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A special supplement to 2 • November 2020 Holiday Gift Guide “Jingle Without The Mingle” Fundraiser for Foothills ARTSociety days, except Thanksgiving, der, a candle, gourmet food, Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 from 11 - 6 until the end of the maple syrup, a cutting board and 8 for $20. sale on Dec. 18. Items may be made by Gary Tatro, a set of The drawing will be Dec. purchased here and online placemats, wine goblets & 18th, in plenty of time for shoppers may pick up the flutes and glass stirrers. The . items they have bought. basket is on display at Focal Foothills ARTSociety is a Included are original works Point and raffle tickets may non for profit organization of art (including paintings by be purchased from any board dedicated to advancing cre- local artists Charlie King, Pa- member or at the gift shop on ativity and artistic awareness mela May and Arnie Sauther), Thurs., and Fri. from 11 - 6. in our community. furniture, pottery, gift certifi- cates, jewelry, as well as oth- er rescued treasurers from different homes in Malone. HHolidayoliday S Shoppinghopping In addition to all the items displayed online, there will atat tthehe WWilderilder FFarmarm ! th th be other items only on dis- Nov. 28 & Dec. 5 • 10 AM -3 PM play at the gift shop such as Visitor Center will be OPEN Members of Foothills arranging gift items in store window at a large collection of novelty Focal Point, 383 West Main St. Bev Quenville. Sue LeVitre scarves and shawls. Items re- with Gift Shop and Museum . Nancy Child ceived after the deadline for BBooks,ooks, Ornaments,Ornaments, BBonnets,onnets, online inclusion will also be Foothills ARTSociety at foothillsartsociety.com CCollectibles,ollectibles, T Toys,oys, M Mugs,ugs, displayed there - a suitcase HandHand DDippedipped Candles,Candles, More!More! members have been busy This sale became live on Nov. in perfect condition, a set of preparing for a Holiday Sale 16th. The location where the four decorated ceramic pots, AAlmanzolmanzo WilderWilder HomesteadHomestead which includes virtual sales items have been put on dis- a full size comforter set and 177 Stacy Road, Malone • [email protected] as well as a temporary gift play is the front window of much more. almanzowilderfarm.com Wilder house & barns will NOT BE OPEN shop on Main St. For the the former Kriff’s building, Foothills ARTSociety board last month, over 150 items now Focal Point, at 383 West members have been very have been accepted, photo- Main St. The owners, Tom generous in donating items graphed, priced, put online and Nora Shultz, have gra- for a Holiday Gift Basket and arranged in the gift shop. ciously offered this space for Raffle. Included in the large The virtual sale can be the display. The gift shop will handcrafted basket are bot- viewed and items purchased be open Thursdays and Fri- tles of wine, liquor, hard ci- Thank You! Thank you to our communities for supporting us throughout the year! Your support allows us to fulfill our Mission of helping people of the North Country die in spiritual, mental, and physical comfort. It’s a privilege to share time with our patients and their families - thank you for trusting us with your care.

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Carrie Robinson of Bangor, originally from Malone, and her family placed a tree at the center of the Fairgrounds on Saturday, ahead of the third annual Parade of Lights Christmas Festival. The event is scheduled for Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Christmas inflatables will be placed around the tree and those who participate in the parade will drive their lighted vehicles from St. Joseph’s School on Elm Street to the Fairgrounds. This year, due to COVID-19, the Robinsons are asking everyone to remain in their vehicles for the duration. The parade will begin when the tree’s lights are lit. Brian Robinson uses a chainsaw to trim the tree stump, on Saturday. Vin Gallo/The Malone Telegram The tree was brought over from Chateaugay on Saturday, with Malone’s village police assisting the family in an escort to the tree site. The star placed at the top of the tree was created by Jamie O’Connor, Robinson’s fiancé. Registration is still open for anyone Miller’s Country Store who wants to participate in the parade. To sign up, visit Malone’s Buy or Rent-To-Own Wooden Clothes Racks Parade of Lights Facebook page or contact Carrie Robinson. Storage Sheds Vin Gallo/Malone Telegram King’s Wok Buffet Dry Goods, Spices, Gifts, Shoes, Boots, Vitamins, Essential Oils, ALL YOU CAN Housewares, Wood and Coal Stoves, Coal and Much More! EAT EVERYDAY! Kitchen Grand GIFT SHOP Queen Comfort GIVE A GIFT OF Holiday Shop & Cook Cook Grab A Bite To Eat! Stoves Stoves GREAT TASTE! Hotdogs • Michigans • Nachos Homemade Soup • Sloppy Joes Grilled Cheese • Garlic Potatoes Still Serving Spaghetti on Fridays! Propane Adirondack & Farmhouse Heco Refrigerators 420 Decor, Lighted Canvas, & Ranges Cook Country & Primitive Items Serving RESERVE NOW FOR YOUR Stoves SEE OUR SELECTION! Candle Tarts & Burners, Beer & Wine HOLIDAY GATHERINGS Christmas Items & More! RT. 11, WEST • MALONE Open Tues., Wed., Sat. & Sun. 11-3:30 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm • Sat. 8am-3pm • Closed Sun. (ALDI’s Plaza) • (518) 483-1666 Thurs & Fri. 11-6:30 Closed Mon. MON.-THURS. 11:00AM-9:30PM 102 Pearl Street, Malone WE TAKE CASH OR CHECK FRI. & SAT. 11:00AM-10:00PM • SUN. 11:30AM-9:30PM Like Us On Facebook 275 East Road, Burke, NY • 518-497-6373 Holiday Gift Guide November 2020 • 5 TRADITION

Brian Robinson, left, and Jamie O’Connor, right, place a homemade star at the top of the tree, on Saturday. Vin Gallo/The Malone Telegram

Do Do w ntown Artist Cellar invites you to slow down & notice the little things this holiday season. The Little Things Exhibit Online at downtownartistcellar.com Above: Steve Robinson, Features smaller artwork by local artists priced for gift right, and Jamie O’Connor, giving and exclusive jewelry by Charles Atwood King. left, secure the tree into its F eatured artist, Jackie Ta . Jackie’s newest series, “Footsteps stand at the center of the fairgrounds, on Saturday. Left: of a Stranger - Malone, NY”, features winter scenes around Brian Robinson holds up Jamie Malone, where she has been staying in 2020. O’Connor’s homemade star before placing it at the top of Downtown 410 East Main Street, Malon e the tree, on Saturday. Vin Gallo/ 518.651.5172 Entrance o n Mill St. The Malone Telegram Artist Cellar Open Thursday - Saturday 11-5

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