"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

APRIL 2008

Club News:



The next monthly Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15th, 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.



The annual flea market and Howard Kuhnell’s auction were a great success! Thanks to everyone who gave their time and energy to make it happen. Special thanks to all the vendors who donated items for door-prizes and Dorothy Placke and Margaret Trushell for operating the food service. We couldn’t have done it without you!



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.



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:

Vintage ambulance and related items for “History of EMS in Kentucky” display during the 2008 Kentucky Firefighters Conference August 2-5, 2008. Also, antique fire apparatus are needed to participate in the conference parade on Sunday, August 3, 2008. Parade route: Drawbridge Inn to the Newport Peace Bell. Contact Ft. Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey at 859-441-8393, mbailey@ftthomas.org or Mike Fronimos dr_detroit_1969@yahoo.com


14” flat front pole mounted spotlight for a 1936 Ford pumper. Contact Dick Koeniger at dkoeniger@seidata.com.


Cincinnati received three Ahrens-Fox 750-gpm pumpers in 1938. The trio had the unique distinction of being equipped with Seagrave pumps, the only A-F rigs to do so. They were assigned to Engines 37, 49, and 38. Serial #9056 (Engine 37 - Engine 7) is now owned by Steve Dalpe of Houston, Texas who is restoring the rig. If you have any photos of these or other Cincinnati apparatus, please let me know. I may be interested in acquiring a digital copy of your picture. Contact: Steve Hagy at stemel@fuse.net.


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:

1991 Boardman 54 FT. Telesquirt. International 4 door chassis, 6 person crew cab, 1250 GPM Waterous pump 500 Gallon Water Tank 1000 GPM Deluge Nozzle Mileage: 10960 – Engine Hours: 954 Miscellaneous: Side and Rear Ladder/Nozzle Controls; Additional Nozzle Control at Ladder Tip; 3 rear seat SCBA mounting brackets; 3 SCBA brackets in side compartment; SCBA packs with masks (No bottles); ladders; pike poles; 5000 watt Kohler truck mounted generator; 2 – 500 watt quartz lights; hand held spotlight; various nozzles and hose appliances; 2 Mattydale pre-connect bins; Rear 2 1/2” in-bed outlet for blitz attack line; rear bed capable of holding 800 - 900 feet 5 inch hose; Pump panel/rear panel to ladder tip intercom; Two way 16 channel VHF mobile radio; and more. Excellent condition; very well maintained; used very little in a small community. Asking price: $69,900 Contact Chief Jude Zilliox, Cell, 859-801-0184, or Home, 859-635-5544, or Chief Ret. Joe Eggemeier, 859-441-1661, Cell, 859-322-2827


1958 Pirsch Pumper (number 2408) Freshly rebuilt engine, little rust through. Missing ladders, bell, siren and name plates (that's how I got it). I'd love to finish it, but too many projects in my way right now. Contact Don at 513-382-2178 cell or bubs39@hotmail.com.


1963 Ford pumper. V-8 gas, manual transmission. Contact Rick Cornatzer at 727-842-3956 or ftcusa@tampabay.rr.com,New Port Richey, FL.


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:

April 26, 2008 – Jackson, MI. Great Lakes Chapter Flea Market, Jackson County Fairgrounds at 8:00 AM.


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.


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


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 19, 2008: PPPSI Annual Indianapolis Muster. Wayne Twp. FD training Grounds.


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 .


August 16, 2008: Crothersville, IN. 5th Annual Antique Fire Engine Show, 10 AM to 3PM, hosted by Jeff Rider & the Derby City Truck Club at the Uniontown Fire Museum & Jeff Rider home. 1628 S. US Highway 3, Crothersville, IN 47229. Information: Jeff (812) 523-3305 or (812) 498-4777, Email:firetruckjr@yahoo.com or Charlie Hatfield (800) 999-8972.



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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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