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Vol. 11, No. 32, Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Chipman Car Crafters 13th annual Show ‘N Shine anticipated to be the largest ever on record Michelle Pinon Editor
MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
Kingman area resident Shea-Elle Michie, left, poses beside here car during the show ʻn shine. It was impossible to take your eyes off this beauty that caused quite a stir during the day.
Al and Linda Tomaszewski stand beside their 1946 Chevrolet half ton truck.
Bruderheim area resident Len Hodgson drove his 1986 GMC Sierra 4X4 that still has the Expo ʻ86 sticker on the passenger side window.
There were many motorcycles and automobiles as well as thirsty patrons inside and outside of the local hotel throughout the sunny and hot spring day.
Even though organizers have yet to officially confirm all the numbers, the 13th annual Show ‘N Shine will likely set a new record for attendance as well as largest number of antique cars and trucks ever assembled in the community at one time. The event, that is always held on the first Sunday in June, had 300 registered entries, and rough estimate of around 2,000 people in attendance. Chipman Car Crafters member and key organizer Alf Zips stated, “There were 300 registered vehicles, and another 100 on top of that.” He said vehicles started rolling into town shortly after 7 a.m., and by 11 a.m. all of the parking spots on main street were filled up. It also appeared as if the majority of side streets off main street had several vehicles as well. While each and every vehicle was unique in its own way, some stood out for their colour, styling, decoration, etc. Walking along 47 Ave. one of the stand outs was The General Lee, a bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger stock car that was used in the filming of the popular TV series Dukes of Hazzard that aired from 1979 to 1985. Owner Shea-Elle Michie was more than happy to explain that her boyfriend gave it to her as a birthday present which came from California. “It has the autographs of the shows’ stars John Schneider and Tom Wapat. The car also came with rollover bars and a camera, which she had removed. Turning north on main street were Louise and Charlie Berube, who drove their 1950 black Hudson to the show. “It’s what you call a garage find,” said Louise. The minute she sat in the vehicle she knew they had to have it. “It has 30,000 miles, and it runs like a top.” Charlie added, “You simply turn the key and go.” The Beaumont couple, who have owned the vehicle for four years now, love to show off the car at show ‘n shines, as well as parades. Al and Linda Tomaszewski, who farm in the Round Hill area, said they’ve owned their 1946 Chevrolet half ton for 28 years now. They are the third owners of the truck, that was previously owned by fellow neighbours Paul Kalawsky and the first owner Joe Wilk. It took 12 years to restore the Chardonay Red classic truck, and they just love to go on road trips, and were very happy to have come to Chipman’s annual show.