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The Editor’s Desk And The Winner Is…

By Bert Hoogewoonink
The first thing you probably noticed was the radical rede- You’ll recall a committee was struck to keep members en-
sign of the cover page. While I do believe in the adage gaged in a safe manner during these times. We’ve had a
of “if it aint’ broke, don’t fix”. However, a refresher, if number of activities since the Facebook virtual car show
implemented right, does justice all the same. The last and a birthday drive-by in April:
format has served the club well for the better part of two -Pandemic Pursuits—published in the May and June RBs
decades under several talented editors. -Years Ago—published in June and July RBs
- a Seniors Drive-by (replacing Seniors Visits) on May 25
for which we had 39 members and spouses in 25 cars!
This cover page is the biggest use of my creativity that
I’ve wanted to unleash ever since Vern asked me to edit As promised, a draw for a free 2021 EACC membership
the Running Board in a Smitty’s restaurant back in Sep- was held for a lucky participant. Our winner for May is
tember. Small changes in earlier issues preceded the (drum roll…) Marlyne Parsons. Marlyne was one of the 29
cover, and a few more will likely trickle in over the next members in the Seniors Drive-by. Congratulations Marlyne!
few issues as well. Like antique cars, a second set of
eyes are welcome. Chris Bamford and Don Cameron The committee is always looking for suggestions. If you
were helpful from the get-go, for which I owe thanks! have an idea, please contact Chris Bamford, Don Cameron,
Ryan Fenrich, Bert Hoogewoonink, or Ed Surbey.
I have been very lucky to have a large amount of content
from a variety of contributors. So much so, that this
month’s edition is a staggering 20 pages!
THANK YOU!
We had regular, semi-regular, and first time contributors,
each bringing a new dynamic to The Running Board.
Thanks to: Dave Kjorlien for reaching out and sharing an Hello everyone. I was pleasantly surprised when I re-
old piece of Edmonton’s and our car club’s history; The ceived the May issue of The Running Board and saw that
Diduch duo of Harvey and Terry for their write up on a I had won a year’s membership in our club for entering
gem of a store for all antique car restorers; Hans Van my car in the first “Virtual Car Show” put on by the
Huystee for his story alluded to in the cover photo; Steve EACC. This is the second time that belonging to the
Bemount for concluding the Ransom E. Olds piece; Chris EACC has been a bit of a windfall for me. The first be-
Bamford for his second-set of eyes for the editing of the ing the meeting where the latest order of club jackets
issue and his back page feature; Bob Callfas for Member were handed out. That evening, I was lucky enough to
Car Profiles; and Ian Simpson for keeping the club mem- win Ernie’s 50/50 draw, and thanks to a good turn out,
bers informed on membership related musings. scored enough cash to cover about half the cost of my
jacket. What a great organization to belong to!
Pandemic Pursuits is wrapping up this month, featuring
Chris Bamford, Bob Boon, Bert Hoogewoonink, Tony Thanks again for everyone involved in making the car
Podloski, and myself.
show happen. It was a fantastic idea, and maybe we
When We Were Young has taken off in popularity. I can’t should do it again sometime even after the virus thing is
list everyone here as that would spoil some of the fun. but a distant memory. Stay safe everyone!
See how many you can guess before seeing the correct
answers! The photo gallery is on Page 8, with the answer -Colin Gafka
list on Page 18.

-Ryan Fenrich
Edmonton Antique Car Club
2019 Scholarship Award

Lakeland College is pleased to announce the recipient of
our 2019 scholarship award to BRETT JOHNSTON of
Marwayne, Alberta in Street Rod Technology. Hopeful-
ly in the future we will be able to meet Brett at one of
our future meetings.

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