Condolences
We have learned that Larry Westphal’s father Gene passed away on Tuesday. Visitation is in Fontanelle on the 11th, and the funeral will be in Greenfield on the 12th. Details for both services and the obituary can be found here. Please keep the family in your thoughts.
Schedule updates
I am continuing to update the schedule as we get contracts back. Maxwell and Exira have been added recently. There was also an update to the Collins date. It has moved from June 28th to June 21st due to a scheduling conflict on their end. Looking out the window at the snow falling, it’s hard to believe that we’re only a little over two months out from the start of the season!!
2013 MAPA Schedule
I have started posting the 2013 lineup on the Schedule page. Only the pulls who have signed contracts back to us are posted, so expect this list to grow as we get more back. Tech day and first pull is scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd, in Guthrie Center.
2013 Spring Shootout
The 2013 Spring Shootout will be March 22-23 at the State Fairgrounds. The Prairie Pullers website has the rules and entry form. Pre-registration deadline is March 5th.
New video on Media page
Thank you to Sandra Englehart for giving me permission to post her 2011 video to the Media page!! As you know, the widget that used to display our photos has been giving me some grief. I am continuing to work on finding a new widget, but in the meantime I think this video does a fine job of showing what our events and our tractors look like.
2013 Rules Posted
The rules for 2013 have been posted. No changes were made to the existing rules, but we did add one class. If you have questions, please contact one of the board members.
New permanent board member
We have a change in leadership for the 2013 season. Jim Clewell announced his resignation as permanent board member, and Brian Longhenry has accepted the nomination. Please congratulate Brian when you see him, and be sure to take all of your really tough questions to the new guy!
RSVP for banquet
Just a reminder to RSVP to RuthAnn by October 5th. Meat choices this year are 2-piece chicken or roast beef. The cost of the meal is $10 for non-members. The doors will be open by 6pm, and we will eat at 7pm. Hope to see you there!
MAPA banquet on October 13th
The 2012 MAPA banquet will be held on Saturday October 13th at the Activity Center in Guthrie Center (same location as last year). Time, menu options, etc. will be posted as the details become available.
Track locations and Open class
Can you believe that there are only two pulls left in the 2012 season?? I have some helpful information for both of them. First, the track location in Madrid has changed. I have updated it on the map, but for those of you that run on landmarks, turn west off of Hwy 17 at the Dollar General on the south end of town. It’ll be “right there”.
The track location in Guthrie Center will be back on the south end of the fairgrounds where it normally is (not where we had practice). It’s easiest to come in off of Hwy 25. Please remember to bring your membership cards for admittance into the fairgrounds. Due to the rainout in Dallas Center, there will be a 1075 Open class in Guthrie Center. Entry is $10 and pays back 1st thru 5th place. I think it will be a fun end to the season!
