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CADILLAC & LASALLE REGIONAL UPDATE

The VOICE of the Iowa CrossRoads Region

June 2015

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Officers and Newsletter Contacts Iowa CrossRoads Region, Cadillac & LaSalle Club

Steve Fox (Director) David L. Twombley (Treasurer)

3422 NE Briarwood Drive 2305 Linda Circle Ankeny, IA 50021 Urbandale, IA 50322 [email protected] [email protected] Maurine Edmond (Secretary) Jim Pittman (Regional Representative) 6900 Forest Court National Board of Directors Windsor Heights, IA 50324 40 Omega Place, 8525 Douglas Avenue [email protected] Urbandale, IA 50322 [email protected] Karen Pittman (Membership Chair) Steve Fox (Newsletter Editor) 4408 74th Street Jim & Karen Pittman (N/L Distributors) Urbandale, IA 50322 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Steve Fox (Activities Chair) Dean & Vicki Stoltenberg (Activities) 3422 NE Briarwood Drive 21270 50th Avenue Ankeny, IA 50021 Walcott, IA 52773 [email protected] [email protected]

Website Addresses:

National Cadillac & LaSalle Club: www.cadillaclasalleclub.org Iowa CrossRoads Regional Club: www.iowacrossroadsregion.org

Willis Cadillac: www.willisautocampus.com

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Renewal of your National Cadillac & LaSalle Club Dues

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Iowa Crossroads CLC Director’s Column

Eleven members of the Iowa Crossroads Cadillac & LaSalle Club gathered for a

“wild” weekend near the shores of Lake Oboboji in northwest Iowa on May 16-17,

2015. Members in attendance included Eric & Patt Anderson (who helped organize

this fine event), Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg, Lyle & Lori Dahl, Maurine Edmond,

Nora Schlenker, Dick Downing, Jim Caffrey, and myself, Steve Fox.

We started off the weekend by meeting for lunch at Perkin’s Restaurant in Milford,

Iowa. After a nice lunch and a short meeting (minutes are posted later in this

newsletter), the members were in for a real treat right down the road at Okoboji

Classic Cars, the ultimate man (or woman) cave! With a collection of over 100

beautifully-restored classic cars displayed throughout the museum along recreated

settings of different time periods, you really felt that you took a step back in time.

As you pass from the gift shop and into the museum, you step back in time as you

enter a re-creation of downtown Spencer, Iowa (as it appeared in 1957). The

three-dimensional shops, boutiques, theater, hotel, service station, car dealership,

and other buildings provided a realistic feel. Other street venues in the museum

included Tony’s Pizza Stand, a drive-in movie experience (playing American

Graffiti, of course), and a huge rendition of Arnolds Park’s Roof Garden, Fun House

and Peacock Diner (as they appeared in 1938). What a huge treat for all to see!

After the museum, we toured Dick Downing’s shop in Milford where we saw some

beautiful automobiles (including his 1958 Caddie) along with his classic guitar and

pen collections, not to mention his unique “Rat Fink” signs. Then, on our way to

the hotel, Eric & Patt lead us on a driving tour along the banks of West Okoboji

Lake to view all the beautiful lake homes. All of us were in a state of deep envy.



Later that evening, we all met for a great dinner at the Gingham Inn, where

walleye pike and barbecue-racked ribs were their mouth-watering, completely

plate-filled specialties. After dinner, many of us toured Eric & Patt’s storage facility

and shop, where they store many of their classic cars, including their gorgeous

1949 Caddie and a racy 1987 Buick GNX. Once again, we were in a state of envy!

Sunday morning, we checked out of our hotel and headed to Jim Caffrey’s lakeside

condo in Arnold’s Park for a fantastic home-cooked breakfast (courtesy of Jim) of

Baked French Toast Casserole (recipe included later in this newsletter), fresh fruit,

bacon and eggs! A very perfect way to start off the day! Of course, more envy!

Following breakfast, we toured the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in

Arnold’s Park. Beginning with a film chronicling the history of Arnold’s Park (dating

back to 1884), we embarked on a guided-tour of this fabulous museum. In the

museum were beautiful mahogany boats and sail craft dating as far back as 1890,

remnants of the original 1884 passenger boat The Queen that adorned these lakes,

a replicate of a 1913 Okoboji country store, and memorabilia from rides/fun house

that were original to Arnold’s amusement park (circa 1920).

Across the street, the gang headed to the Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Museum, where Dean

met up with an old flame and members tripped the lights fandango as they danced

away the morning to 1950’s Rock ‘N Roll (see attached group pictures). Then, we

took a leisurely stroll up to the lakefront to get a glimpse of the Queen II passenger

ship, a statue commemorating the ol’ Captain, and a lakeshore view of Arnold’s

current amusement park. We finished this fine weekend event by taking a walk to

the historic Abbie Gardner Cabin, the site of the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre.

Special thanks for this memorable, fun-filled event is extended to Eric & Patt

Anderson (for doing all the legwork in organizing this event for our regional club,

allowing us to tour their car shops, and serving as our hosts), Dick Downing (for

allowing us to tour his nostalgic car shop and collection in Milford), and Jim Caffrey

for providing us with a delicious breakfast at his picturesque lakeside condo!



Above: Re-creation of downtown Spencer in 1957 (Okoboji Classic Car Museum).

Left to Right (above): 1940 Cadillac, 1949 Cadillac, Tony’s Pizza (Okoboji CCM).

Left to Right: Re-creation of Arnold’s Park (1938), Arnold’s Park today, Queen II.

Left to Right (above): Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, Statue of the ol’ Captain, the Abbie Gardner Cabin and site of the 1857 Spirit Lake Massacre.



Opening: Regional Director Steve Fox called the meeting to order at Perkin’s Restaurant in Milford, Iowa on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Eleven members of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC were present (see attendance list under Director’s Column).

Treasurer’s Report: Steve gave the Treasurer’s report in the absence of Club Treasurer, David Twombley. Steve reported $350.16 in the operating account.

CLC Grand National: Steve reminded members to make sure they have their

reservations made for the CLC Grand National in Brookfield, Wisconsin set for June

24-27 (early-bird reservation deadline was May 28, 2015). Six of 11 members

present at the meeting indicated that they have registered for the event.

July Event: Club members voted to change the date of our July tour (John Wayne

Birthplace & Museum in Winterset) to Saturday, July 18th (instead of July 11th) due

to scheduling conflicts. The newly-opened museum promises to be a great touring

event for us, so please … mark your calendars accordingly!

October Event: Vickie reported of an idea to tour the Villages of Van Buren in

southeast Iowa, but after exploring the tour firsthand … she feels that this tour is

not quite up to par. She and Dean are now exploring other ideas for our October

event to take place on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Oversight: I forgot to mention in last month’s minutes that Vicki Stoltenberg

provided a very thoughtful and beautiful Easter basket that a drawing was held for

at our April meeting in Stone City. Nora Schlenker was the lucky winner of this

beautifully crafted gift! Much thanks to Vickie for this nice touch to our event!

Minutes of the

May Meeting



Left to Right (above): Willie & Nora, Joyful Group at Okoboji Classic Car Museum.

Left to Right: Dancing It Up, Dean with Ex-Girlfriend at Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Museum.

Left to Right: Our Group at the IGL Maritime Museum, Taking in the Okoboji View.

Group Shots!



Iowa Crossroads CLC Events Calendar for 2015

Members of the Iowa Crossroads CLC can look forward to 16 scheduled touring events in

2015. Please note that all events listed below are subject to change. Look for upcoming event flyers throughout the year that detail finalized plans for each event. Please note that two new

events have been added to our calendar for June 7 & July 12, 2015!

January: There was no scheduled event for this month. Members enjoyed their winter solace!

February: Club members enjoyed a Valentine’s Day luncheon at the Tea Room of the Hunter

Mansion in Newton, Iowa.

March: Club members enjoyed a mid-afternoon tour of the Antique Car Museum of Iowa in

Coralville, followed by an early dinner at the Iowa River Power Restaurant.

April: Club members enjoyed a hearty lunch with the Quad Cities Antique Ford Club at the historic General Store Pub in Stone City. This was followed by a tour of the National

Motorcycle Museum. Special thanks to Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg for organizing this event!

May: On May 16-17, 2015, club members enjoyed a “wild” weekend schedule of events at Lake Okoboji. During our visit, we toured the “ultimate man cave” at Okoboji Classic Cars, Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Museum, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, Abbie Gardner Cabin, as

well as touring the personal collections of Eric & Patt Anderson and Dick & Roxi Downing. This overnight event was proposed by fellow club members Eric & Patt Anderson, who

graciously volunteered to assist in its organization. Special thanks extend to Eric & Patt, Dick & Roxi, and Jim Caffrey (for the great surprise breakfast at his lakeside condo)! June: On Sunday, June 7 the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid is hosting Classic Car Day from noon

to 3 p.m. Car registration is free at this fun-filled Show ‘N Shine with no awards to fret over.

From Wednesday, June 24th

through Saturday, June 27th

, Iowa CrossRoads CLC members will be participating in the 2015 CLC Grand National in Brookfield, Wisconsin. For more

information about this event, check online at http://www.badgerclc.com/nationalevent.php.

On Sunday, June 28th

, the annual Olmsted House Ice Cream Social & Open House is being

held in Urbandale from 2-4 p.m. This is a traditional, annual event for members of the Iowa

Crossroads CLC to exhibit their vehicles on the grounds while they enjoy a 1920’s style ice-cream social and musical accompaniment.

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July: Club members have been invited to participate in a memorial Show ‘N Shine event that honors one of our past members, the Tom Crooks Memorial Auto Show in Boone on Sunday,

July 12 from 1 – 4 p.m. This invite comes from Tom’s gracious widow, Dorothy Crooks.

Club members will enjoy a trip to Winterset, Iowa for a nice lunch, followed by a tour of the newly-opened John Wayne Birthplace Museum on Saturday, July 18, 2015 (note date change).

This event was proposed by our club director and activities chairman Steve Fox.

August: On Saturday, August 8, club members will venture north to Britt, Iowa to enjoy a tour of the Hobo Museum and a hearty helping of “hobo stew” during the week of the National Hobo Convention. This event was proposed by our membership coordinator Karen Pittman.

September: On Sunday, September 13th

, club members will be attending the 2015 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, either as exhibitors or as spectators. Members are encouraged to submit

their vehicle application for entry into this marvelous show. Pre-show activities, such as a driving tour and complimentary dinner, will take place in the Des Moines area on Saturday,

September 12th

for all exhibitors. For information, access their website at http://www. desmoinesconcours.com. This event was proposed by club officers Jim Pittman & Steve Fox.

On the weekend of September 18-20, 2015, the Hawkeye Packard Club will be hosting the Packard Fall Classic in Des Moines. Numerous events around central Iowa will take place

throughout the weekend. Club members, Marj & Russ Bees, who are also members of the Hawkeye Packard Club, have cordially invited our membership to join them for this event.

On the weekend of September 26-27, 2015, the West Michigan Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club will once again be hosting the Cadillac Fall Festival on the beautiful campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Attending members will enjoy the

fabulous classic-car showrooms, including the Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center. This is an annual event that is hosted by the West Michigan Region CLC.

October: Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg are graciously continuing to search for a club touring event for October17, 2015. Details on this event will follow in the upcoming months.

November: Club members will enjoy gathering for lunch at the popular Ames destination The Café, followed by an arranged tour through the Farm House Museum located on the beautiful

campus of Iowa State University. This event was proposed by Steve Fox. Details on a specific date and time for this event will follow in the upcoming months.

December: On Saturday, December 12th

, club members will meet at the World Food Prize

Hall of Laureates at 11 a.m. to ring in the festive holiday season at the museum’s Holiday

Open House. Admission is free. After the open house, club members will enjoy a Christmas luncheon experience (scheduled for 1 p.m.) at one of the premier dining destinations in Des Moines, the Centro Restaurant, located downtown near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The

Holiday Open House event was proposed by Steve Fox as a supplemental activity to our

traditional and annual Christmas luncheon.



JOIN US FOR A SPECTACULAR WEEK AT THE CLC GRAND NATIONAL!

IOWA CROSSROADS CLC JUNE TOURING EVENT

Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28, 2015: Iowa CrossRoads members will be participating in the Cadillac & LaSalle Club (CLC) Grand National in Brookfield, Wisconsin near Milwaukee. Members will be travelling there on their own and at their leisure beginning Wednesday, June 24th. The GN Welcome Reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 at the host hotel (Milwaukee Sheraton, 375 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005, phone 262-364-1100), so be sure to get there early to allow for sufficient time to freshen up in your reserved room before heading down to the reception. Plenty of touring events are available throughout the week (Wednesday through Saturday). Automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the tremendous display of Cadillacs and LaSalles on the show field where judging will occur on Saturday, June 27th. Festivities will officially end with the CLC Grand National Banquet on Saturday evening where both auto and club service awards will be presented as we all enjoy a great meal with even greater company. Members will depart for home on Sunday, June 28th. For more information about this great event, be sure to check things out online at http://www.badgerclc.com/nationalevent.php

I hope to see a great representation from the Iowa CrossRoads Region at

this year’s Grand National! Until then, may your sails be taut and the

wind always remain at your back!

Steve

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! Bob Carlson (June 21) Jim & Janice Johnson (June 8)

Great Recipe! This recipe for French Toast Casserole was provided by Jim Caffrey, who served

it up to our membership at his lakeside condo during our recent trip to Okoboji.

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces), 8 large eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon

ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, dash salt, Praline Topping (recipe follows), maple syrup.

Praline Topping: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup

chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.

Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.

Directions: Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat

baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater

or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in

between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40

minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup. Take it from me (Steve) … this is Outstanding Stuff … Thanks, Jim!

Left to Right (above): View from Jim Caffrey’s Lakeside Condo at Okoboji, Dick & Roxi Downing’s 1958 Cadillac, Eric & Patt Anderson’s 1987 Buick GNX!



Current annual membership dues are $10 ($15 beginning January 1, 2016 for members receiving newsletters by e-mail, $30 for U.S. mail delivery) and are due January 1 of each calendar year. For 2015, please fill out the form

below and mail your $10 check to: Karen Pittman – Membership Chair, Iowa CrossRoads C.L.C., 4408 74th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322. Note: If your dues are not received by March 15th of the calendar year, you will no longer receive the newsletter and your regional membership will be dropped. Also, please take note as to when your national dues are due and pay them at the appropriate time, as this will vary for each member.

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