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Holiday living made easy With so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable. · If you don't have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you're concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights. · Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand.This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without HEQEKMRK XLI ¾SSV YRHIVneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat. ø 7UYII^I EVXM½GMEP XVII portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space. · Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess. · Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin. · Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters.They're easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters. · A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating. · Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue.This prevents spills JVSQ VIEGLMRK XLI ¾SSV while stabilizing the tree. · Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from
commercially produced paper or newsprint. · Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a ¾SSV W[IITIV · Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for ½ZI QMRYXIW 8LMW [MPP WSJXIR the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.
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· Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.
· Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase.When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.
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Shoppers Stroll By Diego Phillips The Clinton Chamber of Commerce s Annual Holiday Shoppers Stroll will take place on Friday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is a premier event for the Mohawk Valley to start the holiday season, according to the Chamber. The popular event offers an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the hum-drum shopping centers and malls and to take part in a nostalgic event within the historic Village of Clinton, the Chamber notes. Village businesses and community organizations will offer complimentary food, drink, hospitality and music throughout the day and evening. To village shop owner Linda McHarris of the Arisans Corner the stroll is also a chance to highlight community spirit. I think it s important because it shows what a great small community can do to come together, Linda says.
alive and thrive, and it brings in new customers, Jenni says. For the stroll, the coffee and snack bar hours will be extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m on the Friday. Our best seller that day is the hot chocolate and whipped cream, she says. The Christmas carolers outside the shop bring in the business. And to Joyce Polanowicz, owner of the Village Crossing on the Green it s all about supporting local business and American entrepreneurship. One of the things I like to tell people is to shop Made in the USA and our local shops are an example of that, Joyce says. Her women s clothing boutique, also on West Park Row, will boast an early bird special discount before noon and will offer goodies at the event. It s also a time for snacks like cider doughnut holes from our local cider mill, she says. Like all Clinton
But that show of camaraderie also extends beyond Clinton s borders. The support of the people outside of the community has also been amazing to show the importance of shopping locally, she says. The artists cooperative on College Street also shares in the holiday-giving spirit. We always give candy canes to anybody that comes in, McHarris says. And we usually do a raffle for a gift certificate at the store. Jenni Stanton, owner of Cafe J at the Corner of West Park Row, echoes the sentiment of community spirit. The Shoppers Stroll is important because it helps our local businesses to stay
Village of Clinton merchants, the business side is as important as the show of community support. The stroll brings in people from other towns who would not normally shop in Clinton, Joyce says. It shows them what s available locally, and that s important to our economy. Activities on the Friday also include touring the village in a horse-drawn carriage while groups of Christmas carolers from local high schools perform throughout the day, the
Chamber says. The Village Green s blue spruce tree will be lit at 6 p.m. with more than 2,000 lights sparkling throughout the night. Preceding the tree lighting, a reading of the traditional holiday poem by Clement Clarke Moore, Twas the Night Before Christmas, will take place,
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The 50th Annual Holiday Parade then follows at 7:00 p.m. The parade route starts down College Street and continues around the Village Green to the Clinton Firehouse,
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Artisans’ Corner By Jorge L. Hernandez Art handmade from the
heart of Central New York-is the hallmark of the Artisans Corner in Clinton. Located at the corner of
College and Williams streets in the village just off the Green, the artists cooperative is aptly named. Now four years in business, owners Linda and Joe McHarris of Clinton say they were motivated by a mutual attraction. We love art, Linda says. Every week when our members bring in new products to display and sell I am truly amazed at their ability to create such beautiful work. Such beautiful work ranges from pottery to glass objects, to watercolor and photography, to soaps and woodworking--everything handmade by local artists. Just witness the work of fine art photographer Gail S. Haile, who says she finds inspiration in the ordinary things in life. A portrait of a peaceful harbor, with ships, homes and pastures running the riot of the color palate, or a dark and broody snapshot of threatening
clouds over the ocean at sunset, both put the viewer right there in the picture. At the Artisans Corner prices range from $5 to hundreds of dollars, Joe says. The store appeals to any buyer, he notes. The most popular item sold is original art.
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Many of the artists also do custom work of all kinds. Many of the artists will do just about anything to help a customer, Linda says. The shop itself could be called, well, a work of art. Sited at the old Allen s Building, the shop s interior boasts exposed brick walls and wide plank wood floors. The arts and crafts themselves are displayed on antique cupboards. Inside and outside the look much mimics the original hardware store opened in the 1800s by the Allen family.The shop also formerly housed one of the McHarris Gifts shops.
Shopping local has its advantages, Joe says. The store is staffed by the artists and craftsmen themselves who are happy to explain their crafts and products, he says. This allows customers to get to know the people who actually produce the product. The Artisans Corner will be one of the many Clinton businesses participating in the annual Shoppers Stroll through the village kicking off Black Friday weekend. Joe says the shop does not follow art industry trends. The shop is actually a continuing evolution as artists constantly grow, develop and continue to expand their skills and craft, he says. The energy that these artists bring to their work is the energy that continues to fuel the store, Linda adds about their showplace venue. And supporting local artists
adds to the fuel. It is really about local people helping local people, she says. Joe lectures that today s retail landscape has been overrun with big block stores, national chains and the Internet invasion. The shop is a store where you can find products that will never be available in the mass retail outlets, he says. The McHarrises wax poetic when musing about the Artisans Corner: It is a store that when you shop here you really are making a difference in local people s lives. It is a store that when you shop here you are ensuing that your dollars really are supporting and staying in our local community, he says. And it is a store that when you make a purchase you can feel the pride and passion that went into everything we sell, Linda concludes. T
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Dawn Marie’s Treasures, Vintage, Gift & Gourmet Shoppe By Diego Phillips
home if they are unable to come to town.
It s a family affair at Dawn Marie’s Treasures,Vintage, Gift & Gourmet Shoppe on West Park Row in Clinton.
Dawn says there is always service with a smile at her shop. Added touches to make her customers feel like family right at home, she notes, are the soft jazz music always playing to greet them, as well as the ever-present chocolates on the counter.
I grew up going to auctions and estate sales with my mother, Jane Marie, who was an antiques dealer for 30 years, says Dawn Perta. She went by her name for her business and I loved all the exciting and unique treasures of new and old. That love created Dawn Marie’s Treasures, owned by Dawn and her husband, Alan, of New Hartford.
Decorated sparkly, colorful and festive for the holidays, Dawn Marie s also will participate in the traditional Shoppers Stroll in Clinton the day after Thanksgiving, offering bargains, sweet treats and giveaways. Dawn says her most popular items sold are certainly a little bit of everything, from a huge jewelry selection from vintage to diamonds, pottery, wine glasses, books, women s clothing, scarves and designer bags. Edible treats include hot fudge sauce made in Saratoga and goodies from the Chocolate Pizza Co. in Marcellus. And to ensure that she has something for everyone, Dawns means everyone. Even pets are part of the family at Dawn Marie s, with Jakes Bakes dog treats of Clinton available for purchase. Prices range from $3 greeting cards to$2,500 for a mink coat. Current trends in the industry remain ever-evolving but every treasure seems to find a new home. Things change all the time, but everything seems to come back, Dawn adds Dawn says she hopes to expand her familial hospitality to another location. I love my shop and customers, so this comes natural to me, she says. I believe that if you do what you love, it will succeed. To the Pertas, there is no place like home. My husband and I grew up in this area, our families are here, and I think this is a beautiful place to live. The Mohawk Valley has a lot to offer. T
Into the business seven years strong, Dawn talks about how the shop was a hit from day one, starting in 2008 when it was primarily a consignment store. As time went by, the shop continued to evolve and expand to meet her customer s needs. We tried different items over the years, learning what sells, what doesn t, Dawn says. I added more with jewelry and new items like candles, chocolates and greeting cards. With the new merchandize Dawn says she wants customers to know her shop carries a variety of items, not just second hand, for personal buying and gift giving. Over the last few years second hand has become very popular. Customers save money and find unique items of good quality, she says. But being in Clinton I try to keep it more upscale. Dawn Marie s Treasures also sponsors estate sales and will still handle consignment business, even going so far as visiting such customers or consignors at
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Clinton Auto Service, Sales and Body Shop By Diego Phillips It s no accident that the Clinton Auto Service, Sales, and Body Shop has been a fixture in the village for 53 years. Owner Rick Wollin of Clinton says he believes in the family mission of helping as many people as possible by providing the best automotive service and repair experience he can. We strive to serve our customers with unparalleled honesty, integrity and quality, Rick proudly adds. Fred Wollin built the shop in 1961 as a four-bay repair facility. It expanded over the years to nine bays, and includes a collision repair shop, used car sales, towing,
heavy duty repairs, fleet repairs, and a car wash and detail center. His son, Rick, grew up in the business and studied auto repair at SUNY Canton before taking over the reins in 2007. Other services provided by Clinton Auto include free loaner cars for use while larger repair jobs are being completed, a complimentary shuttle, and pick up and delivery of vehicles. The shop, located at 3723 State Route 12B South, 1/2 mile past McDonald s, reigns patriotic with its red, white and blue building. Remaining true blue to its dedication to benefitting the community, a percentage of every sale
during the month of November will be donated to the Sitrin Military Rehab Facility in New Hartford to help support soldiers returning home. Fund raising for the local community lives up to the owner s motto of Caring for your Ride with Hometown Pride.
businesses to cater to these new forms of vehicles. To stay abreast of new developments, Rick says Clinton Auto sends its technicians to continuing education classes to keep up with the new
he likes the diversity of working on different types of vehicles daily and the different challenges they represent. Rick also looks forward to meeting new customers and seeing old friends. Some customers were coming here when my dad ran
new cars and other vehicles, Rick says. Additionally, the quality of cars has increased, leading people to hold onto their cars for longer periods of time. Any down turn in sales, however, just adds to the
At this time of year, Rick says the most popular item sold is snow tires. As to the future, Vehicles will have huge technological advances concentrating on fuel efficiency and higher safety standards, he notes. This increasing popularity for hybrid and electric cars are going to affect the industry in big ways, as it will create a new market for
The folks at Clinton Auto held a fundraiser last November where they donated a percentage of their proceeds to the Sitrin Military Rehab Facility in Rome. It was such a great success that they are repeating that fundraiser this month so be sure to get your service scheduled! technology and requires all technicians to be ASE certified, which means they must go through extensive testing in various areas of repair. Many of our technicians are ASE Master technicians. Our body shop technicians are also ICAR certified, Rick says, noting the top of the industry credentials for the shop s staff. The shop owner says
the shop, and now their kids and grandkids are coming in, he says. One downside from the sales end in the industry is that people are holding onto their cars longer. As the United States slowly recovers from a recession, consumers are still tight on their budgets and conserving the amount of luxury goods they purchase, including
car repair end of the shop. While this can lead to reduced car sales, it can increase the need for repair and maintenance as people choose to keep their older cars, he says. To Wollin, continuing to do business in the Mohawk Valley is all that matters. This area has good, honest, hardworking people, Rick concludes. T
Holiday Lighting 101 (Family Features) While decorating the tree, house, or garland, a whole section of lights can go dark along with holiday spirits. Light outages can be frustrating and time-consuming to repair during the busy holiday season. The LightKeeper "Pros" have developed tips to keep holiday lights and spirits bright, and keep everyone safe, too. * Measure:To estimate the number of lights needed for your tree, plan on an average of 100 lights per every foot of tree height.
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Christmas tidbits to put you in the holiday spirit
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· Christmas carols began as an English custom called "wassailing." Individuals toasted neighbors to a long and healthy life. · Santa Claus' modern look was inspired by writings from The Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling the poem was beneath his talents. ø 7ERXE LEW LMW S[R SJ½GMEP postal code. It's H0 H0 H0. · The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving and not Christmas.
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from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift. Trash collector Hauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job. Many garbage collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work.Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an envelope with a small tip of around $20.
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The Life, According to Riley Interpreted by Troy Bishopp, The Grass Whisperer Hey Folks, Riley the Rat Terrier here . I’m barkin’ mad after reading Time to Eat the Dog:The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, by so-called sustainable living experts, Robert and Brenda Vale from New Zealand. Who do they think they are comparing my ecological pawprint to a Volkswagon’s exhaust system?
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I like wearing cardigan sweaters and traveling out i the community, especially to nursing homes and sporting events. Hey, it builds my ego to hear I’m cute and sweet while lighting up someone’s face. I usually reciprocate with a lick or turn over for a scratch on the belly. I have also helped consol someone crying by just being there and nuzzling. Life is good when I’m sharing this love with you all. I think these attributes are often neglected in the argument over climate change. At the end of the article it says to trade me in for a chicken. I have to take exception with that statement The chicks and I are part of a family. Why would you split up a great team? They clean up around the farm eating bugs and grass and I keep them and their eggs safe from predators. We realize we are important in different ways that contribute to the whole farm. I consider us the lucky ones as we can enjoy our lives free from big cities, noise, cages and live in a natural environment with all our friends at this farm. As I read about the concern over keeping pets as more of a luxury than a necessity, I wonder how that red, full size, 4-wheel drive pick-up my farmer drives plays into the mix. In my mind you should trade that beast of fossil fuel and tires in for a new litter of pups, more cows, chickens, goats, and work for a more carbo neutral future that runs on sunshine, good soil and gras The exercise alone from thi kind of system will help you humans thrive better instea of cutting down trees to make books and paper money. Now that’s being more carbon neutral. ~ Riley
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How to dig out your car after a storm The arrival of cooler, shorter days is often a precursor to winter storms dominated by snowfall. A snow-covered landscape can make for an appealing image. But heavy snowfall also makes for extra work, especially for drivers who must dig their vehicles out of the snow after each storm. Some people live in suburban areas where they can park their cars in driveways or garages, while others live in cities and have to park on the street, where snow plows can do a wonderful job of burying vehicles underneath mounds of snow. Rescuing a car or truck from a pile of snow can be tricky and time-consuming, but there is a process that can make the job easier.
wiper blades if they have frozen to the windshield. Some drivers leave their wiper blades standing on end and away from the windshield prior to a big storm to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. · Begin by clearing out the Consider this trick if you're tail pipe of the car.This is a ZMXEP ½VWX WXIT FIGEYWI JEMPYVI especially worried about the blades freezing to the glass. to do so can back harmful carbon monoxide gas and · Use your shovel to careother fumes into the car. fully remove as much snow Take the time to clear out as possible from around the rear of the car, including the taillights, so you will have the tires. Be careful not to puncture the tire with a improved visibility. metal shovel.Try to create a · When the exhaust pipe is tire path in the direction you plan to move the vehicle. So clear, turn on the car. Some people prefer to put the de- if you will be backing out of froster on right away. Others the driveway, clear the way behind the car. If traction is wait until the vehicle warms up before doing so. Having a warm car will melt some of the accumulated ice and snow and make it easier for you to clear the car.
a problem, use a bit of rock salt or cat litter behind the tires to give them more grip. Slipping a car mat under the tires also can provide much-needed traction. · Exercise caution if you are digging out a car on a busy roadway. Make yourself visible to other motorists ERH YWI XVEJ½G GSRIW MJ ]SY have them, to keep drivers away from your vehicle. Do not shovel the snow in the path of oncoming vehicles. Shoveling out after a snowstorm is a task few people enjoy. However, it is a necessity of the season and one that can be done safely ERH IJ½GMIRXP] T
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Green Eggs And Hmmm . . . by Terry Berkson Back in 2002 to legitimize calling our new home in the hills on the west side of Canadarago Lake a farm, we drove over to King’s Auction MR ;IWX ;MR½IPH ERH bought six hens and a rooster. When I de-
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friend had played a prank but weeks passed and no one came forward with a laughing confession. Meanwhile, Charlie from Brooklyn, who's an antique and collectable dealer, sent me a 1941 Eshelman's Poultry and Feed Facts book which he said, "has everything you need to know about raising chickens." What I learned from the book was that the color of a chicken’s ear and not what she eats determines the color of the egg.To be sure of that I phoned Roger Vaughn
from Vaughn’s hatchery just outside of town and told him about the green eggs. He said that WSQISRI LEH HI½RMXIP] placed them there, that there was no way Reds or Blacks would make green eggs.
To bend an old saying, revenge is best served on a green pasture. I was thinking about who could have put those green eggs in my coop. There had been a lady from Skyland Farm in West Exeter at the Thursday Farmers' Market earlier that summer. She told me she had Araucana chickens that laid green eggs. Coincidentally, her
booth at the market was right next to the puffball lady I had written about a recent article--the one I almost caused to have a heart attack because I told her son he had to sneak up on a puffball. I think she bought some of those green eggs and had her husband drive u to the farm on his four wheeler and salt my coo with them--to get even. Now, I was going to hav XS ½RH E RMGI TYJJFEPP ERH place the temptation out in a forbidden pasture, maybe one where there a nice big bull grazing, an the puffball lady will no doubt see it and again go through the same anxiet of having to poach it for her beloved husband. To bend an old saying, revenge is best served o a green pasture. T
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Thoroughly Modern Thanksgiving by Al Dorantes The Norman Rockwell portrait of Thanksgiving in America does not exist anymore. The big turkey oasted to perfection. The amily patriarch waiting at he head of the table; ready o carve the bird. The rest of the family chatting in good spirits over a perfectly manicured dining table as
they wait for dinner. It just doesn’t happen like that in 2014. The modern family is a divorced hybrid of visitation rights and who sees who on the holidays. Broken families do not just affect the immediate parents but it affects the whole family.
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Cousins do not get to see cousins. Parents do not enjoy the day because they are worrying about when and where they need to pick up or drop off kids. The clock ticks down like a time bomb. Besides battling the clock JEQMPMIW HS ½KLX [MXL XIGLnological advancements of smart phones. We’re all connected with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and text messages but every time a text message bings or your phone vibrates we are doing Thanksgiving a disservice. In the past families were disrupted by football games and arguments about who would get the best seat in the house. Now there is an app for that. Black Friday has taken its toll on traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. Some people may have to work; cogs in the great commercial machine. Some families forego the turkey tradition all together and spend the day bouncing from sale
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to sale. Bargains stealing the thunder of string bean casserole. Deep discounts on foreign made electronic devices are replacing pumpkin pie. Every family has a Thanksgiving tradition. It is those traditions that can repaint the Rockwell portrait for America. Some families play touch football in the backyard and some families get dressed up in their Sunday best. Whatever your tradition is, it is important to continue that tradition. Even if that means serving cranberry sauce (from the can) in the same ugly dish your great aunt has used for what seems like 200 years then that is the dish you should continue to use. It is tradition that connects us to family. Some of my best thanksgiving memories are centered on family and the traditions. I remember when my daughter, Julie, missed her 2nd Thanksgiving because of a virus. A dear family friend was coping with chemotherapy and we erred on the side of caution. The next year the family friend lost her battle and was absent from Thanksgiving dinner. 3 short years later Julie had heart surgery on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Brilliant scheduling on my part in order to not miss any school now turns Thanksgiving into a happy anniversary. Every Thanksgiving I say a little prayer for my family; thankful for what we have. I take a moment to remember the family and friends who are no longer at the gathering. It’s not too late for Thanksgiving. We can bring it back. We just have to put down our smart phones. We need to skip the sales. And we need to believe in our family and our traditions. The Rockwell painting’s correct title is, “Freedom from Want.” It was created in November, 1942 and published in the March 6, 1943 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. While we, America, have changed dramatically since then we are still tied to traditions. We can get back to that portrait. We can be Free
from Want if we just put down our smart phones. We can get there if we skip out on a sale. If we simply pause for a moment and enjoy our friends and family we can travel back in time.
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Most of All By Joanna Fuchs
Thanksgiving Day brings to mind the blessings in our lives that usually go unnoticed: a home that surrounds us with comfort and protection; delicious food, for pleasure in both eating and sharing; clothes to snuggle up in, books and good entertainment to expand our minds; and freedom to worship our God. Most of all we are thankful for our family and friends, those treasured people who make our lives extra special. You are part of that cherished group. On Thanksgiving, (and every day) we appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Holiday music releases on the horizon Every year new singers showcase their talents with Christmas releases, and 2014 is no different. · Grammy-winning vocalist Michael W. Smith teams up with a bevy of country music greats on his "Michael W. Smith & Friends:The Spirit of Christmas." Popular artists Lady Antebellum, Jennifer 2IXXPIW 0MXXPI &MK 8S[R ERH even U2's Bono appear on this album, which features an SVGLIWXVEP ¾EZSV 8LI EPFYQ is Smith's fourth holiday release. ø 8LSWI PSSOMRK JSV ERSXLIV Christmas album to freshen YT XLIMV GSPPIGXMSRW GER PSSO to "Sings Christmas Carols" JVSQ 1EVO /SWIPIO 8LI WMRK-
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Weisser’s Jewelers - the future is bright by Al Dorantes
Every main street has its stores, the corner stone stores, which are the foundation of the main street. These stores have been around for a long time; they persevere through the bad times and thrive in good times. In Herkimer, NY one of those stores is Weisser’s Jewelers.
Recently Fred has taken to hand crafting beautiful jewelry featuring Herkimer Diamonds. Weisser’s Jewelers, located at 240 north Main Street, Herkimer actually began as Bob’s Coins, Metals & Gems by Bob Weiser on Main Street in Ft. Plain, NY. The original store was located in an arcade. “I remember there were pinball machines in the back,” current owner Fred Weisser said. The shop moved to Prospect Street in Herkimer around 1980. The WXSVI SJ½GMEPP] GLERKIH MXW name to Weisser’s Jewelers in 1981 when they moved onto Main Street. About 6 years later they moved to their current location where they have been since. Today Weisser’s Jewelers is a full service jewelV] WLST =SY GER ½RH
jewelry ranging from rings to necklaces to earnings in gold, silver and other precious metals. Weisser’s also offers; appraisal, giftware, watches, class rings, bridal party favors and accessories, and repairs. Fred Weisser said, “Repairs are a large part of the business.” While Weisser’s has moved away from coins because of their many variables; coins have both a numismatic value (coin collector’s value) as well as an actual value based on the metal content. Weisser’s still handles precious metal sales by selling bulk precious metals in bullion form.
Nature created the Herkimer Diamond and craftsmanship created the setting.
Fred Weiser said that he changes dozens of watch batteries a day despite not doing actual watch repair. Weisser’s Jewelers is an authorized Seiko and Citizen dealer and those brand watches can be sent in to their respective companies through Weisser’s Jewelers. Weisser’s Jewelers carries a full line of watch bands for replacement. Fred’s mother, Rosanne Servello Weisser, sister, Amy Weisser, and wife, Jennifer, all work at the jewelry store keeping the Weisser’s Jewelry a family business. When asked about the future of Weisser’s Jewelry Fred Weiser said,
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(MS) - Holiday shopping season has hit full swing, and shoppers everywhere are searching far and wide for the perfect gifts for their family and friends.Veteran holiday shoppers know that no two people on their shopping lists are the same, which can complicate their quests for the perfect presents. But a careful consideration of your loved one’s personality and passions can LIPT ]SY ½RH E KMJX XLEX´W sure to elicit a smile this holiday season. Joe Cool
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“Right now we are at a manageable size. To get bigger our service might suffer.” He added, “Quality of service is what keeps me open. Anybody can sell stuff. It’s service, knowledge, and experience that makes a business. Another secret is spending. Don’t hire people you can’t afford, don’t buy what you can’t afford, and don’t borrow money you can’t repay.” Recently Fred has taken to hand crafting beautiful jewelry featuring Herkimer Diamonds. The double-terminated quartz crystal gems are mounted and displayed in gold or silver. Weiser
said, “I want to make the Herkimer Diamond cool again. It’s one of the only things that makes Herkimer interesting as a tourist attraction. It’s diamonds and General Herkimer.” Fred Weisser has recently been elected as a Village Trustee in Herkimer and he brings the same common sense approach to the village board meetings that has helped Weisser’s Jewelers stay successful for years. The future is bright for Weisser’s Jewelers. Stop in to Weisser’s Jewelers for all your jewelry needs. T
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Not Far From The Tree By Terry Berkson I’ve been thinking a lot about my daughter Elizabeth lately--mainly in connection with bicycles. I’ve always had a thing for the bicycle and the freedom it offered me as a kid in Brooklyn which JSV XLI QSWX TEVX MW EW ¾EX EW ,SPPERH 9T LIVI MR 6MGL½IPH on the hill, it’s easy to leave and hard to peddle back but worth the effort. In the city, riding was a breeze and a three-speed touring bike was all you needed to get around. In recent years I grew to appreciate that it was good exercise and with the absence of a motor, a silent, easy peddle down Ocean Parkway was almost PMOI ¾]MRK 2EXYVEPP] - [ERXIH to pass on my love of riding to my kids so I bought my daughter a two wheeler for her fourth birthday and to my delight she mastered it almost immediately. Later, her brother Jonathan would inherit the bike with a boys’ bar installed. On the Christmas of her tenth year I went to Sears and bought Elizabeth a full size 26 inch, candy-apple red touring bike and stood it under the tree. As a family, we had already done a lot of riding and I thought she’d be delighted to get a full size bike like Alice’s.To my chagrin, she was disappointed because it wasn’t a ten-speed with one of those minimal seats and raked handle bars.“I want a bike like Sharry’s across the street,” Elizabeth complained. “Does she know how to shift it?” I asked. I’d always see people having trouble with the chains and sprockets on those bikes. ±2S ² Q] HEYKLXIV EHQMXted.“Then she only has a one-speed and you have three,” I reasoned. “A three-speed’s for old people,” Liz countered. At my insistence, we went for several outings–-not without a lot of complaints. After a while Liz stopped riding altogether. I held to my guns knowing that, in Brooklyn, a mountain bike or a ten-speed was overkill, a kind of fad. In my mind, the world was being taken over by gimmicks and gadgetry.
Just to tune into a radio station in our “new” car now required studying the owner’s manual.The candy-apple red Raleigh remained in the basement for several years gathering dust.
tively, I left the line, went outside and swift-kicked the man in the butt! Twice! A hefty black woman who was getting out of her car and had seen the whole thing declared,“Right on brother!”
Liz said to me when she saw how excited I was, but of course it wasn’t the bikes I was concerned about. I couldn’t believe how protective I felt for this kid with whom I was always knocking heads. Years before, in high school, Liz told me about something that had occurred in her art class. The teacher had given an assignment. They were supposed to draw something and then scribe a theme below the picture. She couldn’t think of anything to draw and just kept looking out the window or watching what a boy in the next row was doing.“He was as busy as a beaver and suggested I get to work,” Liz said. Towards the end of the period with only minutes to spare, she thought of a song we used to sing in the car on trips.That was before there were Ipods and headphones. Liz drew a palm tree with several coconuts lying on the ground below. Then she subtitled the drawing “I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts!”
Eventually, Elizabeth got her ten-speed as a gift from a sympathetic boy friend. Occasionally we’d go for a ride together. Ironically, she struggled with the gears and complained that the seat wasn’t comfortable. In that stage of her life she never conceded on many matters upon which we disagreed. For a long time we didn’t seem to like each other. Once, while we were living in temporary quarters during the transition to Rich½IPH 7TVMRKW 0M^ EGGSQTERMIH QI XS XLI TSWX SJ½GI in Coney Island where I was mailing out a manuscript. In Brooklyn, you can’t enter a store and leave your bike outside and expect it to be there when you get back, so I left my daughter standing on the sidewalk with the bikes. Minutes later, from the postal line, I looked out the window to see a man push the bikes off the sidewalk making them crash into the gutter as Liz stood by in shock.Then the man, while yelling that bikes are not supposed to be on the sidewalk began to push Liz towards the curb. Instinc-
as the attacker, stripped of his dignity, walked away rubbing his rump. “Dad, the bikes are okay!”
The teacher loved it and gave her an A. The kid in the next row who was working hard for the whole session looked at Liz’s mark incredulously while holding a B in his hand. Liz had had an eleventh hour stroke of creativity.
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What to do when faced with an auto recall New cars are purchased or leased to provide a reliable mode of transportation. But some vehicles malfunction even when they are fresh off of the dealership lot. Other times manufacturers or safety watchdog groups determine that certain cars and trucks have an issue that requires a recall to keep roadways safe.Vehicle reGEPP WXEXMWXMGW EVI HMJ½GYPX XS pin down.That's because there is no standard rate of recalls per year, as recalls depend on safety statistics for particular makes and models. For example, in 2009 more than 40 million Toyota vehicles were recalled due to a faulty gas pedal. An automotive recall is how manufacturers inform drivers that there could be something about their cars or trucks that presents a risk of injury or property damage.The recall may be independently conducted by the manufacturer or ordered by a safety group, such as the National High[E] 8VEJ½G 7EJIX] %HQMR-
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P-TECH grant will fund Herkimer BOCES program to connect students to free associate’s degrees, advanced manufacturing jobs HERKIMER — If graduating with a free associate s degree in quality assurance isn t enough, a new program now being developed at Herkimer-FultonHamilton-Otsego BOCES will also automatically put graduates first in line for local jobs in advanced manufacturing. A state grant of about $3.85 million — or $550,000 per each of the seven years of the grant — will allow Herkimer BOCES and its partners to develop the program this year to start with students who will be in ninth grade in fall 2015. A new cohort of about 20-25 ninth-graders will be added each year. Our BOCES has been laser-focused on preparing young people for good-paying jobs within our community, Herkimer BOCES District Superintendent Mark Vivacqua said. P-TECH is a tremendous opportunity for a large group of local students, but also represents one more facet of what is becoming a sea change in how we approach secondary education. This grant allows us to be ahead of the curve rather than trying to play catch-up; a unique position for us and a testament to a lot of hard work from our component schools, Herkimer College and industry partners. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the winners of the New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) partnerships competitive grant process — including the Herkimer BOCES partnership. The Herkimer BOCES partnership includes its component districts, Herkimer College, Mohawk Valley EDGE, Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corp. and King + King Architects.The Herkimer BOCES component districts are Central Valley, Dolgeville, Frankfort-Schuyler, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mount Markham, Owen D.Young, Poland, Richfield Springs and West Canada Valley. Thee program The goal is for students to complete the P-TECH program at Herkimer BOCES in five to six years— largely depending on the individual students — and graduate with an associate s degree in quality assurance from Herkimer College. That means the students would be at BOCES for the full school day throughout high school and after their typical high-school years. In the later part of the program, through the partnership with Herkimer College, students would be taking college courses from college professors, completing their college degree. Advanced manufacturing companies and related businesses who agree to be part of the partnership will make classroom visits, host fieldtrips, establish mentorship programs, offer internships and put graduates of the program at the beginning of the line
for any openings they have in advanced manufacturing.
success is our only option, Picolla said.
Students courses will tie into the industry throughout the program, and they will learn advanced manufacturing techniques.
It will be a college-ready environment from day one, he said.
The expectation is that students who complete the program will gain local jobs in advanced manufacturing and also be prepared for promotions to quality assurance positions, said James Picolla, the Herkimer BOCES assistant superintendent for administration. It will be unlike anything else offered in the region right now, Picolla said. Thee profession In advanced manufacturing, quality assurance workers write the procedures for the line-workers to use to ensure the product comes out correct. Similar to how a bank teller counts money in a certain way and puts the cash in a drawer in a specific way, there are hundreds of procedures to follow when putting together a circuit board, Picolla said. Quality assurance develops and refines those procedures, he said. By learning both the advanced manufacturing techniques and quality assurance skills and participating in internships that cover both, program participants will be knowledgeable about the manufacturing work when they write the procedures during quality assurance and thus be more qualified for potential promotions, Picolla said. Quality assurance cuts across all advanced manufacturing processes and disciplines — requiring technical, critical-thinking skill as well as a firm understanding of statistics and other math disciplines, said Paul MacEnroe, president of the Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corp. These are the people who make sure all of the machines and processes are working at their optimal level and producing the products to the standards the customer expects, MacEnroe said. Thee culture The P-TECH program targets students who are at risk of not completing high school or not successfully completing college.These students are fully capable of success.They, however, have been unable to overcome cultural or social barriers, such as being a first generation college student or not being able to afford college, Picolla said. Mentorships and tutoring will be part of the program from the start to help students overcome those challenges, he said. There also will be high expectations, students will be held accountable and there will be a culture of
Students will still take all the standard high-school courses and Regents tests while going through the program and will graduate with a Regents diploma. Teachers will focus each course through the lens of the advanced manufacturing career path. When looking this school year for students to fill the 20-25 slots available for fall 2015, Herkimer BOCES officials will be talking with current eighth-graders and their parents about the opportunity. The carrot of a free college education is a pretty strong carrot for a lot of people, I would imagine, as well as the carrot of being first in line for a really good-paying job, Picolla said. Thee preparation This school year is the first of the seven years of the P-TECH grant and is considered the planning year. Between now and September 2015, Herkimer BOCES
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P-TECH from 29 and its partners will be developing the program including hiring teachers and a principal, developing curriculum and establishing enrollment. “Basically to build the school – everything except the brick and mortar – in a lot of ways,” Picolla said. Herkimer BOCES will have help. Herkimer College will be involved with the curriculum development, staff training and likely instructional delivery in the later stages of the program. “We look forward to further collaboration with our partners on this innovative program,” said Michael Oriolo, dean of academic affairs at Herkimer College. “Partnerships such as this are important as they create pathways that ensure our students are prepared for future job opportunities.” Mohawk Valley EDGE will be assisting with the curriculum as well and reaching out to local advanced manufacturing businesses to get them on board for the program – such as for the classroom visits, fieldtrips, mentorships and internships. Some local businesses have already committed to join the Herkimer BOCES partnership as it gets established, and Mohawk Valley EDGE will continue to make contacts with businesses in Herkimer and Oneida counties, said Tim Fitzgerald, project manager at Mohawk Valley EDGE. “It’s an ongoing process,” Fitzgerald said. Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corp. will also be assisting in curriculum development and interfacing with local manufacturing companies. “The students in this program will form the backbone of the renaissance in the region’s manufacturing companies as they bring these muchneeded skills into the workplace,” MacEnroe said. King + King Architects also joined the partnership after a call from Central Valley Assistant Superintendent Cindy Stocker, who helped work on
the grant application, to show support for the program and potentially provide coaching and mentorships, said Jim King, partner at King + King Architects. “I think really the reason we’re involved is to try to change the way education is delivered,” King said. “Obviously, we’re not educators, but we can bring real-world experience to education.” Thee future Herkimer Central School District is the financial lead for the grant, so the district will be managing the grant funds and the budget process for the seven years of the grant. In order to do that, the district will be increasing its 0.6 full-time equivalent business official to 0.8 FTE and adding a part-time secretary, Herkimer Superintendent Robert Miller said.Those cost increases will be fully covered by the grant, he said. The grant application plan includes a transition into the program being eventually fully funded through school district tuition the way other BOCES programs are.Through the seven years of the grant funding, that transition will be taking place in order to sustain the program afterward and make it affordable for the school districts, Picolla and Miller said. “I think it’s a really terrific opportunity,” Miller said. “It’s going to present an opportunity we just couldn’t
provide without the grant for students to find careers in manufacturing.” Miller also said the relationships among school districts, Herkimer BOCES, colleges and businesses that will be formed through the P-TECH program are very important. “I think they’re going to be critical in the way education has to transition to create opportunities for kids to find careers in the 21st Century,” Miller said. The connections among involved businesses and Herkimer BOCES will be more direct as the program moves forward with mentorships, day placements and internships added through the years, Fitzgerald said. “It’s really phased in over the life of the program,” he said. Businesses who commit to the program will only be able to hire to their capacity, but they will be agreeing to give first consideration for job openings to graduates of the program, Fitzgerald said. “They’re already looped in with the farm system so to speak,” he said. “This is really a great tool for career readiness for the students involved, and it will build a strong pipeline of talent for the employers that are participating as well.” T
How to contribute to charity when cash flow is low Charitable giving is a noble gesture that can potentially benefit scores of people. But many people intent on giving must find ways to budget their charitable contributions so such donations do not negatively affect their personal finances. Although nonprofit organizations solicit donations throughout the year, never are such solicitations more prevalent than during the holiday season, when charities count on the spirit of generosity and good will that's synonymous with the season to raise money. However, the holidays can be a particularly trying time of year on an individual's or family's finances. Already strained budgets may be pinched even further as people shop for the holidays and/or travel to see family and friends. But even though the holiday season can be tough on finances, men and women who budget their expenses can still find ways to donate to their favorite charities. · Determine what you can afford. Although many people donate between 2 and 3 percent of their incomes to charity, don't let that serve as your guideline. Determine exactly what you can afford to give, and then make your donation. Don't feel pressured to stretch your budget because you feel your contribution is insignificant. Even charities admit every little bit helps.
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Landscaping Resolutions Anthony Battaglia – Battaglia Landscaping & Supply We are all feeling the chill of fall beginning to yield to the cold of the winter. The days are shorter and the weather more uncertain. Much like the squirrels we see scampering in the yard we to are hurrying to get ready for the inevitable snow. You have stored away the patio furniture and put the garden to bed.The only chore left is cleaning the seemingly endless accumulation of leaves in the yard. While you are raking those leaves you are likely noticing some of the problem areas in your property. It maybe the plants are looking a little old and crowded, or as your family grows, you need more patio space. Perhaps you are thinking about how nice it would be if you had a fire pit to sit around after you got done with all these leaves! Like most people you probably filed that idea away, figuring you will revisit it in the spring. My question to you is why put it off? If you are wondering why start planning now and not in the spring, there is one very good answer to that,TIME. Starting your planning now gives you the time needed over the winter to look at options, figure out costs and even save to complete your projects in the spring. According to the Macmillian Dictionary the definition of the word plan is, something that you intend to do and make arrangements to achieve. As with any plan the more time that you have to complete those arrangements the
greater the chance you will achieve your goal. Now is, in fact the best time to think about next year s projects! Think of this as your Landscaping Resolution. We will all make New Year s resolutions as to how we would like to change our lives. Some of us will resolve to
exercise more and others may resolve to find more free time. It should be no different with your landscaping. In fact, you can combine the two since gardening is considered an excellent form of exercise and you will need somewhere to enjoy all of your newly found free time his summer. Wondering where to start? Let me help you. Your first step is to assess your needs and your wants. Your needs could be building a retaining wall to prevent soil erosion or rebuilding an existing wall that is failing. A want can be as elaborate as a new patio and firepit in your backyard for entertaining or simply to plant a new perennial garden to add color to the yard. Your next step will be to develop a design that will encompass the items you identified in the first step. Every plan starts out with getting some basic information about the area you are looking at. Start by drawing a
sketch and taking measurements of the area you want to enhance. If there is a slope make sure you have that information also. Take pictures of the area from different angles. It will make it easier to use as reference when we are under several inches of snow. Armed with that basic information
you can identify types and quantities of plants and materials for the project. This is also the time you will decide on a budget that you think you can work with. Keep in mind that once you have developed your plan and gotten a firm estimate of your project it may be more then what you had budgeted for. In those instance you can either reduce the size of the project or, if feasible, plan on completing it in phases. For simpler projects such as a new garden you may choose to tackle it yourself. Take the winter months to review catalogs and websites to find plants you will want in your garden and identifying local suppliers where you can buy them. For more complex projects it would make sense to bring in a professional landscaper. A landscaper will have the expertise to design the project keeping in mind your wants and needs. The last and most exciting step will be in the spring when you put
hands to tool and dirt and build the project. This is when everything that you have been planning for comes to life. As always we love to hear from you! Perhaps you may have a suggestion of a topic that you would like to learn more about in a future article. Maybe you have a question about your plants or landscape. No matter what the question is feel free to contact me. You can email me your questions at anthony@battaglialandscaping.com. If computers aren t your thing you can call me at 315-737-5896 T
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The many ways to recycle Christmas greeting cards
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do. ~Benjamin Franklin
a sheet of magnet.Then use these magnets for decorations next year. ø *VEQI JEZSVMXI GEVHW WS their messages can endure year after year. · Turn a beautiful card into a keepsake. Use a decoupage medium to attach a card to a ceramic or wood backing. Coat with a polyurethane top coat to protect it. · Use greeting cards to make wine charms for holiday entertaining. Guests can keep track of their glasses with ease.
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· Use cut-outs of cards to improve the appearance of plain gift wrap or bags. The Greeting Card Association says Americans purchase some 6.5 billion greeting cards every year. Of those, around 1.6 billion are Christmas cards. Exchanging cards is a great way for people to show their loved ones that they’re thinking about them, and such cards make for festive ornaments to display around homes.
But when the holiday season ends, recycling those cards into other items can make good use of the paper resources and turn what’s normally a single-use item into an enduring trinket. · Turn this year’s cards into next year’s gift tags. Cut out circles, rectangles or any shape you desire. Other-
wise, visit the scrapbooking aisle of your favorite craft store and purchase a paper punch to make easy work of cutting those shapes. · Transform a greeting card into a mini puzzle for a youngster. · Glue silly characters from Christmas cards onto
· Insert cut rounds of greeting cards into the inside of can lids to create crafty ornaments. · Encourage kids to make a photo collage from the cards they like. Mount their efforts on poster board and save for next year.. T
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The man behind the beard Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus.This merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy, delivering gifts and cheer along the way. Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, believing that giving should be done secretly ERH WEGVM½GMEPP] MR .IWYW Christ’s name rather than one’s own. Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others. Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even after his death. His GLEVMX] ERH YRWIP½WL works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.
No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like. But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed historical data and photographs of the remains taken from St. Nicholas’ grave in the 1950s. Researchers concluded that he was a small man, perhaps no more XLER ½ZI JIIX MR LIMKLX with a broken nose. This image certainly does RSX ½X [MXL XLI VSFYWX frame and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus, which was a name
taken from the Dutch Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St. Nicholas. Tales of the real St. Nicholas’ giving spirit were FPIRHIH [MXL E ½GXMSREP TIVWSRM½GEXMSR F] 2I[ York-based newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen.The goal was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living in New York at the time.This jolly elf image was given a boost by the publication of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” which was published around the same time.
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Eventually, the merry Santa Claus portrayal began to outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as a religious man, fostered by political drawings and caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red suit. That image prevails to this day. Beneath the Christmas symbolism, the beard and the presents associated with Santa Claus lies a tale of generosity that originated with St. Nicholas. T
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hello Stretching a statement of almost Irish fact or truth lathering it up with a coating of Irish humor is known as Irish Blarney.
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What handle should we YWI XS HI½RI QSWX SJ SYV American, believe it if you can facts? I could suggest Baloney –
an often-used word derived from Bologna but the Irish blood in my veins brings out a bit of colloquialism, which suggests Bull-larney is QSVI YWEFPI %X PIEWX MX ½XW what Politicians think we will believe. Political promises and bragging claiming truth proves our American vocabulary should add a new and more descriptive word. Lets call it Bullarney, with a little Irish larney and a pile of bull. In our last Hello Again we used an example of
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American Bullarney when we quoted Hilary Clinton stating that “No one should believe jobs are created by industry and businesses.” She was obviously implying that all jobs are not created by business rather by the government. In her case maybe we should drop the Larney out of our new word and call it what it is.
President. So he grabbed the pack next to him and jumped.
I do not know where the following came from I merely wish I could take credit.
The girl said,“That’s okay. There’s a parachute left for you. America’s smartest women took my schoolbag.”
An airplane was about to crash; there were 5 passengers on board, but only 4 parachutes. 8LI ½VWX TEWWIRKIV WEMH ±- am Kobe Bryant, the best NBA basketball player. The Lakers need me, I can’t afford to die.” So he took XLI ½VWX TEVEGLYXI ERH PIJX the plane. The second passenger, Hillary Clinton said,“I am the wife of the former US President, a Senator from New York and a potential future president and I am the smartest women in American history, so America’s people don’t want me to die.” She took the second pack and jumped out of the plane. The third passenger, John Kerry, said,“I’m a Senator, and a decorated war hero from the Army of the united States of America”. I am also my party’s nominee for
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The fourth passenger, President George W. Bush, WEMH XS XLI ½JXL TEWWIRKIV a 10 year old schoolgirl, “I have lived a full life, and served my county well I will WEGVM½GI Q] PMJI ERH PIX ]SY have the last parachute.”
All of this Bologna, Baloney, Balarney, Bullarney coated with humor at Mrs. Clintons expense leaves one disturbing thought. Why would any U.S. Citizen such as the former governor of Arkansas, Ex-US President Bill Clinton, his wife Hillary who was the ½VWX PEH] SJ %VOERWEW ERH ½VWX PEH] SJ XLI 9 7 E 2I[ York State Senator, and U.S. Secretary of State, or even President Barrack Obama want to change the United States into a socialist state? All three have gained social status, and personal wealth beyond the dreams of any person who could hope to dream, now they are openly gunning to create a socialist state – changing the great United States from what it has always stood for, the envy of the working class thru out the entire world. It leaves me with the
following question: what is wrong with them? Can they not see how wonderful they have it with our country as it is? Why do they want to change it? Do they see socialist Russia, China, or Cuba as a better place to live? It is possible their soul has a big empty spot with nothing or anyone to believe in. Is it possible they should have skipped some of the Harvard philosophy classes and studied with world, and U.S. history teachers along with several credit hours of the Holy Bible? Maybe with that under their belts they could accept the truth. If they feel bent on changing the United States why not start with putting God back into his rightful place in our schools, government and society and bring our factory jobs back home. It certainly would be in the best interest of our Country to stop believing the U.S. should be the police and military of the entire world. “Why are you all smiles Paddy?” asked Mike.“I believe I just sold the Bank of Ireland,” he replied.“What are you going to do with all of that money, Paddy?” He answered,“I’m going over to America. A Yank told me the Brooklyn Bridge was up for sale and he wants all cash. If I can’t buy the bridge, I think I am mentally suited to be governor of New York State or mayor of the Big Apple. They say – all it takes to win is a line of bullarney and a lot of money, and I’ve got both.” My two friends, Bob and Gene, were out on the 1SLE[O 6MZIV ½WLMRK JSV E whole day and caught only one small bass. Bob grumFPIH ±8LEX [II ½WL GSWX QI over $10.00 in gas.” Gene answered,“You’re lucky you didn’t catch two.”
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How to easily grow your savings in your cart. Chances are you can delete one or two from the list.
One of the keys to successfully managing money is to save money. 'SRZIRXMSREP ½RERGMEP wisdom recommends men and women have between three and four month’s worth of earnings in their savings accounts to cover themselves in case of an emergency. But many people live paycheck to paycheck, while others are mired in debt. A 2013 survey from BankRate.com found roughly three-quarters of Americans have little emergency savings. Many working professionals ½RH MX LEVH XS WEZI ER] money once they have paid their monthly bills, including home expenses, child care and other common expenses. Financial analysts point to consumer trends among younger generations as one possible cause of the dwindling emphasis on saving money. Previous generations [IVI XEYKLX XLI FIRI½XW of saving and being frugal, but nowadays many people struggle to distinguish between necessities and luxuries. More readily
available access to credit and a more materialistic culture may also be contributing to fewer dollars being saved. While saving may seem like an uphill battle, a little saving can go a long way. Explore these relatively painless ways to cut back and save more money. · Do it yourself. Make a list of all the service providers used - from manicurists to hair stylists to lawncare professionals ERH ½KYVI SYX [LIVI cuts can be made. Doing all or a portion of the
HELLO from 34 _______________________ I wonder if we will be able to choose our colors.
Well – gas is cheaper this year.
It was about this time of year, maybe a little later, when Santa sent his reindeer keeper to say Rudolph’s red nose had a short circuit or burned out electrical component. If he needed the use of my red Spyder, three wheeled, bright red, motorcycle with its bright lights for Christmas Eve, could he borrow it? I was pleased that I could be of service, as I didn’t want all the kids all over the world to be disappointed. However, when he brought it back two weeks later its gas tank was empty. I wonder, did he burn up all of the gas or did his elves ram all over the North Pole with it? It’s hard for me to think I cannot trust Santa.What would you do if he wanted your trike?
Isn’t it great, the Bible says God created man in his own image? I believe that includes our ability to think. Isn’t it strange that some do not believe that God exists but behave as though Santa Clause and Rudolph, his red-nosed reindeer do? Well – each to his own as Mom always said when Paddy kissed the pig. Election day will be over. Now we can look forward to Thanksgiving. Our American Thanksgiving Day – would it have any meaning if we did not have our Heavenly Father to offer our thankful prayers to? ~Fred Lee
work yourself can save a considerable amount of money. Do your own weeding and edging, only paying a landscaper to perform the more time consuming task of mowing the lawn. Skip an in-salon coloring treatment for an at-home application. Spend a day preparing meals for the week and eliminate much of your dining out expenses or fast food excursions. · Review your shopping cart. Impulse buys can bust budgets. When grocery shopping, take some time before getting in line to review your potential purchases. Compare items against ]SYV PMWX ERH ½KYVI SYX MJ any items can go back on the shelf. Do the same when shopping online. Before you proceed to checkout, review items
· Consider new stores. If ]SY ½RH ]SYVWIPJ WTIRHing more than you feel is necessary when shopping, look for new stores. Smaller markets may offer produce and other items at a fraction of the cost of large chain stores. Instead of doing all of your shopping in one place, shop around and buy items where they are the least expensive. For I\EQTPI ]SY QE] ½RH paper products are more affordable at a pharmacy than at the supermarket. · Learn to coupon effectively. Although you need not go to extremes, use coupons when shopping and learn how to pair sales with coupons to earn even greater discounts. Many blogs and websites help make the process easier, telling you when and where to clip coupons. Sometimes you can print coupons directly online or load discounts to a shopper loyalty card. · Scale back on certain services. Assess your lifestyle to determine which services you can live without. If you rarely watch television, you may be able to reduce your cable or satellite package. Figure out if bundling services really does save you money. Add up how
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How to improve winter fuel economy Many motorists notice that their vehicles seem to get less miles per gallon in cold weather than in warm weather. According to the United States Department of Energy, fuel economy tests have indicated that, when driving in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline car's gas mileage is about 12 percent lower at 20 F than it would be at 77 F. The disparity is even greater in hybrid vehicles, which can see their fuel economy decline by roughly 34 percent when driven at 20 F. Before drivers can understand how to improve their winter fuel IGSRSQ] MX W FIRI½GMEP XS learn why cold weather has such an adverse effect on a car's fuel economy. A host of factors combine to reduce fuel economy in the winter.When temperatures dip, engine oil and other HVMZI PMRI ¾YMHW EPWS KIX GSPHer, and this increases engine and transmission friction.That forces the vehicle to work harder and use more fuel. An engine also takes longer to reach its most fuel-ef½GMIRX XIQTIVEXYVI [LIR the weather outside is cold. This won't have too great ER MQTEGX SR JYIP IJ½GMIRG] when taking long trips, but the shorter the trip the less economical the vehicle's use of fuel will be, as a shorter trip means the vehicle is spending a larger percentage of the overall drive at a less JYIP IJ½GMIRX XIQTIVEXYVI Another reason fuel economy suffers in the winter is the necessities and certain creature comforts drivers need when driving in the cold weather.Windshield defrosters and vehicle heating systems use a substantial amount of power, and that usage forces the vehicle to expend more energy and use more fuel. And while many drivers consider heated seats one of the greatest automotive inventions known to man, those seats also use up a lot of power that negatively impacts fuel economy. But factors outside the vehicle also impact its fuel economy in the winter. For example, colder temperatures decrease tire pressure, and that increases roll resistance, which means the car must work harder and use more fuel to get down the street than it would if it were VMHMRK SR JYPP] MR¾EXIH XMVIW
minutes will warm up the engine more quickly than simply driving. But many vehicle manufacturers now recommend that drivers idle their vehicles for no more than 30 seconds, noting that idling the car unnecessarily wastes fuel and that driving the vehicle is the fastest way to warm up its engine. If you must warm up the vehicle, stick to the now widely accepted guideline that recommends idling for no more than half a minute.
motor oil they use in the winter. Many vehicle manufacturers now recommend E WTIGM½G X]TI SJ SMP XS YWI when driving in cold weather, so follow that advice instead of adhering to past practices that may not have been as JYIP IJ½GMIRX · Monitor tire pressure. As noted, colder temperatures decrease tire pressure, so drivers should monitor their tire pressure regularly throughout winter to keep their vehicle safe and to ensure they are not wasting fuel.
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in the summertime. Cold air also is more dense than warm air, and that increases aerodynamic drag on the vehicle, which then needs to use more fuel to counter the increased drag. So what can be done to improve fuel economy in the winter? Fortunately, drivers can take several steps to do just that. · Park the vehicle in a garage. Leaving your car in the driveway in the winter means you might have to dig the vehicle out come winter snowstorms. But that's not the only inconvenience of
Summer adventurists who love tying their mountain bike or kayak to their vehicles' roof rack before heading off to explore parts unknown should remove those roof racks when the temperatures dip. Roof racks increase wind resistance and decrease fuel economy, so remove them during the offseasons. Fuel economy will almost certainly decrease when the mercury drops. But drivers can employ a number of strategies to make their ZILMGPIW QSVI JYIP IJ½GMIRX MR cold weather. T
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Carve a turkey like a pro Roasted turkey is the centerpiece of many holiday feasts.That glistening, golden skin and moist meat beneath is the perfect companion to potatoes, string beans and any number of side dishes. Many holiday chefs have received compliments on the appearance of a freshly prepared turkey sitting on the holiday
serving platter. But those same chefs may not know how to properly carve up their masterpieces after the grand presentation has been made. 1. Place the turkey on a large, sturdy cutting board. Do not cut the turkey in the pan you used to cook it. Remove the string that may be tying the legs together.Turn the board
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7. Find the joint of the wings and remove them in a similar fashion as you did for the legs.They are small enough that they should not require extra slicing and can be placed whole on the serving platter.
2. Choose a sharp knife to carve the turkey. A long, narrow knife may work best. Serrated knives may tear the turkey meat, so it may be better to use E ¾EX ORMJI 7SQI TISple prefer the ease of an electric knife.This is entirely your choice.
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4. Cut the thigh meat parallel to the thigh bone and place on your serving platter. 5.To slice the breast meat, insert your knife in the center of the breast bone and cut down until you reach the ribs.Then slice the breast meat in toward your initial cut so you are cutting across the grain of
impossible, the word itself says the meat.This will keep the meat tender. Another idea is to remove one side of the breast and slice across it to produce smaller pieces for serving.
6. Find the wish bone and place it on the side to dry. Children typically like to break the wish bone.
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The role of a lifetime First published on December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carolâ€? tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter miser whose Christmas Eve encounters with the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come spark a transformation from a penny-pinching near-recluse into a benevolent do-gooder. The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has endured for RIEVP] ]IEVW ERH ½KYVIW to remain a staple of the holiday season for years to come. But as much as audiences enjoy the tale of Mr. Scrooge, so, too, do actors enjoy giving their take on this memorable miser. Nary a year has passed since the classic tale was ½VWX EHETXIH JSV XLI WXEKI in 1844 that an actor, be it amateur or professional, has not portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge, and such portrayals have taken place on the stage, the small screen, the silver screen, and even the radio. Some manifestations of the old miser have been true to Dickens’ version, while others are modernizations of the legendary writer’s original story.The following are some of the more memorable performances from actors tasked with playing Ebenezer Scrooge. ¡ Alastair Sim: Considered F] QER] ½PQ GVMXMGW XS FI the best version of Ebenezer Scrooge to ever grace the stage, screen or airwaves, Sim’s 1951 performance is still celebrated to this day. Sim would reprise the role 20 years later in the OscarÂŽ-winning animated version. ¡ Albert Finney:The England-born Finney won the role of Ebenezer Scrooge despite being just 34 years old at the time the 1970 musical adaptation was made. Finney would win a Golden Globe Award for LMW TIVJSVQERGI MR XLI ½PQ which was titled “Scrooge.â€? ¡ Tom Ricketts: Though not necessarily as renowned a performance as some others who would follow in his footsteps as Ebenezer Scrooge, Ricketts’ efforts are memorable because his 1908 performance came
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Easy ideas for holiday wreaths Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and they can range from intricate to simple to flashy to rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be fashioned from a variety of different materials. The first step to crafting wreaths is to gather the
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Hollyy vinee wreath Purchase a plain grapevine wreath and decorate it with sprigs of holly leaves and stems with berries. Simple and festive, this wreath should take only a few minutes to make and then hang. Metallicc wreath Add a glamorous touch to an evergreen wreath with faux fruit and pine cones that you paint with glimmering metallic colors. Intersperse items in gold, copper and silver for an eye-catching piece that can adorn any spot in your home. Add a few twinkling lights to reflect off of the metallic elements to add even more appeal.
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Use leaves to fill in sparse areas and a thick ribbon to hang the wreath.
Bellss or glasss ornament wreath Use flexible wire to string a wreath of metal bells or glass ornaments together in a ring shape. Bells not only look nice but also lend a gentle twinkling sound anytime the door is opened. Florall wreath Make a fresh flower wreath from a florist’s wreath and fresh blooms. Soak the foam wreath in water according to the packaged directions.Trim flower stems (carnations are durable) and insert the stems into the wreath. Attach a bow to the bottom of the wreath and then hang.This is one wreath that is best displayed the day of the festivities because it has a short shelf life. Cinnamonn wreath This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that quintessential holiday aroma. Begin with a foam wreath and wrap with a two-inch wide ribbon to cover. Use hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all around the wreath. For more color, add sprigs of holly, bows or mistletoe. T
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Cornbread Dressing with Roasted Grapes, Walnuts and Pancetta Servings: 12 2 cups red seedless California grapes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups green seedless California grapes
5 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread (either storebought or prepared from a mix), toasted
2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 6 ounces diced pancetta 3/4 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Toss grapes and squash cubes together in large bowl with oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Spread in single layer on baking sheet and roast for about 20-30 minutes, until grapes have begun to slightly shrivel and squash is tender. Set aside.
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Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook pancetta until it begins to brown slightly. Add celery and onions and cook until tender and onions are translucent, about 5Ăą6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Remove from heat.
In large bowl, combine cornbread, pancetta mixture, grapes, squash, walnuts, sage and salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Set aside.
In medium bowl, whisk together broth, butter, vinegar and egg. Pour over cornbread mixture and toss well to combine.
Spray 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon dressing evenly into dish. (At this point, you can either bake immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight to bake the next day.)
Bake, covered with foil, at 350 F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes, or until warmed through and golden brown.
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Meadow Creek Barbecue Grills - Visit Us Online at www.meadowcreekbarbecue.com
95 Willett Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 Benuel Fisher, Phone 518-993-2543
AUTHORIZED DEALER AND INSTALLER FOR DS Stoves • Super Pro Chimneys • Hudson River Pellet Stoves • AquaGem Boilers Alaskan Stoves • Meadow Creek & Wells Springs BBQ Grills • Chimtek Chimneys
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Bounce Houses
Arcade Arcade
Soft Soft Playground Playground
Toddler Area
Bounce & Play Admission: Under 3...$4 • 3 & Up...$7
Birthday Parties
Tokens For Arcade and Redemption: 4 Tokens...$1 • 20 Tokens...$5 50 Tokens...$10 • 100 Tokens...$20
- Includes 10 kids - Food/Admission - Private Rooms - Balloons Available - Characters Available - Book in person or online
Starting at $119
66 Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills, NY 13413 • 315-790-5176 TheFamilyFunFactory.com • Facebook.com/TheFamilyFunFactory
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Located on Route 5 • Nelliston (Between the light & St. Johnsville)
518-993-4227 or 993-3656
2005 CHEVY 3500 DIESEL
2001 CHEVY SILVERADO
V8 Duramax, 1 Ton Dump Box, AM/FM Stereo, 125,000 Miles
V6, Auto, 4x4, LS, Flare Stepside, PW, AC, Tilt, Green Ext., 103,000 Miles
17,595
$$
00 00
4,895
$$
2010 DODGE GR CARAVAN SE V6, Auto, Stow-N-Go, PW, Cruise,Tilt, AM/FM w/CD Player, Rear AC & Heat, 7 Passenger, Silver Exterior
10,995
$$
00 00
00 5,995 00
2013 TOYOTA AVALON XLE PREMIUM 4 Dr., Full Leather, AM/FM Cass. w/CD Player, Cruise, Tilt, AC, 25,900 Miles
$$ Our Special Offer
2009 DODGE CALIBER 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., AM/FM w/CD Player, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, $$ 00 00 67,000 Miles
6,995
Books out for $27,200
19,500
00 00
2003 KIA SORENTO EX AWD, 4x4, Auto, Full Leather Int., PW, P. Seats, AM/FM CD Player, Heated Seats, AC, $$ Cruise, 140,000 Miles
00 00
2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE
2008 SUZUKI SX4 AWD 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., AM/FM Stereo w/CD Player, AC, PW, 4 Dr. Hatchback, 121,000 Miles
5,595
$$
00 00
2012 DODGE AVENGER SE
4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, AC, Cruise, Tilt, AM/FM/Cass. Stereo, PW, P. Seats, 49,000 Miles
11,725
$$
00 00
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4DR, WT, 6ft. Box, AM/FM w/CD Player, Cruise, Tilt, A/C, 2WD, White Exterior
00 9,500 00
2006 KIA RIO LX
2 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, PW, P. Seats, AM/FM CD Stereo, AC, 26,000 Miles, $$ 00 00 Black Exterior
13,500
4 Cyl., 4 Dr. Auto, 66,000 Miles, PW, AC, AM/FM CD Player, Black Ext.
00 5,595 00
$$
$$
2004 JEEP GR CHEROKEE 4X4 V6, Auto, PW, P. Seats, $$ Cruise, Tilt, AM/FM CD Player,Tan Exterior
00 4,595 00
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR LS AWD, 4DR, V6, Auto, AM/FM Stereo, w/CD Player, PW, Cruise, Tilt, A/C, Silver Exterior
00 4,895 00
$$
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 V8, Auto, AC, Cruise, Tilt, AM/FM Stereo, White Ext., Reg. Cab, 8 Ft. Box
00 5,595 00
$$
2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4 Dr., V6, Auto, 2WD, AM/FM Cass. Stereo, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW
00 4050 00
2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI
2 Dr., 4 Cyl. Auto, AM/FM w/Cass., AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, Sunroof
00 3,895 00
$$
$$
2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 SPORT 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto,AM/FM Cass. Stereo, PW, AC, Cruise, Tilt, Black Exterior
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD V8, Auto, 4x4, Reg. Cab, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, White Ext., 8 Ft. Box
00 6,595 00
$$
2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL
V6, Auto, Full Leather Int., 7 Pass., PW, P. Seats, AC-Front & Rear, Heat, Cruise, Tilt, Front Wheel Drive, 146,000 Miles
00 3,995 00
2005 KIA SEDONA EX
V6, Auto, 7 Passenger, PW, AM/FM CD Player, AC, Cruise, Tilt, 92,000 Miles, Black Exterior
$$
Hours: Monday Through Friday 8-5 or By Special Appt.
4,595
$$
Cheapest Labor Rate in the Mohawk Valley
2006 NISSAN QUEST V6, Auto, 7 Passenger, PW, P. Seats, AC, Cruise, Tilt, 130,000 Miles
3,995
$$
00 4,895 00
$$
2006 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 XLT V6, Auto, AM/FM Cass Stereo, AC, Cruise, Tilt, PW, $$ Black Ext., 115,000 Miles
5,995 0000
All Our Autos Come With A Warranty - No Hidden Extra Charges
Full Service Garage From Tires • NYS Inspections • Tune-Ups to Tranny Flush, Brake Rotors, Exhaust, AC Charging and So Much More - Call For Appointment
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• Propane • Heating Oil • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel • Kerosene
• Dependable Fuel Delivery for Home or Business • Easy Pay Budget, Fixed, Capped and Variable Plans • Heating, Cooling and Hot Water Systems • 24/7 Expert Service
Ryan Rockwell
Ed Johnson
Energy Solutions Representative
Commercial Energy Solutions Representative
315-415-3260
315-796-1603
213 Erie Blvd. Canajoharie, NY 13317 518-673-2681 • Fax 518-673-8161 www.superiorplusenergy.com
Available in most service areas
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