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www.mountainbridgecarshow.com |
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2021 MOUNTAIN BRIDGE CAR SHOW |
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The 11th Annual Mountain Bridge Car Show was good. Seeing families, friends (and plenty of dogs) outdoors in the shining sun in the dark green grass of Mountain Bridge was breathtaking. Closely examining 117 perfectly painted and polished automobiles was exciting. Seeing car-loving aficionados talking in-depth with the Skyline automotive students who will become the next passionate group of car collectors was inspiring. The patriotism of the Skyline Army JROTC presenting the colors and hearing the acapella version of the National Anthem by the singers from Skyline High School was contagious. Raising money to help Corbin’s Legacy eliminate food and medical insecurity for our local school children was joyful. Correction, everything was exceptional.
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First Place (L):
John & Dawn Bliven, 1965 Chevy Malibu
Second Place (R):
Jim Donahue, 1967 Camaro
Third Place:
Bob Collins, 1971 Plymouth GTX
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Modern: Steve Dettman, 2020 Chevy Corvette
Muscle Car: Steven Harding II, 1972 Camaro
Hot Rod: Richard Blanchard, 1997 Ford T-Bucket
Truck: Dan Riley, 1954 Green Chevy
Sports Car: Dwight Bare, Stinger XR
Import: Paul Jankowski, 2005 Lotus
Unique: James Collinsworth, 1953 Studabaker
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People's Choice:
Dennis Nelson, 1963 Pontiac GTO
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Best of Mountain Bridge:
Scott Naccarato, 1966 Ford Mustang
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Mountain Bridge is filled with car collectors! There were 17 cars registered in the Mountain Bridge Car Show this year. A unique Mountain Bridge sign was created for each resident to display, making it easy to locate a neighbor's vehicle. What an excellent way to feature Mountain Bridge participants so they could be spotted during the show. Enjoy a few of our locals posing with their beauties.
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Skyline's advanced auto students judge car show |
Using Skyline High School's Advance Automotive students to judge the Mountain Bridge Car Show is a win-win-win-win for everyone involved. First, it's a win for the students to develop their interest in all aspects of cars, including skills in preventive maintenance, tires, electrical and electronic systems, tune-ups, brakes, and engine operations. Second, it is a win for Chip Slate, an automotive instructor at Skyline, because he gets to expose his students to cars they have never seen before. It also meets the goals of career and technical education by getting the kids to do, create, and innovate. Finally, it is a win for local car collectors because they can share the love of classic cars with the next generation of car connoisseurs. |
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Skyline High School’s Army JROTC Coyote Battalion opened the car show with the presentation of the colors. This group is directed by Colonel (R) Geoff Stevens and Sergeant First Class (R). The mission of this program is to “motivate young people to be better citizens.” This is achieved by teaching leadership and other character-building life skills and applying them every day. The program equips students with the tools they need to succeed in school and life and to help them achieve a Legacy of Excellence!
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Skyline High School’s Mixed Chamber Ensemble sang the National Anthem acapella to start the event rolling for this year’s 11th Annual Mountain Bridge Car Show. Cantare is the advanced mixed chamber group where each member is selected because of their mastery of techniques needed to sing collegiate-level music. This group is directed by Mrs. Erin Parrott, who manages two other choirs and teaches theatrical arts and acting.
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Corbin's Legacy volunteers coordinated this year's 50/50 raffle collecting more than $1,600. In addition, the raffle winner gave $300 of his prize back to the charity, which will help benefit hundreds of children with food insecurity.
Corbin's Legacy was established in 2015 in honor and memory of Corbin Leafman, a Title I kindergarten teacher who died from cancer at the age of 30. She asked that she be remembered for how she lived, not how she died. One of Corbin's claims to fame was how she walked through the school lunch line holding up a $20 bill to make sure the lunch ladies knew every child was to get a hot lunch, no matter what. The Mission of Corbin's Legacy is to improve the outcomes of underrepresented elementary school children by eliminating food and medical insecurity.
This group is 100% volunteer, with 100% of its donations going to the children right here in the Valley. Corbin's Legacy feeds children by preparing backpacks with quality food for home so children do not go hungry during school breaks. Delivery food to Title I classrooms for children who would not eat during the school day. Preparing backpacks of food to go home with children on Fridays; otherwise, these kids wouldn't eat over the weekend.
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THANK YOU BLANDFORD HOMES |
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Blandford Homes created the Mountain Bridge Annual Classic Car Show more than twelve years ago as a way for people to discover the beauty of this community tucked into the northeast corner of Mesa. Homeowners celebrate Blandford Homes for building an excellent product while thinking about the even larger picture of master-planned living for every lifestyle. Mountain Bridge gives a big thank you to Blandford for continuing to help with the best car show in the valley. The help from Blandford's staff is appreciated and celebrated each year. George is responsible for helping to select the car featured on the car show T-shirt each year
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George, a long-time Blandford Homes employee, suggests the car featured on the car show T-shirt each year. Shirts are offered for presale at the time of car registration and to Mountain Bridge residents before the event. |
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