REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER APRIL 2011 President s Message I think I can safely say that Spring is here and so are warmer temperatures. The sound of hot rods and motorcycles can be heard all around. The Rebels have lots of activities to get involved with this year. Many of you are getting your cars out of storage or have already been cruising around. So clean off the dust and wax em up. We kick off with the Bandit Run on April 9 th and 10 th here in Lincoln. We will be serving food to the participants on Sunday afternoon, April 10 th at Restore a Muscle Car. If you would like to help serve food to the participants, please come out and also see the Bandit cars. Parking is limited, so please be aware. It s not too early to be thinking about our car show. If you haven t signed up to help, please do so. We are actively looking for sponsors and contributors of door prizes. If you know of any business or individual that would like to advertise their name at our car show, call Doug Weber or Ron Brown. I would like to take this opportunity to mention the passing of a beloved member of the Rebels. Bruce Craig passed away on March 25 th. Several Rebels attended his Celebration of Life on April 1rst. We are still in disbelief at his passing and will miss his huge smile and warm heart. I have been told the 56 Chevy will stay in the family. He was a wonderful Vice President and will certainly leave a void in our club and our lives. Please check the calendar dates in the Coordinator s Report for upcoming events. Hope to see you all on the road soon. Cary Petersen President Officers: President: Cary Petersen cary_petersen@hotmail.com V.P.: Bruce Craig gandgcraig@yahoo.com Secretary: Linda Masters wmat66@windstream.net Treasurer: Wanda Holstein wrh0824@earthlink.net Coordinator: Boyd Ready Large: Margaret Otley lo25307windstream.net Sandy Ready...(308) sjready@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor: Tracee Bougger 2702 South Street Lincoln, NE traceejean@yahoo.com PH: NEXT MEETING April 27 Parker s Smokehouse

2 Meeting Minutes 3/30/11. The Garage, 48 th & Hwy 2. Attendance: 68 The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Cary: Welcome all and thank you for coming. Welcome New Guests: Jack Takemoto, Geoffrey (Jeff) Davis and Jeri Swanson (Wanda & Jim Holstein s niece) -President Report by Cary: Moment of silence for Vice President Bruce Craig who passed away unexpectedly on March 25 th. Our thoughts and prayers go out the family. He will be deeply missed. Keep our soldiers overseas in your prayers. -Secretary report by Linda: -Let us remember Bruce, his amazing smile and hard work he did for the Rebels Club, and his sign that was purchased in Des Moines Goodguys Show: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group. Bruce, Bill and Dave purchased that sign in 2009 for Jane who also loved it. Other members shared their memories of Bruce who will be greatly missed. Out of State member news: Original member, since 1958, Ben Nagel from Beggs, OK. Sends out his condolences to family and members and wishes he could attend the funeral and be closer to the Rebels, as The Rebels are the Best. Minutes from 2/23/2011 meeting at Vals approved with no corrections or additions. -Correspondence read from troop member who received packages in Feb read. See old business Membership cards and roster are ready for members to pick up. -Last week mailed out 200+ Car show Registration forms to the 2009 and 2010 participants from last year, looking forward to a great crowd. Let s hope for nice weather. -Newsletter info deadline to Tracee is April 5 th. -Treasurer report by Wanda: Account has been opened for Pay Pal for on-line payment. Motion made to accept the March 2011 treasurer report as read -Coordinator report by Jim McNeil in Boyd s absence: Boyd and Sandy Ready are in WI with Grandchildren: -World of Wheels, Omaha NE, March, 18 th -20th members attended and had 6 best awards. Thank you for attending. Congratulation to the participants and winners. Terry V. New member and I may be too out spoken, but was disappointed with the way we didn t go in as a group, as a new member and unfamiliar with the Quest Center didn t know how to get in and out and didn t have any guidance. Assured Terry that it wont happen again. -38 th Annual Rocky Manginelli Memorial Swap Meet at Lancaster Event Center held, Sunday, March 6 th. Congratulations to Tom Dingwell for 20years of service as the Leader of this event Plaque was presented to Tom. Presently surprised and honor for this award and Thank you. -Member James Mikkleson is getting married on April 16 th to Jamie Whisler and they would love it if members could line the street of the church with cars from 4-6pm. Congratulations James. - Bandit Run, Dave Hall and Bandit Cars on April 9 th -10 th. Rebels club will be serving food on Sunday from 3pm-? 75 are registered from all over the country to participate in this event. How can anyone forget the movie Smokey and the Bandit with the great Trans Am? Get ready to see a lot of them. -32 nd Annual O Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals: May 27 th -29 th Lancaster Event Center. Get signed up. If you already signed up please let Boyd know so that you will be marked with the promotion code. O Reilly s have a promotion this year and the Rebels Club want to be a part of it with code E-14. More info to come. -Sharon McNeil correspondence read: Thank you from SE NE Cancer Foundation on the donation from the Rebels Auto Club. This donation was from last year Earl Carter Lumber Show with addition from the Rebels. -Rebels Auto Club Car Show: Sunday, June 26 th. We need a lot of volunteers to keep the show a success. Please step up and help. Car Show meeting date was March 13 th and 28 members attended. Will continue the same car classes as last year and members stepped up and volunteered for head of committees needed. Ron Brown stepped up tonight for Bruce and with Doug Weber s help will get the door prize donations for the show. Many members are needed to volunteer to make the show a success as it has been in the past. Dave stated that 50% of sponsorship is completed. If you are unable to attend a meeting and would like to help please contact Dave Omelia or Boyd Ready. Old Business: -Troop packages in February, sent out 25 boxes with a lot of cookies and other goodies. Think about member, Mike Brown and all the other soldiers who are in Iraq and Afghanistan. Stacy Brown read a letter from Thanks from Afghan The cross makers of Seward. Religious Support Team for the Soldiers of Infantry Battalion, 4 th Brigade Combat Team, 101 st Airborne Division (Air Assault) know by many as the Band of Brother s. Just a highlight from the great letter: We believe that you and your volunteers are heroes for your efforts in reaching out to our Soldiers a world away. On behalf of all of the Soldiers from our battalion and others attached to us, we would like to personally thank you for the care packages that you sent. It is a true honor that we have such grateful Americans supporting our efforts here in Afghanistan and words cannot convey our appreciation. Other letters received from

3 our Soldiers: From Jan Behr: Thank you for the wonderful care packages. It is always a wonderful treat to receive packages we were not expecting. It s great Americans like you that remind us why we serve! -From CWS Robyn Huskey and troops: Rebels (Angels!) Auto Club-Thank you all so much for the packages you sent!. It s really nice to be supported from back home! You Rock, Awesome and thanks for thinking of us. -Rebels Display Case at the Capitol Building: To display all the United States Flags and medallions and pictures the club has received over the years since 9/11 for helping our troops. Dean R., Harry S. and others who volunteered to get the display case built. Dean is working on the design so can hold the flags. If you would like to help contact Jim. -Check out the new Rebels website at Just a reminder, to view the newsletter no password is needed. Gary Willey update: Can search easy throughout the website, get pictures to me so they can be posted on the site, classified ad section is free, just get the info to me. To view the members roster page use your address as the user name and the password is: newweb. All members received the newsletter via last month and if you do not wish to receive it that way please contact Linda M. Great job Gary. New Business: -Our thoughts and prayers go out to all members who are ill and their families: -Stacy Brown update on her father Larry Wentink: done with antibiotics, struggling with shoulder pain within his muscles. Bone scans results stated it is not in the bone. Surgery is scheduled April 22 nd major surgery 8+hours. Please keep him in your prayers. -Terry Pillsworth is back in the Omaha Medical Center on 3/28. Terry will be in the hospital until they can get his pain pump working correctly, for sure until next week. Wife Jana thank you for your prayers and love, we ll keep in touch and let you know how this all goes. -Marv Ritchey is back in the hospital should be coming home the end of this week. Marv s Birthday is April 26 th, let wish him a Happy Birthday and Get Well party on April 30 th. See coordinators report for details -Dick McCourtney is in the hospital with prostate cancer. -Bob Erickson is home and doing better. -Gloria Eppley-out of state member from Hoisington, KS. Will be in Lincoln for my next cancer appointment on the 28 th, however, put Bill down for a judge for the car show. Cancer count went down, looking good. -Guests: Jeff Davis has been a car guy since the age of 16yrs old owns a 70 Mercury Cougar. Jack Takemoto was a member during the other days and is happy to be back in the club. Jack joined tonight. Jeri Swanson: Thank you to Bill and Dave for working on my 65 Mustang that has been in storage for along time, now since my dad passed away I want to get it up and running again. -Ron Brown is looking for Good Guy Gazette magazine to send to Mike and the troops overseas. If you have any contact Ron. -Eric and Ethan Teply: Cruzin for a Cure Car Show; June 4 th Registration $15. Not trying to solicit the Rebels as they have done so much in the past, but if you re interested, contact me if you would like to sponsor. Great cause for the American Cancer Society in Lincoln. Bring your cars out and have a great time. 9-year-old member Ethan Says: Our goal is to raise enough money every year so that families do not have to struggle and fight cancer like we have, because my dad is a colon cancer survivor. -Tony Koester from LNE: Fourth annual Rocket Car show is May 7 th, Thank you Rebels for making this another great success for students at LNE. Let s hope for good weather, please come and enjoy the show. Contact me if you would like to sponsor. Registration is $10 before May 6 th and $15 day of show. -Gary Weyers: Berean Car Show: Saturday May 14, Registration forms available. All proceeds go to moms who need help with car repair. Will have live bands. Hope to see Rebels there. -Terry Vesely member announced that his Father, member Dick McCourtney is in the hospital with prostate cancer. -Dawn Harris thanked rebels for the congratulations, baby card. Terry s V. and Dawn new daughter is doing great. Lets welcome another new member. -Neil Zank won a $50 gift certificate for seal products for door trunk, windows, etc. He donated to the club. Thank You so much Neil. The board with Neil s input will decide on the distribution of the gift certificate. -Ken Bougger announced that his stolen truck as been found in Lexington, NE. The truck was stolen in 1/1/2011. Sometimes things do go right. Has not seen it yet, but will be soon. -Members enjoyed Margaret Otley s delicious cakes. Thank you so much. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. Respectively submitted, Linda Masters, Secretary

4 It s Mr. Rod Upcoming Events: MAKE SURE AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR -Bandit Run: April 9-10 th. Location: Hwy 77 North and Waverly Rd. Park on the west side of Waverly Rd. starting at 3pm until? Dave Hall Restored Muscle Car. Rebels will be serving food at 3pm. Park in the RV storage area. The Bandit cars will at Husker Auto Group on N 27 th from Sunday 10-3pm if you want to see them before. -The Chicken Feed show and Shine. Bee NE April 10 th -Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 12 th at Don N Millies- 56 th & Hwy 2. At 7:00pm.Board meetings are open to all members. Meetings are held the 2 nd Tuesday of each month. -April 15 -Nebraska Auto Auction is having a Specialty Car auction see coordinator report for details -April 16 - Pillsworth yard cleanup - see Coordinator Report for details -Ladies Night Out- Tuesday, April 19 h at Grandmothers 70 th & A St.. See newsletter for details. _April 19th HIKE Fundraiser at Culvers -April 20th Eastern Nebraska Western Iowa Car Council meeting will be held at the Shrine Center in Omaha on 84 th Street just north of I-80 -Next Monthly Meeting(s): Wednesday, April 27 th Parkers Smokehouse 64 th & O St. Wednesday, May 25 th (possibly at Valentions 70 th & Van Dorn) Wednesday, June 22 nd (moved up one week so can have prior to the car show for a walk thru and goodie bags assembly) at Pioneers Park. -Marv Ritchey Birthday and Get well party: Saturday April 30 th 5-9pm Holly Rd. -Berean Car Show: Saturday, May 14 th 70 th & Hwy 2. Registration: 9-12, show ends 4pm -MAY 15 Troop Packages -LSE High School Car Show: Saturday May 21 st. -32 nd Annual O Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals: May 27 th -29. Lancaster Event Center -Cruzin for a Cure Car Show: Saturday, June 4 th 8am- 4pm. Parking lot of Assurity Life Ins Co. 17 th & K St. -Rebels Auto Club Car Show: June 26 th -Weekly Cruises: Fridays: Sonic Drive-In 84 th & Holdrege, Culver s 4940 N. 27 th St. Tuesdays: Culver s 1500 Old Cheney Rd Wednesdays, fourth Wed. Don & Millie s 5200 S. 56 th St. 4pm-8pm Sundays: Culver s 70 th & Pioneers Information on all upcoming car events is posted in the ENWI Car Council Book. Check it out. Come enjoy the fun!! IF CARS COULD TALK We d sure like to know the history of your car or other stories you may have! I m sure if cars could talk, oh my, what a story they would tell! How about sharing yours! Thanks to Jim Mertlik and Larry Wentink for sharing this month. Jim Mertlik has had his 41 Chevy since December of It was his High School Car in Fresno California. He drove it to the Lincoln Air Force Base in September of 1957 and he s still driving it. Larry Wentink of Seward, wiled away a portion of his youth in his dad s repair shop at 22nd and O. He started cleaning windows and graduated to shining wheels, then real repair work. Along the way, he learned to love cars, so it was no surprise that shortly after his 16th birthday in 1958 he joined a new car club - the Rebels Auto Club. Forty-some years later, Wentink is still a member of the club. He has owned his 66 Charger since it was new, so for about 45 years. Guess who this is standing by his 34 Ford 5 Window Coupe in 1959??

5 Coordinators Report I am saddened by the passing of one of our most active Rebels. Bruce Craig was one of the first to volunteer when there was something to be done. When an old car was needed to haul a wedding, or a picture was needed, or someone was needed to move some thing or any other help that was needed Bruce was there with a smile. Bruce and I went on the Lincoln Garage Tour together a couple of weekends ago. We had a great time looking at other guy s garages and projects. I will miss him. Congratulations members: Terry Vesely and Dawn Harris. New baby girl born 3/12/11 Delaney Jean. Marv Richey is out of the hospital and residing at Gramercy Hill for now, still fighting the battle. He is in Suite 39. Cards and letters would be appreciated. The ENWICC Swap Meet went very well. The Rebels provided 5 crews that worked the early and late shifts on Sunday March 6 th. The 3am collection crew was staffed by Jim McNeil, Leighton Fital, Nick Skippy Heier, Jeff Van and Bruce Kennedy. The 3am spotter crews were staffed by Craig Foster, Nickolas Tellier, Bill Masters, Ryan Masters, Tony Koester, Cary Petersen, Gary Weyers, Butch Rohren, Dillon Bridgemon, Derick Bridgemon, Alan Christman, Ken Bougger and Tracee Bougger. Providing staffing for the relief spotters were Jerry Spirk, Scott Wuethrich, Jim Holstein, Gary Weiers, Cary Petersen, Craig Foster and Jim Jensen. The Rebels booth was manned by Marv and Roger Schwab. Thanks to all of you for your help. And a special thank you to Jimmy McNeil for heading up the crews. Congratulations to Tom Dingwell on receiving the Eastern Nebraska Western Iowa Car Council's Auto Hobbyist of the Year Award. Tom has worked tirelessly over the years as Spotters Manager for many years. Tony Koester, Scott Wuthrich, Tom Drbl, Mike Larkins, Mr Rod Phelps, Roger Schwab, Marv Schwab and I filled the Rebels display at the World of Wheels March 18 th through the 20 th. Winning awards were Tony Koester Best in Class for the Northeast High School Model T Speedster, Scott Wuethrich Outstanding in Class for his 71 Chevrolet Pickup, Tom Drbl Best in Class for his 33 Ford Coupe, Mike Larkins Best in Class for his 55 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery, Mr. Rod Phelps Best in Class for Suzy's 48 Chevrolet Pickup, Roger Schwab Best in Class for his 64 Chevrolet Chevelle, Marv Schwab Best in Class for his 96 Lincoln Mark VIII and Boyd Ready Outstanding in Class for his 38 Chevrolet Pickup. April 9 th and 10 th Dave and Michelle Hall, owners of Restore A Muscle Car, will be hosting the Bandit Run here in Lincoln. Plans involving the Rebels call for a meal at their shop on Sunday to be served at 3pm. All Rebels are invited to visit Restore A Muscle Car facility on Sunday prior to the meal. Signed up to help are Jimmy McNeil, Rod Phelps, Cary Petersen, Terry Vessley, Nick and Andrea Brown, Renee Morrison and Boyd Ready. Volunteers and visitors are to park on the west side of the road (RV parking area). Help is need on Sunday by 2:00 for parking cars and serving food. Also planned is a show and Shine on Sunday from 10-3 at Husker Auto. April 10 th is the date for the Show and Shine at the Bee, Nebraska Catholic Church Chicken Dinner. The Show and Shine will be held from 11am until 2pm. The cost of the chicken dinner is $7. Currently signed up to attend are Jim Jensen, Roger Schwab, LeRoy Heinbigner, Terry Vesley and Dillon Bridgemon. Our next Rebels Board meeting will be held at Don and Millies at 56 th and Hwy 2 on April 12 th at 7 pm. Nebraska Auto Auction is having a Specialty Car auction on Friday, April 15th at 7500 N 56th ST. There is a $100 entry fee for each consigned vehicle and other commissions apoly to all vehicles sold. The auction begins at 2:00 with doors open for viewing at 10:00. The contact is Dave Lafluer (402) or We are planning a yard cleaning party on Saturday April 16 th at Jana and Terry Pillsworth's old house at 33 rd and South Street. Bring your rake, chainsaw, lawn debris bags, gloves and willing spirit to help out our fellow Rebel. The Rebels ladies night out will be Tuesday April 19 th at 6:00 pm at the Grandmothers restaurant at 70 th and A Street. Contact Jody or Margaret to let them know if you are coming. Guys meet at Culvers on 15 th and Old Cheney. The Eastern Nebraska Western Iowa Car Council meeting will be held at the Shrine Center in Omaha on 84 th Street just north of I-80 April 20 th. Supper on your own with the meeting at 7:30. Installation of officers will be held. Our next meeting will be Wednesday April 27 th at The Parker's Smokehouse on the north side of O Street just west of 66 th Street. Supper at 6:00 pm and the meeting at 7:30 pm. We are honoring and thanking Margaret Otley for providing cakes for our meetings by making donations to the Lincoln food Bank quarterly. We will be collecting food and cash in her honor at the meeting. Our troops love those cookies. So Ladies and Gentlemen start your ovens! We will stuff all of the goodies in the boxes on May 15 th at 4pm at the Garage Sports Bar on South 48 th just south of Highway 2. On May 22 nd the NSRA Appreciation and Safety Day will be held at the Garage Bar and Grill from 11am to 3pm. The Rebels have been invited to join the NSRA for fellowship. Safety inspections will be available. The O'rielly's Hot Rod Super Nationals will again be held at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln May 27 th to 29 th. The Rebels are working with the promoters to encourage preregistration. We are participating in the promotion. When you (Continued on page 6)

6 preregister use code E14. The Rebels will receive $5 credit for each registration using the code. If you or your friends have already registered the code may be added later. Go to familyevents.com for information and entry blanks. Cruzin for a Cure car show will be held in the Assurity parking lot at 17 th and K Streets on Saturday June 4th. Amy, Eric and Ethan will need lots of help for this fund raiser so set aside the date to participate. Call Boyd Ready at to sign up. Tour Nebraska will be held June 10 th through June 12 th this year. This is one week later than in the past. Information on the route the Tour will take this year and entry forms are available at The Tour is headquartered in North Platte this year and is always a ton of fun. Our own Rebels car show will be held June 26 th at Pioneers Park. Set aside this day to help put on one of the best car shows held in Lincoln. At our organizational meeting Sunday March 13 th the following volunteered to be leaders: Parking Crew Ken Bougger, Judging Renee Morrison and Jim Holstien, Registration Linda Masters, Food Servers Sandy Francisco and Cheryl Wright, Raffle/Donations Bruce Craig, Cooking Bill Masters and Gary Francisco, Set Up/Clean Up Craig Foster and Trophy Assembly Jimmy McNiel. Contact Dave Omelia at or Boyd Ready at to find out what you can do to help out. Our new website is located at Contact a board member if you don t know how to get into the password protected area. New content (pictures and stuff) is being added by Gary all the time. Thanks Gary. Boyd We take a moment in this Newsletter to remember Josh Grimes who passed away five years ago last March 24th. He was a member of our club and his pride and joy was a beautiful 1972 Ford LTD given to him by his Grandpa, Larry Wentink. His mom, Stacy Brown now keeps the tradition of entering it in shows and bringing it to club events. Josh suffered from Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare, aggressive, childhood form of cancer, which he battled heroically for more than two years. He passed away at age 15 on March 24th of The REBELS voted unanimously to make Josh an honorary Member of the Club. Josh touched so many hearts and we are proud to have known him though his family and his love of cars. BRUCE CRAIG We will be missing you! Bruce was such an inspiration to our club. He was energetic and always willing to do anything we asked of him. We will all miss him deeply with that big smile and laugh. He loved his car and attending/helping at the Rebels' events. Bruce was such an inspiration to our club energetic and always willing to lend a hand. Bruce and Jane are very special people and will never be forgotten, may they rest in peace.

7 HIKE Fundraiser at Culver s April 19 Bethel 60 of Job s Daughters is holding a fundraiser night for its philanthropy, the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE) fund, at Culver s, 16 th & Old Cheney, on Tuesday, April 19, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All are invited to spread the word and enjoy the great food at Culver s while supporting a great cause. Money earned will help provide hearing assistive devices free of charge to children whose families need financial assistance. Members of Bethel 60 will happily deliver your food and bus the tables. Dine-in and take-out orders count toward the fundraiser, but not drive-through. Tuesday is typically street rod night at this Culver s location; bring your car out and join Bethel 60 for dinner or just to celebrate spring and enjoy a cool custard treat! PJ & Dean Rabel s daughter Kelsey is an active member of Bethel 60. Your current membership card can benefit you for a discount on purchases at The Auto Zone at 2904 Cornhusker Hwy and A Street Auto Parts. CARDS OR FLOWERS Anyone who knows of a Rebels member who should have a card sent to someone in the hospital or flowers for a funeral, Contact John or Carol Danielson Welcome New Members Jack Takemoto, Elmwood NE Chevy Convertible, 1960 Buick Electra Convertible, 1957 Chevy 2dr HT-Project and 1949 Buick Sedanette-Project Joined: 3/30/11 LADIES NIGHT April 19th Grandmothers 6:pm 70th and A Please come join us for good food, conversation and great company! Contact either Jody White or Margaret Otley to let us know you're coming. Jody White Margaret Otley via , lo25307@windstream.net or Facebook. "Avon Calling" Member Joyce Spirk is excited about being an Avon representative and if any Rebel member is interested in purchasing Avon products, she would love to help you. Contact her at REBELS A friends and family Auto club (pass the word)! Come enjoy the fun!!

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