"The Joker"

Published by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Society for the Preservation And Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

David J. Jones, Editor

Janaury 2007

Club News:

The next Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday January 16, at 7:30pm. We will meet at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station, 600 Grove Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. Parking is across the street in the public arts lot. Use the front public entrance to the Safety Service Building.


Club elections were held at the December meeting. The results were as follows: President: Jeff Placke, Vice President: John Stelter, Treasurer: Bill Strite, Secretary, David Jones. New trustees were also elected as follows: Bonnie Manning, Nick Placke, and Paul Tieman. Congratulations to all who participated!


Club dues were due in December. If you have not already done so, please mail in a completed membership form and check to Bill Strite.


Larry McCartt has printed membership certificates for distribution to new members of the club. Thanks Larry!


Mark Hetzel is taking table reservations for the flea market to be held on March 10th at The Milford Community Firefighters Bingo Hall. Volunteers are needed to help work the front door and be on the food committee. Carl Stelter & his wife along with Bonnie Manning have volunteered to help with the front door. Bonnie is also helping with the raffle. Larry McCartt, Chip Lytle, Mat Trushell, and John Stelter have volunteered to help with food service. If you would like to help out during this event, please contact us!

A motion was passed for the Miles Greenwood Society to sponsor the fire apparatus muster to be held at the Child Wellness Fair at Coney Island June 16 & 17. The muster will include a static display of fire apparatus and pumping at Lake Como! Mark your calendars now to attend.

Good & Welfare:

Richard Weigel shared photos and the story of traveling to Missouri to pick up his new 1948 F-5 pumper. Thanks Richard!

Wanted:

WANTED: Tubeless wheels 22.5” -5 lug, 8” span (rims): Contact: Richard Weigel at 831-4143.


WANTED: Anyone willing to rent & drive their Antique Rig for a wedding in July of 2007. Contact Mark Hetzel: patchguru213@yahoo.com



For Sale:

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fire Chief, fire engine red/white, $12,900. Photos on club web site. Steve Mosure 513-829-7261.


1964 Seagrave Custom 85' Aerial Quint. with 1975 Detroit diesel engine. New tires. Ex- Ft. Mitchell, KY. Contact Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676

Events:

2007, Feb 21-24, Puyallup, WA. SPAAMFAA Annual Meeting and Convention hosted by the Pacific Northwest Chapter.


2007, March 9th & 10th. Miles Greenwood Auction & Flea Market. Milford Community Fire Department Bingo Hall, 1003 Lila Avenue. Deadline to reserve Flea Market space is March 1s Auction information: Howard Kuhnell Howdi@fuse.net. Flea Market Information: Mark S. Hetzel, Sr. patchguru213@yahoo.com

2007 Child Wellness Fair. June 16 & 17 at Coney Island. Fire apparatus show & safety festival. Contact: Bonnie Manning: bonnie@childwellnessfair.com or 513-943-1900.



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Contact the Miles Greenwood Society at: President: Jeff Placke 7808 Seward Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231, 513-931-939, jfp081@aol.com

Editor: David J. Jones 1634 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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