Andy's Auto Body Mustang and Corvette Show set for August 9
<span>CHESTER - Plans are now under way for the Andy's Auto Body Mustang and Corvette Show.</span>
<span>In its second year, the event will be held, once again, at Chester High School on the front lawn and on Swanwick Street in front of the school.</span>
<span>The inaugural show last August was a huge hit; so much so that all indications are that interest is even bigger and better than last year.</span>
<span>Dan Geisen, owner of Andy's Auto Body, is very excited about the possibilities in his second year of sponsoring the event.</span>
<span>"I am really getting fired-up about this year's show," he said. "A lot of people are already talking about it and all indications are that we will have an even bigger crowd than last year."</span>
<span>The event will take place on August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be both Mustang and Corvette divisions and classes, with both stock and modified cars being judged.</span>
<span>The entry fee is only $15 for the first car being entered and $10 for additional cars entered per individual.</span>
<span>Interested parties can set up displays for only $10 and registration will take place from 8 a.m. until noon.</span>
<span>Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. There will be three trophies awarded per class.</span>
<span>The first 100 entries will receive a free dash plate. Trailered vehicles will have to be driven into the show area.</span>
<span>Awards will be presented in both the Mustang and Corvette categories for "Best Engine"; "Best Custom"; "Best Paint"; Club Participation"; and Best of Show."</span>
<span>New this year will be two awards for "Best of Show."</span>
<span>For the Mustang category, there will be an award for Mustangs from 1953-1982 and another award for Mustangs from 1984 to 2015.</span>
<span>In the Corvette category, there will an award for Corvettes from 1964-1998 and another award for Corvettes from 1999-2015.</span>
<span>"Anyone wanting more information regarding this year's show can call me at 618-826-4512," Geisen said. "People should also feel free to stop by my shop at 1207 Opdyke to talk or offer suggestions."</span>
<span>Other key sources of information are Gilbert McMath at 618-973-6912; Rudy Hartman at 618-774-2501; Tom Moll, the Little Governor promoter, at 618-559-8929; or John Goodwinn at 618-978-1135.</span>
<span>Ed Martin, General Manager of Iron Ford of Sparta is another sponsor of this year's event.</span>
<span>He can be reached at his dealership at 311 South St. Louis Street in Sparta or by calling him at 618-443-5351.</span>
<span>T-shirts will also be available for purchase. Food and musical entertainment will be available the day of the show in the judging area. </span>
<span>Geisen recently made a presentation to former Chester District 139 Superintendent Chris Diddlebock thanking him for all of the help and support given.</span>
<span>Diddlebock accepted a plaque on behalf of the district.</span>
<span>"I accept this plaque, but it really needs to be given to all of the Chester High School staff who worked to prepare the grounds for the show and cleaned up afterwards," he said.</span>
<span>Geisen also recognized sponsors and individuals who contributed to the success of last year's event.</span>
<span>Individuals included Kenny Welge, Gilbert McMath, Sharon McMath, Janet Lochhead, Jim Green, Judy Shields, Roy Wirth, Rita Cushman and Tom Moll.</span>
<span>Business sponsors included Lochhead's Service Station, Korando Heating and Air Conditioning, Bert's Auto, Doyle Jones, Bernaseck's, Steibel's, River City Auto, Iron Ford, Fischer, Kerkhover, Coffey and Gremmel's Law Office, Welge-Pechacek-McClure Funeral Homes, Rozier's Country Mart, 4-K Garage, Menard, Chester Insurance, Cindy Jones, Select Propane, Mertz Ford, State Farm Insurance, Lakenan Insurance, Total Eclipse, Crump's Auto Sales, Reiss Ford, Napa Auto Parts, O'Reiley's Auto Parts, Brigg's Cajun Roasted Corn and The Salty Dawg.</span>