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The Sparton

Hangtown A’s

Placerville, CA

A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America

JULY 2018 Volume 40 Issue 7

WHAT’S INSIDE Our Next Meeting Meetings are

held at Price Hall

(Federated Church) 1031 Thompson Way,

Placerville 2nd Friday of the month

@7:00 PM

NO MEETING IN JULY President’s Tour to the Lavender Farm

On July 28, 2018. National Night Out Tour– August 7, 2018.

We will meet on August 10, 2018. Gold Rush Tour on August 11, 2018

Canned Food Drive—July thru September

Tom’s Thoughts 2

Contacts 2

Sunshine 3

Minutes 4-5

Meetings and Tours 6

Fashion 7

Technical 5

National Meet in

Sparks

8-9

Classified 10

On the Party Line 11

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The Sparton 2018

Board Member and Directors President:

Tom Jeanes 530-644-1704

Vice Presidents:

Rick Colgate 530-642-2148

Secretary:

Lexa Mack 530-644-1704

Treasurer:

Bobby Thatcher 530-622-9731

Newsletter Editor:

Tom Jeanes 530-644-1704

Membership:

Howdy and Cece Walrond 530-622-3089

Past President (2015):

Carol McLaughlin 530-642-2153

2017

Committee Chairmen

Sgt. At Arms:

Bud Powell 530-621-3808

E-Mail contact:

Sharon Johnson 530-644-1250

Librarian:

Ernie Gunderson 530-672-6612

NCRG Rep.:

Trudy Vestal 530-626-5555

Webmaster: Tom Jeanes 530-644-1704

Refreshments:

Bonnie Antoniono 530-647-9612

Technical Contributions:

Rod Deily 925-698-5678

The Sparton: The Sparton is the official publication of the

Hangtown A’s Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of Amer-

ica. The Sparton is published once a month and is mailed

to each member in good standing and other Model A Ford

Clubs in exchange for their publications. The Sparton takes

no responsibility for the accuracy of materials, dates,

places, etc. of its contents. Permission to reproduce items

in The Sparton is hereby granted provided credit is given to

The Sparton. The Sparton welcomes any article, artwork

or suggestions. Please submit all materials by the 20th day

of the month.

Tom’s Thoughts

Wow! What a fabulous week of activity at the

MAFCA Convention in Sparks. Trudy did a wonderful job

getting everything organized. Thank you so much. I know we

were all busy either actively participating in Fashion or Car

Judging, the Fashion Boutique, spending money on the Raffle

items, putting money into one-armed bandits, gathering at

Rosie's or the Oyster Bar, enjoying a relaxing tour to the Bow-

ers Mansion or up to Virginia City or helping other visitors

find their way around the inside of the Nugget. Thank you

again for donating your time and energy into making this Na-

tional Convention a success.

We had a great tour over hill and dale—thanks David

and Patricia.

One thing that we need to think about is next year's

club officers. We will need officers for 2019. I mentioned this

last month but it was somehow overlooked during the meet-

ing. Please be thinking of it. Maybe we can talk about it at the

picnic. Do you have time to help your club?

We will once again participate in National Night Out

on August 7, 2018. We will be at the Gold Country Retire-

ment Community. More details will follow at the picnic and in

the newsletter.

We sometimes lose our way and forget what is impor-

tant in life. Money can buy many things but it cannot buy time

or friends. There is a very good concept of 'paying it forward'.

Pay it forward with kindness -- the rewards are wonderful.

See you down the road. Traveling Tom

MAFCA Model A Ford Club of America

250 South Cypress Street, La Habra CA 90631

(562) 697-2712

Dues are $40 per year. Dues for new members may be paid at any time. Dues

paid between November 1 and December 31 are valid for the remainder of the

year paid plus the following year. With your check send in your name, spouse's

name and complete address. An optional $10 initiation fee includes a club pin,

decal, badge, windshield card and a back issue of the" Restorer" magazine. If

you use MasterCard or Visa include the expiration date and your signature. Mem-

bership includes a subscription to the Restorer.

The Hangtown A’s Model "A" Ford Club encourages membership in MAFCA,

the national Model "A" Ford Club. Benefits include an excellent bimonthly pub-

lication, technical information and free liability insurance when participating in

club events.

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SUNSHINE REPORT Carol McLaughlin

Sunshine Lady

Phone: 530-642-2153 Email: 49rmclaughlin@gmail.com

BIRTHDAYS

AND

ANNIVERSARIES

7/1 John Bathurst

7/1 Doris Marshall

7/3 Mike Muetz

7/3 Bobby Thatcher

7/14 Cindy Scott

7/15 Fred DeGregory

7/15 Waldie Graham

7/18 Deb Calvert

7/22 Jeanne Bland

7/2 Paul & Barbara Baldy

7/17 David & Yvette Crockell

7/21 Glenn & Sharon Johnson

7/22 Dave & Trudy Vestal

7/25 Hymie & Eileen Brandstetter

7/29 Robert & Nancy Thatcher

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HANGTOWN A’s

JUNE 8, 2018 MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice President Rick Colgate

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by VP Rick Colgate

GUESTS: No guests were present at the June meeting.

SUNSHINE REPORT: Jeanette Powell reported that Betty Cavender has a broken ankle and cannot

walk. Cards will be appreciated. Trudy Vestal is home now and doing well.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: No new members this month.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes for the May 2018 meeting were approved as printed in the

Newsletter.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Beginning and ending balances provided by treasurer, Bobby

Thatcher.

EDITOR’S REPORT: Presented by Treasurer Bobby Thatcher. The updated one-page roster was

emailed to members. A complete roster with pictures will be available at the President’s Picnic on

July 28.

MAY TOUR REPORT: Lynette Knife reported on the tour to Ternero Olive Oil Company in Lin-

coln.

UPCOMING TOURS: July 8 is the David Pava Ice Cream Tour; July 28 is the President’s Pic-

nic. August 11 is the date for the Gold Rush Tour to be led by Jill Kearney. We will visit old mine

sites and a lunch stop will be included. Meet at 8:00 am at Walmart.

OLD BUSINESS: Bob Becker’s Sparton was returned - any information on him will be appreciated.

NEW BUSINESS: A nominating committee for next year’s officers is needed. Contact Tom Jeanes

for more information or to volunteer.

GOODIES: Treats were provided by Tom Jeanes, Lexa Mack Nancy Thatcher and Sharon Johnson

CORRESPONDENCE: The Roaming Angels Car Show will be held Sept. 7-8-9 at the Nevada

County Fairgrounds.

TECH TALK: Bud Powell gave a short talk on a problem he had with his A. When he put the brake

on the car would rev up. This was caused by loose motor mounts.

COFFEE CAN DRAWING: Won by Rick Colgate.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:49pm

Respectfully submitted, Joanne Colgate

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MEETINGS & TOURS

July 8 —David Pava Ice Cream Social

Meet at Cameron Park Safeway parking lot

at 10:00 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. departure.

Bring a potluck dish to share and your

own meat to cook on their outdoor

grill. You must RSVP to David by July 4

- 530-677-2923 or David@Pava.com

July 28—President’s Picnic...11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

John and Carolyn Havicon have donated

their lovely Lavender Farm for our Presi-

dents Picnic. They have BBQ facilities,

tables, shade and lots of things to see and

time to sit and visit. Poluck for 8 assign

ments for the potluck are listed below.. August 7 —National Night Out—Gold Country

Retirement

August 10 — General Membership Meeting

August 11—Gold Rush Tour—see minutes

PRESIDENT’S

PICNIC

We will be meeting at John and

Carolyn’s Lavender Farm, 2025 Car-

son Road in Placerville. We will have

a barbecue available. Please bring

your own bottle and meat. We will

provide dogs/buns (regular and Pol-

ish) and water.

Assignments:

A thru H ——- Side Dish

J thru P ———Salads

R thru W ——-Desserts

BLUESTONE MEADOWS

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Aces and A’s—Sparks

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MAFFI MINUTE As you can imagine, by now, arrangements are set for this year’s Model A Day at The Gilmore (Saturday, Sep-

tember 15th). This year we are pleased to announce six Model A seminars as part of the events planned. Much work has

been involved in preparing material from our fellow Model A hobbyists. Three of the seminars are focused on more tech-

nical aspects, including Model A Glass, Model A Wood and Model A Front End Alignment. We also have seminars that

address other areas of interest including Shopping on line for Era Fashions, Preparing Your Model A for Touring and tips

and ideas regarding Buying and Selling a Model A.

Model A Day at our Model A Ford Museum at The Gilmore offers many opportunities to see a variety of unique

and award winning Model A’s and to learn more about the Model A through interaction with other hobbyists and through

planned and organized seminars. We hope you will join by attending Model A Day on the Gilmore Museum grounds

located in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Sincerely, John Begg, President

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Classifieds

If you have an ad, please submit it to the Editor by the 20th of the month. All ads are published on an “space available” basis. Contact me at

Toms30ford@aol.com or call 644-1704.

Wanted—Shock Arms and tube links. Contact Mark Bartlett 530-677-7173

For Sale—August 28 Tudor, runs well, Niagara Blue, light and dark. $12,000 Contact Dennis Caskey 530-219-9780

For Sale— Your advertisement could go here. Do you have any spare parts you would like to sell? Just let me know……..

For Sale— Misc Model A Parts—2 of each: pressure plate, clutch disc, flywheel, trans and bell housing. Reasonable pricing. Contact Claude Sipe 530-622-8550

For Sale— Borg Warner overdrive complete with switches and cable. Asking $800. Contact Tom Jeanes 530-644-1704

BRATTON’S

ANTIQUE

AUTO PARTS WWW.BRATTONS.COM

800-255-1929

For Sale—1929 Sport Coupe, mostly stock with the exception of a 12 volt system and 19” tires. Will in-clude my spare parts. Good mechanical, fair body, no rust. Asking $10,000 Contact Claude Sipe 530-622-8550

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Overheard on the Party Line

Worry and confusion are often confused, Will rogers said. “When you are worried you

know what you are worried about but when you are ‘confused’ it’s when you don’t know

enough about a thing to be worried.”

I don’t know opera, but I know common sense when I see it, and the commoner the bet-

ter I know it.

Will Rogers

Weight Loss Plan

A man calls a company and orders their 5-day, 10 lb. weight loss program.

The next day, there's a knock on the door and there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic, 19 year old

babe dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck.

She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.

The sign reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."

Without a second thought, he takes off after her.

A few miles later huffing and puffing, he finally gives up.

The same girl shows up for the next four days and the same thing happens.

On the fifth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 10 lbs. as promised.

He calls the company and orders their 5-day/20 pound program.

The next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunning and beautiful woman he has

ever seen in his life.

She is wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you catch me

you can have me."

Well, he's out the door after her like a shot.

This girl is in excellent shape and he does his best, but no such luck.

So for the next four days, the same routine happens with him gradually getting in better and better shape.

Much to his delight on the fifth day when he weighs himself, he discovers that he has lost another 20 lbs.

as promised.

He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day/50 pound program.

"Are you sure?" asks the representative on the phone. "This is our most rigorous program."

"Absolutely," he replies, "I haven't felt this good in years."

The next day there's a knock at the door; and when he opens it he finds a huge muscular guy standing

there wearing nothing but pink running shoes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, you are

mine!!!"

He lost 63 pounds that week.

The Service

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the

foyer of the church.

It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.

The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the

boy, and said quietly, "Good morning, Alex."

"Good morning," replied the young man, still focused on the plaque.

"What is this?" Alex asked.

"Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service."

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque.

Little Alex's voice was trembling and barely audible when he asked, "Which service, the 9:45 or the

11:15?"

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HANGTOWN A’S INFO

OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM AT THE FEDERATED CHURCH 1031 THOMPSON WAY, PLACERVILLE, CA

WE ARE A CHAPTER OF THE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA.

LOCAL DUES ARE $20/YR. MAFCA DUES ARE $40/YR.

INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER MAY BE BORROWED FROM OTHER PUBLICATIONS. WE THANK OTHERS FOR SHARING WITH US, AND ARE HAPPY TO HAVE OTHERS USE ANY ARTICLE HEREIN, PROVIDED PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN.

WE ACCEPT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. SOME ITEMS MAY BE EDITED FOR SPACE OR STYLE.

OUR CLUB MAILING ADDRESS IS:

HANGTOWN A’S P.O. BOX 2296

PLACERVILLE, CA 95667

ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH TO THE EDITOR:

TOM JEANES

toms30ford@aol.com 530-644-1704

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