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ON THE
TRACTOR
SEAT
Volume 26, Issue 09
SEPTEMBER 2015
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Hi everyone….
Welcome to a little relief from the AV Fair....It’s over for another year.
Great Fair. The Rusty Relics display was outstanding. A lot of planning went
into it. Starting with a display layout, by Acting Show Directors Ron Hanson,
Bill Forbes, David Pickus and Paul Ogden, which all happened, days before we
began to set-up. Set-up started on Thursday and we were ready to show on
Friday afternoon. Great job by everyone….
Thank You, David & Luci Pickus for generating the laminated display signs and
Ron for keeping track and writing in, and posting of all the display items.
They looked great and very professional. The display signs helped the public
to understand, what we are showing.
Countless hours were spent at the Rusty Relics display area by the following
club members: Ron Hanson, Bill Forbes & family, Larry & Cheryle Stacy,
Robert Meyer, Scott Wachlin, Rodney & Lisa McKinney, Art & Rita Thomas,
Ron Zega & Lisa Mathews, Phil Shiver, Don & Peggy Nave, Brent Van Voorst,
George Becker, Gary Jolly, Jack (junior) MacGibbons, Carl Ross, Jerry Wood,
Kent Butler, Tom & Maryln Ross, Lee Garner, & Steve Sturdevant…. Also had a
nice visit from our National V.P. Don Young… I hope I didn’t miss anybody?
-We had a fine display from Paul Ogden, unfortunately Paul took sick and was
not able to attend the show…..Paul, get well.
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-We have scheduled on September 19 , a Tractor Parade & afternoon brunch
in Aqua Dulce, Ca. The chairperson for this event is Ron Zega.
-We also need to plan on displaying at the “Mojave River Trail Days” event in
Silverlakes/Helendale. This will be the first weekend in October. See flyer…
-Our NEW Club Post Office Box Number is PO Box 6196, Lancaster, Ca. 93539
Thank you club members for your time and your hard work at the AV Fair…..
You’re Club President, Bob Hanson
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RUSTY RELICS
BUSINESS MEETING
LAST HELD AUGUST 8, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM.
Zackary Forbes held the flag and Phil Shiver led the flag salute.
OFFICERS REPORTS:
PRESIDENT: Bob Hanson thanked all those for getting here early for the work
party. A special thanks goes out to Rodney McKinney and Phil Shiver for
installing the Jack’s on the front of the Fairbanks Trailer, and for Paul Ogden
donating the Jacks. They looked great and will make it much easier to move
the big engine. Robert Meyers had to re-route a 200 lb. airline after the Jacks
were installed. Looks ready to take to the AV Fair……..
Bob said that the visitation to the Nethercutt Museum was quite a place to
visit and very unique. Bob, Ron and Rodney and his wife Lisa McKinney also
attended the Museum Tour.
VICE PRESIDENT: Bill Forbes attended the large Engine Show in Brooks,
Oregon, and reported that it was very good.
Bill reported that the AV Fair was coming up and has sign-in sheets Available.
SECRETARY: Cheryle Stacy had no report.
TREASURER: Linda Baker reported from July 1 to July 31, 2015 the beginning
balance was $xxxx.xx, a deposit of $228.00, Checks paid out $1249.
With an ending checking balance of $xxxx.xx.
Checks paid out to Ron Zega in the amount of $85.88 for food, for the “Just
for Fun Tractor Run”, EDGE & TA Insurance for $88., J.C. Taylor Insurance for
the 1934 Truck and 1923 Club Car for $131.52., Hi Desert Trophy, for Banners
$162., Bob Hanson for newsletters, May, June & July $229.60., EDGE & TA
New Member $12., Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, parade entry fee $40.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN: Ron Hanson reported 72 members on the books.
SHOW DIRECTOR: Dan Morgan is assigning Ron, Bill & Zack to help at the Fair.
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SAFETY DIRECTOR: Jess Baker said to be at the Fairgrounds at 6 AM to put up
stakes.
PURCHASING DIRECTOR: David Pickus had no report.
PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Hoped everyone is enjoying the Tractor Seat.
LIBRARIAN/Web master: Scott Wachlin updated the web site and reported an
average of 762 hits each month, since the beginning of the year.
OLD BUSINESS: Paul Ogden, Ron Hanson and David Pickus got together, and
went over to Leesa’s property and hauled the large Connex back to the yard.
Big job, but Paul made it look easy with his truck and low boy trailer.
NEW BUSINESS: President Bob Hanson brought up the need for the club to
purchase its own local PO Box, to be accessed by the Club Secretary & VicePresident. In the past we have been using the Baker’s Post Office Box. Larry
Stacy made a motion and David Williams a second, motion passed.
As monies come into the club through the Post Office Box such as Member
Ship dues, or monies collected at the Fair from the sale of shirts, corn meal,
and popcorn sales, a receipt will be generated by the club secretary and a
copy given to the club treasurer with the monies collected. This is a form of
Checks & Balances, and should help to better our record keeping.
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We will have a potluck dinner at the AV Fair on August 30 at 4 PM. Steve
Sturdevant volunteered to be the chairman. A motion was made by Diane
Engle and a second by Bill Forbes, to have the potluck dinner, motion passed.
Bill Forbes made a motion and Robert Meyers second the motion to give
Steve Sturdivant a check for $100. To cover costs. Motion passed.
-Acting Show Chairman Ron Hanson said, only people working and or
displaying at the Fair, will receive Fair Passes.
-Thank You David Pickus, for representing our Club at the AV Pre-Fair Dinner.
-Linda Baker was asked to reserve the banquet room at Crazy Otto’s for our
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Christmas Dinner, to be scheduled on December 12 ….
-Ron Hanson, David Pickus and Don Nave agreed to get together before the
parade and check the transmission bands on the Model T. Replace if needed.
A motion of $250 was made to cover the cost of bands if needed. Motion by
Ron Hanson, a second by Larry Stacy, motion passed. (Note, the adjusting of
the bands took care of the slippage problems, new bands not req’d.).
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David Pickus made a motion to close the meeting, a second by Steve
Sturdevant, motion passed. Meeting closed at 2:51 PM with 24 members
present, one guest of Diane Engle’s by the name of Lesley Guinne.
Minutes prepared by Club Secretary Cheryle Stacy.
50/50 drawing of $12 won by Phil Shiver.
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Leesa’s Birthday Report: For the Month of September – 2015.
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George Forbes – September 15
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Ron Hanson – September 20
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Rita Thomas – September 23
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Ray Schultz – September 30
Happy Birthday to one and all!
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS & SHOWS FOR 2015
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September 7
Monday, is Labor Day.
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September 12
Club Meeting
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September 19 (Starts a 4 PM). Aqua Dulce Parade & Brunch Contact Ron Zega, Parade Chairman at 661-478-7671.
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October 2 , 3 , & 4
Mojave River Trail Days, Helendale, Ca.
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October 10
Club meeting
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October 17 & 18
Vista Steam Museum Fall Show
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November 7 (Sat. only) Branch 8 - Tulare Swap Meet at Agri-Center
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December 12
Sat. Night - Christmas Party & Club Meeting
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NEXT CLUB MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 2 PM
Where: Dan Morgan’s Club House & Dirt Field
Address: 2007 West Avenue N, (lot B) Passed 20th
Street West, in Palmdale, Ca. 93550.
From the 14 Freeway, go west on Avenue N passed 20th Street West,
to the first dirt field (lot b) on the right….Look for Tractors.
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TRACTOR PARADES & JUST HAVING FUN
FREE CAMPING NEXT TO YOUR ENGINES & TRACTORS
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AV Fair Engine Row – A nice display of engines, with Jerry Wood’s water tower
in the center and his large 7 HP (H & M) Economy Engine, center left.
Carl Ross always has a nice display, with his 1909, 5 HP Stickney &
1917, 2 ½ HP Foos Junior located in the background.
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Pictured left is Larry
Stacy with his Red
1956 Economy Garden
Tractor.
Picture left is Steve
Sturdevant’s 1952 Ford
8N, 20 HP Tractor.
Pictured left is Kent
Butlers 1948 Ford 8N
Tractor.
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Pictured left is Bill
Forbes 1944 Ford
2N, 24 HP Tractor.
Pictured left is Art &
Rita Thomas 1944
Massey Harris 11 HP
Tractor.
Pictured left is Ron
Zegas 1956 Ferguson
TO35, 32 HP Tractor.
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Pictured left is Ron
Zegas 1952 Ferguson
TO30 Tractor.
Pictured left is Rodney
McKinney’s 1952
Massey Harris Model
40, 40 HP Tractor.
Pictured left is Steve
Sturdevant’s 1953
Ford Golden Jubilee,
30 HP Tractor.
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Pictured left is Art &
Rita Thomas 1948
Massey Harris Model
20, 20 HP Tractor.
Pictured left is Art &
Rita Thomas 1952
John Deere Model “A”
38 HP Tractor.
Pictured left is Art &
Rita Thomas 1948
Model “M” 18 HP
Tractor.
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Pictured left is Bill
Forbes 1945 Farmall
Model “H” Tractor.
Pictured left is Norris
& Diane Engle’s
1931 John Deere GP
Tractor.
Paul Ogden’s nice
display of antique
engines driving rock
crushers, all mounted
on an antique wagon.
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Pictured left is Paul
Ogden’s loading boom,
driven by a 6 HP
Fairbanks Morse
Engine, mounted on a
“Utility Trailer”.
Pictured left is Jack
(junior) MacGibbons
Fuller Johnson water
pump.
Pictured left is Jack
(junior) MacGibbons
1934 Economy ‘Mac’
driving a water pump.
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Pictured left is Ron &
Bob Hanson’s 1917,
3 HP Fairbanks Morse,
Model “Z” Engine.
Pictured left is Ron &
Bob Hanson’s 1927,
1 ½ HP Stover, Type
“K” Hit & Miss Engine.
Pictured left is one of
two 1931 John Deere
Hit & Miss Engines,
that the Forbes family
brought to the AV Fair.
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Pictured left is Don &
Peggy Naves 1928,
8 HP Stover Hit & Miss
Engine.
Brent Van Voorst
brought in a 1939,
20 HP McCormick
Deering T-20 Crawler.
Tom & Maryln Ross
bought in a 1939, 20 HP
Caterpillar D2 Crawler.
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Pictured left and
grinding corn on the
Clubs Grist Mill, is
our Vice President Bill
Forbes and his son
George. Nice set-up.
Pictured left is our
Club Secretary Cheryle
Stacy, getting ready to
make lots of gooood
popcorn.
Pictured left
is our Membership
Chairman Ron Hanson
and engine operator
Robert Meyers.
This is our Clubs 60 HP
Fairbanks Morse
Diesel Engine.
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Pictured on top of our Clubs Engine, is our National VP Don Young, who
stopped by our display, at the AV Fair. Nice Picture of Don.
See you at the next meeting
You’re Editor, Bob Hanson
Go to Rusty Relics web page www.rustyrelics.org
To see all pictures in color……..
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