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Car show raises funds for Novello
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club member, Rob Pennell, showed off stood his 1954 Ford Victorian Hard Top during the Car Show to raise money for Mario Novello at the Yellow Creek Theater July 20.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.The Rhoton family posed next to its 1965 Volkswagon Beetle during the Car Show to raise money for Mario Novello at the Yellow Creek Theater July 20.
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Don Freese was excited to bring out his 1964 Ford Fierlane Sports Coup for the Car Show at the Yellow Creek Theater July 20.
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The Dan Kalosky Trio entertained audiences as they ate and waited to watch Disney’s "The Love Bug" at Yellow Creek Theater July 20.
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Mario Novello , who was diagnosed with a rare genetic chromosome condition, smiled and greeted people who came to support him and his family during the Car Show at Yellow Creek Theater July 20.
By EARTHA TERRELL
The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Show unveiled its best and brightest automobiles to raise money in support of 4-year-old Mario Novello, who has a rare chromosome condition. The event took place at Yellow Creek Theatre July 20.
“We pick three local children each year and we raise money for them through events, which include, our spring banquet, Christmas banquet and annual car show. The families have to be referred by a member and the board decides which family to choose. Members are very kind-hearted and compassionate people and that’s why we consider this a priority,” said Mahoning Valley Olde Car Show PR director Dee Tripp.
People watched Disney’s “The Love Bug,” ate hot dogs, caught up with their neighbors while donating money to help Novello and his family, who were grateful for the community support.
“It’s so humbling. Thank you is not enough,” said Mario’s father, Derek.
Vehicles from almost every decade lined up as car buffs showcased their prized possessions for everyone to admire. There were cars from almost every decade for people to enjoy. Some collectors said the car show was a reminder of their youth.
“Today, people just look at cars as a tool. Cars in my era were a very important factor. t wasn’t just a car, it was a prized possession because most people had to have one to get to point A to point B and most families had one car,” said Rob Pennell.