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Pioneer Spirit Application Form
Frank
Nelson is PIONEER SPIRIT 2011
PIONEER
SPIRIT Frank Nelson
 Born
December 30, 1937, Frank Nelson is the youngest Pioneer Spirit award recipient. At 74
he represents the hard
working and hard playing spirit that built our community.
- Frank
worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for 14 years and then BNSF for the
remainder of his career until he retired a few years ago.
- He
may have towed your car during his 27 years of weekend tow truck driving at
Fitz Auto Rebuild.
- He
and his wife, Ruth, own Nelson’s Pilot Car Service and are the best in the
business.
- He is
a community protector of the neighborhood and “his” local park.
- Best known as
representing Auburn on the racetrack nationally and internationally, Frank has
a continuous racing career that spans 56 years, one of the longest in the
nation. He still races and has
no plan of quitting.
- He
will be in the parade in his race car so look out Auburn Police Department!
- Frank
has been a friend to all and helped many along the way.
- The most important race
lies ahead as he is racing time now to beat bone cancer. His attitude is
amazing and
 strong
and he will only accept the checkered flag for this challenge!
To qualify to be
nominated for Auburn Good Ol' Days Pioneer Spirit a nominee
must:
- Generally be a male, 70 years or older as
of May 30, 2011
- Live in the Auburn
Community
- Have contributed time to
their community
- Be willing and able to
promote Auburn Good Ol’ Days by riding in local parades
- Be able to attend VIP
night, Thursday Night, August 11th
- Be able to reign over the festival August
12, 13, & 14, 2011
Royalty Sponsored by
Auburn Senior Activities Center
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