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34th Annual Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. August 29, 30 & 31, 2008 Huge Success!! C lick on image to view Printable flier (pdf format) Labor Day Show flier Watch for DETOUR signs!
The highway is closed due to construction - Signs will be out with directions / arrows to lead people to the show Labor Day Weekend Show Schedule August 29, 30 & 31, 2008
* Daily unless noted Music Schedule - Entertainment Tent (Map #6)
~ Taken from Rice County Steam & Gas Engines, Inc. NEWS, Feb. 2008
Miss Steamer 2008, Britny Villwock was crowned at the Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. winter banquet on January 11, 2008. Her first attendant is Miranda Fossum.
Miss Steamer Crowned The new Miss Steam was announced by Jamie Becker, Miss Steamer 2007 at the Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. annual winter banquet held at the Faribault American Legion on January 11, 2008.
This year's Miss Steam is Britny Villwock, the daughter of Jon and Valerie Villwock of Kilkenny. She was the 2006 First Attendant and attends Montgomery High School. She is ont he A honor roll and is active in softball, volleyball and choir. Outside of school, she likes driving Grandpa Carl and Grandma Mary's tractors.
Her first Attendant is Miranda Fossum, daughter of Lowell and Loretta Fossum of rural Northfield. Miranda attends Northfield Middle School and is in choir and French club at School and 4-H and church activities. when asked why she chose to run for Miss Steamer, she said that she "was doing it in honor of my Grandpa's memory" (the late Palmer Fossum).
The royalty will represent the club at area parades, community festivals and other farm shows, besides working at the various club events.
Area businesses who donated gifts to the royalty include: Avon representative - Carmen Sevcik of Northfield, Bridget Hallcock Photography of Northfield, Chappuis Jewelers of Faribault, the Haaland family of Faribault, Kay's Floral of Faribault, Mary Kay consultant-Margaret Speck of Northfield, Trippers Clippers of Dundas, and Frandsen Bank of Dundas.
The Miss Steamer pageant was organized by the late Luann Barta, in 2000 and is open to youth between the ages of 13 and 18 who are related to a member of Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc.
Congratulations to both girls on their selection. We know they will do a wonderful job and thanks to Jamie Becker, Miss Steamer 2007 and her First Attendant, Casey Taylor for serving as our royalty last year.
After Carmen Sevcik and Jamie Becker crowned our new Miss Steamer, Britny Villwock and her First Attendant, Miranda Fossum, Bill brought Dean Britton up to the stage to receive a plaque and our thanks for the 4 terms he served as the club’s vice-president. Thank you Dean for all your hard work over the years.
The evening concluded with music provided by “Mowin’ Weeds” and some of their friends. The Silent Auction items brought and donated by members, friends and some area businesses raised $957.00. Good times, good food and good friends. Reminder: Pay Your Membership Dues If you are a member and haven't paid your dues, please complete and mail the membership renewal form (click this link) RENEWAL Membership form. Members who do not renew by March 1, 2008 will stop receiving the newsletter. Dues help pay for the printing and mailing costs of the newsletter. (And, of course, support the work of the club.) Or if you are not a member and would like to join the club, follow this link : NEW Membership form. Thanks for your support!Please contact us to join our efforts by becoming a member. We are as strong as our membership. With your support, our efforts will flourish and grow. Please consider joining with us as we dream, believe and work together to achieve our mission. Membership
Norman Sevcik Submitted by andy.langehough on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 4:48pm.
Norman Francis Sevcik was born December 31, 1946, at home on his parents farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to Myles and Bessie (Cervenka) Sevcik. He was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale. He attended I.C. School and graduated from New Prague High School in 1964. He served in the National Guard and in 1966 began working for Despatch Industries in Lakeville. He married Karen Malecha in 1969 and together they had two children, Lisa and Scott. They later divorced. Norman married Carmen Fossum on September 30, 1983, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and together they had a son, Jeremy. They moved to their home in Webster Township in 1992. In 2003 Norman retired from Despatch and began working for Northfield Lines where he drove school bus and motorcoach until his health failed. Driving school bus was not a chore for Norman, he greatly enjoyed the relationships he developed with the kids. Norman was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Northfield American Legion, and the Rice County Steam and Gas Club where he had served in many offices. He was a charter member and past vice president of the Northland Case Collectors and a member of Chapter #15 State IH Organization. He was a past member of the Lonsdale American Legion, the Lonsdale Jaycees, and in high school he was active in FFA. He enjoyed collecting Case and International Harvest tractors, going to auctions, spending time doing anything outdoors, and taking his family to weekend farm shows. He was honest, strong, determined and a good problem solver. His greatest joy came from his family and he loved them and spending time with them. Survivors include is wife, Carmen; 3 children: Lisa and husband Bruce Skluzacek of Lonsdale, Scott and wife Lisa of Northfield, Jeremy and significant other Jessica Norgaard of Northfield; 6 grandchildren: Tyler, Brookelyn, Tanner, Courtney, Jacob and Madyson; one sister and her husband, Grace and Don Sticha of Lonsdale; his mother-in-law, Harriet Fossum of Northfield; 2 sisters-in-law, Sue Sevcik and Charlene Hamblin, both of Northfield; 3 brothers-in-law and their wives: Loren and Anne Fossum, Layton and Lynn Fossum, Lowell and Loretta Fossum, all of Northfield; 9 nieces, 3 nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Al & Marvin; and his father-in-law Palmer Fossum. Norman passed away after a courageous battle against cancer, with his wife and children by his side, on Tuesday morning, February 26, 2008, at his home in Webster Township. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Craig Ellingboe officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Paulsen and Barb Moore. Interment with military honors will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield. Honorary casket bearers will be his God children: Sandi Skluzacek, Sheri Skluzacek, Jennifer Kriske, Tim Sevcik, Ashley Fossum and Ethan Hamblin. Casket bearers will be Mark Estrem, Bill Kaul, Lenny Moore, Chuck Muckey, Herman Transburg and Gary Valek. Visitation will be 4-8PM Friday, February 29, 2008, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and will continue on Saturday one hour prior to the funeral. Memorials are preferred to St. Peter's Church, the Rice County Steam & Gas Club, or Northfield Hospice.
Palmer Fossum 1927 - 2007 Our deepest sympathy to the family of Palmer Fossum: wife, Harriet and children; Carmen Sevcik, Loren, Layton, Lowell, and Charlene Hamblin. Palmer was a long time member of the club and internationally known for his Ford tractor collection. He will be sadly missed. Link to the obituary. Annual Winter Banquet & Silent Auction Mark your calendars for the annual banquet at the Faribault American Legion Club on Friday, January 11, 2008. We are again just having a Silent Auction to allow members and guests more time to visit and enjoy the music. Bring your donations to the banquet. Members can donate things they've made, new or gently used merchandise, collectibles or anything that would help us raise money. (Agricultural related items are especially welcome.) Make sure to get your reservations in NO LATER THAN JANUARY 2, 2008. Miss Steamer 2008 Applications for Miss Steamer 2008 will be available at the December club meeting, or you may contact Carmen Sevcik or Ruth Hildebrandt. Candidates must be related to a member of the Rice County Steam & Gas Engines, Inc. and be between the ages of 13 and 18. Applications are due by December 31, 2007. 2007 Raffle Prize Winners Announced! Click the link: And the winners are.....
Clips from the 2007 Rice
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Club member participation
Click this link to see Club Members at Various Events House Foundation Nears Completion Donations are being accepted to help with defray the cost of the foundation for the Drentlaw house. All donations are tax deductible. Contact a Board member if you would like to help or email you interest to Bill Becker, Club president.Miss Steamer Crowned The new Miss Steamer was announced by Britny Villwock, our 2006 First Attendant and crowned by Heather Duban, contest organizer and Miss Steamer 2002 at the Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. annual winter banquet. This year's Miss Steamer is Jamie Becker, daughter Bill and Nancy Becker of Northfield. Jamie is very active at Northfield High School and in the community. She participates in basketball, volleyball and track and also plays in the school orchestra. Jamie is also involved in the Rainbow Saddle Club. One of her goals for the show is to attract a younger crowd. Her first attendant is Casey Taylor, daughter of Ken and Kim Taylor, also of Northfield. Casey is student council treasurer at Northfield High School and was student director for Rodeo 2006. They will represent the club at area parades, community festivals and other farm shows, besides working at the various club events. Last year's Miss Steamer, Jennifer Janak was unable to attend the banquet, but Britny Villwock thanked club members for the opportunity to represent Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. She also recognized Roger Caron and Curtis Piper for their help and guidance at various appearances. Area businesses who donated gifts to our royalty include: Avon representative Carmen Sevcik, Chappuis Jewelry of Faribault, Dandelet Jewelry of Faribault, Duban's Tried Acres of Faribault, Kay's Floral of Faribault, Mary Kay representative, Margaret Speck, Write-on of Cannon Falls and the families of Rolf Haaland and Melvin Hogan. The Miss Steamer pageant was organized by the late Luann Barta, in 2000 and is open to youth between the ages of 13 and 18 who are related to club members. We look forward to seeing Jamie and Casey at area events and know they will do a fine job of representing the club. Best wishes to Jennifer Janak our 2006 Miss Steamer and to Britny Villwock, her First Attendant. Thanks for a job well done! January 19, 2007 Annual Winter Banquet & Silent Auction Huge Success! After feasting on a dinner of turkey and ham with all the trimmings (and sampling the many desserts), President Bill Becker welcomed a crowd of over 150 to the annual winter banquet of the members of Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. He gave a brief overview of the additions to the grounds and show in 2006. These included the corn crib donated by the Swartwoudt family, the summer kitchen built by Curtis Piper and the soon to be moved farmhouse donated by the Drentlaw family. Of course, the return of a steam engine with Vic and Bernice Wenzel's Rumley Steamer was the highlight. Bill then went on to recognize one of the original founders of the club, Smokey Cross and presented him with a framed picture of him as grand marshal of the 2006 Show parade. Smokey has been given a lifetime membership in the club. He expressed his thanks and amazement at how much the club has grown. Other framed photos were presented to Jim Code and Mary Villwock for their work in the sorghum patch and to Del Sorgatz operating a tractor with the wrong color. Businesses, groups or individuals who donated the use of the equipment and/or work to the show were recognized and included: Larson Implement, Bridgewater Township, Gleason Construction, Flom Disposal, Kurt Rauvola and River City Co-op, and Dick and Roxanne Simon. Bill also listed donations to the Club: The Swartwoudt family - corn crib and 2 wagons, Curtis Piper - summer kitchen, LaVerne Rippley - construction, Karen Fence and Jerry Anderson - pallets for wood, Northfield Tractor and Equipment - metal roofing, Tom Duban - bundle wagon, Tom Wetzfield - skid loader and Joe Hollinger - field work. After the crowing of the royalty, gospel and bluegrass music was provided by Mowin' Weeds under the leadership of Don Weed. There were brief interruptions in the program to announce the winners of items on the silent auction and donated door prizes. This year's silent auction items filled six tables and raised over $1,000.00. Thanks to Roger Janak, Kathy Pleschourt, Val Villwock, and Heather Duban for the hard work with the silent auction. Thanks also to Mowin' Weeds for the fine entertainment. We hope to see everyone next year for another fine evening of food, friendship and entertainment. 2006 Raffle Winner The 1st Prize raffle winner of the 1952 Ford 8N Tractor was Steve Waliga, Northfield. Congratulations!! 2nd Prize - Ford Pedal Tractor - Ed Bunne, LeRoy; 3rd Prize - 1/16th Scale Ford Toy - Richard Huston, Faribault. Congratulations to all!!
Miss Steamer 2007 Applications for Miss Steamer 2007 will be available at the Nov.& Dec. club meetings, or email: Email for application or phone: 507-334-3766 for a copy. Candidates must be related to a member of the Rice County Steam & Gas Engines, Inc. and be between the ages of 13 and 18. Applications are due by Dec. 15, 2006.
Oct. 22, 2006 Omelet Breakfast a success!! The Make-Your-Own Omelet Breakfast was held on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m at the Faribault America Legion. The menu was an omelet, all the meat and fixings, and beverage
September 1-3, 2006 Thanks for a wonderful show! Thank you to all who worked so hard to make our 2006 Labor Day weekend show successful: grounds workers, raffle ticket sellers, sponsor contacts, vendors and exhibitors, parade participants, present and past years' royalty, demonstrators, musicians, committee chairs and members, gate workers, cleanup crew, sponsors and all who visited us. See you in 2007!
September 1-3, 2006 Annual Labor Day Weekend Event Rice County Steam & Gas Engines, Inc. 33rd Annual Labor Day event. New this year--3 days instead of 2. Tractor Pull & Parade, Flea Market, Music and Exhibits. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Rice County Steam and Gas Engines, Inc. Show grounds, Highway 3 South, in Dundas. Information? Contact Dean Britton, 507-645-4813 or Bill Becker 507-645-4336.
June 18, 2006 Father's Day Omelet Breakfast Fundraiser Make-Your-Own Omelet Breakfast on Father's Day, June 18, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. American Legion, Faribault.
January 13, 2006 Annual Winter Banquet and Silent Auction The Annual Winter Banquet and Silent Auction was held Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Faribault. Thanks to all who helped with this year's banquet. The food was FABULOUS! Attendance was at capacity. The first silent auction was held and was a huge success! Start planning items to bring for next year's silent auction.
2006 Miss Steamer crowned The 2006 Miss Steamer was crowned by Lori Barta, Miss Steamer 2005, at the Winter Banquet. Jennifer Janak was crowned Miss Steamer 2006.l Her first attendant is Britny Villwock. They will represent the club at area parades, community festivals and other farm shows, besides working at various club events.
May 27 & 28, 2006 Consignment Auction Tractor Pull, Swap Meet & Flea Market Consignment Auction, Tractor Pull, Swap Meet & Flea Market. Flea Market including Antique Tractors, Antique Car Parts, Gas Engines, Tools, Machinery, Horse-Drawn Equipment and Accessories, Cast Iron Seats, Toys, Pedal Tractors, Literature, License Plates, Antique Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles and Crafts.
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