NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club

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1 NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club SINCE 1971 Volume 46, Issue 3 MARCH 2016 The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded in August of Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month in the school cafeteria of St. Alphonsus church located on Church Road (Rt. 19 & Rt. 910) in Wexford, unless otherwise noted in the monthly newsletter. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE We had a great time at the After-Christmas dinner at Luciano s thanks to Jack Swaney and his helpers. To those of you going to Walnut Creek, Ohio in March, have a safe and exciting weekend. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming Events 4 A Beauty Restored 5 Party Photos 6-8 Winter Getaway 9 Classifieds & Notices Name That Vehicle Back Good luck to Joe and Acela DiSalvo on their move to Florida. We thank you for all the years you prepared the show booklet for the annual car show. Thank you, Sean O Neill, for stepping up to take Joe s place. It s not too early to start planning summer car trips. I am sure there are places you would like to go and things you would like to see. See you in March. Michael

2 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 2 NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES February 21, 2016 On February 21, 2016, President Mike Quinn called the meeting to order following the Pledge of Allegiance. President Quinn inquired if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the January 10, 2016 meeting. There were none. Joe Somerville motioned to accept the minutes and Phil Deakin seconded. Jack Swaney read the treasurer s report. Current cash balance is $5, Jennie Barker made a motion to accept the treasurer s report and Ken Barker seconded. Wellness Report Steve Illsley reported that he had heard Bob Zufall is suffering from a broken limb (arm, leg?). New Business 2016 rosters are available from Rick Kelley. Wednesday, May 4 will be the start of our lunch tours. September 11 picnic will be at His Kids School. The car show will be held Sunday, June 5. Since Joe Disalvo is retiring to Florida, Sean O Neill will take over the car show book. Flea market - no information has been forthcoming regarding a new venue. Thanks to Jack Swaney (with able assistance from Jennie Barker) for his usual good job on the after Christmas party. There being no further business, Mary Jo Phillips motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diane Otto, Secretary

3 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 3 Information List If you would like to be included on the list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Martha McEvoy at marthamcevoy@comcast.net Wellness and Condolences Until John Kuss is able to resume his duties as the chairperson of our Get Well and Condolences committee for members and their immediate families, two people will handle this important job. For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President Michael Quinn mjquinn60@gmail.com Vice President Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net Treasurer Jack Swaney carnut123@hotmail.com Secretary Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com Directors Jan Smith, Past President Antoinette Quinn, Term 2016 Lou Gamber, Term 2017 Bob Goetz, Term 2018 Betty Boff Term 2019 APPOINTIVE POSITIONS Historian Position Open Flea Market Chair Daryl Elliott elliott.mktg@verizon.net Car Show Chair Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net Car Show Program Joe Disalvo v42xcc2@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Jennie Barker nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com Steve Illsley Webmaster Pat O Neill p.oneill5020@gmail.com

4 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS February 26 Men s Breakfast; 8:00 AM; King s Restaurant at 910 & I79 March 9 Ladies lunch; 11:30 AM; Max & Erma s, 936 Sheraton Dr., Mars, in Cranberry off Route 19. Please call or Ann at amcutuli@hotmail.com or if you re coming. March Winter Get Away, see page 9 March 13 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm March 25 April 10 April 29 May 4 May 8 May 18 June 1 Men s Breakfast; 8:00 AM; King s Restaurant at 910 & I79 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm Men s Breakfast; 8:00 AM; King s Restaurant at 910 & I79 Lunch Tour details to be determined; contact Steve Illsley if interested in attending. Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm Lunch Tour details to be determined; contact Steve Illsley if interested in attending. Lunch Tour details to be determined; contact Steve Illsley if interested in attending. Car Trivia - See answer on page 11 Q: In what model year did Cadillac introduce the first electric sunroof?

5 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 5 BEAUTY RESTORED Bob & Marty Goetz s 1956 Thunderbird was worse for wear after their accident while on the club s Kalamazoo trip. Luckily, they were not hurt. Here is the transformation of the car from bruised and battered to beautiful and shiny again. Thanks to Jack Swaney for the photos. Jack presented this trophy to Bob at the After Christmas Party in honor of his adventure.

6 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 6 Annual NHHAC After Christmas Party Many thanks to Jack Swaney for organizing this year s party, held at Luciano s Italian Brick Oven in Mars. Thumbs up all around! There were party favors for everyone.

7 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 7 The shrimp and zucchini were big hits. The food was plentiful and delicious. Steve savored the chocolate mousse cake. Jack pitched in to help. Antoinette wondered if he expected a tip.

8 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 8 Everybody enjoyed their beautiful decorative plates. Thanks, Jack! Bob with his award for the most exciting adventure of the year. Steve was the first member to register for the party

9 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 9 Winter Get-Away March Carlisle Inn/Walnut Creek If you're interested in going, call the inn at or They have (had) 4 Single $ plus tax per night and 13 Double $ plus tax per night. If needed, they will have additional Double Queens. When calling, note that you are from NHHAC, and mention Code #3744. These rooms will be held until February 11. CALL NOW! As they did last year, the Hospitality Room will be ours free of charge, and a $20.00 coupon for the Dutchman Restaurant, next door. There is also a complimentary continental breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 in the common breakfast area. JUST A REMINDER: THE INN IS BOTH A SMOKE AND ALCOHOL-FREE FACILITY. Remember to bring your cards and puzzles and a snack to enjoy, plus a healthy appetite! Any questions, call Mike or Judy at If you attended last year, we hope you'll be going again. If you missed it, this is your chance to have a relaxing time in a beautiful environment with truly nice people! A wife was curious when she found an old negative in a drawer and had it made into a print. She was pleasantly surprised to see that it was of her at a much younger, slimmer time, taken many years ago on one of her first dates with her husband. When she showed him the photo, his face lit up. "Wow, look at that!", he said with appreciation, "That's my old Ford!"

10 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 10 For sale - low mileage single car trailer, two axle in very good condition. The trailer has brakes and ramps to load a car. I bought it new perhaps eight years ago; it has a recently expired PA inspection. Asking $ but want to sell it. George J. Misic; Posted March 2016 For Sale - Enclosed trailer Good condition $22,500 Steve Illsley Posted March 2016 For Sale Metal Lathe Contact Lou Gamber for details lounann@zoominternet.net; Posted March 2016 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.

11 NHHAC NEWS March 2016 Page 11 WANTED Looking for: An 80 lb. propane tank. Please call Mike Posted March 2016 Answer to Car Trivia from page 4 A: 1969 Don t let your newsletter take a wrong turn! Newsletters sent to addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white. Please send your new address (street and/or ) to Pat O Neill, 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA or pjojlo@msn.com. He will forward the information to Jennie Barker, the newsletter editor. Newsletter Submissions Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: March 20 CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS - Please send corrections & omissions to the editor.

12 NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB c/o Pat O Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA March 2016 TO: Next Meeting Sunday, March 13 St. Alphonsus Church Last month s wheel belongs to Bob Zufall s 1955 Crown Victoria Correct answers, in the order received: Antoinette Quinn Jack Swaney Jack Dougherty Honorable Mention You Came Close Jim Heatherington Pat O Neill Ken Barker Thanks for Playing!! NAME THAT VEHICLE What vehicle does this wheel belong to? Bonus question: Who owns it?