Club news

Merry Christmas!

We had another successful annual cRc Christmas party this past weekend. Thank you to all who helped set up, clean up, and spread Christmas cheer-- I think all left with full stomachs and full hearts!

We had several great entertainment performances by Jim and Carol Hoffman's daughter, Maya, and her fiancé. As well as the classic resounding tune performed by the Dipsticks. All and all a lovely evening was had.

Several rounds of the fabled bead game were played for the 50/50 pot. Ken Dewbre's granddaughter and Lawrence T. were the last two standing before Ken's granddaughter swept the pot!

HO! HO! HO!

The Norman Christmas Parade was a great success. Despite the cold and foggy weather, the streets were lined with thousands of children and adults.

CRC was well represented with 10 cars, and we all had a great time. Our crew included Ray, Dan, Big Mike, Billy, Lawrence, Terry, Bob from Midway, Richard, and Sam.

Eufaula, Oklahoma - Joyce Elaine McBee, 69, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Muskogee, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1956, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sammy Junior Weese and Norma Jean (Trout) Weese.

While living in Denver, Colorado, Joyce met William McBee, the love of her life, and the two later married on December 21, 1992, in Norman, Oklahoma. Together they built a life rooted in devotion, partnership, and shared passions. Joyce and William were well-known in the shooting sports community, where their dedication and craftsmanship earned them great respect and lasting friendships.

Joyce had many interests, but one of her greatest joys was being outdoors. She loved hiking, exploring nature, and especially spending time near the water. One of her lifelong passions was water skiing, something she discovered early and continued to pursue even in recent years. Joyce also enjoyed memorable outdoor adventures, including a cherished hike to Havasu Falls. Her appreciation for nature and adventure was a constant source of joy throughout her life. She also spent many years working as an instructor with the National Rifle Association, where she was admired for her knowledge, patience, and unwavering dedication.

She is survived by her husband, William of the home; her daughter, Crystal Green and husband Matthew of Norman, Oklahoma; and her stepdaughters, Rebecca Elaine McBee of New York City and Sandra Christine McAnney and husband Tommy of New Jersey. Two grandchildren; Noelle and James McAnney. She is also survived by her brothers: Jimmy Weese and wife Cindy of Riverside, California; David Weese and wife Zena of St. Joseph, Missouri; and Mike Weese and wife Ruth of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Joyce is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews: Brian Weese, Elizabeth Muncal, Brett Weese, Emily Weese, Shelbie Zirkle, Brandon Weese, Steven Weese, and Kayla Weese.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Norma Jean Weese, and by her grandparents, Violet and Virgil Kemp and Sammy and Zola Weese.

Joyce's legacy is one of kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Please join the family for Joyce McBee's Celebration of Life on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be located at the First Baptist Church, 400 W. Foley, Eufaula, OK 74432 in the Family LIfe Center.

A Brief History of the Marque

Manufactured: 1922-1927

The machine consisted of a large wheel within which were mounted both engine and rider, and reportedly it was capable of achieving 100 km/h. Presented at the Milan Trade Fair on April 12, 1923 with a 175cc two-stroke, it progressed to a 350cc Garelli split-single.

Cislaghi was a policeman in Milan. Popular Science Monthly reports that he won a bet by riding one of his monowheels from Milan to Rome and then riding it in front of the National Stadium in Rome.

Cislaghi was the founder of the Motoruota company, in partnership with Govetosa. Motoruota is Italian for "motorwheel", and it was by this name that the invention was better known.

The machines were demonstrated widely in Europe and as far afield as the United States, where a Motoruota achieved over 120 km/h before Cislaghi's nephew lost control and destroyed it.

It had many emulators, and there was even an armoured version offered for military service in 1933. The army said thank you, but no.

Betty Lou Langley, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Born on July 12, 1944, in Oklahoma City, she is a beloved daughter of James and Mary (Cecil) Gilmore. On January 30, 1971, Betty married Raymond Langley in Wheatland, Oklahoma, and together they celebrated 54 years filled with love and companionship.

Betty was deeply devoted to her family and adored her beloved dog, Sheba. She found joy in the great outdoors and had a special love for gardening, especially cultivating vivid blooms—purple flowers being her favorite. Fishing brought her peace, but only from the bank; she preferred to keep her feet on solid ground, never venturing onto boats or docks. Betty also had a fondness for casinos, where her luck was legendary—most memorably when she won $10,000 playing her favorite slot machine, the Red Hots.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Raymond Langley; her son, James Darrell Short of Newalla, Oklahoma; her daughters, Tanya Rushing and husband Richard of McLoud, Oklahoma; Terri Simon of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Talena Meadows and husband Mike of Newalla, Oklahoma; her brother, Gerald Gilmore and wife Beth of Taloga, Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who brought her much joy.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Gilmore; her brother, Sonny Gilmore; and her sister, Alice Gilmore.

Her warm spirit and joyful laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Ft. Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd., Elgin, OK 73538.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Norman Veteran’s Home, 1776 E. Robinson St., Norman, OK 73070. Donations for Betty Lou Langley will go toward the Benefits Account.

Thank you to Jock for sharing this interesting find!

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Jeff Lane, 65, the director of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tenn., on his 1932 Helicron, as told to A. J. Baime.

have been called the “king of weird” and the “patron saint of oddball cars.” The museum I founded with my collection in 2002 has about 40 one-offs, a bunch of microcars—all kinds of things that, typically, you have not seen before. My background is in mechanical engineering, so while some people love the aesthetics of cars, I find beauty in the technology—the propulsion itself.

I have always been interested in propeller-powered cars. In the 1920s, aviation was in its infancy and airplanes were starting to carry passengers and mail. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. People were fascinated with airplanes. Some believed that propellers were the future not just of flight, but of cars and trains. A number of real, prototype, propeller-powered cars were produced. The most wellknown was from a French inventor named Marcel Leyat around the time of World War I.

A friend of mine in Holland found the one-of-a-kind 1932 Helicron for sale in 2001. According to the information we have, this car was left in a barn in France for decades and was ultimately found and restored with many of its original components. My friend bought it for us and we have had it at the museum ever since. To me, one of the most fascinating things about the Helicron is that it is a mystery. We don’t know who the builder was. But we are still researching, and maybe someday we will find out.

People see it and think it is a joke, or they cannot believe that the propeller is the only means of propulsion, or they think it is meant to be a flying car. It was designed to be a functional vehicle, and it is a wonderful window into what life was like when it was made. Think of a place like Kansas in the 1930s. It was flat, it had few stop signs, probably no red lights and very little traffic. You could get the Helicron up to 40 mph and off you would go. It runs on normal gas, and it works simply. There is no transmission, no clutch, and no differential. It has a foot brake, and a hand throttle on the left side, like a boat throttle. The throttle is on the side of the car so that if you come upon a hill, and you cannot not make it up, you could jump out and push the car while keeping control of the hand throttle. At the crest of the hill, you jump back in without losing control, so the vehicle would not take off without you.

It has rear steer, so it is a little wobbly. It has no front suspension so it doesn’t like rough roads. And when you are coming up to a traffic light, you want to keep some momentum, if you can.

I take the Helicron on rallies, or sometimes I drive the streets of Nashville around the museum, not far from downtown. When I give people rides, they have a blast, but they can see why this idea did not take off.

The Helicron accelerates like a snail, and it is as loud as an airplane.

The best thing about it? Everywhere it goes, it gives people a moment of joy.

Koy Floyd fell last weekend, which resulted in a broken hip. More info to follow. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Kelley Butler's mom, Shirley, passed away this morning, 10/21. Services will be announced in the next weeks or so. Please keep them in your thoughts during this time.

The 12th Street Chick-fil-A offers a free #1, #2, or #3 meal to all veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th!

NORMAN HOT ROD SWAP 2025

The cRc, through the GENEROUS DONATION of old parts, made slightly over $500 this year at the swap meet. Thanks must also go to Russ Root, organizer of the show, for allowing the club to have 3 spaces for no cost! This additional boost to the club treasury ensures a grand Christmas party for the members.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13TH, at the Hall Park Clubhouse (same place as last year. Of course, the dipsticks will sing.

Fall Festival Car Show

Depew, OK 10/11/25 - Courtesy James H.

Just from earlier today, Ron Borum sold THE YELLOW MIDGET 2 VAN at Cars/Coffee at Crest. WOW, that has to be a record, in the club, for the fastest bought/sold vehicle.

Here's a video tour if you didn't have the pleasure of seeing it in person.

NEEDED- GOOD USED BOOKS, PAPERBACK OR HARDBACK

In another relatively unknown mini-charity, Marilyn and I have been stocking a free library inside Food and Shelter for about 3 years. While most of the books have come from members of our church, several times when we have needed books, members of the car club have stepped up to donate paperback or hardback books. Over the years, several thousand books have found new homes, as folks use this opportunity to repurpose books they have read and are taking up space.

I am again running low on books to stock the shelves at Food and Shelter, and would love to have some of your spares. You will not get these books back. If you have some to donate, you can bring them in bags or small boxes to the swap meet on THURSDAY, and Dave Saunders will pick them up.

Also, you can let me know you are bringing them in on any Saturday to coffee-call, and I will take them then. Another way we reach deep into the community with our car club-related projects. Thanks Dave S.

One of our charter club members, Jim Reinish a.k.a. PANELMAN, has passed away.

There will be a service for Jim this Wednesday, 10/8, at 2pm at Primrose Funeral Home. If Primrose is still in the same place, they are between the Braum’s on Porter and the old Norman Hospital. Jim’s ex wife and also a cRc member Janet will likely be there. Jim was a very active club member for years and unexpectedly stopped participating in the club events.

Members of cRc brought cars to Eisenhower Elementary for show and tell about Oklahoma's Route 66! A great time was had by members and students alike.

Throwback Thursday!

Thank you, James H., for sharing.

Club members had a great time celebrating Lawrence Terry's 94th!

Thunderbird Casino Car Show 9/27:

A thank you to James H. for the photos!

Nice batch of photos in from the Nicoma Park Founders Day Car show! Thank you, James H.

Driverless Taxi!

A fun experience shared by cRc member Marilyn S. in Phoenix, AZ.

Has anyone else enjoyed a ride in a driverless taxi yet?

Rick C. reports back to us from the Clinton show 9/13:

News release:

After two decades+ in the Norman community, helping unhoused and disadvantaged people, April Dosher of food and shelter has announced that she will leave the organization as well as the city of Norman. It is with deepest sorrow that we will say goodbye to April sometime in October 2025.

April has been one of the most Staunch supporters of the Canadian River cruisers since it’s beginning in 2008. Certainly, we have done a good job in raising money for April‘s charity, however, April has returned the favor many times with her support of our car club and our charitable efforts.

We will all miss our pragmatic approach, her diligent work against those who would simply ignore the housing problem in CLEVELAND COUNTY, and her upbeat attitude through times of difficulty as well as times of success.

The Canadian river cruisers wish her the best opportunities ahead for the next step in her career.

OU AVIATION FESTIVAL 9/13: sUCCESS!

cRc was proudly represented by a nice variety of vehicles on Saturday, the 13th at the OU Aviation Festival at the Norman Westheimer airport. Everyone left full and happy thanks to the Goldsby pancake breakfast crew. Hats off and thanks to them for a job well done.

For those of you who were fortunate enough to have a generator, starter, and alternator repaired at the little shop on Sunnylane, this posting is for you.

C&P Auto Electric has closed its doors for good. As you know, Dewey Chenault decided a number of years ago to give the business over to his cousin, Christian Chenault, because Dewey wanted to open a little BBQ spot in Moore - - - and so he did. Christian continued their one-on-one approach to business, but they finally made the decision to close their doors about a month ago. What they will do with the zillions of electric starters, armatures, generators, and so on is anyone’s guess.

A little Dave Saunders story….

I had removed the starter from my 1926 Model T Ford and driven up to C&P, and walked through the front door of their shop, with the starter resting on my shoulder and the sun shining brightly behind me. Dewey glanced up from his workbench. I was still 25 feet away, “Is that a Model A or Model T starter?” he asked. At that moment, I knew I had found my electrical shop. We will miss this classic car service in the Moore-Norman area.

The annual Cleveland County Free Fair has become an annual tradition for the Canadian River Cruisers show and shine. It reminds me a lot of the Rose Rock car show in Noble, except not as big.

And super easy to put on, we just show up.

Lots of families come to enjoy the cars, the livestock, eat funnel cake and corn dogs until they wobble, and generally have a wonderful time.

This year, we added the largest and smallest car contest for fun. There is a burgundy 1958 or 1959 Cadillac that looks the length of a school bus that may be a contender this year.

Fine club, fine time. Dave Saunders

The Pontiac Pegasus started life as a 1970 Firebird. In 1971, it became the Pegasus.

Front design from a 1958 Test Rossa. Rear design, Corvette. Ferrari V12 4/4 Liter from the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 352 HP. With six Weber carburetors. Only ONE built!

Thank you to James H. for sharing!

Pat Walker longtime Canadian River Cruisers member passed away last week at the age of 79. Pat had been living at Rivermont the past several years and seldom was able to attend Saturday coffee call any more.

In bygone years, Pat came to coffee on the late shift. She rarely missed an event. To our knowledge she never owned a classic car. This did not hold her back. The closest she came was buying an old Mercedes, but that quickly became a money pit and so she sold it and went back to either her red-lead Dodge van or her brown/cream Ford camper van. They both carried her old dogs everywhere. We fondly remember both vehicles. Pat was, according to her obituary, deeply religious. I would have said respectful and reverent, but hanging out with her was never a deep religious experience for us. Sincere, somewhat talkative, respectful, kind are all words I would use for Pat. Our chrome wont shine as brightly without seeing Pat from time to time. Pat will find her was to heaven, and someone to help keep her car running up there. We miss ya’ Patricia.

James H. reporting back to us from the Arcadia Show, Operation Christmas Train, Aug. 23rd.

A glimpse into the past:

Dave Saunders in high school in 1964 in his 1955 MG-TF 1500. "Yes, we were required as seniors to wear those little narrow black ties".

The Kingfisher car show today, August 2nd.

Reported to have had 112 entries. Looks like a great show! Thank you to James Hileman for sharing these great photos.

Food & Shelter Show 7/26 -- Thank you to all!

We would like to thank the following sponsors of door prizes and gifts for this year’s car show; D&B Custom Boots, Boomerang Diner (N Porter), Whataburger (S Classen), Chick Filet (E 12th), Rudy’s BBQ, Ray’s BBQ, Mastertech Automotivee, Dickey’s BBQ, Sonic Drivein (W. Lindsey), Walmart (S Classen), Costa Oil (West Lindsey). We would also like to thank the Noble Farmer’s Market and the Slaughterville Farmer’s Market for the beautiful surprise gift basket and lemon pound cake made by Ann Seeney. We collected $80 in winning bids for these nice gifts, which were in turn given directly to the Blevins family. The wonderful cake was shared by all! We want to thank Norman resident Connie Bailey for her thoughtfulness and skill in making a handmade Christmas throw quilt, which we raffled. The proceeds of this effort all went to the Blevins family. The quilt winning ticket was purchased by Riley Phillips at the Dale Graham Veteran Center this past week. Mrs. Phillips was VERY EXCITED when notified.

Our car show was not as well attended as in the past, despite the moderate weather and the nice venue of Andrews Park. In addition to the gifts for the Blevins family, we collected $3,255, which included our portion of the 50/50 pot, several “give backs” of prize money to the cause, a most generous donation of all the proceeds for meal sales by the Thompson family, owners of Midway Grocery, and a $2,000 corporate matching gift. For the Food and Shelter Veteran Assistance Fund, the club was able to donate approximately $5,255 plus the money we collected for the Blevins family.

Our club greatly appreciates the participation and support of our membership, as well as the many classic car enthusiasts and individual community members.

gETTING READY FOR THE FOOD & SHELTER SHOW -- INFO HERE!

We've just confirmed we will have these two awesome racecars on display at this show. They will be displaying the cars and their product lines for the detailing service they provide. They will be sponsoring a special trophy, along with prizes and cash, for our participants.

First up will be Aaron Wells, the 2019 Midwest Promod series champion, in his 1967 promod Mustang blown supercharger! Race car! Their best E.T. was a 5:85 267 mph in the quarter mile!

Next will be Allen Firestone with his 2018 Camaro, multiple NHRA T.S. championships, most recent full win was 2024 NHRA CHAMPION! The Best E.T. for his nitrous-powered car was 6:67 at 209 mph!

Austilene Turner Borum, 80, of Norman, Oklahoma, after a courageous battle with dementia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born to Austin Tuner and Rilma Watson of Roosevelt, Oklahoma, in 1944. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ron; sister, Gereldene Durham. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rhea Bierman, and her brother, Carl Turner. Honoring her wishes, there will be no services for her, and she hopes that people will remember her the way she was before her debilitating disease changed all the rules. She will certainly be missed. She spent her young days in the Roosevelt School system. After graduation from high school, she moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University. She married the love of her life, Ron Borum, in 1976 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2025, the couple celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary.

Austilene lived a full life of love, hard work, and dedication to her family and friends. We all should remember her better days, which were many, her beautiful 1,000- watt smile, her gentle and pleasant nature, and rarely seen without one of her signature hats, and the many, many vehicles she welcomed into her garage that Ron was converting, building, fixing, modifying, or purchasing.

Some of Austilene’s favorite things to do were flower gardening, outside yard work, sewing and embroidery, and her church work. Austilene loved attending music concerts.

A devoted Christian member of Westside Church of Christ in Norman, Oklahoma, Austilene’s life was marked by her strong faith and commitment to God and those she loved. Austilene’s memory will be eternally cherished by all who knew and loved her. She leaves a lasting impact embodying a spirit of kindness, dedication and unwavering love.

Austilene’s husband Ron would like to thank Warr Acres Nursing Center and Good Sheperd Hospice for the loving attention and care she received at the end of her life.

Shawnee Knights Car Show 6/28

cRc member James Hileman was on the scene of the Shawnee Knights Car Show. 212 entries were reported, and it looks like there were some nice cars! Thank you, James, for sharing the photos!

(Swipe through the photo carousel below to see all the images)

cRc members wishing Ms. Pearl a very 105th Happy Birthday!

What an honor it was to help celebrate this birthday for this very charming veteran.

An Open Invitation to All Canadian River Cruisers to Support the Blevins Family – Help Equip Their New Home.

Dear Canadian River Cruisers,

We’re reaching out with a heartfelt opportunity to support fellow members of our community. As many of you know, our club recently helped a deserving couple—Mr. and Mrs. Blevins—transition from living in a tent at Lake Thunderbird to a newly purchased and furnished tiny home.

Robert, a 49-year-old veteran, and his wife are now happily settling into their new space. About two weeks ago, we invited the Blevins family, who also have grandchildren, to prepare a wish list of items they would find helpful in making their new house feel like home. There were no restrictions on what they could include—just the freedom to share what would bring comfort and joy to their new life.

They have created an Amazon Registry, similar to a wedding registry, under the name Robert Blevins. If you have an Amazon account, especially an Amazon Prime membership, we encourage you to visit the registry and consider sending a gift directly through the platform. The delivery address is securely saved within the registry, so no further action is needed on your part beyond selecting and purchasing an item.

This is a rare and meaningful chance for our club to make a real difference in the life of a veteran and his family. Your generosity, whether large or small, will help fill their home with warmth and essentials.

For those who do not have an Amazon Prime account, we will soon be organizing a Walmart gift card drive as an alternative way to contribute. More details on that will be shared shortly.

Thank you for your continued support and compassion. It’s moments like this that remind us how proud we are to be Canadian River Cruisers.

Sincerely,

Dave Saunders, past President
Canadian River Cruisers

Please find their registry by clicking here.

crc tiny home News!

Our cRc logo proudly hangs beside the front door to the new home of a 49-year-old veteran and his wife. They are expected to move in next week. Before then, the club will bring furniture in for them to have as they leave their tent on Lake Thunderbird behind. The condo has been purchased and renovated by the VA, Food and Shelter, and the cRc car club.

Click through below to see how everything has come together!

click through to see photos of the furnished property!

6/14: Good showing while supporting the 15th anniversary at Stash. Thanks for everyone's support despite the rain!

That's a wrap on our 2025 veterans car show!

Despite a little bit of iffy weather and a few sprinkles in the morning, we had a great show with about 120 registered cars on 5/24. Between entry fees and donations, we raised just slightly less than $6,000 for the DAV Veteran’s fund. This money will be split between all the veterans centers in the state of Oklahoma.

Thank you to all those who helped coordinate, plan, and set up the event. And a huge thank you to all those who entered and spectators as well!

Check out the Okmulgee Lake Spillway! cRc member, James Hileman, reporting from up North on May 24th, 2025. Sound on for this one!

"This is the fun we didn’t know we needed today! In honor of the start of the Memorial Day weekend at the Indy 500 track, today marked the inaugural running of the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 race with 6 wienermobiles. In a dog-eat-dog race, twice around the Indy track, the wienermobiles achieved lightning speeds of 60 MPH. There are no ifs, ands, or buns about it; we should all relish such fun. Now go eat a hot dog 🌭!" -Lani M.

2025 CRC SHOP TOUR -- tHAT OLD TRUCK GUY (ZAC) SHOP TOUR

POSTPONED - New date will be provided once available

For a number of years, Zac has been dragging old pickups out of farmers' fields in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. Some relics he can start immediately, after he gets the wasps and rats' nests out of the engine. Others might need a little more work, maybe even wheels and tires. We have had the opportunity to see one or two of these old relics over the years as Zac comes rolling into coffee call. One thing is for sure: they all have a story and are all unique. Now Zac is going to make his collection available to the CRC membership in an exclusive Saturday morning coffee and donut-fest/ shop tour at his relic barn just south of the Canadian River. How fitting for the Canadian River Cruisers to be the first club to tour his goodie locker. And just so you know, like most fine collections, they are all for sale, so if you find something that you can't resist....well maybe we can slap some donuts on it and you can drag it home!!!

Noble Rose Rock

Car show 2025

A big thank you to all the merchants who donated items for the Rose Rock Car Show (and Veterans Car Show coming up);

Custom Shine

Sonic - Noble

Smokin' Joes Bar & BBQ - Noble

Kendall's Restaurant - Noble

O'Rileys Auto Parts - Noble

Interstate Battery - Norman

Tarahumara's Mexican Restaurant - Norman

Rays BBQ - Norman

Master Tech Auto Repair - Norman

Rudy's BBQ - Norman

Donut King - Norman

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - Norman

On the Boarder - Norman

Sam's Southern Eatery - Norman

Whataburger - South Norman

Mama Lupe Mexican Restaurant - Noble

The candy apple red Karmann-Ghia (Photo top right) that Dave S. has been busy restoring for the past 7 months made its debut this weekend at the Rose Rock Car Show. It had been sitting since 1983 and now has new life... and some new hardware from the show!

Miriam Paulus, a longtime member of the CRC, has passed away at age 93. There will be no services. Miriam, the matriarch of the Paulus family, was wife to Eddie and mother to Gene, who predeceased her. Together, they founded Mastertech in 1991. Mastertech is the site of several Canadian River Cruiser Christmas parties.

Mastertech continues today under different management, but a number of the staff have remained over the years. They don’t focus on classic cars, however, as they did in the past.

The club wishes the Paulus family the best thoughts during this difficult time.

4/26 Coffee Call at Rudy's

The t-shirt store is open! Lawrence finds a new shirt immediately.

Lani returns after successful knee surgery!

T-Shirt distribution day at cRc coffee call at Boomerang Diner! Thank you again Sam and Sheri for facilitating our order.

CRC member Dave Saunders stands beside a brass-era Selden automobile, one from the collection of the late Don Boulton of OKC. Years ago, the CRC was fortunate to have toured his magnificent collection of early motorcars. This one-of-a-kind classic is on display in the Oklahoma History Museum in OKC. Selden manufactured 7,484 automobiles from 1908 to 1914 or about 5 a day. At the time, they were priced at what would be about $85,000 in today’s dollars.

Yukon Covenant Chruch show 4/12

Thank you to James Hileman for sharing these great photos!

Calling all veterans --

The Veterans Day Parade committee and the Norman Parks and Recreation Department are looking for additional submissions to get another round of names etched into the Veterans Memorial monument wall at Reaves Park.

If you or someone you know are a Veteran and have lived in Cleveland County at some time, you may be eligible to be added. This is for both living and deceased Veterans. s available through Norman Parks Department, or Terry O'Dea can help get you in touch - 405-641-7718.

The names are engraved several weeks before the Norman Veterans parade, where they are honored then.

The memorial's centerpiece is a monolith with bronze plaques that tell the story of the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. Engraved into the base are the names of those from Cleveland County from WWI and onward who were killed in action. On top of the monolith is an eagle carrying the American flag, created by Osage artist Shan Gray.

The 25 panels around the perimeter are for the names of veterans who have lived in Cleveland County for any duration of time. On the ground is a star, with each point representing one of the five branches of the military.

Spring Coffee Call @ Rudy's 3/1:

February 2025 - Thank you notes from both the Claremore and Clinton Veteran Centers were received at CRC World headquarters in Norman for the recent $500 per Oklahoma Veteran Centers donated by the CRC. All totaled, $3500 was gifted to the Oklahoma Veteran Centers recently.

Drumright Ok Central Tech Sunday Feb 16 2025

James H 2003 Chevy 1st in Class

Ray L 1967 Ford 2nd in Class

" A Great day for a car show, little Snow in the Morning and very little ICE on the roads. High for the day was around 30, so we didn't have to fight the heat. Lots of cars showed up for the show big show... about 8 Trucks and 4 Cars and maybe a few more outside. I think everyone there placed. But I have my first Trophy of the 2025 year." -Ray L

Not your Aunt’s 1965 Karmann-Ghia, but a sharp 2026 model!

cRc coffee call at world headquarters

A nice turnout this morning for coffee and conversation. Sam gave us an update on the Okie Nationals as well as our joint project with the Moore-Norman Automotive Tech Center. Everyone is pleased with the thoroughness of their work.

Bill Nations, long time member of the CRC and owner of a 1956 Continental convertible, passed away this last week. While Bill has not been an active member of the club for some time, we are sad to say goodbye and send our best wishes for his family. In the past, Bill had been mayor of Norman, as well as a State of Oklahoma Representative.

Goldsby Airfield Coffee Call

CRC members were treated to a very tasty buffet breakfast at the Goldsby field Feb. 8th, consisting of pancakes, chocolate pancakes, blueberry pancakes, french toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and sausage gravy, an assortment of jams, juices, and condiments, plus bottomless coffee…..all for the donation of $7 which goes to Oklahoma Youth Aviation! The buffet opened at about 8 am to a hungry crowd of club members and aviators. We eat there every month on the 2nd Saturday breakfast call. If you have never been out to Perry Field in Goldsby for this, it is high time to get in your classic and roll south on I-35, exiting on the exit south of Riverwind. The rural field is along the freeway on the SE side of the highway.

OKIE NATIONALS 2025

The OKIE NATIONAL steering committee, comprised of 8 regional car clubs, is beginning to meet and hammer out the details for the 2025 Okie National meet. The CRC representatives on this committee are Sam Klatt and Mitch Phillips. See map below.

Jan. 25th -- A fine group turned out for coffee call at Boomerang this weekend. A great way to beat some winter cabin fever: hot food, great cars, and cRc company. Just what the doctor ordered!

Saturday, Jan. 18th-- at Midway coffee call, we were treated to a visit from Allan and Tina Mallory, adult children of charter CRC members Glenn and Carol Mallory (both deceased). Allan works with Moore Norman Tech (Automotive repair school) and came to share info about their program with our club.

A new annual event begins.

Welcome cRuisers to a fun new event we plan to do every January 1st beginning with the one that 14 of us did this year. The ultimate destination was the Norman Veteran Center where we staged an impromptu car show in the back parking lot for the residents to see and enjoy. We hope more will consider doing this again on January 1, 2026!!!

Early morning shift at Rudy's 12/24:

2024 cRc Christmas Party

Just a few of the 80 people who attended our cRc annual Christmas party at the Hallbrooke Clubhouse off Rock Creek Road this past weekend. Food, great friends, and fun entertainment made for a fun time for all. Thank you Kelley Butler for providing the nice clubhouse, Midway grocery for the main course and service, St. Thomas More Catholic Church for the tables and chairs, Lani for the ice, soft drinks, and table setup and decorations, and Andres and Maya for the entertainment. Tommy won the prize at the hard fought bead game. Merry Christmas to all from the vast staff of the CRC car club, Norman's BEST and OKLAHOMA'S FINEST!

Bob's 1947 Dodge

New wheels and tires- looking great!

early shift coffee call

At Midway Deli

caRols Fall cRuise to Medicine Park and Mt. Scott - 2024

The club wishes to thank Carol and Jim Hoffman for the great pre-planning and execution of our fall cRuise. In fact, ALL OF OUR CRUISES ARE IMAGINED, ORGANIZED, TESTED, PLANNED, and EXECUTED by Carol and Jim. THANKS!!!!!

Saturday August 24th, a BLOCKBUSTER COMBO of coffee call at BOOMERANG and then our Fall cRuise to Medicine Park and Mount Scott!!! A drop-dead gorgeous view awaited 18 cRc members laden with full tummies from our meal at Riverside Cafe in Medicine Park.

Carol and Jim had a private dining room waiting for us when we arrived and we bypassed the queue and had our own dedicated waitstaff.

Everyone's vehicle made it easily to the top and it was worth the visions of "plummeting end over end down a near vertical cliff" to make the exciting drive up and down the mountain......but we all survived.

Medicine Park was hoppin'! In these photos, Carol issues route instructions to Roy for the Elgin to Medicine Park run. They were like, " Follow Ken's Cadillac, and don't let Dave and Marilyn pass you because they are supposed to be bringing up the rear!

Well first things first.....who took a slightly wrong turn in Elgin and finally had to resort to using Google Maps to find us?

We were oh-so close also. Well, we're not saying who that was, but we are saying that the drive down was quite pretty on the very "green-for-August" back country roads of Oklahoma.

crc member, jock (left)

During lunch, we were treated to an excellent lecture by Emeritus Geology Professor and senior cRc member Jock Campbell who helped us (as well as the wait-staff) understand where all those little round cannonball size rocks came from that are unique to this part of Oklahoma and most of the United States. We also learned why "fracking" can cause minor earthquakes.

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