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The Sparton

Presidents Message

April 2015 Vol 37 Issue 4

Hangtown A’s Placerville, Ca

A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America

Our thanks to Claude Sipe’s for volunteering to chair the 2016 Apple Hill Meet. His act lifts a

“heavy weight”, at least slightly from our clubs shoulders. We now have to plan and execute

the meet. Remember, the Apple Hill meet is our clubs main source of operating funds. I un-

derstand that most, if not all, committee chairs have been filled. We still need your support

through volunteering to “man” the various activities that we will offer. It is by our combined

support and work that the “Apple Hill Meet” will continue to attract other clubs and their

members to visit and enjoy our hospitality and activities. Please ask Claude how you can help.

Claude and Connie took us on a “mystery” breakfast tour. At the “Black Creek Ranch”, we

enjoyed ‘fresh’ from the ‘griddle’ pancakes ala Claude, and scrambled eggs and ham ala Con-

MAFCA

Certificate of

Merit Award

2011 2013

Apr 10-12 CCRG Jamboree Santa Maria

April 10 General Meeting

Apr 18 Sacramento Swap Meet Sleep Train Arena

May 9 Hangtown A’s Swap meet 9:00 -1:00 See page 3

May 22-25 NCRG in Sacramento June 23-27 Northwest Regional Meet in Walla Walla WA

Upcoming Events & Tours The Sparton

Cont. Pg 3

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President Bill Lincoln called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and led us in the flag salute. Sargent at Arms Bud Powell collected 75 cents from members that were not wearing their name badges. Sunshine Eileen Brandstetter announced that Bill Lincoln’s 98 year old Mother had passed away and gave him our condolences. Lynette Marcione was at the meeting after having recent hip surgery. Trudy Vestal was also attending the meeting after successful cataract surgery. It was also announced that Rex Waldron had recently passed away. No mention of services. Bobby Thatcher introduced Richard Tooch. Ricard has a 29 Closed Cab Model A. Secretary Sharon Johnson: There were corrections to the minutes. Marilyn Dostart was inad-vertently left off the list of Charter Members. Treasurer Mary Tribbett gave the Treasurer’s report. There was discussion about the donations to the CCRG and NCRG. $50 will be given to the CCRG and Barbara Baldy will put together a presentation for the pick a prize for the NCRG in the amount of $50. There was a discussion concerning the California Car Museum and the club paying our dues to them. Some members are having a problem when they go to the museum and they say we are not on their list. It will be looked into because our dues were paid in August 2014. Sparton Editor Hymie Brandstetter needs to get the roster information so that the new ros-ters may be put together and given to the members. New Business: Howdy Waldrond will take care of auditing the books. Carol Mueller gave out certificates for one year memberships to MAFCA to new members that had not belonged to MAFCA before. The Christmas Party was briefly discussed and the price went up $1. It will be $33 per per-son and the date will be Friday, December 11th from 5-10pm. Apple Hill was discussed and Claude Sipe volunteered to be the Chariman for the 2016 Apple Hill Meet. Rudy Rutenschroer volunteered to be the hotel liaison. Sharon Johnson volun-teered for Registration, Sharon Twomey will handle merchandise and Glenn Johnson will put together the booklet and also man the repair tent. Trudy Vestal presented Hymie with an award for most improved website.

General Meeting March 13, 2015

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nie, along with fresh fruit and more. Along with tours of the “ranch house” and tours of the

ranch’s back country we enjoyed good conversation with those members who came along.

Thank you Claude and Connie for an enjoyable day.

How about some events for the ladies of our club? Activities like showing how to put to-

gether a Model A period outfit, make period jewelry, or just enjoy an era tea or just go to

lunch. Come on ladies, put your creative minds to work

Your President,

Bill Lincoln

Presidents Message cont.

General Meeting March 13, 2015 cont. Tony Antoniono passed around a prototype bumper sign for all members to look at. Vice President Carol McLaughlin announced a breakfast tour on Saturday. Glenn and Sharon John-son will be leading the tour. She also announced the Spring tour and Jeanette Powell filled in the details. We will be meeting at Coloma Club on March 20 and tour to Oroville. Mary Tribbett gave details of the trip she is planning to the CCRG in April. Wendy Ogden announced that there will be a club swap meet on May 9th from 9-1. More details at the next meeting. Claude Sipe announced that there will be a mystery breakfast tour on March 28, leaving Walmart at 9am. . A sign up sheet was sent around. Refreshment Chairperson Marie Rutenschroer said she needs a few more spaces filled in for mem-bers to bring refreshments this year. She sent around a sign up sheet. Claude Sipe passed around safety check forms so members can check their cars, CB’s, etc. before going on a tour with the club. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm.

Hangtown A's Swap Meet

We all have an abundance of extra Model A parts, so here is a chance to get rid of them or

find new ones depending on your point of view.

The Muellers have graciously granted us the use of their pasture for he event, so load up your pick-up or SUV and join the fun. 9 May 9:00-1:00, 3684 Coon Hollow Rd, Placerville

CA. Any question give me a call, 621-1290. Wendy Ogden

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Claude and Connie love to

make friends happy and

make sure they are having a

good time. Saturday’s

“Surprise Breakfast” was in-

deed that.

13 vintage cars plus a few moderns gathered at Walmart. Ken led half the group in one direc-

tion. Augie led the others in a different direction. We all arrived in Pilot Hill at the lake on

the Ranch (belonging to Amy Archer Fournier who told Claude

“yes, bring everyone…we love a party”!). Claude and Connie had

the coffee perked, the flapjacks on the griddle and a combo of

scrambled eggs with diced ham sizzling in the skillet.

The sun was shining. The slight delta breeze and Easy Up cano-

pies kept the heat at bay. It was a beautiful day.

After our fill of a breakfast feast, some folks who were making

their first visit to the Ranch (and we hope more will in the fu-

ture) toured the Lodge. Then the offer went out to jump on the

“Mules” to sight-see some of the terrain. Not 4 legged mules but

4 wheel drive Kawasaki models! There were lots of takers and

they all had fun. Shirley made

the comment “Nat, this is like

going on a safari!” as we covered forests and meadows and

lakes.

Rudy and Kevin and Paul warmed up pitching some horse-

shoes. And a few of the group toured Augie’s restoration of

the Caretakers House. Everybody was on the move and hav-

ing a good visit.

What a day! Thanks Claude and Connie (and Amy)! Nat

MARCH 28 SURPRISE BREAKFAST

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On June 21, 31 members of the Hangtown A’s met in Coloma for our tour to Butte County. Because of the large number of As participating in the trip we divided into two groups for the back roads ride to McBean Park in Lincoln and then to the visi-tors center at the Oroville Dam for lunch. After having lunch and visiting the museum individuals went their own way to visit antique stores, the Tool Museum, the Chinese Museum, and other attractions in Oroville. Friday evening we gathered in the “breakfast room” for happy hour. If you measure talking and laughing in decibels I’m sure that the sound would be equal to a rock concert. Dinner was “on your own”, but we all seemed to choose the same restaurant. After dinner, some of us found a fiddle/string competition event that provided more entertainment. On Saturday morning we drove on beautiful back roads to Table Mountain. Unfortunately, the wild flower show was diminished due to the lack of rain. Those of us that

Spring Trip to Oroville

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took the long walk did see more flowers and small waterfalls. After Table Mountain many of the Hangtown members went to Chico to visit the Bidwell Mansion, glass factories, antique stores and to have lunch at Sierra Nevada Brewing or other restaurants.

Some of us returned to Oroville to visit the gardens at the Lott House. We again gathered for Happy Hour and to share our day’s adventures. Sunday we went to the Nature Center area and took a walk along the Feather River and then headed for home. The A’s all ran beauti-fully and we had fun. Join us next time. Jeanette

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SUNSHINE REPORT

Eileen Brandstetter, Sunshine Lady

At this time I am requesting all members to please

call me, (530 391-1575) if you know of anyone who

is ill or has been injured. Thank you in advance, I

truly appreciate your help.

Thank You, Eileen

Phone: 530-391-1575

Email: justmeinedh@sbcglobal.net

2015 Board Members & Directors

President:

Bill Lincoln 916-284-7149

Vice President:

Carol McLaughlin 530-642-2153

Secretary:

Sharon Johnson 530-644-1250

Treasurer:

Mary Tribbett 707-678-4270

Newsletter Editor:

Hymie Brandstetter 530-391-1881

Membership:

Kevin Vaught 530-672-2559

Past President (2013):

Carol Mueller 530-306-3285

2015 Committee Chairmen

Sgt. At Arms:

Bud Powell 530-621-3808

E-Mail contact:

Charlie Scott 530-677-2073

Librarian:

Ernie Gunderson 530-672-6612

NCRG Rep.:

Glenn Johnson 530-644-1250

Webmaster:

Hymie Brandstetter 530-391-1881

Refreshments:

Marie Rutenshroer 916-595-4811

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Click Photo for Map

See you at the next meeting April 10, 2015

Meetings are held at Price Hall

(Federation Church)

1031 Thompson Way, Placerville

April 10, 2015 @7:00 PM

Refreshments: Barbara Baldy, Carol

Mueller, Nancy Thatcher

click on link below for forms:

CCRG 2015 Entry Form For All Clubs

4/1 Glenn Johnson

4/6 Mary Tribbett

4/7 Dale Oelke

4/14 Hymie Brandstetter

4/14 Drain Marshall

4/20 Jane Nelson

4/21 Bill Marcione

4/28 Paul Baldy

4/28 Joanne Colgate

4/29 Sharon Taylor

4/3 Rudy & Marie Rutenschroer

4/4 Howdy & Cece Walrond

4/7 Rick & Joanne Colgate

4/7 Mike & Judy Muetz

4/20 Bill & Lynette Marcione

4/25 Richard & Jane Damas

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2200 Front Street

Sacramento, CA 95818

(916) 442-6802

MAFCA

Model A Ford Club of America

250 South Cypress Street

La Habra CA 90631 Dues are $40 per year. Dues for new members

may be paid at any time. Dues paid between November 1 and De-

cember 31 are valid for the remainder of the year paid plus the fol-

lowing year. With your check send in your name, spouse's name and

complete address. An optional $10 initiation fee includes a club pin,

decal, badge, windshield card and a back issue of the" Restorer" mag-

azine. If you use MasterCard or Visa include the expiration date and

your signature. Membership includes a subscription to the Restorer.

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Classifieds

If you have an ad, please submit it

to the editor by the 18th of the

month. All ads are published on an

“space available” basis.

Wanted: Right Front fender 1931 in

restorable condition & R/R 1931 Coupe Pickup

in restorable condition

Larry Ryder 530-622-9998

Engine Stand $50

Engine Hoist $200

Contact Mike Muetz 530-919-7866

Click To place your ad: Hy-

mieb@gmail.com

1931 Model A Business Coupe,

7,000 miles on rebuilt engine,

wide tires, trunk instead of rumble seat. Best

for touring. One family car for over 60 years.

Call Bill, 530-622-2612

Please visit the all new website for the Hangtown A’s

All new design. Easier to navigate.

Lots of useful Information… New Tech Section, New

Fashion Section, Up-To-Date Tours/Activities

Www.hangtownas.org

Place your Want-ad Here

The Hangtown A’s are now on Facebook. Keep up to

date with the latest happenings and goings on

https://www.facebook.com/hangtownas.org?

Click To place your ad:

Hymieb@gmail.com

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HANGTOWN A’S INFO

OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FRIDAY

OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM AT THE FEDERATED

CHURCH 1031 THOMPSON WAY, PLACERVILLE, CA

WE ARE A CHAPTER OF THE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF

AMERICA.

LOCAL DUES ARE $20/YR. MAFCA DUES ARE $40/YR.

INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER MAY BE BOR-

ROWED FROM OTHER PUBLICATIONS. WE THANK

OTHERS FOR SHARING WITH US, AND ARE HAPPY TO

HAVE OTHERS USE ANY ARTICLE HEREIN, PROVIDED

PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN.

WE ACCEPT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ON A SPACE

AVAILABLE BASIS. SOME ITEMS MAY BE EDITED FOR

SPACE OR STYLE.

OUR CLUB MAILING ADDRESS IS:

HANGTOWN A’S

P.O. BOX 2296

PLACERVILLE, CA 95667

ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 18TH OF

EACH MONTH TO THE EDITOR:

HYMIE BRANDSTETTER

hymieb@gmail.com 530-391-1881

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P.O. Box 2296

Placerville, CA 95667

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