It’s snowing outside as I sit here trying to compose this monthly message. The Christmas season is just a few weeks away and I imagine everyone is getting a little busier with all the preparations for the upcoming festivities. I’m very lucky that my wife Christina takes care of most of the gift buying and inside decorating. My biggest job is putting up our annual light display. We have somewhere near 7,000 lights that have to be strung on the house and shrubs. A lot of them are mini-lights so it really doesn’t look like there is that many. I think that the price of electricity this year may cut down on the amount of time that we have our lights lit but they will be up and on for at least the last two weeks before Christmas.
We haven’t had many club activities this past month but the next few weeks should be quite busy. As always keep your newsletter handy as all our upcoming events are listed in it.
Thanks to the generosity of many of our members that attended the November meeting, our special auction to raise funds for the Christmas party was a huge success. A large number of items were bought by some very generous bidders. Our honorary auctioneer (Dave Lemkay) did an amazing job. Thanks Dave and all those that donated items for the auction.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday Dec.1st at the Champlain Trail Museum. For all those that can’t make the meeting or the Christmas Party I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To those that can be there I’ll see you then.
Wayne
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Results of Driving Contest at 2010 Rodeo
1st - Jeff & Kathy Videto 30 points
2nd – Ralph Lemke & Marilyn Simpson 40 points
3rd – Wayne & Chris Brohart 50 points
4th - Ron & Dawn Roy, Don & Sue Page “Tied” 100 points
5th – Dave & Delores Lemkay 125 points
6th – Bob & Mae McCauley 130 points
7th – Neil & Lori Videto 150 points
8th – Ray & Juli Coulas 170 points
9th – Don & Myrna Stresman 200 points
10th – Ed & Jean Lapa 240 points
Points were awarded for each infraction on the course, which included hitting a pylon, missing a pylon, or having to reverse direction in order to clear a pylon. I must add the passenger in each vehicle had to hold an egg on a spoon with their arm out the window. The course was run in a field with a few good-sized bumps on it and surprisingly not one person dropped their egg. The final task was to park as close to a barrier as possible without touching it and points were awarded for each inch you were away from the barrier. The top three finishers had clean runs and parked, 3, 4, and 5 inches away respectively. A great deal of fun was had by all who participated and I’m sure there will be a few guys out practicing for next year. So watch out Jeff and Kathy you may have some stiffer competition next time around.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our rodeo a great success and congratulations to our winners.
2nd – Ralph Lemke & Marilyn Simpson 40 points
3rd – Wayne & Chris Brohart 50 points
4th - Ron & Dawn Roy, Don & Sue Page “Tied” 100 points
5th – Dave & Delores Lemkay 125 points
6th – Bob & Mae McCauley 130 points
7th – Neil & Lori Videto 150 points
8th – Ray & Juli Coulas 170 points
9th – Don & Myrna Stresman 200 points
10th – Ed & Jean Lapa 240 points
Points were awarded for each infraction on the course, which included hitting a pylon, missing a pylon, or having to reverse direction in order to clear a pylon. I must add the passenger in each vehicle had to hold an egg on a spoon with their arm out the window. The course was run in a field with a few good-sized bumps on it and surprisingly not one person dropped their egg. The final task was to park as close to a barrier as possible without touching it and points were awarded for each inch you were away from the barrier. The top three finishers had clean runs and parked, 3, 4, and 5 inches away respectively. A great deal of fun was had by all who participated and I’m sure there will be a few guys out practicing for next year. So watch out Jeff and Kathy you may have some stiffer competition next time around.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make our rodeo a great success and congratulations to our winners.
Presidents Page November 2010
As November is almost here I am sure most of the old cars are put away for the season. I know the old International made its last trip of the year when Chris and I attended the Benefit Car Show held at the DACA Center on Oct. 17th. The event was well attended by a number of club members and people from Pembroke. It was nice to see so many people contributing to such a worthwhile cause.
Our last club event was the tour to Ladysmith for the Octoberfest Parade and some good German music and food. The tour started with ten vehicles at 9 am. from TerMarsch Fuels on Boundary Rd. in Pembroke. We toured through Beachburg and on down the Queens Line to the four corners where we were joined by another four cars. The fourteen of us then made our way from Cheneau to Shawville and on to Ladysmith. Aside from some minor road construction in Shawville the trip went very well with pleasant weather and no mishaps along the way. As usual the entertainment was very good and the parade was well attended by many antique and classic vehicles from both Ontario and Quebec. I have often thought it would be great to spend the whole weekend there as you could really enjoy yourself not having to drive home that day.
Plans are well underway for our “Christmas Shine”. Details will be announced in the Quail and tickets will soon be available. As a fundraiser to offset some of the costs for the party we will have a special auction at our November meeting. So round up some of your excess or unwanted treasures and join us for the meeting and possibly some great buys on something you just can’t live without. Our November meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum Nov.3rd at 7pm. Hope to see you there.
Wayne
Our last club event was the tour to Ladysmith for the Octoberfest Parade and some good German music and food. The tour started with ten vehicles at 9 am. from TerMarsch Fuels on Boundary Rd. in Pembroke. We toured through Beachburg and on down the Queens Line to the four corners where we were joined by another four cars. The fourteen of us then made our way from Cheneau to Shawville and on to Ladysmith. Aside from some minor road construction in Shawville the trip went very well with pleasant weather and no mishaps along the way. As usual the entertainment was very good and the parade was well attended by many antique and classic vehicles from both Ontario and Quebec. I have often thought it would be great to spend the whole weekend there as you could really enjoy yourself not having to drive home that day.
Plans are well underway for our “Christmas Shine”. Details will be announced in the Quail and tickets will soon be available. As a fundraiser to offset some of the costs for the party we will have a special auction at our November meeting. So round up some of your excess or unwanted treasures and join us for the meeting and possibly some great buys on something you just can’t live without. Our November meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum Nov.3rd at 7pm. Hope to see you there.
Wayne
Pesidents Page October 2010
Welcome to fall everyone. After the hot summer we’ve had the weather seems to have cooled down very fast. I hope we get some nice warm days yet as I suspect we all have a number of tasks to complete before the cold weather gets here. All the hunters are probably looking forward to fall and I wish you good luck as you pursue your game.
The month of September was quite busy for our club starting with a dinner meeting at the Sands on Golden Lake, which was well attended and I must say my meal was delicious.
The mystery tour on September 12th hosted by Shirley and Ellsworth Mullen was a great time. We had a good turn out and an interesting tour ending at the Mullen cottage. A special thank you, to the Mullen family for all your efforts and I must add that the meal was superb.
Our “Rodeo” was next on the agenda, which was an event that hasn’t been held for a number of years. The weather was favourable with just a little rain during the late afternoon. The day went very well and approximately thirty people attended. Many thanks to Ray and Julie Coulas our gracious hosts, Tom and Shannon Dunfield our expert caterers and the rodeo committee for all your help making this event a great success. The winner of the coveted ACCP Cup was Jeff and Kathy Videto driving their Mustang. The competition was keen with only a few points separating the top three finishers. Our evening was blessed with clear skies, good music by the Car Tunes and a bonfire. I think this may be an event that needs to be held every year.
The local cruise nights are wrapping up for the season and I was able to attend the final cruise nights in Cobden and Pembroke, which were well attended. I am sure the cruise nights will be bigger and even more popular next year.
Sunday Sept. 26th a tour is planned to Mount St. Patrick. Lets hope the weather is good and we can get the old cars out again.
The club plans a tour to Ladysmith Quebec on October 3. This should be a great time, as we all know “Octoberfest in Ladysmith” is not to be missed.
Our October meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum on October 6th at 7pm. so if you can join us, please do and I’ll see you then.
Wayne
The month of September was quite busy for our club starting with a dinner meeting at the Sands on Golden Lake, which was well attended and I must say my meal was delicious.
The mystery tour on September 12th hosted by Shirley and Ellsworth Mullen was a great time. We had a good turn out and an interesting tour ending at the Mullen cottage. A special thank you, to the Mullen family for all your efforts and I must add that the meal was superb.
Our “Rodeo” was next on the agenda, which was an event that hasn’t been held for a number of years. The weather was favourable with just a little rain during the late afternoon. The day went very well and approximately thirty people attended. Many thanks to Ray and Julie Coulas our gracious hosts, Tom and Shannon Dunfield our expert caterers and the rodeo committee for all your help making this event a great success. The winner of the coveted ACCP Cup was Jeff and Kathy Videto driving their Mustang. The competition was keen with only a few points separating the top three finishers. Our evening was blessed with clear skies, good music by the Car Tunes and a bonfire. I think this may be an event that needs to be held every year.
The local cruise nights are wrapping up for the season and I was able to attend the final cruise nights in Cobden and Pembroke, which were well attended. I am sure the cruise nights will be bigger and even more popular next year.
Sunday Sept. 26th a tour is planned to Mount St. Patrick. Lets hope the weather is good and we can get the old cars out again.
The club plans a tour to Ladysmith Quebec on October 3. This should be a great time, as we all know “Octoberfest in Ladysmith” is not to be missed.
Our October meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum on October 6th at 7pm. so if you can join us, please do and I’ll see you then.
Wayne
President's Page September 2010
With the month of August drawing to a close I hope everyone has enjoyed the great weather we have had this summer. Most working people have had their holidays already. I know some of you are retired and everyday is a holiday but some of us are still slaving away. I'm on the count down, hopefully next year I will join the ranks of the semi-retired. I say "semi" as I don't intend to stop working totally.
I'm sure everyone has had many opportunities to drive their old vehicles this year with all the sunny days we've had. I understand most of the car shows in the area have had a good turn out this year including the bi-weekly Harvey's cruise night, which is very well attended.
The month of September brings us to a return of an old event. This year we are having a Rodeo on Sept. 18th. Details are in this issue of the Quail so please read carefully. I trust this event will be a fun time for all who attend.
Our September meeting will follow dinner at the Sands on Golden Lake. The meal will start at 6pm with the meeting to follow downstairs as soon as everyone has eaten. In order to serve everyone quickly they are giving us a choice of four meals to select from, which should meet everyones tastes.
Have a great day and I'll see you at our next meeting.
Wayne
I'm sure everyone has had many opportunities to drive their old vehicles this year with all the sunny days we've had. I understand most of the car shows in the area have had a good turn out this year including the bi-weekly Harvey's cruise night, which is very well attended.
The month of September brings us to a return of an old event. This year we are having a Rodeo on Sept. 18th. Details are in this issue of the Quail so please read carefully. I trust this event will be a fun time for all who attend.
Our September meeting will follow dinner at the Sands on Golden Lake. The meal will start at 6pm with the meeting to follow downstairs as soon as everyone has eaten. In order to serve everyone quickly they are giving us a choice of four meals to select from, which should meet everyones tastes.
Have a great day and I'll see you at our next meeting.
Wayne
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Presidents Page August 2010
As the month of July ends I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer we've had so far. Our area seems to be quite lucky this year with the weather as most gardens and field crops are growing well.On my way to work I pass a field of corn and I swear you could notice the growth every day for the last few weeks.
This past month we lost a good man in the passing of John Buch. I personally cosidered John a good friend, as I'm sure most people that got to know him would. He was one of the good old boys whose word and a handshake was all that was needed to seal a deal. I know there are many including myself that when we asked him how much, he would say I'll catch you next time. He had a number of antique and classic vehicles that are being sold at the end of this month (July).
Now on to another good man in our midst. Our own Dave Lemkay was named "Citizen of the Year" for Admaston- Bromley Township. It is beyond any doubt that they made a very wise choice. There are few people that could match the time and effort that Dave contributes to this area. Congratulations Dave we are proud to have you as a friend and member.
I hpoe to see many of our club members this Saturday as we take a short tour of the Round Lake, Killaloe and Lake Clear area and then to Muriel Rolfe's home.
Please remember our meetings on the first Wednesday of each month and I'll see you then.
Wayne
This past month we lost a good man in the passing of John Buch. I personally cosidered John a good friend, as I'm sure most people that got to know him would. He was one of the good old boys whose word and a handshake was all that was needed to seal a deal. I know there are many including myself that when we asked him how much, he would say I'll catch you next time. He had a number of antique and classic vehicles that are being sold at the end of this month (July).
Now on to another good man in our midst. Our own Dave Lemkay was named "Citizen of the Year" for Admaston- Bromley Township. It is beyond any doubt that they made a very wise choice. There are few people that could match the time and effort that Dave contributes to this area. Congratulations Dave we are proud to have you as a friend and member.
I hpoe to see many of our club members this Saturday as we take a short tour of the Round Lake, Killaloe and Lake Clear area and then to Muriel Rolfe's home.
Please remember our meetings on the first Wednesday of each month and I'll see you then.
Wayne
Monday, June 28, 2010
Presidents Page July 2010
The arrival of July means the year is half over alraedy. I'm starting to get caught up with some of the jobs I planned to do this year. If all goes well I just may get them all done. The weather has been great with what I would consider just enough rain to keep the gardeners and farmers happy. My gardener (Chris) has all her flowers planted and they seem to be doing well. Gardening is one of her favourite pastimes and she can spend hours tending her plants. I love to look at them but I'm glad she's the ome with the green thumb.
Our Victoria Day Tour organized by Dave and Delores Lemkay was a great success, the weather was beautiful and we had a very enjoyable day touring the Kinburn and Constance Bay area. Thanks Dave and Delores for your time and dedication in organizing this tour.
Asa tribute to our departed friend Jim Rolfe, I plan to have a short three-hour tour ending at the open house that Muriel Rolfe has planned July24. We will leave TerMarsch's at approximately 1:00 p.m. and tour through Round Lake and Killaloe then on to the Moose On The Beach at Lake Clear for a short stop. They serve a good cone of ice cream (been there-done that). Then we'll head back through Eganville to Muriel's home.
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far and lets hope the weather co-operates with our up coming plans. See you all at our next meeting.
Wayne
P.S. The photo posted this month is of my mustang in the paint booth at Hammel's. I'm proud to say I painted this one myself.
Presidents Page June 2010
As I write this the Victoria Day long weekend is just days away. Lets hope the pleasant weather we are having now, continues throughout the weekend. My wife Chris and I hope to attend the annual Bay Days car show in Barry's Bay this Saturday. The last couple of years it rained at this event. I hope this year the sun shines as that always makes for a better turn out.
We are also looking forward to our first club tour of the season. Dave and Delores Lemkay are leading us down along the Ottawa to Pinhey's Point for a picnic lunch and then back to PJ's in Arnprior for our evening meal. I'm sure we will have an excellent day as the weather forecast is good and this is a location I have not visited before.
I recently had the opportunity to appraise a 1956 Chevrolet that came up from Florida, my how nice it is to see a car that old in such good condition. I guess spending your life away from the ice and snow has it's benefits for cars as well as people. My dad owned a 1956 Chevrolet when I was young and that is the first car I ever drove. To tell you the truth it was just in the driveway but I was 10 years old and that is a memory I won't forget. It was wintertime and I was to move the car so we could finish shovelling the snow. Well it was a standard and I didn't want it to stall so I gave it plenty of gas as I took off which went fairly well until I tried to stop at the end of the driveway which was quite icy. Lets just say I was lucky there was no traffic that morning, as I needed more driveway than I had to get stopped. I think we all know that feeling when the brakes are on and things are not slowing down.
All looks well as we look ahead to the upcoming months as there are a number of events on the horizon. Check your Quail for the time and place of our future events and as always drive safe and we'll see you later.
Wayne
We are also looking forward to our first club tour of the season. Dave and Delores Lemkay are leading us down along the Ottawa to Pinhey's Point for a picnic lunch and then back to PJ's in Arnprior for our evening meal. I'm sure we will have an excellent day as the weather forecast is good and this is a location I have not visited before.
I recently had the opportunity to appraise a 1956 Chevrolet that came up from Florida, my how nice it is to see a car that old in such good condition. I guess spending your life away from the ice and snow has it's benefits for cars as well as people. My dad owned a 1956 Chevrolet when I was young and that is the first car I ever drove. To tell you the truth it was just in the driveway but I was 10 years old and that is a memory I won't forget. It was wintertime and I was to move the car so we could finish shovelling the snow. Well it was a standard and I didn't want it to stall so I gave it plenty of gas as I took off which went fairly well until I tried to stop at the end of the driveway which was quite icy. Lets just say I was lucky there was no traffic that morning, as I needed more driveway than I had to get stopped. I think we all know that feeling when the brakes are on and things are not slowing down.
All looks well as we look ahead to the upcoming months as there are a number of events on the horizon. Check your Quail for the time and place of our future events and as always drive safe and we'll see you later.
Wayne
Friday, May 14, 2010
Presidents Page May 2010
Another month has come and gone and I’m further behind than ever. I think this is a
common problem as most people I talk to feel the same. So much to do and so little time to do it. That’s enough complaining lets move on in a more positive vein. This is volunteer week and I would like to applaud all the volunteers in our midst who make our world a better place through their selfless acts. We are lucky to have a number of these people in our club. From the breakfast chefs to the “Old Car Tunes”, all the executive and committee members, restoration crew and those that volunteer in any way, I feel we are lucky to have you among our membership.
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to get close to a Ferrari when one
happened to pass the end of our driveway as we pulled out. So I had to chase it of course. Luckily he wasn’t using all his horses so I was able to get close after a few miles. My what a sweet sound when he pulled away from a stop. I guess I’ll just have to wait for a winning lottery ticket to make that dream come true.
I noticed a few of our members have their old cars out and on the road. If all goes well the old International will be out in a week or so. I am looking forward to anothergreat summer of cruising and tours. Keep your newsletter handy as all the upcoming events and tours will be listed and if your schedule allows please join us
So keep the rubber side down and I’ll see you at the next meeting.
Wayne
P.S. The image posted this month is a shot of my mustang on its way to the paint shop.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Presidents Page April 2010
As we welcome spring to the valley it’s hard to believe the winter we have had . According to the statistics it has been the warmest on record. I’m sure global warming or as some call it climate change will have its downside, but I love the mild winter we just had. My snow blower was used only twice and I never plugged the block heater in on my truck once. It won’t be long until the old vehicles come out of storage. In fact I’ve seen a few on the road already. As we look ahead to our touring season lets hope this beautiful weather is just a taste of things to come.
So much has happened this past month. The Olympic games are over and our Canadian athletes did very well. Setting a new record for most gold medals won by a country at the winter games is something we can be very proud of, as even though Canada is a large country in size our population is quite small. To beat countries with many times our population is quite an achievement. How about the men’s final game with “Sid the Kid” scoring the winning goal in overtime? That has to go down in history as one of the most exciting games of all time.
Our club has grown a little with some new members joining in the last few months. Lets hope we continue to attract new people to our group as people are what make this club what it is.
On a personal note, aside from my day job fixing other people’s cars I have found some spare time to get a little work done on the old mustang. In fact if all goes well it just may see the road this summer. I know my wife’s honey-do list is getting quite long so I may have to take a break to do a little around the house. A number of our members are retired and I’m looking forward to those days myself. I know there will be lots of things to keep me busy and just maybe I’ll have the time to get most of them done.
Our next meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum so if you can make it please do and hopefully we can make some plans for the upcoming season.
Wayne
So much has happened this past month. The Olympic games are over and our Canadian athletes did very well. Setting a new record for most gold medals won by a country at the winter games is something we can be very proud of, as even though Canada is a large country in size our population is quite small. To beat countries with many times our population is quite an achievement. How about the men’s final game with “Sid the Kid” scoring the winning goal in overtime? That has to go down in history as one of the most exciting games of all time.
Our club has grown a little with some new members joining in the last few months. Lets hope we continue to attract new people to our group as people are what make this club what it is.
On a personal note, aside from my day job fixing other people’s cars I have found some spare time to get a little work done on the old mustang. In fact if all goes well it just may see the road this summer. I know my wife’s honey-do list is getting quite long so I may have to take a break to do a little around the house. A number of our members are retired and I’m looking forward to those days myself. I know there will be lots of things to keep me busy and just maybe I’ll have the time to get most of them done.
Our next meeting is at the Champlain Trail Museum so if you can make it please do and hopefully we can make some plans for the upcoming season.
Wayne
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
President's Page March 2010
Hello everyone, it's that time of year when the sun seems to be getting warmer and the days are getting a little longer. Although this winter has been in my opinion quite mild and we haven't recieved a heavy snowfall for weeks, I can hardly wait for spring.
As I create this page the Olympic games are playing in the background. It's the first day of the games, lets hope our Canadian athletes perform to the best of their abilities and win some medals too! Unfortunately the games are off to a somber beginning with the death of a young athlete on the luge track. They estimate his speed at approximately 140 kph. when he crashed. I can't imagine travelling that fast without at least two wheels under me and brakes of some kind.
If you have travelled through downtown Pembroke recently you may have noticed the snowmen hanging from the lampposts on Pembroke Street. Thanks to Neil and Lori Videto the car club has a fine snowman hanging near the bridge. Thanks again Neil and Lori for your time and effort on behalf of the club.
Our restoration project is proceeding well and thanks to Mark Taylor we have acquired some additional items to add to the display when completed. If all goes well the Champlain Trail Museum will have it's own railway in operation this year. Unfortunately there may only be room for one or two passengers and the station will only be open on special occasions.
Our next event is the sleigh rides at Schmidt's farm and I'm looking forward to a great time, as the weather should be pleasant and I know the food and entertainment will be excellent. There was a day in years gone by when I worked on the family farm and we used a horse to skid logs in the bush. It's surprising what a horse can pull and how intelligent they are.
The recent death of our friend and fellow club member Jim Rolfe, reminds us all that our time on this earth is limited and we should make the best of each day. I hope his wife and family find some comfort in knowing Jim was such a well respected member of our club. We will miss him.
As we look ahead to our upcoming touring season I invite any suggestions from our membership as to events and tours you would like to have this year. Our March meeting will be held at the Shanloon restaurant but if you are not up for a meal please join us at about 7 pm. when the meeting will actually start.
So long for now.
Wayne Brohart
As I create this page the Olympic games are playing in the background. It's the first day of the games, lets hope our Canadian athletes perform to the best of their abilities and win some medals too! Unfortunately the games are off to a somber beginning with the death of a young athlete on the luge track. They estimate his speed at approximately 140 kph. when he crashed. I can't imagine travelling that fast without at least two wheels under me and brakes of some kind.
If you have travelled through downtown Pembroke recently you may have noticed the snowmen hanging from the lampposts on Pembroke Street. Thanks to Neil and Lori Videto the car club has a fine snowman hanging near the bridge. Thanks again Neil and Lori for your time and effort on behalf of the club.
Our restoration project is proceeding well and thanks to Mark Taylor we have acquired some additional items to add to the display when completed. If all goes well the Champlain Trail Museum will have it's own railway in operation this year. Unfortunately there may only be room for one or two passengers and the station will only be open on special occasions.
Our next event is the sleigh rides at Schmidt's farm and I'm looking forward to a great time, as the weather should be pleasant and I know the food and entertainment will be excellent. There was a day in years gone by when I worked on the family farm and we used a horse to skid logs in the bush. It's surprising what a horse can pull and how intelligent they are.
The recent death of our friend and fellow club member Jim Rolfe, reminds us all that our time on this earth is limited and we should make the best of each day. I hope his wife and family find some comfort in knowing Jim was such a well respected member of our club. We will miss him.
As we look ahead to our upcoming touring season I invite any suggestions from our membership as to events and tours you would like to have this year. Our March meeting will be held at the Shanloon restaurant but if you are not up for a meal please join us at about 7 pm. when the meeting will actually start.
So long for now.
Wayne Brohart
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tribute to Jim Rolfe 1935 - 2010
We are saddened with the loss of longstanding Antique Car Club of Pembroke member Jim Rolfe, whose passing came after a year of health issues. Jim’s approach to his illness was typical of the way he lived – prepared, pragmatic and punctual. During this time he calmly kept us posted with his treatment regime and held out hope, as we all did, for recovery and a return to enjoying life.
In the life of the car club, the vehicles that he and Muriel toured with, the 1966 Dodge Transit Van and more recently the 1953 Military Jeep M-38A1 with matching trailer, were examples of professional research and restoration reflecting his military career. It was a calculated decision they made, to sell off the vehicles including the Dodge motor home, as Jim didn’t want to leave this sort of business unattended should he not be able to manage in future. His plan was to find a mint Volkswagen with which they could turn the key and tour. In his words, there’d be no more restoration projects and more touring.
Jim took pride in organizing club tours and events. These were always done with planning and precision giving rise to the phrase “it’s tail lights” for anyone who wasn’t there on time. Jim also submitted articles to Old Autos that kept others in the hobby apprised of ACCP happenings.
Jim was a team player and a team spirit builder. On our 2009 Victoria Day Tour, Jim and Muriel turned out for the send off on a crisp sunny May morning. Jim had just undergone surgery days before. They joined in on our autumn Calumet Island Tour, enjoying dinner at Auberge Mont Blanc and at the Christmas Banquet Jim found the meal, the music and the acoustics just right. With Jim’s sensitivity to noise levels, that was quite an endorsement!
We’re proud that Jim was one of our members. We can take certain solace knowing that the camaraderie of our club family and our activities were an integral part of Jim’s life, especially so in these latter months and days.
In the life of the car club, the vehicles that he and Muriel toured with, the 1966 Dodge Transit Van and more recently the 1953 Military Jeep M-38A1 with matching trailer, were examples of professional research and restoration reflecting his military career. It was a calculated decision they made, to sell off the vehicles including the Dodge motor home, as Jim didn’t want to leave this sort of business unattended should he not be able to manage in future. His plan was to find a mint Volkswagen with which they could turn the key and tour. In his words, there’d be no more restoration projects and more touring.
Jim took pride in organizing club tours and events. These were always done with planning and precision giving rise to the phrase “it’s tail lights” for anyone who wasn’t there on time. Jim also submitted articles to Old Autos that kept others in the hobby apprised of ACCP happenings.
Jim was a team player and a team spirit builder. On our 2009 Victoria Day Tour, Jim and Muriel turned out for the send off on a crisp sunny May morning. Jim had just undergone surgery days before. They joined in on our autumn Calumet Island Tour, enjoying dinner at Auberge Mont Blanc and at the Christmas Banquet Jim found the meal, the music and the acoustics just right. With Jim’s sensitivity to noise levels, that was quite an endorsement!
We’re proud that Jim was one of our members. We can take certain solace knowing that the camaraderie of our club family and our activities were an integral part of Jim’s life, especially so in these latter months and days.
To celebrate Jim's life, a memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday February 27th at the Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke ON.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
President's Page February 2010
Hello everyone, time for another issue of the president's page. Our club is off to a good start with a couple events already planned for the near future.
First on the list is a social get to-gether at Popkie's mill, set for Sat. Jan. 23, from 1 p.m. until whenever we leave. Don Stresman is doing a phone blitz to make everyone aware of this event. Last year we had a good turn out and hopefully this year we will have another great day.
Feb. 14 is the date set for the "Horse- drawn sleigh rides" at Schmidt's farm. Another great get-together for some good old-time fun. So bring your "Valentine" and dress warm for a sleigh ride in the great outdoors.
Hats off to Don Stresman for all his work in organizing both these upcoming events.
Our current restoration project is well under way. The guys have the old railway motor car totally disassembled and the plans are to have some parts sand-blasted and some new parts constructed before the re-assembly begins.
Plans are underway to revive the annual "A.C.C.P. Rodeo". I imagine this brings back some fond memories to those who remember this event from years gone by. The organizing committee hopes to create a fun filled day for all who attend.
Looks like we could have another busy year ahead of us, which bodes well for our club. Thanks to all those that make my job a pleasure.
Wayne Brohart
P.S. The image above is of my present project and as you can see it's quite a project!
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