SO FAR, SO GOOD, FINGERS CROSSED!

STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

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2020 Officers

Jerry Forness President 612-719-6088

Steve Brehm V. President 952-457-1333 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,

August 19, 2020, 7 p.m., *

Apple Valley Ford,

just east of Cedar Ave. (behind Target) on

County Road 42.

* Depending on the virus situation, this may

change.

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 is usually published on the

website 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

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COVER ART FROM THE INTERNET

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Apple Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42 (Stay tuned. Depending on the Covid-19 situation, this may change.)

BURNSVILLE CAREFREE LIVING MINI CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug. 29, 2 - 4 p.m., 600 E. Nicollet, Burnsville, MN Editor’s note: This is for all collector cars and not just for Mini-Coopers. (Little humor here, very little!)

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: Cancelled for covid-19. If you have questions, contact Anita Brown @ 952-881-9532.

SUMMER SPECTACULAR CANCELLED FOR 2020, BE BACK IN 2021!

OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS (CHECK AHEAD FOR CANCELLATIONS.)

DRAGONS CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug.1, 9 - 2 p.m., Rice Cty. Frgrnds., Faribault, MN, Lyle, 507-456-7165

VADNAIS HEIGHTS CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug 16,11 - 3 p.m., Community Pk., 661 E. Co. Rd. F, Jim, 763-213-5674

LE SUEUR CO.FAIR CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug 23, 10 - 3 p.m., Fairgrounds, Le Center, MN, Jim, 507-364-5659

LABOR DAY CAR SHOW: Mon., Sept. 7, 9 - 3 p.m., Blacksmith Lounge, Hugo, MN, Jerry, 651-343-1730

ST. BONI’S CAR SHOW: Sat., Sept. 12, 8 - 2 p.m., 90th & 10th Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, Todd, 612-396-1978

RIDE FOR MOBILITY FUNDRAISER: Sun., Sept. 13, 10 - 1 p.m., 7575 150th St. W., Savage, MN, 612-214-8770

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CAR SHOW: Sun., Sept 13, 9 - 3 p.m., (no address) IGH, MN, Gordy, 651-219-2036

MICK KIEFFER MEMORIAL CAR SHOW: Sun., Sept 13, 9 - 3 p.m., Norm’s Tire, Roseville, MN, 651-402-9794

GUS’ STATION CAR SHOW: Sat., Sept. 19, Registration @ 8 a.m., Owatonna, MN, Terry, 507-456-2030

CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., Sept. 20, 6 - 3 p.m.,fairgrounds, St. Peter, MN, autorestorerscarclub@gmail.com

ROBERT BROWN CAR SHOW: Sun., Sept. 20, more details/info to follow; Les, 651-402-6004

ON THE ROAD AGAIN CAR SHOW: Sat., Oct. 3, 9 - 3 p.m., Southview Blvd., So. St. Paul, MN, 651-219-2036

ROADSTERS SWAP MEET: Sun., Oct. 4, 6 a.m., MN. State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN, Mike, 952-393-9435

FRANKENSTEINERS BALL: Sat., Oct. 10, 9 - 4 p.m., Isanti Co. Frgrnds, Cambridge, MN, Sonny, 763-742-9246

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hopefully, they can pull these off. I am including a phone number for each event, so you could call to see if the show will still be held. 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 Eventswithcars.com., or find the latest issue of the MSRA Linechaser.

CRUISE NIGHTS (CHECK AHEAD FOR CANCELLATIONS.)

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

HENDERSON CRUISE NIGHT: Every Tues. 5 - 8 p.m., through September 15

CULVER’S SAVAGE CRUISE NIGHT: Every 3rd Tues. 8/18, & 9/15, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Savage, MN

MONTGOMERY ROLL-IN: Every 3rd. Tues. 8/18, & 9/15, 4 - 8 p.m., Montgomery, MN

CULVER’S COTTAGE GROVE: Every Wed. night, May - ?, 5 p.m. - dark, Cottage Grove, MN

CULVER’S ROSEMOUNT CRUISE-IN: Every other Thurs., May 7 - Oct. 22, 6 - 8 p.m., D’town Rosemount, MN

PRIOR LAKE WEEKLY ROLL-IN: Every Thurs., June - Sept., 4 - 7 p.m., Tractor Supply, Hwy 13, Prior Lake, MN

A&W CRUISE NIGHT: Every Thurs., 5 - 9 p.m., A&W drive-in, 9061 Buchanan Trail, Inver Grove Hgts., MN

CARS & US: Every Fri. & Sat. night, Apr 24 - Oct.17, 6 - 9 pm., Applebee’s, 9601 Lyndale Ave.,Bloomington, MN

CARS & CAVES: Saturday, 8/29, and 9/26, 8 - 12 p.m., Chanhassen Autoplex, 8150 Audubon Rd.

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Enough already with this Covid stuff! I’m sure we all agree that it has over stayed its welcome. I should probably

re-phrase that last statement, as it was never welcomed in the first place. An upshot of this whole deal is that we

have had plenty of time to get some of the piddly stuff done around the house & yard that have been on the to-do

list for ages. I have been out in the shop doing odds and ends on Lil Darlin’. In fact, I did a little project on her,

yesterday, that should have been done 15 years ago. In my defense, some of these jobs have been on the back

burner waiting for that new paint job, and it sure is fun getting some of these things done!

Sadly, this past weekend, We had to say goodbye to the fellow who got me

into this car hobby 60 years ago. My friend Greg passed away at the age of

84. Greg was the older brother of my friend Dave, and he had a 1924 Model

T Touring car that he bought in 1954 with the $35.00 he got as graduation

presents from high school. The amazing thing is that the “T” still sits in

Greg’s garage after 66 years, and has been restored 3 times! Greg’s friends

were all car guys. They all seemed happy to have these punk kids hanging

around while they tinkered with their old cars, trying to keep them running

(no street rods or customs with that gang) or they made it seem that way.

Naturally, when Dave & I were old enough, we gravitated into the hobby, as

well. In the attached photo, taken a few years ago, I can be seen getting refreshed on the workings of a Model T

by Greg, just before taking her out on a spin. I loved that car!

Depending on the aforementioned Covid stuff, it will remain to be seen if we can have a club meeting in August.

It’s getting to be that time of the year where we have to start thinking about club elections. With the loss of our

Summer Spectacular for this year, there hasn’t been much to do with club business. I certainly hope we can get

back to normal in 2021. We hope you are all staying safe from the nasty consequences of this virus. Find an ex-

cuse to get your ride out for a cruise once in awhile. See you out there somewhere. DB

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DUANE’S WORLD

LIL DARLIN’ DROPS A CYLINDER Isn’t that always the case, just when you think things are going well, some gremlin has to come along and throw a

wrench into the works, (pun intended). Last

week, I went to start my ‘38 up, and when I

turned the key, nothing happened. My first

thought was that I had left something on and

drained the battery, but nooo, The battery

was fine! I decided that something broke in

the steering column. I had a good idea what

it was after being down this road before, sev-

eral years ago. But I found out after tearing

down the column, it was something different from the previous time. I found a broken lock cylinder. After some

time on the internet, and a call to my friend at Eagan NAPA, I came home with an exact copy of the broken unit.

Another small miracle! This is the third time I have been into the innards of my column, and I’m becoming quite

an expert on Saginaw steering columns! Photos by the editor

Broken piece

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SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES - NO MEETING FOR JULY

RON (RICHFIELD) ANDERSON CRUISES

“On Tues., Sept. 8 - 10, we will be car cruising to the Wisconsin Dells. We leave from Ikea (MOA) at 9 a.m. sharp! Our second departure is from the Apple Valley Government Center, Co. Rd. 42 & Galaxy, at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

We will travel Hwy. 61 south, cross over to Tomah, Wis., and old hwy 12 to Wis. Dells. We leave Fri., Sept.11,

2020, for home after breakfast, via hwy 94 to Hudson, Wis. We will stay at the Clarion Inn Hotel & suites, in Wis.

Dells. You call: 1-800-648-4765 ex. 1, Then--you say you are with the Wanderers Car Club, and book your room.

$60.00 plus tax per night per room. The hotel was newly redecorated ln 2019. It has a conference room for us,

indoor pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, firepit. 25 rooms for us all on main floor except 1. This is a really good

price! As of today, Wed.,ss July 8, 2020, 22 rooms are taken and there are 3 left. You can cancel up to Sept.1,

2020. I hope you can make the trip!” For information, call Ron Anderson @ 612-869-5768

NEW ORLEANS 2021: Ron has another motor coach tour going to New Orleans with interesting stops along the

way both to and from. The tour is scheduled for March 13 - March 21. The price for this trip is $1,229 per person,

double, and $1559 for a single. Included in this price is the motor coach, hotel rooms, 14 meals, guided tours, in-

surance, and many attractions you will visit on the trip. Space doesn’t allow to list everything about the trip.

Please call Ron @ 612-869-5768 for a colored brochure and more information.

Editor’s note: We went on this trip a few years ago and had a ball, and we are seriously thinking about going

again! I promise that I’ll try to have some fresh jokes to tell over the motor coach microphone.

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SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME

Our thoughts go out to Tim and Joy Hanna.

There may be other members who have been hospitalized or ill. We wish them a speedy re-covery.

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

John & Dorothy Nelson, August 12, 1995 - 25 years

Dick & Eloda Hansen, August 25, 2006 - 14 years

Bruce & Lizabeth Tchida, August 27, 1988 – 32 years

Tracy & Don Tredinnick, August 28, ????

Howard & LeAnne Schmitt, August 30, 1974 – 46 years

Cody & Tiffany Roemhildt, August 22, 2015 – 5 years

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

No new members this month

Club membership stands at 92 paid, for a total of 163 members.

ANNIVERSARIES

August 4, Kyle Buecksler

August 4, William Larson

August 13, Michael Cummings

August 13, Karl Swanson

August 15, Bill Nelson

August 18, Dick Jacobs

August 18, Mel Lundgren

August 20, Karen Brendal

August 20, Judy Olexa

August 21, Dick Hansen

August 23, Darlene Smith

August 25, Chuck Studler

August 31, Shirley Ann Cummings

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON

YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

BIRTHDAYS

BEATS ME!

Why do people have to park so close to the door of the gym if they are going in to do a workout? Beats me!

August 31, Ken Fortman

August 31, Greg Smith

August 31, Carolyn Corson

ATTENDING A PARADE OR CAR SHOW? CLUB BANNERS & CAR MAGNETS AVAILABLE

I know that this year, parades & car shows are few and far between. I would like to remind you that if you wish to

advertise our club while at these events, I have the large club banners. (You’re on your own to put them up, I

have no poles). I also have a couple of magnets, advertised as non-scratching, to attach to your car. If you would

like to use these, call me at 952-894-3165.

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BILL CORSON CAR SHOW

Within the year, Southern Cruzers, Bill & Carolyn Corson moved into their new home at the Applewood Pointe of

Eagan. In June, we had a chance to do a drive-by in honor of Bill’s birthday. After doing so, many of the resi-

dents requested Bill to host a car show, so they could have a closer look at our cars. Sunday, July 12 turned out

to be a very nice day, albeit, a little breezy, which had many making sure their lawn chairs didn’t end up in Bloom-

ington! On a happy side note, I found an old car friend and his wife from the Model “A” club who I hadn’t seen in

over 30 years. They are also residents of the same complex, but just like me, their Model “A” is long gone!

Thanks, Bill, for giving us a chance to get our cars out and a chance to enjoy a beautiful summer day!

Photos by Jerry Forness & the editor

Bill Corson & guest Laurie & Ron (Eagan) Anderson

Jerry Forness Jim & Judy Kemper

Lorraynne Ingram Duane & Rose Barclay

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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

CLUB EVENTS

OTHER EVENTS

Cruzer Calendar August 2020

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