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Thanks to Suzanne Acker, Annie Cutuli and many others, you all really got us BIG TIME!!! Most of you already knew what was going to happen, but to my surprise, it was kept Top Secret!

1 NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club September 2018 Volume 48 Issue 9 A Message from the President On August 16th, I had finally completed my message for this newsletter and after the Acker s Mystery Tour I had to tear it up and start over! The Mystery Tour turned out to my complete amazement to be a surprise picnic/reception for Hope and me. Thanks to Suzanne Acker, Annie Cutuli and many others, you all really got us BIG TIME!!! Most of you already knew what was going to happen, but to my surprise, it was kept Top Secret! Not one person spilled the beans, which I found amazing that so many people knew but never slipped up once. Like I said, you really got us big time, as we knew absolutely nothing! Even as we pulled into the train station parking lot, it didn t dawn on us. My first thought was that I plan two trips a month all summer and get five to ten cars and, Suzanne and Joe Acker do a mystery lunch trip and they have 30 plus cars! What was I doing wrong!? Hope and I were so overwhelmed! Thank you all so much! We still can t believe that so many people attended, brought food and worked so hard to prepare and clean up after! Have to mention, too, that Joe and Suzanne did a great job presenting trophies to some of the attendees! (Nice way to clean out the basement, Joe!) It really added to the fun time! Thank you doesn t seem adequate for everything each of you have done for us. What great friends and what a great Club to belong to!!! (I called my sisters and they just couldn t believe it! But they were so happy for us!) OK now down to business! As usual, Daryl made an interesting presentation at the last meeting about some of our first cars and stories of such. Nice to have members participate with their comments, too! Thank you! Want to also thank all of you who supported Mike Coco s need for antique cars at the Town of McCandless Museum on Aug. 4th. He reported that there was a nice showing! It s that time of year to think about some of the positions needed to run your Club. We need one new Board of Directors member and we could use an Historian. (Maybe with a little pay increase, our Treasurer of many years and Secretary will stay on ) Like I ve always said, if everyone would just do one job for the Club, it would be so appreciated! Don t forget the picnic on Sept. 9th! Remember to call Jan or Bonnie of you plan to attend. It s always a good time! Hopefully we ll have some dry weather for the fall! See you at the September meeting! Your President, Steve Illsley Since

2 Minutes - August 12, 2018 On August 12, 2018, President Steve Illsley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., following the Pledge of Allegiance. SECRETARY MINUTES: Approved Motion by: George Sabina Seconded by: Jackie Shearer TREASURERS REPORT: Approved Motion by: Mike Paine Seconded by Bob Goetz Current cash balance: 1, WELLNESS REPORT: Marge DePaolis was in the hospital and then transferred to Rehab. She is now at home and doing much better. Jane O'Neill's mother passed away. Our sympathies go out to Jane and Pat. OLD BUSINESS: Mike Coco thanked all the members who brought their cars to the McCandless Museum Event on Saturday, 8/4/ cars were there! Mike Paine gave a brief report on the upcoming Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway and Museum Tour. A definite date has been set for Wed., October 17, Additional details will follow in the next newsletter. Food and Beverage has been ordered for our Club Picnic on September 9, Be sure to call Jan or Bonnie Smith at if planning to attend; as they need an accurate headcount.bring a gift for Bingo. Re-gifting is permissible. Our September 2018 monthly meeting will be held at the picnic. NEW BUSINESS: New Members, Ron and Sue Wagner attended the meeting; welcome to our club! Ladies Luncheon, September 12, 2018 at North Park Clubhouse Rt. 8, 11:30 a.m. Men's breakfast September 28, 2018, 8:00 a.m., at Eat n' Park on Rt. 910 & I-79. A thank you to Daryl Elliott for his presentation on cars from the 50's. There being no further business, Jack Swaney motioned to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Watt

For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or (724) 272-9405.

net (412) 600-9580 Treasurer Jack Swaney - carnut123@hotmail.com (724) 272-9405 Secretary Bill Watt - pwatt45@hotmail.

3 Information List If you want to be included on the list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses, and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Sean O'Neill at nhhacnews@yahoo.com Wellness and Condolences For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or (412) For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or (724) Officers and Directors President Steve Illsley - (724) Vice Presidents Bill Sheerer - redbug17@verizon.net (412) Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) Treasurer Jack Swaney - carnut123@hotmail.com (724) Secretary Bill Watt - pwatt45@hotmail.com (412) Directors Michael Quinn, Past President Bob Goetz, Term 2018 Jennie Barker, Term 2019 Ken Barker, Term 2020 Mary Jo Swaney, Term 2021 Appointive Positions Historian Position Open Flea Market Chair Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) Car Show Chair Joe Somerville - joeandkath@verizon.net (412) Car Show Program Sean O Neill - oneill.sean@live.com Newsletter Editor Sean O Neill - nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto - dotto1208@aol.com (412) Steve Illsley - (724) Webmaster Pat O Neill - p.oneill5020@gmail.com (724) Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

you Joyce Fugini would like to express her appreciation to all those who reached out to her with their care and concern following her recent surgery.

4 Lincoln Highway Museum Tour Leaves from Zone 28 on Freeport Rd. Travel to DeNunzio s Restaurant at Latrobe Airport for lunch Ride on a section of the old Lincoln Highway to reach the Lincoln Highway Museum Tour the Museum, which has a new addition Thanking you Joyce Fugini would like to express her appreciation to all those who reached out to her with their care and concern following her recent surgery. Sign up at the picnic or Call Mike (412) Women's Lunch - Wednesday, September 12 The next Women's Lunch will be at North Park Lounge Club House 5301 Ranalli Drive, Gibsonia, PA at 11:30am. You may view the menu at For reservations, please call Judy Coco at (412) by September 10th

5 Submit Photos, Stories and Events:

NHHAC Annual Picnic Sunday, September 9, 2018 Arrive: 12:00pm His Kids Christian School 650

Lunch served at 1:00pm. Be sure to bring lawn chairs if you want to sit outside.

Call Jan or Bonnie Smith at 724-282-3320 to make your reservation We need a headcount for food, so

Directions: - From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 228 (from Mars), go north on Route 8 for 3.

6 NHHAC Annual Picnic Sunday, September 9, 2018 Arrive: 12:00pm His Kids Christian School 650 Saxonburg Road, Butler, PA All food is being catered, including the desserts. Lunch served at 1:00pm. Be sure to bring lawn chairs if you want to sit outside. Wear your name tag and meet someone new! Call Jan or Bonnie Smith at to make your reservation We need a headcount for food, so please place your reservation by September 1st! Don't forget about Bingo! Directions: - From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 228 (from Mars), go north on Route 8 for 3.8 miles, then turn right on Dinnerbell Road. - Travel 1.3 miles and make an angle left on Rockdale Road. - Travel 3.3 miles and turn right on Blakely Road. - Travel.7 miles and turn left into His Kids School.

7 July 3, 2018 Something we can all agree on! 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Posey (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 13 as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. WHEREAS many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; WHEREAS the House of Representatives recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; WHEREAS the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; WHEREAS thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; WHEREAS automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and WHEREAS automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``Collector Car Appreciation Day''; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars. Track the progress of this resolution at: Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

NHHAC Calendar of Events September 9 - Annual Picnic, call Jan or Bonnie S at 724-282-3320 to attend Septmber 12 - Women's Lunch September 28 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt.

8 NHHAC Calendar of Events September 9 - Annual Picnic, call Jan or Bonnie S at to attend Septmber 12 - Women's Lunch September 28 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am October 10 - Women's Lunch October 14 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm October 26 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am November 11- Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm November 30 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am Obituary notice Reyman R. Branting (December 14, August 20, 2018) Born in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on August 20. Bauxite, Arkansas was his boyhood home. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy New York, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was the beloved husband, for 62 years, of the late Despina Eugene. At RPI, Reyman and a few friends founded the Kappa Tau fraternity (now Pi Lambda Phi). Upon graduation, he served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. Reyman worked as professional engineer for over 25 years with Alcoa, Graver, and PBI and then became a Certified Financial Planner and Broker with AG Edwards. He was very active in the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. He served as its president, founded and led the Pittsburgh's Engineer Apprenticeship program for high school students, worked effortlessly with the Math Counts competition, and won the PSPE service award three times. Reyman enjoyed owning and working on 1950's cars, participating in the kit car club with his self-built Bernardi, and riding his motorcycle. In lieu of flowers, please donate to ALDEA clinic in Guatemala

Classifieds and Notices FOR SALE 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

7396 FOR SALE 1946 Chevy ¾ ton pickup. Ready to make space in the garage! Asking $19,500. Also has lots of new and used parts with literature, if interested.

6842 Advertising Policy Free member classifieds: Must be received by the 20th of the month. Must be from members current on their dues.

9 Classifieds and Notices FOR SALE 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Color : Coral Sand with white hard top with portholes & black soft top; 312 V-8 engine; Fordamatic drive; radial wide white wall tires; Original California car; $35,000 Carol Vivaldi Cell (724) FOR SALE 1946 Chevy ¾ ton pickup. Ready to make space in the garage! Asking $19,500. Also has lots of new and used parts with literature, if interested. Call Dave Bialowas at (724) and leave message if no answer. WANTED Members to occasionally visit, reminisce and talk old car stuff with Bill Artzberger. Please call Joan at (412) Advertising Policy Free member classifieds: Must be received by the 20th of the month. Must be from members current on their dues. Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits. Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts. Must have a club member as the contact. Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise. Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts. Please include the phone number and/or address you want displayed. Other ads may be included on a space-available basis. The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising. NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20th of each month. Send submissions to Sean O'Neill, 675 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA or to nhhacnews@yahoo.com. Any car or club-related news from the membership is greatly appreciated. Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA An application for membership is located on the club web- site at Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

10 NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club North Hills Historic Auto Club c/o Patrick O'Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044

A Message from the President

NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club November 2017 Volume 47 Issue 11 A Message from the President Can you believe another touring season has gone by? We always say, where did