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Going Green: Make Easter more environmentally friendly this year
Easter is right around the corner, and while it’s one of my favorite holidays, it’s also jam-packed with environmentally unfriendly traditions. Plastic is everywhere during Easter, from candy “egg” containers to fun-size candy...
Tags: Candy, Conservation, Endangered Species, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Services and Shopping
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Nursing homes filled with loving family bonds
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I have to tell you about the love I have seen this past week. I have a question to pose to my readers. When is the last time you have been in a nursing home? If you are like myself, it is something...
Tags: Nursing, Services and Shopping, Long Term Care, Medical Specialization
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SAVING CHRISTMAS: Folks pitch in after Turtleman's sidekick puts out the call
scollins@amnews.comLocal people in and around Boyle County are helping a Livingston family after its home caught fire Christmas Eve. About 9 a.m. Tuesday, Neal James of Stanford, Turtleman’s sidekick on the “Call of the Wildman” show on the Animal...Tags: Services and Shopping, Animals, Toy Industry, Holidays, Religious Festivals
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Salvation Army looking for `Angels' in Jessamine County
brossi@jessaminejournal.comThere are hundreds of children in Jessamine County that need an “Angel” this holiday season, children who otherwise may not enjoy a wholesome meal or even receive a single gift on Christmas morning. “Last year there were 660 children...Tags: Elections, Lobbying, Services and Shopping, Allergies, Big Lots Incorporated
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Shop until you drop: Shoppers in Clark County and nationwide take advantage of Black Friday deals
This year’s Black Friday shoppers were split into two distinct groups: those who wanted to fall into a turkey-induced slumber and those who’d rather shop instead. Stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after...
Tags: Times Square, Target, Gaming, Services and Shopping, Black Friday (shopping)
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Boyle County resource center holds free yard sales to benefit families
tkleffman@amnews.comJUNCTION CITY — Yard sales are a dime a dozen this time a year, but the one held Thursday by the Boyle County Family Resource Center was even a better bargain than that. It was free. And, as you might expect, business was pretty good at the...Tags: Services and Shopping
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Firefighter toy drive kicks off this weekend
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comWhether fighting fires or getting a cat down from a tree, firefighters have the reputation of being helpful. That helpfulness doesn’t stop during the Christmas season as members of the Nicholasville Fire Department will pitch in to make this holiday...Tags: Fires, Christmas, Services and Shopping, Toy Industry, Holidays
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Group clowning around for a good cause
In 1977, Cindy Reed became Bubbles.
While working at Kroger in Lexington, Reed decided to dress like a clown for Halloween and developed the bubble gimmick that led to her name.
Soon she was performing at different Kroger events and was hired for...Tags: Religion and Belief, Services and Shopping, Shriners, Halloween, Freemasonry
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Church helping make Christmas holiday merrier for world's children
The Winchester SunFor many children around the world, Christmas is not the highly anticipated, gift-opening occasion it is for most children in the United States. In some parts of the world, for many children, Christmas has no meaning at all. For them, it’s just...Tags: Christmas, Christianity, Baptist, Services and Shopping, Religion and Belief
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Real Life Deals: Birthdays can mean savings if planned
Contributing columnistBirthdays are special occasions and should be celebrated in style. I realized that over the last nine years I have organized at least 19 birthday parties for my kids. Here are some money-saving tips that have worked for us. Make and decorate your own...Tags: Human Interest, LEGO Group, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Popcorn
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Looking Back: From Our Files: Nov. 13, 2011
100 YEARS AGO — 1911
The many area friends of Senator George Farris, of Lancaster, extend their deepest sympathy upon the death of his noble and beloved wife. Mrs. Farris was one of the most lovable ladies in Lancaster, and her many good deeds will...Tags: Christianity, Television, Services and Shopping, Property, Religion and Belief
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Perryville merchants gathering toys for town's schoolkids
jenb@amnews.comPERRYVILLE —Businesspeople here are gathering and purchasing toys for the second year during a holiday event, “It’s A Wonderful Life on Merchants Row,” presented by Perryville Market. Vendors will be set up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Marketing, Services and Shopping, Arts, Human Interest
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