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Editor: Thank you from Hancock Rotary to all the wonderful businesses who contributed to our silent auction at our Hallow-wine event. It helps fund many of our local service projects, including a Christmas party for the CCISD, scholarships and honors recognitions, and community projects. Thanks again to the following businesses and friends: Beviamo Vino, Biggby Coffee, Black Ice Comics, the Bonfire, Breakwater Credit Union, Century 21, 41 Lumber, KBC, Kirkish Furniture, the Mineshaft, MTU, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Swift's Hardware, University Images, CCCAC, Chicken Tramper, ...

Froma Harrop

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Armstrong Williams

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Froma Harrop

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