Volume 50 No. 12

In This Issue

December 2015

Editor’s Corner 2 Chapter News 3, 4, 5, 6

Conestoga Flyer 7 Studebaker Deals 8

Jim & Virginia Hill’s 1956 Transtar

Editor’s Corner

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Conestoga Chapter extends our deepest sympathy to Joe and Sheila Rink for the recent loss

of both their daughter and grand-daughter. They, along with their son-in-law, were involved

in a serious automobile accident at the end of October. Their daughter did not survive. Their

son-in-law had serious injuries and the grand-daughter was air-lifted to Children’s Hospi-

tal. Unfortunately, after about three weeks, the grand-daughter passed away. Sheila indicat-

ed that some of her grand-daughter’s organs were donated to four other people. Sheila said

“it is a small comfort to know that the donations helped some other families”.

Thank You to Conestoga President, Christof Kheim, for once again hosting the annual Thanksgiving Dinner

at the Forney Museum. Christof is stepping down as president in 2016 but will still be very active in the

chapter. Be sure and read his final president message here in the newsletter. Wishing everyone a Merry

Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This Month’s Cover Studebaker The Studebaker Truck on this months cover belongs to long time Conestoga members Jim & Virginia

Hill. The Hill’s can been seen at many International and Zone Meets through out the year. They travel

the country in their 1956 Transtar Truck, taking the back roads to many events, including the Interna-

tional in St Louis this year. Jim & Virginia are some of the nicest people you will have the pleasure to

meet, always volunteering when needed, and are a great access to the club.

Conestoga Chapter President Message

Here's hoping everyone had a pleasant, peaceful Thanksgiving. Our Conestoga Club had a very nice potluck

gathering at the Forney Museum on the 15th with about 35 participants. Five Studebakers graced the front

lot at the Museum: 1957 President, Roger Zaner; 1961 Lark, Lori & Will Sander & Steve Doerschlag; 1962 GT

Hawk, Val & Jerry Hackman; 1963 GT Hawk, Joan & John Murphy; 2002 Avanti, Marilyn & Phil Scott. As al-

ways, the food prepared by everyone was excellent! A special "thank you" goes out to JoDee Studebaker &

Jim Kline who once again decorated and provided all the table service.

We also conducted our annual nomination of officers and the following folks agreed to remain in office for

another term: Secretary, Lori Sander; Treasurer, Sheila Rink; Sunshine, Kay Murray; Collector Car Council

Rep, Roger Zaner. Both the position of President and Vice-President/Tour Master were open with no one

initially volunteering to run. Without a complete slate of officers, there was mention of the Conestoga Chap-

ter possibly disbanding after 47 years of existence; a sad prospect indeed. However, our very new members,

Jay & Deborah Hokanson, graciously stepped forward and are willing to serve in those two positions, respec-

tively. Congratulations and THANK YOU! I would like everyone to know that Jay & Deborah do not own a

Studebaker nor have they ever owned one. They joined the Studebaker Club because they appreciate the

cars, but more importantly because they like the people & interesting activities in which we participate. As a

30-year member of SDC it saddens me to think that our Conestoga Chapter came within inches of it's life, all

because no one wants to assume a little responsibility and be an active part of the Club. Despite being one of

the younger members, I still recall a time in Conestoga's not-so-distance past when each office in elections

were contested by at least two candidates! If only that were still the case now!! Let's not forget that in or-

der to continue to enjoy such wonderful camaraderie, we must all do our part to help make the Club a con-

tinuing success and serving as an officer is an integral part of any organization. Onto December and January;

we have our Holiday Dinner at The Old Neighborhood on Sunday the 20th and the Annual Conestoga Chili

Cook-Off on the 24th of the first month in the New Year. Our chili competition will take place at the home of

long-time Conestoga members Kay & Jerry Murray; thanks for hosting the entire Club! Your board of direc-

tors will meet in January, sometime before the Chili Cook-Off, to plan the 2016 calendar of events. If anyone

has suggestions for an activity or would like to host, plan or organize a meeting, please contact me

soon. Several months are already planned with our annual traditions such as the brunch at Mount Vernon

Country Club in May, but we welcome new and unique ideas.

In closing I would like to take a moment and extend sincerest & most heartfelt condolences to Sheila & Joe

Rink on the recent and most tragic loss of their daughter, Lori & granddaughter, Amelia Elizabeth. Please

know you are in many Conestoga and other SDC members thoughts & prayers. We wish you the strength &

will to get through this very difficult ordeal and find the courage to go on despite such loss. Your Studebaker

friends care deeply and we want you to know that.

-Christof

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CONESTOGA CHAPTER TOUR MASTERS REPORT

Looking ahead to December we will be having our Holiday Dinner, Gift Exchange at “The Old Neighbor-

hood Restaurant” on Sunday, Dec. 20th at 5:30pm.

The cost is $26 per person, all-inclusive, with a choice Prime Rib, Atlantic Salmon or Chicken Florentine.

A cash bar is available as well. (Please see the flyer elsewhere in the newsletter.)

The restaurant is at 7923 Allison Way (just West of 80th Ave & Wadsworth Blvd.) in Arvada.

Optional gift exchange for those who wish to participate. A $20 maximum per gift; men bring a man’s

gift and women bring a woman’s gift.

RSVP and payment must be received no later than Saturday, December 12th.

Please send payment to: Conestoga Chapter SDC c/o Christof Kheim, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Bldg. One,

Denver, CO 80216.

Western Wheels Chapter

On Saturday, November 14th, several Western Wheels members met in Gering at the Fresh Foods park-

ing lot. It was a beautiful fall day and a great day to get our Studebakers out and drive them. We drove

west through Mitchell Pass and Scottsbluff National Monument and then onto Lyman, NE. We took the

scenic drive into Torrington WY where we stopped for a quick break. Then it was back to Scottsbluff to

the Prime Cut Restaurant where we had our evening meal and meeting. Members attending were; Dal-

las & Lucille Whiting in their 1958 Pick Up, Mary Miller in her 1960 Lark Convertible, Stuart Tritt in his

1984 Avanti, Don & Betty Steinwart in their 1952 Commander Hardtop, and Perry, Jackie and Corina

Meyers in their 1961 Lark Station Wagon. Wanda Mowry met us at the restaurant. Upcoming meeting

were discussed:

December 12th Christmas Party– Bring something for DOVES

January 9th—El Charritos

February 13th—Soup Supper, Wanda Mowry

Our sympathy goes out to Butch Feil with the loss of his wife Julie and to Eugene & Mary White with the

loss of their son Ronald.

Submitted By

Perry Meyers

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Pikes Peak Chapter

The monthly meeting took place at the Golden Corral in the Springs. It was a beautiful day, with 14 mem-

bers in attendance. Most Studes have been put away for the season. Our next meeting will be the

Christmas dinner at the Hotel Elegance (off I-25 and Circle Drive), at 12pm. (December 5, 2015)

After a good meal, the meeting was called to order by Marsha White in Fred's absence. Treasurer and

secretary reports were given and approved. Trish Harness announced that the events room at the Gar-

den of the Gods Trading Post has been reserved for the Sweetheart Brunch on February 13, 2016. We

will be ordering off the menu like we did last year. Trish also said the January meeting will be January 26,

2016 at the American Legion #5 (Platte Canyon/Cascade) at noon. This will be the annual Toy Show, so

get those Stude toys, photos, models, etc. ready for showing.

Nominations were taken for new officers beginning January 1, 2016. The following members were sug-

gested.

President--Dave Batchelor

Vice President/Tourmaster--Merv Mundorf

Treasurer--Chuck Donkle

Secretary--Doreen Chase

Elections will be held at the Christmas Dinner, December 5th.

It has been a good year for the outgoing officers, we appreciate all the help we got from our members.

We also signed up 6 new members this year. Let the new officers know what you would like to do this

year, places to go, etc.

Norm Gieseker announced that he has old license plates. Anyone interested, let him know.

The members of Pikes Peak Chapter in Colorado Springs would like to wish all club mem-

bers from the Denver, Wyoming and Nebraska chapters a very Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year.

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Wyoming Chapter

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christ-

mas and a Happy New Year. There will be

more information on the 2016 Zone Meet in

Casper coming in the Western Outlook

starting in January.

Connie

The Wyoming Chapter will hold the election for 2016 officers at the March meeting in Casper. The

chapter has formed an election committee to be sure that all members have a vote. If you would like

to get your name on the ballot or to request a ballot please contact one of the following members.

Bruce Berst Bruce_Berst@natronaschools.org 307- 472-7712

Jim Harkins jecahark@aol.com 307- 262-6634

Anette Black patton@bresnan.net 307– 684-0250

The Wyoming Chapter requests that all members please request a ballot and vote.

December Birthdays Mary Miller 1 Barb Cannon 24

Marion Kellie 7 John Murphy 27

Diane Kile 8 Rex Osborn 28

Dee Glusick 20 Barbara Shull 31

Garnet Wilcox 6

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Conestoga Christmas DinnerConestoga Christmas Dinner

Sunday Dec. 20th, 2015

Old Neighborhood Restaurant

7923 Allison Way

Arvada, CO 80005

Please make checks payable to Conestoga Chapter - SDC.

Please RSVP no later than Dec. 12th.

Send payment to:

Rex Osborn

2726 Fillmore St.

Denver, CO 80205

Entree Quantity Price Cost

Prime Rib $26.00 each plate

Atlantic Salmon $26.00 each plate

Chicken Courdlaine $26.00 each plate

Non-alcoholic drinks, salad and dessert will be provided with each meal.

A cash bar will be available for those who wish to partake responsibly in Christmas cheer.

Total

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For Sale:1963 Champ Pickup V8, 4 speed, plus over-

drive.

Also 1964 Hawk, V8, Auto. Both vehicles start and

drive well

For Details call:

307-587-6602

Conestoga Chapter:

President: Christof Kheim 303-859-9966

Vice Pres: Rex Osborn 303-917-1408

Secretary: Lori Sander 970-396-0359

Treasurer: Shelia Rink 303-986-6478

Sunshine Fund: Kay Murray 303-452-3029

CCCC: Roger Zaner 303-426-8843

Events: Rex Osborn 303-917-1408

Editor: Rick Hawkins 970-568-0141

E-mail: WesternOutlook@aol.com

Website: www.frontrangestudebakers.com

Western Wheels Chapter:

President: Dallas Whiting 308-635-2767

Vice Pres: Mary Miller 308-436-5359

Secretary: Stuart Tritt 308-235-3386

Treasurer: Perry Meyers 308-783-5144

Tour Master: Betty Steinwart 308-436-5461

The Western Outlook is the newsletter of the

Conestoga, Pikes Peak, Western Wheels and

the Wyoming Chapters of the Studebaker

Drivers Club.

Please submit any corrections, suggestions or

ideas to the editor at:

westernoutlook@aol.com

Pikes Peak Chapter:

President: Fred Cappo 719-633-8742

Vice Pres: Marcia White 719-591-1697

Secretary: Trish Harness 303-933-8421

Treasurer: Jim Harness 303-933-8421

Tour Master: Marcia White 719-591-1697

CCCC: Roger Zaner 303-426-8843

Wyoming Chapter:

President: Connie Thompson 307-267-2790

Vice Pres: Bill Nieman 307-467-5787

Secretary: Bruce Berst 307-472-7712

Treasurer: Jim Rapp 307-461-2829

Tour Master: Jim Harkins 307-262-6634

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THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

Rick Hawkins, Editor

7381 View Pointe Circle

Wellington, CO 80549

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