August - Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska

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Hope 13-16 July 2006
From Thursday evening until Sunday afternoon
AAMA camped at the Methodist Retreat in
Hope. Over the three day event we had members and friends staying in campers, motor
homes, cabins, B&B‟s, and in the Retreat. Old
cars and owners present were Sara & Ethan
Stoops - „36 Cadillac; Dennis and & Diane Al
len-‟34 Ford Fordor; Tom & Marcy Cresap - „25
Ford T Touring; Howard & Barb Hansen with
granddaughter Chelsea - „36 Dodge Pickup;
Fred & Janet Schurman - „25 Ford TT C-cab;
Dick & Barb Henningsen with granddaughter
Heather - „56 Ford Victoria; Scott & Cindy
Hulse and friend Mileena - „58 Rolls Royce.
Others present were Lee & Betty Plummer;
Mark & Hannah Cresap; and our President, Jim
Fredenhagen.
Our Activities included eating at The Discovery
Café on Thursday and Friday nights; lots of
parades thru Hope and Porcupine campground; a car show in the RV Park; a trip to
Coeur d‟alene campground; hamburger/hot
dog potluck on Saturday; a song fest Saturday
night with song books, guitar, and harmonica
accompaniment provided by Tom and Marcy;
potluck breakfast and Wagon Trail foot race on
Sunday with Howard winning 2nd place in his
class; and climaxed by the raffle drawing with
Diane winning a 7mm Remington rifle.
There were many activities and adventures during the weekend - too many to address in the
space allotted but I am sure all would agree it
was a very special weekend. Special thanks to
The gangs all here!
Tom and Marcy for Saturday nights music,
every one who brought food, everyone who
pitched in and cleaned the Retreat, and our
Hope neighbors, Scott and Fayrene Sherritt, for
providing raffle tickets and mowing the weeds
down in front of the Retreat.
Quick the Fire Extinguisher!
Whats under the hood?
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Presidents Ramblings!
Hi Fellow Tinkerers,
Their will be lots of talk at the August meeting … recapping Show and Shine, Hope
Weekend, Yellowknife Tour, preparing for
the Joint Meet August 11-13. Hope you can
all come and enjoy the fun...same time ,
6:30pm on 9 August.
Afterwords we‟ll cruise to a destination to be
announced.
Hope to you‟ve all had a great July; it went by
fast… See you then! - Jim
Hope Gas station
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Officers
President: Jim Fredenhagen 243-5214
Vice President: Diane Allen 345- 6355
Secretary: Gwyn Wiedmer 243-7005
Treasurer: Howard Hansen 345-1268
Members at Large
Peg Stout —2006
LeRoi Heaven —2006
Kurt Rein—2006
Ralph Centoni—2005
Immediate Past Presidents
Fred Schurman (2005)
Diane Allen (2004)
Fred Schurman (2001, 2002, 2003)
Peg Stout (2000)
Ken Stout (1999)
Dennis Allen (1998, 1997)
Mike Weidmer (1996)
George Chase (1995)
Editor’s
Howard and Barbara Hansen
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Schedule of Events for Summer and Fall 2006
August 6 Jay Ofsthun Show & Shine. Delaney Park Strip 9am - 5pm. (Fred Schurman
and a nephew of Jay Ofsthun will be two of the judges.
August 9 Regular meeting at Robbie‟s. 6:30.
August 11-13 Joint weekend meeting with VLNAACF From Fairbanks. ( Howard Hansen 345-1268)
September -9 Adopt-A- Road ( Tom & Marcy Cresap)
September - 15 - 18 Denali Park Weekend possibly ! ( Bruce Campbell (345-3129)
The Clean up Crew
July Adopt-A-Road
By Marcy Cresap
AAMers had fun picking up trash on July 8. After a light snack and coffee, we headed out
and attacked the litter. It is disappointing that there are so many litterbugs out there but we
had the litter under control in no time.
A couple of residents took the time to stop and thank us for keeping Northern Lights clean.
Thanks to all the participants. Participants were: Bruce Campbell, Robbie Robinson, Betty
and Lee Plummer, Dennis and Diane Allen, Ken Evans, Barb and Howard Hansen, Tom and
Marcy Cresap, Scott Hulse, Gwyn and Mike Wiedmer and Elisabeth Wiedmer.
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McCarthy - Kennicott Run -2006
This years 4th of July Tour ventured to Mc
Carthy and Kennicott for a week of fun and
relaxation. McCarthy is really the town at “the
end of the road.” A town where you can step
back to 1914 and experience a simple life for
a few days. The road to McCarthy,ends at a
parking area near a foot bridge. On the
McCarthy end you can get a shuttle to
McCarthy or Kennicott mine.
Through the magic worked by our rally
master, Diane Allen, the Antique Auto
Mushers of Alaska were able to take the
cars into McCarthy. She arranged for
passage over a private bridge to the area
that is normally closed to visitors. Wow What a treat.
Saturday, July 1st we gathered at the
Northway Mall in Anchorage. Dennis and
Diane Allen, Scott and Sheryl Hulse, Jeff
and Betty Hassler, Mike and Gwyn Wiedmer with Mike‟s mother Elizabeth, and
Greg and Jean Lear started in Anchorage.
Joining the group in Eklutna were Lee and
Betty Plummer, Tom and Marcy Cresap, and
Art and Tam Isham.
The first day, July 1st was spent traveling to
Copper Center where we stayed at the historic
Copper Center Lodge. Sunday we traveled the
McCarthy road. Besides the great scenery
there are several notable locations along the
route. The Kuskalana Bridge is a single track
bridge 238 ft. above the Kuskalana River. The
road runs into Gilahina Trestle. This trestle
used 500,000 ft. of timber to build and was
completed in just 8 days. Try getting a contractor to do that today.
Once all were at the footbridge Diane arranged
for the private bridge to be opened for most of
our party to continue to McCarthy. A few had
reservations at lodging on the west side of the
river for the night and would join us in the
morning.
Monday was our free day to explore or just
relax. Mid morning most gathered for the short
drive to Kennicott mine. The 5 mile drive
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takes you to the town/mine site. A distinctive
location provided everyone with a chance to get
a picture of their car with the mill in the background.
Tuesday,4th,time to get ready for the parade.
Everyone opened their decorations and dressed
up the cars for the day.
For years every one in town was in the parade,
so no one really watched. One year a couple
stopped and watched the parade go by. The participants were so thrilled that they went around
a second time. In honor of this couple the parade now routinely makes two passes through
town. When we were nearing the end of the
route and ready to start the second pass,
Neal came along to say they would only do one
pass this year. The parade was too long! Who
would have guessed?
The trip back to Chitina and home had minimal
casualties. Art Isham had a flat tire. Between
Chitina and Kenny Lake the clouds darkened
and then poured rain for about 15 minutes.
Fortunately Tom and Marcy Cresap were able to
get the top up on their model T and put on rain
gear before the rain hit. I haven‟t seen it rain
that hard in years.
This years 4th of July trip was excellent!
Many thanks to Diane Allen for organizing the
trip. - Scott Hulse
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Pictures of McCarthy Trip
Hulse‟s enjoy view of
Matanuska Glacier.
Eager to be on our Way
Dennis & Diane with Dolly
The Copper Center Lodge
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Schedule - The Joint Meet With Fairbanks
Friday - August 11-13
Fri. 6 pm - Cook out at Majestic Valley Lodge. We furnish the main meal, so bring a side dish.
Sat Breakfast - On your own. Either a Majestic Valley
or other restaurants in the area.
Sat 10am - Meet at the gravel pit across from the
the lodge for car games and fun.
Sat Noon - Another cookout at Majestic Valley.
Sat. 1 pm - Cruise to Matanuska Glacier ( about 15
miles). Those who wish can hike down to the Glacier.
Sat. eve. - 7 pm - Awards Banquet at Majestic Valley
Lodge.
Sunday - Breakfast on your own. Drive home.
Remember - even if you can‟t attend for the weekend,
enjoy a nice drive up Saturday and get there in time for
the games. Should be a lot of fun. See you there.
Howard
In 1893 Henry built his first car. What year
did he found Ford Motor Co.?
(Answer is on page 8)
In 1880 Canned fruits and vegetables first
Who is this club member and what and
what is the year and make of the car?
(Answer next month)
Last month„s mystery man was identified as
Ted Kimzey.
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August Birthdays
Julie
Ede
Margaret Heaven
Sandy
Severson
Fritz
Wholwend
Marianne Robinson
Jimmy
Beck
Gene
Porter
Max
Stoops
Bert
Shaw
Dave
Beck
Bob
Brown
Beulah
Yockey
Lawerence Aschenbrenner
Jenna
Fredenhagen
Ted
Hawley
Kelly
Wiedmer
Anniversaries
Jim & Victoria Fredenhagen
Donald & J Morefield
Howard & Barb Hansen
Jim & Julie Ede
Ted & Deb Hawley
Tom & Marcy Cresap
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Gabi and Jeffery and Chauffeur, Gandpa
Bill Waldron at Willow 4th of July Parade.
Day Break Center - June 15
The following members and cars met at the
Center:
Jim Fredenhagen - Model A
Dave Mackey - Metropolitan
Ken Evans - „55 Caddie Conv.
Ralph Centoni - „55 Caddie 2 door
Jerry Roach - „49 Caddie Conv.
The Club members were received with
great enthusiasm by the staff and visitors.
Everyone enjoyed thee rides and we received
many thanks.
Jerry Roach
1936 Dodge Pickup
Completely restored, Low mileage.
Call Howard - 345-1268.
Gilahina Trestle -McCarthy Road
Cars on parade in Hope
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July 12, 2006 Meeting
6:30 p.m. (Robbie‟s Club House)
Refreshments:
WE will plan on a
Drive-a-Round
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Howard & Barb HansenEditors