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 2013 Vol.13#08

Officers:President: Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Vice-President: Carl Esakson (616) 677-5816Secretary:Treasurer: Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618

Board of Directors:13/14 Gene Birdsall (616) 874-904913/14 Ken Bogardus (616) 534-377813/14 Chuck Swift (616) 916-353813/14 John Wilson (616) 453-702512/13 Fred Brailey (616) 363-394712/13 Craig Chalmers (616) 361-222012/13 Jim Nyman (616) 949-7879

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

Craig Chalmers (616) 361-2220Christmas Banquet Sean & Cindy Smith (616) 937-4513

Club Historian Roseanne Lynch (616) 460-2161Club PicnicMembership Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Metro 28th Cruise Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618Newsletter – Typing Bonnie Woodman (616) 997-6413Newsletter – Mailing Marcia Rossman (616) 784-5274Retirement Visits Cheryl Chalmers (616) 361-2220Sick & Shut Ins Linda Biggins (616) 365-1371Special Events Ruth Esakson (616) 677-5816

Cynthia Smith (231) 937-4513Tours: Dust Off Sean & Cindy Smith (616) 937-4513

Fall One Day Al Preisner (616) 874-9336

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Events Calendar** Indicates a SPECIAL Event

Sept 21 Sat One Day Fall Tour – starting out in Marne at Depot Café on Arch St.Leaving there at 9:30am - PLEASE – RSVP – see notice this newsletter!

Sept 23** Mon VISIT: Sentinel Point 2900 Thornhills SE, Grand Rapids 5:30-7:30

Sept 24 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Entertainment: MOVIES!

Oct 8 Tue GRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm

FALL POTLUCK – eating at 7pmOct 22 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

- Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters:

Nov 12 Tue GRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm

ELECTION NIGHTNov 26 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

- Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters:

Dec 7 Sat Annual Christmas/Awards Banquet – Sparta Moose Lodge, Sparta, MI Eating @ 1pm – social time noon to 1pm – application this newsletter

“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.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hi Everyone,

Hopefully everyone is doing fine and enjoying our beautiful weather. I hope to see all of you on our one day fall tour. We’re going to see quite the unique car collection, plus some great scenery along the road. Hopefully we will have good weather. It should be a fun trip. Don’t forget to call me if you plan on going as I need a head count for breakfast (or just for coffee)

Your GRACC PresidentAl Preisner

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Board Of Directors Report

Volunteer opportunity – due to a new job and conflicting schedules, our secretary, Mary Chubinski has stepped down. We are in need of volunteer to step forward and become secretary for the club. No experience needed, on the job training. Pay is lousy but the benefits are great! Benefits include being a part of the team of officers and enjoying the company of our Board of Directors and other Activity Chairs. Please call any of the Board members or our Club President to apply and be immediately accepted into the position.

NOTE: The proposed Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws passed by the membership vote in November. Labels have been created that you can place in your 2012 membership Directory. Bring the Directory to the membership meeting and request the labels.

A Reminder: the Board Meetings are open to all Club members. If you have suggestions for the club, please join the Board Members at one of the meetings.

$ Treasurers Report from Leon DeLange $This is the Report for the year 2013:

Treasurer's report              Balance August 27, 2013 $4,001.83              Receipts                                        225.00         Disbursements                              -382.50             Balance Sept. 9, 2013 $ 3,844.33

Note: a further detailed report will be available at the September membership meeting.

Committee Reports

Sick & Shut InsLinda Biggins – Chair

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

Long time GRACC member – Forrest Scott passed away – he truly enjoyed riding around in this ’65 convertible and will be greatly missed. If you wish to send a card to the family – it is: Mr &

Mrs W Haight – 9760 Jade Drive, Allendale, MI 49401

John Rutka was recently in the hospital, but is back at Pilgrim Manor now – cards may be sent to: 2000 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505

If you yourself or 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 VisitsBrought to you by Cheryl Chalmers

(616) 361-2220 Hello Everyone,

I know it’s getting towards the end of the ‘season’, but we really need you to come out. The residents do truly enjoy seeing the cars and look forward to our visits. Only a few more left, try to make it to the last few visits of the year!!!!

Aug 19 Mon Resthaven attendees were Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Casey Meyer, Chuck & Judy Swift (sister Pat), and Ken Bogardus

Aug   20 Tues Oakrest attendees were Chuck& Judy Swift (sister Pat), Carl & Ruth Eakson, Jim Nyman, Craig Chalmers, Casey & Ruth Meyer, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Roger Beard, and  Ken & Nancy Bogardus                   

***** PLEASE NOTE: some of the visits are requesting an RSVP – please call me by the deadline if you plan on attending. (616) 361-2220Cheryl Chalmers

NOTE: - we do have maps available upon request of the location of each of the visits – Please ask for one if you need it!!

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Special EventsBrought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith

(616) 677-5816

 August 17, 2013 Greenville Parade: attendees were - Sig & Margie Baumgart and Sandy, Carl & Ruth Esakson, John & Judy Wilson, Roger & Frances Beard, John & Bonnie Woodman, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Joe Niedzwiecki, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Casey Meyer, and Fred & Arlene Eisen.

NOTE: Parade organizers will not allow business advertising on our vehicles for Parades. If you have any on your vehicle, please be sure to cover them up. Thanks again, Ruth & Cynthia

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Al Preisner – Chair

We currently have 66 families in our group!

When out and about to car shows and/or cruises, let others know of our great group!!! We have fliers that can be handed out, plus applications – information can also be found on the web.

WELCOME to our new members!!!!! John & Mary Wilson plus Christine & David, for now they live in Virginia, but are looking at relocating here in West Michigan. As far as cars go, he figures he can borrow from dad.

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** Auto Trivia Answer: The answer to last month’s Auto Trivia is:

1. is D; 2. Is B; 3 is E; 4. Is C; 5. Is F; 6 is A

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Visit our web site at www.clubs.hemmings.com/graccExtra Newsworthy News

We’re in the NewsAdvance News NW Edition – August 24, 2013

MLive Cadence Paper – Sat. Sept 7, 2013 – front page

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One Day Fall TourSaturday, September 21st, 2013

Host: Al Preisner

Starting out at the ‘Interurban Depot Café’ at 1580 Arch St, Marne, MI – leaving there at 9:30am. First stop is at Marvin Reenders Blueberry Farm at 13770 168th St. Grand Haven, MI – a great

collection of cars Lunch at the Piano Factory @ 41 Washington St, Grand Haven (there are some shops within the

Piano Factory for shopping. Afternoon Stop – Ice Cream on East St. in Coopersville

We need an RSVP!!!! – an estimated number of people crusin’ on the tour. (that doesn’t mean you can’t notify a couple of days ahead)

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CALL: Al @ (616) 874-9336 (has answering machine) or Cell (616) 915-2927OR send an e—mail to John & Bonnie at jrw03@hotmail.com

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Fifth Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise®REPORT

Saturday, August 24th

On August 24, 2013, an extraordinarily beautiful day, just the right temperature with a gentle breeze, 20 antique cars and 43 club members and their friends gathered to enjoy a parade of beautiful old and modified vehicles at the annual Metro Cruise. Joining us were six members of the Christian Rodders Club. We gathered at the parking lot of the Christian Reformed Church denominational building. This is an excellent location, providing a prime place to display our cars and a shady lawn area to sit and visit together and watch all the vehicles going by. Members and their cars began arriving about 10:00 am. During the morning, canopies were put up, folks and cars continued to arrive. One small crisis occurred, however. The first two ladies who went to use the porta-jons came back to report that there was no toilet paper in them. Good thing Meijers was nearby. One of our honorable male members was dispatched to Meijers and soon returned with the necessary item and the porta-jons were amply stocked. At noon, a delicious potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. The rest of the day included lots of interaction among members and friends and everyone enjoying the exhibition taking place on 28th St. Many people driving along 28th St saw our cars, pulled in, parked their car and got out to walk around our attractive and interesting cars for a closer look

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Cars/Parts For Sale and/or Wanted

FOR SALE: 1926 Chevrolet 4 seater coupe – must sell – all offers considered. Family owned since 1971. Professionall repainted 15 years ago. Excellent condition. Rebuilt water-pump & re-cored radiator (this spring). Call Ron Otten – (616) 791-2097

FOR SALE: 1951 – Pontiac 8 Chieftan – has original straight 8 engine. 93,000 miles, runs well. Automatic. No deep rust, cloth bench seats, 2 door. Great car, stored in garage. Asking $8,000 OBO.Call Avis @ (586) 530-0530 or email:

agroath@gmail.com

FOR SALE: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom. Custom Paint, Re-Manufactured Buick 350 w/4BBL Edelbrock w/ HEI ignition. (7K miles) Power Disc Front brakes, Power Steering, Locks, Positraction, rear air shocks, new tires and front shocks. Very nice, fun car. $8950 B/O. No trades. bought out of Florida 7 years ago.Call: Bruce @ 616-560-0689 (02/13)

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

Upcoming Car Shows & Swap Meets(if you hear of any – let me know so that I can publish it here)

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Sept. 21st – Creative Arts Classic Car Show – M-89 in Otsego Sept. 21st – Hamilton Car Show – Hamilton High School Sept. 29th – Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet – DeltaPlex – Grand Rapids Sept 29th – Poker Run 16 & Car Show - Greenville Oct. 13th – Motorcycle Swap & Parts Expo – Wings Stadium – Kalamazoo

Weekly CrusisesIf you know of any weekly cruises – let me know and I will make note of it here:

Saturday – every Saturday night between Memorial Day & Labor Day – 6:00pm to 9Pm –Ace Hardware parking lot in downtown Byron Center – across the street from Houseman’s Ice Cream

Sunday - Quaker Steak and Lube would like to invite your car organization to join us on Sundays 4-8pm for Car Cruise-In.  We are a family friendly motorsports themed restaurant. Our menu features a variety of items including Ribs, Wings, Burgers and so much more. If you will join us for our Car Cruise-in we will provide a discount of 10% off your food purchases. We also have a DJ, Bruce, that plays your favorite music and that can make announcements for your organization. Please contact me if you have questions. I look forward to seeing you at 4pm.Cortney JonesRegional Marketing CoordinatorQuaker Steak & Lube 4515 28th St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512

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Gilmore Car Museum 2013 SPECIAL EVENTS

Spectator gates open at 9 a.m. for all shows Model A Ford Gathering At Gilmore

Saturday, September 21 Cadillac – LaSalle Club Meet

Sunday, September 29 Gilmore Spooktacular!

Wednesday, October 30

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OCTOBER RecipesBeef Tips and Vegetables

¼ lb. beef boneless tip steak – cut into ½ inch cubes 1 Tbsp. stir-fry sauce w/ garlic & ginger1 bag (12 oz) frozen Asian Medley (fresh steamers) ½ cup uncooked instant white rice2 tsp. water ½ cup waterHeat 10 inch skillet over med-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Stir in vegetables & 2 tsp water. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in stir-fry sauce until well mixed; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 2 – 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve beef mixture over rice.

Blueberry-Peach Fruit Salad w/Thyme

4 peaches ¼ cup lemon juice4 nectarines 1 tsp. lemon zest1 cup blueberries ½ cup water2 tsp. fresh, chopped Thyme ¼ cup sugar (if fruit is sweet enough – you might skip this)1 tsp. grated gingerPlace water & sugar in saucepot and bring to boil and reduce liquid by half into a simple syrup. Allow to cool.Chop peaches & nectarines, place in a bowl with blueberries. Pour over the cooled simple syrup. Add thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ginger. Blend well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge. Allow to macerate for one hour. Serve.

Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars 1 (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls (or Recipe creations) Filling:½ cup chopped pecans 1 Tbsp. Butter, melted½ cup sugar ½ tsp. vanilla½ cup corn syrup 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 350^.  For rolls – unroll dough; separate dough into 2 long rectangles. (for recipe creations; unroll dough, cut into 2 long rectangles).   Firmly press perforations to seal.   Place in ungreased 13x9 inch pan; press over bottom and ½ inch up sides to form crust.  Bake 8 minutes.  Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.  Pour filling over partially baked crust.  Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown.   Cool completely, about 1 hour.  For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.  Store at room temperature.

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