This has taken a few days to write. Just so busy. But what a turn out in
Jamestown! The crowd was the biggest it has been, I believe. The group that put it on (I am not sure, but maybe
Jamestown Baptist Church?) did a terrific job of organization.
For those of you who expect mainly car shows and show-n-shines in my blog, hang in there. Take a look what a small (population 5200) community can do.
These shots are all taken at the "staging" area, the Jamestown Baptist Church.
Again, cudos to the organizers!
Horses, yes, there were horses. Including this
two horse hitch. Looks like this driver is ready for the show to begin!
No parade would be complete without the fire department. These rough and ready firemen have the right equipment to not only fight a good fire, but to help save a life in an automobile accident. Paramedics are a standard part of our fire department here in Jamestown. A big "thank you" goes out to our firefighters!
This is a 1990 Chevy pick-up, but not your standard farm truck, that is for sure. This baby belongs to Ken and has a 454 engine, twin Holly carbs, huge Mickey Thompson slicks (must be 20 inches across!) that will take this thing to the finish line pretty quick! Great looking truck, Ken.
I thought this was a good use for old plastic barrels. Make them into little train cars, add some wheels and kids and voila! A fun time for the little ones! This was sponsored by so many groups in the local church,
Jamestown Reformed, that I couldn't name them all!
This is a one-horse hitch, loaded up and ready for the young couple to head out west!
Good luck to them. It is a long haul from here to the West!
All the way from
Kenya, Africa, these people are experiencing a part of America that should bring big smiles! Again, the local churches are at work sponsoring these fine folks and helping them learn all about the meaning of
Memorial Day here in America.
A new car show is coming up! One of our newer churches,
Searchlight Ministries, is putting on a car show. So if you are out and about in West Michigan on the date on the banner,
June 13th, from 6-9pm, stop on out for a good time. I am sure we will be there since it is only a mile from my house!
What would a parade be without politicians! Jim is currently our Supervisor and is asking for another term. All he has to do is win! Jim is a great guy and has done an admirable job this past 8 years. The car? A 1930 Ford Model "A" in excellent condition. It has been owned by John, Jim's brother, for over 20 years. He did the restoration himself. John has been working around cars all of his life, as did his father before him. Jim is an ex body man, restoring a few cars himself throughout the years.
And the competition! Pat is my neighbor and is running against Jim for Supervisor. She is very active in West Michigan with volunteer work. Her and hubby Dean, have brought back to life the
Felt Mansion in Saugatuck, the White School in Hudsonville and, hopefully, will be instrumental in revitalizing the Jamestown Star School project. Go Pat! Good luck. To quote Pat's humorous "May the best woman win!," I would like to add, may the best candidate win!!
Sharp, Sharp! This very nice '57 Chevy Belair is one clean car. I don't think I have seen it around town. A big "hey" to the owner-(he was not around to get a name) come on down to Gemmen's this Saturday night and introduce yourself! A very nice ride!
This is the first time I have seen this GTO, also. They came with the banner for the car show, so I would guess we will see this car on June 16th. Come and support their local car show! Another fun night!
I hope you enjoy these pictures of this clean and sparkling black '39 Chevy coupe. I could find no problems with this car. The careful restoration is impeccable. Great work. If you know the owner, let me know so I can give him the credit he deserves. Thanks for bring it to the parade!
A very well done '53 Chevy coupe. It has the power glide transmission and shows very well. Again, thanks to the owner who was not around.
Even the kids get into it. Note the nurse is a bit young, but so is the wounded soldier! What a great idea, mom! My wife and I got a big kick out of it! This shows the effort that goes into our "little" Jamestown Parade!
Can you believe it? Goats for sale! Where else can you step up and buy a goat! I tried to get them both to smile and say hello. Just couldn't do it. My wife said this group was also giving away kittens. I hope they found a nice home for all of them!
I was saving this for
Skywatch Friday, but think I will add it now. This is most of the many tractors that showed up for the parade. It seems that every farmer in town has his "special" tractor set aside for our parade. My hats off to all of the drivers of these great machines from our past.
If you are driving around the Jamestown area, take a trip out south of Byron Rd (84th) and see the many working farms. There are some award winning photographs to be made of these farms in action!
If anyone has any comments, corrections or additions, please leave a comment below. Simply click "comments." Thanks to all of the participants in this year's Memorial Day Parade here in Jamestown. I am very proud of our Township!
