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The Newington Police
Department hosted
its first
"National Night Out Against Crime" on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.
The National Night Out Celebration is a community police awareness raising event that is held throughout the United States. The event, which is traditionally held on the first Tuesday of August, is meant to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the public. Newington is one of the 16,000 American communities to host a National Night Out. Continued...
The Eastern Vintage Police Car Association
proudly accepted the North Haven, Connecticut-based
car club, The DooWop Cruisers' invitation to
participate in their 911 Tribute Car Show on Monday,
September 11, 2017. 
Sixteen
years ago, 19 men trained by al-Qaeda carried out a
coordinated terrorist attack on the United States
that had been planned for years. The attackers
simultaneously hijacked four large passenger
aircraft with the intention of crashing them into
major landmarks in the United States, inflicting as
much death and destruction as possible. Three of the
planes struck their targets; the fourth crashed into
a field in Pennsylvania. In a single day, these
deliberate acts of mass murder killed nearly 3,000
human beings from 57 countries. More than 400 of the
dead were first responders, including New York City
firefighters, police officers, and EMTs.
71 Police Officers were killed when the two World
Trade Center buildings collapsed in New York City.
Dozens more have passed away in the years following
2001 as the direct result of illnesses contracted
while working in the hazardous conditions
immediately following the attacks in New York. It
was one of the most-covered
media events of all time, and after sixteen years,
the images are still difficult to view. These
attacks and the global reaction to them have
profoundly shaped the world we live in.
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The 4th Annual Fisher House Foundation Car &
Truck Show! The date: Sunday, September 17, 2017.
The place:
The
West Haven Italian American Club located in West Haven,
CT.
The 4th Annual Fisher House Foundation Car & Truck Show
is a charity event to benefit the building fund for The
Fisher House Foundation, which is accepting donations to
build a much needed facility on the grounds of the
Veteran’s Hospital in West Haven, CT.
On April 11, 2017, the Fisher House Foundation broke
ground on a new Fisher House facility located at the VA
Medical Center. The Connecticut Fisher House helps
provide accommodations for the families of Connecticut
Veterans who are facing a medical crisis.
The Friends of Fisher House need your help with funding
to complete this much needed facility so that they can
help our warriors who served, and their families. Bill
Raccio, one of the event’s coordinators, invited the Eastern
Vintage Police Car Association to participate by
displaying our vehicles at the show and we were more
than happy to help this outstanding organization and
worthy cause.
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On
October 15, 2017, the Simsbury Police Department hosted
its
first benefit car and bike show.
The show helped to support a young child in need of a
heart and lung transplant. Vehicles of all makes and
models participated in the event including the vintage
police car group, “The Eastern Vintage Police Car
Association” (E.V.P.C.A.). Kids in attendance were
encouraged to vote for the “Coolest Cop Car”. The winner
of that police vehicle received a trophy for the honor.
Besides the many classic, special interest and vintage
vehicles, the event offered food, music and the sale of
“Cruisin’ with the Cops” T-shirts.
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The Eastern Vintage
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The 2016 CT Veterans Parade
drew hundreds of viewers from the area, and is the
largest parade in New England commemorating our
country’s veterans. It is nationally recognized as one
of 47 parades across the nation to honor our veterans.
More than 3,200 servicemen and women, marching bands,
and military organizations marched around Bushnell Park
to say thank you to our nation's veterans.
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The East Haven Police Union's 8th Annual Classic Car Show |
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The 22nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show Quinnipiac University hosted the 22nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show on Sunday, May 29, 2016 located at its Mount Carmel Campus.
This annual event is sponsored by the Hamden Police Department and the Connecticut Classic Chevy Club. The show featured an abundance of classic cars, food vendors, prizes and live music. The show was open to all cars and trucks up to the model year 1986. |
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Albertus Magnus Criminal Justice Camp
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The Seymour Lions Club’s 46th Annual Benefit Car Show
The Seymour Lions Club’s 46th Annual Benefit Car Show was held on October 18, 2015. The show took place on the grounds of the Microboard Processing Corporation, 4 Progress Ave., Seymour, Connecticut. Hundreds of antique, vintage and special interest vehicles came from all over Connecticut and beyond to participate in this very special event. The annual event celebrates our nation’s veterans and their great sacrifice for our nation. Many spectators came to admire the numerous classic vehicles and support the event that honors our military veterans. Continued... |
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The Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Criminal Justice Program started in the fall of 2014. The Criminal Justice Program was added to 15 other technical and vocational programs offered at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. With over 100 years of providing quality education to students from throughout Western Massachusetts, the school became the first, and currently only, to offer criminal justice in the region. Students in the program receive instruction on a wide variety of topics. They learn about constitutional law, criminal law, investigative procedure, the court process, and the role of corrections. Additionally, they regularly participate in hands on training in defensive tactics and physical conditioning. Upon completion, students will be prepared to continue their studies at college or enter a career in a field that is both demanding and rewarding. On Sunday, September 27, 2015 the first annual 911 Showcase Car Show took place on the vocational school grounds. The event showcased many area police departments and the various law enforcement equipment used by them. Continued… |
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The 73rd Annual North Haven Fair, North Haven, Connecticut.
It was an
outstanding experience for all who came to
the North Haven Fair. The fair started on
Thursday, September 10th and ran until
Sunday the 13th. Despite some of the weather
interruptions, families came to enjoy the
end of summer festivities and experience
everything the fair had to offer. There was
a lot to see including elephants, pony
rides,
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The 2015 Labor Day Parade! "Celebrating the Fine Art Of Newtown" Thousands of people lined the streets at the center of Newtown, Connecticut to celebrate their Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7th. The crowds were eagerly awaiting the many marching bands, floats, dancers, musicians, scouts, fire trucks and tractors that were participating in this year's parade. This year, the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association also participated with their members displaying vintage and special interest police cars. The parade lined up on Main Street and proceeded down Glover Avenue to the grandstand and big finally on Queen Street. Continued... |
The 8th Annual Labor Day Weekend North Haven Police
Department Car Show took place on September 6, 2015
and
was held at North
North Haven
High School located at 221 Elm Street, North Haven,
Connecticut. Over three hundred show car and truck owners
attended the show from all across the state and New England on
a beautiful sun filled day. The show featured plenty of food,
drinks and ice cream from various vendors including the PBA's
own booth that served hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the
event. A DJ served up all the music including some oldies from
the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The PBA sponsored a
well-received 50/50 raffle with plenty of door prizes for all.
Numerous trophies were given out to the winners of the many
categories of vintage and classic vehicles. Around 1300hrs
lights and sirens filled the air as a large vintage police car
procession took part in a mock car chase after a “Smokey and
the Bandit” look-a-like Pontiac Firebird. The “low speed”
procession left the high school grounds and entered the nearby
Rt. 40 connector that extends into the Town of Hamden, then
returned back to the high school grounds where they were
received with cheering and applause. Another great show by the
North Haven PBA.
The 9th Annual Sgt. Jeffrey Boucher Memorial Auto, Bike and Truck Show!
The 9th Annual Sgt. Jeffrey Boucher Memorial Auto, Bike and Truck Show took place on Sunday, August 23rd 2015. The annual memorial car show is held to honor the memory of Sgt. Boucher as well as to support the scholarship fund established in his memory. Jeffrey proudly served his country as a United States Marine and then went on to serve his community as a Meriden Connecticut Police Officer before his tragic death in 2006. Continued...
The First Annual Firefighters Carnival & Parade!
A fundraiser for the North Haven Fire Department, was held on
July 24 through the 26th at
the
North Haven
fairgrounds, North Haven,
Connecticut. The event featured amusement rides, games, food
and a firefighter's parade, which took place on Saturday
afternoon, July 25, 2015. The parade began at the Quinnipiac
University Campus, North Haven, and headed down Bassett Road
and Pool Road before entering the North Haven fairgrounds.
North Haven Fire Department personal
pulled their antique 1911 hand drawn hose cart in the parade
grabbing the attention and applause from the many parade
spectators. Fire departments from Southbury,
Derby, Middletown,
Groton, Newington, Middlebury, Kent, East Haven and North
Madison also took part in the parade. Miss Connecticut Teen
Kristina McKinney, the daughter of North Haven fire department
volunteer Tony McKinney, took part in the parade riding in her
dad’s convertible, a 2013 Roush Mustang GT. Live music from
area bands could be heard at the fairground, while the crowd
enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, chili and kielbasa along with
many other fair delights that were offered by the food trucks
and local restaurants.
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The Connecticut State Police Training Academy Youth Week Graduation |
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The Exchange Club Of Madison, Connecticut Presents The 36th Annual Independence Day Parade Saturday July 4, 2015 Continued... |
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6th Annual Criminal
Justice Summer
Camp.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, Albertus Magnus College held their 6th Annual Criminal Justice Summer Camp. Members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association spoke with over 160 future law enforcement and forensic science students. The Criminal Justice Camp is geared towards incoming high school seniors and juniors interested in the field of criminal justice. The program, which started at 10:00 a.m. and ended at3:00 p.m., was located on the Albertus Magnus Campus in New Haven, Connecticut. Some of the events of the day included a mock crime scene investigation, introduction to the K-9 program, Fingerprinting 101 and eye witness testimonial. Continued... |
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The 2015 North Haven, Connecticut
"Memorial Day Parade"
Thousands of parade attendees and participants gathered Saturday morning in celebration of our nation’s veterans, past and present. The parade participants gathered at the Bailey Middle School and made their way north onto Maple Avenue where the event gathered applause and cheers until it concluded on the North Haven Green in front of the Memorial Town Hall. Leading the parade on this sun filled day, was the American Legion Color Guard followed by a large group of WWII veterans of the United States Army and Navy. Other participants in the parade included North Haven High School students and their band, The North Haven girls' softball team, The North Haven boys' baseball team, and many of North Haven soccer teams. Various bands and drum corps were also present playing a variety of colonial and patriotic music. The bands who attended were, The Landcraft Fife & Drum, The Stony Creek Fife & Drum, The Marquis of Granby Fife & Drum, The Gaelic Pipe Band, The Connecticut Valley Field Music and The Milford Fife & Drum. Also in attendance were many new and vintage fire trucks and police cars, including the very popular "Eastern Vintage Police Car Association" with their vintage and special interest police vehicles. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro marched along with many of the North Haven town officials gathering many waves and applause. It was a beautiful day in May to celebrate our Country's many veteran heroes. Continued... |
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21st Annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show!
The
annual event held Sunday,
May 24, 2015 from
10:00am to 4:00pm is
sponsored jointly by the Hamden Police Department and the Connecticut
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Christopher Columbus’s arrival
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Honeywell/Fire Lite's 1st Annual Cruise For The Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation was held at the Honeywell/Fire Lite's manufacturing
complex in Northford, Connecticut.
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The 9/11 "Never Forget" Traveling Exhibit
In 2013, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towrs Foundation created a traveling exhibit as a tribute to all those who lives were sacrificed on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 NEVER FORGET traveling exhibit is also a tool to educate America’s youth about the historic events of that took place that day. The memorial provides an interactive education and includes artifacts, news and video recording, and live tours from FDNY heroes. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring WE WILL NEVER FORGET and that America’s youth understand the sacrifice of many on that tragic day. On Monday September 15, 2014 the rolling exhibit made it's way to the Brewster High School, in Brewster, NY. The Eastern Vintage Police Car Association was honored to be asked to participate in the exhibit's escort. Continued...
Welcome to the 72nd Annual North Haven Fair
The North Haven Fair, North Haven, CT., completed a successful four day run Sunday, August 31, 2014 and attracted over 60,000 visitors, included everything from live music to exciting rides, tempting food and animal exhibits and, the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association was there. Continued...
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2014
Festival
The 2014 Meriden Markham Airport Fly-In and Public
Safety Festival was held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from The North Haven Police Department Police Benevolent Association's 7th Annual Car Show! The show, which took place on August 31, 2014, was held at North Haven High School located at 221 Elm Street, North Haven, Connecticut. Many vintage, classic car and truck enthusiasts attended the show from all across the State and New England. The activities for kids were plentiful, including face painting and games. The show featured plenty of food, drinks and ice cream from various vendors including the PBA's own booth that served hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the event. A DJ provided all the music including some oldies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The PBA sponsored a well-received 50/50 raffle and plenty of door prizes for all. Numerous awards and trophies were given out to the winners of the many categories of vintage and classic vehicles. Around noon lights and sirens filled the air as a large vintage police car procession took part in a mock car chase after a “Smokey and the Bandit” look-a-like Pontiac Firebird. The “low speed” procession left the high school grounds and entered the nearby Rt. 40 connector that extends into the Town of Hamden, then returned back to the school grounds where they were received with cheering and applause. Another great show by the North Haven PBA. Continued...
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Tune by Tuna Auto And Bike Show Celebrates 30 Years! Founded 30 years ago by Charles “Tuna” Sumares. Vintage and classic car enthusiasts from all over the East Coast continue to support the Springfield Shriner's Children's Hospital through the "Tune by Tuna Car and Bike Show!". |
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The Willows 2nd Annual Auto Show! |
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The 2nd Annual Auto Show at The Willows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 225 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT was held on Saturday, July 26, 2014. The show started at 10:00am and despite the threat of afternoon rain, ran until its scheduled time of 2:00pm. A portion of the show's proceeds went to The Woodbridge “WATCH” Program (Woodbridge Awareness To Crime and Home Safety). Door prizes were given out to all the show car participants along with trophies, which were given to the top 15 judged vehicles. There was a 50/50 raffle of a 32” large screen TV for one lucky winner and local food vendors were present along with a DJ playing all the favorites from the past and present. Continued… |
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Connecticut State Police Youth WeekAs in years past, the Connecticut State Police and the American Legion join in a partnership to administer the annual 'State Police Youth Week'. The event is open to all 16 and 17 year old high school students within the state of Connecticut. Youth week, which is modeled after State Police recruit training, provides students an opportunity to help them understand and appreciate the training, duties and abilities of today’s law enforcement. The training, which runs for a week, will expose recruits to a variety of mental and physical challenges including patrol techniques, use of laser speed measuring equipment, accident investigation, emergency vehicle driving, firearms training, and criminal investigation. The recruits also participate in daily physical conditioning, daily inspections, drill & ceremony, and 5:15 a.m. reveille. The week concludes with the Warrior's Path safety & survival course followed by a Graduation ceremony. Warrior's Path represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge the recruits learned during the week. It is designed to emphasize the importance of teamwork and overcoming adversity. Continued... |
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The Connecticut State Police Sponsor "Family Night" The Connecticut State Police hosted their annual "Family Night" for the current CSP cadets and their families on Thursday night, August 21, 2014. Family Night allows the CSP cadets' families to visit the Academy and discuss and appreciate the many aspects of police training. The basic training program at the Connecticut Police Academy is approximately 22 weeks long and the recruits must successfully pass each of 17 different academic areas as well as successfully pass each of a series of different practical skill areas. In addition, recruits must complete a field and departmental training program consisting of a minimum of 400 additional hours. Upon successful completion of all portions of the program, the recruit officer is then issued an initial certification as a police officer in the State of Connecticut. Our group, the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association displayed their vintage and special interest police vehicles at the event and received many compliments and accolades. We would like to thank Trooper Len Widener and all of the academy staff for the invitation. Continued... |
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Eastern Vintage Police Car Association attended Meriden’s National Night Out Against Crime Festival at Hubbard Park Hubbard Park located in Meriden, Connecticut was packed Tuesday night for the City’s 10th annual celebration of National Night Out Against Crime. The event was organized by the neighborhood council in conjunction with the Meriden Police Department. The annual event is an effort to promote involvement of the City’s residents in crime prevention activities such as police-community partnerships, neighborhood awareness and camaraderie, and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. The event is a local offshoot of America’s Night Out Against Crime, which began in 1984. “There really isn’t a better way to deter crime in our neighborhoods than with community policing,” Meriden Mayor Manny Santos said Tuesday. “I encourage everyone to get out, walk your neighborhoods, sit on your front porches, be observant. That really goes a long way.” Members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association were invited to attend by Meriden’s Sgt. John Mennone. John explained, “These types of events go a long way to promote the camaraderie between the police department and the citizens of Meriden. It is a very worthwhile event and we’re very happy your group and their vintage police cars could attend”. Continued... |
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The 34th Annual Madison Exchange Independence Day Parade in downtown Madison, Connecticut As always, this event is a big crowd pleaser. The parade theme this year was “America's First Responders”. A tribute to all the many Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel that instinctively put their own lives in harms way to help and protect others. This year’s Annual Independence Day Parade was held on Saturday, July 5, 2014, one day behind schedule because of threatening weather by the season’s first east coast hurricane, Arthur. The parade proceeded west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and ended at the Madison Surf Club, a 45-acre beach park overlooking Long Island Sound. Continued… |
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The Torrington Police Department held its annual D.A.R.E Program Car Show on Friday, June 27, 2014. The event ran from 5:00pm through 9:00pm on Main Street in front of the Warner Theater in the town’s center. As in previous years, the show benefits the Torrington Police Department’s D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E., an acronym for “Drug, Awareness, Resistance, Education”, teaches students not just that they “should” refuse drugs and alcohol, and not participate in violent activities, but “how” to refrain from doing so. D.A.R.E. goes beyond traditional drug abuse and violence prevention programs. It gives children the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in gangs or violent activities. One hundred percent of the donations from the show goes to support the program which is taught to fifth grade students in Torrington’s four elementary schools: East School, Forbes School, Southwest School, Torringford School and Vogel-Wetmore School. The D.A.R.E. program and D.A.R.E. Car Show have been successively offered for more than two decades. Continued... |
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On Wednesday, June 30, 2014,
The Criminal Justice camp is designed to encourage
kids who are interested in law enforcement to think about the many
aspects of the field that are available to them. Some other topics
discussed were: Crime Scene Evaluation, Ethical Awareness, Police
Support Services and a
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2014 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day! Wallingford's Polish National Alliance Park was the site of a state-wide celebration of Connecticut's "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day". This year the park was home to the state's fourth annual event. The event is a way to honor Vietnam Veterans with a long overdue welcome home. The celebration included a live band, a car and motorcycle show, and many food and retail vendors. The event, which was held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., wasn't only a place for many vintage and classic cars to be displayed, but an experience that helped celebrate a healing for the Vietnam Veterans who finally got the thank-you they did not receive when they returned from the much criticized Vietnam conflict. The event also featured a display by COMVEC, (the Connecticut Military Vehicles Club), The Eastern Vintage Police Car Association, plus special guest speakers including Colonel (USA, Ret.) Robert “Rob” Simmons, Former Congressman CT 2nd District. Representatives of all the major armed forces groups were there to officially welcome home our nation's heroes. Continued... |
Eastern Vintage Police Car Association
Winter Dinner Meeting!
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President
Woodrow
Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919.
In proclaiming the holiday, he said: "To us in America, the
reflections of Armistice Day will be
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On Sunday,
November 3, 2013, in Hartford, Connecticut, approximately 3,000
veterans,
representing service members from World War II, Vietnam, Iraq and
Afghanistan,
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The Seymour Lions Club presented its 44th Annual Benefit Car Show on Sunday,
The 105th Columbus Day Parade
Welcome To The 2013 Orange Country Fair, Orange, Connecticut!
Car Show benefiting the Holyoke Soldiers' Home!
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Honoring our Veterans, past, present and future, the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts was the site of the 2013 Soldiers' Home Car Show. The show was hosted by the Stars & Stripes Car Club with all makes and model cars, trucks and motorcycles in attendance today, Sunday, September 29, 2013. The money raised from this car show will go to the soldiers' home recreation fund which will pay for outings and other activities benefiting the sold. Our thanks to Ted Stockmon for the above photos.
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The 42nd Annual Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster was held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Milford, Ct. This year’s event started at 9:00 a.m., with an impressive parade of antique fire apparatus, vintage police vehicles from the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association and ambulances both present day and vintage. As in years past, the parade traveled from the Liberty Rock Shopping Plaza, 589 Bridgeport Avenue, to Meadowside Road, through Milford center onto North Street, and ended at Eisenhower Park located on Route 121. The event attracts firefighters from Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and provides an opportunity for firefighters to demonstrate their competitive skills and allow their teams to battle for first-place trophies in eight competitions. More than 25 muster teams battled to see who would reign supreme in the Tug Of War, the Midnight Alarm, the Water Barrel Blast, Arena Pumping, the Bucket Brigade and Save the Baby, where firefighters race to raise and climb a ladder to rescue an infant child mannequin from a tower. Children who wanted to participate in the festivities were made “Firefighter for the Day”, given a fireman’s helmet and then shown how to safely handle a fire hose. An interactive fire prevention trailer was also on site for crowd perusal and provided a spot where firefighters taught children how to get out of a burning building and how to execute the “Stop, Drop and Roll” life-saving technique. The proceeds from the show benefit Camp Happiness, a summer camp for special-needs children. Plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, water and soda were sold, with those proceeds also going to the camp. |
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The North Haven Police Department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA) held its 6th Annual Labor Day
Weekend Car Show on Sunday, September 1, 2013.
Many vintage, classic car and truck enthusiasts attended the show from all across the State and New England. The show featured plenty of food, drinks and ice cream from various vendors including the PBA's own booth that served hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the event. A local DJ provided all the music including some oldies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and the PBA sponsored a well-received 50/50 raffle with plenty of door prizes for all. Numerous awards and trophies were given out to the winners of the many categories of vintage and classic vehicles. Continued... |
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28th Annual Sock Hop & Car Show On the Green in Prospect, CT The 28th Annual Prospect CT Car Show and Sock Hop was held on Sunday, August, 25, 2013 on the Prospect, Connecticut Town Green. Music was provided by a DJ and 2 Live Bands who played nostalgic music from the 50's and 60's.The show was organized by the office of the Mayor and the Prospect Car Owners Association. Judging of the show cars took place and trophies were awarded. Food and beverage stands were plentiful and manned by local vendors from the Prospect area. "The Dairy Bar" was there serving Philly Steak Sandwiches, Fries, Burgers & Dogs. "Baki's Pizza", "Prospect Pizza", "Spill the Beans", "The Big Dipper Ice Cream" were all on hand to share their culinary delights with the shows spectators. Continued... |
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7th Annual Sgt. Jeffrey Boucher Memorial Auto, Bike and Truck Show |
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Meriden, Connecticut - In memory of Sergeant Jeffrey S. Boucher, the Seventh Annual Sgt. Jeffrey Boucher Memorial Auto, Bike and Truck Show took place on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 at the Meriden Markham Municipal Airport, 213 Evansville Ave., South Meriden, Connecticut. The gates opened at 9 a.m. with a steady flow of Vintage and Specialty vehicles from all over the state. The spectators and show participants were greeted with raffles prizes, music, food, Exhibition Burn-Out pit and a 4x4 Rock Crawl Challenge! Meriden Police Department's Mobile Command Center, a 2006 Farber-built Specialty Command Vehicle, was in attendance for the public’s inspection. The Hi-Tech vehicle supports sophisticated computers, communications, and state of the art surveillance technology. The annual event offered trophies in several categories, along with food, raffles, a bounce house and slide for the kids. One of the biggest attractions was the rock crawl. Drivers steer trucks and Jeeps through a course of jagged rocks and wood. Another course is made up of mud, dirt, and hills. LaRosa Construction of Meriden donated the heavy equipment that helped stuck vehicles. Hundreds sat on bleachers and stood around a taped off area to watch the vehicles navigate the difficult terrain. All proceeds from the show will go to the Sergeant Jeffrey S. Boucher Memorial Scholarship Fund. Continued... |
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Eastern Vintage
Police Car Association at the Southington, CT.
Drive-in.
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The 35th Annual Time Machines Antique Car Show & Flea Market was held on Sunday, July 28th from 8am to 3pm at the Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT. The show was sponsored by the members of the CT area Classic T-bird Club. There was a good array of cars to see with 26 judged show car classes along with a flea market of mostly auto related items. Three trophies per car class, plus trophies for the best un-restored vehicles and a special President's Choice award were given out during the show. They also had a display of non judged vehicles, which included 1989 and newer vehicles, for people who wanted to share their special rides with the show’s spectators. Special club dash plaques were given out to the first 400 show car vehicles that attended. Most show car classes were by brand affiliation along with other classes such as foreign cars, special service vehicles including police, which included members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association, fire, military, taxi, hearse, and more. The “featured” cars for 2013 were: Street Rods, Street Machines, Custom Cars, Custom Pickups, and the beloved Lead Sleds. To be eligible for a trophy, the competition vehicles needed to be on the show field by 12 noon, presented with their hoods open, their trunks open and their windows rolled up tight, and had to be present for the awards ceremony at 3pm. The music and prizes from the 50/50 raffle were awarded by a local DJ. Multiple food vendors served breakfast, lunch, snacks and ice cream. New, and much to the delight of the show goers this year was Meriano's Italian Cannoli Truck!
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 Ford's 150th Birthday Celebration & Classic Car Show 2013Hammonassett Ford celebrated Henry Ford's 150th birthday on Wednesday night with their first annual classic car show! All proceeds from the show went to "The Wounded Warrior Project". The Wounded Warrior Project mission is to honor and empower our wounded soldiers, and to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members across our nation. They endeavor to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history. Food, fun, music, prizes and many classic and special interest cars and trucks made the pilgrimage to Madison, Connecticut for this very special event. The Eastern Vintage Police Car Association was proud to take part in Hammonassett Ford's first annual classic car show. To view photos of the show, Click here. |
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Bethany Volunteer Fire Dept. & Auxiliary 6th Annual Car,Truck and Bike Show & Garden Tractor Pulls - Saturday, June 22, 2013
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Madison, Connecticut's 4th of July Parade |
The 34th Madison Exchange Club Annual
Independence Day Parade in downtown Madison
Connecticut,
was an enormous success
once again this year - July 4th,
2013 The parade’s theme was “ |
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"Special Cruzin' for Scouting" The “99 Restaurant” in Stratford, CT played host to this month’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 71 fundraiser.In the Boy Scout Program Book it states: “Boy Scouts get away from it all! They camp, hike, and fish in the great outdoors. They get together in troops, and try out new experiences”. Well, we can add one more experience. They provide terrific “Cruise Night” events. When we arrived at the parking area in front of the 99 Restaurant located in the Stratford Square, Stratford, Connecticut, it was a wave of action and excitement. Vintage and classic vehicles from all over the state were gathering to help support the needs of Rich Kovach’s Boy Scout Troop 71. Disc Jockey Ed Butler played all the great old 60's, 70's and 80's music, while spectators admired and shared stories about the many vintage cars and trucks on display. Continued |
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Police Week 2013
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a
proclamation
which designated May,15th as Peace
Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that
date falls as Police Week.
Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement
officers from around the world converge on
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In 1989 the New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (NHSHP) was created by the two New Haven, Connecticut hospitals. The Hospital of Saint Raphael and Yale New Haven Hospital came together in a joint mission to educate and train emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the South Central Connecticut region. On September 12, 2012, Yale New Haven Hospital purchased The Hospital of Saint Raphael and continues to operate NHSHP as the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (YNHSHP). Awhile back we mentioned our good friend and fellow Eastern Vintage Police Car Association member Angelo Appi, who diligently trained for and acquired his state of Connecticut EMS certifications. Angelo, who trained at the YNHSHP, volunteers his services to classroom instruction and coordinates special events to educate students who are preparing themselves for a very rewarding career in medical services. On April 7th the YNHSHP program continued their excellent program by providing students with hands on experience in real life mock situations. The following article shows some of the equipment, techniques and also some of the day’s highlights as students prepare for their future dedicated to acute medical care. Continued... |
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Branford, Connecticut's 2012 Annual Veterans Day Parade
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The 41st Annual Seymour Christmas Parade!
More than 50 marching units and floats including eight drum corps and marching bands took part in the 41st Annual Seymour Christmas Parade. The parade included brownie and girl scout troops from the Valley, firefighters from several companies, cub scouts, and other youth and adult organizations as well as members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association. |
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Chili's Touch-A-Truck Benefit Car Show! The Milford Chili's 1500 Boston Post Road, hosted their second annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, September 22, 2012 to benefit the Saint Jude Hospital for children. Not only did they have some really awesome trucks, the Milford Fire Department brought two of their department fire trucks and Officer Jeffrey Nielson attended with a Milford Police Department police cruiser. Members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association car club were also on hand with their vintage police vehicles. Plenty of good food from Chili’s was made available along with special treats for the kids including free cotton candy and Italian ice. Face painting, Moon Bounce, and special performances from Magic Mark and the Rock On Creations Girls with special appearances from Chili's Mascot and Spider Man. $1.00 raffle tickets were available for great prizes such as gift certificates to local businesses and kid's toys! All proceeds raised went directly to help and support the children and families of St. Jude Hospital. Continued... |
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Troop 71 2nd Annual Classic Car Show Extravaganza!
Presented by: Boy Scout Troop 71, Stratford, Connecticut |
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The 41st Annual Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster took place in Milford, Connecticut on Saturday, September 8, 2012 beginning with a vintage and antique emergency vehicle parade. The parade consisted of more than 60 different types of fire apparatuses that were at least 30 years old, with some dating back much later. The Eastern Vintage Police Car Association attended showing their support. The procession started from Liberty Rock Shopping Plaza, 589 Bridgeport Avenue, to Meadowside Road, thru Milford Center onto North Street, ending at Eisenhower Park on North Street (Route 121) for the Muster and all its activities. Admission to the general public was free. Proceeds from the refreshment area at the park were donated to the Milford Recreation Department program "Camp Happiness", a program for Children with Special Needs. ~Continued~ |
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5TH Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show! The North Haven Police Department's Police Benevolent Association (PBA) held its 5th Annual Classic Car Show Fundraiser on Sunday, September 2, 2012. The show, which benefits the North Haven PBA, was held at North Haven High School located at 221 Elm Street, North Haven, Connecticut. Many vintage, classic car and truck enthusiasts attended the show from all across the State and New England. The activities for kids were plentiful, including face painting, games and North Haven Police Department's Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) booth. The show featured plenty of food, drinks and ice cream from various vendors including the PBA's own booth that served hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the event. A DJ provided all the music including some oldies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The PBA sponsored a well-received 50/50 raffle. Numerous awards and trophies were given out to the winners of the many categories of vintage, classic and emergency vehicles. Around 1:00PM lights and sirens filled the air as a large vintage police car procession took part in a mock "Slow Speed" car chase after a “Smokey and the Bandit” look-a-like 1977 Pontiac Firebird. The procession left the high school grounds and entered the nearby Rt. 40 connector that extends into the Town of Hamden, then returned back to the school grounds where they were greeted by hundreds of cheering show goers. 2012 was yet another great show by the North Haven PBA. ~Continued~ |
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27th Annual Prospect CT Car Show and Sock Hop! The 27th Annual Prospect CT Car Show and Sock Hop was held on Sunday, August, 26, 2012 on the Prospect, Connecticut Town Green. Music was provided by a DJ and 2 Live Bands who played nostalgic music from the 50's and 60's.The show was organized by the office of the Mayor and the Prospect Car Owners Association. Judging of the show cars took place and trophies were awarded. Food and beverage stands were plentiful and manned by local vendors from the Prospect area. |
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"6th Annual Sgt. Jeffrey Boucher Memorial More than 400 Antique, Special Interest, Emergency and Military vehicles filled the Meriden Hub Sunday afternoon, and as in years past, it was a wonderful tribute to Meriden Police Sgt. Jeffery Boucher. ~Continued~ |
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End of an Era: The Last Ford Crown Victoria Rolls Down The Line Marking the end of an era that stretches back virtually to the dawn of the motorcar in America, the last body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive sedan from an American car company rolled off the line on September 15th, 2011 in Ontario, Canada. Workers from the St. Thomas Assembly Plant documented the last Crown Victoria produced on September 15 on their Facebook page. Although sales to retail consumers in the United States stopped with the 2008 model year, fleet sales continued to police departments and taxi companies, both of which value the cars for their rugged durability. |
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