Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA 18045

LEHIGH VALLEY REGION

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT ALAN FENSTERMACHER 610-849-2087

VICE PRESIDENT RON LITTWIN 610-759-6295

SECRETARY PATRICIA HECKMAN 610-438-5779

TREASURER DAVE ORAVEC 610-253-5097

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(AGNES STACY, DALE HENDERSHOT, RON HECKMAN, and MARYANN MASON, SERVE 2015- 2016

WARREN KITCHEN SERVE 2016-2017

NOMINATING COMMITTEE John Mitzak, Joe Pokojni, Charles Bauder, Bob Frey, Ed Dietrich,

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Mary Jane Pokojni, Robert Frey, Alan Fenstermacher, Don Jones

HISTORIAN & PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Pokojni, Dave Oravec

WEBMASTER Cindy & Dave Oravec

PUBLICITY Mary Jane Pokojni

TOURS Alan Fenstermacher, Dave Schomp, Ron Heckman, JoAnne Homa, Ron

Littwin,

PICNIC Ed & Alice Dietrich

CAR SHOW COMMITTEE Alan Fenstermacher, Ron & Debbie Heckman, Dave & Jackie Schomp,

Putt Olson, Agnes Stacy, Dick Varga and a lot of other members.

EASTON HERITAGE DAY Willis Sigafoos, Ken Meyers

MEMBERSHIP Mary Jane Pokojni

CHRISTMAS PARTY Mary Jane & Joe Pokojni

CRUISE NIGHTS Ron Heckman (Chairman) Rich Heater (Assistant) Debbie Heckman, Putt

Olson, Agnes Stacy, Dick Varga, Jackie & Dave Schomp, Ginny Procanyn,

Chip Kalnas, Willis & Gloria Sigafoos and anyone who wants to help.

HALLOWEEN DINNER DANCE MaryAnn Mason

REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE Gilda Hendershot & Dottie Littwin

HOSPITALITY-SUNSHINE Putt Olson – 610-252-2606

LEHIGH VALLEY REGION DUES are $15 for member and spouse, and $10 for individual due January 1st yearly. Members must be a member of parent

organization-AACA. SEND TO: Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA 18045 Please write your AACA # on your check made payable to: Lehigh

Valley Region (AACA National is due Dec. 15) Members 80 yrs. or over are free but MUST be members of the National Organization each yr. Please notify if

you are 80 yrs of age and want to remain on our mailing list. LVRAACA Meetings are held on the second Sunday of winter months at 2 p.m. and the 2nd

Wednesday of the month from April to October at the Palmer Library, Newburg Rd. Palmer Township, Pa. Please check the Calendar for dates and times of

meetings and events. www.lvraaca.com

Thoughts from your President

Okay, enough with all the rain and the cloudy overcast stuff. I’m ready for a little more of that really nice car cruise night weather. So far we have only had one cruise at Salvatore’s, which turned out pretty good with 60+ cars in attendance. Dairy Queen to date has been a wash out, so I don’t really have a whole lot to talk about, so on Saturday I went out looking for some inspiration at Dodda’s auction house where they were auctioning off some cars and other things. Several club members were there and I received some good advice on what to look for when I’m ready to purchase my first collectors car, or I should say the first collectors car I plan on keeping for awhile, and some age old advice that echoed the advice my father always used to tell me, “save your money”. That advice still rings true today. (continued next page)

The selection of auction cars was great in that there was a car for every taste. There were some serious project cars, some that needed a little love, some decent drivers, some that were bought for some very reasonable yet below value that the buyers had no plans on keeping but planned on flipping for a higher price. There were some newer models like a very clean 84 Z/28 that are at the bottom of the price scale and are beginning to climb in value. All in all it was a very interesting and informative day if you have an interest in this fascinating hobby. I think I will be attending more auctions of this nature in the future. Oh, and what was my favorite car that I would have loved to take home? That would have been the gorgeous 1941 Willys pickup truck followed by the Overland Express, or Dale and Gildas Blackbird, and the 84 Z/28. Don’t forget the Meuser Park show on June 5, 2016 sponsored by Surf City Garage and I hope to see you all up at Sal’s. Alan

FYI! - Check out our web site – www.lvraaca.com Would you like to write an article about your car? Or do you have anything of interest for this spot, if so send it to: mjpokojni@rcn.com or mail to Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA. 18045

My 1926 Franklin and the Gatsby House

I attended “Cocktails & Cupcakes” event on March 19, 2016 at Silver Creek Country Club. Angel 34 Foundation-finding a cure for childhood cancer, was the benefactor for the evening. The event was sponsored 100% by well-known vendors in the Lehigh Valley, one being Carol Fenstermacher Custom Designs, wife of Alan Fenstermacher Club President. The theme of the event was the Great Gatsby era. I was invited by the foundation to bring out my 1926 Franklin Touring Car. This really set the theme as everyone was dressed from the 1920’s along with the music, food and auctions. John Wirick Photography donated his time for the event, taking beautiful pictures of guests and the Franklin as they arrived. (Ironically I had had my 1925 at the Gatsby House in 1995). It was an interesting event, unfortunately, I almost froze to death coming home to Phillipsburg.

Fred Antunes

Our Annual Car Show is fast approaching (June 5) and we are in desperate need of donations for our Tricky Tray (both merchandise and Gift Cards) The Club is attempting to “grow this show” and unless we get the support needed for our various activities, this will not happen. If we are to continue raising funds for “Dream Come True” and provide entertainment for those who enjoy participating in our Tricky Trays. Your help is urgently needed It is virtually impossible for one individual to solicit gift cards and purchase the items needed with so little time. Please help us – other car clubs are able to support their charities in big ways.

With your help we can make this the premier car event in the Lehigh Valley.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - 2016

Please check the calendar monthly - dates and times are subject to change

ONLY CLUB EVENTS ARE POSTED ON THIS CALENDAR SUPPORT YOUR CLUB BY ATTENDING THESE EVENTS

May Sat. 28 5:00 to 9:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise June Sun. 5 LVRAACA 40th Annual LVR Car Show at Meuser Park Wed. 8 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sat. 11 5:00 to 9:00 PM Dairy Queen Cruise Thurs. 23 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 25 5:00 to 9:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise July Sun. 3 Family Picnic – 11 to 4 Pohatcong Township Park in Warren Glen, NJ on Rte. 519 five miles south of Wal-Mart, just past the school. More information in this issue Sun. 10 Easton Heritage Day Wed. 13 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sat. 9 3:00 to 9:00 PM Christmas In July “Dream Come True” Car Show Dairy Queen Rain Date for Dream Come True” Car Show Dairy Queen will be August 13 Thurs. 28 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 30 5:00 to 9:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise August Sat. 13 5:00 to 9:00 PM Dairy Queen Cruise Wed. 10 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Thurs. 25 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 27 4:00 to 8:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise September Wed. 14 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sat. 10 3:00 to 7:00 PM Dairy Queen Cruise Sat. 17 Phoebe Nursing Home Cruise 12-3 Thurs. 22 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 24 3:00 to 7:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise October Sat. 8 2:00 to 7:00 PM Dairy Queen Halloween Show Wed. 12 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sun. LVRAACA Fall Tour Thurs. 27 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sun. 30 4:00 to 9:00 PM – Halloween Dinner / Dance

Sun. Easton / Phillipsburg Halloween Parade November Sun. 13 2:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Wed. 9 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library December Sun. 11 LVRAACA Christmas Party Wed. 14 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library

FAMILY DAY CLUB PICNIC Children and Grandchildren invited.

Sunday July 3, 2016 meet at 11:00 at Pohatcong Township Park on Rte. 519 in Warren Glen, NJ, five miles south of Wal-Mart just past the school.

Beverage and meat provided by the club. Bring a table cloth for your table and your favorite covered dish or dessert!

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PICNIC Come Join Ron and Debbie Heckman on Sunday, May 29th 2016 Time: 1 PM

Address: 485 Lefevre Rd. Easton, PA 18040 RSVP: 610-462-9973 Bring you favorite covered dish of dessert!

We are still collecting Hot

Wheels for the Meuser Park Car Show on June 5

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40th ANNUAL LEHIGH VALLEY REGION COLLECTOR CAR SHOW + FLEA MARKET

“THE LONGEST RUNNING CAR SHOW IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY”

NEW LOCATION MEUSER PARK, WILSON BOROUGH, PA SUNDAY, June 5, 2016 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

RAIN OR SHINE

Hosted by LEHIGH VALLEY REGION (AACA) Registration 9 am to 12 Noon

Welcoming all Vehicles and their proud owners!!! Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Sport SUV’s, Street Rods, Monster Trucks, 4x4’s, Imports, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Late Models

and Antiques

AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT!!! Hot food and cold drinks and snacks for sale! Lot’s of open space! Relax under the many shade trees! A DJ spinning all the classic hit songs from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s!! Door

Prizes, Flea Market Bargains, Tools & Tricky Tray T-Shirt Launch

$100 for club with most pre-registered (minimum 15) Trophies will be awarded

Free T-Shirt & Dash Plaque to the first 100 pre-registered

2016 REGISTRATION FORM SHOW – June 5, 2016 (please print legibly)

ADVANCE REGISTRATION CLOSES May 21, 2016 NAME_____________________________________________________ PHONE #_(_____) _________________________ STREET_________________________________CITY______________________STATE_______ ZIP________________

Email_____________________________________Club Affiliation_____________________________________ LEHIGH VALLEY AACA, NATIONAL AACA, ITS MEMBERS AND MEUSER PARK ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND DAMAGE TO CARS OR PERSONS. ALL CARS MUST BE LICENSED AND INSURED. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED.

I agree to the above terms. Please sign__________________________________________________

SHOW CARS - $12.00 ADVANCE REGISTRATION – DAY OF SHOW $15.00

PRE REGISTERED – CIRCLE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE HERE_ S M L XL XXL XXXL SHOW CAR: YEAR___________MAKE______________________ MODEL___________________________________

ALL VENDORS PRE-REGISTER @ $15 each space

(DAY OF SHOW $20 NO REFUNDS) 20 X 20 OUTSIDE SPACE- provide your own tent & tables # of spaces_____

FOR MORE INFORMATION – CALL Alan @ 610-849-2087 after 5 or Ron @ 610-759-6295 MAIL TO: Warren Kitchen Visit our web site: www.lvraaca.com 2402 Lennox St. Easton, PA 18042 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: LEHIGH VALLEY REGION AACA

BEHIND THE MOTOMETER©

MY DAD

He was a good man. Far better than I, and I figured this out at an early age. He was religious and sang in the Church Choir for 70 years with a clear strong baritone voice. He was a good

mechanic, a patient man and I never once heard him swear. He was a farmer and farmers have a lot to cuss about. But he never once did. He did mutter sometimes under his breath and with me around he had a reason to do so. He and I worked together almost daily for forty years (with and for each other). I miss him and his advice although at times I must admit I did not relish or welcome his advice. Looking back on it now I guess he was usually right and I’d like to share this story about what and all right guy he was. Harry...

Things were scarce on the home front during World War II. On the farm we had plenty of food and could get gasoline for the tractor but my father never put a drop of it in the car. He had an ‘A’ ration stamp for the car and bought his allotment at the local gas station. About the only place we went was to old Greenwich church. The car tires were poor and he ‘made do’ with second hand recaps and blow out patches.

The Lang and bolster broke on dad’s hay wagon so he went to the ration board and got approval to buy a whole new farm wagon running gear. He ordered it from the Sears Roebuck catalog and when it came by Railway Express it had four brand new B. F. Goodrich passenger car tires mounted on the wheels. Nobody had seen new car tires for over three years, but my father put them on his hay wagon and there they stayed. Our neighbor Ken’s 1937 Chevy needed tires also. When he heard about my father’s wagon tires, he got ration board approval and immediately ordered a Sears wagon. But his came with ribbed 6.00 x 16 front tractor tires (see picture) which he promptly put on his car and went to Ocean City. My dad thought it was totally improper to do such a thing and I thought my dad was kind of stupid to leave new tires on a hay wagon. But now I know my father was a man Diogenes was looking for and I’m proud to be his son. If your dad is still around be sure to give him a hug this Father’s Day. June 2007 By Bob Frey

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DAD’S