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MIDGET • MIDGET LITE • VINTAGE
Official Monthly Newsletter of the Bay Cities Racing Association
Volume 24 • No. 3 • MAY 2016
Gerhardt Grabs Vukovich Classic
The 2016 Vukovich Classic
By Kevin Tripplett
There were threatening skies early in the day on Saturday, but the 2016 Vukovich Classic at
Madera Speedway was never affected as skies cleared away for a sunlit track for qualifying. Perhaps due to the weather, the car counts for the eight open-wheel divisions (which included three
exhibition classes for vintage cars) were smaller than expected, but all the features ran quickly and
showed the fans some great racing.
The featured class for the Vukovich Classic was the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA)
midgets which featured twelve cars on the entry list. 2014 BCRA champion Chad Nichols was the
fast qualifier at 13.702 seconds, with the top five qualifiers all within 2/10 seconds of Nichols’ time.
Most impressive was just-turned 15-year old rookie Courtney Crone in her first race in a pavement
midget - Courtney’s racing resume includes speedway motorcycles, go-karts, and most recently
360-cubic inch wingless sprint cars. Courtney qualified sixth in Jerome Rodela’s Toyota-powered
Gerhardt sponsored by Tom Malloy’s Trench Shoring.
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Bay Cities Racing Association
Midgets • Midget Lites • Vintage
Northern California’s Premier Oval Track Racing Organization.Where Young Guns Become Future Legends
2016 Board of Directors
Staff: office, newsletter & media
1st Vice President..............................................Del Morris
(209) [email protected]
Photographer
M&M Photos/Mark & Matt Sublett.............(209) 839-0784
[email protected]
President.....................................................Rick Holbrook
(707) 451-4398.................................Cell: (707) 365-7847
[email protected]
Secretary.................................................Mark Maliepaard
(209) [email protected]
Treasurer..&.Seargent At Arms..........................Bob Roza
........................................................bobngailroza@att.net
Midget Directors:
Del Morris, Rick Holbrook, Mark Maliepaard
Midget Lite Director.................Craig Dillard & Ken Hoover
[email protected] • [email protected]
Midget Lite Director............................................Bob Roza
(209) 848-8040..Cell: (209)[email protected]
Vintage Director.............................................Tom Belfiore
(510) [email protected]
BCRA board meetings:
The BCRA Boar of Director meetings are held on
the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Members
are welcome to attend the “open” session of the
meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 8 p.m. the meeting
will be closed to Board Members and Staff only. If
you wish to address the Board, notify the President
in advance so that you may be placed on the open
session agenda.
Bay Cities Racing Association
P.O. Box 398 • Tracy, CA 95378
(209) 830-9928 • Fax: (209) 836-2297
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Business Manager....................................Linda Manning
Cell (209) 518-1601........................Office (209) 830-9928
Office Fax (209) [email protected]
Midget Lite Photographers
John Sneep, [email protected]
BCRA Statistician
Jim Montgomery........................................(510) 276-6374
Newsletter Editors:
Midget Editor..............................................Floyd P. Busby
Midget Lite Editor......................................
Vintage Editor.................................June Wheeler-Ferreria
Newsletter Publisher................................Floyd P. Busby
(925) 825-1043 [email protected]
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Midget Media Director:.............................Floyd P. Busby
Newsletter Advertising/Subscriptions....Stu Donaldson
Webmaster..................................................Dennis Daniel
[email protected]
BCRA Track Officials
MIDGET DIVISION
Chief Referee.............................................Karl Hokansen
Scoring/Radio Communications.................Linda Manning
Pit Steward/Registration..........................Jim Montgomery
MIDGET LITE DIVISION
Chief Referee.............................................Dave LaManna
Pit Steward................................................Rose Jorjorian
MADERA continued from page-1
The re-draw after the heat races would have placed Crone on the pole position for the 30-lap
feature, but new BCRA Steward Karl Hokanson elected to place her at the rear to start the feature
due to her inexperience. That put seventh fastest qualifier Cody Gerhardt on the pole for the feature, and Cody out-dragged David Goodwill into the first turn and held on as the action was fast
and furious behind him.
Goodwill, Nick Chivello, 2015 BCRA champion Frank Guerrini III, and Nichols staged a pitched
battle for position behind Gerhardt but none of those drivers could sustain a charge to challenge
Gerhardt. Gerhardt was trailed across the finish line by Guerrini, Nichols, Chivello, and Goodwill.
Courtney Crone finished in seventh place after her race-long battle with Michael Faccinto who
drove the Tres Van Dyne owned midget after a seven-year absence from pavement racing. Nine
cars finished the feature, as only Scott Pierovich, JR Williams and nine-time BCRA champion Floyd
Alvis retired with mechanical gremlins. The BCRA midgets will be back in action on May 21 at the
¼-mile paved Ukiah Speedway on the grounds of the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds.
The author spent an enjoyable afternoon at the races with Stewart Van Dyne, who shared
stories of drivers Lance Reventlow, Mark Donohue, and AJ Foyt and working with engine building
legends that included Jim Travers, Frank Coon, Dale & John Drake, and Leo Goossen. In his years
at TRACO Engineering Van Dyne worked closely with Penske Racing on engines that included the
five-liter Ferrari 51M V-12 and the turbocharged Offenhauser engine that won the 1972 Indianapolis 500-mile race, Roger Penske’s first of sixteen Indianapolis ‘500’ victories. In this writer's opinion,
If there is any one person in racing who needs to write a book to share his life stories, it is Stewart
Van Dyne.
Frank Guerinni III leads Chad Nichols at Madera
M&M Photos
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MIDGET RESULTS:
Fernley 95a Speedway • April 23, 2016
By Bob Roza
On a cold Saturday, several Midget car owners traveled over the Sierras into Nevada for the
first BCRA dirt Midget race of the season. Several other car owners decided not to make the trip
due to the snow and rain storm a day earlier. It also was the first race for BCRA’s new Referee,
Karl Hokanson, a former race official and a former BCRA car owner and driver.
Due to the questionable travel conditions, the light field of seven cars entered the race under
a pill-pull format. Hot laps revealed a very fast track…and resulted in Gentleman J R Williams
having a fuel issue. The heat race started 6 cars with JR in the pits working on his car. The line-up
had Brian Gard in the Arata Brothers Ellis/Chevy on the pole and Alex Schutte in the family Spike/
Esslinger on the outside. Gard took the early lead and led for 2 laps until Schutte, who was fast
and smooth all night long, took the lead and continued on for a dominate win in the 8 lap heat.
Bobby Wilson in his new TCR/Ford pulled into pits on lap 3 with an engine miss, so finishing behind
Schutte was Sean Dodenhoff, Gard, Taylor Simas in the potent Doug Bock entry, followed by 9
time time BCRA Champion, Floyd Alvis, and Wilson.
Next, a pill-pull of 4 called for an inversion of 4 for the 25 lap Main, which resulted in Simas
on the pole, and Gard on the outside front row. Gard took the lead with Schutte moving into 2nd
position while the field settled into a tight line behind the leaders on the slick and abrasive track.
Dodenhoff and Simas trailed Schutte in a close battle as the top 4 cars seperated themselves from
the rest of the field. While the leaders were racing in a very tight 4 car formation, Wilson drove his
car to the pits with a miss in his motor. On lap 11, Schutte and Gard made contact while contesting
for the lead, with both cars spinning in turn 1, collecting 3rd place runner, Dodenhoff. All three cars
were able to continue, with restart order: Simas, Alvis, JR Williams, Schutte, Dodenhoff, and Gard.
As the racing resumed, the last three cars returned to a fanatic pace as the moved around the cars
in front of them, while Simas continued to lead the race. Schutte eventually retook the lead while
Simas was running a close 2nd over Dodenhoff and Gard. On lap 23, Simas experienced a flat
right rear tire, bringing out the yellow flag. The restart order was Schutte, Dodenhoff, Gard, Alvis,
and Williams, who was having a solid run. The restart was clean and fast, and at the checkered
flag, the finishing order was:1. Schutte, 2. Gard, 3, Dodenhoff, 4. Alvis, 5. Williams, 6. Simas,
and 7. Wilson.
Midget Lite Results:
Placerville Speedway • April 23, 2016
Heat 1: 1. #5 Bradley Dillard, 2. #9 Scott Males, 3. #14s Craig Dillard, 4. #25k Hunter Kinney, 5. #20d Roy Moody, 6. #7f Dan Foster, 7. #15 Ryan Souza, 8. #76 Doug Hunting (DNS)
Heat 2: 1. #25 Scott Kinney, 2. #51 Greg DeCaires V, 3. #78 Terry Bergstrom, 4. #37 Tim Kinser, 5. #2k Kyle Offill, 6. #88 Nate Buffa, 7. #14e Emilee Lindgren, 8. #35jr Dakota Albright, 9. #75c Chris Hansen
Main Event: 1. #2k Kyle Offill, 2. #14s Craig Dillard, 3. #9 Scott Males, 4. #35jr Dakota Albright, 5. #51 Greg DeCaires V, 6. #78 Terry Bergstrom, 7. #20d Roy Moody, 8. #88 Nathan Buffa, 9. #14e Emilee Lindgren, 10. #15 Ryan Souza, 11. #7f Dan Foster, 12. #25 Scott Kinney, 13
. #5 Bradley Dillard, 14. #25k Hunter Kinney, 15. #37 Tim Kinser, 16. #75c Chris Hansen (DNS), 17. #76 Doug Hunting (DNS)
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POINT STANDINGS: MIDGET
DRIVERS • OVERALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
DRIVERS • PAVEMENT
Bobby Wilson
169
Floyd Alvis
167
JR Williams
152
Chad Nichols
150
Nick Chivello
149
David Goodwill 139
Mike Snider
131
Scott Pierovich 127
Cody Gerhardt 96
Frankie Guerrini III74
Alex Schutte
73
Brian Gard
66
Sean Dodenhoff 65
Michael Faccinto 63
Tyler Simas
57
Darin Snider
25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
CAR OWNERS • OVERALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Floyd Alvis
11
J&J Associates
74
Chad Nichols
17
Bob Rosen
4
David Goodwill
3g
Lauren Snider
6k
Morris Motorsports 17k
J&J Associates
47
Paul Eskesen
29
Frank Guerrini Jr 63
Carl Schutte
28
Sean Dodenhoff 9d
Storcks Garage 88
Doug Bock
62
Vukie Wilson
87
Lauren Snider
2
182
167
160
159
149
141
137
126
106
79
73
70
66
62
58
30
Chad Nichols
Nick Chivello
David Goodwill
Mike Snider
Scott Pierovich
Bobby Wilson
Floyd Alvis
JR Williams
Cody Gerhardt
Frankie Guerrini III
Michael Faccinto
Darin Snider
DRIVERS • DIRT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
150
149
139
131
127
116
106
100
96
74
63
25
Alex Schutte
73
Brian Gard
66
Sean Dodenhoff 65
Floyd Alvis
61
Tyler Simas
57
Bobby Wilson 53
JR Williams
52
CAR OWNERS • PAVEMENT
1 Chad Nichols
2 Bob Rosen
3 David Goodwill
4 Lauren Snider
5 Morris Motorsports
6 J&J Associates
7 Floyd Alvis
8 J&J Associates
9 Paul Eskesen
10 Frank Guerrin Jr
11 Lauren Snider
17
4
3g
6k
17k
47
11
74
29
63
2
160
159
149
141
137
126
116
110
106
79
30
MIDGET LITE
DRIVERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Craig Dillard
14s
Kyle Offill
2k
Roy Moody
20d
Nate Buffa
88
Tim Kinser
37
Scott Kinney
25
Scott Males
9
Dakota Albright 35jr
Greg DeCaires V51
Chris Hansen 75c
Terry Bergstrom 78
Bradley Dillard 5
Emilee Lindgren 14e
Dan Foster
7f
Hunter Kinney 25k
Charlie Caraccilo87
Frankie Guerrini 47
Ryan Souza
15
Alan Souza
14
211
194
163
159
155
139
138
136
123
120
113
108
106
101
91
71
54
50
45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Craig Dillard
Kyle Offill
Roy Moody
Nate Buffa
Tim Kinser
Scott Kinney
Tony Fonseca
Dakota Albright
John Taylor
Pete Hansen
Terry Bergstrom
Rod Browning
Emilee Lindgren
Dan Foster
Hunter Kinney
David Caraccilo
Larry Lavattiata
Ryan Souza
Alan Souza
211
194
163
159
155
139
138
136
123
120
113
108
106
101
91
71
54
50
45
CAR OWNERS
CAR OWNERS • DIRT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Carl Schutte
Sean Dodenhoff
Floyd Alvis
Storcks Garage
Doug Bock
Vukie Wilson
J&J Associates
28
9d
11
88
62
87
74
73
70
66
66
62
58
57
14s
2k
20d
88
37
25
9
35jr
51
75c
78
5
14e
7f
25k
87
47
15
14
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Madera • May 7 •
Turn-1 midget action.
M&M Photos
BCRA Vintage at The Vukovich Classic
Madera Speedway May 7th 2016
Hi Gang, well we’re up and running again, Paul and I
made the trip to Madera to watch the show. It was the 2nd
running at Madera this year for the BCRA Vintage cars. 9 of
the old beauties made the call, and as usual they put on a
great show. The weather was a little scary Saturday, as it was cloudy and looked like rain all day,
but the rain never happened. The Vintage ran the usual warm up, a heat and a 10-lap main. There
were 9 other groups running as well, so the racing went on all day.
The pits looked good with race cars all over the place. It was Paul’s first trip back after his
health problem. He was a little tired, but he soldered through the day. The 2016 Schedule card was
passed out. Our schedule is looking good, but make sure you check the dates before each event.
The regular Midgets put on an outstanding main event that the fans really love to watch, Cody
Gerhardt finish first, congrats Cody.
Also our director Tommy Belfiore showed up with his beautiful, just recently purchase RV, and
was smiling all day long with a cup of coffee in his hand. As for the vintage cars go our new member
Tom Piana showed with his Beautiful V8-60 midget for his first time and did a great job. The BCRA
Vintage that were present with their cars; Harold & Nancy Allen #04 with Doug biting Ruby, Tommy
& Sammy Belfiore #16, Jim De Jong #4. Paul Farajian #14, Norm & Brian Gray #30, Bob Pena &
Jamie Hood #57, Tom Piana #7, Doug Shanoian #17, JP Shanoian #2 and Richard June Ferreira
6 Walsh #8 static display..
2016 VINTAGE SCHEDULE
APRIL
April 2
Madera Speedway - Madera
P
MAY
May 7
Madera Speedway - Madera P
May 21
Ukiah Speedway - Ukiah P
JULY
July 9
Madera Speedway - Madera P Gerhardt Classic
July 16
Petaluma Speedway - Petaluma D Hall of Fame Picnic
AUGUST
August 6
Stockton 99 - Stockton P
August 13 Lakeport Speedway - Lakeport P
OCTOBER
Vintage Weekend:
October 20 All American Speedway - Roseville P
October 21 All American Speedway - Roseville P October 22 All American Speedway - Roseville P
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2016 MIDGET SCHEDULE
April 2
April 23
APRIL
Madera Speedway - Madera P
Fernley Speedway - Fernley, NV
MAY
May 7
May 21
D
Madera Speedway - Madera P
Ukiah Speedway - Ukiah P
JUNE
June 3
Ocean Speedway - Watsonville D
June 11
Petaluma Speedway - Petaluma D
June 18
Marysville Raceway - Marysville D
JULY
July 2
Placerville Speedway - Placerville
July 9
Madera Speedway - Madera P Gerhardt Classic
July 16 * Petaluma Speedway - Petaluma D Hall of Fame Picnic
July 23
Placerville Speedway - Placerville D
AUGUST
August 6
Stockton 99 - Stockton (Pavement)
August 13 Lakeport Speedway - Lakeport P
August 20 Placerville Speedway - Placerville D
August 27 T Stockton 99 - Stockton (Dirt)
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 8 * Silver Dollar Speedway - Chico D
Thursday of Gold Cup Week
Sept. 17
Madera Speedway - Madera P Harvest Classic
Sept. 24
Placerville Speedway - Placerville D
OCTOBER
October 1 Madera Speedway - Madera P King of the Wing
October 15 TStockton 99 - Stockton (Dirt)
T= Tentative / *= CoSanctioned with USAC
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2016 LITE MIDGET SCHEDULE
APRIL
April 2
Antioch Speedway - Antioch W
April 9
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
April 23
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
MAY
May 7
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
May 14
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
JUNE
June 4
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
June 10
Silver Dollar Speedway - Chico W
June 11
Marysville Speedway - Marysville W
June 18
Marysville Speedway - Marysville N/W
JULY
July 9
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
July 16
Petaluma Speedway - Petaluma N
HoF/Picnic
JULY
July 30
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
AUGUST
August 6
Placerville Speedway - Placerville W
August 20 Antioch Speedway - Antioch W
August 27 Placerville Speedway - Placerville W Tracy Taylor
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3
Marysville Speedway - Marysville W
Sept. 17
Marysville Speedway - Marysville W
OCTOBER
October 29 Marysville Speedway - Marysville W
Midget Lite Results
Placerville Speedway • May 7, 2016 -
Heat 1: 1. #87 Charlie Caraccilo, 2. #2k Kyle Offill, 3. #51 Greg DeCaires V, 4. #7f Dan Foster, 5. #37 Tim Kinser, 6. #20d Roy Moody, 7. #78 Terry Bergstrom
Heat 2: 1. #9 Scott Males, 2. #25 Scott Kinney, 3. #75c Chris Hansen, 4. #14s Craig Dillard, 5. #14e Emilee Lindgren, 6. #88 Nate Buffa,
Main Event: 1. #87 Charle Caraccilo, 2. #14s Craig Dillard, 3. #2k Kyle Offill, 4. #75c Chris Hansen, 5. #51 Greg DeCaires V, 6. #9 Scott Males, 7. #14e Emilee Lindgren, 8. #78 Terry Bergstrom, 9. #37 Tim Kinser, 10. #88 Nate Buffa, 11. #7f Dan Foster, 12. #20d Roy Moody, 13. #25 Scott Kinney
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date: Monday, April 11, 2016 - Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Del Morris’ Residence, Ripon, CA 95366
Board of Directors Present: Rick Holbrook, Del Morris, Mark Maliepaard, Bob Roza, Ken Hoover
Absent: Tommy Belfiore, excused, Craig Dillard, excused
Guests Present: Linda Manning, Linda Hoover, Robyn Morris
Call to Order: by Rick Holbrook, President, at 6:45 PM
Approval of Minutes: March 8, 2016 Minutes approved by unanimous consent. Motion to accept by
Del Morris, seconded by Ken Hoover. Motion Carried.
Financial Report: Business Manager Linda Manning presented and gave an overview of the report.
Motion to accept by Ken Hoover, seconded by Bob Roza. Motion Carried.
New Business:
A.
Linda Manning reported that memberships are down over the first quarter of 2015. Associate
members are down over all three classes. Driver and owner memberships are expected to be comparable
to last year.
B.
Midget Referee. A couple names were presented to be the 2016 referee with Karl Hokansen
being approved as he does not plan to field a car this year. Motion to accept per a contingent agreement
with Karl by Bob Roza, seconded by Del Morris. Motion Carried.
C.
Don Strauch hearing update was presented by Del Morris.
D.
Courtney Crone, 15 years old, submitted paperwork to be granted approval by the board to race
with BCRA in 2016. Consideration was given with her past racing accomplishments, letters of recommendation by predominant racing individuals, and proposed schedule. Motion to approve Courtney Crone to drive
with BCRA in 2016 by Bob Roza, seconded by Ken Hoover. Motion Carried.
E.
Midget Division muffler rules on pavement proposed to be temporarily amended for 2016. The
listed mufflers are to be removed temporarily on pavement only, while continuing to meet dB readings
per track. The board has the right to re-introduce the complete rule at the request of any concerns from
pavement promoters. Dirt midget division muffler rule remains as approved for 2016, every car must run a
listed approved muffler and also meet approved dB levels. Motion to accept by Del Morris, seconded by Ken
Hoover. All board members for with one member obstaining. Motion Carried.
F.
The Midget Division pavement tire rule was reviewed. With feedback by members and reviewing
results of the first Madera race, it was proposed to update the rule to remove the Hoosier tire grandfather
rule and proceed directly to the American Racer rule. A possible contract offer with Hoosier Tire is in consideration. No change to the rule was made.
a. AMENDUM 4/13/16. A three (3) year contract between Hoosier Tire and BCRA to provide pavement
tires per agreement at a discounted price, along with providing a new right rear pavement tire each race for
one car owner, as long as that car meets contingent requirements has been approved.
b. With this agreement, effective immediately, the 2015 pavement tire rules have been re-instated. Approved tires are listed per the 2015 rules of American Racer or Hoosier.
G.
The Vintage Division amendments to the rule for 2016 were presented. Motion to accept by Ken
Hoover, seconded by Bob Roza. Motion Carried by unanimous consent.
Division Reports:
A. Midgets: a. A design for a memorial decal in memory of Tom Manning was presented and all present
supported it. - b. It was announced that the Stockton 99 Pavement race on August 6th will be the 1st Annual
Tom Manning Memorial Race.
B. Midget Lites: a. The Wayne Albright memorial races has been moved to July 30th at Placerville
Speedway. Lites drivers and owners have agreed to the date change.
C. Vintage a. 2016 rule changes were presented by the general vintage members group in writing.
10 Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Bob Roza at 9:01 PM, seconded by Ken Hoover. Motion Carried.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: IHOP – 3120 Naglee Rd, Tracy, CA 95304
Board of Directors
Present: Mark Maliepaard, Bob Roza, Ken Hoover, Tommy Belfiore, Craig Dillard
Absent: Rick Holbrook, excused, Del Morris, excused
Guests Present: Linda Manning, Linda Hoover, Frank Goulart, Karl Hokanson
Call to Order: by Bob Roza, Sergeant at Arms, at 6:25 PM
Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2016 Minutes approved by unanimous consent. Motion to accept by Ken
Hoover, seconded by Tommy Belfiore. Motion Carried.
Financial Report: Business Manager Linda Manning will present for review by email, the current financial
report.
New Business:
A. Linda Manning reported that memberships are still slightly down over this time last year. Midget memberships are expected to increase prior to the next dirt race.
B. 2015 Champion T-Shirts are on order and should be available before June.
C. Don Strauch hearing update was presented and all correspondence is to be through legal representation.
Division Reports:
A.Midgets
a. Reno- Fernley had 7 cars show up with Alex Schutte the victor.
b. Madera had 12 cars with Cody Gerhardt claiming the win.
c. It was suggested that we look into a BCRA winners board for photographs.
B. Midget Lites
a. Placerville was won by rookie Kyle Offill.
b. The second Placerville race was won by Charlie Caraccilo.
C.Vintage
a. 9 cars were on hand for Madera.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Ken Hoover at 7:47 PM, seconded by Craig Dillard. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted by,
Mark Maliepaard, Secretary
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