For several years Company Printing has helped produce my design for the TCC patch.
The newsletter will be published this month with all the information for the State Meet in Snyder.
Tommy Goode had a great display at CCoA national meet in June. Contact him or any board member to learn how to buy your chance to win. It will be awarded at our State meet this year.
Looking forward to the Sept. 30-Oct. 3 and cooler weather.
See you in Snyder!
July 9-11, 2026 – Ozark Mountain Ride, Green Forest, Arkansas – Dale and Sandy Dishman will again be hosting another great ride around the Ozark Mountains in North Western Arkansas. Call them at (870) 438-5641 for more information.
It is with a sad heart that I report of another founding member of our Texas club has passed. Jim Wadlow died April 20, 2026. I learned of his passing at the CCoA National meet in Abilene in June. This is a gleaning from past records to represent Jim’s life.
Jill’s name and service is also included. She was a dedicated wife and served faithfully along with him.
In 1962, Jim and Jill moved to Texas due to his job, settling in Arlington for 37 years. In 1999, they relocated to Burleson, just 20 miles from Cleburne, where the Texas Cushman Club was founded.
Jim and Jill Wadlow’s anniversary was June 3, with 2026 marking 70 years of their marriage. They were born in Nebraska and met after high school. Jim worked at the Cushman factory before going to college, while his father, Jack Wadlow, retired from Cushman in 1973 after 28 years of service. Jim and Jill married in 1956.
The inaugural Texas State Cushman Meet was held in June 1983 in Cleburne. Jim and Jill attended and were riding double on a 1962 All State scooter. Randolph Garner was elected as the first president of the newly-formed Texas Cushman Club. Jill served as Secretary and Treasurer for 12 years. Jim served as President of the Texas Club from 1987 to 1990 and President of CCOA from 1997 to 1998.
They had one daughter, Jeannette Luman, who passed away on May 1, 2011, at the age of 54.
The Burleson News-Express, Vol. 1, Issue 19, published on May 4, 2026, provided an insightful account of Jim’s exceptional service to his community.
“The City of Burleson mourns the loss of a beloved pillar of its community. Former Councilmember Jim Wadlow passed away on Monday, April 20, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service, thoughtful leadership, and a reputation as a true gentleman.
The City of Burleson extends its deepest condolences to Jim’s family and friends. While his absence will be deeply felt, his legacy lives on in the parks where children play, the library where neighbors gather, and the very standards of civility that define the city he cherished. Jim Wadlow wasn’t just a resident of Burleson; he played a pivotal role in shaping its very essence.”
With all respect, we will remember Jim’s service and dedication to our club. A friend and leader who worked and shared his love of Cushmans with all who were acquainted with him. His knowledge and passion will be missed.
Chrysti Love
The State Meet will be held September 30- Oct. 3 in Snyder.
The Best Western hotel will be the host hotel. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.
Located at 810 Coliseum Dr. it is just outside the fence that surrounds the Coliseum. Call 325-269-0559. The Cushman club block has a cost of $86.34 per night. ASK FOR THE CLUB RATE.
The RV camping will be on site. It will be $30 per night and a club member will be Wagonmaster. He will collect the money.
Tommy Goode has a raffle going to help the club. The motor can be seen at Nationals, June 14-18, 2026 in Abilene Tx. The drawing will be at our state meet.
The next newsletter will be sent in July. The registration page, schedule, rules for show scooters, and more are included for you to read and enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you!
In the newsletter May 1995, there is an article reporting the Concho Valley area held their 1st rally along the banks of the North Concho River near Water Valley. 34 scooters rode the area and the event became an annual event. It continued until 2023. This year was attended by Don and Judy Henry, Roy and Joellen Stanley and Raymond and Chrysti Love. Several dropped by for visiting and meals.
Roy and Joellen Stanley, Carolyn Turner, Nancy Bennett, and Gene Sargent have been dedicated members and have attended most of the events. Armando and Margaret Trevino were also active members but were unable to attend this year. They sent best wishes and the coffee pot with Folgers coffee.
We had lunch with Ted Grisham at The Other Place in Carlsbad. He came and spent Friday morning and part of the afternoon with us.
2 Cushman riders, Roy Stanley and Don Henry, took off before day break on the morning ride over the divide for breakfast. Both scooters made it and they were waiting for our car load of passengers to arrive to have breakfast at Another Place, in Robert Lee. As we got traveled back to the campground, the scooters spent time riding around the lake and traveled 84 miles. There were a few bluebonnets on the side of the road.
Back at Harper’s Park there was visiting and the scooters went for an afternoon ride of 39 miles ride around the area. The planned potluck supper that night in the campground’s building was good food with great visiting.
Some Old shots from my albums. We were remembering so many we have lost.
Don Henry has reported on the rides at Turkey.
On Friday, 7 scooters rode 86 miles with a morning start in 47° temperatures. On Saturday, 9 riders traveled 120 miles in 60° temperatures. “ On the average, it was great.”
Attending were Don and Judy Henry, RJ and Mick Hudson, Paul Kruska, Ronnie Robbins, Pete Henderson, Gary Mathis, Jill Hobbs, and Sean Hirby. Chase was provided by Martin and Jane Stafford.
[ personal info: Jill Hobbs is Don and Judy Henry’s daughter. Sean Hirby is her boyfriend. Don has had the joy of involving them both in riding. Sean is a mechanic who worked in Don Paige’s dealership auto shop. Sean tells that Don was the best boss he ever had. Don’s health is not improved and this report makes us sad.]
Complete story will be provided by Don Henry in the July newsletter.
The 18th annual Carmine meet was held with James and Jane hosting the Texas Cushman Club.
James will have a complete write up in the July newsletter.
April 10-11, 2026 Water Valley Memorial Ride- Water Valley, Texas. For those attending with RV’s, reservations will need to be made with Water Valley (Harper Park) through Tom Green County (www,tomgreencountytx.gov/reservations). Go to Services, scroll down to park reservations, and set up an account. You will need to choose upper or lower spaces. Spaces all have both 30 and 50 amps and are $25 per night. In memory of Ben and Les we will be look forward to visiting and sharing times past, eating good food and of course riding our scooters over the divide for breakfast on Saturday morning. Since we have the building rented, lets plan on having pot luck dinner Saturday evening. Following tradition there will be the pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. For further information call Roy Stanley (325) 234-5968 or Don Henry (325) 665-5716.
Further info from Roy Stanley:
Water Valley Ride to Eat Meet
Water Valley Park 28 miles Northwest of San Angelo April 10th &11th.
Friday afternoon 5PM Catfish or other menu items at ” The Other Place” restaurant in Carlsbad. Saturday Breakfast across the divide to “Another Place” Restaurant around 8AM. Lunch ride depending on group decision of distance to ride. Evening Pot Luck at Water Valley Park. Pancake Breakfast Sunday Morning before parting. Lets Eat.
325/234-5968
Texas Cushman Club Raffle Engine Build
Tommy Goode has put together a beautiful engine and along with Steve Lorenz and Bill Tate, the proceeds will be going to the Texas Cushman Club account.
Contact Tommy Goode at his Lost Pines Cushman shop: 512-549-3062
The Texas Cushman Club is going to raffle an 8HP “B” block engine at the Texas State meet this year. The following pictures are the start of the build. The specs. are bored .050, ported and polished, a super stock cam, high capacity oil pan, billet head, Chrome engine shroud and 22MM Mikuni carb. I would like to thank Mary and Bill Tate for donating the core engine that I started with. I would also like to thank Lisa and Steve Lorenz ( Arcadia Cushman) for their donation of most of the Chrome. The engine will be on display at the CCOA National meet in Abilene, Texas in June and the drawing will be held at the Texas State Meet in October in Snyder, Texas. You do not have to be present to win. The tickets will be $25 each or 5 for $100.
February 27-28, 2026–18th Annual Carmine Ride–Carmine, Texas. Come join us in Carmine, Texas (about 20 miles west of Brenham on US 290) this spring! Here’s what we have planned: The rides start at 9:30 from the Pecan Grove Inn parking lot on both Friday and Saturday mornings, so those coming from a distance need to arrive on the 26th to make the 9:30 AM start time on the 27th. An early bird dinner is planned for the 26th for early arrivers. The meet will be at the Pecan Grove Inn B & B, 233 Augsburg Street in Carmine, http://www.pecangroveinn.com. We (yes, that’s my wife and I) have six rooms. Call James or Jane Press at (281) 433-8845 to book or for further information.
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