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Nov./ Dec. 2016Volume 53, Issue 6

In This Month’s Issue:Prez Sez......................1Haddonfield Show Winners......................2Holman Lincoln Show..........................3New Hope Car Show..........................3Hershey Show............4Member Profiles.........5Calendar.....................7Letter from the Editors..................7October Meeting Minutes.......................8The Award Goes To....9Puzzle.........................9Masonic Temple Tour...........................10Marketplace..............10Roadside Ramblings.11Holiday Ideas............11Bonus Puzzle............12Renewal Form...........14

The Official Publication of the ANKOKAS Region AACA

This will be my last message to you as president of Ankokas. It has been an interesting two fruitful years, again. At times it was frustrating but then enjoyable and always entertaining. The best parts have been the interaction with all my Ankokas friends. I had hoped to accomplish a few things and I feel that I have. I will still be around but someone else will be in charge. However, I will remain as head of the car show committee, unless someone else wants it?

We lost a couple of sponsors this past year but then picked up some more thanks to pounding the bricks by a few of our members. Let’s get out there and see if we can drum up some more financial supporters. We all know someone who might be willing to lend us a financial hand. Also, try to get some new Ankokas members while you are at it. We still have free national memberships available.

We had a successful Haddonfield show thanks to all the helping hands on Saturday. If anyone has

suggestions or objections, let’s hear them. Let me know what you think. That goes for our Ankokas club as a whole. We want your feedback as to how things are going and how they can be improved.

Twelve of us had a nice tour of the Philadelphia Masonic Lodge (thanks to Bernie) followed by lunch at Maggianos. Maybe we can do another in the spring?

We still have some Ankokas activities to round out the year. We have our

9:00AM breakfast meeting November 19th followed

immediately by Toys for Tots at Johnson’s farm. If it’s a nice day it would be a good

run for your old car. Next is the Atlantic

City Boardwalk Organ silent

movie night December 16th with dinner beforehand

on the boardwalk and then our annual Holiday party December 18th. All of the details are elsewhere in this Smoke Signals (and on the website). Come out and join the group.

My best to everyone.Bob Petters

This newsletter is a publication of the Ankokas Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.Material may be

reproduced only if credit is given to the source and we are asked for permission to reproduce the material.If you have material

that you would like to contribute or you have comments or ideas about the newsletter, please contact the editor, Diana, at newsletter@ankokas.

com.

Our president, Bob Petters. Photo by D. Antinucci

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Class 1 - Larry Corn 1930 Ford Station WagonClass 2 - Bernie Peach 1913 Stevens Duryea TouringClass 3 - Tom Finan 1949 FordClass 4 - Steve Maconi 1955 PackardClass 5 - Bill and Mary Farese 1957 Cadillac Eldorado BeritzClass 6 - Steve Maconi 1960 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleClass 7 - Paul Leech 1963 CorvetteClass 8 - Rich Ashman 1965 CorvairClass 9 - Dave Kloss 1966 Chevelle SS396Class 10 - Eric Hoeflich 1967 El CaminoClass 11 - Chris Labascio 1970 Plymouth GTXClass 12 - J P Price 1977 Monte CarloClass 13a - Joe and Ann Bonner 1950 Packard Custom 8Class 13b - Joe Stanzione 1990 MustangClass 14 - Bruce Bartholomew 1955 Chevy 3100 PickupClass 15 - Ted Taylor 1991 Lotus Elan M100Class 16a - Carl Grossman 1967 CorvetteClass 16b - Carl Villone 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Mayors Choice - Steve and Diane Mebs 1956 Chevy Belair ConvertibleBest In Show - Terry and Jim Irwin 1954 CorvetteBill Sutton Award - Tom Veevers 1931 BuickElla and Walter Hanson Award - Bruce Bartholomew 1955 Chevy 3100 PickupSponsor Cherry Hill Dodge - Dave Geise 1957 Chrysler 300C Sponsor Pelligrino Chevrolet - Daniel Deuter 1969 CamaroSponsor Elkins Chevrolet - Doug Morgan 1967 Chevelle Malibu

Sponsor TD Bank - Bernie Peach 1913 Steven Duryea Senior car - Dave Geise 1957 Chrysler 300C Senior car - Ken Liperi 1966 CorvetteSenior car - Fred Young 1951 Chevrolet PickupFeature Class:Wayne Guy 1986 Pontiac HearseDan Sarandrea 1986 Bertone X 1/9

Annual Ankokas Haddonfield ShowAward Winners

Past President Alan Vogelson

Setting up the registration table.Thank you to our sponsors!

Carl Grossman receiving his trophy from Carl VilloneCarl Villone receiving his trophy from Nancy Dougherty.

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Holman FordLincoln Show

article by Diana Antinucciphotos by Carl Villone

Holman Lincoln Ford of Turnersville held a show on October 1st. Carl Villone was contacted by the general manager of the dealership and was asked

to get Lincolns from every era to be shown in conjunction with the unveiling of the 2017 Lincoln Continental. Ten cars were shown in the showroom and all participants were provided with shirts to commemorate the occasion, a

chair that says “Lincoln Continental” and a trophy. In addition, there was a catered breakfast and lunch. Mr. Holman himself was there to help hand out the trophies.

article by Diana Antinucciphotos by Carl Villone

The second week in August saw the car show in New Hope (first started in 1957), co-sponsored by the Lincoln & Continental Owner’s Club and the Upper Solebury High School and benefitting the Upper Solebury High School. The show was held on Saturday and Sunday and about 150 cars participated. For those who have never been to this show, it’s one you should try to attend. It’s known as the “Pebble Beach of the eastern seaboard”. Lincoln has its own class and our own Carl Villone won First Place in the Lincoln division for his 1978 Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition.

New HopeCar Show

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Eastern Fall Meet: Hershey, PAarticle and photos by S. Soppe The AACA held it’s

2016 Eastern Fall Meet October 5th to 8th, 2016, in chocolaty Hershey PA. There was perfect weather Wednesday through Friday for searching through 9,000+ vendor booths for that hard-to-find special part for your classic car, or 1000+ cars for sale in the car corral. You can’t see it all in one day. Pacing is the key to success. Wednesday night marked the return of the “Night at the Museum” fund raising event, showcasing the opening of the museum’s newest upgraded exhibit area featuring famous Route 66. The highlight of the evening was a panel presentation with Wayne Carini (host of TV’s Chasing Classic Cars), noted car collector Ralph Marano, and the co-authors of the book Cuba’s Car Culture Bill Warner and Tom Cotter. They spoke about their histories with cars and car collecting, and the future of the hobby. Friday morning featured race car condition runs and the Hughes High-Wheeler races in the Hershey Stadium. The high wheel cars

are those built before 1915, with wheels similar to those from a horse drawn carriage with solid tires. These are some of the oldest cars still running. Two cars at a time compete against each other. The race starts with the driver of each car running around their car, starting the car, driving one lap around the track, stopping the car, shutting it off, running around the car again, restarting the car, and completing another lap. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes it’s hard to get these very old cars started. Competing in one of the races was our own Coles Roberts in his 1912 International, with four generations of his family riding as passengers. They all looked like they were having a lot of fun.

There is a short video of this event on our website www.ankokas.com under the “BLOG” page.

The big event Saturday was the AACA show, featuring over 1200 cars on display to be judged. No Hershey week is complete without a little rain. This year Saturday was the rain day. The morning started off cloudy, and

by the time judging started at 10:00 AM, so did the rain. A few car owners pulled out

the car cover after their car was judged, but many owners kept their car out for the huge crowds to enjoy. The damp weather didn’t dampen the spirits of Tom Amendola, who received his Senior

award for his 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC, and Carl Villone who received his First Junior award for his 1978 Lincoln

Continental Mark V. Ankokas members Barry Goldsmith, Steven Soppe, Carl Villone, and Sam Mento were on hand to judge a variety of cars.

Be sure to make your hotel reservations early for next year’s Eastern Fall Meet at Hershey, October 4th through 7th, 2017. See you there.

Above: Coles Roberts and family at the High Wheeler

Above: Roy Duffield and Jane

Taylor at Roy’s booth.

Left: Carl Villone and Sam Mento with Carl’s 1978 Lincoln

Continental Mark V.

Above: Tom Amendola and Dave Hann with Tom’s 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC.

Above: Our Ankokas brick at the AACA museum.

Below: Barry Goldsmith,

Steven Soppe, Sam Mento

and Carl Villone all judged at

Hershey.

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Member Profiles: Nominated Officersbiographies written by the officers or Diana Antinucci

President: Kathy PettersMy name is Kathy Petters and I am running for President

of Ankokas for 2017. I am currently the club secretary. I am married to Bob Petters and have two daughters and three grandsons with another on the way. I have been a member of Ankokas since 1985 and have been involved directly and indirectly with all of our activities. I computerized the registration process for all of the car shows making registering and reporting more streamlined. I hope to continue the good direction and progress that Ankokas has made. My first introduction to old cars was in college when Bob had a 1940 Oldsmobile on campus, and yes, I did drive it occasionally. After graduation, I taught high school mathematics, was then home for ten years raising our children, went back to school for computer programming, and retired from that profession after 25 years. I have been retired for 7 years and I am an avid reader. I took care of my youngest grandson for three years prior to daycare and will also do the same for the new baby due in January.

Vice-President: Carl VilloneCarl Villone has been a member of Ankokas since 2000

and has served in numerous positions, including Director for six years, two terms as President and four years as Vice-President. He is also President of the Lincoln & Continental Owner’s Club, is a Senior Master Judge with AACA (with thirty credits) and has served on the national AACA board for the AACA Library committee. He owns a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee edition. Carl is married to Josie and has two sons. He is also a first-time grandfather to a new baby boy named Cameron Joseph (born on October 24, 2016, 20 inches, seven pounds and four ounces). Carl worked for A&P (Superfresh) for forty-two years and has worked at Acme for the past year as meat and seafood district manager for the shore area.

Secretary: Bob PettersMy name is Bob Petters and I am submitting my name as

secretary for Ankokas in 2017. I am married to Kathy for 48 years with 2 daughters and 3 ½ grandchildren. I have been a member of Ankokas for over 30 years and involved in most activities the whole time. I have been president for 6 years, vice president 4 years and a director or some other function the other years. I took over as property manager from Stan in 1998. Kathy & I have handled the car show registrations for over the past 25 years. My old car enthusiasm started with a homemade go cart when I was 10 and continues to this day. I currently own 3 Oldsmobiles that I actually drive. After college, I started as an insurance adjustor until I was drafted into the Army in 1967 for 2 years. Upon discharge I returned to the insurance industry as an adjustor with Allstate for 15 years before shifting over to medical malpractice investigations for the next 23 years. I have been retired for 8 years enjoying golf, fishing, yardwork, car restoration and keeping up with the grandchildren.

Treasurer: Jeff ShulteI was born on August 21, 1949 in Scranton, PA and attended

Nashua High School, Daniel Webster Junior College, Alfred University and the University of Michigan. I started my career in the automotive industry at age ten in 1959, working as an apprentice for a family-run repair business. After college, I continued to work and bought into a family repair business. Later, I sold my part of the business interest and worked in the automotive aftermarket parts arena. I later took an offer to become a Tech Specialist with a upstart Japanese Automobile Importer (Subaru Of America). I left Subaru as World Technical Training and Development Director to pursue an opportunity to again own my own automotive business, from which I retired in June 2016.

I started my love of older vehicles, both stock and modified, in 1969, and have enjoyed automotive hobby affiliations with AACA, NSRA and SCCA. I enjoy the fellowship that occurs mingling with people who share my infatuation with the automobile. My current interests lie in the driving, maintenance and restoration of collectable and historic vehicles.

I joined the Ankokas Region somewhere around 2001, served as a Director, Vice President, and currently as Treasurer.

Director: Steven SoppeSteven Soppe has been a member of Ankokas since 2012,

serving as Vice President and webmaster for the past two years. He lives with your newsletter editor, Diana “cookie lady” Antinucci, and their cat Jade (a.k.a. Editorial Supervisor). He owns a 1970 Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger R/T, a 2016 Plum Crazy Challenger Hellcat (yes they’re cousins...), and a 1934 Packard model 1100. Steven spent 25 years working with computers as a programmer, analyst, and networking engineer before leaving the industry in 2002. He now enjoys 18th century woodworking, learning to play bass guitar, and since 2014 has been judging at AACA national shows (currently as a Master Judge).

Director: Bernie ShusterBernie Shuster is a member of the Cadillac LaSalle Club as well

as Ankokas. He is a docent at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum and at the Battleship USS New Jersey (which he helped restore). He is a member of the Masons (where he has held many positions), the LuLu Shriners and the Golden Slipper. He is a founding member of the National Museum of Jewish History. He was a Captain in the US Army Reserves and raced cars at Dover Downs International Speedway. Bernie owns a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible and has driven it in parades for Miss America, 4th of July and other national holiday parades with state senators, mayors and Miss Camden as passengers. Prior to retirement, he was the Senior VP of McDonnell Douglas Truck Services (a Fortune 500 company).

Director: Tom McLarneyTom McLarney, with his wife Carol, currently serves Ankokas by

handling membership and the roster. They also plan the annual holiday party. He has served in the past as President (2006-7). He owns a 1933 Chrysler and a 1969 Corvette. He is the sales manager at Conveyor Systems and Components Co. in Delran.

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Letter From The EditorsSteven: Hey Diana, do you know what time of year it is?Diana: Trick or treat, turkey and stuffing, sugar plum fairies

and candy canes?Steven: Yes, but that’s not what I was thinking. It’s time to

renew your membership with AACA national and Ankokas.Diana: Oh right. With everything else happening around the

holidays I always forget about renewing.Steven: AACA sent out their renewal reminder last month

with their Antique Automobile magazine. Now it’s our turn to send out a reminder.

Diana: A copy of Smoke Signals has been mailed to every active member of the club. On the inside of the back cover is a membership renewal form. All you have to do is cut the page along the dotted line, fill out the form, and mail it back to Tom McLarney with your check for 2017 dues and your set for another year.

Steven: Seems easy enough.Diana:And to make it even easier, if

your address and phone number hasn’t changed in the past year, just sign the form and mail it back with your check. The printed mailing

label on the other side will tell us who you are.Steven: If anyone has bought or sold a car over the past

year, it would be really helpful if you would take a minute to list the year, make, and model of the car so we can update the club registry.

Diana: Please check off the YES or NO option to receive printed copies of the newsletter throughout the year. If you’ve been receiving a printed Smoke Signals, we will continue to mail it to you. Every newsletter is available online, with expanded content, more pictures, stories, and in color. If you prefer reading the newsletter online and don’t need a printed copy, check the NO option to help save the club some money.

Steven: You must be a member in good standing with AACA national, so be sure to renew your membership with

them, and please write your membership number on the Ankokas renewal form. We need to submit this to national with our roster every year.

Diana: Everyone, please renew your membership for 2017. Join the fun, stay

active, and come to the meetings and club events. Happy Holidays.

CalendarSee www.ankokas.com/calendar.cfm for more listings.

November12: 8:30AM-?: High Octane Region hosts South Jersey “Cars & Coffee” Cruise. 550 Fellowship Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ. They are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2016 Santa Claus Rally in support of the Deborah Heart Foundation. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to any of their fall gatherings. www.highoctanesj.com19: 9AM: Monthly Ankokas meeting. Breakfast at Wedgewood Country Club, 200 Hurffville Rd., Turnersville, NJ. $15 per person. Contact Bob Petters 856-767-4438.19: 11AM-3PM (Rain date Nov. 20): 6th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive & Classic Car Cruise. Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy. For info call Marcia Mondelli 609-654-8643 or e-mail marcia@johnsonsfarm.com.26: 8:30AM-?: High Octane Region hosts South Jersey “Cars & Coffee” Cruise. 550 Fellowship Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ. They are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2016 Santa Claus Rally in support of the Deborah Heart

Foundation. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to any of their fall gatherings. www.highoctanesj.com

December3: 8:30AM-4PM (rain or shine): High Octane’s 2016 Santa Claus Rally. Flying W, 60 Fostertown Rd., Medford, NJ. Breakfast reception ($6.00), presentation of toys at Deborah Hospital. www.highoctanesj.com16: 6:30PM: A Christmas at Boardwalk Hall. There will be a showing of two silent films with organ music, followed by a carol sing-along. (see ad on page six). Contact Bob Petters 856-767-4438.18: 5PM-?: Annual Ankokas Holiday Party. Cafe Madison, 33 Lafayette Str., Riverside, NJ. (see ad on page five).

January 201719: 7:30PM: Monthly Ankokas meeting on the second floor of the Haddonfield Municipal Building, 242 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield.

February 20179-11: AACA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

Ankokas events are in bold type, Regional or Local events are italicized and National events are in regular type.

Jade, official editorial supervisor.

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* The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm by President Bob Petters.

* After the Pledge of Alligence Jeff Schulte gave the treasurer’s report. Jeff stated that the club did much better this year in that the overall balance remained close to the same, which is better than in past years.

* Kathy Petters read the September secretary’s report since it did not coincide with the publishing of the newsletter.

* Bob reported from financial numbers put together by Jeff, that the Haddonfield show cost almost $4000 to put on. There was a discussion on the various cost items. Only $2500 was brought in from registration. There was discussion on our sponsors and that only through them are we able to afford having the show. Talk on how we can save money in the future was tabled until after the beginning of the year when car show meetings will be held for the 2017 show.

* Tom McClarney reported that there were still 71 active members of the club. A 2017 renewal application will be included in the upcoming newsletter.

* Bob reported that there were still two free national memberships available for 2017.

* Sunshine reported nothing new and Dave Traino, who was discussed last month, reported on his own condition which has much improved.

* Under old business, Bob reminded everyone of the upcoming Masonic Lodge tour and lunch afterward at Maggiano’s on October 29.

* Attention was brought to a signup sheet on the table. Several of us are going to attend the Boardwalk Organ Silent Film night on December 16th at 6:30 pm. Anyone who is interested can buy their tickets which are $20 through Ticketmaster for an extra fee or at the box office, day of. We will also meet and have dinner at the Rain Forest Café at 4:30. Judy questioned if it was still open and Bob said that he would check before the info is printed in Smoke Signals.

* Diana gave a report on our newsletter saying that she was going to profile the people on the November ballot.

* Steve reported on the website and said that those sections that had a password were really wide open with the password printed on the page even though required. Make sure to logon to see the expanded newsletter and more information on our upcoming events and local car shows.

* Carl Villone reported that he would run for Vice President and that Jeff would retain the Treasurer position, but the President and Secretary were still not filled. Steve Soppe and Bernie Shuster will run for Directors, but we

require three, so he is still requesting a volunteer. * Jeff had a suggestion for a presentation at a future

meeting. He knows a gentleman who does excellent mobile detailing and would be willing to do a talk on the tricks of the trade. Jeff put an ad in the Smoke Signals for the gentleman’s business.

* Jeff also has a lead on a new sponsor that was a jeweler. * By a raise of hands, more than half of the members

present attended Hershey. * Bob said that he did sent out letters to the nonrenewing

sponsors to thank them. Discussion continued about perhaps smaller amounts, but more sponsors. Nancy suggested an ad book for the show, but discussion suggested that it would not really be feasible under our circumstances. More talk about the Haddonfield show

occurred and Jeff mentioned that only 5 people had to be turned away for not pre-registering.

* Tom reported on the Holiday Party on Dec 18th at the Madison. The cost is up $5 and will now be $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Discussion on inviting sponsors to the Holiday Party led to a decision that inviting them to the Charter Luncheon would perhaps be better. The December Party is more of a thank you for the members and their involvement in the club.

* There was a discussion of the various awards for their cars that members had received since the last meeting. These

should be reported to Diana who will publish them in the Smoke Signals.

* Carl Grossman now doing badges. * Get for sale and wanted ads to Diana. * Bob announced that the November meeting would be

a breakfast gathering at the Wedgewood Country Club in Blackwood on November 19th. The cost is $15 and it was decided that the club would not pick up any part of the tab this time. There will be a separate parking area for our antique cars. It was then brought up that the Johnson’s Farm Toys for Tots car show is the same day. We will investigate if the 10 am time can be moved early, so people can attend both. (Editor’s note: time has since been moved to 9AM).

* The Library request for 1920’s era cars was tabled until the first of the year.

* Jim Wickel introduced a group of potential members that he brought to the meeting. They consisted of his son, son-in-law and two grandsons.

* The meeting was concluded at 8:50 pm.Respectfully submitted by Kathy Petters

October Meeting Minutes

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And The Award Goes To...Frank & Terry Szymkowski won the

best of show trophy on July 17th at the Gas Guzzlers show in NE Philadelphia and top 50 at the Sept 5th Labor Day show at the Silver Diner in their 1969 GTO Judge.

Tom Amendola won Best Stock for his 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Two-door Hardtop at the Holy Cross Car Show on Sept. 25th and received his Senior award for his 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC at the Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey, PA.

Carl Villone received his First Junior award for his 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V at the Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey, PA.

Steven Soppe won an Honor Roll for his 1934 Packard 1100 at the Holy Cross Car Show on Sept. 25th. He also won Best in Class for his 1934 Packard at the Chatsworth Cranberry Festival (and then was towed home).

Tom Veevers won an Honor Roll for his 1955 Ford F150 Pickup at the Holy Cross Car Show on Sept. 25th.

Bob Petters won People’s Choice for his 1953 Oldsmobile 88 green convertible at the Pic-A-Lilli show on October 23rd.

Sam Mento has been nominated for the AACA National Award for his 1966

Comet. This is his fourth noination. We wish him luck.

Christmas PuzzleMatch the version of A Christmas Carol to the actor that played Scrooge.

1. An American Christmas Carol (1979 TV Movie)2. Scrooged (1988)3. A Christmas Carol (1984 TV Movie)4. A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004 TV Movie)5. A Christmas Carol (Animated 2009)6. A Christmas Carol (1951)7. A Christmas Carol (1999 TV Movie)8. A Christmas Carol (1938)9. Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (1958 TV Series)10. Scrooge (1970)11. Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962 TV Movie)12. Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)13. A Christmas Carol (1997 Video)14. Ebenezer (1998 TV Movie)15. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)16. Scrooge (1935)17. The Christmas Carol (1949 Short Film, narrated by Vincent Price)

A. Michael CaineB. Basil RathboneC. Henry WinklerD. Jim CarreyE. Simon CallowF. Tim CurryG. Patrick StewartH. George C. ScottI. Taylor HolmesJ. Jack PalanceK. Bill MurrayL. Albert FinneyM. Reginald OwenN. Seymour HicksO. Jim BackusP. Alastair SimQ. Kelsey Grammer

Answers on page 13.

Carl Villone’s First Junior award-photo by C. Villone.

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Ankokas Masonic Temple Tourarticle and photo by Steven Soppe

For all of you that missed the tour of the Philadelphia Masonic Temple on October 29, you missed seeing a truly wonderful piece of history and architecture. Hosted by Bernie Schuster, we toured the Temple and learned of its rich history. The Temple was constructed in 1873 and has been called one of the great “wonders” of the Masonic world. The Temple is adorned with some of the finest artifacts of Freemasonry and contains magnificent Lodge halls based on themes of the ancient architectural world: Oriental Hall, Egyptian Hall, Ionic Hall, Norman Hall, Renaissance Hall, Corinthian Hall, and Gothic Hall, each one is spectacular in its construction and details. The guided tour takes you into each of the halls and explains some of the principles of the Masons. Throughout the Temple, you learn of the countless famous people throughout history who were Masons. Many of our

founding fathers, U.S. presidents, and historical figures were Masons. The Temple’s museum, founded in 1908 and dedicated by John Wanamaker (of the department stores), contains more than 30,000 items, including Brother George Washington’s Masonic Apron, two letters in Washington’s

own hand addressed to his Masonic brethren, and Brother Benjamin Franklin’s Masonic Sash worn in 1782. The Temple’s library contains thousands of volumes covering all aspects of Freemasonry.

Public tours are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. and costs $15 for adults (reduced rates for seniors, children, families, and groups). Pictures of our tour are posted on our website, www.ankokas.com/events_list.cfm. But pictures don’t really show you just how spectacular the Temple is in person. You really should go see it for yourself.

MarketplaceWanted: ‘49 Buick Roadmaster 2dr. that needs restoring or a 1963 Pontiac Tempest. Alan Coshland 609-801-1167.For Sale: Hood and trunk lid for a ‘68-‘69 Chevelle. Good used, stored 35 years in dry barn. Also decent used rear bumper assembly complete with brackets for same. $75 each. Bob Petters 856-767-4438For Sale: 1985 Jaguar 2 dr. model HE, 12 cylinder, 101765 miles, needs restoration. Located in Chatsworth. For additional pics & info, call Tom McLarney 856-461-8084.For Sale: 1950 Plymouth, Special Deluxe 4 door sedan. $8500.00. New battery, and recently checked at garage. Runs well and in great condition. Call Donna Schuman 856-810-8254.For Rent: Condominium. Two bedrooms, two complete baths, washer and dryer. Within walking distance of the Alan Vogelson Library and the Voorhees Town Center. Call Steve Poset 856-767-9551.For Sale: Two ‘79 Corvette projects. One has a motor and runs. $2500 for both cars and parts.

Contact Dirk 609-226-3689 or dm3@comcast.net.For Sale: 2005 50th Anniversary Edition Thunderbird, metallic midnight

black with sand color interior with removable black hardtop with porthole windows (includes stand and cover). 32,000 miles, kept in climate-controlled garage. Very well appointed car. Car comes with full documentation. Contact Joe Picogna 856-686-7587 or princessrosie1@comcast.net.For Sale: 2011 24foot United UXT trailer. 8.5’X 24’ with extra 12” of height over standard trailer. AC unit, base cabinet. Lots of extra items. $8,500. Contact Traino racing@comcast.net , Ken Traino 856-495-3536, David

Traino - 856-983-4787.For Sale: 1937 Chevy Sedan legend car (racing car). 1250 infex sealed motor. Lots of

extra stuff, parts, and tires.$7,000. Contact Traino racing@comcast.net , Ken Traino 856-495-3536, David Traino - 856-983-4787.For Sale: Media Blast Cabinet (http://www.tptools.com/USA-960-T-Pro-Trig-Blast-Sandblasting-Cabinet,2709.html?sku=960-t). New List price…$1200.00. My price $500.00, you pick it up. Call Tom McLarney 856-461-8084.

Tom McLarney’s Jag for sale-photo by Tom McLarney

Joe Picogna’s 2005 Thunderbird.-photo by J. Picogna

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Roadside RamblingsJohnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, 2691 Monmouth Rd., Jobstown, NJ

When Bill and Bette Johnson pulled their first corn wagon to the corner of Hartford and Church roads, I’m sure they never imagined the success they would have. Johnson’s Corner Farm, founded in 1953, now has a large bakery, a farm market (offering fresh produce, honey, fruit preserves and more), a gift shop, petting zoo, playground, hayrides, opportunities to pick your own produce (check with the farms for scheduling) and popular activities such as the Friday car cruises in spring and summer, a pie tasting in November and a Christmas light display in December. In September of 2015, they bought a second farm in Jobstown. Both farms are preserved under the Farmland Preservation Program. The Johnson’s preserved their farm in Medford in 2002 and the farm in Jobstown was preserved by the former

owner, Peter Tallman, in 1998. The farm in Jobstown, now called Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, is a hundred years older than our nation and that sense of history is emphasized at the location.

“Christmas at Johnson’s Corner Farm” runs from November 25th through December 30th and includes musical light show hayrides, the opportunity to decorate Christmas cookies, a visit with Santa and story time with Mrs. Claus. You can also buy fresh-cut Christmas trees and wreaths.

Johnson’s Corner Farm is located at 133 Church Rd. in Medford, NJ. Their phone number is 609-654-8643. Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm is located at 2691 Monmouth Rd. in Jobstown, NJ. Their phone number is 609-353-9000.

Holiday Ideas1. Make a holiday wreath by hot gluing holiday gift bows to a Styrofoam circle.2. Glue candy canes (cane crooks facing out) to the outside of a can, tie with a ribbon and fill with holiday flowers.3. Buy three different sizes of wreaths and hang them in the shape of a snowman. Add embellishments (scarf, hat, etc.) to complete the effect.4. Gather pinecones, dip them in paint and add glitter. These have multiple uses. Hang them on ribbons from doorknobs, hang them from holiday garland or use them to fill dishes and vases.5. Take a clear ornament, remove the cap and hook, add clear floor wax (I used to use Elmer’s glue) to the inside, pour in glitter, secure the top and shake. After

drying, reinstall the cap and hook.6. Add hot chocolate mix to a clear mug or mason jar and layer in your favorite toppings. Just add hot water for instant cheer! 7. Turn a Reader’s Digest into a festive Christmas

tree! Follow the instructions found here: http://www.rd.com/home/decorating/slideshows/

crafty-christmas-tree-out-of-readers-digest-magazines-photos.8. Use extra ornaments not used on your tree to accent the rest of the house. Hang them from garlands and chandeliers or use them to fill vases,

bowls and boxes.9. String cranberries to use as a garland.

Add ribbons and bows for extra appeal.10. When wrapping presents, add a strip of complimentary paper around the wrapped present for a pretty, layered effect.

Holiday Matching PuzzleFind the pairs of gingerbread men (letters are for labeling purposes only). Answers on page 13.

SMOKE SIGNALS Page 12

SMOKE SIGNALS Page 13

ANKOKAS REGION, AACAThe ANKOKAS is the South East Region of the AACA dating back to

1964.Ankokas Region PO BOX 343 Riverside, NJ 08075

The Ankokas Region would like to thank its sponsors and encourage its members to patronize these businesses whenever possible:

1701 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ

1708 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ

1000 Gateway Rd., Westville, NJ.

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BOB PETTERS, PRESIDENTPresident@ankokas.com856-767-4438

STEVEN SOPPE, VICE PRESIDENTVicePresident@ankokas.com609-848-4843

JEFF SCHULTE, TREASURERTreasurer@ankokas.com856-234-1623

KATHLEEN PETTERS, SECRETARYSecretary@ankokas.com609-636-4324

CARL VILLONE, PAST PRESIDENTCvillone21@comcast.net856-227-3006

PETER BULL, DIRECTORPbull3617@comcast.net856-428-3617

HOWARD STEINBERG, DIRECTORHowards101@AOL.com856-424-1861

JIM WICKEL, DIRECTOR856-478-4105

JANE TAYLOR, DIRECTOR609-636-4324

Answers from page 9: 1.C, 2.K, 3.H, 4.Q, 5.D, 6.P, 7.G, 8.M, 9.B, 10.L, 11.O, 12.E, 13.F, 14.J, 15.A, 16.N, 17.I

Answers from page 12 : A&J, B&M, C&O, D&L, E&K, F&R, G&Q, H&T, I&S, N&P

SMOKE SIGNALS Page 14

  

           ANKOKAS REGION  

NEW MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL 2017  Please print clearly                DATE _____________________________________  MEMBER NAME ___________________________________________________  SPOUSE ___________________________________  ADDRESS (city, state, zip)_______________________________________________________________________________________  HOME PHONE # __________________________ CELL PHONE # ________________________FAX # _____________________     EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________________  SPOUSE EMAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________  You will receive an email copy of the Smoke Signals newsletter.  Do you also want a printed copy of  the newsletter?   NO ________    YES ________  ARE YOU CURRENTLY A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF NATIONAL AACA?  NO __________   YES __________    AACA MEMBERSHIP # ________________________ You must be a member in good standing of National AACA in order to join a Region or Chapter.  You may submit a properly completed National AACA membership application along with a separate check made out to AACA National.  ANNUAL DUES (ANKOKAS)  $25.00 SENIOR MEMBERS (age 70+)  $15.00 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP  $25.00 CHARTER MEMBERS FREE                                      SPONSOR ___________________________________________________   DO YOU AUTHORIZE THE PUBLISHING OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS APPLICATION FORM ON THE "MEMBERS ONLY" SECTION OF THE ANKOKAS REGION AACA WEBSITE?   NO_______  YES_______  SIGNATURE  _______________________________________________________________  LISTING OF ANTIQUE AND/OR CLASSIC CARS: (Use separate sheet if necessary)         APPLICANTS SIGNATURE  _____________________________________________________________________________________  MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Tom and Carol McLarney 212 Leon Ave. Delran, NJ  08075 PH 856‐461‐6688   email tomsr@conveyorsystems.com                    rev. 10/20/16 

Your Nov./Dec. ANKOKAS Region AACAnewsletter has arrived...for expanded content, see the newsletter posted on the website at www.ankokas.com.

Our next meeting is Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 9:00AM at Wedgewood Country Club, 200 Hurffville Rd., Turnersville, NJ. There is no December meeting.

We’re on the Web!See us at:

www.ankokas.com

Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30PM on the second floor of the Haddonfield Municipal Building.

Director meetings are held on an “as needed” basis as determined by the officers.

NOTE: No meetings are scheduled in July, August or December.

Important Reminder! Important Reminder!

Renewals for AACA and Ankokas are due! Don’t forget to renew both! Also, Bob has two free memberships for national AACA for new members. Contact Bob for details 856-767-4438 or president @ ankokas.com.

Carl Grossman has taken over name badges. The club would like to thank Carl Villone for his former service in this position.