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NEWSOMS

Decorated flatbed trucks, golf carts and other vehicles made up the Fourth of July parade in Newsoms on Saturday afternoon.

Louise Pixley, seated, raises a cup of soda during the Fourth of July. With her are Paulette Thomas, left, and Carol Majors, who hosted a gathering on her front lawn in Newsoms. Her guests were able to watch the holiday parade from the comfort of the shade.