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· If you don't have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you're concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights.

· Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up,beneath your Christmas tree stand.This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without

-neath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

portions into concrete formtubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

· Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess.

· Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

· Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters.They're easy to assemble and will not dam-age the bannisters.

· A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

· Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue.This prevents spills

while stabilizing the tree.

· Old maps make inter-esting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from

commercially produced paper or newsprint.

· Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree.In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a

· Place hard-ened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for

the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.

· Save plastic bread ties,which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize deco-rating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.

· Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple hol-

iday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year.

· Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have

· Pack for a holiday ex-cursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase.When you get to your destination,unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.

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The Clinton Chamber ofCommerce s AnnualHoliday Shoppers Strollwill take place on Friday,November 28 from 10a.m. to 9 p.m. This is apremier event for theMohawk Valley to start theholiday season, accordingto the Chamber.

The popular event offersan opportunity to getaway from the hustle andbustle of the hum-drumshopping centers and mallsand to take part in anostalgic event within thehistoric Village of Clinton,the Chamber notes.Village businesses andcommunity organizationswill offer complimentaryfood, drink, hospitality andmusic throughout the dayand evening.

To village shop ownerLinda McHarris of theArisans Corner the stroll isalso a chance to highlightcommunity spirit. I thinkit s important because itshows what a great smallcommunity can do tocome together, Linda says.

But that show ofcamaraderie also extendsbeyond Clinton s borders.The support of the

people outside of thecommunity has also beenamazing to show theimportance of shoppinglocally, she says.

The artists cooperativeon College Street alsoshares in the holiday-givingspirit. We always givecandy canes to anybodythat comes in, McHarrissays. And we usually do araffle for a gift certificate atthe store.

Jenni Stanton, owner ofCafe J at the Corner ofWest Park Row, echoesthe sentiment ofcommunity spirit. TheShoppers Stroll isimportant because it helpsour local businesses to stay

alive and thrive, and itbrings in new customers,Jenni says.

For the stroll, the coffeeand snack bar hours willbe extended from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m on the Friday.Our best seller that day is

the hot chocolate andwhipped cream, she says.The Christmas carolers

outside the shop bring inthe business.

And to Joyce Polanowicz,owner of the VillageCrossing on the Green it sall about supporting localbusiness and Americanentrepreneurship. One ofthe things I like to tellpeople is to shop Made inthe USA and our localshops are an example ofthat, Joyce says.

Her women s clothingboutique, also on WestPark Row, will boast anearly bird special discountbefore noon and willoffer goodies at the event.It s also a time for snacks

like cider doughnut holesfrom our local cider mill,she says.

Like all Clinton

merchants, the businessside is as important as theshow of communitysupport. The stroll bringsin people from othertowns who would notnormally shop in Clinton,Joyce says. It shows themwhat s available locally, andthat s important to oureconomy.

Activities on the Fridayalso include touring thevillage in a horse-drawncarriage while groups ofChristmas carolers fromlocal high schools performthroughout the day, the

Chamber says. The VillageGreen s blue spruce treewill be lit at 6 p.m. withmore than 2,000 lightssparkling throughout thenight. Preceding the treelighting, a reading of thetraditional holiday poemby Clement Clarke Moore,

Twas the Night BeforeChristmas, will take place,

as performed by RichardEnders of the Players ofUtica Scrooge fame.

The 50th Annual HolidayParade then follows at7:00 p.m. The paraderoute starts down CollegeStreet and continuesaround the Village Greento the Clinton Firehouse,

where children can sharetheir holiday dreams onSanta s lap.

For more information,call the Clinton Chamberof Commerce office at(315) 853-1735 or visitwww.villageofclinton.com�


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Art handmade from the

heart of Central New York--is the hallmark of theArtisans Corner in Clinton.Located at the corner of

College and Williams streetsin the village just off theGreen, the artistscooperative is aptly named.

Now four years in busi-ness, owners Linda and JoeMcHarris of Clinton say theywere motivated by a mutualattraction. We love art,Linda says. Every weekwhen our members bring innew products to display andsell I am truly amazed attheir ability to create suchbeautiful work.

Such beautiful workranges from pottery to glassobjects, to watercolor andphotography, to soaps andwoodworking--everythinghandmade by local artists.

Just witness the work offine art photographer Gail S.Haile, who says she findsinspiration in the ordinarythings in life. A portrait of apeaceful harbor, with ships,homes and pastures runningthe riot of the color palate,or a dark and broodysnapshot of threatening

clouds over the ocean atsunset, both put the viewerright there in the picture.

At the Artisans Cornerprices range from $5 to hun-dreds of dollars, Joe says. Thestore appeals to any buyer, henotes. The most popular itemsold is original art.

Many of the artists also docustom work of all kinds.Many of the artists will do

just about anything to help acustomer, Linda says.

The shop itself could becalled, well, a work of art.Sited at the old Allen sBuilding, the shop s interiorboasts exposed brick wallsand wide plank wood floors.The arts and craftsthemselves are displayed onantique cupboards. Insideand outside the look muchmimics the original hardwarestore opened in the 1800sby the Allen family.The shopalso formerly housed one ofthe McHarris Gifts shops.

Shopping local has itsadvantages, Joe says. Thestore is staffed by the artistsand craftsmen themselveswho are happy to explaintheir crafts and products, hesays. This allows customersto get to know the peoplewho actually produce theproduct.

The Artisans Corner willbe one of the many Clintonbusinesses participating inthe annual Shoppers Strollthrough the village kickingoff Black Friday weekend.

Joe says the shop does notfollow art industry trends.The shop is actually acontinuing evolution as artistsconstantly grow, develop andcontinue to expand their skillsand craft, he says.

The energy that theseartists bring to their work isthe energy that continues tofuel the store, Linda addsabout their showplace venue.And supporting local artists

adds to the fuel. It is reallyabout local people helping lo-cal people, she says.

Joe lectures that today sretail landscape has beenoverrun with big blockstores, national chains andthe Internet invasion. Theshop is a store where youcan find products that willnever be available in themass retail outlets, he says.

The McHarrises wax poet-ic when musing about theArtisans Corner: It is astore that when you shophere you really are making adifference in local people slives. It is a store that whenyou shop here you areensuing that your dollarsreally are supporting andstaying in our localcommunity, he says. And itis a store that when youmake a purchase you canfeel the pride and passionthat went into everythingwe sell, Linda concludes. �


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It s a family affair at Dawn Marie’s Treasures,Vintage, Gift & Gourmet Shoppe onWest Park Row in Clinton.

I grew up going to auctions and estate sales with my mother, Jane Marie, whowas an antiques dealer for 30 years, says Dawn Perta. She went by her name forher business and I loved all the exciting and unique treasures of new and old. Thatlove created Dawn Marie’s Treasures, owned by Dawn and her husband, Alan, ofNew Hartford.

Into the business seven years strong, Dawn talks about how the shop was a hitfrom day one, starting in 2008 when it was primarily a consignment store. As timewent by, the shop continued to evolve and expand to meet her customer s needs.

We tried different items over the years, learning what sells, what doesn t, Dawnsays. I added more with jewelry and new items like candles, chocolates andgreeting cards.

With the new merchandize Dawn says she wants customers to know her shopcarries a variety of items, not just second hand, for personal buying and gift giving.Over the last few years second hand has become very popular. Customers save

money and find unique items of good quality, she says. But being in Clinton I tryto keep it more upscale.

Dawn Marie s Treasures also sponsors estate sales and will still handleconsignment business, even going so far as visiting such customers or consignors at

home if they are unable to come to town.

Dawn says there is always service with a smile at her shop. Added touches tomake her customers feel like family right at home, she notes, are the soft jazz musicalways playing to greet them, as well as the ever-present chocolates on the counter.

Decorated sparkly, colorful and festive for the holidays, Dawn Marie s also willparticipate in the traditional Shoppers Stroll in Clinton the day after Thanksgiving,offering bargains, sweet treats and giveaways.

Dawn says her most popular items sold are certainly a little bit of everything,from a huge jewelry selection from vintage to diamonds, pottery, wine glasses,books, women s clothing, scarves and designer bags.

Edible treats include hot fudge sauce made in Saratoga and goodies from theChocolate Pizza Co. in Marcellus. And to ensure that she has something foreveryone, Dawns means everyone. Even pets are part of the family at DawnMarie s, with Jakes Bakes dog treats of Clinton available for purchase.

Prices range from $3 greeting cards to$2,500 for a mink coat. Current trends inthe industry remain ever-evolving but every treasure seems to find a new home.Things change all the time, but everything seems to come back, Dawn adds

Dawn says she hopes to expand her familial hospitality to another location. Ilove my shop and customers, so this comes natural to me, she says. I believe thatif you do what you love, it will succeed.

To the Pertas, there is no place like home. My husband and I grew up in thisarea, our families are here, and I think this is a beautiful place to live. The MohawkValley has a lot to offer. �


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It s no accident that theClinton Auto Service,Sales, and Body Shop hasbeen a fixture in thevillage for 53 years.

Owner Rick Wollin ofClinton says he believesin the family mission ofhelping as many peopleas possible by providingthe best automotiveservice and repairexperience he can. Westrive to serve ourcustomers withunparalleled honesty,integrity and quality, Rickproudly adds.

Fred Wollin built theshop in 1961 as afour-bay repair facility. Itexpanded over the yearsto nine bays, and includesa collision repair shop,used car sales, towing,

heavy duty repairs, fleetrepairs, and a car washand detail center.

His son, Rick, grew up inthe business and studiedauto repair at SUNYCanton before takingover the reins in 2007.

Other servicesprovided by Clinton Autoinclude free loaner carsfor use while larger repairjobs are being completed,a complimentary shuttle,and pick up and deliveryof vehicles.

The shop, located at3723 State Route 12BSouth, 1/2 mile pastMcDonald s, reignspatriotic with its red,white and blue building.Remaining true blue to itsdedication to benefittingthe community, apercentage of every sale

during the month ofNovember will bedonated to the SitrinMilitary Rehab Facility inNew Hartford to helpsupport soldiersreturning home.

Fund raising for thelocal community lives upto the owner s motto ofCaring for your Ride

with Hometown Pride.

At this time of year, Ricksays the most popularitem sold is snow tires. Asto the future, Vehicleswill have hugetechnological advancesconcentrating on fuelefficiency and highersafety standards, henotes. This increasingpopularity for hybrid andelectric cars are going toaffect the industry in bigways, as it will create anew market for

businesses to cater tothese new forms ofvehicles.

To stay abreast of newdevelopments, Rick saysClinton Auto sends itstechnicians to continuingeducation classes to keepup with the new

technology and requiresall technicians to be ASEcertified, which meansthey must go throughextensive testing invarious areas of repair.Many of our technicians

are ASE Mastertechnicians. Our bodyshop technicians are alsoICAR certified, Rick says,noting the top of theindustry credentials forthe shop s staff.

The shop owner says

he likes the diversity ofworking on differenttypes of vehicles daily andthe different challengesthey represent. Rick alsolooks forward to meetingnew customers andseeing old friends. Somecustomers were cominghere when my dad ran

the shop, and now theirkids and grandkids arecoming in, he says.

One downside fromthe sales end in theindustry is that peopleare holding onto theircars longer. As theUnited States slowlyrecovers from arecession, consumers arestill tight on their budgetsand conserving theamount of luxury goodsthey purchase, including

new cars and othervehicles, Rick says.Additionally, the quality

of cars has increased,leading people to holdonto their cars for longerperiods of time.

Any down turn in sales,however, just adds to the

car repair end of theshop. While this can leadto reduced car sales, itcan increase the need forrepair and maintenanceas people choose to keeptheir older cars, he says.

To Wollin, continuing todo business in theMohawk Valley is all thatmatters. This area hasgood, honest,hardworking people,Rick concludes. �


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The folks at Clinton Auto held a fundraiser last November where they

donated a percentage of their proceeds to the Sitrin Military Rehab

Facility in Rome. It was such a great success that they are repeating that

fundraiser this month so be sure to get your service scheduled!

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Christmas tidbits to put you in the holiday spirit

The holiday season has arrived, and millions of peo-ple across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends.The following are some inter-esting tidbits to share with your loved ones this holiday season.

· Each year, more than three billion Christmas cards are sent in the United States alone.

· In 350 AD, Pope Julius I,bishop of Rome, proclaimed

celebration date for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many historians and theologians have surmised that Christ really wasn't born this time of year, thanks to imagery and information from the Bible.

· Christmas carols began as an English custom called "wassailing." Individuals toast-ed neighbors to a long and healthy life.

· Santa Claus' modern look was inspired by writings from The Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anon-ymously, feeling the poem was beneath his talents.

postal code. It's H0 H0 H0.

· The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanks-giving and not Christmas.

People loved it so much that the lyrics were changed to

· Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years before they're cut and sold.This means the trees sold today were likely planted in 1999.

· Christmas was not de-

the United States until June 26, 1870.

· Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal served in England was a pig's head and mustard.

· Male reindeer tend to shed their antlers in the winter.This means Santa's reindeer are likely female.

· Christ may have been born in a cave rather than a manger.According to the gospel of Luke, the shep-

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ter for Mary to give birth

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is built over a cave called the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus is believed to have been born.

· Many people may be less inclined to stand under mistletoe waiting for a kiss if they knew what "mistletoe" means in the ancient Ger-manic language. It literally means "dung on a twig," for the bird who eats the ber-ries and then leaves seeds in droppings to propagate new plants.

· Each holiday season, PNC Wealth Management calcu-lates the costs of the gifts in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas." The price index for the gifts went from $12,673 in 1984 to more than $24,000 in 2011.The most expensive gift is the swimming swans. �

How to gift the people who aren’t familyCome the holiday season,

just family and friends on their shopping lists. Cowork-ers and acquaintances often land on such lists as well, and

what to get those people

family members.

Babysitter or nanny

Caregivers play important roles in the lives of children.Once you have found a sit-ter or nanny who you trust,you want to ensure you keep that person content.If you regularly use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift. For a full-time nanny, one week to one

a regular sitter, consider a

Coach or club leader

Children today are involved in many different activities,

sports games and practices.A small gift of $10 to $20 can show your appreciation to a coach or club leader.This is another instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with fellow parents to purchase one large gift.

Mail carrier

If your mail is delivered bythe same mail carrier week after week, you may want to spread some holiday joy.Mail carriers have an extra workload during the holi-days, when they are tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to more routine mail. Civil servants may be forbidden

from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift.

Trash collector

Hauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job.Many garbage collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work.Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an envelope with a small tip of around $20.

Hairstylist

If you are a regular for frequent treatments and color in a salon, show the stylist you appreciate his orher work with a cash gift. Ifyou want to give a wrappepresent, avoid tools of the trade or anything that is topersonal. Stylists are on thefeet much of the day, so a gift for a massage appoint-ment or pedicure may be just what they need.��


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The Life, According to RileyInterpreted by Troy Bishopp, The Grass Whisperer

out the human species and their lack of respect. I remember grandpa telling the story about how our ancestors helped President Teddy Roosevelt clean out those pesky, disease carrying rats from the Whitehouse.We also provided security duty, greeted dignitaries and performed babysitting duties.Show me how a box

of D-Con rat poison can

accomplish this! What is the carbon footprint of exter-minators and their poisons? Maybe you should eat them.It makes me sad that at

one time our breed was nearly wiped out because we were not as popular as drugs and guns to control vermin. Now you’re once again blaming a beast for all the ill of the world you cre-ated. At the barn my bovine buddies are talking about the newest vaccine that is supposed to stop E-Coli and how they can’t even poop without getting into trouble with you humans.The animal world is very

in anymore. But it’s almost Black Friday and I’m hopeful

They said my canine brethren are devastating wildlife, spreading disease and polluting. And here I thought rolling in a dead mouse or raiding the litter box once in a while was a good thing! My mom never prepared me for this as I left the litter to join sweet Katie Bishopp and the Bishopp Family Farm.

that someone will be buying a book on the good things animals do. Perhaps you should read a book by myfavorite author,Temple Grandin or volunteer at the local dog shelters.I’m very comfortable in

saying that a chicken doesn’t cuddle in bed very well nor do they want to! When I chase a ball or playfully bite, this seems to make myfamily happy which makes me happy. I don’t need a litter box cause we have lots of grass around the farm to fertilize.

Eating pastured eggs keeps my coat nice and shiny. I love bananas, grapes, pasta,popcorn and chewing on

bones. I’m a pretty easy keeper since I’m only 9 pounds. I hardly touch yourmysterious, man-made,corn syrup drizzled dog food, especially after hearinghow many of my buds died from eating imported food.What’s the carbon footprintin that system?My likeable qualities extend

off the porch. I provide hours of enjoyment for the cows that chase me. I hunt ferociously for small game leaving the kill for my hawk and crow friends to munch on. I want to give back not take, like my mom told me.I like wearing cardigan

sweaters and traveling out ithe community, especially tonursing homes and sportingevents. Hey, it builds my egoto hear I’m cute and sweet while lighting up someone’s face. I usually reciprocate with a lick or turn over for ascratch on the belly. I havealso helped consol someonecrying by just being there and nuzzling. Life is good when I’m sharing this lovewith you all. I think these attributes are often neglect-ed in the argument over climate change.At the end of the article

it says to trade me in for a chicken. I have to take ex-ception with that statementThe chicks and I are part of a family. Why would you split up a great team? They clean up around the farm eating bugs and grass and I keep them and their eggs safe from predators. Werealize we are important in different ways that contrib-ute to the whole farm. I consider us the lucky ones as we can enjoy our lives free from big cities, noise,cages and live in a natural environment with all our friends at this farm.As I read about the

concern over keeping pets as more of a luxury than a necessity, I wonder how thatred, full size, 4-wheel drive pick-up my farmer drives plays into the mix. In mymind you should trade that beast of fossil fuel and tires in for a new litter of pups,more cows, chickens, goats,and work for a more carboneutral future that runs on sunshine, good soil and grasThe exercise alone from thikind of system will help youhumans thrive better insteaof cutting down trees to make books and paper money. Now that’s being more carbon neutral.~ Riley


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Some people live in sub-urban areas where they can park their cars in driveways or garages, while others live in cities and have to park on the street, where snow plows can do a wonderful job of burying vehicles un-derneath mounds of snow.Rescuing a car or truck from a pile of snow can be tricky and time-consuming, but there is a process that can make the job easier.

· Begin by clearing out the tail pipe of the car.This is a

to do so can back harmful carbon monoxide gas and other fumes into the car.Take the time to clear out the rear of the car, including the taillights, so you will haveimproved visibility.

· When the exhaust pipe is clear, turn on the car. Some people prefer to put the de-froster on right away. Others wait until the vehicle warms up before doing so. Having a warm car will melt some of the accumulated ice and snow and make it easier for you to clear the car.

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· By now the defrost-ers should have kicked in

it simple to clear snow from the windshield and rear window. Use some deicing

wiper blades if they havefrozen to the windshield.Some drivers leave their wiper blades standing on end and away from the windshield prior to a big storm to prevent them from freezing to the windshield.Consider this trick if you're especially worried about the blades freezing to the glass.

· Use your shovel to care-fully remove as much snow as possible from around the tires. Be careful not to puncture the tire with a metal shovel.Try to create a tire path in the direction you plan to move the vehicle. So if you will be backing out of the driveway, clear the way behind the car. If traction is

a problem, use a bit of rock salt or cat litter behind the tires to give them more grip.Slipping a car mat under the tires also can provide much-needed traction.

· Exercise caution if you are digging out a car on a busy roadway. Make yourself visible to other motorists

have them, to keep drivers away from your vehicle. Do not shovel the snow in the path of oncoming vehicles.

Shoveling out after a snowstorm is a task few people enjoy. However, it is a necessity of the season and one that can be done safely

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The benefits to car loan preapproval

When purchasing a new vehicle, many people choose

Much like buying a house,

buyers to produce a down payment and then make monthly payments on the vehicle until the balance of the loan has been repaid in full. Financing is a must for many consumers, who oth-erwise could not afford to purchase a new or reliable preowned vehicle.And just like prospective homeown-

preapproved for loans be-fore they begin searching for a new home, auto buyers

from getting preapproved for a car loan before they begin their search for their next set of wheels.

· Preapproval smooths out the negotiation process. Few people enjoy haggling with car salesmen over the price of a new or preowned vehi-cle, and that process is even

aren't entirely sure of how much money they have to

vehicle with a preapproved loan, however, the process of negotiation can go much more smoothly, as you and the salesman know you only have a predetermined amount of money to spend.Ask the price to get the car off the lot, and then you can negotiate from there if you feel it necessary.

· Preapproval cuts back on time spent at the deal-ership.A car dealership's

is where buyers sit once they have told the salesman

they want to buy the car

Those who have not been preapproved often must sit through a sales pitch in

as the salesman goes back

manager as you negotiate

However, when you havebeen preapproved for a loan, no such back and forth needs to take place, and you can cite your preapproval as a reason you don't want to commit to the extra add-ons that many dealers attempt to sell their buyers.

· Preapproval means the car is yours when you take it off the lot. Dealers are

put keys in a buyer's hand,and buyers with poor credit sometimes are allowed to drive a car off the lot only to

lender rejected their appli-cation, at which time they must return the vehicle or return to the dealership to apply for a new loan, which will almost certainly come with a higher interest rate.Preapproval allows buyersto avoid this frustrating and sometimes embarrassing process.

· Preapproval reduces the risk that you will overspend.Many a new or preowned car buyer has fallen in lovewith a vehicle and spent more than they should haveto make the car their own.Preapproval greatly reduces the chances of this happen-ing, as you know before you begin your search that your lender will only approve a loan for so much money.This can help buyers stick to a budget and avoid buying a car they can't afford. �

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Back in 2002 to legit-imize calling our new home in the hills on the west side of Canadarago Lake a farm, we droveover to King’s Auction

bought six hens and a rooster. When I de-

feeder would always let

Six hens and a rooster don’t make a very im-pressive farm operation.Nevertheless, friends back in Brooklyn were calling us pioneers. I had originally wanted to buy some heifers but I'd haveto build fences and Alice,my wife, said that if I put any more energy into

house, she was leaving.So, besides carpentry,

plumbing and painting, I busied myself each morn-ing feeding and watering the chickens and cleaning out the coop. For several weeks I was gathering as

eggs a day until one late morning when three of the eggs I collected turned out to be green.I thought maybe it was because of all the dande-lion leaves the chickens were eating when I’d let them out to free range,but neighbors assured me that eating weeds wouldn't do that. There were only three green eggs and then they were back to being a normal brown. I suspected that a

Green Eggs And Hmmm . . .

scribed the chickens, four Rhode Island Reds and two New Jersey Blacks,to my friend, Charlie,back in Brooklyn he said "Sounds like you bought a couple of hockey teams.The rooster was a verypolite White Leghorn

friend had played a prank but weeks passed and no one came forward with a laughing confession.Meanwhile, Charlie from

Brooklyn, who's an an-tique and collectable deal-er, sent me a 1941 Eshel-man's Poultry and Feed Facts book which he said,"has everything you need to know about raising chickens." What I learned from the book was that the color of a chicken’s ear and not what she eats determines the color of the egg.To be sure of that I phoned Roger Vaughn

from Vaughn’s hatchery just outside of town and told him about the green eggs. He said that

placed them there, that there was no way Reds or Blacks would make green eggs.

I was thinking about who could have put those green eggs in my coop.There had been a lady from Skyland Farm in West Exeter at the Thurs-day Farmers' Market earlier that summer. She told me she had Araucana chickens that laid green eggs. Coincidentally, her

booth at the market wasright next to the puffballlady I had written about a recent article--the oneI almost caused to havea heart attack because I told her son he had to sneak up on a puffball. I think she bought some of those green eggs and had her husband drive uto the farm on his four wheeler and salt my coowith them--to get even.Now, I was going to hav

place the temptation outin a forbidden pasture,maybe one where therea nice big bull grazing, anthe puffball lady will no doubt see it and again gothrough the same anxietof having to poach it for her beloved husband.To bend an old saying,

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The Norman Rockwell portrait of Thanksgiving in America does not exist anymore. The big turkey oasted to perfection. The amily patriarch waiting at he head of the table; ready o carve the bird. The rest

of the family chatting in good spirits over a perfectly manicured dining table as

Cousins do not get to see cousins. Parents do not enjoy the day because they are worrying about when and where they need to pick up or drop off kids.The clock ticks down like a time bomb.

Besides battling the clock -

nological advancements of smart phones. We’re all connected with Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, and text messages but every time a text mes-sage bings or your phone vibrates we are doing Thanksgiving a disservice.In the past families were disrupted by football games and arguments about who would get the best seat in the house. Now there is an app for that.

Black Friday has taken its toll on traditional Thanks-giving celebrations. Some people may have to work;cogs in the great commer-cial machine. Some families forego the turkey tradition all together and spend the day bouncing from sale

they wait for dinner. It just doesn’t happen like that in 2014.

The modern family is a divorced hybrid of visitation rights and who sees who on the holidays. Broken families do not just affect the immediate parents but it affects the whole family.

to sale. Bargains stealing the thunder of string bean casserole. Deep discounts on foreign made electronic devices are replacing pump-kin pie.

Every family has a Thanks-giving tradition. It is those traditions that can repaint the Rockwell portrait for America. Some families play touch football in the backyard and some families get dressed up in their Sun-day best. Whatever your tradition is, it is important to continue that tradition.Even if that means serving cranberry sauce (from the can) in the same ugly dish your great aunt has used for what seems like 200 years then that is the dish you should continue to use.

It is tradition that connects us to family. Some of mybest thanksgiving memories are centered on family and the traditions. I remember when my daughter, Julie,missed her 2nd Thanks-giving because of a virus.A dear family friend was coping with chemotherapy and we erred on the side of caution. The next year the family friend lost her battle and was absent from Thanksgiving dinner. 3 short years later Julie had heart surgery on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Brilliant scheduling on my part in or-der to not miss any school now turns Thanksgiving into a happy anniversary. Every Thanksgiving I say a little prayer for my family; thank-ful for what we have. I take a moment to remember the family and friends who are no longer at the gathering.

It’s not too late for Thanks-giving. We can bring it back.We just have to put down our smart phones. Weneed to skip the sales. And we need to believe in our family and our traditions.

The Rockwell painting’s correct title is, “Freedom from Want.” It was created in November, 1942 and published in the March 6,1943 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. While we,America, have changed dramatically since then weare still tied to traditions.We can get back to that portrait. We can be Free

from Want if we just put down our smart phones.We can get there if we skip out on a sale. If we simply pause for a moment and enjoy our friends and family we can travel back in time.

One way we can advance the idea of Freedom from

Want is by helping those of us who are not quite

There are always people in need. Volunteer. Make a donation. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reach out and help. �

Most of All

By Joanna Fuchs

Thanksgiving Day brings to mindthe blessings in our lives

that usually go unnoticed:a home that surrounds us

with comfort and protection;delicious food, for pleasurein both eating and sharing;

clothes to snuggle up in,books and good entertainment

to expand our minds;and freedom to worship our God.

Most of all we are thankfulfor our family and friends,

those treasured peoplewho make our lives extra special.

You are part of that cherished group.On Thanksgiving, (and every day)

we appreciate you.Happy Thanksgiving!


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A memorable holiday meal always comes down to the mouthwatering meals served by the host.This season, impress family and friends with two tradition-al courses many come to expect at such a gathering:a juicy bird and a hearty

herbs, spices and the fresh-est ingredients, these recipes allow you to serve up the very best of the season to those you love.

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Prep time: 45 minutesServings: 14

potatoes, scrubbed 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup Daisy Sour Cream

1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese

Butter 11-by-7-inch (2

Crispy Roast Duck with Giblet GravyServings: 8

2 Maple Leaf Farms

each), thawed if frozen

1 cup water 1 onion, unpeeled and quartered 2 large carrots, cut into

2 small sprigs fresh sage

FAMILY FEATURES

aside. Slice potatoes to

potatoes in large saucepan or Dutch oven; add water to

tender and cool slightly.

Heat oven to 350°F. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

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Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and cheese.

is melted, stirring constantly.Layer half of potatoes in

sauce over potatoes. Repeat with remaining potatoes

minutes or until bubbly and top starts to brown.

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1 large bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme

leaves

corns 3/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine

Salt and pepper, to taste

Remove giblets and orange

and reserve for another

with paper towels. Place

large shallow roasting pan.

directions.

Add broth, water, onion,carrots, sage sprigs, bay leaf,thyme and peppercorns.Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer gently uncovered 1 hour.Strain broth; set aside gib-lets and discard remaining solids. If broth measures less than 2 cups add water to equal 2 cups.

of broiler pan. Preheat broiler. Pour off and reservedrippings from roasting pan.Add vermouth to pan and

heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until mix-ture is reduced by about

Spoon off 1/4 cup fat from reserved drippings; trans-fer to medium saucepan.

constantly, over medium heat 1 minute.Add 2 cups

wine mixture to saucepan.Add drippings to saucepan.

reserved giblets and add to gravy. Simmer 3 minutes.Season to taste with salt and pepper.

into quarters and transfer to serving plates. Pass gravy separately. Garnish with sage sprigs, if desired.

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in the Southern hemisphere at this time.The winter solstice does not last the entire day but is the point at which the sun is shining farthest to the south, directly over the Tropic of Capricorn.The sun also appears at the lowest point

for several days before and after the solstice.The solstice typically falls on December 21 or December 23 each year.

about nine hours of daylight on the solstice, while other

north, including the Arctic Polar Circle, do not experi-

winter solstice, the days begin to gradually grow longer and the nights shorter. In 2014, the winter solstice will occur on Sunday, December 21.

Holiday music releases on the horizon

Every year new singers showcase their talents with Christmas releases, and 2014 is no different.

· Grammy-winning vocalist Michael W. Smith teams up with a bevy of country mu-sic greats on his "Michael W.Smith & Friends:The Spirit of Christmas." Popular artists Lady Antebellum, Jennifer

even U2's Bono appear on this album, which features an

is Smith's fourth holiday release.

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lends his baritone and guitar chops to several classic Christmas carols, including "Oh Come All Ye Faithful"

· Seth MacFarlane may haveOscar and Grammy nomina-tions to his name, but soon he will have a Christmas album to his credit as well.MacFarlane recorded "Hol-iday for Swing" during the holiday season last year.The release follows MacFarlane's critically acclaimed musical debut, "Music Is Better Than Words." The actor collab-

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Weisser’s Jewelers - the future is bright

by Al Dorantes

Every main street has its stores, the corner stone stores, which are the foundation of the main street. These stores have been around for a long time; they persevere through the bad times and thrive in good times.In Herkimer, NY one of those stores is Weisser’s Jewelers.

Weisser’s Jewelers, lo-cated at 240 north Main Street, Herkimer actually began as Bob’s Coins,Metals & Gems by Bob Weiser on Main Street in Ft. Plain, NY. The original store was located in an arcade. “I remember there were pinball ma-chines in the back,” cur-rent owner Fred Weisser said. The shop moved to Prospect Street in Her-kimer around 1980. The

name to Weisser’s Jew-elers in 1981 when they moved onto Main Street.About 6 years later they moved to their current location where they havebeen since.

Today Weisser’s Jewelers is a full service jewel-

jewelry ranging from rings to necklaces to earnings in gold, silver and other precious metals. Weiss-er’s also offers; appraisal,giftware, watches, class rings, bridal party favorsand accessories, and repairs. Fred Weisser said,“Repairs are a large part of the business.”

While Weisser’s hasmoved away from coinsbecause of their manyvariables; coins have botha numismatic value (coincollector’s value) as wellas an actual value basedon the metal content.Weisser’s still handlesprecious metal sales byselling bulk precious met-als in bullion form.

Fred Weiser said thathe changes dozens ofwatch batteries a daydespite not doing actualwatch repair. Weisser’sJewelers is an authorizedSeiko and Citizen dealerand those brand watchescan be sent in to theirrespective companiesthrough Weisser’s Jew-elers. Weisser’s Jewel-ers carries a full line ofwatch bands for replace-ment.

Fred’s mother, RosanneServello Weisser, sister,Amy Weisser, and wife,Jennifer, all work at thejewelry store keepingthe Weisser’s Jewelry afamily business.

When asked aboutthe future of Weisser’sJewelry Fred Weiser said,

“Right now we are at amanageable size. To getbigger our service mightsuffer.” He added, “Qual-ity of service is whatkeeps me open. Any-body can sell stuff. It’sservice, knowledge, andexperience that makes abusiness. Another secretis spending. Don’t hirepeople you can’t afford,don’t buy what you can’tafford, and don’t borrowmoney you can’t repay.”

Recently Fred has takento hand crafting beau-tiful jewelry featuringHerkimer Diamonds.The double-terminatedquartz crystal gems aremounted and displayedin gold or silver. Weiser

Nature created the Herkimer Diamond and craftsmanship created the setting.

Recently Fred has taken to hand

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Fred Weisser holds one of his Herkimer Diamond creations just waiting for your Christmas tree!

said, “I want to make theHerkimer Diamond coolagain. It’s one of theonly things that makesHerkimer interesting asa tourist attraction. It’sdiamonds and GeneralHerkimer.”

Fred Weisser hasrecently been electedas a Village Trustee inHerkimer and he bringsthe same common senseapproach to the villageboard meetings thathas helped Weisser’sJewelers stay successfulfor years. The future isbright for Weisser’s Jew-elers. Stop in to Weiss-er’s Jewelers for all yourjewelry needs. �

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The Foodie

Rice cookers make a great holiday gift for the foodie on your holiday shopping list.Tiger’s Rice cookers (www.usa.tiger-corporation.com) feature exclusive Synchro-cooking function so that two different dishes,be it rice with chicken and vegetables or chili and corn-bread, can be cooked at the same time.Tiger Rice cook-ers are available at Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.

The Fashion Forward

Based in Southern Cali-fornia, the Jorg Gray brand (www.jorggray.com) offers a range of unique watches

American style and sophis-tication tailor-made for your fashionable friends and fam-ily members. In response to overwhelming demand, Jorg Gray has recently expanded into a global brand and is the timepiece of choice for the U.S. Secret Service and the President of the United States, as well as a variety of

athletes. Chic consumers across the globe continue to respond to the Jorg Grayhallmark of exceptional art-istry and outstanding value.

Finding the perfect present for friends and family members come the holiday season is not always so easy.But a careful consideration of loved ones’ passions and personalities can help

gift that’s sure to make this holiday season even more special. �


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Not Far From The TreeBy Terry Berkson

I’ve been thinking a lot about my daughter Elizabeth lately--mainly in connection with bicycles. I’ve always had a thing for the bicycle and the freedom it offered me as a kid in Brooklyn which

on the hill, it’s easy to leaveand hard to peddle back but worth the effort. In the city, riding was a breeze and a three-speed touring bike was all you needed to get around. In recent years I grew to appreciate that it was good exercise and with the absence of a motor, a silent, easy peddle down Ocean Parkway was almost

to pass on my love of riding to my kids so I bought mydaughter a two wheeler for her fourth birthday and to my delight she mastered it almost immediately. Later,her brother Jonathan would inherit the bike with a boys’bar installed.

On the Christmas of her tenth year I went to Sears and bought Elizabeth a full size 26 inch, candy-apple red touring bike and stood it under the tree.As a family,we had already done a lot of riding and I thought she’d be delighted to get a full size bike like Alice’s.To mychagrin, she was disap-pointed because it wasn’t a ten-speed with one of those minimal seats and raked handle bars.“I want a bike like Sharry’s across the street,” Elizabeth complained.“Does she know how to shift it?” I asked. I’d always see people having trouble with the chains and sprock-ets on those bikes.

-ted.“Then she only has a one-speed and you havethree,” I reasoned.

“A three-speed’s for old people,” Liz countered.

At my insistence, we went for several outings–-not without a lot of complaints.After a while Liz stopped riding altogether. I held to my guns knowing that, in Brooklyn, a mountain bike or a ten-speed was overkill, a kind of fad. In my mind, the world was being taken over by gimmicks and gadgetry.

Just to tune into a radio station in our “new” car now required studying the own-er’s manual.The candy-apple red Raleigh remained in the basement for several years gathering dust.

Eventually, Elizabeth got her ten-speed as a gift from a sympathetic boy friend.Occasionally we’d go for a ride together. Ironically, she struggled with the gears and complained that the seat wasn’t comfortable.In that stage of her life she never conceded on many matters upon which wedisagreed. For a long time we didn’t seem to like each other. Once, while we were living in temporary quarters during the transition to Rich-

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in Coney Island where I was mailing out a manuscript. In Brooklyn, you can’t enter a store and leave your bike outside and expect it to be there when you get back, so I left my daughter standing on the sidewalk with the bikes. Minutes later, from the postal line, I looked out the window to see a man push the bikes off the sidewalk making them crash into the gutter as Liz stood by in shock.Then the man,while yelling that bikes are not supposed to be on the sidewalk began to push Liz towards the curb. Instinc-

tively, I left the line, went outside and swift-kicked the man in the butt! Twice! A hefty black woman who was getting out of her car and had seen the whole thing declared,“Right on brother!”

as the attacker, stripped of his dignity, walked awayrubbing his rump.

“Dad, the bikes are okay!”

Liz said to me when she saw how excited I was, but of course it wasn’t the bikes I was concerned about. I couldn’t believe how protec-tive I felt for this kid with whom I was always knocking heads.

Years before, in high school,Liz told me about something that had occurred in her art class. The teacher had given an assignment. They were supposed to drawsomething and then scribe a theme below the picture.She couldn’t think of any-thing to draw and just kept looking out the window or watching what a boy in the next row was doing.“He was as busy as a beaver and suggested I get to work,” Liz said.

Towards the end of the period with only minutes to spare, she thought of a song we used to sing in the car on trips.That was before there were Ipods and head-phones. Liz drew a palm tree with several coconuts lying on the ground below.Then she subtitled the drawing “I’ve Got A LovelyBunch Of Coconuts!”

The teacher loved it and gave her an A. The kid in the next row who was working hard for the whole session looked at Liz’s mark incredulously while holding a B in his hand. Liz had had an eleventh hour stroke of creativity.

later, my daughter lives with her husband Jay in Pinehurst,

they were about to movedown there I went to the basement to dig out the red Raleigh but sadly it was gone, probably given awaysome time when I wasn’t around. The terrain in Pine-

Brooklyn and they often go bike riding. My daughter calls us at the drop of a hat on yet another gadget, the cell phone. Even I have aban-

doned the typewriter for a temperamental computer.Today, in the eleventh hour of hope for a simpler world,my daughter called me with

Christmas gift. It made mymind bend an adage that a good friend once quoted to me in regard to my children:“The coconut doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Liz was out riding with her husband and just called to say,“Dad, I just love my old three speed!” �


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“For the love of food and cooking”The Paleo Diet, when dieting tastes great

by Malissa Allen

The Paleo Diet, healthy with great

taste.

The new diet or what should be known as a change in lifestyle is be-ing labeled "The World’s Healthiest lifestyle," The Paleo Diet." There are many medical ailments that are seeing improvements when individuals follow the Paleo diet.The following is a list of medical ailments noted with improvements:

DiabetesHeart Weight lossAutoimmune diseaseSkin careSleep disordersIncrease energyImproved mental health

What to eat on the Paleo Diet

Weight loss is common

during the diet even though counting calories is not necessary. Fish, lean meats,vegetables and healthy fruits are the core of the diet.Other foods allowed on the diet are:

Healthy seeds and nuts (Healthy fats)Eggs (Excellent source of protein)Olive and Coconut Oils (Healthy oils to cook with)

As with any diet, or if you want to eat healthier, elimi-nating processed foods from your diet is a must. Drastic improvements are seen in overall health in individuals that have removed gluten from their daily lives. Bloating and intestinal problems clear up immediately once gluten has cleared the system. Oth-er products that will need removing from your daily nutritional intake are

DairyLegumesGrainsPeanutsPotatoes (Starch)Salt

Vegetable oilCanola Oil

Why does the Paleo Diet work?

The combination of what you are putting into your body is what makes the Paleo diet so successful.Takeaway one important cate-gory and the success rate would fall dramatically.

Lean Protein

The body needs protein to support the bones, mus-cles and regulation of the immune system.Without

protein, your immune system would grow weak,and your bones and muscles would deteriorate.

Vegetables and Fruits

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Fats are often given a bad rap when in reality they are healthy and give the body many things it needs to stay healthy. Healthy fats reduce the threats of heart disease,cancer, diabetes, and obesity.When comparing the type and amount of fats found in animals that are grain-fed versus wild meat, the num-

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pin down.That's because there is no standard rate of recalls per year, as recalls depend on safety statistics for particular makes and models. For example, in 2009 more than 40 million Toyota vehicles were recalled due to a faulty gas pedal.

An automotive recall is how manufacturers inform drivers that there could be something about their cars or trucks that presents a risk of injury or property damage.The recall may be independently conducted by the manufacturer or ordered by a safety group,such as the National High-

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If repair work has been done on a vehicle prior to knowledge of the recall,owners may be eligible for reimbursement for their expenses, provided they kept their receipts.While reimbursement for damages that the defect may havecaused are not covered byrecalls, owners may be able to solicit reimbursement privately.

The following are steps to take when informed of a recall:

1. Contact the dealer service manager and explain that you are inquiring about work required as part of a recall.

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performance of their cars or trucks to see if they are ex-hibiting any problems. If so,schedule an appointment for repair according to the recall instructions provided.

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By Diego Phillips

For Nancy and Don

business unearthed a new one:The Potting Shed An-

busy Route 69, the shop is

major shopping centers in

Starting in 1972, the

and operated two business-

-sures, a part-time antiques

In 1993 the owners com-bined the two businesses into one and renamed it The

years they phased out the

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passes 2,500 square feet

seeded from more than 40

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“We are happy to be back

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“With today’s keen interest

unique pieces for our cus-

in the antiques trade has -

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seen many trends come

to those trends, the shop

The Potting Shed Antiques- more than antiques

The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

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HERKIMER — If graduating with a free associate sdegree in quality assurance isn t enough, a newprogram now being developed at Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES will also automatically putgraduates first in line for local jobs in advancedmanufacturing.

A state grant of about $3.85 million — or $550,000per each of the seven years of the grant — will allowHerkimer BOCES and its partners to develop theprogram this year to start with students who will bein ninth grade in fall 2015. A new cohort of about20-25 ninth-graders will be added each year.

Our BOCES has been laser-focused on preparingyoung people for good-paying jobs within ourcommunity, Herkimer BOCES District SuperintendentMark Vivacqua said. P-TECH is a tremendousopportunity for a large group of local students, butalso represents one more facet of what is becoming asea change in how we approach secondary education.This grant allows us to be ahead of the curve ratherthan trying to play catch-up; a unique position for usand a testament to a lot of hard work from ourcomponent schools, Herkimer College andindustry partners.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday,Nov. 12, the winners of the New York State Pathwaysin Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)partnerships competitive grant process — including theHerkimer BOCES partnership.

The Herkimer BOCES partnership includes itscomponent districts, Herkimer College, Mohawk ValleyEDGE, Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corp. andKing + King Architects.The Herkimer BOCEScomponent districts are Central Valley, Dolgeville,Frankfort-Schuyler, Herkimer, Little Falls, MountMarkham, Owen D.Young, Poland, Richfield Springsand West Canada Valley.

Thee programThe goal is for students to complete the P-TECH

program at Herkimer BOCES in five to six years—largely depending on the individual students — andgraduate with an associate s degree in qualityassurance from Herkimer College.

That means the students would be at BOCES forthe full school day throughout high school and aftertheir typical high-school years. In the later part of theprogram, through the partnership with HerkimerCollege, students would be taking college coursesfrom college professors, completing theircollege degree.

Advanced manufacturing companies and relatedbusinesses who agree to be part of the partnershipwill make classroom visits, host fieldtrips, establishmentorship programs, offer internships and putgraduates of the program at the beginning of the line

for any openings they have in advanced manufacturing.

Students courses will tie into the industrythroughout the program, and they will learn advancedmanufacturing techniques.

The expectation is that students who complete theprogram will gain local jobs in advanced manufacturingand also be prepared for promotions to qualityassurance positions, said James Picolla, the HerkimerBOCES assistant superintendent for administration.

It will be unlike anything else offered in the regionright now, Picolla said.

Thee professionIn advanced manufacturing, quality assurance

workers write the procedures for the line-workers touse to ensure the product comes out correct. Similarto how a bank teller counts money in a certain wayand puts the cash in a drawer in a specific way, thereare hundreds of procedures to follow when puttingtogether a circuit board, Picolla said.

Quality assurance develops and refines thoseprocedures, he said.

By learning both the advanced manufacturingtechniques and quality assurance skills andparticipating in internships that cover both, programparticipants will be knowledgeable about themanufacturing work when they write the proceduresduring quality assurance and thus be more qualifiedfor potential promotions, Picolla said.

Quality assurance cuts across all advancedmanufacturing processes and disciplines — requiringtechnical, critical-thinking skill as well as a firmunderstanding of statistics and other math disciplines,said Paul MacEnroe, president of the Mohawk ValleyApplied Technology Corp.

These are the people who make sure all of themachines and processes are working at their optimallevel and producing the products to the standards thecustomer expects, MacEnroe said.

Thee cultureThe P-TECH program targets students who are at

risk of not completing high school or not successfullycompleting college.These students are fully capable ofsuccess.They, however, have been unable to overcomecultural or social barriers, such as being a firstgeneration college student or not being able to affordcollege, Picolla said.

Mentorships and tutoring will be part of theprogram from the start to help students overcomethose challenges, he said.

There also will be high expectations, students will beheld accountable and there will be a culture of

success is our only option, Picolla said.

It will be a college-ready environment from dayone, he said.

Students will still take all the standard high-schoolcourses and Regents tests while going through theprogram and will graduate with a Regents diploma.Teachers will focus each course through the lens ofthe advanced manufacturing career path.

When looking this school year for students to fill the20-25 slots available for fall 2015, Herkimer BOCESofficials will be talking with current eighth-graders andtheir parents about the opportunity.

The carrot of a free college education is a prettystrong carrot for a lot of people, I would imagine, aswell as the carrot of being first in line for a reallygood-paying job, Picolla said.

Thee preparationThis school year is the first of the seven years of the

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and its partners will be developing the programincluding hiring teachers and a principal, developingcurriculum and establishing enrollment.

“Basically to build the school – everything exceptthe brick and mortar – in a lot of ways,” Picolla said.

Herkimer BOCES will have help.

Herkimer College will be involved with thecurriculum development, staff training and likelyinstructional delivery in the later stages ofthe program.

“We look forward to further collaboration with ourpartners on this innovative program,” said MichaelOriolo, dean of academic affairs at Herkimer College.“Partnerships such as this are important as theycreate pathways that ensure our students areprepared for future job opportunities.”

Mohawk Valley EDGE will be assisting with thecurriculum as well and reaching out to local advancedmanufacturing businesses to get them on board forthe program – such as for the classroom visits,fieldtrips, mentorships and internships.

Some local businesses have already committed tojoin the Herkimer BOCES partnership as it getsestablished, and Mohawk Valley EDGE will continue tomake contacts with businesses in Herkimer andOneida counties, said Tim Fitzgerald, project managerat Mohawk Valley EDGE.

“It’s an ongoing process,” Fitzgerald said.

Mohawk Valley Applied Technology Corp. will also beassisting in curriculum development and interfacingwith local manufacturing companies.

“The students in this program will form thebackbone of the renaissance in the region’smanufacturing companies as they bring these much-needed skills into the workplace,” MacEnroe said.

King + King Architects also joined the partnershipafter a call from Central Valley AssistantSuperintendent Cindy Stocker, who helped work on

the grant application, to show support for theprogram and potentially provide coaching andmentorships, said Jim King, partner at King + KingArchitects.

“I think really the reason we’re involved is to try tochange the way education is delivered,” King said.“Obviously, we’re not educators, but we can bringreal-world experience to education.”

Thee futureHerkimer Central School District is the financial lead

for the grant, so the district will be managing the grantfunds and the budget process for the seven years ofthe grant. In order to do that, the district will beincreasing its 0.6 full-time equivalent business official to0.8 FTE and adding a part-time secretary, HerkimerSuperintendent Robert Miller said.Those costincreases will be fully covered by the grant, he said.

The grant application plan includes a transition intothe program being eventually fully funded throughschool district tuition the way other BOCES programsare.Through the seven years of the grant funding, thattransition will be taking place in order to sustain theprogram afterward and make it affordable for theschool districts, Picolla and Miller said.

“I think it’s a really terrific opportunity,” Miller said.“It’s going to present an opportunity we just couldn’t

provide without the grant for students to find careersin manufacturing.”

Miller also said the relationships among schooldistricts, Herkimer BOCES, colleges and businessesthat will be formed through the P-TECH program arevery important.

“I think they’re going to be critical in the wayeducation has to transition to create opportunities forkids to find careers in the 21st Century,” Miller said.

The connections among involved businesses andHerkimer BOCES will be more direct as the programmoves forward with mentorships, day placements andinternships added through the years, Fitzgerald said.

“It’s really phased in over the life of the program,” hesaid.

Businesses who commit to the program will only beable to hire to their capacity, but they will be agreeingto give first consideration for job openings tograduates of the program, Fitzgerald said.

“They’re already looped in with the farm system soto speak,” he said. “This is really a great tool for careerreadiness for the students involved, and it will build astrong pipeline of talent for the employers that areparticipating as well.” �


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Charitable giving is a noble gesture that can potentiallybenefit scores of people. But many people intent ongiving must find ways to budget their charitablecontributions so such donations do not negatively affecttheir personal finances.

Although nonprofit organizations solicit donationsthroughout the year, never are such solicitations moreprevalent than during the holiday season, when charitiescount on the spirit of generosity and good will that'ssynonymous with the season to raise money. However,the holidays can be a particularly trying time of year onan individual's or family's finances. Already strainedbudgets may be pinched even further as people shopfor the holidays and/or travel to see family and friends.

But even though the holiday season can be tough onfinances, men and women who budget their expensescan still find ways to donate to their favorite charities.

· Determine what you can afford. Although manypeople donate between 2 and 3 percent of theirincomes to charity, don't let that serve as your guideline.Determine exactly what you can afford to give, and thenmake your donation. Don't feel pressured to stretchyour budget because you feel your contribution isinsignificant. Even charities admit every little bit helps.

· Divide charitable contributions into installments. Ifyou're not able to make a lump sum donation, trydonating in installments. Many donors find it's mucheasier to gather a few dollars here and there than topart with a large amount of money all at once. Find outif your favorite charity accepts smaller, incrementaldonations. Some may be capable of periodically charginga credit card at predetermined intervals you establishwith your fundraising representative.

· Ask for donations in lieu of gifts.When the holidayseason and your birthday rolls around, ask family andfriends to donate to your favorite charity in lieu ofbuying you gifts.This allows you to contribute to yourfavorite cause even if you're financially incapable ofmaking your own donation.

· Pool your resources. Get together with otherlike-minded individuals and contribute collectively.Youmay be able to donate more than you ever believedwhen other people contribute.

· Donate your time. If you simply cannot afford afinancial donation, find out how you can donate yourtime instead.Your efforts as a volunteer may help yourfavorite charity reduce its administrative overhead,allowing them to devote more funds to theirdesignated mission. �

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WELCOME THE HOLIDAY SEASON!WELCOME THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

We are all feeling thechill of fall beginning toyield to the cold of thewinter. The days areshorter and the weathermore uncertain. Muchlike the squirrels we seescampering in the yardwe to are hurrying to getready for the inevitable -snow. You have storedaway the patio furnitureand put the garden tobed.The only chore left iscleaning the seeminglyendless accumulation ofleaves in the yard. Whileyou are raking thoseleaves you are likelynoticing some of theproblem areas in yourproperty. It maybe theplants are looking a littleold and crowded, or asyour family grows, youneed more patio space.Perhaps you are thinkingabout how nice it wouldbe if you had a fire pit tosit around after you gotdone with all theseleaves! Like most peopleyou probably filed thatidea away, figuring you willrevisit it in the spring.

My question to you iswhy put it off?

If you are wonderingwhy start planning now

and not in the spring,there is one very goodanswer to that,TIME.Starting your planningnow gives you the timeneeded over the winterto look at options, figureout costs and even saveto complete yourprojects in the spring.

According to theMacmillian Dictionary thedefinition of the wordplan is, something thatyou intend to do andmake arrangements toachieve. As with anyplan the more time thatyou have to completethose arrangements the

greater the chance youwill achieve your goal.Now is, in fact the besttime to think about nextyear s projects!

Think of this as yourLandscaping Resolution.We will all make NewYear s resolutions as tohow we would like tochange our lives. Someof us will resolve to

exercise more and othersmay resolve to find morefree time. It should beno different with yourlandscaping. In fact, youcan combine the twosince gardening isconsidered an excellentform of exercise and youwill need somewhere toenjoy all of your newlyfound free timehis summer.

Wondering where tostart? Let me help you.

Your first step is to as-sess your needs andyour wants. Yourneeds could be building

a retaining wall to pre-vent soil erosion or re-building an existing wallthat is failing. A wantcan be as elaborate as anew patio and firepit inyour backyard forentertaining or simply toplant a new perennialgarden to add color tothe yard.

Your next step will beto develop a design thatwill encompass the itemsyou identified in the firststep. Every plan startsout with getting somebasic information aboutthe area you are lookingat. Start by drawing a

sketch and takingmeasurements of thearea you want toenhance. If there is aslope make sure you havethat information also.Take pictures of the areafrom different angles. Itwill make it easier to useas reference when weare under several inchesof snow. Armed withthat basic information

you can identify typesand quantities of plantsand materials for theproject. This is also thetime you will decide on abudget that you think youcan work with. Keep inmind that once you havedeveloped your plan andgotten a firm estimate ofyour project it may bemore then what you hadbudgeted for. In thoseinstance you can eitherreduce the size of theproject or, if feasible,plan on completing itin phases.

For simpler projectssuch as a new garden youmay choose to tackle ityourself. Take the wintermonths to reviewcatalogs and websites tofind plants you will wantin your garden andidentifying local supplierswhere you can buy them.For more complexprojects it would makesense to bring in aprofessional landscaper.A landscaper will havethe expertise to designthe project keeping inmind your wants andneeds.

The last and mostexciting step will be inthe spring when you put

hands to tool and dirtand build the project.This is when everythingthat you have beenplanning for comes to life.

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has something for everyone with a price range in every-one’s budget.That price range runs from

$1 post cards to pieces of furniture or a diamond ring in the thousands. ‘We truly

will feature deep discounts,including 50 percent off all merchandise with the exclusion of coins and gold jewelry. There will be door prizes, including a $100

Refreshments also will be served.“This is a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to our present custom-ers, as well as welcoming new customers to our shop,” Don says.It’s those new customers

who will continue to pump life into the business.“The antiques industry is at a crossroads. Old collections

need to start a generation of new collectors,” Don says.“They are the future of this business.”

Why do the Hartmans continue to do it? “In the antiques business the joy is

collectors to the advanced one, it’s all about the hunt,”Don says.At The Potting Shed

Antiques, businesss is like an eternal season of regrowth.“There will always be inter-est in nostalgic items, those memories of people and times past,” Don says.“We deal in memories as well as investments.”��

have something for every-one,’ Don says. Upcoming events at the

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The many ways to recycle Christmas greeting cards

The Greeting Card As-sociation says Americans purchase some 6.5 billion greeting cards every year. Of those, around 1.6 billion are Christmas cards. Exchang-ing cards is a great way for people to show their loved ones that they’re thinking about them, and such cards make for festive ornaments to display around homes.

But when the holiday season ends, recycling those cards into other items can make good use of the paper resources and turn what’s normally a single-use item into an enduring trinket.

· Turn this year’s cards into next year’s gift tags. Cut out circles, rectangles or any shape you desire. Other-

wise, visit the scrapbooking aisle of your favorite craft store and purchase a paper punch to make easy work of cutting those shapes.

· Transform a greetingcard into a mini puzzle fora youngster.

· Glue silly charactersfrom Christmas cards onto

a sheet of magnet.Then usethese magnets for decora-tions next year.

their messages can endureyear after year.

· Turn a beautiful cardinto a keepsake. Use adecoupage medium toattach a card to a ceramicor wood backing. Coat witha polyurethane top coat toprotect it.

· Use greeting cards tomake wine charms forholiday entertaining. Guestscan keep track of theirglasses with ease.

· Use cut-outs of cards toimprove the appearance ofplain gift wrap or bags.

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Before the modern evo-lution of Santa Claus liveda very real and generousindividual named Nicholas.In the third century, Nich-olas served as the Bishopof Myrna in present-dayTurkey. He had a repu-tation for secret gift-giv-ing, believing that givingshould be done secretly

Christ’s name rather thanone’s own.

Stories tell of Nicholaspaying the dowry forpoor daughters to enablethem to get married. Hereportedly put coins inthe shoes of those wholeft them out for him. It isbelieved Nicholas helpedto restore the hope ofhundreds of people in hiscommunity, making hima beloved and reveredBishop. Throughout hisministry, Nicholas fer-vently shared his life andfortune with others.

Nicholas continued to berevered and commemo-rated by many Christianseven after his death. His

works helped inspiregenerations of the faithful,and he eventually wasnamed the patron saint ofeveryone from merchantsto sailors to pawnbrokers.

No one really knowswhat St. Nicholas lookedlike. But in 2005, a foren-sic laboratory in Englandreviewed historical dataand photographs of theremains taken from St.Nicholas’ grave in the1950s. Researchers con-cluded that he was a smallman, perhaps no more

with a broken nose.

This image certainly does

frame and other imageryawarded St. Nicholas inmore modern years. St.Nicholas is believed to bethe inspiration for SantaClaus, which was a name

taken from the DutchSinterklaas, a contractedform of Sint Nicolass, orSt. Nicholas.

Tales of the real St.Nicholas’ giving spirit were

York-based newspaperwriters who blendedthe St. Nicholas namewith the appearance of aDutch town citizen.Thegoal was to reach out tothe primarily Dutch immi-grants living in New Yorkat the time.This jolly elfimage was given a boostby the publication of “AVisit From St. Nicholas,”which was publishedaround the same time.

Eventually, the merrySanta Claus portrayalbegan to outshine themore accurate St. Nicho-las version as a religiousman, fostered by politicaldrawings and caricaturesthat depicted Santa as achubby sort in a red suit.That image prevails to thisday.

Beneath the Christmassymbolism, the beard andthe presents associatedwith Santa Claus lies a taleof generosity that originat-ed with St. Nicholas. �


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Stretching a statement of almost Irish fact or truth lathering it up with a coating of Irish humor is known as Irish Blarney.

hellothoughts from our publisher, Fred Lee

What handle should we

American, believe it if you can facts?

I could suggest Baloney –

an often-used word derived from Bologna but the Irish blood in my veins brings out a bit of colloquialism,which suggests Bull-larney is

what Politicians think we will believe.

Political promises and brag-ging claiming truth proves our American vocabulary should add a new and more descriptive word. Lets call it Bullarney, with a little Irish larney and a pile of bull.

In our last Hello Again we used an example of

American Bullarney when we quoted Hilary Clinton stating that “No one should believe jobs are created byindustry and businesses.”She was obviously implying that all jobs are not created by business rather by the government. In her case maybe we should drop the Larney out of our new word and call it what it is.

I do not know where the following came from I mere-ly wish I could take credit.

An airplane was about to crash; there were 5 passen-gers on board, but only 4 parachutes.

am Kobe Bryant, the best NBA basketball player. The Lakers need me, I can’t afford to die.” So he took

the plane.

The second passenger,Hillary Clinton said,“I am the wife of the former US President, a Senator from New York and a potential fu-ture president and I am the smartest women in Amer-ican history, so America’s people don’t want me to die.” She took the second pack and jumped out of the plane.

The third passenger, John Kerry, said,“I’m a Senator,and a decorated war hero from the Army of the united States of America”. I am also my party’s nominee for

President. So he grabbed the pack next to him and jumped.

The fourth passenger,President George W. Bush,

a 10 year old schoolgirl,“I have lived a full life, and served my county well I will

have the last parachute.”

The girl said,“That’s okay.There’s a parachute left for you. America’s smartest women took my schoolbag.”

All of this Bologna, Baloney,Balarney, Bullarney coated with humor at Mrs. Clintons expense leaves one disturb-ing thought.

Why would any U.S.Citizen such as the former governor of Arkansas, Ex-US President Bill Clinton, his wife Hillary who was the

York State Senator, and U.S.Secretary of State, or even President Barrack Obama want to change the United States into a socialist state? All three have gained social status, and personal wealth beyond the dreams of any person who could hope to dream, now they are openly gunning to create a socialist state – changing the great United States from what it has always stood for, the envy of the working class thru out the entire world.

It leaves me with the

following question: what is wrong with them? Can they not see how wonderful they have it with our country as it is? Why do they want to change it? Do they see socialist Russia, China, or Cuba as a better place to live? It is possible their soul has a big empty spot with nothing or anyone to believe in. Is it possible they should have skipped some of the Harvard philosophy classes and studied with world, and U.S. history teachers along with several credit hours of the Holy Bible? Maybe with that under their belts they could accept the truth.

If they feel bent on chang-ing the United States why not start with putting God back into his rightful place in our schools, government and society and bring our factory jobs back home. It certainly would be in the best interest of our Country to stop believing the U.S.should be the police and military of the entire world.

“Why are you all smiles Paddy?” asked Mike.“I believe I just sold the Bank of Ireland,” he replied.“What are you going to do with all of that money, Paddy?” He answered,“I’m going over to America.A Yank told me the Brooklyn Bridge was up for sale and he wants all cash. If I can’t buy the bridge, I think I am mentally suited to be governor of New York State or mayor of the Big Apple.They say – all it takes to win is a line of bullarney and a lot of money, and I’ve got both.”

My two friends, Bob and Gene, were out on the

whole day and caught only one small bass. Bob grum-

over $10.00 in gas.” Gene answered,“You’re lucky you didn’t catch two.”

My Aunt Phoebe asked Uncle Joe,“How do you want your egg this morn-ing?” He answered,“Next to another one.”Then she asked,“Do you want them on toast?” He answered,“No thank you – a plate will

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It was about this time of year, maybe a little lat-er, when Santa sent his reindeer keeper to say Rudolph’s red nose had a short circuit or burned out electrical component.If he needed the use of myred Spyder, three wheeled,bright red, motorcycle with its bright lights for Christmas Eve, could he borrow it? I was pleased that I could be of service, as I didn’t want all the kids all over the world to be disappointed. Howev-er, when he brought it back two weeks later its gas tank was empty. I wonder, did he burn up all of the gas or did his elves ram all over the North Pole with it? It’s hard for me to think I cannot trust Santa.What would you do if he wanted your trike?

Well – gas is cheaper this year.

Isn’t it great, the Bible says God created man in his own image? I believe that includes our ability to think.Isn’t it strange that some do not believe that God exists but behave as though Santa Clause and Rudolph, his red-nosed reindeer do? Well – each to his own as Mom always said when Paddy kissed the pig.

Election day will be over.Now we can look for-ward to Thanksgiving. Our American Thanksgiving Day – would it have any mean-ing if we did not have our Heavenly Father to offer our thankful prayers to?

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the weather outside is cold.This won't have too great

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Summer adventurists wholove tying their mountain bikeor kayak to their vehicles'roof rack before heading offto explore parts unknownshould remove those roofracks when the temperaturesdip. Roof racks increase windresistance and decrease fueleconomy, so remove themduring the offseasons.

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Many holiday chefs havereceived compliments on the appearance of a freshly prepared turkey sitting on the holiday

serving platter. But those same chefs may not know how to properly carve up their masterpieces after the grand presentation has been made.

1. Place the turkey on a large, sturdy cutting board.Do not cut the turkey in the pan you used to cook it. Remove the string that may be tying the legs together.Turn the board

so that the back of the turkey is facing you.

2. Choose a sharp knife to carve the turkey.A long,narrow knife may workbest. Serrated knives may tear the turkey meat, so it may be better to use

-ple prefer the ease of an electric knife.This is entirely your choice.

3. Cut through the skin on a leg and gently bend the leg as you slice through to expose the joint. Cut through and remove the entire leg.Then separate the drumstick from the thigh. Repeat on the other side.

4. Cut the thigh meat parallel to the thigh bone and place on your serving platter.

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6. Find the wish bone and place it on the side to dry.Children typically like to break the wish bone.

7. Find the joint of the wings and remove them in a similar fashion as you did for the legs.They are small enough that they should not require extra slicing and can be placed whole on the serving platter.

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Bill Murray played a Scrooge-like character in the 1988’s “Scrooged”.

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cember 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christ-mas Carol” tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter miser whose Christmas Eve encounters with the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come spark a transformation from a pen-ny-pinching near-recluse into a benevolent do-gooder.

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· Alastair Sim: Considered

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· Albert Finney:The En-gland-born Finney won the role of Ebenezer Scrooge despite being just 34 years old at the time the 1970 musical adaptation was made. Finney would win a Golden Globe Award for

which was titled “Scrooge.”

· Tom Ricketts: Though not necessarily as renowned a performance as some others who would follow in his footsteps as Ebenezer Scrooge, Ricketts’ efforts are memorable because his 1908 performance came

15-minute short version of “A Christmas Carol” marked

after he earned a reputation as a great Shakespearean actor in his native England.

· Reginald Owen: Like Ricketts, Owen’s perfor-mance did not garner any special acclaim, but it did

feature length attempt at telling the Dickens story.The role went to Owen after the legendary Lionel Barrymore,

know as the mean-spirited “Mr. Potter” from the 1946 classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,”was forced to drop out of

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· George C. Scott: Scott’s 1984 turn as Ebenezer Scrooge is memorable for all the right reasons, as the made-for-television tale starring this Oscar® winner is widely considered one of the best adaptations of the story ever made.That success may not have come as a surprise to industry insiders 30 years ago, as the version starring the “Patton”actor was directed by Clive

editor on the acclaimed 1951 big screen version.

· Bill Murray:Though his character was not named “Ebenezer Scrooge,” Murray played a Scrooge-like char-acter in 1988’s “Scrooged,”a hilarious modernization of

Murray plays a heartless television executive who undergoes a Scrooge-like transformation while planning a live adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” for his station.

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2 cups green seedless California grapes

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