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 Teach them [these words of mine] to your children.

Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.

Deuteronomy 11:19 (New Living Translation)

Truck Rally

Saturday, June 27

Children’s Activities

Rose Gehman (who was in charge of the children’s activities), picks up a ball in a miniature golf challenge.  Our granddaughter Lydia helped with a few games.

The Big Bright Bounces Obstacle Slide was a popular place during the afternoon.

 Little ones were cautious at first.

 However, it didn’t take more than one slide to convince them to try again.

 The bigger children loved to bounce their way down the big slide.

 The pedal pull is enjoyed by all ages.  The weights in the sled vary according to age.

As you get near this event, you will hear the familiar sound of George Eby calling, “Pedal, pedal, pedal.”

 I enjoyed watching this young girl do a great job in the Garden Tractor Roadeo Course – and it appeared that it was one of her first times on a garden tractor.

 I think there was always someone waiting for the train.

 It was a great way for the little ones to see the trucks and other areas of the fairgrounds.

 At 4:30 Jim Rule presented a great children’s program.

 He had everyone listening and smiling.

 Learning a lesson about “letting your light shine.”

 I love seeing parents and children smiling!

Thank the Lord! Praise his name!  Tell the nations what he has done.  

Let them know how mighty he is!

Isaiah 12:4 (New Living Translation)

Truck Rally

Saturday, June 27

Benefit Auctions

Our son Jere (dark blue shirt) discusses the auction with auctioneer Joel Heisey.   Jere is auction coordinator for the rally.  Our oldest son Jeff (background) prepares the next item for auction.

Linda and Chaplain Tom Kramer oversee the auction number and payment table.

Our entire Pennsylvania family gets involved in the auctions:  Jeff, Jenna, Roy, Jana, Chris, and auctioneer Donald Groff.

Jana and her friend Renee wait while Diana displays an umbrella that is up for sale.  Our daughter-in-law Chris is clerking and the auctioneer is Dave White.

I liked this picture, because all three auctioneers (Dave White, Joel Heisey, and Donald Groff) are in it.  Granddaughter Jenna displays wall plaques while Jordan, Jeff, Jana, and Roy wait with their items.

Jana models an apron that is up for sale.

Nathan and Renee display some baked items, which are also popular at this auction.

Our daughter-in-law Kristen clerks as a handcrafted truck is sold.

Renee displays a cute rag doll.

While eighty-plus Winross and model trucks were sold at the main auction, the children moved to East Hall where the Children’s Auction was held.

Granddaughter Diana bids on an item.

Grandson Ian holds up a bowling set that is for sale.

Jana and Renee take a break during the Winross sale, and enjoy some delicious Auntie Anne’s pretzels.

Gloria opted for an ice cream cone.

Granddaughter Lydia holds up one of the final Winross trucks before the main auction resumed in North Hall.

Theme baskets have become popular and fun items at this auction.  This picnic basket is one I had my eye on, and purchased. 

We are grateful for the monies that are raised through the benefit auctions.

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Tonight:  Children’s Activities

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 

2 Corinthians 3:17 (New International Version)

Truck Rally

Saturday, June 27

In Memory of Dwayne, Chadwin, and Derrick Snyder

Last year I photographed a beautiful rig that was not at this years rally.

Nor was the driver or his two young sons there.

Instead there was a beautiful memorial in West Hall (vendor building) – presented by his widow, her family, and Dwayne’s family. 

It is good to see Martha doing something positive despite her painful loss 

There were model trucks, coffee cups, paper weights, and t-shirts available to those who wanted to remember Dwayne and the boys.  I understand from Dwayne’s dad, that they sold eighty model trucks.

Some of his friends displayed banners or…

lettered memorials on their rigs.

The accident that took their lives happened in Ohio on Saturday night August 9, 2008. 

Dwayne and his sons, ten-year-old Chadwin and three-year-old Derrick were on their way home to Pennsylvania following a delivery and pickup in the northwest.

I’m not aware that they still know the reason for the accident.

 Martha was pregnant at the time of Dwayne’s death, and later gave birth to a baby girl she named Shailyn, who joined big sister, Emily.

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Do remember Martha and the girls in your prayers.  The life of a widow (or widower) is never easy – especially in the early years.  Baby Shailyn just spent a bit of time in the hospital following a frightening incident, but is thankfully back home again tonight.

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Serve the LORD with gladness! 

Psalm 100:2 (English Standard Version)

Truck Rally

Saturday, June 27

Parking Lot Scenes

 Chaplain Jim and his wife Cindy followed the last truck of the parade with their pickup rig ~ which doubles as storage and PR.

 Behind them was the final vehicle ~ Nelson Martin’s pickup ~ carrying the clowns and a brand-new Rally sign.

 We had fun with this photo, as Jan (right) is one of Cerwin’s therapists in rehabilitating  his shoulder.  We made sure that we didn’t forget this photo on Monday, as it was her last day.  She is leaving for a lengthly missions trip.

 Check out that long wheelbase

Look at all that stainless steel.

I doubt that this driver wears shoes in his rig.

 Drivers everywhere were touching up their rigs.

How is that for a dedicated trucker’s wife?  Maybe this is why they won best of show.

I “stole” this picture of Michelle Rissler polishing their rig from Paul’s Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/risslerbilt.  

If you check out my post from last night, you can see a photo of the entire rig.

What the Lord has said will stand forever. 

1 Peter 1:25 (Contemporary English Version)

Truck Rally

Saturday, June 27

Parade of Trucks ~ Returning to the Fairgrounds

The truck that was fourth from the lead met the end of the parade at the area where I was standing.

Paul & Michelle Rissler’s beautiful Peterbilt was chosen as Best of Show by the judging team.

I change positions quite a few times during the parade, and end up at my favorite spot – sitting on the grass at the west entrance as trucks return to the fairgrounds.

This little guy made sure there was a lot of horn blowing.

Children love the opportunity to ride with parents and grandparents.  Because the parade moves slowly (eight to fifteen miles per hour), they can sit on dad’s lap…

…or look out the sleeper door.

The truck parkers job is finished. 

I missed a great photo op when these guys high-fived just before I took this picture.

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Tomorrow night:  Parking Lot Pictures