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Woodstock’s first wrap stars

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Susie Frank talks about The Gift Wrap Place, which opened above A New Interiors Anew in December. In addition to traditional gift wrap, the gift bundles in the background are examples of what the shop can put together for a customer as part of its concierge service. Businesses can install a kiosk, as seen behind Frank, and create gift bundles from their own merchandise.

The Gift Wrap Place opens on the Woodstock Square By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com From being “The Gift Wrap Girl” at Bergner’s at Spring Hill Mall to wrapping gifts for clients during a career in executive positions, Susie Frank has long known her way around boxes, scissors, tape, and wrapping paper. But it’s what gifts […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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