Shell coin gimmicks and a luckless instant winner tale
A writer recounts chasing Shells Man in Space and other coin promotions at a Rolling Meadows station. He prizes bronze coins after an instant victory, then reflects on the tasteless sameness of promos across oil brands and his long habit of changing stations.
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Rolling Meadows
Shell Oil Co
SHELL
Sunoco
States of the Union
Rolling Meadows Teens Propose City Drag Strip and Memorial Plaque
Rolling Meadows Mayor Wes Davidson leads the teen government in a plan to fund a Vietnam youth memorial plaque and discuss a drag strip for teens. The council weighs fundraisers like a car wash auction and dance while seeking broader teen engagement and community interest.
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Rolling Meadows
Wes Davidson
Vietnam
Pam Kolker
Greg Zenaty
Park District
Kevin Marshall
Jim Tucker
John Goddins
Rich Lisinski
Tucker
Jack Reif
Jaycee
Zenaty
Davidson
Kolker
Reif
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