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SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! Lake Country Cruisers Car Show!

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Greetings Cruisers!
   Last month’s show was so much fun, let’s do it again! Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car  Show will be this Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Lake Placid American Legion on Route 27 in Lake Placid.

The show officially begins at 11:00 am and concludes at 1:30 pm. But you can arrive as early as you like, we’ll be there. And for all of you early attendees, we will have FREE coffee and Dunkin Donuts!

The Legion will be serving burgers and hot dogs out back on the grill, so bring your appetite along. And, if you are an American Legion member, you can get an adult beverage inside at Post 25’s friendly Bar,

And, don’t forget we have cool door prizes and a very generous 50/50, with a runner-up prize for one of Lake Placid’s restaurants.

Cool cars, Rock’n Roll music, prizes, FREE coffee & donuts, burgers & hot dogs on the grill, and great friends! Where else are you going to have this much FUN on a Saturday?

As car show events come up, we’ll let you know. – Scott, Pete, & Ron


Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S WAY TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

More than 100 Corvettes from the Tampa Bay Possee Corvettes will be cruising into Highlands County for the Family Resource Provider Fair on Saturday, April 25, in the JCPenney parking lot at Lakeshore Mall, 901 U.S. 27 N., Sebring.

Details coming next week!

Placid Lakes Community “Show’n Shine” Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Greetings Cruisers!
   Our Cruiser friends at the Placid Lakes Home and Property Owners Association are hosting a Show’n Shine Car Show, Saturday, March 28, 2026. If you are not familiar with the beautiful Placid Lakes community, here’s the street address: 2010 Placid Lakes Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 33862. See the map below.

The Car Show will be from 9 AM to 2 PM. There will be music, ice cream, hot dogs, and crafts.

The Placid Lakes Home and Property Owners Association said on their Facebook page, “We are telling everyone that is coming for the car show to bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas because if it’s anything like last year, people will be sitting around and talking about their cars! And this year, we made sure that Clark sprayed for the Red Ants 2 weeks ago!”

To see the BIGGER map, CLICK HERE.

Weather.com says that tomorrow will be warm, 82 degrees by noon and 87 degrees by 2 PM. Come early while it’s cool and bring plenty of beverages.

This is a Show’n Shine with no entry fees, no trophies, or door prizes. You get to hang out with great people, cool cars, and enjoy the Florida sunshine! – Scott, Pete, & Ron


Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S WAY TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too! Just keep Fang on a leash and clean up after him!

Cruisers Car Show & Party: March 14, 2026 – BE THERE!

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Greetings Cruisers!
   It’s that time again! Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car  Show will be this Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Placid American Legion on Route 27 in Lake Placid.

The show officially begins at 11:00 am and concludes at 1:30 pm. But you can arrive as early as you like, we’ll be there.

The Legion will be serving burgers and hot dogs out back on the grill, so bring your appetite along. And, if you are an American Legion member, you can get an adult beverage inside at Post 25’s friendly Bar,

And, don’t forget we have cool door prizes and a very generous 50/50, with a runner-up prize for one of Lake Placid’s restaurants.

Cool cars, Rock’n Roll music, prizes, good eats, and great friends! Where else are you going to have this much FUN on a Saturday?

As car show events come up, we’ll let you know. – Scott, Pete, & Ron


Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S WAY TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

Just keep Fido on a leash and clean up after him!

The SVRA Show is This Weekend! BE THERE!

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Greetings Cruisers!
   The big SVRA 2026 Sebring Speed Tour is coming to town!

The date is February 26, 2026, to March 1, 2026.

Yes, it’s CHILLY again, but I just checked with Weather.com and the weekend looks excellent. There’s a “chance” of showers Saturday and a high temperature of 79/80. WE’LL TAKE IT! 

The Car Show is Saturday, February 28, 2026.

I just got my tickets, and it was very easy. To register and get tickets, CLICK HERE.

Scroll down and look on the left side where it says, “GET TICKETS”.

The next page will show the different ticket packages. Click through which package you want, place your order, and print your tickets.

If you want to come into the show together, meet us in the Sebring Moose Lodge, 11675 US 98 E, Sebring. We will LEAVE together at 8:30, so arrive early.

Party with The Cruisers, Sunday at Pete’s RV!

The next day, all of you are invited to Pete Richie’s RV to watch the races, enjoy a cookout, bench race, and spend time together. Meet up with us around 10:30. Bring whatever you like.

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be on the menu. Nannyboo is making macaroni salad. Bob Barard is making cowboy beans.

The weather is almost always perfect that time of the year. So come hang out with the Cruisers! 

We’ll see y’all Saturday! – Scott, Pete, Ron, & Gary

Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

Another PERFECT Lake Country Cruiser Car Show!

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Gary Burdell was our 50/50 winner.

Greetings Cruisers!
   Yes, it’s been a chilly winter, but last Saturday’s Car Show was perfect! The weather was great, and a good time was had by all. We had 72 cars!

A BIG THANKS to everyone who attended.

And if you missed last Saturday’s Car Show, we’ll do it again, Saturday, March 14, 2026. 

Our Cruiser of the Month was Len Barney and his beautiful 1940 Buick Super Coupe Restomod, powered by a 504 big-block Chevy crate engine.

Gary Burdell was our 50/50 winner, and Jack Murphy won the 50/50 runner-up prize: a $50 gift certificate from Mr. Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant in downtown Lake Placid.

So, CONGRATS to our winners! 

The big SVRA 2026 Sebring Speed Tour is coming to town!

The date is February 26, 2026, to March 1, 2026.

To register and get tickets, CLICK HERE.

The Car Show is Saturday, February 28, 2026. The next day, all of you are invited to Pete Richie’s RV to watch the races, enjoy a cookout, bench race, and enjoy each other’s company.

The weather is almost always perfect that time of the year. So come hang out with the Cruisers! 

And thanks again to everyone who came out for a perfect car show! – Scott, Pete, Ron, & Gary

Here are some of the cars that were at the show…

Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

Valentine’s Day Lake Country Cruisers Car Show

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Greetings Cruisers!
   Just a quick reminder. Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car  Show will be this Saturday, February 14, 2025, at the Lake Placid American Legion on Route 27 in Lake Placid.

Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, so be sure to bring your sweetie!

The Lake Country Cruiser Show officially begins at 11:00 am and concludes at 1:30 pm. The Legion will be serving burgers and hot dogs, so ring your appetite along.

We are getting a few questions about the big SVRA 2026 Sebring Speed Tour.The date is February 26, 2026, to March 1, 2026.

To register and get tickets, CLICK HERE.

The Car Show is Saturday, February 28, 2026. The next day, all of you are invited to Pete Richie’s RV to watch the races, enjoy a cookout, bench race, and enjoy each other’s company.

The weather is almost always perfect that time of the year. So come hang out with the Cruisers!

As car show events come up, we’ll let you know. – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

Please keep them on a leash (the dogs, that is) and clean up after them.

We had a PERFECT January Lake Country Cruisers Car Show

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Greetings Cruisers!
   We had a PERFECT Lake Country Cruisers Car Show yesterday! The weather was perfect, and we had 90 cars! A BIG THANKS to everyone who attended.

And if you missed yesterday’s Car Show, we’ll do it again, Saturday, February 14, 2026. 

Our Cruiser of the Month was Brian and Cindy Yacoboni and their beautiful 1968 Mustang.

Thanks to our great attendance, our 50/50 payout was $200! And our winner was Victor Cabrera. Victor’s son was the youngest attendee at the show, so we put him to work pulling the 50/50 winner.

And wouldn’t you know it, after shaking the tickets thoroughly, the young lad pulled one of his Dad’s 50/50 tickets! It’s a game of chance, and it was the Cabrera Family’s Lucky Day!

Our 50/50 runner-up winner was Sylvia Westover (on right). Sylvia took home a $50 gift card for Dock 633!

So, CONGRATS to our winners! 

And thanks again to everyone who came out for a perfect car show! – Scott, Pete, Ron, & Gary

Avon Park Friday Night Hometown Hangout
THIS FRIDAY!

And don’t forget the Friday Night Hometown Hangout in Avon Park, Friday, February 13, 2025, from 6-9 PM, at 3 North Museum Ave, in downtown Avon Park. There will be vendors, food trucks, entertainment, dancing, yard games, and more!

We are getting a few questions about the big SVRA 2026 Sebring Speed Tour.

The date is February 26, 2026, to March 1, 2026.

To register and get tickets, CLICK HERE.

The Car Show is Saturday, February 28, 2026. The next day, all of you are invited to Pete Richie’s RV to watch the races, enjoy a cookout, bench race, and enjoy each other’s company.

The weather is almost always perfect that time of the year. So come hang out with the Cruisers!

Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

There a CAR PARTY This Saturday and You’re All Invited!

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Greetings Cruisers!
   Just a quick reminder. Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car  Show will be this Saturday, January 10, 2025, at the Lake Placid American Legion on Route 27 in Lake Placid.

The show officially begins at 11:00 am and concludes at 1:30 pm. The Legion will be serving burgers and hot dogs, so bring your appetite along.

Avon Park Friday Night Hometown Hangout
THIS FRIDAY!

And don’t forget the Friday Night Hometown Hangout in Avon Park, Friday, January 11, 2025, from 6-9 PM, at 3 North Museum Ave, in downtown Avon Park. There will be vendors, food trucks, entertainment, dancing, yard games, and more!

We are getting a few questions about the big SVRA 2026 Sebring Speed Tour.

The date is February 26, 2026, to March 1, 2026.

To register and get tickets, CLICK HERE.

The Car Show is Saturday, February 28, 2026. The next day, all of you are invited to Pete Richie’s RV to watch the races, enjoy a cookout, bench race, and enjoy each other’s company.

The weather is almost always perfect that time of the year. So come hang out with the Cruisers!

As car show events come up, we’ll let you know. – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Here’s the Lake Country Cruisers 2026 Car Show Schedule

Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

(Summer Vacation Break – IT’S TOO HOT!)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly.
Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

 

Lake Country Cruisers’ 2025/2026 Schedule

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Greetings Cruisers!
   It’s so nice to experience temps daily, not so “HOT!”.

Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike show is coming up soon, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. We’ll be back at our favorite location, the American Legion Post 25 parking lot.

The Legion’s Kitchen will be offering hot, juicy burgers for lunch.

Here’s the rundown for the Cruisers’ Car & Bike Shows for the rest of 2025 and the first half of 2026. All of our shows, unless otherwise noted, will be at the American Legion, Post 25, on Rt. 27, in Lake Placid, Florida.

Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

All Lake Country Cruiser Car & Bike Shows are family friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too! We like dogs, just keep them on a leash, and clean up after them.

Admission is just $5.00 per car. We have cool door prizes, Rock’n Roll music, Cruiser of the Month, and a generous 50/50.

It’s a Car & Bike Party and YOU (and your car!) are invited! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show!

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Greetings Cruisers,
   If you’re itching for a car show, the local BIG ONE is here! Tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, 2025, is the Annual 2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show.

Cars of all kinds, motorcycles, vendors, and food trucks will take over the Lake Placid Devane Circle, starting at 8:00 AM and closing with trophy awards at 1:00 PM.

Arrive early to get a shady spot for parking!

Goodie bags for the first 150 participants.

DJ entertainment will be provided by Jeremy of Mobile Music and More.

Spectator admission is free.

The show is part of the annual Lake Placid Caladium Festival.

Y’all stay cool now! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Here are some pictures from past Caladium Car & Bike Shows!

PS – We are working on a Car & Bike Show later in August in Avon Park.
DETAILS TO COME!

Legion Post 25’s July 4th Birthday Picnic! Don’t Cook, Free Food, Party With Us!

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Greetings Cruisers,
   America’s 249th Birthday is just around the corner, and American Legion Post 25 in Lake Placid has BIG PLANS.

This is a FREE event, open to the public, as well as all Veterans, 1st Responders, and their families.

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025, 11 AM to 8 PM.

Music: TWO BANDS! Calico from 2 to 5 pm and Randy Sullens from 5 to 8 PM.

Food: Commander’s Chicken Quarters on the BBQ, Smoked Brisket Sandwiches, Hot Dogs on the grill, and Ice Cream Floats. ($4.00, $6.00 “Spiked”)

To our GREAT patrons, everyone is invited to “bring something” good to eat!

Activities: Cornhole Tournament, Raffles, a 50/50, a Dunk Tank, and for the children, a 25 foot Water Slide, Face Painting, Clowns from the Lake Placid Clown College, and Balloons.

Bar Games: Chips Ahoy at 1 PM, and Queen of Hearts at 7 PM.

Happy Hour: 2 to 5 PM.

(Please remember, no food or drinks from the outside)

Music, food, drinks, friends, games, ice cream floats, and patriots. That’s the American way!

See you at Post 25! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

“The Encounter” July 4th Event & Car Show UPDATE

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Greetings Cruisers,
   Last week, we told you about the BIG EVENT on the Lake Placid, Florida, Tower Parking Lot, “The Encounter”. This will be an all-day event with lots of food trucks, music, activities, and a Car Show.

The Car Show part of “The Encounter” will run from 1 to 3 PM.

Have an AMAZING birthday party for AMERICA! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

PS – Don’t forget, July 26, 2025, is the Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show!For more information, CLICK HERE!

The Encounter, July 4th Fireworks, Car & Food Trucks Show, Music

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Greetings Cruisers,

Although Lake Country Cruisers’ next Car & Bike Show isn’t until October 11, 2025, we last told you that we’d let you know of any car show activity during the summer.

On July 4th, 2025, Americans will celebrate our 249th birthday!

Heartland Fireworks will present “The Encounter,” a full day of fun events on July 4, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Free Prizes, Free Giveaways, BOGOs, Veterans Discounts, and INSANE Combo Packages of fireworks. ← FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED… WE WILL SELL OUT! (They ONLY sell LEGAL fireworks!)

Location: The Tower Parking Lot, on Rt. 27, in beautiful Lake Placid, Florida.

Activities: Parking lot Show’n Shine Classic Car Show, a 50/50 Raffle, Battle of the Food Trucks from 9 AM to 10 PM. LIVE Broadcast & DJ on WWOJ.

ROCK N’ JAM CONCERT: featuring The SLICKS Band, Ryzn Soulz, and Sweet Baby Luv, from 5 to 10 PM.

No Admission! No Cover Charge! FREE to the Public.

Family Fun, Prizes, and Specials all day long!

Fireworks sales from June 27 to July 5, 2025.

This is an all-day event. Come on out, enjoy the cars, food, and music! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

PS – Don’t forget, July 26, 2025, is the Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show.

For more information, CLICK HERE!

 

 

 

Lake Country Cruisers Saturday Car & Bike Show Starts 10 AM

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Greetings Cruisers,
   Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be our last Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show for the season. Our shows will resume on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Have you noticed that our beautiful winter and early spring weather is behind us? Yes, now it’s HOT! So, this Saturday’s Car & Bike show will officially start an hour earlier, 10 AM to 12:30 PM. We don’t want anyone melting!

Also, we are anticipating a lot of motorcycles at the show. American Legion Post 25 now has an official Legion Riders Chapter. Their first monthly meeting is this Saturday at 10:30 AM. We have let the Riders know that they are welcome to the Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show. There’s room in the parking lot for everyone.

If you are an American Legion member, you can be a Legion Riders Supporter for just $15 a year. Then you can wear the “Legion Riders Supporter” rocker on your shirt sleeve. Even if you don’t have a motorcycle. We love machines at Lake Country Cruisers; two, three, four, six, or eight wheels!

As we move through the summer months, as car and bike shows pop up, we’ll let you know what’s happening and when. The Caladium Car & Bike Show is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025.

To download the PDF Registration Form, CLICK HERE. If you know of upcoming car and bike shows, let us know at… lightoak@comcast.net, and we’ll give the event some love on our Coming Events page.

See you this Saturday! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

CLICK HERE to download an entry form for the
2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show

CLICK HERE to download an entry form for the
2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show

Placid Nights on Interlake Car & Boat Show 4-25-25, 5-8 PM

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Greetings Cruisers,
   The next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will be May 10, 2025. We won’t be back until October 11, 2025. But we all need a car show every few weeks. As they come up in Highlands County, we will let you know.

This Friday, April 25, 2025, don’t miss the “Placid Nights on Interlake Car and Boat Show”. This is an early evening show that starts at 5 PM and goes to 8 PM. Many of the Lake Placid shops and restaurants will be open!

And “The Lee Alcorn Band” will provide musical entertainment.

The sun doesn’t set on Friday until 7:56 PM, so there’ll be enough light to enjoy the cars, and it should get cooler as the show goes on.

Sounds delightful!  –

Then on Saturday, April 26, 2025, there’s the All American Trailer Connection “Customer Appreciation Car, Truck, & Bike Show, from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine. Address: 14021 US 27 South, Sebring, Florida. CLICK HERE for the map.

Scott, Pete, & Ron