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CHRISTMAS ORDERS FOR Pierogi and Cabbage Rolls are now being accepted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4136 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV. The church has Potato and Cheese; Potato, Cheese, and Onion, and Sauerkraut pierogi available. To place your order call 304-232-1777 and leave your order on the answering machine along with your name and phone number. The last day to place Christmas orders is December 11. The last day to pick up orders is December 18. Pick-up time is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the church Annex. THE MAGIC OF Christmas Tours return to the Belmont ...

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter. Here’s what experts recommend

(AP) — As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms. “The best time to prepare for weather is before you have that weather,” said Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. “The same thing you would do for children in your house, do for your pet.” That means understanding the signs ...

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Leftover Turkey

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (AP) — At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel, Jordan Gullotta went to a place that has given her comfort and a sense of peace. At The Gentle Barn, an animal rescue organization in Tennessee that offers animal-based therapy, she can brush a friendly cow or give scratches and kisses to fluffy white sheep. This time, she cradled a blind turkey in her arms, and after just a few minutes, Smudge, the brown-feathered bird, closed her eyes and dozed in Gullotta's arms. “Oh, my goodness, you're so snuggly,” Gullotta softly whispered. This ...

Kids get diseases like lupus, too

A doctor advising ... sleepaway camp? That’s how a 12-year-old diagnosed with lupus found himself laughing on a high-ropes course as fellow campers hoisted him into the air. “It’s really fun,” said Dylan Aristy Mota, thrilled that he got a chance at the rite of childhood — thanks ...