CARS WITH HEART; CAMARILLO AUTO SHOW GEARS UP TO PUT FUNDS IN CHARITY'S TANK.Byline: P. Catherine Shanks
The shanks and tattlers are wading bird species in a number of genera characterised by a medium length bill and long, often brightly coloured legs. Daily News Staff Writer This year the sixth annual American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. car show Sunday will have a little something for everyone who likes things that rev and roll. There will be 23 categories, with special awards for Most Likely to Get a Tickey, Best Engine, Best Upholstery upholstery, general term for household fittings, hangings, curtains, cushions, and covers. It refers to stuffed, padded, and spring-cushioned furniture, such as chairs and sofas, or to the usually decorative materials and fabrics that cover them. , Best Paint, President's Choice President's Choice (or "PC") is the private label brand of Loblaw Companies Limited, the largest food retailer in Canada. The PC brand includes a wide variety of food, drinks and consumer products, and services, such as President's Choice Financial services. , Participants Choice, Club Participation and Kid's Choice. In addition, six special motorcycle awards will be presented. The association expects more than 150 cars, trucks, motorcycles, unusual and unique vehicles to be displayed at its ``Get Your Heart into Gear'' show. Street rods
Street Rod is a racing video game developed by P.Z.Karen Co. , classics, sports cars, race cars, and more will be parked for judging and visitor appreciation at the Camarillo Business Center from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The show is free and is expected to raise close to $15,000 this year. A significant portion of the money will come from contest entry fees, donations from presenting event sponsors Todey Chevrolet and Pacesetter, and from the trophy sponsors. The balance of funds raised will come from silent auction proceeds, concession and booth sales. ``Normally, the funds are contributed to the general fight against heart disease,'' said Kim Novak, association social events director. ``The money is used wherever there is a need.'' The board of directors of the Camarillo/Somis Division of the American Heart Association is breaking that precedent this year. Proceeds from the 1998 event will be used to establish the Violet Loh Moya Moya Research Grant. The grant is named for the recently deceased wife of Dr. Christopher Dr. John R. Christopher, known popularly as "Dr. Christopher" was one of very few nationally prominent doctors of herbal medicine of the middle third of the 20th century, a "dark ages" of herbalism and was responsible for the herbal renaissance of the 1960s. Loh of Camarillo. Little research has been done in the area of Moya Moya. The rare cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease is most common in Asian communities. It is found most often in children and is difficult to detect in adults. The ``Get Your Heart in Gear'' car show is one of the largest auto shows An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. in the area. Every year, thousands drive in from near and far to check out the cars, trucks and motorcycles. Some of the more intriguing judging categories are Commercial Pre-War and Commercial Post-War, Muscle Cars, Competition Race Cars, and Under Construction. Demonstrations, entertainment, and children's activities will round out the afternoon. Show chairman Barry Hoyland said visitors to the event can expect to see more than vehicles on display. Each camp of car owners lends its individuals flavor and character to the show. ``We poll the car show participants after each show to see what their desires are, and we tailor-make the next show to meet their recommendations,'' said Hoyland. Organizers said eventgoers will be happy to see the return of a 1948 Mack truck engine and twin Corvettes. Both were popular exhibits at previous shows. At the 1997 car show, the Fire Department extricated ex·tri·cate tr.v. ex·tri·cat·ed, ex·tri·cat·ing, ex·tri·cates 1. To release from an entanglement or difficulty; disengage. 2. Archaic To distinguish from something related. a reporter from a ``crushed'' vehicle. The idea of the staged event was to show visitors the procedure in a controlled environment. ``It gave the reporter an idea of what it is like to be on the other side of the story,'' said Hoyland. Participants can register on site, beginning at 7 a.m. The registration fee is $20 or $28 with the purchase of a commemorative com·mem·o·ra·tive adj. Honoring or preserving the memory of another. n. Something that honors or preserves the memory of another. com·mem T-shirt, dash plaques and first- and second-place trophies will be awarded in all categories. Registered participants will vote for the winning entries. |
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