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Citizen of the Year Nominees Announced

The Citizen of the Year award ceremony will be held January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newnan Centre, located at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan. The prestigious event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County. The award honors an individual showing outstanding leadership and citizenship within the community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta. A nominee is selected by previous COTY winners. The 2023 winner was Cynthia Bennett. Pictured below are the 10 nominees for Citizen of the Year …

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Chris Stephens

Robert Guy Ward

April Anderson Since 2016, April’s Backpack Buddies of Georgia has served school children with meals for the weekends. Currently, Backpack Buddies serves more than 1,300 children each week. Her charity of choice is Coweta Community Foundation - Coweta Street Park Initiative. Dee Berry She is a founding member of the Grantville Kiwanis Club. Dee has served on several committees and is a member of the Grantville City Council. Her charity of choice is the Grantville Kiwanis Club. Pat Craven Retired from the school system after more than 30 years, Pat has served on many civic, non-profit and cancer organizations. Her charity of choice is The Cancer Support Group. Pamela Gabel Is the founder of the Sustainable Housing Task Force and spearheads the Coweta Nonprofit COVID response and Non-profit Tornado Response weekly meetings. She is also very active in the American Red Cross. Her charity of choice is the Southern Arc Dance Theater. Dean Jackson Heads up public relations for the Coweta County School System and a former president of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. His charity of choice is the Coweta Community Foundation. Doug Kees A longtime musician who has taught guitar throughout the county, as well as traveling nationally with big name acts. He is the owner of Musicology, which has taught thousands of students and adults how to play various instruments. His charity of choice is The Donald W. Nixon Centre of the Performing and Visual Arts. Gerald Kemp A senior executive with Ameris Bank, he has worked extensively with youth in the Coweta County School System. He is former president of the Newnan Rotary Club, United Way and former chairman of Elevate Coweta. Dr. Jaami Rutledge Is a long-time member of the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. She has worked extensively on improving and upgrading the Wadsworth Auditorium and bringing music and art perforPhotos by Katie Anderson. Many More Parade Photos at wintersmedia.net

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Citizen of the Year Nominees Announced continued from front page mances to Greenville Street Park. Her charity of choice is Bridging the Gap. Chris Stephens Is the chief executive officer for Coweta-Fayette EMC. He is a strong supporter of the utility’s Operation Round Up, which allows members to “round up” their bill to the next dollar. That money is then used to promote a wide range of non-profits and students. His charity of choice is Operation Round Up. Robert Guy Ward Is with Atlantic Bay Mortgage. He has served as president of the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity and the Coweta County Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His charities of choice are Habitat for Humanity and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The deadline to purchase tickets for the event is Friday, January 13. Tickets are $50 and tables are available at $400 and $500. Contact Nancy Walden at 770-596-6428 or nkwalden@gmail.com.

Kathy Bohannon’s

Front Porch Stories It's the memories and sharing them Seattle, Washington is the only place that my husband John and I have both been to, but not at the same time.

times were we in the Bahamas? We don’t know. What year did we go to Maine? Cancun? St. Maarten? No idea. We just know we went, and the best part is that we share those great memories together. We were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. My mom teased me on my wedding day, saying that’s two Thanksgivings she had to miss since I was also born on Thanksgiving Day. I don’t recall much about my wedding day except that my soon-to-be husband’s mom and my mom had to do a rapid alteration of my wedding dress. I also remember his uncles jokingly telling me not to worry, my groom would be along as soon as the football games were over. And I can never, ever forget seeing him standing at the altar waiting for me to walk down the aisle. There aren’t many pictures from that day. Some were lost in a fire while others were lost while still on the rolls of film. Of course, these days there are not many brides who have to worry about rolls of film being lost or damaged, and that is something to be grateful for. John traveled all over the world for business in the years before he retired. For the exception of local trips, I accompanied him only to Paris, France because his assignments were typically short. We added a week or so in France, but he wasn’t able to extend his time very often. He wanted me to go to Australia every time he was scheduled to go, but I’d need a whole month for a trip like that. Australia isn’t on my bucket list, but Paris was one of my top destinations and that particular trip happened to be in the spring, which made it perfect in every way. In our 47 years, our number increased to eleven, which includes our daughter and her family as well as our son and his. Sadly, our overall family has decreased by his sister, our parents, a step parent, my oldest sister and two brother in laws. We have seen the most devastating times as a grandchild was diagnosed with cancer, but we have also seen incredible blessings as she is now in remission. I was 17 and he was 22 when we spoke our vows. Someone once said we were “lucky” to have been married so long. I explained it’s not luck. We gave our marriage to God on day one. We asked Him to guide us in everything, especially when we didn’t seek Him. If we can attribute one thing to such a lifetime of togetherness, it’s this: invite God in. It’s never too late. Kathy Bohannon is a freelance writer. She can be reached at kathybohan@yahoo.com.

He traveled there a few times for business and I went with a friend to board a scrapbooking cruise to Alaska. At the time I was planning to go, John told me to be sure to visit Pike Place Market. He and I have talked about the market from time to time and we agree that we need to go there together and also take that Alaskan cruise. We just celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary, and we will be waiting another couple of years before we take that journey. Maybe on our 50th, but as long as we get there, it doesn’t really matter when. Once you’ve been married over four decades, the years start blending together. How many

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Diabetes educators and even physicians turned to Piedmont’s virtual platforms which allowed for more connection than the alternative, with the added benefit of eliminating the hassles of long-distance travel. And with the potential of long commutes for the classes taken out of the picture, those participating in Piedmont’s Diabetes Education Program flourished. Not to mention the centralized workflow allowing patients access to more scheduling options than their local classroom has provided. And it was even easier for patients to maintain continuity when taking into account the fact that the online meeting platforms allowed for more opportunities to connect with not only those teaching the curriculum, but also their caregivers, streamlining their access to each part of the process. About 5,000 patients have received a three-session diabetes education program provided by Epic. About 80% of those who complete the classes see a substantial drop in their A1C. More than 15% drop a full percentage point, Dr. Jim Latimer, Piedmont’s chief medical informatics officer for ambulatory services, recently told USA Today about the program. “I’m thrilled that the program we’ve developed has been shown to be able to have an effect,” he said “We want to expand it further so that we can help more.”

Piedmont’s Virtual Diabetes Classes Improve Patients’ Blood Sugar Levels Taking a new virtual approach to educate diabetic patients, Piedmont is seeing significant progress in patient comprehension and health outcomes — with participants achieving healthier blood sugar levels. In fact, 80 percent of those who complete the classes see a substantial drop in their A1C. The average drop is two full percentage points. By utilizing and expanding its virtual platforms, Piedmont has reached people in a long-term, day-to-day sense, without needing to be in the same room.

Tips on avoiding the ER during the holiday season

The holiday season often is the busiest time for hospital emergency rooms. Last year at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, more than 10,500 patients sought treatment at the ER during the holiday season. Here’s how to avoid the emergency room this holiday season: 1. Know when a trip to the ER is really necessary. Most health issues that arise during the holidays are not medical emergencies. Health issues that should be treated immediately include chest pain, stroke symptoms (numbness on one side of the body, face, arm or leg; trouble walking, speaking and seeing in one or both eyes), excessive, uncontrolled bleeding and difficulty breathing. Severe stomach pain that is accompanied by other symptoms such as coughing up or vomiting blood, dizziness or fainting and vision changes should also be treated immediately in the ER.

About 37 million people have diabetes in the US. That’s over 11% of the US population. Patients struggle enough maintaining the modifications to their daily lives that become crucial when living with diabetes. These include testing blood glucose levels, taking long-term medications, and accounting for specific dietary restrictions. Hence, the reasoning behind the creation of curriculums educating patients on how to perform each task, the frequency for each, and the importance of all of it. Making these classes convenient for Piedmont’s patients is a major priority for the health system. The program, developed in conjunction with Piedmont’s electronic medical record vendor, Epic, is available to Piedmont patients who see physicians who are employed by Piedmont. Ironically, one of the biggest challenges the healthcare industry has ever faced, has also provided Piedmont with a key skillset. The pandemic was a worldwide nightmare, temporarily putting a halt to in-person

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Seek treatment at urgent care or walk-in clinics when appropriate. Anything from sprained ankles and fractures to sore throats and ear infections, cuts and falls can be treated at an urgent care or walk-in clinic, which is often open later than family doctors’ offices. Familiarize yourself with the local urgent care clinics in your area before an accident or health event occurs. Seeking treatment at one of these facilities for non-emergent medical issues can save families significant time and money.

Be proactive about your health. Seeing a family doctor regularly can save families hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the long run and can prevent you or a loved one from ending up in the ER unnecessarily. Regular visits with a family doctor also increase chances of early detection should a medical issue present itself. Be sure to get cholesterol and blood pressure checked and share any family history of medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer with your doctor.

Beware the common holiday mishaps. Look out for things in your home that could prove hazardous during the holidays such as open fireplaces, electrical issues, poisonous plants like mistletoe and holly berries or areas that put guests at risk for falls. In addition to fires and falls, car accidents due to weather and alcohol consumption are common reasons hospital emergency rooms see more patients during the holidays.

Use Piedmont On Call for low-acuity, urgent healthcare needs. With a quick download of the Piedmont On Call application via smart phone or tablet, patients can be seen by a boardcertified physician from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week for $49 per virtual visit. This should not replace regular visits with your primary care physician, but is a convenient way to diagnose common family illnesses and treat minor wounds without having to leave home or work.

We know the ER is the last place you want to visit, especially at the holidays, but should an emergency condition arise, our board-certified emergency room physicians here at Piedmont Newnan are highly qualified and ready to treat you. Use these tips to keep your family safe and healthy during the holiday season. For more information on emergency services at Piedmont Newnan, visit piedmont.org.

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Notes from Jackson Street The birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-20 NLT 1 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout

the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.

The Shepherds and Angels 8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, 14

“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” 15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

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16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

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Kitchen with Angela

A Festive Raspberry Dessert for Christmas

Remember those elegant tins of hard candies with the filled centers that you used to see every Christmas? They can still be found every now and then, but when I was growing up, those candies were an essential part of Christmas celebrations. The berry-flavored candies weren’t something I’d thought about too often until I decided to make this raspberry dessert for Christmas, and boy, did it bring back some tasty memories! This recipe hails from a vintage booklet I bought on eBay years ago titled Holiday Treats and Elegant Buffet Dishes, and it’s a collection of recipes that originated in the tearoom at Halle Brothers Co., a department store that operated in Cleveland, Ohio, until 1982. I love raspberry-flavored treats, and a pretty red filling seems perfect for Christmas desserts, so once I discovered that this recipe calls for raspberry pie filling—and that said pie filling can be purchased at Walmart—I was all in. The taste was all I hoped it would be. It has a cookie-type base and a tart raspberry filling, but the decadent topping is clearly what made shoppers of yesteryear absolutely love this treat! A 3-inch square slice makes a rich dessert, and a smaller-sized bar (about 1 x 3 inches) would make a fine addition to a dessert tray. Merry Christmas!

Halle’s Tearoom Raspberry Squares Dough: o 3 cups flour o 1 teaspoon salt o 1 tablespoon baking powder o 1/2 cup sugar o 1 cup cold margarine (I used butter) o 3 egg yolks o 1/2 cup milk o 1 teaspoon vanilla Filling: o 2 cups raspberry pie filling (I used Duncan Hines brand) Icing: o 1 cup butter, softened o 1 teaspoon salt o 1 cup marshmallow créme o 1/2 cup vegetable shortening o 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese o 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar Garnish: o 1 cup coconut

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Combine flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and butter and blend well, just as you would a pie dough. (Following a tip I read in Southern Living years ago, I use a cheese grater and grate my cold butter before blending it into biscuits, scones, etc. It’s so much easier to get those “pea-sized” pieces that way.) In a small bowl, beat egg yolks, milk, and vanilla and add to dry ingredients, then combine all with a fork until well blended. Chill dough for one hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out a little over half of the dough, rolling it quite thin. (I rolled mine between two pieces of wax paper, and the colder the dough, the better.) Place on a large (15.25 x 10.25-inch) greased cookie sheet. Spread with pie filling, almost to edges. Roll out the remainder of the dough very thin and place over the filling. Bake about 25 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely. For icing, whip all ingredients together using an electric mixer and, when pan of cookies is completely cool, spread on top. Sprinkle with coconut. Cut into squares of desired size. Note: Original recipe observes that “blueberry pie filling is equally delicious.”

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News and Musings … With the holiday season right around the corner and consumers struggling with inflation, the personalfinance website WalletHub released reports to help holiday shoppers save money and avoid a financial hangover in the new year. Skipping Presents: More than 1 in 3 Americans are foregoing gifts this year due to inflation. Lingering Holiday Debt: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans still have holiday debt from last year.

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From the Samaritan Clinic: Thanks to our patrons and a capacity crowd of 900+, our 2023 net totals matched our top BBQ revenue ever! This event alone funds almost a quarter of our annual operating expenses. Thank you for the role each of you has in keeping our doors open and our facility fully operational!

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The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office appeared on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live, Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th. Look for it on Peacock.

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The Salvation Army of Newnan is seeking volunteers primarily for its Red Kettle campaign. Newnan Service Center Director Heather Durham of The Salvation Army invites the community to get involved. “Come spend some time volunteering and make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals this holiday season,” says Durham.

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The City of Newnan Fire Department celebrated Firefighter Cornell Rollins’ retirement after 26 years of service. At his retirement celebration at Station 1, Firefighter Rollins remarked that he enjoyed his lengthy career with the Newnan Fire Department. “I just really appreciated the opportunity to be with all you guys,” he said. “It was well worth the journey.”

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Direct Hire jobs in salaried positions are on our website. Engineers, Welders, and Supervisors who understand the manufacturing process are urged to apply. On the website, choose “Direct Hire” to review job information.

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Sid Bedenbaugh has been named Director of Transportation Planning for Coweta County. In this role, Sid will manage long-range, multi-modal transportation planning projects. He will work closely with federal, state, regional and local officials on transportation planning, project programming, and policies.

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2023 ACT results released in October showed that the Coweta County School System’s 2023 graduates overall outscored U.S. graduates on the college entrance exam. The school system’s average composite ACT score rose to 21.3 among its 2023 graduates, compared to an overall national composite score of 19.5 and a Georgia composite score of 21.3.

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Coweta County Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning June 1) – The Farmers Market offers locally grown produce and handcrafted items including fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods, soaps, and more.

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Fishing Rodeo (April 27) – This fun day of fishing (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) is co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Welcome Farms in Newnan. It is open to youth from pre-school to 5th grade. You must keep what you catch.

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Q. What programs and activities will you be offering next year?

4-H Adventure Camp (May 28-31) – This day camp is available for 3rd through 5th graders and includes 4 days of action-packed fun. 4-H Senior Extreme Camp (June 3-7) – This overnight Pioneer Camp is held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center for 9th-12th graders. 4-H Junior Camp (June 10-14) – Camp is held at Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island and is open to 7th and 8th graders.

If you read this Q&A column on a regular basis, then you have learned about some of our 4-H activities and have read about tips for planting trees, gardening, maintaining landscapes and more, but you may not know about some of the educational programs that we offer.

4-H Wilderness Challenge Camp (June 17-21) – This camp is hosted at Wahsega 4-H Center in the North Georgia Mountains and is for 7th and 8th graders.

Each December, while thoughts turn to holiday events, our staff is hard at work planning programs for the upcoming year. Mark your calendar. Here is an overview of what we have scheduled so far:

4-H Cloverleaf Camp (June 24-28) – This camp is for 4th -6th graders and is held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Agriculture & Natural Resources Backyard Meeting (January 9, 2024) – This program discusses “Perils and Pitfalls of Overused Plants” and will be taught by Bartow County Extension Agent, Paul Pugliese. Backyard meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month (January – November). West Georgia Equine Symposium (March 30, 2024) - This symposium is a partnership between the Troup, Coweta, Carroll and Haralson County Extension offices and will include topics that are helpful for new and experienced horse owners such as forages, nutrition, horse health and more.

4-H Senior Camp (July 1-5) – This camp is for 9th -12th graders and is also held at Wahsega 4-H Center. 4-H Senior Natural Resource Camp (July 1-5) – This camp is also held at Rock Eagle and exposes high school youth to various natural resource topics through hands-on learning. Youth interested in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, water, etc. are encouraged to apply. * Camp registration forms and payment information will be available on January 3rd at the Coweta County Extension Office.

Family & Consumer Sciences We will be able to share some exciting news about our family and consumer sciences agent (FACS) position in the new year. For now, I can tell you that our FACS programming will be back in early 2024 and a class schedule will be coming soon. Stay tuned. Wishing you all the best during this holiday season. Hopefully, we will see you at a program or two coming up in 2024. For more information about any of the programs listed or to request a particular program, contact us at 770-254-2620 or coweta.extension@uga.edu. Visit ugaextension.org/coweta to join our email list for program announcements. Please note the Coweta County Extension office will be closed from December 25 through January 1. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization.

Journeyman Farmer Small Ruminants Program (Fridays, May 31 through June 28) - Journeyman Farmer focuses on those interested in starting a farm business or those who have recently begun farming and want to improve their operation.

Look for more informative articles and events from the Coweta County Extension Office in future issues of The Weekly.

Photos of participants at a Coweta Extension small ruminant training are introduced to hoof trimming and parasite management tools. Photo Credit: Coweta County Extension

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Thanksgiving in Real Estate The local real estate market in Coweta County has a lot to be thankful for this year. We may not think about it, but one of the most obvious reasons is our close proximity to the busiest airport in the world and the city of Atlanta. Another reason is that the fact that Interstate 85 runs through the middle of our county. Coweta has attracted many types of industry and businesses through the years but big names like Amazon and Goodyear are here now. The Coweta County Development Authority does a nice job of bringing in prospective businesses to our area. Personally, I am seeing more and more employees from large companies like Chick-fil-A , Coca-Cola and Delta purchase homes in Coweta as opposed to the northside of Atlanta. Having an affordable cost of living with attractive housing options helps us attract new people here. Having a good school system really helps as this is a very important factor for families with children when selecting where to live. We are lucky to have a good school system with nice private schools also available. Most of the people that live here in Coweta seem happy to be here and do not want to leave. Looking at the number of homes listed for sale, they are very scarce, and we have less than a two-month supply of homes available to purchase. Many sellers are staying in the county and moving locally. The number of buyers and the demand for housing outpaces the number of properties for sale. I have seen more buyers from outside of Georgia this year than any year I can remember. The individual cities and the county have done a good job providing attractive amenities. One example is the Newnan LINC or walking trail system. It is like our own version of Atlanta’s Beltline.

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Remembering my best Christmas Gifts ever! What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received? I remember two gifts from my childhood that stand out. The first was my Chatty Cathy doll. She could talk! (Fun Fact: The first talking doll was given to us by Thomas Edison way back in 1889.) Chatty Cathy was bigger than my other dolls. To a five-year-old girl, she made it so easy to pretend she was real. Even the doll that wet her own diaper could not hold a candle to my Chatty Cathy. She was the best gift ever! Until my second “best” gift. I think I was maybe 14 years old – way past the age of believing in Santa Claus. But that year, Santa made a surprise visit and delivered my very own record player with speakers that could disconnect. . As a teenager, I listened to my records over and over and sang every word to every song. My record player represented to me that I was growing up. I could play the music I wanted, when I wanted. Just like a grownup. As an adult, my most precious gifts very often came from my granddaddy. These were not expensive gifts. They were not practical, nor were they anything that I wanted. But each gift had a story behind why he bought it for me. The connection between me and the gift would never be clear until he got to the end of his story, and then it was crystal clear. No matter what the gift, I always knew that it was selected specifically for me. When my granddaddy saw the often-odd item, something about it reminded him of me. The best gifts in life are not those that cost the most. They are not the ones that are the “next best thing.” They are not the ones that are repeated on the television commercials or come up on your Facebook page right after you talked about it to

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