Lookingglass Corvette Club

Current Newsletter

PAST EVENTS:

  • Memorial Day Parade, Highland: The surrounding towns were pelted by rain, but Highland was dry and had a nice turnout for the parade. Afterwards, some members went to the Nesbits' house for snacks, beverages, and games of chance - then out to dinner for Mexican food at Fiesta Brava. Thanks to everyone for coming out with the weather so "iffy" and showing respect for our veterans.

  • Annual Poker Run: What a great day for a fun run! After a few of got turned around once or twice, we made stops at some interesting places and a couple of familiar ones, too. Even if you didn't win the poker hand (lucky ladies who did win - Joy Nesbit with a flush, Gwen Heininger with three aces, and Sandy Shepard with three kings), there were lots of really nice attendance prizes and free food at three of the stops. Many thanks to Mark & Kathy, Al & Rosey, and Cindy and Ed for setting it up, and a special thanks to the Hardestys and the Shepards for hosting us at their homes. Super job!

  • Branson Weekend: Even though we had a bit of rain, it didn't dampen our spirits. What a great turnout of LGCC and OCC folks - everybody went shopping, took in shows and museums, went on a boat ride, and closed the weekend with our annual Branson BBQ, courtesy of Bob and Peggy Neff. A hearty thank you to the Neffs for planning such a fun weekend, and also to our own candidate for "America's Got Talent," Dennis Hardesty, for his role as the boyfriend when the gals from "Where the Boys Are" put on a little theater in the round for our group.

  • LGCC Night at Fairmount Park was a big success - a near record number of members showed up to dine, drink, socialize, and hopefully win some money on the ponies. Thanks to all for the great turnout at this annual event.

    VISITORS/NEW MEMBERS - Friendships Blossoming!

    Visitors to the June meeting were David & Jennifer Kassner of Mt. Vernon, 2006 silver roadster; and Craig Nance of O'Fallon, 1972 LT1 and 1981 Corvette. They became members at the close of the meeting. Welcome!

    UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

  • June 26: National Drive Your Corvette to Work Day. Easy, just do what the holiday says and email a photo of your car in front of your place of business to Mid America Motorworks to be posted on their website.

  • July 4: Display at Villa Marie winery in Maryville. Parking on the grass from noon to 4 p.m. Villa Marie will donate $5 per Corvette to our Reflection Fund.

  • July 19: Wedding reception at Grafton Winery for Frank Scorfina and Gwen Heininger, beginning at 2 p.m. No gifts, please. Your attendance will be their gift. Drive your Corvette!

  • July 20-30: Corvette trip to Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia - driving "Tail of the Dragon" and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Anyone interested should contact Chuck White for details.

  • July 28 (Tuesday): Gateway Grizzlies game, picnic dinner, and cars drive on the concourse between innings. Reservations will be taken at the June meeting.

    New Arrivals:

  • Kent and Kathy Splaingard rolled out their new "baby" for the Branson get-together; it's a beautiful crystal red 2009 roadster. Also, Larry & Rosie Waugh have a snazzy 2003 yellow Z06 added to their collection. Congratulations!

    MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

  • Our website is now featuring a category called "Cook's Corner - LGCC Favorites." Anybody wanting to submit their recipes can send them to pokiewild1@springnet1.com. Thanks!

  • Dues: They are now payable and are $30 for 2009. If you were unable to pay at the meeting, please send a check ASAP or you will be dropped from the active member roster. Dues can be paid at the meeting or sent to the club post office box (LGCC, P.O. Box 82, Highland, IL 62249).

  • Club wearables: Contact Keith or Sue Scobbie at 618-288-4984 to place your order or request a brochure. They just showed off some NEW items, very attractive for spring and summer. These items will be brought to every other meeting, so you can see them at an upcoming meeting. Now available - one time only - 30th anniversary tees for $6/each, regular logo tees and sweatshirts for half price ($5 and $7, respectively). Get them while they last, something with a new design is on the way.

  • NEW round static cling club decals are now available for $2 each - free to all new members, especially those joining after we ran out of the old decals.

    Car Show Winners

  • Pokie Wildhaber took 1st place with his 1964 coupe at the Merollis Chevrolet show on May 30th. Larry Waugh took a 1st place with his Corvette at the O'Fallon car show, and Larry Sargent took a 2nd place at the VFW car show in Collinsville. Congrats to all!

    Cars for Sale or Cars Wanted

    1993 black coupe, automatic, 118,000 miles but many new parts. Seats show some wear but the car runs like a top - $7000. Contact Patti at 618-334-5459.

    Upcoming Swap Meets, Area Car Shows, Local & National Events, & Misc.

  • June 20: Kiwanis Carfest, McLeansboro, IL. Registration 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $15 registration fee. All proceeds go to Kiwanis Youth Fund.

  • June 25-28: Bloomington Gold, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL. Anyone looking for rooms, the Hilton Garden Inn in Hoffman Estates has a great weekend rate; this is just a short drive (approx. 15 miles) from St. Charles.

  • July 12: Catsup Bottle Festival car show, Collinsville American Legion Post 365. $10 entry fee; registration from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Trophies awarded for the top Chrysler, GM, Ford, import, and street rod.

  • July 25: Taylorville Christian Church annual car show, $20 entry fee includes meal, dash plaque, awards, etc. Classes are pre-60's, 60-75, and 75-present. Proceeds benefit Loving Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center. For more info, contact Tim Lawrence at 217-827-2925.

  • August 6: Nazarene community center car show fund raiser, Roxana, 25 classes; no alcohol allowed. Contact Duane Fontana for more info or if you'd like to help judge - 618-830-3414.

  • Sept. 4-6: Corvette caravan - ends up in Bowling Green, KY. Anyone interested should probably make their room reservations SOON - lodging is selling out fast.

  • Sept. 12: Vettes on the River, Paducah, KY. More on this event a bit later in the year.

  • Sept. 19 & 20: Scott AFB Corvette display, contact Bob Simpson at 618-632-4786 to reserve your space.

  • Sept. 25-27: Corvette Funfest at Mid-America, Effingham. Come help them celebrate 35 years in business, and Mike's 60th birthday! Rumor has it that this year's entertainment will be the Doobie Brothers but that's not written in stone. Visit www.mamotorworks.com for more information on the event.

  • October 1-4: Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, AR.

  • October 3: Celebrate the Mother Road on the Chain of Rocks Bridge; live music, food & product vendors on both sides of the bridge. Registration 9-11:00 a.m., cost is $15.00. All cars must enter on the Illinois side of the bridge. Visit www.confluencegreenway.org for registration sheets or more information.

  • October 4-11: Cruising the Coast - Mississippi.

    For an on-line schedule of local and national car clubs, show information, and buying tips, you can visit St. Louis Car News' website: www.StLouisCarNews.com

    Cook's Corner - LGCC Favorites!

    Roberta White's Napa Salad

    1 bag chopped cabbage

    Top with the following dressing:

    1 cup oil and 1/2 c. wine vinegar

    1/2 c. sugar

    1/4 tsp. pepper

    1 tbs. soy sauce

    6 green onions, chopped

    Brown the following in 1/2 stick margarine:

    1 small pkg. sliced almonds

    1/2 bottle sesame seeds

    Packet of ramen noodles, broken into small pieces (seasoning packet can be used in dressing or discarded)

    Combine dressing ingredients and pour over cabbage right before serving; toss and serve - delicious!

    Next meeting:

    July 2nd at 8 p.m., Schiappa's Restaurant, O'Fallon, IL

    Have a safe celebration on July 4th!

    Most of the graphic images on this website are courtesy of Angelfire's Animation Factory.

    Links

    Mid-America, home of the Funfest
    Check out your car's history
    Jack Schmitt Chevrolet, our club's sponsor

    Email: pokiewild1@springnet1.com