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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2023 43 Our Cars and Coffee Veterans Car show was a huge success. There were over 55 cars, trucks, and motorcycles entered and an overwhelming gathering of spectators viewing the beautiful vehicles on display. The weather was perfect with no wind and plenty of sunshine. Staging started at 7 am and at 10 am, D.J. Dave Rohrbacker opened the show by introducing the Beaumont High School Color Guard led by Master Sargent Brackens. Dave entertained the crowd through the duration of the show. Judging began at 10 am and breakfast burritos and sandwiches were provided by the Four Seasons Bistro. Over 30 raffle prizes were offered and the grand prize, a Veterans Patriotic quilt donated by the Four Seasons Quilt Club (photo inset), was won by Ike Erickson. Here are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for each class judged. Motorcycle: 1st, Frank Favela; 2nd, Doyle Vestll; 3rd, Mick Brown Hot Rod: 1st, Dale Supernaw; 2nd, Mike Sanford; 3rd, Rudy Serar Truck: 1st, Ray Lopez; 2nd, Rick Craig; 3rd, Mick Loper Sports Car: 1st, Jon Romine; 2nd, Mike Flowers; 3rd, Linda Phelan Classic Cars: 1st, Dave Stapleton; 2nd, John Cobes; 3rd, David Forness 4 x 4: 1st, Roy Ortiz; 2nd, Michael Erickson; 3rd, Trini Velasquez The People's Choice Award was won by Bobby Morales and his beautiful 1956 Ford Custom Liner. There are so many people and organizations who helped make this Car Show a huge success. If I fail to mention anyone, please accept my apologies. My wife Pamela and Rick's wife Martha were an enormous help. Cindy Graves and her outstanding staff were right there from planning to execution. Rick Morales, Terry Humble, Jim Ayala, Scott Snyder, Brian Fusilier all assisted with the planning as well. Dave Rohrbacker provided the great music. Sponsorship was provided by Bistro owner Mike Miller, Linda Hanley at the Bank of Hemet, The Lakes Assisted Living, and Dr. Sabo DDS. Donations were provided by Johnny Russo's, Guy's Italian Restaurant, Auto Zone, Napa Auto Parts, In & Out Burgers, and Firehouse Subs. We also had our regular December Cars and Coffee with a great showing of beautiful C-8 Corvettes. There was a nice spectator crowd and everyone enjoyed hot coffee and donuts. We meet the first Saturday of each month at 9 am at The Lodge parking lot. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. For more info, contact Frank Morales at (951) 203-4578 or fmoralesjrinc@aol.com or Rick Morales at (951) 255-4710 or onemth53@yahoo.com. Until next month, everyone have a safe and happy New Year. ~ Frank Morales Cars & Coffee