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Today's Features

  • The Failes take their dream vacation

    Wilma Faile
    Special to The Lancaster News

    My husband, Ronnie, and I finally completed our dream vacation(s).

    We’ve always wanted to go out west. Ronnie retired from Springs of 42 years and I retired from Wilma’s Daycare in Monroe, N.C., after 40 years.

    We’ve been married 20 years and live in the Taxahaw community.

    Ronnie said we were not getting any younger and needed to go on our trip. Ronnie has health problems, so it was now or never.

    Our first adventure to the American west was two years ago.

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  • Deck the halls: Holiday party decorating tips

    When it comes to decking the halls in advance of a holiday party, there’s nothing quite as festive as creating homemade decorations with the family.

    From handmade ornaments to shimmering trees, your party guests will catch that holiday spirit when they see the special décor created just for the event.

    To help get you started, the inspiration experts at the Jo-Ann Craft Stores have shared the following holiday craft ideas.

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  • B&B Craft Show

    Traditions of the current season include cooler autumn weather, falling leaves of gold, aroma of turkey roasting, Black Friday sales and Clemson and Carolina fans showing their school spirit. Only one thing is missing from this list – the B&B Craft Show.  

    Celebrating its 32nd year, the B&B Craft Show promises to offer one-of-a-kind hand crafted gift ideas just in time to kick off of the holiday shopping season.

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  • A different take on stuffing

    This Thanksgiving, mix up tradition with a new twist on stuffing.

    Home cook Karen Figgatt puts an ooey gooey spin on this Turkey Day mainstay that’s just downright delicious!

    The zucchini makes it extra moist while baking mix adds heft.

    Shredded American cheese ties it all together.

    This is one new recipe we’re sure you’ll be thankful for!

    See step-by-step photos of Karen’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks around the country at:

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  • Holiday food safety tips

    Great food is the centerpiece of any holiday celebration, and practicing safe food handling in the kitchen is an important part of holiday meal preparation. There are certain steps you can take to keep friends and family safe from food poisoning.

    “The kitchen can be chaotic and it can be challenging to keep food safety top of mind when dealing with a whole holiday meal, from turkey to trimmings,” cautions Shelley Feist, Executive Director of the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education.

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  • TOPS ‘Sets the Table’ for a Healthier Thanksgiving

    MILWAUKEE, WI – This holiday season, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, encourages people to change the way they think about eating during family gatherings to avoid seasonal weight gain. Being prepared, having a game plan, and staying positive are all keys to mindful eating during celebrations, allowing you to enjoy time with loved ones without worrying about your food choices.

    TOPS offers several tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving and other upcoming holiday get-togethers without regret:

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  • In a pickle

    By: Beverly Lane Lorenz
    For The Lancaster News

    The Sun City Carolina Lakes Pickleball Club made October a month of fun events devoted to raising funds to benefit an organization called Hope for the Warriors.

    The club was supported by the entire community in its efforts, which included races, a 24-hour marathon, silent auction, Wall of Honor and a grand tournament.

    The club wanted to exceed last year’s goal and, in doing so, managed to exceed the $10,000 goal it set for this year.

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  • Shannon Wessinger

    By Tom Didato
    Special to The Lancaster News

    Editor’s note: This story was first printed in the (Camden) Chronicle-Independent and is reprinted here with their permission.

    Sometimes she carries her arms in her backpack. But Shannon Wessinger still wears her heart on her sleeve.

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  • 4-H pullet sale set for Nov. 3

    If you love fresh eggs, read on.

    The 2012 4-H pullet sale is this Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at Chester County Farmer’s Market, 116 Columbia St., Chester. Eggs don’t come much fresher than getting them straight from the chicken.

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  • Fancy Fall pumpkin bundt cake

    We love the bundt.

    Sometimes called a fluted tube pan, these fancy baking dishes dress up any cake.

    This yummy Pumpkin Bundt Cake is from home cook Candy Ayers of Minneapolis.

    It is as pretty as a picture and as easy as pie.

    Spiced with pumpkin pie flavoring, canned pumpkin and butterscotch pudding, it’s a cake we bet you you’ll find any excuse to bake.

    See step-by-step photos of Candy’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks around the country at
    www.justapinch.com/bundt.

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