Classic Memories
(Part Four)--Page #4
By Gary Porter

June 30 soon rolled around and it was time for the sixth annual Classic Chevy weekend at its new venue, the Wandlyn in Amherst. Although the attendance was less than in the past, at almost 40 classics, I think the event continued to mature. The weekend had a full slate of activities from a casino night, banquet, games, model car contest, a slide show of award winners, 50's dance and, of course, the car show where 47 trophies were presented. Speaking of the dance, does anyone remember the band?? Here are a few pictures from sixth annual Classic Chevy weekend

As you can see, this was a beautiful daywith beautiful scenery provided by both Mother Nature and Classic Chevy owners.

A row of 55's all shined up and ready to be judged. The ‘55 in the foreground sports the shadow gray and coral paint combination

Our band in 1989 was none otherthan Buddy and the Squires, the same band (maybe with some different Squires) we had for our recent 25th anniversary party.

Who can forget Dave Innes doing his famous split, Often imitated, never duplicated. Seventeen years later he can still do this!!

As usual, club members attended shows during the summer throughout the Maritimes and New England area and enjoyed their Classics for cruises, picnics, etc. It would be impossible to make a complete list of who went where. However one outing that deserves mentioning was our September meeting hosted by Leo and Susan McAuley. Leo and Susan provided those in attendance with a tasty feast of scallops and chowder. Below are some of the classics in attendance on the McAuley’s spacious lawn. From left to right are Leo’s ‘57 Nomad. Peter Stokdijk’s ‘55 Nomad, Steve Gatti’s blown ‘57, my ‘55 and Richard Carpenter’s ‘56.

Also at the September meeting, eight members were presented with five year pins. Although we were in our eighth year, honoring long term members was a new undertaking. On the subject of members, by the fall the club’s ranks had declined 87. That’s still pretty good for a club that centers around three years of one brand of automobile! While most members were from Nova Scotia, the club has always been popular enough to attract members throughout the Maritimes, other parts of Canada and the U.S.

The membership once again showed its confidence in Jeff Kempton by reelecting him as President for another term.

With the cars away for the winter, our activities center around the regular monthly meetings, planning for our annual event, and our annual birthday party. Celebration of our ninth birthday, took place at Scotia Tire in Dartmouth, courtesy of Peter Kline. Peter also arranged for complementary Kentucy Fried Chicken (which it was allowed to be called back then) from the local restaurant. Editor Jeff published pictures of five classics not owned by club members in the January newsletter, offering a prize to anyone who could name the owners. An interesting test that would be fun to try again.

After meeting for many years at the Rothman’s building in Halifax, our regular meeting places changed several times including the Bedford Fire Hall and Bob MacDonald Chev Olds in Halifax. Beginning in 1990, the Wandlyn Inn in Dartmouth provided us with a regular meeting place.

The weather at the Golden Age Club’s show and shine in Hilden can be real nice or real awful. From the picture below, it looks like ‘90 was a warm show. The host club provided a space so that our club could park together. I count about 14 classics in this shot, but I won’t attempt to identify them.