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President Floyd Yoder 124 Norlin Drive Davidsville, PA 15928 (814) 288-3296 [email protected] Vice President John Naylor 230 Bertmin Street Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 262-0240 Secretary Dave Johnson 603 Roaring Run Boswell, PA 15531 (814) 629-9379 [email protected] Treasurer Dick Krumenacker 597 Clearview Court Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 255-5697 [email protected] Public Relations & Website Coordinator Stacy Varner 312 Krayn Road Windber, PA 15963 814-487-5861 [email protected] Newsletter Mary Lou Colussy 292 Marina Road Patton, PA 16668 (814) 674-5293 [email protected] Darlene Rosenbaum 111 Esterville Road Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 255-1869 [email protected] Historian Larry Harrington 185 Harrington Lane South Fork, PA 15956 (814) 495-4782 [email protected] Flood City Corvette Club DECEMBER, 2013 Annual FCCC Pizza Party St. Michael’s Fire Hall Saturday, Nov. 9th Photos by Floyd Yoder and Mary Lou Colussy Three years in a row—great weather for our NOVEMBER Pizza Party!! It was a bit chilly, but no one seemed to mind—we had 65+ attendees, a record amount! FCCC members, friends and family attended the annual pizza party held at St. Michael’s Fire Hall on Satur- day, November 9, 2013 and we practically filled the fire hall. What an accomplishment! It just goes to prove FCCC members love their club and we can come out and support an event. There was plenty of pizza ordered and the salad and soda were also supplied by the club. Not to be outdone, the club members brought many scrump- tious desserts and snacks. We all had a great time catching up with all our friends. Thanks to all the organizers of this event! (Additional photos are on page 3)

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President

Floyd Yoder

124 Norlin Drive Davidsville, PA 15928

(814) 288-3296

[email protected]

Vice President

John Naylor

230 Bertmin Street Johnstown, PA 15904

(814) 262-0240

Secretary

Dave Johnson 603 Roaring Run

Boswell, PA 15531

(814) 629-9379 [email protected]

Treasurer

Dick Krumenacker 597 Clearview Court

Johnstown, PA 15905

(814) 255-5697 [email protected]

Public Relations &

Website Coordinator

Stacy Varner 312 Krayn Road

Windber, PA 15963

814-487-5861 [email protected]

Newsletter

Mary Lou Colussy

292 Marina Road

Patton, PA 16668 (814) 674-5293

[email protected]

Darlene Rosenbaum

111 Esterville Road

Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 255-1869

[email protected]

Historian

Larry Harrington

185 Harrington Lane

South Fork, PA 15956 (814) 495-4782

[email protected]

FloodCity

CorvetteClubDECEMBER, 2013

Annual FCCC Pizza Party

St. Michael’s Fire Hall

Saturday, Nov. 9th Photos by Floyd Yoder and

Mary Lou Colussy

Three years in a row—great weather for our NOVEMBER Pizza Party!! It was a bit chilly,

but no one seemed to mind—we had 65+ attendees, a record amount! FCCC members,

friends and family attended the annual pizza party held at St. Michael’s Fire Hall on Satur-

day, November 9, 2013 and we practically filled the fire hall. What an accomplishment! It

just goes to prove FCCC members love their club and we can come out and support an event.

There was plenty of pizza ordered and the salad

and soda were also supplied by the club. Not to be

outdone, the club members brought many scrump-

tious desserts and snacks. We all had a great time

catching up with all our friends. Thanks to all the

organizers of this event!

(Additional photos are on page 3)

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Upcoming Elections

of Officers

Jan. 9, 2014

Elec�on of officers for 2014 will take place at the Janu-

ary 9th membership mee�ng. The nomina�ng com-

mi"ee is looking for FCCC members to fill posi�ons on the

upcoming ballot for 2014. Please contact John Kovach at 266-

5045 or [email protected] or Sue Heller at 2552749 or

[email protected] if you would like to run for office in

2014.

If you are unable to a"end the mee�ng and would like

an absentee ballot you can have one mailed to you.

All absentee ballots must be returned by Jan. 7th.

Events Planning

Meeting Jan. 7th

There will be an events plan-

ning mee�ng on Tuesday,

January 7th at 6:00 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant in 505

Galleria Drive.

If you would like to have a say in what events the Flood City

Corvette Club will partake in 2014, either attend this

mee�ng or let an officer know before the mee�ng

what ideas for events that you would like to see hap-

pen. In case of severe weather mee�ng will be re-

scheduled.

FCCC

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec. 14, 2013

SURF & TURF

100 VALLEY PIKE

JOHNSTOWN, PA

Dinner at 6:30 pm

2014 FCCC MEMBERSHIP

DUES ARE NOW BEING

COLLECTED!!

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR 2014

DUES TO DICK KRUMENAKER

597 Clearview Court

Johnstown, PA 15905

SINGLE - $20.00

FAMILY -- $35.00 (Husband,

Wife and Children under 16)

February 1,

2014

5:30 PM

FCCC Valentine’s Dinner

at Rizzo’s Restaurant,

Windber, PA

Reservation form on page 6 of

this month’s newsletter

Deadline—January 15, 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM

MARY LOU

& DARLENE

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2013 PIZZA PARTY

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9 Ways to Prepare Your Car for

Winter Weather Source: h"p://www.carcare.org/2013/09/9-ways-to-prepare-your-

car-for-winter-weather/

Winterizing your vehicle is a wise idea, says the Car Care

Council. An investment of an hour or two to have your vehi-

cle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help

avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown during severe

weather.

“The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down

in cold, harsh winter weather,” said Rich White, executive

director, Car Care Council. “A vehicle check before the tem-

peratures drop is a sensible way to avoid the inconvenience

of being stranded out in the cold and with the unexpected

expense of emergency repairs.”

The Car Care Council recommends the following nine steps

for winterizing your vehicle.

1. Have the battery and charging system checked for opti-

mum performance. Cold weather is hard on batteries.

2. Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling sys-

tem. As a general rule of thumb, this should be done

every two years.

3. Make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly.

Consider winter wiper blades and use cold weather

washer fluid. As a general rule, wiper blades should be

replaced every six months.

4. Check the tire tread depth and tire pressure. If snow and

ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires de-

signed to grip slick roads. During winter, tire pressure

should be checked weekly.

5. Be diligent about changing the oil and filter at recom-

mended intervals. Dirty oil can spell trouble in winter.

Consider changing to “winter weight” oil if you live in a

cold climate. Have your technician check the fuel, air

and transmission filters at the same time.

6. If you’re due for a tune-up, have it done before winter

sets in. Winter magnifies existing problems such as

pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling.

7. Have the brakes checked. The braking system is the ve-

hicle’s most important safety item.

8. Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide

leaks, which can be especially dangerous during cold

weather driving when windows are closed.

9. Check to see that exterior and interior lights work and

headlights are properly aimed.

Motorists should also keep the gas tank at least half full at all

times to decrease the chances of moisture forming in the gas

lines and possibly freezing. Drivers should check the tire

pressure of the spare in the trunk and stock an emergency kit

with an ice scraper and snowbrush, jumper cables, flashlight,

flares, blanket, extra clothes, candles/matches, bottled water,

dry food snacks and needed medication.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the

“Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promot-

ing the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and re-

pair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care

Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzels Submitted by Connie Huff

Ingredients 2/3 Cup of Vegetable Oil 1/2 Cup of Sugar 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 – 16oz Package of small pretzel twists Directions 1. In a large Roasting Pan stir togeth-er Vegetable Oil, Sugar & Cinnamon 2. Add Pretzels to pan & toss to coat completely with Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture. 3. Bake uncovered @ 300 degrees for 30 Minutes stirring at 10 Minutes & 20 Minutes. 4. Spread out on waxed paper to cool & store in airtight container. Note: Can also be done in Microwave instead of Baking Put in Microwave on High for 3 Minutes stirring after 1 Minute and 2 Minutes.

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How to Prepare a Car

for Storage Source: CarStorage.com

If you plan to store your vehicle for longer than a week,

you're going to need to do a few things to get it ready. Oth-

erwise, you're going to have flat �res, a dead ba"ery...and

that's just the start of the problems that you'll have.

SO If you plan to store your car 6 months or less, here's what

you do:

1. Wash and wax exterior of your car. If you don't clean

and protect the paint, any dirt or contaminants le3 on

the car will corrode the paint, and turn into rust.

2. Clean and vacuum interior. Again, dirt and debris can

cause damage if le3 to sit for an extended period of

�me.

3. Top off fluids. A full fluid reservoir will leave no space

for condensa�on to occur.

4. Change oil and filter. Old oil will become acidic and eat

away at the inside of your engine. However, fresh oil will

take much longer to break down. So, your engine seals

should remain in good condi�on throughout the storage.

5. Grease steering and suspension components. A full

grease service will keep the seals, and rubber bush-

ings in your suspension from drying out while the car's in

storage.

6. Disconnect ba7ery (for older vehicles). If your ba"ery is

le3 connected, its charge will completely deplete, caus-

ing one or more of the inner cells to go bad.

7. Place ba7ery on a trickle charger (newer vehicles that

require a constant source of power). Most newer vehi-

cles are equipped with advanced computer systems,

which require constant power. Otherwise, they'll have to

be completely reprogrammed.

8. Top off fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer. A full tank

means that there's less room for condensa�on, and a

stabilizer will keep the gas from breaking down and

evapora�ng.

9. Make sure parking brake is not engaged. If your vehicle

sits for an extended period of �me with the parking

brake on, the brake pads can rust to the rotor/drum,

causing the wheel to seize. Instead, use a set of wheel

chocks to keep the vehicle in place.

Tips:

• Once you've prepared your vehicle for storage, write

down exactly what you've done, then place that list in

the glove box. That way, you'll have a step-by-step guide

to preparing the car to drive again, once you're ready.

• When storing a vehicle for over 6 months addi�onal

steps will need to be taken.

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Thank you members for saving the pop tabs from Thank you members for saving the pop tabs from Thank you members for saving the pop tabs from Thank you members for saving the pop tabs from

the pop cans for Bella ..she collected 60 at the pizza the pop cans for Bella ..she collected 60 at the pizza the pop cans for Bella ..she collected 60 at the pizza the pop cans for Bella ..she collected 60 at the pizza

party. Extra thank you to Val Otvos the zip bags full party. Extra thank you to Val Otvos the zip bags full party. Extra thank you to Val Otvos the zip bags full party. Extra thank you to Val Otvos the zip bags full

of the tabs.. Bella deeply appreciated them. of the tabs.. Bella deeply appreciated them. of the tabs.. Bella deeply appreciated them. of the tabs.. Bella deeply appreciated them.

ThanksThanksThanksThanks————Gaile Krumenacker.Gaile Krumenacker.Gaile Krumenacker.Gaile Krumenacker.

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December

14—FCCC Christmas Party at Surf & Turf, 6pm

January

7—Event Planning Mee�ng—6:00 PM at Perkins Restaurant near the Galleria

9—Monthly mee�ng-Solomon Run Firehall 7:30 PM—Elec�on of Officers

February

1—Valen�ne’s Party at Rizzo’s Restaurant, Windber, PA —5:30 PM

13—Monthly mee�ng-Solomon Run Firehall 7:30 PM

Flood City Corvette Club

292 Marina Road

Patton, PA 16668