34th Annual
Rice County Steam
and Gas Engines, Inc.
Labor
Day Weekend Show
August 29, 30 & 31, 2008
Huge Success!!
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Labor Day Show flier
Snippets from the 2008 Labor Day weekend show:
Thank you to Ruth Hildebrandt for providing the photos!
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Riding in style
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Plowing demonstration
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Drentlaw house
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President Bill Becker recognizes David Morrison, parade announcer, on his 50th birthday.
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Vernon Buscho leads Sunday's parade in his military jeep. Rider is Rita Bussert, longtime member & widow of Paul Bussert who passed away before show.
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Tom Duban's horses are the last unit in the parade.
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Mike Fuchs provides the royal carriage for our 2008 Miss Steamer, Britny Villwock and her first attendant, Miranda Fossum.
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Jerry Hildebrandt's hospitality tent for Allis Chalmers, this year's feature tractors.
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Vic and Bernice Wenzel's steam engine
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Labor Day Weekend
Show
Schedule
August 29, 30 & 31,
2008
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ACTIVITY |
TIME * |
LOCATION |
MAP# |
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Parade (Most activities are suspended) |
Noon |
Parade Route |
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Breakfast -
Pancakes or Biscuits + Gravy |
Mornings |
Northfield KC &
Hilde’s |
7 |
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Food & Beverages |
7:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
Vendor Area |
7 |
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Flea Market |
7:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
Flea Market Area |
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Tractor Pull -
Exhibitor & Pro |
Sun. 9 am - 4:00
pm |
Pull Track |
9 |
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Kids Pedal Tractor
Pull |
Sat. 2:00 p.m. |
East road (by
vendors) |
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Tractor Display |
7:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
Display Area |
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Tractor Plowing
Demonstrations |
Mornings |
Crop Area |
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Horse Drawn Wagon
Rides |
7:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
Throughout grounds |
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Sawmill |
9:00 - 11:00 3:00 -
5:30 |
Sawmill Building
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11 |
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Potato Digging |
10:00 a.m. |
Crop Area - North
end |
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Grain Threshing |
1:00 p.m. on |
Crop Area |
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Blacksmithing |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. |
Blacksmith Shop |
10 |
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Horse Plowing
Demonstrations |
After Parade |
Crop Area |
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Church Service |
Sunday - 7:30 a.m.
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Entertainment Tent |
6 |
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Raffle Tractor
Display & Tickets |
7:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
North of Main Gate |
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Drawing for Raffle
Tractor |
Sunday - 4:00 p.m.
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North of Main Gate |
2 |
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Summer Kitchen |
10:00 a.m. & on |
North End |
14 |
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Sorghum Press &
Syrup Making |
8:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. |
North End |
14 |
* Daily unless noted
Music Schedule - Entertainment Tent (Map #6)
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Friday - Aug. 29
11:00 -12:00 Old Tyme
12:00 - 2:00 Parade
2:00 - 3:00 Open Stage
3:00 - 4:00 Mowin’ Weeds
4:00 - 5:00 Joe Loftus
5:00 - 6:00 Old Tyme
6:00 - 7:00 Open Stage
7:00 - 8:00 Mowin’ Weeds
8:00 - 9:00 Rocket Rangers
9:00 - 10:00 Open Stage
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Saturday - Aug.
30
10:00 - 11:00 Old Tyme
11:00 - 12:00 Old Tyme
12:00 - 2:00 Parade
2:00 - 3:00 Joe Loftus
3:00 - 4:00 Joe Heinz
4:00 - 5:00 Mowin’ Weeds
5:00 - 6:00 Rocket Rangers
6:00 - 7:00 Open Stage
7:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 9:00 Mowin’ Weeds
9:00 -10:00 Open Stage
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Sunday - Aug. 31
7:30 CHURCH SERVICE(Mowin’ Weeds)
9:00 - 12:00 Gospel Music*
12:00 - 2:00 Parade
2:00 - 3:00 Open Stage
3:00 - 4:00 Rocket Rangers
4:00 - 5:00 Mowin’ Weeds
*Open to all Musicians
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 ANNUAL WINTER BANQUET AND
SILENT AUCTION
~ 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.
9th Annual Rice County Steam
and Gas Engines, Inc.
Swap Meet & Flea Market
May 24 & 25, 2008
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Norman Sevcik 1946 - 2008
Submitted by
andy.langehough on Tue, 02/26/2008
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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
Submitted by
andy.langehough on Sun, 12/16/2007 - 5:29pm.
Palmer Alvin Fossum was born November 17, 1927, at his mother’s home
place in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to Bennie and Bertha
(Paulsen) Fossum. He was baptized and confirmed at Trondhjem Lutheran Church
in Lonsdale and was raised on a farm West of Trondhjem Church in Forest
Township. He attended District 107 county school near Trondhjem Church and
graduated from Northfield High School in 1946. After his education he worked
on the farm until he was drafted into the US Army in May 1954. Following
basic training he returned on furlough and married Harriet Jorgensen on July
31, 1954 at Farmington Lutheran Church. Shortly after marriage he left for
Korea where he worked as a mechanic supervisor in the motor pool. Following
his discharge they lived a year in Farmington. Harriet’s family then sold
their farm and Palmer and Harriet took over the Fossum Farm at Lonsdale. In
1964 they bought their current farm just east of Northfield. Together they
farmed and milked cows, and in 1980, Palmer start his career with small Ford
tractors, something he is well know for and has made him friends around the
world. The Ford tractors became than just a career - he loved what he did
and was always willing to share his knowledge with anyone who asked or
called. Although somewhat retired, he was still working until his health
failed just a few weeks ago.
Palmer was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, the Rice
County Steam and Gas Club, Rice County Shipper’s Association, the Farmers
Union, and as director emeritus for the National Ford Tractor Collectors
Club. Palmer enjoyed animals and his Lutefisk. He was honest, fair, and had
a good sense of humor. His family and friends were of greatest importance to
him, and he took great pride in his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Harriet; 5 children: Carmen and
husband Norman Sevcik, Loren and wife Anne, Layton and wife Lynn, Lowell and
wife Loretta, Charlene Hamblin, all of Northfield; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy
and Scott Sevcik, Lisa Skluzacek, Ben, Ashley, Justine and Miranda Fossum,
Ethan Hamblin; 6 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Brookelyn, and Tanner Skluzacek,
Courtney, Jacob and Madyson Sevcik; and other relatives and friends.
Palmer passed away Friday Morning, December 14, 2007, at the Methodist
Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness, at the age of 80.
Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at St.
Peter’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Rev. Craig Ellingboe officiating.
Music will be provided by Donna Paulsen & Barb Moore. Interment with
Military Honors will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Dan
Coffman, Kevin Fossum, Robert Ohmann, Erling Halverson, Chris Peterson and
Richard Volkert. Honorary casket bearers will be Doug Fossum, Keith Kvistad,
Roger Paulsen, Milo Quinnell, Richard Reller and Frank Skluzacek. Visitation
will be 4-8PM Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and
will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.
Memorials are preferred to the Trondjhem Community Preservation Society,
the Rice County Gas & Steam Club, or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
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.
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.
Photos from the May 26 & 27, 2007
Consignment Auction
Tractor Pull, Swap Meet & Flea Market
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 crowning 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.
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Don Weed, member of Mowin' Weeds band.
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Mowin' Weeds band entertained the crowd.
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Jamie Becker, Miss Steamer 2007 and Casey Taylor, first attendant.
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Jamie, Bill Becker (club president), and Casey
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Jamie Becker, Miss Steamer 2007
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Don Weed of Mowin' Weeds band.
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Band member of Mowin' Weeds band.
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Mowin' Weeds gospel country and folk music band provided fabulous music
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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.
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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!
2006 Raffle WinnerThe 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!!
Winner: Steve Waliga
Dec. 15 applications due - Miss Steamer 2007
Applications for Miss Steamer 2007 will be available at the Nov.& Dec. club
meetings. 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
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.
Press Releases
See the press release for more details.
Recent Media Coverage of
Rice County Steam & Gas Engines, Inc.
- Blacksmiths pass on their Skills, Faribault Daily News,
Sept. 4, 2005
- Tractors draw visitors to show, Faribault Daily News,
Sept. 4, 2005
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