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The cars are the stars at 'Cruise in the Park'

| 28 Jun 2017 | 02:17
    Tim McDowall of Dingmans Ferry poses next to his sleek 1985 Pontiac Firebird
    Tim McDowall of Dingmans Ferry poses next to his sleek 1985 Pontiac Firebird
    Rick Staskowski and his son Eric of Hawley pose next to their 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
    Rick Staskowski and his son Eric of Hawley pose next to their 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
    The barbecue table of the Delaware Football League was kept busy
    The barbecue table of the Delaware Football League was kept busy
    Stephen Butyn of Milford (far right) talks to visitors about his tricked-out 2015 Ram 3500 4x4 pickup truck. The suped-up truck attracted a lot of attention and won third place in the Mopar category.
    Stephen Butyn of Milford (far right) talks to visitors about his tricked-out 2015 Ram 3500 4x4 pickup truck. The suped-up truck attracted a lot of attention and won third place in the Mopar category.
    A Ford Mustang convertible from the 1980s on display
    A Ford Mustang convertible from the 1980s on display
    Customized rides from the local area were on display for visitors to enjoy
    Customized rides from the local area were on display for visitors to enjoy
    A 1962 VW Dune Buggy owned by Roger Fortino of Dingmans Ferry
    A 1962 VW Dune Buggy owned by Roger Fortino of Dingmans Ferry
    A polished 1973 Plymouth Barracuda with a 340 six pack owned by Colin and Amy Burke of Pike County
    A polished 1973 Plymouth Barracuda with a 340 six pack owned by Colin and Amy Burke of Pike County
    The Peoples Choice Award was awarded to a 1930 Ford Model A owned by John Pearston of Dingmans Ferry
    The Peoples Choice Award was awarded to a 1930 Ford Model A owned by John Pearston of Dingmans Ferry

By George LeRoy Hunter
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP — Car aficionados got a chance to see some amazing vehicles on a recent sunny afternoon, when the second annual "Cruise in the Park" coasted into Dingman Township Park on Log Tavern Road.
This year's show attracted many more participants and visitors than last year's. They mingled among the customized rides on display, enjoyed barbecue served up by the Delaware Football League, and listened to live bands, including CBX, Clutch 22, Lenny Miller, Whiskey Crossing, and Chris Raabe. The musical acts were organized by Robert Scotti and Dawn Goebel of Dingmans Ferry.
The car show is a fundraiser for American Legion Post 139 in Milford. It's organized by the Dingman Township Parks Department to raise awareness of the park and bring the community together. The park contains a playground, baseball diamonds, a football field, a concession stand/restroom facility, and jogging and walking trails.
Local businesses made up the roster of sponsors:
Jack Williams of Milford
Milford Chrysler
Flair Hardware, Dingmans Ferry
Wisspering Pine Garden Center, Dingmans Ferry
Advance Auto
Auto Zone
Brother Bruno's Pizza
Pie's On of Dingmans Ferry
Ryan's Deli of Lords Valley
Delaware Tire and Auto Center, Dingmans Ferry
Shakelton Auto and Truck Center (NAPA, Milford