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Needed: participants for the 2025 CROPwalk Show & Shine
Needed: participants for the 2025 CROPwalk Show & Shine
We are looking for cars to participate in a show and shine at the 2025 CROPwalk at the Norman Senior Wellness Center. This is an annual, nationwide event that raises money for hunger.
The CROPwalk will take place on Sunday, October 19th 1:30-4pm. Anyone is welcome!
1700 Lexington Ave. Norman, OK 73069
"No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a yearly gathering. It's a movement that's 55 years strong, made up of compassionate people in more than 500 communities across the U.S. The steps we take - and the funds we raise together - will provide life-saving support including emergency food and resources, along with the seeds, tools and programs that will help families feed themselves in the future."
Food & Shelter Show 7/26 -- Thank you to all!
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!
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!
We are saddened to share that Sheri Klatt's father has passed away. Please keep the Klatt family in your thoughts—no service information at this time.
We are saddened to share that Sheri Klatt's father has passed away. Please keep the Klatt family in your thoughts—no service information at this time.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
crc tiny home News!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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
2025 CRC SHOP TOUR -- tHAT OLD TRUCK GUY (ZAC) SHOP TOUR
** POSTPONED** - New date will be provided once available
** 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
Noble Rose Rock
Car show 2025
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);
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.
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.
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.
The club wishes the Paulus family the best thoughts during this difficult time.
4/26 Coffee Call at Rudy's
4/26 Coffee Call at Rudy's
The t-shirt store is open! Lawrence finds a new shirt immediately.
The t-shirt store is open! Lawrence finds a new shirt immediately.
Lani returns after successful knee surgery!
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.
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.
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
Yukon Covenant Chruch show 4/12
Thank you to James Hileman for sharing these great photos!
Calling all veterans --
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:
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.
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
Drumright Ok Central Tech Sunday Feb 16 2025
James H 2003 Chevy 1st in Class
James H 2003 Chevy 1st in Class
Ray L 1967 Ford 2nd 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!
Not your Aunt’s 1965 Karmann-Ghia, but a sharp 2026 model!
cRc coffee call at world headquarters
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
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
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!
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.
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:
Early morning shift at Rudy's 12/24:
2024 cRc Christmas Party
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!
Norman Christmas Parade
Norman Christmas Parade
Bob's 1947 Dodge
Bob's 1947 Dodge
New wheels and tires- looking great!
early shift coffee call
early shift coffee call
At Midway Deli
caRols Fall cRuise to Medicine Park and Mt. Scott - 2024
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)
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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