Motor Trucks’ 10th annual Mechanics Appreciation Day set for Aug. 19-21

Aug 17, 2008

The Motor Trucks 10th annual Mechanics Appreciation Day is set for Aug. 19-21, with a day of fun, food and events planned at each of the company’s three branches in Washington state:

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bellington, Wash., 929 Thomas Road;

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Vernon, Wash., 2501 Henson Road; and

Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Everett, Wash., 2920 Grand Ave.

“This year is our biggest one so far, our 10th annual,” says Angela Hill, the company’s receptionist. “We hope you can join us.”

For more information, call 360-428-6030.

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