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Carefree Truth
Issue #1025, May 30, 2022
Issue #1025, May 30, 2022
Les Hardy reported on the recent Classic Wheels & Wings show at the Sky Ranch airport. "It was a big success." Two years ago he came to Carefree and asked for the Town's support. They were very generous in helping in many ways to put on the show. 3,500 attended 2 years ago, but no money was raised for their designated charity, the Foothills Caring Corps, at that time.
This year, they partnered with Sky Ranch airport. They split expenses, and with the help of the airport's volunteers and the car show's volunteers, the show was even bigger and better than before. Over 5,000 people came through the gates, and they raised $7,350 for the Foothills Caring Corps. He thought everyone had a great time.
However, they feel they have outgrown the venue. Their volunteers have decided that they would like to have the Carefree Classic Car Show somewhere other than at the airport, which only has room for 120 cars, and they would like to get bigger. There are lots of interesting ideas, and he talked to Vice Mayor John Crane about where they could have a car show in town. It has a lot of challenges but Mr. Hardy hoped they could be overcome.
Mr. Hardy announced that he is stepping away as the leader of the car people. George Washington retired to his tobacco farm in Virginia and Mr. Hardy is retiring to his cactus garden on Whileaway. He will be available and active, but someone else is going to take the reins.
They look forward to working with the Town and their wonderful volunteers. He reiterated that they could not have done this without the active participation of the Town. Staff members Samantha and Dennis were particularly helpful. "The fact that this Town helped us do this really is an inspiration to all of us." He noted that he recently came from a state, whose name he would not mention, that is due west of Arizona, "where getting a Town Council to waive fees and have its employees actively help us is kind of inconceivable. So, we did it with you help, your gracious help and participation, and we're very thankful and appreciative of that, and there will be bigger and better car shows in Carefree in the future." He said that Carefree needs a good car show "because we can't let that motorcycle thing down the road show you up. Thank you."
Mayor Les Peterson thanked Mr. Hardy for a great show that he put on in the town, and said they've had many, many excellent reviews and comments with regards to it. "So, I thank all of us who were involved in it."
https://vimeo.com/706402048
If you missed the show, here's your chance to see it. Click the links to see Herbert's photos of all the vehicles on display.
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 1
Corvettes + MOPAR
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-1.html
This year, they partnered with Sky Ranch airport. They split expenses, and with the help of the airport's volunteers and the car show's volunteers, the show was even bigger and better than before. Over 5,000 people came through the gates, and they raised $7,350 for the Foothills Caring Corps. He thought everyone had a great time.
However, they feel they have outgrown the venue. Their volunteers have decided that they would like to have the Carefree Classic Car Show somewhere other than at the airport, which only has room for 120 cars, and they would like to get bigger. There are lots of interesting ideas, and he talked to Vice Mayor John Crane about where they could have a car show in town. It has a lot of challenges but Mr. Hardy hoped they could be overcome.
Mr. Hardy announced that he is stepping away as the leader of the car people. George Washington retired to his tobacco farm in Virginia and Mr. Hardy is retiring to his cactus garden on Whileaway. He will be available and active, but someone else is going to take the reins.
They look forward to working with the Town and their wonderful volunteers. He reiterated that they could not have done this without the active participation of the Town. Staff members Samantha and Dennis were particularly helpful. "The fact that this Town helped us do this really is an inspiration to all of us." He noted that he recently came from a state, whose name he would not mention, that is due west of Arizona, "where getting a Town Council to waive fees and have its employees actively help us is kind of inconceivable. So, we did it with you help, your gracious help and participation, and we're very thankful and appreciative of that, and there will be bigger and better car shows in Carefree in the future." He said that Carefree needs a good car show "because we can't let that motorcycle thing down the road show you up. Thank you."
Mayor Les Peterson thanked Mr. Hardy for a great show that he put on in the town, and said they've had many, many excellent reviews and comments with regards to it. "So, I thank all of us who were involved in it."
https://vimeo.com/706402048
If you missed the show, here's your chance to see it. Click the links to see Herbert's photos of all the vehicles on display.
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 1
Corvettes + MOPAR
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-1.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 2
Italian + Porsche
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-2.html
Italian + Porsche
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-2.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 3
Classic cars
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-3.html
Classic cars
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-3.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 4
British cars
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-4.html
British cars
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-4.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 5
Hot Rods
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-5.html
Hot Rods
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-5.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 6
American Iron
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-6.html
American Iron
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-6.html
Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings: 4/2/22 - Part 7
- Planes
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-7.html
- Planes
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-classic-wheels-and-wings-4222---part-7.html
Full size plane
Remote controlled A-10 Warthog
Lyn Hitchon
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