The Steering Wheel - Hemmings



The Steering WheelOur Mission Statement:To share the love of our antique cars and to show them off. To enjoy fellowship of other car enthusiasts.August 2015 Vol.15#06Officers:President:Al Preisner(616) 874-9336Vice-President:Jim Nyman(616) 914-8895Secretary:Shirley DeLange(616) 878-3618Treasurer:Leon DeLange(616) 878-3618Board of Directors:15/16Fred Brailey(616) 365-080415/16Roseanne Lynch(616) 460-216115/16Chuck Swift(616) 450-724515/16Carl Esakson(616) 677-581614/15Judy Swift(616) 450-724514/15Dennis Biggins(616) 365-137114/15Jim Nyman(616) 914-8895Committee Chairs:April AuctionAl Preisner(616) 874-9336Craig Chalmers(616) 361-2220Christmas BanquetSean & Cynthia Smith(616) 560-3108Club HistorianRoseanne Lynch(616) 460-2161Club PicnicCheryl Chalmers(616) 361-2220Judy Swift(616) 916-3538MembershipAl Preisner(616) 874-9336Metro 28th CruiseLeon DeLange(616) 878-3618Newsletter Bonnie Woodman(616) 997-6413Retirement VisitsRuth EsaksonJim Nyman(616) 677-5816(616) 914-8895Sick & Shut InsLinda Biggins(616) 365-1371Special EventsRuth Esakson(616) 677-5816Cynthia Smith(616) 560-3108Tours: Dust OffSean & Cindy Smith(616) 560-3108Fall One DayAl Preisner(616) 874-9336Events Calendar** Indicates a SPECIAL EventAug 1**Sat VISIT: St. Mary’s Living Center – 1050 4 Mile Rd, GR – 10am – 2pmEating at noon – Rain or Shine – Show the carsAug 2SunGRACC Annual Summer Picnic – Veterans Park in Coopersville MI –Catered Meal – eating at 1:00pm – Bingo, Fun and Prizes – See you There!!Aug 4**Tue EVENT: National Night Out @ Beckwith School - 2405 Leonard NE (corner of Leonard and Maryland) from 6-8pm - Need 10 or more cars.?Call ASAP - 616-677-5816 if you can go Aug 6**Thur VISIT: St. Ann's Home, 2161 Leonard St. Grand Rapids, MI 6:30 to 7:30pm. Ice Cream social – We need a good turnout for this to show our appreciation – Park in side lot (where our meetings are held)NOTE: Beginning in August - No more separate Board Meetings2nd Tuesday of the MonthAug 11TueGRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pmAug 13**Thru VISIT: American House of Kentwood – 5980 Eastern Ave SE – Kentwood – 6:00pm to 7:30pm – Ice Cream SocialAug 18**Tues VISIT: Rest Haven – 1424 Union Ave – GR – 6:30pm – 7:30pmIce Cream SocialAug 20**Thurs VISIT: Clark on Keller Lake – 2457 Forrest Hills SE – KentwoodMeal Provided - 5 to 7 pm Aug 22**SatEVENT: Greenville Danish Parade - lineup on South Bower St.This road is one street on north side after the light by the Armory.NOTE: we’re short cars – still need a few more – call Ruth if you can make it!!!Aug 22Sat Metro Cruise – details this newsletter !! – See Page 8Aug 25TueGRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters: Casey & Ruth Meyer Entertainment: Cruisin’ for Ice CreamAug 27**Thur VISIT: Clark Retirement Community – 1551 Franklin SE – Grand Rapids - Meal Provided – 5 to 7pmSept 21**Mon VISIT: Sentinel Point – 2900 Thornhills SE – GR – 5:30 – 7:30pmIce Cream SocialSept 22TueGRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters: Denny & Linda Biggins / Entertainment: ?????NOTE: Fall PotluckOct 27TueGRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters: Chuck & Judy Swift / Entertainment: Fall PotluckNov 24Tue GRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters: Chuck & Judy Swift / Election NightDec 12Sat GRACC Christmas Awards Banquet - @ St. Mary’s Church Hall –15164 Juniper Dr, Marne, MI – Social Time 12 noon – lunch @ 12:45“Dates marked in BOLD, Underlined and marked with a double asterisk **, are SPECIAL Events and Visits. Please make note of these dates. These events and visits earn points toward the year end awards.”** We will now have a 50/50 Raffle and/or a prize drawing at all membership meetings – this is to help offset the cost of the Awards Banquet.NOTE: - A Reminder – that Greeters are also Treaters – please bring a snack (baked goods, whatever) and a beverage. Any items purchased for this can be reimbursed by the treasurer.FROM THE PRESIDENTHi All,Hopefully everyone is doing just fine and enjoying this fine summer weather. The Annual Club Picnic will soon be here, I hope to see you there and enjoying the food and fun. Also in August will have the car show at St. Ann’s Home. We need to show our support for this event. The have generously let us use their community room for all of your meetings, potlucks and auction at no charge – a really big turnout would be SUPER!Your GRACC PresidentAl Preisner Board Of Directors ReportBoard Decision: it has been voted on by the Board of Directors that beginning in August – the Board Meetings be held at the same time as the membership meeting. If there are issues the Board need to discuss before meetings, they will meet 15 minutes earlier. Also, due to this, the schedule for the newsletter will change so that it will be published the 4th week of the month.A Reminder: the Board Meetings are open to all Club members. If you have suggestions and/or feedback for the club, please join the Board Members at one of the meetings. $ Treasurers Report from Leon DeLange $NOTE: - Report as of July, 2015????????????? Balance June 23rd $3,534.57????????????? Receipts?????????????????????????????????????? 638.00 ??????? Disbursements???????????????????????????? - 175.00?????????????Balance July 27th $3,997.57Note: a further detailed report will be available at the August membership mittee ReportsSick & Shut InsLinda Biggins – ChairFred Eisen was in for knee surgery on July 1st – is home and doing well – cards may be sent to 540 Harrison, Coopersville MI 49404Bob Waller had a stay in the hospital. Cards may be sent to: 5785 Becker S, Cedar Springs MI 49319Thoughts and prayers for all our sick & shut-ins are greatly appreciated ……NOTE: If you know of someone else in the club who has been ill and/or in the hospital, has had a death in the family, etc. Please call Linda and let her know – 616-365-1371^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Retirement VisitsBrought to you by Ruth Esakson & Jim NymanPLEASE check the Events listings – we’re adding new ones each week!!Whispering Woods, June 13th – attendees were: Carl & Ruth Esakson, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Len & Judy Johnson, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, and Jim Nyman.Green Acres, June 20th – attendees were: Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Chuck & Judy Swift, John & Bonnie Woodman, Roger Beard, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Denny & Linda Biggins, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Roseanne Lynch, John & Judy Wilson and Harry & Marcia Emmert (no car).Christian Rest Home, June 24th –attendees were: Carl & Ruth Esakson, John & Bonnie Woodman, Chuck & Judy Swift, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Casey & Ruth Meyers, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Roseanne Lynch, Roger Beard, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Denny & Linda Biggins, John & Judy Wilson, and Sig & Marge Baumgart.Rest Haven Home, July 2, 2015 – attendees were: Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Roger Beard, and Carl & Ruth Esakson. We had a great meal and a nice parade.Maple Creek Nursing Home – August 21st – attendees were: Chuck & Judy Swift, John Wilson, Roseanne Lynch, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Jim Nyman, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Roger Beard, Ruth Esakson, and Leon & Shirley DeLange.Stonebridge Manor - July 22nd – attendees were: Fred & Arlene Eisen, John & Bonnie Woodman, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Chuck & Judy Swift, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Roger Beard,Dennis & Linda Biggins, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Jim & Penny Nyman, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, and John & Judy Wilson.Sheldon Meadows Living Center - July 23rd – attendees were: Fred & Arlene Eisen, John & Judy Wilson, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Chuck Swift, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Denny Biggins, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Roger Beard, Russ Doerfer, Len & Judy Johnson. No one won any trophy’s. GR Home for Veterans - July 25th - attendees were: Bob & Elsie Waller, Roseanne Lynch, Bob & Carole Diefenbaker, John & Judy Wilson, Sally Thelen & son Brian, craig & Cheryl Chalmers w/Colin, Len & Nancy Bogardus, Len?& Judy Johnson, Gary & Debby Timmermans, Dave Birdsall, Gene & Patti Birdsall, Harold & Karen Ringler, Ted & Catherine Callender w/ grandsons Harvey & Henry Holleman, Roger Beard, Chuck Swift, Ed Potrayj, Bob Giles, Sig & Marge Baumgart and John & Bonnie Woodman?A few of those who attended the GR Home for Veterans:PS – if you’re not sure where a ‘Retirement/Nursing Home’ is – ask us – maps are available!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Special EventsBrought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith(616) 677-5816June 13th - Melissa Hurley Wedding – attendees were: Casey & Ruth MeyerJune 25th - East Fulton Store Front- attendees were: John & Judy Wilson, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Chuck & Judy Swift, John & Bonnie Woodman, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Al Preisner, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Roger Beard, Denny & Linda Biggins, Roseanne Lynch, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Bob & Carol Diefenbarker, Fred & Arlene Eisen, and Sig & Marge Baumgart. It was a nice event. We received free popcorn, many different types of treats and water or a glass of wine.June 28th - Cedar Rock Café – attendees were: Carl & Ruth Esakson, Chuck Swift, John & Bonnie Woodman, Roger Beard, Denny & Linda Biggins, Al Preisner, John & Judy Wilson, Roseanne Lynch, Craig & Colin Chalmers, Sally Thelen, Gene Birdsall, Sig & Margie Baumgart, Harold Ringler, and Bob & Kathryn VanRenterghen,?who had car trouble but was still able to bring their Model T.I want to thank everyone who took time away on a Sunday to participate in the following event.July 4th - East Grand Rapids Parade – attendees were: Carl & Ruth Esakson, Chuck & Judy Swift, John & Bonnie Woodman, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Casey & Ruth Meyer,Roseanne Lynch, Roger Beard, Denny & Linda Biggins, John & Judy Wilson, Sig & Marge Baumgart, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, and Jim & Penny Nyman.Thanks again, Ruth & Cynthia^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^MembershipAl Preisner – ChairWe currently have a total of 66 families in our group! Welcome to our newest members: Dave & Ruth Ann Kommer of Belmont – they own a 1929 Model A (Shay) Ford Roadster. Ron & Lorrie Weinrich of Grand Rapids – They have a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe CoupeBe sure to say HI and Welcome when you see them at the next club outing!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Interested in a One Day Fall Tour???????Al is tentatively planning a One Day Fall Tour for Maybe – Sat. Sept 19th – would you be interested in going? He’s willing, if enough people are able and ready to roll. Let Al know when you next see him.These are always fun and enjoyable trips to take – never know where we’re going or where we’ll end, and that’s makes that more enjoyable. A great day out with our fellow members, new places to see, and roads yet untraveled (by us anyway). Usually one or two stops on the way, with a lunch stop in the middle. Again, let Al know if you’re interested!!!!Extra Newsworthy NewsThe following members have Special Anniversaries this month. Send them a card to help celebrate these special milestonesBob & Elsie Waller are celebrating their 60th Anniversary on the 13th of August. Cards may be sent to: 5785 Becker S, Cedar Springs MI 49319Leon & Shirley Delange are celebrating their 50th Anniversary on the 6th of August. Cards may be sent to: PO Box 130 / 2621Sherood, Byron Cnter MI 4215Denny & Linda Biggins are also celebrating their 50th Annivesary on the 28th of August. Cards may be sent to: 391 Bell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2015 Club Directory IS HERE!!!! And Available – each club family gets 1 free directory. See John or Bonnie Woodman at the next club meeting to get the newest hot off the press 2015 Club Directory – lists all members and their info, plus what cars they have. How about an extra one??? – it’s great to have one in the house and one in the ‘ol car! - $5.00 for the second one – what a bargain!!! NOTE: Want yours mailed? Send a self-addressed – stamped envelope (71cents worth) and we’ll see that one is sent out to you.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^NOTICE: Beginning in August the newsletter will be sent out after the monthly meeting (4th Tuesday of each month) – any input will need to be in by the membership meeting night.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Annual Catered PicnicSunday, August 2nd – at the Veterans Park in Coopersville (on Randall St). Eating at 1pm, social hour (with coffee and cookies) starts at 12 noon. Raffle prizes, great food, door prizes, great food, Bingo and of course great food. Games and prizes for the kids!!! Plenty of parking and lots of fun. Call if you have any questions – Cheryl Chalmers @ (616) 361-2220 or Judy Swift @ (616) 450-7245 Bring yourselves and an appetite. There will be a raffle with items to help off-set the price of the Picnic! PS – for those who like to bake – desserts have been requested! Call Judy and/or Cheryl to let them know if you can contribute. THANKS!!!!Eleventh Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise?Saturday, August 22nd A brief note on this years Metro Cruise – On Saturday, August 22, 2015, the club will again participate in the Metro Cruise. However, because several club members are taking part in the Greenville Parade during the morning, the gathering for the Metro Cruise will be a little different this year. The gathering place is the same. We will gather at the parking lot of the Christian Reformed Church building at the SE corner of Kalamazoo and 28th St. You are welcome to arrive at any time in the morning or early afternoon that you choose. The Greenville parade participants will arrive approximately at 2pm. We will not have a picnic lunch this year. Lunch is on your own. We will be having a dessert potluck, however, starting at 2pm. Please bring a dessert to share. The club will furnish plates and plastic utensils. Bring your own beverages. Also bring your lawn chairs. We will not have any canopies this year, but rather will have our dessert and seating area all in the shade of the big trees along 28th St. See you there! Leon & Shirley DeLange^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^** Auto Trivia Answer: Watch next months’ newsletter for the answer to this months’ Trivia.Did the 1928 Ford Model-A have the sun visor inside or outside the car? OutsideWhat country had one million vehicles in operation in 1928? CanadaWhat automobile offered “tops” as standard equipment in 1915? OldsmobileWhat did the New York City Police Department use to pursue speeding motorists in 1898? BicyclesWhat year was the hit tune “In My Merry Oldsmobile”? 1905^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Visit our web site at clubs.graccWho won the 50/50 Raffle at the June Meeting? Craig Chalmers got $37.00, but generously gave $10 back to the club.Who won the 50/50 Raffle at the July Meeting? Bonnie Woodman – taking home $25.00^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^If you need glass replacement for your ‘old’ (and/or new) car – give B&K Auto Glass a call. He stated he actually likes replacing glass in the old cars. Info:Bob @ B&K Auto Glass260 Ottawa St., Coopersville, MI(616) 837-7060^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Breton Auto Wash (in Grand Rapids)Eastbrook Auto Wash Oil & Lube (in Comstock Park)Will be advertising our Car Club on their website – and feature some of the activities & events that we as a group participate in. So please, if you’re in the area stop by and use their services. And be sure to let you friends and family know. Great advertising for us!!!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Cars/Parts For Sale and/or WantedFOR SALE: Corvair & Chevy Parts – Block 327-350 plus Parts – located in Jenison – Call Stony Bing @ 293-4659 (08/15)FOR SALE: 1966 Ford Convertible Sedan – looks good – been in storage for the past few years – call David at (616) 813-0800 (06/15)FOR SALE: 1972 Lincoln – stored for past 10 years – excellent shape – white interior, 87,000 miles – part of an estate sale and must be sold soon – call Barbara Sue (Susie) (616) 291-4064 (06/15)FOR SALE: 1955 Ford Thunderbird – parts, etc. Call Rich for details & info – Rich Rzemeck – 453-2642 (04/15)WANTED: A Classic Mustang Convertivle - mid to late 60s/Early 70s – mid condition call Peggy Barber - @ 231-740-8200 03/15FOR SALE: 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe – 100% original – 47,000 miles, excellent condition, inside and out. Runs and Drives Well - $8,000 or Best Offer – call Ken Bogardus @ 616-534-3778 or Cell 616-648-1394 (11/14)GARAGE Available – Call Al Preisner – (616) 874-9336^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Weekly Cruises’ & Car ShowsTue – Aug 25th – Rose Garden Car Show – 6 to 8pm - 3371 Prairie, Grandville -Fri – Aug 7th - Del Shannon Car Cruise – Line up @ 4pm – Cruise starts 6pm – O’Malley Drive – Coopersville, MISat – Aug 8th – Del Shannon Car Show – 7am to 4pm – Main St., Coopersville MISat – Sept 12 – 11th Annual Creston Days Car Show – 9am to 3pm – Plainfield & Spencer NECruises: Merritt Lamb Post 102 – 330 Rockford Park Dr NE – Rockford – Every Thursday eve throughout the summer (May 28 – September 3rd)NOTE: If you know of any car shows and/or cruises – let us know and we’ll place the notice here!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Back-Seat Drivers AUGUST Recipes(Recipes requested from ‘Bonnie’s Kitchen)Fresh Strawberry Pie(Really good!!)1 pkg (3 oz) Vanilla Pudding – cook ‘n serve (NOT instant)1 teas. Lemon juice1 pkg (3 oz) Strawberry Jell-o2 cups fresh sliced strawberries2 cups water1 – 9” baked pie shellCombine pudding, jello, water & lemon juice in saucepan – cook and stir over medium heat until comes to boil. Pour into bowl and chill until thickened. Once thickened – fold in sliced strawberries and pour into baked pie shell. Place back in frig to chill and set (about 2 hours) Garnish with additional berries if desired & Whipped Topping.NOTE: when I bake my pie shell – before baking - I dab a bit of milk over the crust, then sprinkle with a bit of sugar.Strawberry Jam (with rhubarb)6 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb ? cup water3 ? cups sugar1 pkg. (4 serve size) Strawberry JelloMix rhubarb, sugar & water in large saucepan. Cook on high heat 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to med., cover and cook until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and additional 12 to 15 min.. remove from heat. Stir in jello until dissolved. Skim off any foam with metal spoon. Immediately ladle into prepared jars, filling within ? inch from top. wipe jar rims & threads, cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Turn jars upside-down. After 5 min., turn upright.Green Tomato – Raspberry Jam(for those leftover green tomatoes before the frost)4 cups shredded green tomatoes1 (6 oz) pkg. Raspberry Jello4 cups sugarCombine tomatoes and sugar in large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir and cook about 10 minutes. Add the jello, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Spoon into hot, sterilized jars and seal, or pour into freezer containers and freeze.NOTE: if you don’t tell – your family will never know that you used green tomatoes ................
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