A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
The power wheels races were a big hit at Cruisin' for Kids. Casey Swamp, Owner of Swamp's Performance emceed the races.
The ABGC Torch Club held a bake sale at Cruisin' for Kids.
AFS sold strawberry drink and strawberry shortcake at Cruisin' for Kids.
Tammy and Jerry Burnett volunteered their time registering cars and bikes for the show.
Marissa Vickers, Customer Service/Marketing for Swamps, and baby Sienna at Cruisin' for Kids.
Alfred Terrance brought a 68 Dodge Cornett to the show.
These were just some of the cars at the Cruisin' for Kids Car and Bike show.
There were two bounce houses for kids to enjoy.
On Saturday June 28, Swamp's Performance Automotive held the 2nd annual Cruisin' for Kids Car and Bike show. The fundraiser benefits the Akwesasne Freedom School and the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club. This year the event expanded adding vendors, power wheels races and DJ Lauzon. The parking lot at the former IGA was packed despite the heat!
John Francis and the firemen cooked up a chicken barbecue that was for sale and the Akwesasne Freedom School and Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club both had booths selling goodies as well. There were two bounce houses and 46 cars and bikes to admire, more than double last year. Marissa Vickers, Customer Service/Marketing for Swamps said, "We had a lot of help from the community and many businesses. It's an awesome turnout." In the afternoon the bikes and cars were judged and several prizes were handed out. The results were:
Bikes
Best Paint- Jay Jackson 2010 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
Best in Show- Jerome King 2010 Harley Davidson Rocker
Cars/Trucks
Most Original- Joel Alguire; 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Best Work in Progress- Stanley Jock; 1966 Pontiac Lemans Convertible
Best Upholstery- Candace Hutchins; 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Best Paint- Neil Black 1956; Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Most Radical Engine- Candace Hutchins; 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Swamp's Choice- Floyd Sherman; 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Best Accessories- Jerome King; 2004 Nissan Titan
Most Custom Car- Jerome King; 2004 Nissan Titan
Best Restoration- Laryssa Jock; 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Best in Show- Mike Lauzon; 1955 Chevrolet Convertible
Owner of Swamp's Performance Automotive Casey Swamp said, "I think this year we doubled our turnout, the vendors and Power Wheels race really brought out a bigger crowd. We are hoping to expand even more with more cars, trucks and bikes to show."
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