"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

MARCH 2008

Club News:



The next monthly Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:30pm. We will meet at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station, 600 Grove Avenue near Wyoming Avenue (behind Encore Bistro and Bar, formerly Sturkey’s Restaurant). Parking is across the street in the public arts lot. Use the front public entrance to the Safety Service Building.



Our annual flea market and Howard Kuhnell’s auction is Friday March 14th & 15th! This is your opportunity to help showcase your Miles Greenwod Society and attract new members. We need everyone to spread the word and attend all the events.

The flea market will be open from 1-6pm on Friday March 14th. A preview of Howard Kuhnell’s auction of fire memorabilia is at 6pm, with the auction at 7pm. On Saturday, March 15th, the flea market doors are open 8am-1pm. Bring the whole family! Don’t miss the fun and excitement! Visit http://milesgreenwood.org/ for more information.

If you have firefighting related items that you would like to consign, contact Howard at howdy@fuse.netw. Tables for the flea market are still available. Contact Mark Hetzel at Patchguru213@fuse.neth. to reserve your spot.



At our February meeting, the membership agreed to sponsor a Miles Greenwood Society Muster & Apparatus Show at Perfect North Ski Slopes in Dearborn County, Indiana on Sunday, June 22, 2008. The Muster & Apparatus Show will be just one part of a larger Fire & Life Safety Community Celebration including the Child Wellness Kids Fire & Life Safety Camp, The Hoxworth Blood Center Firefighter Competition, The Miller-York VFD Car & Hot Rod Show, The Miller-York VFD Famous Pepper Fried Chicken Dinner, and the Child Wellness Fair. Anyone with questions can contact Jamey Ponte.



President Jeff Placke reminded the membership that all club officers should be current members of SPAAMFAA.



Ralph Stelter shared a document with the group during good & welfare listing some of the manpower & equipment in the Cincinnati Fire Department circa 1918-1922. Thanks Ralph!



This past November, the club voted to create a new “family membership” option. Now you, your spouse, and your children under age 18 can share a membership to The Miles Greenwood Society for just $15.



Wanted:

My husband is restoring a 1929 (rebuilt in 1935) Stutz fire engine that was used in Arnold, Pennsylvania. I would like the patches, badges or whatever decorations would be seen on a uniform for a chief in that town of that era. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Buntin NITNUB007@aol.com.


Vintage fire truck for a wedding. Hello, my name is Jessica Hayes and my fiancé is a firefighter with the City of Cincinnati. We are getting married on May 10, 2008 and we would LOVE to rent a vintage fire truck for our wedding day. Please contact Jessica if you can help. Jessica.Hayes@hamilton-co.org or office:513-946-4729


May 10, 2008 the Village of Carroll, Ohio will be celebrating its 175th anniversary, and the Greenfield Twp Fire Department will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. We would like antique fire apparatus for our parade that day. If anyone is interested, please contact Chief Terry Morris Greenfield Township Fire Dept. 3245 Havensport Rd NW Carroll, Ohio 43112 740-756-4644 or chief560@greenfieldtwp.org.


For Sale:

1962 GMC Indy Fire Department built Hose Tender. It is approximately the size of a full size pickup truck and is rated a Ton and 1/2. 11,700 miles. In good mechanical shape. V-6 with manual transmission. Presently located in Battle Creek, MI. $3200. Drivable Questions or want pictures email mailto:engine4@voyager.net or cell 269 963-3473. Warren Lun, Battle Creek, MI


A few thousand Seagrave parts for sale. We recently purchased Cincinnati’s entire inventory. We have all kinds of stuff springs, axles, spring pins, doors new in shipping crate, windshields, cozy wings, tail boards, windshield wiper arms and motors, bumpers, spring shackles, ladder cables and pulleys and more. If you are interested email me or give me a call at 513-616-5389 or justinbarkey@yahoo.com.


1977 Ford E-One. 30,000 Miles Diesel, Engine Automatic Transmission, 500 Gallon Tank. No Pump, to be removed before sale. 6-new tires less than 1,000 miles. Light bar and Federal Siren. Generator,14 Foot Ladder, 24 Foot Ladder, Rust on cab, body in good shape. Asking $2,500. This truck is sold as is and will be available 10/15/2007. Contact Chief Nathan B. Nation, Spencer County (KY) Fire Protection District at 502-477-3228.


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

Events:

March 14 & 15, 2008: Miles Greenwood indoor Flea Market. Friday, March 14: Auction of fire memorabilia by Howard Kuhnell. Milford Firefighter’s Community Hall, 1015 Lila Ave. Milford OH.


May 10, 2008: Carroll, OH. Antique fire apparatus parade with the 175 Anniversary Celebration for Carroll, OH and the 60th Anniversary of Greenfield, Twp. Fire Dept. Contact: Chief, Terry Morris, Greenfield Township Fire Dept., 3245 Havensport Rd NW, Carroll, Ohio 43112, (740) 756-4644, chief560@greenfieldtwp.org.


May 18, 2008: Shepherdsville KY. 2nd Annual National Fire Engine, Truck, and Tractor Show. 8AM-4PM. Shepherdsville City Park, 20 miles South of Louisville.


Central Ohio Chapter's 20th Annual Muster, Saturday, June 21, 2008 State Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, OH


Sunday, June 22, 2008: Annual Child Wellness Fair & Firefighter Competition at Perfect North Ski Slopes. Along with the Fair and Firefighter Competition, Miller York Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual car show and chicken dinner. FREE parking and entertainment all day long! Like to be a sponsor, vendor or simply just be involved give us a call (513.545.5332) or drop Jamey Ponte an email at Jamey@childwellnessfair.com.


July 5, 2008: Germantown, OH. Eleventh Annual Fire Apparatus Show Antique and Flea Market at Veteran's Memorial Park on N. Walnut St. starting at 10 AM.


July 26, 2008: Frankenmuth, MI. 36th Annual Muster. Heritage Park.


July 30-Aug 3, 2008: Syracuse, NY. SPAAMFAA Summer Convention and Muster hosted by the Central New York Chapter. SPAAMFAA’s 50th Anniversary


August 3, 2008: Northern Kentucky parade. Drawbridge Inn to the Newport Peace Bell. Looking for antique fire apparatus to participate in the parade to be held on the afternoon of Sunday, August 3, 2008. If you are interested, and would like to be in the parade, contact Ft. Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey at 859-441-8393 or mbailey@ftthomas.org .



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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 1632 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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