AUGUST 24TH IS THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR

SEE YOU THERE!

FOOD CARS

FRIENDS

TROPHIES

VETERANS

NOT THIS YEAR!

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2019 Officers

Jerry Forness President 612-719-6088

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,

August 21, 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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COVER PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS TSS EVENTS

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

TSS CAPTAIN’S MEETING: Wed., Aug 21, 6 p.m., (before the regular meeting) Apple Ford

CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:00 p.m., Apple Ford, east of Cedar Ave. on Co. Rd. 42

BURNSVILLE CAREFREE LIVING MINI-SHOW: Sat., Aug. 17, 1:30 - 3 p.m., 600 Nicollet Blvd. E., Burnsville, MN

SUMMER SPECTACULAR SET-UP: Fri., Aug 23, 9 a.m., Dakota Co. Fairgrounds, Tim @ 952-894-2395

SUMMER SPECTACULAR CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug., 24, 9 - 3 p.m., Dakota Co. Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: This event is on hiatus until September.

OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS

CANNON FALLS CRUISE: Fri., Aug. 2, staging at 5 p.m., cruise @ 7, Artesian Plaza, Cannon Falls, MN

RIVER CITY DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug. 3, 9 - 3 p.m., Bay Point Park, Red Wing, MN

CLASSICS & ROOT BEER FLOATS: Sun., Aug 4, 11 - 4 p.m., Culver’s, 2065 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, MN

OLDSMOBILE STATE CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., Aug. 4, 9 - 2 p.m., Blacksmith Lounge, Hugo, MN

INDIANHEAD CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET: Sun., Aug. 4, 7 a.m., Northern WI. State Frgrnds, Chippewa Falls, WI

ST. PAUL P.D. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Tues., Aug 6, 5 - 9 p.m., Joseph’s Grille,140 Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN

LONSDALE DAYS CRUISE/SHOW: Sat., Aug. 10, show @ 4 p.m., cruise @ 6 p.m., downtown Lonsdale, MN

“CARS UNDER THE STARS”: Sat., Aug. 10, 7 - 10 p.m., 4th Ave. & Van Buren St., downtown Anoka, MN

DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug 11, 9 - 4 p.m., driver gets in free, Farmington, MN

WHEELS & HEELS SHOW: Sun., Aug 11, 11 - 4 p.m., Prior Lake, MN, for address: Rosemary @ 612-214-8770

CHARITY CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug.18, 9 - 2 p.m., Apple Ford, 1624 Weston Court, Shakopee, MN

PANTOWNERS CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug 18, 7 - 3 p.m., Benton Co. Fairgrounds, St. Cloud, MN 323-333-1586

LE SUEUR COUNTY FAIR CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug. 18, 10 - 3 p.m., fairgrounds, Le Center, MN

VETTES FOR VETS CAR SHOW: Sun., Aug 18, 8:30 - 4 p.m., 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage, MN

WOODBURY DAYS CAR SHOW: Sat., Aug 24, gates @ 8 a.m., awards @ 1:30 p.m, Ojibway Pk., Woodbury, MN

LABOR DAY CAR SHOW: Mon., Sept. 2, 9 - 3 p.m., Blacksmith Lounge, Hugo, MN

ST. BONI’S CAR SHOW: Sat., Sept. 7, gates open at 7 a.m., 901 E. 90th. St., Bloomington, MN

DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES CAR SHOW: Sat., Sept. 7, 9 - 3 p.m., Riverside Park, Northfield, MN

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 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

CULVER’S SAVAGE: Every third Tue. ( 8/20, 9/17) 4725 Hwy.13 W., Savage, MN 612-716-1415

RETRO CAR NIGHT: Every third Tue.( 8/20, 9/17) Ze’s Diner, 2190 Eagle Creek Lane, Woodbury, MN

MONTGOMERY CAR ROLL IN: Every third Tue., 5 p.m., downtown Montgomery, MN (Jim @ 507-364-5659)

HENDERSON CLASSIC CAR ROLL IN: Every Tues., May 21 - Sept. 17, 5 - 8 p.m., downtown Henderson, MN

CULVER’S COTTAGE GROVE: (May - ?) Wed., 5 p.m.-dark, 7998 Hardwood Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN

PRODUCE & POWER ROLL-IN: Every Thurs., 4 - 7 p.m., Tractor Supply, 16907 Hwy. 13 So., Prior Lake, MN

HASTINGS SATURDAY NIGHT: 5 - 9 P.M., 8/10, 8/24, 9/7

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This summer is flying by. It won’t be long before we have to get the snow blowers and shovels out! (I’ll be waiting

for your cards & letters telling me what I can do with my snow blowers & shovels!) Usually, by this time of year, my

yard has started to brown up a little, but with all our rain, there is no sign of that, yet. As I sit here composing this

article, it is mid July and the heat & humidity is running rampant! Living up in the U.P., one mile from Lake Superi-

or, we didn’t have air conditioning, nor was it needed. I can remember just a few days every summer where AC

would have been nice. Unfortunately, growing up under these conditions, I have a hard time dealing with the heat

& humidity found in this area, and find my energy greatly lagging! Maybe it affects you all this way, I don’t know.

As I said before, the summer is flying! August 24 is our annual big show, the “Summer Spectacular.” It seemed,

just a short while ago, that we had plenty of time to plan for the show, but now we discover that in just a few weeks,

we will be opening the gates, on a hopefully, clear, beautiful morning to let all the show cars and spectators in for

another day of fun. As you all know, Tim Hanna has had other things on his mind, so Jerry Forness and myself

stepped forward to take up some of his load. There is a lot of work to be done for an event this size, and I’m al-

ways concerned that, somewhere, we are forgetting something, but I’m sure it will all work out in the end. As of the

last meeting, there are still some work slots available. If you have an interest in joining in the fun, give Tim, Jerry,

or me a call, and I’m certain we can find something for you to do. The hardest part of the whole deal is deciding

which size t-shirt you would fit into!

In the weeks preceding the TSS, we will have two reunions to attend, my 55th high school reunion in Marquette,

MI, and my navy ship reunion in Buffalo, NY. Unfortunately, as the years pass by the numbers attending each get

less and less. We’re just thankful we still have the health & energy to do these things! Hopefully, by the time of our

big show, I’ll have some good stories to tell. See you out there somewhere! DB

CRUZ NEWS

DUANE’S WORLD

Source for Street Rod Work By Ron Willson

Many of you who frequented Dick’s Hot Rod Shop in the past may remember Charlie Hyatt, who left a couple years ago, if my memory serves me right, to take a job with a tool company. Charlie did much of the work on my ’57 Chev, including the A/C and exhaust system. Well, I ran into him and his family at Back to the 50’s, and he’s opening his own business. Initially, it will be run out of his garage at his home in Lonsdale, but he hopes to see the

business grow so he can rent space closer to the south metro area. Give him a call if you need some work done. I’ve always found Charlie to be very honest and willing to explore options with you, not to mention just give you advice if you aren’t sure how to proceed.

Photo, business cards & text submitted by Ron Willson

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SOUTHERN CRUZER CAR CLUB

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - Taken by Duane Barclay

President Jerry Forness 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 Tim Hanna and seconded by Roger Gilb to accept the minutes of the

June 2019 meeting as printed in the Cruz News. The motion passed.

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

The motion was seconded by Anita Brown, and the motion passed. A call for bills was made. Duane Barclay sub-

mitted a bill for $440.00 for the TSS 2019 golf carts. Tim Hanna added a side note that one less cart is being or-

dered this year, bringing the total of carts down to six. Terry Stade made a motion to pay the bill; it was seconded

by Chell Graigie; and the motion passed. Jim Neher reported that he received 9 TSS pre-registrations, this

month, for a total of $90.00, bringing the total for this year to 19. A sponsorship check for $2,000.00 was received

from Lake Marion Collision.

Membership Chairperson: Jim Neher reported that club membership is 96 (170 total). No new members this

month, and new club rosters were available. Jim also reported that he still has a trunk load of TSS flyers available

to anyone who wishes to hand them out.

Events: Anita Brown reported that the Ladies’ Night Out event is on hiatus until September. Tim Hanna reported

that the Augustana Regents Home in Burnsville will be holding their family event on Wednesday, July 24, from

4 - 6:30 p.m. The Burnsville Carefree Living Home will have their mini-car show on Saturday, August 17, from

1:30 - 3 p.m. with an emphasis on root beer floats!

Announcements: It was reported that club member, Noel Johnson recently lost his brother. Sunshine Lady, Judy

Kemper reported that, at this time, she is not aware of any member in the hospital, or at home recovering.

Old Business: Jerry Forness put out a thank you to Bruce Tschida and crew at Lake Marion Collision for putting

on a good pig roast during the Pan-O-Prog car cruise.

New Business: Jack Keenan sent out 9 hard copies of the July Cruz News. Jack also reported that, because of a

membership change, the number of hard copies will drop to 8 next month. Jerry Forness reported that the club

Facebook page has received a total of 515 “Likes” and has been viewed by 4,370 people.

TSS Business: Tim Hanna reported that there are still some jobs available for the event. Any members interested

in a job should contact Tim, Jerry Forness, or Duane Barclay to be put on the worker’s list. Sponsors are also

needed. If any members have door prizes to donate, please bring them to the August meeting, the McIntoshes

will be there to collect them. Pepsi will be donating pop & water. Bill Kantos and his MSRA inspection crew will be

on the grounds for anyone wishing to have their car inspected that day. Worker’s tee shirts were available at the

meeting, and will also be brought to the next meeting for distribution.

MSRA: Terry Stade reported that MSRA and the State Fairgrounds have not made available the numbers for

“Back to the Fifties.”

The next meeting will be at Apple Valley Ford in Apple Valley on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. A mo-

tion to adjourn the meeting was made by Joy Hanna; seconded by Karen Keenan; and the motion carried. The

meeting was adjourned

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SOUTHERN CRUZERS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, OR CONVALESCING AT HOME

Our condolences to Noel Johnson on the loss of his brother. Also, Noel just had 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

Dick & Sandy Matthies, August 2, 1969 - 50 years

John & Dorothy Nelson, August 12, 1995 - 24 years

Dick & Eloda Hansen, August 25, 2006 - 13 years

Bruce & Lizabeth Tschida, August 27, 1988 – 31 years

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

Steven & Laura Willenbring, August 29, 1987 – 32 years

Howard & LeAnne Schmitt, August 30, 1974 – 45 years

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

No new members this month

Club membership stands at 96 paid, for a total of 170 members.

ANNIVERSARIES

August 2, Steven Willenbring

August 4, Kyle Buecksler

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, Lee Anderson

August 25, Chuck Studler

August 31, Ken Fortman

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON

YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

BIRTHDAYS

DON GROFF DEBUTS HIS INDY STYLE, STREET LEGAL, STREET ROD

Although not a Southern Cruzer, Don Groff is well known as a guy who is a wizard when it comes to building cars. His latest creation looks like an Indy car and features a Toyota V-12 engine that Don built by mating two Toyota 6-cylinder motors together. (I won’t even try to describe how he did that!) With just a few miles on the car, Don drove it over to the recent MSRA inspection at the NAPA store in Eagan. Photos by the editor

August 31, Greg Smith

August 31, Carolyn Corson

August 31, Shirley Ann Cummings

Where’s Bobby Unser when you

really need him? V-12 engine with tuned exhaust Safety inspectors trying to figure out

where to start

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THANK YOU TO OUR CLUB SPONSORS

We all know that it takes money to run our club and put on the big event called the “Summer Spectacular.” We

have been lucky through the years to have sponsors such as: Pepsi, Dick’s Hot Rod Shop, Apple Ford, and our

latest big sponsor, Lake Marion Collision. Recently, during the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog car cruise, Bruce Tschida &

crew from Lake Marion Collision put on a pig roast. Several Southern Cruzers were able to attend, and a good time

was had by all, except the pig didn’t look too happy! Another sponsor who has stepped up to the plate is the Farm-

ington Tap and Longbranch Saloon owned by Kenny & Alicia LeBeau. I had a chance, along with Tim Hanna &

Jerry Forness to visit with Kenny & Alicia LeBeau at their recently refurbished bar & grille in Farmington. They told

us of ideas they have to help the club out at our events. The one that caught our eye was of having a root beer

float stand. Kenny & Alicia would provide the root beer & ice cream, and the club would provide the workers to run

the stand. I think this will be a popular spot! Photos by Jerry Forness & the editor

BURNSVILLE AUGUSTANA HOME FAMILY DAY - Wednesday, July 24

The Southern Cruzers were invited to spend an afternoon at the Augustana home, and it turned out to be a fine

one! Fifteen cars were counted on display. There was plenty of cool shade to ride our lawn chairs, and the good

folks at the center put on a fabulous meal for residents & guests. Many of the residents were able to view the cars

and look back in their memory to when many of these cars were new!

Photos by Jerry Forness & the editor

Lake Marion Collision Joy Hanna, Laurie & Ron Anderson Guest of Honor

Kenny & Alicia LeBeau Farmington Tap House & Grill Longbranch Saloon & Farmington Tap House

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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 August 2019

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