Car, coffee cruise benefits late firefighter’s family
ADAMS TWP -- They came to help the family of late Adams Area Fire District Vice President James “Jimmy” Ellis Jr. They stayed for the coffee, cinnamon rolls and classic vehicles on display.
The first Cars & Coffee car cruise took place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Classic Automotive Inc., 758 Route 228.
All the money raised by the sale of Kairos Coffee, Oram’s cinnamon rolls, a 50/50 raffle and tips placed in firefighters’ boots will go to Ellis’ widow, Cathy Ellis, and his sons, Brady Michael and Ryan James. Ellis died last month following a sudden illness.
Ellis was considered an integral part of the company. He contributed to the building of the Adams Area fire station on Route 228
Jason Safreed, president of the Adams Area FIre District, said the fire district joined together with Classic Automotive to stage the event.
Classic car owners learned about the event from word of mouth and notices on the fire department’s social media.
“We’re expecting a couple of hundred cars. We’ve got a pretty good turnout so far,” said Safreed.
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