"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

February 2007

Club News:

The next Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday February 20th, 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.


The 2007 Auction and Flea Market has almost arrived! The Auction is set for Friday, March 9th and the Flea Market on Saturday the 10th. This is always a fun event and a great opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new ones. Howard is still looking for fire related antiques for the auction. Please contact him ASAP if you have some items or know of someone who might. There are still tables available for the flea market. Contact Mark Hetzel to reserve a table.


Both events will be held at The Milford Community Firefighters Community Hall located at the Milford Shopping Center on Lila Avenue (U.S. Route 50 and the intersection of Ohio Route 131 - just across from the Milford fire station). The hall is at the east end of the plaza. If you would like to help out during this event, please contact us!


Jeff and Nick Placke attended Fuzzy Berner's open house in Mason last month. Fuzzy had his fire apparatus on display along with wonderful decorations in his house. Another great event! Thanks Fuzzy.

Wanted:

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


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.


March 9, 2007 - Milford, Ohio. Annual fire memorabilia auction.

Consignments are currently being accepted. If you have 1 item or 100 to sell, contact the auctioneer. Auction preview Friday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Auction at 7:00 p.m. Auction information: Howard Kuhnell 605 Garfield Milford OH 45150. Phone: 513-831-6398 or Howdi@fuse.net.

Items in the prior auctions run the range of fire collectibles: helmets; lanterns, badges, alarm equipment, apparatus goodies, literature, Ahrens-Fox and Cincinnati area items, toys, etc.

March 10, 2007 - Milford, Ohio. 14th annual fire flea market

(Fire related items only). Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Admission $2.00. Dealer set up on Friday the 9th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tables are $10.00 each. Chairs provided. Electricity is available; please let us know if you will need an outlet at the time of registration. There are a maximum of 60 tables available for rent.

Deadline to reserve Flea Market space is March 1st. A confirmation letter will be mailed around February 1st with any additional information requested. Table Assignment, vendor pass, and pass for 1 assistant per table (maximum of 3) will be given to you when you arrive. You must provide table cloths for any heavy items or leave them on the floor. Any damage to your assigned tables will be your responsibility for the payment for a replacement table.

Information: Mark Hetzel, SR 3623 Rio Bravo Trail Cleves OH 45002-2314 Phone: 513-467-1757 or patchguru213@yahoo.com.

Click here for a printable Flea Market Registration Form: http://www.milesgreenwood.org/flearegistration.html.

The location for these events is the Milford Firefighters Community Hall which is conveniently located at the Milford Shopping Center on Lila Avenue (U.S. Route 50 and the intersection of Ohio Route 131 - just across from the Milford fire station!). The hall is at the east end of the plaza. This is a great facility with plenty of parking and easy access in and out (no steps)! There are many hotels and restaurants nearby.



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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