There ought to be Balloons.  There's nothing on the highway that says "Lester".  Unless you are canny enough to know that Aidekman Family Campus includes Lester Senior Housing, you would instinctively look for balloons.  But there were none to be seen. 

A last minute invitation to the New Jersey Region, AACA found them looking for additional participants.  The strong bond that has been growing between the two clubs showed its benefit.  The Raritan River Region, CLC did its best by publicizing the July 1st event at the June meeting, while our webmaster plied the tools of his trade to alert members who didn't attend the June meeting.  All total, perfect summer weather helped the two clubs rally almost 20 superb classic cars of all makes.  The activities director, Barbara, cordially welcomed all attendees with a boxed (Glatt) Kosher lunch, while residents fondly viewed the assemblage with stories of when they (and our cars) were young. 

When it came time to tally up votes for people's choice, Cadillacs garnered 2 of the 3 awards.  Darren Muso and Chris Pozarycki won kudos for their 1964 Convertible, as did Steve Rose and Julie Levine for their 1941 Convertible Sedan.  The non-Cadillac winner was Bob Martin, with a truly beautiful 1930 Ford Model "A". 

Thanks go to Arthur Metcalf, Demi Muso, Darren Muso, Chris Pozarycki, Julie Levine, Steve Rose, Bob Rankin, Bernie Cooney, and Pat Caruso for taking time out of their busy schedules to entertain a very special segment of our population. 

Special thanks go to Pat Caruso for designing professional people's choice ballots and windshield cards.  Pat knows how to make our region look professional. And thanks to Barbara, who organized a great event.   By the way, if you see any stray balloons, please notify the proper authorities.

- Bernie Cooney