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Highland, Indiana Region Model ‘A’ Restorers Club
Volume 52, Issue 7
THE SPOKESMAN
P.O. Box 1883
Highland, Indiana 46322
www.highlandmodelaclub.com
Director: Ed Javorka (765) 418-7557
Asst. Director: Cynthia Phillips (219) 213-1301
Secretary: Russell Smiddy (219) 924-4392
Treasurer: Kim Sefton (219) 836-2081
Dedicated to the encouragement in acquiring, restoring, preserving and exhibiting the Model “A” Ford,
and to enjoy the fellowship of other Model “A” Ford owners
around the world.
The Spokesman is a publication of the
Highland Indiana Region of the Model “A” Restorer’s Club, Inc.,
founded in 1964, and is published monthly.
National dues are $45.00. Local dues are $10.00.
National Membership is required.
Business meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. at the McKinley Masonic Lodge in
Schererville, Indiana.
A Message from the Director
July is upon us. That means parades! I hope as many cars as possible will participate. It is a heck of a lot of fun! Thanks to Chuck Kolar for all his efforts in organizing and coordinating the parade info.
I hope everyone enjoyed the MARC Family Feud we had at the June meeting. The Seftons hosted our drive out to LaPorte. Of course, it involved a great dining experience at a local diner. Then, a leisurely stroll through the many antique shops.
After the parades, we have our club picnic and Hubley Derby race.
Unfortunately, I could not come up with the $350K to sponsor the Gary Air Show which will not be held this year.
Our biggest event will be the National MARC Meet in Gettysburg. Since the Meet will coincide with our monthly meeting, we will not have an August meeting unless someone wants to run it. I will be in Gettysburg. We will discuss this at the July meeting.
See you there!
Ed Javorka
This month’s meeting is Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Schererville. Jim McNabney will bring the evening’s program featuring “Musical Car Jeopardy!
Thank you in advance to the Javorkas, the LeMeres and Russell Smiddy for providing the evenings’ refreshments.
The business meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on June 7 by Director Ed Javorka. Assistant Director Cindy Phillips led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ed Javorka introduced former members Tony and Connie Adducci, and their grandson who now has his grandparents’ Model A.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Kim Sefton report-ed a 05/24/17 balance of $1,811.94 having de-scribed recent deposits and expenditures. A motion was made by Chuck Kolar and seconded by Rich Pramuk to approve the Treasurer’s Report as pre-sented. All voiced yes, motion carried.
MINUTES: Russell Smiddy presented the minutes of the May 3 business meeting as presented in the June issue of The Spokesman. After discus-sion a motion was made by Chuck Kolar and se-conded by Rich Pramuk to approve the minutes. All voiced yes, motion carried.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Kim Sefton reported membership at 52.
MAIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS included a thank you from the Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Also received was a letter from MARC announcing the HIR as a recipient of the Merit Award for its newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS included a report by Dan Dieck on the South Holland Memorial Day Parade; 15 cars were featured.
It was reported that five cars attended the outing to the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Jo-liet to place flags on the tombstones of Veterans.
Henry Ford Day at North Judson school turned out to be a rainy one, but 14 cars attended.
An announcement was had regarding the August 27 event to the Gary Railcats game and to invite family and friends to this kid-friendly outing.
NEW BUSINESS included an announcement regarding the June 10 drive-out hosted by the Sef-tons beginning at Meijer, to LaPorte, Indiana.
An announcement was made to participate in a parade on June 17 in Schererville.
July 4 Parades were announced beginning with the Highland Twilight Parade on July 3, and the Whiting and Crown Point Parades on July 4.
Treasurer’s Report By Kim Sefton
Balance May 24, 2017 $ 1,811.94 INCOME: EXPENSES:
Raffle 32.00 Copies 8.56
Total $ 32.00 Total $ 8.56
Balance June 26, 2017 $ 1,835.38
NEW FOR SALE: One pr. 30 headlamps, short block, head, Sportlight. 16” wheels. Gene Nottoli @ 219-838-2470
FOR SALE: 1930-31 left rear fender. Fits coupe, roadster, cabriolet and pick-up. Excellent solid
condition. Roger Gill @ 708-250-0814.
FOR SALE: 1929 Roadster pickup, restored 5 years go. Must see to appreciate. Asking $24,000 OBO. Kevin Stratton 219-405-0485 or [email protected]
FOR SALE: Art’s ‘A’ Parts, antique car parts. LED tail lights, LED third brake/directional lights, halogen headline bulbs and other ‘A’ parts. Art LeMere @ 708-878-6620 or [email protected]
FOR SALE: HIR window decals. Cy Sefton @ 219-836-2081.
The HIR Annual Picnic was announced for July 8 at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
TECH TIME included a discussion led by Ed Javorka on gas gauge problems.
REFRESHMENTS were provided by the Diecks, Seftons and Russell Smiddy. Cy Sefton and Cynthia Phillips won the 50/50 raffles; Cy Sefton and Craig Hansen won the wine raffles.
PROGRAM: The program included annual An-tique Car Jeopardy! hosted by Ed Magerl.
After final announcements, a motion was made by Chuck Kolar and seconded by Rich Pramuk to adjourn the meeting. All voiced yes; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Russell Smiddy, Secretary
EDITOR’S CORNER
It has been a beautiful summer and it’s hard to believe it’s already the Fourth of July!!
I was hoping to have been back in the driver’s seat of our ‘A, in time for pa-rade season. Unfortunately, my Driver’s Ed instructor bailed on my behind the wheel training!
In just a few short weeks it’s the Na-tional Meet in Gettysburg. I am jealous we are unable to attend - nothing like taking in a vacation with friends, in a beautiful setting, all the while learning some history too!
As we approach the Holiday I am re-minded of the many people in the HIR who served. There just aren’t enough words to express my gratitude so … thank you.
And I’m proud to be an American, Where at least I know I’m free,
And I won’t forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me.
Lee Greenwood
Happy 4th of July!
Here’s to Freedom!
Caroline
5 Marsha LeMere 15 Mark Meyer 17 Marlene Straka 19 Jan Walstra 25 Jennifer Kralik Giselle Porter 30 Henry Ford
5 Byron & Jan Walstra 7 Ed & Linda Javorka Kin & Giselle Porter 21 Ed & Barb Magerl
Mondays Crete - Downtown Main Street
(5:00-8:00 pm, June thru August)
Wednesdays Beecher - Buddy’s Drive-In (south lot)
(1st & 3rd monthly, June through Sept.) (5:00-9:00 pm)
Thursdays Crown Point Square (5:00-8:00 pm)
Monthly Breakfast Social
ASPEN CAFÉ July19 - 9:00 am
(THIRD WEDNESDAY, MONTHLY)
July 4th Parades!
July 3 Highland Twilight Parade (4:30-5:30 pm line-up, west side of Kennedy Avenue & 43rd Street)
July 4 Whiting (8:30-9:00 am line-up @ Dunkin Donuts)
Crown Point (12:00 line-up)
HIR Club Picnic ~AND~
33nd Annual Steam Show
July 8 ~ 12:00 noon Lake County Fairgrounds
(North gate on Greenwood Avenue)
Make plans to attend the HIR’s Annual Model “A” Club Picnic and Hubley Derby. Like last year, we will be in the pavilion located on the east side of the
Lake County Fairgrounds during the Tractor-Steam Show.
Food served at 12:00 noon. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, and your own beverages.
Sign up sheet at the July meeting or contact a picnic committee member with the number attending.
Thank you, the Picnic Committee Cy Sefton, Joy Kolar, Terry Phillips, Ken Foley, Pam Bowen Kluck
Glenwood Plaza
11am - 3pm (registration from 8am - 11am, $15.00 including one meal ticket)
A great family fun day and fundraiser supporting 36 local fire departments featuring a car show, children’s Inflatables, vendors, beer garden. All proceeds to benefit MABAS 24.
RATTLES FROM
THE RUMBLE SEAT…
1 - Business Meeting (Wright) 4 & 5 - Kalamazoo Swap Meet 9 - Pizza Night 11 - Gilmore’s Pint With the Past Beer Tasting Fundraiser 15 - Breakfast Social 23 - Pizza Night
Porter, Hagberg, McNabney
July 30-Aug. 4 - MARC National (No Business Meeting this Month) 5 - Red Barns Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet, Gilmore 10 - Crown Point Cruise Night 16 - Breakfast Social 24 - Crown Point Cruise Night 25-26 - Michigan Model A Roundup 27 - Gary RailCats Game
1 - Business Meeting (Dieck) 9 - Pizza Night 15 - Breakfast Social 17 - Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Nighttime Parade 19 - Illinois MARC 32nd Swap Meet Friendly Ford, Roselle 23 - Pizza Night 23-27 MARC Membership Meet Shipshewana
Kluck, Straka, DeJong
6 - Business Meeting, Annual Parts Auction 14 - Pizza Night 16 - Ford Model A Day, Gilmore 18-22 - GAMARAI XXII Altoona to Davenport, Iowa 20 - Breakfast Social 28 - Pizza Night TBD - Fall Tour (Gill)
Porter, Javorka, Kolar
FEBRUARY 2017
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2 - Calumet Region Soup Day 5 - Business Meeting (Gill) 13 - Pizza Night 15 - Function Check (Knopf) 19 - Breakfast Social 27 - Pizza Night 30 - Columbus, IN Swap Meet
Hansen, Kolar, Hagberg
4 - Business Meeting (Hansen) 12 - Pizza Thursday 7-8 - Newport Hill Climb 8 - Pullman 18 - Breakfast Social 26 - Pizza Thursday TBD - Graveyard Tour (Stanula)
DeJong, Rosinko, Foley
3 - Business Meeting - Annual Cake & Cookie Auction 11 - Crown Point Cruise Night 17 - Breakfast Social 19 - North Judson School Visit 20 - Gilmore’s Pre-1942 Showcase 25 - Crown Point Cruise Night 27 - Outing Abe Lincoln Cemetery 27 - Cobe Cup (Fairgrounds) 29 - South Holland Memorial Day Parade
Magerl, Stanula, Stonerock
1 - Business Meeting (LeMere) 9 - Pizza Thursday 15 - Breakfast Social 18 - Cedar Lake Parade (Tentative) 25 - Highland Holiday Parade 30 - Pizza Thursday
Dieck, Wright, Gill
4 - Model A Day, Sharon, Wisc. 7 - Business Meeting - Jeopardy! 10 - Drive Out (Sefton) Keep Your Motor Running 5K Fundraiser at the Gilmore 15 - Crown Point Cruise Night 17 - Driving the Dixie 21 - Breakfast Social 24 - Ultimate Vintage Truck Show at the Gilmore 29 - Crown Point Cruise Night
Dieck, Sefton, Smiddy
2 - Hammond Holiday Parade 6 - HIR Holiday Party 14 - Pizza Thursday 20 - Breakfast Social 28 - Pizza Thursday TBD - Polar Bear Dash
Kluck, Sefton, Chavez
3 - Highland Twilight Parade 4 - Whiting, Crown Point Parades 5 - Business Meeting (McNabney) 8 - Club Picnic 9 - Gary Air Show (Javorka-RSVP) 13 - Crown Point Cruise Night 19 - Breakfast Social 27 - Crown Point Cruise Night July 30-Aug. 2 - MARC National Meet
Javorka, Smiddy, LeMere
Breakfast Social
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Aspen Cafe
9:00 a.m, 9141 Wicker, St. John
South of Schilling, north of Subway
3rd Wednesday/monthly
Rev. 07/01/2017
Crown Point Square
5:00-8:00 pm
THURSDAY NIGHT
SOUTH HOLLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
It was a beautiful day for a parade! The sun was shining and the weather was very cooperative. We had 14 cars in the parade, the following participated: the Gills, D.J.Stonerock, John Jeka, Terry Phillips, Craig Hansen, the DeJongs, the Hagbergs, Jim McNabney, Adducci's, Dieck, Wrights, Knopfs, Ron Meyer, Dick Elston. Thank you to all who came out and supported our Veterans this Memorial Day, and also thank you to all of our Veterans for serving our country!
ELLEN R. MARGERL FOR-MERLY OF LANSING, IL Ellen R. Magerl, age 100, formerly of Lansing, IL passed away on June 3, 2017. She is survived by her loving children: Elizabeth (James Ogura) Magerl, Edward (Barbara) Magerl Jr., Carol (William) Wold,
and Joan (Kurt) Garritson; grandchildren: Brian (Tina) Wold and Kimberly (Blake) Donaghue; two great grandchildren: Brynn Ellen Donaghue and Brady Wil-liam Wold; and brother: Alois "Al" Landauer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband: Edward Magerl Sr.; daughter: Marie Magerl; brothers: Michael and Joseph Landauer; and sister: Mary Landauer. Ellen loved working in her garden and spending time with her family. The HIR wishes to express its condolences to the Magerl family.
HUBLEY DERBY RACE!
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017 This year’s Highland Model A Club Family Picnic will once again feature the Hubley Derby Race! For the picnic, the HIR will provide Strack’s fried chicken, Pops roast beef sandwiches, mostaccoli and potato salad. Please bring a side or dessert to share. BYOBeverages, water provided. For questions, please contact Cy Sefton, Joy Kolar, Pam Kluck-Bowen, Terry Phillips and Ken Foley.
The annual safety check was hosted by Wally Hagberg. Several cars were inspected including Craig Hansen’s ‘30 Tudor (top photo) and Ed Javorka’s Leatherback. Special thanks to Wally for hosting this annual event.
ANNUAL FUNCTION CHECK
National Events About the Highland Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club
The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage the acquisition, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and use of the Model A, including literature, technical and historical information, and to promote the introduction of ideas and fellowship among owners and members of the Club.
You need not own a Model A Ford to join or participate at any HIR Club sponsored event. All are welcome!
Highland Indiana Region
Model A Restorer’s Club PO Box 1883
Highland, IN 46322
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EVENTS/PARADE: Chuck Kolar FALL TOUR: Gill (“Back to the Shack’) FASHION: Susan DeJong & Tom Rock FELLOWSHIP: Giselle Porter INSTALLATION BANQUET: Becky Wright MARC CORRESPONDENT: Joy Kolar MARC MILEAGE: Warren DeJong MEMBERSHIP: Kim Sefton NEWSLETTER: Russell Smiddy & Caroline Stanula ([email protected]) PICNIC: Joy Kolar, Pam Kluck-Bowen, Terry Phillips, Ken Foley PRINTING: Chuck Kolar RAFFLE: Terry Phillips REFRESHMENTS: Becky Wright WEBMASTER: Chuck Kolar
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Committee Chairpersons
Special thanks to
McKinley Lodge #712 F&AM
for hosting the HIR Business Meetings
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