It was ideal weather for the 14th annual North Country Cruisers Show ‘n Shine at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton.
More than 200 vehicles (193 registered) were displayed around the museum grounds, including the North Country Cruisers’ member cars and the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum equipment.
“It was perfect weather,” said Tim McAtee, show chairman. “Except for a soft lawn, but with cooperation, we puddle, muddled through.”
Throughout the weekend, several additional activities were held and each had a good turnout. On Saturday, the tractor pulls were successful, according to McAtee, while 42 cars went on the ice cream cruise and both bonfires were well attended, with “old friends and new friends made,” McAtee added. He extended thanks to Ray and Melanie Carmichael and Kenny and Joyce Smith for hosting the bonfires at their residents.
Several members also took their cars to be displayed on Saturday at the Gardiner Health Care Facility for clients and staff to enjoy during a harvest activity.
The Show ‘n Shine featured cars from Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
“Our sponsors helped us make this as a no-charge event,” explained McAtee. “It is a real feather in the area’s cap. Thank you and thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out.”
The children’s games went off without a hitch, including the addition of a new game of teeter-totter driving, which was won by Ron Wilcox in four seconds. The counting stuffed sheep donated by Furniture Floors and North went home to Brad Flewelling. Another child, Jordan Toner, was put in a new car seat through the Cruisers’ child seat program.
“Grown ups tried their hand at the Blind Drive challenge in a side-by-side loaned to the club by Houlton Power Sports,” said McAtee.
Door prizes were awarded, T-shirts and the food booth both sold out and a few toys were donated for the Cruisin’ For Kids campaign. Children enjoyed breaking a piñata thanks to piñatas by Paula.
Four special awards in memory of John Wiggins, Tom Clukey, Phil Brusso and Charlie Belyea were presented. Winning the Best of Show award was Mitchell Saucier with a 2007 Dodge Durango and taking home the People’s Choice award was Cole Lane with a 1978 Dodge Express.
The top honors in each of the 19 classes were as follows:
Pre-50: First, Ken Stank, 1947 Chrysler Windsor; second, Wayne Campbell, 1916 Ford Model T Touring; and third, Fred St. Peter, 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible.
1950s: First, Ralph Conway, 1956 Ford Victoria; second, Wayne Campbell, 1955 Chevy Belair; and third, Linda Zotynia, 1953 Ford Sedan.
1960s: First, Bill Buckley, 1965 Ford T-Bird; second, Jim Chandler, 1965 Grand Sport; and third, Terry Leaville, 1960 Pontiac Catalina.
1970s: First, Albert Raymond, 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner; second, Wayne and Charlene Banister, 1974 GTO; and third, Mike and Shelley Murchie, 1973 Chevrolet.
1980s: First, Charlene MacAvoy, 1988 Olds Cutlass Supreme; second, Diane Doustou, 1985 Mercury Cougar and third, Edward Drake, 1986 Monte Carlo.
1990s: First, Paula and Randy Mulherin, 2001 Monte Carlo; second, Gary Smith, 2003 Chrysler Sebring; and third, Vance Palmer, 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Muscle Cars: First, Frank Desjardins, 1971 Chevy Chevelle; second, Gene and Guy Ayotte, 1968 Ford Torino GT; and third, Leonard Cummings, 1970 AMC Rebel.
Street Rods: First, Peter Davis, 1932 Ford; second, Riley Roderick, 1940 Ford Woody; and third, Wayne Campbell, 1923 T Bucket.
Mustangs: First, George Knorr, 1969 Ford; second, Larry Fletcher, 1965; and third, Bill and Diane Long, 1967 Mustang Fastback.
Pickups 1973 and older: First, Jody Anderson, 1949 Chevy; second, Lee Long, 1950 Chevy; and third, Paul and Lynn Ward, 1934 Chevy.
Pickups 1974 and newer: First, Josh Murchie, 2002 GMC Sierra; second, Cole Lane, 1978 Dodge Little Red Express; and third, Mark and Kerry Doody, 1979 Dodge Midnight Express.
Foreign: First, Terry Wade, 1962 Triumph TR3; second, Jordan Rand, 2005 Saab; and third, Dee Smidt, 1999 BMW Coupe.
Special Interest: First, Sylvanus Pierce, 1964 Comet; second, Chris Capozzie, 1942 Ford GPW; and third, Richard Leture, 1949 Plymouth Business Coupe.
Convertibles: First, Raymond Michaud, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass; second, Bliss and Brenda Kay, 1957 Chevy; and third, Bill Adams, 1967 Dodge Dart.
Corvettes: First, Roger Holst, 1966 Vet; second, Gerald St. Jarre, 1981 Vet Coupe; and third, Terry Wade, 1968 Stingray.
Camaros: First, Eric Ringerette, 1980 Z-28; second, Mike Rossignol, 1987 Chevy I Roc Z-28; third, Noelle Guay, 1979 Chevy.
Under Construction: First, Keith and Sheila Murchie, 1938 Street Rod; second, Teresa Mayberry, 1952 Delivery Truck; and third, Randy and Paula Mulherin, 1965 Buick.
Motorcycles: First, Ryan Botting, 2002 Custom 1550 cc; second, Rick Fazio, 1972 Suzuki; and third, James Quirk, 1999 Harley Davidson.
Four-door cruisers: First, Sid and Gail Baker, Ford Custom; second, Steve and Linda Hartford, 1958 Edsel; and third, Vince Cassidy, 1955 Chevy.
Kid’s Stuff: First, Isaiah Murchie, Patriotic chopper; second, Peytyn Saucier, Kids Hummer; and third, Abel Murchie, 1949 Ford.
Tractors: First, Wayne Campbell, 1960 Wheel Horse
McAtee said the group is already looking forward to the 15th annual Show ‘n Shine next year. But, the North Country Cruisers will be sponsoring a Leaf Peeping Cruise in October. Anyone can participate, you do not have to be a member of the club. For more information on the cruise, call Mike Marshall, president of the North Country Cruisers, at 694-2496 or Raymond Carmichael, vice president, at 538-9242.
