SUN COUNTRY MUSTANG CLUB
P.O. BOX 556
MOXEE, WA 98936
EVENT DATES TO REMEMBER
Month
October
Oct/Nov
December
January(2013)
June
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Date
21st
1st
19th
7th – 10th
Event
Vintage Valley Run
Fall foliage trip?
Christmas Party
Club Banquet
Coffee Stop (east bound rest stop)
Location
Zillah, WA.
club house where Lance lives
Clarion, Yakima, WA.
Indian John Hill Rest Stop
October 2012
General Meeting:
4th Wednesday of every month
Magic’s Pizza, Selah
7:00pm
Club dues are
payable beginning in
OCTOBER…….
Board Meeting:
3rd Thursday of every month
Clubhouse of Lance Sontag
Terrace Heights 7:00pm
Deadline for newsletter submissions is 7 days after the event,
If you’re submission is not received by that date,
it could be put off until the next month’s newsletter.
Membership Requirements:
Attend 2 meetings or club functions per year
Have a valid driver’s License
Own a Mustang or Cougar
Provide proof of liability insurance
Be 18 years or older or join with parents as a family membership
Annual Dues
Single: $17.00 Family $20.00
www.suncountrymustang.com
SCMC Board Minutes
Lance’s Club House
Sept 20, 20121
Board members attending: Jason, Jeff, Dave, Lance & Mark.
Others attending: Velda & Gail
Minutes submitted by Mark Sires
Jason called the meeting to order. Please note for the minute organization below, the order of some topics is being
shifted to topics in the meeting minutes where they fit, not in the chronological order of where the discussions
occurred.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Treasures Report – Checking $8,795.24 Savings $1,505.61. Club is healthy financially.
Dave will prepare the operations budget for next year for the club. Once that is done, it will be presented to the
membership to make decision on next year’s budget and this year’s donations.
Dues are Due in October – It was recommended that the club send out a reminder letter to all those who are a year
behind, and then those who have not paid by the end of October.
a. There was a discussion about raising the dues. They are set by the bi-laws and would need to have a vote
to amend the constitution.
Duane Warner and his family and Mike Brown were recommended to be honorary members for next year. It will
have to be raised at a business meeting and then voted on at the annual meeting.
a. There was also a suggestion that we provide the meal for them at the banquet. Again, this will go to club
members for a decision.
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Show review:2
a. Show finances were discussed.
i. Dave had 2 pages of results from the show. Copy attached.
ii. We still have some XL, 2XK, and 3XL shirts to sell
iii. The club took in $5,655.46 before expenses. There were a couple more donations that had yet
to be added. The expenses at this point are $2,934.79, but they are still being calculated.
b. Parking at the show was discussed at length along with some proposed solutions. The will go to the
show committee to decide.
c. Ballots were discussed at length. Many people were voting before 10 AM. It was recommended that we
give them a slip in the goodie bag that they exchange for the ballot at 11 AM. We will not give out the
ballots before 11 AM to prevent people from voting while cars are still coming in and not set up. This
will go to the show committee.
d. There was a discussion about not letting people pick their class when they pre-register. They fill out the
info on the car, but not to let them pick a class. The car’s class will be assigned by the people at the gate.
They will then take that class number to the registration table. This should help avoid all the changes of
class that happen, as well as cars that are modified going into stock classes and people not selecting the
correct class. Again, info to be sent to the show committee.
e. Have enough workers was discussed and it was recommended to have sign up lists. Then work on filling
spots people do not sign up for. Again, info to be sent to the show committee.
f. Pony Trails and the Poker Hand was discussed. Pony Trails went very well, with 34 cars. There will be
clarification on expectation on the poker hands at future Pony Trails.
g. The cruise in at Kings Row was discussed. It went well with 46 cars. A discussion felt that the support
Kings Row gave the club outweighed a lack of parking. The show committee might recommend club
cars park across the street next year if turn-out is high.
h. Show had 161 paid registered cars, with 154 on the field.
i. Mark advised the fire-truck class would not be organized again. Too low of participation and many other
demands were placed on local fire-fighter time with all the fires and other responsibilities.
j. Sunbeam class went well and paid for itself. If the Sunbeam promise 4 or more cars next year, we will
repeat the class.
k. It was suggested we reach out to other Ford clubs, such as the Model A’s, Vintiques, etc. to grow the
show and will create more classes if cars are promised.
l. Expanding the non-Ford class was discussed. It was generally agreed we might want to divide if you
year groups, but the show committee will decide that.
m. It was decided the club will not pay postage for the 5 trophies that did not get picked up. We will try to
notify the winners and they can make arrangements to get them. If not distributed by next Spring, we
will return to Heinz to be recycled for next year.
The Web site was discussed. We are getting a very good deal. The bill for the last 4 months was approved
($121).
There was a discussion about loaning the club’s sound system out to other groups or people. It was generally felt
that we did not want to get into a habit of doing that and if we started loading to some, we would then be obligated
out of fairness to loan to others. The board made an executive decision the sound system would be for our club
functions only.
The Coffee stop was discussed. The board is in favor of doing it again. It will need to go to the membership at
the next general meeting as we will need to reserve the time slot soon. Preference was suggested to be for a
weekend, even if it means switching to west bound traffic.
All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen. Police have nothing to go on.
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Nominations for next years officers are coming due. At the October Board meeting, the Board will make it’s
recommendation as per the bi-laws and then take nominations from the floor at the general meeting.
10. The banquet was discussed. It is the VPs responsibility. An idea to shift from the traditional setting to a
conference room at a local buffet was suggested. We already have reservations at the Clarion. The VP will need
to organize this.
11. Having more functions where the club pays for food for the members or other expenses was discussed.
Jason closed the meeting.
9.
Here are some general numbers from the show.
Money made at show: $4,548.25
Sponsorships:
$2,581.00
T-shirts:
$398.00
Show expenses:
-$3.122.98
Grand total:
$4,404.27
From Dave Mitts
SCMC General Meeting
September 26, 20123
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jason Ratliff.
Treasurer’s Report:

Balance – Checking $8,425.35 and Savings $1,505.61
Pony Trails and Car Show:

David Mitts presented an update of our car show. We had 161 total cars paid and 154 at the show. Hoping
for 200 next year. We also had 66 sponsorships. Next year we will try to set up a little different for parking,
by spreading out more. Those who worked at the gate and parking were thanked for a job well done as it
seems all the cars came in at once. More help is needed in parking. Also passing out the ballots was
discussed. This year we made the most money ever on the raffle with a total $855.00. All the food and
drinks were sold. All in all a very good show.

The Pony Trails had 34 cars attend. Ray stated the members were treated very well by those businesses in
Ellensburg.

Kings Row had 47 cars attend. Parking was tight, but went very well.
Drawings:

Bill Hinmann won the door prize and Bill Linse won the 50/50 drawing.
Upcoming Events and Shows:

Velda stated she has tickets for the Octoberfest for Children’s Wishes and Dreams at the Civic Center on
October 13.
Coffee Stop:

The club decided weekends are best for members to volunteer for the coffee stop. Velda will try to get a
weekend for the east side, if not then will try for the west side. If she cannot get a weekend, we will not do
the coffee stop.

The Patterson show is October 7th. Meet at K-Mart at 8:00 a.m..
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
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General Information:
 Doug needs articles for the newsletter.
 October our dues need to be paid.
 It is time to think about elections for officers with a vote at the Christmas party.
 If there are things in the bi-laws that the club wants to change, we need to discuss it at the upcoming
meetings, so we can vote on them at the Banquet in January.
 Juanita Marking passed away. The club will donate $50.00 in her memory to Children’s Wishes and Dreams.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Pony Trails Information: Doug and Amy, OH, I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN HERE. WE HAD 32 CARS
FOR THE PONY TRAIL AND THREE SUNBEAM TIGERS MET US AT THE RED HORSE AT LUNCH. WE
HAD 47 CARS LAST NIGHT FOR THE CRUISE!!!! Everyone enjoyed the Ellensburg Farmers Market. Kelleher
Motors cleared their lot to let us park there. The winner of the poker walk received a $20.00 gift card from Kings Row
and lunch for two at the show. HOW EXCITING!! One of the couples that are always here (please don't ask me
names, I only do facies!!!) ask where the lady was that always does the cinnamon notes. I told here "sorry, will breads
do?" MISS YOU GUYS, WISH YOU WERE HERE. Gotta get to the park!! Velda
Show information: We had 161 paid entries 156 cars that showed up. The weather was just about perfect. Among
the cars were 3 or maybe 4 Sunbeam Tigers, a 427 powered AC Cobra, many really nice Cougars, one Shelby GT 350
Mustang, and a whole host of other very nice cars. Our club had some winners, myself, Richard Rettig, Mark, Leroy
Dukes Harold and Mary Clark and I think Ray, Lonnie, and Rob Lyons son. I'm sure there were more, but that is all I
remember. The people from Kohls came(5). They were great, really a big help. As YOU know we are always just a
little short of help, so it was sooo good to have them. We cleared over $200.00 on the 50/50. got several boxes of
food for that donation.
We had the most sponsors ever, and I think we sold the food out. I'm sure Mark and Dave and Mary will add to this,
but I hope it helps give you some info. Jeff and Velda
"Always See The Big Picture"
The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their Tent all set up, both men
fell sound asleep.
Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see?'
The Lone Ranger replies, 'I see millions of stars.'
What that tell you?' asked Tonto.
The Lone Ranger ponders for a minute then says, 'Astronomically speaking, It tells me there are
millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo.
Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, the Lord
is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day
tomorrow.
What's it tell you, Tonto?'
"You dumber than buffalo dung Kemo Sabe. It means somebody stole our tent."
From Velda
On Sunday, October 7, 2012, PACIFIC NORTHWEST MUSTANG CLUB’S 26th Annual Concours d' Elegance at
the Columbia Crest Winery in Paterson, Washington.
It was a great day and although a little cool first thing in the morning, the rest of the day turned out really nice. There
were 171 cars and other vehicles at the show. We were able to field 13 cars from our club, but still were not the
largest club in attendance, as the Mustang Wranglers from Oregon had 15 cars. Club members in attendance with
were Jeff Waidner and his 65 Coupe, Judy Mangum and her 65 coupe, Bill Hinman and his 68 convertible, David &
Audrey Haynes and their 67 coupe, Richard & Vicki Rettig and their 70 Boss 302, Fred & Kathy Miles and their 69
coupe, Harold & Mary Clark and their 67 fastback, Lonnie Epperson and Amelia Epperson and their 89 fastback,
Lance Sontag and his 02 GT coupe, David Hawkins and 9? coupe, Ray Fletcher and his 05 GT convertible, David and
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Marcy Mitts and their 07 Shelby, and Mark Sires
and his Roush P51. We did well on pulling
trophies. Jeff took 3rd with his little blue Mustang
coupe (with Bull’s Eye riding shotgun), Bill took
1st with his red convertible, Richard took 1st with
his Orange Boss 302 (after having a bit of a hard
luck day getting to the show), Lonnie took 3 rd
with this blue Fox body, Lance took 3 rd with his
white GT Baron, Ray took 3rd with his
convertible, Mark took second with his Roush,
and finally Harold and Mary took 1st with the
Yellow 67 (even if it had no seat and Harold
drove it in sitting on a pillow). Competition was
fierce, with Jeff, Harold & Mary, Ray, and Mark
all having 8 or more cars in their class. As
always, the winery grounds were a great place of
the show and a good time seemed to have been
had by all (with a little help from the wine tasting
room!!!).
From Mark
Editorial information:
Items set aside for the show committee: I
noticed that a lot of issues were set aside for the
show committee to look into. Was this to be this
year’s show committee or next years? I would
suggest that these issues should be looked into by
this year’s show committee. They could then
give what they think would have been the best
way to have rectified this “problems” and next
year’s committee could look over these issues
and choose to accept or reject the possible solutions that were suggested.
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Are you smarter than a 60 or 70 year old? (answers on page 9)
01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens
would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't
know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind? ________ ________.
02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S., in early 1964, we all watched them on The
___ ____________ Show.
03. 'Get your kicks, __ _________ _______.'
04. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to ______ ___
__________.'
05. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ___ ____ ____ _____.'
06. After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that
was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_____________.'
07. Nestle's makes the very best _______________.'
08. Satchmo was America's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz
trumpet player with us. His name was _____ ____________.
09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? __ ___ ____.
10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named _______ ___________ and Red always ended
his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________ ________.. '
11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their_______
_______.
12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the
VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ &_______________.
13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a
tribute to _____ _____________.
14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was
called ___________________.
15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled
around our waist. It was called the ________ ________.
16. Remember LS/MFT _____ _____/_____ _____ _____?
17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's _____ ______ _____!
18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? The _____ Knows!
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SCMC Merchandise – Show Your Pride in Our Club4
See David Mitts for:
Nametags
Window Decals
Antenna Flag
$7.00
$4.00
$7.00
Club sew on patch
$3.00 @ or 2 for $5.00
Board Members & Chairpersons
President
Jason Ratliff
Vice President
Jeff Waidner
Secretary
Mary Clark
Treasurer
David Mitts
Past President
Mark Sires
Alt. Board Member
Lance Sontag
Membership
Doris Humann
Hospitality
Opal Duffield
Newsletter Editor
Doug Heilman
Show
David Mitts &
Lance Sontag
Phone Committee
Velda Welch
Web Administrator
Gail Welch
Club Historian
Lance Sontag
Activity Leader
Ray Fletcher
jtratliff@charter.net
567-0588
waidner@msn.com
965 3322
mustangs1968@ymail.com
509-250-0963
dmmitts@clearwire.com
453-2225
m.sires@charter.net
901-9350
lsunday1@charter.net
457-7661
hdhumann@centurylink.net
877-2276
dennyopal@msn.com
452-5809
waheilman@yahoo.com
901-7131
dmmitts@clearwire.com
lsunday1@charter.net
453-2225
457-7661
veldajeanwelch@aol.com
697-7891
gcarlton.layman@nwinfo.net
901-8285
lsunday1@charter.net
457-7661
kissnina7125@yahoo.com
509-306-0780
Happy Birthday to the following members:
October 5
Ginger Carlton
Ray Fletcher
Garrett Duffield
17th
21st
22nd
November
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.
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Velda Welch
Virgil Clark
Maria Ortiz
Jeff Waidner
Gail Welch
1st
10th
16th
17th
18th
ANSWERS :
01. The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet.
02. The Ed Sullivan Show
03. On Route 66
04. To protect the innocent.
05. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
06. The limbo
07. Chocolate
08. Louis Armstrong
09. The Timex watch
10. Freddy, The Freeloader and 'Good Night and God Bless.'
11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned. Not flags, as some have guessed)
12. Beetle or Bug
13. Buddy Holly
14. Sputnik
15. Hoola-hoop
16. Lucky Strike/Means Fine Tobacco
17. Howdy Doody Time
18. Shadow
Thanksgiving Baskets?
Christmas boxes?
Re-new membership information.6
If your birthday, spouse birthday or your childs’ birthday didn’t show up in the newsletter this year, that was probably because we
do not have them in our records. A reminder, we don’t need to know the year you were born, but it would be nice to have the
month and day.
Please fill out the form below and send it in with your 2013 dues. Dave Mitts will make sure this information gets to Doris.
Sun Country Mustang Club
Membership Update
Name:
Birth Date:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Home Phone:
Zip:
Spouse’s Name:
Birth Date:
Children 18 years of age and younger:
Name:
Birthdate:
Year and Model of your club car(s):
Year:
Model:
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Than it dawned on me.
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2012 Trophy Sponsors
SPONSOR
ADDDRESS
CONTACT
MEMBER
A Muffler Bandit
601 South 1st St. Yakima, WA 98901
Tammi Larson
American Collectors Insurance
PO Box 8343 Cherry Hill NJ 08002
with dash plaque order
Zee
Auto Art & Collision Repair
1407 S. 16th St. Yakima, WA 98901
Irma & Mike Philp
Velda
Black Angus Steak House
501 N. Front St. Yakima, WA 98902
John
Velda
Bonnie & Clyde's Tune-up
501 E. Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima,WA 98901
Capital Advisors
402 E. Yakima Ave. Yakima, WA 98901
Tony Farina
Lance
Carey Motors
3204 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, Wa 98902
Randy Bale
Zee
Carquest
614 S. Columbus Goldendale, WA 98620
Chris' Recovery Shop
Cowiche Harvest Foods/Subway
1418 E. Nob Hill Blvd.Yakima, WA 98901
16850 Summitview Rd Cowiche,WA
98923
El Porton
420 S. 48th Ave. Yakima, Wa 98908
El Rincan Restaurant
3702 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902
Elliott Insurance Service, Inc.
702 N. First St., Yakima, WA 98902
Dick Elliott
Velda
Frame Maker
910 Summitview Yakima, WA 98902
Linda
Velda
Frank' Tire Factory
Great Floors
605 S. 1st St. Selah, WA 98942
1508 E. Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, WA
98901
Dan Siekawitch
Velda
H& S Freight Agents, Inc.
1714 Rudkin Road, Yakima 98901
Lonnie Welch
Velda
Hanson Fruit Company
PO BOX 9755 Yakima, WA 98909
Jason Betterton
Mark
Helms Hardware Co.
12 North lst St. Selah, WA 98942
Lianne
Imprenta Graphics
505 W. Nob Hill Blvd.Yakima, WA 98902
Jesus Martinez
Ray
J. T. Trucking
1300 Clerf Road, Kittitas, WA 98926
Jim Fletcher
Ray
Jerry Birge
PO Box 266 Naches, WA 98937
Jerry Birge
Velda
Joe's Grinding & Performance
1114 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, Wa 98902
Johnson Auto Glass
119 S. First St. Yakima, WA 98901
Kelleher Motor Company
602 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phil Kelleher
Ray
Kershaw Fruit & Cold Storage
151 Low Road Yakima, WA 98908
Steve Potter
Mark
King's Row Drive In
Krueger Family Peppers and Produce,
Inc
210 S. 1st St. Selah, WA 98942
Cherie
Velda
Legacy Ford
1225 Autoplex Way, Pasco, WA 99301
Les Scwab Tires
702 E. Yakima Ave. Yakima, Wa 98901
Magic's Pizza Shack
Major's Restaurant, Inc.
McDonald's of Yakima
110 S. 4th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902
Bill Hinman
Harold
Darla Worrell
Velda
Bob and Bonnie Dewey
Marcia
Zee
Bill Linse
Velda
Zee
Zee
460 Knight Lane, Wapato, WA 98951
Heinz
Kevin Tucker
Mark Sires
David
Hawkins
309 S. 1st St. Selah, Wa 98942
Tally McLain
Velda
1902 S. 3rd Ave. Union Gap,WA 98903
Steve Calhoun
Velda
Pat
Brian Maybee/Debi
Richards
McIntosh's Autobody, Inc.
305 S. Water St. Ellensburg, WA 98926
McKinney Glass
221 S. lst St. Yakima, WA 98901
Mel's Diner
314 N. 1st St. Yakima, WA 98901
Mid-Valley Insurance Company
1218 W. Lincoln Ave. Yakima, WA 98902
Miracle Cleaners
1300 N. 40th Ave. Yakima, WA 98908
Sung Kim
Lance
Moxee Market
105 Idler St. Moxee, WA 98936
Joe
Zee
Northwest Auto Outlet
1916 S. 1st. Ave. Yakima, WA 98903
Bill Sonesen
Ray
Old Town Station Restaurant
2530 Main St. Union Gap, WA 98903
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Steven Hixson
Lance
Parry Jewelers
1216 S. First St. Yakima, WA 98901
4001 Summitview Suite 10 Yakima
98908
Brent Hodson
Lance
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.
1001 S. 1st St. Yakima,WA 98901
Mike Trammel
Velda
Pingery Ford
102 W. Naches Ave. Selah, WA 98942
Powerhouse Grill
3807 River Rd. Yakima, WA 98902
Quail Run
200 Bridle Way #200
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Ray
Bill Linse
Fred Gomez
Bill Linse
Zee
Jan
Velda
Bill Linse
Pat Loomis
Lance
Red Horse Diner
1518 University Way,Ellensburg, WA
98926
Bruce Crossett
RockAuto, LLC
6418 Normandy Ln Madison, WI 53719
with dash plaque order
Second Glance Hair Design
107 W. Naches Ave. Selah, WA 98942
Patti Duke
Velda
Selah Red Apple
121 E. 3rd Ave. Selah, WA 98942
Rich
Velda
Solarity Credit Union
703 N. Park Centre, Selah, WA 98942
Solarity Credit Union
110 N. Fifth Ave. Yakima, WA 98902
Star Bucks
2409 S 1st St. Yakima, WA 98901
Wendy Steere
Velda
Star Bucks
1208 N. 40th Ave. Yakima, WA 98908
Scott
Velda
Star Bucks
5621 Summitview Yakima, WA 98908
Star Bucks
420 S. 72nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
Stewart Subaru
506 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima,WA 98902
Mark Prater
Ray
Sureyyas Styling Salon
1110 Tieton Dr. Yakima, WA 98902
Faith Haney, Owner
Lance
The Eastwood Company
263 Shoemaker Rd Pottstown, PA 19464
with dash plaque order
Tom Denchel Ford Country
PO BOX 912 Prosser, WA 99350
Carmen Perez
Top Notch Motors
1915 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902
Tree Top
220 E. 2nd. Ave. Selah, WA 98942
True's Auto Plaza/Auto To Go
PO Box 3219 Union Gap, WA 98903
Bill True
Ray
Valley Ford Sales, Inc.
910 s. 1st St., Yakima, WA 98901
Jim Fretwell
Zee
Val-U-Lock Storage
WA Fruit Place & Gift Shop
2018 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, WA 98902
1209 Pecks Canyon Rd Yakima, WA
98908
Cheryl Barrett
Velda
Washington Fruit & Produce Co
401 N. 1st Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
Bryan Mains
Mark
Yakima Automotive
1 S. 12th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902
Robert Allgaier
Bill Hinman
Yakima Oil Company
514 S. 3rd Ave. Yakima, Wa 98902
Zee
Yakima Watermill
2528 Main St. Union Gap, WA 98901
Zee
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Ray
Velda
Velda
Lance
Velda
Velda
Zee