Bill Powell, retired Aurora police chief, was among best-of-show trophy winners at Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s first car show Saturday, July 25, at Habitat’s new West Side Aurora ReStore.
Powell’s 1972 Chevrolet C-10 won best of show-truck honors. A 1959 Cadillac displayed by Rosemary and Anthony Vitusa of Westchester took best of show-car honors. More than 50 exhibitors voted 22 awards for fellow gearheads’ vehicles.
Plano-based Carousel Sound coordinated the show. In addition to vintage to contemporary vehicles, the show featured kids’ games, raffle baskets, a 50-50 raffle, and refreshments.
Habitat’s ReStore, offering new and gently used home goods including flooring, tools, building materials and appliances, is scheduled to open September 25 at 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora.
The opening celebration will include an 11 a.m. raffle drawing for a mint-condition 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. Barbara Zegiel, Habitat funds coordinator, said the blue classic was donated by an anonymous man “…who wants us to raise money for the new ReStore.“
Donations to stock the ReStore are invited. Barbara Zegiel, Habitat funds coordinator, said donations can be dropped off Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Porch or garage pickup of donations is available Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 630-206-5038.
Habitat’s current project, a duplex sponsored by area realtors and others, is under way at 829-831 Grove Street in Aurora. In addition to offices at Genesis, Habitat maintains a warehouse at 250 S. Highland Avenue in Aurora. Fox Valley Habitat is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an international Christian housing ministry.
Volunteers and donors are needed to continue the ministry. Call 630-206-5038 or Visit www.chicagolandhabitat.org.
—Al Benson