Past and present, as analyzed by Jody Christensen: On Dec. 31, 2013, Evergreen International Aviation and several of its subsidiaries filed for dissolution under Chapter 7. Within a few short weeks, ...
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Golf Fundraiser
Sunday, September 30
The 19th annual Backwards Open golf tournament to benefit the Special Olympics is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Bayou Golf Club, 9301 S.W. Bayou Drive, McMinnville. The tournament costs $35 and includes lunch at the Mac Club. Hole sponsorships are available for $25. Raffle tickets are available with the donation of two cans of food.
For more information or to register, call Teri Richards at 503-472-2482.
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