January 28, 2012
Volumee 2 • Numberr 28
In n this s Issue Fun in the Snow Masonic Lodge
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Daylight Donuts Opening A12 Tax Guide A21
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
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Daylight Donuts grand opening
Fort Plain Mayor Guy Barton cuts the ribbon at Daylight Donuts’ Grand Opening celebration. Business owner Dennis Todd, Fort Plain Area Merchants President Linda Scaffidi-Fonti, Montgomery County Dairy Princess Gabrielle Brownell, and Daylight Donut staff, Manager Sue McGregor, Heidi Dettmer, Tammy VanValkenburg, Sherri Rende, Tammy Young, Jennifer Foster and Courtney Brownell joined Barton. Photo by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
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Hello Again, Before you receive the next issue of the Original Valley Pennysaver, one of the most important presidential contests in our lifetime will be over. By the end of the evening, Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Republicans in Florida will have picked their candidate to run for President of the United States. Strange as it may be, when the candidate wins the primary in Florida he most likely will become the Republican nominee for the presidency. Florida’s choice became the Republican nominee for president starting 40 years ago when they picked incumbent President Richard Nixon and through the following ten presidential campaigns. So you say, “What does that mean to us?” Whoever that man is, he will either win the presidential election or President Obama will remain in the White House for another four-year term. In other words, will we continue down the pathway of a growing federal government or will we return to a smaller government of the people, by the people. Floridians may decide for us. “Do we want Washington to run our lives?” is the question. Should we remember the old saying, “Absolute power, corrupts absolutely?” Sitting here at our dinner table attempting to both write and carry on a conversation with my wife, I guess I said “huh?” a few too many times. Frustrated my wife asked, “Do you have your hearing aids in?” I answered, “Yes, but those hearing aids are quite old and I do not think they are doing the job anymore. I should buy new ones.” She said, “It seems like they work fine when you are using them. How much would new ones cost?” I answered, “About half past four.” Reading the recent Original Valley Pennysaver, we learned we missed an important St. Johnsville social event: the retirement party held at the Hungry Bear for Pete and Jane Battisti. I am sure that any person who ever served as a superintendent of country roads would quickly agree that they only time they heard about the
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condition of the roads, waterways, or snow and ice was in the form of a complaint. **Pete, we join all of your friends in thanking you for the twenty years you gave to our St. Johnsville township and extend our heartfelt thanks to Jane for getting you out of bed on those cold, wet, snowy winter nights so you could do your job. God bless you, Pete and Jane, as you continue your walk in life. Now Pete, it’s your turn — when the good Lord sends down a ton of snow or causes his rain to wash out a sluice or plug of road, you can complain to Jeff Doxtater, and add it must be Jeff’s fault. We were pleased to see the front-page picture of the January 21st issue of the Pennysaver. Three of our twenty-three grandchildren were playing in a snow hut, Brandon “Dutch”, Ashlynn, and Jayden Johnson. Their mother, my granddaughter Darcie Johnson, was credited with the photography. Maybe we have a new company human-interest photographer in the wings. In this day of negative banking relationships, I thought you would enjoy a little blarney. A farmer with his friendly dog entered the local bank and applied for a loan. The banker turned down the loan. With that, the farm dog bit the banker, cornered a customer in the corner and bit him too. The banker yelling at the famer said, “I can understand why your dog bit me, but why that poor customer?” The farmer replied, “To get the rotten taste out of his mouth.” Remember, the good Lord is still running this world so lets hitch a ride and see what will happen next. Say hi to a neighbor. Offer help when you can. Give thanks to the Lord and live life remembering that it was a gift from him. Fred and Sylvia Lee and the Lee Family
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WILL TAKE trade-in’s, I want Good used snowmobiles any brands any years old, will trade you for Brand NEW. Hud-son portable Sawmill, or firewood processor, tractor log skidding winch, wood elevator. Even a New Stihl chainsaw. Call Hudson Forest Equipment 800-765-7297. Barneveld, NY. FOR SALE: MTB SNOWBLOWER, 26”, 208cc, excellent condition. $400.00 518-6738536 or 518-461-8933 05 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT, Stow-N-Go, V6 automatic. Nice shape. Call Turnpike Auto at (607)264-3680 for more information, financing or to test drive. CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-866-3698
HAVE YOUR arrangements for you or your loved ones been prearranged? Call Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service LLC, for prearrangements, traditional funerals, Veterans Services, and cremations. Call anytime! 518-568-7040 or 315-866-1500 for more information.
SAVE MONEY EVERY MONTH on your electric and natural gas bill. Please call Bob Failing III. 518-376-1151 INVOICES for your Business - 2, 3 or 4 part forms. Very reasonable. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518673-0101 RECORDS WANTED: We’ll buy your old records from 1930 1970. 45’s, 78’s, Albums, Rock-N-Roll, Blues, R&B, Country,etc. Call Pete 518-673-2384.
FORT PLAIN BEAGLE CLUB RABBIT HUNT RESULTS: First we would like to send A BIG THANK YOU to all the Businesses for their Donations!!! And South Minden Fire Dept for allowing us to use their building - making this another HUGE SUCCESS!! Thank you to all the hunters that entered and everyone that came to the Spaghetti/Awards Dinner. Gun Raffle (Tickets drawn by Reese Battisti - Thank you for doing this!)
1st Place: Philip Milici - Rochester, NY 2nd Place: Bob Jorgensen - Roseboom, NY 3rd Place: Bill Papas - Middleburgh, NY 4th Place: Bob Jorgensen - Roseboom, NY 5th Place: Hans Dunderdale - Fultonville, NY (Thank you to everyone that bought tickets - 661 tickets were sold)
Ken Frank’s Ammo Box: Jarrett Lucas (Thank you, Ken Frank for making this and Say It With Signs Ronnie Dygert for engraving it with Beagle and Rabbit - It was awesome!!)
Oldest Hunter: Rocky Piccione, 82 Yrs. Travel Farthest: Tom Breen - Campbell Hall, NY • Bob Killi - Wanapue, NJ Youngest Hunter: Reese Battisti Most Shots Fired: Jarrett Lucas 15 (won by tie breaker) Joe Eyeshot Millington 15 Russ Vance 12 Arliss Reed 10 Travis Vance 9 Bill Vic 8 Bryen Hashun 8 Paul Hisert 8 Wayne Jones 8 Baby Bunny Award: Bruce Castka 2.16 Lbs. Youth Division Hare: 1st Place - Robert Kemler - 4.26 (Heaviest one for all div.) Cottontail: 1st Place - Nicholas Brown - 3.40 2nd Place - Andrew Baker - 3.34 3rd Place - Max Lang - 2.98 4th Place - Wyatt Wilkens - 2.88 5th Place - Jack Lang - 2.80 6th Place - Jeremy Pickett - 2.63 7th Place - Tyler Simons - 2.47 Note: Thank You to the Otsego County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA
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1st Place: Jason White - 3.87 1st Place: Phil Milici - 4.01 2nd Place: Les Chase - 3.68 2nd Place: Jim Milynczuk - 3.88 3rd Place: Travis Vance - 3.67 3rd Place: Jeff Coon - 3.86 4th Place: RJ Coon - 3.59 4th Place: Mike Lamink - 3.80 5th Place: Bryan Haslun - 3.56 5th Place: Jeremy Harvey - 3.76 6th Place: Bob Jorgensen - 3.55 6th Place: Matt Wilday - 3.76 7th Place: Ken Frank - 3.49 7th Place: Rich Smullen - 3.72 8th Place: Jeremy Dubben - 3.46 8th Place: Dale Gray - 3.71 9th Place: Brian Mabie - 3.45 9th Place: Colleen Fuhs - 3.67 10th Place: Jim Palmateer - 3.40 11th Place: Chris Smith - 3.39 10th Place: Kayla Milynczuk - 3.64 12th Place: Jim DiStefano - 3.38 11th Place: Allen Fuhs - 3.54 13th Place: Dave Beck - 3.35 12th Place: Bob Ellsworth - 3.50 14th Place: Scott Bowerman - 3.32 13th Place: Tommy Thompson - 3.43 15th Place: Dale Gray - 3.31 14th Place: Rick Baker - 3.40 16th Place: Tom Judd - 3.28 15th Place: Joe Dorman - 3.33 17th Place: Doug Vandeworker - 3.28 16th Place: George Quick - 3.24 18th Place: Cindy Chase - 3.23 17th Place: Brian Haslin - 2.94 19th Place: Scott Clemons - 3.22 20th Place: Tom Breen - 3.22 18th Place: Arliss Reed - 2.92 21st Place: Louis Vanvaulkenburg - 3.22 Special Thank You goes out to Betty Sanders for all your help! Also to everyone that helped set up and clean up afterwards - and the members that helped out - Russ Vance, Fort Plain Beagle Club
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Chances are those who have attended a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place. The bride wears a veil, a court of wedding attendants accompanies the bride and groom, and birdseed, rice or flower petals are tossed. But have you ever wondered why? The wedding customs are ripe with tradition and harken back to days when superstition
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www.hilltop-bb.com emaill Innkeepers,, Vall & Leoo Reasenn att hilltopbandb@yahoo.com m and myth often ruled the day. • Throwing rice: Today it has become de rigueur to blow bubbles, toss birdseed or release doves when the bride and groom leave the house of worship newly betrothed. That’s because savvy individuals found that raw rice can pose a hazard to birds pecking in the area. However, rice throwing is an old custom that dates back to the Middle Ages, when wheat or rice where thrown to symbolize fertility for the couple. • Bouquet: Nowadays, the bride carries a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But the purpose of the bouquet held different meanings in the past. Saracen brides carried orange blossoms for fertility. Others carried a combination of herbs and flowers to ward off evil spirits with their aroma. Bouquets of dill were often carried, again for fertility reasons, and after the ceremony, the dill was eaten to encourage lust. • Bridesmaids: There may be arguments over dresses and how many bridesmaids to have in a wedding party now, but in ancient times it was “the more the merrier.” That’s because bridesmaids were another measure to keep the bride safe against evil spirits. Essentially the bridesmaids were decoys for the spirits — dressing like the bride to confuse the spirits or maybe help deter them to leave the bride be. • Wedding cake: The traditional wedding cake evolved from Roman times when the cake was originally made from wheat. It was broken over the bride’s head to ensure fertility. All of the guests eat a piece for good luck. Single women used to place a piece of wedding cake under their pillows in the hopes of finding their own husbands. • Father accompanying the bride: This tradition symbolizes that the bride’s father endorses the choice in husbands and is presenting his daughter as a pure bride to that man. There are many traditions surrounding a wedding that people simply accept. But understanding their origins can make the ceremony more meaningful.
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Daylight Donuts celebrates Grand Opening in Fort Plain by Elizabeth A. Tomlin A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the Daylight Donuts at 12 River Street, Fort Plain, in the Save-A-Lot shopping plaza on Jan. 26. “There are no fresh baked donuts in a 25mile radius,” said new business franchise owner Dennis Todd. “Prior to this I tried to get a donut shop as a tenant, and no one wanted to take advantage of the demographics of Fort Plain — and the opportunity. Then I said to myself, I can do this! I’ll take advantage of the opportunity!” And so he did. With 14 capable employees, and boasting a drive-through window, the business is sure to attract customers from miles around. The mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked donuts, muffins, and apple fritters is hard to resist when approaching the attractive storefront and dining
2-year-old Gia Fatta starts her day with a delicious freshly made donut at Daylight Donuts.
area. “We are very excited to have this new business open in Fort Plain,” said Fort Plain Area Merchants President, Linda Scaffidi-Fonti. “We are expecting to have more businesses opening in this New Year. It’s so good to revitalize Fort Plain!” Scaffidi-Fonti commented that “the Fort Plain Area Merchants group is looking forward to merging with a non-profit organization.” They will be holding a fundraiser this spring. “We will be raffling off and having a drawing for a new car, which Fuccillo’s Autoplex of Nelliston has donated,” reported Scaffidi-Fonti. The donated car will be on display at the Daylight Donuts site on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m.-noon, when the celebration continues with Laurie Britton’s live “Bugcast” (Bug Country 101.1). Free samples of cannolis, brownies, bagels and other freshly baked goods will be available on Saturday morning. Coffee will be free with the purchase of 2 donuts, and folks can register to win 1 of 5 area gift certificates, valued from $25-$100 (no purchase necessary)! In addition to their usual menu of over 30 varieties of baked goods, Daylight Donuts is taking orders for specialty items — including birthday cakes. Coffee, juice, cappuccino, hot chocolate,
Head baker, Heidi Dettmer, brings her baking expertise from Petri’s Bakery in Fort Plain and Bloomingdale Bakery in Nelliston, to Daylight Donuts in Fort Plain. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin and Smoothies are available in all flavors. Take out or eat in. Call Manager Sue McGregor at 518-9932222 to place an order or for information on available goods. Retail and wholesale prices are available. Hours are from 6
a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday-Saturday. Daylight Donuts is a Tulsa, Oklahoma, based franchise business and has been in operation since 1954. They have over 900 independently owned retail outlets throughout the world.
Sherri Rende and Tammy Young prepare dough before the Grand Opening.
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 BAD CREDIT? Need a car? No worries! Main Motorcar, Main Street, Johnstown. 518-7623183 Having problems with your well or pump? Call The Water People Provost Brothers! 518868-2126 FOR SALE: 2006 Polaris Super Sport 550, Studded Track, Winter Cover included and is in very good condition. Asking $3,000 all 518-332-3442 DRAPES FOR SALE: 4 panels w/tie backs, mauve w/silver, each panel is 45” wide by 63” long and are dry cleaned. $50.00. Call (518)993-2496 ATV TRAILERS by Bosski Industries first automatic “Dump Assist” trailers GVWR 800lbs.+ 1600lbs. models available. Come check them out at North Creek Auto 315-866-3698
YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided. Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Mercato Pizza Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518673-4411 2008 DODGE Nitro SXT 4x4, tan, 34k, V-6, auto, AC, CD, full power. SALE: $16,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
CREAM PUFF 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 4Dr., Lt. Green, V6, auto, AC, leather power seat, sunroof, power windows/ locks, chrome alloy wheels, 38,800 miles, one owner, super clean, $9,888. Main Motorcar, Main Street, Johnstown. 518-762-3183 2005 CHRYSLER Pacifica Touring, AWD, red, 63k, V-6, leather, alloys, full power. SALE: $12,850. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
BAKED VIRGINIA HAM $4.99 Lb., Genoa Salami $3.99 Lb., (sold by pounds only) if less than a pound 50¢ more a pound, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382
2003 CHRYSLER Town & Country, V6, Automatic, 7 passenger and warranty. Financing available. Stop at Turnpike Auto, 5519 US. Hwy. 20, East Springfield or call (607)264-3680.
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2007 HONDA Accord SE, red, 52k, V-6, auto, alloys, full power. SALE: $14,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
8 FOOT TABLES & folding chairs for rent. Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department 518378-3279 or email jems@roadrunner.com 2008 DODGE Avenger R/T, 4 door sedan, inferno red, V6, auto, AC, power leather seats, full power, alloy wheels, one owner, 21,000 miles, $14,988. Main Motorcar, Main Street, Johnstown 518-762-3183 DINNER SPECIAL: $29.95 bottle of wine and two dinners. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie 518-6734411 FOR SALE: Pellet Stove, Holds 240 Lbs of pellets. Also Wood Stove, glass door, fire brick lined. 518673-5288 HOG CASINGS by the hank $26.95, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382
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Taylor Rose Potter Fort Plain
Bryson Becker Palatine Bridge
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 2009 JEEP Wrangler Unlimited, 4 door, silver, 24k, V-6, auto, AC, CD, hard top, full power. SALE: $25,495. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124 FREE COFFEE MUGS for your restaurant. Yes FREE. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101 WANTED: Crafters & Vendors for St. Johnsville’s Springfest May 10th, 11th and 12th Call Gail at 518-5688310 of email rmurral@nycap.rr.com for more information. 2007 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser, blue, 60k, 4 cyl., auto, full power. SALE: $9,250. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124 SPORTSMAN’S AUCTION: Feb. 29th, 5:00PM at JR’s Discount Grocer. Consign your guns and hunting items. 518-9934668
FOR SALE: Rice Coal, $5.20/40 lbs., $260/ton. Bylers Storage Sheds, 5284 St.Hwy10, Fort Plain NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock. 250 ($45.00); 500 ($65.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Beth bsnyder@leepub.com $$$ Logging $$$- Buying Standing Timber: Professional Free Consultation. 15-1000 acres. Paid before cut. 315-6683786, Cell 315-706-4592 ESTATE CLEAN-OUTS: Large or Small, Give Us a Call. 518-993-4668 2008 JEEP Liberty Sport 4x4, black, 41k, V-6, auto, moonroof, full power. SALE: $17,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518762-7124
Cuffe Computers offers affordable repairs and upgrades as well as custom built systems. 518993-4833.
NICE 2 BEDROOM Apartment for rent, on quiet Maple Avenue, Canajoharie, $500+ utilities. 917-406-1609
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Adirondack Feed Center Now Carrying Poulin Grain
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Tops Animal Bedding 3.25 Cu. Ft. Bale $5.49 ea. • 10 or more . .$5.29 ea. Tops Bedding Pellets 35 Lbs. . . . . . . .$5.49 Bag $ 10 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39 Bag Poulin Equi-Pro E-Tec Horse . . . . . . . . . .$14.99 Open Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-2
Community Cashback Congratulations to Fred and Maryella Kinkle of Palatine Bridge who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 3, 2012 ~ AND ~ Happy 91st Birthday to Maryella on February 6, 2012
100% of Proceeds To Benefit
Herkimerr County Humane e Society PLEASE HELP US HELP THE HERKIMER CO. HUMANE SOCIETY. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?? 1.) Purchase Quality “Best Yet” Private Label Products 2.) Remove the UPC Barcodes 3.) Bring Barcode Labels Into the Dolgeville Big M 4.) Deposit Barcode Labels in the “Dog House” Located at the Front of the Store.
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NEIGHBORHOOD DIRECTORY BUILDERS
BUILDINGS
“Where Quality Comes First”
Scenic Ridge Builders LLC
Custom Cupolas Available John Z. Stoltzfus Fort Plain, NY 13339
Edward Updyke
518-993-2569
SALES CONSULTANT
Snowplowing, Plumbing, Electric, Kitchen & Bath, Remodeling, Masonry, Siding & Windows, Minor Landscaping & Small Backhoe Work, Additions, Furnace, Boiler & Wood Stove Installations, Etc. “100’ Rooter” Professional Drain Cleaning 24 HOUR SERVICE
Tim Lighthall 518-993-2504 518-265-5848
FIREARMS
GOOD GUN BUYS • RIFLES • SHOTGUNS • PISTOLS • OPTICS • AMMO SPECIAL ORDERS 7 DAY DELIVERY
Buying Used Firearms Bill & Dee Dwyer 266 Shun Pike Rd. Sloansville, NY 12160 (518) 868-4662 goodgunbuys@ yahoo.com
KITCHENS
ADD-LIFE CUSTOM KITCHENS AND CABINET REFACING 24 Willow St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
Call 843-0307
For FREE ESTIMATE Showroom Open By Appt
FABRICS & SEWING NOTIONS
Tim’s
GENERAL PHASES CONTRACTING
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Building & Renovations
CONTRACTING
Scenic Ridge Fabrics 151 Aird Rd., Fort Plain
518-993-2569
From the Kitchens of Mohawk Valley Cookbooks (Benefit Amish Schools)
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To Advertise Your Business Call 518-673-3011 or Fax to 518-673-3245 $13.00 Weekly for 13 Weeks $18.00 Weekly for 4 Weeks
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Spray Foam Insulation $ave on Your Heating and Cooling Bills $ave Energy
Call 518-284-2040
Contractor’s Millwork, Inc. Est. 1986 Owners/Operators: Alden and Steven Witham Sharon Springs, NY
MONUMENTS Humphrey Memorials, Inc. Monumental Design & Sales Cemetery Lettering Memorial Restoration 3051 State Rte. 28, Herkimer, NY 13350 315-866-4471 or 518-848-0963 Established in 1946
www.humphreymemorials.com humphreymemorials@verizon.net MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Dixon McFee Matthew Spaulding
Todd McFee C.J. Karker
TOWING & HAULING SERVICE
TRANSMISSIONS
A&J CREWS
Barrett’s Transmissions General Repair
PLUMBING
SCRAP METAL
MATTICE E & SONS
“We Buy Scrap Iron & Metals”
Landscaping & Lawn Mowing Commercial & Residential
ROGER CREWS AUTO SALVAGE (518) 993-4749
Call for Trailer Rental Prices to Haul Your Stuff Away! Also, Hauling Crusher Run, Gravel, Etc.
Garry-Jason Barrett
Top Dollar Paid for Scrap Iron or Cars
148 Ripple Road Cherry Valley, NY 13320
LLC “Your Indoor Comfort Controller” Residential & Commercial • HEATING • PLUMBING • COOLING 24 Hour Emergency Service FREE Estimates 40 years experience Family owned & operated Justin & Russell Mattice Palatine Bridge
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Call Tony Crews, Owner for details
Owners
Phone & Fax:
518-993-2002
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 FAX SERVICE available at Lee Publications. 25¢ a page. 6113 State Hwy. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 518-673-3237 D.S. Coal Stoves and Wood Stoves. Non electric models available. 24 to 48 hrs. burn time. Lots of models and sizes to choose from. Benuel Fisher Auctions 518-568-2257
2008 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta S, 4Dr. sedan, silver, 5cyl., auto, AC, all power, 37,400 miles, very nice car. Main Motorcar 518-762-3183 JEEP WRANGLER HALF DOORS. Tan canvas, Great shape!! No damage at all. Fits all wranglers from 19881995. Zipper windows. $75.00 Or best offer. Call 914-329-5720 for details ask for Will. Located in Fort Plain.
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“The Water People Since 1912” • Celebrating Our 100th Year
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GOULDS & STA-RITE Pumps - Service Sales & Service Rt. 20, Sloansville
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A PA RT M E N T F O R RENT: Fort Plain, Newly renovated, HUD Approved, 1 bedroom, 1st floor. NO PETS. Please Call 518-9932397 Leave Message.
NEED CASH? Do you have gold & silver you would like to sell? Bring your items into Valley Antiques for a free evaluation of your items. Valley Antiques, 4 W. Main St., Mohawk, NY. (315)866-4836.
MOHAWK VALLEY EYECARE Dr. Carol A. Balfe, O.D. 70 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY 13317 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Accepting most insurances including: Medicare, VBA, CDPHP, MVP, BCBS of U/W and Davis Vision - Including CSEA & Fidelis Same Day Service on Some Prescriptions Fast Turnaround on Most Others
CALL: 518-673-2015 J.R.’sss Discount t Groceries J.R.’s Discount t Groceries 56 Willett St., Fort Plain
Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club MUST BE A MEMBER
Curtis Rd., Salisbury, NY
Poker Run
February 4TH •10AM-6PM
Must be back to Ridge Runners by 6pm.
Registerr orr Purchasee yourr ticketss now! 9 STOPS: Country Store • Ice House RD’s Gorge View Lanes • Dibbles Inn • Dopps Inn Dolgeville Rod N Gun Club • Arthur’s • Stone Jug Last Stop Salisbury Ridge Runners 7-11pm m DJJ - Soundd Investment BAR OPEN: Mon. & Tue. 10am-6pm Wed. & Thurs. 10am-11pm Fri. & Sat. 9am-2am • Sun. 12pm-9pm KITCHEN OPEN: Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm Sun. 11am-7pm Dinners Served: Fri. & Sat. 5pm-9pm NON-ETHANOL SUPER GAS AVAILABLE
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Page 18 2009 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Lmtd., AWD, maroon, 31k, V-6, auto, leather, moonroof, alloys, Loaded! SALE: $23,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518762-7124 FREE SNOW? How about ice? Makes good ice cream, but it may break down your roof! Call us if you need help with this years snow removal. And oh, we have insurance. Call now to schedule 1-800-FORROOF or 315-823-0298. Lakeside Kanga Roof CATER your parties with us. Your guests will love it. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518673-4411 ST JOHNSVILLE 1 bedroom apartment, stove & refrigerator included, $375.00 plus. 518-5688309, 518-774-1031 LAMINATE YOUR DOCUMENTS up to 11x17. Lee Publications, 6113 State Rt. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. 518673-3237 2009 CHEVY Silverado, regular cab, 4x4, Vortec 5.3 liter V8 engine, trailering pkg., only 7,883 miles, incl. Boss 7½ foot snow plow. Asking $23,000. Call 518-7252035 BANNERS BANNERS BANNERS any size. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Please allow 7-10 working days to receive your banner after ordering. INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Feb. 11th, 9:00AM at JR’s in St. Johnsville. Call to rent a space. Lots of selection! 518-9934668. Produce, baked goods, toys, large variety of make-up & Much More!
Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 FOR SALE: 1999 Ford Taurus $895 down, $50 per week, no interest, no credit check. Credit on Cars. 518-762-3626
I BUY HUNTING RIFLES for my collection. 518-673-0029, 518321-5372
BEAGLE PUPS F/S AKC Registered. Phone 518-673-2331, Cell 518588-8892
2007 TOYOTA RAV4, AWD SUV, blue, 4cyl., auto, AC, all power, 37,000 miles, one owner, $21,555. Main Motorcar 518-762-3183
FOR SALE: 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS, v6, AWD, 147k. For more information call Turnpike Auto Sales at 607-2643680.
INSULATION: All Types. New/ Existing Buildings. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Call Upstate Spray Foam Insulation 315-822-5238. www.upstatesprayfoam.com
FREE DELIVERY please see our Facebook page for details Mercato Pizza Restaurant. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518-673-4411 (518) 673-3011 ~ To Place Your
EVENT TICKETS?
We can print what you need. Please allow 2-3 weeks in advance. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 bsnyder@leepub.com
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 NOW OPEN In St. Johnsville: Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service LLC, 20 Bridge Street, St. Johnsville, NY. Call anytime 518-568-7040 or 315-866-1500.
WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-5685115 MAGNETIC SIGNS FOR trucks and cars. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101
Planning a Garage Sale Call 518-673-3011 to get your listing in early 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 dually, 4x4, black Cummins PICK 5 for meats, frozen Laramie diesel, auto, AC, heated, seafood and grocery items, Peruzzi’s Meat leather, all power, 63,400 Market, 69 Church miles. Main Motorcar, Street, Canajoharie. Johnstown, NY 518-7623183 518-673-3382
MAIN MOTORCAR, Main Street, Johnstown 518-762-3183 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram. For All Your Vehicle Needs, Sales, Service, A c c e s s o r i e s www.mainmotorcar.com
BEDROOM SETS: Girls twin bed, bureau, mirror, chest of drawers, $250; Red race car bed w/mattress & bedding, $400. 315-891-3470
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Answers to this week’s puzzles
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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION at JR’s, 56 Willett Street, Fort Plain. Feb. 18th at 10:00AM. Bring your items to sell!! Food, meats, cheese, yogurt, tools, furniture, and much more!! 518-9934668
Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 ONE OWNER PERFECT 2007 Saturn Outlook XE SUV, AWD, V6, auto, AC, sunroof, alloy wheels, full power, $51,900 miles, $18,888. Main Motorcar, Johnstown 518-762-3183 (518) 673-3011 ~ To Place Your
85th BIRTHDAY PARTY for Myra Beam Lamphere at the Senior Center on Canal Street in Fort Plain. 1:00-4:00 February 25th. Come and join us to celebrate!
WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS: $8.95. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie 518-673-4411 FOR SALE: 2006 Pontiac Vibe AWD $8,500. 4cyl., auto, sunroof, 118,000 miles. Excellent condition. 518-673-4465 THINK SPRING Rare Special Car: 1998 Porche Boxter hard top & soft top convertible, silver bullet, red leather, V6, 5 speed manual, all power, 33,600 miles, perfect, $19,999. Main Motorcar 518-762-3183 HWY. 119 Stratford, 3.8 acres, summer get away, cabin, out house, no electric, needs some work. Parking, Fishing, State Land, 5 to 10 miles from camp, $13,500. 518-894-1863 WE HAVE! Timberwolf log splitters. Call for pricing + models available. North Creek Auto 315866-3698
20x30 TENT with four sides for rent. Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department 518-3783279 or email jems@roadrunner.com 2008 SUBARU Impreza 4 door sedan, AWD, black, auto, 4cyl., full power, 13,000 miles, $14,555. Main Motorcar, Johnstown. 518-7623183 WINE and Beer served. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518-6734411 FOR SALE: 1948 Ford 8N tractor with plow and a t t a c h m e n t s , $3,000/OBO. Call 607264-3680 WANTED - CA$H PAID: for old jewelry, books. Dolls toys, even if broken, 1970s older. 1960s & older: Clothing. Old frames, Christmas, Halloween items. Interested in almost anything old. Shirley 315-894-9032.
Whatchamacallits As the old saying goes, you need “the right tool for the right job.” But, what happens when a technology advances and leaves “the right tool” behind? As these implements become obsolete and their use fades from memory, it can be hard to recognize the useful purpose they once served. Take this sampling from the collection of Willis “Skip” Barshied Jr. These tools hearken back to the days of flintlock muskets and percussion cap fired, muzzle loading rifles — the type of weapons that were used to fight the Civil War and earlier conflicts. These tools are,
from left to right in both photos, a nipple wrench for a percussion cap rifle of the Civil War era, a tool for servicing a flintlock musket, and a mainspring vise from the Civil War era. The nipple wrench was used to remove the nipple over which a percussion cap was fitted to fire the riffle. The flintlock tool was an 18th Century example of a multipurpose tool. The mainspring vise was used when removing the firing lock from a musket. In coming weeks, the Original Valley Pennysaver will feature more examples of “Whatchamacallits.”
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and file your taxes later, however, if you owe money, you still need to pay by the April 17th deadline. 2. If you think you could use some help filing your taxes, find out if you’re eligible for free tax counseling. The elderly, military members and their families and people with low to moderate incomes may be eligible for free tax counseling. The IRS has trained tax counselors who might be able to answer your questions. 3. The IRS makes it easy to file your taxes online using the e-file system. The benefit to online filing is that
it’s free, it reduces the risk of making a mistake and it lets you get your refund more quickly. 4. If you decide you don’t want to file online and would rather submit a paper return, make sure you have all the forms you need. You can download them online from the IRS or may also be able to find them locally at your post office, credit unions, office supply or grocery stores. You will also find instructions to fill out the forms that you can read online or download to a Kindle device. 5. Once you’ve filed your taxes, you can
track your refund status easily to find out when you’ll get your money. If you e-filed you will be able to get your refund information 72 hours after the IRS receives your information. If you filed a paper return, you can check your refund status in three to four weeks. You can also check the status of your refund a using IRS2Go, mobile app available for iPhone and Android devices. By following these five tips and getting your return in early, you’ll be able to watch your refund roll in and avoid that last minute scramble.
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Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 2008 DODGE Caliber SE, 4 door, black, 4cyl., manual trans., AC, 69,000 miles, one owner, $7,990. Main Motorcar, Main Street, Johnstown. 518-762-3183 Irish Wolfhound puppies, F/M, ready beginning Feb., vet checked, home raised. 518-568-5817 JR’s CONSIGNMENT AUCTION: Tues., Jan. 31st @ 6PM, 14 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY 518-993-4668
HAVING A PARTY?
Did you know the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department rents the kitchen and banquet room. For your convenience we now have an elevator. 518378-3279 or email jems@roadrunner.com 2008 SATURN AURA XR 4Dr. sedan, silver, power heated seats, full power, V6, auto, AC, one owner, 20,400 miles, $16,555. Main Motorcar, Johnstown. 518-7623183 FOR SALE: 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. $995 down. $50 per week. No interest. No credit check. Credit on Cars. 518-762-3626 2008 DODGE Nitro 4x4, tan, V6, auto, AC, 17,000 miles, one owner, perfect, tow pkg., $19,555. Main Motorcar 518-7623183
CHECK OUT OUR produce at really low prices, Peruzzi’s Meat Market, 69 Church Street, Canajoharie. 518-673-3382 FOR SALE: 2006 Polaris Super Sport 550, studded track, winter cover and is in very good condition. Asking $3,000. Call (518)332-3442 ATTENTION sportsman, need equipment or accessories? Don’t have time to get to the store? Go on line to get what you need! www.rkpsportinggoods.com or call (315) 868-5815. OUR delicious bread is homemade and served free with every dinner. Mercato Pizza & Restaurant, 38 W. Main St., Canajoharie. 518-6734411 2007 FORD Mustang GT, Dk. grey, 30k, V-8, auto, leather, sharp! SALE: $20,995. John C. Miller, Inc. 518-762-7124
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NYAH - 11 year old female Pit Bull/Pointer mix, 45 lbs. Knows her commands, crate and leash trained, lived with other dogs, best with older kids only. Sweet and loving.
JOCKO - 4 month old male Black Lab mix, 24 lbs. Found on Fish and Game Club Road, Root on January 19th. Found with brother Orlando.
PATTIE - Pretty 11 month old orange female. Found in a closed box in a field in Canajoharie in July 2011. FIV positive. Can be your only cat or live with another FIV positive cat.
ANASTASIA - Longhaired female Calico. Came to the shelter on January 21st. white adult female. Found on Kahn Absolutely gorgeous, a true “princess”. Road, Fort Plain on December 31st. Quite a beauty! Likes to be held and cuddled.
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ORLANDO - 4 month old male Black Lab KIKI - Adorable 1 year old female Beagle mix, 25 lbs. Found on Fish and Game mix. Housebroken and leash trained. Club Road, Root on January 19th. Found Has lived with kids and is fine with cats. with brother Jocko.
DIANA - Lovely longhaired orange and
LIVIA - “Talkative” 3 - 4 year old female tiger. Found on Seebers Lane, Canajoharie in December 2009. Fine with cats and dogs. Microchipped.
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Antiques & Auctions
Consider giving an antique engagement ring An antique engagement ring is a fine gift to give to your true love. It has a real charm, elegance and beauty. Generally, antique engagement rings are cheaper, have better craftsmanship than contemporary rings and are considered heirlooms. Antique engagement rings are usually more than 50 years old. They’re also referred to as vintage engagement ring. Couples from all across the world choose these rings, as antique engagement rings have gained a lot of recognition and eminence. Victorian antique engagement rings date back to the period
from 1835 to 1900. They were frequently set in yellow or rose red gold. For instance, among the traditional Victorian design engagement rings is the Tiffany sixpronged diamond ring which was produced in the year 1886. The Victorian rings also had pearls integrated in them. Nevertheless, it’s recommended that these rings aren’t for daily use. Edwardian engagement rings date from 1900 to 1920. Platinum was extensively used in making jewelry throughout this era. The most sought after antique engagement rings are those from the Art Deco period. Women liked a lot the filigree details
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ALREADY Y CONSIGNED • 1-- Stevenss Modell 200,, 300 0 Win n Mag,, Excellentt Condition • 1-- 7400 0 REM M 30-06,, Nice e Shape • 1-- Marlin n Rockyy Modell 1936,, Case e Harden,, 30/30.. • 1-- Ithaca a Modell 37,, Featherlight,, 12 2 GA • 1-- British h En nfield,, 303 3 CAL • 1-- Steven n Modell 58 8 Boltt Action,, 20 0 GA • 1-- Winchesterr Modell 94,, 32 2 Special • Manyy More e Coming 10% commision on guns and 15% commision on other items. $10.00 no sale fee. Also No Buyers Premium Charged!!
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and cut features that set apart the design of the era. Nevertheless, multi-colored gemstones, platinum and diamonds were used to create a sparkling and well lined look. Antique engagement rings really are a great option when you have the opportunity to buy or inherit one. It may be a family heirloom or an incredible find. Heirloom engagement rings may be from either your paternal or maternal relatives and implicit with their passing will be the love, respect and honor symbolized in that ring. There are few specific issues one should know when looking at antique jewelry. It is essential the jeweler
understands how to assess an antique ring for high quality and condition. Diamonds had not always been the regular stone for engagement rings in the past, which means you can find fantastic rings inset with pearl, emerald and opal. Antique engagement rings can be found at many different places, particularly jewelers, antique shops, pawn shops and estate sales. However, buyers should be careful to avoid fraudulent pieces. It is recommended that buyers inquire about a legitimate bills of sale and descriptions that include age, size, situation, color, clarity, cut and carat.
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by Larry Cox Salt and pepper shakers Q: Several weeks ago, I found a pair of salt and pepper shakers at a flea market. The set was made by the U.S. Glass Company, and the pattern, in dark amethyst, seems to be “California.” I paid $25, and
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St. Johnsville’s Masonic Lodge 611 ~ bringing communities together by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Bringing communities together is a goal that St. Johnsville’s Masonic Lodge 611 Master Jim Luckner is seeing become a reality. “It is really nice to see the different communities coming out and talking and visiting between the tables,” Luckner said at the recent chicken and biscuit dinner held at the lodge. “This is a place where people can come and have a winter gathering, and enjoy a meal.” Luckner says the lodge members decided to host a hot meal monthly to support the building’s fuel costs, thus, keeping the lodge open throughout the winter months. At the recent dinner, the lodge’s oldest Mason, “Charlie” Carleton Rider was awarded with a plaque for his donation of a food service steam table to the Lodge. According to Luckner, Rider is more than 90 years
The crew responsible for the delicious dinner included (from left) Gilbert Stevens, Bill Farber, Char Chaffin, Jacque Mosher, Carol Luckner, Dorothy Mosher, Liz Stevens, Phil Brown, Jim Liddle, Martin Bradt, Jim Luckner, Jim Humphrey and Don Chaffin. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin old and has been a Mason at the Lodge for over 65 years. “He was a Chaplain for many years,” Luckner said, adding that Rider also played professional baseball for many years. “He is sort of a legend here in St. Johnsville,” Luckner attested. The food service steam table that Rider (From left) High school students Hannah Handy donated will come in of Dolgeville and Jamie Luckner of St. Johnsville handy, as the crowd sell dinner tickets to EMT Bob Dennis and of folks attending the Paramedic Gary Wickes. dinners seems to grow seeing a lot of new “Especially considermonthly. “We are faces along with the ing how cold it is!” people who come back Luckner is hoping month after month for that the February dinevery meal,” Luckner ner will be a smorgasbord. “And of course, stated. Mary Finch, whose corn beef and cabbage March!” he late husband Bill was for noted for his long time quipped. Luckner remarked involvement with the lodge, continues to that the fully equipped support the lodge with lodge is also able to be her renowned home- rented for dinners, made biscuits, which dances, receptions, or were served with the meetings. “We charge dinner. Finch was a modest fee for use of pleased with the the facility,” he said. For information St. Johnsville's Masonic Lodge 611 Master Jim turnout for January’s St. Luckner (left) visits with their oldest Mason, dinner. “We’re having regarding “Charlie” Carleton Rider. Rider, who recently a very nice turnout!” Johnsville’s Masonic donated a food service steam table to the Lodge, she said. And referring Lodge, contact Bill is more than 90 years old and has been a Mason to the icy weather con- Farber, Secretary, at ditions she added, 518-568-5527. at the Lodge for more than 65 years.
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It has been 33 years since David Austin, owner of Great Brook Solar, began installing Renewable Energy Systems throughout Central New York. His mission statement has not changed in all these years: “To help people save money and raise their standard of living through the use of renewable energy, and to provide a measure of freedom from dependency on centralized energy distribution.”
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Volkswagen shows off hybrid Jetta by Bree Fowler, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen AG showed off a new hybrid version of its Jetta sedan, designed with the U.S. market in mind and offering an estimated combined 45 mpg. The hybrid Jetta, which will go on sale in North America before the end of the year, is a key part of Volkswagen’s plan to boost its U.S. sales, company officials told reporters at the North American Inter-national Auto Show press days in Detroit. Its North American sales rose 26 percent last year. The new Jetta is the German automaker’s second hybrid model. It already makes a hybrid version of its Touareg SUV. Here are the details of the car: POWER: The car will include Volkswagen’s 1.4-liter turbocharged gas engine, which produces 150 horsepower and 184 poundfeet of torque. The electric motor will be powered by a 220-volt, 1.1 kilowatt hour battery located under its rear seats. When the battery is charged enough, drivers will be able to go up to 1.2 miles at speeds of up to 44 mph in pure electric mode. The car will
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Defining black ice Traffic reports often make mention of black ice during the colder weather. It can certainly sound ominous, and it’s often very dangerous. But what exactly is black ice? Black ice is a thin coating of ice that forms on roadways and other surfaces. It often occurs from
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Calendar of Events ORIGINAL VALLEY PENNYSAVER NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Original Valley Pennysaver’s office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Send events to Lee Publications c/o The Original Valley Pennysaver, 6113 State Highway 5, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. E-mail: pennysaver@leepub.com or jkarkwren@leepub.com JAN 1-31 Arkell Center News and Events for January Arkell Center, Canajoharie, NY. • Daily Activities:
Cards, dominos and reading. • Monday-Friday: Noon meals provided by the Meals of Montgomery Program (M.O.M). Reservations required by noon
Ames - Sprout Brook UMC
Cherry Valley Assembly of God
613 Latimer Hill Rd. Ames, NY 13317 518-673-2265 Rev. Dr. Campbell Laker Sunday Service 9:30 AM
Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners
1380 E. Lykers Rd., Sprakers 518-922-9088 Pastor Brett Popp
37 Alden St., Cherry Valley, 607-264-3306
Pastor David Carpenter, Jr. Sundays 9:30am
Church of the Nazarene 3316 State Route 29 W Johnstown, NY 12095 Offices: 518-762-2982 Cell: 857-523-8417
of the previous day. • Wednesdays: 3-4 pm. Gentle Yoga with instructor Sylvia Wohlgemuth • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays: 2-4 pm. 2nd Time Around Big Band Practice. • Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays: 10:15-11 am. Senior’s Exercise Program with Bob Smith. SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS JAN 28 - FEB 25 Kari Alissa O’Mara (East Gallery) & Heejung Cho (West Gallery) Earlville Opera House, 18 East Main St., Earlville, NY. Showing of Kari Alissa O’Mara black & white photo exhibit in the East Gallery and Heejung Cho in the West Gallery with her exhibition “Urban Illusion.” Call 315-691-3550. On Internet at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Church Directory
Call 518-673-3011 To Place Church Listings or Fax Listings to 518-673-2381 Cornerstone Baptist Church 7274 St. Hwy. 10, Ames 518-673-3405
Sunday School (adult & children) 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday Eve. Prayer 6:30pm, Thurs. Eve. of Encouragement 6:30pm www.christianchurchcharlestonfourcorners.org
Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Sunday School for All Ages 10:00am
Sunday School 10am, Adults & Children Morning Worship 11am, Youth Ministry 5:45pm, Evening Worship 6pm, Wed. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7pm, Awana Club 6:15-8:15pm
Dolgeville Christian Fellowship
Dolgeville United Methodist Church
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
3 Elm St., Dolgeville, NY 13329 315-429-9142
21 N. Helmer Ave., Dolgeville Pastor: Rev. Diane E. DiLuzio 315-429-7381
Dr. Marvin Isum, Pastor
Worship Sunday 10:30am Midweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pm www.dolgevillechristianfellowship.org
Faith, Hope and Love Christian Fellowship 18 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge 518-673-5128 Rev. David W. Bowley fhlc@frontiernet.net Sundays 11:30 am, For other service times please call
Freysbush United Methodist Church
Pastor, Rev. Mark Fowler
Worship 11:00a Sunday School @ 9:30a beginning September 18th Bible Study - Wednesdays @ 12:30p
Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church 11 Montgomery St., Fultonville Pastor Nancy Pullen • 853-3311 Sunday Morning Worship 9:15-10:15, Sunday School 9:15-10:30, Coffee Fellowship Following Service Our Mission-To Actively Follow Christ and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us.
Fultonville Reformed Church
Freysbush Rd., Fort Plain 518-993-3645 Rev. Alan Griffith, Officiating
Corner of 5S & 30 Pastor Jane Hubschmitt
Worship 9am, Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOME coffee hour to follow service
Sunday School 10AM Family Worship 10:30 AM
Grace Episcopal Church
Grandview Baptist Church
32 Montgomery St., Cherry Valley 315-858-4016
Fr. Kyle Grennen, Priest-in-Charge Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion/sermon
15 Washington St. Fort Plain
Interim Pastor Dan West Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 6:30pm
JAN 28 & FEB 11 Cosby Gibson Emack & Bolio’s, 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY. 7 pm. • Jan 28 - 9:30 am - 1 pm - Troy Farmer’s Market, Broadway, 3rd St., Troy, NY • Feb 11 - Cooperstown Winter Carnival, Main St., Cooperstown, NY On Internet at www.cosbygibson.com JAN 29 Stone Soup Coffee House at St. John’sSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Canajoharie, NY. 3-5 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Schoharie Valley Flood Victims. $5 cover charge at the door. Refreshments available. Call 518-673-2224.
26 Moyer St., Canajoharie 518-673-3440
Currytown Reformed Church 829 St. Hwy. 162, Sprakers 518-673-2772
Rev. Donald Hoaglander Sunday School 9:15 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM
Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship
The Rev. Virginia L Ogden, Rector
66 Hancock St., (Rte. 5S) Fort Plain, NY 13339 315-858-2112 Pastor Carolee Coye
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Sunday Service 10am
Fordsbush Bible Church
Fort Plain United Methodist Church
Holy Communion Sundays at 9:30am
131 Clark Rd., Fort Plain 518-568-7606 Pastor Kevin Keever Sunday School 10am, Morning Service 11am, Eve. Service 6pm, Wed. Service 6:45pm, Thurs. Visitation 6pm
39 Center St., Fort Plain Rev. Alan Griffith Church Office 518-993-3863 Parsonage 518-993-3645
Home of Victory Christian Academy
Office Hrs Tues & Thurs. 10am-4pm ALL WELCOME, Worship Service 11am
Glen Reformed Church
Grace Christian Church
State Hwy 161 in the Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville
20 Center St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Rev. Harry J. Teuchert 315-866-8626
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518-212-6022 Pastor Tim Alicki Sunday Worship at 9. Sunday School immediately following Children’s Message
Sunday School 9:30am Worship 11:00am
Holy Family Parish
Joy Fellowship
Little Falls, NY 315-823-3410 Saturday 4pm Sunday 10:30am
296 Co. Hwy. 119 St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-5507 William Hayes Pastor Joyce Loughran Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9am, Morning Worship 9:30am Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30pm
Original Valley PENNYSAVER • January 28, 2012 FEB 4 34rd All Free Acoustic Coffee House Fultonville Methodist Church. Montgomery St., Fultonville, NY. 6:30-10 pm. Held downstairs. The no admission, no donation Acoustic Coffee
House is open to all types of music as long as no vulgarity, doesn’t offend anybody and acoustic instruments only, (Bongos, shakers and tambourines good replacements for drums). If you can’t make it at 6:30, that’s OK there is a new
performer every 9-13 minutes on average. Future Acoustic Coffee House shows - first Saturday of every month 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7,8/4, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1 for the year of 2012. Call 518-8534964.
Church Directory
Call 518-673-3011 To Place Church Listings or Fax Listings to 518-673-2381
Marshville Evangelical Church Route 10 South Rev. David Bowley Worship Sunday 9 am
Randall Christian Church NY Rte. 5S Sunday Service 10am
Pastor Lance Borofsky Seeker’s Fellowship 14 Park Place St. Johnsville, NY 13452 518-568-7700 Pastor Mike Yezierski
Sunday Worship 6pm, Tues. Prayer 7pm, Bible Study 7pm (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) We teach the fullness of God’s Word, a life of holiness for the believer, and salvation for all who trust in Christ’s sacrifice.
St. Johnsville Methodist Church 7 East Main St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Rev. Harry J. Teuchert 518-568-7983 • 315-866-8626 Worship Sunday 3pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 36 Lydius St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-4442 Rev. Kenneth Dingman Sunday Worship 11am
The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church 618 E. Gansvoort St. Little Falls, NY 315-823-0793 Father Rafal Dadello Mass at 11am on Sunday www.holyspiritpncc.org
Trinity Lutheran Church 5430 St. Hwy. 10, Palatine Bridge 518-673-2224 Rev. Zach Labagh Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday School 10am, (No services in July, meet at St. John’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Canajoharie). Communion on the first & third Sundays
National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum
Oppenheim United Methodist Church
3636 St. Hwy. 5, PO Box 627 Fonda, NY 12068-0627 518-853-3646
Route 29 Pastor: Rev. Diane E. DiLuzio 315-429-7381
Weekly Masses: Sat. 4:30pm, Sun. 10:30am friars@katerishrine.com www.katerishrine.com
Worship 9:30 Sundays, Totally Awesome God-TAG time 6:30p Wednesdays beginning in Oct., Sunday School 9:00a beginning September 18th
Reformed Church of Canajoharie
Reformed Church of Fort Plain
15-19 Front St., Canajoharie 518-673-2816 Rev. Miriam Barnes
165 Canal St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-4302 • fortplainrca@yahoo.com Rev. Nancy E. Ryan
Worship 10am, Nursery Provided, Christian Education for children & adults 9am
St. John’s & St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 143 Church St., Canajoharie 518-673-2224 Pastor Zach Labagh Sunday Worship 11am, Christian Ed. 9:45am stjstm@frontiernet.net
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 31 North Helmer Ave., Dolgeville 315-429-8338 Father William A. Gorman
Sunday Worship 10:30am, AA meetings on Tues. 7pm, Home of Manna House Meals, A Community Meal Program-Sat. & Sun 5pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church 774 St. Hwy. 163, Freysbush, NY 518-993-4442 Rev. Kenneth Dingman Sunday Worship 9:30am, Sunday School 10:30am, You are invited... Ladies Aid W.E.L.C.A. Meets 1st Sat. of every month. For Fellowship in Christ’s Service. Handicapped Accessible
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 7690 Rt. 80, Springfield Center 315-858-4016
Fr. Kyle Grennen, Priest-in-Charge
Page 45 FEB 4, 11, 18, MAR 3 & 17, APR 7 & 21 Cooperstown Farmers Market Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St. in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown, NY. 9am - 2 pm. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1524 St. Rt. 29A, PO Box 114 Stratford, NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854 Pastor Martin Smith Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am; Wed. Eve. Prayer Meeting 6:00pm; 2nd & 4th Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner “Old-Fashioned Bible Preaching”
Our Lady of Hope R.C. Church 115 Reid St., Fort Plain, NY 13339 Parish Office 518-993-3822 ourladyofhope@frontier.com
Pastor: Father Dennis Murphy Mass Schedule: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday, 8:30am & 11am; Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am. Confessions: Sat. 3 & by appointment Please call parish office for Holy Day schedule
110 E. Smith St., Herkimer, NY 13350 Services - Every Sunday - 10am & Wednesday - 6:30pm 315-292-7539 email - roloc7@gmail.com
St. John’s Reformed Church 68 W. Main St., St. Johnsville 518-568-7396 Faithfully Following Jesus Christ Sunday Worship 10:30am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 32 W. Main St., St. Johnsville, NY (next to NBT Bank) 518-568-3007 Church 518-568-2405 Parsonage Rev. David Johnson
Sunday Mass is 10:30am, Daily Mass Mon. & Wed. 8am
Sunday Eucharist, 9:30am Coffee - Fellowship follows service Holy Days - as announced
Sunday Worship 10:30am, Tues. Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm, “Bible Study” that actually makes sense! A Vibrant, Welcoming Community of Faith & Vision
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community
Stratford United Methodist Church
The Christian Church of Rural Grove
170 Rural Grove Rd., Sprakers, NY 12166
Route 29A 315-429-9085
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607-264-3779 Masses Sunday 8:30am & 11am
Rev. Roger Waldron
The House of Zion, Inc.
The Rose of Sharon Church of God
580 Dillenbeck Road, Palatine Bridge 518-673-2382 Saturday Morning Worship Service 11:30am
United Methodist Church of Canajoharie 50 E. Main St. 518-673-2717
Jesus says - “Come Unto Me” Join usSpecial Music Ministry, Beautiful Surroundings, Friendly People Sunday Service 10:30am - Email: umc673@frontiernet.net Communion Last Sunday of the Month
Worship 9am
1485 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 518-284-3307 Rev. Fred Jones Worship Service Sunday at 11am & 7pm
Valley Alliance Church 85 E. Main St., Nelliston 518-993-3458 Pastor Dave Prahst Sunday School (all ages) 9:15am, Sunday Worship 10:30am, Wed. Praise & Prayer 7pm, Fri. Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)
518-922-7831 Pastor Joshua Fetterhoff
Sunday School (all ages) 9:45am, Morning Service 11am, Eve. Service 6pm, Wed.-Family Night 7pm, “Where Bible Teaching is Fundamental”
The Time for Truth Ministries PO Box 351 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone 518-843-2121 Cell 518-774-8558
Victorious Life Church RMI Fellowship 104 Main St. & 431 St. Hwy. 80 Fort Plain, NY 518-993-3102 Sunday School 9am, Morning Worship 10:30am, Youth Group 5pm, Evening Worship 7-8pm
Winter veggies, apples, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, baked goods, jams, crafts, maple syrup and more. Call 607-5476195. On Internet at www.otsego2000.org/far mersmarket FEB 8 Montgomery Co. Senior Citizens Council Meeting Montgomery Co. Public Safety Facility, Rt. 5S, Fultonville, NY. 9:30 am. Contact Montgomery Co. Office for Aging, 518843-2300. FEB 11 Free Clothing Giveaway Valley Alliance Church, State Highway 5 east of
Nelliston, NY. 9-11 am. Doors open at 8:45 am. Refreshments will be provided. FEB 20 MVC Scholarship Competition Application Deadline Open to any high school junior or senior within the area: Albany, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties. Each applicant must submit a tape or CD of two selections (one should be a classical number) and 3 letters of reference (at least one from a vocal music teacher) to scholarship chairman Gay O’Brien, Box 2440, Ballston Spa , NY, 12020. Deadline is Feb. 20. The tapes will be
reviewed by a panel of qualified MVC judges and finalists may be asked to perform at a live audition. The winner, who will be awarded a $500 scholarship to be used at the student’s discretion, will be contacted by the end of February and will perform at the annual Classics concert March 11. Application forms are being mailed to school and private music teachers throughout the area this month. They may also be obtained from Mrs. O’Brien, 8853781. Funds for the scholarship are raised through a weekly 50-50 raffle conducted by the chorus and special donations earmarked for the scholarship fund.
FEB 21 Puzzle-A-Mania Fonda Library, Fonda, NY. For all ages, free food and beverages sponsored NYSERDA. Call 518-8533016. FEB 29 Benefit Concert for Schoharie Crossing Winners Circle, Fonda, NY. 6:30-9 pm. Leap the Creek Benefit Concert for Schoh-arie Crossing Historic Site Flood Relief. $10 cover charge. Tons of great music, food and it’s for a good cause. Contact Tricia Shaw, 518-8297516 or e-mail TriciaShaw@parks.ny.gov.
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Ten tips to help you choose a tax preparer Many people look for help from professionals when it’s time to file their tax return. If you use a paid tax preparer to file your return this year, the IRS urges you to choose that preparer wisely. Even if a return is prepared by someone else, the taxpayer is legally responsible for what’s on it. So, it’s very important to choose your tax preparer carefully. This year, the IRS wants to remind taxpayers to use a preparer who will sign the returns they prepare and enter their required Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Here are ten tips to keep in mind when choosing a tax return preparer:
1. Check the preparer’s qualifications. New regulations require all paid tax return preparers to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number. In addition to making sure they have a PTIN, ask if the preparer is affiliated with a professional organization and attends continuing education classes. The IRS is also phasing in a new test requirement to make sure those who are not an enrolled agent, CPA, or attorney have met minimal competency requirements. Those subject to the test will become a Registered Tax Return Preparer once they pass it. 2. Check on the preparer’s history. Check to see if the preparer has a
Collecting by Larry Cox Stamp Collection Q: I have a stamp collection that I am interested in selling. I understand that unless a stamp is rare or unique, it is not worth much more than face value. Do cancelled stamps have any retail value, and will I get a better deal with a small, local trader versus a larger commercial dealer? — Curt, via email A: I will partially answer your question by sharing a personal experience. My mother was a stamp collector, and when she died several years ago I inherited three of her albums. She specialized in U.S. commemoratives and firstday issues. After showing her collection to sev-
eral dealers, it was determined that her stamps were not worth much more than face value. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions to the rule. In mother’s albums were several Civil War cancellations, and they were somewhat valuable. To make a long story short, I am using most of her stamps for personal postage since they are not likely to increase in value. My advice is to get some of the better price guides and carefully examine your collection. I realize this is time-consuming, but an educated consumer is better prepared to make decisions. An Internet site I have found helpful is
questionable history with the Better Business Bureau and check for any disciplinary actions and licensure status through the state boards of accountancy for certified public accountants; the state bar associations for attorneys; and the IRS Office of Enrollment for enrolled agents. 3. Ask about their service fees. Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of your refund or those who claim they can obtain larger refunds than other preparers. Also, always make sure any refund due is sent to you or deposited into an account in your name. Under no circumstances should all or part of your refund be directly deposited into a
www.theswedishtiger.co m/ID.html. You also can order price guides from this company. Q: I have a wire recorder that was originally made for the military. We have taken it to the “Antique Roadshow,” and they had no idea of how much it is worth. Can you help me? — Anita, Albuquerque, N.M. A: Wire recorders were once an example of cutting-edge technology, and many of the early models were made by two companies, Webster and Silvertone. The early recording devices were, indeed, used by the military during the mid1940s. Wire recorders are not very collectible, and most sell in the $45 to $100 range. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
Senior News Line by Matilda Charles Your family’s health history When it comes to leaving something for the next generations, there’s something even more valuable than albums with carefully identified photos — and that is your family’s health history. The U.S. surgeon general has created the “My Family Health Portrait,” an online tool that helps organize the specifics of your family’s health. The potential benefits to the next generations are big. There are certain diseases that can run in the family, like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The risk for high blood pressure can show up through the generations. By knowing what diseases are common in the family, the generations that follow will be able to guard against diseases that might have a hereditary basis. Their doctors will be able to assess which diagnostic and screening tests
to run at various times based on family history. If you’d like to create your own family health file, go online to https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/ to access the online tool. You’ll start with baseline questions like your age, gender, whether you were born a twin, and your height and weight. You’ll move into the section on diseases or conditions you have or have had in the past. Then it gets a bit tricky when you have to list your relatives. It’s set up like a family tree: You start with your mother and father, if possible, and what you know about their health. Ideally, you can gather information for a total of three generations. At the end you can save the file and update it later as you gather more information, or print out what you have and share it with your family. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
preparer’s bank account. 4. Ask if they offer electronic filing. Any paid preparer who prepares and files more than 10 returns for clients must file the returns electronically, unless the client opts to file a paper return. More than 1 billion individual tax returns have been safely and securely processed since the debut of electronic filing in 1990. Make sure your preparer offers IRS e-file. 5. Make sure the tax preparer is accessible. Make sure you will be able to contact the tax preparer after the return has been filed, even after the April due date, in case questions arise. 6. Provide all records and receipts needed to
prepare your return. Reputable preparers will request to see your records and receipts and will ask you multiple questions to determine your total income and your qualifications for expenses, deductions and other items. Do not use a preparer who is willing to electronically file your return before you receive your Form W-2 using your last pay stub. This is against IRS e-file rules. 7. Never sign a blank return. Avoid tax preparers that ask you to sign a blank tax form. 8. Review the entire return before signing it. Before you sign your tax return, review it and ask questions. Make sure you understand everything and are comfortable with the accuracy of the re-
Staying safe on the roads (NAPSA) — When it comes to staying safe on the roads, motorists may want to take a few cues from the experts: school bus drivers. Here are a few of their tips for winter weather driving: It starts under the hood Starting buses on a frigid morning takes planning and preparation. Checking fuel, battery, tires, fluid levels and wipers should be part of regular safety and maintenance checks. Check fluid levels Keep your gas tank above half full; the extra volume can help reduce moisture problems within your fuel system and adds helpful weight to your vehicle. Check window washer fluid levels and consider keeping an extra jug as backup if the roads are sloppy.
turn before you sign it. 9. Make sure the preparer signs the form and includes their PTIN. A paid preparer must sign the return and include their PTIN as required by law. Although the preparer signs the return, you are responsible for the accuracy of every item on your return. The preparer must also give you a copy of the return. 10. Report abusive tax preparers to the IRS. You can report abusive tax preparers and suspected tax fraud to the IRS on Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer. Download Form 14157 from www.irs.gov or order by mail at 800TAX-FORM (800-8293676). Source: www.irs.com
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by Samantha Mazzotta Termite troubles Q: What do I need to look for when checking around my house for termites? — Jason in Tampa, FL A: Inspecting your home for termite infestation on a regular basis can make a big difference in the amount you’d have to pay to eradicate them, should there be a problem. Most homeowners aren’t able to decisively confirm that a termite infestation exists, but there are telltale signs to watch for: • Dirt tunnels on the house’s masonry foundation and on pipes traveling through the foundation. • Crumbly areas inside masonry cracks or holes. • Small dirt-like formations inside cracks or holes. These could be termite nests. • In wooden areas of the house, especially those close to the ground, look for rotten or decayed spots. Use a pocketknife to poke into the spot; if it penetrates a half-inch or more, you might have a termite problem.
If you notice any of these suspicious signs, contact an exterminator to do a more thorough inspection of your house and start treating for termites. Be sure to get a written estimate of the work to be done before allowing the exterminator to start treatment. How do you prevent termites? In addition to scheduling a professional inspection and preventive treatment once per year, keep moisture from affecting the house — particularly at the foundation. Don’t allow standing water near the foundation. If that’s a problem after rains, improve drainage away from the area. Trim back hedges and plants to about 1 foot from the foundation so pests can’t work their way into the house from them. Fill and seal cracks in outside masonry. HOME TIP: If termites are a big problem in your area, talk to a contractor about installing a sand barrier around your home’s foundation, a method that will discourage the pests from getting into your house. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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by Donna Erickson Yesterday’s news is free fun for kids Before you bundle up your newspapers for the recycling bin, check out these easy recycling activities and crafts. Not only do they enhance creativity, they’re just plain fun when you want something to do. For starters, at breakfast time with your kids, get your brains in gear by coming up with the many ways you can use newspapers after everyone has read his or her favorite sections. You might come up with ideas such as: • Wrap birthday presents with the comics section, or cut out a special comic and tuck it in someone’s lunchbox for a surprise.
• Dip strips of newspaper into liquid starch and make a papier-mache sculpture. • Wrap several layers around a hot casserole dish to keep the food warm when transporting it to a potluck supper. • Let your new Christmas puppy house-train on it. • Clip and use the manufacturer’s coupons for this week’s grocery shopping. Older kids can calculate the savings and develop an interest in cutting the family food bill. • Fold a kid-size newspaper hat. Make a collection of them, and your kids can pretend they are a pirate, Martian, policewoman or whatever they are interested in.
For a basic hat, fold one large rectangular newspaper page in half. At the top fold, bring the corners in to meet each other at the center of the page and crease. It makes a triangle. Below the triangle, fold the front bottom single layer of paper up to meet the triangle. Make another fold, the same size, over the triangle. Turn the hat over and repeat with the back page. Tape the folds in place and open the hat. It is ready to wear. For extra fun, grab some markers or paints and decorate it. Ship ahoy! (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
Mini unveils new Roadster by Bree Fowler, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — BMW’s Mini brand unveiled its new Roadster convertible on Jan. 9, calling it a fun-to-drive and modern take on the open-top sports car. When the two-seater
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Germany’s Daimler AG, said the concept vehicle is so small that it could fit in the bed of a traditional pickup and be barely noticed. At the same time, it provides enough room for two people to sit comfortably. The truck’s cargo bed hold spaces to charge the front wheels of two
electric bicycles. The electrically powered concept truck combines the fun and freedom of a pickup with the practicality and ecofriendly aspects of an economy car, Smart Chief Executive Annette Winkler told reporters at the North American International Auto Show.
Feed on these wedding favor ideas Do you have a shelf or cabinet that’s filled to the brim with wedding favors such as engraved ice cream scoopers, cake servers, cheese spreaders or tea light candle holders? If you do, you’re not alone. As couples pore over guest favor options, many select trinkets or knickknacks that, while thoughtful, end up collecting dust in someone’s home. Edible gifts also can be thoughtful — and flavorful! Guests may look forward to an edible favor because it’s a memento of the special occasion and it won’t become a permanent fixture in their homes. There are many edible favors from which to choose. They can also be customized according to the theme of the wedding. Chocolate - It’s difficult to find an edible favor more universally beloved than chocolate. Rich and inviting, chocolate has long been given as a symbol of love and devotion. Chocolate candies and baked goods can work well for wedding favors, provided the favors are refrigerated to avoid melting. Ideas for chocolate favors include individually packaged truffles, gourmet brownie bites, candy-covered chocolates with an inscription, chocolate covered apples, chocolate coins, and other similar creations. Chocolate molded designs (much like those chocolate Easter
bunnies) are another idea. Cookies - Sweet cookies also make good edible favors. Butter cookies are a favorite because they are sturdy enough to cut into different shapes. Professionally iced, these cookies can be a masterpiece to behold. Some couples opt for customized fortune cookies that express personalized sentiments to guests. Make-your-own - Sometimes it’s less expensive to give guests kits that they can take home to create their own edible treasures. Options abound and can include everything from personalized packets of hot chocolate to tea bags. Other couples choose among mixes for making cookies or cakes. Candies - It has become popular to have a self-serve candy bar at weddings. Guests are invited to step up to the display and serve themselves from a series of different confections. Autumn weddings could have Halloween-inspired candies or those in fall hues. It’s easy to follow a color theme when you have a bevy of different candies at your disposal. Many discount stores sell inexpensive jars and candy dishes. Designer Chinese takeout-type containers are available from craft stores and can be the perfect way for guests to make that candy portable.
Federal tax information aplenty through social media Using the latest technologies, the IRS offers multiple avenues for you to get tax information. If you have a smartphone, we have an app! If you like to watch videos from your phone or computer, we have dozens of helpful YouTube videos…and, of course, follow us on Twitter. Check out how the IRS delivers the latest tax information, initiatives, products and services through social media. 1. IRS2Go The IRS recently launched a smartphone application that allows you interact with the IRS using your mobile device. Our app can help you get your refund status and tax updates. IRS2Go is available for the iPhone or iTouch and the Android. 2. YouTube The IRS offers short, informative videos on an assortment of tax-related topics through our YouTube Video channel. The videos are offered in English, American Sign Language and a variety of foreign languages. 3. Twitter IRS tweets include tax-related announcements, news for tax professionals and updates for job seekers. Follow us @IRSnews. 4. Audio files for podcasts These short audio recordings provide useful
information on one tax-related topic per podcast. They are available on iTunes or through the Multimedia Center on IRS.gov (along with their transcripts). 5. Widgets These tools, which can be placed on websites, blogs or social media networks, direct others to IRS.gov for information. The widgets feature the latest tax initiatives and programs and can be found on Marketing Express, the marketing site that allows IRS partners and tax preparers to customize their IRS communications products. 6. RSS Really Simple Syndication, or RSS, is an easy way to gather a wide variety of content in one place on your computer. The IRS now offers RSS feeds. RSS, is an easy way to get the news you want whenever it is updated, even if you are not on our website. Keep in mind that the IRS uses these tools to share information with you. Do not post any confidential information on new or social media sites, especially your Social Security number. The IRS will not be able to answer personal tax or account questions through any of these services. Visit www.irs.gov and click on “Social Media.”
Here are the highlights of the car: POWER: Its lithiumion battery can be fully charged in less than eight hours. It has a 55kilowatt magneto-electric motor. SIZE: The truck is 139.6 inches long, nearly three feet longer than Smart’s traditional “fortwo” car. SPEED: With 96pound-feet of torque, the “for-us” can go up to 80
mph. LOOKS: Its interior is mother-of-pearl white and brushed aluminum, with bright yellow seat covers. Instead of a traditional rear-view mirror, a video camera shows the space behind the car on a smart phone mounted above the dash. The truck features Michelin off-road tires mounted on three-spoke wheels with fold-out wing nuts.
CHEERS: The truck’s small size would make it easy to park, especially for city dwellers forced to hunt for street parking daily. JEERS: Did I mention that this truck is really small? In America, Smart has struggled to sell its tiny cars, which must share the road with much larger vehicles. It’s unclear if a truck this tiny has a chance of catching on.
Dollars and Sense by David Uffington Grocery sticker shock Have you seen the price of hamburger lately? During the past year, the price of beef has skyrocketed, with that made-at-home burger costing 10 percent more than it did a year ago. The Economic Research Service arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture keeps track of forecasts, and it’s taken a close look at 2011. We know it costs more to feed our families, but just how bad is it? As a general rule, food prices go up 2.9 percent each year. In 2011 the average increase was a whopping 4.5 percent, and where it got us in the wallet was in the staples. A pork chop costs 6.9 percent more than it did a year ago. A chicken leg costs 10.5 percent more. Eggs are up 10.2 percent. Cheese up 8.4 percent. Turkey up 10.5 percent. Milk up 9.8 percent. Even potatoes soared by 12 percent. Cereals, on the other hand, went up only 6.2 percent. Is it any wonder people are feeding their kids cereal for dinner? Supply and demand is given as the reason: More of us are sticking to basics, which pushes up the demand, which pushes up the price. The things
we’re not buying — steaks, for example — didn’t see much of a price increase because there wasn’t much of a demand. The USDA predicts that food prices for 2012 will “only” go up 3 percent to 4 percent, which still is above the longterm average. How to survive until prices come down? Here are some ideas: • Shop the ads. This is no time to be loyal. If another nearby store has a special, go there. Stock up within reason. • Use your customer cards to take advantage of discounts. • Invest in a big box “club” membership. Be aware that the food comes in large bulk sizes and be prepared to split the costs with a friend. Divide and freeze meal-size portions. If you don’t have a freezer, barter with a friend to share the bounty in exchange for freezer space. • Study nutrition. Learn how to combine cheaper protein sources, such as beans and rice. Get creative with pasta. Go online to www.eatingwell.com and put “cheap” in the search box. Try www.cheapcooking.com and other similar sites. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
Create a designer look on a budget The key to creating a beautiful room is planning. Designers do it and so should you. Measure the dimensions of the room and create a sketch of the area using graph paper or computer software. Be sure to plot any windows or doors on the drawing so that you will be aware of obstacles. Homeowners un-sure of what they want should browse through magazines or pictures on the Web for inspiration. Search for key phrases that describe your design style, such as Tuscan, farmhouse, country, colonial, etc. Once a particular style has been chosen, create a design board just like the professionals. Cut out swatches of fabric, select paint swatches, find magazine pictures that fit with your goal and arrange them on a piece of poster board. If you are unsure of colors, see which shades were used in the inspiring picture and determine if it will coordinate with your home. When designing, identify or create a focal point in the room and build off of that. This may be a large window, fireplace, or even the entertainment center if it’s a family room. Place furniture around the focal point and then move outward. It’s also important to keep scale in mind. Large walls or tall ceilings will create plenty of wall space. A small print
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