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NEWSLETTER FOR THE BLUE/GRAY CHAPTER OF THE OLDSMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA
Number 4, Volume 27
August, September, October 2011
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
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We are well into the car shows for this year. By the
p.2 News
time you receive this we will have been to the Das Awkscht
Election Info
Fescht at Macungie where we meet on Sunday the car club
p.3 Chapter info
day. The Carlisle All GM Nationals was a good event with
p.4-5 Event report
the weather being a bit cooler. There was a good turn out
p.6 Sunshine Report
of cars, I believe there were 38 cars on Saturday from the
Upcoming events
list that we made of cars in the show. p.7 Fall Show
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If you want to come out to one of our chapter events,
p.8 Picnic
p.9 Membership/dues we have the Summer Picnic and the Hanover Show
form
scheduled. As always Ken has more details about these
p.10 Carlisle winners
in the newsletter and you can also check the chapter
website for information. We are planning a Fall meeting toward the end of
October. When the plans are finalized we will send out the
date and time. Currently we are trying to have it at the
same location as the last meeting, Funk's Family
Restaurant. We need someone to volunteer to take calls.
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The officers will be up for election this Fall. We have a number of
nominations from current officers who are going to be running for the same seats
that they now hold. If anyone is interested in running for a post, please contact
Ken or myself to let us know. The offices are for a two year term that runs from
January 2012 through 2013. The elections will be held in the Fall and the results
will be announced at the Fall meeting. !
Your input, participation and assistance will help to make all of the events
and club activities better. Whenever you see other Oldsmobiles at other shows
ask the owners if they are interested in attending any of our shows. They may not
be aware of Oldsmobile shows in the area. Bob Seaman SAD NEWS
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On Wednesday morning July 6, a devastating fire struck the Maryland home of longtime OCA
and Blue/Gray members Ron and Julie Siegrist. Ron and Julie got out safely but 6 of their classic
cars were a total loss. The Baltimore Sun reported an estimated value of $300,000 just in the
vehicles.
The garage was destroyed and the living section of their house suffered extensive smoke damage.
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Our prayers are with Ron and Julie in this time of trouble and loss. They have been good
friends to all of us who know them in the Blue/Gray Chapter.
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If you know of anything the chapter can do for them, let us know.
Election of Officers
ARTICLE 5 -- ELECTED CHAPTER OFFICIALS (Blue/Gray Chapter by-laws adopted 2008)
5.1 ! The Officers shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chapter
Representative to The Oldsmobile Club of America in descending order of rank. These five Officers
shall constitute the Chapter Executive Committee.
5.2 ! Two Members-at-Large.
5.3 ! Officials shall be elected at two year intervals according to Article 9 herein.
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9.1 ! Only Active and Associate members (dues paid) shall vote or run for an elected position.
9.2 ! Nominations for elected officials may be by written or oral statement, with the consent of the
nominee.
We will be holding a meeting at the B/G summer picnic. Nominations will be accepted during the
meeting or via US mail.
If you wish to make a nomination for any or all of the officer positions by mail, use the form below
and mail to:! Robert Seaman ! !
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Ken Whitcomb
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Enola, PA
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Nominations will be accepted until September 15, 2011.!
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I nominate the following for the Blue/Gray Chapter of OCA 2012 - 2013 election of officers:
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President!
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Vice President _____________________________
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Treasurer !
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Secretary !
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Chapter Representative ! _____________________
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Member at large (2) _________________________
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Signed: ___________________________________
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CHAPTER INFO
President and Chapter Representative:!
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Bob Seaman
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1004 E. 9th St.
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Hazleton, PA 18201
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seaman_robert@hotmail.com
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(570) 455-8040
Vice President:
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John Rogers
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100 Providence Rd.
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Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Jarscars61@aol.com
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(610) 353-4699
Chapter Secretary:
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Bev Whitcomb
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781 S. Humer St.
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Enola, PA 17025-2623
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(717) 732-0348
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kwhit5012@earthlink.net
Sunshine Lady:
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Alice Snyder
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324 Maple Blvd.
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Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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a_m_snyder@yahoo.com
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(570) 366-2101
Chapter Mailings:
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Suzie Lushbaugh
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20403 Kings Crest Blvd.
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Hagerstown, MD 21742
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edlush55@aol.com
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(240) 420-3852
Chapter Treasurer:
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Ken Whitcomb
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781 S. Humer St.
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Enola, PA 17025-2623
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(717) 732-0348
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kwhit5012@earthlink.net
Membership Secretary:
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Annette/ Charlie Annabel
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PO Box 555
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Beaver Meadows, PA 18216-0555
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nettie2@ptd.net
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578-6168 or (570) 578-3739
Chapter website: ! !
Board Members:
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Tony Rusnock
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PO Box 385
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Beaver Meadows, PA 18216
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oldsnut@ptd.net
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(570) 455-8864
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Richard Tice
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125 E. Maple St.
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Cleona, PA 17042
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rtolds@comcast.net
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(717) 277-0789
Webmaster:
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Tony Rusnock
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PO Box 385
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Beaver Meadows, PA 18216
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(570) 455-8864
blue-graychapter.com
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Please submit stories, articles, comments, corrections, and classifieds to:
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Ken Whitcomb
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EVENT REPORT
The combined efforts of the Blue/Gray and Delaware
Valley Olds Club Chapters and Carlisle Productions
to increase attendance seems to be paying off. The
Carlisle staff had to scramble to make room for
Oldsmobile parking. We had 45 cars in attendance
with many outstanding examples. Awards were
presented by the hosting chapters as well as Carlisle
productions. We even had a fully equipped Ghost
Buster wagon keeping spectators entertained all
weekend ! You might see it when you come to our
Fall Show . 48 states and about 800 cars were
represented at The GM Nationals this year and our
show field had two cars from North Carolina. They
traveled to Pa just to attend the show and both went
home with awards.
The Oldsmobile participants boasted many Celebrity picks, even Bill Jenkens, the
famed Chevy drag racer chose an Olds ! And speaking of paying off, Carlisleʼs first
time, $1000.00, overall Best Of Show winner was a 1969 H/O !!
If you were not there you
missed an exciting , high
profile weekend for
Oldsmobiles . Plan to be at
the Blue/Gray Fall show to see
some of these vehicles and
mark your calendar for GM
Nationals 2012. Thanks to all
who participated and
assisted . Special thanks to
our Ken Whitcomb and
DVOCʼs Jeff Antonucci for
creating awards and
managing hosting
responsibilities . Watch for a
complete write up in a future
issue of JWO. Rick !
OCA CHAPTER CHOICE
AWARD WINNERS
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2011 All GM Nationals
Class A (Full Size to 1969)
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Bob and Carolyn Archer
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1959 Super 88 convertible
Class B (Full Size 1970 & up)
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Rich Saullo
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1981 98 Regency
Class C (Toronado)
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Ron and Jean Mummert
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1966 Toronado
Class D (F85/Cutlass 1961-1967)
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Scott Phillips
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1962 Jetfire convertible
Class E (F85/Cutlass 1968-1972)
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David Deily
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1972 Cutlass coupe
Class F (Cutlass 1973 & Later)
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Al Boaney
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1977 Cutlass coupe
Class G (Performance up to 1967)
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Gary Boyd
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1965 442
Class H (Performance 1968-1972)
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John Kushner!
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1969 Hurst Olds
Class I (Performance 1973 & Later)
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Bob Seaman
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1983 Hurst Olds
Class J (Others)
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Bill Shoop
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1974 Omega coupe
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Iʼd like to give a special thanks to Lucille for all the times
she took charge at our Olds Road Show tent while I went off to
do other things. Without her help a lot of things would not have
been possible (including the photos on these pages).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Blue/Gray Officer Elections
SUNSHINE REPORT
August 21, 2011
BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST
Suzie Lushbaugh
Linda K. Mowen
Ron Mummert
Julie Siegrist
SEPTEMBER Sherry Bueso
Bob Seaman
Pam Seaman
Kermit Snyder
Alice Snyder
OCTOBER Lucy Jane Altland
Brian Barberie
Paul Hartlieb
E. Dwain Mowen
Mike Redding
Ron Siegrist
Greetings from your Sunshine Lady. I know you
are all happy that the warm weather is here and
hope you are attending some car shows. I
cannot believe how quick the summer is going.
Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie will soon be
upon us on August 7 and our Summer Picnic is
at a new location this year at Union Canal Tunnel
Park in Lebanon on Sunday August 21. In
September our Olds Annual Fall Show will be
held at Texas Roadhouse on September 25.
Hope to see many of you at these events. Happy
Motoring.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and in the event of
illness or death please let me know. I would not
want anyone to feel slighted if they did not
receive a card or flowers. You can email me at
a_m_snyder@yahoo.com.
Thank You,
Alice Snyder
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SUMMER PICNIC
SUNDAY, 1:00 PM
Union Canal Tunnel Park
Lebanon, PA
(more later)
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September 10, 2011
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OCOCP Fall Show
US Rte 30, 4.5 miles west of Bedford, PA
Contact Ron Miller to reserve a spot
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(space is limited)
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814-623-3887
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September 25, 2011
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Blue/Gray Chapter
26th Annual all Oldsmobile
Fall Show
Texas Roadhouse
179 Eisenhower Blvd., Hanover, PA
(more later)
October 9, 2011
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DVOC Fall Show
Kerr Park
Downingtown, PA
December 10, 2011
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Blue/Gray 2011 Christmas Party
Holiday Inn
Exit 80, I-81
Grantville, PA
(more in the next issue of the Rocket Report)
26th annual
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FALL SHOW
September 25, 2011
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Registration starting at 11 AM
Texas Roadhouse
179 Eisenhower Drive
Hanover, PA
Pre-register by September 23
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day of show
Payable to Blue/Gray Chapter
Send to:
Ken Whitcomb
781 S. Humer St.
Enola, PA 17025-2623
Name _________________________________________________________________
Phone __________________________ Email _________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
City ________________________!
State_______!
Zip Code ______________
Year / Model of Oldsmobile:
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SUMMER PICNIC ! !
BLUE/GRAY CHAPTER
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Sunday August 21, 2011
1:00 PM
Union Canal Tunnel Park
Lebanon, PA
Rain or Shine
The chapter will provide burgers,
hot dogs and beverages. Everyone
is encouraged to bring along a
covered dish, chips, pretzels,
desert, etc. to share with fellow
club members.
If you plan to attend our
picnic please contact:
Bev & Ken Whitcomb
ph: 717-732-0348
kwhit5012@earthlink.net
call (leave a message)
email or mail to let us
know.
Be sure to give your
name and number of
persons attending by
August 20.
Our understanding is that
canal boat rides should
be open to the public.
We will also be conducting a short business meeting to accept nominations
for the election of officers and for other club business as needed.
Name: ___________________________________________________
Number of persons attending picnic: ___________
781 S. Humer St.
Enola, PA 17025-2623
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REMINDER
Please try to have your membership up-to-date, so that Annette can update our roster with
the OCA.
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Home Phone _______________________________
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OCA# ____________* Expiration Date _________
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Birth Date _________________________________
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Spouse's Name ____________________________
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Spouse's Birth Date_________________________
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Wedding Anniversary Date ____________________
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Oldsmobiles Currently Owned - year, model, body style!
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Annual Dues are $15.00!(Family Membership)
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* The Blue/Gray is an affiliated chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America (OCA). You
must be a member of the OCA. Please complete this application and mail it along with your
check made payable to:
Blue/Gray Chapter of O.C.A. to:! !
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! Ken Whitcomb! !
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Annette Annabel
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WINNERS LIST FOR GM NATIONALS 2011 - Carlisle Judges Awards
R151 - 1966 - 1992 OLDS TORONADO
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1966 OLDSMOBILE TORANADO DELUX
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MARKOWSKI, MIKE & MARJIE
CLASS WINNER Best Olds-Toronado
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1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
MUMMERT, RON & JEAN AWARD OF EX.
R152 - OLDS CUTLASS
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1972 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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MOLLER, MANTON CLASS WINNER
* Best Olds-Cutlass
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1972 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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DEILY, DAVID AWARD OF EX.
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1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
YEAGER, SCOTT
AWARD OF EX.
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1965 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
HORTON, DENNIS *SPECIAL AWARD* 312
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Rick Tice Oldsmobile Club of America
1962 OLDSMOBILE F-85 JETFIRE
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PHILLIPS, SCOTT
*SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Captain Marci Orr Salvation Army
R153 - OLD PERFORMANCE (ALL-INC 442,HURST,RALLYE,MOD)
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1972 OLDSMOBILE 442
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KOULIK, LARRY CLASS WINNER
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Jeff Antonucci Delaware Valley Olds Club
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Best Olds-Performance
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1972 OLDSMOBILE 442
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WINSTEAD, DON
AWARD OF EX. Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Tom Inman !
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Transportation Department Head, PA College of Technology
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1965 OLDSMOBILE 442
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BOYD, GARY
AWARD OF EX.
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R154 - OLDS (ALL OTHER YEARS & MODELS)
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2003 OLDSMOBILE AUROA
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PICKLE, KEN
CLASS WINNER Best Olds-Full Size
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1957 OLDS FIESTA
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BRABENDER, TOM AWARD OF EX.
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins Racing Legend & Engine Builder
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1981 OLDSMOBILE 98 REGENCY
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SAULLO JR, RICHARD
AWARD OF EX.
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Ken Whitcomb Oldsmobile Club of America - Blue/Gray Chapter