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July 2018 Omaha, Nebraska President's Message I would like to Thank Ken Grigsby and all of our club members who helped with the Skills car show. It was an interesting weather day, but considering the closure of the street in front of the school we had a good turnout. The kids made some very nice 3D printed trophies along with the great trophies that Ken made. Susan and Ed Dellinger did a great job setting up our pancake breakfast at the park in Plattsmouth. The weather was good, and the pavilion was very nice. We had lots of good food and fun games to play if you were so inclined. Thanks to Esther & Dave, Jim, Jill and Katie for the cooking, and Rodney for holding the bowl. It was a fun time and we had 8 A's there plus a few modern. Don Graves has planned a trip on the 8th of July, be sure and check the newsletter for more info. If you have not already signed up be sure and check with Don & Janet. The Norfolk tour is soon approaching, if you plan to go be sure you get your reservations. That's all for now. We are having Root Beer floats before the next meeting from 6:00 to 6:20 so don't be late or you will miss out. See ya at the Meeting, Bob July Tech Talk Now that we are into the driving season, I thought it would be a good time to think back to items we talked about in the past few months. These small tasks will make your driving much more enjoyable and trouble-free. They all needed to be done before this season started. I ll have a printed list for each of you to check off, as you get them done. We ll cover each at this tech session, just in case you are not sure what I m talking about. Good member discussion are always great, because it usually brings up other items we may not have thought much about. If we correct these items, too, that is a sure sign we ll have an even better time enjoying our favorite Fords. Hope to see you at the next regular meeting. Don P.S. Remember the Second Saturday Soirée. Let me know if you have some item we can work over. 1

Upcoming Events July 8 Let s Drive -date changed from last month (see p. 3) July 14 Regular Meeting July 19-22 Highway 66 Concourse Classic (see p. 3) July 26 Eat-out at Alpine Inn (see below) July 28 Gretna Parade followed by lunch at McKinney s (see p. 3) July 29 Board Meeting at Sump Library in Papillion 2:00-4:00PM August 3-5 Tour to Norfolk, Ashfall Beds and Elkhorn Valley Museum (p. 4) - meetings and eat-out dates after July will be added each month - August 19 Vintage Wheels at the Fort Car Show (see p. 7) August 25 Tour to Cars & Coffee at Speedway Motors plus Radio Controlled Planes (see p. 7) September 2 Cars of the Homestead Era Car Show at Homestead National Monument in Beatrice (see p. 7) September 22 International Model A Day Poker Run Tour January 12, 2019 Banquet at Farmer Brown s in Waterloo, NE. June: Our eat out at Benson Brewery was great! We had 23 in our group. The hand-cut French Fries were to die for. The Benson Blonde was not our waitress; it was a very good pale ale beer. Those attending were Bob & Janet Benton, Mike & Marilyn Cahalane, Ed & Susan Dellinger, El & Dot Gertner, Don & Janet & Jeff Graves with Jenny & Courtney Wulff, Ken & Melody Grigsby, Bob & Mary McKinney, Don & Karen Noodell, Bob & Trish Rand, Jack & Kayla Sanford. July eat-out : Alpine Inn July 26 at 6:30 10405 Calhoun Rd -take I-680 to 30th ST (Exit 13). Go Left from the exit and curve up on to Calhoun Road (old HWY 75). It s a little over half a mile. See Google Map here. The Fried Chicken and Potato wedges are terrific. The rest of the menu is not extensive. There are hamburgers, port tenderloins, shrimp. You can see a 3rd party menu here. Another attraction is watching Raccoons out the windows, but that is OPTIONAL. P-L-E-A-S-E sign up at the meeting or call Don or Janet Graves (402-453-7166) Future eat-outs: Aug. 16: Pizza King in Council Bluffs Sept. 20: open any ideas? Oct. 18 Roma s in Bellevue Meeting treats Thanks to Karen Noodell and Mary McKinney for treats at the June meeting. We will have a special treat at the July meeting BEFORE the meeting. Bob and Mary will be providing Root Beer Floats. 2

Upcoming Events July 8 Let s Drive and Eat! - two of our favorite pastimes! We are going to meet up at the Casey s in Crescent at 10AM. After all this rainy, stormy weather, we deserve a beautiful day, right?? Your A is probably just dying to get out and drive! You, too! After a nice ride through the beautiful Iowa countryside, we will stop and have a nice wiener roast, complete with s mores and other goodies. That does mean you will have to bring a little something to contribute. As of this writing, we could still use Baked Beans, a cold drink like Lemonade with cups, or any salad and dessert. Please let us know if you will be joining us and what you will bring (so we can have a well-rounded lunch). Don & Janet Graves (402-453-7166, janet@omahaneb.org) Gretna parade July 28 Y all come to our one and only parade for the year! We will line up at 9:45AM at the Gretna Middle School, which is on 216th ST across from the American Legion. There is some road work being done on 216th ST, so you are better off to approach from the South. The parade starts at 10:30AM. We will be near the front of the parade, so we shouldn t have too long of a wait. Once we get through the parade, every member who is in the Meadowlark group in the parade is invited to the McKinney s home for lunch. Yum! Do your part and bring a side dish or dessert to share! McKinney s live at 11425 S. 216th ST in Gretna. Because of the street repair, we will be approaching from the south. We actually follow each other from the parade, so that shouldn t be too hard. Sign up so you get the latest information on this event! A reminder: It is has been our club policy to NOT throw candy from the cars during a parade. Too dangerous. If you want to give out candy, have some one walk along side to give candy to the kids. NOT A CLUB EVENT: Highway 66 Concourse Classicat Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum. Anyone can go see this great show of classic cars among the airplanes. The dates of the show are July 21-22. Several members will be showing their cars among the planes. Those who are showing cars need to take them to the museum on Wednesday, July 18 by 6PM at the latest. Don t forget to bring your Fire Extinguisher (with a current date tag) and something to keep your car s drips off the floor. 3

Upcoming Events continued Off to Norfolk on August 3-5 We hope you are joining our overnight tour to Norfolk, the home of Johnny Carson. We will be leaving from Menard s in Elkhorn at 10AM on Friday, August 3. The main places we will be visiting are: Elkhorn Valley Museum Ashfall Fossil Bed State Historical Park If you are planning to go, be sure to make your motel reservation for Aug. 3 & 4! New Victorian Inn & Suites, 1001 W. Omaha Ave, in Norfolk (402) 379-3035 https://www.newvictorianinn.com/ The rate is $69.99 per night for either a King size bed or 2 Queens. This includes a deluxe 26 item breakfast bar, free high-speed wireless internet, and cookies & coffee in the lobby. Give the Confirmation # 51108 & Meadowlark Model A Car Club when you register Or contact Jim Musel (jim.musel@hmtrucking.com, 402-995-1005) If you have questions or comments, contact Jim Musel (jim.musel@hmtrucking.com, 402-995-1005). Some of the best parts of longer, overnight tours include driving and trouble-shooting together and having a glass of wine or other beverage together as we sit around in the evening. 4

Past Events SKILLS & GRILLES SHOW Report from Ken Grigsby: The night of June 1, 2018 was windy and rainy, but Saturday was a clear sunny day with a lot of wind. With the help of Barney Deden, Ed Dellinger, Charley Earnest, El Gertner, we were able to make the trophies used for the Skills Car Show on June 2, 2018 at Gretna High school. A special thanks to Tom Ross for supplying a lot of the parts used to make the trophies. Thanks to Ed and Susan Dellinger and Jim Musel for picking up the things needed for the show and returning them to the trailer. Also, I appreciate those club members who helped with the show, and also those who drove their Model A s for the show. Because of road construction on 204 th Street, getting to the show was a challenge. We had 47 registered entries, with 12 being high school students. There was a wide assortment of vehicles in attendance, with mature drivers and young drivers displaying their vehicles. More from Esther Miller: The June 2 nd Skills, Grilles, and Grills Show had 47 entries. Eight high school students had 12 of the 47 entries. The weather was hot, but very breezy keeping it tolerable. The club would like to thank Ken Grigsby for heading this project and making the trophies with assistance from Ed Dellinger. Bob & Mary McKinney reached out to the businesses to receive backing for the Sponsor Awards. Katie Musel was a true Meadowlark Junior Assistant helping at the Admission table & handing out the trophies. Club members who contributed their time to this event were: Karen Noodell, Don Noodell, Lee Hendrix, Jim Musel, Ed Dellinger, Susan Dellinger, Barney Deden, Dave Miller, & Esther Miller. And thanks to Jim Musel for the photos. 5

The Model A Regional held in Springfield, Missouri on June 3-8 was lots of fun and we met many new friends enjoying their Model A's. The tours were to Bennet Springs State Park, Womack Mill, Fantastic Caverns, Country Classics, Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World & Aquarium, and Table Rock State Park. The tours averaged about 100 miles each day so everyone could enjoy their rides every day. Lunches were generally provided with the tours so it was easy to join in with friends. The Hubley Races are always fun to watch - lots of competition among the entries. One of the most enjoyable events was the car games. Some new ones were added to get everyone using their talents to win. Good Food Creative trophies and quilts Good car games Good fun! Driving to the meet were Bob & Mary McKinney and Ed & Susan Dellinger. Dave & Esther Miller and the Jim Musel family also brought their cars down. In general, We Had A Great Time. Submitted by Susan Dellinger Thanks to Mary McKinney, Jim Musel, and Dave Miller for the photos. More photos at http://www.kcmodela.com/ 6

Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 17 We had a great time: Cooking, Eating, Playing and, of course, Model A ing Coming soon... August 19 Vintage Wheels at the Fort Car Show come out and show your vintage car and help with the show. If Barney hasn t called you yet, call him up and ask how you can help 402-558-3314. The Douglas County Historical Society theme for the show is World War I. If you have any historical items from World War I, please bring them. August 25 Tour to Cars & Coffee at Speedway Motors plus a stop at Mead to see Radio Controlled Airplanes (weather permitting) September 2 Cars of the Homestead Era Car Show at Homestead National Monument in Beatrice. The Car Show starts at 10AM, so some of us will be going to Beatrice on Sept. 1. Be sure to sign up if you want to do that, so we can let you know about Motel info. 7

Member News Contact Mary McKInney (402-332-3993; MaryBobMcKinney@cox.net if you have any member news, good or bad, that you would like to share. Suzanne Earnest has been transferred to the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. It sounds like she is very busy with rehab activities. Charlie requests that you check with him before visiting. Cards are appreciated. Recent storms have damaged some of our members property. Mike and Marilyn Cahalane had damage to some of their outbuildings and their camper Don & Karen Noodell had damage to their roof and car windows. We are glad everyone is ok. Thank goodness for insurance. More news about our Graduates Miranda Hanson Miranda will be heading to the Fashion Institute of Technology of New York City University this fall. Cailey Hartenhoff July Day Name Event 7 Gayle & Nancy Hanshaw Anniversary 7 Karen Noodell Birthday 8 Karen Wickey Birthday 13 Rodney & Lucy Lorence Anniversary 13 Frank Wanek Birthday 17 Jerry McManis Birthday 19 El Gertner Birthday 20 Lee Hendrix Birthday 20 Bill Patterson Birthday 21 Kristy Leddy Birthday 23 Mary Denker Birthday 24 Irv & Ingrid Holm Anniversary 25 Janet Graves Birthday 25 Don & Karen Noodell Anniversary August Day Name Event 6 Jerry Kotlik Birthday 7 Gayle Hanshaw Birthday 9 Mike Tritsch Birthday 12 Barbara Bunch Birthday 14 Jim & Jill Musel Anniversary 15 Lori Rima Birthday 16 Judy Beckman Birthday 17 Ken Krueger Birthday 23 Becca Gernandt Birthday 28 Tom Beiriger Birthday 29 Anne Krueger Birthday 31 Jan Hartenhoff Birthday 31 Carol Hendrix Birthday Cailey was awarded one of two WOWT 2018 Broadcast Scholarships by John Knicely. This is Willis Carrier, who invented the modern air conditioner in 1902. Thank you, Willis. See more at http://www.williscarrier.com/ 8

Please patronize our advertisers and tell them you saw their ad in our newsletter. Model A FOR SALE: Model A in Arkansas club for sale: 1929 Roadster restored recently by Don Graves; Dick Knapp, 479-586-0070, LTCKnapp@gmail.com Bob Benton still has some cars for sale. See https://bobsoldcars.godaddysites.com. Contact Bob Benton at 402-493-1908 9

N 42 nd ST The Meadowlark Club is a chapter of both national clubs. This is the official publication of the Meadowlark Chapter. 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. The Newsletter Editor is Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org, 402-453-7166) MAFCA http://www.mafca.com/ MARC http://www.modelaford.org/ Club Address: PO Box 6011, Omaha, NE 68106 2018 Officers President Bob McKinney 402-332-3993 MaryBobMcKinney@cox.net VP/ Pres. Esther Miller 402-593-2009 daemiller@cox.net Secretary Sue Dellinger 402-699-1853 suened@jagwireless.net Treasurer Janet Graves 402-453-7166 janet@omahaneb.org 2018 Board Members Howard Denker 402-333-1393 popoutomaha@centurylink.net Don Graves 402-453-7166 don@omahaneb.org Dave Miller 402-593-2009 daemiller@cox.net Jim Musel 402-995-1005 jim.musel@hmtrucking.com Karen Noodell 402-234-6110 dn20256@windstream.net Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month (except January) at 6:30PM at the Douglas County Health Center in the Town Hall. 42 nd & Woolworth Ave. in Omaha. Guests are welcome. See map and directions below. Our regular meeting place (Woolworth is 5 blocks north of Center ST): Enter on the south side of the building at ground level, go past the reception desk, and take the elevator to 1 st floor. Our meeting is in the Town Hall. Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year. Membership in one of the national clubs is required. You may join both national clubs if you wish. MAFCA dues are $50.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 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 (janet@omahaneb.org) Newsletter editor: Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org)