Table of Contents

President‟s Message 1

Activities 2

Event Details 3,6

Calendar 4

Benson Ford Show Flier 8

Advertisers 9

Membership Info 10

Birthdy/Anniversary 7

Volume 43, Issue 5 Meadowlark Model A

Ford Club, Omaha, NE

May 2011

Special Points of Interest:

Calendar

Events

Birthdays and Anniver-

saries

Time to get at the comput-er and put together another mes-sage.

This past month has not been real conducive to getting our A‘s out and ready for the summer. After last month‘s tech talk, we should have all the infor-mation at hand and ready to get to work.

We begin this month with our annual breakfast cookout fol-lowed by a short road trip to the Schram fish hatchery near Louis-ville. We will be able to road test our cars to see if they are ready for more and longer road trips this summer. We have had lots of good ideas as to activities for the summer and will have to pri-oritize since I don‘t think that we

will be able to do everything. I would like to welcome

our newest newlywed couple back this month Steve and Nikki Anderson. Hope that you had a good time on your cruise and we will be expecting some photo-graphs.

Here‘s hoping that the spring showers subside and the sun will come out and shed some good weather on our travels in the coming months.

Will close for now and get this to Dale in time for the news-letter.

See you all at the break-

fast and up coming meeting. Lee Hendrix

President's Message

Highway Litter Pick Up May 14th

Meet at 10:00am at Cubby’s 15625 C W Hadan Dr.

Bennington, Ne

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Pancakes and Fish

May 1st started out cool but turned out to be a beautiful day to be out Model “A”ing. Twenty six members

with 12 Model A‟s showed up at the Chalco Recreation Area for breakfast by the lake. The food was

great but the conversations and the time spent examining the cars was even more fun. After everyone had

their fill of pancakes, sausages, and pecan rolls most of us proceeded to the Aksarben Aquarium. This is

really a great facility with a wonderful collection of the fish native to Nebraska. A big thank you to Sherri

and Roland Kunz for the pecan rolls, Bob and Mary McKinney for bringing the food, Doug Heeren for

mixing the batter, and Ed Jankowski who shared grill duty with me.

Howard Denker

April Activity Reports

Bernie Taulborg’s Memory Barn

What can be said about a tour to a mu-seum such as Ber-nie‘s by a group of car people? I for one en-joyed looking at the large variety of cars from over the years. I liked the convertibles, and noticed that some of the cars appeared to be un-restored.

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Volume 43, Issue 5 Up Coming Event Details

Upcoming LeMars Tour Come to LeMars, Iowa where ―Life is Sweet‖ for a July 29-31 tour. Tentative schedule in-cludes: Eating @ Bob‘s Drive Inn for their famous ―Bob Dog‖. A sweet stop to the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor at their new location. A visit to the Plymouth County Fair Grounds $7.00/ indi-vidual entrance fee for the day and roped off parking in the Pioneer Village area for Model A parking. Free en-tertainment on the Village stage and in the Grand Stand throughout the day. Visit www.plymouthcountyfair.org for further information and the fair‘s daily schedule. Dining at nationally recognized Archie‘s Steak House for meals ranging from hamburgers, to dry aged steaks and seafood. Then wrap up the weekend with a pancake breakfast @ Doug & Vicki Heeren‘s home. A Board of Director‘s Meeting will also be held @ the Business Center/Breakfast Room at America‘s Best Value Inn. For more information look for fliers at the next general meeting, or contact Doug & Vicki Heeren. hrnfarms@frontiernet.net or 712-540-0380.

Henry Doorly Zoo

The Henry Doorly Zoo has contacted our club to help them celebrate an event called ZOOM. They would

like as many cars as we can get there from our club on Sunday, June 19. This is the day after the Benson

Ford Show. The times are from 8:15 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The basic concept of the event is to focus on dif-

ferent types of vehicles-and will also tie into the speed of the animals ( example: A Cheetah can run up to 70

mph ). I'm not sure where that places the Model A!!!

They want to place cars among the exhibits and will escort us into place before the Zoo opens. You can then

stay with your car, or go throughout the zoo until 3:00 pm, when they will escort us out to go home.

This will be an excellent opportunity to put our cars on display for the public to see. I encourage as many

members as possible to take advantage of this as possible.

Because we are willing to put our cars on display, they will admit the driver and

two passengers. They would like to have the names of the passengers so they will

have passes made out for them.

If you can let me know who all is attending as passengers I will forward it on the

zoo.

Lee Hendrix

Seldin Co. Car Show and Old Fashion Ice Cream Social and Family Night The Meadowlark Model A Club has been asked to put on another car display for the Seldin Company at 123rd and West Center from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on July 21st. This is a Thursday night and they are having an old fashion ice cream social and family night. They will be looking for 25 cars, similar to last year. There will be a sign up sheet at the next meeting. To encourage attendance the club has purchased some really neat gifts for the first 25 members that sign up and then show up for the display. It does not count to only sign up, you also have to show up. If you don‘t show up your gift will be given to the next person that signed up. So mark your calendars and make sure you are at the next meeting to sign up or call me so I can put you on the list. This should be another fun night so plan to come out and support the club.

Howard Denker

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May 2011 * see more info in letter

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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9 10 11 12 13 14 Hway Pickup—

10am

Monthly mtg

6:30pm

15 16

17 18 19

Eat out at

Piccolo Pete’s

2202 So 20th

6:45pm

20 21

22 23

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25 26 27 28

29 30 31

May 14 Highway Pickup — 10:00am meet at Cubby‘s, 15625 C w Hadan Dr., Bennington, NE May 19 Piccolo Pete‘s — 6:45 pm, 2202 So 20th St, Omaha, Ne May 29 Lofte Theatre – the play is Leaving Iowa* June 5-11 Plain Ol A’s Regional Model A Meet in Overland Park, Kansas See information and registration form at http://www.plainolas.com/2011.html June 16 Shirley‘s Diner — 5325 S 139th Plaza, Omaha, NE June 18 Omaha Ford Show in Benson - 25th year that the Meadowlarks have sponsored this show Be sure to bring your ‗A‘ or any other Ford-manufactured vehicle and join the fun June 19 Henry Doorly Zoo car display - 8:15am - 3:00pm July 29-31 Tour to LeMars, IA and the Plymouth County Fair

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“Tech Talk” Talk

In April, we discussed parts and tools you should have with you on tours. We

also talked about possible ways to cure leaks in your Model „A‟s transmission.

After last month‟s tech talk, we agreed to cover the installation of king pins.

This is a rather complex procedure, because removing the old pins is many

times more work than installing the new pins. Therefore, I am going to post-

pone the king pin procedure to a time when we can do this in someone‟s gar-

age.

This month, we will discuss the Model „A‟ gas tank and related components. A

cut-away tank will be there so you can see how tanks are made. We will have

some tips on what you might do if you are having gas flow problems. Hope to

see you at the May meeting. Don Graves

May Baskets

Meanwhile, the ladies had a good time making May Day bas-

kets, using flowers and ribbons that Sherri Kunz provided.

We will find something fun to do this month, too. We will

explore some parlor games that we might want to play while

the men “work.” If you have an idea for a fun game that

doesn‟t take too much concentration (so we can chat, too),

bring it along. Janet Graves

FOR SALE

1931 Slant Windshield Model A, restored in 1991 by Don Graves, Ford Maroon with Black Fend-

ers and Tacoma Cream wheels. Car is very complete, missing only shocks, very few miles since

restored, always garaged, needs some tender loving care, and cleaning. Asking $12K, Stan Pie-

trzak, 402-708-12278, 12704 So 70th St., Papillion, 68133

FOR SALE

1929 Sport Coupe, yellow & brown with orange wheels, tan top, landau irons, rear mounted spare,

white wall tires. Asking $10,000. Contact: Mrs. Boyd Frank, 71635 640th St., Griswold, IA at 712-763

-4547

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Volume 43, Issue 5 Up Coming Event Details — cont.

THE LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE

Plan on having a good laugh. One of this year's outings is going to be a comedy by the name of LEAVING IOWA. It's about a middle-aged writer who returns home to Iowa and decides to finally take his father's ashes to his childhood home. But when he discovers Grandma's house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. This father and son road trip shifts from the present to his memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood. Sound like fun?? We are planning this outing for Sunday, May 29th at 2:00 p.m. You can purchase your tickets by calling the theater at 402-234-2553. The cost of a ticket is $17.00. Tickets can be mailed for an additional charge of $1.50, or they can hold them at the theater for you. We are planning to eat at the Cedar Creek Steakhouse after the play. Any questions call Mary Denker at 402-333-1393

From the Editor: Well we had our first driving tour to begin our driving season. My car got back fine, and now I know I have to work on my brake lights. I haven‘t heard from any oth-ers, but I guess maybe a gas can in the trunk might be useful for some of us. I know that some of you run across humor (jokes). If you can think about it, please pass them on to me at a meeting, mail or email them to me. I would like to add some tech articles. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or articles, get with me, and I will publish them in the newsletter. Please contact me at dwjerg@gmail.com if you have any ideas for upcoming newsletters or phone me on 402-949-0521. Dale

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Birthdays and Anniversaries

May Day Name Event

12 Mabrys Anniversary

17 Roger Sebeneicher Birthday

22 Rose Wanek Birthday

27 Knapps Anniversary

28 Greg Bowden Birthday

28 Denkers Anniversary

30 Nadine Schmid Birthday

31 Lee Cramer Birthday

June

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1 Frank Cooper Birthday

3 Delmar Bunch Birthday

4 Barb Partridge Birthday

4 Beverly Peterson Birthday

7 Howard Denker Birthday

7 Coopers Anniversary

8 Lustgartens Anniversary

10 Jankowsis Anniversary

14 Heerens Anniversary

15 Rodney Lorence Birthday

15 Arden Peterson Birthday

15 Bob Rand Birthday

16 Ed Jankowski Birthday

22 Millers Anniversary

24 Schmids Anniversary

25 Paul Briese Birthday

25 Graves Anniversary

25 McManis Anniversary

26 Vicki Heeren Birthday

28 Suzanne Earnest Birthday

Best Teens

Best 20’s

Best 30’s

Best 40’s

Best 50’s

Best 60’s

Best 70’s

Best 80’s

Best 90’s

Best 2000’s

Best 2010’s

Edsel

Mercury

Lincoln

Truck prior to 1960

Truck 1960 to Present

Special Interest

Tractor

CLASSES

If you own a FORD Product, you need to bring it & Join the Fun

In Conjunction with the Benson Summer Festival 60th to 63rd & Maple in Downtown Benson

Enter from the WEST at 63rd & Maple

Come Help Us Celebrate Our Anniversary Dash Plaques for all car show registrants

First 90 Entrants will Receive a Commemorative Award

Special Prizes during the Show

Trophies: Car Show Registrants’ First Choice

Awards in 18 Classes Plus Best of Show & Spectators’ Choice

Voting ends at 2PM ● Trophies Awarded at 3PM

Show Registration 8:30AM to Noon

Entry Fee:

Pre-registration: $10

Day of Show: $15

For Information, Contact:

Don Graves 402-453-7166

Or see http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org

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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. 42nd & Woolworth Ave.

2011 Officers

2011 Board Members

Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year

prorated monthly for new members. Membership in one of the na-

tional 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

President Lee Hendrix 402-895-2432

VP/ Pres. Don Graves 402-453-7166

Secretary Vicki Heeren 712-533-6183

Treasurer Mary Denker 402-333-1393

Steve Anderson 402-932-1401

Ed Jankowski 402-558-7679

Sherri Kunz 402-493-2211

Doug Heeren 712-533-6183

Howard Denker 402-333-1393

Monthly meetings are at the Douglas County Health Center. See map and directions below.