President's Page November 2014

2014 Colour Tour at historic Wilno Tavern

Greetings to members and friends of ACCP

We are well into our beautiful Autumn season and a strong showing of the brilliant remaining colours throughout the countryside. 

The antique autos are being tucked away for the winter months.  In our household the cars get a ‘tap’ on the fender and a little evocation that we all stay well over winter to emerge safely in the spring.

Our traditional Oktoberfest tour on the 5th to Ladysmith was once again enjoyed by many members, although there were fewer entries in the parade.  The German-style entertainment music this year was a repetition of last year mainly, as was the weather. We were disappointed not to be able to stop at a restaurant in Shawville or Portage du Fort on our way home.  They’re closed!

Our late fall Colour Tour October 19^th was blessed with clear weather amidst a rainy week.  We relived the Hill Climb days with our climbing and descending the hills of Wilno, Opeongo Road and Foymount in crisp sunny weather. Our stop at the Polish Heritage Site lookout was enhanced with the pipes thanks to Pipe Major Jim Savage and a tasty shot of Sortilege Maple Liqueur in little red cups. So this was sort of our own Taste of the Valley.

Once we got to Wilno the ladies visited the Wilno Gallery for a unique shopping experience followed with dinner at the Tavern. With lots of sunshine left, the route homeward took us along the Opeongo Road through Brudenell, up to the top of Foymount and past Lake Clear into Eganville. On the way, there was a road-side display that matched the open arms reception we received in Wilno. We should have stopped for a picture but it turned out that everyone had noticed, especially Ron Roy.  (There may be a picture elsewhere in the Quail).

We have heard from Dan Hewitt that there was a great tour the same day to the Nesbitt ranch in Renfrew to view a vast collection of Allis Chalmers tractors and other such equipment. Watch for a report and pictures from him and Don Stresman who were there.

Farther afield, on her excursion to Ireland, Donna Savage was able to scout out old cars including a 1928 Singer.  We share the picture of the Singer and Donna and her sister outside The Swords Bed & Breakfast near Dublin.  

It’s hard to believe but we are getting geared up for our traditional Christmas Shine for Saturday December 13^th.  Members have voiced their wishes for the early dinner routine with music and awards to follow. Reception will begin at 5pm at the Seniors Centre and our meal will be catered once again by Crystal and staff at Good enough to Eat catering at 7pm. The cost of tickets is $30.00 per person / $60.00 per couple which also covers a live band, all the way from Ottawa, their band is called ‘Slightly Off’. They will play all your favourite 60’s music and then some.  As in the past, you can give Lorne your shopping list for refreshments, including dinner wine.  Once again, Lorne is printing tickets and they will be available at the November meeting and following that at TerMarsch Fuels.  Tickets will be on sale until December 5^th.  So pack your dancing shoes and plan on having a great club Christmas celebration. 

Pembroke’s Christmas Parade is Saturday November 29^th with “A Reel Christmas at the Movies” being the theme, so help us plan a movie-based theme for our float.  As before, Neil and Lori are offering their garage and Jeff and Cathy their float.  For those who can spare some time, please let Neil know. 

Our November 5th meal at The Kingburger starts about 5:30 with the meeting at 7pm.  Unused or extra Christmas decorations will be good for the auction and Gale & John Hanson need some gift wrap and bags for the door prizes so try to hunt some up and give to Gale at the meeting.   See you then!                                    Delores

President's Page - October 2014

Andrea and Delores on the neighbour’s steps circa 1987

Hello fellow members & friends:  

We are nicely approaching our Autumn season and array of colours that goes with it.  Our Club has had a busy month of tours and events throughout the Valley with car shows and country fairs.  

Our traditional Rodeo and picnic at Lake Dore Park was another hit with the first nice weather in a week. Thanks to Dan Hewitt and his family and volunteers Wayne and Ray & Julie for making this a fun and memorable occasion.  The hamburgers were the best ever, corn delicious and desserts were plentiful and enjoyed by all.  Thanks to those who donated desserts.  Our Club has a few “sweet tooths” that enjoy the grand finale of sugar. There are some winners from the skilled driving test including Larry and Marg Smith in their 1959 Dodge Custom Royal.  Some ‘runners-up’ for a sequel to the Bonnie and Clyde movie, as in target shooting presented a tie between Larry & Marg,  Jim Savage and daughter Samantha and Don Stresman and Pam Hewitt.  The tie breaker was won by Jim and Samantha in the T-bird.  Congratulations to all good sportsmen and sportsladies. 

Our Antique Car Tunes have had lots of activity over the past nine months with playing at various seniors’ residences and other special events.  We have had to postpone our trip to Nashville until the musical instruments cool down a bit. Lori and Neil have assured us their 1960 Ford Thames Van is ready to drive us there.  (Not the bus that Ron Roy has been offering)

This Classic and Antique Car / Toy Show at the Rankin Culture and Recreation Centre in August was very well organized.  Congratulations to Chris and Wayne Brohart, who won first prize in the motorcycle judging with their Harley Davidson. One of the guests that attended the show lost their camera, which is a black Cannon in a red casing.  If anyone has seen this camera, please contact Murray and Shelley Dole, the organizers of the Car Show. 

We offer condolences to the TerMarsch family on the passing of Joan’s brother Stewart Burns in Florida.  Stewart had joined in on past tours as a passenger with Cal & Joan.

The Calendar of Events page gives an update of our upcoming cruises, with Oktoberfest in Ladysmith next up.  Speaking future cruises, Renfrew is building an A & W Drive-In Restaurant along the O’Brien Road corridor (right across from Dave’s office).  Perhaps that can be one of our tour stops next Spring.

There are big changes in our household.  Number one daughter Andrea, turns 30 this month and it seems like only yesterday that this little gal joined the club.  She and Nathan have moved into their new lakeside home in Beachburg.  Number two daughter Addie is off to college in Lindsay so it’s empty nest at Maplebrae in Douglas.

For our next meeting we return to the Kingburger with Myles and staff catering to our needs from 5:30 until meeting start time at 7pm.  Speaking of catering, we can chat at our meeting of our Christmas Party venue.  To think that is only two and a half, months away, this will give some good input to our food committee to plan for the late-evening luncheon.  Our auction at the end of the meeting, continues to bring much laughter and funds towards our ACCP expenses.  Perhaps there are some Fall ornaments that one may wish to part with or early Christmas decorations.  See you all on Wednesday, October 1^st at the West end Kingburger.      

Delores

President's Page September 2014

Dave Stahn’s image from the Packard as we head out on the 2014 President’s Mystery Tour

So much has taken place over the past month, I’m not sure just where to start.  It is with heavy hearts that our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stresman family on the passing of Myrna, Don’s wife and soul mate.  Since the first days of the club, Myrna was an active participant, as the Stresman family was always out in full force on tours and events.  For Myrna, her family was most important and she always held a special place in her heart for all the children and grandchildren of the club.  We will all miss Myrna’s smile and her kind and caring ways.  Members have been asked to contribute to her funeral service with music and vintage vehicles in the cortege to the cemetery.

On another note, the month of August provided much happiness to other ACCP members.  Mario and Carolyn Correia announce that they’re the proud grandparents of Dominic Correia Drury, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz.  As well, their 1953 MG TD was judged as the nicest MG among 30 or so at a recent Belleville MG club gathering.  This concours class car graces the cover this month along the story of the MG.

The President’s Mystery Tour brought a great number of members with their vehicles out on a beautiful balmy Sunday afternoon.  From what I am hearing, the tour remained a mystery with first stop at the new Whitewater Brewery.  Our hostess Sierra explained the brewing process and provided ample samples.    Coronation Hall in Bristol Quebec was a delightful setting for refreshments and a summer picnic dinner that was wonderful.  The specialty of the house, their fresh apple cider and apple crisp dessert topped it all off.  But that potato salad!  It got rave reviews, so with their permission I have included the recipe in this issue.  Thanks to Barb and Peter Haughton for the side tour to their new museum and riverdrive displays. They contribute so much to their communities of Bristol and Norway Bay.  We ended with a little parade through that beautiful vacation village that was fun for us and the residents too.  

Once again, threatening weather meant that we stayed at the Kingburger Restaurant for the August meeting.  This turned out to be a good decision.  Convertible tops on the Moore’s 1962 Impala and Wally’s VW had to be raised quickly as clouds moved in and rain pelted down along with some lightning.  Our September meeting will follow the same sequence.  For those that enjoy dining out and a social hour, we will arrive at the Kingburger, somewhere around 5:30pm on September 3^rd and the meeting will begin at 7pm.  Bring you auction items, may it be gardening tools, Fall decorations or a First-Aid Kit, as all items are welcome.  The auction provides assistance to our ACCP fund and brings many good laughs to the table.

Until we meet again…Happy Trails.      Delores

Myrna Gladys Stresman

Myrna Stresman

1928 - 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and longstanding member Myrna. She held the record of being the lady member of the club since the club's formation as the Model A Ford Club in 1963.  For all those years, Myrna was an enthusiastic passenger with Husband Don and, in the early years their four children, Steve, David, Heather and Lana.  They toured in the 1931 Model A Ford (that is still in the club), a 1939 Chevrolet, the 1956 Dodge and the Jeeps that Don had lovingly restored.  She was always considerate and upbeat and as can be seen in her countenance in this picture, cheerful.  She was interested in members' family news, always inquiring about children and grandchildren.  We will miss her accompanying us on our tours and at special events in the club life.  In keeping with the Stresman family style, ACCP members have been asked to assemble our vintage cars in the cortege following the funeral service to the cemetery.  It will be our honour to do so. 

President's Page - August 2014

TerMarsch 1930 Model AA Ford at Strawberry Social

We are experiencing a story book summer, with bountiful sunshine and timely rain to keep the farm crops, lawns and gardens flourishing.

Congratulations go out to Dub & Frankie Juby who’s 57 Studebaker won the classic car award at Arnprior’s Robert Simpson Park on Canada Day. While Dub was attending the car, Frankie was busy with face painting.   Congratulations to a well deserving couple, who give from the heart!

Thank you to those who participated in the Strawberry Social at Champlain Trail Museum. The front cover depicts a great picture of those in attendance.  A lovely acknowledgement from the Champlain Museum is included in this issue.  

On Sunday morning July 13^th, the skies opened or someone drained their cistern Up Above, but the torrents of rain barely dampened the spirits of those stalwarts who drove to Merrickville; Wendy & Phil and Ralph & Marilyn who met up there with Jim & Donna.  Those six members were definitely adventurous in challenging the weatherman, but must have had a heads up on the forecast of the warm, sunny afternoon for their return trip and another good meal at PJ’s in Arnprior.  Others of us said our goodbyes at the funeral of Herb Sell of Rankin.  Herbie and Margaret frequently joined us on tours with their 1963 Oldsmobile and lately with the beautifully restored 1947 Monarch coupe.

We are saddened also with the passing of our longstanding club friend Harold Elliott.  Harold had driven the TerMarsch Model AA for display once again at this year’s Strawberry Social and sat alongside the truck in the shade and chatted with Wendy & Phil and visitors, in his friendly outgoing manner.  He was most knowledgeable on Model As and newer old Fords.

A big thank you for all your submissions to this month‘s Flying Quail.  It’s this sort of input that works to keep our newsletter interesting and a good record of our activities.  Please continue so we can fluff up the Quail’s feathers.  Submit stories and pictures electronically or hard copy to Wendy and Bob by the deadline two Fridays ahead of the meeting.  They’re happy to get it.

For those who had been in attendance at our July meeting, we enjoyed another good evening with Myles and his staff at the Kingburger Restaurant.  Prior to the meeting, there was some uncertainty if those heavy clouds would open or not. During the last hour, the decision was made to stay put where it was warm and dry at the Kingburger. For our 7 o’clock August 6^th meeting, we’re hoping for a nice evening for the waterfront venue.  In the meantime, for those of us who enjoy the social time and a dinner out, we’ll see you at the Kingburger at 5:30 then we will all make our way to the waterfront for about 6:30.  Until then, safe travelling and “happy trails” to all of you.  

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Happy Canada Day 2014

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