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NEW YORK–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Alejandro Villageliu, a leading pharmaceutical marketing executive with
over 12 years of experience in consulting, HCP marketing and sales
strategy for pharmaceutical companies, has joined Heartbeat
Ideas as Group Account Director.

Villageliu, who prior to joining Heartbeat worked as VP/Senior
Strategist at McCann Healthcare and as a manager at ZS Associates, has
extensive experience in brand strategy development, sales force
effectiveness, and market research. He will be leading some of
Heartbeatâ??s key pharmaceutical engagements focusing on the HCP audience.

Nadine Leonard, Heartbeat Ideasâ?? SVP, Strategy and Client Service, said
of the new addition, â??What really drew us to Alejandro was his
combination of marketing savvy and depth of understanding of the HCP
customer. His experience as a strategist and his knowledge of the daily
challenges faced by the pharmaceutical sales force makes him incredibly
well suited for a role as a client services leader here at Heartbeat as
we continue our focus on creating breakthrough marketing programs.�

Villageliu said of his decision to join Heartbeat, Since its inception,
Heartbeat has been steadfastly dedicated to innovation and using
technology with purpose. For example, they donâ??t just make a detail aid
on an iPad, they turn the iPad into a powerful tool that is specific to
the brand and engages the HCP customer in a unique and meaningful way. A
company with this commitment to adding value to clients seemed like the
perfect fit for me.

Originally hailing from Panama, Villageliu was trained as an industrial
engineer at Georgia Tech and earned an MBA in Marketing and Operations
from The Wharton School of the University Of Pennsylvania. His client
experience includes Alexion, Allergan, Amgen, Johnson amp; Johnson, Kowa,
Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, and UCB.

About Heartbeat Ideas

Heartbeat Ideas creates indelible brand experiences for an increasingly
digital world. A privately held, full-service agency, Heartbeat is
committed to ideas and innovation in the emerging marketing environment.
The companyâ??s proprietary GRADE^TM toolset enables Heartbeat
to mine competitive and audience insights from the complexity of the
digital landscape, while the agencyâ??s versatile engagement process
flexes to meet the needs of both traditional and digital environments.

Founded in 1998, Heartbeat Ideasâ?? clients include Allmusic, Amgen, Con
Edison, EstÃe Lauder, Johnson amp; Johnson, McGraw Hill, Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Merck, Sanofi, and UCB.

LAS CRUCES Even last-minute cupids will find plenty of treats to delight their valentines, with celebrations starting this weekend and continuing through the big day, which falls on a Tuesday this year.

Thanks to February For the Love of Art Month, there are lots of unique ways to show your love, from original cards and art works at shops, galleries and markets, to festivals, performances and other special events, many of which are free. Pick up a For the Love of Art Month Event Guide, distributed at locations around Las Cruces and Mesilla, or download your own copy from the ArtForms website at www.artformsnm.org.

Take your valentine to everything from a quilt show or a tea dance to a passionate flamenco dance performance or an art show.

Heres a sampling of romantic ideas to get you started.

ArtForms Show and Sale, 9 am to 7 pm today, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday at Las Cruces Convention Center, will feature 50 booths representing the best of southern New Mexicos many forms of art.

Landcuts exhibit featuring Heather Bradley and Karina Hean, MFA graduates from New Mexico State University, opens with an artists reception 4 to 6 pm today and runs through March 3 at Unsettled Gallery and Studio, 905 N. Mesquite St. Light refreshments will be served. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Saturday. Info: (575) 635-2285.

Nopalitos Galeria For the Love of Art Month group show opening reception 6 pm today,

Valentines Day is only a few days away and if you havent thought of what to do or buy yet, there is still time. We spent some time checking with some local businesses about what they have going on for Valentines Day.

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• This is the first Valentines Day for Kens Old Fashioned Candy Shop, which opened this fall. The store is filled with affordable and high quality Valentines Day gift ideas, including small rose-shaped chocolates complete with stems, as well as little stuffed animal keepsakes. The chocolate room in the back of the store features tons of chocolate, which you can put in one of the many heart-shaped boxes for purchase. The store is still accepting orders for chocolate-covered strawberries, which can be picked up starting Saturday. Boxes and candies can be purchased for less than $5.

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• Blue Iris Flowers has the traditional array of roses and traditional arrangements that can still be ordered. The store is also stocking cards and stuffed animals so you can purchase all you need in one place. What is new this year are beautiful orchids in different colors, which the store is selling for under $40. Store owner Allison Glascock said the orchids are selling well, but many people are ordering traditional things, such as a dozen roses.

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• Regions Restaurant is open on Monday, Feb. 13 for those who cant go out on Valentines Day. According to the restaurants Facebook page, there are still a few reservations available for Valentines Day, as well as Monday, Feb. 13.

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• Carpe Culina, a food and pastry gift shop run by Catonsville resident Ona Cavey, has some home-made chocolates and other pastries available for purchase. To see some of the treats, go to her Facebook page.

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• GL Shacks has a special menu available for Valentines Day, which includes shrimp bisque, stuffed tilapia and herb crusted lamb. The restaurant also has a soup and salad special running all weekend.

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Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Buddy White said during Thursday night?s monthly board meeting that the approved No Child Left Behind waiver for Tennessee may change the status of several of the district?s schools.

?Our staff will be working to interpret what that means for us,? White said. ?We?re looking at how that changes the status of our schools and how we might need to change our focus based on our status.?

State officials initially filed the waiver last year with the United States Department of Education.

In the request, Tennessee offers that teachers and students should be measured on improvement, or growth scores, rather than the increasing targets under NCLB.

White also gave board members a document outlining proposals from local middle school principals who have been researching turnaround methods.

?They?ve met with business leaders and successful turnaround districts,? White said. ?They?ve submitted their list of ideas and they will be present Saturday morning to discuss them with the board.?

The board will hold a two-day retreat, which begins at 6 pm today.

On Saturday, the board will also discuss Bill Baxter?s proposal to institute a three strikes policy for students with discipline problems.

He read a prepared statement during Thursday?s meeting criticizing those who spoke against his idea in Monday?s work session.

?There was a lot of talk about due process, but what I witnessed whether intentional or not was a complete disregard of due process in a board work session,? Baxter said.

He added that his idea should have been able to go before the policy committee and a full board discussion before other people discussed its merits.

?It was a hijacking and sabotage of the process,? Baxter said. ?That?s something that most entities wouldn?t allow. In their haste to take control or sabotage a good idea before it was given a chance to go through board critique and refinement, they gave their opinions as though we had a finished product. The idea will be given the due process it deserves and will be taken up at the retreat.?

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2012. The annual “Green Budget” report, sent to Congress today, outlines key federal investments and cuts that will keep air and water clean, and wildlife and outdoor spaces protected.

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Dec 7, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) –
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TheStationeryStudio.com’s Superfast Holiday Gifts promotion guarantees ground delivery within the continental U.S. on select products by December 24th (or sooner) if ordered by Thursday, December 15th.

Personalized gifts continue to be one of the 2011 season’s hottest holiday gift trends. Our selection of custom “must-haves” are perfect to place under any tree or gift to grandparents, teachers, babysitters and everyone else on your list. Who wouldn’t love classic monogrammed stationery sets or monogrammed gifts such as trays, candles, soaps and other hostess gifts? These personalized gifts will be cherished all year long.

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Many of us want to retire and enjoy the relaxation that comes with that retirement. For others, they want to stay active and keep working, and for some its a necessity to earn extra money. Whether you want to work or have to work, there are many options available to help you find jobs, extra income or even second careers. (For more, check out The New Retirement Age.)

Retirees have many job skills to offer an employer, but many also have the expertise to start their own business, to finally follow that dream theyve put off or create an entirely new work path. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Think Like Youre 20
If youre looking for extra income, want to interact with people or just need to get out of the house, then act like a kid. One of the best pieces of advice Ive seen given to retirees looking for extra income, is to think like a college student. Most young adults today work two, three and sometimes four part-time jobs while juggling classes. These jobs are usually minimum wage, require only a few hours a week and give you many opportunities to try different occupations. These part-time jobs also give you the option of working as many or as few hours as you want. They also dont require the same time commitment as a full-time job, and give you flexibility to do other things, like take a college class.

Be a Consultant
Youve probably worked at several occupations over the course of your working career. Use that accumulated knowledge to your advantage. One of the first places you might look for opportunities is the company you retired from, they now have an opening. You might suggest to them that youd like to return to the company as a consultant on a contract or part-time basis. You are already familiar with the company, its product and its operations so youd be a perfect consultant.

Consider working for a start-up company. Many young entrepreneurs just starting their companies are in need of your vast business experience. While many couldnt hire you full-time, they can use you as a consultant on an as-needed or freelance basis. The opportunities to use your work experience are varied. You just have to take a few minutes to consider all the ways where you could find a niche and market those skills.

Temporary Agencies
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, temporary employment accounted for 3.1 million jobs in 2008, and that number is expected to rise. Traditionally, when the economy sees a resurgence, corporations hire temporary workers first, and then create permanent jobs when their confidence in the economy rises.

This is also a great place for retirees to find jobs. Temporary agencies receive requests for hundreds of different occupations. Many agencies specialize according to employment field, so you may have to research them to find a good fit with what you are looking for. This could be your best opportunity to re-enter the job market after retirement. It is flexible, you can choose the type of job you want and decide if you want it to continue to be only temporary or if youd like additional hours.

Health, Child Care and Social Services
These are booming fields and always in need of good, caring workers. If youre a retired nurse or health care worker, chances are your skills are still needed. Consider returning to work on a part-time basis or if money is not an issue, as a volunteer.

Child care workers are in huge demand, and most retirees have children and grandchildren that have provided you with years of experience. Opportunities can be found at YMCAs, child care facilities, churches and after-school programs that provide care for working parents.

Fun, Hobby Jobs
Remember when you were working and your mind would wander to the golf course, the ski hills or the campground? Remember how you wanted to just run out of the door and hit the links? Consider making your hobby a retirement job.

Teach kids to play golf at a community golf club. Do you like to fish? Ask at the marina if they have any part-time jobs like a harbormaster, fuel attendant or boating safety instructor. If you have a RV, consider being a campground host for a summer.

Perhaps you like basketball, hockey, football or tennis. Is there a sports center or arena near you? They have jobs like a ticket taker, event planner or host for incoming sports celebrities. These can be perfect jobs for retirees that are looking for part-time income, and a chance to watch their favorite teams.

The Bottom Line
Whether you need to work to supplement your retirement income, just want to have fun or you are enthusiastic about a second career, the opportunities are there. Many times it just takes a dash of imagination, a positive attitude and sometimes just asking for an opportunity to get the job you are seeking.

You have a wealth of life skills to offer the workplace. Many leading corporations are seeking older workers for their knowledge and their work ethic. So, have fun and enjoy another career. (For related reading on retirement, see Managing Income During Retirement.)

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Forecasts for the global economy remain disjointed. While some analysts believe the markets are in store for a rebound, others only see doom and gloom. To be sure, there is no clear answer.

Considering the uncertainties and the potential for doom and gloom, we wanted to explore growth stock ideas that could be used as a hedge against an economic slowdown.

To create the list below, we started with a universe of about 150 growth stocks. By this we mean all of the stocks mentioned below have seen their earnings per share grow by more than 20% over the last five years.

In addition, Wall Street analysts project rapid earnings growth over the next five years for these stocks.

The DuPont equation
Next, we collected data on profitability sources. One of analysts favorite profitability tools is DuPont analysis — its a way to look at changes in return on equity (ROE) profitability (ie, net income/equity) by attributing those changes to certain sources. Some of the sources are more sustainable than others, thereby giving an analysis of strength in increasing profitability.

DuPont analysis breaks up a companys ROE into three components: net margin, asset turnover, and leverage. Companies with increasing net margin, increasing asset turnover, and decreasing leverage are viewed favorably.

Companies passing all requirements are thus experiencing increasing profits due to operations and not to increased use of leverage.

The list
Do you think these companies have strong enough profitability to withstand whatever the market has in store?

List sorted by change in ROE. (Click here to access free, interactive tools to analyze these ideas.)

1. Constant Contact (Nasdaq: CTCT) : Provides on-demand email marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, and online survey solutions primarily in the United States. Market cap of $739.93M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 95.36% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 40.6% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 9.84% from 6.56% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.29 from 0.28, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.32 from 1.36.

2. OYO Geospace (Nasdaq: OYOG) : Engages in designing and manufacturing instruments and equipments used in the acquisition and processing of seismic data; and in the characterization and monitoring of producing oil and gas reservoirs. Market cap of $550.86M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 39.11% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 37% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 19.86% from 14.40% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.23 from 0.22, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.18 from 1.24.

3. CEVA (Nasdaq: CEVA) : CEVA and its subsidiaries engage in designing and licensing silicon intellectual property (SIP) for the handsets, portable multimedia, and consumer electronics markets. Market cap of $661.43M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 48.73% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 29.59% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 33.20% from 28% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.07 from 0.06, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.09 from 1.11.

4. Questcor Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: QCOR) : Provides prescription drugs for central nervous system and inflammatory disorders. Market cap of $2.70B. The companys earnings per share have grown by 41.64% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 42.25% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 38.20% from 36.84% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.27 from 0.21, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.27 from 1.32.

5. Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) : Operates in the hosting and cloud computing industry. Market cap of $5.66B. The companys earnings per share have grown by 26.3% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 30.3% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 7.55% from 5.91% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.27 from 0.26, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.76 from 1.84.

6. DXP Enterprises (Nasdaq: DXPE) : Distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products (mro), equipment, and services to industrial customers in the U. Market cap of $423.28M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 22.78% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 25.8% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 3.98% from 3.10% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.61 from 0.56, while Assets/Equity decreased to 2.33 from 2.69.

7. AGCO (Nasdaq: AGCO) : Distributes agricultural equipment and related replacement parts worldwide. Market cap of $4.46B. The companys earnings per share have grown by 45.7% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 21.73% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 4.02% from 3.76% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.37 from 0.32, while Assets/Equity decreased to 2.01 from 2.07.

8. Gartner (NYSE: IT) : Provides independent and objective research and analysis on information technology (IT), computer hardware, software, communications, and related technology industries. Market cap of $3.58B. The companys earnings per share have grown by 20.87% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 22.78% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 8.81% from 6.78% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.27 from 0.24, while Assets/Equity decreased to 6.72 from 8.02.

9. OSI Systems (Nasdaq: OSIS) : Designs, manufactures, and sells specialized electronic systems and components for applications in homeland security, health care, defense, and aerospace markets worldwide. Market cap of $936.32M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 20.65% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 24.83% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 2.95% from 2.64% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.27 from 0.25, while Assets/Equity decreased to 1.54 from 1.56.

10. Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) : Distributes replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Market cap of $453.96M. The companys earnings per share have grown by 28.03% over the last five years, and Wall Street analysts project the companys earnings to grow by 21.3% over the next five years. MRQ Net Profit Margin increased to 5.52% from 4.25% year-over-year, Sales/Assets increased to 0.45 from 0.41, while Assets/Equity decreased to 2.16 from 2.66.

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Just when you thought the NBA season would be cancelled, in comes good news that games might start on Christmas Day. And if you are like most people, youre busy and have lots of people on your holiday shopping list.

Here are ten great Christmas gift ideas for Los Angeles Lakers die-hard fans on your to-shop-for list. They are all conveniently located at a single online sports shop which ships at a low flat rate. Check them out to help you finish your holiday shopping today. Items are listed lowest price first and all are officially licensed NBA products. Go Lakers!

By Cindy Sheets
Contributing Writer

Perkins may be small town America, but its selection of gift ideas is large.

Local businesses can provide a wide variety of gifts. From clothing to home decor and foods to tools, you can find it right here in Perkins.

Wrap it up

Dream Scents, 320 N. Main, offers one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and densely-scented handpoured candles.

Owners Kim and Barney Turnham also feature unique gift baskets that can include most anything. We include a mixture of candles, burners, oils, teas, coffees, and imported candies and chocolates, Kim Turnham said. [This has] made them just amazing.

The baskets can be tailored to any theme, such as birthday or Christmas, or even OSU and OU themes.

Model Tee Screenprinting and Embroidery, 115 S. Main, has long been the source for school and team letter jackets and t-shirts, but did you know you can add custom-made bling to almost anything? Model Tee offers rhinestone designs that can go on items like car decals, window stickers, shirts and caps. Sandra and Stacy Beal can also embroider names, initials, company logos, art, and just about anything else on garments, towels, caps, coats, linens, and bags.

Ralphs Packing, 500 W. Freeman, is known throughout the region for its quality meat products. The companys famous beef jerky is at the top of everyones wish list, but there are lots of other great gift options available. Smoked cheese, smoked sausages, 5-Pepper sausages, jalapeno smoked sausage, andouille, salami, summer sausage, cervelet, and chicken and mushroom sausage are big sellers, according to Erica Hering, Ralphs business manager.

We sell a lot of steaks as gifts, Hering said. The Big Nasty seasonings and seasoning gift packages would be a good [gift] as well.

The family company also sells old fashioned sugar cured bone-in hams, boneless hams and smoked turkeys.

But if you want a bonein ham, you should get one now, as we usually sell out of them quickly, Hering said.

Perkins Drug, 246 S. Main, offers a delectable assortment of scents in its Tyler candles line. The store also offers shoppers a variety of gifts for the home or that special person on your shopping list. Choose from clothing, jewelry, purses, mugs, scarves, OSU and OU items, frames, and Willow Tree collectible figurines. The store also carries a full line of greeting cards.

Liberty Christian Gift Bookstore, 109 S. Main, shoppers can choose from a variety of Christian-related books and educational materials, plus gift and home items.

Liberty carries DVDs, coffee cups, teapots, frames, candles, home decor, journals, gift books, jewelry, pet items, book/Bible covers, t-shirts, greeting cards, devotionals, gift bags, bows, wrapping paper, wedding and baby items.

Riverview Mercantile, 132 S. Main, is the place to go for western-themed home decor, plus personal items as well.

Store owner Ashley Inselman said, I have a great selection of fall clothing, and wonderful new candles in four different sizes starting at $6.

The store also carries lots of other items that are perfect for gifts, including soaps, lotions, leather stockings, and a large assortment of crosses ranging from $2.99- $56.

Riverview also carries outdoor/indoor Christmas decor, and just received a new shipment of furniture.

I do free gift wrapping, too, Inselman added.

JK Tack and Barb Wire Roses Boutique, located at 126 S. Main, offer lots of choices for the cowboy or cowgirl on your shopping list.

JK handles basic tack and horse car supplies, such as brushes and combs, saddle blankets and pads, hay bags, lead ropes, halters, youth and adult barrel saddles, headstalls and reins, breast collars, ropes, and sweat scrapers. The shop also carries brand-name items from Alamo Saddlery, Circle G Brand, and JT International.

Barb Wire Roses Boutique offers a variety of beaded jewelry, colorful and fun personal accessories, and unique home decor items.

Perkins Builders Supply, 1101 N. Sadler Road, is not only the place to go for building supplies, its the place to find the right tool for the handyman on your list. Perkins Builders Supply carries a full line of Grip-Rite pneumatic air tools, and recently added a new line of fasteners.

Sasser Company Antiques, 145 S. Main, is home to a beautiful collection of antique glassware, pottery, dinnerware, and linens.

We have a large section of Frankoma Potteryold glazes as well as the ones they were doing when they closed their doors, store proprietor Virginia Sasser said. Popular gift items which are not vintage or antique are our Case knives. We are listed on the Case web site as an official Case dealer.

She said customers have told her the next closest dealer is in Oklahoma City.

The store also carries a small section of new costume jewelry, plus lots of lovely and original antique furniture.

Burts Jewelry, 208 N. Main, is offering a 25 percent discount on all instock jewelry now through Christmas. The store has also recently started a watch battery program. With our card, purchase three batteries and the fourth is free, store owner Richard Coate said.

Cimarron Trails, 1400 Lovers Lane, is an easy way to please the golf enthusiast on your list. The pro shop is offering OSU jackets and shirts plus a variety of golfrelated clothing and gear. You may also purchase gift cards that can be used on store items or for golf packages at the course.

Payne County Bank, 202 S. Main, is a great place to pick up something for the future. A Series E Savings bond is a great gift idea for children, PCB CFO Lynn Kinder said, noting the bonds can be the basis of a college fund for that special child in your life.

Stroud National Bank, 830 N. Main, is the place to go for a valuable stocking stuffer. Drop by the bank and ask a teller about a dollar gold presidential coin for every stocking on your mantel.

Get a Gift Card

Everyone has one or two tough-to-buy-for people on their holiday shopping list, but who doesnt love a gift card?

Hidden Oasis Day Spa, 135 S. Main, is the place to go if you want to pamper that special person on your list. A Hidden Oasis gift certificate allows the recipient to select the service they want the most therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, reflexology, facials, and waxing. The day spa also offers a variety of wraps, including clay, seaweed and parafango wraps, and sea salt scrubs. Just drop by the spa for assistance in designing the perfect combination.

Everyone has to eat, right? Local restaurants all offer gift cards in many denominations, so just drop by the following businesses and wrap up your gift list today:

• Sonic Drive-In. 1202 N. Main
• McDonalds, 102 E. Hwy 33
• Jalopys, 419 E. Hwy 33
• Cafe 33, 2405 W. 116th at Perkins Livestock
• El Mexicano, 121 W. Thomas
• DMarios, 503 E. Hwy 33

To give the gift of an already-prepared meal, contact KJ Hamel at Hello! Catering, (405) 880-6495, for a gift certificate that can be used for your special holiday dinner or later in the year when youre looking for a delicious meal for guests.

Williams Foods, 200 E. Hwy 33, also offers a lot of choices with its gift cards. Recipients will appreciate being able to select their favorite foods at any time of year with a gift card.

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