The Ottumwa Courier

Letters to the Editor

July 28, 2012

Shocked no beverages available at car show

OTTUMWA — Car show this last weekend at Bridge View along with the 4-H activities. Lots of people, lots of activities and LOTS of Heat. Going into the Bridge View building to cool off to find there is no concession area. No beverages/food other than a small buffet that would not sell beverage only. There was a pop machine by the concession window offering cans for $3 each. REALLY? One of the hottest days of the year, money to be made and no concession. What is up with that? It was open last year, why not this year?

Warren Douglas

Ottumwa

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