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<title>A heart as big as Santa&apos;s, and a real beard, too</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 23, 2011) For more than 45 years, an Ogdensburg man has donned his Santa suit and played a Christmas role that has brought much joy to himself and others.  Duane Adams first played Santa when he was a soldier stationed near Saigon during the Vietnam War.  Every season since, Adams has visited schools, hospitals, nursing homes and parades dressed as the jolly old elf.   His Santa work begins in November and, like the real deal, he&apos;s busiest right before Christmas.   He&apos;s always the guest of honor at Ogdensburg&apos;s annual Santa Claus parade.  For Adams, most of the pleasure comes from giving back — he donates all his Santa earnings to local charities. Todd Moe paid him a visit during a day off, and found the beard, belly and generosity are all genuine. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18992/20111223/a-heart-as-big-as-santa-apos-s-and-a-real-beard-too">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Gift ideas for gardeners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 7, 2009) Gardeners are practical, even when it comes to holiday gifts.  Few like to receive something that will just sit on a shelf.  But buying the perfect gift for a gardener can be a challenge.  With that in mind, Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about some gift ideas. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14850/20091207/gift-ideas-for-gardeners">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The December Sky:  Full Moon and Winter Solstice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 14, 2005) Martha Foley talks with astronomer Aileen O&apos;Donoghue about the night sky – there&apos;s a bright full moon coming and the winter solstice is next week. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/6596/20051214/the-december-sky-full-moon-and-winter-solstice">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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