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Volume 19 Issue 12 December 1, 2019 An Affair with a Mark V Glenn Kramer was the proud owner of this fine ‘79 The following article first appeared in the September-October 2007 issue of Continental Comments and was written by Glenn Kramer. The business was going along pretty well and the old '95 Camaro Z had almost 190,000 miles on her, so it was time for a new "company" car. Because my partner had recently turned in his Jag for a Honda Pilot, it was my turn to get something nice. So, I looked. I checked out Welcome to the the Buick Lucerne, Lincoln Town Car, Cadillac DTS, Chrysler 300...all the usual suspects. One universal "problem" continued to turn up; they were all perfect. That is, they all had the Northstar News, the latest gadgets; air-conditioned seats, satellite radio, navigation systems, etc. They were quick, monthly publication of quiet, relatively economical and... (to me) boring. My partner asked what I had decided to get. the Northstar Region I told him "a 1979 Mark V." He just shook his head, but there's some sound logic behind the choice. of the Lincoln and First, our business takes us to many small towns in Texas; the roads are wide and empty. We Continental Owners seldom travel in the cities during rush hour. And, I'm not getting any younger, so there's still Club. We value your time to do one more automobile related thing. Logic. So, the first step, find the right car. It had to be a '79 Cartier or Collector's Series with opinions and appreciate virtually every option made (may as well go all the way.) This represents the last stand of your input concerning what we consider the traditional Lincoln, and this is what I wanted to experience one more this newsletter and the time. The internet and Lincoln and Continental Comments provided a place to start. After look- ing at ten or so prospects, I found an obscure website featuring a white Collector's Series in a operation of the club. small town in Pennsylvania. It had all the items on my list, one owner, low miles (22,000), the This is your club. bucket seat interior with sunroof, thermometer, traction-loc, CB, and all the Collector's extras (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 Welcome Wagon 14 Trivia 2 North Star Events 15 NORTHSTAR NEWS Trivia from the Editors Message December 2019 Internet Gentle readers…. We are on our way to December or early January. As all of our back wrapping up another year. December always issues are posted online (northstarlcoc.org/ seems to be somewhat of a blur as we move publications) you can go to the web and look through the weeks so very quickly, just an eye up those articles that may be of interest to you. blink, and we find ourselves watching the Our sincere thanks to Bob Johnson for spend- New Year’s Eve celebrations on Times Square ing many hours putting together this valuable and all of the bowl games the next day. How- document. Because of its size and formatting, ever, fast the time seems to go by, please take it will not be possible to publish it in the some time to reach out to those long lost Northstar News. I, too, have spent some time friends, spend some on it, and it is anticipat- time with them, perhaps ed that we will be send- a lunch, or even a visit ing this very interesting over the phone. Life is document later in De- fleeting, don’t pass by cember or early January an opportunity to spend as a separate mailing. some time with good We also want to thank friends, new or old and our good friend and Jimmy Buffett also relatives, both near North Star member American Singer and far. Do it now, Francis Kalvoda from while you still have the Willmar, Minnesota. Francis is a delightful time to do this. This past year, we soul, and the only bad James William Buf- have not been over- thing that we can say fett III (born December whelmed with articles about him is that he 25, 1946) is an American sent in by our members lives too far away. Fran- singer, songwriter, musi- for publication in our cis writes the Welcome cian, author, actor, and newsletter. We really do Wagon column for our businessman. He is best welcome articles about Sweet Olga is admiring her small newsletter. He reaches known for his music, your Lincolns, both new Christmas tree. She is wondering what kind out to our new members which often portrays an and old.. It doesn’t even of presents Santa will bring for her. Perhaps and writes a little bit "island escapism" life- matter if you still own some really good treats. She really has been about them, introducing them to our members. style. Together with his the Lincoln or not. Just a good little girl this past year, and indeed, write about your experi- Your efforts are very Coral Reefer Band, Buf- Santa will bring her some nice things. She ence with it. If you want also hopes that her dad will send a contribu- much appreciated. fett has recorded hit to tell us about experi- tion to one of the local animal shelters to The Lincoln club needs songs including ences with your first car; help take care of some of the fine dogs and more members. Think "Margaritaville" (ranke which is one of the most cats less fortunate than she is. about gifting a member- d 234th on the Record- important rites of pas- ship in LCOC to one of ing Industry Associa- sage for a young person, that will work well your car friends. We are somewhat of a social tion of America's list of too. A lot of us were in that age bracket when organization, so justify it as a way to get some "Songs of the Century") that first car was a really big deal. It was our of your good friends into our great social (and and "Come Monday." He “key” to freedom. I am sure that there are a lot car) club. It is just not about the cars anymore, but the fine people who we get to socialize has a devoted base of of interesting stories about cars, get your pen with. Our nice events, especially ones that fans known as and paper out (I really would appreciate an emailed Word document), write to your heart's involve food, really bring out the best in all of "Parrotheads." content, and send it off to me. I am sure that us. Aside from his ca- most of our readers are tired of reading my And lastly, if you have a few dollars left reer in music, Buffett is erstwhile compositions. after shopping for all of those things that make also a bestselling writer Our beloved most glorious leader, Bob you happy for an hour or two, consider mak- and is involved in two Johnson, has put together an index of all of the ing a small donation to one of the many ani- restaurant chains back issues of the North Star News. This in- mal shelters. There is almost one in every named after two of his dex lists the various cars by years, their own- county here in Minnesota, and our beloved best-known songs; he ers and other relevant information. This is a four-legged creatures will appreciate your owns the Margaritaville large, lengthy document, and it is beyond kindness very much. I know that Olga will too. Cafe restaurant chain printing in the North Star News. I will be reformatting it, so it will fit on letter-sized Till next month, David and Sweet Olga, (Continued on page 3) paper and mailing out to our members in late the Samoyed. 2 NORTHSTAR NEWS (Continued from page 2) and co-developed the Directors Message by Bob Johnson December 2019 Cheeseburger in Paradise Mary and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas restaurant chain. and Happy New Year. We hope that you have many rea- Buffett was born on sons to be thankful for this past year. Mary and I are Christmas Day 1946 in blessed to remain healthy, be able to enjoy family and fel- Pascagoula, Mississippi, lowship with all our Lincoln friends. It is really a pleasure and spent part of his child- to have you call us your friends. It is with much pleasure hood in Mobile, Alabama. that I can look at members attending our events and think He is the son of Mary Lor- about how great it is to have been able to meet and know raine (née Peets) and everyone who has attended our events over the years. Our James Delaney Buffett, Jr. Lincoln’s are the best, but our members are even better and During his grade school the reason everyone wants to come to our activities, For 2020, keep up our brand of fellow- years, he attended St. Ig- ship, you are the greatest. Please take the time to spend this holiday season with your family natius School, where he and loved ones, as our time passes so fast. Mary and I look forward to seeing you early in played the trombone in the the new year. school band. Buffett's Our November year-end Sunday Brunch at the Lowell Inn, Stillwater, Minnesota, on November 10, was a great day, excellent food with great location and service.