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Volume 21 Issue 4 April 1, 2021

Roger and Barb Wothe’s 1942 Continental Convertible

As fast as a speeding locomotive, and much prettier, a true work of art.

Welcome to the For what seems to have been eons, your editor has been asking Roger Wothe to contribute an article about his magnificent 1942 Continental Cabriolet. I have progressed through the various Northstar News, the stages, asking nicely, begging, pleading, threatening, cajoling, shaming, and trying to do whatever monthly publication of it might take to have Roger sit down with pen in hand and create a missive suitable for publication the Northstar Region in our monthly newsletter. Alas, nothing worked. But, an article of sorts had been published in the January-February 2009 issue of Comments. Tim Howley authored it from information supplied by of the Lincoln and Roger. Tim was motivated to write about the car, as he had seen it in all its beauty at the 2008 Continental Owners LCOC Mid-America meet, which took place in Duluth, Minnesota. The 2008 meet was well at- Club. We value your tended, and those who attended had a delightful experience visiting the home town of your Northstar News editor. We had some great weather, many good friends in attendance, and a wide opinions and appreciate variety of cars entered in the show. Some 13 years later, the North Star Region is still receiving your input concerning compliments about how nice the event was. And now, here is the story about one of the best 1942 this newsletter and the Continentals extant! Roger and Barbara Wothe are North Star Region members who live in Wayzata, Minnesota. operation of the club. Their maroon 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet received its first Emeritus Award at the 2008 This is your club. Mid-America National Meet in Duluth, Minnesota. Roger tells how he found the car. (Continued on page 4)

This Issue Contains Feature Story 1 Directors Message 3 Club Information Page 4 Northstar Monthly Board Meeting Minutes 5 Editors Message 2 North Star Events 15 Trivia 2

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Trivia from the Editors Message April 2021

Internet Dear friends and Gentle Readers: down some of that absorbent material, and We have come a long way together on our that seemed to contain what was leaking. annual journey through late fall, continuing Shortly, I need to contact Jeff Eisenberg, Lib- through the season of darkness, cold, and the son Automotive, Master Purveyor of excellent ever-present snow. Oddly, the winter was not repair service, and see when he might be able quite as severe as others that we have suffered to take in the Cosmo for service. through in past years. But, perhaps, my Sometime in April, Bob will be reaching memory is not as good as it once was. If it out to all of us by email about meeting some weren't for the still weekday at the Tay- ongoing pandemic, lors Falls Drive-In. most of us would be We did that last in fairly good year, and we should shape. But, the con- be able to replicate tinued isolation has the success that we taken its toll on had then. As I re- many of us over the member, they had last 12 months. good burgers, fries, Jerry Orbach Most of us have and excellent root American Actor been good soldiers beer. And for me, it 1935 - 2004 and have followed is such a nice long the health experts' drive up there, espe- Jerome Bernard Orbach recommendations, cially if you take the (October 20, 1935 – De- and have generally St. Croix Trail up from Stillwater. cember 28, 2004) was an kept to ourselves as much as possible. Your board is also American actor and Sure, there have looking at some singer, described at the been the weekly other stuff that we time of his death as "one trips to the grocery Olga, like everyone else, is basking in some of the might be able to do of the last bona fide lead- store to get those warm rays of the sun on a recent spring day, watch- as a group and still ing men of the Broad- things that taste ing the world go by. It is her birthday, and she just work within the way musical and global good and would had some nice tasting treats, perhaps a few too Centers for Disease celebrity on television" generally be called many, but what the heck, her birthday comes only Control, and Pre- and a "versatile stage treats. I tend to look once a year. How old is she? Girls don’t like to dis- vention guidelines and film actor." at those very special cuss their age. Suffice it to say; she is catching up set out for these with her dad. Orbach's professional items as necessities kinds of events. We will do our best to career began on the New that have helped us make it through the day, weeks, and months of try and get together and have some fun. Wel- York stage, both on and what has seemed to be a never-ending night- come to the new normal, whatever that is. off-Broadway, where he mare. With each day that now goes by, the Again this April, we have taken out the created roles such as El numbers of people out there are getting vac- sharp-pointed stick and had a little fun at Bob Gallo in the original off- cinated. Eventually, we will reach that magic Johnson's expense. Please see the article to- Broadway run of The number of 80-90 percent of the population so ward the back of the newsletter about Bob’s Fantasticks (1960) and that the virus will eventually die off. There latest adventure. became the first per- will be no new people unvaccinated for it to Bob has just celebrated the big eighty this former to sing that spread to. I was lucky to have received both past March 18. Mary had called me and asked show's standard "Try to Pfizer product shots in February, so in theory, me to reach out to people in the club and some Remember," Billy Flynn I should be protected. At least this makes me with the LCOC in other parts of the country in the original Chicago feel a little better. and ask them to send cards to help Bob celebrate. Bob reported that he was deluged with (1975–1977), and Julian With April, we should be getting some lovely spring days to look forward to. Hope- cards and that he now knows who his friends Marsh in 42nd Street fully, we will experience more days in the mid are. It is my understanding that the Postal Ser- (1980–1985). -60s – low 70s than those of the 40s. We can vice will be awarding Bob special recognition Nominated for mul- get serious about getting our older cars out for for this event. Enough postage was spent on tiple Tony Awards, Or- some exercise. My Cosmopolitan has one or sending the cards to keep the Postal Service in bach won for his perfor- more leaky brake cylinders. There was a nice business for another year. (Continued on page 3) puddle of brake fluid near the right rear wheel, Till next month, David and Sweet Olga, and of course, it was spreading outward. I laid the Samoyed.

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(Continued from page 2) mance as Chuck Baxter in Directors Message by Bob Johnson April 2021 Promises, Promises (1968– A month ago, we completed our COVID-19 vaccinations 1972). with no effects at all. It sounds like everyone in our age group Later in his career, Or- has been able to get shots, and I have heard of no ill effects so bach played supporting far, so good. Now the forecast is everyone should be able to roles in films such as have vaccine shots by the end of July. Please be a vaccine Prince of the City (1981), booster and not a doubter. I have one daughter who does not Dirty Dancing (1987), think the vaccine is safe, and I cannot convince her that it is Crimes and Misdemeanors safe and she should take it. I'm praying that she does not get (1989), and Disney's Beauty the COVID as a result. th and the Beast (1991). He As you have been made aware, I'm celebrating my 80 birthday this week. So far, I have received over 40 birthday also made frequent guest cards. I want to thank everyone for the kind and happy thoughts you have expressed. My wish appearances on television, is that we will be able to gather together again in a short while to have a large group get togeth- including a recurring role er and speak to each other face to face and enjoy our club fellowship that has made this a great on Murder; she Wrote as organization. private detective Harry Is spring here? This week is really like April, not March. We are planning and making a McGraw between 1985 and mid-week trip to Taylors Falls Drive Inn like last year. As soon as they open up and the weather 1991 and was the voice of cooperates, we will notify you when the TF road trip will be; stay tuned. For the next three Zachary Foxx in The Ad- months, we will plan several road trips, so if you have a special place, let us know about it, and ventures of the Galaxy we will go there if it works out. We might be able to go into restaurants again by late this fall. Rangers in 1986. However, North Star membership renewals are 97 renewed out of 138 sent out, Matt Foley reported he gained worldwide fame on March 15. If you have not yet renewed, please do so shortly as we need to update our rec- for his starring role as ords and need your support. For 2021, can you call a Lincoln friend and get them to join LCOC. If so, we will give them a free year's membership in our great North Star Region. NYPD Detective Lennie We are still figuring out some problem areas for Homecoming, but it should be up and Briscoe on the original running in April. The 2021 eight annual Lincoln Homecoming at Hickory Corners, Michigan, Law & Order series from will celebrate and feature two Lincoln Car Shows. The first will be a virtual Lincoln car show, 1992 to 2004. vlmcmhomecomingmeet.cornerstonereg.com/ which will extend from April 1 to July 28. For Orbach was born on the virtual show, your car can be displayed for five months if you enter now. It will have its October 20, 1935, in the own People's Choice awards by decade, voted on by all persons registered for the virtual car Bronx, the only child of show. The virtual car show will not be canceled because of COVID, and you can enter this Emily (née Olexy), a greet- show if that is all you want to do. If you are going to do both the virtual and live car shows, ing card manufacturer only pay a $25 fee when you register your Lincoln for the Virtual Car show: then when you and radio singer, and Leon register for all the Live car show activities, leave the $25 car fee blank. (only pay car fee if you Orbach, a restaurant man- did not do virtual car show and want to enter a car in the live car show only), The second event ager and vaudeville per- will be the live one---the annual Homecoming at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, on August 12 - 15. The live show will also have People's Choice former. His father was a awards by decade. All Lincolns registered for the virtual car show will also be registered for the Jewish emigrant from live car show for the one price of $25; one registration for two car shows. The theme of the Hamburg, Germany. Or- 2021 Homecoming is "Marks Through the Ages," which will recognize all Lincoln Continental bach stated that his father Marks, from the first in 1940 to the Mark VIII. Although Continental Marks will be the feature was descended from Se- in 2021, Lincolns from all eras are welcome. You do not have to be a member of any Lincoln phardic refugees from the car club to enter; just own your Lincoln to be entered. Spanish Inquisition. His Bill Fletcher is the new Region Director for the Lake Shore Region. Bill invites us to at- mother, a native of Lu- tend the Mid America meet they are hosting this September 15-19 in Springfield, Illinois. This zerne County, Pennsylva- trip is just over 500 miles from the Twin Cities, just a nice road trip in September. nia, was a Roman Catholic Our Facebook presence continues to grow, with likes up to 348 persons. Please check our of Polish-Lithuanian de- Facebook page and contact Jay White if you have any suggestions about more Facebook items. Have you thought about writing a Pride and Joy article about your Lincoln? Dave needs scent. Orbach was raised your article about your Lincoln; please help him out. in her faith (a religious As always, keep the journey continuing in our marvelous Lincolns and stay WELL. background later replicat- ed in his character on Law & Order). The Orbach fami- Bob and Mary Johnson ly frequently moved (Continued on page 5)

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Board Of Directors - 2021

Title Name Phone Numbers email Term Ends

Regional Director Bob Johnson H(651)257-1715 [email protected] 2021

H(952)473-3038 Secretary Roger Wothe [email protected] 2022 O(952)583-5339 Treasurer Matt Foley C(612)280-4930 [email protected] 2022

Activities Director Jay White H(612)559-3219 [email protected] 2021

Director Bob Roth H(763)475-1429 2021 Publications/ Dave Gustafson H(952)435-1919 [email protected] 2022 Membership

Director Tom Brace H(651)644-1716 [email protected] 2022

Director Bill Holaday H(763)402-1171 [email protected] 2020

Director Jeff Eisenberg (612)521-3537 [email protected] 2020 Director Dave Heeren (952)469-3647 [email protected] 2022

Members and guests are welcome to attend the Board Meetings. Our meeting location, unless otherwise specified, will be held at Bloomington Lincoln in their conference room. Meeting time will be 6:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month, except December.

Articles and other information for the newsletter should be sent to David Gustafson, Editor, at 308 Brandywine Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. email: [email protected] Roger’s Cabriolet continued...

(Continued from page 1) In about 1996, he received a call one day" from his dentist, Bob Bjorndahl, who he had helped to find a 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr coupe. Bob called from Florida and wanted to know if this serial number was for a 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. Roger looked it up and said it was but asked if Bob could tell by looking at it. Bob said no because it had a Pontiac grille. The car had been in an accident and had been restored with a makeshift Pontiac grille. The car was originally purchased in Florida. It is #100 of the 136 Lincoln Continental Cabriolets built for 1942. The car was bought in Clearwater, Florida, by the dentist and his friend, and the color was white at the time. The build sheet from the Dearborn Museum showed that the car was originally Honduras Conch Ma- At the 2008 Mid-America meet in Duluth, Minnesota, a very roon. happy looking Barb and Roger Wothe received their first Bob purchased the car and brought it home. Roger looked at Emeritus award for their Continental from LCOC President the car and found it to be a really bad restoration that looked like it Nubs Schactner. A momentous occasion. had been painted with a broom. The dentist said he was going to restore the car along with another man named Rich. Roger helped them look for parts, and they found a lot of parts. One day Roger asked Bob, who is this Rich? He said his name was Rich Brisbois. Roger said he knew him from high school. He made a radiator for Roger's Model T. Roger had not seen Rich for more than 40 years. It turned out that Rich remembered Roger, and he remembered making the Model T radiator. So Bob and Rich started the restoration, and they got to the point where it needed a new front end. They wanted to send the body and frame out to a restoration shop. They wanted a real good restoration shop; Roger recommended Bob Lorkowski Classic Auto Restorations in Cameron, Wisconsin, who restored cars for Pebble Beach shows. So the car was taken to Wisconsin, and it (Continued on page 6)

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(Continued from page 3) throughout his child- hood, living in Mount Northstar Monthly Board Meeting Minutes Vernon, New York; Wilkes-Barre, Nan- ticoke, and Scranton, March 4, 2021 Pennsylvania; Spring- field, Massachusetts; BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING and Waukegan, Illinois. Orbach attended- The meeting was called to order via a conference call by Regional Director Bob Johnson at 6:30 Waukegan High School p.m. Board members attending the conference call were Bob Johnson, Dave Gustafson, Tom in Illinois and graduat- Brace, Bob Roth, Jay White (Colorado), Matt Foley, Bill Holaday, Dave Heeren, and Roger Wothe which included all of the Board members except Jeff Eisenberg. There were no visitors. ed in 1952 (having The minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda of this meeting were approved. skipped two elementary school grades due to his DIRECTOR’S REPORTS high I.Q. of 163). He played on the football Regional Director Bob Johnson reviewed the coronavirus COVID-19 status. Member Karl Flick team and began learn- has been ill for some time but now is on the road to a speedy recovery. Bob asked for sugges- ing acting in a speech tions for a cruise and a trip to the Taylors Falls for lunch, and touring north from there was dis- class. cussed. Our next Sunday luncheon meeting is tentatively scheduled for the Lowell Inn in Stillwater for November. In August, the Lincoln Homecoming remains on the schedule and will The summer after be combined with a virtual and a live car show/meet. The 2021 Western National Meet in Palm graduating from high Springs has been postponed until May 2022. The 2021 Eastern National Meet in Morgantown, school, Orbach worked at Pennsylvania, has been moved to October 20-24, 2021. The 2021 Mid-America Meet in Stillwa- the theatre of Chevy ter, Illinois, is still scheduled for September 15-19, 2021. Chase Country Club of Wheeling, Illinois, and Member Bob Roth explained how he measured the paint finish on a potential automobile pur- enrolled at the Universi- chase. ty of Illinois at Urbana– Member, Tom St. Martin, referred to a potential car show at the State Fairgrounds near the end Champaign in the fall. of May 2021 for all makes and years of cars. In 1953, Orbach returned to the Chicago area and Activities Director Jay White announced that the current Facebook “likes” was now at 348 with enrolled at Northwest- 380 “followers.” ern University. Orbach left Northwest- Treasurer Matt Foley announced that the treasury balance was $3,861.98 with all bills paid. ern before his senior Membership and Publications Director Dave Gustafson said the renewed membership is at 68 year and moved to New percent with 93 paid. He needs more “My Pride and Joy” articles or threatens to fill the newslet- York City in 1955 to pur- ter with anything he can find. sue acting and to study at the Actors Studio, Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next meeting will be via a where one of his instruc- conference call Thursday, April 1, at 6:25 p.m. tors was the studio's Respectfully submitted by Secretary Roger Wothe. founder, Lee Strasberg. Orbach would go on to become an accomplished Broadway and off- Broadway actor. His first major role was El Gallo in the original 1960 cast of the decades- running hit The Fantas- ticks, and Orbach became the first to per- form the show's signa- (Continued on page 6)

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(Continued from page 5) ture song and pop stand- Roger Wothe’s Cabriolet continued ard "Try To Remember." He also starred in The (Continued from page 4) miles to a quart of oil. Finally, a year ago, Threepenny Opera, Car- was there for some time. Then Rich called Roger found another engine and spent the win- nival!, the musical ver- Roger and wanted him to recommend some- ter rebuilding that engine. This engine was put in the car only a week before the Duluth Meet. sion of the movie Lili (his body who could assemble the car. The car was The trip from Minneapolis to Duluth was the Broadway debut), in a brought back to a shop in Minnesota. The owner of this shop was at a real disadvantage first trip for the car with the new engine, and it revival of Guys and because he had not disassembled the car. Rog- burns no oil and is doing fine. When Roger Dolls (as Sky Masterson, er would go over to this place once or twice a pulled the earlier engine out of the car, it receiving a Tony Award week, and he could see that the man was really looked like a 100 thousand-mile engine that nomination for Best Fea- having a struggle. In the meantime, Rich had never been rebuilt properly. tured Actor in a Musi- passed away. He was the one who was financ- Roger finished the car just in time for the cal), Promises, Promises ing the restoration. So there sat the car and a Mid-America National Meet in Red Wing, (as Chuck Baxter, win- trailer full of parts, but nothing was assem- Minnesota in 2002, where the car received a ning a Tony Award for bled. Rich's family called Roger and asked if Primary First and a Lincoln Trophy. The next Best Actor in a Musical), he was interested in buying the car. Roger said year, he took the car to Dearborn for Ford's the original productions he was interested, but he knew how much 100th Anniversary, where it won the E.T. Gre- gorie Trophy. After that, the car was only in of Chicago (as Billy money they had in it and, Roger told the fami- local meets until the 2008 Mid-America Na- Flynn, receiving another ly the car might never be worth that much. They said they knew that and asked Roger to tional Meet in Duluth where it won its first Tony Award nomina- make them an offer. Roger made them an of- Emeritus Award. tion), 42nd Street, and a fer, and that's how he got the car. At present, there are 18 1942 Lincoln revival of The Cradle Continental Cabriolets listed in LCOC. Cali- Will Rock. Orbach made fornia has seven, the most of any state. David occasional film and T.V. and Julie Miller, Santa Margarita, California, appearances into the brought another maroon one to the 2008 West- 1970s and appeared as a ern National Meet in Irvine, California. Gregg celebrity panelist on and Loraine Zulim, Dinuba, California, own both What's My Line? two. Den and Jan Fenske, Channel Islands, California had one featured on the front cover And Super Password. of the July-August issue of Lincoln and Conti- In the 1980s, Orbach nental Comments. Mike Gerner in Florida has shifted to film and T.V. a whole collection of 1942s, including two work full-time. Promi- Cabriolets. Bob and Jean DiCarlo in Paines- nent roles included This picture of Roger’s Continental does not ville, Ohio, have the best-known one in LCOC. tough, corrupt NYPD show just how finely detailed the passenger But John Malta, Mesa, Arizona, has them all narcotics detective Gus compartment and dashboard are. It is as good beat by owning one that originally belonged to Levy in Sidney Lumet's as you could ever expect to see. fan dancer Sally Rand!! Prince of the City; he An article written by Den Fenske in Conti- was the 1981 runner-up Then it took two years for Roger to round nental Comments #184 in 1991 has accounted for the NSFC Best Sup- up the missing parts and put the car together. for 27 of them. Mike Gerner has accounted for porting Actor award. Roger had to do all the wiring, put all the me- even more. He says that since 1953 when the club was founded, 59 have surfaced, but that He also portrayed gang- chanical parts hack in the car, and do the inte- does not mean that 59 can be accounted for sters in both the action- rior. He got a lot of help from Tim Purvis, who has since passed away. Roger had no today. thriller F/X and the color samples of Honduras Coach Maroon to Gerner says that 12 Cabriolets were origi- Woody Allen drama go by, so he made up a bunch of samples and nally equipped with Liquamatic, but no Liqua- Crimes and Misdemean- sent them to Ed Spagnolo. Ed picked out the matic equipped Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, ors (the latter of which color, which turned out to be very close to a or coupe, or Lincoln-Zephyr is known to exist also featured his future 1958 Mercedes color. So the car is painted today. Liquamatic was only produced from Law & Order co-star Sam Maroon German paint. January 6 to 21, 1942 and only 273 Lincolns Waterston). In 1985, Or- Roger said he would never have gotten and Lincoln Continentals were so equipped. bach became a regular the car done without the help of members of All were recalled to be equipped with standard guest star on Murder; the North Star Region. The engine was the transmissions. The exchange meant a new engine because the Liquamatic engine had a she Wrote as private de- biggest problem of all. It leaked and burned (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 7) oil and got to the point where it only got 35

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(Continued from page 6) tective Harry McGraw, More ‘42 Bob’s New Direction which led to him starring Of late, our esteemed Bob Johnson has in the short-lived spin-off (Continued from page 6) block 3 inches longer than the standard trans- been moping around the house, getting on series The Law & Harry mission engine. Roger also has a 1942 Lin- Mary’s nerves, with his constant mantra, McGraw. In 1987, he was coln Continental Coupe originally equipped “there is nothing for me to do.” This is a featured in the hit film with Liquamatic. Mike Gerner says that only pretty common refrain among older males of Dirty Dancing as Dr. Jake one Liquamatic unit survives today, and it is the household due to the inability to get out Houseman, the father of not in a car. Liquamatic Lincolns had the Li- of the house and chase dreams all over the Jennifer Grey's character quamatic nameplate on the glove box. countryside. "Baby." He made further Editor’s note: We hope that reprinting Mary offered numerous suggestions, T.V. appearances on popu- this article from one of the previous issues of including ordering a “paint by the numbers” lar shows such as The Gold- Continental Comments will perhaps encour- set from Amazon online. She said, “lookee- en Girls (for which he re- age the owner of this exceeding fine 1942 here,” Bob, you did some pretty artful things ceived his first Emmy nom- Continental Cabriolet to write a more detailed years ago when you were in the arbor build- ing business, and you have a file of nice let- ination), Who's the Boss?, story about it, all the way from his first en- counter to his continued ownership and enjoy- ters from satisfied customers telling you so. and Frasier (as a guest ment through 2021. Almost every one of our Maybe it doesn’t have to be paint by num- caller). fine classics has a unique story, including the bers or wood carving; think about some new- In 1991, Orbach starred motivating factors in buying a car like this er media that can let you express your true in Disney's Oscar-winning and staying with it throughout a many-year self. animated musical Beauty restoration process. These stories need to be Bob thought about this for a while and and the Beast as the voice told and properly recorded for future mem- told Mary that he was going over to the Fran- (both singing and speaking) bers of our fine club to enjoy. Our stories, conia Art Sculpture Park and explore some of the French-accented can- past and present, are what set our club apart ideas with the “artists-in-residence” over delabrum Lumière, which from others. Some people collect fine art; there. The Art Park is literally a hop, skip, he played "halfway be- others collect stamps and rare books. We like and a jump from Bob and Mary’s home on the St. Croix Trail, near Shafer and the air- tween Maurice Chevalier to collect interesting automobiles, which port. It is a real “Artsy-fartsy” place with a and Pepé Le Pew." At the brings us much joy, no matter what the condi- tion, or the make or model. Often, this is a lot of real artiste type people, replete with 64th Academy Awards, case where beauty is in the eyes of the be- long hair and thick beards. One can only Orbach performed a live- holder or owner. Please help me fill up the guess what might be living in some of those action stage rendition of pages of our newsletter with interesting arti- beards. Anyway, Bob was welcomed warmly the Oscar-nominated song, cles. Write something, almost anything, and by a lot of different people, expressing them- "Be Our Guest," that he send it to me. Our members will enjoy seeing selves in many different media. sang in Beauty and the it in print. Your first car or your first love After the second day at the Franconia Beast. He later reprised his affair both might be of interest to others. park, Bob came back home a new man. Mary voice role of Lumière for was taken aback at the great change she was witnessing in her beloved husband of many the film's direct-to-video sequels, multiple episodes of years. His batteries were all charged up, and he was ready to take on the world in his Disney's House of Mouse, brand-new adventure. Bob tells Mary that he and the previously-deleted has experienced a great awakening and was song ("Human Again") that ready to begin a new career as an artist. It is was added to the Beauty not just any old artist either, but one that is and the Beast 2002 IMAX ready to expose the world to new creative re-release. thinking involving different media types. In 1992, Orbach joined Mary was not quite sure what she now had the main cast of Law & on her hands. The new Bob was sporting one Order during its third sea- of those funny French-type artists type beret son as the world-weary, hats and thought that people should refer to wisecracking NYPD homi- him as “Le Robert” with a sort of a silent “t” cide detective Lennie Bris- at the end. Le Bob eventually went online to Ama- coe. He had previously zon and bought some of the new tools that he guest-starred as a defense planned to use in his new creative venture. attorney on the series and He quickly went through a lot of money buy- (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) 7

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(Continued from page 7) was subsequently cast as More Bob... Happings 1942 the new "senior detective" (Continued from page 7) What happened in 1942 Major News following Paul Sorvino's ing one of those new GloForge laser etching Stories include Japanese take Guam, Hong departure. Orbach's por- devices. Next was a very nice 3D printer, a Kong, Wake, Singapore and the Philippines, trayal of Briscoe was Stratasys J55 PolyJet unit, capable of printing Manhattan Project Started, US mobilization based on his similar role some very large objects. Here was a man of war efforts quick and effective with car from Prince of the City with a plan. He next found some software makers and other manufacturers changing to years before, which Law & that was able to translate his creative ideas production of weapons of war, Duquesne Spy Order creator Dick Wolf into information to feed to the printing equip- Ring members jailed, allied forces invade had personally suggested ment to turn into completed artwork. North Africa, Cocoanut Grove nightclub in to him at his casting time. Through his new website: Boston burns to the ground, Executive Order Orbach starred on Law & www.leRobertart.com, which will be online 9066 signed into law, US Gas Rationing goes at the beginning of the month, he expects to Order for 11-and-a-half sea- into effect, Battle of Midway turns tide in receive commissions for his new artwork. It naval war with American Resounding Suc- sons, ultimately becoming will not be the usual run-of-the-mill stuff but cess. the third longest-serving based entirely upon what the artist believes it 1942 Following the US entering the war , main cast member (behind should represent. A favorite object may not the mobilization of war efforts were quick S. Epatha Merkerson and resemble that favorite object, but what the and effective with car makers and other man- Sam Waterston) in the artist and his creative and interpretive soft- ufacturers changing to production of weapons show's 20-year-run history, ware and techniques feels it should represent. of war . The war also created a new breed of as well as one of its most For example, Bob has taken several dif- movies with war themes , and one of the most popular. During Orbach's ferent photographs of his beloved 1989 Lin- popular songs of all time "White Christmas" tenure on Law & Order, coln Mark VII and subsequently created this from Bing Crosby first appeared in the movie the series won the 1997 one-of-a-kind representation of what his cre- "Holiday Inn" . The US sentiment towards Primetime Emmy Award ative talents and intuitive beliefs tell him it Japanese following Pearl Harbor showed it- should look like. After digitizing the various for Outstanding Drama self when 120,000 people of Japanese descent 3D photographs and running them through were sent TO internment camps. In Series among other acco- the process, he came up with his first creative late 1941 and early 1942, the war in the pacif- lades, made multiple cross- examples. At first blush, you must admit it is ic was not going well with America losing over episodes with fellow outstanding. An actual work of art, one that Guam, Hong Kong, Wake, Singapore and the N.B.C. series Homicide: will be remembered in the annals of creative Philippines , but late that year the US started Life on the Street, and art for a long time to come. to turn round the war with major offences at spawned a franchise that Midway and The Coral Sea. And meanwhile included the T.V. film Ex- the allied forces in Europe invaded North iled: A Law & Order Mov- Africa in November. ie, the spin-off series Law & Order: Special Victims Cost of Living 1942 Unit and Law & Order: How Much things cost Criminal Intent (both of Average Cost of new house $3,770.00 which featured Orbach in Average wages per year $1,880.00 guest appearances), and three video games. Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents Orbach himself was Average Cost for house rent $35.00 per nominated for a 2000 month Primetime Emmy Award Bottle Coca Cola 5 cents for Outstanding Lead Ac- Average Price for a new car $920.00 tor in a Drama Series (losing to James Gandolfini World War II 1942 for The Sopranos). T.V.  Following the United States joining the Guide named Lennie Bris- Artist Bob’s conception of a 1989 Lin- War it truly becomes a World War with most coe one of their top-25 coln Mark VII. Contact Bob today to inquire areas of the world effected in some way and greatest television detec- about a similar rendering of your favorite choosing sides , There are so many important tives of all time. Lincoln. This amazing art will be available facts that happened we have only a few facts after April 1, 2021. Call now 650.555.2368, (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 9) operators are standing by to take your calls.

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(Continued from page 8) Also, during his time on Happenings from 1942 continued Law & Order, Orbach co- starred with Al Pacino in (Continued from page 8) Arthur called the WACs "my best soldiers", and leave it to others more knowledgeable adding that they worked harder, complained the independent film Chi- than ourselves to provide a more detailed less, and were better disciplined than men. nese Coffee, which was account Over the next 6 months similar women's units filmed in the summer of  War Bonds introduced raising $13 billion were set up including Navy WAVES, the 1997 and released three SPARS of the Coast Guard and the (civil)  Women's Coast Guard Auxiliary estab- years later. Women Airforce Service Pilots. lished Orbach was married in  US Gas Rationing goes into effect 3 gal-  Voice of America begins broadcasting 1958 to Marta Curro, with lons per week Car Makers switch from making cars to whom he had two sons, An-   The Alaska Highway from Alaska making War Materials thony Nicholas and Chris- through Canada is completed topher Benjamin. They di- The United States conducts an air raid on   US Munitions Workers Give Up Labor vorced in 1975. Elder son Tokyo during World War II. Day Weekend Holidays to Help With War Tony is a construction  The minimum draft age is lowered from Effort manager and an accom- 21 to 18.  The Battle of Midway begins on June plished crossword puzzle  German saboteurs who were part 4th when Japanese attacked Midway and due constructor who has pub- of Operation Pastorius are arrested and sen- to US strategy was a resounding success for lished more than 25 puzzles tenced to death by a United States military US Forces which resulted in the loss of 322 in The New York Times. commission executed on August 8th aircraft and 3,500 men from the Japanese Na- Younger son Chris Orbach  Thirty members of the Duquesne Spy vy. is an actor and a singer; he Ring operating in the US are jailed for 300 Executive Order 9066 is signed into law which played Lennie Briscoe's years authorized the physical removal of all Japa- nephew Ken Briscoe dur-  The K9 corps begins training dogs for use nese Americans into internment camps ing the first season of Spe- in warfare cial Victims Unit.  American and Filipino defenders surren- United States -- Declaration of the United Na- tions. The Declaration of the United Nations In 1979, Jerry Orbach mar- der to the Japanese and are force marched on was signed by 26 nations during January . It ried Broadway dancer the "Bataan Death March" laid the foundation for what would become Elaine Cancilla, whom he  In Allied countries around the world met while starring in Chi- the United Nations Organization after the end government war efforts encourage the popu- of World War II. Leaders, including Roose- cago. lation to help by giving scrap metal as much velt and Churchill, and representatives from Orbach lived in a high- needed raw materials for guns and tanks. the United States, United Kingdom, China, rise on 53rd Street off and Soviet Union, as well as 22 other nations, Eighth Avenue in Hell's More Information and Timeline for Scrap had been meeting in Washington, D.C. to dis- Kitchen and was a fixture Days. Beginning in October, the United cuss important military decisions regarding in that neighborhood's res- States government increasingly encourages the war after the U.S. joined the Allies. The taurants and shops. His U.S. citizens to donate and gather scrap met- signing of the Declaration affirmed that the glossy publicity photo als and fabrics for the war effort. These signatories would adhere to the Atlantic Char- hangs in Ms. Buffy's "Scrap Days" are held throughout the country ter, a document drawn up to define the goals and asked ordinary people to take any scrap French Cleaners, and he of the Allies after the war that had been creat- materials they could get their hands on to was a regular at some of ed in August of the previous year. their local scrap merchant. The scrap would the Italian restaurants then be used to create the raw materials need- USA -- Voice of America. The Voice of nearby. As of 2007, the in- ed to build tanks, guns, and ships that were America (VOA) radio program began broad- tersection of 8th Avenue desperately needed. Children were also en- casting during February. The program was and 53rd Street was re- couraged to bring the scrap materials to established as a World War II propaganda tool named in honor of Orbach. school as many of the schools and public that would broadcast news of the war in an The plans met with some buildings became local donation centers. In effort to fight against Nazi propaganda and resistance by local plan- some places, children brought up to 10 help to boost morale of the Allied troops ning boards but were over- pounds of scrap weekly. abroad. After the end of the war, VOA contin- come thanks to his popular-  Congress creates the Women's Army ued broadcasting but the focus shifted to ity and his love of the Big Auxiliary Corps ( WAAC ) and modeled after countering Soviet propaganda in Russia dur- Apple. the British Auxiliary Territorial Service ing the Cold War. Eventually, VOA expanded (Continued on page 10) (ATS) , during the war General Douglas Mac- (Continued on page 10) 9

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(Continued from page 9) In January 1994, less Happenings for 1942 than two years into his stint on Law & Order, Or- (Continued from page 9) oped as a part of the Manhattan Project, a worldwide and it is now broadcast in 47 dif- bach was diagnosed with U.S. government and military program with prostate cancer. He initial- ferent languages and is listened to by over the goal of creating nuclear weapons. Fermi ly received radiation ther- 230 million people every week. apy as treatment, but by and his team constructed their reactor at the December 1994, cancer had Philippines -- General MacArthur Flees. Gen- lab in just a few weeks. This accomplishment returned and metasta- eral Douglas MacArthur makes a dramatic took place at the height of World War II and sized. At that point, he escape from the Philippines during March. As was an important step towards ending the war went on hormone therapy, Japanese forces were closing in on the Philip- as the United States would successfully create on which he remained over pines, President Roosevelt ordered MacAr- nuclear bombs just three years later.

the next decade while he thur to leave. MacArthur had been on Correg- continued to star on Law & Order. Following his depar- idor Island where he was appointed as the The classic film "Casablanca" has its premi- ture from the series at the Field Marshal of the Philippine Army, in ere.. The iconic and classic film end of the 2003/04 season, charge of about 100,000 American and Filipi- "Casablanca" premieres on November 26th in Orbach underwent chemo- no troops. As it became clear that the Japa- New York City. The film stars popular actors therapy, but he ultimately nese would be successful in their invasion, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, along succumbed to his cancer on MacArthur was forced to leave his troops with Claude Rains, Dooley Wilson, and Paul December 28, 2004, at the Memorial Sloan Kettering behind and he escaped on a PT boat with his Henreid. The film, based on a play, focuses Cancer Center in New family through Japanese-controlled waters. on the complicated relationship between two York at age 69. Despite MacArthur traveled to Mindanao where he former lovers and is set in North Africa at the being diagnosed with can- boarded a B-17 and flew to Australia. He beginning of World War It was a hugely suc- cer more than a decade vowed to return and rescue his troops and the cessful movie and remains one of the most before his death, Orbach's US reclaimed the Philippines in 1945. quoted and loved films of all time, continual- illness was not revealed to ly ranking high on lists of the best movies the general public until just weeks before he died. USA -- Bambi Premieres. The popular Walt ever made. After its release, it was nominated Before his death, Orbach Disney film “Bambi” premiered on August for eight Academy awards and won three, was signed to continue in 21st. The film was Disney’s fifth animated including Best Picture, Best Director, and the role of Lennie Briscoe feature film and was nominated for three Best Writing. on the new spin-off Law & Academy Awards including Best Original Order: Trial by Jury, Song. It was based off the Felix Salten novel The Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston which was to accommodate his illness by giving him a “Bambi, A Life in the Woods.” The story burns to the ground in the worst Night Club lighter schedule than he revolved around an orphaned deer and his Fire in US history killing 492 people had had on the original friends Thumper, Flower, and Faline, in the series, but he was only fea- forest. Upon its original release the film lost Popular Films tured in the first two epi- money but it has since gained popularity after  Road to Morocco, starring Bob Hope, sodes, both of which aired being re-released several times and is now Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour following his death. considered a classic.  Casablanca The day after Orbach's  Bambi death, the marquees on Broadway were dimmed in USA -- First Nuclear Reactor. Italian physicist  Mrs. Miniver mourning, one of the high- Enrico Fermi created the first nuclear chain  Yankee Doodle Dandy est honors of the American reaction in his lab at the University of Chica- Holiday Inn theatre world; at the same go on December 2nd. The reactor that he cre- time, N.B.C. re-aired the ated was called Chicago Pile-1 and was con- Popular Musicians Law & Order episode structed underground beneath the bleachers of  " White Christmas " Bing Crosby "C.O.D." (the last episode of (Continued on page 11) a squash court at the University. It was devel- (Continued on page 11)

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" Deep in the heart of Texas " by Alvino Ray him. The Criminal Intent  Duck Tape The US Military using ( The episode "View from Up Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division ) Here" and the Trial by Ju- Born This Year ry episode "Baby Boom" Judith Sheindlin October 21st developes Duct Tape ( Duck Tape ) originally were dedicated to Orbach, Anita Roddick October 23rd called Duck Tape by the troops because water and the Law & Order epi- Robert Pickton October 24th ran off it but later adapted to Duct Tape be- sode "Mammon" featured a Linda Evans November 18th cause of it's use to provide a seal over duct- pictorial memorial of him. Joe Biden November 20th works. In addition to his sons,  Worlds first Nuclear Reactor Built in Chi- wife, and former wife, Or- Jimi Hendrix November 27th cago bach was survived by his Harrison Ford July 13th -- Chicago, Illinois, mother and two grandchil- U.S.  Manhattan Project Started Instant Coffee Introduced dren, Peter and Sarah Michael Bloomberg February 14th -- Boston, Kate Orbach, children of Massachusetts, U.S. his older son Tony. His Inventions Invented by Inventors and Country Billy Connolly November 24th -- Anderston, mother died on July 28, ( or attributed to First Use ) Glasgow, Scotland 2012, at the age of 101. His Atomic Power USA by Enrico Fermi's team Michael Crichton October 23rd -- Chicago, wife Elaine died in 2009 at creating first self-sustaining chain reaction age 69, and his former wife Illinois, U.S. Napalm USA from Harvard University Marta died in 2012 at age Richard M. Daley April 24th -- Chicago, Guided Missile Germany by Werner von 79. Having had perfect Illinois, U.S. 20/20 vision his whole life, Braun Britt Ekland October 6th -- Stockholm, Swe- Jerry Orbach requested den that his eyes be donated From the Internet... after his death. His wish Vicente Fox July 2nd -- Guanajuato, Mexico was granted when two in- John Wayne Gacy March 17th -- Chicago, dividuals – one who needed Illinois, U.S. correction for a nearsight- Jerry Garcia August 1st -- San Francisco, ed eye and another who California, U.S. needed correction for a Stephen Hawking January 8th -- Oxford, farsighted eye – received Orbach's corneas. His like- England ness has been used in an ad Bob Hoskins October 26th -- Bury St Ed- campaign for Eye Bank for munds, Suffolk, England, Sight Restoration in Man- Brian Jones February 28th -- Cheltenham, hattan. Orbach was in- Gloucestershire, England, terred at Trinity Church Calvin Klein November 19th -- Bronx, New Cemetery in Manhattan. York, U.S. In addition to his Tony Award and nominations, Paul McCartney June 18th -- Liverpool, Eng- Jerry Orbach is also a land member of the American Charlie Rose January 5th -- Henderson, Theater Hall of Fame, hav- North Carolina, U.S. ing been inducted in 1999. Martin Scorsese November 17th -- Queens, In 2002, Orbach was New York, U.S. named a "Living Land- Barbra Streisand April 24th -- Brooklyn, New mark" by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, York, U.S. along with his Law & Or- Tammy Wynette May 5th -- Itawamba Coun- der co-star Sam Waterston. ty, Mississippi, U.S.

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(Continued from page 11) Orbach quipped that the Edsel Ford Woodies off to Auction honor meant "that they Two woodies owned by Edsel Ford II and can't tear me down." attended the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and hot-rodded by Roush are headed to auc- witnessed Ken Miles, Bruce McLaren, and On February 5, 2005, he tion. Ronnie Bucknum finish 1-2-3 in their was posthumously award- By Jeff Peck and Hagerty Media services. GT40s—an astounding accomplishment that ed a Screen Actors Guild secured Ford’s legacy in motorsport. Edsel II Award for Outstanding would later intern under the tutelage of leg- Performance by a Male endary performance guru Carroll Shelby. Actor in a Drama Series for his longtime role on Law & Order. His wife Elaine accepted the award on his behalf. On September 18, 2007, a portion of New York City's 53rd Street near Eighth Avenue was re- Edsel Ford’s 1947 woody wagon named 'Jerry Orbach Way' If two fabulous Ford-built woody wag- in his honor. ons aren’t desirable enough already, add a Also, in 2007, the Jerry connection to the company’s famous found- Orbach Theatre was er. Taking Ford’s iconic “From the Ford fam- Edsel Ford II with Leo Beebe at the 1966 Le named for him in the Snap- ily of fine cars” tagline quite literally, Bar- Mans races. ple Theater Center at 50th -Jackson is offering a 1947 Ford Super Street and Broadway in Deluxe Custom Woody Wagon and a 1958 New York City. The nam- Edsel Bermuda Wagon from the personal ing occurred as a tribute to collection of Edsel B. Ford II, great-grandson him during a revival of The Fantasticks at the theatre. After Law & Order was canceled in 2010, executive producer René Balcer was quoted by The Wall Street Journal: "I always think about the show as before A very modern Ford 302 engine makes for a Edsel Ford’s 1958 Bermuda Wagon Jerry and after Jerry... great running 1947 woody wagon. You saw the weariness of 25 years of crime-fighting of Henry Ford. Ford was named to the NASCAR Hall of in New York written on The cars will be featured at Barrett- Fame in 2020 and was a recipient of the Hall his face." Jackson’s upcoming Scottsdale auction, which was moved from its traditional Janu- of Fame’s Landmark Award for his outstand- Author Kurt Vonnegut ary time slot to March 20–27. The pair are ing contributions to motorsport. was a fan of Orbach, and being offered at no reserve on the auction’s “His passion and enthusiasm for motor- during an Australian ra- final day. sports has remained a constant throughout his dio interview in 2005, he Rarely do members of an iconic au- remarkable career and continues to this day,” said, "People have asked tomaker’s family relinquish vehicles from Barrett-Jackson says in a press release. me, you know, 'Who would their personal collections, and Edsel Ford II’s When Edsel II decided to revitalize the you rather be, than your- wagons are even more noteworthy because of two family heirlooms, he turned to Ford rac- self?'," and he replied, what they aren’t—stock. Considering his ing maven Jack Roush and his team at Roush "Jerry Orbach, without a infatuation with performance and motor- Performance. The 1947 Ford Super Deluxe question... I talked to him sports, that isn’t surprising that Edsel II mod- Custom Woody Wagon is particularly noteworthy, having received major mechanical one time, and he's adora- ified them. upgrades while retaining its original appear- ble." Recognized as the “godfather of Ford Racing,” Edsel and his father, Henry Ford II, ance. (Continued on page 13) (Continued on page 13)

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(Continued from page 12) New York Times writers Edsel Ford’s Woodies continued... Ben Brantley and Richard Servero analyzed the (Continued from page 12) “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my ownership breadth and scope of Or- Modified by Roush in 2014–15, it has a experience with these two cars,” Edsel Ford bach's career: modern Ford 302 racing engine, power steer- II says. “I loved the process of giving them Whether singing "Try to ing, 9-inch rear axle with 3.75 gears, ceramic new life with modern technology that made Remember" as the dashing -coated exhaust, 12-volt electrical system, the classic cars more fun to drive. Over the four-wheel power disc brakes, and electric past few years, I motored along, relishing in narrator of "The Fantas- windshield wipers (instead of the original the history they represent. I hope the next ticks" in 1960 or trading vacuum-operated ones). owners of these two beautiful Ford cars will barbs with fellow detec- “We’ve seen restomods bring big money also enjoy great adventures in them.” tives and reluctant wit- in recent years, sometimes even more than nesses on television in re- their stock counterparts, and especially at cent years, Mr. Orbach ex- events like Barrett-Jackson,” says Hagerty uded a wry, ragged mascu- valuation editor Andrew Newton. “This Edsel Ford retires... linity that was all his own. one’s tasteful upgrades, coming from a name As a star of musicals, like Roush and from the personal collection The great-great grandchildren of Henry he created a new kind of of Ford royalty, should push it to big money. The only question is how big.” Ford, founder of Ford Motor Co., are plan- hero who was leagues away ning to step into key roles as members of the from suave, swaggering Then there is the beautiful 1958 Edsel Bermuda Wagon (Lot 1341.1), a rare gem influential board of directors this year, the Adonises like John Raitt, known as “Edsel’s Edsel.” Modified and re- company announced Friday. Howard Keel, and Alfred stored by Roush in 2016, the single- Alexandra Ford English and Henry Ford Drake... And he flourished production-year Bermuda represents the top- III have been nominated by the company to at a time when the Broad- of-the line station wagon offered by Ford stand for election to the board at its virtu- way musical hero was fast Motor Company’s bold but short-lived, mid- al annual shareholder meeting on May 13. becoming an endangered tier Edsel marque. Under the hood is the Ed- Based on recent history, it would be highly species... His rough-edged sel-exclusive 361-cubic-inch “E-400” V-8, unusual for Ford board recommendations not individuality may account named for its impressive output of 400 lb-ft to win approval. English, 33, is the daughter of Bill Ford, for his endurance on the of torque. Fed by a four-barrel carburetor and executive chairman of the company. She Broadway stage in an era boasting a 10.5:1 compression ratio, the V-8 makes 303 horsepower. joined Ford in 2017 and works as director of when other promising mu- corporate strategy and is responsible for en- sical actors - including Lar- terprise, connectivity and digital network stra- ry Kert, Robert Goulet, tegic plans, the company said. and Robert Morse - proved She previously was director of market unable to follow through on and operations for Ford Autonomous Vehi- their breakthrough success- cles LLC, and overseeing activity in Miami, es. Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C., the Mr. Orbach may have company said. been the last of a breed: no Henry Ford III, 40, is the son of Edsel B. male star since has Ford II and an investor relations director at Ford. He joined the company in 2006 and matched the breadth and worked in labor relations, purchasing, market- Exclusive to the Edsel line, this Bermuda continuity of his career in ing and sales, and corporate strategy. was equipped with a 361 cubic inch engine. musicals... It wasn't until The company credited Henry Ford III in the 1990s when he started The Bermuda began its life as a manual its news release for being part of the team that appearing as Lennie Bris- column-shifted wagon, but Roush and his negotiated the landmark 2008 labor agree- coe in "Law & Order," that team swapped in a three-speed automatic, ment with the UAW. Mr. Orbach became a fa- which required converting the three-pedal "As an uncle, as a father and as executive miliar name throughout layout to a period-correct two-pedal system, chairman, I’m really proud," Bill Ford told the country. The rough edge fabricating a new transmission control link- the Free Press on Friday. "I think both Alex- that distinguished him on age, and modifying the original steering col- andra and Henry are exceptionally talented. Broadway eased his transi- umn to accept the automatic’s PRNDL indi- They both have shown they care deeply about the company." tion to character roles like cator. The driveline and exhaust system were In May 2020, Alexandra Ford Eng- Briscoe, the recovered alco- also tweaked. Inside, the period-correct cabin lish replaced the company's veteran manufac- (Continued on page 14) features unique upholstery patterns and col- ors. (Continued on page 14) 13

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(Continued from page 13) holic who seemed to greet Changes at Ford Motor Company the discovery of each epi- (Continued from page 13) Ford, which employs the most hourly auto sode's crime with a world- turing executive Joe Hinrichs on the board of factory workers in the U.S., takes great pride weary shrug. Rivian, the electric carmaker, as the company in its working relationship with labor after a Dirty Dancing co-star representative. Prior to working at Ford, she difficult and sometimes violent history. Ford Patrick Swayze memorial- ran merchandising divisions for Tory Burch in often credits the UAW publicly when winning ized Orbach after his New York City and Gap Inc., in San Francis- product awards. death: Jerry Orbach has co. When doing an interview about finding Shortly after Ford announced its board been one of the most suc- personal time during COVID-19, Bill Ford news, UAW President Rory Gamble released a cessful actors who ever has talked about spending time with Alexan- statement: lived to make that transi- dra's daughter, and how it has given him de- "In an age of short-term Wall Street fo- tion from musical theatre light looking for frogs and turtles with her. cused management decisions, Ford Motor Henry Ford III, known as "Sonny" within the Company has benefitted from the stability and into real, organic, break- family, uses "Henry" professionally. He has continuity of the Ford family's involvement in your-heart kinds of reality worked as a global marketing manager for the management of one of America’s most in his work as a film actor, Ford Performance and "played a key role in iconic corporations. but the transition back and the launch of the latest Ford GT and supported The March 15 announcement of younger forth seamlessly... it was a the company's successful return to racing at generations of the Ford family joining the very interesting time for the 24 Hours of Le Mans," the company said. Board of Ford Motor Company continues that me, when I was shooting tradition of a longer view of the arc of the Dirty Dancing, I think company, the continued focus on dignity and probably the eyes I trusted welfare of employees and Ford’s commitment to community service throughout Detroit, the if I was real, and it Midwest and the country. worked, and I had nailed While UAW members will always have it, [were] Jerry Orbach's differences at the table with management, eyes. I would go over to there is certainty in knowing that there are him and under my breath, members of the Board whose corporate deci- "What did you think?" and sions are informed by their history not just for he goes, "No, go there fur- short-term performance, but in the interest of ther; I think there's more the company’s long-term future as well — all you can get." He would say while valuing Ford employees as not just numbers on a spreadsheet. little things like "courage," With this passing of the torch, Ford Motor and it gives me goose- Company has achieved what many corpora- bumps to say that. I really, tions have lost — a corporate culture that is really respected that man. Above, Edsel Ford II rooted in the past, while addressing the daily I watched his career from pressures of the present, and through the lens the time I was little. I Meanwhile, Edsel Ford, 72, is retiring of a family company committed to a longer- think it was a great loss from the board in May. He was elected on Jan. term view of the future." when he passed. 18, 1988, at the age of 39, along with his Along with news of the changes, Ford said in His love poems to his cousin, Bill Ford, then 30. Edsel Ford is a its news release "the board expects to take member of the board's finance committee and steps to further strengthen and diversify its wife Elaine were published sustainability and innovation committee. makeup, including in areas that are strategical- in Remember How I Love "It has been my honor and privilege to ly critical in this important period of transfor- You: Love Letters from an serve on the Ford Motor Co. Board of Direc- mation and growth." Extraordinary Marriage tors for more than three decades," he said in a In May 2019, adding women to the board (Touchstone, 2009). Anoth- statement. came up during a shareholder meeting and Bill er biography, Jerry Or- "Our great company has been tested in Ford responded that diversity was "of great bach, Prince of the City: many ways, not least of which it experienced interest" and to stay tuned. He said again Fri- His Way from the Fantas- in the past year, and I'm proud we have not day that board diversity is "very much top of ticks to Law & Order by only survived and thrived, but also held tight mind." John Anthony Gilvey, was to the values and principles that make Ford a Bill Ford, 63, confirmed Friday to the unique American icon," he said. "I am espe- Free Press that he has no plans to step down published on May 1, 2011. cially pleased that as I step down from the from the board. And he said he's feeling more board, a new generation of Ford family mem- optimistic than ever about the company's fu- From the internet... bers is poised to continue this legacy of ser- ture in the hands of new CEO Jim Farley. vice."

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LCOC Eastern National Meet, Morgantown, Pennsylvania, Changed to October 20-24.

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The 2021 Lincoln Homecoming, is scheduled to be held August 13-15, at Hickory Corners, Michigan. The theme will be, “Marks Through the Ages” 1940 To 1998.

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Lincoln of Bloomington, the place to go to for your next Lincoln

Spring is here and it may be time for a new car. If you are in need, stop our good friends at Lincoln of Bloomington. They have a very good selection of both new Lincolns and excellent, well cared for used vehicles. If they do not have what you want, they will try to find whatever you want to meet your needs. Our friends at Lincoln of Bloomington have supported our North Star club over the years, and we would appreciate it if you could support this fine business. For either sales or service, they will do their best for you.

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum is for You! America’s passionate love affair with the Lincoln automobile continues to inspire new generations. This is demonstrated in a variety of ways, including the formation of affinity clubs in which enthusiasts can share their interest in a particular brand or segment of the automotive market, past and present. The Lincoln automobile inspired the creation of four major affinity clubs, these motivated the creation of the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation, its Museum and its work of Sharing the Living Legacy of the Lincoln Motor Cars. The Grand Opening of the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum took place August 9, 2014.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and visit the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Mu- seum located on the Gilmore Car Museum Campus in Hickory Corners, Michigan. The Mu- seum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We suggest that you visit the Museum’s website to learn more about this remarkable facility. Open your computer browser and go to: lincolncarmuseum.org

For Sale 1979 Lincoln Mark V

Shows under 37,000 miles, two-owner car.

Diamond Blue metallic paint, rare color for 1979. Matching blue leather interior. Has moon roof and all other accessories Lincoln offered in 1979. Always garaged, never driven in winter. A great car for either touring or showing.

No dings, dents or scrapes. Have all maintenance records and factory manuals. Fair- ly priced at $14,500/best offer. Call Maxine at 320-269-7547 Minnesota.