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November 15, 2009

Home & Garden Briefs: Nov. 16, 2009

DID YOU KNOW?


You can read timely Consumer Reports articles in the new Lifestyles section...

•   New LCD TV tech can enhance performance
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•   Buying the right stroller a walk in the park

Craft show this week in Vermont
BURLINGTON — The Vermont Hand Crafters' annual Fine Craft & Art Show at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington is Thursday through Sunday, showcasing handcrafted arts and crafts of more than 130 juried Vermont artisans. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $7 for a four-day pass. Children under 12 are free with an adult. Sunday admission is $4.

The event is one of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's Top Ten Winter Events for 2009/2010 and an official event of Vermont Celebrates Champlain.

To learn more, go to: www.vermonthandcrafters.com

Learn to save energy
PLATTSBURGH — The next "Save Energy, Save Dollars" workshop by Peter Hagar of Cornell Cooperative Extension is tonight at Mooers Town Hall, with others scheduled at other Clinton County locations in coming weeks.

The free event explores many ways homeowners can reduce their energy bills through no-cost and low-cost methods. Every household attending will receive a bag of energy-saving products including caulk, weather stripping and gaskets to help reduce energy bills right away, a press release said.

The workshops are from 6 to 8 p.m. Others are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, at the Altona Town Hall, 3124 Miner Farm Road, Altona; Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Dodge Library, 9 Route 348, West Chazy.

Registration is necessary to ensure enough materials. Call 561-7450.

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Briefs
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    Clinton Co. Sheriff's Office investigating lost restaurant money; Peruvian arrested at Champlain border.

    February 8, 2012

  • Senior Briefs: Feb. 8, 2012

    Trip to historic Philadelphia sites planned

    February 8, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 7, 2012

    Scratch-off game yields big wins; NACS Board to focus on budget forecast; SLCS clothing swap to be repeated in spring.

    February 7, 2012

  • Health Notes: Feb. 7, 2012

    Gastric Bypass Group meets tonight; Blood drives set; NCCI to discuss Affordable Care Act.

    February 7, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 6, 2012

    Information session set on trip to China; Saranac Central Board meets Tuesday; Adult-swim program ongoing at Chazy Central.

    February 6, 2012

  • Home and Garden Briefs: Jan. 6, 2012

    Meeting aims to strengthen regional chef, farmer bond; 2012 agricultural assessment deadline March 1; Quilt raffle to benefit nonprofit.

    February 6, 2012

  • Business Briefs: Feb. 5, 2012

    New bank officer; Best hotels; China trip; Tax help; Appeal launched.

    February 5, 2012

  • Farm Briefs: Feb. 5, 2012

    January milk prices decline for month; USDA announces sign-up period for programs; Farmers' planting intentions to be surveyed; New York sheep inventory decreases; Meat-goat numbers down in state; New York cattle inventory increases.

    February 5, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 4, 2012

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    February 4, 2012

  • Family Fare: Feb. 4, 2012

    Support group for nursing moms to meet; Winter Wine Festival today; Speaker offers perspective on WWII era at talk; Tooth fairy to visit Story Hour; Workshop set for Monday; Literacy Volunteers to train tutors; Stamp Club to gather Tuesday; 'Mitten Tree' planned for Chazy Story Time

    February 4, 2012