Stars in Georgia - December 2015 - Mercedes

Stars in Georgia
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Peachtree Section
Volume 36
Number 6
2015-2016 Upcoming Events
Dec 5 – Holiday Luncheon – This
year’s luncheon will be held at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, GA.
Come and enjoy the company of your
fellow members and support the Marine
Corp “Toys for Tots”. See article in this
issue.
Jan 16 – My Mercedes and Bimmer
Place Tech Event – Attend this technical event to learn more about maintaining
your older Mercedes-Benz. See article in
this issue.
Jan 23 – Peachtree Section Board
Meeting – Please contact President Doug
Geganto for location if you wish to attend.
Feb 13 – Misty Mountain Model Railroad Museum – Bring the family to this
hidden gem in Blairsville. See article in
this issue.
Feb 20 – Perma Finish Technical Event
– Learn more about this protective finish
for your Mercedes-Benz. See article in
this issue.
December, 2015
– NEXT EVENT –
Holiday Luncheon
Saturday, December 5, 2015, 11:30 a.m.
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by
Ernie and Barbara Smallman III, Event Planners
f you received the Stars In Georgia and realize that the deadline for registering for this event has passed, do not panic and open a can of sardines
or try to digest that stale beef jerky left in your glove box from the most recent road rally in which you participated. Instead call the event planner Ernie
Smallman (cell phone 404-275-1419) as he can add you reservation at the
last minute. Why pass up tenderloin steak and Alaskan Salmon and receiving
a membership memento that you may have earned plus win a valuable door
prize.
Please remember to bring an unwrapped toy for the Marine Corp Toys for
Tots program.
This year’s Holiday Luncheon will be at the Chattahoochee Country Club is
located at 3000 Club Drive, Gainesville, GA overlooking scenic Lake Lanier.
The club phone number is 770-536-4461.
Mar 5 – Gone with Wind Museum –
Visit this unique museum in Jonesboro,
GA. See article in this issue.
Mar 11-13 – Amelia Island – Save the
Date. Watch for more details in the next
issue. See article in this issue.
Mar 21 – Chick-fil-A Behind the
Scenes – Every wonder how this organization tics? Wander no more and enjoy
some of Truitt Cathy’s car collection. See
article in this issue.
Apr 16 – Peachtree Section Board
Meeting – Please contact President Doug
Geganto for location if you wish to attend.
July 16 – Peachtree Section Board
Meeting – Please contact President Doug
Geganto for location if you wish to attend.
Oct 1 – Peachtree Section Board Meeting – Please contact President Doug
Geganto for location if you wish to attend.
MBCA Peachtree Section Sponsored
Event
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View Through The Star 2015 continued from page 1
scheduling and organizing a variety of activities throughout
2015 with an increased number of participants at each one.
I truly hope that you were able to attend one or more of our
activities. But if you haven’t, stay tuned for the upcoming events
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newsletter so be sure to check out the schedule on the website
www.mbcapeachtree.org
Our annual Holiday luncheon is scheduled for Saturday
December 5th at the fabulous Chattahoochee Country Club
in Gainesville, GA. You won’t want to miss this annual event.
Registration details are in this newsletter. I’m looking forward
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timers at the luncheon. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped
toy for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.
Looking to 2016
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on a list of changes and improvements related to the operation
of the Peachtree Section. One of the most important is the
inclusion of a succession plan to our By-Laws. We discovered
after reviewing our current By-Laws that there was no inclusion
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their term. A committee is working on putting these changes
together and we’ll have a report to the membership as we
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There are several other ideas being considered and, of course,
it is my plan to keep everyone updated on the progress we are
making. As a side note all of our Board meetings are open for
members to attend, observe and offer their input. If you plan
to attend a board meeting please give me a “heads up” so
we can include you for lunch. The dates for board meetings
are published in the Calendar of Events on page one of this
newsletter.
I have said many times that this is your club and that the
board’s charge is to listen to the membership, grow the
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manner, and plan a variety of activities for the membership.
If you have a suggestion or an idea for an event please
forward your suggestion to our Vice President, JoAnne Taylor
jstaylr@windstream.net so she can see where she can
schedule it on the calendar. If you have another concern please
feel free to contact me directly by phone at (404) 754-9955 or
by at dgeganto@charter.net
As we get further into 2016, I am hoping to have an open
membership meeting at our annual Member’s Appreciation
luncheon in June. We’ll give you an update on the State of the
Section and offer the membership an opportunity to interact
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will follow.
So as the year comes to a close and the Holidays descend
upon us, Karen and I wish to extend to everyone a most joyous
holiday season. We look forward to seeing you sometime in
2016.
It is my honor to serve the Peachtree Section.
Doug
Welcome
New Peachtree Section Members
by
Daryl K. Williams, Membership Director
Please join me in welcoming the 14 new MBCA Peachtree
Section Members!
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Richard Boggs
Jan Bremer
Philip Browning
Diane Cherry
Clarence Clark
Jerry Edwards
Ella Harris
Marlene Monreau
John Prise
John Salman
Wayne Schrader
Dan Simpson
Jonna Wilks
o you new members, I look forward to meeting you all
at one of the club’s many events. Those events include
driving, socializing and technical/restoration themes. Take a
look elsewhere in this newsletter to see what is upcoming and
join other members for a good time and a chance to make
new friends. Jean and I have made many new friends during
our years in the club and to me that is the most important
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' A discount of $500, when you buy your next new
Mercedes-Benz vehicle after 12 consecutive months of
Club membership
' 10-20% off parts and service from many dealers
' 15% off parts from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in
Irvine, CA.
' Worldwide rental savings from Avis® and Hertz®.
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' The Peachtree Section’s newsletter, Stars In Georgia will
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Please join me in thanking the Peachtree members that our
new members credited for their decision to join.
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tor for this enhanced level of awareness with this visit and
the support given to the Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Peachtree Section.
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RBM of Alpharetta – www.rbmofalpharetta.com
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RBM of Alpharetta is the only full service luxury car dealer in
Forsyth County.
They opened their doors in October of 2007. RBM is family
with more than 30 years of experienced service staff to expertly service your Mercedes-Benz.
RBM of Alpharetta has owned and operated this award winning dealership receiving the Best of the Best Award by
Mercedes-Benz, and the Edmunds .com 5-star Dealer Award
in 2014, to name a few. This demonstrates the professional
skills and provides a personal experience that is pleasurable
and hassle free.
Their Sales professionals work one-on-one to provide your
needs and desires in a Mercedes-Ben whether you are working within a budget or going all in for the Mercedes-Benz of
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authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer using factory parts for your
Mercedes-Benz, Smart Car or Sprinter Van.
My Mercedes and Bimmer Place
Technical Session
Saturday, January 16, 2016
10:00 a.m.
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JoAnne Taylor, Event Planner
ave an older Mercedes-Benz? This technical session
will address the care of your OLDER Mercedes-Benz.
My Story
I was looking for a different car than the reliable but slightly
boring Volvo I had driven for 16 years. Not really sure what I
wanted, except that it had to be FUN! Luckily for me, a fellow
Club member, Sandy Thomas, also wanted a FUN car…an
SL55 AMG. Garage space demanded that he sell his beloved
1991 500 SL, which had been lovingly cared for and was a
multi-award winning car. We’ve been friends for years, and
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that I was buying a well-maintained car. And, has it ever been
the best decision I ever made! I made lots of new, interesting
friends in the Club…and beyond. I can’t tell you how many
times someone has approached me about the car, offering
their Ford in trade and other funny stories. It’s by far the best
accessory I’ve ever bought myself!
Like everything else, the car requires care and maintenance.
I’ve used the sponsor of our next Tech Session on January
16, My Mercedes and Bimmer Place, to advise me on the
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are in high demand, but they always have time for questions,
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My Mercedes and Bimmer Place Technical Session
Their Service and Parts Departments offers several commonly used service offerings with or without an appointment.
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of discounted service and sales incentives. Just present your
membership card for service, parts, and accessories.
A big thank you goes to Scott Petherbridge, Service Direc-
Danny Brewer is a factory trained Mercedes Benz Technician
with 19 years experience. He supervises all work performed
in the shop and insists on the highest standards of service.
Adrienne Patterson worked for several fortune 50 companies
in management and marketing positions before starting this
venture with Danny.
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an informative session you won’t want to miss. My Mercedes
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PermaFinish Tech Session
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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and Bimmer Place is located at 4345 Ga Hwy 400, Cumming,
GA 30026. www.mymercedesplace.com Registration will only
be $5.00 per person, which includes lunch for all attendees.
To register on-line:
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Misty Mountain Model
Railroad Museum
Saturday, February 13, 2016
1:30 p.m.
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Doug Geganto, Event Planner
n February 13, 2016, you won't want to miss this
fabulous museum. Here's an event for the entire family.
Bring your children and grandchildren, as I’m sure they’ll love
this model railroad display. This will be a nice ride through the
mountains to Blairsville.
This place is a hidden treasure. The huge model train museum/exhibit started out as three hobbyists' escape. It features
a walk-through representation of the surrounding area including Brasstown Bald (Georgia's highest peak), Blairsville,
Cleveland, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and parts of Atlanta. The
tour includes a brief history of the model train and then a
walk-through of the train exhibit.
Our tour will begin
at 1:30 p.m. so plan
your arrival accordingly. The cost for
this event is $5.00 per
adult and $2.00 per
child up to 16. Misty
Mountain is located
at 16 Misty Mountain
Lane (off Town Creek
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After visiting the museum we’ll enjoy an early dinner at a local
Blairsville restaurant.
To register on-line at KWWSPVUHJFRP0LVW\0RXQWDLQ or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail. Please register by February 11, 2016. Questions? Please call Doug Geganto at (404)
754-9955 or by e-mail at dgeganto@charter.net
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a surface that is more resistant to oxidation, scratches and
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show you how well their product works on a new or older
Mercedes-Benz.
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There will be no charge for the session, but there will be a
$5.00 fee per person to offset lunch from Jimmy Johns. Here
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register.
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ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
2. JIMMY JOHN'S #2 BIG JOHN® - Medium rare choice
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3. JIMMY JOHN'S #3 TOTALLY TUNA® - Fresh housemade
tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and our tasty sauce, then
topped with cucumber, lettuce, and tomato.
4. JIMMY JOHN'S #4 TURKEY TOM® - Fresh sliced turkey
breast, topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo. (The original)
5. JIMMY JOHN'S #5 VITO® - The original Italian sub with
genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato
& a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request)
6. JIMMY JOHN'S #6 VEGETARIAN - Layers of provolone
cheese separated by real avocado spread, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
To register on-line at KWWSPVUHJFRP3HUPD)LQLVK or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail. Please register by February 13, 2016. Questions? Please call Doug Geganto at (404)
754-9955 or by e-mail at dgeganto@charter.net
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Gone With Wind Spring Spectacular
Saturday, March 5, 2016 10:30 a.m.
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ut March 5, 2016, on your calendar for a look at life
in the time of Gone With The Wind. We will meet at
DPDWWKHRoad to Tara Museum in Historic Jonesboro. We will enjoy a tour and the gift shop there. Then we
will arrive at Stately Oaks, just a short distance from there
for a gourmet lunch catered by Gina's Bistro complete with a
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a well house, a tenant
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used in Clayton county
and Judy's Country store. Look for more details and registration information in the next Stars in Georgia.
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RBM of Atlanta - Sandy Springs
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Sandy Springs
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experience, waiting to help you
Express Service and Star Mobile
Introducing the All-New 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG & Brand-New 2016 GT AMG®
Introducing the All-New
2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG®
Introducing the Brand New
2016 Mercedes-Benz GT AMG®
Coming soon, Spring 2015.
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Coming soon, Spring 2015.
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Take 15% off your next repair or
parts and accessories purchase
at RBM of Atlanta - Sandy Springs
Excludes specials, tires, and certain menu items.
Offer good thru 12/31/2015 on one service visit per member. Discount
available to Club Members only & you must show Club ID at time of use.
7640 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30350 | 770-390-0700 | www.RBMofAtlanta.com
&KLFN¿O$® Backstage Tour
Monday, March 21, 2016 1:00 p.m.
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you arrive after the start of your tour time, you will need to
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Cost for the tour is $20.00 per person, but the club will subsidize $10.00 per person so you will only need to pay $10.00
per person. After the tour we’ll head over to the original Dwarf
House on 461 N Central Ave Hapeville, GA 30354 for lunch.
There is a limit of 20 persons for the tour, so register early as
once we reach full capacity registration will be closed.
To register on-line at KWWSPVUHJFRP&KLFN¿O$7RXU or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail. Please register by March
13, 2016. Questions? Please call Doug Geganto at (404)
754-9955 or by e-mail at dgeganto@charter.net
Defensive Driving
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Geri Whaley-Ewers, Event Planner
eartfelt thanks from the MBCA-Peachtree Section
to Mary Alice and Frank Cozza for holding a great
Defensive Driving class at Bud’s Benz, on September 12th,
2015 and to Jim Roberts and Mason Beale, as well, who traveled from Alabama to help Mary Alice and Frank with their
valuable expertise. All of the participants learned a lot from
the instructors and had fun practicing the various techniques
acquired during the day.
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and Geri Whaley-Ewers, Germany Greer, Diana and Jim
Quinn, Rohn Dubler, Eric Jacobs and Mary Shanahan, David
Fischer, James Robert, and Mason Beale. Your participation
and your enthusiasm were highly appreciated. To Germany
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Also, sincere thanks to David Latham, owner of Bud’s Benz,
for providing the ideal facility for the course and to Sandy
Latham, Dana, Jerry, Chris, Kim and Judy for their hospitality
and support throughout the day. Last, but not least, many
thanks to Phil Howard, President of Howard Wrecker Service
in Mableton, for supplying the cones for the course.
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Stars in Georgia is the official
Newsletter of the Peachtree Section,
Mercedes-Benz Club of America.
Publication months are February, April,
June, August, October, and December.
Publication deadline for material
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preceding the month of publication. All
material for publication should be sent to Diana Quinn, Editor,
442 Chowning Place, NW, Marietta, GA 30064-1404, phone
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2015 Concours d’ Elegance
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hat a wonderful day, plenty of sunshine, lots of friends
and...beautiful Mercedes-Benz automobiles on display
for all to enjoy. This year our annual “Peachtree Section”
classic was held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in
Dawsonville Georgia on Saturday September 19th. The venue was well received by our club; it had plenty of display area
for our cars, ample shade, refreshments and the hospitality of
the GRHOF organization. The catered luncheon was enjoyed
inside the atrium of the Hall of Fame with plenty of seating,
delicious food, fellowship and air conditioning.
Thank you to all who showed their vehicles, those who volunteered their time to set-up and work the event and certainly
“thanks” to all those new members who came out and joined
us. We look forward to another great success in the Fall of
2016 and our planning has already begun.
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EURO Auto Festival
Greenville, South Carolina
October 16-17, 2015
he EURO Auto Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. It is a place for car enthusiasts to gather
at the largest European-only automotive festival in the country.
Some of Peachtree members enjoying the day and even some
of Peachtree Section members won awards. Bill Faison won
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the modern category with his 2002 CLK55 AMG Cabrio.
JP and Nina Petiot with daughters Eva and Patty
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Zachary Johnson's 2002 CLK55 AMG Cabrio
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
photos continued on page 13
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Peachtree Section, MBCA
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and Leadership Support Members
Stars in Georgia is the newsletter of the Peachtree Section,
Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc.
Peachtree Section Newsletter Editor/Webmaster:
Diana Quinn, e-mail dianaquinn@me.com
President: Doug Geganto, e-mail dgeganto@charter.net
Vice-President: JoAnne Taylor,
e-mail jstaylr@windstream.net
Secretary: Ernest Smallman, III,
e-mail esmallman3@mindspring.com
Treasurer: Dan Marlowe, e-mail danmarlowe@bellsouth.net
Directors:
Germany Greer
Advertising Director: Roger McKissick (Past President),
e-mail ram1942@bellsouth.net
Membership Director: Daryl Williams,
e-mail GZLOOL#DROFRP
Harold Wilson (Past President),
e-mail wilson_harold@live.com
Dick Browne, e-mail dickatl@bellsouth.net
Steve Chapman, e-mail benzracingfan@gmail.com
Germany Greer, e-mail gageer@comcast.net
Bruce Gorsak, email brucegorsak@yahoo.com
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Mark and Shiela Richey
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
This agreement pertains to driving events of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc (MBCA) in which I desire to participate, whether as a driver,
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may consist of time trials, autocross, acceleration runs, defensive driving, road rally and/or tours or to attend the event as a spectator or visitor, I
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a. The vehicle I am driving or in which I am a passenger in the events is insured with at least
$100,000.00 per person bodily injury and property damage insurance that will be in effect for
the entire duration of the events
b. Any participant violating the competition and event rules may be expelled from the event and
forfeit all competition privileges.
2. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that excessive consumption of alcohol or possession or consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
3. I HEREBY GRANT TO MBCA and the event organizer the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and video images
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MBCA, the event organizer, the photographer and videographer from all claims and liability relating thereto.
4. MBCA cannot be held liable for cancellation, delays or other lack of performance with respect to the event under any “force majeure” circumstances (including, but not limited to, wars, riots, insurrection, terrorism, acts of god, strikes or labor stoppages).
5. I authorize and consent to treatment, hospitalization and other care rendered to me in the event of my illness, injury or other emergent circumstances that may occur while participating in the event and assume full responsibility to pay for all costs and expenses for any such treatment,
hospitalization and care (therefore agreeing to hold harmless and indemnify MBCA and the event organizers therefore).
HAVING READ THIS TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, I HEREBY BIND MYSELF AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS AND
NEXT OF KIN BY THIS AGREEMENT.
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2015 Peachtree, Carolinas, Central
Georgia Fall Tour
I
Hilton Head Island Concours
d’Elegance and
Car Club Jamboree
October 31- November 1
by
Jim Mitchell and Richard King, Event Planners
t was a near perfect weekend for fall leaf watching fans,
pleasant temperatures, spectacular tree colors and
a delightful setting at the Gazebo of Richard and Donna King.
35 MBCA members enjoyed some twisty roads and special
highlights on the tour route including a stopover at Whitewater Falls in Transylvania County, North Carolina. This county
is home to over 270 named waterfalls and Whitewater is the
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feet in the upper plus lower sections.
Another very interesting stop
along our 90-mile drive was
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute www.pari.edu
near Rosman, NC. It has a
long history dating back to
the 1960s when it was built
as a tracking station for U.S.
manned
and
unmanned
space vehicles and during the
Cold War served the U.S. as
a means to spy on what Russia was putting into space.
Among the space viewing
instruments on the property
are several large radio telescopes that "hear" into the far reaches of space as well as
optical telescopes that can be available to the public on the
second Friday of each month. We were allowed an informal
guided tour of the main visitors building which included a meteorite gallery that had both Moon and Mars rocks on display
among lots of other interesting NASA memorabilia. It is located on Neil Armstrong Road.
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It is in an area considered a temperate rain forest due to a
yearly average of over 90 inches of rain (and a record 113
inches in 2012) and features several waterfalls as well as
panoramic views of Lake Jocassee. This 7,500-acre park is
home to over 125 rare plant species, many of which are normally only found in tropical climates.
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by
Daryl K Williams, Event Planner
ilton Head Island is a beautiful place to visit any time of
year, so when we have the chance to combine a trip to
this wonderful destination with one of the top car shows in
the country it is truly a great time. This was the third year
that this event was held at the Port Royal golf course, which
provided a wonderful venue for the cars displayed. The Hilton
Head Chamber of Commerce could not have planned better
weather for the two days of the car shows.
Saturday night 22 people from the Peachtree Section of
MBCA met at the Old Oyster Factory for dinner. Our semiprivate area gave us a wonderful view of the marsh with some
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backed his truck and trailer off the side of the boat ramp. We
were pleased to have Mike Marsh with us from the Mississippi
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was spectacular. A number of the car owners dressed in period clothing adding an
interesting fashion show
to the excellent car show.
The people’s choice was
a 1939 Mercedes-Benz
540K Special Roadster
and the Best in Show
was a 1933 Chrysler
Custom Imperial Phaeton.
Why not mark November
5 & November 6, 2016 on
your calendar and join us
for the next Hilton Head
Concours d’Elegance?
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There aren't many better ways to spend a weekend than in
the Carolina Mountains with a group of special people who
drive beautiful cars!
Tour Master, Jim Mitchell
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THE PEACH PAGE
MY MERCEDES AND BIMMER PLACE TECHNICAL SESSION - SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 2016 - 10:00 A.M.
4345 Ga Hwy 400, Cumming, GA 30026
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IRUPWRJoAnne Taylor 0LQHUV5XQ'DKORQHJD*$SKRQHHPDLOjstaylr@windstream.net
MISTY MOUNTAIN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016, 1:30 P.M.
16 Misty Mountain Lane, Blairsville, Georgia 30512
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PERMAFINISH - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016, 10:30 A.M.
5555 Oakbrook Parkway - Suite 530 - Norcross, GA 30093
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Please Respond by: February 13, 2016. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page
UHJLVWUDWLRQIRUPWRDoug Geganto, 3211 Black Gum Ln, Gainesville GA 30504, phone (404) 754-9955, e-mail dgeganto@charter.net
CHICK-FIL-A BACK STAGE TOUR- MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016, 1:00 P.M.
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IRUPWRDoug Geganto, 3211 Black Gum Ln, Gainesville GA 30504, phone (404) 754-9955, e-mail dgeganto@charter.net
Registration for MBCA Peachtree Events are subject to “Terms of Participation” (see Terms on Page 13)
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