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FRONTIER VILLAGE GAZETTE
WMAT&MA NEWS
MARCH - APRIL 2006 News Letter
EDITOR: Duane Craig
- March Business Meeting: Delbert Watts reported that the museum addition was going fine,
they were ready to put the tin on. The tin is on order from Iowa, and should be by the 11th of March.
Steven reported that the cost of the addition should run approximately $7,000.00.
- Old Business: Ed Arndt reported that there is some logs which need
to be replaced on the north log cabin. It was suggested that Steve Hanson be
contacted for technical help, also Jacob Villotte may also be of great help.
Wilfred Helt reported that the show bills should be ready by swap meet time.
Duane Craig reported that the Two Cylinder Tractor Club, Tractor Cruise for the
Dream Factory was accepting donations of sponsors. The club agreed that they
would donate $100.00 to the Dream Factory Tractor Cruise. The Cruise will be held
May 6th in Independence and Jackson County, MO. Go to
www.gkctcc.com for more info.
- New Business: Duane Craig, Don Arndt, and Bill Thurman will look in to
the procurement of jail cells from the old Butler Police Dept. (old High School building).
Bill Parrish suggested that we select our feature tractors far in advance of the
date of the shows. This will help us in getting more national and regional shows
as they book their shows two and three years in advance.
It was decided that the following show dates feature the following: 2007 Oliver,
Minneapolis-Moline, Cockshutt, and White; 2008 Massy and the Ferguson Expo;
2009 Massy-Harris; and 2010 International Harvester and the Red Power Roundup.
- Donations: John Ruehter has donated about 30 gal. of motor oil.
- Swap Meet: Final count was 55 vendors. We had one come in from
Oklahoma about 1:00 PM on Saturday. All of the vendors I talked with were
very pleased with the meet. The weather cooperated. I guess it could have
been a little warmer, but for March it was real good. Don Arndt said it was
the best time he had ever had, He sold some treasures and had a ball.
- Member update: Don Arndt has been undergoing some heart related
medical tests. Don has received good reports from his doctors. He said he
has been reassured about his health condition as being good.
We had to say goodbye to Wilfred Helt, a long time member, lead
engineer of the big engines. It is hard to remember him with out his
pleasant demeanor and gentile look on his face. All who knew him will
miss Wilfred. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Keep Ernie Swan in your thoughts and prayers.
- April Business meeting:
- Old Business: Bill Thurman reported that we have looked into
getting the jail cells from the old High School building. We will work towards
this as soon as the room they are in is cleaned out so we can work in the
room to remove the cells.
- Youth Ag Day: we will have a number of schools represented and
about 100 youth on the grounds. We need all the help we can get. Please if
you have a craft, some equipment to demonstrate, or information to pass on
to these young people come and help us. We need all of the helpers on the
show grounds by 8:00 Am on May 1st. This is a very worthwhile endeavor; we
cannot make this work with out your help. All persons who show up will be given a job.
Fred Lewis wants to make a memorial wall in the museum. We are asking the
families of our departed members to furnish an 8x10 picture and an 8x10 biography of
the individual. These will be displayed on one wall of the museum. Please see Fred with
these items. We will furnish the frames.
Delbert Watts brought a proposal for the new bathhouse.
The Community of Christ Church Group which use the show grounds
for a retreat each September has promised generous financial support for
this project for a guarantee of continued use of the park for their retreats.
Delbert and Mutt have the authority to proceed with the plans.
A memorial to Wilfred was discussed and will be left in the hands of the
engine guys. Wilfred was the Lead Engineer of the Big Engine Barn.
- Dues Reminder: Are your 2006 dues paid, if not send them to Duane
Craig at 1001 Country Club Dr. Butler, MO. 64730. Questions Call Duane 660 679 4703.
A 2005 or earlier in the upper right hand corner of your mailing label means
you are past due. This will be your last reminder; dues are $25.00 if you are
not paid up by the next mailing your name will be removed for list. If you are
an e-mail precipitant and have doubts as to your membership status please check
with me. I don’t want to delete some one who is a paid member, but due to mailing
cost and the next newsletter will contain your free show tickets, so don’t be left out.
- One more reminder your help is needed on May 1st, for Youth Ag Day.
- WMAT&MA Dates To Remember:
May Meeting --- Thursday May 11, 2006 7:00 PM
Game Night --- 2nd Saturday of each month.
Railroad Runs --- Every 2nd Sunday of each month. (Afternoon)
Board Meeting Every 2nd Thursday Of The Month --- 7:00 PM
Youth Ag Day --- May 1, 2006
28th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show --- June 23, 24, 25 2006
Kid’s Day --- October 3, 2006
Threshers dinner and election of officers --- Nov. 12, 2006 1:00 PM
Hot Chocolate Night --- Nov 25, 2006 (5:00 PM Until the goodies are gone.)
Check out our web site www.wmatma.com for late breaking news and events.
WMAT&MA
Duane Craig
1001 Country Club Dr.
Butler, MO 64730
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