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Pan Siftings
May 9th Happy Mothers Day
May 13th General Mtg 7:30 pm See page 6
May 15th Spring Tour See page 6
May20th Board Mtg 7 pm See page 6
May25th Pan Sifting Articles Due
May 31st Memorial Day
June 5th Cancer Cruise
June 10th General Mtg 7:30 pm TBD
June 17th Board Mtg 7 pm TBD
June 20th Fathers Day
June 22nd Pan Siftings Article Due
Car Of The Month
1984 Chrysler LeBaron Owner: Robert & Esther Ebnet
www.pantowners.org
Volume 50 Number 5 May 2021
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Club Officers & Board Members
President: Dennis Arntson 320-333-6019 Car Show Chair: Bruce Theisen 320-253-3589
Vice Pres: Bob Halliday 320-363-4909
Secretary: Darlene Dickinson 320-251-1742 Pan Committee: Ray Maciej Mark Ebnet
Treasurer: Doug Rask 320-267-3991 Dennis Arntson Tom Lynch
Sgt.Of Arms: Tom Hall 320-393-2790 Fred Shermock Bruce Theisen
Ed Bauer Lester Zika
Directors: Trisha Thiel 320-241-0515 John Trutwin Doug Rask
Beth Reimer 320-267-0192
Paul Schmitbauer 320-630-4219 Hospitality: Connie Philippi 320-253-4709
Larry Engele 320-363-8762 Cheryl Voigt 320-259-0943
Randy Fischer 320-355-2158 Trisha Thiel 320-241-0515
Jim Stodolka 320-290-2067
Web Master: David Dickson 320-252-8675 Historians: Jim Stodolka 320-290-2067
Newsletter: Jim Zwilling 320-406 3584 Bruce Theisen 320-253-3589
email jzwilling47@gmail.com pansiftings@yahoo.com
Mission Statement:
To Preserve The History Of The Pan Automobile; To Introduce And Edu-
cate Current And Future Generations About The Collector Car Hobby; To
Promote Fun And Fellowship Amongst Its Members And To Invest Time, Tal-
ent, And Capital Into Future Club Projects And Functions.
Car Of The
1984 Chrysler LeBaron
Owner: Robert and Esther Ebnet
When we were looking for a convertible our son
found one for us. When we went to look at it, we
liked it and bought it from a lady that lived in St Cloud. The lady was married
to one of the Unger brothers. All we did to it was put a new top on it. Thank
You for voting to put it in The 2021 club calendar. Robert and Esther Ebnet
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President’s Report
Hello Everyone,
The trees are starting to bud, and the frequency of snow flur-
ries is diminishing. These are good signs to get the old cars
out! The weather for Saturday (April 24th) is looking good for
ditch clean-up, or if the weather turns on us, Saturday May 1st
will be the day. I mention this in the May’s Siftings since some
of you will read the online version before May 1st. We are go-
ing to have our first cruise to General Meetings on Thursday
May 13th . Our meeting will be held at Duane Gilleland’s “Hot
Rod Shop” located at 8186 Delta Circle in St. Joseph, MN. If you have not seen his collection, it is
worth seeing. Thanks to Duane and crew for the use his facility for our May meeting. Don’t forget to
bring your own lawn chair. No meal will be provided, but the club will have the Tool Box available. We
will also be selecting cars for the 2022 Pantowner calendar, so if you haven’t already, send your pho-
tos to Darlene Dickinson. Please come early to the meeting with your photos so they can be entered
into the mix prior to membership voting. See Darlene’s notice for more details. We are making pro-
gress towards our annual car show in August. Flyers are now available. We will have our flyer posted
in MSRA’s June 2021 issue of LineChaser. This will give our show a lot of exposure. Bruce is continu-
ing with all car show preparations. As we see it, the only thing that would be a show stopper is if the
State or Benton County shuts down activity at the fairgrounds. Our contract with the county fair
board should include language holding us harmless if a shutdown were to happen. The “Cruisin’ in
2021” events (put on by us and other car clubs in our area) is already in motion. Watch for events by
other clubs we are invited to. As I had noted before, this is a great way to meet and gather with
other clubs in the area. See information that Bob will post in the Siftings. On Thursday May 27th ,
Bruce and I will be meeting with Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education department speaking at
one of their senior citizen events. I have a PowerPoint presentation about our club to share with
them. I am looking forward to doing this event, it is a great way to share what we do as a club. If
anyone knows of an organization that has an interest in hearing about our club, please let me or any
board member know. As a reminder, the Stearns History Museum (located at 235 South 33rd Av. S.
– west of the new CostCo) is having a grand opening to show off their new displays at the end of
May. Consider checking out what they have done to the displays of our Pan Car and the Pan Motor
Company. Remember you can get in free as a Pantowner (show your badge), although they would ap-
preciate a freewill donation. Anyone have a story to share about a project they are working on? If
so, send your story along with photos to Jim Zwilling to get it posted in the Siftings in our “Sifting
Gears” column. It would be great to see what club members are doing. There is no project too big or
too small to share. That’s all I have for now (think summer). Thanks and remember to…….enjoy the
ride!
Dennis Arntson (aka:) President
Calendar Car Voting We will be voting on the 2022 calendar car entries. Please
bring your picture for submission to the May Membership Meeting . Thank You
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Vice Presidents Report
Hi Everyone, It is great to see more & more car show and
swap meet activity as we move into that season. There are a
handful in May and June is actually filling in very well. Of par-
ticular note this month is the show at the St. Cloud Eagles
Club on May 20 th . from 4 P.M. -8 P.M. Make sure you check
out the show and swap listing of events tentatively being
planned. As before I included only the local events with-in a
50/60- mile radius or larger national events I know some of us
typically participate in. I’m also including the list of Cruizin’ In 2021 events that some of the central
Minnesota car clubs are hosing this spring/summer. There were a couple of new clubs added for a
total of 8 this year, so check out the list and hopefully you can do some cruizin’ and show our club
support of this activity. I’m very pleased to announce that Dale and Carol Ann Zika have volunteered
to organize our nursing home activity again this year. I feel this is an important club function and
was very happy Dale and Carol Ann decided to take on arranging these events again. They will be
publishing a schedule so please make sure you participate if you are able. As far as local parades go,
as I said last month some are happening and some are not. We know both the Waite Park and the St.
Joseph Parades are cancelled, but a few others are being planned to still take place. I passed around
a signup sheet for some local parades at the April general meeting and we had some interest so I
currently have our club signed up for the Avon Spunktacular days parade on Saturday evening June
19 th . and the Foley Fun Days parade on Wednesday evening June 23 rd . If you are interested in
participating in either one of these parades, please let me know and I will give you the information.
Also, if you would be available to pull the Pan trailer in either of these parades, please let me know.
It would be great to have our trailer as part of our parade unit to help promote our club and car
show. Again, please keep in mind we are still dealing with the COVID-19 virus around us, so these
events are tentative and what happens in the coming months will decide if we will see them actually
happen. I will continue to provide up-dates on events as I become aware of them. Weather permit-
ting, we will be having our first pre meeting cruise of the year before the May 13th . general
meeting, We will meet at the St. Joe. CentraCare parking lot and leave at 6:00 to give us
time for our drive and arrive earlier to view Duane Gilleland’s collection. So, if it is not raining,
join us for a little more scenic drive to our meeting. That nasty Covid virus is still around us so
please continue to pray for God to watch over our club members and their families. Thanks
Bob Halliday Your V.P.
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Car Show Chairman Report
By Chairman Bruce Theisen No.1
Well, as the old song goes: “Another month closer and deeper
in debt” or something like that. We aren’t quite to the “Pedal
to the Metal “stage yet but hopefully soon. We are moving
ahead with all intentions of having a car show -swap -crafts -
motorcycles - snowmobiles - model cars - Dyno - kids tractor
pull and lots of FUN!! Thanks to Dennis Arnston - and a lot of brain - cell killing by Bob Halliday -
Wendy Theisen - and myself - we condensed the flyer back down and cleaned it up. Dennis gets the
credit for the art work - computer work and arranging. I did pick the color - yaaaa!! Anyway, the
flyers are printed and ready to hand out. We cut the number down as social media is taking over.
So if you need some - they will be at the next meeting. They are wrapped in small packs but if you
don’t need a whole pack - take what you need. It seems like after the show that there was always
thousands left so let’s see. I plan to hold off on the mailing till late May?? To see how the State
mandates rules to curtail our fun. Or as Bob H. Says - let’s just protest because then it’s all legal.
We will find out.
The sponsors are on board and lots of the rentals are locked in. The Ice Arena fee hasn’t been
set , but should be about the same dollars. They meet after I wrote this story. The Fairgrounds
fee hasn’t been given to me but we are also waiting to see what the Lions building will cost. We
could use it for crafts inside swap, eating or just relaxing. Let’s see what rent costs.
The only price increase this year by the club was indoor swap spaces - $10.00. Not a large in-
crease. The T-shirts are done but not picked up as of this writing. They will be for sale at the May
meeting. The design looked neat (of course, my design) but I haven’t seen it printed yet. We will
have a large variety of T’s, tanks, v-necks, sweats and pullovers. Some are very limited so shop ear-
ly, shop often - just like voting!
The dyno is a go as of right now so we are really hoping it helps the gate traffic. The kids tractor
pull will hopefully help get the young crowd excited. Both of these will need some help so if it inter-
ests you get in touch with the chairman. If they provide new excitement they will be worth it. The
Next X car club is still on board to provide some help - hopefully some grunt work too.
Last month I forgot till after I wrote my story to give a shout-out to Larry Moline and Helen
Colberg . Both knew where Gross- Wenstrom Phillips 66 was located. They were on the northwest
corner of 5th Ave So and Division. Across from the old Tenvoordes Ford car lot. They got perma-
nently removed when Highway 23 went to 4 lanes I guess. Stuff like that you had to ask Elmer
Dahl. I think that guy not only knew every business in town but the people that worked there. Miss
his insight!
And now for the chuckle of the month. This is a sign that hangs in my brothers repair
shop: “Calm down mechanic guy! Just here for an oil change. If I wanted to know all the shit wrong
with my car, I’d just turn the radio down,” The reason I chuckle is it happened to me years ago. My
bosses sister -in-law brought her car in cuz it was making noise. It was serious, I got it up on the
hoist and removed the front wheel. Not only were the brakes gone , but the rotors were worn com-
pletely away. I asked her if she ever noticed. She replied: “Yup, many months ago. As the noise got
louder I just cranked the radio up louder. It would go away.” I said, Ya, but your brakes went away,
too. Everything is shot! She looked surprised. Oh well. With that - signing off - stay warm - it
will change
Bruce Theisen Car Show Chairman 2021 (NOT 2022 )
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Membership Meeting Minutes April 8th 2021
CALLED TO ORDER: Dennis called meeting to order at Tim Carlson’s and Tom led the members in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: Dennis is checking on meeting places for May. Roy Bernick will not host the June meet-
ing. We will have a car cruise before meetings starting in May. Jim Stodolka has replaced John Balmer
as new board member. Dennis will be talking with the Sartell-St. Steven Senior group. He will be talk-
ing to a senior group about our club.
VICE PRESIDENT: Bob will talk to Carol Ann & Dale Zika about nursing homes. There will be a list of
car shows an events coming up.
TREASURER: Doug gave the treasurer’s report. A motion by Dorothy Paulson to accept the treasur-
er’s report as written and Carol Lauerman seconded. Discussion and motion was carried.
SECRETARY: SEND CAR PHOTOS TO VOTE ON FOR 2022 CALENDARS TO DARLENE. OR BRING
THEM TO MAY MEETING. WILL BE VOTING ON THEM IN MAY. Darlene has only received 5 photos
so far.
CAR SHOW: Bruce talked about the car show.
BOARD of DIRECTORS: 1st Year Directors working on run, 2nd Year Directors will have spring run on
May 15, information in newsletter.
PAN COMMITTEE: Doug announced that he will check the car in a couple of months.
NEW BUSINESS: Doug had work done on his computer. Doug was wondering if club members would
like to loan money to the club for the upcoming car show.
ANNOUCEMENTS: Received a thank you card from the Thompson family for the plant.
CARD DRAWING: Carol Lauerman – Dale Arntson – Ron Fruth.
BADGE DRAWING: Curt Norenberg name was drawn and was not present The amount will be $90
next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Dorothy Paulson made a motion to adjourn and Dennis Klug second and motion was
carried.
Secretary Darlene Dickinson
This Months General Meeting will be at Duane Gilleland’s Hot Rod Shop 8186
Delta Circle St. Joseph on Thursday May 13th at 7:30 pm, Please bring a chair.
The Board meeting will be at Tim Carlson’s place of business ( Carlson Whole-
sale Inc )located at 3780 Quail Rd. NE in Sauk Rapids on Thursday May 20th
2021 Spring Tour Our Annual Spring Tour is back for 2021
and happening on May 15! We feel that those of us who want the Covid vaccine
will have it by then and we will be ready to dust off our cars and take them for
a ride. The Covid rules are changing, but we will adhere to what the rules for
an out door activity are at the time of the tour. We will meet at the St. Jo-
seph Kwik Trip located on county 75 across from Neighbors restaurant at 8:30
AM. and leave at 9:00 A.M. The drive will take us on some back roads and,
weather permitting, we will stop to view the collection of Jim & Carol Stodolka. No club sponsored food
will be available, but we will be stopping at places where those who want to can get something to eat.
Please call Paul Schmitbauer with any questions at 320-630-4219. We hope you can join us!
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Board Meeting Minutes April 15th 2021
CALL TO ORDER: Dennis called the meeting to order at Tim Carlson’s and Tom led the members in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Beth and Paul were excused and rest of board was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Bruce made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Bob second-
ed. Discussion and motion was carried.
PRESIDENT: Dennis will have the May meeting at Duane Gilleland’s Hot Rod Shop. Check Dennis
notes in the Newsletter for more info. Saturday April 24th will be the ditch clean-up.
VICE PRESIDENT: Bob has a list of car shows and events and will post then in the Newsletter. Bob
is planning a car run before the May meeting.
TREASURER: Doug gave the treasurer’s report. A motion was made by Trisha and Randy second-
ed. Discussion and motion was carried.
SECRETARY: Darlene has only received 5 photos for the 2022 calendar. She wanted to know
if someone had their car in the 2021 calendar can they put a different car for the 2022 calendar.
A motion was made by Dennis to let any member who has had a car photo on the 2021 calendar can
bring a photo of a different car to vote on for the 2022 calendar and also anyone who had a car in a
calendar 5 years or later can bring a photo to be voted on for the 2022 calendar. Doug seconded
and discussion and motion was carried.
CAR SHOW: Bruce has received some sponsors. He is checking on other things for the car show.
ADJOURNMENT: Doug made motion to adjourn and Trish seconded and motion was carried.
Secretary Darlene Dickinson
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For Sale: Man Cave Sale! 1922 Model T Touring very good condition, Model A and Model T parts and
tools also lots of auto body tools. The sale will be held May 15th 2021.The address is 10917 Independ-
ence Ave N Champlin, MN 55316
For Sale: Good Running 4.3 Chevy-complete-hear it run or buy the whole S-10 4x4 Blazer Bruce
253-3589
Storage: For Rent 10x24 garage. 320-363-8718
Free: But will take donations Have some Pan Towners dash plaques back to 2004 - not all years -
some only 1! Just Ask . Also FREE too but I am non- profit - Car Club Calendars. If your car was in
it - take it, what year? Bruce 253-3589
CRUISIN’IN 2021
All nights 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Meet Fellow Collectors & Enjoy Summer Nights
Looking at Classic Cars, Bring lawn chairs
Thurs, April 29 – Brainerd: HOST: Northern Tin Street Rods, Merle Gallant (218)
330-4585 or Leo Whitman (218) 829-9376 Email: mmgallant@brainerd.net
Wed, May 19 – Vining: HOST: Tri County Cruisers, Henning, Rhonda Jorgenson
(218) 282-6197 Email: rjorgenson77@gmail.com
Wed, June 2 – Little Falls: HOST: Lone Eagle Auto Club, Wayne Hansmann (320)
632-6849 Email: kwhunts48@yahoo.com
Thurs, June 24 – Wadena: HOST: Wadena Leaf River Cruisers, Harold Wicht
(218) 629-1004 Cell (952) 221-0714 Email: hnswicht@wcta.net
Wed, July 21 – Alexandria: HOST: Vintage Car Club, Dan Barber (952) 210-3452
Email: barberdl@gmail.com
Wed, July 28 – Long Prairie: HOST: Country Cruisers Club, Lloyd Graves (320)
732-3590 (320) 815-8635 Email: ljgraves@wisper-wireless.com
Tues, August 3 – Avon/St Anna - St Cloud: HOST: Pantowners Auto Club, Dennis
Arntson (320) 333-6019 Email: president@pantowners.org
Wed, August 25 – Cold Spring: HOST: Cold Spring Street Machines, Dave Vogt (320)
685-3928 Email: ddrunner@icloud.com
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❑Life Member Membership Application
St. Cloud Antique Auto Club, Inc
Name: Last __________________________ First ______________ Spouse _______________
Date: _______________Children Under 18: ________________________________________
Address: _________________________ City: ___________ State: ___ Zip Code: __________
Telephone/Cell#: __________________ E-mail Address: _____________________________
Occupation ( No Business Names ): _______________________________________________
Dues for one year: $20.00 Renewal: $20.00 New member or if your membership lapses for more
than 1 year: $1.00 for mailed roster
Please list your antique, street rod, and/or collector automobiles now owned:
YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY-STYLE
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
2021 Tentative Car Shows and Swaps
Please note, this information is tentative pending the COVID-19 situation. Events will
be up-dated as information is made available.
May 1st Aviation Day Car Show, Breezy Point Airport, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. Info. Allen: 218-963-7949
May 15th Princeton Car Show & Swap Meet, 8 A.M. – 3 P.M. Info. Steve: 612-987-0267
May 16th GSTA Swap Meet, K J’S Refuge, Orrock, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. Info. Bob: 763-442-0045 or Keith: 763-439-6517
May 20th Eagles Club Car Show, St. Cloud, 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. Info. 320-251-5622
June 4th-6th MOPARS In The Park Car Show & Swap Meet, Washington County Fairgrounds, Stillwater, Info.
Renee: 612-210-1752
June 11th Best Of Show Car Show, Waite Park Community Park CANCELLED
June 11th Moose Car Show, Waite Park Moose, 3 P.M.-8 P.M. Info. Ed Bauer
June 12th Lions Car Show, Albertville, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Info.: abertvillelions@gmail.com
June 12th Rum River Rods Scholarship Car Show, Isanti Rodeo Grounds, 10 A.M.-3 P.M., Info. Lee: 651-895-4381 or Nick:
651-983-4887
June 18th Spunktacular Days Car Show, Lake Wobegon Park, Avon, 5 P.M.-8 P.M. Info. John: 320-356-7268
June 18th-20th MSRA Back To The 50’s Weekend, Minn. State Fairgrounds, Info.: msra.com/contact-us
June 26th Dick Pellows Collection Auction: cars, motorcycles, signs, gas pumps, NOS parts, memorabilia, literature, St.
Paul, 9:30 A.M. Info: 507-673-2517
June 27th Vintage Car Club Show & Swap Meet, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria, Info. Gary: 320-766-0855
July 8th–10th Iola Car Show & Swap Meet, Iola Wis., Info. 715-445-4000
July 16th-18th Street Machine Summer Nationals, Minn. State Fairgrounds, Info.: streetmachinenationals.net
July 25th Shining By The River Car Show, River Of Life Church, Cold Spring 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Info. Bob: 320-363-4909
July 31st Cars By The Creek, Cold Spring, MSRA voting event, 8 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Info. Dave: 320-685-3928
Aug 1st Fun Car & Truck Show, Northern Lights Ballroom, Milaca 11 A.M. – 4 P.M. Info: 320-369-4622
Aug 7th Summer Spectacular Car Show, Downtown Isanti, 10A.M. – 3 P.M. Info Lee: 651-895-4381 or Nick: 651-983-4887
Aug 8th Summer Spectacular Car, Truck & Bike Show, K J’S Refuge, Orrock, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Info. Bob: 763-442-0045 or
Keith: 763-439-6517
Aug 15th Pan-Towners Car Show & Swap Meet, Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids, 7 A.M.-3 P.M. Info.
Bruce: 320-253-3589
Aug 21st Gear Head Get Together Car Show & Swap Meet, Maple Lake 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Info: 763-333-4422
Aug 21st Knights Of Columbus Car Show, Princeton, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. Info. Rick 763-482-7182
Sept 11th Wheels At The Park Car Show, Lions Park, Pleasant Lake, Rockville, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Info Chad: 320-761-0231
Sept 12th Lone Eagle Car Show, Morrison County Fairgrounds, Little Falls, 7 A.M.-3 P.M. Info: webmas-
ter@loneeagleautoclub.com
Sept 16th-19th Albany Pioneer Days Show & Swap Meet, Stearns County Pioneer Grounds, Albany, Info: 320-845-7410
Sept 19th Auto Restorers Car Show & Swap Meet, Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter 6 A.M. – 3 P.M. Info: autore-
storerscarclub@gmail.com
Oct 3rd GSTA Swap Meet, K J’S Refuge, Orrock, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. Info. Bob: 763-442-0045 or Keith: 763-439-6517
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