Clinton – More than 300 car enthusiasts gathered in Clinton Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of Scott’s 14^th Annual Charity Car Show, collecting $9,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Illinois. The show is sponsored by Baum Chevrolet Buick of Clinton.

The show featured eight stock and four modified classes as well as truck, motorcycle and specialty car classes. Best in Show was awarded to Glen & Rita Rittenhouse of Pekin, Ill., for their 1966 Corvair Corsa. Greg Cunningham of Normal, Ill., earned a Participants’ Choice award for his 1960 DeSoto Adventurer.

Though the cars were a key attraction, the event also featured several raffles, including two fire rings – one donated in part by AAK Mechanical of Clinton – and a 50/50 award.

The largest raffle prize, a John Deere Gator XUV560E, was purchased for the event from John Deere retailer AHW, LLC of Clinton. Winning the Gator was Scott Hopkins of Clinton. 

In addition to the Alzheimer’s Association volunteers, dealership employees and volunteers were also assisted by the Decatur Blaze Hockey team. More photos of the event can be found at www.facebook.com/baumchevroletbuick.

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is the leading volunteer health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care – serving 87 counties in Illinois, with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Association has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes across the state.

Baum Chevrolet Buick is a family-owned automotive dealership located in Clinton, Ill. Established in 1928, Baum Chevrolet Buick combines traditional values with an emphasis on complete customer service and loyalty. In addition to automotive sales, the dealership has a service division composed of a parts and service department, 24-hour wrecker service, collision repair center, detail shop and Quick Lube center. We’re proud to do things “Right from the Start”!

ScottHopkins: Scott Hopkins of Clinton held the winning ticket for the John Deere Gator XUV560E, which was raffled to support the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Illinois.

CarShow: More than 300 car enthusiasts gathered in Clinton Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of Scott’s 14^th Annual Charity Car Show, collecting $9,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Illinois. The show is sponsored by Baum Chevrolet Buick of Clinton.

BestInShow: Best in Show was awarded to Glen & Rita Rittenhouse of Pekin, Ill., for their 1966 Corvair Corsa on Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of Scott’s 14^th Annual Charity Car Show in Clinton, Ill.

ParticipantsChoice: Greg Cunningham of Normal, Ill., earned a Participants’ Choice award for his 1960 DeSoto Adventurer on Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of Scott’s 14^th Annual Charity Car Show in Clinton, Ill.

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