Volume 40, #8 August, 2008 President s Messag ge I for one am sick and tired of this rain and stormy weather. Luckily we have been spared the flooding. I hope everyone is getting caught up with the repairing of their storm damage. I think after the big display (Seldin car show) I am going to start scrubbing clean all the antique cars, the quickie clean jobs are taking their toll. I would like to welcome back Joe and Karlene from their trip to Ireland. From what Joe told me they had a great time. Also Judy Beckman just back from visiting relatives on the west coast The August eat out will be at Jonesy s Taco House on the 21 st. Lloyd 1
August 2008 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 2 Cleo Wells s 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *Regular Meeting 7:30 10 11 12 Barbara Bunch s 13 14 15 Lori Rima s Judy Beckman s 16 17 Terry & Maryann Hanson s Anniversary 24 *Board Mtg. McKinney s 6:00pm 31 Jan Hartenhoff s 18 Karan McManis s Lavonne Olsen s Bill & Barbara Patterson s Anniversary Ron & Beverly Peterson s Anniversary 25 19 20 21 *Eat out Jonesy s Taco House 7:00pm *Safari Park Tour 9:30am 22 23 *Millard Days parade 26 27 28 29 30 * Means that there is more information elsewhere in this newsletter 1929 Model A Town Sedan Older Restoration 712-323-9146 Ask for Mike 2
August 9 th Club meeting at 7:30pm After the meeting the Ladies are going to talk about how they met their husbands, if you have picture of when you were dating or your wedding picture, please bring them. The men will have a separate tech talk. August 16 Tour to the Wildlife Safari Park, we will meet in Gretna at McKinney s store and leave at 9:30am we will stop and have lunch afterwards. August 21 st Eat out at the Jonesy s Taco House 7:00pm August 23 rd Millard days parade Line up at 10:00 parade starts at 11:00am September 1 st Septemberfest parade 10:00am September 6 th Club picnic at the Narrows, Council Bluffs, Iowa We will eat at 12:30 sharp!!!! The Club will pay the park fees so do not put any money in the box. Club will furnish the meat, drinks and paper products please bring a salad or a dessert dish. September 15 th 19 th Kansas City Touring Regional Meet September 20 th Benson Neighborhood Unity Day Parade September 25 th Eat out at El Bee s 7:00pm 3
Gretna Parade The Meadowlark s were out in force for the Gretna parade we had 10 cars attend. Also Terry and Maryann Hanson came all the way from Hines, Minnesota to cheer us on. Bob and Mary McKinney served us a wonderful BBQ lunch afterwards. Seldin Car Display Despite a dismal weather forecast, and the hospitalization of two members just before the display, nothing could stop the Meadowlarks from putting on a good car display. Twenty-one hearty Model A ers showed up at 120 th and Center on July 24, 2008 to show off their beautiful Model A s to a fairly large crowd of appreciative shoppers. Seldin was celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of his shopping center. In addition to the car display, they had free ice cream and cake, rides for the kids, clowns, and a Barber Shop Quartet that serenaded us a couple times during the evening. The best part was that the weather cooperated, it cooled off nicely, and not one-drop of rain fell from the sky. I really would like to thank John Mabry and Ed Jankowski for helping direct and park cars, and also the following members that graciously volunteered to bring out their cars and put them on display that evening. They are as follows; John Mabry, Don Noodell, Karen Noodell, Bob McKinney (who brought two cars), Roland Kunz, David Beckman, Zack Beckman, Larry Blecka, Don Graves, Dick Knapp, Gene Partridge, Ed Jankowski, Tony Hartenhoff, Lloyd Burke, Lee Hendricks, Greg Bowden, Charles Earnest, El Gertner, Roger Olson, and Bob Rand (who came all the way from Missouri Valley), and myself. Also a special thanks to Jan Hartenhoff who played mother hen, driving clean up, to make sure that all of the cars from Council Bluffs made it to the display and safely home again. The club put together a really nice display in a very short time period, and it was really appreciated by Seldin. Thanks to all who participated! Howard Denker 4
2008 Black Hills Tour Here we go! Our first stop Kearney and a visit to the Arch. A stop at the McPherson National cemetery to pay our respects to Don & Mary Britten North Platte Bailey Yard 20 th Century Veteran s memorial
Now were off to Courthouse Rock and Chimney Rock Carhenge at Alliance Custer State Park and Needles highway we all had great fun on those hills and CURVES!!! Rushmore Cave We rode the 1880 Train from Keystone to Hill City and back to Keystone.
Then we were on to see Crazy Horse Mount Rushmore A stop at the Prairie Berry winery A stop in Rochford after the dusty ride for a Hamms beer The Open Cut mine The cemetery where Wild Bill Hickok is buried
A scenic trip through the Badlands wow was that windy!! Mary decided on a new and exciting lifestyle with Biker Bob! A lunch stop in Valentine, Nebraska and a tour through the Sawyer s Sandhills Museum Our last stop was at the Ashfall Fossil Beds and then lunch and pie at the Green Gabels. We traveled from start to finish 1473 miles, with only 3 minor repairs. Thanks to Don & Janet for all the planning they did to make this a great trip!
Monthly meetings are at the Douglas County Health Center. See map and directions below. This is the official publication of the Meadowlark Chapter of the Model A Restorers Club (MARC) and the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA). This monthly newsletter is mailed to members, prospective members, and editors of similar publications. Its purpose is to keep you informed about what has taken place and to remind you of future activities. Members may publish at no cost, ads for items wanted, for sale, or trade. They are also invited to submit technical Model A information and other interesting tidbits. Material should reach the editor by the last Saturday of the month. MONTLHY MEETINGS: Second Saturday of each month (except January) at 7:30PM at the Douglas County Health Center in the Town Hall. 42 nd & Woolworth Ave. 2008 Officers President Lloyd Burke 712-323-1114 VP/ Pres. Elect Judy Beckman 712-388-0008 Secretary Mary McKinney 402-332-3993 Treasurer Joe Greenleaf 402-884-1188 2008 Board Members Jan Hartenhoff 712-322-8265 Gene Partridge 712-323-7130 Bob Rand 712-642-2068 Trish Rand 712-642-2068 Bruce Rima 402-533-8198 Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year prorated monthly for new members. Membership in one of the national clubs is required. You may join both national clubs if you wish. MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $38.00 per year. Prospective Members: Please call Membership Chairman, Don Graves, (402-453-7166) for more information. Club web address: http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org Club web master: Janet Graves 402-453-7166 Newsletter email: MeadowlarkModelAFordClub@alltel.net Newsletter editor: Karen Noodell 402-234-6110