Welcome New Members. Art of the Car. In Memory Peter Hayes Kimball

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In 2015, the exhibition will present historic concept/dream cars from major manufacturers.

When June 27-28 Where RSVP Art of the Car Concours Kansas City Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd Kansas City, MO 64111 www.artofthecarconcours.com Larry Altman 479.530.3019 larwan@cox.

1 MBCA Ozark Section Newsletter The Star of the Ozarks Local Events Regional Events Articles of Interest June 2015 Art of the Car The MBCA Ozark Section June event will be an overnight event the weekend of June 27-28th at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza hotel. The main event will be the 9th Annual Art of the Car Concours which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 on the Kansas City Art Institute campus. In 2015, the exhibition will present historic concept/dream cars from major manufacturers. The Art of the Car Concours, a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute scholarship fund, is growing in popularity and stature among vintage and classic collectors. When June Where RSVP Art of the Car Concours Kansas City Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd Kansas City, MO Larry Altman larwan@cox.net We have booked 12 rooms for our members at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza which is next door to the Kansas City Art Institute. The Group rate is $165 per night and will be available from June 26 th. Contact the Marriott at to reserve your room. Tickets for the show are $20 and may be obtained from the website above. We plan to meet in the hotel lobby on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. for a social hour and then go to dinner to a restaurant nearby. Sunday morning we can meet at the hotel for breakfast at 9 a.m. and then head over to the Art of the Car show which begins at 10 a.m. Danny Porter Ray Lippig Paul & Nicole Devlin Welcome New Members In Memory Peter Hayes Kimball Gassville Little Rock Little Rock Peter Hayes Kimball, 63 years old resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas died April 29, 2015 at his home. Peter was a retired Methodist minister who had spent his last few years working as a rancher. He had served on the Ozark Section Mercedes-Benz of America Board of Director in 2005 and 2006 as President, and was a current member of the Ozark Section. Peter is survived by his wife Vickie Kimball of Siloam Springs and his two sons; Geoffrey from Farmington, AR and Justin and wife Kayla of Fayetteville, AR; two grandchildren, and other immediate family. Peter s services were held on May 4, 2015 at the Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, AR where he and Vickie were members. Our sincere condolences go out to the family.

If you are currently on Facebook and would like to be added to the MB Ozark page, you can request Larry to be your friend and he will invite you to the site.

2 Page 2 Star Reflections Kathy Menold, Section President The Board of Directors has good news to tell our members. Larry Altman, our Vice President/Event Coordinator, has started a new Facebook page for the Ozark Section called MB Ozark. If you are currently on Facebook and would like to be added to the MB Ozark page, you can request Larry to be your friend and he will invite you to the site. This will be a new way of keeping up on current Ozark Section events and a way of sharing information among our members. There is information and photos already posted about our April event and the upcoming events in June. Once you become a member, you can invite other Ozark Section members onto the Facebook page. Please remember, this site is for Ozark Section information only. Personal information will not be allowed and Larry will keep it monitored. You may have also noticed in the recent The Star of the Ozarks newsletter, the ads are now in color. Paul Springmann, our Newsletter Editor is working with Tyson Printing to make updated improvements with the newsletter. We normally hold these meetings in a Board member s home. If you would like to join us, please contact me prior to the meeting at or menold1@cox.net. If you have any questions regarding the MBCA Ozark Section Club, please contact one of our Board members listed in The Star of the Ozarks newsletter. Ozark Section Supporter since 2009 Please remember, if you have a Mercedes-Benz that you would like to sell, not only can you advertise it in the Star Magazine, but you can also put an ad in The Star of the Ozarks newsletter or on Facebook at no charge. This may also include parts, as long as they are genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Be sure to contact Larry Altman with Facebook, larwan@cox.net or our newsletter editor. Bob and Patti Tetu had business size cards printed that can be given to our current advertisers listed in The Star of the Ozarks newsletter. This is a way of showing your appreciation for not only their ad, but to let them know that you are patronizing their business. Bob will have these cards available at all our events. The Board of Directors highly recommends you support our advertisers by leaving these cards, but it is suggested at a restaurant, you leave it with the owner or manager. I would like to also remind you that your comments and submissions for the newsletter are always welcome. Your Mercedes-Benz stories are a great interest to all of us. Please submit these stories to me, Kathy Menold, President, menold1@cox.net. I will forward them on to Paul Springmann to be printed in future issues. The MBCA Ozark Section Board meetings are held four times a year: the first Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December. These meetings are opening to ANY MBCA Ozark Section member that would like to attend. Ozark Section Supporter since 2015 Thanks to Renewing Members for their Continued Loyalty Member Member Since Dennis Anderson 2004 Jim Deitz 2006 Al Gulseth 2007 Bob Zimmerman 2008 Gerhard Reusswig 2010 James Acuff 2013 Hugh Showalter 2014 Elizabeth Syer 2014

Page 3 Poker Fun Run Submitted by Kathy Menold, Section President Pictures by Patti Tetu, Larry Altman, and Pamela Hill Spring is in the air, the trees are green with foliage and flowers are in bloom.

The weather was prefect, especially for those driving convertibles. The Club members started our poker run at the Northwest Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Bentonville, AR.

00 fee per vehicle, had each person sign the Release of Liability form, and provided them with a contest sheet and their instructions where to make each stop for another poker card.

3 Page 3 Poker Fun Run Submitted by Kathy Menold, Section President Pictures by Patti Tetu, Larry Altman, and Pamela Hill Spring is in the air, the trees are green with foliage and flowers are in bloom. This couldn t be a better time to drive the back roads of Arkansas and Missouri. In fact, that is just what we did on Saturday, April 25, 2015 with 15 Mercedes-Benz and one BMW. The weather was prefect, especially for those driving convertibles. The Club members started our poker run at the Northwest Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Bentonville, AR. The members were hosted to a wonderful continental breakfast by Jonathan Before leaving the dealership, Larry and Wanda Altman collected a $10.00 fee per vehicle, had each person sign the Release of Liability form, and provided them with a contest sheet and their instructions where to make each stop for another poker card. Patti and Bob Tetu had a member from each vehicle draw their first poker card. Once all the vehicles were lined up to start the poker run, Larry Altman took a picture of each member s vehicle, and Dave Jones proceeded to have each driver leave approximately 2-3 minutes apart. We started out our travel on AR-71 into Pea Ridge, AR. Our next stop was to pick up our 2nd poker card at the Short Stop Grill in Garfield, AR, where Patti Tetu and Pamela Hill met us. From there we traveled northeast into Missouri, turning onto highway MO-112 leading to the Roaring River State Park. Wanda Altman met us at the General Store with our 3rd poker card. We crossed over MO-112 onto Missouri State Road F traveling several miles to Uncle Roy s One Stop General Store where we met up with Bob Tetu for our 4th poker card. I must say that Hwy. F was an incredible rollercoaster ride, especially in our SLK. The back roads of Arkansas and Missouri are so much fun, but this was a real experience. After leaving Uncle Roy s we made a right turn onto MO-86 East for several miles before turning right onto Hwy. P, which turns into AR-23 and we were back in Arkansas. We drove through Holiday Island heading toward Eureka Springs before making a sharp right onto Hwy. 187 toward Beaver, AR. There we crossed the one lane Little Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge is the last remaining suspension bridge in the State of Arkansas. After crossing the bridge, we met with Larry to have another picture taken. From there we traveled the narrow stretch of road on Hwy. 86 up to Hwy. 62 which directed us back into Rogers, AR. Larry and Wanda had made arrangements at Famous Dave s BBQ in Rogers for lunch, and to give out the Poker Fun Run award. As we gathered at the restaurant, there were members who had been at the dealership and weren t able to continue on the poker run, and there were members who weren t able to be at the dealership, but met us at the restaurant. All and all, we had 37 members participate in the event. Patti Tetu gave each driver that had participated in the Poker Fun Run their final poker card. Patti tallied up the poker hands, and it was determined that Andrew and Vicki Spranza from Farmington, AR were the event winners. I presented them with a Mercedes-Benz paperweight trophy, which had been donated to our section by the Northwest Mercedes-Benz Bentonville Dealership. Patti also had several door prizes to give to our members: Patti Schuh won a Mercedes-Benz visor, Terry Lee won a wine golf kit, and Joslyn Lee won a fountain candle. I also presented Ray Kannard with a key chain as being a new member at his first club event. I want to thank Larry and Wanda Altman and Patti and Bob Tetu for hosting another fine event for the Ozark Section Mercedes-Benz Club. As a reminder, these events can t be done without the help of our members. Our Board of Directors has been doing a wonderful job planning and providing these events. Remember they are done for you and we can use your support. For those members that are willing to help, please contact Larry Altman larwan@cox.net or myself, menold1@cox.net. These events take some time in planning and it s always appreciated by the Board of Directors for your assistance. Contact: larwan@cox.net or

4 Page 4 MBCA Ozark Cars at the Little Golden Gate Bridge Submitted by Patti Tetu Ozark Section Supporters Since 2015

Page 5 Hot Springs 2015 Annual Horse Racing Submitted by Kathy Menold, Section President Pictures by Patti Tetu The annual horse racing event at the Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas has

We have enjoyed staying at the Austin Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Hot Springs only blocks away from the bath house row and shopping.

5 Page 5 Hot Springs 2015 Annual Horse Racing Submitted by Kathy Menold, Section President Pictures by Patti Tetu The annual horse racing event at the Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas has always been a popular event to attend for the MBCA Ozark Section. The Club has been going back to the Oaklawn Race Track each year since March We have enjoyed staying at the Austin Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Hot Springs only blocks away from the bath house row and shopping. For the last 5 years we have reserved seating and a buffet luncheon in the Carousel Room at the race track. This year was another outstanding year with 37 members and guests. We had dinner on Friday evening at the Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Restaurant, within walking distance from the Austin Hotel. Once again this year we had first time members in our group. Marty and Bea Anderson from Hot Springs Village, AR, Don and Phillip Klinger from Springdale, AR, Andrew and Vicki Spranza from Farmington, AR, Woody and Jane Acord of Eureka Springs, AR, and Pamela Hill from Springdale, AR. Pamela was also presented with a Mercedes-Benz key ring for being a new club member. Our members were able to socialize in the Austin Hotel s Parlor room on the 14 th floor and bring with them snacks to share and drinks of choice. Larry Altman gave us the information on where to go at the race track and who to ask for if we became lost. He also made arrangements for the MBCA Ozark Section to sponsor the 2 nd race of the day. The Board Members of the MBCA Ozark Section were able to go down onto the race track and present the winning trophy (which was a beautiful glass plate) to the owner and trainer.

Page 6 Saturday afternoon, after the races, members went back to the Austin Hotel s Parlor room to relax or go out for dinner to a restaurant of their choice.

On Sunday we had planned to drive up to the Mt. Magazine Lodge for lunch, but unfortunately it was raining, so our plans changed. After breakfast we said our good-byes and went on our separate ways.

6 Page 6 Saturday afternoon, after the races, members went back to the Austin Hotel s Parlor room to relax or go out for dinner to a restaurant of their choice. However, it wasn t long before the TV in the parlor was on with the Razorback Basketball team playing in the National play-offs. Even with all our cheering and support, the game didn t turn out well! On Sunday we had planned to drive up to the Mt. Magazine Lodge for lunch, but unfortunately it was raining, so our plans changed. After breakfast we said our good-byes and went on our separate ways. I would like to thank Larry and Wanda Altman for helping Joel and I plan the Hot Springs event again this year. Larry made the arrangements for the Carousel Room, which turned out to be more than a challenge for him on the day of the races. All in all we had a wonderful time, with some members winning more than others. I think our two top winners were George Williams and Patti Tetu. Please remember our Ozark Section Club events are only possible because there are members who plan them, and those members which help at the events. It does not involve a great deal of effort to organize or plan an event, just some ideas, some time, and most of all fun. If you would like to help with an event, please contact Larry Altman, our Vice President/Event Coordinator. larwan@cox.net or Upcoming Ozark Section MBCA Events Date Event Location June July 25 Art of the Car Concours Kansas City Art Institute Membership Event Kansas City Aug 22 Titanic Museum Tour Branson El Pueblito Restaurant Bella Vista Ozark Section Supporter since 2013

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Page 9 Ozark Section Birthdays Lisa Butler Jun 03 Jeri Voerman Jun 03 Jean Euler Jun 13 Woodrow Acord Jun 14 Debra Spradlin Jun 20 Patti Schuh Jun 27 Jan Sweitzer Jun 30 Jeffrey Klepac Jul 04 Penny

9 Page 9 Ozark Section Birthdays Lisa Butler Jun 03 Jeri Voerman Jun 03 Jean Euler Jun 13 Woodrow Acord Jun 14 Debra Spradlin Jun 20 Patti Schuh Jun 27 Jan Sweitzer Jun 30 Jeffrey Klepac Jul 04 Penny Springmann Jul 08 Kathy Menold Jul 10 Bob Zimmerman Jul 17 Barbara Wissing Jul 19 Gerhard Reusswig Jul 20 Bobby Hayes Jul 20 Aimee Duca Jul 23 Patti Tetu Jul 23 Ozark Section Anniversaries Bob and Lois Zimmerman Jun 03 Dr. Patti and Bob Tetu Jun 14 Al and Ginny Gulseth Jun 17 John and Lori Lee Jun 27 Henry and Jean Euler Jul 01 Gerhard and Linn Reusswig Jul 06 Larry and Debra Spradlin Jul 12 Woodrow and Jane Acord Jul 13 Frederick and Diane Paulsen Jul 16 Michael and Beth Hickman Jul 23 Who s Who? Ozark Section MBCA 4026 Jessica Lane Springdale, AR Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs President Kathy Menold menold1@cox.net Vice-President Larry Altman Events Chair larwan@cox.net Secretary Ruth Shafer ruthshafer73@gmail.com Treasurer Dr. Patti Tetu mudmouse@hughes.net Regional Director Gene Jurick gjurick@tx.rr.com. Past President Dave Jones joneshafer@sbcglobal.net Past President Robin Retzlaff rkretzlaff@cox.net President Emeritus Vern Sutter benzz99@cox.net Director, Paul Springmann Newsletter Editor paul.springmann@outlook.com Director, Home: Gary Reusswig Advertising Chair Cell: Director, Membership and Bob Tetu Historian buckmtn@hughes.net Hospitality Chair Becky Deitz bhdjd@att.net Technical Chair Roger Shuler MBCA Ozark Section Newsletter published every two months, is the official newsletter of the Ozark Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. Opinions Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of either MBCA or the Ozark Section. Neither MBCA nor the Ozark Section endorses products or services but may, as part of our informational activities, allow them to be cited in articles and notices. Trademarks The trade names and trademarks Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, and the three-pointed star in a circle are owned by DBAG and are authorized for use by its licensees which include MBCA, exclusively. Reprints Reprinting original material herein is permitted if a proper attribution (source, including date of issue) is shown. Advertising We welcome advertisers whose subject matter is relevant to MBCA or of interest to members of the Ozark Section. Advertising runs for one year (six issues) starting with the March /April issue. MBCA members may place a classified ad for free providing that ad is Mercedes specific. No inference should be made that products or services advertised herein have been approved by the MBCA/Ozark Section board of directors or this newsletter editor. Articles and Submissions Copy should be ed to the editor by the 10 th of the month prior to the next issue. For example, submissions for the July/August issue should be received by the editor by June 10 th. The editor reserves the right to edit all material; submission of material constitutes permission to edit and publish that material. No assumption should be made that the editor has authenticated any information in materials submit Ozark Section Supporter since 2015

10 Ozark Section Newsletter Paul Springmann, Editor Timberline Road Bentonville, AR Change of Address? Mercedes-Benz Club of America

The Tired Iron of the Ozarks 26 th Annual Fall Show in Gentry, AR on Saturday, September 9

The Tired Iron of the Ozarks 26 th Annual Fall Show in Gentry, AR on Saturday, September 9 July/August 2017 MBCA Ozark Section Newsletter The Star of the Ozarks Local Events Regional Events Articles of Interest Ozark Section Travels to Petit Jean State Park on Saturday, August 19 The Tired Iron