HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 2 Shopping Local Makes a Local Difference Dennis Phillips camera and Publisher present what Robertson County News I find to you & Franklin Advocate the reader. I can tell you ‘Tis my favorite time of year. this year was Every year for as many as I can re- a lot of fun member, no matter which newspaper I’m and I found working, my wife takes time to celebrate some really Christmas. Christmas is my wife’s favor- neat stuff. ite holiday and that makes it my favorite I have found homemade candles in holiday. Calvert, radio controlled helicopters in Over the many years, my wife and Franklin; 4-wheelers in Hearne and great I developed a holiday gift guide built toys in Bremond. That is just to mention around the single idea of shopping lo- a few cool items you will find throughout cally. the pages of this guide and highlighted in When you spend money in Robert- the advertising. son County, it will re-circulate 20 times. Take a look at the top of this page, If you buy a few gifts here locally, you you will see two or three items, found lo- will be helping out 20 local families, local cally in Robertson County. That strip up businesses and our local economy. there is not an ad, the retailers and shop Sure, we understand that you may keepers did not pay the newspaper for feel the need to visit a Walmart or even this, it is our gift to them, and you. shop online, but we want to encourage At the Robertson County News it all you to take a look around Robertson starts with you, our readers. If you get ex- County first. So, this gift guide should cited about shopping locally and keeping serve as a jump off to the holiday season the money in Robertson County then we shopping spree. all prosper. Robertson County has so much to of- Now with all that said I want to wish fer, I bet you did not know all the wonder- you a Merry Christmas and pray that all ful things you can buy, right here at home. your holiday cheer is filled with family, Every year I go shopping with my laughter and fun. HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 3 Texas Slavic & German Groholski Sausage Warehouse Give the gift of Apparel & Accessories Great tasting Polish Pottery hand-made sausage

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118 W. 4th St.• Hearne 1108 S.Market St • Hearne 979-279-2173 979-279-5764 Top Ten Christmas Movies 10. A Charlie Brown naughty list) after learning he’s not actu- This stop motion-animated clas- alternate between laughing and cringing Christmas ally an over-sized elf. Kids will delight sic, based on a poem by Tim Burton, at the slapstick violence that ensues. in Buddy’s naivete and the silliness that features Jack Skellington, the pumpkin A perennial fave that addresses The Simpsons Christmas the material and spiritual aspects of comes when he explores human culture. king of Halloweentown. Bored doing the 5. the holiday season, A Charlie Brown Top-notch cast also includes James Caan, same thing for Halloween each year, he Simpsons-loving families used to Christmas offers families a break from Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenbur- discovers Christmastown, and decides to all of Homer and Bart’s antics will en- the buy!buy!buy! clamor surrounding gen, and Zooey Deschanel. try to bring a bit of yuletide to Hallow- joy this package of holiday-themed eentown, even kidnapping Santa Claus episodes, as well as The Simpsons— Christmas. The storyline follows the It’s a Wonderful Life ups and downs of Charlie Brown, ini- 8. to make that happen. A delightful (and Christmas 2 DVD. This one includes the tially depressed by the commercialism This beloved classic (offered in slightly scary) combo of the two holi- following episodes: “Simpsons Roasting of Christmas, but ultimately buoyed by black and white and color in this set) is days. on an Open Fire,” “Mr Plow,” still popular more 60 years after its re- “Miracle on Evergreen Ter- directing the school pageant, a pep talk Home Alone 6 from Linus and the strength of a sad little lease. The movie, directed by Frank Cap- 6. race,” “Grift of the Magi” and fir tree. Kids and parents alike will en- ra, stars Jimmy Stewart as a frustrated Left at home ac- “She of Little Faith” as well as joy bopping along the businessman, George Bailey, who has cidentally while his an additional featurette, “Mr. Vince Guaraldi’s icon- been tied to the town of Bed- family heads off on Burns’ Finest Moments.” ic musical score. 9 ford Falls for years, instead a Christmas vaca- of living the life of travel and tion in Paris, Kevin 4. Original Christmas Classics 9. Elf adventure he dreams of. When (Macaulay Culkin) This is a whopper of a The story of Bud- events take a turn for the worse, is left to defend his collection, including seven dy (Will Ferrell), a George considers ending his home against two holiday faves like the classic human raised among life, but his guardian angel, bumbling burglars stop-motion animated Rudolph elves, who journeys Clarence, steps in to show him (Joe Pesci and Daniel the Red-Nosed Reindeer (nar- to New York City to what life would be life without Stern) who are taking rated by Burl Ives as Sam find his true identity him and all of his good deeds. advantage of the fact that so many families are out of town. the Snowman), Mr. Magoo’s and his biological fa- 7. The Nightmare ther (who is on Santa’s Kids will be impressed by Kevin’s in- See MOVIES • page 5 Before Christmas genuity in protecting his turf, and will HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 5 Ace Hardware CarQuest The Helpful Place Hardware, Paint, out Hearne Auto Parts door accessories, power tools, and any- Not just auto parts, Ac- thing you need for that cesories, Craftsman Air DIY project. Tools. Tool Boxes

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Christmas Special, Frosty award-winning original the Grinch Stole Christ- story about a six-year- the Snowman (narrated by 3 text, we’re delighted to mas is a line-by-line old girl, Susan (Natalie Jimmy Durante), Frosty watch this animated ver- reading by Boris Karloff 1 Wood), who has doubts Returns, Santa Claus Is Co- sion again and again. Tom of the classic children’s about the existence of min’ to Town, The Little Hanks voices multiple tale (also fun is Jim Car- Santa Claus and a de- Drummer Boy and Cricket roles in this memorable rey’s big-screen turn partment store Santa on the Hearth. As kids, we tale about a train trip to as the Grinch). Fans of (Edmund Gwenn) who used to wait all year for the North Pole and the the book will enjoy see- attempts to convince these to be shown on tele- wonder of Christmas, as ing the Grinch in motion Susan and her mother vision, but now your family seen through the eyes of a as he attempts to stop (Maureen O’Hara) that can enjoy them whenever young boy. Christmas from coming. he’s the real deal. This they wish. version features the 2. How the Grinch 1. Miracle on original 1947 black and 3. The Polar Express Stole Christmas white version as well as As serious fans of Chris This 1966 animated 34th Street its colorized counter- Van Allsburg’s Caldecott version of Dr. Seuss’ How A lovely, classic part and bonus features. HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 6 Joyce’s Flowers Robertson & Gifts County Printing Home Decor, Unique Gift Invitations, Custom Printed Items and Much More Gift Items. That perfect center- piece for the Holidays

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Erica Matysiak-Walton that you are invested in their health and fondle of the man sweet enough to buy $50.00 Robertson County News well being. them this thoughtful gift. A woman’s foot can be her most & Franklin Advocate · Cozy Slippers $5.00-$20.00 · Scented Candles $1.00-$25.00 neglected appendage. Show your lady Make sure the ladies in your life Ladies of all ages love stuff that that you care about every part of her · Sleep Mask $1.00-$10.00 never get cold feet with a nice pair of smells good. You can buy candles in a body from head to toes with a luxuri- Someone probably once said, cozy, comfy slippers. They and their wide variety of scents. From yummy ous massaging foot warmer. As her “sleep is the key to happiness”. Im- feet will thank you. vanilla to soothing lavender, and every stress melts away at the end of a long proved memory, reduced stress and · Comfy Robe $20.00-$50.00 time your lady lights one of her candles day, you can be there to receive her ap- the desire to reward the giver of such Wrap the women you love in soft she will be reminded that you took time preciative smile. a thoughtful present are all proven ben- terry cloth or comfy jersey this holiday to give her a gift that brings her a little efits of a good night’s sleep. This gift season. Every time they snuggle up gift of scented joy. See TOP 5 FOR MEN • page 7 shows the beloved women in your life in the supple material they will think ·Massaging Foot Warmer $30.00- HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 7 COMMON SCENTS COWBOY UP The Unique Shabby Chic Western from Head to Boot handmade Candles Upscale Decor • Wester Decor and Jewelry & More • Boots • So Much More Furniture, Crosses, Home Decor and more.

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· Jerky $5.00-$10.00 (Prices Vary smile to his face. If the men in your life have any show you care about what he cares by size/quantity) · Grooming products Prices Vary kind of outdoor hobby from golfing to about so take time to choose a gift that What man doesn’t love his jerky? For the men in your life groom- fishing there are easy and affordable he will love and use. With so many varieties to choose from ing products are always a good holiday gifts like golf balls, fishing tackle and · Comfy pajamas or slippers this is an easy gift that feels his belly gift. From their favorite cologne, soap, various other reasonably priced pres- Men hate to shop! So taking time and brings a smile to his face. razor, or other products they love you ents they will love and use. If he is a to buy the men in your life something · Spirits Prices Vary can not go wrong with this practical sports fan you can not go wrong with comfortable to relax in shows you care It doesn’t matter if your man loves gift. any kind of gift baring the logo of his about their level of comfort during beer, wine, or liquor. A gift of his fa- · Anything sports or hobby related favorite sports team. If his hobbies are their down time. Remember, guys ap- vorite spirit will definitely bring a Prices Vary not sports related men love gifts that preciate anything football related.

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Mon.-Fri. 8a.m. - 5:50 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m. - 5:50 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- - 1 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- - 1 p.m. 311 N. Center St. • Franklin 311 N. Center St. • Franklin 979-828-3536 979-828-3536 Fun Family Christmas Crafts Erica Matysiak-Walton sale. Using painter’s tape, mark bellishing the wrapping with a needle-felted Robertson County News off a line about two thirds of the tag or adornment you’ve made yourself. & Franklin Advocate way down the frame. Spray the Simply cut out pieces of felt in whatever top section with white paint; let shape you like best and adorn with extra dry. Mark a new line with paint- felt strips, triangles, stars, or other festive Muffin-Pan er’s tape at the edge of the white shapes. Needle-felt designs into your tags, area; spray below the line with or stitch letters and patterns for extra deco- Calendar gold paint and let dry. ration. Count down to Christmastime Make a felted ball: Pull off with our easy do-it-yourself cal- a small piece of wool from rov- endar. To make this holiday craft, ing. Gently pull fibers apart to Cupcake-Liner cut twenty-four 2-1/4-inch circles fluff the wool. Using the palms of from an adhesive magnet sheet. your hands, roll wool into loose Trees Adhere them to patterned paper; round ball. Dip ball of wool into These colorful Christmas trees are cut out. Use a 1-inch circular a small bowl of water with a drop made using varieties of different baking punch for the inner circles. Num- of liquid laundry or dish soap. cups. Cut down the side and around the ber and glue them to the magnetic Squeeze excess water out of ball. bottom of your baking cups; discard bot- circles. Fill the wells with fun trin- Roll ball between hands gently tom. Starting at the bottom of a foam cone, kets, notes, and candies. to avoid forming large cracks; let wrap a cut strip around the tree, securing Tip: Be sure you pick a muf- dry. the ends with straight pins. Cover any foam fin pan with 24 wells (one for each on a colorful garland made with felted balls that remains showing with another strip. day leading up to Christmas). and embroidered pennants. String the pieces Add more strips, overlapping slightly and onto baker’s twine, then swag the garland Christmas alternating patterns until you reach the top. inside a two-tone painted frame. For the last two strips at the top, roll a small Christmas Garland Make the frame: Find an ornately de- Present Tags pleated piece and insert it inside a slightly Express your best wishes for the season signed frame at a local thrift store or garage Make a gift even more special by em- larger strip; pin to treetop. HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 11 M&M L&L Graphics Farm Supply John Deere, Toys, Custom Shirts, Stockings Clothes, Belts & More Embroadery Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 115 E. Decherd Street • Franklin Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 12 noon (979) 828-1240 168 Wheelock St. • Franklin 979-828-3516 Family favorite foods for the holidays

2 eggs top with remaining batter. 1 tablespoon garlic powder Christmas Tree Cookies 1 cup mashed bananas Bake in the preheated oven until a 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black This is a great dessert when you are 1 teaspoon vanilla extract toothpick inserted in the center of each pepper having company. They are in the shapes 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes. 1 teaspoon onion powder of Christmas trees. Use green and red 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 (5-lb.) beef brisket, trimmed sprinkles and any kind of frosting to deco- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 (1-oz.) package dried porcini mush- rate. 3/4 cup chopped pecans Brisket with Mushroom rooms Original recipe makes 5 dozen 2-inch 2 tablespoons brown sugar and Onion Gravy 2 cups boiling water cookies 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon This yummy entrée makes an elegant 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Directions center piece for any holiday gathering. 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 Ingredients 1 egg See RECIPES • page 12 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract loaf pans. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Cream the margarine and cream 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour cheese together. Gradually add the white 1 teaspoon baking soda sugar, and continue beating until light 1 teaspoon cream of tartar and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beat- Directions ing well after each addition. Stir in the Mix confectioners’ sugar, butter or mashed bananas and vanilla. Add flour, margarine, egg, vanilla, and almond ex- baking powder, and baking soda; mix un- tract. Stir in flour, baking soda, and cream til batter is just moist. of tartar. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 de- grees C). Divide dough into halves. On Baby Blue Salad lightly floured cloth-covered board, roll This hearty salad serves as a filling each half out to 3/16 inch thick. on light- lunch or delicious dinner starter. For ease, ly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into make the Sweet and Spicy Pecans and Christmas shapes. Balsamic Vinaigrette ahead of time. Bake on parchment lined baking Ingredients sheets for 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool on wire 1 (5-ounce) bag mixed spring salad racks and decorate as desired. greens 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 orange, peeled and sectioned Creamy Banana Bread 1/2 pint fresh strawberries, quartered I have been using this recipe for a few 1/2 cup Sweet and Spicy Pecans years now, and it remains my family’s fa- Balsamic Vinaigrette vorite for banana bread! The combination Preparation of bananas and cream cheese make this In a small bowl, mix together chopped bread yummy. pecans, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 cup margarine, softened cinnamon. 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, Divide half the batter between the softened two prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle pecan 1 1/4 cups white sugar mixture over the batter in the pans, and HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 12 Franklin Leap of Faith Furniture Shirts, caps, towels, and Furniture, Appliances, Home bags Custom designs Decor 106 E. Morgan Street • Franklin 301 N. Center Street • Franklin (979) 828-3552 (979) 828-1373

12 garlic cloves, smashed room temperature for 30 minutes. Discard and freshly ground black pepper. Serve Home-style 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces parchment paper. gravy over brisket. 2 fresh thyme sprigs Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining 2 Butterbeans 1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley onions. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skil- These southern style butter beans of- 3 large yellow onions let over medium heat. Add onion slices, Buttermilk fer a yummy and easy holiday side. 6 tablespoons butter, divided and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 min- Mashed Ingredients 1 pound whole cremini mushrooms, utes or until golden and tender. Remove 5 slices of bacon, diced quartered from skillet. Potatoes 1 small onion, minced 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Increase heat to medium-high; melt These creamy potatoes make a deli- ½ cup firmly packaged brown sugar Garnish with coarsely chopped fresh 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet. Add cremini cious side dish to any choice of holiday 1 (16 oz) package frozen butterbeans flat leaf parsley mushrooms, and sauté 8 minutes or un- entrée. ¼ cup butter Preparation til browned and tender. Remove cremini Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt Stir together first 4 ingredients. Rub mushrooms from skillet; add to onion 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 1 teaspoon cracked pepper mixture over both sides of brisket. Place mixture. and cubed Preparation brisket in a parchment paper-lined jelly- Remove brisket to a cutting board, 1 1/2 cups milk Cook bacon and onion in a large roll pan; cover and chill 8 hours. and slice across the grain. Transfer slices 1 cup butter, softened Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 min- Let brisket stand at room temperature to a serving platter, and cover loosely to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk utes. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Soak keep warm. Pour cooking liquid through Preheat oven to 225°. Place potatoes occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar dried porcini mushrooms in 2 cups boil- a fine wire-mesh strainer into a medium in a large saucepan with cold water to is dissolved. Stir in butterbeans and butter ing water 10 minutes. saucepan; discard solids. Bring liquid to a cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over me- until butter is melted and beans are thor- Meanwhile, cook brisket in hot oil in boil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion- dium heat; boil 25 minutes or until pota- oughly coated. Stir in 12 cups water. a large Dutch oven 4 minutes on each side mushroom mixture, and cook, stirring oc- toes are tender. Drain and spread potatoes Bring to a boil over medium-high or until browned. Add broth, next 4 in- casionally, 5 minutes. in a parchment paper-lined jelly-roll pan. heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stir- gredients, porcini mushrooms, and mush- Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a Bake 15 minutes. ring occasionally, 2 hours or until beans room soaking liquid to Dutch oven. Cut small saucepan over medium-high heat; Bring milk and butter to a simmer are very tender and liquid is thickened and 1 onion into wedges, and add to Dutch add cornstarch, and whisk until smooth. over medium heat. (Do not boil.) just below top of beans. Stir in salt and oven. Place a piece of parchment paper Cook mixture, whisking constantly, 30 Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. pepper. directly on brisket, and cover Dutch oven seconds. Add cornstarch mixture to gra- Add hot milk mixture; mash potatoes with Home-Style Lima Beans: Substitute 1 with a tight-fitting lid. vy; whisk to combine. Bring gravy to a a potato masher. Slowly add buttermilk, (16-oz.) package frozen baby lima beans Bake at 325° for 4 hours or until boil, whisking occasionally. Cook gravy, mashing to desired consistency. Add salt for butterbeans. Proceed with recipe as brisket is fork-tender. Let stand, covered whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove and pepper to taste. directed. with parchment and lid, in Dutch oven at from heat; season to taste with kosher salt HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 13 Leap of Faith KNUCKLEHEADS From Chainsaws to Lion’s T-Shirts & Hats. Shirts, caps, towels, and Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. bags Custom designs Closed Sunday

106 E. Morgan Street • Franklin 1084 Hwy. 79 W. • Franklin (979) 828-1373 979-828-5177 Mark your calendars for these important dates NOVEMBER 4 • Hearne VFW Post 10358 meeting Room, 900 Wheelock Street. Informa- 1644, and Information (979) 828-7000. 27 • Annual Holiday Dinner hosted at 7:pm at the VFW Hall on Highway 6. tion call (979) 279-3200. • Mumford School Board meets at by Salvation Army at the River of Life 7:pm at Mumford ISD. 9755 FM 50, Christian Center, 601 E. Second St. 6 • Franklin Christmas Parade from 9 • Gause ISD school Board meets at Mumford. (979) 279-5044. Hearne. All are welcome to join in this 6:pm till 7:pm. Theme for parade is 7:pm in the Gause ISD Board Room. holiday meal, dinner starts at noon. Disney Christmas. For more informa- • Bremond friends of the library meet 12 • Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. For questions or more information call tion call Betty Adams at (979) 828- at 6:30pm in the library, 113 S. Main (979) 279-5024. 3276. A Christmas party after at the Street, Bremond. 13 • Bremond Christmas Festival and • Pins and Needles Day. Pridgeon Center. • International Anti-corruption Day. Parade of Lights starting at 5:pm with • Turkey Shoot at Hearne VFW at 1:pm • Gause 4-H meeting at 5 p.m. at the booth spaces available for free, Bre- 29 • Turkey Shoot at Hearne VFW at (bring your own gun). Gause ISD. mond High School Band will perform, 1:pm (bring your own gun). • Calvert Christmas Stroll from 4:pm live nativity scene and lots more ac- till 8:pm.. Stroll Calvert’s Historical 10 • Franklin ISD meets at 6 p.m. at the See RECIPES • page 15 30 • New Elam Baptist Church Fam- Main Street with a wreath giveaway, Administration Building, 1216 W Fm ily and Friends. Invite your family and silent auction and door prizes. Soups, friends 11 a.m. service time. For more sandwiches, and tea to enjoy. Hospi- information call (979) 279-2326 tality room at the Taube’s Building and Santa at Larry Morris’’ Building. Cal- DECEMBER vert Fire Department giving away free 1 • American Legion Post 266 meeting popcorn. Vintage dress welcomed. at 7:pm on City Park Drive. 8 • Robertson County Commissioner’s 2 • Hearne City Council meeting at City Court regularly scheduled meeting on Hall annex building located at 2010 the third floor of the historic courthouse Cedar St. Contact Pee Wee Drake for at 2 p.m. Information (979) 828-2944. more information (979) 279-3461. • Calvert City Council meets at Calvert • The Robertson County Libertarian City Hall, 901 W. Texas at 5 p.m. Infor- Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Alma’s mation (979) 364-2805. in Hearne, all are welcomed to attend. • The Hearne ISD School Board meet- ing at Hearne Elementary Board HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 14 Top Ten Christmas Songs

10. Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives 9. Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano 8. Underneath The Tree - Kelly Clarkson 7. White Christmas - Bing Crosby 6. Little Drummer Boy - Pentatonix 5. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms 4. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee 3. The Christmas Song (Mer- ry Christmas To You) - Nat King Cole 2. Do You Want To Build A Snowman? Frozen - Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez 1. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014 November 26, 2014 Page 15 Drake for more information 20 • Go Caroling Day. • CALENDAR • (979) 279-3461. Continued from page 13 23 • Festivus. 18 • Journey with Grief sup- port group will meet at the 25 • Merry Christmas from tivities going on call Janel • Hearne Christmas Parade Sterling House, 105 North all of us at Robertson Coun- Page 2 - Wilson Drug & Gifts Grych at (254) 746-7217 for starting at 5:30pm at Brook- Sterling Ave. Bryan from ty News and the Franklin Page 3 - Penny’s Diner more information. shire Brothers. For more 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.; this is Advocate to you and your Page 4 - M&M Farm Supply, Inc. • Hullabaloo Holiday Dance information please call the a free program open to the families. at the Pridgeon Cen- Hearne Chamber of Com- public (979) 821-2266. • Pumpkin Pie Day. Page 5 - Hill’s Insurance ter. Hosted by Robertson merce (979) 279-2351. En- • Bake Cookies Day. Page 5 - The Gift Shoppe County Aggie Club. Tickets try forms and rules in the • Santa Clause is com- 26 • The VFW in Hearne Page 6 - Golden Chick are $25.00 per person and newspaper. Deadline for ing to the Franklin Ranch will be frying Turkeys for Page 6 - Knuckleheads can be purchased at M&M entries December 9. Park from 6:pm till 9:pm. the Thanksgiving call Ruth- Farm Supply. Silent and Free pictures with Santa ie Roberts (979) 906-0645 Page 6 - Heartfield-Rittter Florist live auctions. Music by The 16 • Hearne City Council plus free hot chocolate and or Eddie Luster (979) 814- Page 7 - City of Hearne Westernaries. Have to be meeting at City Hall annex cookies will be provided 0877 for questions or to Page 7 - Robertson County Printing 21 or older to attend. building located at 2010 while supplies last. place an order. Page 8 - ACE Hardware • Violin Day. Cedar St. Contact Pee Wee • Candy Cane Day. Page 9 - First Star Bank cessor Note 3 but with 2560*1440 quad ple iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4 Page 10 - Franklin Furniture • HOT TECH • HD display that brings the gadget up to run an upgraded operating system. 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Report says the thinner The fourth generation of Galaxy thing about these two gadgets for you to iPhone 6 (Plus) may bend in your pocket Note sports either a 16-megapixel main make up your mind whether to go for the as a result of the aluminum as its metal to camera while Apple has not increased venerable iPhone 6 Plus or pick up the house the new phone since it is soft and the resolution of the iPhone’s rear cam- equally esteemed Galaxy Note 4. bendable metal. era sensor, sticking to 8MP. But please Actually, to know the iPhone 6 The iPhone 6 Plus features Apple’s keep in mind that megapixels don’t really (Plus) and Galaxy Note 4’s specs is just upgraded 64-bit A8 chip with a dual- decide the quality of images and Apple’s the beginning. If you want a better in- core processor running at 2GHz or more, image sensor and processing engine en- sight on which of these the two devices which helps to improve the efficiency sures better photos compared to phones you should go for, you’d better have a of the battery on iPhone 6 Plus. That’s that come with high-resolution sensors. clear clue about there specs, and fea- to say, we can anticipate a 46% battery Although Galaxy Note 4 comes with 4K tures. Here is a detailed review of these bump from the existing iPhone 5 bat- video recording while the iPhone 6 Plus next generation devices. tery, 2100mAh of battery capacity. The camera is limited to full-HD, 4K hard- For the iPhone 6’s screen size, spe- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 includes a faster ware still not being mainstream, I don’t While I was out on my annual “shop local” cifically two sizes, both are bigger than Snapdragon 805 chip. Speaking of bat- think it will matter. gift idea hunt, I came across These amaz- the previous iPhone, having a 4.7 inch tery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 bat- If you choose to go with either one ing crystal lamps and wreaths. You can find display with a 1344*750 resolution and tery comes at a capacity of 3,300mAh, of these next generation devices as a the at Wilson Drug & Gifts, Downtown a 5.5-inch display with a 1920*1080 which is to handle the higher-resolution holiday gift for the tech junkie in your Hearne. resolution. But new Note 4 retains the 2560*1440 display. household I am sure they will be a very Cover photo / design by Dennis Phillips same 5.7-inch display size as its prede- When it comes to OS, Both of Ap- happy camper. HOLIDAY GUFT GUIDE 2014