Southern Cove Power Reunion Plans Plow Day, Tractor Show and Ride

The Southern Cove Power Reunion met on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m.

More than 35 members attended the meeting and were enthusiastic about the group’s upcoming events.

The secretary and treasurer report were read and accepted as read.

A discussion took place on the Spring Plow Day and Tractor Show which is on April 20 with the rain date being April 27. The show will start about 9 a.m. and plowing demonstrations will take place.

There will also be a Tractor Parade with the Tractor Pull starting at 4 p.m. Weigh-in is at 3 p.m. All size tractors are welcome.

The Flea Market and Craft Show participants are welcome and set-up is free. Camping is also permitted on the grounds.

The newly renovated kitchen will be open starting at 9 a.m. with breakfast sandwiches. All admission is free.

For craft and flea market questions, call James Reffner at (814) 423-1929.

The club tractor ride has been moved to June 15. Portable restrooms will be available along the ride. Lunch will be at OIP in Woodbury. The ride will be 18 miles long.

A discussion took place about obtaining an ATM and Wi-Fi on the grounds. Barb Detwiler will contact Crowsnest and see if this can be done since the phone service is through Crowsnest. This should help all vendors and folks who need this service, and it is also a safety issue.

FFA representatives were present and discussed becoming alumni members of FFA. The meeting is April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Northern Bedford Technical school Ag Department. Those interested do not have to be a member of FFA in the past, reside in Pennsylvania or have attended Northern Bedford. They are looking for those who support agriculture be alumnus.

Hook-up charges have been increased from $10 to $20. Fred Mellott explained why this was necessary. An increase has not been made since 2005. Increases could have been made in increments, but they were not.

Mellott explained that many prices have gone up. He said that it takes “a lot of money” to keep the sled in good working condition and keep all equipment needed for the pulls in working condition. This also takes a lot of money and time.

Many improvements have been made to the grounds such as cementing, roofing and lighting. The kitchen needed to be expanded and the equipment was outdated. New hoods, kitchen sinks, plumbing and more upgrades are being completed.

The board regretted having to raise prices, but it is necessary to keep things going, members said. Members noted that admission is free and they hope to keep it that way.

Businesses interested in placing a banner for advertisement at the track should contact the SCPR board.

The club banquet for members will be held on May 18 at noon. Letters will be going out to members soon.

Dennis Dibert and the Royal Rangers will make chicken barbecue, corn, cupcakes, ice cream and drinks will be provided. The cost is $15 a person.

Gun raffle tickets are still being sold. Those interested should see John Hileman or a club member.

Tickets to win a tractor and other prizes are also being sold.

The numbers will be drawn at the fall show on September 20-21-22, 2024, at 145 Cave Road New Enterprise. Phone number is (814) 766-2100 .

Mark Wisecarver has rented the grounds for a sale on April 27.

Workers will be available to accept items for sale on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of that week. All items are accepted from canning jars to lawnmowers, wire, pipes, furniture and more.

The kitchen will be open this day. It will open at 8 a.m.for coffee.

Clothing will be for sale at all events. See Melanie Clapper at the pavilion or down at the tracks.

The Newburg Rural Life Festival will be held on Saturday July 13. This is located at Newburg United Methodist Church, 203 North High Street, Newburg. Phone is (717) 423-6223. Food such as scrapple, eggs, pancakes will be served plus demonstrations of food preparation.

Articles in the Morrisons Cove Herald will keep those interested informed about upcoming SCPR events.

The next meeting will be May 2 at 6 p.m. The SCPR is always looking for new members.