MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL YEAR BARS

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1 VCCC Kamloops Chapter Newsletter Box 239 Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 Editor: Dave Dickinson National Website: Next Issue Deadline for Classifieds & News- June 16th July Issue Deadline for Classifieds & News- July 11 th Vol. 42 No. 5 Calendar of Events *Kamloops Chapter Events May th 45 th Coastal Swap Meet Abbotsford {Tradex} May 28 th General Meeting May 31-Jun 1 st Antique Tractor Show Father Pandosy Mission Benvoulin Rd Kelowna (8am-4pm ) *Jun 7 th 30 th Annual Interior Swap Meet {Logan Lake} *Jun th 7 th Annual Back Road Tour Jun 15 th North Okanagan Chapter Vernon 20 th Father s Day Car Show {9am-3pm} {Alex } *Jun 25 th General Meeting It was very nice to see Adin Scott dressed in her Vintage Clothing at the Easter Parade. I hope her enthusiasm for Vintage Clothing especially hats and furs will encourage other ladies to take part in

2 Thursday Cruise Nights For new members we have Cruise Nights on Thursday evenings during the summer. At 6:00 pm we meet at the west end of Riverside Park near the tennis courts and rose garden for a bring your own picnic supper then at 7:00 pm we go for a Cruise somewhere. We have been doing this since 2005 so we have seen a lot of interesting spots in Kamloops that you would not normally visit on your own. All ages are invited and driving Vintage is not compulsory but encouraged if you can as that is why we have then so you get the opportunity to drive your vintage or collectable. If you have suggestions for an interesting Cruise contact Jim Carroll at carroll.jim@gmail.com or call LETTERS to the EDITOR Snow Warning {May 4 th } We have over 3 ½ inches of heavy snow and it is still coming down. I live just off the highway by exit 336 to Logan Lake. Hope the snow is gone before the Swap Meet on June 7 th. Don Lurkins Marlene s Cookies This is not just for the Ladies as Marlene Beddie brought these cookies to the food safe course. They were Soogood that a number of people asked for her recipe so here it is. Thanks Marlene. 1/4 c. White Sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. brown sugar Beat together until light and fluffy. 2 c. Flour 1 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Vanilla Mix and add to creamed mixture and mix until well blended. *********************** 1 c. Oatmeal 1 c. Raisins or dried cranberries 1 c. Coconut, sweetened 1/2 c Sunflower seeds 1/4 c. Sesame seeds 1/4 c. Flax seeds whole Add chocolate chips if desired Add to the flour/butter mixture and mix well. Roll into approximately 1 inch balls and press with fork. Bake in a 350 F. oven for minutes. 1 in. ball = 2 in. cookie approximately Makes approximately 2 1/2 doz. cookies Recipe can be doubled ********************************************************* MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL YEAR BARS Ernie McNaughton {Membership Director} said the following members will be receiving year bars and it would be nice if they could attend the May General Meeting to receive them in person: - Andy Kovich, Jay and Sue Gallagher, Jim & Pat Johannson, Bob & Carol Anderson, Del & Claudine Basaraba, Dick & Hazel Rempel, John & Niki Bone, Andre & Carol Cordonier, John & Lila Foley, Bob & Michele Gieselman, Bill & Shirley Lindsay, John & Linda Rostron, Steve & Susie Bell, Ken & Lorraine Finnigan, Ken & Norma McCormick, Don & Diane Moyer, Percy & Beverly Shymkiw, Jake & Jan Surline. Please attend the meeting if possible. 2

3 Hi Folks The plans for the 2014 Swap Meet are progressing well. Steve, Don, and Jerry have the food side under control. However Steve would like to see 2 more as cashier volunteers as we are very thin right now. We also need an additional dishwasher volunteer; times for these positions can be obtained from Steve Bell There will be a whiteboard at Dave Dickinson's stall #4 where jobs will be posted, so if you have free time check the board and see where your help is required. Make sure to talk to Keith Galbraith to see if you can help with cleanup, the more people we get the easier it is on everyone. Hope you can give your time and participate in our annual club fundraiser The club is actively looking for a 2015 chairperson so if you have a desire to head up this fundraiser be sure you participate and form your own opinions. John Foley 3

4 THE KARATE KIDS: - I don t know how many of you saw the movie The Karate Kid but that s how the 14 members that showed up to wash, wax & polish the Ambulance felt on Tuesday afternoon before it s photo-op on the Wednesday with the mayor. It was wax on and wax off, wax on and wax off. Lot s of fun and comments were made however when we were done it sure did look good. The club can be proud of the job that the restoration crew did over the eight years. Like a bunch of boys playing with a hose. Ken H Gerry Jerry Bill & Ken F. Dick & Bill Dick & Ken F. Gerry Three of the crew got off from polishing as they were involved in doing a tune-up on the club s fire truck so it would be ready for the 44 th Annual Easter Parade. John, Keith, Grant along with Craig worked on the fire truck as it was snapping, crackling & popping so bad that at one time we thought we were going to have nick name it Rice Krispie. At first they thought it was carb however it turned out to be the ignition. John & Keith Grant Fire Truck 4

5 PHOTO OP WITH THE MAYOR [Wednesday Afternoon April 16th]: - Dick came up with the idea that we should re-enact the original photo of Stuart Wilson from Wilson Motors handing over the keys of the Ambulance to Mayor Fitzwater when it was new in So the Mayor was invited along with the fire department to join us in the re-enactment at the old fire hall on 4 th Ave. We ended up doing it three times. 1 st time for us, 2 nd time for CFJC TV and 3 rd time for Kamloops This Week. We had a good turnout of our club members and retired firemen that remembered driving the Ambulance when the city had it in service. I know Dick had some night mares over trying to organize this venture but thanks Dick as it was great way to introduce the Ambulance to the public and a get a plug in for the Easter Parade { L-r}Mayor Fitzwater, Stuart Wilson (Salesman) Acting Mayor Ken Christian & Dick Parkes (Restoration Foreman) Fire Chief Charlie Miller & Alderman Wilf Jordan Retired Fire Chief Don Campbell & Club President Bob Gieselman Dick doing interview for the TV Club Members Retired Fire Chiefs 5

6 I don t know how we get so lucky, but the weather on the days before and after our 44th annual Parade were pretty brutal, but Easter Sunday dawned clear and crisp and the clouds didn t roll in until later in the day. The Parade of 130 cars went off with hardly a hitch, except for three vehicles that decided to act up along the route. It was the first time in ages that Mike s Towing was put to work and Virgil appreciated the lift back to his house. The others had to find their own way home. I cannot thank you all enough for those members who helped out with this year s event as everything fell into place with virtually no problems at all. I will not name names because I am sure to miss somebody, but the breakfast was great (as usual), there were lots of helpers at the check-in line and helping to line up the cars in the Westsyde lot, the RCMP and Auxiliary showed up in force and with the help of nine members of the Shrine Motor Corps, the intersections were all covered and parade itself went very smoothly. It was great to see our Austin ambulance out leading the procession and that it made it through without any hiccups. Down at Riverside Park, we reverted back to the previous parking arrangement and, again with many helpers, all of the Parade vehicles were quickly parked. Our ladies provided a ton of great cookies and the cookie counter was busy all day and earned record profits. Once again it was an over whelming success including the weather as Sunday was the best day of the week. The day started off with a coffee and a Steve Bell and crew s great tummy filling pancake breakfast. Jennifer on cash John, Jerry Jason supervising the kitchen he built for the club Don Steve Julian Terry supervising the pouring Ed says my breakfast of the syrup by Dick & Elaine is coming soon 6

7 Parade Marshall Dick worshipping the sun gods Club President Bob & Michelle Keith, Bill & Ray {Check In} Following breakfast came the lining up of 130 cars for the 1 PM parade to Riverside Park. A little confusion on the line up as the parking plan had been changed since last year. There have been rumours that we may have to change the starting venue of the Parade next year, but we have been assured that the Westsyde Shopping Centre site will remain at the top of the list. Only time will tell and we will have to keep other options open. Anyone have suggestions for 2015? Dick making last minute comments Shriners Motor Corps & RCMP Parade Marshalls 1938 McLaughlin-Buick They hear the instructions however the way some drive you wonder if they pay attention 7

8 1932 Rockne 1959 Jeep Model A Ford 1963 Studebaker Avanti 1949 Lincoln 1949 International 1955 MG? Chevrolet 1929 Pierce-Arrow 1958 Edsel 1938 Chev {was in the 1 st Easter Parade} 1948 Plymouth 1956 Ford I always seem to get asked why we do the Easter Parade and one of the biggest satisfactions I get is driving along the streets and seeing all the smiles and waves from those people waiting for us along the route. Old cars are not everybody s thing, but a lot of folks look forward to our Parade every year, and that makes it all worthwhile. Thanks again to everyone who was involved. It was a great day! Dick 8

9 If you know any member that needs a little sunshine please Contact Elaine Jones Our Sunshine Girl at joneselaine28@yahoo.ca Elaine sent a card to the following members: - Symphony-Don and Lil Potts, Get Well Julian Slotylak WOW! What is next? No more Fix-a-flat, no more air compressors, no more spare tires, no more auto jacks, no more tools rattling in the trunk. Will it reduce the price of cars? Will it reduce the cost of roadside service? Will some businesses go out of business? Coming soon to a tire dealer near you. Look for em in August They have been testing these for several years now. Resilient Tech was developing them for the military. Amazing new tires. Made by Michelin Tires... Absolutely SCARY looking... SEE THROUGH TIRES Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires. Yes, those are 'spoke' like connections to the inner part Of the tire from the outside tread 'wrap!' DID YOU KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM? Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to 'go sip some Ale and listen to people's conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. 'You go sip here' and 'You go sip there.' The two words 'go sip' were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term 'gossip.' Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon. The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these. Just think of the impact on existing technology: Just think: - A. No more air valves.. B. No more air compressors at gas stations... C. No more repair kits.. D. No more flats... What Make & Year? To enter you must e mail your answer to kamshafteditor@gmail.com before it is given in the next Kamshaft. Garry Grant was Last Month s Winner Answer {1951 Chevrolet } I wonder what the check in crew at the 2040 Easter Parade will do as far as the car being original when these show up. 9

10 Emblem for 1967 Grande Parisienne Pontiac front Bumper Ken Grill Emblem Austin Healey 3000 III Ken Finnigan Vintage ERA ( s) Tail Lights & Cowl Lights Two of each required Ken Hoshowski Or 1941 Chevy Passenger Car Steering Column Bob Jewett Clutch Release Bearing made by Paige Bob Anderson Chev Front Fenders and Headlights Call John Caddie Neutral safety switch Terry Ford T Pickup. RHD $ a BC vehicle. Totally rebuilt & new wood. New tires + 2 spares. Ruckstell diff, Rocky Mnt. brakes, Aermore exhaust whistle, Johns Manville speedo front wheel driven. Correct engine number and correct carb. EJ acetylene head lamps and kerosene side lamps & tail lamp. Fitted with lap type seat belts. Sale includes single axle trailer with surge brakes & spare wheel. pics available on request. Age & health issues reason for sale. Call Bob or jhandrac@shaw.ca Nova SS $16,500 with 5,000 miles on a rebuilt 250 ci Black interior rebuilt 2 sp auto trans, PS, all new wiring harnesses and many other new parts. Receipts and a recent appraisal are available. This vehicle is in great shape, drive it anywhere and get 20 mpg highway. Call Wayne Clarke or E mail 9judway@telus.net 1975 Volkswagen $3.500 serious inquiries only please for more information contact * Electric Heater $ /4800 watts & 25 ext. cord Dave T-Bird $2, reasonable condition BC Registered Can be seen at Westsyde Service Bill Lindsay Olds $1,500 good running condition sunroof A/C obo Call ½ Thems $19,500 custom cab, One of a kind,2.3 Ltr Ford engine, auto tran,$30,000 invested & 5 years. *Don dolip52@gmail.com A Thought to Remember Until Next Time: - The world is like a mirror, reflecting what you do, And if your face is smiling, it smiles right back at you 10