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GIFTS FOR VETS — Members of the Lewis Tompkins Hose Co. and the Dutchess County chapter of the International Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club made their annual donation of department store gift cards for women veterans at the Castle Point VA hospital. Gary Simmonds, Mike DeRosa, Bob Simmonds, Mark Thomas and Tim Pagones presented the cards to Nicole Embry and Rebeca Delgado of the hospital staff.

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HELPING HANDS — Residents who gave their time to staff the Beacon Visitors Center at Polhill Park were recognized on Monday (Dec. 16) at the City Council meeting. Back row: Noah Rosaler, Mayor Lee Kyriacou, Dutchess Tourism CEO Melaine Rottkamp, Tsahi Alexander-Holmes. Front row: Arden Jenkins, Kelly Ellenwood, Ashanti Harris, Hannah Brooks.

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STOCKING WINNERS — For the 44th year, the Lewis Tompkins, Beacon Engine, Mase Hook & Ladder, Dutchess Junction and Slater Chemical fire companies presented four elementary students with 5-foot holiday stockings filled with gifts, including smoke detectors. Liam Heaton of South Avenue, Gianna Antunes of Forrestal, Justin Lax of Sargent and Gio Francis of Glenham are shown with Dave and Bob Simmonds of Lewis Tompkins, who co-chaired the program.

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