Car Show Report

I've been busy with family commitments and haven't been able to make the August parties in Ruston this year. Sherri Forch graciously sent these photos from the Cadillac LaSalle car show last Sunday, organized by Councilmember Bradley Huson.

Bradley reports there were over 90 cars in the show, 20 of which were from outside our area - hailing from far away places like British Columbia, Texas, Nevada, Alabama, California, Ohio and Kansas. We had visitors from 'the other Washington', New Jersey and Maryland to name a few. Overall, at least 150 visitors wandered Ruston streets on Sunday.

Live music kept things lively and 9 booths squeezed into the space near town hall for shoppers, sponsored by the Ruston-Point Defiance Business District. Car show owners and visitors were invited to visit the local shops along Pearl while they were here.

To encourage the walk up the hill each visitor was invited on a "Pasta Hunt". The classic car history buffs were given a noodle for a necklace at each shop they visited. The winner with the longest necklaces won prizes from our local businesses. The grand price was a large sculpted bell done by northwest artist Tom Torrens. The bell was donated by John Trueman of Trueman Appraisals.

Beth Torbet, current president of the business district expressed hope that partnerships between the district and the community could continue to expand. She notes that many visitors asked her what was so special about Ruston - a chance to sound our own horn! Sounds like a good time was had by all...