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Plan early to attend the:

“Ray & Frankie Finlinson Reunion”

NOTICE NEW DATE: * Saturday, July 19, 2008 *

IPP Man Camp – Delta

• Come & enjoy an afternoon & evening in air conditioned comfort.

• Bring your lunch for 12 noon.

• Program will be at 1:30 pm.

• An auction will be held after the program.

(Please plan on donating to the auction – don’t forget something for the kids too – they love to be part of the fun.)

• Games for kids and everyone.

• Dinner will be furnished by Norine’s family followed by a dance featuring the Oak City Orchestra.

Hope to see you on July 26th 19th !!!!

(information supplied by Tom Shipley)

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(Jerry added this additional information: )

From: Jerry Finlinson
To: Family members
Date: 2/19/2008 6:30 PM
Subject: Ray Finlinson reunion 26 19 July 2008, IPP man camp

FYI,
We have scheduled another Ray Finlinson Family Reunion for this summer.
Norine Shipley Family is in charge. The IPP mancamp near the power plant
has been reserved for the event.

Please put it on your calendars and plan to attend.
There are camping sites available at the campground.

If you are lucky, we can give tours of the power plant.

Later, Jerry

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