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Healey Enthusiast

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Volume XXVII No. III March 2016

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

Wed Mar 2 PIE – Joseph’s Grill & Hot Wheels Grand Prix

Sat Mar 19 Tech Session – Scott McQueen’s (page 5)

Wed Apr 6 MAHC Pie with the President

Sat Apr 30 Tech Session & Party – Dave & Mary Hatzung’s

February 27, 2016:

Austin-Healey Runs Free on Minnesota Winter Day

Spends the day volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland – Page 8

Photo by Eileen Wetzel

The Healey Enthusiast March 2016

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The President’s Flights of Fancy by Dave Herreid

Ah Minnesota, with its theater of seasons! Is

the curtain starting to fall on this year’s version

of winter? I’m experienced enough to know it

may still snow, blow, and freeze. But on a

sunny day with street curbs (and other things)

emerging from the snow banks, spring feels

close. Other clues abound: the catalogues in

the mail, the Twins in spring training, and my

mind wandering off to car stuff that I really

need to do. Time to get serious about the

upcoming driving season.

Car and driver both need to be considered.

The car I don’t worry about, but me? A

certain MAHC mentor has suggested I

practice yoga, to tune my body as one would

tune a car. To this end I understand that all

the club racers do yoga daily. So, enter my

yoga-inclined kids, with a twinkle in their eyes.

They have taught me the “downward dog,”

the “upward rat” and the “wounded pride.” I

have noted they constantly correct my form

until it hurts and I appear prostate before

them. To this they say, “Good, now do it ten

times.” I hope that by the time the first

dandelion blooms I will be in fit form.

So to my way of thinking all that is left is to

plan my driving schedule, attempting to

accommodate as many MAHC events as

possible. I hope that your spring preparations

are proceeding smoothly too—that your car

and driver are tuned to the upcoming season,

and that we all will share many a good laugh

somewhere down the road.

Wing It!

Dave Herreid


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The Presidents Informal Evening by Liz Stadther for Dave Hatzung

Mr. President, Dave Herreid, started the meeting

with a recap of the tech session at Jeff Lumbard’s.

Jeff focused on fitting body panels on a 1956 100-

4, a project that is expanding to include an

engine rebuild. Congratulations to Jeff who will

soon have more time for car projects due to his

impending retirement.

Dave introduced guests Alan and Jennie

Anderson, who currently have an MG, and

Timothy Becker, proud owner of a 3000 with racing

heritage. The 3000 was a barn find that required

14 hours for removal from said barn. Welcome

Alan, Jennie and Timothy!

Dave noted that VP Dave Hatzung is on a mission

to Mexico to find Tom Politiski and the Ronnings.

Reports

Jim Kriz reported that the club now has 76

members. People can join any time, though

it’s probably too late to be listed in the

national club roster.

Treasurer Steve Greenway reported that all is

well with our finances and the balance was

up a little from the banquet.

Jeff Johnk encouraged people to peruse the

library of videos and let him know if they take

out or return any.

New nametags are in per nametag meister

Greg Willodson.

National delegate Eileen Wetzel’s report was

brief and to the point: “Re-up!”

Suzanne Willodson, as our liaison to the

InterMarque group, mentioned that we need

to send them a check for the upcoming

InterMarque Spring Kick-off.

Suzanne and Greg brought club regalia to the

meeting for all to admire and buy.

Upcoming Events

Kim and Steve Rixen’s Pub Party on Sunday,

February 21 at 2 PM: The event is similar to the

wine parties they have held. Bring pub grub or

appetizers and beer (or wine).

Second Harvest Heartland Volunteer Event on

Saturday, Feb. 27; arrive at 12:15 PM: We will

volunteer at the Golden Valley location to

pack food that is distributed to local food

shelves. Attendees agreed that we should

donate $350, with presidential approval. Let

Suzanne know, so she can provide a count to

Second Harvest. At 2:30 the group will retire to

Doolittle’s for refreshments. Directions and

RSVP information is in the newsletter.

PIE and the Hot Wheels Grand Prix on

Wednesday, March 2: Don’t miss this year’s

Grand Prix by Tom Hazen. Prep your cars or

borrow one at the event.

McQueen’s Tech Session to be held March 19

at Scott’s “very cool clubhouse” (per President

Dave): Scott said he and “Dr. Rixen” are

developing the topic. We heard unconfirmed

rumors of bloody Marys or mimosas.

Other Items

Steve Greenway didn’t get a couple of AH

emails. If you are aware of any problems,

please speak up. No one at the meeting

reported problems.

Dave will find the list of resources developed

for Lisa Culver’s tech session last year to be

published for all to use.

Greg Willodson is working to update the

calendar on the website.

Mr. President indicated that he and Daphne

are contemplating the idea of a club trip to

the historic Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in Mason

City, Iowa, which has been refurbished.

Dave recommended a video of the Bathurst

race in Australia. Jeff Lumbard talked about

Denis Welch’s amazing win there, outdriving

everyone on wire wheels and skinny tires.

The meeting ended and conversations continued.

Attendees:

Daphne Walmer & Dave Herreid

Greg & Suzanne Willodson

Lisa Culver & Dave Lodle

Steve & Kim Rixen

Phil See

Tom & June Moerke

Dave & Cheryl Rademacher

Alan & Jennie Anderson

Eileen & Gary Wetzel

Kate & Clarence Westberg

Jim Kriz

Timothy Becker

Dan Powell

Jeff Johnk

Jeff Lumbard

Mike Martin

Scott McQueen

Rich & Liz Stadther


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Tech Session at Jeff Lumbard’s


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Rixen Pub Party offers great food, drink, and talk!

Top left: Tom Moerke, Dave Hatzung, Eileen Wetzel, Mary Hatzung,

Top right: Kim Rixen inspects the table.

Middle left: Gary Wetzel and Suzanne Willodson.

Middle right: The Feast!

Bottom: Dave and Cheryl Rademacher, Geoff Rossi, and Dave

Herreid’s hand.

Photos

by

Daphne

Walmer


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Front Row: Cheryl Rademacher, Lily Rademacher, Geoff Rossi, Eileen Wetzel, Kim Rixen, Diane Rossi, Suzanne Willodson, Liz

Stadther, and Jane Schuler. Back row: Gary Ronning, Dave Herreid, Jim Manion, Dave Rademacher, Rod Richert, Gary

Wetzel, Steve Rixen, Greg Willodson, Barb Ronning and Tom Hazen photos by Suzanne & Greg W, and Second Harvest staff

Friends Peggy

Boisen, Kathy

Marah, Suzanne

Cellette and Gary

Kasper joined in to

help us achieve our

goal of bringing 25

club members.

Fred Schuler,

camera shy dad to

Jane Schuler, was

also there to

supervise (Tom).

Second Harvest Heartland Volunteer Event

Record-breaking temps well into the fifties welcomed 24 Healey Club

members and friends to Second Harvest Heartland in Golden Valley for

our third annual volunteer event.

Our group was in charge of repacking massive containers of hundreds

of pounds of rice into one-pound packs. These packs will be distributed

to food shelves throughout the metro area.

In addition, the Club made a $350 donation to Second Harvest, which is

the equivalent of over 1000 meals for a member of our community who

might otherwise go without.

Afterwards, we gathered at Doolittles to relax and enjoy refreshments

and bite to eat. Thank you all for participating in this event!


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Road Trip for Readers #8 by Greg Lauser

On our second day on Vancouver Island we ventured

northwest to the Pacific Coast. It was a sunny, scenic

four-hour drive through mountains and around lakes

(see above) until we summited the final mountain and

drove down toward mist-shrouded Ucluelet and its

coastal twin town – Tofino. Both are fishing villages, and

we got a shot of a fishing boat at the pier in Ucluelet

harbor. After lunch there, we headed toward Tofino far

enough to snap a picture of the Pacific coastline. The

driftwood trees cast ashore there were neither as large

nor the surf as dramatic as along the Washington

Peninsula coastline. Then, it was time to retrace our

steps back to Victoria to pack for the next day’s ferry

ride to mainland British Columbia.


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Events will include: Thursday Meet and Greet

Guided Driving Tour

Explore the Shore, Stores and More

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Parking Lot Olympics, including Pit

Stop Challenge and Valve Cover

Derby

Friday evening MS Kenora Cruise

Car Rallye

Charity Car Show

For more information, including how to

register, please visit:

triumphdriversclub.com/rendezvous.htm

Host Hotel Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre

470 1st Ave S,

Kenora, ON P9N 1W7

(807) 468-5521

Overflow Hotel Travelodge Hotel Kenora

800 Highway 17 E,

Kenora, ON P9N 1L9

(800) 916-4339


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2016 Events Schedule

Wed Mar 2 MAHC Pie with the President &

Hot Wheels Grand Prix 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sat Mar 19 Tech Session – Scott McQueen At Scott McQueen’s

Wed Apr 6 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sat Apr 30 Tech Session & Party Dave & Mary Hatzung’s house

Sat May 7 MAHC Adopt a Highway

Cleanup

9 AM near Lake City, MN. See page

5.

Wed May 11 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Fri-Sun May 13-

15

Spring Vintage Weekend at

Road America Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

Sat May 14 InterMarque Spring Kick-Off Downtown Osseo, MN

Sat May 21 Tour & Patio Party Eileen & Gary Wetzel’s house

Sat-Sun May 28-

29 Harvey West Classic race Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)

Wed Jun 1 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sat-Sun Jun 4-5 Walleye 1000 Vintage Rally

ALMOST SOLD OUT! Go to

walleye1000.com for details. Hosted

by Dave Tobin.

Thu-Sun Jun 4-9 Pre-Rendezvous Reconnoitre Winnipeg to Toronto. See page 13.

Thu-Sun Jun 9-12 Sunset Country Rendezvous

Kenora, ON by the Austin Healey

Club and the Triumph Driver’s Club

of Manitoba. See page 12.

Sun-Fri Jun 12-17 Wheels Over the River Austin

Healey Conclave

Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Valley

Austin Healey Club. See page 11.

Thu-Sun Jun 17-

19 Blackhawk Vintage Classic Blackhawk Farms Raceway

Fri-Sun Jun 17-19 Back to the 50's Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Sat Jun 25 Coulee Classic Rally Hosted by Ed Solstad

Sun Jun 26 InterMarque Picnic 1 PM at Cherokee Park, St. Paul

Hosted by MAHC

Fri Jul 1 Blackhawk Track Day Tentative

Wed Jul 6 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Fri-Sun Jul 15-17 International Challenge (HAWK) Road America vintage race, Elkhart

Lake, WI

Sat Jul 23

(tentative) Amery Airport Speed Run Amery Municipal Airport, WI

Sun Jul 24 Lynch Mexican Fiesta Mike & Gloria Lynch’s house

Sat Jul 30 Drive & Pizza Feast Dave Herreid & Daphne Walmer

Sun Jul 31 InterMarque Picnic 1 PM at Cherokee Park, St. Paul

Wed Aug 3 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM


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InterMarque Breakfasts

It’s winter—what do you do about your Austin

Healey car withdrawal? Meet friends and learn

about events and activities at the InterMarque

Saturday breakfasts.

Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar and Bowling Center is the

breakfast destination every Saturday at 8:30 AM.

The second Saturday of the month is Ladies’ Day,

though of course, they are welcome every week.

729 Marshall Street N.E., Minneapolis. Map at

http://elsies.com.

On the first and third Saturdays, the East Ender’s

Breakfast Group meets at 9 AM at Sail Away Café,

1321 St. Croix Trail, Afton, MN. It’s north of County

Road 18 and St. Croix Trail.

InterMarque calendar

Check out InterMarque’s multi-marque

calendar in their latest newsletter for even

more car events!

InterMarque.org

Sat Aug 13 7th Annual Woodland Hills Winery

British Car Display Delano, MN

Sat Aug 13 Britfest Hudson, WI

Sat Aug 27 Amery Airport Speed Run Amery Municipal Airport, WI

Sun Aug 28 InterMarque Picnic 1 PM at Cherokee Park, St. Paul

Sat-Sun Sep 3-4 Jack Pine Sprints Race Brainerd International Raceway

Wed Sep 7 MAHC PIE with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sat Sep 10 Norwegian Picnic Fred Ambli’s house

Fri-Sun Sep 16-18 Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival Road America

Fri-Sun Sep 23-25 Waumandee Hillclimb Waumandee, WI

Sun Sep 25 InterMarque Picnic 1 PM at Cherokee Park, St. Paul

Sat Oct 1 MAHC Adopt a Highway

Cleanup Near Lake City, MN

Wed Oct 5 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sun Oct 16 Fall Color Tour & Waumandee

Plow Day Hosted by Tom Hazen

Wed Nov 2 MAHC Pie with the President 6 PM Joseph’s Grill; meeting at 7 PM

Sat Nov 12 MAHC Annual Banquet and

Business Meeting Joseph’s Grill

Sat Dec 3 2016 Planning Breakfast 9 AM, Joseph’s Grill

2016 Events Schedule (continued)

http://elsies.com/

http://intermarque.org/

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Suzanne Willodson, Liz Stadther &

Daphne Walmer, Editors

12325 30th Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441

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