27 November 2025

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Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines

Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines


Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of Thanksgiving staples that make up a classic holiday feast for 10, which is $55.18 or about $5.52 per person. This is a 5 percent decrease

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Vaccination Clinic

Vaccination Clinic


Frazer’s Kaizer Aloro gets a shot during the clinic at the school presented by the Valley County Health Department last week. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Gifts for every music lover

Gifts for every music lover


Gifts for every music lover Music provides the soundtrack for people’s lives. Music evokes strong emotions and can inspire and motivate individuals while also helping them calm down and reflect. Finding the right gift for a music lover this holiday season can be a worthwhile endeavor, as the world of music offers an array of gift possibilities. Whether a gift recipient plays an instrument,

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for holiday

for holiday


Although the holiday season is a relatively brief period, it still can consume months of time in regard to preparation, shopping and hosting. According to a SWNS Digital survey of 2,000 adults in the United States, the average American spends six weeks preparing for the holiday season. Five weeks are devoted to planning presents, meals and other essentials, while an entire week is just for decorating.

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Take a bite of these

Take a bite of these


Food-related gifts are popular come the holiday season. According to Packaged Facts’ November-December 2023 report on consumer and corporate food gifting in the United States, 50 percent of consumers had purchased food gifts for others over the 12-month report period, and 65 percent had purchased food gifts for themselves. The holidays of Chanukah and Christmas are particularly popular for

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spread joy and benefit

spread joy and benefit


Charitable giving increases significantly in the months surrounding the holidays. Approximately onethird of annual giving happens in December, and 10 percent of all giving occurs in the last three days of the year, according to Charities Aid Foundation America. The surge in donations typically occurs with people’s desire to spread holiday cheer, enjoy tax advantages and help people in the