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Snow, Reindeer and Holiday Cheer … What More Could a Village Ask For?

Photo by Darren Churchill

Santa and one of his reindeer attended Table Grove’s first annual Winter Play Day held Sunday, Dec. 9. The small village came together and planned a day of fun for area communities to enjoy during the holiday season. Several activities, including a memorial tree lighting, soup lunch, singing of Christmas carols, horse-drawn trolley rides, a live nativity, games and a lighted parade were part of the memorable day. Additional photos from this event will be available from our Shutterfly album soon.

Stevens Publishing/Argus Closed for Holidays, Argus to Have Early Deadlines

Stevens Publishing and Astoria South Fulton Argus will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The week of Christmas, the Argus will be mailed Dec. 23. Deadline for this issue will be 5 p.m. Dec. 19.

The week of New Year’s, the Argus will be mailed Dec. 30. Deadline for this issue will be 5 p.m. Dec. 26.

Happy holidays to all of our patrons.

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