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PHOTO PROVIDED Stork Insurance Agency has donated 50 of its promotional stuffed storks to Christmas for the Needy. The storks have been used as gifts for repeat and new customers and were created for the agency name change in December 2006. Pictured above with the cuddly birds is Millie Bloomquist, ... More ... Ex-county employee wins lawsuit Alleged county maliciously prosecuted BY JOHN ZICK THE LEADER BATH - A jury has awarded a former Steuben County employee nearly $425,000 after determining the county maliciously prosecuted the man more than four years ago. Dennis Putnam, who worked for the Department of Social Services and lives in Addison, was awarded $200,000 in general damages and $200... More ... Steuben officials likely to get raises By MARY PERHAM THE LEADER BATH - Salary increases next year for eight elected officials and appointed department heads are likely to range between 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent. More ...
PHOTO BY CASSANDRA TUCKER Members of the Haverling Middle School "yellow team" celebrate after winning the Red Cross food drive contest. Five middle school teams collected a total of 1,123 cans, which the Red Cross will distribute for the holidays. Yellow team members included: Nathan Brown, Dustin ... More ... Urbana taxes to decline By MARY PERHAM THE LEADER. HAMMONDSPORT - Taxpayers in the Town of Urbana and Village of Hammondsport will see a sharp drop in their 2008 tax bills. The Urbana Town Board passed a $1.8 million budget Thursday night, with a tax levy of $1,299,133. The 2008 levy is 7 percent less than the current levy of $1,382,882. More ...
The Tri-Cities Opera Company, of Binghamton, visited the Haverling school district Nov. 14 and performed the opera 'Pinocchio' with members of the third-grade chorus. Pictured above, music teacher Brenda Wright directs the chorus while at right Pinocchio discusses the importance of telling the truth... More ... RSVP celebrates reading BATH - The Steuben County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated the joy of reading throughout the county during the week of November 12-18 with a program entitled "Reading with RSVP/" The annual event started seven years ago to promote the importance of reading to people of all ages, a... More ... Catholic Charities Steuben to host annual dinner BATH - Catholic Charities Steuben will hold its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at the First Presbyterian Church. The event will celebrate the organization's successes and recognize champions of the agency mission. The following awards will be presented beginning at 7:25 p.m. More ... How to lower cholesterol level (SPM Wire) More than 105 million Americans have high cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart disease, including heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. More ...
By Bruce Dennis Mars is in the spotlight this month - it's almost as bright and closer than it was a couple years ago when it was at center-stage. Use the online Almanac to find the risking and setting times. For a view of which surface features are visible when you're searching for details with a larger telesco... More ...
Dear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids' toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to Chinese products. More ...
The '4-Way Test From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is "The 4-Way Test". More ...
Family Movie Night HAMMONDSPORT - The Taylor Library will show "Shrek 3" Nov. 28. All are welcome to enjoy this free movie night. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Boxwood Topiary Class The Cornell Cooperative Extension will give a Boxwood Topiary Class at the libra... More ... Christmas Open House at the Dormann Library BATH - The annual Christmas Open House sponsored by the Friends of the Dormann Library will be held at the library, Wed. Dec 12th from 6-8 p.m. Activities will include: a visit by Santa, the Haverling Concert Choir, the Bath lighted fire truck, a Christmas craft and refreshments. More ...
PHOTO PROVIDED The Pulteney Free Library offers free computer classes. The classes provide instruction in Word - beginner and more advanced; Internet; eBay, and Excel. Sign up lists are at the Library More ... Upcoming events Dormann Library Preschool Story Time Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 Ages 3-5 Dec. 4: Author Day: Munro Leaf Dec. 11: O, Christmas Tree Dec 18: We Wish You a Merry Christmas Cuddle Up Fridays 10:30- 11 a.m. More ... Get to know your local library Avoca Free Library 566-9279 www.stls.org/Avoca/ Monday: 5 to 8 pm Tuesday: 9 a.m. to noon, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday 2 to 8 p.m. Friday: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dormann Library 776-4613 www.dormannlibrary. More ... CAR CARE Be In The Know By Ronda Addy Knowledge is key to avoid getting ripped off when it comes to vehicle repairs. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common problems is important. Knowing how to find a good repair technician, what kind of questions to ask and what rights you have if something goes wrong is especially... More ... Keuka Maid may stay put By MARY PERHAM THE LEADER HAMMONDSPORT The beleaguered Keuka Maid could remain where it is for now. The owner of the dinner tour boat, Robert Pfunter, has requested the Town of Urbana allow the vessel to be docked at Champlin Beach on Keuka Lake while he considers his options. More ...
PHOTOS BY ROB PRICE Pictured above and at right are displays featured at the Curtiss Museum's 17 annual miniature show. The museum is located on state Route 54 south of Hammondpsort. More ...
Want great hair color? Go to a professional! When you get your hair colored at a salon, you get shimmering, long-lasting hair color that looks terrific with your skin tone and eye color. You get healthy, shiny locks that are more manageable than ever. More ...
Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. First used over 3,000 years ago by the Chinese, massage therapy was a mainstay among other ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Japanese, Egyptians, Romans and Arabs. More ... Your best beauty accessory: 10 fabulous fingernails Why should I take the time to have my nails professionally manicured? A beautiful, well-groomed nail is an important part of your overall look. Attractive nails and hands enhance your appearance, whether you spend your days in a kitchen or in a boardroom. More ... Add some holiday cheer to your home Each year, families across America decorate their homes in order to show their holiday spirit. Displays can range from a simple string of lights to the "Tim Taylor" or "Clark Griswald" display which causes neighbors to cringe. More ...
By KEVIN MCCLINTOCK GATEHOUSE PLUS You see them on postcards, inside city parks and dominating residential front porches. Nativity scenes - recreating and celebrating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem - are as common Christmas sightings of Santa Claus and red-rimmed stockings. More ... Choosing toys The Christmas market is virtually brimming with toy options for your baby. With so much to choose from, it is often difficult to pick the right toy for your child based on his or her age and development level. More ... Letters, e-mails sent to Santa Each year, children of all ages gather up what they need to send Santa Claus a letter filled with their hopes and dreams for a toy-filled Christmas. As technology changes, so do the options for those letters. Many children are turning to the Internet to contact "Old Saint Nick" through e-mail. More ... Put it to the test BY RONDA ADDY Think you know Christmas movies? Let's just see how much you really know. The 1938 version of A Christmas Carol stars Reginald Owen as Scrooge. Owen was not originally signed to play Scrooge. Who was? The film marks the only time members of what acting family appear on screen together? More ... Packed and ready to ship BY TRESA ERICKSON Another Christmas, another long list of gifts to buy, wrap, pack and ship. Unlike your friends, you live thousands of miles from your hometown and can't afford to make the trip to see your family this year. Instead, you're going to buy some gifts and send them to your family. To make certain your ... More ...
By KAYLEA HUTSON GATEHOUSE PLUS Ron Weasley and his siblings had one dread each Christmas season, as written in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling - the sweater their mother created for each child. The garment was always guaranteed to be too large and have a ginormous letter attached to the front. More ... |
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