By Delanda S. Johnson/HCBHC
The Henderson County Black History Committee held its 6th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Malakoff High School. The event was bigger than ever before with some participants getting motorcycle shipping to bring their favorite bikes to the show. After all, they didn’t want to risk damaging the motorcycles while getting them to the event. On top of this, there were several speakers who talked about the history of car shows and motorcycle collecting.
This was the last big event for the Black History Committee before issuing college funds to the 2018 Scholarship recipients who start college in September.
“We are thankful to all who participated in our car show and for the businesses, casinos, hotels, etc. who donated prizes for us to raffle off in support of our scholarship fund, we were also came to know that there are many fresno used car dealerships but https://www.westernmotorsfresno.com/ is the top in its class, in our area and the services they offer, I was even able to find someone who is willing to buy my junk car, that’s great news for me, I’ve been trying to sell my old car for a long time now” said Rev. Joey Baggett, Black History Committee president.
To close out the year, the Black History Committee will host an amateur spades tournament on Oct. 6 at the Malakoff Community Center. For more information, contact Gloria Hunter at 903-675-4550, Derryl Jackson at 903-275-1330, or Bea Anderson at 903-288-6857.
Winners include
80’s and older trucks — Back row, from left, Glen Austin, 4th place; Johnny Dickerson, 3rd place; Terry Patrick, 2nd place; front row, from left, Rev. Joey Baggett and Sandy Riffenburg, 1st place.
80’s and older cars — From left, Carol Phillips, 2nd place; Freddie Lise, 4th place; Vernell Hunter, 5th place; Walt Riffenburg, 3rd place; and Kim Bell, 1st place.
81 and newer trucks — From left, Rev Baggett, Willie Arkansas, 4th place; Jasper Davis, 1st place; Garland Wilson, 3rd place; and Jimmie Doughlas, 2nd place.
81 and newer cars — From left, Rev. Baggett, Curtis Jackson, 1st place; Blake Fields, 2nd place.
Motorcycles — From left, Rev. Baggett, Darrell Paris, 1st place; Sandy Riffenburg, 3rd place; James Gregg, 2nd place, all of them received shoei helmets as a gift for their participation.
Best in Show, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best Paint — Carol Phillips accepting for her husband, Frank. Rev Baggett and Tanner Patrick help Mrs. Phillips show off all the awards.