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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Front Porch Christmas stories Herald writer Andy Rathbun wants to hear about the most surprising or wonderful Christmas present you ever gave or received for a holiday story he’s working on. E-mail arathbun@ heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3455. Cycle Barn offers special ride: Lynnwood Cycle Barn will donate a selection of Harley-Davidson shirts Friday to a motorcycle lover who was injured in an accident. Meet at 12:15 p.m. at 5615 188th St. SW in Lynnwood to ride to a care center. Anyone who rides a Harley-Davidson is welcome to join the convoy. Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff today: Flags will be lowered to half-staff today at state agencies to honor U.S. Army Specialist Aaron S. Aamot of Custer. Aamot was killed in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. Tell us about tree farms: The Herald wants your submissions for its annual Christmas tree farm list. Send your contact information, the farm’s name, hours and dates of operation, address and driving directions, phone number, Web site and tree varieties to The Herald, attn: Features, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206 or e-mail amcinnis@heraldnet.com by noon Nov. 18. The calendar will appear in the Good Life section Nov. 28. Bazaar in Lynnwood: Lynnwood Eagles Auxiliary offers a holiday bazaar and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 19223 Highway 99. A portion of the proceeds will be used to create care packages to be sent to a platoon in Afghanistan. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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