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FRONTIER VILLAGE GAZETTE
WMAT&MA NEWS
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2008 News Letter
EDITOR: Duane Craig
Don’t forget Kids Day October 7, 2008 & Swap meet October 17, 18, 2008
- Reports: Much of the last two business meeting were taken up with the planning
of building a Permanent Pavilion on the south end of the show grounds where the feature
tractor expo tent was located this year. In the September meeting we voted to purchase
a metal building, which is I-Beam construction. We have secured the loan from The Adrian
Bank and are proceeding to get building ordered (at this writing the building delivery is
about two weeks away) and start the construction. Joe Buffon a new member has volunteered
to be the construction foreman; Joe is recently retired from J E Dunn Construction. What
good fortune to have someone with his talents come and join at this time. The membership
will be doing the construction, please lend a hand if you have the time and energy, contact
Eric or Joe, there will be something for us all to do at one time or another. This Improvement
will greatly enhance our facility and could be used by groups and organizations for special
events. Plus we will not have to rent a tent each year for the show.
Kids Day is rapidly approaching, and we need all the help we can get.
If you have a craft you can demonstrate to the school children please let us know
we would be glad to have you. There are always things to do, drive a tram,
cut up apples for cider or direct the children around the park.
We are also looking for a Santa Claus for Hot Chocolate Night.
- Auxiliary Report: The Auxiliary appreciated the men who made the street
light project possible. Tim, Bob, and Eric did the sandblasting and painting.
David Wainright repaired the base on one of the lamp poles and made globe holder
tops for four of them.
After the August meeting Delbert called the guys and got things moving quickly.
They dug the holes on Monday; Tuesday ran wire through pipe trenching (donated by Andy Enos)
and covered the trench. Wednesday Lyndell Colburn brought concrete (1/2 donated)
and the guys got everything ready to set up the streetlights on Saturday.
Six streetlights run along Delameter Ave and Four on the south end of Main St.
A very special thanks to Tim Hummel, Eric Silver Bob Highley, David Waniwright,
Kenneth Engelhardt, Delbert Watts, Don Hill, Bob Zimmerman, Joe Buffon,
Harley Martins, Mike Silver and Duane Craig for all their work, they look wonderful.
Anna Lou Engelhardt, Chair Person, spent a lot in the planning and finding the globes in Branson.
I think we all had a good time at our picnic August 23rd in Zimmerman Park.
Approximately 43 enjoyed the fellowship and good food. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries gave rides
on their train, which was appreciated.
The Adrian School gave the association four cafeteria tables, which can be used,
in the shelter house. We appreciated them thinking of us.
Thanks Lillian
- Presidents Report: Life member Jim Bellis passed away Sept. 23,
our condolences goes out to his family.
Thanks to everybody evolved with getting the streetlights put up and working,
thanks to Anna Lou for all her work. Thanks to Mark McDonnell with the use of
his backhoe we got the drain extended.
This year at the fall swap meet on Saturday we will have a garden tractor
pull by Dan Neider and his group Hillbilly Hook-n-Pull. I would like to see
more members get involved with the club events; there is always something
to be done. Kids day is almost here we expect about 200 kids.
Hope to see you, at hot chocolate night, I, like the cookies.
Eric
- R D and the railroad Guys are looking for a tank or metal tube six
feet in diameter, to use for a tunnel over the railroad. If you have
something around that they could use contact R D or Dick Essenprise.
As Eric mentioned we lost a Charter Member and friend this week,
Jim Bellis went home to be with his Lord. Our condolences go out to Georgianna
and the family. Jim was always there with an idea, help or a story.
- WMAT&MA Dates To Remember:
October Meeting --- Thursday October 9th, 2008 7:00
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
Kids Day --- Oct. 7th 2008
Fall Swap Meet --- Oct. 17-18 2008
Threshers Dinner & Election of Officers --- Nov 9, 2008
Hot Chocolate Night --- Nov 29, 2008 (5:00 PM Until the goodies are gone.)
Swap Meet --- March 20 & 21, 2009
31th Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show --- June 26, 27, 28 2009
Summer Picnic --- August 22, 2009 (4 PM, eat at 5 PM)
Feature Tractors:
2009 - International Harvester
2010 - John Deere
2011 - Ford
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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