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Heating Oil • Kero • DieselBudget • COD • Quantity • Will Call Auto
518-792-2220(518) 692-2886
TOWN & COUNTRYAUCTION
Tues., Fri. & Sat. 7 PM “The Place To Be”
457 Route 32 N. (Bacon Hill)Schuylerville, NY • 695-6663
2 OFFICES TO SERVE YOU BETTER!LOW RATES • EASY PAYMENTS
not all circulars are inserted in all areas covered by the FreePress
Earn an extra $396 each month - see our classifieds inside
$1,200 Fuel Oil Giveaway
BESTDEALS ON
WHEELSSee classified section inside
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EMB
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WAY
Please note all entries must be on this official form and must be handwritten. All others are invalid. All entries must be received by 1/31/13. Any winner in the past 24 months is not eligible. Mail or Drop off only at the address above. We will announce the winner in our 2/15/13 edi-tion. Winner required to have photo taken with sponsor for printing in paper. Must be 18 years of age to enter.
c/o Glens Falls Heating Oil475 Corinth Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
The Great Fuel Oil Giveaway
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Name
Address
Phone
email (optional)
THE GREAT
GiveawayWinter is upon us...and what better time than right now to battle high energy costs than by winning winter's worth of fuel oil or kerosene! That's what this month's lucky giveaway winner will receive courtesy of G F Heating Oil and Manchester Newspapers. So get your pen or pencil and fill out the official entry form and drop it off or mail it in today. You could be ournext lucky giveaway winner. Good luck.
Fuel Oil A
$1,200Value!
Don't Delay! Enter Today!
IT'S THE BIGGEST FURNITURE SALE OF THE YEAR. SEE BACK PAGE.
80% OFF
SAVINGS!
We'll keep you warm this winter - detail, entry form below. Good luck!
Healthy Living Edition Inside!Health and fitness tips and great values from
local health-related businesses
Don't Drink & Drive!
Peggy Cottrell of Why Not Wine in Hoosick (l) and Frank, Deb and Jeremy Brownell of F & D Auto in Greenwich and many other local businesses are joining together with the FreePress and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to urge folks to not drink and drive. See our special section inside for all the details.
YES WE HAVE JOBS INSIDEStart the New Year out with a new, good paying job. We've got lots of them in our classifi ed section inside
Byron Peregrim of Byron's Village
Market says check out the huge sav-ings in his giant truckload meat sale. See Pg. 4
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Children’s ActivityGLENS FALLS The World
Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls will offer a European Holiday Traditions activity for ages 6 to 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. Russia and Finland will be the focus. Cost/registration: 518-793-2773, or www.worldchild-rensmuseum.org.
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Library RaffleHOOSICK FALLS The Cheney
Library at 73 Classic Street in Hoosick Falls is raffling four VIP suite tickets for the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, including a parking pass, along with four tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 World Tour at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. Both events will be at the Times Union Center in Albany. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Information: 518-686-9401.
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Tech SessionsSARATOGA SPRINGS SAM’s
Garage will host three RPI Formula/SAE Tech Sessions from 10 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga Springs, as follows: “Cars and Careers” Saturday, Jan. 12; “Building a Formula Race Car” Saturday, Jan. 19; and “Formula Racing Goes Green” Saturday, Feb. 16. Registration: Email [email protected]. Information: 518-587-1935, or www.saratoga-automuseum.org.
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Holiday MealSCHUYLERVILLE The
Saratoga County Office for the Aging’s 60+ Dining Program will serve a special meal for the holiday season at noon on Friday, Dec. 28, at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring Street in Schuylerville. Boneless pork roast with all the trim-mings and a frosted brownie will be on the menu. Cost: $2 suggested for age 60 and older.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance at 695-3644, Ext. 316.
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Movie Night HOOSICK FALLS The
Hoosick Falls Central School PTA will host a family movie, featuring a drive-in theme, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Hoosick Falls PTA. Bring a blanket or your favorite chair.
Family Program GLENS FALLS A free family
program, “Saturday Morning Workshop: Happy New Year!” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Dec. 29 at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls. For ages 6 to 12; adults welcome but not required. Information: 518-792-1761, Ext. 17, or www.hydecol-lection.org.
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Free Dinner CAMBRIDGE A free
Community Dinner will be served from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the First Baptist Church, 29 W. Main Street in Cambridge. Takeouts will be available at 12:45 p.m. for those unable to attend the din-ner and if food still is available. Reservations are not necessary, this dinner is served on the last Saturday each month, and
everyone will be welcome.
Country DanceSCHUYLERVILLE The
Country Round and Square Dance Association invites everyone to an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Music will be provided by the Ole Time Country band. Cost: $5 adults; $2 ages 6 to 17; free 5 and younger. Information: Floyd at 747-6687, or Sandy at 824-3719.
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Messiah Sing-AlongARLINGTON The annual
Communitywide Messiah Sing-Along will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, at St. James Episcopal Church on Route 7A in Arlington. Scott Smedinghoff will lead singers of all levels and abilities, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of talented local musicians, in this infor-mal sing-along that will include the Hallelujah Chorus. Bring your Handel’s Messiah score if you have one; a limited number of copies will be provided. Information: 375-9952, or www.stjamesarlingtonvt.org.
Wild Women RevivalIn a Laura Roth production,
Laura Roth and Nancy Timpanaro-Hogan reunite as
the “Wild Women” for a special New Year’s Eve show at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls.
They bring with them new music, never
before seen com-edy, as well as glimpses of laughter and pathos from
their years of live performances, both separately and as an act.
Long-time musical arranger and director Catherine Reid joins Laura and Nancy for the show, a compilation of the most accomplished locally-based pro-fessionals of New York's Capital District.
Tickets are $28 per person, and can be purchased by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at 518-874-0800 or at www.woodthe-ater.org.
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Manchester Music FestivalWelcome in the New Year
with glorious music, as the Manchester Music Festival (MMF) presents two New Year’s Eve concerts at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at the First Congregational Church in Manchester.
“MMF rings out the old on the
doorstep of the new, with its third annual New Year’s Eve
musical bash,” said MMF Musical
Director Ariel Rudiakov. “In original and arranged versions, the Festival Strings, a group of
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ten top players from the NYC and Boston areas will perform music by Vivaldi, Strauss, Oscar Peterson, Lennon/McCartney, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and more, a lot more!”
The 4 p.m. family-friendly concert will feature an appear-ance by well-known regional actor, Peter Langstaff. Local theatre goers may recognize Peter, as he guides the audience through a musical tour of three centuries, assisted by the tal-ented students of MMF’s Michael Rudiakov Music Academy.
The festivities continue with the full evening concert at 6 p.m. Bass-Baritone Keith Kibler will join the Festival Strings and present works by Bach, Handel, and Mozart. He will also explore the music of Shostakovich and Holst, and perform popular standards.
Everyone is invited after the 6 p.m. concert for refreshments, including chocolates and bub-bly (non-alcoholic) in the vestry.
The First Congregational Church is on Route 7A in Manchester, VT, across from the Equinox Hotel. There is ample, free parking. Tickets for the 4 p.m. Family Concert are $10 for adults and free for those under 18. Admission for the 6 p.m. con-cert is $27 and $10 for students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, from the Festival office at 802-362-1956, online at www.mmfvt.org, or at the door.
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First NightSARATOGA Join thousands
of revelers for the area’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration, at the 17th Annual First Night Saratoga in downtown Saratoga Springs. This year’s theme for the family-oriented event is “Explore the Night.”
More than 14,000 people are
expected to attend, mak-ing this the largest New
Year’s Eve cele-bration in the
state outside of Times Square in New York City. “It was a great success last year, and we expect an even bigger event this year,” said First Night Coordinator Jackie Marchand of Saratoga Arts. “We’re super excited about what we’ve put together.”
First Night kicks off at 5:15 p.m. with the national winners of Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing,” 14 and 12-year-old sis-ters Chloe and Halle of Atlanta, who will perform at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Admission to First Night events is just $15, which pro-vides attendees with a button that allows access to all 35 ven-ues and 70 performances. This year, First Night Saratoga is a “GE Kids in Free” event, mean-ing that each button provides free access to one child aged 12 and under. Buttons can be pur-chased at the Saratoga Arts Center, Stewarts Shops, Adirondack Trust branches, at Price Choppers, and at Saratoga Guitar. They also can be pur-chased online at www.saratoga-arts.org. Marchand encourages people to get their buttons early, because they sold out last year.
Speaking of kids, the younger set will enjoy Buccaneer Bindlestiff ’s Swashbuckling Cirkus, featuring bumbling buccaneers who are feared and famed on every shore. This unique hybrid of circus, side-show and vaudevillanous vari-ety has toured 38 states, Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean.
Many favorite local bands will return this year. The Tartan Terrors, who played to sold-out crowds at last year’s First Night are back, as are Harold Ford and the Cash Band, the Ernie Williams Tribute Band, Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, and the all-woman Celtic group Triskele. Performing for the first time at First Night is the retro-60’s group Betsy & the ByeGons.
New this year is “First Fest,” a mini music festival featuring six of the best up and coming young bands in the area. First Fest will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 6 p.m. until midnight. The celebrations wraps up with a giant laser light show at Congress Park.
Shops and restaurants around the city will be open late to accommodate the revelers. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will be run-ning free shuttles around the city until 1 a.m. A First Night button will be needed to ride the buses.
Volunteers are still needed to work at some of the venues. For working a three-hour shift, vol-unteers get a free button and First Night poster. To volunteer or get more information about First Night, go to www.sarato-ga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.
Annual BrunchPAWLET The Pawlet
Volunteer Fire Dept. invites everyone to its annual New Year’s Day Brunch from 8 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at the firehouse on Route 133, just north of Route 30, in Pawlet Village. Cost: $8 adults; $4 age 11 and younger. Information: 802-325-3222, or email pvfd155@
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Polar PlungeAfter all the New Year’s Eve
revelry, get an Adirondack style wake-up call on
New Year’s Day, when Lake George hosts its annual Polar Plunge at
the Million
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Dollar Beach.At 1 p.m., about 850 people
will gather in swim trunks and bikinis to rush into the lake’s frigid waters to welcome in the New Year. While most partici-pants jump in and then get right out, there are always a signifi-cant number of people who actually linger in the icy water and swim for a while.
Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Duffy’s Tavern.
If you’re not brave enough to be a human polar bear, it’s still a very entertaining event at which to be a spectator. There will be family activities, too. The Polar Plunge is considered the inaugural event of the Lake George Winter Carnival, which takes place weekends during the month of February.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at Duffy’s Tavern. For more information about the Polar Plunge, call 518-668-5323 or visit www.lakegeorgewinter-carnival.com.
Women’s HealthCAMBRIDGE Washington
County WIC will hold its month-ly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the Cambridge Town Office on N. Park Street. WIC provides sup-plemental foods and health edu-cation to pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill.
Information/alternate time: 518-746-2460.
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Actress SpeaksMANCHESTER The Mark
Skinner Library will host the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays Series featur-ing actress and educator Sally Matson with a talk titled, “Margaret Bourke-White, Courageous Photographer,” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. Free and open to all. Information: Library at 802-362-2607, or Council at 802-262-2626.
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Toastmasters MeetHUDSON FALLS The
Washington County Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 2, in the Annex II Building next to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building , 415 Lower Main Street in Hudson Falls. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday each month and everyone is invited to attend. Information: www.washingtoncountytoastmas-ters.org.
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Model RailroadersGLENS FALLS The Upstate
Model Railroaders will hold free Open House events from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 2 through 30, at 190 Glen Street in Glens Falls. Information: www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com.
Snow TrainNORTH CREEK The Saratoga
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Thrift Shop Open ARGYLE The Argyle
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Pizza at ElksGREENWICH The Greenwich
Elks Club on Route 40 South will offer Henderson’s Pizza every Friday night. In addition to pizza, the menu will include weekly specials such as mozza-rella sticks, chicken wings, French fries, and more. Information/to order: 692-2061.
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Fish FryVICTORY The Fish Creek Rod
and Gun Club on Route 32 south of Victory Village invites every-one to a Fish Fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays from Jan. 4 through 25.Cost: $8.50 fried fish, clams, or chicken tenders; $5 quart of clam chowder. Eat in, or order a takeout at 695-3917.
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Coupon ClubSCHUYLERVILLE The
Schuylerville Public Library at 52 Ferry Street invites all cou-pon lovers to join its free Coupon Club. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the first Friday each month when coupons will be swapped and tips shared. Also, bring any coupons that you cannot use. Information: Amanda at 695-6641, or email afiandaca @sals.edu.
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First FridayGRANVILLE First Friday
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Book SaleHOOSICK FALLS The Cheney
Library at 73 Classic Street in Hoosick Falls will hold a Book
Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5. Cost: 50 cents hardcover books; 25 cents paperback and children’s books. Information: 518-686-9401.
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Few people are unaware of heart dis-ease and its potentially devastating effects. But many people may not known that the term "heart disease" is a blanket term used to describe several health problems related to the heart.
According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease, which is characterized by a reduced blood supply to the heart, is the leading cause of death across the globe. Though many conditions are characterized as ischaemic heart disease, many others are not, and the WHO notes that other heart conditions, including stroke, are also among the top 10 most deadly dis-eases in the world. The following is a rundown of some of the more common heart conditions, many of which can be prevented if men and women make the right lifestyle choices.
AnginaAngina occurs when a person has
chest pain or discomfort around their heart because the muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina can be a byproduct of elevated levels of stress or overexertion and may even be
caused by clogged arteries. All cases of angina are not the same. Stable angina is the most common form, and usually fol-lows a pattern that is common among patients. Unstable angina is less predict-able, while variant angina, the rarest form of the condi-tion, occurs while a person is at rest. Rest and medicine are at the root of treating angina, which is more easily treated once its cause has been determined.
AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis is
characterized by the buildup of fatty materials in the arte-rial walls. This fatty material can harden over time, restricting blood flow and result-ing in calcium depos-its. Daily exercise and a healthy diet void of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods are two ways to pre-
vent or treat ath-erosclerosis.
Cardiac ArrestCardiac arrest
is a culmination of several heart conditions, includ-ing angina and atherosclerosis. Also known as a heart attack, car-diac arrest occurs when blood and oxygen are unable to reach the heart. Chest discomfort; discomfort in other areas of the upper body, includ-ing the arms, back, neck or jaw; shortness of breath with or without chest dis-comfort; and nau-sea or lightheaded-ness may all be indicators that a person is going into cardiac arrest
HypertensionAlso known as
high blood pressure, hypertension is a relatively common heart condition.
Nearly every adult has likely received a blood pressure reading at one point in his life. That reading measures the sys-tolic pressure, which is the pressure created when the heart beats, and the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure in the heart when it is at rest. A blood pressure above 120 over 80 is considered high, and that high figure might be caused by salt and water levels in the body and the condition of the body's kidneys, nervous system and blood ves-sels, as well as the body's hormone lev-els. Treating hypertension is relatively simple, as a doctor will typically recom-mend some dietary changes and may even prescribe medication for those patients with especially high blood pres-sure.
StrokeStroke occurs when the blood supply
to any part of the brain is interrupted. Potentially deadly, stroke can cause paralysis as well. Trouble speaking, loss of coordination and trouble moving limbs may be indicative of stroke, which is considered a medical emergen-cy that requires immediate medical help. The longer a person goes between the onset of a stroke and seeking treat-ment often determines the severity of the consequences.
More information on heart disease is available at www.heart.org.
Heart disease: the leading cause of death world-wide
Daily exercise is one way men and women can prevent the onset of heart disease.
Learning to brush their own teeth is a lesson all children must master. Although parents ultimately may have children who become proficient at brushing their own teeth, getting them to floss is generally more difficult.
The National Health a n d N u t r i t i o n Examination Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 41 percent of children aged 2 to 11 had tooth decay in their first teeth. Dental caries are common among children, likely because they have not become proficient at taking care of their teeth.
Soft, sticky foods are commonplace in young kids' diets, and these can promote decay. Even well-intentioned gummy vita-mins can be sources of dental decay. Oftentimes, these foods become lodged between the teeth or on the sur-face of molars. If left in contact with the teeth for too long, food particles become a source of carbohydrates for oral bacteria, and cavities may appear as a result.
To remove food particles from between the teeth, chil-dren must floss, advises the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. It is recommended that parents help their children
to floss as soon as two teeth are touching and continue to do so until the child is around the age of 8, when a child should have
enough dexterity to do it on his or her own.
Flossing is essential to mak-ing sure children do not experi-ence cavities at an early age, and it can establish practices that promote oral health throughout life. Despite being so important, many parents fail to encourage flossing or are at a loss as to how to make it enjoy-able and effective.
Although regular dental floss
is one of the first tools for floss-ing, the dexterity required to wind the floss around little fin-gers and then thoroughly clean
the teeth may discourage children. Parents can look into the wide array of flossing helpers available at the store. In fact, many age-appropriate flossers are now available that fea-ture fun designs and smaller profiles to fit into kids' mouths more easily. Flossers may be attached to a handle to make back teeth more accessible and promote more effective flossing. Manufacturers such as DenTek, Butler GUM, Plackers Kids, Dr. Fresh, Oral-B, and Brush Buddies offer children's flossers.
Kids who shy away from flossing may be more likely to use a children's water flosser. In lieu of
string floss, a water flosser uses a pressurized stream of water to dislodge food from between teeth. Although a water flosser may be more messy, children may enjoy the opportunity to "play" with water and the clean-ing sensation provided.
To prevent the buildup of plaque and the development of dental caries, parents should educate children about proper flossing techniques.
Children should learn that flossing is just as important as brushing.
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Parents: Be sure to encourage your children to floss their teeth
Diet and exercise are synonymous with a healthy lifestyle. When coupled with routine exercise, a healthy diet is even more effective at sustaining long-term health.
But just because the foods you eat might be healthy, that doesn't always mean they're safe. Food that is contaminated can lead to illness and possibly even death. For instance, even a small bite of food that's contaminated with the botulism toxin can cost a person his or life or lead to paralysis.
While a mistake with regards to food safety can prove costly, there are ways to prevent those mistakes. The following are some food safety measures men, women and children can take to ensure their food is safe for consumption, courtesy of the United States Department of Health & Human Services.
n Always wash your hands before preparing or eating food. Germs on your hands can contaminate food. If you're preparing a meal, always wash your hands before the prepara-tion begins and wash them again in between handling multiple foods. For example, if you are handling raw meat, clean your hands before you touch other foods you will be preparing, such as potatoes or vege-tables. Wash hands with soap and run-ning water for at least 20 seconds.
n Do not thaw food on the coun-ter. Thawing food on the counter can be quite dangerous, as harmful germs multiply very rapidly at room temperature. Instead of thawing food on the counter, place food in the refrigerator, defrost it in the microwave or submerge food in a pot of cold water.
n Do not let food cool before placing it in the refrigera
Food safety: Simple steps that could save your life
See FOOD, pg. 7
When preparing a meal, thoroughly wash any surfaces, including cutting boards, that may have held raw meat or poultry before reusing.
Common heart conditions that can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle
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tor. Perishable foods that are not immediately refrigerated invite illness-causing bacteria, which can grow in as little as two hours or as little as one hour if the temperature is above 90 F. Instead of leaving perishable items on the coun-ter, refrigerate them within two hours if not immediately.
n Do not taste food to check if it is spoiled. The bacteria that causes food poisoning has no taste, so tasting food to determine if it has spoiled won't do you any good, but it can cause serious illness if the bacteria is present. If you aren't
sure about a certain food, simply throw it away. To learn about safe storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, visit www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/stor-agetimes.html.
n Wash any plates or cutting boards that held raw meat. Raw meat as well as poultry and seafood have germs that can spread, especially if you use the same plates or cutting boards for raw meat as you do cooked meat. Thoroughly scrub any dishes that held raw meat before using them for anything else.
n Do not wash meat or poultry. Some recipes, especially those for Thanksgiving turkey, advice home chefs to wash meat or poultry before cooking. However, doing so can spread bacteria to
the sink, countertops and other kitchen surfaces. Despite what a recipe suggests, never wash meat, poultry or eggs.
n Do not eat foods with uncooked eggs. Eggs should always be cooked thoroughly, as they may contain harmful bacteria, including salmonella. Foods that contain uncooked eggs, such as raw cookie dough, while a tasty treat for many people, are potentially very dan-gerous, exposing you to harmful bacte-ria that could result in serious illness.
n Marinate foods in the refrigera-tor. Marinating foods is very popular, especially during the barbecuing sea-son. However, marinating foods at room temperature, when harmful germs in meat and bacteria can multiply rapidly, should be avoided at all costs. When
marinating meat, poultry or seafood, always do so in the refrigerator.
n Do not use leftover marinade on cooked foods. When marinating, there is typically a significant amount of mar-inade left over. However tempting it may be to add a little extra flavor by reusing that marinade once the food has been cooked, doing so is very dangerous, as the germs from the raw meat, poultry or seafood can spread to the cooked food. If you simply must make use of the left-over marinade, only do so after boiling it.
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The holidays conjure up images of family gatherings, food, gift giving and receiving, and the stress of how will you get it all done? How do we truly enjoy our Holidays with people we love and leave behind the stress and unhealthy habitual ways we get through this time period? It is important to control the levels of our stress with relaxation tech-niques. “Relaxation is a process that decreases the wear and tear on your mind and body from the challenges and hassles of daily life” 1
We cannot change the moment, but we can change how we respond to the moment. The question is how?
The one thing we truly have control
over is how we breathe. If we become more aware of how we are breathing and switch from shallow to deeper breaths we can change how we feel fairly quickly. A quick effective exercise for breathing is: Basic Breathing Exercise
Sit in a comfortable, supported, non-slouchy position
Close your eyes Inhale for a count of five down
into your abdominals Exhale for a count of five tight-
ening your abdominals to help expel the air
Focus your mind on your breath and the sensations you feel
Repeat this sequence several times
In addition to paying attention to our breathing, awareness of muscle tension and the use of muscle relaxation exer-cises can help facilitate a decrease in stress in our bodies. A good exercise to try is: Progressive muscle relaxation
Sit or lie down Close your eyes Start by tightening the muscles
in your legs, hold up to 5 seconds, then inhale
Exhale, releasing the tension in the muscles. Repeat the same process for the torso, upper extremities and head and neckOther types of relaxation techniques include:
Yoga
Tai Chi Qigong Listening to music Walking and other forms of
exercise Meditation Meditation with Imagery Hypnosis MassageExplore different techniques until
you find one that works for you. There is no perfect way to do these techniques. If you find the way that helps you de-stress then that is the perfect way for you. Give yourself the gift of living in the moment and let go of the past and future.
Stress relievers to help you make it through the holidays - and beyond
Belly fat is often considered more of a cosmetic issue than a health issue. But few outside of the medical or fitness commu-nities may know that belly fat is not only unsightly but unhealthy as well. Excessive belly fat can increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even certain can-cers, including breast cancer and colon cancer.
So while many people may want to reduce their belly fat for cosmetic purpos-es, they can also use improving their over-all health as a motivating factor when attempting to trim their waistlines. The following are a few healthy ways to reduce belly fat.
n Adopt a healthy diet. Belly fat is often the first victim when men and women adopt a healthy diet and begin to lose weight. Researcher Kristen Hairston, MD, an assistant professor of endocrinology
and metabolism at Wake Forest School of Medicine, found that people who ate 10 grams of soluble fiber per day but made no other changes to their diet built up less fat over time than others. In addition to fiber, you should include fruits, vegetables and lean proteins in your diet. These foods will help you feel more full, which will curb your hunger and, as a result, reduce your caloric intake.
n Get some rest. A good night's sleep, which is at least seven hours of sleep each night, has been shown to reduce fat over an extended period of time. Though the exact relationship between sleep and belly fat is unknown, a lack of sleep can force men and women to look to sugary beverag-es or snacks to provide a boost during the day. Such drinks and snacks can cause weight gain, especially among those peo-ple who routinely fail to get a good night's sleep.
n Get off the couch and exercise. Exercise is another effective way to reduce belly fat. Numerous studies have shown the positive effect that daily, vigorous exer-cise can have on overall health. For exam-ple, a study conducted by researchers at Duke University found that 30 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, which includes jogging or working out on a cardiovascu-lar machine, such as an elliptical or a treadmill, four times per week can reduce fat and slow down the buildup of fat over time.
Those who want to reduce belly fat will likely need to emphasize vigorous exer-cise. While those hoping to prevent the buildup of belly fat should know that stud-ies have shown, when coupled with a healthy diet, moderate activity, which includes anything that raises your heart rate, three times per week may be enough to slow down fat buildup.
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The health center has been providing care to patients throughout the region since 1996. Currently the center is staffed by two physicians, Carl Beckler, MD and Brian Kilpatrick, MD, and three midlev-el providers, Michael Dashnaw, RPA, Jacki Becker, NP and Jean Morgan, NP, said office manager Mary Jane Brislin. They have added behavioral health ser-vices at Mettowee Valley on a part time basis to help with their patients who have behavioral health needs.
Center staff members are school phy-sicians for the Granville Central school system and are on staff at the Orchard Nursing Centre, Brislin said. They also provide care for work related injuries for several area businesses.
Mettowee Valley Family Health Center, affiliated with Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region, offers extended office hours in the eve-ning on most days for the convenience of its patients. They also are open at 7 a.m. on most mornings to offer early appoint-ments to their patients who would like to receive their medical care before they go to work or school. Their sister office in Castleton Vt., is open on Saturday and Sunday for their patients who need urgent medical care on the weekend. The MVFHC providers see patients on the weekends at the Castleton office on a rotating basis. There is an on-call ser-vice available after regular office hours if their patients have an emergency or need to speak with a doctor.
Mettowee Valley Family Health Center has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association as part
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Mettowee Valley Family Health Center offers sliding-fee scales to their patients who do not have medical insur-ance. There is an application process and the sliding-fee scale is based on income and family size. Please call the office to inquire about the sliding-fee
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Health Council will offer a Defensive Driving Course at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, 21 Danforth Street. Ask about saving on your car insurance and taking points off your driv-er’s license. Information/regis-tration: 518-686-4854.
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Farmers MarketGLENS FALLS The Farmers’
Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Jan. 5 through 26, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-0438, or www.gffma.com.
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Food PantryCAMBRIDGE The Cambridge
Food Pantry, on the first floor of the handicap-accessible Embury United Methodist Church, 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday, and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, with few exceptions.
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Derby Tune-upSARATOGA SPRINGS
S.A.M.’s Garage at the Saratoga Auto Museum will host a Pinewood Derby Speed
Workshop, a tune-up program for children and scouts, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 5.Scouts can bring
in their pre-made pinewood
derby car for a free pre-tourna-ment tune-up.
Learn and test the physics of pinewood derby racing. The workshop is free for children with adult admission to the museum. For more informa-tion, call 518-587-1935, or visit www.saratogaautomuseum.org.
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Lose WeightGREENWICH Simple, healthy
steps to lose weight and keep it off will be offered during a free event at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Soul Space, 120 Ray Road in Greenwich. There’ll be a guest speaker and healthy refresh-ments. Reservations are requested with Evan at 518-677-5662, or email [email protected].
Breakfast BuffetCAMBRIDGE An all-you-can-
eat Breakfast Buffet will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at American Legion Post 634, 210 Route 22 in Cambridge. This breakfast is served on the first Sunday each month, with few exceptions, and everyone will be welcome.
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Country DanceSCHUYLERVILLE The
Country Round and Square Dance Association invites everyone to an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Music will be provided by the Ole Time Country band. A meet-ing will precede the dance at 1:30 p.m. and there’ll be a buffet
at 3 p.m. (bring a dish to share). Cost: $5 adults; $2 ages 6 to 17; free 5 and younger. Information: Floyd at 747-6687, or Sandy at 824-3719.
Free Skiing, BoardingNORTH CREEK Skiers and
boarders age 19 and younger will ski and ride for free with a full-paying parent from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, through Sunday, Jan. 13, at Gore Mountain in North Creek. Free tubing, too. Information: 518-251-2411, or www.goremountain.com.
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Legion BingoCAMBRIDGE American
Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Monday Bingo at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-677-8069.
Watercolor WorkshopWHITEHALL Registrations
are requested by Tuesday, Jan. 8, for a Winter Paint in Watercolor Workshop for adults that will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29, in the indoor pavilion at the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park in Whitehall. Bring whatever painting sup-plies you have and other materi-als will be provided for a small charge. Also bring lunch. Cost: $60. Information/registration: 845-591-8910.
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Women’s HealthGRANVILLE Washington
County WIC will hold its month-ly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Granville Baptist Church on Quaker Street. WIC provides supple-mental foods and health educa-tion to pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill. Information/alternate time: 518-746-2460.
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Piano/Guitar RecitalFAIR HAVEN A Piano and
Guitar Recital will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Fair Haven Union High School (snow date Jan. 9). Everyone will be welcome.
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Bingo at VFWQUEENSBURY The
Queensbury VFW at 32 Luzerne Road will host Tuesday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8. Cards go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and home-cooked meals will be available. This bingo is held each Tuesday, with few exceptions, and every-one will be welcome.
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Guitar NightGREENWICH VFW Post 7291
at 63 Abeel Avenue in Greenwich invites everyone to an Acoustic Guitar Night Fundraiser hosted by John J. Byrnes, III, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Bring your guitar or just come and listen. No cover charge. Guitar night is held each Tuesday, with few exceptions.
Thrift ShopFORT ANN The United
Protestant Church of Fort Ann will open its Thrift Shop at 5 Ann Street, across from Cumberland Farms, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Offered will be clothing, household items, and more. Information: Jackie White at 518-932-4559.
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Auxiliary MeetsARLINGTON The Women’s
Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, at American Legion Post 69 in Arlington. Information: 802-375-6157.
Coffee HouseWHITEHALL A Coffee House
on the Canal event, with light music, will be held the evening of Friday, Jan. 11, at the indoor pavilion of the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park in Whitehall. A coffee barista will be on duty and desserts will be served. Cost: $7 cover charge, and no charge for refreshments. Information: 845-591-8910.
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Paranormal TalkPOULTNEY Psychic medium
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The Drawer BoyCAMBRIDGE Hubbard Hall
Projects will present “The Drawer Boy,” a story about the healing power of art and the true bonds of friendship, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12, 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 and 20. You’ll find this play in the Freight Depot Theater at Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Information/tickets: 518-677-2495, or www.hubbardhall.org.
Girls’ SoftballQUEENSBURY A Girls’ Fast-
pitch Softball Tournament for age 18 and younger will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday the thirteenth, at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury. Free admission. Information: 518-743-1086, or www.adksc.com.
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Spinning GuildSCHUYLERVILLE The
Southern Adirondack Spinning Guild will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, in the Yarn Shop at the Foster Sheep Farm, 460 W. River Road in Schuylerville. This group meets on the second Saturday each month, with few exceptions. Information: Email [email protected].
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Macbeth AuditionsCAMBRIDGE The Hubbard
Hall Theater Company will hold Open Auditions at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, for its March production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. You’ll find this activi-ty in the Freight Depot Theater behind Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Open to persons at every level of experience. Reservations are requested at 518-677-2495. Information: www.hubbardhall.org.
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Art ReceptionCAMBRIDGE An opening
reception for an exhibition titled, “Beginnings, Ends…,” by photographer Ian Creitz will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Valley Artisans Market’s Small Gallery, 25 E. Main Street, Route 372, in
Cambridge. This exhibition will run through Sunday, Feb. 17. Information: 518-677-2765, or visit Facebook.
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Teen DanceWHITEHALL A Teen Dance
will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the indoor pavilion of the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park in Whitehall. Music will be provided by a dee-jay and refreshments will be provided. Cost: $3. Information: 845-591-8910.
Seniors BreakfastARLINGTON A Seniors
Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, at American Legion Post 69 in Arlington. Cost: Donation for seniors; $4 non-seniors. Information: 802-375-6157.
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Buffet BreakfastFAIR HAVEN American
Legion Post 49 at 72 S. Main St. in Fair Haven invites everyone to an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13. Cost: $7 adults; $3.50 ages 3 to 10; free 2 and younger. This breakfast is held on the second Sunday each month, with few exceptions. Information: 802-265-7983.
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Sunday BreakfastVICTORY The Fish Creek Rod
and Gun Club on Route 32 south of Victory Village will serve a Pancake/French Toast Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. This breakfast will be served on the second Sunday each month, with few excep-tions, and everyone will be wel-come.
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F.D. BreakfastCOSSAYUNA The Cossayuna
Fire Dept. invites everyone to a Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the firehouse, corner of Bunker Hill and E. Lake roads in Cossayuna. Cost: $7; $5 senior citizens and ages 5 to 10; free 4 and younger. Information: 692-7155, or Facebook.
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Realities of WarFORT TICONDEROGA Chris
Fox, curator of collections at
Fort Ticonderoga, will speak on “The Realities of War” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the fort. Cost: $10 at the door; free mem-bers of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga. Information: 518-585-2821, or www.FortTiconderoga.org.
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Free SupperHOOSICK FALLS The men of
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 70 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, invite everyone to a free Sunday Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 13. This meal is served on the second Sunday each month, with few exceptions and the building is handicap accessible. Information: 686-4982.
Job NetworkingSALEM The Job Networking
Ministry of the Salem United Methodist Church will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan 14 at the church. Free dinner will be pro-vided, along with information on jobs of every description. Open to the public.
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Chorus PracticeRUTLAND The Rutland
Curbstone Chorus will meet for practice at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, at Rutland High School. All males with an interest in barbershop singing are encour-aged to join this fun group. Information: 802-273-2911.
Women’s HealthGREENWICH Washington
County WIC will hold its month-ly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Greenwich Town Office on Academy Street. WIC provides supplemental foods and health education to pregnant and nurs-ing women, infants, and chil-dren to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill. Information/alternate time: 518-746-2460.
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GNAT-TV Meeting SUNDERLAND Greater
Northshire Access Television invites the public to its Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the GNAT-TV studio, 6378 Route 7A in Sunderland. GNAT-TV’s primary function is to keep residents of 11 Northshire towns connected with their communities through the broadcasting of municipal meetings, informational pro-grams, talk shows, and other entertainment produced by local residents. Light refresh-ments will be served. Information: 802-362-7070, or email [email protected].
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Legion BingoARLINGTON Bingo will be
held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at American Legion Post 69 in Arlington. Doors will open at 6 p.m., food will be available for purchase, and bingo will begin at 7 p.m. Information: 802-375-6157.
Astronomy ClubSALEM The Salem Astronomy
Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the
Historic Salem Courthouse. Everyone with “an interest in the evening skies” will be wel-come and you don’t need to own a telescope to join this club that meets on the third Wednesday each month, with few excep-tions. Information: Courthouse at 854-7053, or email [email protected].
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Toastmasters MeetHUDSON FALLS The
Washington County Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 16, in the Annex II Building next to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building , 415 Lower Main Street in Hudson Falls. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday each month and everyone is invited to attend. Information: www.washingtoncountytoastmas-ters.org.
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AA MeetingsWHITEHALL Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the John Neary Hill Senior Citizens Building on Williams Street in Whitehall. Everyone will be welcome.
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Model RailroadersGLENS FALLS The Upstate
Model Railroaders will hold free Open House events from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, at 190 Glen Street in Glens Falls. Information: www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com.
Girls’ HockeyGLENS FALLS/LAKE
GEORGE The Winter Classic XIX Girls’ Hockey Tournament will be held at various times Friday through Monday, Jan. 18 to 21, at the Civic Center and the Recreation Center, both in Glens Falls, and at the Forum in Lake George. Free admission. Information: www.adirondac-knorthstars.com.
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Rummage SaleGRANVILLE Sylvan Star/
Skenesborough Chapter 122 will hold a Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Slate Valley Masonic Center, 95 North Street in Granville. This sale will be held on the third Friday each month, with few exceptions. Donations of clothing, household items and toys may be brought to the Masonic Center on the day of the sale. Information: Jean MacLeod at 518-260-0460.
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Fish FryWHITEHALL American
Legion Post 83 at 148 Main St. in Whitehall invites everyone to its Friday Fish Fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 18. This meal is served each Friday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-499-2482.
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Pizza at ElksGREENWICH The Greenwich
Elks Club on Route 40 South will offer Henderson’s Pizza every Friday night. Information/to order: 692-2061.
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NATIONALGOLD & SILVEREXCHANGE
FORMERLY CSA
Top Cash Paid For All Unwanted, Broken &
Damaged Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins and
Paper Money!EXTRA CA$H PAID
WITH THIS COUPON!
MON.-FRI. 10-5,SAT. 10-4
Terms: Cash, Debit Card, Visa, MasterCard • RefreshmentsAuctioneer: Steve Taylor
Management: Al’s Auction:(802) 775-4560 or 446-2220
Opening: 1 Hour Before Sale
Selling our remaining “new” gift giving items with new arrived items. Come and buy for
future gift giving occasions.Something for everyone from
newborns to seniors & pets too. Come and buy at your prices.
“EVERYONE WELCOME”COME EARLY AND STAY LATE!
Also: Selling in multiples - Dealers welcome.
AL’S AUCTION BARN
AFTER CHRISTMAS AFTER CHRISTMAS AUCTION!AUCTION!
Saturday December 29th 6PM
South Wallingford, Vermont(14 Miles South of Rutland; just off Rt. 7)
CentralBoiler.com
Beecrofts LLCSchaghticoke, NY
518-753-4402
SCOOP
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These area business leaders have joined the nationwide crusadewith MADD to curb drinking and driving.
Tie a red ribbon on your antenna to show your support, too!
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These area business leaders have joined the nationwide crusadewith MADD to curb drinking and driving.
Tie a red ribbon on your antenna to show your support, too!
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!Make a Donation in Support of Make a Donation in Support of
MADD’s Lifesaving WorkMADD’s Lifesaving WorkYOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!
MADD’s lifesaving work is possible because of caring people like you. Your gift to MADD is a gift of life and love, hope and healing, possibility and prevention. Your donation is used to help fund programs that save lives and prevent injuries every day across our country. From our Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving to the
numerous youth programs that prevent underage drinking, your donation touches the lives of countless thousands – including your family, friends and neighbors. Your gift also helps MADD continue to provide much-needed Victims Services for those
who have experienced the pain and devastation of a drunk driving crash. From our literature for victims/survivors to our 1,400 trained victim advocates who offer
support to bereaved families and injured victims, your donation helps provide comfort and assistance. Your donation can be made in honor or memory of a loved
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