“I have been on that bull before – when he was a calf. He threw me then – I was only eight years old – so I had to get a little revenge,” Dougherty said.
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Rock of Ages Air Show
Saturday, August 13th
Rock of Ages Valley View Retirement Community will hold its 19th annual Valley View Concerts and Air Show from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at 15600 S.W. Rock of Ages Road, McMinnville. The event includes hot air balloons, a car show, remote controlled aircraft, horse and wagon rides, children’s games, a bouncy house, and gospel and bluegrass concerts. The activities and concerts are free, but donations of canned food for the food bank will be accepted. For more information, visit www.rockofagesvalleyview.com or call Sheila at 503-472-6212.
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by Dr. Kay Case
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