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CADILLAC & LASALLE REGIONAL UPDATE

The VOICE of the Iowa CrossRoads Region

August 2016

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

Steve Fox (Director) Jim Pittman (Regional Representative,

3422 NE Briarwood Drive National Board of Directors) Ankeny, IA 50021 40 Omega Place, 8525 Douglas Avenue [email protected] Urbandale, IA 50322 [email protected] Maurine Edmond (Secretary) David L. Twombley (Treasurer) 6900 Forest Court 2305 Linda Circle Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Urbandale, IA 50322 [email protected] [email protected]

Karen Pittman (Membership Chair) Gary Wright (Regional Webmaster) 4408 74th Street 17618 Hubbard Road Urbandale, IA 50322 East Moline, IL 61244 [email protected] [email protected]

Steve Fox (Activities Chair) Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg (Activities) 3422 NE Briarwood Drive 21270 50th Avenue Ankeny, IA 50021 Walcott, IA 52773 [email protected] [email protected] Steve Fox (Photo/Newsletter Editor) Jim & Karen Pittman (N/L Distributors) 3422 NE Briarwood Drive 40 Omega Place, 8525 Douglas Avenue Ankeny, IA 50021 Urbandale, IA 50322 [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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Iowa CrossRoads CLC Director’s Column

On a pleasant summer afternoon (Saturday, July 16), seven members of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC members met at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf to dine and tour the automotive show field of the 2016 Pontiac-Oakland Club International Convention. Club members in attendance were Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg, Lyle & Lori Dahl, Steve Muir, Gary Wright and myself, Steve Fox. After a satisfying lunch at the Farmer’s Pick Buffet inside the Isle Casino Hotel, club members toured the show field consisting of 426 fine Pontiac and Oakland show cars, including Dean Stoltenberg’s two 1965 Pontiac Bonnevilles (the convertible of which won a “Most Outstanding” Award at this meet). Club members enjoyed their time touring the show field, snapping pictures, and visiting with fellow car enthusiasts throughout the show field. A good time seemed to be had by all. See pictures below:

Above: Bettendorf Bridge Park, Mississippi River Pelican, & the Isle Casino Hotel.

Above: Proud American Flag, 1928 Pontiac Touring Car, 1929 Oakland Club Sedan.



Above: 1932 Pontiac Club Coupe, 1940 7-Passenger Sedan, 1948 Convertible Coupe

Above: 1949 GMC Pickup Truck, 1953 Chieftain Wagon, 1955 Star Chief Convertible

Above: 1957 Star Chief Convertible, 1958 Bonneville Convertible, 1967 Pontiac GTO

Above: 1971 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974 Trans Am, & 1999 Daytona 500 Pace Car.



Join Us For A Weekend Of Arbor Day Fun in Nebraska City!

Above (L to R): Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Kregel Windmill Factory Museum, and Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting.

Departure: Interested club members will be departing from the office of Pittman & Company, located at 8525 Douglas Avenue in Des Moines, at 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, August 27, 2016. From there we will head west on I-80, then south on I-29 to Nebraska City. This will be a 3-hour drive, including a 20-minute rest stop along the way.

Lunch: Arrangements have been made for lunch to be served at 11:45 a.m. at the Apple Barrel Family Restaurant, located on the NW corner of the Interstate-29 and IA-2 intersection (Nebraska City exit).

Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center: As soon as we cross the river into Nebraska we will arrive at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, along NE-2 in Nebraska City (approximately 1 p.m. arrival time). This 12,000 square foot museum is full of historical artifacts and films highlighting the 1803 Lewis & Clark Expedition, as well as an unobstructed view of the Missouri River as it would have appeared over 200 years ago. Admission is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors.

Kregel Windmill Factory Museum: Around 2:30 p.m., we will head into downtown Nebraska City to take the hour-long tour of the Kregel Windmill Factory Museum. Learn how windmills of old, as well as modern-day wind turbines, are manufactured and used in today’s world. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for groups.

Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting: Heading across the street, we will then take part in a guided tour of the Museum of Firefighting, getting a view of historic and modern-day firefighting equipment. Admission is $5 per adult. Afterward, we will tour the unique antique shops in the quaint downtown area of Nebraska City.



Above (L to R): Lied Lodge, Arbor Lodge State Historical Mansion, & Mayhew Cabin.

Dinner & Accommodations: Overnight accommodations for August 27 will be provided by Lied Lodge & Conference Center at the special rate of $119 per night plus tax. If you haven’t done so, make your lodge reservations independently, with a free-cancellation policy until 24-hours before our scheduled arrival. To reserve your room, call Robin, Lied Lodge Reservation Manager, at (402) 873-8728. When making your reservation, be sure to mention that you are with Steve Fox and the Iowa CrossRoads CLC to secure the special rate. At 7 p.m., club members will gather for a great dining experience at the lodge’s Timber Dining Room.

Sunday Brunch: After checking out of our hotel, club members will enjoy a Sunday Brunch at 11 a.m. in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge.

Arbor Day Farm and Mansion: At noon, we will depart for a tour of the Arbor Day Farm & Mansion. First, we will take a Tree Adventure Discovery Ride, which is a one-hour guided tour through the Arbor Day Farm orchards and vineyards. This will be followed by a one-hour tour of the Arbor Lodge State Historical Mansion . Admission to the Arbor Day Farm, Discovery Ride, and Arbor Lodge State Historical Mansion is $20 per person.

Mayhew Cabin, John Brown’s Cave, & Wyuka Cemetery: By mid-afternoon on Sunday, club members will head to the Mayhew Cabin & John Brown Cave Historical Site (dated 1851). The cabin and cave were used as part of Nebraska’s underground railroad in an effort to give runaway slaves from the South a safe haven before and during the Civil War. Admission to this historical site is $3 per person. Then, just two blocks south of Mayhew Cabin is the historic Wyuka Cemetery, burial place of Julius S. Morton, founder of the first Arbor Day in 1872. His son, Joy Morton, was the founder of the Morton Salt Company in 1889. The cemetery is free and is highly recommended by our fellow club member, Russ Bees!



Iowa Crossroads CLC Events Calendar for 2016

Members of the Iowa Crossroads CLC can look forward to a “lucky” 13 scheduled touring events in 2016 to place upon your home calendars! 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, but please … place these fine events on your calendar straight away!

January: Traditionally, the Iowa CrossRoads CLC has not held a January event so as to better enjoy our winter solace in the comfort of our own home. I saw no need to break with that restful tradition in 2016!

February: This year, our traditional Valentine’s Day Luncheon to honor the ladies of our club was held at the Tulip Tea Room in Pella, Iowa on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Twelve club members gathered at this fine historic, mission-style tea room at 1 p.m. Excluding travel time, this was a 1-2 hour social event.

March: On Saturday, March 12, 11 club members met in Clarion, Iowa to tour one of the finest tractor collections in the U. S. at the Heartland Museum following a hearty lunch at the rustic Fuel Restaurant. This event was recommended by fellow club member, Nora Schlenker.

April: The touring event for April was one that was shared on a national level as six Iowa CrossRoads club members traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the 2016 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National from April 10-16, 2016. The host hotel for this event was the Suncoast Hotel & Casino. The event was amazing, as tours to the Mob Museum, Fremont Street Experience, the Las Vegas Strip, the Valley of Fire State Park, and a variety of classic car collections and associated memorabilia were pre-arranged by our host, the Las Vegas Region of the CLC. Not to mention the spectacular show field of 99 Cadillacs and LaSalles!

May: A joint gathering of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC and the Iowa Hawkeye Chapters of the Buick Club of America and Studebaker Club of America took place at the farmstead of Gene & Betty Upstill in Gilbert, Iowa on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Twenty-one members of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC joined 120 other car enthusiasts for this fun-filled event. This event came as a special invitation by new club member and fellow car enthusiast, Mr. Gene Upstill.



Mid-June: Eleven club members enjoyed this surf and turf touring event that was held in Clear Lake, Iowa on Saturday, June 11, 2016. In the morning, club members cruised up to Clear Lake to take in a tour of the Surf Ballroom & Museum, followed by lunch and a 90-minute, leisurely-afternoon cruise around Clear Lake aboard the popular Lady of the Lake riverboat. This was an all-day touring event proposed by fellow club members, Lyle and Lori Dahl.

Late-June: On Sunday, June 26, 2016, ten club members participated in our traditional annual classic-car show ‘n shine that was held at the Olmsted-Urban House Ice Cream Social & Open House. Club members showed off their magnificent automobiles at this very tranquil, 1920’s style homemade pie and ice cream social that featured an old-fashioned Dixieland band trio and a tour of the 1904 historical Olmsted-Urban House.

July: On Saturday, July 16, 2016, seven club members met in Bettendorf, Iowa to dine at the Isle Casino Hotel and tour the show field of the national Pontiac-Oakland Club Convention. This was an all-day touring event proposed by fellow club member, Dean Stoltenberg.

August: On Saturday, August 27, 2016, club members will be heading west for a weekend trip to Nebraska City, Nebraska (just over the state line in SW Iowa). Overnight accommodations will be provided by Lied Lodge & Conference Center at the special rate of $119 per night plus tax. Lodge reservations will be made independently, with a free-cancellation policy until 24-hours before our scheduled arrival. To reserve your room, call Robin, Lied Lodge Reservation Manager, at (402) 873-8728. When making your reservation, be sure to mention that you are with Steve Fox and the Iowa CrossRoads CLC to secure the special rate. Weekend touring events to choose from will include the Arbor Day Farm & Mansion, the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, the Kregel Windmill Museum, and the Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting, not to mention touring all the great antique shops and a visit to a rather extraordinary cemetery (proposed by club member, Russ Bees). This will be an overnight weekend event, returning on Sunday, August 28, 2016. This weekend event was proposed by regional club director, Steve Fox.

Mid-September: Many club members enjoy participating in the fabulous Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, an annual celebration promoting the art and design of the automobile. This year’s event will be held on the weekend of September 10-11, 2016. Exhibitors are invited to attend a driving event and exhibitor banquet in the Des Moines area on Saturday, September 10th, and will be displaying their fine automobiles at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines the following day on Sunday, September 11th. Iowa CrossRoads club members Steve Fox, Jim Caffrey, and Brian Sipma will be heading up the Collectibles Class (1955-1966) for this year’s event, so don’t miss out! For more information on how to participate in this fine automotive event that is quickly becoming an Iowa tradition, see the Concours web site at: http://www.desmoinesconcours.com. This is a weekend touring event for exhibitors and a 2-3 hour event for patrons.


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Late-September: The Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum’s Fall Festival will occur at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan on the weekend of September 23-25, 2016. This is an annual weekend touring event hosted by the West Michigan Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club. For more informational updates on this fine event, refer to the CLCMRC web page at: http://www.cadillaclasallemuseum.org. We hope to make this a recurring biennial event for the Iowa CrossRoads regional membership.

October: On Saturday, October 15, 2016, club members will enjoy our traditional autumn touring event to take in the fall colors and a bit of homespun Americana in Amana, Iowa once again this year. A home-cooked meal will be served up at one of the popular German-fare restaurants in Amana, as we enjoy the company of other club members. A tour of historic Amana’s antique malls, woolen mills, candy shops, beer gardens, and wine cellars will occur after lunch on this fine, colorful October afternoon. This is a traditional, biennial, 4-5 hour touring event for our club that you are sure to enjoy!

November: A nice lunch followed by a tour of the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is on tap for Saturday, November 12, 2016. The location of the luncheon beforehand has yet to be determined. Admission to the museum and library is $10. Excluding travel time, this will be a 3-4 hour combined event. This event was proposed by fellow club members, Dave and Karen Kroeger.

December: Save your appetite and exercise your holiday spirit by attending our annual Christmas celebration at noon on Saturday, December 10, 2016. This year, our annual Christmas/Holiday gathering will start with a festive luncheon and optional grab-bag gift exchange at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse at their new location (550 Bass Pro Drive) in Altoona, Iowa. Following this enjoyable holiday gathering, interested club members can begin to complete that Christmas shopping list by enjoying the ultimate Western-style shopping experience at nearby Bass Pro Shops, directly across the street from the restaurant. Excluding travel time, this will be a 2-3 hour combined holiday event.

Note: Any questions and/or concerns regarding these scheduled events should be directed to our Activities Chairman, Steve Fox, at your convenience. He can be reached by phone at (515) 491-2624 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Please forward any complaints to comrade Vladimir Vladivostok, last seen trying to escape from a gulag somewhere outside Yakutsk, Siberia!

Until next time, may your sails be taut and the wind always remain at your back!


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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Happy Birthday to Members: No birthdays to report for August. Please be sure to let us know if we

missed someone!

Happy Anniversary to Members:

Paul & Linda Wold (August 19) Jim & Elise Galinsky (August 30)

Get-Well Update: Fellow club members Dean Stoltenberg, David Twombley, and Jim Pittman are still recovering nicely from recent surgeries. If you know of any club members who are ill, having surgery, or recovering from a recent surgery or illness, please let us know so we can wish them well.

Awards: Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg showed two 1965 Pontiac Bonnevilles at the POCI Convention in Bettendorf on July 16 (see pics below). Their Bonneville Convertible (on right) won a “Most Outstanding” Award there. Congratulations to you both on this fine award!



For all new members, please fill out the form below and mail it to: Karen Pittman – Membership Chair, Iowa CrossRoads C.L.C., 4408 74th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322. Note: If your dues are not received by February

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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