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| The Dalles Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter |
August 10, 2010
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Dear Member,
Greetings!
This week kicks off with Music in the Park and continues with Cruise The Gorge. Many of our
members are also holding events and promotions of their own. Make sure
you check out the What's Happening section for more events.
Don't
forget that the Chamber is here to help you promote your business so
send us your news items and promotions. We'll make sure that they are
seen by your fellow chamber members and others in the community.
Sincerely,
Salvador Miramontes Jr., Marketing and Communications Coordinator |
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Music In
The Park: continues
Wednesday, August 11, 6-8PM
Wells Fargo Bank presents Music In The Park 2010: An outdoor music, four concert series, for families. Concerts occur in The City
Park. August 11 - Curtis Salgado & Alan
Hagar
September 1 - Stolen Sweets The music
will once again rise from the Griffith Motors Stage at The Dalles City Park. All four concerts are FREE and begin at
6pm. The concert series is also sponsored by Columbia River
Women's Clinic, Mill Creek Point Senior Living, The Dalles
Disposal, Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate, Thomas C.
Peachey Atty, Gene & Dixie Parker, Hire
Electric, Brown Roofing, Mid-Columbia Vision Source, Byers,
Neumayer & Bradford, and THE ANZAC TEA PARLOUR.
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Maryhill
Winery Mystery Dinner
Saturday, August 14,
7-10PM
Murder mystery dinner on the arbor... Wine, Money, Power, Envy and Greed
are all motivation for murder and it looks like more than wine barrels will be
rolling at Maryhill. Rumors are that the villain will be among the staff.
Who can you trust? All of them have a secret to hide. Prepare to be immersed in an evening of treachery, murder, blackmail,
intrigue and backstabbingly good fun performed by Wild Bills of Portland,
OR.
The Tasting Room will close promptly at 6PM. No use of the arbor
between 6 and 7PM due to preparations for the evening. PLEASE, NO EARLY
ARRIVALS. Catered by The Glass Onion from Goldendale, WA. $125/per person. Includes wine, dinner and Murder Mystery Performance
Attire for the evening is dressy casual. The event will be held outside on the
Arbor so please plan for variable temperatures. Only a limited number are
able to attend. Please reply promptly to ensure your spot.  Maryhill
Winery, 9774 Hwy. 14
Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 773-1976, maryhillwinery.com
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Gorge
Green Drinks at Gorge Grown Farmers Market
Thursday,
August 12, in Hood River, OR
Columbia Gorge Earth Center invites
Gorge residents, business owners, government and nonprofits to Gorge Green
Drinks, a monthly networking event for people interested in sustainability
issues.
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, Gorge Green Drinks is heading to the
Gorge Grown Farmers Market at the Hood River Middle School to enjoy fresh, local
food, non-alcoholic drinks, courtesy of Columbia Gorge Organics and 10 Speed,
and learn about businesses in the Gorge turning food and yard waste into
valuable compost.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., we'll hear from Dirt Hugger, a
new company working to get a commercial composting facility up and running in
The Dalles. We'll also learn about Parkdale-based Alpaca Garden's compost tea.
And Fresh From the Farm, based in Carson, will show off their compost kits so
you can get started composting at home, work or school. We'll convene at 5:30
p.m. (a little earlier than normal).
We hope you'll join us to get your
hands dirty in what's bound to be one of the most educational and practical
Green Drinks to date. Bicycling is highly encouraged! Parking is limited. The
Earth Center asks for a $5 suggested donation to support what has become one of
the Gorge's biggest networking events.
About Gorge Green Drinks Attracting nearly 50 people each month, Gorge Green Drinks is fast-becoming
THE place to learn about the people and companies working in sustainable
industries in the Gorge. Green Drinks moves around the Gorge each month to
highlight mission-driven businesses and environmental nonprofits focused on
creating a prosperous regional economy. To host a future Green Drinks event,
email: gorgegreendrinks@gmail.com. More info: www.greendrinks.org/OR/Hood
River About Gorge Earth Center Gorge Earth Center is a nonprofit organization based in Hood River. Green
Drinks, which is held in hundreds of cities around the world, is just one of
many programs and events Columbia Gorge Earth Center hosts in an effort to
foster sustainable living practices in the Gorge. Other events include films,
lectures, a reuse business, farmer's market, Enviro House Tour, promotion of a
local currency system, and much more. More info: www.cgec.org About Gorge Grown Food Network Gorge Grown Food Network is a citizen-led group working to build an
economically and environmentally sound regional food system that engages,
educates, and improves the health and well-being of the 5-county Gorge
community. It organizes many educational projects in an attempt to increase the
local food supply in the Gorge. It also organizes a Farmer's Market, Thursdays,
June 3 - Oct 7, 2010. More info: www.gorgegrown.com
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Summer
Outing in Maupin
Saturday, August 28,
12PM
With a registration deadline of August 18th, Wasco County
Historical Society invites the public and its members to its Summer Outing
in Maupin Saturday, August 28th, at the Imperial River Company for a 12:00
luncheon highlighted with a presentation by Imperial Stock Ranch owner Jeanne
Carver.
Dan & Jeanne Carver will host a tour of the historic Ranch
following the luncheon.
Further details and registration information
may be obtained from Jan Leininger, 541-478-3429.
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Rymmel Lovell shares research
Sunday, August 15, 2PM
Wasco County Historical Society invites the public
and its members to the Rorick House, 300 W. 13th St. in The Dalles, Sunday the
15th, 2:00 p.m., to hear Rymmel Lovell share her extensive research into the
interesting history of The Dalles' UCC Congregational Church. FREE event with
refreshments offered. Visit the 1850 Rorick
House, the oldest surviving home in the city, which serves as the head-quarters
for the WCHS.
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How to
Prepare Your Company
for Angel Investment
Tuesday,
August 17, 5:30-7:30PM
PubTalk™ at the Solstice Wood Fire Cafe,
415 W. Steuben, in Bingen, WA.
Seeking
Company Presenters interested in Angel Funding. Companies must have
good growth and profit potential seeking capital within the range of $100K-$1M,
with a clear opportunity for investors to obtain a return on their
investment. Companies must be located or willing to be located in the Gorge.
To apply, contact Robin Cope for information and application, robinc@gorge.net,
541-296-8080.
PubTalk™ is an informal event that provides a great
opportunity for presenting your business, learning about local entrepreneurs,
networking and connecting with angel investors.
Entrepreneurs, investors,
leaders of local companies, business professionals, consultants and service
professionals are welcome.
To RSVP, contact Mike Cannon, mikec@co.klickitat.wa.us, 509-773-7060.
AGENDA FOR EVENT
5:30 Networking -
Drinks & Snacks
6:15 Keynote Speaker: Ken Levy, CEO 4-Tell,
Inc., 2010 Winner of the Gorge Angel Conference, "How to Prepare Your Company
for Angel Investment".
7:00 Company Presentations
7:30 Adjourn for more networking
Admission: $10 includes program &
snacks. Presented by GORGE Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN). Sponsored by
CenterPointe Community Bank. Hosted by Klickitat County Economic
Development.
Marketing Partners:
The Small Business Development
Center, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, Mid Columbia Economic Development
District, The Dalles Chamber of Commerce, Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce, Wasco
County Economic Development Commission, Skamania County Economic
Development and the Gorge Technology Alliance.
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What's
Happening
Your Guide to Local Happenings 8/10 -
8/20
7/01- Outdoor
Sculpture Garden, Maryhill Museum of Art
10/3 www.maryhillmuseum.org
7/01- William Morris: Native
Species
9/6 Maryhill Museum of Art
www.maryhillmuseum.org
8/01- "Baskets Tell a Story"
10/10 Museum
at Warm Springs
Info: 541-553-3331
www.warmsprings.com/museum
www.maryhillwinery.com
3-28 Gorge Artists Create Open Juried
Show @ The Dalles Art Center
Opening Reception
Aug. 5, 5-7pm
11 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
11 11th Annual Founder's Cup
Golf
Tournament
Indian Creek Golf Course, 541-506-6111
11 Music in the
Park
Curtis Salgado &
Alan Hagar - 6pm
City Park, 5th & Union, The
Dalles
12 The Dalles Kiwanis
Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
13 Free Skating Party & Family Concert
Grass Valley Pavilion
www.rodeoroseband.com
13-15 Cruise the Gorge/Show in
the Shade/Dallesport Drags
Info: 541-980-7183
markf@gorge.net
www.cruisethegorge.net
14 The Dalles Farmers Market
City Park (5th & Union)
8AM - 1PM
14 Deconstructing the Lore of Lewis & Clark Lecture & Book Signing: David L. Nicandri
Maryhill Museum of Art
509.773.3733
14 Dufur Valley 5K & 10K
Fundraiser for Dufur HS
Info: Alex Dillard, 541.467.2381
14 Watercolor Workshop
The Dalles Art Center
Info: 541.296.4759
14 Murder Mystery Dinner
7PM-10PM, Maryhill Winery
14-15 Dufur Threshing Bee
Info: 541.467.2205
15 History of the UCC Congregational Church by Rymmel Lovell, 2PM, FREE
@ the Rorick House, 300 W. 13th
16 The Great Southern Railroad
Discovery Center, 1PM
Info: Roxie, 541.296.8600
17 The Dalles Lions Club
Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
18 The Dalles Rotary Club
Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
19 The Dalles Kiwanis
Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
19-22 Wasco Co. Fair & Tygh Valley Rodeo
19 Business After Hours
Mill Creek Point Assisted Living
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC 541.296.2231
20-22 The Dalles High School Class of 1960
50th Class Reunion - Shilo Inn The Dalles
Info: Judy Reynolds, 541.389.4484
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Cruise the Gorge 2010 arrives
Friday - Sunday, August 13 - 15
Neon Cruise - Friday
The weekend starts off on Friday night with a "Neon Cruise" at 8PM as participants "cruise the gut" in downtown The Dalles.
Registration begins at 5PM at Burgerville USA located in downtown The Dalles at 118 W. Third Street. Show in the Shade - Saturday Hosted in a beautiful park setting on the grass and under the trees at local Sorosis Park, followed by Drag races. Registration begins at 9AM at Sorosis Park.
Dallesport Drags - Sunday
Round out the weekend on Sunday, across the river at The Dalles Airport.
Event will start at 10AM.
Dufur Threshing Bee - Sunday
One can also take part
in the Threshing Bee Car Show at Dufur Park, 13 miles south of The
Dalles, starting at 9AM.
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City
Council Candidate Filing
Deadline is August 24, by
5PM
Information packets are now available for citizens interested in
running for the following City elected offices: Mayor; Councilor at Large;
Council Position #1 (west district); and Council Position #3 (east district). The positions will be elected at the November 2, 2010, General
Election.
Minimum qualifications include: the candidate must be a
registered voter and reside within the city limits at least 12 months
immediately before being elected or appointed to office. If the candidate will
represent a district, the candidate must reside in the specific district from
which the person seeks nomination for a period of 90 days prior to the
election. No person may be a candidate at a single election for more than one
elective City office.
Candidates and/or Chief Petitioners may obtain
nominating petitions and additional information from the City Clerk's Office,
313 Court Street, The Dalles.
Deadline for filing nominating petitions
for City positions is August 24, 2010,
5:00PM.
For more information see the City's website:
www.ci.the-dalles.or.us.
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Chamber
Offers Online Monthly Newsletter
Newest
Feature
The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the newest
feature on our website. The monthly newsletter is now available for viewing.
To view this month's newsletter in pdf format click on this link: Chamber of Commerce
Newsletters.
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Riding the Ghost Rails: Historic Railroads of Wasco County
August 16, 23 & 30, at the Discovery Center
Local historian/storyteller Jerry Tanquist will offer three
audio-visual programs for history enthusiasts on the constant movement of trains against the landscape on Mondays at 1PM featuring: "The Great Southern Railroad" (August 16th),"Railroad Stories Along the
Deschutes" (August 23rd), and "The Portage Railroads & the Celilo Canal"
(August 30th).
Jerry grew up
"at the end of the line" in a small prairie town, and remembers watching trains
at the switch- back with his mother, the day an engineer invited him to ride
with him into the roundhouse. He first began researching railroads in
'95, when he and wife Betsy Johnson begin to find evidence of tracks cutting
through their property in The Dalles. Their neighbor on Fifteen Mile Road, Jack
Kaiser, said "That used to be the Great Southern," and Tanquist's hobby was
born. The Great Southern Railroad was built in 1905 from The Dalles to Dufur,
and then on to Friend. John Heimrich had a dream of laying rails from the
Columbia River all the way to San Francisco, thus the name "The GREAT
Southern." Jerry has a wealth of stories about the people who lived along the
route, and its history from beginning till end, in 1936. He even picked up a rare pair of Great Southern tickets at a swap meet, currently on display at the
Discovery Center.
Many people have
donated ghostly photos and oral histories to his collection. He claims "the
best stories come from railroad retirees," who have experienced everything from
the rails, like mentor Gary Conley, formerly of Union Pacific. "Railroad
Stories along the Deschutes" offers new episodes of the fierce competition
between railroad tycoons J. Hill and E. Harriman; the Stand Off between their
forces at the Fred Girt place; a shooting at Oak Brook, the water cistern tale
of Tuscam, and the building of the Crooked River Bridge.
"The Portage
Railroads and the Celilo Canal," tells of lines constructed with the purpose of
making river traffic possible around Celilo Falls from 1863 on, including one
built in 1905 to serve as a shuttle for river traffic during the construction
of the Celilo Canal, until 1957.
Two decades after
the Oregon Trail brought pioneers to The Dalles in 1843, the railroads opened
the area up from the ocean to the tri-cities area. We still depend on railroads
for freight, and they are a great, environmentally friendly way move people,"
states Tanquist. No other form of travel is as social or scenic, and trains
are an enduring part of the romance and history of the Gorge.
The Discovery
Center and Wasco County Historical Museum is the official interpretive center
for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, located off 1-84 at exit 82,
5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR - (541) 296-8600 or visit www.gorgediscovery.org
Open daily from 9AM-5PM. Adult admission is
$8 and $7 for Seniors.
*Railroad programs included with paid admission, FREE to
Members.
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Politicians to visit The Gorge
Starting Monday of next week
Wyden in Hood River
On Monday, August 16, Senator Ron Wyden will convene a "roundtable" discussion with selected businesses of
the Gorge Technology community. Event hosted by the Gorge Technology Alliance and the Port of Hood River: 9:30AM to 11AM at The Halyard Building, 707 Portway Avenue, Hood
River, OR.
RSVP by Friday, August 13 to Jessica Metta at jessica@crgta.org
Dudley in The Dalles
Chris Dudley, Republican candidate for
Oregon governor, will be in The Dalles on Wednesday, August 16. Casa El Mirador is the destination in which Dudley will be present. This event is scheduled to start at 6PM.
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"Cowboy Boots & Country Roots"
Wasco County Fair, August 19-22
Have a friendly competition with
your neighbors in exhibiting your produce,"get ether" after harvest is
over and take a look at the very latest in the equipment line.
Dates and Events to remember:
*Farmers Fun Day, Aug. 19
*Antiques RoadShow, Aug. 19
*Zac Grooms & Unwound, Aug. 20
*Donkey Race, Aug. 20 & 21
*Run & Walk, Aug. 21
*Coyote Creek Band, Aug. 21
*Demolition Derby, Aug. 22
*Safeway's Free Breakfast, Aug. 22
*2010 The Great Oregon Grill
For a complete Event Guide, visit: Wasco County Oregon
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Sherman County Fair: Coming Soon
Tuesday-Saturday, August 24-28
The Sherman
County Historical Museum
invites you to c'mon over to the Sherman County Fair.
4-H/FFA/Open Class Contests, Oregon Trail Valley Boys,
Carrie
Cunningham and the 6 Shooters, Paradise Rose Chuck Wagon,
Demolition Derby, Geocache Challenge & a Barn Dance to Countryfied.
FREE admission to the Museum during the fair.
More info see: www.co.sherman.or.us and www.shermanmuseum.org.
The Wasco Salmon/Steelhead Tournament is
August 28th. Bring
your fishing gear!
See www.wascooregon.com for details.
Visit the
historic Wasco Railroad Depot Museum and History Center! Stay on for
dinner at the Lean To Café in Wasco or Bob's Texas T-Bone in Rufus on the
Columbia River!
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Terrific Runs of Summer Steelhead!
Young's Fishing Service, Inc.
Some of you may have heard or
read about releasing water from the top of Pelton Dam/Round Butte reservoir in
order to aid the steelhead smolt downstream in their migration to the ocean. I have read some interesting and sometimes confusing
data/reports on what they are trying to do and they are mandated by DEQ and
water quality controls to maintain certain temperatures for various reasons.
The
bottom line from what I have heard from a very good source, is that the early
spill for the smolt was to come off of the top of the reservoir this spring and
early summer and around the first part of August they will be drawing from the
lower part which will be much cooler.
I was told that the summer water temps should be lower
than normal in August & September which in turn should be ultimately better
for the fishery. After such a great steelhead season last year, we can only
hope for the same this year and with the terrific runs coming over the dams
right now.
At this writing we have had
124,923 steelhead come over The Dalles Dam compared to last year's 70,777 to
same date.
Capt. Jack LaFond
Young's Fishing Service, Inc.
541-296-5371
www.FishYFS.com
*For the complete article, click here: Fishin' News
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New at Cousin's Restaurant & Saloon
Starts Tuesday, August 10 at 5PM
Ladies
Night at Cousin's Saloon: Featuring $1.00 Taco's and $3.00 Margarita's. We'll have fun and
games for all and some fun martini's for the ladies.
We're bringing an island
feel to the saloon so don your best tropical shirt or dress and salsa on down to
the saloon.
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DID YOU KNOW?
"A dollar spent at a locally
owned store is usually spent 6-15 times before it leaves the community. From
$1, you create $5-$14 in value within your community."
"Spend $1 at a national
chain store and 80% of it leaves town immediately."
Quotes: Tim
Mitchell, first cited in 'E' Magazine - article available through the Northwest
Earth Institute's 'Changes For Sustainable Living' discussion course book.
CRAIG Office Supply would like to
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big box store you want to price-compare (Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, or
Quill) and we will meet or beat their prices. It's that simple. Shop with us
and get what you want, when you want, at the price you want, while keeping your
dollars local. Everybody wins at CRAIG Office Supply.
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Local
Promotions
Come to Erin Glenn on Friday
NightsNorthwest grown music, food, and beverage! Enjoy our special
monthly dance party opportunities, as well! Also, follow our Twitter and
Facebook pages for more details about events and to give us feedback! We have
live music every Friday night from 7-10 pm or so. $5 cover charge (except where
noted) allows you to enjoy a wide variety of live music and monthly (or MORE)
dance parties! Along with great tunes, we offer a variety of tasty foods from
our menu. For more information click here: Erin Glenn
Wines at The Mint Free lunch for a
friend, on us* at SubwayBuy a 6-inch Turkey Bacon and Avacado Sub
FRESH VALUE MEAL and get a second 6-inch Turkey Bacon and Avacado Sub for free!
Offer expires August 14, 2010. *Must present coupon upon purchase - visit Subway FRESHBUZZ to receive your
coupon. Stop by today! Columbia
Laser Skin Center SpecialsFeatured Product: JaneIredale Bronzer - 10% OFF This Month
Only. August Special: Microderm
Madness! Microdermabrasion Only $75Click on this link to see all the
current specials: Columbia Laser Skin Center
Specials. Maryhill Winery Concert
ScheduleEarth, Wind
& Fire - August 28th - 7:00 p.m. Maryhill Winery Summer Concert
Information Cousin's Restaurant
& SaloonRock Bottom Wednesdays! A burger, beer, and bottomless
fries for only $5.00! Available in the Gandy Dancer Saloon from 4pm to 9pm! The
best deal in town! Cousins' Rock Bottom Wednesdays. Buffet Breakfast Sundays from 9am to 2pm with a variety of
homemade breakfast items and pastries and fresh fruits and waffle bar. Adults
are $11.99, Seniors are $9.99 and kids eat for only $4.99. Come check us out! Dave's Hometown Pizza Offers Milkshake
MondaysMilkshakes for $2 with pizza purchase at regular price. Get up
to 2 with medium and 4 with large. Check us out at Dave's Hometown Pizza or Facebook. Cups For PupsGood Coffee-Good Causes. Mo
Joe's coffee located at 400 East Second Street, The Dalles has banned together
with Home at Last Humane Society for a good cause. When you purchase a coffee or
smoothie from Mo Joe's $2 from every cup sold goes to help homeless and unwanted
pets at Home At Last, The Dalles. Wasco County Historical Society Current
EventsWasco County Historical Society invites you to the following
free weekend activities at the Rorick House, 300 W. 13th Street. Each activity
begins at 2pm. Sunday, August 15, Rymmel Lovell, "History of the UCC Congregational Church." For more information visit: Wasco County Historical SocietyRivertap Pub Summer HoursSUN-THURS Open at
4PM, FRI & SAT Noon - Midnight HAPPY HOUR DAILY from 4-6PM Located
next to TACO DEL MAR & THE MINT. 701 E 2nd Street, Downtown The Dalles;
(541)769-0059 OPEN EVERYDAY. www.rivertappub.com Go with the flow. Windseeker Restaurant SpecialsEnjoy
Singing? Karaoke on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 9PM - 2AM at The
Portside. We have brand new state of the art Sound system. Come to the
Portside and let us make you a star. The Windseeker Restaurant Caters on
site and off site for all your special gatherings. Let us take care of the
cooking for you partys, reunions receptions, or special gatherings. Call
541-298-7171 for more information. Why cook on Sundays? Bring your
family to the Windseeker for Sunday Brunch. Available every Sunday from 10AM -
2PM. What a great way to spend time as a family. Enjoy the view of the Columbia
River as you share a delicious meal. The Windseeker Restaurant - The
only river side dining in town. Our deck is open and NOW SERVING. For more
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Introductory
Offer
80%
OFF
Dental
Services |
Robert R. Perry DDS, PC
General Dentist
417 Washington St, The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-8555
Introductory Offer:
80% off Dental Services
$59 for adults $39 for kids (12 and under)
Exam, X-rays, and Cleaning
Valued at $303, you save $244
Limited time offer, expires Aug. 31st 2010
New patients only | | Offer Expires:
12/31/10 |
Hamburger
Combo
Meal
$4.95 |
Big
Jim's Drive In
Tuesday 4 PM to
Close SPECIAL
Hamburger Combo Meal
Includes Pepsi and Regular
Fries
$4.95 Reg. $7.60 SAVE
$2.65
(has Rex gone
crazy?????? Every Tuesday night)
Big Jim's
Website | | Offer Expires:
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