Southeast Saskatchewan is an area which boasts a large number of vehicle enthusiasts. Everything from antiques to new vehicles, cars or trucks, people are simply, "dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and appreciation of past, present, and future," as the newly formed Cornerstone Cruisers Corp motto states.
The club first started two months ago after years of talk amongst various car owners.
"It was actually Kevin Wilson who really got it going," Naomi Heidinger, a car club member, explained. "There's a lot of older cars which are taken to show and shine's from the southeast corner, so we thought, 'Why not form a club?'"
Though Wilson and others have played with the idea of creating a club it wasn't until two months ago, in July, when an informational meeting was held.
"We had an info meeting in July with amazing attendance," Heidinger stated. "A total of 28 were there. The meeting was just to see if there was an interest."
This overwhelming number of car enthusiasts meant that the club would move forward. Through contacting Tom Woodhouse who holds the Moose Mountain Cruisin' event in May.
"We contacted Tom Woodhouse from Estevan for some guidance and to help get us started," Wilson, club president, explained.
"We've got a lot to learn but we have had some help from other car clubs who are willing to help us out too."
On Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, the newly formed Cornerstone Cruisers organized a "Come and Go Tour." Members travelled from Kisbey to Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, and finally Redvers on the Saturday, while they continued from Kenosee Lake to Wawota, Fairlight, and finally Moosomin.
The point of the tour was for the club to enjoy time together, but to also let people know about the club, which has individuals from across the area now involved.
"The idea is we want as much involvement from the communities as possible," Wilson explained. "It doesn't matter if you have a classic, custom, or modified vehicle, a car or a truck. Whether it's finished, completed, or barely running we don't care. The point is to simply show off what they've been working on."
If interested in joining contact one of the executives including Wilson, vice president John White, treasurer Rick Schriener, or secretary Rhonda Martin.
Currently the club represents Kisbey, Arcola, Carlyle, Redvers, Kenosee Lake, Wawota, Kipling, and Bienfait though they are looking to expand. Memberships bought this year are $50 for a family or $35 for a single, which will be valid until Dec. 31, 2014.
"We thought we'd make it until 2014 because we've missed most of the car show season this year, but it was a way to get the initial start up together," Heidinger stated.
Ultimately Wilson says the Cornerstone Cruisers hope to become a service club in order to be able to give back to the community, though this may take a couple of years to accomplish, it has been well worth it.
They are looking forward to the future and hope to see many more vehicles out to join them in the future.
