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10/02/2026

VALLEY NOVAS OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER VOL.12 No.10

Hello Everybody,

Wow! Can you believe it's October and also Fall? Yes, the change actually arrived at 8:02 PM on the 22nd, just over a week ago. I think this will be a welcome move to those of us who were not crazy about the summer months. As we all know, it was not exactly what you would call the perfect car/truck and motorcycle cruising season, with all the heat waves and the rain that always seemed to arrive on weekends. Many events were rained out, moved to another date, or canceled all together. And, the ones that did move to another date,, conflicted with a show already on that particular date and time, so let's hope that October will not fall prey to the same kind of weather situations.

With it now October, I know many of us are wondering where did the year go! Well, hold on, it's not over yet, because we still have many great events and shows you can go to this month and some in November, so check your Show N' Shine, and Kevin's site for all the fun yet to do. The first thing I want to mention is a cancellation of a Trunk or Treat that I spoke of last month. This has to do with D.J.'s Ice Cream and Diner. The owner wants to put it off until next year to give her some time to really do it right. However, the Wednesday Night Cruise-In will still take place for a few more weeks. See my photos on the MVN Site titled, “Wednesday Night DJ's Cruise-In” to see why simply DJ's is a very nice place to go with the family. On the 2nd thru the 4th, it's the big 50th Annual Pumpkin Run at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. See the big ad in your Show N' Shine Calendar for all the info. Also on Saturday, the 3rd, everyone is invited to the open house of the Egyptian, 44 Webb Street in Dayton, Ohio 12 to 5 pm. This once a year event is your only opportunity to view all of what Don has done with his life. Please see photos of last year's showing titled “Egyptian Museum Open House”, October of 2025. This 400 picture album will give you a good idea of all the cool stuff on display that you will want to view in person. Simply put, this is a huge place and as always, it might be your last time to view it! Because we never know what the future holds. On the next day, the 4th, it's going to be the Annual Show at Get Air put on by Tracy and Tammy of the Old Rollers Car Club. Also, as always, this will be a MVN Get Together, so look for us in the East parking lot to show your Nova or special ride. Oh, before I forget and almost did, on Friday the 2nd, don't miss the huge “Heritage of Flight” Cruise-In and Festival Event in New Carlisle, Ohio. See my 500 photos of last year. This album is a good example of what you can expect! Then one week later on the 10th, you will want to be at the Annual Cincy Street Rods Trunk of Treat Show in Mason, Ohio – Cottell Park from 1 to 5 pm. Please see the Flyer on Kevin's Site and view my photos from last year's event October 11, 2025. The 400 photos will show you all the fun of this fantastic kid's event. Of course the next day, Sunday the 11th, it's Chuck's Annual Wooden Nickel Cruise-In at the Heart of Ohio Antique Mall, Springfield, Ohio. Again, photos are on the MVN site from last year. Don't forget your wooden nickel, because without it, you won't be eligible for any of the money to be given away at the end of the event. Then, the next weekend on the 17th, that would have been the One Room School Car Show at Young's. Chuck is going to still have a car show there at the same site. “We don't know as of yet, if the schoolhouse event is gone forever, I'll keep you posted.” But for now, Chuck has a show planned for that date with a Top 20 and 50/50, food and of course his music will keep the fun going so Young's Jersey Dairy is the place to be. Now for the Big One that everybody in the Dayton Area will be going to on the 24th: The Milton Club and Woody's Radiator will again have their annual Trunk or Treat Car Show with a Top 10 Best Car or Truck Display, a Top 3 Costumes, food to purchase and music, with no entry fee required. This is going to be so cool and if you don't believe me, just take a look at my photos from last year's event (10-13-25) or (10-24-24). Remember this one is all about the kids. Once again, Kevin's site Top Left Box of the Car Shows Page of the MVN Site for all the October Flyers.

Looking at November, remember the big indoor event over in Richmond, Indiana, Vintage Wheels on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, always the first full weekend of the month. I'm not sure if you can still get your car in the show, so call them at 765-462-8529, and ask if they still have any open spots. This show fills up pretty fast. Check out the photos from past years and also Go4Rider's site.

For those of you who don't mind an hour drive, and we hope the weather is good, our good friends in Chillicothe Ohio, “The Miller Family” will again have the Ross County Fairgrounds filled with swap meet parts and cool classic cars and trucks. This will be the 19th Annual Miller's Swap Meet & Car Show to be held, and you don't want to miss it. Again, many past years of photos to view are on the MVN Website. Remember, if the weather is nice, this will be the last big outdoor event of the year and a huge car show as well.

Looking at December....Remember on Saturday, the 5th, Horsepower Farm will again hold the Annual Event “Toys for Tots”, I have been photographing this worthwhile cause for many years, so save the date. More info next month.

The Indoor event, Powerama, will be held February 19th, 20th, and 21st at the Greene County Fairgrounds Expo Center, so if you have a very special ride you want thousands of great people to see and enjoy, this is it! Many of us will be hanging out there all weekend long to show what we have and are so proud of. So I hope you will give some serious consideration in joining us in the only local hometown indoor event put on by Jeff and Kim Lane. Give them a call at 937-475-3935. Remember this is a fund raising event for the kids, and see my photos from all the past years on the MVN site.

My good friend, Bob Pitsch of Car Show Classics, has done a re-build of his site, so please check it out. It is listed in the Top Left Box of the MVN Car Show Page “Events by Car Show Classics”. The photos of myself and Don Sparks, A.K.A. Go4Rider are very cool. Thanks, Bob for doing this.

No reviews this month of the shows I've been doing, but I will tell you I'm working on twelve that I did go to over the last month, so they should be up soon. It's been crazy the past few weeks, just getting all the photography done. For example, I did five shows in four days. That's a lot of walking around to do.

Before I close this newsletter, I got to mention how I was going through one of those round-a-bouts and waiting for a motorcycle, as I yielded by law, some crazy driver went around me and almost hit the man on the motorcycle. Only by the grace of God that he was not killed right then and there. It would have been something quite terrible to see for sure. So, please be careful when driving or riding your cycle. Also, I saw on the news a story about these car type drivers you call for a ride or to pick up food to bring it to you. Some are not all good people as your would expect, so be careful when using one of these services.

In closing, the 2027 Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs is set for January 8-10 at the First Financial Convention Center, so save this date. For all the info, go to my listings of it on the MVN Site and hit the link to their site. Are you thinking about your car show for next year or maybe having one? It's not too early to contact the Show N' Shine people for an ad or to make out that flyer for Kevin's site. Right now, he still has many to see and will soon be posting the 2027 shows. Thanks, Kevin. And the Show N' Shine people for all that you do. Don Sparks A.K.A. Go4Rider is doing better, but still not 100%, so please keep a prayer going for him as he works to get back to normal and as always, view his great site. Shingles and many other bad things are still out there, so do what you must to protect yourself. If I don't always remember your name when at a show, don't take it personally. I'm still working to recover from my stroke of last November, but I do love each and everyone of you or I wouldn't be doing this.

Did you Know: The button “About Us” on the MVN website is really about myself and why I do this. Read it sometime.

Movie of the Month: The Last Sunset. 1961 starring Rock Hudson and Kirk Douglas. A man's pure hatred over the death of his sister leads him to kill the man who actually saved his live.

Photos of the Month: All that I already mentioned throughout this newsletter.

Quote of the Month: It is no longer sufficient to be a good driver. You must also be a defensive driver.

This Just in: The James Miller Memorial Car Show at it's new site was fantastic. Photos to be up soon. Lawrence Sheff won Best of Show with his Blue 1969 Charger RT and Drew Sakach won the James Miller My Way Award for this 1971 Nova Custom Creation and yes, he is a long time member of Miami Valley Novas. Congratulations to both of my very good friends.

Well, that's it for now,

As always,

Be careful out there,

and may God Bless you all,

Rob

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08/30/2026

MIAMI VALLEY NOVAS SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER VOL.12 No.9

Hello Everybody,

So once again, I'm going to put out my monthly newsletter a few days early and the reason is simple. With all the rain we have been getting, some shows have had to move to a new date. Of course, I'm going to start with Woody's 3rd Annual Car Show that will take place this Saturday, the 29th at the Milton Athletic Club from 9AM TO 3PM, 640 Cosler Drive, Dayton, Ohio. Now I know you might have had another event planned on this date, but with all they have in store for you, I'm sure it will be a great time, and remember this is a fundraiser for St. Judes Children's Hospital. So, see you there. Another great local show that had to be moved to a future date is the Asphalt Outlaws Car & Bike Show now set for the 5th of September, same location and I know this is a also a huge event, just like Woody's. If you would like to see photos of what Asphalt Outlaws is like, I do have a 422 photo pictorial of it from a few years back (p.8-15-21). I will warn you a lot has taken place since I last shot this event. Some of our friends are longer with us today.

Before I get to talking about the last two months of the 2026 Classic Car and Motorcycle Season, I want to speak a few words of what I saw on the National News. Once again, our way of life is being attacked by certain politicians. This time it's old red classic trucks. I'm not even going to mention what they say they represent, because quite frankly it's disgusting. But this is just another example of what they think of us who drive and work to preserve these fine old works of art. So just remember who you're voting for this Fall, because they would not think twice about putting a special new tax on us who own these classics. And if you think it can't happen, let me remind you of “crunch legislation” that they did a few years back when we lost hundreds of thousands of our classics!

Like you, I'm surprised by how fast this year is going by. Maybe it's because of all the rain, but one thing is for sure, the stores are already going from back to school merchandise to Halloween. I even saw my first Halloween lights on a house the other day.

As I look at my Show and Shine Calendar, I see that they have six full pages of shows listed for September, so it's not too late to get out there and enjoy your special ride. Kevin of course has on his site, all the current flyers, and as always, he's listed in the Top Left Box of the MVN Car Show Page, and Don aka Go4Rider is the Top Right Box. Both are No. 1 spots, because they are so special in what they do and provide to our lifestyle.

So let's take a look at a few shows I promote for the month of September. I already mentioned Asphalt Outlaws on the 5th, but also on the 5th, is Cars and Parts, Cruise-In only on the 4th. For those of us who have dealings with Performance Paint, they again will have their Customer Appreciation Cruise-In Party at the Polish Club. This is always the Thursday after Labor Day, the 7th this year. So remember Rodney's All Air Cooled Show on the 6th and Holiday at Home on Monday. Both take place on Lincoln Park Blvd in Kettering Ohio. The Troy Fish and Game Show is the 12th. Two are on the13th: Beavercreek Popcorn Festival and the Irish Club. Butler Twp. Friday Night Free Cruise is the 18th, and on the 19th, there are two shows I like: Bob Pulte Chevrolet and Union City, Indiana. Fairborn is Sunday the 20th, and on the 26th, three shows: Mid-West Dayton, Xenia Grace Chapel, and this new show that looks to be good in Butler County called Rod Squad, and finally on the 27th, the James Miller Show at their new location, Heritage Oak Park in Mason, Ohio. And, of course, the Kil-Kare Old Time Drags and Car Show. Naturally there are many more in the Show and Shine Calendar and also Kevin's site, so take a look. It's going to be a really big month with a lot of events.

Looking now at the end of the month and a bit beyond, don't forget about the big once a year Tipp City, Ohio Mum Festival Cruise-In on St. Rt. 571. If you want your ride to be seen, this is the place, with over ten thousand spectators, not to mention all the food. It will be Friday, September 25th 4-10PM. And, as always, one week later on October the 2nd, more fun to be had at the big New Carlisle 22nd Annual Heritage of Flight Cruise-In, St. Rt. 571 and Main. This event with music, food, rides and vendors is one they call the end of summer last really big event for the family. See any of my past years' pictorials of this and Tipp City on the MVN Site. In 2025, both are 500 photo pictorials I'm very proud of.

As we do move to October, I hope you will please give some time to come out to the many Trunk or Treat Shows that we do for the kids. See a fine example (P.10-13-25) on the MVN Photo Page of Woody's at the Milton Club or (p.10-11-25) with the Cincy Street Rods in Mason. Most Shows give awards and it's fun to see the kids all dressed up.

Because my photography is so special, I like to mention a few words of what I've been doing. On July 25th, I did again attend the Ciera Green Memorial Show in Bowersville, Ohio. Since I now have the photos up, please view the almost 300 shots of this fine worthwhile event. Best of Show went to Jerry Crawford with his cool 1935 Blue Custom Creation (p.268-272). Also, I did finally win this time. To see my award and how my beautiful granddaughters are growing up, see (p.279-280).

Everybody has been asking me to help promote the new Wednesday Night Cruise-In at D.J.s Diner, so I now have it listed on my Top 200 List under Cruise-Ins and to see photos of how cool this place is, see photo shoot (7-29-26). It really is a nice time and save the date for their Trunk or Treat on October 18th. They have lots of space all around the diner building.

Only one word to describe the Annual Kohlbacher's Cruise-In and the Bites in the Heights at the Rose on the 8th. Wow! My 500 photos only show about half of the over 1,000 classics to fill the parking lot. Thank you to Rob and all his great help for doing this event. On Saturday, the 15th, I shot two events, but both were way down on entries due to the rain. Check out the Jeep Lifestyles at Youngs and the Rusty Geezers Car Show. Now for those of you who have not been to Ludlow Falls, I stopped off to get some nice shots. See photos (p.149-168). Unfortunately I was not able to make the show for Liam put on by Koozers Car Club on the 16th. Liam who was 10, passed away four days before the show. A heartfelt thank you to the club and Chuck's Car Tunes for raising over eleven thousand dollars for the family.

On Sunday, August 2nd, the Tecumseh Rt. 40 Show did take place at it's new location the reason for the change, and most do like it is because of an illegal action that happened inside the school at last year's car show, so no longer can the school be used. The new location is behind the building in the wood's. Don has some video. Next year, I will get photos. Everybody did have a good time.

Many people wonder why my Top 200 Pick's list has so many “canceled permanently” listings. Well, the answer is simple: to remind you of great shows that are no longer around. And, if you look, you will see I have a photo shoot listed on that posting. An example is (p.8-5-23) Hawker's Shade Tree Church. I now have over two hundred thousands photos for you to view.

I also mention some things often like Car Event Flyers and Go4Rider because every month, more and more people are reading the MVN Newsletter and I want them to know of all MVN has to offer so be sure to tell others about this free site. Remember, I'm not doing this for myself, I'm doing this for you and also because our way of life is so very special.

In closing, as you know Don (AKA Go4 Rider) and myself are close friends, so I need you to pray for him. He is not doing well and might not be out doing his thing for a while. Some do know of this, but he said I could mention how he is doing in the Newsletter.

I forgot to mention two great shows in September, both on the 19th: Amvets Post 99 on Brownschool Road and the Big Fall Fling in West Milton from 4-9PM Also, don't forget Get Air and the Old Rollers Car Show on October 4th. You will want to save this date. This coming Friday, the 28th, my buddy Bob Pitch is playing music at the Hometown IGA, 534 N. Main Street, New Carlisle for their 3rd Annual Cruise-in. And the Trans Am Nationals are also this weeked at the Double Tree in Fairborn, Ohio. Also this Friday from 4-8PM, it's the Shrine Car Show Downtown Dayton, Ohio.

Did you know: Ron Brohm just did another fantastic article on the MVN Site It goes into five states! Thank you, Ron. I really do appreciate the promotion.

Movie of the Month: Jumanji 1996. Robin Williams. A terrifying magical game changes a boy's life forever.

Photos of the Month: Rob Kohlbacher's Rose Cruise-In and the Bites in the Heights Food Truck Rally.

Quote of the Month: Are you living only for yourself, or are you living for what you can do for others?

This just in: I shot the Bob Pool Orphan Car Show on Saturday, and the photos will be up soon. Best of Show this year went to Lisa Vondenhuevel with her beautiful all original green 1947 Studebaker Truck. Also I just heard Dolly Parton passed away. We will always miss her.

Well, that's it for now,

As always,

Be careful out there,

and may God Bless you all,

Rob

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08/08/2026

MIAMI VALLEY NOVAS AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER VOL.12 No.8

Hello Everybody,

As they say, first things first, so if you're reading this August Newsletter early, it's because I'm wanting to give all of you a last reminder of what is taking place this coming Saturday at Milton Athletic Club. Yes, it's Woodys Custom Car Show, benefiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital beginning at 9 AM, with 100 great awards to be presented at around 3 PM. Please see the flyer for all the cool stuff that will be happening.

On July 11th, the nation was stunned by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Now I'm not going to talk about where he stood politically. We all know that. What I want to mention is his birthday on July 9th, his trip to Ukraine, coming home to talk to friends, having chest pains at 8:30, and two hours later, at 10:30, his life was over. As I reflected on this, I remember something the Bible says. “Death can come like a thief in the night.” so, always work to help out others, tell people you love them, and try to do your best to be a good person, because in a blink of an eye...well, you know.

It's hard to believe, but in only a few weeks, the kids will be going back to school, football will be starting up, pools will closed, and car shows and cruise-ins will enter into the last part of the 2026 season, so get out there and enjoy your rides. Sure, we have over two months still to cruise, but as they say, time flies when you're having fun.

I saw on the news how in the past month alone, just in our area, three people were killed on their motorcycles, and none were wearing a helmet. For those of you who ride as I do, a helmet is uncomfortable, but also very necessary.

To finish what I started last month on fire extinguishers for our classics, what I found out is very confusing. I had a meeting with a shop trainer at Koorsen Fire and Security, and even though an A.B.C Extinguisher is very corrosive to an engine, a halon type will run you about nine hundred bucks. The next least expensive one is a Purple K Type, running about two hundred, but unlike the A.B.C., it won't put out everything. During my forty minute meeting with him, the one thing he made clear is to turn off your motor right away! Surprisingly most don't, feeding the fire with gas. I could go on and on, but really what he says is your best bet is good insurance on full loss.

The U.S. Postal Service has put out Route 66 stamps to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road. I have a photo of them attached to my pictorial of the July 4th Event at Horsepower Farm (p.227). This was not only a fun day at the farm, but as you will see from my 240 photos, it also was a day to retire almost twenty thousand American flags, setting a world record (p.129-176). The fire was spectacular, and so are the photos. The smoke could be seen for miles, and as the fire went out, the picnic went on (p.93-128), and even though I had to leave, Paul Uhlman, got the wild shots of the laser light show and fireworks display (p.193-212). Thank you, Paul. Now if you have never been to Horsepower Farm, this pictorial has some great photos of the entire complex and even a few classic cars that showed up (p.25-48), so take a moment to look.

The next day, I made the trip to St. Henry, Ohio for the big Firecracker Festival Car Show. This was my first time to experience this event, and event is the right word. Speaking to Ryan and his sister, who put on the show, he said they were down a bit from their usual 160 to only 110 entries, but it was still a nice show. The St. Henry Church (p.17-25) is a historical landmark making it a perfect backdrop with the classics going down the street (p.27-216) I even managed to get a few great shots of the festival (p.217-247) before the awards were given out (p.257-302). Best of Show this year went to Bob Stump with his 1973 Gold Corvette in honor of Bill Davis, their father (p.263-267) and (297-300). I think you will certainly enjoy this pictorial of cool classics parked in an old town setting on a nice Sunday afternoon.

The Balloonfest Car Show put on by Ohio Valley Cruisers was way down this year due to the rain that was coming in, with only 86 entries, and because of the weather, they even ended the show early and by 8 PM, it was pouring, making it impossible to launch any balloons, and everybody at the festival was going for cover. Best of Show went to Dave Mastropaolo, with his 1914 Bearcat Replica built by George Barris (p.177-190). However, if you would like to see how great this event can be with perfect weather, check out my pictorial on July 22, 2023. There you will find 428 beautiful shots of all the fine action of what this event can provide, if the weather cooperates. Best of Show that year was our friend Greg Case with his 1968 Camaro (p.129-132). See my 1971 Nova (p.58), but I did not win an award.

Actually, this brings up an important point to look back on my past 200 thousand photos to see your classic at a show I have listed on my Pictures Page. It's a great way to remember some fantastic events.

On July 25th, the 8th Annual Officer Ciera Green Memorial Car Show took place in Bowersville, Ohio and Lorraine, who I've known for many years again put on a great day of fun for everybody who came to enjoy the outstanding gathering of fine classics. Unfortunately, at this time, I have not yet got the photos up, but I will soon have a great portfolio for you to view. In all, almost 100 entries and Best of Show went to Jerry Crawford, with his Blue 1935 Coupe Creation, a really cool work of art.

Now as for August, again this Saturday, Woodys Event and the next day will be the Tecumseh High School Show or the Lebanon Ford Show at Miami Valley Gaming. The next weekend, the 8th, it's Rob's 13th Annual Cruise-In at the Rose with Bites in the Heights Food Truck Rally, then the next day Washington Township will host it's Annual Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social 11 AM to 3 PM, or you might want to go to the Englewood Arts Festival Car Show. On the 15th, it's Asphalt Outlaws. The next day, it's Kroozin for Lian with Chuck's CarTunes from 12-4 PM in Enon, Ohio. 25 Trophies and more. See the flyer on Kevin's site and many many more to choose from. As always, way too many to speak of. August is a big car show month.

Since most of you are reading this in August, think about how fast September will be here and what you will want to save the special dates for, like the Butler County Rod Squad Car Show on the 26th, and on the 27th, the James Miller Memorial Car Show just to name a few. And, of course, the Springfield Swap Meet on the 4th and 5th at the beginning of the month. Now I know this might seem far away, but it's not too early to think about the Powerama in February. I spoke to Jeff the other day and the show is set for the 19th-21st, and he is wanting you to save this weekend to show your special ride, so give him a call at 937-475-3935. I saw on the news that the House of Representatives has signed off on Daylight Savings Time to be the official time, and the President said he would sign it. Now if the Senate approves it, we will no longer need to change our clocks twice a year. Wouldn't that be great! Also, the flooding in Texas has been horrific. It's hard to believe so much devastation can occur with so little time of warning. Please remember the people affected.

For all you V.W. air cooled engine people, don't forget about Rodney Highfield's Show on September 6th at the Fraze Area Boulevard. It's really something cool to see! And the next day, on the 7th, it's the big Kettering Holiday at Home Event, same place with special classics on display to view at the Invitation Only Car Show, so save these dates. It will be here before you know it. I can't believe that next month, we will be talking about the Trunk or Treat Shows that so many are now doing for our future classic car competitors.

In closing, don't forget the Stray Cats Show at the Rose on the 10th, with special parking for classics who will attend the show. The Wednesday Night Cruise-In at Simply DJ's Restaurante from 5-8 PM, Opies 1st Saturday of the Month Cruise-In at Horsepower Farm, Chuck's 1st Sunday Cruise-In at the Heart of Ohio. Be sure to look at Kevin's site, Car Event Flyers by Kevin, Top Left Box to view all of the upcoming events on the MVN Site, and Don Sparks, Top Right Box for all of his new stuff. And this is important. When sending me an e-mail, let me know who you are and be sure to tell others how MVN has so much to offer by linking so many things at one site, especially those Top Two Boxes on the Car Show Page. These people also work hard on what they do, and that's why I have them there. Of course, take a few moments to pray for our good friends who are not doing well. I hear of more than you know, and remember, I love all of you very much.

Did you Know? That over the years, my photography has been featured in many national magazines due to working with writers, such as Bill Holder, Loren Hoekema, and Ron Brohm.

Movie of the Month: Marathon Man 1976 Dustin Hoffman. A man is caught up in the life of a N**i Fugitive's life.

Photos of the Month: Of course, all my new stuff, but Woodys Show last year, 8-2-2025, to see why this event is so special.

Quote of the Month: You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse, because what you take with you is simply who you are and what you did with your life.

This just in: Simply DJ's will be hosting a Trunk or Treat at the Restaurante on October 18th 5-9 PM.

Well, that's it for now,

As always,

Be careful out there,

and may God Bless you all,

Rob

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MIAMI VALLEY NOVAS JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER VOL.12 No.7Hello Everybody,With the official start of Summer beginning...
07/03/2026

MIAMI VALLEY NOVAS JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER VOL.12 No.7

Hello Everybody,

With the official start of Summer beginning just over a week ago, we need to remember that now the daylight will grow shorter with each passing day by one or even two minutes. Now this might not sound like much, but it is a sure sign that we all need to get out there and enjoy our classics because I, like you, am already getting flyers about Fall events.

In just a few days, we, as a nation, will celebrate the 250th year of the United States of America, but believe it or not, they took a poll and almost 30% of Americans don't believe our nation is all that great or special. I'll bet none of them own a classic or even have a clue of just how fantastic life can be if you work at it. Think of it this way. If the United States is so bad, then why do so many want to come here and be a part of it? Freedom is very special. And our freedom is what makes America great!

To celebrate the upcoming 4th of July, you have many great choices. Looking at Kevin's site that many of us call “Car Event Flyers by Kevin” (Top left box of the Car Show Page of MVN), he has almost thirty alone on this date listed, not counting what you'll find in the Show and Shine Calendar. One such great event is the Annual 4th of July get together at Horsepower Farm. Besides the cruise-in being held as the first Saturday of the month from 8AM to 12 PM, at 4 PM, the party will start to take place and at 6 PM, they will be setting a record of the most American flags to be retired at one time for the Guinness Book of World Records, and they will be on site to document it. Then at dusk, there is the big laser light and fireworks display for all to enjoy. All they ask is to bring something tasty to share with others. So if you do plan to come, remember it's from 4 PM to after the fireworks has taken place.

Since we last spoke, I have done six shows and all are now up on the MVN site for you to check out. Of course, I do want to briefly mention a few words on each of them because it's important to let you know why they are special. On May 30th, Calvary Open Bible was again a day to not only show your ride, but to listen to the band called the Classics (p.33-40) and Don Sparks got some great video (p.25-31) a.k.a Go4Rider. Best of Show went to Scott Roberts with his 1978 Ford Bronco (p.352-356). In all 388 Photos of the 225 entries. On June 6th, the Annual Cruise Into Summer put on by Riechard Chevrolet and the Brookville Corvette Club did take place however with the day filled with a chance of rain, less than 200 showed up and by 7 PM, it was raining, but I think you will still enjoy the 224 photos I shot of it. The outdoor show for Vintage Wheels called “Crusin' the Glen” was the biggest one ever with just under 200 entries! “It's for the kids” as their dash plaque (p.21) says. This was my first time at the outdoor event, but it won't be my last because I had a great time. Best of Show went to Greg Long with his Blue 1957 Cameo Truck (p.336-340). 352 photos of Glen Miller Park show all the fun!

On Friday, June 19th, Voss Chevrolet in Centerville, Ohio was the place to be. Nearly 800 fine classics from all different years filled the lot of the dealership to raise money to support Aim for the Handicap. This once a year event was by far the largest one ever. And while it would have been possible to photograph each one, it just would have made the pictorial at least a thousand photos in all, but I think the 372 photos do the job. Especially when you look at the rooftop photos (p.193-217). They are in a word, Spectacular! One last thing with only four awards and the most ever registered, it was not an award to be had but the giving to a night filled with love and friendship for a worthy cause that brought out so many. This is why I love these people. The very next day I went to the All Corvette Cruise-In put on by Hollywood Gaming and the greater Dayton Corvette Club. Wow! What a cool site to see. So many fine looking machines all at one place. Of course, I could go on and on about the Cruise-In, the band, the food, and the Vettes, but I think it's far better if you just look at my photo pictorial. They said, it will be back next year. If you missed it, 270 showed up this time and maybe even 500 will show up next year as they expected to come.

As far as the 14th Annual National Trail Alumni show on the 27th, 126 entries made the day a pretty good event. Down only eight from last year and fifty from their record is not bad when you consider there was rain moving in. However, it did hold off until the show was over. I would like to thank all the fine people of National Trail for allowing me to be part of this event for the past many years by taking the photos for them and the MVN website. We all are hoping that this is not the last one. If you would like to help out, give Ken a call at 937-533-0494. Maybe we can keep it going. As of right now, I don't have the pictorial up to view, but it will be soon. Best of Show went to Ed Baker with his beautiful '37 Ford Custom Club Coupe, and I did take special photos of it for next year's dash plaque if the show does survive for a 15th annual event.

Of course, there were many shows I could not make, but some Go4Rider did, so check out his site for all his new videos including National Trail on the 27th.

As for July, all I can say is Wow! There are just so many, I would not know where to start, and I would not want to leave any event out. Right now, on the site we call “Car Event Flyers by Kevin”, done by our friend Kevin Foust, he has almost 200 listed to view for July, and as always you can get to it on MIAMIVALLEYNOVAS.COM Car Show Page top left box, along with other great sites I post for you to view, and don't forget your Show and Shine Calendar for events as well to discover.

Because this year is moving along so fast and because I am involved with so many great events, I want to mention a few coming in August I know you will want to save the date for. On the 1st, it's the 3rd annual Woodys Radiator Custom Car Show at the Milton Athletic Club from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please see the flyer on Kevin's site for all the info. Next it will be our good friends, the Kohlbachers, doing their 13th Annual Cruise-In at the Rose Music Center in conjunction with the Huber Heights Bites in the Heights Food Truck Rally from 2PM to 8PM. This is always a huge event (p.8-25-25). And for those of you with classics who will be going to the big Stray Cats Show at the Rose on the 10th, there will be special parking for your cool classic ride. But you must attend the show to park in the special area. We even think the band is going to come out after the show to take a look at them. So this might be something cool to do at the Rose. My friends at Washington Township want to remind you of the Big! Free! Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social on the 9th. 300 photos can be seen from the event held (8-14-22) on the MVN site to view all the fun. And I'm sure Go4Rider has many great videos also of it. On the 15th, don't forget the Asphalt Outlaws Event from 9-3PM as they raise money for local charities at 6700 Derby Road. See my photos (8-15-21) of this event. Naturally more on MVN, Kevin's site, and in the Show and Shine.

Before my closing, I want to again let you know of something every classic car owner should carry with them. A few weeks ago, one of our friends had a fire break out on his engine, but did get it out in time to only do four thousand dollar's damage. He could have lost the entire car, so having a fire extinguisher really is a must to keep with you. However, I'm told by my classic car insurance agent you got to have the type of extinguisher or risk even greater damage to the motor. Using one to take away the oxygen is best, so as always, it's the right tool for the right job.

In closing, check out the new Wednesday night Cruise-In at the Diner, 6044 U.S. Route 40 in Tipp City, Ohio. Stamps are again going up in July, and the Post Office has issued 100th Anniversary Stamps to commemorate Route 66. Chuck Sivils of Cartunes is still looking for sponsors for the Annual October Wooden Nickel Event and don't forget his first Sunday of the month Cruise-In at the Heart of Ohio Antique Center 12-4PM Be sure to look both ways when you get a green light. People are always running red lights, so don't trust the green! Remember, to get that shingles vaccination or you may regret it! Be sure to read every MVN Newsletter. I always work hard to give you important info, but many times only once. Our friend Rodney Highfield wants all of you V.W. People to know about the 14th Annual All Air Cool VW Show on September 6th at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Ohio. See my photos from many past years, but especially last year's event of August 31st where you can view 280 great images. Be careful in the upcoming heat and pray for our friends who are not doing well.

Did you know? I have a 38 year old autistic son who needs 24 hour supervision, so I do as many shows as I can.

Movie of the Month: The Cowboys – 1971 - John Wayne. A rancher must use 11 schools boys for a 400 mile treacherous cattle drive.

Photos of the Month: All my new stuff, especially Voss (6-19-26).

Quote of the Month: The two most important days your life are being born and finding out why you were born.

This just in: the Venezuela Earthquake death toll has now reached 1,700, so please pray for those who are affected.

Well, that's it for now,

As always,

Be careful out there,

and may God Bless you all,

Rob

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