We made it to the

“Back to the 50s”

boys! Do you all have

your buttons?

I stuck myself in the

chest trying to pin

the darn thing on!

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2018 Officers

Ed Sanders President 952-435-3955

Jack Keenan V. President 952-758-9754 Duane Barclay Secretary 952-894-3165

Dick Lidbom Treasurer 952-270-0238

Jim Neher Membership 952-435-3180

***MONTHLY MEETING ***

The next meeting will be Wednesday,

June 20, 2018, 7 p.m.,

Apple Valley Ford,

just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on

County Road 42.

Southern Cruzers platinum “Summer Spectacular”sponsors

*** CHECK OUT THE CRUZERS’ WEBSITES *** If you find errors on the websites, let Tim Hanna know, so he can correct them. Also, for your info, there is an Application Form on the MAIN website. If someone wants to join, they can just print it, fill it out, & mail it in with their check.

Main site: www.SouthernCruzers.com Event Site: www.TheSummerSpectacular.com

Cruzer Merchandise

License Plate Plaques - $20.00 Ron Willson 952-892-6081

Club Window Stickers

Jim Neher 952-435-3180

CRUZ NEWS INFO

The Cruz News is published monthly by the Southern Cruzers

Car Club of Minnesota for the distribution to its members. The

views expressed are those of the editor & members supplying

articles & do not necessarily reflect the official position of the

Southern Cruzers Car Club as a whole. Deadline: The Cruz News usually is mailed during the last

week of the month for the next month. Items to be published

should be received no later than the 20th of the month.

Photographs may be color or black and white and must be

accompanied with a description and photographer’s name.

Every effort will be made to return submitted photos. Photos

and/or articles can be e-mailed. Note: not all articles and

pictures may be used due to space limitations.

SHOW OFF YOUR CAR …. HOW? If you contribute an article that is used, a small picture of your car may be published with it. If your car is not on the website, then I don’t have a picture of it. (Pics will be used if room allows.)

Mail articles and photos to:

Duane Barclay

c/o Southern Cruzers

13018 Girard Ave. So.

Burnsville, MN 55337 Or e-mail to: dbarc10@gmail.com

Cruz News

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Cover photo taken from the internet

Cruz News Page 3 EVENTS PAGE

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

CLUB MEETING: Wed., June 20, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: On hiatus until September

SUMMER SPECTACULAR SET-UP DAY: Fri., Aug. 24, 9 a.m., Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN

SUMMER SPECTACULAR: Sat., Aug. 25, (more information to follow)

OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS

MORRISTOWN DAM DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., June 2, Gates open 8 a.m.; show 10-3 p.m., Morristown, MN

ALL FORD SHOW/SWAP: Sun., June 3, 9 - 2 p.m., Apple Ford Lincoln, Apple Valley, MN

ALL GM CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., June 3, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Machinery Hill, State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN

COPS - N - RODDERS CAR SHOW: Sun., June 10, 10 - 3 p.m., Norm’s Tires, 2767 Long Lk. Rd., Roseville, MN

SCABA CAR SHOW: Sun., June 10, 10 - 3 p.m., Chicago Ave. So. & E. 48th St., Mpls., MN

CLASSIC CAR ROLL-IN: Sat., June 16, 10 - 1 p.m., KingsPath Senior Living, 125 Commerce Dr. W., Belle Plaine

PHANTOMS FATHER’S DAY SHOW: Sun., June 17, 10 - 3 p.m. (free), 3rd. & Bush Street, Red Wing, MN

MSRA “BACK TO THE 50’S” WEEKEND: June 22 - 24, State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN

KAPOSIA DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., June 23, 9 - 4 p.m., South St. Paul High School, South St. Paul, MN

DANCIN’ & CRUSIN’ CAR SHOW: Fri., June 29, 4 p.m., Apple Valley Legion 1776, Apple Valley, MN

ACME SPEED SHOP’S RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS CAR SHOW: Tues., July 3, 10 - 4 p.m., 66th & Chicago, Richfield, MN

O’REILLY STREET MACHINE NATS: July 20 - 22, Minnesota State Fairgrounds

VFW WHEELS & HEELS: Sat., July 21, 11 - 6 p.m., Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main St. S.E., Prior Lake, MN

GUS’S GAS STATION CAR SHOW: Sat., July 21, 8 - Noon, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN

BELDENVILLE CAR SHOW: Sun., July 22, gates open 8 a.m., Ellsworth, WI

KOLACKY DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., July 28, 9 - 3 p.m., Montgomery, MN

SCAVENGERS CAR SHOW: Sun., July 29, 9 - 3:30 p.m., The Mermaid, Co. Rd.10, Moundsview, MN

EDITOR’S NOTE: Just a reminder: This listing of events is in no way a complete one. I just list the ones closer to home that may be of interest to our readers, or are favorites with our members. For a more comprehensive list, go to Bill Corson’s Autoswalk.com., or find the latest issue of the MSRA Linechaser.

CRUISE NIGHTS

CULVER’S EAGAN: 5 - 9 p.m. Every Monday until the snow flies

HENDERSON CLASSIC CAR ROLL-IN: Every Tuesday, May 22 - Sept. 18

CULVER’S SAVAGE: 6 - 9 p.m., every 3rd. Tues. 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18. Info: Terry @612-716-1415

CULVER’S COTTAGE GROVE: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to dark, 7998 Hardwood Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN

CLANCY’S CAR DRIVE- IN: Wednesdays, Jun-Aug, 5 - 8 p.m., Jordan, MN

HASTINGS SATURDAY NIGHT: 5 - 9 p.m., 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6.

Editor’s note: See the club minutes on page 5 for a chance to volunteer for this event on June 2.

“CARS & CAVES”: Last Saturday, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29. 8 - Noon, Chanhassen Motorplex, Chanhassen, MN

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Just to prove that I like living on the edge, I did run the gas out of my snow blower and put it away until the snow

flies in August (just kidding!) I would like to apologize ahead of time that this issue of the Cruz News may not be

quite up to my usual standards of publication excellence. Our lives are in a little bit of an upheaval as I write this.

We are staying at the Country Inn & Suites in my hometown, Marquette, Michigan. Recent events have made it

imperative that we move my mom out of her senior complex apartment and into a nursing care facility. I think most

of you can understand what we are going through as many of you have been there, as well. As you can guess,

mom is not taking this well which adds to the stress of the whole process. Mom is 96, and we had expected to

have gone through this some time ago, but her tough Finnish genes have proven us wrong. The Finnish word for

this is “Sisu.” If these genes should carry on to me, I plan to take better care of myself! Again, there may be some

information missing that’s sitting on my desk in Burnsville that won’t make it into this issue, mainly, some of the car

show information on page three will be missing. I would encourage you to check the Linechaser or Autoswalk to fill

in the missing data.

On a brighter note, Lil Darlin’ passed the MSRA inspection on May 12, getting that “23” sticker for 2018. The emer-

gency brake cables which posed some problems in the past, held and kept the car from moving ahead in drive.

Whew! The tension was released from the cables, not to be used again until the next inspection in 2019. There

was a good turn out at the inspection, but I did notice a shortage of Southern Cruzer cars. As I have said many

times before, they are there not to make fun of your car, but to make sure it is safe for you and your family, and all

the other drivers on the road. They often find little problems that were missed when you did your cursory inspection

at the start of the season.

It’s June and time for all hot blooded rodders to think, “Back to the Fifties!” If I can make it through the gates with

Lil Darlin’, this will be the 34th consecutive year that we have been there with a life time of memories to boot. As

you very well know, where we end up parking is anybody’s guess, but if you see me riding my lawn chair and talk-

ing smart, stop in to say hello. I will also be working the model car show in the Grandstand. The young people

building the models on display are the future of our hobby. Stop by and give them your support. Otherwise, enjoy

the Fifties weekend, and we will see you out there somewhere. DB

CRUZ NEWS

DUANE’S WORLD

ROASTED PEAR HOSTS THE “LADIES’ NIGHT OUT”

On Tuesday, May 22, The Roasted Pear in Burnsville was the dining

choice for the ladies of the Southern Cruzers. Sixteen ladies were in

attendance to enjoy the good conversation and food. This outing

was the last of the season and will resume again in September. This

gives all us guys a chance to rack up a bunch of antics over the

summer giving the ladies plenty of fodder to talk about when that

September time comes around. They always claim that they don’t

talk about cars, or the drivers of the cars! Sorry, no photos came

out of the Roasted Pear, so I am inserting this one that I like so

much. (Now after studying this photo, I think these four ladies

should hook up with the three guys from the cover photo!)

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SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - May 16, 2018, Taken by Duane Barclay

In the absence of President Ed Sanders, Vice President Jack Keenan called the membership meeting of the

Southern Cruzers to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was observed.

Secretary’s report: A motion was made by Ron Willson and seconded by Jerry Larsen to accept the minutes of

the April 2018 meeting as printed in the Cruz News.

Treasurer’s report: Dick Lidbom read the treasurer’s report. Tim Hanna made a motion to approve the report.

The motion was seconded by Karen Keenan, and the motion passed. A call for bills was made. Karen Keenan

submitted a bill for $278.00 to cover the Dakota County Assemblage Permit which is included in the Summer

Spectacular budget. Joy Hanna made a motion to pay the bill, seconded by Jerry Larsen, and the motion

passed.

Membership Chairperson: Jim Neher reported that club membership is the same as last month with 92 (164 to-

tal). Club rosters also remain the same as the last meeting. Jim had club window stickers, and the usual club car

plaques on sale for $20.00.

Events: Anita Brown reported that the Ladies’ Night Out for May is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 5 p.m., at the

Roasted Pear in Burnsville. Anita also reported that this will be the last ladies event until next September. Tim

Hanna reported that the club will be hosting the first Hastings Night Out event on June 2. They would like to have

eight workers covering two shifts (5 - 7 & 7 - 9 p.m.). Tim listed club members currently on the worker’s list. If you

are interested in working a shift, contact Tim at 952-894-2395. A club caravan going to Hastings will leave the

Dakota County Maintenance Facility, Hwy 3 & Hwy 46, at 4 p.m.

Old Business: None

New Business: Jack Keenan reported that he sent out nine hard copies of the May Cruz News.

TSS Business: Karen Keenan reported that the TSS worker’s list has been posted. It is assumed that our mem-

bers who have worked the event before will be coming forth to do their same jobs this year. It is also assumed

that Tshirt sizes will be the same. Any member wanting to volunteer for a position, change position, or change

Tshirt sizes should contact Karen to make any changes. Karen reported that Leo’s South is in to be a $300.00

sponsor. Mary Ann & Dick Clemmer and Dick Tschida are also back as Sponsors. Tim Hanna reported that we

lost three big sponsors which include: Quik Trip, NAPA, and Dakota Electric. The club has lost one third of its

sponsors from previous years, and we need to make a push to fill in the missing numbers. Members are encour-

aged to seek out sponsors on their own, or give any ideas to Karen Keenan or Tim Hanna. Jim Neher reported

that there is one car pre-registered for the show.

MSRA News: Terry Stade didn’t have any MSRA news to report on, but he did want to remind members of the

upcoming car show at the Savage American Legion Club on Sunday, May 20.

The next meeting will be at Apple Valley Ford in Apple Valley on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 7 p.m. A motion

to adjourn the meeting was made by Joy Hanna, seconded by Donna Larsen, and the motion carried. The meet-

ing was adjourned.

Page 6 CLUB NEWS

SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR

CONVALESCING AT HOME

Lee McMillan is home and recovering from knee surgery.

There may be members who have been hospitalized or ill. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Judy Kemper is the club “Sunshine Lady.” Please let her know of any member in the hospital, or suffering the loss of an immediate family member. Judy’s phone number is: 952-322-5819.

Cruz News

Matt & Inga Weierke, June 3, 2000 - 18 years

Larry & Maggie Bennett, June 13, 1969 - 49 years

Karl & Diane Swanson, June 15, 1991 - 27 years

Thomas & Arlene Sawvel, June 17, 1975 – 43 years

Bill & Carolyn Corson, June 20, 1970 - 48 years

Tim & Joy Hanna, June 23, 1972 - 46 years

Chell & Karen Craigie, June 26, 1965 - 53 years

George & Beth Reynolds, June 26, 2010 – 8 years

Ron & Nancy Anderson, June 27, 1994 - 24 years

Duane & Rose Barclay, June 30, 1973 - 45 years

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Club membership stands at 92, for a total of 164 members.

ANNIVERSARIES

June 3, Maggie Bennett

June 4, Sheryl Gardner

June 7, Kathy Baeyen

June 9, Dee Gartner

June 9, Eloda Hansen

June 11, Susan Biers

June 12, Bruce Brendal

June 13, Jim Reed

June 15, Dave Mueller

June 17, Linda Reed

June 20, Linda Ballman

June 20, Lois Peterson

June 20, Nancy Casadoro

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON

YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

BIRTHDAYS

WE SAY GOODBYE TO DICK BALLMAN

On April 26, long time Southern Cruzer member, Rich-

ard (Dick) Ballman lost his battle with cancer. Dick &

wife Linda were always active in the club, and Dick had

a good sense of humor, always laughing at our jokes

whether they were good or bad. Our condolences to

Linda & the Ballman family. We will miss the friendship

of Dick!

June 21, Duane Barclay

June 22, Judy Kemper

June 22, Paul Justen

June 24, Howard Schmitt

June 27, Beth Reynolds

June 27, Paul Leidner

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MSRA INSPECTION– 2018

Saturday morning, May 12, dawned bright and clear, perfect for getting your ride out to be inspected for the

cruising season. Bill Kantos and his sharp eyed team of inspectors were kept busy throughout the morning get-

ting below and over many rides, which numbered over 30. Photos by the editor

SAVAGE AMERICAN LEGION CAR SHOW

Show hosts, Fran & Terry Stade report that it was a nice day for a car show. Fifty two cars along with their drivers

were on hand. As the photo shows, it was also a good day for riding your lawn chair and talking smart! Photos

by Larry Aus.

Page 8 Cruz News

CONTACT PEOPLE

Tim Hanna (Events) 952-894-2395 Anita Brown (Ladies’ Night Out) 952-881-9532 Judy Kemper (Sunshine Lady” 952-322-5819

Terry Stade (Culver’s information) 612-716-1415

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CLUB EVENTS

GREEN

OTHER EVENTS

Cruzer Calendar June 2018

CHECK OUT APPLE AUTO’S WEBSITE TO FIND THE LATEST SPECIALS, OR ACCESS THEIR SITE

FROM THE SOUTHERN CRUZER WEBSITE. REMEMBER, IF YOU BUY A CAR, TIRES, PARTS, OR

HAVE SERVICING DONE, DON’T FORGET TO TELL THEM YOU ARE A SOUTHERN CRUZER.