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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES from readers
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LETTERS TO SANTA from area children
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Wishing you a season filled with all the joys you can imagine. Thank you for your patronage. We look forward to serving you in 2000.
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NAME SPONSOR
Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays to All Our Loyal Friends & Customers We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in 2013!
PHONE 419-782-1171
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Members of UAW Local 211 Women’s Committee arrived at Good Samaritan School, Defiance, to assist Santa in passing out goody bags to the youngsters. Sharing a gift with Jackson Stambaugh is Santa.
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1 MILE NORTH ON RT. 66
To all our furry 4-legged friends and their families. Wishing you all the creature comforts for a Purr-fect holiday season. Thank You for your friendship and support.
Kountry Kennel Bed & Biscuit 17418 Harris Rd., Defiance
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WWW.JACOBSMEATS.COM PHONE: 419-782-7831 or FAX an order at: 419-782-8128 Food Stamps Welcome
Open Mon.-Fri. 7-5; Sat. 7 to Noon
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Good Samaritan School students presented their annual Participants were, from left: Destiny Aldred, Even Wolfrum, Christmas program on Dec. 3. This year’s program, “A Christmas Teegan Jordan, HoneyAnn Eddington, Mary Box, Brody Musch, to Remember,” included youngsters “Doing the Penguin.” Michael Newbury and Levi Miller.
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Thank You for your Business in 2012.. May you have a Blessed & Safe Christmas!
COLLISION CENTER 419-782-8015
Blessings To You! Thank you to all for your patronage.
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At the birth of our holy Savior, we want to wish you much peace, joy and enlightenment.
1515 North Clinton St., Defiance, OH
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At the birth of our holy Savior, we want to wish you much peace, joy and enlightenment.
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Blessings To You! For your friendship we feel truly blessed.
In celebration of the Christmas Holiday We will be closing Mon. Dec. 24th at 12:00 (noon) and re-open on Wed., Jan. 2nd at 7:30am
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Due to scheduling commitments, there will be NO pick-ups on Dec. 25th...only deliveries!
There will also be NO pick-ups on Jan. 1st
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Merry Christmas!
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FAITH GUIDE May faith be your guide and peace be your constant companion as together we celebrate the miracle of Christmas
Merry Christmas & Heartfelt Thanks for Your Loyal Patronage!
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The team at Myra J's would like to wish you the Happiest of Holidays with your families and loved ones.
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We would like to express our sincere thanks for the gift of your business and friendship this past year.
Merry Christmas!
Myra English Christine Meyers Mandi Starner Cirrus Shroyer Gina Weidenhamer Danielle Lindsay Kristie Grinnell-Dennis Kim Rethmel Brittany Michaels
419-782-7177
1133 East Second St. Defiance, OH
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Wishing you and your family much peace, love and joy this holiday season and beyond. T T
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SAMMONS CARPET CARE
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WITH BRIGHT WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS DURING THIS HOLY SEASON. FOR YOUR GOODWILL, WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL.
“We Tan Your Body & Make You a Hottie” 414 Hopkins St., Defiance
419-784-0008 • 419-636-8829
419-782-SUNN
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May the warmth of Christmas glow in your hearts and keep you toasty all season long. We appreciate your valued business.
Leever Glass Sales
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