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    You are at:Home»Local News»Car enthusiasts at City Park enjoy perfect weather while raising money for non-profits

    Car enthusiasts at City Park enjoy perfect weather while raising money for non-profits

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    By Rhonda Zellweger on September 16, 2023 Local News, Manhattan, Riley County
    1966 Dodge Polaris at Cars in the Park in Manhattan's City Park 2023
    Calvin Wilson of Junction City with his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
    Herman Brooks, Jr. with one of the vehicles he most admires
    All eyes were on Calvin Wilson as he slow-rolled into Manhattan’s City Park on Saturday. Wilson, of Junction City, drove his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT so he could show it off at the annual Yard Art Classics Car Club’s: Cars in the Park. Listen to Wilson describe his vehicle here:
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    Wilson says the fundraising is great, but it isn’t his primary reason for participating. He likes his car and he likes seeing the other cars. He likes classic cars of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Wilson stresses, “…but I do like my Fairlane.” Unfortunately Wilson was called into work, cutting short his opportunity to admire the other cars. His Fairlane was still drawing attention as he was leaving the park.
    Cars in the Park Organizer and enthusiast Gary Kraner thought the weather was perfect to be outside admiring more than 120 vehicles. In fact, the sunshine and comfortable temperature drew a large crowd to see the antique, classic, and late model vehicles being shown off. Kraner was equally pleased with raising money for non-profit organizations in the area. Listen to Kraner explain how the money is raised:
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    Kraner added that the Midwest Dream Car Collection Museum donated $1,000 this year.
    Herman Brooks Jr., originally from Detroit, has lived in the area for more than 40 years. He says he enjoys the annual Cars in the Park car show because he gets to stroll down memory lane. Brooks says he’s pleased that the show raises funds for non-profit organizations in the area, but he’s mainly there to admire the cars:
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    Brooks especially enjoys seeing the older muscle cars. The event is expected to raise more than $5,000 and will be divided between five non-profit organizations in December. This year’s beneficiaries have already been chosen: Flint Hills Breadbasket, Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Katie’s Way, the SAVE Farm, and a wounded soldier program.
    1966 Dodge Polaris 1966 Ford Fairlane Arts in the Park Calvin Wilson Cars in the Park City of Manhattan Parks & Rec Gary Kraner Herman Brooks Jr. Manhattan City Park
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    Rhonda Zellweger
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    Rhonda is a retired public employee from Syracuse, New York; mom to two grown daughters; and a lifelong community volunteer. She was traveling in her camper after retirement when she discovered Kansas, then fell hard for the Flint Hills community. She bought a house in Manhattan, parked her camper, and KMAN taught the old dog new tricks. Being a reporter has only deepened her love of her new hometown. But, she thinks SU Basketball is the best. Go, ORANGE! contact her at: rhonda@1350kman.com

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