Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Vol. 43, No. 19
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Cruising Car Show a big hit Patricia Harcourt Editor
The day was sunny and bright for the Cruising Car Show held last Saturday afternoon by the Viking Historical Society. People of all ages lined the streets to watch the giant procession of vehicles, also ranging from vintage to more contemporary in all kinds of colours. There were 41 cars, trucks, and emergency vehicles starting from the muster point at the Viking Carena Complex, but the long line that proceeded into town seemed much bigger and impressive. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that this was basically the only event to take place in Viking in over two months, with the COVID-19 pandemic restricting activities resulting in the cancellation of many of the town's expected festivities this spring and summer. There was also the factor of having so far a decidedly cold spring,
so last weekend's warmer and sunnier climates had everyone coming out to socialize - from a proper distance - and watch the parade of vehicles go past. Mike Lawes, President of the Viking Historical Society, was very pleased with the results as the vehicles winded up and down the local streets and people waved from their lawns and sidewalks. The show was designed "to break the monotony of staying home every day and because a lot of activities happening in Viking have had to be cancelled," he said. He credited the idea for the show to society member Clint Nearing, also a town councillor. "It was Clint who brought it up as a way to have an event and still have the proper social distancing," he said. The show appeared to wake up the townspeople, many of whom remained outside and spoke to friends and neighbours they usually don't see in this time of shutdowns and social distancing.