Tenth Annual V-8s and Veterans Luncheon

By Ken Bounds

On a beautiful November day, 24 V-8ers and family met for a luncheon to salute our members who served in the armed forces.  Our thanks go out to Earl Heintz for once again making arrangements for the luncheon at Sam’s of Arlington, held this year on Saturday, November 7.

This luncheon became an annual event for the Northern Illinois Regional Group in 2006.  In those days we had door prizes at the luncheon, stories and souvenirs from several of our veterans and even a few tours to local attractions.  On this day, after a delicious lunch, Ken Bounds said a few words thanking everyone for coming and keeping the tradition going as well as a Thank You and a round of applause for our veterans present.

The pleasant mid-fall weather allowed a few classic vehicles to come out one more time before hibernation.  Shown below, 1940 Ford Pickup - Ron Steck, 1941 Mercury Tudor - Corrinne Collins, 1952 Ford Pickup - Jeff Trilling, and 1954 Packard Cavalier - Ron Dopke.  Not shown, 1950 Ford Convertible - Ken Bounds and 1950 Ford Tudor, Joe Dispensa.

Those gathering for an excellent lunch with a large helping of V-8 camaraderie were Ken Bounds, Norm Collins & granddaughter Corrinne, Joe & Marie Dispensa, Ron Dopke and friend  Bernice, Gladys Duzell, Terry & Kitty Freihage, Earl & Gene Heintz, Joey Novak & Millie Olds, Tom O’Donnell, Russ & Janice Shmerl, John & Barb Slobodnik, Ron & Colleen Steck, Jeff Trilling, and Len & Irene Vinyard.