Picks and Pans Review: Pet Rock Race, West Salem, Oreg. (aug. 8).

UPDATED 07/13/1981 at 01:00 AM EDT • Originally published 07/13/1981 at 01:00 AM EDT

The rock roll-off is part of the annual Waterfront Festival. The idea is not quite outdated: This year locals are worried about the rumored entry of ringers from Mount St. Helens, which could steamroll the competition.

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