BSDC May 2003 Newsletter

by Roger Higgins, Jr.

 

Hey Swampers, It's time to roll !!!  Get ready, the first drive is on May 4th. How fast time goes by, it seems like we were just making plans for the drives, now its time to get things started. The best way to start this report is the list of the confirmed drives so far. Here they are:

                  The Walker Drive,  May 4th

                  The Shapler Drive, May 18th a

                  The Higgins/Emmons Drive, June 7th

                  The Gillfillan Drive, July 4th

                  The Bell Drive, July 20th

                  The Young Drive, August 24th

                  The Elliott Drive, The date is pending

                  The Murray Drive, September 28th

                  The Hunter Drive, October 18th

                  The Newman Drive, October 26th

 

Plus, there are some events happening between the drive dates.

 

    The Black Swamp Driving Club held a meeting on April the 6th in Findlay. The meeting was opened by Roger Higgins Sr.. The treasurers report was given by Angie Hoehenbrink, and the secretarys report was given by Sandy Young. Both reports was approved as read. We welcomed Linda Spears back from her mishap on the ice. It was nice to have her back. We also had a past member join us, Brandy Eckard, we were glad she could come again. Congratulations to the Bonifas family. They had a new baby girl on April 1st. We also had a report about Harvey Fairchild. Harvey fell on the ice and broke a rib. We wish him a speedy recovery.  At this point, the Club was asked a question from Mary Elliott. Are we going to Malabar? The answer was "yes", we had a great time last year. Mary is checking on the dates, that's why I listed her drive above as pending. We had alot of discussion about the drives. We coordinated the dates and times which took awhile to complete. While this was taking place, there were other dates of other events going on as well. Some of the things happening were The drive at the Kentucky Horse Park, it will be held on October 10th thru the 12th. The All Horse Parade in Delaware, Ohio is on September the 7th. Progress Days is in Mt. Hope on July 3rd thru the 5th. Malabar Plowing Match is May 17th and 18th. Also, if you need information for the CAA Conference in June, contact Roger and Sue Murray. These were just some of events reported. So, you can see there is alot happening for the Club. A note for the hosts for the drives, please have directions to the reporter as soon as possible. That way we can get them in the Corral.  Speaking of directions, here are the list for the first three drives;

                  The Walker drive, Coming from Findlay area - take 75 north to Rt. 6, then
                   go west to Grand Rapids and cross the bridge to Rt. 24.  Go west on 24
                   to Cty. Rd. 3 and go north (right) about 6 miles and our house is on the
                   left.  It is a brown farmhouse with red & white pole barns.
                   From the north you would get on St Rt. 2; which is Airport Hwy.  and we
                   are 2
                   miles west out of Swanton turn left onto Cty. Rd. 3 and drive 4 miles.
                  We are on the corner of 3 & C on the right side.
                   From Delta come up Airport Hwy. 3 miles heading east and turn onto Cty
                   Rd. 3, drive 4 miles south to just past Cty. Rd. C and we are on the
                   right side. We'll have signs at Rd.3 and Rt. 24 and we will have a
                   fairly large BSDC sign in the front yard. Potluck at 12:00

 

                   The Shapler Drive, Take Rt. 75 North to I-475/23N., to Rt.24 West. Take St. Rt. 24 West, the drive is 7 miles west of the  

                    Grand Rapids Bridge. Look for the Mary Jane Thurston State Park North Turkey Foot Area. Parking is on the south side

                    of road. There is a large area for parking. Potluck at 12:00

 

                   The Higgins/Emmons Drive, Take St. Rt. 309, from Marion it will be 309 west, from Kenton, 309 east. Stay on Rt. 309 to
                    Hardin County Rd. 265, turn south toward Pfeiffer Station. At Pfeiffer Station turn right on Co. Rd. 144. Stay on Co. RD.

                    144 to Dudley Township Rd. 199, Turn left. There will be signs posted on 309. If you need to call us dial cell phone number

                    740-360-5958. Potluck at 12:00

 

Remember to bring goodies for the potlucks at the drives. If there is something you need in a special nature, bring it. Some of the drives are in rural areas.

 

We have completed the regularly scheduled meetings for right now, so if there are things which need to be discussed bring it up at the drives. There will be mini meetings for updates and other issues. Gosh, I think that's about it for now. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable driving season. Remember, if there is anything that needs reported notify Roger Higgins Jr..

 

                                                                                                           Happy Driving !  Have fun!   Enjoy!