MERRY CHRISTMAS!

WHO KNOWS, THERE MIGHT BE

A NEW EDELBROCK

CARBURETOR HIDING IN THAT

PACKAGE!

THEN AGAIN, IT COULD BE JUST SOME SOCKS OR A TIE.

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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,

January 16, 2019, 7 p.m.,

Apple Valley Ford,

just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on

County Road 42.

Southern Cruzers platinum “Summer Spectacular”sponsors

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

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

Cruzer Merchandise

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

Club Window Stickers

Jim Neher 952-435-3180

CRUZ NEWS INFO

The Cruz News is published monthly by the Southern Cruzers

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

views expressed are those of the editor & members supplying

articles & do not necessarily reflect the official position of the

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

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

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

Photographs may be color or black and white and must be

accompanied with a description and photographer’s name.

Every effort will be made to return submitted photos. Photos

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

pictures may be used due to space limitations.

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

Mail articles and photos to:

Duane Barclay

c/o Southern Cruzers

13018 Girard Ave. So.

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

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MEETING NOTE

Due to the Christmas holiday, there will be no meeting in December. See you

Wednesday, January 16 at 7 P.M.

Happy Holidays!

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

CLUB MEETING: Wed., January 16, 2019, 7 p.m., Apple Valley Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42 (Please note that because of the Christmas holiday, there is no meeting in December.)

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Tues., Dec. 4, 5 p.m., The Chart House in Lakeville. If you have any questions, call: Anita Brown @ 952-881-9532.

OLD LOG THEATER BANQUET OUTING: Sun., Dec. 9. Meet 11:15 a.m. at the Burnsville Senior Center lot, Burnsville Pkwy. & Pillsbury Ave., for a 11:30 departure on a luxury coach. Lunch is at 12:15, and the performance starts at 2 p.m. An e-mail was sent out earlier with a registration form. Any questions or information, call Tim Hanna @ 952-894-2395.

OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS

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

MSRA WINTER AWARDS BANQUET: Sat., Jan. 26, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch, MN. See your Line-chaser for details.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS CAR SHOW: Feb. 23-24, Monticello Berndes Center, 766 N. Maple St., Monticello, IA

MOTORHEAD MADNESS CAR SHOW: Mar. 23-24, at the DECC, Duluth, MN Jack DeJoy, 612-849-4916

CRUISE NIGHTS They’re done. That ship has sailed. See you next year!

$1,500 GOES TO THE APPLE VALLEY BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON

One of the fun parts of the Summer Spectacular is making a profit that we can turn around and give to some very

worthy charities. This year, The Apple Valley chapter of “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” was voted to receive the

$1,500 award at the club meeting in November. At the November Beyond the Yellow Ribbon banquet, held at the

Apple Valley Legion club, 2019 club president Jerry Forness presented the check for $1,500. The photo and cap-

tion below shows how this event was featured in the Apple Valley/Burnsville/Eagan Sun This Week newspaper.

From left: Southern Cruzers 2019 President Jerry Forness presents a $1,500 donation to Apple Valley Beyond the

Yellow Ribbon President Paul Chellsen, as the club was also represented by Southern Cruzers’ secretary Duane

Barclay, and car club member Denny Borowski who nominated Beyond the Yellow Ribbon for the charitable award.

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As usual, due to modern technology, I am working on this issue of the Cruz News from deep in the Ozarks just

south of Branson. From our room in the Big Cedar Lodge, which is high up on the hill, I can look down and see Ta-

ble Rock Lake and the beautiful surroundings. This is about our ninth trip to Branson, and the third in a row to be

here for veteran’s week and all that it offers. Our friends from Ohio arrange for lodging through their time share pro-

gram, and we are happy to meet up with them, making sure they don’t get lonely. We just got here yesterday after-

noon, so it’s still unclear on what shows to see and where to eat. High on the list of things to do is the veteran’s pa-

rade on Sunday. The parade is about 1 1/2 hours long. I think I have mentioned it before, but Branson loves its vet-

erans, and it’s nice to be welcomed. For most of us, it’s a big difference to what we experienced when we came

home back in the late sixties. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, my friend from Ohio and I go back 67 years to the

U.P. of Michigan!

Fast forward this bus a little. Our Branson trip is now history and we are back home. We all had a good time, and

the weather cooperated for the veteran’s parade,

although just a little chilly. We came prepared with

warm clothes and blankets. As expected, the veter-

ans watching the parade were warmly welcomed

by the parade marchers. My hand was sore from

shaking so many hands of young people which in-

cluded scout troops who came up thanking us for

our service. The parade, along with the free meals

offered to veterans, and the good shows to see,

help to make for a very enjoyable experience!

Now we’re back home for the duration, and time to get ready for the holidays. I did my last mulch session on the

lawn a few days ago, getting a little wet as it started to drizzle just after I started. I was bound & determined to get

that done and the mower Stabilized and drained for the winter. I still haven’t put up the outdoor lights around our

house. It’s been too nice! I usually wait until it’s 10 degrees, with the wind blowing at 30 knots, and a mini blizzard

going through the area before I get the ladder out to start this project. It always gives the neighbors something to

talk about! Just a friendly reminder, don’t show up for the meeting in December. We won’t be there because of

the holidays. See you in January. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! DB

Editor’s addition. Thought you would like to see some of the old vehicles in the Branson Veteran’s parade.

Photos by the editor

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DUANE’S WORLD

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SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - November 14, 2018, Taken by Duane Barclay

President Ed Sanders 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 Jerry Forness and seconded by Ken Fortman to accept the minutes of

the October 2018 meeting as printed in the Cruz News. The motion passed.

Treasurer’s report: In the absence of Dick Lidbom, Ed Sanders read the treasurer’s report. Ron (Eagan) Ander-

son made a motion to approve the report. The motion was seconded by Steve Brehm, and the motion passed. A

call for bills was made. Jim Neher had one bill for $49.75 to cover the cost of membership mailing. Jerry Forness

made a motion to pay the bill, seconded by Chell Craigie, and the motion passed.

Membership Chairperson: Jim Neher reported that club membership is 96 (171 total). Jim also reported that he

has club rosters and window stickers. The club welcomes two new members, both of whom were in attendance.

Steve and Laura Willenbring from Rosemount, MN, and Dave & Connie Thurber from Maplewood, MN

Events: Fran Stade reported that The Ladies’ Night Out event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 5 p.m., at

the Chart House in Lakeville.

Announcements: Jerry Forness reported that Ken Ingram is back in the VA hospital and is under quarantine. Ken

requests no visitors at this time.

Old Business: Ed Sanders gave a recap of the upcoming club event at the Old Log Theater in December.

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

that TSS appreciation plaques were given out to Lake Marion Collision, Hot Rod Hardware, and Leo’s South, all

of which have renewed their sponsorship for 2019. Jerry Forness reported that a discussion on the 2019 Summer

Spectacular should be on the agenda for the January meeting.

TSS Business: The vote was held on which of the five submitted charities would receive a part of the $5000 allot-

ted from the profits of the 2018 TSS. At the October meeting, it was decided to divide the total into three awards:

$2500 for the top vote getter; $1500 for second place; and $1000 for third place. The voting included six absen-

tee ballots submitted to board members, and one paper ballot given to each club member in attendance. Tami

Neher and Rose Barclay were asked to count the ballots. The results of the voting are:

Dakota County Technical College, $2500. (The award to be split between the Auto body program and the me-

chanics program.)

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Apple Valley Chapter, $1500

Eagan Open Door Food Shelf, $1000

MSRA: Terry Stade reported that the cars of both Ken Ingram & Jerry Forness are up for car of the year. Club

members are asked to consider them with their votes.

Outgoing president, Ed Sanders wanted to express his thanks to the club for the opportunity to serve this past

year.

The next meeting will be at Apple Valley Ford in Apple Valley on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 7 p.m. Due to

the Christmas holiday, there is no meeting in December. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ron Will-

son; seconded by Dave Thurber; and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned.

SOUTHERN CRUZER TO-DO LIST

There’s not much left to do this year. The votes have been counted, the new board is in place for 2019, and we

have three happy winners of the $5000 TSS award! Time to catch our breath and prepare to enjoy the holiday

season. The editor & staff of the Cruz News wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME

Our thoughts & prayers go out to Ken Ingram as he is back in the VA Hospital.

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

Dave & Karen Mueller, December 2, 1995 - 23 years

Keith & Susan Biers, December 9, 1972 - 46 years

Tom & Sue Flink, December 9, 1963 – 55 years

Greg & Darlene Smith, December 22, 1973 - 45 years

J.T. & Linda Taylor, December 22, 2000 – 18 years

Richard & Lois Peterson, December 26, 1953 - 65 years

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Steve & Laura Willenbring, Rosemount, MN, with a 1968 Mercury Cougar

Dave & Connie Thurber, Maplewood, MN, with a 1915 Ford “T Bucket,” and a 1989 Corvette (Dave is a former

member of the Southern Cruzers from a long time ago, and the club welcomes him & Connie back!)

Club membership stands at 96, for a total of 171 members.

ANNIVERSARIES

December 2, Diane Swanson

December 5, Larry Aus

December 6, Laurie Sanders

December 17, Anne Thoresen

December 17, Jerry Larsen

December 18, Jan Guerber

December 22, Jan Pedersen

December 24, Larry Bennett

December 25, George Reynolds

December 26, Joy Hanna

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON

YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

BIRTHDAYS

SOUTHERN CRUZER LADIES PLAN

THEIR HOLIDAY EVENT

Normally, the monthly “Ladies’ Night Out” evening

takes place near the end of each month. Since No-

vember & December both have holidays, the ladies

will be having their holiday gathering on Tuesday,

December 4, at 5 p.m. The venue is the Chart House

in Lakeville, which is the same as it was in October.

I’m guessing they enjoy going to this restaurant.

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CHRISTMAS ADS FROM THE PAST

INCLUDING A COUPLE THAT WOULD NOT GO OVER WELL IN 2018!

Ads taken from the internet

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CONTACT PEOPLE

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

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

CLUB EVENTS

OTHER EVENTS

Cruzer Calendar December 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.

CRUISE

NIGHTS