29th annual Dogwood Car Show draws over 100 entries
May 6, 2015
Shania Stumpff
On Saturday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted the Dogwood Car Show on the Cassville square. There was a total of 106 vehicles that took part in festivities. Chamber of Commerce Director Mindi Artherton said, “We thought the car show was a great success. The weather was beautiful, which is key when planning an outdoor event.” The chamber committee has been planning this event for the past couple of months and were very pleased with the outcome.
Artherton added, “Everyone seemed to have a good time, and it brought several visitors to Cassville.” The biggest goal for the chamber is to bring new people into the community, and the car show is a great way to do that. “We love seeing our downtown bustling with activity. We hope that the show brings locals and out of town guest alike to Cassville to enjoy all our community has to offer,” said Artherton.
The judging process of the car show is very detailed. Four car enthusiasts volunteer to judge the event, along with two scribes who help speed up the process. Each entry is eligible to earn a maximum of 25 points in each category. The categories include paint and body, wheels, lamps, bright works, interior, trunk, engine compartments and pick-up beds. Each entry can earn bonus points for having a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit added to the vehicle. Bonus points are also given based on the model year of the vehicle. There were also many awards given at the car show, starting with the specialty picks.
• Best Presentation, sponsored by B&K Auto Parts was awarded to Floyd Beck of Cassville for a 1950 Plymouth Special Delux.
• Best MOPAR, sponsored by Country Dodge Ram Chrysler, was awarded to Larry Glaze of Carthage for a 1940 Plymouth Original Hotrod.
• Best GM/Chevy, sponsored by Flat Creek Lube Express, was awarded to Clyde and Debbie Harding of Sperry for a 1957 Chevy Belair.
• Best Ford/Mercury/Lincoln, sponsored by Les Jacobs Ford, was awarded to Ted and Sally Meyer of Eureka Springs for a 1956 Ford Fairlane.
• Best Paint, sponsored by Ken’s Collision Center, was awarded to Gene and Teresa Newman of Garfield for a 1938 Ford 4 Door Deluxe.
• Best Interior, sponsored by Arning Companies, was awarded to Betty Owens of Eureka Springs for a 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible.
• Best Engine (super clean and not over done), sponsored by Gautney’s Garage, was awarded to Pete Osborne of Shell Knob for a 1961 Chevy Impala.
• Furthest Traveled/Trailered, sponsored by Security Bank of SWMO, was awarded to Brian Hudson of Niceville, Florida for a 1971 Chevy K10.
• Cassville Mayor Pick, sponsored by Ellis, Cupps & Cole Attorneys at Law, was awarded to Larry and Maggie Jenkins of Bella Vista for a 1953 Buick Super Convertible.
• Barry County Sheriff Pick, sponsored by Freedom Bank, was awarded to Jim Corns of Golden for a 1935 Chevy 4 Door Deluxe Sedan.
• Cassville Chief of Police Pick, sponsored by Able 2 Products, was awarded to Ron Wozny of Bella Vista for a 1974 Volks Wagon Bus.
• State Senator Pick, sponsored by Ball & Prier Tire, was awarded to Johnie Hendrix of Cassville for a 1960 Chevy Biscayne.
• State Representative Pick, sponsored by First State Bank, was awarded to Gretchen Eden of Clever for a 1979 Pontiac Trans AM SE.
• Most Unique, sponsored by Degraffenreid Shelter Insurance, was awarded to Johnie Hendrix of Cassville for a 1960 Chevy Biscayne.
• Largest Car Club, sponsored by Seven Valleys Construction, was awarded to Cassville Cruisers with 32.
• Best Work in Progress, sponsored by O’Reilly and Carquest, was awarded to Scotty Wise of Cassville for a 1969 Camper Special Ford.
• Show Stopper, sponsored by Baywash Car Wash, was awarded to Rick & Tricia Walden of Farmington for a 1931 Ford A Coupe.
• Best of Class, Antique Cars, 1900-1947, was awarded to Gene and Teresa Newman of Garfield for a 1938 Ford 4 Door Deluxe.
• Second of Class, Antique Cars, 1900-1947, was awarded to Herb Primrose of Cassville for a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe.
• Best of Class, Classic Cars, 1948-1964, was awarded to Junior Eagon of Springfield for a 1956 Chevrolet 210.
• Second of Class, Classic Cars, 1948-1964, was awarded to Ted and Sally Meyer of Eureka Springs for a 1956 Ford Fairlane.
• Best of Class, Classic Cars, 1965-1972, was awarded to Don Holden of Golden for a 1968 Chevrolet El Camino.
• Second of Class,Classic Cars, 1965-1972, was awarded to Wayne Hendrix of Cassville for a 1970 Chevy Nova.
• Best of Class, Stock Cars, 1973-1995, was awarded to Gretchen Eden of Clever for a 1979 Pontiac Trans AM SE.
• Second of Class, Stock Cars, 1973-1995, was awarded to April Monk of Bentonville for a 1991 Pontiac Trojan.
• Best of Class, Trucks, 1900-1972, was awarded to Bob and Arlene McGarrah of Cave Springs for a 1971 Chevrolet Pickup C10.
• Second in Class, Trucks, 1900-1972, was awarded to Caden Swearingen of Cassville for a 1952 Chevrolet Truck.
• Best of Class, Trucks, 1973-1995, was awarded to Aaron Clark of Rogers for a 1973 Chevy C-10.
• Second of Class, Trucks, 1973-1995, was awarded to Randy and Tijuana Clark of Pea Ridge for a 1977 Chevy C-10.
• Best of Class, Modified Trucks, 1900-Current, was awarded to Darrell and Carol Scribner of Diamond for a 1942 Chevy Pickup.
• Second in Class, Modified Tricks, 1900-Current, was awarded to Bruce Holt of Cassville or a 1967 GMC Pickup.
• Best of Class, Street Rods, 1900-1948, was awarded to Rick and Tricia Walden of Farmington for a 1931 Ford A Coupe.
• Second of Class, Street Rods, 1900-1948, was awarded to Dwayne Holmberg of Golden for a 1936 Chevy Street Rod.
• Best of Class, Street Machines, 1949-1979, was awarded to Larry and Maggie Jenkins of Bella Vista for their 1953 Buick Super Convertible.
• Second of Class, Street Machines, 1949-1979, was awarded to Jim Reeves of Blue Eye for his 1966 Cobra
• Best of Class, Current Trucks and Cars, 1996-Current, was awarded to Ken and Nadine Robbins of Aurora for a 2003 Chevrolet SSR.
• Second of Class, Current Trucks and Cars, was awarded to Jeff Bailey of Sperry for a 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10.
• Best of Class, Muscle Cars, 1964-1972, was awarded to Jim Craig of Cassville for a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT.
• Second of Class, Muscle Cars, 1964-1972, was awarded to Steven Dotson of Monett for a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
• Best of Class, Imports, 1900-Current, was awarded to Ron Wozney of Bella Vista for a 1974 Volks Wagon Bus.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1953-1969, was awarded to Roger Bandy of Verona for a 1968 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes, 1953-1969, was awarded to Andy Staugaard of Kimberling City with Tri-Lakes Corvette Club for a 1963 Chevy Corvette.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1970-1985, was awarded to Charles Pritchett from Marionville for a 1980 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes, 1970-1985, was awarded to Garen Barekman of Berryville, for a 1984 Chevy Corvette.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1986-present, was awarded to Larry Sorenson, of Bella Vista, Ark., for a 1994 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes,1986-present, was awarded to Jim Murphy of Bella Vista for a 2012 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.
• Best of Class, Camaro/Firebird, 1967-1981, was awarded to Duard Maybee of Elm Springs for a 1968 Chevy Camaro.
• Second in Class, Caramro/Firebird, 1967-1981, was awarded to Larry Daniels of Cassville for a 1969 Chevy Camaro.
• Best of Class, Camaro/Firebird, 1982-Current, was awarded to Shawn Monk of Bentonville for a 2012 Chevy Camaro 54th Anniversary Edition SS.
• Second of Class, Camaro/ Firebird, 1982-Current, was awarded to Henry Washington of Springdale for a 2012 Chevy Camaro.
• Best of Class, Mustang, 1965-1973, was awarded to Betty Owens of Eureka Springs for a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible.
• Second of Class, Mustang, 1965-1973, was awarded to David and Peggy Banwart of Lamar for a 1967 Mustang.
• Best of Class, Mustang, 1974-current, was awarded to Manny Windham of Bentonville for a 2007 Ford RS3 Mustang.
• Second of Class, Mustang, 1974-current, was awarded to Deb Windham of Bentonvill for a 2014 Ford RS3 Mustang.
• Best of Class, Motorcycles, was awarded to Kevin Ratkovish of Eureka Springs for a 1968 Harley Davidson.
• Second of Class, Motorcycles, was awarded to Scott Redshaw of Purdy for a 2008 Yamaha Raider.
• Best of Class, Rat Rods, was awarded to Preston Owens Jr. of Eureka Springs for a 1931 Ford Vicky.
• Second of Class, Rat Rods, was awarded to Buzz and Charlotte Houston of Garfield for a 1955 Oldsmobile 88.
The Dogwood Dozen Awards:
• Tim Longnecker of Pineville for a 1976 Chevy Pickup.
• Kelly and Joan Smith of Berryville for a 1955 Chevrolet 2 Dr Hardtop.
• Dean Fanning of Berryville for a 1980 Jeep CJ-5.
• James McGhee of Bentonville for a 1973 Chevy Camaro LT/RS.
• Vancil Riddlesperger of Berryville for a 1955 Chevy Belair.
• Rick Gerleve of Shell Knob for a 1971 Chevy Chevelle.
• Delane Hopkins of Cassville for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500.
• Bill Hill of Cassville for a 1959 Chevy Impala.
• Bob Brazelton of Rogers for a 1946 Ford Pickup.
• Stan Smith of Wentworth for a 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
• Jim Hankins of Springfield for a 1936 Chevy 2 Door Sedan.
• Lynn Boekhoff of Eagle Rock for a 1972 Chevy Chevelle.
Shania Stumpff
On Saturday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted the Dogwood Car Show on the Cassville square. There was a total of 106 vehicles that took part in festivities. Chamber of Commerce Director Mindi Artherton said, “We thought the car show was a great success. The weather was beautiful, which is key when planning an outdoor event.” The chamber committee has been planning this event for the past couple of months and were very pleased with the outcome.
Artherton added, “Everyone seemed to have a good time, and it brought several visitors to Cassville.” The biggest goal for the chamber is to bring new people into the community, and the car show is a great way to do that. “We love seeing our downtown bustling with activity. We hope that the show brings locals and out of town guest alike to Cassville to enjoy all our community has to offer,” said Artherton.
The judging process of the car show is very detailed. Four car enthusiasts volunteer to judge the event, along with two scribes who help speed up the process. Each entry is eligible to earn a maximum of 25 points in each category. The categories include paint and body, wheels, lamps, bright works, interior, trunk, engine compartments and pick-up beds. Each entry can earn bonus points for having a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit added to the vehicle. Bonus points are also given based on the model year of the vehicle. There were also many awards given at the car show, starting with the specialty picks.
• Best Presentation, sponsored by B&K Auto Parts was awarded to Floyd Beck of Cassville for a 1950 Plymouth Special Delux.
• Best MOPAR, sponsored by Country Dodge Ram Chrysler, was awarded to Larry Glaze of Carthage for a 1940 Plymouth Original Hotrod.
• Best GM/Chevy, sponsored by Flat Creek Lube Express, was awarded to Clyde and Debbie Harding of Sperry for a 1957 Chevy Belair.
• Best Ford/Mercury/Lincoln, sponsored by Les Jacobs Ford, was awarded to Ted and Sally Meyer of Eureka Springs for a 1956 Ford Fairlane.
• Best Paint, sponsored by Ken’s Collision Center, was awarded to Gene and Teresa Newman of Garfield for a 1938 Ford 4 Door Deluxe.
• Best Interior, sponsored by Arning Companies, was awarded to Betty Owens of Eureka Springs for a 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible.
• Best Engine (super clean and not over done), sponsored by Gautney’s Garage, was awarded to Pete Osborne of Shell Knob for a 1961 Chevy Impala.
• Furthest Traveled/Trailered, sponsored by Security Bank of SWMO, was awarded to Brian Hudson of Niceville, Florida for a 1971 Chevy K10.
• Cassville Mayor Pick, sponsored by Ellis, Cupps & Cole Attorneys at Law, was awarded to Larry and Maggie Jenkins of Bella Vista for a 1953 Buick Super Convertible.
• Barry County Sheriff Pick, sponsored by Freedom Bank, was awarded to Jim Corns of Golden for a 1935 Chevy 4 Door Deluxe Sedan.
• Cassville Chief of Police Pick, sponsored by Able 2 Products, was awarded to Ron Wozny of Bella Vista for a 1974 Volks Wagon Bus.
• State Senator Pick, sponsored by Ball & Prier Tire, was awarded to Johnie Hendrix of Cassville for a 1960 Chevy Biscayne.
• State Representative Pick, sponsored by First State Bank, was awarded to Gretchen Eden of Clever for a 1979 Pontiac Trans AM SE.
• Most Unique, sponsored by Degraffenreid Shelter Insurance, was awarded to Johnie Hendrix of Cassville for a 1960 Chevy Biscayne.
• Largest Car Club, sponsored by Seven Valleys Construction, was awarded to Cassville Cruisers with 32.
• Best Work in Progress, sponsored by O’Reilly and Carquest, was awarded to Scotty Wise of Cassville for a 1969 Camper Special Ford.
• Show Stopper, sponsored by Baywash Car Wash, was awarded to Rick & Tricia Walden of Farmington for a 1931 Ford A Coupe.
• Best of Class, Antique Cars, 1900-1947, was awarded to Gene and Teresa Newman of Garfield for a 1938 Ford 4 Door Deluxe.
• Second of Class, Antique Cars, 1900-1947, was awarded to Herb Primrose of Cassville for a 1940 Ford Standard Coupe.
• Best of Class, Classic Cars, 1948-1964, was awarded to Junior Eagon of Springfield for a 1956 Chevrolet 210.
• Second of Class, Classic Cars, 1948-1964, was awarded to Ted and Sally Meyer of Eureka Springs for a 1956 Ford Fairlane.
• Best of Class, Classic Cars, 1965-1972, was awarded to Don Holden of Golden for a 1968 Chevrolet El Camino.
• Second of Class,Classic Cars, 1965-1972, was awarded to Wayne Hendrix of Cassville for a 1970 Chevy Nova.
• Best of Class, Stock Cars, 1973-1995, was awarded to Gretchen Eden of Clever for a 1979 Pontiac Trans AM SE.
• Second of Class, Stock Cars, 1973-1995, was awarded to April Monk of Bentonville for a 1991 Pontiac Trojan.
• Best of Class, Trucks, 1900-1972, was awarded to Bob and Arlene McGarrah of Cave Springs for a 1971 Chevrolet Pickup C10.
• Second in Class, Trucks, 1900-1972, was awarded to Caden Swearingen of Cassville for a 1952 Chevrolet Truck.
• Best of Class, Trucks, 1973-1995, was awarded to Aaron Clark of Rogers for a 1973 Chevy C-10.
• Second of Class, Trucks, 1973-1995, was awarded to Randy and Tijuana Clark of Pea Ridge for a 1977 Chevy C-10.
• Best of Class, Modified Trucks, 1900-Current, was awarded to Darrell and Carol Scribner of Diamond for a 1942 Chevy Pickup.
• Second in Class, Modified Tricks, 1900-Current, was awarded to Bruce Holt of Cassville or a 1967 GMC Pickup.
• Best of Class, Street Rods, 1900-1948, was awarded to Rick and Tricia Walden of Farmington for a 1931 Ford A Coupe.
• Second of Class, Street Rods, 1900-1948, was awarded to Dwayne Holmberg of Golden for a 1936 Chevy Street Rod.
• Best of Class, Street Machines, 1949-1979, was awarded to Larry and Maggie Jenkins of Bella Vista for their 1953 Buick Super Convertible.
• Second of Class, Street Machines, 1949-1979, was awarded to Jim Reeves of Blue Eye for his 1966 Cobra
• Best of Class, Current Trucks and Cars, 1996-Current, was awarded to Ken and Nadine Robbins of Aurora for a 2003 Chevrolet SSR.
• Second of Class, Current Trucks and Cars, was awarded to Jeff Bailey of Sperry for a 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10.
• Best of Class, Muscle Cars, 1964-1972, was awarded to Jim Craig of Cassville for a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT.
• Second of Class, Muscle Cars, 1964-1972, was awarded to Steven Dotson of Monett for a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
• Best of Class, Imports, 1900-Current, was awarded to Ron Wozney of Bella Vista for a 1974 Volks Wagon Bus.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1953-1969, was awarded to Roger Bandy of Verona for a 1968 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes, 1953-1969, was awarded to Andy Staugaard of Kimberling City with Tri-Lakes Corvette Club for a 1963 Chevy Corvette.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1970-1985, was awarded to Charles Pritchett from Marionville for a 1980 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes, 1970-1985, was awarded to Garen Barekman of Berryville, for a 1984 Chevy Corvette.
• Best of Class, Corvettes, 1986-present, was awarded to Larry Sorenson, of Bella Vista, Ark., for a 1994 Chevy Corvette.
• Second of Class, Corvettes,1986-present, was awarded to Jim Murphy of Bella Vista for a 2012 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.
• Best of Class, Camaro/Firebird, 1967-1981, was awarded to Duard Maybee of Elm Springs for a 1968 Chevy Camaro.
• Second in Class, Caramro/Firebird, 1967-1981, was awarded to Larry Daniels of Cassville for a 1969 Chevy Camaro.
• Best of Class, Camaro/Firebird, 1982-Current, was awarded to Shawn Monk of Bentonville for a 2012 Chevy Camaro 54th Anniversary Edition SS.
• Second of Class, Camaro/ Firebird, 1982-Current, was awarded to Henry Washington of Springdale for a 2012 Chevy Camaro.
• Best of Class, Mustang, 1965-1973, was awarded to Betty Owens of Eureka Springs for a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible.
• Second of Class, Mustang, 1965-1973, was awarded to David and Peggy Banwart of Lamar for a 1967 Mustang.
• Best of Class, Mustang, 1974-current, was awarded to Manny Windham of Bentonville for a 2007 Ford RS3 Mustang.
• Second of Class, Mustang, 1974-current, was awarded to Deb Windham of Bentonvill for a 2014 Ford RS3 Mustang.
• Best of Class, Motorcycles, was awarded to Kevin Ratkovish of Eureka Springs for a 1968 Harley Davidson.
• Second of Class, Motorcycles, was awarded to Scott Redshaw of Purdy for a 2008 Yamaha Raider.
• Best of Class, Rat Rods, was awarded to Preston Owens Jr. of Eureka Springs for a 1931 Ford Vicky.
• Second of Class, Rat Rods, was awarded to Buzz and Charlotte Houston of Garfield for a 1955 Oldsmobile 88.
The Dogwood Dozen Awards:
• Tim Longnecker of Pineville for a 1976 Chevy Pickup.
• Kelly and Joan Smith of Berryville for a 1955 Chevrolet 2 Dr Hardtop.
• Dean Fanning of Berryville for a 1980 Jeep CJ-5.
• James McGhee of Bentonville for a 1973 Chevy Camaro LT/RS.
• Vancil Riddlesperger of Berryville for a 1955 Chevy Belair.
• Rick Gerleve of Shell Knob for a 1971 Chevy Chevelle.
• Delane Hopkins of Cassville for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500.
• Bill Hill of Cassville for a 1959 Chevy Impala.
• Bob Brazelton of Rogers for a 1946 Ford Pickup.
• Stan Smith of Wentworth for a 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
• Jim Hankins of Springfield for a 1936 Chevy 2 Door Sedan.
• Lynn Boekhoff of Eagle Rock for a 1972 Chevy Chevelle.