GEORGETOWN, Del.- Vintage vehicles, a craft show, and helping seniors in need.
A parking lot party with cars as old as the 1930’s. Many hoods popped so people can see the inner workings of them. Some with original parts.
Participants pay thirty-five to forty dollars to enter their car into the show. CEO Ken Bock says the money will allow CHEER to continue providing key services.
"We are used to doing 1,700 meals a day for seniors in eight different senior centers across Sussex County as well as providing meals on wheels throughout all of Sussex County," Bock said. "But we also provide in-home care for seniors who need assistance with housekeeping or chores in or around the home."
The participants and visitors were out in high gear with many makes, models, and colors of cars, trucks, and bikes. CHEER Board of Directors President Walter Koopman says the organization is proud to have the participants come in every year.
"We have the nice big trophies and then the 35 honorable mentions and that gives somebody that has a car their working on a little spirit to keep going and getting it done," Koopman says.
A 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra won the best in show for Sussex County residents. Russell Shaw has only brought this car to two shows and is honored to be recognized.
"With all the beautiful cars out here I never thought that my car would even measure up to the class of these others," Shaw said. "This is awesome."
Allowing CHEER to be driving force in improving the lives of seniors in Delaware’s southernmost county.