel Ewing. Thanks to somany who respondedthroughout IFF with birthday

Standing L to R: Bob Carmean, Joel Wharton, Pete Bohn, Kevin Connor, SteveApplegate, Richard West. Seated: Hearon Buttrill in front of a Black Hawk helicop-ter similar to the ones Pete Bohn flew in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Chantra & Hearon Buttrill

L to R: “Birthday Girl” Muriel Ewing, SteveApplegate, Joann Connor, CindyApplegate, Kevin Connor

L to R: Muriel Ewing & Ruth Carmean

Delmarva Flying Farmers celebrate Muriel Ewing’s birthday

cards (over 70) and even somephone calls. She wasoverwhelmed and delighted!!!We are looking forward tocelebrating with our IFF Womanof the Year, Davene Brown, andall of our attending members.Lots of fun tours planned andgood food, of course. Photosof those attending our birthdaycelebration are happy ones!



By Florence LutesIndiana Flying Farmer

The Florida Flying Farmers/Snowbirds met March 21st at thewinter home of Don & BarbaraLeis in Englewood. A goodcrowd attended the lastsnowbird event for this season.It was good Bob and Janice Lymecould attend. Bob has not beenwell this winter, so it was greatthey could make it. He thankedeveryone for all the cards,prayers and phone calls. Getwell cards were signed for BettyJean Rothenberger and DonMcMann. We learned later thatJanet Cragg had been in thehospital. Connie Piersonadvised Mary Gruber that Royceis recovering from his heart valvereplacement. He is still slow andweak, but they are walking everyday. Our thoughts and prayersare with everyone who arebattling illnesses and/orsurgeries. The group approved$150 donation to the IFFConvention in Helena, Montanato use as needed.

Mark your calendarsnow for the followingevents:

The Illinois Flying Farmerswill meet at the Paxton airportwith lunch at the Humble Hogon Saturday, April 25. They willbe finalizing plans for the IL/INConvention in September.

The Indiana Chapter willmeet May 16, hosted by Truman& Joyce Miller at the 5 & 20Country Kitchen at 12:00 noon.The restaurant is at theintersection of State Road 5 andUS 20. Flying: Land at WolfeField, Shipshewana, IN prior to11:15 a.m. Make priorarrangements for transportationby calling Truman Miller at 260-562-2074. (Joyce’s cell: 260-350-4692). Wolfe Field islocated one mile west and onemile north of Shipshewana. Theeast/west runway is a good sodstrip.

The Ohio Flying Farmers firstFly-in will be May 3rd in Lima,Ohio. They are meeting at ‘OldBarn Out Back’, 3175 West ElmSt. for the buffet at 12:30. CallRay Johanns for moreinformation. 419/399-4235The Michigan Chapter willhave their annual Spring Cabin

Fly-In May 15 – 17th, Luzern,Michigan at Lost Creek Airport.Friday night will be the usuallyfish fry at 5:00 p.m. Saturdaya.m. will be visiting and siteseeing with lunch in town. Theywill have a pizza supper at thelodge Saturday evening and aPotluck dinner Sunday at 12:30.Meat, potatoes and drinks willbe furnished.

OH\MI Convention, June 19– 20 Defiance, OH HamptonInn, 1037 Hotel DriveCall Hampton Inn, 419-784-1515 to reserve your room.Mention Ray Johanns and theFlying Farmers and you’re in!NOW HEAR THIS!!! Ohio hasdecided to make your day —EVEN if you’re not an Ohiomember — you are going to lovethe following this! Yourregistration is a mere $25 perFlying Farmer. Ohio will pick upany excess. The conventionschedule follows: Friday – tourbegins at 1:30 followed by pizzaparty at 6 p.m. Saturday, June20, breakfast at hotel. Leave fortour at 9:30 am with lunch atRay and Sharon’s barn at 12:30followed by a meeting. Returnto hotel at 4, 6:30 cold cuts athotel followed by installation ofofficers.



By Diana HamVermont Flying Farmer

By Colene SagerWashington Flying Farmer

Vermont Flying Farmers enjoyedour annual St. Patrick’s Day lunchat the “Wheel Inn” in Benson,VT. Present were the following:Gretchen Steen and Tom Ellis,Wenda Bird, Dawn and ChrisDenio, Nancy and Ken Williams,Diana Ham and Tom Nobles.Our thanks to Les and Jan forhosting. Several of us had putin an order ahead for theirample delicious corned beefdinners, and were notdisappointed - delicious! Jantreated us to the peanut butterpie specialty of the house fordessert.

In between sips of good darkbeer, we had a great timecomplaining about the bittercold unrelenting winter- with itshigh heat bills, leaky, iceencroached roofs, and slipperywalking conditions that had leftwe hardy ones, who had notretreated to warmer climates,house bound for much of theseason. It felt good being withour friends!

Les led us in a brief meeting. Ourlast gathering had been atRathbun’s on February 15. Wehad had no official meeting andour treasurer Gail MacDonaldwas still in Florida. Leswelcomed us and told us aboutour next event which they hadarranged for us at the “Zero SortRecycling Center”, the Casellafacility in Rutland, VT. Theyknow Joe Soula who coordinatestheir production, and Joe willgive us a talk and guided tour.Les told us to dress warmly butnot to wear open-toed shoes orsandals. And he was sure wewould find it amazing seeinghow their machines sort thetrash! The meeting endedwithout ceremony. Discussionfollowed.

Next month is the Mid-AtlanticConvention the weekend of May15 in Maryland, so we will nothave a local meeting in May. Ourmembers who will be attendingare June Pendleton, Neida andHowie Fischer, Gail MacDonald,Wenda Bird, Diana Reynolds,Diana Ham, Tom Nobles, JerryBrown and Our Woman of theYear Davene Sheridan Brown.Davene will be honored (androasted) Saturday night. At theconvention business meeting,our chapter of IFF will beinducted into Region One from

Region 4. We are happy toannounce that June Pendleton,officially has become a memberof the Vermont Flying Farmers,the New York Chapter havingturned in its charter. Hernewsletter reports have been fullof interesting information andhave added much to manypublications! We welcome her tothe club and hope other formerNYFF members might followsuit.

In June, the VTFF will visit boththe Hyde Museum in Glens Falls,NY, and the Children’sAwareness Museum, the lattera favorite of Gretchen Steen.She and Gail MacDonald willarrange the event which willinclude, of course, plans forlunch and maybe even for icecream! Sounds very interesting-hope to see you there!

The Washington Flying Farmersmet in Ritzville for their Marchmeeting. Ritzville is a popularmeeting place because you canland at the airport and walk two


‘Round the Regionsblocks to the restaurant. Heavyrain the day before and highwinds the day of the meetingsent everyone down the roadinstead of in the air. Despite foulweather, we had a good mealand very productive meeting. Infact, when we met at Moses LakeMunicipal Airport in April, therewas very little businessremaining.

We are looking forward to theTriState Convention that ChrisClinesmith and AudreyLedgerwood have planned. Itwill be held on June 5-7. Wishyou all could attend. We havesome from our group who planto attend the IFF Convention inHelena. In fact, we have one“first timer” who will fly his ownplane into Helena. See youthere.

My dad bought my mom a pianofor her birthday. A few weekslater, I asked how she was doingwith it.

“Oh,” said my dad, “I persuadedher to switch to a clarinet.”

“How come?” I asked.

“Well,” he answered, “becausewith a clarinet, she can’t sing.”

BIRTHDAY THANKS FROM MURIEL! On April 11th Ruth andBob surprised me with a 90th birthday celebration at Kay’sKitchen Restaurant at Cambridge, Md. Delmarva turned out infull force and cards and calls came from so many flying farmerchapters – 74 cards with such nice comments and notes – soappreciated.Above all, Ruth treated me to cup cakes and candles and Iappreciated all the gifts that I opened that “special day”. Aboveall I celebrated early as the 14th was my birthday. Curtis Phillipsfrom Nebraska made a call which gave us the chance to catchup on news and re-call old times.Please know I appreciated all my cards, gifts and personalmessages which I will keep as this “Old Woman” reached 90years old.Special thanks to Ruth and Bob for being so thoughtful andalways remember how much I appreciate your friendship foryears. Ruth calls, as does Janice Tranberg to check on us dailyand weekly. This is called “true friends”. SO – Thanks to ALLour FLYING FARMER FAMILY. Love, Muriel

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank YouThank You

Ag Trivia

An acre of land is roughly the size of a football field. On that acre, afarmer can produce 24,000 heads of lettuce ~ 45,000 pounds ofstrawberries ~ 36,000 pounds of potatoes ~ 28,800 pounds of naveloranges ~ 14,000 pounds of sweet corn ~ 1,329 pounds of cotton.

The same chemicals that gives tart cherries their color may relieve painbetter than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans. Eating about 20 tartcherries a day could reduce inflammatory pain and headache pain.

The bright orange color of carrots tell you they’re an excellent source ofVitamin A which is important for good eyesight, especially at night. Vitamin A helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hairhealthy.


Memorial

Ray E. Jones1925 – 2015

Ray E. Jones, 90, died March 20,2015. Ray was born February 23,1925 to Elbert Jones and GraceBrock Jones on the farm east ofColfax where he would live his entirelife. Ray met Lorraine EvelynPlaster while attending WashingtonState College and they weremarried September 25, 1948 atReardan, WA. Ray and Lorrainewere married almost 63 years whenshe passed away in July 2011.

Ray learned to fly while at WSCwhen he and several buddiesbought a cloth covered T-craft.After all the kids grew up, Rayrenewed his interest with a PiperCherokee. Longtime friend andneighbor, Bert Scholz, put in a grassstrip and hangar. Ray and Lorrainewere active in Flying Farmers. In1997, Ray was named WashingtonFlying Farmer “Man of the Year”.

Ray farmed all his life and operateda combine in harvest for 75straight years. He built his owncombine cab before combinescame equipped with them. Hisinsightful wit made for great farmstories, especially of neighborshelping neighbors when times weretough.

Ray was preceded in death by hiswife Lorraine and sister BerniceBrannan. He is survived by his threechildren: Ken of Burbank, Greg ofColfax, and Nancy Woods ofBrewster, 5 grandchildren, and 5great-grandchildren.

So go and run freeSo go and run free with theangels

Dance around the golden clouds

For the lord has chosen you tobe with him

And we should feel nothing butproud

Although he has taken you fromus

And our pain a lifetime will last

Your memory will never escapeus

But make us glad for the timewe did have

Your face will always be hidden

Deep inside our hearts

Each precious moment you gaveus

Shall never, ever depart

So go and run free with theangels

As they sing so tenderly

And please be sure to tell them

To take good care of you for me

Author unknown.

Look for me in RainbowsTime for me to go now, I won’tsay goodbye;Look for me in rainbows, wayup in the sky.In the morning sunrise when allthe world is new,Just look for me and love me,as you know I loved you.Time for me to leave you, Iwon’t say goodbye;Look for me in rainbows, highup in the sky.In the evening sunset, when allthe world is through,Just look for me and love me,and I’ll be close to you.It won’t be forever, the day willcome and thenMy loving arms will hold you,when we meet again.Time for us to part now, wewon’t say goodbye;Look for me in rainbows, shiningin the sky.Every waking moment, and allyour whole life throughJust look for me and love me,as you know I loved you.Just wish me to be near you,And I’ll be there with you.Music and lyrics: Conn Bernard(1990).

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HISTORYInternational Flying Farmers is an organization offamilies with a mutual interest in the promotion anduse of airplanes in agriculture. The organization,founded in 1944, consists of state and provincialchapters throughout North America. While originallyfounded by farmers and ranchers who owned aircraft,the membership now consists of individuals from allwalks of life, from storeowners and factory workersto bankers and lawyers. Direct involvement inagriculture or aviation is not, in and of itself, arequirement for membership.

PURPOSEThe purpose of the organization is: To create andmaintain a compact representative and centralizedorganization with a spirit of cooperation and mutualhelpfulness among its members; to explore andemphasize the importance of flying and the use ofthe airplane in agricultural production, including thebreeding, raising and feeding of livestock; and toengage in research and extension service, includingpublishing magazines or other periodicals todisseminate among its members informationpertaining to the purposes of the organization.

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