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installing water-saving devices. All in all, the HES audit alone can carry a $1,200 value, which is not a bad return on a $124 investment. Mary’s HES energy efficiency audit revealed that her home needed a signicant upgrade to keep her home comfortable all year long and lessen the impact on her monthly bills. However, the cost of the needed upgrades was well outside Mary’s budget. The total cost to upgrade her furnace and insulation was over $9,000. When asked what Mary’s home needed Wesson Energy’s HPC-Home Performance Contracting Division Manager, Jane Bourdeau, stated, “Through the audit of the 1,040 square foot, 3 bedroom single-family house, we determined that in addition to replacing the outdated boiler, insulation was also needed to keep the house comfortable year-round.” This is when Mary learned about a little known program - the HES IE. The “IE” is a short acronym for Income Eligible. The HES IE program exists to help homeowners who earn an annual income below the state’s 60% income median. This means if you qualify, the cost for the audit and any efficiency upgrades may be available at little or no cost! This makes it perfect for those on xed incomes or have fallen on difficult times. In Mary’s case, because she fell within the HES IE guidelines, not only was her audit completely covered, 100% of the recommended upgrades were also covered. That’s a benet of $9,158.68 of which Mary paid…wait for it…nothing! Here is a breakdown of what Mary’s $9,000+ upgrade included: • Air sealing to eliminate drafts and areas where heated and cooled air could escape. • Installation of energy-efficient LED bulbs in high-use areas.
• Brand new, 85% efficient cast iron Burnham boiler. • Basement and knee wall insulation. • Roof vents for proper ventilation. According to Mrs. Bourdeau, “in a typical home, we insulate the attic and basement [because] that’s where 90% of insulation benet is derived. However, because Mary’s house did not have an attic, we insulated the short walls below the ceiling and added roof vents for effective ventilation.” Since the HES energy audit was completed, Mary has reported, “This past winter my house was much warmer after Wesson did such wonderful work that I appreciated so much. I can really see the difference in my energy costs every month as I pay the bills. I also have more money to do more of the things I really enjoy.”
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Suffering from arthritis pain? Stem Cells may be the answer. Since 2008 Dr. Paul Tortland & Valley Sports Physicians have been pioneering the clinical use of stem cells for the treatment of joint arthritis, rotator cuff tears, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions. In fact, we were the first practice in Connecticut to begin using both Stem Cell and PRP treatments for orthopedic conditions, and we remain among the country’s leading practitioners of regenerative medicine treatments. No one in the northeast has more clinical experience and expertise in this field than the staff at Valley Sports Physicians. Before you consider surgery or more injections, call our office, or visit our web site, to see if this treatment is right for you. With over 20 years of clinical experience, you can trust your care to us.
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Shelley Feist, executive director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education. “Consistently practicing good hand hygiene and
safe food handling at home is important to protect your family from these microorganisms and the serious illness they can cause.” Each year, foodborne illnesses lead to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to the CDC, as they can lead to
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There is no need to rinse raw meat or poultry, at least, not in the name of food safety. All that will FROM PAGE 8 accomplish is potentially sharp knives, high-quality spreading bacteria in your cookware, fresh ingredients sink and beyond. Raw meat and the right appliances. and poultry must be cooked to a safe internal temperaCLEAN HANDS AND ture. SURFACES OFTEN
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SAFELY HANDLE MEAT AND POULTRY
The best home cooks know it’s important to safely handle raw meat and poultry. To start with, do not thaw frozen meat and poultry at room temperature - to do so gives harmful bacteria an ideal environment to multiply and spread. There are three safe ways to defrost food: in the refrigerator, submerged in cold water, and in the microwave. Food thawed in RINSE FRESH FRUITS AND cold water or in the microVEGETABLES wave should be cooked imDepending on what you mediately. are using, some foods will Keep raw meat and poulrequire rinsing. Rinse fresh try separate from other fruits and vegetables unFOOD » PAGE 13 der running water just beCHurCH fore eating or using. FirmST. Paul’S luTHeraN skinned produce like cucumbers and apples should be rubbed under running SaT., DeC. 3rD, 2016 tap water by hand or with a clean brush. You should 9am To 2Pm also rinse any produce that • Cookie Walk will be peeled, because mi• Baked Goods croorganisms on the sur• Hand made Wreaths face can be easily trans• Crafts • lunch ferred to the flesh with a peeler or knife blade. Blot 30 Prospect St. fresh fruits and vegetables New Hartford, CT dry with paper towels.
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The auto salvage industry is more popular than ever. While automotive prices rise, so does the difficulty in finding a good deal on a vehicle, and yet, many are still misinformed about what a salvage car truly is. Automotive consumers have been misled to believe that a salvage car, scrap car, junk car and total loss vehicle are one in the same. As a result, many consumers are not aware of the value that the auto salvage industry has to offer. WHAT IS AUTO SALVAGE
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out the best flavors in your meats for your next family gathering, Anderson offers these three important tips: SMOKE IT LOW AND SLOW.
Holidays are a time to escape the hustle that consumes us the rest of the year. Why not apply the same relaxed approach to your holiday meal? As An-
ally mean? The term auto salvage is quite simply the state of the car’s title, and it refers to vehicles that have been characterized by insurance companies, adjusters and the states as damaged in some way. The term “salvage” is generically used negatively; however, a salvaged vehicle does not necessarily imply that it cannot be rebuilt, repaired or safely driven again. In fact, many salvaged vehicles are cars that have undergone minimal aesthetic damage, and rebuilt or repaired vehicles are specifically required to pass a special inspection before they can legally be released for the open road. Alternatively, a total loss vehicle is not a type of title, but
it is a type of salvage vehicle. A total loss vehicle occurs when the insured property is totally destroyed or damaged in a way that cannot be repaired or recovered for future use. It is important to understand the difference in order to truly appreciate how the auto salvage industry operates - this also enables buyers and sellers to make smart choices.
derson explains, rushing the process can rob your meats of both texture and flavor. “Slow smoking under low heat allows the meat to relax, and for the fat to properly render,” Anderson says. “It doesn’t matter what piece of meat you are cooking, it’s all about temperature and time.” He suggests cooking temperatures of between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit for the tastiest and juiciest final product.
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THE AUTO SALVAGE INDUSTRY
From the early days of automobiles, automotive recycling has developed into a refined and technology-driven industry. It is valuable as a consumer to understand that the auto salvage industry is really the automotive recycling industry. The pri-
Wood chips are popular and convenient, but you will never get the same satisfying smoke flavors out of wood chips that you will from using a small log. “Wood chips are a shortcut. And who takes shortcuts when preparing the perfect holiday meal,” Anderson says. Wood chips also have the tendency to catch fire, which can negatively impact your cooking temperature and cooking time.
mary focus of all entities within the industry is to repurpose, reuse and retain the value of all things automotive, and find a new life for the vehicle or components of the vehicle. The auto salvage industry is a thriving part of the automotive supply chain. Automotive recycling as a whole represents over $32 billion in sales annually, and the industry employs over 140,000 employees in the U.S. alone. In addition to the critical role that the auto salvage industry plays in the automotive supply chain, automotive recyclers play a valuable role in the environmentallyfriendly process of dismantling, recycling or repurposing of motor vehicles. Buying and
selling a salvaged vehicle is not only more cost efficient, it also preserves natural resources and significantly reduces pollution and the demand for landfill space. Buyers and sellers of salvaged vehicles can sleep soundly knowing that all title discrepancies must always be announced during the transfer of a vehicle. This is including, but not limited to, mileage, salvage, theft, recovery, stolen vehicle, buybacks and more. Insurance transfers also require full disclosure, and by law, titles will always be changed to reflect the vehicle’s true status. Remember to be a smart buyer and check
All buyers and sellers should take it upon themselves to fully understand vehicle history and title status before offering to buy and sell cars. If you are looking to buy and sell a salvage title vehicle, Copart.com exceeds all expectations and demands. Copart, Inc., a leader in live online salvage and insurance auto auctions, is a publicly traded and reputable company with a dependable global footprint. Copart has grown into the premier online destination for quality vehicles that links buyers and sellers all around the world.
Though a fan of the flavors derived from oak and applewood, Anderson takes a different approach when the weather turns colder. “I like cherrywood for Turkey. And for ham, nothing beats the smokey aromas that come from hickory,” he says.
spices. Spices greater than 6-months-old will lose much of their flavor, robbing your meal of the holiday’s signature tastes. “At home, I grind my own spices. There’s no better way to achieve the best possible flavors,” he says. For the rest of us, Anderson suggests we refresh our aging spice racks in order to bring real flavor to the table. Smoking the meats you typically serve over the holidays takes the best of tra-
dition and introduces a new level of flavor. “This is the time when treating the people who are most special to us really matters. A little extra effort can make a holiday meal more meaningful and memorable than ever before,” Anderson says. To learn more about Famous Dave’s and how you can make your holiday meal even better, visit FamousDaves.com/Holiday. There, you can also find Anderson’s recipe for his famous bread pudding.
SEASON(ING)S GREETINGS.
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Whether you’re a firsttime or experienced homebuyer, chances are a good portion of your real estate journey will take place online. In fact, four in 10 homebuyers start their house-hunting with an online search, according to the National Association of REALTORS. It’s easy to understand why: Online tools and apps can make the homebuying experience - including finding a mortgage - easier and more enjoyable. If you’ll be shopping for a home this fall and winter, use the tools homebuyers find most useful, according to the Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Re-
port: • Mortgage calculators - It’s important you’re as comfortable with your mortgage terms and lender as you are with the home you’re paying for. An affordable mortgage helps homebuyers reap the full benefits of home ownership, including building equity and long-term financial security, and a mortgage calculator can help you understand what you would pay each month, as well as estimate monthly mortgage payments and rate options. As the Homebuyer Insights Report revealed, more than half of Generation X homebuyers and 46 percent of millennials and baby boomers use mortgage calculators dur-
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25 Center St., Winsted (860) 379-2784 www.thedamoreagency.com RiveRton Absolutely incredible view overlooking Riverton Center and Peoples State Forrest. This 3.1 Acres is High on a hill in the Center of Village. One of the most sought after locations in the area. Driveway and well are in place, Just waiting for that New house. Very short Walk to General Store, Post Office, Farmington River. Biking, hiking, skiing, canoeing and kayaking. $120,000 Call David & Pat D’Amore 860-485-3508
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Unique property on 3.4 acres of partially wooded some rolling meadow and pond site. 20 x 28 storage/camp bldg. with bridge access. Original part of home 1700’s with several additions over the years, including a screened in porch & 14x20 deck overlooking brook & River. Wood floors throughout. Bee Hive Oven/fireplace in Den and 2nd fireplace in Study/bedroom. Formal living room leads to sunken Dining room with bay window. Needs restoration, but well worth the effort. $245,000 Call David & Pat D’Amore 860-485-3508
neW haRtfoRd Immaculate Custom built 3 Bedroom 3 1/2 bath Contemporary Home set on 5.2 private acres. Remodeled Kitchen with Granite counters and gleaming hardwood floors. Many windows throughout this home allow lots of natural light. Great room offers a soapstone wood stove, cathedral ceilings and a gorgeous brick center piece chimney. Master Suite has a working fireplace, full bath, exterior deck and spiral staircase to loft area currently used as home gym. $375,000 Call David D’Amore, Jr 860-307-5870
gage loan officers and lending institutions. More than a third (36 percent) of firsttime homebuyers and over a quarter (28 percent) of experienced homebuyers use bank apps or websites to research reviews of lenders and loan officers. • Loan status portals Applying for a mortgage can sometimes be overwhelming, but real-time loan status information is transforming the process. For example, Bank of America’s Home Loan Navigator allows mortgage applicants to securely upload, submit and sign documents, get real-time status updates on their application and loan, receive important documents and disclosures and even communicate with experts via secure messaging. • Mobile real estate listings - With many home listing websites available, it can be difficult to narrow down online searches to homes that meet all your criteria in your location of choice. Using a bank’s online real estate center can help you refine your home search or, if you’re selling, it can help you determine your home’s estimated value. And some even provide the ancillary information you’re looking for - like school data and walkability scores - to make a home purchase decision. • Down payment sources - Saving for a down payment can be one of the most challenging tasks of buying a house. It’s sometimes difficult to know how much you’ll need for your down payment, or to figure out how to fit the ex-
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TorringTon - Nice 2 family with 3/4 bedroom apartment upstairs. Lots of rooms and good sized yard. House is in good condition with replacement windows and newer roof. $119,900 CaThy MaCias 860-307-6236
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ways to create a brighter, more expansive feeling in any kitchen, no matter how small the square footage: INCREASE NATURAL LIGHT
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Beautiful Colonial with spectacular views! Seven rooms, 3 BR’s, 2 and a half BA’s, granite counters in kitchen, large deck and patio. Hiking paths within walking distance, minutes to Torrington line, Goshen Center, Kent Falls and Mohawk Ski area. $385,000 Call Joanne Donne 860-986-6683
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Beautiful 3 BR Ranch on a quiet low traffic street. New kitchen with Corian counters and new appliances, beautiful hardwood floors and tile, bonus room can be used as a bedroom, sunroom, family room or office. Roof is 2 years young. $124,950 Call Joanne Donne 860-986-6683
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Completely remodeled 4 BR Cape on the upper eastside. New kitchen with granite and SS appliances, refinished hardwood flooring throughout, new carpets and paint, landscaped yard with patio. Move right in! $197,500 Call Tony Gioia 860-459-8911
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Ranch with 3 BR’s, hardwood floors, breezeway, 2 car garage and .45 acre possible building lot next door. Large backyard with a nice size shed for storage, workshop or hobbies; accessible location, close to Torrington Industrial Park. $150,000 Call Stephen Alfieri 860-921-6144
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Out where you can hear the birds singing, but only minutes from shopping. Well-kept 3 BR Cape with refurbished kitchen and BA, first floor BR, oversized garage with lots of storage, newer deck and level yard, in a location you’ll love. $144,900 Call Nancy Perez 860-480-2874
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to traditional skylights, Sun Tunnel tubular skylights deliver natural light to spaces that don’t have diFROM PAGE 23 rect roof access. Optional ered skylights, blinds and light kits make them funcinstallation costs. tional both day and night. As a cost-effective and To learn more, visit www. easily installed alternative whyskylights.com.
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TAKE CONTROL OF CABINETS
Who doesn’t want more cabinet space? Storage is essential in a kitchen, but too many cabinets or too dark cabinetry can make an already small kitchen feel downright miniscule.
Take a long, hard look at your kitchen cabinets. Do you really need all of them? If you decide you can make more efficient use of fewer cabinets, consider removing some to make the kitchen feel larger. If you just can’t give up
any cabinet space, you can still make your kitchen feel brighter by painting or staining them a lighter hue and using bright, reflective hardware in modern styles. Glass cabinet doors can also visually open up a kitchen and inspire you to greater
organization so that the inside of your cabinets always look guest-ready. RIGHT-SIZE APPLIANCES
You may fantasize about a six-burner professional range or a massive built-in refrigerator, but appliances that are too big for a room fail on multiple levels. They not only make the room look smaller by virtue of their dominating size, they can hinder usability by obstructing other work areas like cabinets, counters and other appliances when the doors are open. Fortunately, appliance makers offer products in multiple sizes and finishes to fit any space and design HOMES » PAGE 27
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Lovely 4 bedroom split level home. Double sided fireplace between the dining and living room. Random width wood flooring. Dining room opens to a nice porch and a private back yard. This has 2 deeded access ways to Highland Lake. No smoking and no pets. Subject to credit. Asking $1400.00 per month. Lease required.
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Home on a nicely landscaped lot in a quiet neighborhood. Open Living room/dining room with a fireplace. 3 bedrooms and a small office. Recently remodeled kitchen opens to a large deck. Newer roof. Motivated seller will consider all offers and may do some owner financing. $109,400 Call Ken Hall at 860-806-2856
HARWINTON ~ GENTLEMAN’S FARM
Welcome to this comfy 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath cape. If you are looking for a hobby farm then this is the place for you! Hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, you can cozy up to the coal stove in the living room with a cup of hot cocoa and watch the snowflakes fall. Whether you are looking to have a couple of horses, cows, chickens or Alpaca’s, this property offers it all. Total of 5 barns / outbuildings, 3 have electric. There are fenced pastures and turnouts. For the “clean energy” consumers, there are solar panels (owner owned) to supplement the electric and hot water. There is also a 3 car garage!! Nicely situated on 3 acres. This could be yours for $299,900.
TORRINGTON ~ EAST SIDE Complete renovation has been done on this charming 3 bedroom cape. Cherry kitchen with stainless appliances. Gorgeous original woodwork. A pleasure to see. New price $149,900.
BURLINGTON ~ COMMERCIAL RENTALS We have 5 rental spaces ranging from $600 - $1,275. Please contact us for more information. Most are available immediately. 2 are former hair salons.
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Home that features a brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Wood floors throughout. There is room for internal expansion in the walk up attic. Rough plumbing is already in for a second bath. Professionally painted inside and out. This could cost less than renting! Level back yard. Asking 108,500 Call Ken Hall at 860-806-2856
Mostly open meadow with some woods to the rear Easy site work to build your dream home. Percs and deep hole tests completed. Possibly 2 lots or keep all 10 acres for yourself. 10 acres is required if you want to hunt on your own land. Asking $154,900 Call Dale Savage at 860-309-7689
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*All lease payments include the Doc Fee ($399), Toyota Financial Services’ acquisition fee ($650), sales tax, first payment and registration. Security deposit is waived. Leases include $500 Camry and $1,500 Corolla lease bonus cash through TFS. 36 month lease thru TFS with approved credit. Vehicle comes with 2 years 25,000 miles of “ToyotaCare No Cost Maintenance.’’ ToyotaCare through TMS. Free oil changes for life as long as you own the vehicle through Torrington Toyota. Oil changes are non-transferable. All work must be performed at Torrington Toyota. See sales associate for further details. Expires 11/30/16.
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Five ways to reinvent your garage Brandpoint
The garage — it’s that space where you used to just store your car, lawn mower, power tools, bikes, bats and boxes of things you wore in the 90s. But to say a garage is only for storage is like saying a truck is only for hauling dressers and box springs. From game room to workshop, man cave to hangout your garage has the potential to be anything you want it to be. So if you’re thinking of redecorating or remodeling your house, don’t spend all your time picking out kitchen tile and arguing over what type of counter looks best - step into your garage and let yourself dream big. With the right materials, some creativity and a little work, you can turn your garage into the star of the house. How? TV personality and award-winning interior designer Anitra Mecadon offers the following five ideas to get you excited about all the possibilities. TOUGHEN UP YOUR WALLS
No matter what you want to do with your garage, first make sure your walls can stand up to real life. There’s probably no space in the house more susceptible to scratches, scuffs and accidental holes than the
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garage - so pick your walls accordingly. Look for PURPLE Hi-Impact XP made by National Gypsum for extra wear and tear to resist everything from car doors opened too close to the wall to the hockey sticks swung a little too hard. This drywall is embedded with fiberglass mesh to make it impact and penetration resistant - and like all PURPLE drywall, it resists moisture, mold and mildew. MAKE YOUR GARAGE YOUR HIDEAWAY
Sometimes you need to get away from it all - especially from your “honey do” or project list - and the garage can be where you go, your hangout, an extension of yourself and a definite point of pride. Add a snack machine, fridge, swivel chair or two and big screen TV, and you and your friends will BRANDPOINT have it made. The garage - it’s that space where you used to just store your car, lawn mower, power tools, bikes, bats and boxes of LIFT IT UP things you wore in the 90s. Most people have a lot of stuff to store in the garage in addition to cars, tools and bikes. And let’s face it, the more available space you have, the more likely you’ll find stuff to fill it. That means you’ll need to get creative with storage. In addition to shelves and cabinets attached to the walls, another way to store your stuff is to use
the new pieces will reside in your kitchen. Further, keep in mind the overall scale of the room, too. If your FROM PAGE 24 kitchen is small, a massive preference. Before you ap- refrigerator will overwhelm pliance shop, be sure to the space, even if desigmeasure the spaces where nated cutout for the fridge
a raised lift system which retracts up into the top levels of your garage and comes down with a push of a button when you need something.
walls crowded with collectibles such as old soda signs, sea anchors and license plates - garages can follow this same design concept and personalize a space even more. Walls also can serve as anchors for storage systems that hold your tools, bikes, boxes and equipment. And you can rest assured that high-performing
drywall, like PURPLE Hi-Impact XP, will stand up to the wear and tear of hanging up and taking down your tools, rakes, bikes and more, day after day.
is big enough to accommo- ger. If you’ve already addate a large one. dressed the cabinets, you can further expand the viBRIGHTEN UP sual feel of the kitchen by Choosing lighter colors painting walls a light color. and finishes is the easiest, Replace dark floors and most cost-effective way to counters with brighter colmake any space look big- ors and upgrade faucets,
cabinet hardware and light fixtures to be brighter and more reflective. Finally, try adding under-cabinet lighting above work spaces. Not only will task lighting put more illumination where you need
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There are some things that just don’t belong in your house but are perfect for the garage. Just like restaurants that have
made out of heavy-duty vinyl or rubber. And whether you want the grey concrete vintage look of your childhood or something that reflects your more grown-up self, when it comes to garage floors, take DO MORE WITH YOUR FLOOR a chance and get inventive, Today, garage floors can be because your garage can be anything you want - yellow, your personal and customred, metallic, acid-washed or ized sanctuary. it most when working in the kitchen, but when combined with abundant natural light from skylights it will enhance the overall effect of a lighter, brighter and bigger space.
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Lionel, 4 Piece, G Gauge Christmas Train Set, Includes Locomotive, Tender, Box Car, & Caboose, Each Piece Decorated, Over 10’ Of Track, Easy To Track & Operate Engine.
2’, Noble Artificial Green Spruce Tree, Assortment With Cloth Base 2 Burgundy, 2 Tartan & 2 Gold & 15 Multi Battery Operated LED With Timer, 71 Tips, 15” Diameter, 3 “AA” Batteries Not Included.
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3 Piece, Solar Color Changing Trees, Clear Plastic Trees Sparkle & Change Color At Night From Color Changing LED, Uses 2 AA Nicd Batteries, Included, Perfect For Lining Sidewalks, Ground Stakes & Remote Solar Panel Included, For Replacement Battery Use TV #123-427.
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