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In the first photo, attendees check out clothing available for the taking at the Sweet Home Health Fair Saturday, Aug. 20.

The event, which returned after a two-year hiatus, was held outside under mostly overcast skies, which kept temperatures cool.

"God blessed me that day," said organizer Bob Dalton. He said attendance was a little lower than previous years "but after two years, that's understandable."

Visitors interacted with some 30 vendors representing local service agencies, which occupied some 40 tables set up in front of the Linn-Benton Community College Sweet Home branch.

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