August 2023

From the Director’s

Desk, Frank Porta

I want to thank everyone who showed up for out Tune Up on June 17th. We had over 30 plus
and three new members which will be introduced at our annual picnic on August 20th. So far
this year our club has responded very well to all of our events. Let’s keep it going!

A reminder, Keith Waltower is taking orders for quilted lined jackets with our logo and your
name. Any size $63.00. Please contact Keith at 412-513-6559
(He will be ordering the jackets right after the picnic at the end of August)

Peters Woods Park Picnic August 20th, 2023/ Pavilion #1

Our annual club picnic will be as usual, which is that the club provides the
main meats (hamburgers, hotdogs, buns) and the corn, while we
encourage members to bring a covered dish. If your last name begins with
A-L bring a desert, M-Z bring a salad or side dish. You do not have to bring
a huge amount, as there is always plenty of food. Members, spouses, and
family are free, adult guests pay $3.00. Arrival time is 12 noon will start
serving at 12:30.

Again it is at Pavilion #1. So it is FOOD, CAR GAMES, FUN, SNATCH

BINGO, and a lot of laughs.

New this year we have added another car game, the Pinewood Derby. You
can go on Amazon.com or if you were a Boy Scout and still have it, bring
it. Anything goes!

The officers arrive early to set up, husk corn, start the grill, get corn pot
on, but any extra help is welcome (10 am) For new folks, PLEASE COME. If
you have any questions at all, please call Frank or Bobbi, 412-787-5076 or
text 412-418-2433.
 Upcoming in August / Sept:
July 30th - August 4th – National Model A Convention in Hamilton, Ohio
(host : Bob McClelland)

August ‘A’ event – anyone want to host an event or maybe find a spot for Eggs n A’s?

August 19th – Second Annual ‘Thank You Veterans Cruise’ – our club was invited to the
Southwestern Veterans Center 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh.11AM – 2PM No food or
drinks available (BYO). 150 Resident Vets and their families will enjoy your car. Several of
our members went last year. This is not open to the public. “Thank you for your service”

August 19th – Firemans Parade / Kennedy Township (hosts : Bob McClelland and
Frank Porta)
August 20th – Annual 3 River Picnic at Peterswood Park

August 26th – Donegal Tour to Living Treasures (Neal Grabiak )

September 9th – Eggs n A’s Breakfast meet, then off to see and enjoy the Ford Trimotor
at Connellsville Airport (JackD)

September 16th – Derry RailRoad Days Parade (JackD)

September 17th – Vintage Garden Party at Riverview Park,

hosted by the 3 River Model A Ford Club (Kendra Warlow, Ray Mathews)

September 23rd – Fall Car Cruise – West Mifflin - Locust Grove Personal Care home

Watch for announcements as events get closer. Many more events to come and watch for
any pop-up or ‘quick-call’ events that may be planned on short notice.

Exciting and Fun August Tour Coming Up, August 26th

Neal Grabiak is leading a tour to Living Treasures Animal Park in Donegal, PA
Leaving promptly from Bob Evans Restaurant on Rt 30 in Irwin at 9:00 AM, travel in a leisurely
country drive to Donegal to the Park, for our entry at 10AM. After the visit to Living Treasures,
the group will then head to Donegal to Neal and Norma’s Camp Home also near Donegal for
lunch. The cost for the Animal Park is $9.00 per person IF WE GET 20 or more people to
attend. The cost per person with less than 20 is $16.95
Note that although the lunch is hosted by Neal and Norma, deserts that show up potluck will
be very welcome.
Call Neal to confirm by August 19th 724-640-9425 C or 724-864-1976 H
 Cars still for sale by Keith Waltower 412-513-6559 Note: the blue ForDor purchased by
upcoming new members Lloyd & Sandy Hoffman; the Roadster by Jay & Barb Chapman

1931 Model A Woodie Station Wagon, all new and restored, 2000 miles.

1936 Ford Club Cabriolet – all restored with fender skirts and hubcaps – ‘0’ miles.

1951 Mercury Coupe – Southern car; all restored 36,000 miles.

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July 12th Mon Valley Care Center cruise

Nine Model A Fords participated in this

nice get together hosted by Howard
and Dolly Sigler. Also there were
Mike/Cookie Jacobetz, Keith,
Keithy/Eleanor Waltower, Bob/Kathy
Marhefka, Fran Olliver, JackD, Don
Unger, David Lyle, and Ed/Dolores
Weinheimer. Jeff Amodeo joined us
with his ol’ Chrysler. Then on to
HogFathers BBQ in Monongahela for
dinner. A great day with friends! (psst,
also a minor adjustment for Jack’s new
ignition points in the HogFather’s parking lot).
Club Director Outlines His New Plan for Games at the Annual Picnic
Frank Porta has come up with a grand idea for a new game at the annual picnic. While past games
involved our real Model A Fords, this game is open to anyone wishing to participate.
Have you heard of the Pinewood Derby cars? These are simple cars made usually by Boy Scouts to race
on an inclined ramp against other Pinewood Derby cars. So Frank’s plan is to have club members or
their friends or grandkids to make a car to compete in the racing at the picnic.
As determined by the Pinewood Derby rules, the cars are a specific size with exact specifications as to
the weight and the plastic wheels used to make the car. Kits that have the wheels and a block of wood
to shape are available for about $8.00 on the internet or in hobby shops everywhere.
However, this will be the 3 River Derby and other than being limited to the standard 2-3/4” wide,
there are no other requirements or specifications. Unfortunately, in all competitive events, there may
be some speculation or even betting taking place based on the competition level of the races.
Cheating should be against the rules, but since there are no rules and no enforcements actions, we
cannot prevent this part of the activity either. The only encouragement is to try to participate in the
races and enjoy the fun. There are no extra points for cars that look like a Model A Ford but that
would be great to see some versions. For Amazon or Walmart.com just search for Pinewood Derby Kit
or find one at your local hobby shop.

And, coming to the Connellsville Airport, Sept 7 th – 10th …

Take a ride on the 1929 Ford Trimotor Watch for further information

Bill Back has posted many pictures

to our Face Book page.
Check it out at 3 River Ford
Model A Club
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293765354362568

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