[SEL] Big news at the Baraboo Show!

[Arnie Fero]

   Joe,  That's EXCELLENT news.  WELL DONE to the Badger Steam and Gas
   Engine Club!  I really like the changes you describe below.  When you
   clear the woods making room for an expanded engine area, be sure to
   keep some of the trees.  The shady character of the Baraboo show
   grounds is attractive and a real draw for the exhibitors and
   spectators.  One item for the "long term planning" list might be a
   narrow-gage steam train running around the property.



   See ya,  Arnie
   Oct 13, 2014 01:03:21 PM, sel at lists.stationary-engine.com wrote:

     The Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club is in the process of purchasing
     the 117.98 acre parcel directly to the north of the showground, at a
     cost of $554,600.00.
     The owner recently passed away and left the land to his son and
     daughter. These heirs approached the club at the end of August and
     offered the property to the club.There was, of course, opposition to
     the purchase and a special meeting was held yesterday to address the
     matter. After some lively (by lively I mean 'FUN") debate, the
     question was called and the vote was taken. The results were 3:1 in
     favor. When we take possession of this new property, we will have
     264.25 acres.
     The wheels turn slow but in time we will extend the flea market and
     swap meet to the north, widening the rows for easier access. We also
     will be expanding the gas engine area to the north. Much of the pine
     plantation on this new parcel will be clear cut and the stumps
     grubbed out, making room for a new parking lot for the engine guys,
     relieving the congestion in the engine area but allowing you to have
     your vehicle reasonably close.
     There are also plans to expand the engine area westward as well,
     displacing some camping into the new land to accommodate this
     expansion.
     Eventually I hope to push for the construction of a new, modern
     restroom facility up there somewhere but that is a ways off in the
     future because our discretionary spending will be consumed by the
     real estate purchase.
     Now, I ask you folks for some help. Most of us at Baraboo don't go
     to many shows. Between work, life and our own show, we are either
     too busy or too burned out. The result is that we are often blind to
     things that may be obvious to others. With this new property comes
     the opportunity to make big changes. So, I ask you: What do you
     suggest we do differently or additionally? If you want to email
     suggestions to me, I will pass them along and see what we can do.
     Thank you,
     Joe
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