December 2007 Volume 39, No. 12
13 FEATURES
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Managing Our Energy Future Rick Thomas gives an overview of what’s facing electric cooperatives today.
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Moravian Christmas in the South
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In the 1750s, Moravians migrated to North Carolina and brought traditions that influenced our Christmas holiday.
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FAVORITES
Your Favorite Holiday Recipes
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First Person
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More Power to You How much power do electronic devices use when they’re on “standby?”
Cranberry-orange relish, cranberry ham, pecan pie and more. 21 22
You’re in Carolina Country
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Joyner’s Corner
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Marketplace
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Carolina Compass
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Carolina Gardens About ferns.
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Energy Cents Insulating your attic door.
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Classified Ads
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Carolina Kitchen Grape Salad, Artichoke Bread, Chewy Caramel Bars, Chocolate Swirl Delight, Puttin’-on-TheRitz Candy.
ON THE COVER
The Square in Old Salem at Christmastime. See page 13. (Photography by Virginia R. Weiler)
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Tar Heel Lessons For students and teachers.
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