New Year's Day store hours in Sterling

Happy New Years to you.

Most stores are open tonight and tomorrow but here's the complete schedule.

>>>NEWS YEAR'S STORE HOURS
Shoppers Food Warehouse Open Sunday to 10 p.m. Monday New Years Day 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Giant Sterling Town center Open Sunday to 9 p.m. Monday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Grand Mart Open Sunday to 9:30 p.m. Monday 9 to 9:30 p.m.
Big Lots Open Sunday to 6 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Safeway Open Sunday to 10 p.m. Monday 8 to 10 p.m.
Bottom Dollar Sunday to 11 p.m., Monday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Every store is great. They were giving out champagne samples at Shoppers. And the Grand Mart has a gigantic fresh fish market with colossal whole fish on ice and fresh live crabs.

>>> NEED A CUP OF SUGAR?
I did some baking last night. I made corn bread. I am preparing some more baked items today. I know most of you don't need it, but if you do, please call me if you need a cup of sugar, flour, eggs, baking soda, salt or milk. I know how you can forget something or be out of sorts due to the holiday rush. Email me back or call me at 703-421-4599.

Or just tell me what you are baking for the New Year.

>>>Farewell to President Ford

Former President Gerald Ford lays in state at the U.S. Capitol until the funeral on Tuesday. If you plan on driving over park at Union Station or over by Stanton Park by car. Take metro in otherwise.

He lays in state in Statuary Hall, a historic chamber flanked by marble columns and statues of some of America's greatest leaders. The funeral service for the country's 38th president will take place on Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral. The funeral procession route on Tuesday. Here's some details on the schedule:

Sunday-Monday (EST)
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Ford's body continues to lie in state. Rotunda open to the public.

Tuesday (EST)
8:30 a.m.: The casket is moved from the Rotunda to the U.S. Senate door for a period of repose.
9:15 a.m.: Departure ceremony on the east steps of the U.S. Senate followed by procession to Washington National Cathedral.
10 a.m.: Ford's remains arrive at the Cathedral.
10:30 a.m.: Funeral services begin.

>>>Loudoun Delegation Plans Public Hearing

Loudoun elected representatives in the General Assembly have announced plans for a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 3, to learn the concerns of county residents. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the County Government Center on Harrison Street in Leesburg.

>>> Little Bear Cheers Up New Year's Day
Get ready for New Years. I know you will enjoy this card. It is a link to a cartoon Happy New Year celebration. You pop the balloons with your "needle" in a countdown and then the fireworks begin. You get to set off your own firecrackers by clicking on the curser which becomes a firecracker. Good for all ages. And you can replay.
http://web.icq.com/friendship/swf/0,,16961_rs,00.swf

>>>SHORT STORY: DONATE TODAY

Print this online form out and mail a check today.
http://www.joineugene.com/support/donate.php

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If you can spare a few bucks, I'd be grateful if you could take a minute, and write a check before midnight Sunday, and make a financial contribution to my re-elect efforts.

We need to show strong numbers on this report, and with your help, we'll be able to do so. I'm counting on it.

You can also mail a check dated December 31, 2006 (or before) to:

(ZIP CODE CORRECTED)
Friends of Eugene Delgaudio
For Sterling Supervisor
P.O. Box 1222
Sterling, Va. 20167

If your check is dated for 12/31/06 you will be credited with a 2006 contribution, provided it is received in our office within a few days. Thank you.

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