Newsletter / Oct – Dec 2023

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Saturday, Oct. 21st 2023 6:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 6:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 2nd, Christmas Party 6:00 PM
Location: All at Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

2024 Feature Tractor is Minneapolis Moline

OCTOBER MEETING

Saturday Oct. 21 will be election of officers. Members, please be willing to be in leadership and help our club continue to flourish and grow.

NEW DIRECTORY

There will be a new directory printed by the January meeting. If you have any changes in names, addresses or phone numbers within the last two years, contact Judy at 269-683-9537 or sjvoeajudyh@gmail.com by Dec. 1, 2023.

AUGUST TRACTOR SHOW

President Matt Avery was very happy with the show. 173 exhibits were registered. Thrashing went well. Thanks to all who helped accomplish this. Terry Bowlby reports 18 tractors participated in the tractor ride the day before the show and no one broke down.

TRACTOR SHOW AT HENSELL’S

Thanks, Jack & Susie & Katie! 99 tractors/implements were displayed at Hensell’s during fair week. Plenty of food and fellowship was shared. Accompanying the 3 hour tractor ride Saturday was a people mover pulled by a tractor for those not driving a tractor.

COMING EVENTS

Oct. 8th 12 noon until ? is the free Color Tour at Corey Lake Nazarene Church (where our meetings are held). They would like to feature our tractors again this year. Tractors can be taken the day before.

Oct. 13th – 15th is the Stickley Family Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch 1296 Wattles Rd., Colon, MI. 3 free wrist bands will be given to anyone who brings a tractor. Tractor (their tractor) drivers needed for hay rides Sunday noon to 6. Contact 702-806-8948.

Oct. 21st 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM is free Mendon Harvest Fest. Cindy Campbell invites us to display our tractors at this event.

REMINDER

There is no Mackinac Bridge Crossing this year.

DUES

for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Dues must be paid by end of March in order to receive future newsletters. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI. 49120.

Newsletter / Jul – Sept 2023

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MEETINGS REMINDER:

Saturday, July 15, 2023 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 19, 2023 6:00 PM
No September meeting
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

Feature tractors for 2023
Orphans and Oddballs

SCHEDULE CHANGE-PLEASE NOTE:

The date for clean-up for the August show has been changed to Saturday July 22nd. July 23rd is rain date or for more clean-up if needed. Bring a dish to pass for the pot luck.

TRACTOR SHOW, August 4-6

Gate opens at 9:00 AM. Register your display at the registration booth. There will be a display of tractors at Jack and Susie Hensells in September during the fair. If you plan on taking a tractor to Hensells, sign it up at the registration booth during the show. Make sure your tractor wheels are blocked at the show. VENDERS need to set-up in the flea market area that will be marked off. EXHIBITORS can set-up as usual. An Exhibitor cannot sell anything. The tractor ride, on Aug. 3rd, will be leaving the show grounds at 7:00 AM this year and going to Lawton. Call Terry Bowlby for more info: 269-445-7210.

PARADE SCHEDULES

Jim Susemihl is our event coordinator/scheduler. You may contact him for details on any event in which our club participates, 269-341-3611.

Constantine Parade July 4th, line-up is 10:30 AM, on Water St. step-off is 11:00 AM. There is a sign-up and waiver form on line.

White Pigeon Days July 7th – 8th parade is July 7th, line-up begins at 5:30 PM. at the White Pigeon High School Parking Lot. Enter the parade line-up on Laird St. off US-12 ONLY. Parade kicks off at 7:00 p.m. Insurance papers needed. A pre-registration form is available on line.

Centreville Covered Bridge Days July 14th – 15th. Theme,”Hometown Country”. Parade is July 15th, line-up is at 6:00 pm, step-off is 7:00 PM

Burr Oak Heritage Days – July 27 – 30. The Light parade is the 27th. Line-up is at 8:30 PM at Front St. Parking lot. The tractor cruise is July 28th at 10:00 AM. Registration is at Railroad Park.

Mendon Riverfest August 17th – 19th.

Dues

DUES for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Dues must be paid by end of March in order to receive future newsletters. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI. 49120. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association.

FOR SALE

Mike Betz asks us to post the following: 1957 WD45. Asking $4200 OBO. Bench Seat won’t go with tractor. Have the original seat. Excellent running and working condition. Scott Magda 517/617-3398. Please leave a message and I will return promptly.

Tony Pitts is giving this trailer away. It was his fathers that he used for engines. It’s located 2 miles west of Union. Call him at 248/444-7064 if interested.

Judy Hollister, Membership Secretary

Newsletter / Apr – Jun 2023

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Saturday, April 15, 2023 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 20, 2023 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:00 PM
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

2023 FEATURE TRACTORS

Orphans and Odd Balls

SCHEDULE CHANGE-PLEASE NOTE

The date for clean-up for the August show has been changed to Saturday, July 22nd. July 23rd is rain date or for more clean-up if needed.

SWAP MEET CLEANUP/DATES

Clean-up is April 29th which will involve mowing if necessary, yard clean-up, food shop clean-up, mark off parking area by food shop, signs, etc. A potluck will be held around noon. Please come and help. Rain date or date for more clean-up if needed is April 30th. The swap meet dates are May 5 and 6.

VENDOR SUPPER AT AUGUST SHOW

At the March meeting there was discussion about food for the vendor supper Saturday night during the August show. We discussed hiring someone to do the pork and also asking for volunteers from the club to smoke it. Terry says it would probably take 100 lbs. of pork butt. If we have any ladies (or men) who would like to volunteer to cook any food items, we could save some money, especially on the pork. Pork could be smoked and froze ahead of the show date. The club would reimburse you. Please call Matt Avery, 269-506-9926, if you are interested.

PARADE SCHEDULES

Jim Susemihl is our event co-ordinator/scheduler. You may contact him for details on any event in which our club participates, 269-341-3611.

Three Rivers Water Festival

The theme for 2023 is TR goes Tropical. The dates are June 15th – 17th. The Parade is Thursday, June 15 th, 7:00 p.m. step-off (storm date of Friday June 16 th). ENTRY LIMITED TO FIRST 80 ENTRIES RECEIVED. $15 Chamber Member/ $20 non-member entry fee, no refunds. One fee covers the club. More than three vehicles will require a second entry. AFTER MAY 11th add $10.

Sturgis Fest

June 20th – 24th. No other info available at printing.

Constantine Parade

July 4th, Line up is 10:30, step-off is 11:30.

White Pigeon Days

July 7th – 8th parade is July 7th, line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. at the White Pigeon High School Parking Lot. Enter the parade line up on Laird St. off US-12 ONLY. Parade kicks off at 7:00 p.m. Insurance papers needed. A pre-registration form is available on line.

Centreville Covered Bridge Days

July 14th – 15th. Theme “Hometown Country.” Parade is July 15th, line-up is at 6:00 pm, step-off is 7:00 PM

Mendon Riverfest

August 17th – 19th.

Burr Oak Heritage Days

July newsletter will have details

DUES

for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Officers/Board members must be paid up by the first meeting in a new year. Dues must be paid by end of March in order to receive further newsletters. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association.

Judy Hollister, Membership Secretary

Newsletter / Jan – Mar 2023

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Meetings Reminder

Sunday, January 15 at 2:30 pm
Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 pm
Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 pm

Location:   Corey Church of Nazarene,10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI

2023 Feature Tractors

Orphans and Odd Balls

From President Matt Avery

I would like to thank everyone from our club who was able to attend the Christmas party, and I thought having the card club there turned out great. It was nice to see everyone and have a good crowd.

Weather Alert

Our meetings will be canceled if, on that day, the State or County closes roads due to weather conditions. Club officers have the option to cancel a meeting even if the roads aren’t officially closed. If you have questions as to whether a meeting will be held, call Matt Avery, 269-506-9926 or Thomas Stears, 269-340-2323.

Officers

A BIG “THANK-YOU” to our outgoing officers, Dolores Stemen and Kenny Baumeister. Welcome Dawn Everett, Jay Parker, and Trent Wallace (filling Wayne Shugar’s term) for 2023.

Mackinac Bridge Crossing

Anna Eubank received word that the Mackinac Bridge will be closed Sept. 6th through Nov. 10th for major construction. The antique tractor crossing was scheduled for Sept. 9th. There are no other dates available. If anything changes, Anna will let us know.

Dues

DUES for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Officers/Board members must be paid up by the first meeting in a new year. Dues must be paid by end of March in order to receive further newsletters. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association.

Newsletter / Oct – Dec 2022

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Meetings Reminder

Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 19 at 6:00 pm
Saturday December 3rd Christmas party on hold, to be decided at October meeting. 
Location:   Corey Church of Nazarene, 10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

Feature tractors for 2023 are orphans and odd balls. 

Tractor Tour

before the show. Terry reports 12 or 13 tractors made the trip, and they had a great time.

Tractor Show

THANKS to all who helped at the tractor show this year. We had a successful show. New this year was a contest to see how many men it took to pull a plow (actually plow a furrow). Eight men accomplished this feat this year. We also had a blacksmith demonstrating his craft.

Mackinac Bridge Crossing

Anna said our club had 28 tractors with 10 buddy riders cross the bridge. There were no problems. Driver Mike Henderson proposed marriage on the bridge to his buddy rider, Melissa. Melissa said, “Yes.” Congratulations to you both!

“Fair at Hensells”

As our club did not go to the fair this year, the Hensells, (club members) invited us to bring tractors to their farm and display them the week of the fair. Their garage was turned into a kitchen, people brought food and had a good time. Farm tractors, lawn tractors, implements, 79 in all, decorated their lawn. Signs (thank you Allison and Tina) directed people to stop in and look. Saturday 14 tractors took a 3 hour ride.   A big “THANK YOU” to the Hensells. 

Corey Church of the Nazarene Fall Color Tour

The club participated in hayrides, face painting, food, and games on October 9th.

Centreville Covered Bridge Harvest Fest

October 29th, parade at 5:30 pm

Visit their Facebook page for details and the registration form.

Stickley Farms invites tractors.

Stickley Farms, 1296 Wattles, Colon, MI 49040, has invited our club to display our tractors. He says, “We’d LOVE to host your club and tractors Sat and Sun October 22-23. Or just the 22 if that works better! We are open from 12-6 and will gladly give a pair of wrist band admission for every tractor or old engine that shows up. Giant slide, pumpkins, corn maze, etc is all there to enjoy!” If you plan to go, please let me, Judy Hollister, know at sjvoeajudyh@gmail.com or 269-683-9537 by Oct 19th. He wants to know if we have tractors coming and which day(s). He has a website:  stickleyfamilyfarms.com

Dues

for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote.  Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. 

Newsletter / Jul – Sept 2022

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Saturday, July 16 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 pm
No September meeting
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

2022 FEATURE TRACTOR

Massey Harris and Ferguson

THE SWAP MEET

was a success. A big “Thanks” to all who helped on the grounds and food shop.

SHOW CLEAN-UP

Clean-up for the show is July 23rd. A lot has been done already, but grounds clean-up and mowing and plenty of other things still need to be done. There will be a pot luck around noon. Please bring a dish to pass. If needed, clean-up will be finished on Sunday.

TRACTOR TOUR AUGUST 4TH

will leave from the show grounds at 8:00 AM. Call Terry for more info: 269-445-7210.

THE TRACTOR SHOW

The show is August 5-7. Be sure to register your display at the registration booth. Remember to block your tractors’ wheels.

AUGUST SHOW THRESHING is returning. We have the equipment lined up and need manpower for binding and threshing. Please call Thomas Stears, 269-340-2323, and let him know you can help. Also welcomed is anyone willing to learn and help with the saw mill.

FOOD SHOP: Irene Palmer heads the food shop for the show. Please plan to help out even if for just a few hours. Call her at 269-535-4737.

AUGUST SHOW NOTE: After the August show everything must be removed from the show grounds by Monday afternoon, August 8th, as Leroy has an event scheduled.

REMINDER

Our club will have no display at the Centreville Fair this year.

MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING is September 10th.

Anna & Robert Eubank are the contacts for the bridge crossing: Anna, 269-268-3725, Robert, 269-268-3742. Please leave them a message and a call back number and they will return your call. There have been many changes this year. For more information go to: www.mackinacbridgecrossing.com

PARADE SCHEDULE

Burr Oak Heritage Days July 28 – 31st.
There is an antique tractor cruise (a poker run) Friday the 29th. Signup is 10:00 am at railroad park.
The parade is Saturday at 11:00 am. Line-up is at Boyer field beginning at 9:30 am.
Bronson Polish Festival July 21-23rd. Parade is Saturday at l:00 pm. For more information, call or text 517-617-1269 or message on facebook.

DUES

for 18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail or at the show. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120.

SHOW GROUNDS OTHER EVENTS

Following are dates in which Leroy has events scheduled on his (show ground) property for the rest of the year.
July 1st – July 4th
Aug. 11th – 14th
Sept. 2nd – Sept. 5th
October 7th – October 9th
Mud/sand bog dates are every third weekend beginning in May, possibly through October.

Newsletter / Apr – Jun 2022

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Saturday, April 16th at 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 18th at 6:00 pm
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

FEATURE TRACTOR FOR 20220 Massey Harris and Ferguson

SWAP MEET CHANGE

Due to a conflict with Leroy’s schedule of events, clean-up for swap meet will be a week-end earlier, April 23rd, than previously scheduled. A pot luck will be held around noon. Please come and help.

AUGUST SHOW NOTE

After the August show everything must be removed from the show grounds by Monday afternoon, August 8th as Leroy has an event scheduled.

AUGUST SHOW THRESHING is returning this year

We have the equipment lined up and need manpower for binding and threshing. Please call Thomas Stears, 269-340-2323 and let him know you can help. Also welcomed is anyone willing to learn and help with the saw mill.

MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING September 10th

Anna & Robert Eubank are the contacts for the bridge crossing: Anna, 269-268-3725, Robert, 269-268-3742. Please leave them a message and a call back number and they will return your call.

March 1 – Participant registration opens
April 1 – Pre-orders for apparel on line
April 15 – Club registration closes
May 14 – Club rep meeting
May 21 – Virtual town hall meeting #1
June 18 – Virtual town hall meeting #2
July 1 – Pre-order of apparel closes
July 15 – New buddy rider registration closes. Send 6 pictures before deadline.
August 8 – Apparel order starts shipping
August 15 – Any modifications in buddy seats must be received by this date
August 15 – Participant registration closes

PLOW DAYS April 10 at 9:00 AM

Our club is invited to the Kenny Maxwell farm, north on M62 at US 12 Edwardsburg. The farm is on west side-watch for a sign.

CENTREVILLE FAIR PARTICIPATION UPDATE

The Fair Board has made changes for our club’s display and activities at the fair including relocating us to the old kiddy area which would cause older people to walk quite a way to see our display. The club’s board met and unanimously recommended we not have a display this year. It was voted on by the members at the February meeting and unanimously upheld. Anyone with ideas of what our club could do in its place (not necessarily at the same dates as the fair), please share it at a meeting. One idea shared is to have more participation at the parades.

Below are dates in which Leroy has events scheduled on his (show ground) property so we can plan anything we do around these:
April 29th – May 1st
June 3rd – June 5th
July 1st – July 4th
Aug. 11th – 14th
Sept. 2nd – Sept. 5th
October 7th – October 9th
Mud/sand bog dates are every third weekend beginning in May, possibly through October.

PARADE SCHEDULE

Burr Oak Days – see July newsletter for details.

Sturgis Light Parade Friday, June 24th. For more information contact Tim Rossman, 269-319-1215.

White Pigeon Days July 8 & 9. Parade July 8th line up will begin at 5:30pm at White Pigeon High School. Entry to the parade line up will only be accessible from Laird Street off US 12.
www.whitepigeontwp.com/white-pigeon-community-association/

Three Rivers Water Festival Parade Thursday, June 16th 7:00 p.m. step-off (Storm date of Friday June 17th, 2022). Early deadline for entry is May 5th. Entry limited to first 80 received.
www.trchamber.com/water-festival-forms-2/

Constantine Festival & parade July 4th. No further info available at this writing.

Mendon Riverfest Aug. 18-20th.
www.mendonriverfest.org

Centreville covered Bridge Days Parade, July 16th. Line up 5:00 at fairgrounds. For more information, contact Terry Bowlby, 269-445-7210.

Bronson Polish Festival July 21-23.

On July 23 at 335 Corey St., there will be a tractor show & swap meet from 8 AM-4 PM. All makes welcome. John Deere is featured.

Newsletter / Jan – Mar 2022

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Sunday, January 16th at 2:30 PM
Sunday, February 20st at 2:30 PM
Sunday, March 20st at 2:30 PM
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

WEATHER ALERT

Our meetings will be canceled if, on that day, the State or County closes roads due to weather conditions. Club officers have the option to cancel a meeting due to bad weather even if the roads aren’t officially closed. If you have questions as to whether road conditions have canceled a meeting, call Matt Avery, 269-506-9926 or Thomas Stears, 269-340-2323.

OFFICERS

A big “THANKS” to our outgoing officers, Tim Rossman, David Machan, Maxine Baumeister and Terry Baker and we welcome our new officers, Matt Avery, Thomas Stears, Theresa Allen and Doug Reed.

Maxine Baumeister decided not to run for recording secretary for 2022. She has held that office for 20 years and done an excellent job. When asked a question she was always able to find it in her minutes even if it happened years before. A big “THANKS” for those 20 years! Maxine has worn many other hats in the club, also. Maxine, we look forward to seeing you at the meetings.

INTRODUCTION TO CLUB PRESIDENT MATT AVERY

I, Matt Avery, would just like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to all of our members. I’m from the Three Rivers Michigan area and have lived in the area for most of my life. I have a wife named Regan Avery and a daughter, Brianna Avery. I’m the assistant shop manager for the St. Joe County Road Commission and also enjoy helping out my neighbor, Phil Dufour. I have a passion for anything mechanical especially older equipment and automotive related. I’m looking forward to serving the club as the President and hope that, with everyone’s cooperation, we will be able to make it a place that enthusiasts both young and old can enjoy for years to come.

DUES

Dues are $1.00 for children 17 years and under and $10.00 for all others. We operate on a calendar year basis for dues. They can be paid by mail or at meetings. If we haven’t received your dues for 2022 by April 1st you will not receive future newsletters. You must be a paid up member to vote. Officers/Board members must have dues paid by or at the first meeting of a new year. To pay dues by mail, make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association and mail it to Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, Mi. 49120. She will mail you membership cards.

Whoever is in charge of the garden tractors, please let Judy Hollister know the feature for 2022. If you have a list of features for future years, please let her know.

Let’s look forward to 2022 with optimism and ambition to make improvements to the show grounds and whatever it takes to have a great swap meet and show.

Newsletter / Oct – Dec 2021

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Meetings Reminder

Saturday October 16th at 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 20th at 6:00 pm
Christmas Party December 4th 6:30 pm
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

The feature tractor for 2022 is Massey Harris – Ferguson

October Meeting

is election of Officers and Board members. Please, if you would like to run for an office, tell a present officer/board member. The reason for By-laws change #20 is because we don’t have people coming forward. Our club has survived the pandemic and financial disaster. We have a lot of talented members. If more do a little, no one will have to do a lot.

Thank You

“Thank-you” to all who helped at the show. We come to our show to work and go to others to have fun (Tim Rossman). Attendance was down a little from the last show, but the club still made a profit.

“Thank-you” to all who furnished food and helped at the fair. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, good conversation and fellowship was enjoyed. A lot of people looked over the displayed tractors and many children had their picture taken on either a Farmall Tractor or crawler. The food was excellent and plentiful.

“Thank you” to Tim and Theresa Allen who paid for the tent at the fair.

Mackinac Bridge Crossing Update

Terry Bowlby reports the crossing went well and all but one of our scheduled tractors crossed with almost 1500 other tractors.

Dues

Dues are $10.00 for 18 years and older and, $1.00 for 17 years and younger. You must be a paid up member to vote. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120

Fair Memorial

Three tractors which previously belonged to members who passed away were featured at the Centreville fair. Also found in the fair display was a tractor that once belonged to Larry Thornton.

Dale Rice tractor owned by Ron Carpenter
Dean Reames tractor
Fred Henningsen tractor owned by his son, Matt, and family
Larry Thornton tractor now owned by Franklin Edson

The Christmas Party

will be held at the Corey Lake Church of Nazarene at 6:30 pm where our regular meetings are held. Bring your own table service. Rolls, butter and drinks will be supplied by the club. There will be no other meeting in December.

Newsletter / Apr – Jun 2021

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MEETINGS REMINDER

Saturday April 17th at 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 15th at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 19th at 6:00 pm
Location: Corey Church of Nazarene,
10056 Water St., Three Rivers, MI.

CORRECTIONS

On the calendar included in January’s newsletter, the December 4th Christmas party will be held at 6:30 PM at the Corey Church of Nazarene. Also, 2021 is our club’s 61st year in existence, but since we had no show in 2020 it will be our 60th annual show.

FEATURE GARDEN TRACTOR

for the 2021 show has been changed to Jacobson to reflect what was on the show flyers.

SWAP MEET AND CLEAN-UP

We will be having a swap meet May 7-8. Unless lifted, Covid restrictions will be in place. Also, we can open the food shop. Clean-up on May 1st will involve mowing if necessary, yard clean-up, food shop clean-up, mark off parking area by food shop, signs, etc. A potluck will be held around noon. Please come and help.

Irene Palmer will be heading the food shop. Please plan to help out even if for just a few hours during the swap meet. Call her at 269-535-4737.

THANK YOU to all who put labels on last years swap meet and show flyers so we could use them this year!!! It saved us money.

Dues

DUES for18 years and older are $10.00, for 17 and under, $1.00 per calendar year. You must be a paid up member to vote. Dues can be paid at meetings or by mail. Make your check payable to St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. Mailing address is Judy Hollister, 3220 Detroit Rd., Niles, Mi. 49120.

MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING

will be Sept. 11th. You can register on line beginning May 1st. You can access rules, registration, etc. on this site: http://www.mackinacbridgecrossing.com. Call Terry Bowlby for more information 269-445-7210.

DECATUR MICHIGAN PLOW DAY

will be held April 10th at 10:00 AM located at 89701 54th St., Decatur, Mi. Call Robbie LaPorte, 269-228-6158 for further information.

PARADE SCHEDULES

CONSTANTINE PARADE: No information available at this writing on the Constantine Parade. It has always been held on July 4th.

THREE RIVERS WATER FESTIVAL PARADE: Thursday, June 17th. , 7:00 p.m. step-off (Storm date of Friday June 18th, 2021). Entry is limited to first 80 entries. 3 vehicles per entry form. Entry fee ($15.00 paid by the club) and forms due by May 17th. https://www.threeriversfestival.org/parade

WHITE PIGEON DAYS: The dates are July 9 – 11, 2021. No other information is available. See website: http://www.thewpca.com

CENTREVILLE COVERED BRIDGE DAYS: Planned for July 9-10, the theme will be “Bulldog Pride”. No further information available. http://www.facebook.com/centreville.coveredbridgedays

STURGIS ELECTRIC PARADE: Sturgis Festival dates are August 18-21. The parade will be held Friday night ONLY IF THERE ARE NO COVID RESTRICTIONS. See our July newsletter for any updates.

SCHOOLCRAFT: No information available for this.

MENDON RIVERFEST: At this time they are moving forward with Friday August 20th and Saturday August 21st as dates. No further info is available.

BURR OAK HERITAGE DAYS: Dates are Wednesday, July 28th – Sunday, August 1st. See July newsletter for further information.