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Christmas Movies and Desserts

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
By Alan Sparrow, Co-owner I told my family that I was going write about my favorite Christmas movie this week. They started guessing a lot of great movie choices. They guessed classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Elf,” and “Home Alone.” My son jokingly guessed “Die Hard.” All are great movies.

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Thank You

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A huge Thank You to our chamber businesses, individuals and volunteers for working to make out Old Fashion Christmas a GREAT SUCCESS. We had vendors, activities and food. Over $900 was raised at the cookie walk for new playground equipment at the local park.

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Journal Rewind

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
10 Years Ago December 5, 2012 Kelly Ann Zwiener and Michael Thomas Grim would like to announce their upcoming marriage on December 15, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Fact of the Week: There’s an actual village in southern Norway named “Hell.

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Grace Notes

Caroline Russell -- Gracenotes
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
As a child, I spent hours each December poring over the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog. My imagination ran wild as I read the descriptions and studied the pictures. And though I knew I would get very few (if any) of the items advertised, I had fun looking.

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Margaret Russell Grant

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Fullerton Public School was the recent recipient of a 1669.00 Margaret Russell Grant to help with upgrades and repairs to the track and field facility. The funds helped replace the north discus throwing pad. The grant funds covered the entire cost of both projects! The grant was submitted by Dr.
The Flower Barrel also participated in the Caring Rose Week was Nov 8-13. Donate 2 cans of food and receive a dozen roses for $10 dollars. Terri Larson picked up all the food to go to the food pantry. I sold out of roses so I thought that was super awesome. Pictured on left

The Flower Barrel also participated in the Caring Rose Week was Nov 8-13. Donate 2 cans of food and receive a dozen roses for $10 dollars. Terri Larson picked up all the food to go to the food pantry. I sold out of roses so I thought that was super awesome. Pictured on left

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Chamber Member Anne Wemhoff Presents the First Dollar

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Lee and Andrea Meysenburg purchased The Flower Barrel and Coffeehouse LLC July 28, 2022. You’ll find just what you need to beautify and update your home with all the décor the Flower Barrel has in store.
Pictured above on the left: Beth Sonderup; right Lori Cornwell

Pictured above on the left: Beth Sonderup; right Lori Cornwell

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THE TREE OF LOVE FIRST BANK & TRUST

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
As the giving time of Christmas approaches, First Bank & Trust has their “Tree of Love” up in the bank lobby with 70 tags of names from the residents of Arbor Care of Fullerton and Hoffmeister Home of Genoa.
Schweitz Equipment has donated $1,000 to the city Park Equipment Campaign.

Schweitz Equipment has donated $1,000 to the city Park Equipment Campaign.

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Schweitz Equipment donates to the city Park Equipment Campaign

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Schweitz Equipment has donated $1,000 to the city Park Equipment Campaign. Dallas and Suzanne Schweitz of Fullerton donated $1,000 to the Fullerton city Park Equipment Campaign with their names will be displayed on the donor wall at completion.