Last year the Cornerstone Cruisers went on a roaming car show through local communities drumming up interest in the newly formed club.
This year they organized their first annual Show 'N Shine, which was held on Saturday, July12, at the beach parking lot in Moose Mountain Provincial Park outside of Allison's.
The day began at 10 a.m. with cars quickly lining up for entry. Cars would filter in throughout the day with a total of 202 registered vehicles and approximately a half dozen unregistered participating in the day.
Walking through the entries it was evident that vehicle enthusiasts of all kinds were enjoying the day as tractors, cars, trucks, and bikes were displayed.
One of these entrants was Travis Ruckaber of Weyburn, who had brought with him a 1960 Impala. Though still a work in progress, Ruckaber had done all of the work to restore it so far. He became interested in vehicles at a young age, he explained that this love propelled him into autobody work with plans to open his own shop soon.
Ruckaber said the old flowing lines and the big fins of cars were what drew him in as a child and that these are still the vehicles he enjoys restoring. He's currently has 13 vehicles, all of them in different states of repair describing his love of restoring vehicles as an addiction.
This, however, is part of being an enthusiast, sharing a love for vehicles. Though not everyone who shows theirs have restored them, they may have purchased them from elsewhere, but this love and appreciation of vehicles is evident.
Also, found amongst the lines of vehicles were Rodney and Riley Richards. Riley had turned 13-years-old on Friday, July11.
"He's always helping me with my projects and his brother with his projects," Rodney explained. "He wanted one of his own, something he could fix up and haul his dirt bike around in."
A love of vehicles runs in the family with Rodney's father also being into classic cars.
The surprise, however, came to Riley who, wanting a pickup to restore, found one amongst the line of cars. A sign in the window wishing him happy birthday.
"I saw it and thought that's a nice truck then came around and read the sign and I was, shocked," Riley exclaimed.
Nearly speechless as he searched for the words to describe how he felt in that moment, Riley was extremely excited.
"This is his first show and hopefully next time it will be looking a little better," Rodney said.
Riley's story was one that had everyone talking at the first annual Cornerstone Cruisers Show 'N Shine, with Cruisers president Kevin Wilson pointing out the family to The Observer.
In speaking with The Observer, Wilson also pointed out that the Cruisers were a little bit nervous about the day.
"We didn't know what to expect, it was sort of like going by guess or by gosh," Wilson laughed. "We do have good relationships with other clubs."
In addition to the support from other clubs coming to show their cars, Moose Mountain Provincial Park has been very helpful.
"The park is very receptive of what we're trying to do here. They've been very open arms and I even see some of the park administration out."
It was then that Wilson pointed out the Richards family, explaining how Rodney had parked the vehicle for Riley to find.
"We're all just enjoying the hobby and instilling it upon other up and comers," Wilson explained.
At the end of the day, despite the wind, it was a very successful first Show 'N Shine held by the club.
Awards for the day were voted on by both participants and people. The People's Choice Car went to Tarrah Fleck of Lampman with a 1992 Mustang, Kelly Dew of Carlyle took 1968 Chevy C10 for People's Choice Truck, and People's Choice Bike was to Nolan Mack with a 1962 FL Custom bike.
Participant's Choice Car then went to Dallas Cancade who brought his 1949 Chevy Fleetline, while Kevin Wilson and his wife Melinda won Participans Choice Truck for their 1956 F-100. Nolan Mack earned the Participant's Choice Bike as well with the 1962 FL Custom he brought.
Door prizes were also given out through the day with a lot of support from the community. The two large prizes though included a 290 horse GM crate engine which went to Jeremy Mack and the 2002 Chevy GM Hood which is being air brushed by Blair Goforth of Redvers was won by Kurt Nistor of Carlyle.
