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CKCA Members at Day One of the Oil Capital Collectibles "Brown - Kelley Collection" Auction in Hutchinson, KS – October 25, 2024
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA Members Michele & Curtis Nightingale at the Waldron Place Alzheimer's Benefit Car Show in Hutch – October 20, 2024
CKCA Members Bill & Diane Matlack visit Pennsylvania, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky – October 2024
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"Made it home last night after 12 days and 4370 miles and 17 states in the Northeast. Great trip! The last pic is Diane and I with Grandson Nate, who plays defensive end for Pitt."
– Contributed by CKCA members Bill & Diane Matlack, 10/17/2024
– Contributed by CKCA members Bill & Diane Matlack, 10/17/2024
CKCA Members Gerald & Denise Haughton take in the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals as guests of Andy Ross (the "American Rebel"), and Matt Hagan/Tony Stewart Racing – October 10-13, 2024
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– Backstory here: https://www.ckca.club/veterans-benefit-car-and-bike-show-at-the-red-shed-hutchinson-ks-july-6-2024.html
CKCA Members Scott & Tracy Patton at the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show – October 5, 2024
CKCA member Bill Popp returning home today on Kansas Honor Flight.
Welcome home, Bill!
Welcome home, Bill!
CKCA members Bill & Sondra Popp – September 11, 2024
Kansas Honor Flight is celebrating a huge milestone
by: Ryan Newton, Sep 6, 2024
by: Ryan Newton, Sep 6, 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas Honor Flight will celebrate a huge milestone next week. The 100th flight will take veterans to Washington, D.C., on Monday and return on Wednesday afternoon.
“Since then, we have taken 4,104 veterans on the flight,” said Pat Leon, Kansas Honor Flight volunteer. “It is completely free to the veteran if they are Kansas, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam.”
The volunteers for Kansas Honor Flight say the trip often provides closure for the veterans.
“We have had wives send us messages afterwards saying literally, my husband came back a different man. Especially from the Vietnam Era because there is this healing and closure that they get being there with the other veterans and being there to share stories and experiences that can be very helpful to them,” Leon said.
– Source, more: https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kansas-honor-flight-is-celebrating-a-huge-milestone/
“Since then, we have taken 4,104 veterans on the flight,” said Pat Leon, Kansas Honor Flight volunteer. “It is completely free to the veteran if they are Kansas, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam.”
The volunteers for Kansas Honor Flight say the trip often provides closure for the veterans.
“We have had wives send us messages afterwards saying literally, my husband came back a different man. Especially from the Vietnam Era because there is this healing and closure that they get being there with the other veterans and being there to share stories and experiences that can be very helpful to them,” Leon said.
– Source, more: https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kansas-honor-flight-is-celebrating-a-huge-milestone/
Kansas veterans return from 100th Kansas Honor Flight
by: Aditi Lamba, Sep 11, 2024
by: Aditi Lamba, Sep 11, 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – One hundred Kansas veterans celebrated a historic trip and returned to Wichita on the 100th Kansas Honor Flight after visiting memorials in Washington, D.C.
Organizers say the honor flights are about service and gratitude, and honoring the legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Several veterans called it a powerful journey, paying tribute to fallen heroes.
For the last decade, the Kansas Honor Flight has been honoring veterans by taking them to the World War II, Korean and Vietnam war memorials. Many of these veterans shared that this is the first time they have seen the tributes in Washington, D.C. It is a program that has taken more than three thousand veterans there for free.
– Source, more: https://www.ksn.com/news/kansas-veterans-return-from-100th-kansas-honor-flight/
Organizers say the honor flights are about service and gratitude, and honoring the legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Several veterans called it a powerful journey, paying tribute to fallen heroes.
For the last decade, the Kansas Honor Flight has been honoring veterans by taking them to the World War II, Korean and Vietnam war memorials. Many of these veterans shared that this is the first time they have seen the tributes in Washington, D.C. It is a program that has taken more than three thousand veterans there for free.
– Source, more: https://www.ksn.com/news/kansas-veterans-return-from-100th-kansas-honor-flight/
CKCA members "Come on down!" at the Mt. Hope Car Show – August 17, 2024
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"We won a cool mailbox custom-painted and pinstriped by Shane Arpin-Zimmerman in one of the raffle drawings at the Mt. Hope Prairie Pride Car Show yesterday, August 17, 2024. Denise told me just before the drawing that if I won, I had to act like someone who's name had just been called on 'The Price is Right,' so when they called my ticket number I whooped and hollered and jumped up and down like I'd just won a million dollars! I made such a ruckus, even Roscoe P. the dog (visible in the pic on the right) started barking! Good times!"
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA members at the 'Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park' event
• August 3, 2024 •
CKCA members Debby Gruver, Lora Martin, and Joan & Roger Gibson at the 'Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park' event – August 3, 2024
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CKCA members Steve Nichols and Curtis Nightingale at the 'Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park' event – August 3, 2024
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/downtown-hutch-cars-and-coffee-at-dci-park-august-3rd-2024.html
Meet new CKCA member Curtis Nightingale!
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I first photographed Curtis Nightingale's gorgeous 1998 Torch Red C5 Corvette Coupe as he drove past the 15th Annual E Street Reunion Car Show, which took place on August 2, 2024 at Gray's Barbershop on South Main in Hutch. I was working the late afternoon lighting with my cell phone when Curtis drove past, wondering what the hubbub was all about. He pulled over, we had a great visit while I posed him for a few more photos, and he and his wife Michele subsequently joined the CKCA the following day at our 'Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park' event. Thanks Curtis & Michele, welcome to the chaos!
– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton do an impromptu sunset photo shoot and then take in the dirt track races at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutch
• July 20, 2024 •
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA members Jim & Debby Gruver at the
Veterans Benefit Car & Bike Show at the Red Shed Music Venue
• July 6, 2024 •
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/veterans-benefit-car-and-bike-show-at-the-red-shed-hutchinson-ks-july-6-2024.html
CKCA members at the 'Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park' event
• July 6, 2024 •
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/downtown-hutch-cars-and-coffee-at-dci-park-july-6th-2024.html
CKCA member and past president Jim Bechler shines at the Kansas Honor Flight 5th Annual Car Show at Midway Motors in Hutch – June 22, 2024
Jim Bechler and his '41 Chevy Deluxe at the Kansas Honor Flight 5th Annual Car Show at Midway Motors Chevrolet in Hutch – June 22, 2024
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA 'Drive & Dine' to Made from Scratch Restaurant in Wilson – June 22, 2024
– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/drive-and-dine-to-made-from-scratch-restaurant-in-wilson-ks-june-22-2024.html
Former CKCA members Doyle Keffer and Randy Gee ham it up at the Colwich, KS "Rock the Block" Car Show – June 8, 2024
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/rock-the-block-car-show-colwich-ks-june-9-2024.html
Jim Bontrager and his beautiful '62 Roadster at the Black Kettle Car Show in Moundridge, KS – June 1, 2024
We met Jim Bontrager at the Black Kettle Car Show in Moundridge, KS on June 1, 2024. Jim drives this beautiful '62 Corvette Roadster, and is kin to Dean Bontrager and Clarence "Clay" Bontrager, two well-known and respected CKCA members who are sadly no longer with us. Jim told us some colorful stories about Clay, who was famous back in the day for his autocrossing and drag racing prowess with his 'Vette, affectionately known by all as "Sting Rat." Thanks for the visit, Jim. Looking forward to hearing more stories!
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos from the Black Kettle Car Show here: https://www.ckca.club/20th-anniversary-black-kettle-car-show-moundridge-ks-june-1-2024.html
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– More photos from the Black Kettle Car Show here: https://www.ckca.club/20th-anniversary-black-kettle-car-show-moundridge-ks-june-1-2024.html
"The Faces of Downtown Hutch" – Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce
Cabinet Connections
Jim Gruver, Owner of Cabinet Connections, located at 105 N Main has been a business in Downtown for over 20 years! Jim first purchased the business when it was located near 13th and Main. He later relocated the store to the former Brown's Shoe Fit building. Jim saw potential in Downtown with the proposed improvements and street widening and beautification plans and felt it was the right place to operate his business. Cabinet Connections specializes in custom cabinetry as well as kitchen and bath remodels.
You can find more information about Cabinet Connections by visiting their website www.cabinetconnections.com or follow them on Facebook at Cabinet Connections. Jim Gruver is well known to many in the community for his love of cars and works as President of the Downtown Hutch Rod Run and he is also an active member of the Wiley District.
– Source: https://www.hutchchamber.com/downtown/faces-of-downtown
Jim Gruver, Owner of Cabinet Connections, located at 105 N Main has been a business in Downtown for over 20 years! Jim first purchased the business when it was located near 13th and Main. He later relocated the store to the former Brown's Shoe Fit building. Jim saw potential in Downtown with the proposed improvements and street widening and beautification plans and felt it was the right place to operate his business. Cabinet Connections specializes in custom cabinetry as well as kitchen and bath remodels.
You can find more information about Cabinet Connections by visiting their website www.cabinetconnections.com or follow them on Facebook at Cabinet Connections. Jim Gruver is well known to many in the community for his love of cars and works as President of the Downtown Hutch Rod Run and he is also an active member of the Wiley District.
– Source: https://www.hutchchamber.com/downtown/faces-of-downtown
CKCA does a "honk and wave" up East 33rd in Hutch during the Drive & Dine to El Cerrito Restaurant in Hesston, KS – May 18, 2024
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CKCA members Wayne and Marcia Strawder led our club on a Drive & Dine to El Cerrito Restaurant in Hesston, KS on May 18, 2024, and on the way out of Hutch we did a "honk and wave" up East 33rd for our across-the-street neighbors Fred & Trish Alonzo (pictured above) and Bob & Lu Stiggins. Great fun! – GH
More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/drive-and-dine-to-el-cerrito-mexican-restaurant-in-hesston-ks-may-18th-2024.html
More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/drive-and-dine-to-el-cerrito-mexican-restaurant-in-hesston-ks-may-18th-2024.html
CKCA founding member Stephen Bernard, left, and longtime friend David Johnson at Braum's Ice Cream in Hutch after the membership meeting on May 13th, 2024
– Photo by CKCA member Randy Puls
Mr. Johnson writes in his Facebook post:
"Here is a bona fide, genuine Hutchison legend..
Mr.Steven Bernard…
If you grew up in Hutchinson during 50,60,70’s you know who this is!! Known for always driving a new high hp corvette(started Central Ks Corvette club)then later having the 1st dually pick ups,or his big trucks Astro,and Peterbilts,an a black leopard!!
Steven is still wheeling a corvette"
– Image and caption source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10230205709265142&set=a.3724086579198
"Here is a bona fide, genuine Hutchison legend..
Mr.Steven Bernard…
If you grew up in Hutchinson during 50,60,70’s you know who this is!! Known for always driving a new high hp corvette(started Central Ks Corvette club)then later having the 1st dually pick ups,or his big trucks Astro,and Peterbilts,an a black leopard!!
Steven is still wheeling a corvette"
– Image and caption source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10230205709265142&set=a.3724086579198
Great Membership Meeting Tonight!
CKCA Membership meeting at Midway Motors Chevrolet of Hutchinson – May 13th, 2024
Monza Orange 1969 Corvette Coupe Spotted in Carey Park – May 11, 2024
Amanda Ireland, "exercising" her dad Marvin's 1969 Corvette Coupe in Carey Park – May 11th, 2024
This is Amanda Ireland, visiting from Kansas City for the weekend, exercising her dad Marvin's Monza Orange 1969 Corvette Coupe in Carey Park. Amanda said that besides her dad, she's the only one who's ever driven this car. She said her father, born and raised here in Hutch, and this car both have some interesting stories they could tell! If anyone reading this knows Mr. Ireland or knows of this car, please reach out. Thanks for the nice visit, Amanda!
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– Contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA Drive & Dine to Fly Boy Brewery & Eats in Sylvan Grove, KS – April 20, 2024
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– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/drive-and-dine-to-fly-boy-brewery-and-eats-in-sylvan-grove-ks-april-20th-2024.html
Who's in the car?
We're looking for help identifying the couple sitting in the car in this vintage photo, which was loaned to the club by CKCA member Jim Bechler at the membership meeting on Monday, April 8th, 2024.
The other folks in the photo are, from left to right: Duane and Karen Ukens, Fred Johnson (kneeling), Wes Heinlein (standing next to driver door), Jim Bechler, Clark Miller, Rick and Bev Smiley, and Doug Rice (in wheelchair).
Fun fact: There are seven former CKCA presidents seen in this pic!
I'm told the photo was taken in the Sunflower Bldg. at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, circa 1992-1993.
Any additional information regarding this photo is appreciated. A zoomable version of this photo can be found on the CKCA Facebook page HERE.
The other folks in the photo are, from left to right: Duane and Karen Ukens, Fred Johnson (kneeling), Wes Heinlein (standing next to driver door), Jim Bechler, Clark Miller, Rick and Bev Smiley, and Doug Rice (in wheelchair).
Fun fact: There are seven former CKCA presidents seen in this pic!
I'm told the photo was taken in the Sunflower Bldg. at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, circa 1992-1993.
Any additional information regarding this photo is appreciated. A zoomable version of this photo can be found on the CKCA Facebook page HERE.
From left to right: Duane* and Karen Ukens, Fred Johnson* (kneeling), Wes Heinlein* (standing next to driver door), Jim Bechler*, Clark Miller*, Rick* and Bev* Smiley, and Doug Rice (in wheelchair)
(* Former CKCA Presidents)
– Photo contributed by CKCA member Jim Bechler
(* Former CKCA Presidents)
– Photo contributed by CKCA member Jim Bechler
Some fun photos from CKCA's inaugural
"Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park!" event on April 6th, 2024
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– More photos here: https://www.ckca.club/downtown-hutch-cars-and-coffee-at-dci-park-april-6th-2024.html
The 2024 "17th Annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show" graphic,
featuring CKCA members Craig and Mary Barkley's 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
– voted "Best of Show" at the 2023 Rod Run – has just been unveiled
17th Annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show – October 4th & 5th, 2024:
https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/downtownhutchrodrun/
https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/downtownhutchrodrun/
CKCA's new "Downtown Hutch Cars & Coffee at DCI Park!"
event set to kick off the 2024 show season
Special thanks to CKCA 'Cars & Coffee' committee members Jim Gruver, Greg Gordon,
Steve Nichols, Manuel Piña, Jeff Huffman and Gerald Haughton for all your work in setting this up!
Steve Nichols, Manuel Piña, Jeff Huffman and Gerald Haughton for all your work in setting this up!
CKCA members attend the "1st Annual Polar Bear Car Show"
at the Countryside Baptist Church in Hutch – March 16, 2024
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA members at the first car show of the season,
at the Hutchinson Sports Arena – March 10, 2024
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
CKCA visits Martin Bros. Customs in Johnson City, Texas – December 15, 2023
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– Photos contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
Some fun photos from the CKCA Facebook page
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– Link to CKCA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/186932949223564
CKCA members Randy & Susan Puls' 1986 Corvette on display at
The Garage in Salina, KS – October 21, 2023
CKCA members Randy and Susan Puls' 1986 Corvette Custom – aka "Kool" – on display at The Garage automotive museum in Salina, KS – October 21, 2023
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– Story, more photos, and video here: https://www.ckca.club/road-trip-october-2023-the-garage-automotive-museum-in-salina-kansas.html
– Story, more photos, and video here: https://www.ckca.club/road-trip-october-2023-the-garage-automotive-museum-in-salina-kansas.html
The Hyway Fourteen Band at Hutchinson 'Third Thursday' – October 19, 2023
The Hyway Fourteen Band, Downtown Hutchinson 'Third Thursday' – October 19, 2023. From left to right: Deuce Taylor, bass; Dustin Mast, drums; CKCA member Gerald Haughton; and Asa and Asher Fall, vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, and lyrics.
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Gerald & Denise Haughton
– Story, more photos, and video here: https://www.ckca.club/downtown-hutchinson-third-thursdays.html
– Story, more photos, and video here: https://www.ckca.club/downtown-hutchinson-third-thursdays.html
CKCA members Craig and Mary Barkley's 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air voted
"Best of Show" at the 2023 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show
CKCA member Craig Barkley receiving his "Best of Show" trophy at the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show – October 7, 2023
CKCA members Craig and Mary Barkley's 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air voted "Best of Show" at the 2023 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show!
CKCA members Bill and Diane Matlack vacationing on
South Padre Island, Texas – October 1, 2022
CKCA members Bill and Diane Matlack posing on the beach with their 2018 Z06 Corvette - South Padre Island, Texas - October 1, 2022
– Photo contributed by CKCA members Bill & Diane Matlack
CKCA Members at the "2023 Z06 Corvette Experience" at
Midway Motors Chevrolet of Hutchinson – June 2nd, 2022
Hutchinson! Here's your chance to check out the latest and greatest Corvette Z06 up close and personal!
The car that was "purpose-built" to dominate the track.
It is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine ever conceived for a production car
and the Z06 Tour is coming to Midway Motors Hutchinson.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come check out a brand new piece of American Muscle Car / Supercar History.
The streets will never sound the same!
The car that was "purpose-built" to dominate the track.
It is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine ever conceived for a production car
and the Z06 Tour is coming to Midway Motors Hutchinson.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come check out a brand new piece of American Muscle Car / Supercar History.
The streets will never sound the same!
– Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/711852943195980/
CKCA Members Gary Essells, left, and Steve Bernard at the "2023 Z06 Corvette Experience" at Midway Motors of Hutchinson – June 2nd, 2022
CKCA Members Wayne Strawder, left, and Gary Essells at the "2023 Z06 Corvette Experience" at Midway Motors of Hutchinson – June 2nd, 2022
– Photos contributed by CKCA members Randy & Susan Puls
CKCA member Kelly Notestine takes delivery of his new C8 Corvette Coupe – May 27, 2022
CKCA member Bill Matlack makes the pages of the Hutchinson News – October 1, 2016
"Bill Matlack shines his 2016 Chevy Corvette during the 9th Annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016." – The Hutchinson News
– Image source: https://www.hutchnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2016/10/01/photos-9th-annual-downtown-hutchinson/417514007/
– Image source: https://www.hutchnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2016/10/01/photos-9th-annual-downtown-hutchinson/417514007/
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Hutchinson, KS
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Hutchinson, KS
