Josh Dilsaver
About Josh Dilsaver
Posts by Josh Dilsaver:
EDGE&TA Branch 106 Photos
2019 Winnemucca Parade of Lights
2018 Labor Day Parade Photos
Manure Spreader from the 1940's restored by Walt Curtis 2017
Gary Simpson
Gary Simpson nomination for EDGE&TA HOF 2019 As a past president of Branch 54, Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club, Inc., it is my pleasure to nominate Gary Simpson for induction into the EDGE&TA Hall of Fame. Gary is among our most active and supportive members. In addition he is one our most capable tractor/engine mechanic having been formally trained as a mechanic. Gary has served faithfully on the club’s board of directors 2016 through 2019 (re-elected. In addition, he is a member of Branch 197 The Inland Empire Steam & Gas Buffs. Branch 54 is honoring Gary for his unwavering support and enthusiastic participation in club meetings and activities. He and his wife Julie have the responsibility of maintaining club coolers and supplying beverages for club meetings and events. Plus, Gary has assumed the responsibility of planning, organizing and carrying out Branch 54’s annual tractor drive. Gary typically lines up a 30 to 35 mile drive through the back roads of the beautiful Palouse area of eastern Washington State. Drives usually parallel parts of the Snake River for fantastic views Further, Gary attends club plow days and often loans tractor (s) and plows to members that don’t own plowing equipment. And, he owns a large, well equipped shop and is generous with his time and experience to help club members with tractor and engine repairs. Activities in his shop includes mentoring young members restore their first tractor. Every fall, after wheat harvest is complete in eastern Washington, Gary plans and host “recreational straw baling using antique equipment and involving several club members. Typically 600 to 800 small bales of straw are baled and sold to offset fuel and other cost. Gary’s interest in collecting, restoring and using antique tractors and equipment is pretty much unmatched in our club. His restorations are expertly carried out with absolute original specs being followed. He is an expert when it comes to “bird-dogging” parts and supplies. He is pretty much “color-blind” with it comes to collecting tractors. He tends to favor Farmall and Ford tractors, but he also appreciates the unusual for eastern Washington. He most recent tractor purchase is a MMZTU. There can be little doubt that Gary Simpson is deserving of Hall of Fame status in EDGE&TA. I urge the selection committee to give his application utmost consideration.
Bruce and Jenny Petty
Bruce & Jenny Petty nomination for EDGE&TA HOF 2019 Members of Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club, Inc. (Branch 54) are pleased to nominate Bruce and Jenny Petty for induction into the National Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Hall of fame. It would only be fitting that they receive this honor as a couple because they have worked tirelessly the last 18 plus years as a couple to support, grow, and serve Branch 54. Both are fully committed to the objectives of our local and national organizations. Regarding their significant contributions—shortly after they were married Jenny was elected secretary of Br. 54 and served for 5 years straight—2001 thru 2005. Further, she is a constant when it comes to setting up meetings, potluck meals, plow-days and harvest bees. Bruce has been a “work-horse” leader since joining the club some 20 years ago. He was elected treasurer in 2004 & 2005: vice-president & board of director 2010 & 2011; president 2012 & 2013, immediate past president and board of director 2014 & 2015.
Branch 34 is honoring this young couple for their dedication and willingness to support club activities with near 100% attendance at quarterly meetings and special events sponsored by the club. They have a growing family, four young daughters–all of which are club members, and still find time to operate their family small grain farm, host plow days and harvest bees at their farm/ranch. They have also hosted a club quarterly meeting at their place. Bruce is a graduate of Wyo-Tech where he studied diesel mechanics. And, he gives advice freely to club members with mechanical questions. He stands ready to help in any way he can.
Bruce and Jenny are devoted collectors, preservationist and exhibitors of engines and antique harvest equipment. Being formally trained in engine rebuilds Bruce stands willing to take on restoration projects that others would have to pass up. His latest restoration involved a complete disassembly and rebuild of an antique Holt, 4-cylinder engine. During the restoration of this beauty he reported progress, to include pictures, in the club newsletters. They also have an antique Caterpillar 60 tractor undergoing restoration and other antique tractors.
Barry Bender
Barry and his wife Kim joined Branch 29 in June of 1999. Garry became an active member right from the start with his first restoration of a Case VAC. He was elected president in 2002 and served until 2004 when he decided he could no longer devote the time
needed for the position due to work and his kid’s school activities. True to form and wanting to stay involved, he accepted the position of secretary, a position he holds to this day.
Barry is a tireless volunteer in helping get Branch 29’s threshing bee ready each year. He arranges the loan of a forklift to help with set-up, he picks up the Pepsi products from the distributor and coordinates with a local restaurant to provide food for our Saturday night BBQ. He then does the cooking that evening during the event. He shares his love of old iron with his family and has got them all involved as active members. Wife Kim, his three kids Dawson, Mason, and Madison along with his dad Clarence have become huge International Harvester fans. They have a modest collection of Farmall tractors that they display and operate at the show each year. During the show Barry volunteers on the kid’s barrel ride and helps out with the saw mill and stationary baling.
Barry leads our annual tractor drive each year and hosts a BBQ at his place at the end of the drive. I believe Barry demonstrates the enthusiasm and value necessary to be a candidate for the EDGE&TA Hall of Fame.