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Sunset, Springdale, AR or meet at the resort by 11:30 a.m. RSVP: Kathy Menold menold1@cox.net or 479-756-6798 by April 9.

with Eastern Oklahoma and Ozark Sections on Saturday April 13, 2019, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Oklahoma and Ozark Section members are welcome to come enjoy a nice spring drive to Grand Lake of the Cherokees on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

1 March/April 2019 MBCA Ozark Section Newsletter The Star of the Ozarks Local Events Regional Events Articles of Interest Find us at: Mercedes Benz Club of America: Ozark Section When: What: Where: Depart: Saturday, April 13, :00 a.m. Mixer with the Eastern Oklahoma Section Doc s Bar at the Shangri La Resort on Monkey Island, Oklahoma Pilot Truck Stop 5660 W. Sunset, Springdale, AR or meet at the resort by 11:30 a.m. RSVP: Kathy Menold menold1@cox.net or by April 9. Doc s Bar at the Shangri La Resort on Monkey Island, Oklahoma with Eastern Oklahoma and Ozark Sections on Saturday April 13, 2019, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Oklahoma and Ozark Section members are welcome to come enjoy a nice spring drive to Grand Lake of the Cherokees on Saturday, April 13, This mixer will include a lunch on the poolside patio (weather permitting) or inside the cozy restaurant. Lunch will be served at noon, but plan to arrive about 11:30 a.m. for a show and shine of our vehicles. A limited lunch menu of salads and sandwiches will be available on the MBCA menu. Please notify Kathy Menold no later than April 9 since reservations are requested for our group. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy the back roads of Arkansas and Oklahoma and meet again with the Eastern Oklahoma Section. John Kushnerick, the Eastern Oklahoma Section President, has made all these arrangements for our Sections. Cars, Coffee and Donuts is a relaxed social event to network, share stories and driving adventures in a warm environment where everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity for the Mercedes-Benz Ozark Section to showcase our vehicles and promote the Section. Events take place the 1st Sunday of every month at Krispy Kreme in Bentonville SE Walton Blvd. 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Ric Bailey Vince Robinson Welcome New Members Little Rock, AR Fayetteville, AR Thanks to Renewing Members for their Continued Loyalty Members Members Since Dennis Anderson 2004 Bryan Sheehan 2014 Axel Wulff 2005

Page 2 South Central Region Event Event Overview: The Red River Concours d Elegance is an all-mercedes car show sponsored by the South Central Region of the Mercedes Benz Club of America (MBCA).

2 Page 2 South Central Region Event Event Overview: The Red River Concours d Elegance is an all-mercedes car show sponsored by the South Central Region of the Mercedes Benz Club of America (MBCA). The event is scheduled to take place at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle May 17-19, MBCA members of the South Central Region are invited to enter their car(s) in a Judged Concours, Silver Star Preservation Class, and a Special Display Corral for other Mercedes sedans and coupes. Guests are encouraged to arrive Friday and stay through the weekend in order to fully enjoy this unique opportunity. Festivities begin early on Saturday, May 18 and will include the car show, an afternoon/pre-dinner reception, auctions*, and a special awards dinner program. There is a block of rooms reserved for the South Central Mercedes Region. Registration Requirements: Please enter your car(s) in the show and finalize dinner arrangements by completing the attached registration form. Hotel reservations must be made individually through Marriott reservations staff at the following link: 2019 Red River DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club and dinner reservations are available on a first come basis; therefore, everyone is encouraged to finalize arrangements as soon as possible. *Auction proceeds & donations will be given to Folds of Honor (FOH). This is a nonprofit organization founded by Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional & F-16 fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserves. FOH is a four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and platinum on Guide Star, that provides educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States armed forces. Scholarships support private educational tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. Since 2007, FOH has carried forth this singular, noble mission - To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America s fallen and disabled servicemembers. Their motto says it best: Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. (Additional information is Make plans to join us in Ft. Worth, Texas May 17-19, 2019, for the Red River Concours d Elegance! For information concerning car registrations, weekend activities, etc., please contact Greg Morgan, Member, RR Concours Planning Committee at grmporgan41@gamil.com. Currently, Joel and I and several other members from the Ozark Section are registered to attend this event. There are no plans to caravan and we will meet at the hotel. I have included the registration form, and the deadline is April 29, 2019.

Page 3 Mercedes-Benz Club of America - Registration Form Registrant s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) - Email: Category: Concours R107 Silver Star Preservation Display Corral Vehicles:

3 Page 3 Mercedes-Benz Club of America - Registration Form Registrant s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) - Category: Concours R107 Silver Star Preservation Display Corral Vehicles: Year Model/Description Color Fee: $40 1st Car, $25 Additional Cars 1. $ 2. $ 3. Saturday Night Dinner Choices Mesquite Rubbed 12oz Rib-eye Dijon Marinated Salmon Pan Seared Breast of Chicken $55.00 $53.00 $48.00 # of People *All Dinners include three courses, rolls, coffees, and a selection of hot and iced teas. $ Total: $ $ $ $ Grand Total: $ **Make checks payable to the MBCA/NTX Section Car Show, P.O. Box #550662, Dallas, TX Registrations must be received by April 29, 2019 Hold Harmless Agreement Exhibitor agrees that by voluntarily entering the vehicle(s) described above: (1) exhibitor has in force liability insurance for each vehicle. (2) exhibitor will provide proof of such insurance on demand, (3) exhibitor indemnifies and holds harmless Mercedes-Benz Club of America, their officers, agents, employees, volunteer show workers, or assigns for any acts or omissions which may result in injury or damage to exhibitor s property that occurs during or results from exhibitor s participation in this event, and (4) exhibitor, by participating in this event, assumes the risk of any and all such injury or damage. Owner s Signature: Date: Carrier: Policy #:

Page 4 Ozark Section at Arts Center of the Ozarks Submitted by Ruth Shafer On Sunday, February 17, eleven Ozark Section members and two guests gathered at Joe s Italian Grill in Springdale for a

It was great to see former Section members Bill and Faith Schoonmaker again and catch up with their comings and goings as well as have time to just enjoy the company of those we see more often.

4 Page 4 Ozark Section at Arts Center of the Ozarks Submitted by Ruth Shafer On Sunday, February 17, eleven Ozark Section members and two guests gathered at Joe s Italian Grill in Springdale for a hearty lunch and an old-fashioned gabfest. It was great to see former Section members Bill and Faith Schoonmaker again and catch up with their comings and goings as well as have time to just enjoy the company of those we see more often. Following lunch, the crowd moved on to Arts Center of the Ozarks to view a stage play, Agatha Christie s A Murder Is Announced. As always, the characters were interesting, the costuming authentic (1940s this time), and the acting convincing. The gunshots were loud, the poisoning victim was a fun little lady, and the character who done it was the usual Christie surprise. It was a good story, well presented, that made an entertaining afternoon. Happy Easter!!

Page 5 Big Brutus Electric Steam Shovel In West Mineral, Kansas Submitted by Kathy Menold What originally was to be twenty-four members and friends of the

Electric Steam Shovel Museum on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Unfortunate circumstances and weather kept the others from joining us.

He and his wife Teresa are moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Gary and Darlene Humphries, friends of Robin and Kathy Retzlaff, were also able to attend.

! We learned at the museum that Big Brutus is not just a symbol of the past but an eternal tribute to the mining heritage of Southeast Kansas and to miners

The purpose of Big Brutus was to remove with its giant shovel the overburden dirt and rocks that covered the coal seams.

For years after Big Brutus was silenced, people were compelled to get closer to this 160-foot giant to touch it and climb it.

5 Page 5 Big Brutus Electric Steam Shovel In West Mineral, Kansas Submitted by Kathy Menold What originally was to be twenty-four members and friends of the Ozark Section, including members from the Kansas City Section, ended with only fourteen attending the trip to West Mineral, Kansas, to see the Big Brutus Electric Steam Shovel Museum on Saturday, March 23, Unfortunate circumstances and weather kept the others from joining us. We were pleased to have a Wichita (Kansas) Section member, Bob Poulseen, meet us for the tour and lunch. He and his wife Teresa are moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Gary and Darlene Humphries, friends of Robin and Kathy Retzlaff, were also able to attend. The First Mercedes-Benz to Arrive Big Brutus Museum Dennis Anderson in Control!! We learned at the museum that Big Brutus is not just a symbol of the past but an eternal tribute to the mining heritage of Southeast Kansas and to miners all across the nation who toiled to support their families. It was purchased in 1962 from Bucyrus Erie Company of Milwaukee for $6.5 million dollars. The purpose of Big Brutus was to remove with its giant shovel the overburden dirt and rocks that covered the coal seams. Unfortunately, it was shut down in April of 1974 because it was no longer cost effective to operate. For years after Big Brutus was silenced, people were compelled to get closer to this 160-foot giant to touch it and climb it. In 1984 the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company donated the shovel and 16 acres of surrounding land to Big Brutus, Inc., where the museum stands today. After leaving Big Brutus, we drove to the Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg and had lunch at Two Brothers Mining Company, with a few minutes to hit the slot machines! Ruth Shafer High in the Sky! We would like to thank Jan Sweitzer for making the arrangements and are sorry she was not able to attend at the last minute.

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7 Page 7 Mark Your Calendar!!! 2019 Upcoming Ozark Section MBCA Events Date Event and Location Hosts April 13, 2019 May 17-19, 2019 May - TBA June 22, 2019 July 13,2019 August 24, 2019 September 21, 2019 October 19, 2019 November TBA December 7, st Sunday of each month 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mixer with Eastern Oklahoma for Lunch at Doc s Bar on Grand Lake Monkey Island, Oklahoma South Central Regional Event-Red River Concours of d Elegance Ft. Worth, Texas NWA Mercedes Dealership-New Designs and Technology Bentonville, Arkansas Road Trip to Cane Hill, Arkansas and Lunch at 28 Springs Restaurant in Siloam Springs, Arkansas Annual Membership Luncheon at Mermaid s Restaurant Fayetteville, Arkansas 5 th Annual Ozark Euro Rally ALL GERMAN CAR SHOW Eureka Springs, Arkansas Celebrity Car Museum & Auto and Farm Museum Branson, Missouri Rally thru the Boston Mountains to see the Fall Colors & a possible Poker Run from Fayetteville to Van Buren, Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Mercedes Dealership New Vehicle Designs and Technology; along with service capabilities for members Bentonville, Arkansas Christmas Party at the Springdale Country Club Springdale, Arkansas Cars, Coffee and Donuts Informal monthly car event for enthusiasts at Krispy Crème parking lot to show our Mercedes and influence new members Bentonville, Arkansas Joel & Kathy Menold Brett Jurick Dennis Anderson Jan Sweitzer Kathy Menold Joel & Kathy Menold Ray Lippig & Dennis Anderson John & Dottie Miller Dennis Anderson Jan, Ruth, Dottie & Kathy Dennis Anderson These events have been planned by the members of the MBCA Ozark Section Board. We need your help to host or co-host on these events. Please contact me if you are able to assist us! Kathy Menold, President, menold1@cox.net or Our Ozark Section has been fortunate to have outstanding advertisers to support our Section. I would like to remind you to please patronize these businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their support.

8 Page 8 Ozark Section Supporter Since 2013 Ozark Section Supporter Since 1997

Page 9 Norm s is a Full-Service Shop Ozark

Supporter Since 2015 Ozark Section Support

(479)756-5618 Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

9 Page 9 Norm s is a Full-Service Shop Ozark Section Supporter Since 2015 Ozark Section Supporter Since 2015 Ozark Section Support Since 2015 Robert Garza - Owner Since W. Huntsville Road Springdale, Arkansas (479) Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday by Appointment Only Specializing in Custom Upholstery & Restoration, Window Tinting, Car & Truck Accessories & More Ozark Section Supporter Since 2017

Page 10 Ozark Section Birthdays Dane Paulsen Apr 04 Jim Deitz Apr 15 Diane Paulsen Apr 21 Dottie Miller May 05 Linn Reusswig May 20 Jan Anderson May 21 Ozark Section Anniversaries Hugh & Janet

If you are interested in joining the MBCA Ozark Section or have questions, please contact one of the Board Members below.

10 Page 10 Ozark Section Birthdays Dane Paulsen Apr 04 Jim Deitz Apr 15 Diane Paulsen Apr 21 Dottie Miller May 05 Linn Reusswig May 20 Jan Anderson May 21 Ozark Section Anniversaries Hugh & Janet Showalter Apr 25 Red & Donna Fairchild Apr 28 Lisa & Rob Knapp May 28 Congratulations! If you are interested in joining the MBCA Ozark Section or have questions, please contact one of the Board Members below. Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs President Newsletter Editor Vice-President Events Chair Secretary / Treasurer Regional Director Past President President Emeritus Director Webmaster Director Advertising Chair Director Historian Chair Membership Chair Hospitality Chair Technical Chair Kathy Menold Jan Sweitzer Ruth Shafer Brett Jurick Dave Jones Vern Sutter Ray Lippig Joel Menold John Miller Dennis Anderson Diane Paulsen Roger Shuler menold1@cox.net dentaltigger@yahoo.com ruthshafer73@gmail.com bjurick@tx.rr.com joneshafer@sbcglobal.net benzz99@cox.net ray.lippig@gmail.com menold1@cox.net Jm9415@cox.net dt.anderson@cox.net diane55tablerockdr@gmail.com shulerautohaus@aol.com 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. If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, please contact our Hospitality Chair, Diane Paulsen at or diane55tablerockdr@gmail.com. Diane hasn t been receiving the birthday and anniversary information from of our members. Please take a minute and send her an enabling us to have an updated listing. Diane sends out Birthday, Anniversary and Get-Well cards to all our members, and informs me so I can include it in our newsletter. Thank you! 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

Page 11 Mercedes-Benz Club of America Membership Application Please call the National Office at 800-637-2360 to join by phone or go to www.mbca.org/ to join online.

11 Page 11 Mercedes-Benz Club of America Membership Application Please call the National Office at to join by phone or go to to join online. Full Name Associate Member s Name Street Address City State Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Business ( ) Address Member s Occupation Mercedes-Benz Cars Now Owned (list year(s) and model(s) I hereby apply for membership in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. Date (Signature) If referred by a current MBCA member, please include their name and section: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New U.S. Membership Rates $55.00 for one year $ for two years $ for three years Annual dues include six issues of The Star each year, plus your local section s newsletter. Make your check payable to MBCA, and mail it along with application to: Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. National Business Office 107 Lelaray Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909

12 Ozark Section Newsletter Kathy Menold, Editor 4026 Jessica Lane Springdale, AR Change of Address? Mercedes-Benz Club of America

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

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