CLASSIC VEHICLES SHOWN AT EVENT

LaGrange IGA hosts Car Cruise-In fundraiser

LaGrange residents and classic car enthusiasts took part in the seventh annual Car Cruise-In fundraiser in the parking lot of the LaGrange IGA at 540 N. Center St. on July 29.

The fundraiser included a collection of classic cars, motorcycles and trucks of all shapes, sizes and colors with all proceeds going to benefit the LaGrange Fire Department.

LaGrange Fire Chief James Rader commended IGA and said the fundraiser has helped the department purchase necessary equipment they wouldn’t otherwise have been able to afford.

“Great weather and the best show we’ve had since the start,” Rader said. “IGA does most of the work and we are able to benefit from it.”

As a result of the last fundraiser, Rader said the department was able to purchase battery operated LED lights used by firefighters on the scene.

Local car enthusiasts were welcomed to show off their vehicle for $5 in addition to enjoying food, a 50/50 raffle and a number

“Great weather and the best show we’ve had since the start. IGA does most of the work and we are able to benefit from it.”

— LaGrange Fire Chief James Rader

of door prizes to the tune of classic music from the 1950s and 1960s.

In addition to cars, the event featured a sizable collection of classic motorcycles, Ford trucks from the 1940s and 1950s along with a LaGrange Fire Department engine from a

bygone era sat next to a 1934 green Plymouth #80.

LaGrange IGA is a 30,000 square foot location sporting small town values, wholesome food and great customer service. Owned by Kathy and Jim Poling, the store has been honored with IGA’s Five Star Award in recognition of its community involvement, employee training, product quality and more.

KEVIN MARTIN — THE MORNING JOURNAL A 1934 green Plymouth model #80 was one of many classic cars featured at the seventh annual LaGrange IGA Car CruiseIn on July 29 at 540 N. Center St. All proceeds benefit the LaGrange Fire Department.

KEVIN MARTIN — THE MORNING JOURNAL A few of the classic cars featured at the seventh annual LaGrange IGA Car Cruise-In fundraiser on July 29 at 540 N. Center St.