It’s hard to believe that summer flew by so quickly. On Saturday, October 15th, we will be performing our pre-winter vehicle checks for our senior drivers. The location is Lisle Township, 4711 Indiana Ave, Lisle, IL 60532 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. These clinics, held in Spring and Fall each year, get larger each time it’s held.

As always, an operation like this requires volunteers to help with the inspections. Chicagoland MG club members have always been a key element to the success of these events, serving on vehicle inspection teams as well as displaying their vehicles for our seniors. Please set aside a few hours to participate in this fun-filled, yet very important service. Call or email me if you can participate.

We will also have members of the Windy City Miata Club helping, and of course, the Model T Ford guys will be there so seniors can have their pictures taken behind the wheel of one of “Mr. Ford’s” Tin Lizzies or in one of the MGs (with owner permission, of course). Other participating organizations include CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) and The Lisle Park District.

Thanks so much in advance. I hope to hear from you soon!

Jim Vondran—cell 630.234.7102

This year the Halloween Rally will take place in the haunted lands between Bartlett, St. Charles, and Campton Hills, before heading north into the Dundee area looking for ghosts and goblins.

Along the way you may be directed into haunted woods for tricks and challenges. Starting point will be behind the McDonald’s in the plaza at the northeast corner of Rt. 59 and Stearns Rd in Bartlett. There is also a Dunkin Donuts next door if any brave participants want to get a treat before the tricks. Drivers meeting at 10:00, departure starts at 10:30.

Afterwards, we will compare ghost stories at Emmett’s Brewery in West Dundee, same as last year. Dress for the occasion, participants will be asked to vote for best driver and best navigator costumes.

Please call Phil Wydra with questions: 224-622-5340

~~Phil Wydra