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Debbie Ausmus
245 South Canyon Blvd.
John Day, OR 97845
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Whiskey Gulch Gang’s
D EMOLITION D ERBY
Sat., July 23, 2016
Grant County Fairgrounds
Top Prize: $2000
Pre-Sale Tickets: $10 adults,
$6 12 & under
At The Gate: $12 adults,
$8 12 & under
Children under age 6 are
FREE
For more info call Hugh Farrell
at 541-575-0329,
visit www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com
or email farrellhugh@yahoo.com
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