Where to have a perfect holiday?
By Taylor Lott
      It is true. Each Thanksgiving, we strive for absolute perfection with our own Thanksgiving feast. Those of us that are hosting this gala event start out with all good intentions of having a good time but in the end, we tend to wind up being stressed to the max.
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The sounds of music!
By Ann B. Doran
      The renowned 75 member G a i n e s v i l l e S y m p h o n y Orchestra will travel to Hiawassee, Ga. on December 12 to present "Holiday Pops." This cultural event will be sponsored by the Fieldstone Family Entertainment Center and will be the third annual concert given here by the Gainesville Symph...
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A Christmas Carol: behind the scenes
      The Licklog Players are currently rehearsing for Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. There have been many interpretations of this seasonal favorite over the years, but none quite compares to the original time honored story of miserly, crusty Ebenezer Scrooge and his personal journey toward reca...
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Journal of a Living Lady
By Nancy White Kelly
      I watched the little ole man from the corner of my eye. On our Thanksgiving journey to my brother's house, Buddy pulled into a nondescript sandwich shop. We were tired and we were hungry. It didn't matter what was on the menu or that ambience was lacking. We just wanted food. Turned out that this...
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Pocket Mirrors
      Q: I have a small collection of pocket mirrors. I would like to contact someone who can tell me how much my collection is worth. Can you help me? - Sarah, St. Johnsbury, Vt. A: Howard Share is a serious collector and is especially interested in pocket mirrors with advertising. His address is 4349...
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1960 Chevy Nomad Transmission
      Q: Greg, I have a question I hope you can answer. My dad owned a 1960 Chevy Nomad Station Wagon, and I remember the transmission had "Grade Retard." I also seem to remember it said "G" or "Gr" on the shift dial.
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      • On Dec. 9, 1926, young clarinetist Benny Goodman, working hard to raise his family out of poverty in Chicago, records his first solo. Sadly, Goodman's father was hit by a car and killed on the same day. • On Dec. 4, 1936, actress Tallulah Bankhead auditions unsuccessfully for the role ...
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How to stay safe on the road in the coming winter months
      (ARA) - Winter is upon us, bringing many much anticipated seasonal activities and trips to see loved ones. But along with the fun comes the danger of the ice storms, blizzards and slippery roads. How often are you driving to work and you see the driver next to you bent over the wheel peering throu...
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Know what to do if you're in a wreck
      (ARA) - No one wants to think about being in an auto accident. But even the safest drivers can be involved in an accident, and the fact is that if it happens to you, knowing what to do and being prepared will help you deal with an accident.
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Keep parties safe and enjoyable
      The period between Christmas and New Years often offers some of the highest incidences of drunk and drugged driving, says the National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD). Holiday parties where drinks are free-flowing, coupled with winter driving conditions can be a recipe for disaster.
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