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I swear when I leave I can feel my clothes fit just a touch looser.

"We are working towards the future, and looking into the possibility of correcting alterations to the marsh in the high breeding areas to greatly reduce or eliminate the further need for methoprene spraying," Aldred explained.

"She taught me to appreciate the small things and realize the importance of family time," host mom Antonia said about Treasure, who has spent the past two summers with the Cleaveland family.

"This legislation gives localities the ability to participate in providing clean, healthy water to areas impacted by emerging contaminants and gives access to needed funds for clean water initiatives," Senator LaValle noted.

It is fun to make predictions for any new coming year.

"There is a great deal of work ahead to make the Community Cafe a reality, including raising $150,000 to complete the transformation of the building, connections to farm stands for donations of produce, acquisition of used appliances, and most importantly, the antiquated kitchen must be remodeled to accommodate the Cafe," Reverend Karen revealed.

"These economic development grants represent a major commitment by the State of New York to take the lead in creating jobs and improving the economy," State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. relayed.

"The Amagansett, East Hampton, Springs and Wainscott Food Pantries are looking forward to this year's Annual Polar Bear Plunge as all of the food pantries rely on this fundraiser to help get us through the winter months," noted Vicki M. Littman.

It's definitely is a thrill to skate under that large iconic Christmas tree.

It was cold but it warmed my heart and soul to be back in the mountains.