The Steering WheelOur Mission Statement:

To share the love of our antique cars and to show them off. To enjoy fellowship of other car enthusiasts.

OCTOBER 2016 Vol.16#08

Officers:President: Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Vice-President: Jim Nyman (616) 914-8895Secretary: Shirley DeLange (616) 878-3618Treasurer: Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618

Board of Directors:15/16 Fred Brailey (616) 365-080415/16 Roseanne Lynch (616) 460-216115/16 Chuck Swift (616) 450-724515/16 Carl Esakson (616) 677-581616/17 Keith VanderPol (616) 874-994316/17 Dennis Biggins (616) 365-137116/17 Shirley DeLange (616) 878-3618

Committee Chairs:April Auction Al Preisner (616) 874-9336

Craig Chalmers (616) 361-2220Christmas Banquet Sean & Cynthia Smith (616) 560-3108

Club Historian Roseanne Lynch (616) 460-2161Club Picnic Cheryl Chalmers (616) 361-2220

Judy Swift (616) 916-3538Membership Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Metro 28th Cruise Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618Newsletter Bonnie Woodman (616) 997-6413Retirement Visits Ruth Esakson

Jim Nyman(616) 677-5816(616) 914-8895

Sick & Shut Ins Linda Biggins (616) 365-1371Special Events Ruth Esakson (616) 677-5816

Cynthia Smith (616) 560-3108Tours: Dust Off Sean & Cindy Smith (616) 560-3108

Fall One Day Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Denny Biggins (616) 365-1371

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Events Calendar** Indicates a SPECIAL Event

Note: Potluck Oct 25 Tue GRACC Board/Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s

Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Chuck & Judy SwiftEntertainment: Annual Fall Potluck

NOTE: Election NightNov 22 Tue GRACC Board/Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s

Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Carl & Ruth EsaksonEntertainment: Annual Election

*** On a side note – due to Margie being ill – Sig was not able to give his ‘talk’ on his car at the September meeting – maybe if he is asked nicely(?), he’ll agree to come back next May? - How about it Sig?

“Dates marked in BOLD, Underlined and marked with a double asterisk **, are SPECIAL Events and Visits. Please make note of these dates. These events and visits earn points toward the year end awards.”

** We will now have a 50/50 Raffle and/or a prize drawing at all membership meetings – this is to help offset the cost of the Awards Banquet.NOTE: - A Reminder – that Greeters are also Treaters – please bring a snack (baked goods, whatever) and a beverage. Any items purchased for this can be reimbursed by the treasurer.

FROM THE PRESIDENTHello all!

We have several meetings left for the year. Hopefully everyone is doing well. The October meeting will be our Fall Potluck with always good food. The November meeting is our Annual Election meeting. We need to replace “4” board members. This meeting is important as the board has control of all our events. Thank you to everyone that helped with events during the year. Please remember Dues are due for 2017.

Your GRACC PresidentAl Preisner

Board Of Directors Report

ELECTIONS – are coming soon!!!! We need volunteers for four of the Board of Directors positions – Fun, informative and exciting positions to be filled – please consider volunteering or talk to other club members whom you feel would be good for these positions.

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$ Treasurers Report from Leon DeLange $NOTE: - Report as of September 26th               Balance August 23rd $4,808.56              Receipts                                       1,389.25         Disbursements                             - 2,577.42             Balance September 26th $3,620.39

Note: a detailed report will be available at the October meeting

Committee Reports

Sick & Shut InsLinda Biggins – Chair

Debbie Roop has been a bit under the weather, but is doing well now – if you wish to send a card – address is: 3935 Kalamazoo Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Also, Margie Baumgart has not been well – thoughts and prayers are with her – cards may be sent to: 4015 Costa NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Thoughts and prayers for all our sick & shut-ins are greatly appreciated ……

NOTE: If you know of someone else in the club who has been ill and/or in the hospital, has had a death in the family, etc. Please call Linda and let her know – 616-365-1371

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Retirement Visits

Brought to you by Ruth Esakson & Jim Nyman

NOTE: be sure to RSVP to Ruth on visits requiring the RSVP – call her @ 677-5816

August 25 th - Hope Network – attendees were: Ruth Esakson, John & Judy Wilson, Denny Biggins, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Keith VanderPol, Sig & Margie Baumgart, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Jim Nyman and Judy Swift.Thanks everyone. This is the last event for this year. 

NOTE: In case of RAIN or inclement weather – be sure to check your e-mail (if you have one) in case of any cancellations and/or date and time changes!!!!

Watch the Calendar of Events for Names, dates and further details. Many visits already scheduled – be sure to RSVP where requested!

PS – if you’re not sure where a ‘Retirement/Nursing Home’ is – ask us – maps are available!!

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Special EventsBrought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith

(616) 677-5816Watch the Calendar of Events for Names, dates and further details

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2016 Awards

Honorable Mention (those with 4 points or less): Dave Birdsall, Fred Brailey, Ted & Catherine Callender, Bob & Cherle Giles, Adam & Tami Gordon, Mark & Elizabeth Gunlach, Roseanne Lynch, Harold & Karen Ringler, Bob & Julie Rinzema, Don Sheridan, Sean & Cynthia Smith, and Bob & Elsie Waller

6 Points: Fred & Arlene Eisen and Keith & Dot VanderPol

7 Points: Gene & Pattie Birdsall and Sally Thelen

8 Points: Leon & Shirley DeLange

10 Points: Al Preisner

13 Points: Sig & Margie Baumgart, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers and Jim & Penny Nyman

15 Points: Dave & Ruth Kommer

19 Points: Roger & Frances Beard

20 Points: Bob & Carol Diefenbaker

21 Points: Casey & Ruth Meyer

22 Points: Carl & Ruth Esakson

23 Points: Dennis & Linda Biggins

24 Points: Chuck & Judy Swift and John & Judy Wilson

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Membership Al Preisner – Chair

We currently have 62 families in our club!!

SNOWBIRDS!!!!! – a couple of things – (1) if your heading to warmer parts for the winter – be sure to send us your address so you can get your newsletter wherever you’re at, let me know when to resend it to your regular address (2) Be sure to pay your dues before you leave, that way you won’t be left out in the ‘cold’ come spring and receive your newsletter when we start publishing again. Don’t want to miss all the upcoming events for the year 2017. Dues are $20.00 per year for the family and can be mailed to: Al Preisner – 7973 Ramsdell Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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Extra Newsworthy News

GRACC Awards Banquet

Saturday, September 17th St. Mary’s Church Hall

Happy Fall to Everyone,Thank you to all the members who was able to attend our 2016 Car Club Awards Banquet.

Although our attendance was down from last year, it was nice to see members that were unable to attend in the past to be there this year.   We heard many compliments of the food, and location again this year.The 50-50 was won by one of our newer members Tami Gordon, she won $63.00 – way to go Tami!!

For 2017 I am looking at booking again with same caterer and location.  I do like the new time of year this time.  It allows us to gather while the weather is still kind to us and more time with our families during the busy holiday seasons.

We would like to say a big thank you to Carl, Ruth, Roseanne, Arlene, our son Michael & anyone else for all their help with either the set up or tear down.  MANY hands make light work.

Thank you again and we hope all can enjoy the upcoming holidays with their families in good health.Sean & Cindy Smith

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Fall One Day TourSaturday, Sept 24th

We had a good group of cars, approximately 18. Hopefully everyone enjoyed David Rice’s tour of his cars. Anyone that didn’t go missed a very good display. We toured from the Rice’s to Cedar Springs to visit the Cedar Spring Historical Museum. The museum has lots of items from the history of the area. From there we had lunch at the Cedar Springs Brewery. We had 24 people for lunch. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the food. Some of the group than toured to Frosty Bay for Ice Cream. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the tour. Thanks to all that came out. (Photos courtesy of Fred Brailey – THANKS!)Your hosts for the day are Denny Biggins and Al Preisner

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Hey – we are now on Facebook – just type in ‘Grand Rapids Antique Car Club’ in the find friends tab.

Join the group – info on events and visits

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Twelfth Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise®Saturday, August 27th

Metro Cruise Report

On August 27, 2016, it rained extensively and even poured at times. It was soon decided to cancel the GRACC gathering for the Metro Cruise. But what to do with all the food and potluck items that were ready to go before this Saturday morning? It didn’t take long to realize that we could not let this food go to waste, and of course, eating together is always important no matter what the weather is. Therefore, everyone was invited to come to the De Lange picnic pavilion and enjoy a time of fellowship and dining together. Approximately at noon, 20 members had arrived and a good time with plenty to eat was enjoyed by all. Your hosts Leon & Shirley DeLange

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Have you ever met someone with an old car and talked to them about our club? Did you know that if you get their name and address, we can send them a ‘Welcome Packet’. It includes an introduction letter, giving them a bit of history on the club, what activities we do, such a nursing home visits, parades, other events, and tours. Plus what happens at our meetings, such as speakers, potlucks, the Annual Auction, plus. Also included is an application and two or three past newsletters to give the prospective member an idea of what we do and where we go. SO – pass along the name and address to me – Bonnie Woodman and I’ll get the ‘packet’ sent out.

Odds & Ends

RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER for the September meeting was Fred Brailey, with winnings of $34.00 (which $20 of he gave back to the club)

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Visit our web site at www.clubs.hemmings.com/graccA bit of GRACC Trivia

Who is this handsome young man and what about the car you ask? – This is Don Sheridan with his very first car a 1926 Model T Ford – the picture was taken in 1946 –

Don has been a member since 1979. He will be 91 this coming January 2017.

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Cars/Parts For Sale and/or Wanted

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FOR SALE – 1947 Hudson Super Six – 2 doorGood Shape – Drives & Runs well -$14,000Call Joe @ 723-1750 (06/16)

FOR SALE - 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible – Good Mechanical condition – some rust higher up – needs TLC - $8,000 – call Robert 616-784-7662 (06/16)

FOR SALE - 1932 Ford Special Deluxe Roadster – Hot Rod – Long & low – Roller Rockers – 350 transmission, $22,000 call Robert 616-784-7662 06/16)

FOR SALE – 1940 Chevy Conv Master Delux – nice & clean older restoration. In same family for many years – call for more info. Call Bob V@ 616-696-9384 (09/15)

GARAGE Available – Call Al Preisner – (616) 874-9336

FOR SALE – 1940 Olds Coupe – very nice mostly original condition & low mileage – in same family for many years – call for more info.Bob V@ 616-696-9384 (09/15)

Back-Seat Drivers OCTOBER Recipes

Zesty Zippy Italian Chops

4 boneless pork chops 1 onion – finely chopped1 Tbsp. oil salt & Pepper to taste1 ½ cup Zesty Italian Salad dressingBrown pork chops in oil in a skillet over medium-high heat – about 3 minutes on both sides. Stir in salad dressing & onion – cover & cook over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Parmesan-Stuffed Tomatoes

4 large tomatoes – tops removed 1 tsp. garlic – minced1 cup minute rice – uncooked 1 tsp. salt1 cup Parmesan cheese – grated ¼ tsp. pepper¼ cup butter – melted garnish: Parmesan cheese & fresh parsley¼ cup fresh basil – choppedScoop out tomato pulp, leaving a ¼ inch shell; coarsely chop pulp. Place tomatoes in an ungreased microwave-safe dish. Mix tomato pulp with rice, cheese, butter & seasonings. Spoon mixture into tomatoes – spoon any remaining mixture into center of dish – cover with vented plastic wrap – microwave on high for 5 minutes or until rice is tender – garnish as desired – serves 4.

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Crunchy No-Bake Squares

1 cup corn syrup 6 cup corn flake cereal1 cup sugar 1 cup candy-coated chocolate mini-baking bits12 oz jar creamy peanut butterIn a double boiler, over medium-high heat, bring corn syrup & sugar to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth. Add cereal and baking bits, stirring gently to combine. Spread into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Cool & cut into squares.

   1910 Ford

Make sure you read all the statistics under the photo.This has only been 106 years ago...Amazing!!!

Show this to your friends, children and/or grandchildren!  The year is 1910, over one hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! 

Here are some statistics for the Year 1910:  (applies to the USA)The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.

Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only.Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. 

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !9

The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour.The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year,And a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!Instead, they attended so-called medical schools,Many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard.'Sugar cost four cents a pound.Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.There was no such thing as under arm deodorant or tooth paste.Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

The five leading causes of death were:1. Pneumonia and influenza2, Tuberculosis3. Diarrhea4. Heart disease 5. Stroke 

The American flag had 45 stars.The population of Las Vegas Nevada was only 30!Crossword puzzles, canned drinks, and iced tea hadn't been invented yetThere was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. 

Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. !(yes, people have changed) 

Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years

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