Shown are Tom Finlinson, left, representing Bills Automotive, and Rob Vandal, car show chairman, presenting the Best in Show trophy and $100 cash prize to Jim Hall for his 1969 Camaro at this year’s Cruisn’ Cuse.
SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate this weekend for the 29th annual Cruisin’ Cuse, bringing heavy rains to the area. As a result, the Cruise -In set for Friday night, May 19, was canceled, and the Cruisin’ Cuse ended earlier than anticipated.
Awards were handed out around 12:30 p.m. and the cruise around the lake was cancelled.
Tammy Vandal of Wawasee Kiwanis, which sponsors the car show, said this was the first time there was rain all day for the event. “Usually in the past, we’ve had it early or late in the day,” she said. Fellow Kiwanian Larry Martindale said this was the first time he remembered awards being presented inside.
Approximately 50 car owners turned out for the car show which was held at the Syracuse Community Center. The cold, damp weather kept spectators away as well.
In addition to the car show, the Kiwanis also held a silent auction, had drawings for door prizes and 50/50 drawings.
Patrick “Nitro” Moore along with sons Dalton, center, and Sullivan, DJed the Cruisn’ Cuse car show May 20
Winners from this year’s show are: Best in Show, Jim Hall for his 1969 Camaro. He received a trophy and $100 cash prize. The Kiwinas Choice Award went to Mark Hollar while the Police Chief’s award went to Grady Galbreath.
Other winners were: Dee Simmons, pre-1935 Street Rod; Marvin Galbreath, 1935-1948 Street Rod. Galbreath also won the best interior award; Richard Becker, Custom Car and Low Rider; Ken Michael, Modified Truck and Best Engineered Hot Rod.
Larry Bechler, original truck; Tyler Hartwell, Youth Truck or Car (21 and under); Steven Ellingson, Modified Tri 5 Chevy, ’55-’57 and best paint; Chad Chenowith, Foreign (92 to present); Mike Tiltges, Original Collector pre-1955; John Mahnken, Original Collector (55-91) and Mustang (94-present); Lloyd King, Late Model Original (92-present); Jeff Keagle, Muscle Car (Modified)
Mark Hollar, Camaro (67-81); Rick Julian, Camaro (82-present); John Crabtree, Corvette (53-67); Mark Moore, AMC/Mopar (92-present); Kathy and Christ Blasseras, Street Machine (Incl. Pro Street) and best engine; Craig Stiver, Special Interest; Ted Cook, Pontiac Pre 1992:
June 14 — Darek Michael Hart, 28, 321 S. High St., Warsaw, was booked for probation violation. No bond listed.
June 15 — Christopher Wayne Stern, 42, 822 Lydia Drive, Warsaw, was booked for possession of a hypodermic syringe and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
June 15 — Richard Daniel Williams, 19, 944 E. Garfield St., Warsaw, was booked for theft of auto parts, resisting law enforcement, possession of paraphernalia, and on a warrant. No bond listed.
June 15 — Amanda Marie Daler, 38, 528 Jefferson Estates 9, Mishawaka, was booked for failure to appear. No bond listed.
June 15 — Torri Shyenne Calland, 26, Milford, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of salvia or synthetic drug and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,500.
June 12 — Frances Lynne White, 56, Columbia City, booked for probation violation. No bond.
June 14 — Ashley Nicole Diller, 33, Churubusco, booked for domestic battery. Bond: $600.
June 15 — Joseph Michael Hardwick, 29, Milford, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of salvia or synthetic drug, possession of paraphernalia and possession of legend drug. Bond: $3,500.
June 14 — Joshua Lee Mault, 35, Churubusco, booked for domestic battery. Bond: $600.
June 15 — David Alan Potter, 27, Columbia City, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated – prior and OWI – per se. Bond: $1,000.
June 13 — Kendra Diane Slabaugh, 19, Milford, booked for minor in possession of alcohol. Bond: $500.
June 12 — Timothy S. Wicker, 36, 900 W. Second St., Ligonier, no booking information was available.
June 14 — Isaah M. Hough, 19, 1363 S. 450E, Pierceton, booked on a court order. No bond.
June 13 — Wesley Charles Johnson, 31, Warsaw, booked for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of paraphernalia.
June 13 — Grady Thomas Bobbitt, 65, South Bend, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .15% or more and OWI – endangering.
