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1. Prep as much as possible at home. Do the majority of the meal prep in the comfort of your kitchen: skewer beef kebabs, form burger patties, chop onions, cut buns. This will help you save time and reduce the amount of items you need to pack for the day.

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3. Bring a meat thermometer. This is the best way to check for doneness on steaks and burgers as well as checking the proper temperature when reheating food later in the day for those post-game snacks (heat to 165°F).

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5. Embrace the cast iron skillet. Great for cooking burgers, steaks and one-pan meals. Try a beef stir fry. Cut and marinate the meat and veggies at home, toss them in the skillet and enjoy!

9. Make sure to pack and store everything safely. Raw beef should be at the bottom of the cooler (or in another cooler all together), packed separately from other items. Use ice packs instead of ice to make sure food doesn't get waterlogged.

6. Cook in advance when you can. Appetizers, main dishes and sides can be cooked ahead of time and reheated on the grill. Spice things up with an easy three-ingredient nacho beef dip that can be prepared ahead of time, warmed in a skillet on the grill and served with chips.

10. Serve food in creative and easyto-hold ways since tailgating usually involves eating while standing and sitting in a camping chair. Skip the bowls and use chip bags as a vessel for chili or beef tacos. Skewer steak chunks, veggies and even meatballs on short bamboo sticks for fun food-on-stick meals.

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Use these sleep tips to impairments caused by sleep can be comparable to stay safe and productive deprivation drinking alcohol. If you make it a at work daily priority to recognize the signs of fatigue before, during and after (BPT) - It's time for America's work, and refuse to drive drowsy, workforce to wake up. If you are you can reduce the risk of serious one of the tens of millions of adults injury for yourself and others. This sleeping fewer than seven hours each may be especially true if you work night - the amount recommended a job that involves manual labor or by the American Academy of heavy machinery. Sleep Medicine (AASM) - you are likely jeopardizing performance, Strategies for non-traditional increasing accident risks and work hours putting everyone in danger during Some of the more high-risk commutes. Getting enough sleep professions involve working every night is key to improving irregular hours. Shift workers - who productivity, safety and quality of can be nurses, law enforcement life. officers, emergency responders, transportation operators and more Here are some tips to make sleep - work overnight or early morning work for you. hours with irregular or rotating shifts, causing upheaval in the Don't burn the midnight oil body's circadian rhythm and natural Working late nights might impress sleep/wake cycle. According to the your boss, but restricting your AASM, shift workers may sleep up sleep can lead to trouble making to four fewer hours per night than decisions, solving problems, those working traditional hours, controlling emotions and more, increasing the risk for injuries, severely affecting your productivity accidents and drowsy driving. The at work. The National Safety CDC reports that serious long-term Council reports that workers who health problems are a concern, too. sleep fewer than six hours per night cost employers six days a year in However, there are ways for shift productivity. workers to combat this problematic sleep schedule. Sleep for safety Workers who sleep less than Tips for 'wake time' six hours per night are also at • Avoid exposure to sunlight if you higher risk for injury, according need to sleep during the day, and to the Sleep Research Society. wear sunglasses if you must go Cognitive and motor performance outside.

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Falling leaves present a after they fall. Do not sweep them otherwise the leaves can beautiful safety hazard away; scratch the paint surface. When all the leaves have been removed, Watching leaves turn brilliant thoroughly wash and dry the shades of color and fall from the vehicle. trees is a favorite activity each fall. Drivers travel near and far to Should stains be present already, witness spectacular and colorful use a commercial leaf-stain remover displays of fall foliage, hoping or automotive paint cleaner. Tackle to catch the peak hues in their one stain at a time. respective areas of the country. While falling leaves can be a sight to behold, those leaves can become a nuisance to drivers in various ways. Understanding certain inconveniences and safety risks posed by falling leaves can help motorists protect their vehicle and themselves. Staining Leaves can do more than just stain driveways; they also can damage a vehicle’s paint job. Should wet leaves, sap and other chemicals that leach out of the leaves stay on a car for an extended period of time, they can cause an outline stain and damage to the paint.

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December 2nd Santa Tour CHARLTON - Santa Claus is coming to town. That’s right, Santa is hitching a ride with the Charlton Fire Department to make sure he knows just where you live, so he can visit on Christmas Eve. On Sunday, December 2 the Charlton Fire Department is proud to announce they will be driving Santa around the town in Tower 1! The Santa Tour will begin at 12pm. Download route info at www.townofcharlton. net to see when we will be near your neighborhood and come out and see Santa!

December 6th Mario Kart Game Night WEBSTER - Join the Gladys E. Kelly Library in Webster on Thursday, December 6 at 6pm for a Switch Mario Kart 8 Game Night for teens. Sign ups are required. Please call the library at 508-949-3880.

December 7th Dudley Senior Center Bake Sale and Indoor Tag Sale DUDLEY - On Friday, December 7 at 10:30 AM, the Dudley Senior Center will be hosting a Bake Sale and Indoor Tag Sale! All proceeds will benefit the Common Ground Memory Café, which runs monthly at the Dudley Senior Center. After three successful years hosting the Memory Café, our SIG grant will expire at the end of June. We knew our state funding wouldn’t last forever. We are very grateful to have had this amazing opportunity! We consider this a valuable and well attended program benefitting the greater community, from Dudley and beyond! The Memory Café is meant to be a positive, enjoyable time out for anyone affected by, memory loss/Dementia/or cognitive decline, caregiver burnout, in need of emotional recharging, and shaking off boredom and routine! The combination of live Music, Food and Friends make for a “feel good” time. If you would like to make a donation, become a sponsor of one of the cafés, or make a kind donation, (food or supplies), we would love to speak about the exciting possibilities! Please contact, Margaret Bussiere, COA Dir. or Donna Mandelenakis, COA Chairperson, at Dudley Senior . Center

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have traveled while on the path of a loved one suffering. We will help you navigate where to turn for treatment, share resources and offer advice from our hearts. Anything said at the meeting stays at the meeting. This is a no judgement safe zone. Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact Talktearstea@gmail.com.

December 12th Monthly Writers Group WEBSTER - On Wednesday December 12 from 5pm-7pm the monthly writers group meets at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free. Open to all genres and styles. Bring a piece to share or just come listen and offer feedback. Call 508-949-6232 to register.

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Christmas Concert DUDLEY - The First Congregational Church of Dudley at 135 Center Road will be holding a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00pm. Filled with holiday favorites of days gone by, as well as contemporary pieces of joy, love and peace will have you bursting with enjoyment. Step away from the Christmas madness and be filled with a true sense of the reason for In addition to Baskets, we will have the season. Join us in the church Christmas hats and stockings which sanctuary, Admission is free and can be embroidered with a name for open to all, with a free-will offering $5. collected during the concert. Following the performance there will A free hearty lunch will be available be a reception downstairs in Jacob’s for $5 as well as a bountiful bake Hall, providing a time for socializtable. Tours of our beautiful sanc- ing while enjoying delicious treats tuary on request. provided by church members. This fundraiser helps us support our community outreach programs. Donations of food staples for the Oxford Food Shelf will be gratefully accepted. And as always, “ALL are welcome, especially YOU! Contact Carol Uppgard for more info at 508987-5680.

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SNOW PLOWING 30+ Years Experience Driveways - Small Lots Charlton, MA

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CASH PAID: Antiques, old toys, glass, furniture, military, old watches, lamps, clocks, pottery, gold & silver. 508-9496030 or 774-230-9937 ROUTE 169 ANTIQUES: Paying CASH for antiques. Accepting Dealers for Multi Dealer Group Shop. 884 Worcester Street, Southbridge MA. 774-230-1662

AUTOS CASH FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK: Putnam Chrysler pays CASH for your car or truck whether you buy from us or not! 860-963-2277 HIGHEST PRICES PAID: FREE junk car & truck removal. 401-639-9398

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CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED HELP WANTED: Well established company seeking a qualified person with knowledge & experience of building, remodeling & landscape construction. MUST have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle & own tools. Joe: 774-239-4216 FULL TIME DELI HELP: Experience preferred but will train the right person. Delray Doc’s, 31 Thompson Rd, Webster. 508-943-3303 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: To promote local businesses using print & on-line advertising. This is an Outside Sales Position with a flexible 24 hour parttime schedule. Excellent opportunity for the right person. Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle. Mail Resume to: Smart Shopper. 31 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570 or email to kim@smartshopperad.com QUALIFIED TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: Must pass CORI check, have medical card & good driving record. Apply in Person with Skip or Fran. 77 East Main St, Webster, MA

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DUMAS DECORATING CENTER: Customized Re-upholstering. Give your furniture a second chance! 860-9239619

ARIENS SNOW BLOWER: 7 hp. 24”. Just tuned & ready to go. $299. 508949-2369 GREAT DEAL ON GOLF ITEMS: 2 pair golf shoes, 2 pair new size medium gloves, 5 dozen golf balls new & used. $299. call before noon: 508-320-7051 HAIR SALON EQUIPMENT: (5) Black Hydrolic Stylist Chairs & (3) Shampoo Chairs. Fran: 508-248-5488 KITCHEN TABLE: Size 60 x 60. Leaf comes out. Very Good condition. $25. 508-434-1257

HOME SERVICES WEST ENTERPRISE: Full service seamless gutter installation, repair & cleaning. 5” & 6”. Variety of colors to choose from. Mike: C-860-373-4844 H-860-974-8702 HOUSE CLEANING: Reasonable rates, bonded, great references. Wendy: 774-262-9166

$99 CHIMNEY CLEANING! $50 off any masonry repair or caps. Relining, repointing. Foundation repair. Concrete walkways & aprons. Waterproofing, powerwashing & MORE! Free estimates. 508-752-1003 LOCAL SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER SEEKING WORK: 25 PLUS years experience as owner operator of a finish carpentry business. SMALL JOBS WELCOMED! Oxford, MA. Dick Shumway 727-458-9835 PRECISION TRADE WORKS: Aerial crane work, TREE WORK, roofing & painting. Ryan: 860-458-9361 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Quality work with experience. Affordable rates & excellent references. FREE Estimates. 508-987-1308 HAPPY THANKSGIVING: We are Very Thankful for our Readers & our Customers! Have a Safe, Fun & Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Smart Shopper

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FOR LEASE POMFRET CENTER, CT: Commercial Building Lot suitable for up to 10,000 sq. ft. building. For Sale/Lease/Build to Suit. 3 Phase Electric Available. Contact: rose.construction@ snet.net or 860-928-4072

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POWER EQUIPMENT REPAIRS: Husqvarna, Gravely & Ariens specialists. CITY POWER EQUIPMENT. Rt 20 Charlton, MA. 508-248-7464 COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL & STORAGE SPACE: 1,000 to 10,000 square feet facility located in Pomfret, CT. Call Rose Construction. 860-928-4072

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WEBSTER: 2 bedroom. No Pets. $850. 860-923-2422 or 860-2082937

WANTED FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Seeking Quality Homes throughout Central MA to provide Foster Care to children in need. 24/7 support. Generous Reimbursement. $1,000 Sign on Bonus: DEVEREUX THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE. For details: 508-829-6769

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