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Ex-student thanks retired Saratoga teacher with gift from Afghanistan (San Jose Mercury News)

For Betty Peck, this is no ordinary red holiday dress. It's from Afghanistan, sent to her by an Air Force captain she taught in a Saratoga kindergarten classroom 22 years ago.

Specialty/Non-Apparel (InternetRetailer.com)

Mass merchants have customers with wide-ranging tastes looking for any number of products. Specialty retailers, however, are filling a niche. And in niche retailing, it’s critical that merchants know their customers very well.

Garden fans can have field day at Honor Heights Park (Muskogee Phoenix)

Honor Heights Park is one of Muskogee’s primary attractions for area residents and tourists. The bird sanctuary, arboretum, cookout pavilions, picnic areas, lighted tennis courts, playground, splash pad, lake and paddle boats bring thousands to the park every year.

Community Calendar (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

The Mid-State Antique Auto Club meeting and Christmas party is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Spinners, 340 John Fitch Highway. Members and guests are invited to join, and are asked to bring a main dish - hot or cold - for the buffet. The event will also feature an old-fashioned Yankee gift swap. Visitors should bring a $10 or $15 gift to swap. Toys will also be collected for children in need. ...

Oak Hill woman honored after 40 years at Plateau Medical Center (The Fayette Tribune)

OAK HILL — Working in a hospital business office never loses its fascination. Just ask Dorothy June “D.J.” Hall, who received a 40-year service award earlier this year.