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RANCHO CUCAMONGA PT CRUISER CRUISIN CLUB 2009
MARCH 2009 NEWSLETTER ISSUE #28
To Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin Club
On Saturday February 28, 2009 our club cruised to
my home town in Desert Hot Springs for the 4 th
Annual Desert Hot Springs Car Show near my home.
The temperature for that day on Saturday reached 84
degrees and the day was very sunny. I worked very
hard for this show to make sure everyone who
showed up with their cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.,
to have a good time at this show.
I arranged with the city for our club to get adiscount by
presenting their club I.D. membership
card and get the $5.00 off the entrance fee. I would
like to thank Car Show Event Director Marsha Perez
who was kind enough to approve this club discount
in advanced.
There were no problems at all during this eventandlater during
the afternoon as I relaxed by my PT
Cruiser I thought to myself, I dont mind putting this
much effort to get this car show going so good
because I can see everyone here is having a good
time and enjoying themselves.
Iwould like to say to all of the club members fromRancho
Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin Club,thank you for cruising to this
car show andshowing your support for this special event. Thisclub
is like one big family! You all have a lot ofclass, thank you so
much for showing up to my
hometown car show here in Desert Hot
Springs.You are all winners to me.Sincerely - PT Eddie Johnson -
Candy Cruiser.
A White and Purple Flag Flies InEdward Johnsons Front Yard.
Its the flag of the order of the Purple Heartand it is the first
thing you notice when youwalk up to Johnsons Desert Hot Springshome
off Camino Avenida Ramada. It is partof him. Ask him and hell tell
you he earnedthe right to fly that flag. Look in his eyesand you
know he did. Walk inside and in asmall antique room just off the
living room, adisplay is laid out almost like a shrine. Thebattle
and service ribbons, news clippingsand photographs, his Purple
Heart and, justbelow, a swatch of camouflage that oncecovered his
combat helmet. There is atennis ball size hole torn in the
back.
It was New Years night 1968 PFC EdwardJohnson, U.S. Army 3rd
Brigade, 25thInfantry, was following an armoredpersonnel carrier
just miles from theCambodian border. Johnson was manningthe
50-caliber machine gun and his buddyJim King was nearby. It didnt
take long forthe firing to start. They hit us witheverything they
had, he said. Amid thebazooka, rocket and gunfire King tookJohnsons
place on the machine gun.Johnson had his hands on two cans of
50-caliber ammo when the rocket hit. The forceblew Johnson out the
carriers back door.King, manning the machine gun up front,was
severely wounded. His leg wasshredded like paper from the knee
down, it
should have been me. Johnson said. Thepain is still there.
Forty-two years later, itstill is. Its a part of him.
He was just 19 in 1967, a kid from Burbankwho loved cars, when
he dropped out ofschool to join the Army. Four months later,he was
in the field. The Army taught him alot, he says now. Respect,
discipline, andloyalty but fear he would have to conquer onhis own.
People would say they werentafraid to die over there. I was,
Johnsonsaid. Thinking again about that New Yearsnight, Thats a
night I will never forget. Itwill be in embedded in my brain the
rest ofmy life. Dealing with that night and otherswas tough - it
still is, Johnson said. Therewere pills and suicidal thoughts. It
took mea long time to adjust (to being home), hesaid. I wanted to
leave the world. No oneunderstood.
Over the years, hes learned to talk about it,knows there are
others like him, and knowsthat forgetting isnt the
answer.Remembering is. Though the pain is stillthere, so is the
pride. Last week, he wasalready thinking about The Veterans
DayParade. Thats pride, he said. I am proudto be an American, I was
proud to serve.
Eddie Johnson A True American Hero.
Saturday Feb 14 2009 -Dr. George Cancer Foundation Car Show
Cruise
Approximately 800 cars rolled in to the Indian WellsTennis
Gardens for the Palm Springs Cruising Assoc.7th Annual Dr.
Sebastian George Cancer FoundationCar Show. The temperature was
about 75 degrees andsunny. There were approximately 10,000
spectatorsall enjoying the show.
Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruisin Club members,Hollywood (Ken) &
Vine (Barb), Mike & Maria, andEddie Johnson were at this car
show. Island CruiserAwards made 45 great looking award winning
trophiesfor this event. At about 2:30 pm. the winning trophycars
lined up for the award ceremony and Mike andMaria were in line to
receive Best PT Cruiser trophy.They were excited about the win and
it was announced
they were from Rancho Cucamonga PT CruiserCruisin Club.
From all of the car club members at RanchoCucamonga PT Cruiser
Cruisin Club we would like tocongratulate Mike and Maria on winning
the trophy ofBest PT Cruiser at the Dr. George Car Show in 2009. PT
Eddie Johnson - Candy Cruiser.
Monday Feb 16 2009 -Date Festival and County Fair Parade
Cruise
Indio California National Date Festival and County FairParade.
The parade route was held in old town Indiowhich had approximately
300 entries including 4members representing our Rancho Cucamonga
PTCruiser Cruisin Club, Eddie Johnsons Candy Cruiser,
Tommy Dorseys Old School Cruiser, And Mike andMarias Inferno Red
Cruiser. Parade officials allowedonly so manyentries per club.
The parade started at 9:30 am and headed down oldtown Main
Street in Indio to highway 111 turning rightto the judging stage
which is located directly acrossfrom the Riverside County Fair
Grounds. The ptswent about two more blocks from the judging
stageand ended there. .
The spectators were 6 deep throughout the paradeand very excited
about being there even with thethreat of rain. The parade was about
50 minutes longwith the trophy awards to be announced later
duringthe day. The crowds were cheering as the pt cruisersdrove by
and also when Eddie Johnson tilted hisCruiser hydraulics left,
right, up, and then down.
The announcer mentioned how good the clubmembers pts lookedand
also announced the clubsname. Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin
Club.Lots of compliments and lots of fun for all. EddieJohnson
would like to say thank you to TommyDorsey, Mike and Maria Savedra
for being in theparade this year.PT Eddie Johnson - Candy
Cruiser.
Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin Club
~ ~ ~c l u b m e m b e r s ~ ~ ~
Alex Mendoza - Bad Dog CruiserAlicia Mendoza - Kitty Cruiser
Jim Guignard - Gold Cruiser
Robin Brewer - Dolphin Cruiser
Ray & Claudia Oviatt - Cruisin' Cruiser
Dale & Silvia Brooks - Hyway Cruiser
Jim Dekoker - Bears CruiserMike & Maria Savedra - Inferno
Red Cruiser
Tommy Dorsey - Old School Cruiser
Edward G. Johnson - Candy Cruiser
Ken & Laura Brownell - Ken's CruiserThomas & Mabel
Johnson - TJ's Cruiser
Tom Judkins - Convertible Cruiser
Frank & Lucy Carrillo - God Mothers Cruiser
Barry & Debbie Scott - Gray1
CruiserHollywood(Ken)&Vine(Barb) -Freedom Cruiser
A CRUISE IS A BRIEF PERIOD IN TIME FOR MEMORIESAND THROUGHOUT
2009 WE RCPTCCC MEMBERS WILLFOREVER CHERISH EVERY CRUISE &
EVERY FRIENDSHIP
Join Us On Cruises All Year Long - $25.00 Lifetime
Fee - Cruisin' Club I.D. $5.00 - Your Name On The
Web Site, A Monthly Newsletter, Membership I. D.,
Cruise Updates. People With Nice Looking Cruisers.
WWW.RCPTCRUISERCLUB.COM
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Desert Hot Springs Cruise - February 28, 2009
The week started with a threat of rain with a possible shower
towardsthe weekend, which would have made it a little tough on the
4 th AnnuaDesert Hot Springs Car Show put on by the city. Last year
this cashow was cancel and the year before the car show was called
HotAugust Nights, but never before has there been so many
complimentsand congratulations as there were even days after this
Car Show on
February 28.
This years car show Director was Marsha Perez and theCoordinator
for the event was Eddie Johnson. Alexander Mendoza wasthe disc
jockey and announcer on stage. The great looking trophieswere
designed and created by Island Cruiser Awards. This car showwill be
remembered as one of the best and much of the credit has to begoing
not only to the many helpers but specifically directed to
MarshaPerez and Eddie Johnson for putting on such a great show.
This cruise was a remarkable cruise for our club and eventhough
we all arrived at different times in different groups we manageto
come together after the event and form a half circle in front of
thestage with our PT Cruisers and honored to be congratulated
byrepresentatives from the city. The Police Department Officers
were
excited to have their pictures taken with our club in front of
the PTCruisers and also with the God Mothers PT Cruiser while Lucy
washolding a replica of a 1930 gangster machine gun. All three
officerswere all smiles and happy to be involved with our club as
we click awaywith our cameras.
As I mentioned afterwards to the club members while eatingat a
very delicious Mexican Restaurant, this town has the nicest
andfriendliest people around, and they really know how to show
theihospitality. Mike and Maria Savedra live in Palm Springs
andrecommended this restaurant so after everyone pitched in to load
theclub trailer with the sound system and equipment after the show,
all ous cruised over to have a very delicious dinner.
As usual as we always seem to do we stayed at the
restaurant several hours and then headed home. The Car Show
wasmagnificent, the company was great, the dinner was delicious and
thecruise with the conversations on the two way radios was
enjoyable althe way back home to Rancho Cucamonga. We ended our day
longcruise at about 10:30 p.m. a little late but with a big smile
lookingforward to the next cruise.
The following day the pictures of the cruise were uploadedinto
the clubs website and not only did Rancho Cucamonga PT
CruiserCruisin Club win the 1st Place Participation Trophy for
having the mosclub members at this event, Lucy Carrillo (The
Godmother) also won 1s
Place for having The Best PT Cruiser at this Car
ShowCongratulations Lucy!
As the trophy winners came up front to the stage to receive
the winning trophies, when Lucy Carrillo walked up to the
microphoneshe dedicated her 1st place winning trophy to her beloved
sister whorecently passed away after battling a long struggle with
the cancer shehad developed.
Arlene Frances Garcia from San Bernardino, California(April 14,
1951 - January 21, 2009) Parents are Frank & Margaret
GarciaSisters Lucille, Noreena, and Noreen. You have made an
honored andgreat tribute to your sister and please accept our
deepest sympathiesfor your loss. Arlenes name will be honored on
our clubs website.
Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin Club.
3rd Annual Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club
& Classic Car Show
4th Of July Celebration
Contact: Alex
(909) 483-8125
~~~ July 5 2009 - Sunday ~~~
Event Location
Burger Town USA
760 No. Archibald Ave - Ontario
Phone: 909-944-7901
On Site Registration Fee
$8.00 - All Vehicles.
$3.00 Discount With Any Car Club I.D Card.
Or Cruisin' Club I.D. Card
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophies
for Best 4th Of July
2009 Celebration Patriotic Cruiser
24`` 36`` & 48`` Trophies
Plus PTCruiser Of The YearFor 2009
Music, Raffles, 50/50, Contests & Games.
Things To Bring Along
Ez-Up, Water, Chairs, Hat,
Decorations for the Cruiser.Red, White & Blue Theme.
Streamers, Bells, Patriotic Decorations, Etc.
Directions
From The San Bernardino Freeway (I-10)
Exit On Archibald Ave (In Ontario)
And Go North 1 Block - Right Side.
Open to all Cars & Trucks
CLUB CRUISES FOR 2009
DOODAH PARADEPALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
70TH ANNUAL LINCOLN PILGRIMAGE PARADEPARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED -
RAIN.
PLAN B - CRUISE TOTHE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM
DR GEORGE CANCER FOUNDATION CAR SHOWDATE FESTIVAL & COUNTRY
FAIR PARADE
DESERT HOT SPRINGS 4TH ANNUAL CAR SHOWSAN JUAN CAPRISTRANO
MISSIONA SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE
THE FLOWER FIELDSUSS MIDWAY AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVALEL PUEBLO DE LOS
ANGELES HISTORIC PARK
3RD ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
RCPTCCC CAR SHOWMARCH FIELD AIR MUSEUMCRUISIN' CLUB PICNIC
BBQ
L. A. COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENPECHANGA RESORT &
CASINO
THE LIVING DESERTCALICO GHOST TOWN
TROPICANA CASINO CAR SHOW - LAUGHLINKNOTTS BERRY FARM
CHINO PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUMCHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT TOMS
FARMS
WWW.RCPTCRUISERCLUB.COMALEX MENDOZA - (909) 483-8125
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Just Cruisin To Desert Hot Springs For An Awesome Car ShowMabel,
Alicia, and Thomas - Bad Dog PT Cruiser w/ PT TRVLR Trailer.
Amanda and Michaela pictured above presented the award winning
trophies tothe winners at Desert Hot Springs 4th Annual Car Show of
February 28, 2009
San Bernardino County Museum Cruise- February 7, 2009
(L-R)Tommy, Thomas, Mabel, Debbie, Barry, Tom, Alicia, Robin,
Ken, Laura,and Alex took the photo at the San Bernardino County
Museum.
CHANGING LANESRECOMMENDED FOR FAVORITE MOVIE TO WATCH
COLOR - 98 MINUTES - WIDESCREENREVIEW
DirectorRoger Michellfollows up the hit romantic
comedyNotting
Hill (1999) with this thought-provoking thriller. Ben Affleck
and
Samuel L. Jacksonstar, respectively, as Gavin Banek and
DoyleGibson, two New York men whose lives become accidentally
intertwined in a Good Friday fender bender on the FDR Drive.
Late for a crucial appointment, hotshot lawyer Gavin tosses
Doyle
a blank check and leaves the scene, while Doyle, whose car
is
inoperable, is late for a court-appointed custody hearing. A
recovering alcoholic, Doyle's tardiness doesn't sit well with
the
judge, who - sick of waiting for Gipson - grants custody to
Doyle's
ex-wife in Doyle's absence. The situation worsens when it
becomes evident that Doyle has an equally important file
belonging to Gavin, which proves that an elderly man gave
Banek's firm power-of-attorney over his foundation. So begins
an
escalating war of words and deeds between the two men. Soon,
egged on by an associate (Toni Collette), Gavin hires a
"fixer"
(Dylan Baker) to destroy Doyle's credit, forcing Doyle to fire
back
with some cunning moves of his own. Changing Lanesco-stars
William Hurt, Sydney Pollack, andToni Collette.
A TERRIFIC FIRST CLASS FILM TO WATCH
CLUB CRUISIN MEMBERS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH
Alex March 1st
Tom J - March 8th
Alicia - March 29 th
Lucy (Godmother) - March 30th
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The Cruisin Club at Spires in Rancho Cucamonga - February
2009
Note: Cover Page Entry Contest Has Been Eliminated from
Newsletter.
A CRUISE IS A BRIEF PERIOD IN TIME FOR MEMORIES.Maria, Mike,
Tommy, Thomas, Alex, Mabel, Alicia, Tom,
Lucy (The God Mother), Debbie, Dale, & Sylvia. Club won 1st
placeParticipation Trophy and Godmother won Best of Show
Trophy.
Other club members were here but are not in the photo.
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BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Serves: 18 - Prep: 10 min - Cook: 20 min = Total: 30 min
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups whole grain pastry flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking
powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup trans-free
margarine or butter1/2 cup Splenda1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup
sugar3/4 cup 1% milk1 egg
1 cup fresh blueberriesLoading...Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly coat an 8-cup muffin pan
with cookingspray. 2. In a small bowl, sift together the flour,
baking powder, cinnamon,and salt. 3. In a large bowl, combine the
margarine or butter, Splenda, and1/2 cup of the sugar. Beat with an
electric mixer on medium speed for 2minutes, or until fluffy. Add
the milk and egg. Beat for another minute (themixture will look
separated). Add the butter mixture and stir just untilcombined. In
the same small bowl, toss the blueberries with the
remainingtablespoon of sugar and fold them gently into the batter.
4. Spoon themixture into each muffin cup, filling each cup
two-thirds full. 5. Bake for 20minutes, or until the muffins are
slightly browned and a wooden pickinserted in the center of a
muffin comes out clean. Cool on a rack for10 minutes before
serving.
BECOME A CRUISIN' CLUB MEMBER TODAY AT"RANCHO CUCAMONGA PT
CRUISER CRUISIN' CLUB
WE HAVE MEMBERS FROM THE INLAND EMPIRE, HIGH DESERT,PALM
SPRINGS, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
~ CLUB MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ~
Your Name On The Club Web SiteA Monthly Newsletter
Two Club Membership I. D. CardsCruise Updates
Private Code Access To Club Website For Club InformationCruisin'
In Parades, Car Shows, Museums, Air Museums, California Indian
Bingo
Casino's, A Fun Filled 3-Day Weekend Car Show In Laughlin, And
Many Other FunAnd Exciting Places Throughout Southern
CaliforniaClub Member I. D. Card Discounts On Some Cruises
Individual Cruise Photo AlbumsA One Time Lifetime Fee Membership
Of $25.00
"One Membership - One PT Cruiser"One Cruisin' Club I.D. (Renewal
Every Year In January $5.00)
You Will Receive Two Club I.D.'S With Same I.D. NumberYou Will
Definitely Have A Whole Lot Of Fun And Meet
A Bunch Of Nice Friendly People On These Great CruisesLog Onto
Our Club Websitewww.rcptcruiserclub.comand Click On
"2009 Cruise Event Schedule Cruise & Date" For The Cruise
List
~ NOTE ~THIS CLUB IS A "MEMBERS ONLY" CRUISIN' CLUB.
WE HAVE NO STATIONARY MEET & GREETS AND NO BUSINESS
MEETINGS.PLEASE READ THE CLUB MEMBER GUIDELINES ON CLUBS
WEBSITE.
TO REQUEST A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BY U.S. MAILGO TO CLUB
WEBSITE AND CLICK ON BLUE BAR HEADING
"CLUB PRESIDENT ALEX MENDOZA" AND FILL IN THE REQUEST FORM.
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