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Cars, chrome and a worthy cause

| 18 Aug 2015 | 04:48
    This "Almost Famous" 1969 Dodge Charger is owned by Brian Kapral of West Milford, N.J. The car was featured in a proposed television series pilot that never aired.
    This "Almost Famous" 1969 Dodge Charger is owned by Brian Kapral of West Milford, N.J. The car was featured in a proposed television series pilot that never aired.
    This gorgous Backdraft AC Cobra replica is owned by Anne and Bob Rosiello of Milford, Pa.
    This gorgous Backdraft AC Cobra replica is owned by Anne and Bob Rosiello of Milford, Pa.
    A tough looking old Chevy Nova turning heads.
    A tough looking old Chevy Nova turning heads.
    Fire decals bring attention to this classic.
    Fire decals bring attention to this classic.
    A yellow 1969 Chevy Corvette owned by Ralph Smith of Branchville, N.J. on display.
    A yellow 1969 Chevy Corvette owned by Ralph Smith of Branchville, N.J. on display.
    A classic Ford F-100 pickup truck.
    A classic Ford F-100 pickup truck.

NEWTON — Vehicle owners showed off their rides with pride during the 14th Annual Pocono Mountains Corvette Club 9/11 Memorial Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 16 at Sussex County Community College in Newton.

Proceeds benefitted the Sussex County 9/11 Memorial and Sussex County Community College for book scholarships. Classic cars and trucks along with late models were on display.

Trophies were awarded in numerous categories, including: “Best of Show,” “Peoples Choice,” “Participants Choice,” and “Fireman’s Choice.”

The Pocono Mountains Corvette Club (PMCC) is an organization comprised of a group of Corvette enthusiasts who join together to enjoy their Corvettes and each others company. The Pocono Mountains Corvette Club meeting place is in Port Jervis, N.Y. Despite the club's name and main stock the organization is open to other type's of vehicles. The club has been in existence since 1991 and organizes charity events throughout the year.

The Newton Fire Department cooked food for the event and also had one of their classic fire trucks on display.

For more information about The Pocono Mountains Corvette Club visit www.poconomountainscorvetteclubinc.com/Home_Page.html.

— Photos by George LeRoy Hunter