Christmas trees can become fire hazards
By J.A. SZYMANSKI Precinct 2 Constable
      It's nothing like the cooler weather to get you into that holiday spirit. Everywhere you go, you see and hear the sounds of that magical time of year called Christmas. Although Christmas wouldn't be the same without the multi-colored, blinking lights that wrap around our houses, be extra careful ...
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EB's Annie opens this Thursday
      After months of rehearsals, the East Bernard High School winter musical, Annie, will make its debut Thursday at 7 p.m. in the old high school gym. Speech and drama teacher and Annie director, Mrs. Marjorie Tydlacka, is certain that all the hard work and dedication will pay off.
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Recipes which can make one feel a little nutty
      With all the parties, Christmas programs, gift buying and wrapping and husbands always gone hunting, it is easy to go a little nuts this time of year. Since I was feeling a little nutty when I sat down to write this week's column that is just what I did!
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Ribbon cutting today welcomes new business
Wharton Chamber News
      You're invited to help welcome a new business to Wharton. A joint ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. today for Kidz Party House and Daniel's Cake World. They are opening at Eastgate Plaza at 319B E. Boling Highway. Refreshments will be served.
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Holiday helpers
     Boling High School Student Council Kacie Kahanek, Brent Stidevent and Matt Steiner unload collected food items for the needy. The BHS student council hosted a canned food drive during the week of Nov. 12 through 16. The food was donated to First Baptist Church to make turkey baskets and was given to...
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GCMC holds banquet, gives awards
      Gulf Coast Medical Center held its 26th annual Awards Ceremony and Employee Banquet on Dec. 8. CEO Donnie Frederic welcomed the guest and prayer was given by Chris Skinner. A catered meal was served featuring a Mexican food theme.
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Left over recipes are great for holidays
      So many great recipes flowed in at the last minute to the Wharton Journal-Spectator for the Holiday Cookbook that there was not enough room in the book for all of them. Never fear, those efforts are rewarded. Here are some of those which were not published in the formal tabloid.
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