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President- Jim Compton

Vice Pres- Dan Wilson

Treasurer- Kimberly Ziemer

Secretary- Dave Lemack

Newsletter- Kimberly Ziemer

Web Director- Dan Wilson

Event Coordinator- Cathy McNiven

Spring Chairperson- Chris Wollam

Spring Co-chair- Charlie McNiven

Fall Chairperson- Jim Compton

Fall Co-chair- Claud Johnson

Membership Chairman- Grant Culley

A long time ago, back in the mid 70’s I purchased my first Mustang a 1970 Mach 1. I drove that for a number of years until

one night I crashed. I was on a road that is twisty and hilly. Coming out of a lazy right hander at the top of a hill I went

airborne. Upon landing I turned left on the steering wheel to negotiate the hard left, but to my amazement the car didn’t

turn. Going airborne again off the hill, and road I came to rest in some farmer’s front yard. Imagine the consternation of

the farmer and his wife being woke up in the middle of the night to find a dark blue Mustang in their front yard. After a

moment to compose myself, I get out to inspect the damage. It was hard to see much in the dark, but I could see that

both front tires were folded under the car, both A arms had broken. Probably a good thing, cuz if just one had broken it

probably would have rolled causing considerable more damage and injury. Asking to use the phone I was informed that

they didn’t have one so I hiked the 10 or 12 miles back to town to call for assistance. After returning the farmer helped

me remove a section of his picket fence so we could get the tow truck in to remove the car. I had the front end rebuilt

In 2005 when Ford came out with the new retro

style Mustang I fell in love with it. Going to dealers

in the area I couldn’t find one that was set up

the way I wanted it, so in June of 2005 I ordered

one from the factory. Impatiently waiting I finally

took delivery on February 27, 2006. The next 3

years were sheer driving pleasure for me. Then

early in 2009 I came across the little gem I now

have, a 2008 Shelby GT-500. It is the fastest and

best handling car I have ever owned and really

love the way she squats down when she gets

angry. I hope to enjoy it for many years to come.

Although somewhere in me there is an ember burning that is a longing for a Mach 1. Maybe it’s a desire to go back to my

younger years and closer to my first Mustang or maybe it’s just a wild notion that will pass with time. I would prefer a ‘69

or ‘70 with a 428 Cobra Jet or the 429 KK NASCAR edition. If you are going to dream, you might as well dream big. We

will see what the future will bring.

Article and photos provided by Claud Johnson.