Published May 18, 2008 07:21 am - People of all ages enjoyed the variety of cars on display at RiverWoods Senior Living Community on Saturday, whether it was young children pointing out their favorite color or older folks reminiscing over memories from the past.
A field of classy chassis
Show raises money for RiverWoods residents
By Gina Morton
The Daily Item
LEWISBURG — People of all ages enjoyed the variety of cars on display at RiverWoods Senior Living Community on Saturday, whether it was young children pointing out their favorite color or older folks reminiscing over memories from the past.
Dave Mitchley, car show committee member, said it’s a great day for the residents to come out and enjoy the show.
“The old cars take them back to their younger days,” he said.
Mitchley said more than 200 cars were present at the 17th annual event. Money raised goes toward the residents of the facility.
“Money goes to the importance of life of the residents,” he said, adding a gazebo was once bought with the money raised and last year a theater system was purchased with surround sound and speakers.
Mitchley wasn’t sure what was going to be bought with the money raised this year, but estimated $6,000 to $7,000 would be made.
“That’s made through sponsors, participants and food, among others,” he said, naming a few.
Michael McWilliams, of Northumberland, was at the show with his 1979 Porche, which he said he’s been entering for the past five or six years.
McWilliams said he’s owned the car for 21 years and only takes it out to shows and for a drive once and a while.
“This is the best show in the Valley,” he said, “because of the amount of cars that come out and the place it’s held. Plus the proceeds go to a good cause.”
McWilliams has 15 trophies for his car and last year won first place in the Foreign Car class division. He noted the winners are determined by factors such as overall condition both inside and out and engine condition.
Mitchley said there are three winners per class, earning a first, second and third place title.
“Volunteers determine the winner,” he said. “They are usually folks in the show who judge other classes than their own.”
Bob Hemrick, committee member, noted there were also a People’s Choice award and a Resident’s Choice award, where those in attendance get the chance to vote for their favorite.
During the show, Donald Russell, of Lewisburg, was on hand as well with his 1970 Mustang, which he said has earned him three trophies so far.