A vintage car enthusiast looks over Ralph Swinehart's 1914 Ford Model T, one of the oldest vehicles on display Aug. 17, 2024, during the Main Street Show & Shine in Enterprise.

ENTERPRISE — Some $1,261 was raised for the Enterprise Fire Department when about 140 classic and vintage vehicles were on display Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17, during this year’s Main Street Show & Shine in Enterprise.

This year’s event — the 10th — included a cruise Friday to Flora, the old stomping grounds of long-time vintage car enthusiast and Show & Shine supporter Don Ward, who died in January. One of his logging trucks led the way there for a lunch put on by his daughter, Carol Ward. The old Flora School was opened for visitors.

On Saturday, Main Street in Enterprise was lined with  vintage and classic cars, trucks and even motorcycles. There even was an ice cream truck provided by Sam Wade of Lostine.

The event was sponsored by the Enterprise Elks Lodge No. 1829 and Main Street Motors.

The money raised for the fire department was done so in a 50/50 drawing for which tickets were sold during the show. The department took part in the show by bringing its vintage 1937 Ford pumper truck downtown.

Fire Chief Paul Karvoski said the money raised would go toward a thermal imaging camera used to find hot spots in fire scenes. He said the department has about $2,500 raised toward the $6,000 camera and whatever it is short would likely come out of the department’s budget.

Awards were provided by TW Bronze, Moonshine Glass, Olaf Pottery, Stangel Industries, Candor Custom, Stein Distillery, the Winners Circle, RDF&P and G&G Engraving, among others.

All original and modified classes by year were scored by a group of judges. Winners received the highest scores for their classes.

The Best In Show entry receiving the most votes from participants was a blue 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu entered by Ruth Lockhart of Burbank, Washington. It was sponsored by Main Street Motors.

Don Ward’s family selected a red 1955 Ford F-100 pickup owned by Randy Schaeffer of Wallowa as the entry to memorialize Ward.


Other winners and awards included:

• Emcee’s Award: Trevor — Carson — Wade’s Ice Cream — Paul. Award sponsored by Hillock Insurance, ACE, M. Crow, Texaco, 18 Corners.

• Club Participation Award: Rusty Nutz of Wallowa County. Sponsored by Stubborn Mule Saloon & Restaurant.

• Best of Wallowa County (Picked by an anonymous judge): Lew and Carol Baynes of Joseph, maroon 1936 Packard 1404 Coupe Convertible. Sponsored by Wortman Family Trust.

• Elks Choice (Picked by an anonymous judge): Larry Schnetzky of Hermiston, root beer 1961 Chevrolet C10. Sponsored by Enterprise Elks Lodge No. 1829.

• Mayor’s Choice (Jeff Yanke, acting mayor): Bret Butner of Enterprise, blue and white 1970 Pontiac GTO. Sponsored by: City of Enterprise.

• Kids Choice (Votes from 15 & younger): Dan and Joyce Gover of Enterprise, pink and white 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria glass top. Sponsored by Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce.

• Farthest Traveled: Darrell and Lorre Hart of Torrington, Wyoming, black and white 1941 Dodge pickup. Sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Co.

• The Survivor (Picked by an anonymous judge): Randy Mammenga of Joseph, white 1964 Buick Wildcat. Sponsored by Makin Enterprises LLC.

• Moonshine Runner (Picked by an anonymous judge): Sam Wade of Lostine, gray 1948 Ford 8-N. Sponsored by Stein Distillery.

• Best Rat Rod or Gambler 500 (Picked by an anonymous judge): Aaron Post of Wallowa, patina 1950 Chevrolet 4400. Sponsored by Candor Custom, Evan Sans.

• 1973 & Newer Car, Original: Chris and Steph Rowe of Walla Walla, Washington, black 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Sponsored by Red Rooster Cafe.

• 1973 & Newer Car, Modified: Bryan Makin of Wallowa, red 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. Sponsored by The Sports Corral.

• 1973 & Newer Truck, Original: Dustan James of Enterprise, brown 1978 Ford F-150. Sponsor not available.

• 1973 & Newer Truck, Modified: Allen Heilman and Vaughn Lovell of Harrah, Washington, blue 1977 Chevrolet K30 1 Ton Dually 4×4. Sponsored by Loveland Funeral Chapel.

• 1966-1972 Car, Original: Greg and Nina Rhodes of Joseph, orange 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Sponsored by Red Rose Boutique and Kellermann Logging.

• 1966-1972 Car, Modified: Ruth Lockhart of Burbank, Washington, blue 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. Sponsored by Gordon & Adam Wolfe.

• 1966-1972 Truck, Original: Michael Sirrine of La Grande, OD green 1968 Ford M151A1. Sponsored by Wallowa Food City.

• 1966-1972 Truck, Modified: John Shull of Joseph, orange 1972 Chevrolet K20. Sponsored by SureStay Plus Enterprise.

• 1955-1965 Car, Original (Picked by a group of judges): Dean & Joyce Himes of Enterprise, green 1959 Triumph TR3. Sponsored by Community Bank.

• 1955-1965 Car, Modified: Margo and Lanis Peppers of Enterprise, turquoise and white 1956 Chevrolet 210 sedan. Sponsored by Makin Enterprises LLC.

• 1955-1965 Truck, Original: Greg and Nina Rhodes of Joseph, orange 1964 Chevrolet C10 pickup. Sponsored by Wallowa Lake Lodge.

• 1955-1965 Truck Modified: Bill and Teresa Henke of Wallowa, green 1956 Ford F-100. Sponsored by Eagle Cap Wellness.

• 1940-1954 Car, Original: Harold Hartley of Enterprise, maroon 1950 Plymouth Woody. Sponsored by Stangel Industries.

• 1940-1954 Car, Modified:
Ron Jett of Joseph, cinnamon metallic 1946 Chevrolet Convertible. Sponsored by Enterprise Electric & Chopper’s Car Wash.

• 1940-1954 Truck, Modified: Darrell and Lorre Hart of Torrington, Wyoming, black & white 1941 Dodge pickup. Sponsored by Embers Brewhouse.

• 1940-1954 Truck, Original: Matt and Nancy Sirrine of La Grande, blue 1947 Dodge PowerWagon. Sponsored by NorthWest Fence Co.

• 1939 & Earlier Car, Original: Reid and Lynda Kooch of Enterprise, tan 1930 Ford Model A Roadster. Sponsor not available.

• 1939 & Earlier Car, Modified: Bud and Patti Clutts of Gardnerville, Nevada, brown 1929 Ford Model A Coupe. Sponsored by Mountain View Motel & RV Park.

• 1939 & Earlier Truck, Original: Paul Simonis of Cathlamet, Washington, green 1934 Ford pickup. Sponsored by Favorite Finds On Main.

• 1939 & Earlier Truck, Modified: Chuck and Chris Gray of Imbler, black 1936 GMC pickup. Sponsored by Wheatland Insurance.

• Special Recognition: Wayne Stucker of Clarkston, Washington, white 2002 Harley Davidson Softtail Classic. Sponsored by Harris Motor Sports, Bill Harris.

• Special Recognition: Rick and Donna Vogel of Pendleton, green 1965 Mustang Fast Back. Sponsored by Harris Motor Sports, Bill Harris.

• Special Recognition: Sam Wade’s Ice Cream Maker of Lostine. Sponsored by Harris Motor Sports, Bill Harris.

• Special Recognition: Chris Borgerding of Joseph, bronze 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. Sponsored by Harris Motor Sports, Bill Harris.

• Special Recognition: Dave Wergen of Enterprise, red 1955 Ford pickup. Sponsored by Harris Motor Sports, Bill Harris.