ACCP 45^th Anniversary Car Show

Sunday June 29^th was the long-awaited date for our 45^th Anniversary car show. The Sunday event coincided with the Strawberry Social at Pembroke's Champlain Trail Museum. The Museum celebrates its 50^th anniversary as well in 2008.

ACCP members Calvin TerMarsch and Dave Lemkay had worked out many of the details with museum board chair Larry Fisher and manager Angela Siebarth, so the only thing left to deal with after lining up all the cars was the weather. In all, we had thirty cars, trucks and the odd old tractor. In addition to our members' cars, we had entries from Smiths Falls and Renfrew. Joining us were Terry & Sharlene Irish with their 1934 Fore Phaeton; Earl & Marion Moore with their 1938 Chevrolet and Jack & Lillian Paul driving a 1968 Dodge Dart. The Irish's son John and his wife came from Renfrew in their 1970 Buick GS.

Each registrant received a commemorative coffee mug with the car show logo painted on in dark blue. During the day visitors were given a ballot on which to vote for a Peoples' Choice Award. Laserwood plaques were awarded to first and second place winners. Top of the list was the beautiful 1934 Ford Phaeton shown by the Irishs. Second Place was awarded to Ruhnke's immaculate 1930 Ford Model A roadster. There was a tie for third place between Mark & Judy Taylor's 1938 Chrylser Imperial sedan and Cal & Joan TerMarsch's 1953 Pontiac Chieftain convertible.

Despite a brief interlude of rain, the sky cleared again and all was well. There was a certain hustle as convertible tops and windows were put up but as the sun came back out, it was once again a lively summer day. Our thanks to the Champlain trail Museum for their hospitality and wonderful treat o strawberries, cake and ice cream.

Dave Lemkay

News Release

January 10, 2008

Antique Car Club of Pembroke installs new executive for 45th year

The Antique Car Club of Pembroke (ACCP) ushers in the New Year with a newly elected executive after its January meeting. Elected as President is Dave Lemkay; Vice-president, Lorne Troutman; Treasurer, Calvin and Wendy TerMarsch and Leona Weisenberg as Secretary. Past President is Graham Wall. Club business is managed through committees with Tours chaired by Jim Rolfe, Benevolence by Gerry Binhammer,  Tail Twister: Don Stresman and  the Flying Quail publishers: Bob and Mae McCauley.

The club is the oldest such club in the upper Ottawa Valley and is entering is 45th year. It was established in 1963 as the Model A Ford Club of Pembroke and has a long history of colourful and far-reaching tours in Canada and the US. In 1967, the ACCP hosted the Centennial Cross-Canada Antique Car Tour in Pembroke and in 1975 numerous members participated on a second coast-to-coast excursion. Many of the members are long standing with one notable member, Don Stresman who can boast charter member status.

The club has a robust membership of almost 40 members, which in most cases includes spouses. The inventory of antique and classic automobiles owned by these families is impressive representing many of the marques of the automotive industry. Members are engaged in tours and events that see these cars out on the highway and at "show & shine" gatherings throughout the warmer months. Many tours are already planed for 2008, including special activities that will coincide with the 50th Anniversary this year of the Champlain Trail Museum.

New members are always welcome. The club meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month, usually with a dinner meeting at an area restaurant. Interested folks can contact Membership Committee Chairperson Wendy TerMarsch at club offices at Hugo G. TerMarsch & Son Limited, Boundary Road.