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What we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving

Garner residents

“I’m thankful for the folks at Sovereign King Church who whisked me and my wife away to the beach and even took care of our kids.” — Gordon Duncan, pastor at Sovereign King Church

“I am thankful for my wife.” — Floyd Hocutt

“I am thankful for my good health.” — Mary Ann Hocutt

“I am thankful for my daughter.” — Cherie Cregger

“I am thankful for having a good job.” — Frank Tart

“While gathering around the table for turkey dinner this year, I will be thanking God for not only my natural family but my spiritual family that he has blessed me with. Dr. Apostle Shirley E. Henderson and Praise Ministries Family Worship Center have been a tremendous aid in my life. There are just some things that you can never thank God enough for!” — Natalie Simmons

Garner Citizen

The Garner Citizen has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Above all, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to:

• Warner Powell, our first subscriber
• Bannister Properties, our first advertiser
• All our local businesses that have advertised with us
• All the folks and organizations that have helped support our charitable causes, such as Relay for Life and local civic groups
• All the volunteers and supporters who have supplied us with community news
• And you, our readers!

Staff

“I am thankful for the subscription and advertising customers of The Garner Citizen, without whom I would not have a job here. I am thankful for Barry Moore and Debbie Rodwell for the same reason. I am thankful for my coworkers, including the contributing writers and contractors, because they make working here a pleasant experience. All in all, getting up and coming to work is a good thing! Thank you, God, for these blessings.” — Pam Edmonson, operations manager

“I am so thankful for family and friends, especially in a time of need. This past year has required more help than ever. I would especially like to thank my son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Heidi, and mine and my wife Paula’s friends, Chuck and Barb Gaiser. Thanks for being there.” — Ralph Cwik, citizen journalist

“I am thankful for my best friends, my parents. Growing up an only child has the potential to make one lonely, especially if you move every six months or so like I did. But my parents were always there for me. They got me involved in tons of local activities, from soccer to dance lessons to art classes, and they always made sure I had a full social calendar regardless of where we were or how long we would stay there. I didn’t have an average childhood, but I’m thankful for that because now that I’m grown, I know what they did for me. Now my parents are two of my best friends.” — Courtney Flaherty, creative director

“I am grateful for the opportunity to work at The Garner Citizen in the capacity of managing editor. At such a young age, I am well-aware of the rare chance I’ve been given. I am extremely thankful that I’ve been given the opportunity to learn and expand my skills and that Barry Moore has entrusted me with this responsibility.” — Amy Townsend, managing editor

“I’m thankful for Snicker Dandy coffee from Swift Creek Coffee House, the changing color of the leaves this time of year (beautiful especially at Lake Benson and White Deer parks) and the folks who interact with us online, like Lisa Jeffries, Jessica Commins, Gordon Duncan, Mike Askew, Lisa Sullivan, Jon McClarnon, Katie Neumann, Marie Williams, Phil Buckley, Tammy Coppedge, Edna Reynolds, Arnie Osborn and Elmo Vance. You make my job so much more interesting and enjoyable — thank you!” — Rachel Healy, Web editor

“I am thankful to God for so many things — freedoms we still have in our country, a good wife, good health and allowing me to do things I have long wanted to do this year.” — Scott Truax, citizen journalist

“I am thankful to wake up every morning to my family and have a chance to give back a little of what I take from this life.” — George Adomavicius, citizen journalist

“I am thankful for my family and friends. My family is very special to me, and my friends I consider to be my chosen family. I am so thankful for my mom; she is the best in every way, and my dad is the sweetest man I know. I am thankful for my two wonderful girls. They give me a reason to smile everyday and live life to its fullest. I feel I am very blessed, and I am thankful for all the blessings in my life, big and small.” — Debra Mills, administrative assistant

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