I'm not sure how much snow we have, but I can tell it's all white outside.  The temperature started slipping downward about mid-morning, and snow squalls began moving in soon after lunch.  As soon as it got dark tonight, I noticed there are Christmas lights up at one of our neighbors across the pond on Davidson Road - I think it's at the Prevost's, but I couldn't be certain in the dark.  I still have Thanksgiving decorations up inside, and haven't even thought about Christmas lights outside yet.  I guess it's time, though.  The weather turning like this makes us all begin thinking about Christmas.

Some of you have no doubt followed the progress of the renovations on Main Street in Barre this past year.  They've finished that big dig project, and although we haven't seen it yet, I've heard it's very nice.  Just in time for the holidays, and I'm sure everyone concerned is relieved to have things getting back to normal. This message came tonight (Saturday) from Homer and Margaret Fitts in Barre:

 WE JUST CAME HOME FROM BARRE'S CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FIREWORKS  TO CELEBRATE BARRE'S DOWNTOWN  END OF CONSTRUCTION ETC.

    LOTS OF PEOPLE AND A GREAT , BETTER THAN EXPECTED PARADE.    WE WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED BY THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE PLUS THE GREAT FIREWORKS SHOW.      REALLY A GREAT CELEBRATION FOR REOPENING BARRE'S DOWNTOWN.

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Don't forget to order fresh citrus for the Christmas holidays.  There are only a few days left to get your order in.  This is to benefit the 8th grade students at Cabot School who are planning a trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring.  All the information is below:

We are selling citrus fruit fresh from Florida! Only 4 or 5 days off the tree! It will fund the 8th grade trip.

 Below are the items available. 

This sale ends December 1st. Your citrus order will be ready the week of December 11^th. 

Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks are uses of payment.  You pay for your order when the fruit arrives.  

Checks should be made payable to Cabot School.

Contact the school at 563-2289 for information on ordering.

Product	Prices	Price/Ib	Description  Full box is approx. 40Ibs Half Box is approx. 20Ibs
Ruby Red Grapefruit	Full Box..........$32 Half Box..........$17	$.80/Ib.	Direct from Florida!  Red grapefruit is sweet, thin-skinned, and wholesome!
Navel Oranges	Full Box..........$34 Half Box..........$18	$.85/Ib.	Bursting with flavor, these large Florida seedless oranges are easy to peel and section! Perfect for snacking!
Tangerines	Only Half Box...$25	$1.25/Ib.	Smooth, honey-sweet and easy to peel, this fruit is incredibly juicy and packed with flavor!
Variety Pack	Only Half Box...$27	$1.35/Ib.	Can’t decide? Go variety! You get 16-20 oranges, 6 grapefruit, and 10 tangerines. A variety pack will satisfy all your citrus snacking needs.