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Thoughts Inspired by a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

One Christmas tradition many people observe is that of putting up a Christmas tree. My hubby and I will probably forego that custom, however. It is too easy to envision our resident feline attempting to live up to his name by scampering to the top where an angel typically sets.

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Courthouse Report

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Real Estate Transfers Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

Ray Kappel/Republican The house once lived in by Donnie Graham was torn down Friday by Gyhra’s Construction. Derek Gyhra ran the Cat 324E. It took over two hours to get it into a pile. The late Donnie’s brother Jerry watched the house come down.

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Santa & a Movie in Table Rock

Sharla Sitzman

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Kids gathered in the Table Rock theater to visit Santa. It was a holiday party put on by the Table Rock Community Club, who has been sponsoring Christmas parties in Table Rock since at least the 1950s.

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Wreaths Across America - Saturday December 18, 2021

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The local Wreaths Across America program will be Saturday December 18, 2021. The program will be coordinated by the Freedom Riders 4-H Club and will start at 11:00 am at the Pawnee City Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend. Wreaths will be placed prior to the ceremony.

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City Council approves Mayor appointments

Ray Kappel News Editor

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Mayor Charlie Hatfield’s appointments for committee heads, appointed offices, health board, and ReUse Committee were approved at the Monday night City Council meeting. Bruce Haughton was again elected Council President.

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Chamber Festival results

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Chamber Bucks $25 drawings Carolyn Bedea Thomas Hildebrand Leah Rector Carol Friedly Carol Friedly Sheryl Peters Roma Hanika Chris Nagy Princess Hesterman Kevin Blecha John Vetrovsky Lamppost Decorating Contest 1 st Place – Sweet Second Home Daycare, Snowmen near Bill’s Auto 2 nd Place...

Ray Kappel/Republican This is the pancake and sausage crew at True Value Hardware. They were popular as usual at the Festival.

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Chamber Festival kicks off the season

Ray Kappel News Editor

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

I have always enjoyed the Chamber Christmas Festival since it began in recent years. Last Thursday was no exception as the downtown became crowded with vehicles and people were on the sidewalks and in the stores. It was a good way to kick off the season here.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis

Friday, December 10, 2021

2011-10 Years On Saturday, December 10, 2011, the ZCBJ Hall northwest of DuBois will celebrate 90 years of existence from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a basket dinner, visit from Santa and a bicycle give-away.

Dr. George Voigtlander

Shingles Pain

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Friday, December 10, 2021

The pain of having shingles is only the beginning of the problem for many people. Often, a person develops a very painful neuralgia(nerve pain) that can last for years after the rash from shingles has disappeared. This chronic nerve pain is more common in people over 60.

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Community Calendar

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Friday, December 10 9:15-noon and 1-4-Driver’s License Examiners at the Pawnee County Courthouse. Monday, December 13 7:30 p.m.-Alcoholics Anonymous at the Methodist Churchin DuBois.

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