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Faye HillP. O. Box 1221

Patterson, CA 95363(209) 892-6533

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VOLUME 55 July 2016 ISSUE 7

CLUB OFFICERSPresident.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim KrieseVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan ColquhounSecretary.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burta HergerTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Dick

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJo Ann Bledsoe John CarvalhoArt Lucero Jack MartinBob Ott Stratton Riggs

Committees

Club House Cleanup. . . . . Art Lucero, Thoral KennerClub Merchandise.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan ColquhounCoalition of Calif. Car Clubs. . . . . . . . John CarvahloClub Vests.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan LeffingwellChristmas and Name Badge Drawings. Linda Weaver

Ebbie DeWilmsFashions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa GissibleGood Guy Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John CarvahloHard Luck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted DeKashaHistorian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan BradenHubley Cars. . . . . . . . . . . Joe and Debbie Gonsalves

John and Dolly TerraMAFCA and NCRG. . . . . . . . . . . Bob and Sharon OttMAFFI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan BradenMileage and Attendance. . . . . Jack and Janice MartinOutstanding Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry LuttermanPhotographer.. . . . . . . . . . Merle and Jo Ann BledsoePublicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon OttRefreshments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol HansenRoster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda MahnkeSafety, Truck and Property Custodian. Rich ChircopScholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Nancy PimentelScrapbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marci SchellmanSunshine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary AdamsSwap Meet Chairmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Kriese

Keith Collins, Jack MartinSwap Meet Registration. . . . . Dave and Carol HansenSwap Meet Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye HillSwap Meet Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burta HergerTechnical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith CollinsTours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn BledsoeVibrator Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye HillWebsite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faye Hill

Some jokes, pictures and other information are obtained from other publications. We would like to thank those publications for sharingthis information. We are glad to share any articles in our newsletter that would be of interest to other clubs providing proper credit is given.

Greetings from Loveland! By the time you are reading this, we willprobably all be home. Our group of Modesto Area A’s had a fairly uneventfultrip from Modesto to Loveland. We had seven Model A’s, a Model A on a trailer,one of our members in a modern car, a Model A from Fresno and a traileredFresno Model A. Only minor, fixable-on-the-road problems and a couple ofmembers that took a fairly significant detour. The drive thru Rocky MountainNational Park was breath-taking. At 12,200 feet elevation, the little A’s don’tbreath very well, but we all made it thru. The convention so far (Tuesday) hasbeen outstanding. More about that when we return.

Don’t forget the Fourth of July Parade and BBQ. If you have anyquestions, call either Strat or the Nicolau’s.

Also, the Copper Creek Car Show and Tribute to Jack Adams will be onJuly 29th and we will have more info at the July 4th meeting.

Happy 4th of July and see you all soon!

Jim

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Club News and Information

July 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty StantonJuly 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan LeffingwellJuly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda PatrickJuly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stu SlatteryJuly 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elroy EberweinJuly 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat OlettaJuly 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean HanneyJuly 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda SmithJuly 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James SchellmanJuly 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn BledsoeJuly 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Terra

July 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thoral and Rosemay KennerJuly 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob and Sharon OttJuly 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Elsie MedeirosJuly 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave and Karen Rabb

Fourth of July Parade

We will meet at 8:30 a.m. on 10th Street between Dand F Street. It may be necessary to shift a block ortwo, but we won’t know until the morning of theParade so be prepared to be flexible. Iced coffee,water, juice and donuts will be available. The Paradewill start at 9:30 a.m. (a half hour earlier than last year).

Lunch after the Parade will be at the WoodlandAvenue Fire Station featuring Pulled Pork Sandwichesa la Nicolau. This will also be our July meeting.

$10 deposit per memberGuests: $10/adults, $5/children 17 and under.

Separate non-refundable checks for guests please.For information contact Stratt Riggs (524-6139)

Copper Creek CommunityTribute to Jack Adams

Friday, July 29, 2016

On July 29, 2016, The Copper Creek Communitywill be having its second annual Car Show Tribute toJack Adams, our longtime resident, much-lovedcustodian, and the all-around “go-to” guy for ourCopper Creek family.

We are hoping that 12 to 20 members of theModesto Model A Club will volunteer to put their carson display near our clubhouse, to honor Jack, an activemember of your club until he died in 2015.

4:30 - 4:45 Arrive with cars. Bring your spouse orone guest. Bring your placard withinformation your name andinformation about your car. We willhave name tags for you and yourspouse or guest.

5:00 - 6:45 Enjoy an hors d’oeuvre buffet pro-vided by Copper Creek residents.Mingle, and show off your prizedpossession. (BYOB -- Bring your ownbeverage.)

7:00 p.m. “Parade” your cars around CopperCreek’s main street - 6/10 of a mile.

You may be joined by some of our residents wholike show off their slightly newer cars.

If you are interested, fill out slips and turn in to JimKriese no later than July 15.

Model A Contact: Jim Kriese Cell: 247-2534

Copper Creek Contact: Pete and Bev Finley Home: 576-0520

Picnic in the ParkEnglish Oaks

Friday, August 19, 2016

Sign up at the July meet. Food and entertainmentwill be provided by English Oaks. For moreinformation call Ron Crum - 209-522-3872

L-R: Jim Kriese, Jalani Blankenship, Eleanor Waters,Sabrina Nelson, Daniel Pena, Not pictured, Ryan Teese andJohn Pimentel

Tiffany Ford TourSaturday, August 6, 2016

Tiffany Motor Company - or Tiffany Ford as it’scommonly called - has been run by the Tiffany family inHollister since 1910. It’s the oldest Ford dealership inCalifornia, and the sixth oldest in the entire world!

Lunch at the Running Rooster$50.00 Deposit per person

Must have check by July 22, 2016

Meet at Mountain View School on the corner ofCrows Landing and West Main at 9:00 a.m.

Questions? Call John Carvalho 209-402-9039

Please correct your rosters to show:

Gwen Barber

Bethel Retirement Community

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Modesto ca 95355

Dear Modesto Model Aers:Hello from Jim and I in Loveland, Colorado! After

two years of planning to attend this event, we are in themiddle of the week'’ activities. There are 29 othermembers here, too. We are enjoying the National Meet.

Since we have been here, quite a few of us havereceived compliments from Model Aer’s who attended ourNCRG Round-Up in May.

And I, too, want to extend my congrats for a fun andwell-done weekend. I especially want to express kudos tosome, all the while knowing that it took everyone whoworked on the Round-Up to make it the successful eventthat it was.

First, I would like to give pats on the back to StrattRiggs and Donna Nicolau and to Marci Schellman; newermembers who volunteered to work on something that theyhad never experienced. Stratt chaired the TrophiesCommittee AND was the M.C. for the Final Banquet. Donna took charge of the centerpieces for the FinalBanquet and nailed our ideas of the bounty in and aroundModesto; plus a wooden “old” truck to set it all off. And,Marci put together great goodie bags.

Then there were the long timers who took on othertasks. Bob Ott (and Sharon) had the Round Up Chairmanduties and hiccups. Theresa (and her handy hubby, Paul)prepared the Fashions related activities. Carol and DaveHansen did Registrations; what more should I say aboutthat!? Art and Mary Lou had a great raffle room full ofprizes. And the Gymkanna Team (Jack Martin, JackHanney, Jerry Morrison and crew) set up a fun time in ourcars. Who knew little rubber chickens could bounce somuch! High fives to those I have listed and/or missed.

Long time or new, together we put on a great NCRGRound-Up! WOW! CONGRATS to all of us!

Sincerely,First Lady, Dianne

Scholarship Winners, 2016

Tours - 2016

July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stratton RiggsJuly 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally & Donna Nicolau

August 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ford Dealership Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . John and Nancy Carvalho

September. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Details to come. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Lutterman

October 8 and 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim and Dianne Kriese

October 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Observation Tour. . . . . . . . . . . Ebie DeWilms/Linda Weaver

November 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Valley Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stratton Riggs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe and Kathy Johnson

November 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Parade.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Nancy Carvalho

December 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Banquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim & Dianne Kriese

Era Fashion News ….From Teresa Gissible

Happy 4th of July everyone! So, your Round Up is behind us, YEA! I have to back track abit.

First, “Thank You” Bob and Sharon Ott! They did an Outstanding Job. I couldn’t have doneall this without Sharon’s help. Speaking of help. I had fabulous help, in the Boutique, theFashion Judging, the Awards Brunch and the Movie. If it weren’t for all of you I would neverhave survived. You know that TV show Naked and Afraid? Well that was me without all of you!

Now, I need to back track again. Happy Father's Day Gentlemen! Since we’ll be in Coloradofor the Nationals, I thought you’d enjoy an easy vintage look of Men’s styles. Notice the pantswith wide legs, the more fitted jackets, then the knickers with vest, jacket and tie. Check out theargyle sox and oxford shoes. Notice the gentlemen in the upper left with the belted jacket andcap very sporty look. This is a summer looks like a boat show or boat race. This is a great lookfor all guys.

News of the Pastby: Burta Herger

50 Years Ago - July 4, 1966President George Nunes called the meeting to order

after a 4th of July picnic at the George Frank’s residence inPatterson. Guests introduced were Mr. and Mrs. JoeBrizel and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Guyston, and Jeff,the Frank’s grandson. Clay Swanson introduced his wifeAlice. Past members Stan Coughlin and the ShermanNelsons were present.

George Nunes gave a report on the last tour. OlenHollar was to receive the Hard Luck Trophy.

The August camp out will be in the Alpine Meadows.Gene Jamison was asked to purchase a baby spoon for theSwanson baby.

A motions was m/s/p by Flo Santos and BlanchFranks for the club to purchase pictures taken at theNational Convention to be placed in the club scrapbook.

Chuck Thiel submitted a $2.00 tow bar rental fee.Fran Thiel, Sec./Treas.

25 Years Ago - July 4, 1991The meeting was called to order by President Fred

Woolf at the Modesto Community Service Center. Amoment of silence was held in memory of Gloria Heath.Harold and Linda Weaver thanked those who helped at thebarbeque especially the cooks Roland Barber and JackMartin. Hank Welch presented a 1st place Mother LodeTrophy to Fred Woolf. Alex Leventini announced that thiswas the 30th year that the club had entered the 4th of JulyParade. Mary Lou Dark, Secretary.

15 Years Ago - July 4, 2001President Jerry Lutterman called the meeting to order

at 1:00 P.M. He thanked Jack & Mary Adams, Dan &Mary Lou Dark, and Walter & Dorothy Langill forhandling the July 4th Parade.

Introductions were make: Jack Adams – son-in-lawDoran Ott and grandsons Zak, Ian, & Connor Dominik;Jack Noxon -- Bob Mills; Dianne Kriese — daughterMaryanne & husband Cameron and son Greg and wifeBridgette and grandson Hunter; Hank Welch – friendEvelyn Sammons; Dan Sutherby – mother Mary Jane;Tony Huguley – son Ryan.

Ron Crum talked about the Across the USA on theLincoln Highway. The tour is due in Sacramento on Sept.15 and he would like our club to participate.

Dan Dark presented the Hard Luck Trophy to LaurenCampbell for losing a rod coming home from Sacramento. Meeting adjourned at 1:13 P.M. Linda Weaver, ActingSecretary

Ron Crum and Alan Ratto

Tour leaders Rick and Tina Chircop

NCRG Grand TourSaturday, May 28, 2016

Apricot FiestaSaturday, June 4, 2016

NCRG MeetMay 27, 28, 29, 2016

Modesto Area A’sGeneral MeetingJune 10, 2016

Pres. Jim Kriese called the meeting to order in the Parkview Christian Estates Social Hall on June 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.Guests - Introductions were made by Dave Hansen of son Mike & Tonya Blakenship and granddaughter Jalini; by GailWaters of granddaughter Ellie Waters; by Dana Trimble of friend Chris Hinojasa; Stan Braden of daughter & husbandTreanna & Bernie and grandson D.J.; Kevin Nelson of daughter Sabrina and Sabrina’s mother Carla Nelson.Jim honored the May birthdays and anniversaries as printed in the Vibrator.Minutes of the May 9, 2016 meeting were approved as printed in the Vibrator.Correspondence - The deFender was given to John Carvalho.Treasurer’s report - Fred Dick reported the report was available either hard copy or online.Committee Reports Sunshine - Mary Adams reported that Brad Kaiser passed away, the son of Leonard and Jody Kaiser, former clubmembers who have passed away. Erman Webb passed away. He and his wife Mary who has passed away were membersof the club. A $250 memorial donation was sent to the American Cancer Society rather than to the Parkinson Foundationper the request of the family of Dahl Waters. Grant Ecker after eight weeks is still in ICU at Stanford Hospital and has afeeding tube to his stomach. He is slowly progressing and may be moved to a lesser care unit in the hospital. LouiseNoxon has an inflamed muscle in her back which is pinching her sciatica nerve. Card sent. Jack Noxon fell face down onconcrete in his backyard and suffered many bruises. Card sent. Al Colquhoun had a total knee replacement. Gift card sent.Harold Hill is having back problems, purchased a scooter and went with Faye on a lengthy vacation. Dolly Terra’s motherfell and broke her hip and is in rehab. Nancy Pimentel had major surgery on her neck at U.C. Davis and is on restrictions.Gift card sent. Thinking of you card was sent to Mary Woolf who is in Samaritan Village.Coaltion of CA Car Clubs - John Carvalho said that the DMV was offering black and yellow era license plates.Fashions - Teresa Gissible had compliments for all who dressed up in era fashions at the Roundup. She said that wereceived many compliments from outsiders who noticed how fashions were worn and the decorations depicting fashions.A special thanks went to Sharon Ott and Gail Waters who helped extensively with the fashions at the Roundup.Refreshments - Carol Hansen said that Jean Haney, Mary Adams, and Jan Leffingwell helped with the refreshments Scholarship - John Pimentel reported on Modesto Area A’s Memorial Scholarships awarded. Adam DeWilmsScholarship of $3,000 went to Dwayne Heller a grad from Downey High School and Melissa Pimentel Scholarship of$3,000 went to Stephanie Rempel a grad from Newman High School. The Modesto Area A’s Scholarships for childrenand grandchildren of Model Aers of $3,000 each went to the following: Jalani Blankenship, granddaughter of Carol andDave Hansen; Sabrina Nelson, daughter of Kevin Nelson and Carla Nelson; Daniel Pena, grandson of Carol & StanBraden; Ryan Teese, grandson of Ebie DeWilms and Eleanor Waters, granddaughter of Gail Waters. Technical - Keith Collins said that the groups going to Colorado could expect warm weather across the dessert andtemperatures in the 90's while at the meet.Tours - Jo Ann Bledsoe thanked Richard and Tina Chircop for organizing the Apricot Parade tour and lunch. Stratt Riggssaid the July 4th tour would start with a lineup on 10th street between D & F streets where there would be coffee anddonuts. After the parade there would be a BBQ. On July 29 there will be a car show at Coppercreek Community inmemory of Jack Adams. We need to sign up by July 15. On August 16 John and Nancy Carvalho will lead a tour toHollister to see the oldest California Ford Dealership in California plus view a modern Ford dealership. We will eat at theRunning Rooster and have time to stop at the Casa de Fruita. Hubley - Debbie Gonsalves thanked all who helped with the Hubley Races at the Roundup. She said that there would be aHubley Race in their barn on September 10 at 9:00 a.m. Need to sign up by Aug. 27.Outstanding Member - Jerry Lutterman said that applications need to be filled out on someone who has been a memberfor 20 years or more and has done significant contributions to the club.Goodie bags - Dave Hansen announced that there were free leftovers from the goodie bags.

Old Business1. NCRG Roundup - Stratt Riggs said that Keith Collins has many pictures to share of the Roundup and someone needs towrite an article with some of them for the Restorer. Sharon Ott and Keith Collins were volunteered to do so. No decisionwas made.Stratton Riggs awarded joke awards to the following: Excellence in Centerpiecology - Donna Nicolau and family; CatHerding & Cutting through the Crap Award - Bob Ott; Dapper Dan Award - best dressed at Awards Banquet - JackHanney; Dappper Dan Award Honorable Mention of Best Tee Shirt - John Carvalho; Carpal Tunnel Award - Fred Dick;

and Fine Point Judging Award Low Score ½ of 1% 1929 Pickup - Paul Gissible.2) Jim presented the MAFCA Award Banquet reimbursements as the Board recommended: Registration $70, $35;Welcome Party $60, $30; Virginia City Tour $62, $31; Banquet $116, $83; Room $250.00. Couple total $558; Single$404. He then stated the room rate had not included fees and taxes. He asked for a motion to accept the presented figuresbut increase the room rate to $340. It was so moved by Teresa Gissible and seconded by Jo Ann Bledsoe. Motion passed.Now couple is $648 and single is $494.3) Burta Herger asked if there was anyone who did not receive an Email concerning Al Colquhoun’s knee surgery rightafter the roundup. She will give you her Email address to send her an Email so that she can check your address againstwhat she has on the list.

New Business1) Jim told of the truck heating up with water overflowing when Richard Chircop tried to drive it to Patterson for theApricot Parade. Jim said an open discussion needs to be done over a period of a few months considering what to do withthe truck. Teresa Gissible moved and Art Lucero seconded that the issue should be taken up by the Board to bring backrecommendations to the general membership. Motion carried.2) Jim emphasized that all reimbursements for the Colorado trip must have receipts for registration, activities, rooms, andgas in order to be reimbursed.3) Fred Dick reported on a license plate that would look nice with the club logo on it. Also, he found on the internet alicence holder of era polished aluminum that would hold the “A” sized license plate and a place for stickers for $120. Hewould give the address where to order. Raffle by Ebbie DeWilms and Linda Weaver winners: Brenda Smith a $50 Sacramento Vintage Ford gift certificate,Teresa Gissible a Model A wall art, Donna Nicolau a box of peaches, Sharon Ott wind art, and Nancy Carvalho OliveGarden gift card.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Burta Herger, Secretary