Show ‘n Shine displayed classic cars, trucks; ready for Christmas campaign

The annual Show ‘n Shine hailed successfully despite the threat of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 27-28 at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton.
Best of Show was awarded to Joe Grant, while People’s Choice went to Dan Dyer; Kid’s Choice, Steve Rogers, 1968 Chevy; Best Interior, Raymond Michaud, 1969 Olds Cutlass and Best Paint, Ralph Cole, 1944 Ford. Winning the teeter-totter event were Ron and Charlene Schriver with their 1947 International.
The North Country Cruisers show drew cars from all over the state and Canada. Both nights a bonfire was held for drivers to relax.
“We had around 70 cars on the weekend,” said Tim McAtee of the North Country Cruisers. “I was happy with the turnout. On Sunday there were 45 to 50 cars still on display despite the rain. None of it could have been possible without the support of our sponsors.”
McAtee estimated that 40 cars went on the Saturday cruise and gathered at Houlton Farms Dairy dairy bar on Military Street.
Winners in each category were as follows:
Foreign: first, Dillion Oliver, 1970 VW Beetle and second, Brianne Britton, 1969 VW Beetle.
Special Interest: first, Ralph Cole, 1944 Ford; second, George Pettit, 1904 Willy and third, Cole, 1947 Mack.
Convertibles: first, Wally Stiles, 1965 Dodge Cornet and second, Gary and Linda Tomblin, 1967 Dodge.
Under Construction: first, Cameron Foreman, 1989 Chevrolet.
Motorcycle: first, Rich Fazio, 1972 Suzuki Tricycle and second, Levi Tucker, Suzuki.
Four-door cruiser: first, Dan Dyer and second Steve Rogers, 1968 Chevrolet.
1990 and newer: first, Randy and Paula Mulherin, 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo.
Muscle Cars: first, Sheila and Keith Murchie, 1964 GTO and second, Floyd Foster, 1972 Chevy Nova.
Street Rod: first, Allen and Judy Lounsbury, 1940 Hudson; second, Paul Hasselman, 1932 Chevy Coupe and third, Robert and Claudette, 1948 Nash.
Mustangs: first, Ginger King, 1977 Ford Cobra; second, Allen Smith, 2006 Mustang and third, William Marsh, 1994 Mustang.
Pickups 1973 and older: first, Hedley Graham, 1969 GMC; second, Leigh Long, 1950 Chevy and third, Carla Duff, 1958 Studebaker.
Pickups 1974 and newer: first, Aaron McGary, 2003 GMC; second, John Taylor, 1990 GM Stepside and third, Steve Tucker.
Pre-1950: first, Ken Stahnke, 1947 Chrysler Coupe and second, Fred Putnam, 1941 Cadillac.
1950s: first, Wayne Crosby, 1955 Chevy and second, Dave Clark, 1955 Chevy.
1960s: first, Raymond Michaud, 1969 Olds Cutlass and second, Joe Grant, 1966 Belvedere.
1970s: first, Wayne and Charlene Bonnister, 1974 GTO; second, Rich Christenson, 1976 Chevy and third, Mike and Shelly Murchie, 1974 GTO.
1980s: first, Wayne and Florence Spencer, 1982 Cordoba; second, Percy Cochran, 1982 Trans Am and third, James and Coral Logue, 1980 Pontiac Lemans.
Kid’s Stuff: first, Cameron Forsman, 1994 Chapman and second, Mike Taylor, 1991 Hess.
Tractors: first, Ernest York, 1951 WC 26.
Again this year, the North Country Cruisers are selling calendars for $12.50, along with T-shirts to benefit the “Cruisin’ For Kids” Christmas campaign. Items can be purchased at Shiretown Video or  from McAtee at 532-8692.
The next event on the North Country Cruisers’ calendar is a Leaf Peeping Cruise in early October. For more information, call Raymond Carmichael at 538-5478.