PN Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 76, July 8, 2022

Volume 3, Number 76

Good Morning. It’s Friday, July 8, 2022

I’m glad to write an upbeat story about the car show, which is scheduled for this Saturday at Philomath City Park. As I wrote in the preview story, this event was struggling in January 2019 as its last three remaining committee members were trying to find volunteers to come in. I remember thinking this event could be going away. Congrats to this organization, which is celebrating its silver anniversary this year.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

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