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Car show raises funds for area fire department |
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Monday, 03 August 2009 |
By KRISTA HAYES
Staff Writer
More than 150 cars, trucks and motorcycles participated in the fifth annual Glacier Hill Lakes Car Show and Cruise-In Saturday, helping to raise nearly $4,000 to benefit the St. John’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.
“We had approximately 190 official registrations, with about a dozen participants that didn’t register but still brought their vehicles into the campgrounds to show off,” Glacier Hill Lakes Campground Manager Junior Wuebbenhorst said. “Last year we raised nearly $2,500, and this year we exceeded our goal by raising $3,900.50, which is great because we need those guys on the fire department. Each year we average 20 to 30 calls where we need their assistance here at the campgrounds and they’re always there each time we need help.”
As the owner of both a 1973 and 2008 Dodge Challenger, Wuebbenhorst said he started the event five years ago when the idea was presented to him by a fellow friend and car enthusiast.
“When the idea was brought to my attention to hold the show at the campgrounds years ago I thought it would be a great way to get our family name and the campground out there, while also raising funds for the fire de-
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partment in which my brother is a member of,” Wuebbenhorst said. “Over the years the show has grown to include all types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and the fire department even brought their truck and ambulance to showcase this year.”
St. John’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department firefighter Alan Wuebbenhorst said funds raised through the car show and cruise-in help the department pay for a new fire truck that is on order.
“Being able to receive the proceeds each year from the car show means a great deal to the fire department,” Wuebbenhorst said. “Fire equipment is so expensive that we rely solely on donations and fundraisers to cover our operating costs since we are a volunteer department. We currently have a new truck on order which should be here soon. With its addition, we will have three operating fire engines and two rescue squads.”
Trophies were awarded to the top 20 cars, top two trucks, top motorcycle and the top special interest vehicle. Likewise, trophies and prizes were also presented to vehicles in the categories of Best of Show, Furthest Driven, Ugliest Under Construction, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Rat Rod and Best Late Model from 1999 and Up. New to the contest this year was a Kid’s Choice Award, in which children age 15 and under were allowed to vote on their favorite car, truck or motorcycle.
Among those participants showcasing their vehicles was New Bremen couple Penny and Kelley McGlinch, who arrived in their 1968 Mustang Convertible.
“I bought the car four years ago from a guy in Buckland, and the only thing I have done to it since being its owner is some detail work to the engine,” Kelley McGlinch said. “I used to own a 1965 Fastback, but sold it and bought the Mustang after my wife saw it and liked it the best out of the two.”
Participating in cars shows in Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Marys, Wapakoneta and Fort Recovery every year, McGlinch said he was participated in the Glacier Hill Lakes Car Show ever since it started five years ago.
“We like the show and have some friends that permanently camp here in the campground, so we enjoy coming out each year to see and visit them,” McGlinch said. “Although I’ve never won any big awards, I actually placed in the Top 25 last year and was awarded a plaque. We don’t like to travel to much out of the area to participate in other car shows because we have four dogs and sometimes they’re worse than our kids.”
In doubling the amount of proceeds to benefit the St. John’s Fire Department and Rescue Department this year, Wuebbenhorst said the show wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the campground’s many sponsors, donors, friends and volunteers.
“I just want to thank all the sponsors and volunteers for donating such nice prizes and helping us out with the registration table, food booth, parking, and putting the goodie bags together,” Wuebbenhorst said. “Without their help, the car show would not continue to grow each year or raise nearly as much money as it has in the past. Overall, I was very happy with the turnout this year and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.”
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