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announcement[0]='<div class="gnrc notel"><h2>2011 Holiday Boutique<\/h2><h3>A showcase of local sales and crafts people<\/h3><h4>on November 19 from 12-4 <\/h4><h4><a href="javascript:openWindow1(\'Mot11311.pdf\');">Click Here for details (PDF)<\/a><\/h4><\/div>';