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In this issue:

Official Publication of the Inland Empire Mustang Club Spokane, WA

November 2018

‘Stang of the Month 1-2

The Prez Sez 3

Birthdays

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Nov-Dec Calendar 3

Meeting Minutes 4-5

Back in the Day 6

Club Info 9-10

Our 2008 Shelby GT500 was purchased from a private party in May

2009. The car had only 532 miles on it. Ray thought we were just going to

take a look, but a'er arriving and looking at the car, I told the seller we would

take it. He didn’t know I had already taken care of the finances and all Ray

had to do was to sign on the do,ed line! We have kept it fairly stock because

we like that look. We have only added exhaust, cold air induc0on, side and

window louvers and we put some bling under the hood.

Ray and I have owned Mustangs before. I had a 1982 Wineberry Red

GT 5.0. I owned it long enough to put a new crate motor and a be,er cam in

it. I drove it for several years, then sold it to my son and he owned it for many

years. It is s0ll in the Spokane area. Ray had a 1966 2+2 but traded it in for a

1968 Dodge Charger. We also own a Metallic Teal 1995 GT Conver0ble 5.0.

We use our Shelby as a daily driver in the summer and it has been

used many 0mes to take County officials in Parades. We enjoy our

Mustangs very much. (cont. next page)

IEMC MUSTANG

‘Stang of The Month: Ray and Nadine Smith’s 2008 Shelby

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We have also met many new people while cruising in

the car and with the Club. Belonging to the IEMC has been

one of our most enjoyable and memorable 0mes!

- Nadine and Ray Smith

‘Stang of the Month (Cont.)

Who Am I? Can you guess which IEMC member this is? If so, you have a chance to win

a prize at the next monthly business meeting. Send your guess to

kfrank@valley4th.com. One name will be drawn among the correct

answers to determine the winner. Good luck.

Hint: Mingling with a wild bunch of friends and giving them names all

started in 1951 down on the farm! My last name comes from an old

English word that means “to coat with a layer of plaster.”

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ACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDAR

November

6th - Monthly Membership Meeting at Darcy's in the valley - 10502 East Sprague Avenue (In the old University City Mall). The meeting will be at 7:00pm as usual. Come early to eat and visit.

20th - Monthly Run - Details to follow. POC: Ron West (509) 467-0205.

December

4th - Monthly Membership Meeting at Darcy's in the valley - 10502 East Sprague Avenue (In the old University City Mall). The meeting will be at 7:00pm as usual. Come early to eat and visit.

8th - IEMC Annual Christmas Party at Darcy's in the valley - 10502 East Sprague Avenue. Starts at 5PM. POC: Ron West (509) 467-0205.

NOTE: No Monthly Run in December.

November Birthdays

1-Tom Morris

4-Joy Lawton

5-Diana Brink

8-Karen Christensen

10-Kalon Kirkpatrick

11-Mary Lynn Bussell

11-Kristi Wagoner

14-Mark Lidbeck

14-Kari Lidbeck

19-Shawn LeBret

20-Nadine Smith

23-Bobby Halbig

24-Christine Binkley

26-Steve Baeumel

28-Francine Dober

30-Jeff Larson

30-Sheryl Elchart

Well it’s hard to believe that it is November already! With

that being said I have good news and bad news. First the bad news,

and I am just guessing as if I were a professional weather forecaster

with a master’s degree in astrology, the weather will get colder for

the next 5 or 6 months with cold rain and snow. This means that

most Mustangs will go into hibernation for the winter. The good

news is! The Mustang Club Christmas Party and gift exchange is

only about 6 weeks away. There is more good news to report, due

to a healthy treasury we can afford to only have $5 Copay for

members and $10 for guests and kids under 12 free. Darcy’s is

charging us $19 a person that means the club will pay $14 per

person this year per member.

While your Mustang is in hibernation this is a great

opportunity to do those fix ups and modifications. If you have a

classic go see Mustang Andy he might have some suggestions. If you

have a late model Mustang, consider seeing Gus Johnson for Ford

Performance parts or getting that pre storage service done so you

can just turn the key and go on that first nice day in the spring. I

would also suggest purchasing a battery tender to keep that battery

fresh.

I have done some preliminary calculations and we should

have about 4K to donate to local charities this year. If you have

suggestions please bring them forward at the Nov meeting. Please

remember that charities must be registered as such.

Our IEMC club calendars are out I think we should have

one in every household. I can’t wait to get mine. They would make

a great gift to give at the Christmas party as well. I would like to

thank Francine for all the work she put into the calendar. There are

special Mustang days and other fun days noted in the calendar plus

our club meeting days and ice cream run days.

It looks like we have people that are willing to become the

new officer team for 2019. We also have a few people that have

volunteered to continue on with the Hot Wheels Car Show

however it won’t be in Millwood. We also are looking for a new

INCCC car club rep. The duties are that you attend the monthly

meeting that is on I believe the last Tuesday of the month at

Timber Creek Buffet in Spokane Valley. You then report back to

the club at our monthly meeting. I would like to thank Jack Bean,

Jana and Mel Craven for their participation. The first meeting for

the new rep would be Jan 2019. I will continue to be the rep for

the auctions and mail out newsletters to people without email.

- Carl

The Prez Sez... By Carl Sontowski

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Meeting Minutes Oct 2, 2018

Francine Dober

Darcy’s Restaurant 7:00PM.

Officers; President / Treasurer Carl Sontowski, Vice President Barry Barton, Secretary Francine Dober

President Carl Sontowski called the meeting to order. Pledge of Alliance was recited by the membership.

Summary

President’s opening comments: It’s October already. Francine has a sample of the club calendar here for pre-view. Sign up if you want one. Will make great Christ-mas gifts. Will have them by the December meeting.

Guest introduced by Nadine Smith. Dan Linderman is checking us out.

September minutes approved as written with motion and second.

Treasurers report by Carl Sontowski. Inclusive of $1200 from Silvers auctions.

Committee reports by Ron West.

LAST MONTH:

• September 8th Club Picnic at Sontag Park went well. Ice cream scoop showed up. May make another appearance in December.

• September 11th Mustang Display at the Fairgrounds went well. 14 cars. Awards: Kelly Ryan took 1st place, Doug Pickett took 2nd, Kim Frank took 3rd. 911 wreath displayed between cars at the flag pole. They want us on the same day next year. They will buy lunch. Ray Smith.

• September 18th Monthly Run to the Harvest House went well. Good turnout. Previously scheduled in August then postponed due to smoky air conditions, will be scheduled earlier summer again next year.

THIS MONTH (October):

16th Run to Otis Grill on Wellesley in Otis Orchards. 6PM. Sign up sheet passed. POC Tom Eickmeyer.

NEXT MONTH (November):

20th Run to Tomato Street on N Division. Just before Thanksgiving. Details to follow.

Club Christmas Party is on Saturday December 8th at Darcy’s. Social hour at 5PM. Details to follow.

Auction Committee report by Carl Sontowski. Done for the year.

Health and Welfare: Vi Sundin reported that Sue Manly is having troubles. Cathy Jones spoke of her latest health concerns.

Members Draw by Nadine Smith. # 3 Royal Myhre was the winner.

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Meeting Minutes (Cont.) Oct 2, 2018

Francine Dober

Motorsports report by Barry Barton. All is quiet.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Website: Barry Barton. Up to date. Can buy merchandise from there. Check it out.

Club Data File Update: Barry Barton. Change of data forms passed for those that need to make changes to their personal information recorded on the club roster.

Hot Wheels: Mark Lidbeck. 5 on committee at this point – Mark, Bruce Stirn, Tom Seep, Marc Graff and Brian Grennell . Have ideas for a new location, should be set in time for the INCCC newsletter ad deadline. Mark would be happy to give members a CPR class if any interest and if someone would set it up.

Facebook: Michelle Huck. Alive and growing. Post pic’s. Contact her if you want to post events.

Historian: Michelle Huck. As always, send pictures.

INCCC: Jack Bean. Good feedback from Fairgrounds show on 9-11. We are rescheduled for next year same day. Volunteers needed for INCCC calendar of events. Downtown car show for scholarship funding needs volunteers. Check their website and calendar of events for more info.

Newsletter: Editor Kim Frank not present.

Club Apparell: Carl S. Go to club website and click on “Merchandise” to order on line. Pick up or ship to house. Makes great Christmas gifts. Club is order-ing more caps.

December Elections: Nominating committee. Some members have stepped up to run for office: Tom Eickmeyer for President, Bruce Stirn for VP and Mark Lidbeck for Treasurer. 3 Board positions open: Gary Gunning, Jeff Larson, and Greg Goeden have volunteered. Anybody else interested can still volunteer and be on the ballot.

New Ponies or Modifications: None reported.

HA Award: No nominations this month.

Suggestion Box: No submissions.

Disbursements made: Door prizes by Ron West. 50/50 by Royal Myhre.

Meeting adjourned. Next meeting is on November 6th, 2018.

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Back in the Day Meets

Future-’Stang Rumors of a four-door Mustang on the horizon have once again surfaced. Perhaps leaked from Ford or

maybe just specula0on, but certainly they’re nothing new. Over the years the same rumor has been bandied

about several 0mes. In fact, from the beginning of the iconic pony car there were concept cars built as sedans.

As you saw from last month’s ar0cle, even a Mustang custom Pick-up was built. This month I’m including a few

pics of more custom/concept mustangs for your enjoyment and discussion. - Editor

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Ponies on the Trail Submi,ed by Pam Sto,s and Rocky Gibbs

On a bright sunny October day, while cruising along the North Fork of the CDA River, a photo op with

ponies on the trail happened unexpectedly. A stop at the top of Thompson Pass provided Vi a chance oppor-

tunity to do a meet and greet with some “ponies, Mustangs of a different type” and their trail riders from the

Montana side. An avid horsewoman in her earlier days, Vi didn’t hesitate to mix and mingle. The changing

colors of the foliage on the mountains created a perfect seFng for this roadside stop.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Store your ‘Stang in a secure RV garage this winter, $100 per month. Contact Marsha at 509-710-2218

IEMC Officers:

President: Carl Sontowski (509)768-0731 carls69olds1@gamil.com

Vice Pres.: Barry Barton (509)468-8730 barryjbarton@comcast.net

Treasurer: Jerry Dobson (509)924-4278 dobberjd@comcast.net

Secretary: Francine Dober (509)220-5239 francinedober@gmail.com

Newsletter:

Kim Frank (509)954-4398 kfrank@valley4th.com

Auction:

Carl Sontowski (509)768-0731 carls69olds1@gmail.com

Motorsports:

Barry Barton (509)468-8730 barryjbarton@comcast.net

Gary Gunning (509)922-2596 grgnnng@comcast.net

Kim Frank (509)926-7364 kfrank@valley4th.com

Historian & Facebook:

Michelle Huck (509)928-9554 iemcevents@outlook.com

Website:

Barry Barton (509)468-8730 barryjbarton@comcast.net

Submissions due by the 20th of the month. Classifieds: Free to members or brought forth by member. Renewable every three months. Business cards: $20 for 12 months.

Send payment to the club Treasurer. E-mail ads to the Editor.

CONTACTS Activities Committee:

Ron and Diane West (509)467-0205 Krazydog69@msn.com

Craig & Christine Binkley (509)464-2000 craigbinkley@gmail.com

Tom and Catherine Eickmeyer (509)467-0825 tomandcatherine@aol.com

Greg and Shannon Goeden (509)921-6412 greggo@feltsfield.com

Denny and Sharon Jones (509)325-3844 daskjones@msn.com

Tom and Marcia Morris (509)924-5544 tzmorris@comcast.net

Chuck & Mary Oliver (509)464-3144 chuckoliverjr@comcast.net

Ken & Vicki West (509)328-8376 packy1945@gmail.com

Ray & Nadine Smith (509)999-6617 nadineandray@comcast.net

Cliff & Sharon Marier (509)466-7864 csmarier@comcast.net

Health and Welfare:

Vicki West (509)328-8376 westwatercolor@gmail.com

Sue Manly (509)238-6332 manlydairy@hotmail.com

International Reps:

Carl Sontowski (509)768-0731 carls69olds1@gmail.com

Doug Picket (208)660-3091 doug00@msn.com

Club Apparel:

Place your Classified Ad here. Free for club members. Send your info to the Newsletter Editor at kfrank@valley4th.com

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Club Purpose

and General Informa0on

Inland Empire Mustang Club (IEMC)

Club Purpose: Our club exists to promote the enjoyment and preservation of all Mustang automobiles. There’s no limit to

how many Mustangs or other Ford-powered automobiles you may register. Ownership is not required. However, enthusiasm is

definitely encouraged!

Club Mailing Address: VIA Pony Express IEMC

P.O. Box 13591

Spokane Valley, WA 99213-3591

Monthly Stampede:

The IEMC holds a monthly get together the third Tuesday

of each Month. Check the IEMC website, Activity Alerts and

this newsletter for details.

Meeting Place: (1st Tuesday, Monthly)

Darcy’s Restaurant

10502 E Sprague Ave

Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month.

It’s an excellent time to meet fellow club members and

make new friends. Meetings start at 7:00PM. Come early

(by 6:00pm) to eat and visit. All family members are

welcome to attend and join the fun.

Club Website:

www. inlandempiremustangclub.com

The site features contacts, publications, photos,

stories, ads, an updated/current calendar of events and

many other items of interest.

Membership Dues:

Membership dues are $25 per calendar year, per

household. Your membership includes family members

that reside with you that are under the age of 25. Each

membership includes one associate family member for

voting purposes. Dues are pro-rated, based on what part

of the year you join. Newsletter:

The award winning IEMC MUSTANG is the official club publication. An electronic version is sent

monthly to everyone who has an e-mail address. A

condensed black and white version is mailed to those

members who “opt in” for a hard copy each month.

E-mail your contributions (articles, photos, classified

ads, business cards) and questions to the Editor by the

20th of the month.

Advertising Policy: Submission deadline is the 20th of the

month. Business cards $20 for one year. Classifieds:

Free to members, renewable every 3 months. Send

payment to IEMC Treasurer, e-mail ads to the Editor.

Mustang Registry:

Please help us maintain a current Pony registry. This is

a real help to the club for planning events and will give you

an opportunity to have your ride featured in the club

newsletter. Ask any club officer for a copy of the Mustang

Registry form. Turn it in at club meetings or mail to the

IEMC.