Poison Ivy Soap is the perfect combination of pure soap made with animal oil, spring water and the herb Jewel-weed. Animal oil will not spread the invisible Urushiol, the oil of the poison ivy plant, while the Jewel-weed, its natural antidote, washes away the invisible poisonous oil. It is safe for use by the whole family. Poison Ivy Soap does not make any medical claims to cure or heal poison ivy but it will stop the itch. Stop by today.
Finally, a premium product that is durable and safe. You no longer have to choose between a wood finish that is high quality, professional grade and green. Vermont Natural Coating uses local resources and Vermont craftsmanship to create premium products. No other similar items are as safe for the environment and manufactured using environmentally sustainable processes. Whey proteins are the naturally durable ingredient that makes this product different and better. Whey is a by-product of cheese-making and is harvested from farms to make a odor free, great coverage, quick drying, durable coating. Available in three finishes and offered in four size containers Vermont Natural Coatings is ready for your next project. Stop by today and talk with Kevin for more details. At Clarke’s we are always searching for more green oriented products
For all wood, boat and construction repairs and fills WEST SYSTEM epoxy is the professional product of choice. Come see the full line of fillers, hardeners and tools available here at Clarke’s Hardware.
When you have a need for a sign, you can be assured that we have the largest selection of vinyl signs for you to choose from. Many sizes, many styles and many designs all to fit the message you need to deliver. We can even have a sign custom made for you if needed. Be sure to look to Clarke’s for all your sign needs.
The whole is only as strong & complete as its supporting parts. A smooth running machine only operates well when all its components are maintained and serviced. A community will only continue to prosper as long as all of its fabric is constantly strengthened. The three elements are the identification, action & result of a community supported commerce. By just thinking about the businesses in our town that we are fortunate to have is time well spent for everyone.
3 is just a starting point. It can be three or even thirty three community businesses that we each can identify that would be true losses if they were not able to remain in operation. Not only would we lose the ability to quickly run uptown to buy that one item we need but we would also lose their financial support to our special interest groups. Ever asked for support to a golf tournament and been turned down by any community business? Think about that little extra effort that was done the last time we needed a little extra help; staying open a little later so we can pick up that one item to finish the project or get to the social gathering with the clean suit. How about the knowledge of the staff who has first hand experience with the item or has read the book you are looking for? How about the time they let you borrow the item instead of buying it for that quick fix or really listened to you when you felt the price of an item was out of line, or when the purchased item failed and they took it back with no questions asked? More importantly is the fact that we can talk with the owner of the business almost any time and they will say ‘Thank you, we appreciate your business’. These are just a few threads of our community fabric which makes our town so special. I am sure you can think of your own experiences that bring a smile to your face.
50 dollars, 200 quarters, 500 dimes, 1000 nickels or 5000 pennies sure is not a lot when compared to the big picture of our financial month. By just spending $50 a month in our local community we are investing in the future of our town. Buying an extra coffee, filling up our car’s gas tank or being sure our medical prescriptions are filled in town assures us that these businesses will be around for another day. It is just like that penny jar we all have on our bureau that we add the pocket change to every day. Over time those little increments add up to a huge contribution. By investing in our community’s businesses we are investing in ourselves and our town’s fabric is staying strong.
68 may just seem like a number but in this example it is the amount from 100 that is returned directly and indirectly to our community. Through taxes, payroll and other expenditures of our businesses $68 of each $100 purchase stays here. In addition to this, think about the fact the bank deposits of independently, locally owned businesses are kept in the local banking system so they can use the money for mortgages, personal loans & local investing. Now think amount the money trail of a national chain: their nightly deposits are sent right away to the corporate office, where ever that might be, but most likely not in the town where the store operates. So nothing is left behind for the banker to use in our community. Pretty grim tale. Buying online ?….enough said.
1 is the number of persons needed to keep the momentum of this concept going. Community Strength involves all of us; Consumers, fellow Businesses, Institutions and Municipalities are all in this together. So next time we are writing a product requisition or looking for a little help think about our town’s quilt. By supporting our independently owned business our community’s fabric will remain and continue to be strong & healthy.
Pick 3. Spend 50. Support our local economy. Join the project today.
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With all the present snow accumulation and signs of spring so far off, it’s never too late to get the right snow removal device to tackle the challenges of old man winter. For heavy snowfalls, no tool is faster and easier at moving more snow around than our snow sleigh shovel by Garant, with its ergonomic handle for even greater comfort, available in both the 22 and 26-inch size. Excessive snow build-up on your roofs can lead to unwanted damage. We offer two different styles of roof rakes to keep your feet on the ground and snow off your roof.
The performance of an Ice Melter is affected by particle shape, size, heat of solution and ability or inability to attract water plus the temperature of the surface & air. Practical temperature is the very lowest level at which a product will melt ice in a reasonable time. Practical temperature is a more accurate prediction of how ice & snow control products perform in actual weather conditions. Clarke’s Hardware offers a variety of products to meet your needs. Understanding your individual applications allows us to recommend the correct ice melt that will work most effectively for you. Many sizes are available for your convenience.
To ensure that your heating system is operating at its peak performance this time of year, changing the air filter regularly is very important. Standard fiberglass filters need to be changed at-least every thirty days. 3M brand Filtrete pleated filters are 10 times more effective and will last up to 3 months. We offer both the Micro Allergen and the Ultra Allergen Filtrete filters with their electrostatically charged fibers that will outperform other pleated filters in capturing allergens like pollen, mold spores, dust mites, smoke, pet dander, household dust and smog. The Ultra Allergen also attracts and captures bacteria and particles that can carry viruses. With more time being spent indoors during this cold season, you will be more comfortable knowing the air your breathing is pollutant free. Stop by soon and pickup the proper size filter for your home.
We have aligned with Mercury Technologies of Minnesota, Inc. to collect and send off for recycling all CFL spiral fluorescent bulbs. All you will need to do is bring in to us the unbroken bulb and we will package it up and send it in with the others for proper disposal. MTM, Inc is a leader in the recycling of many products that contain mercury and other hazardous substances. There is no cost to you for this service so let’s all do our part to help save the environment.
Ever wonder what HEPA means or does. Well we put Wikipedia to work and this is what we came up with. “HEPA filters remove 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers in size; HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air). They were first designed in the 1940′s for use with the Manhattan Project to prevent the spread of airborne radioactive contaminants. Today a HEPA filter rating is applied to any highly efficient air filter as tested to an industry standard. Vacuum cleaners are the most common household appliance that uses the HEPA filter as part of their filtration system. This is very beneficial for asthma & allergy sufferers.” So there you have it in a brief, HEPA use is good for us. Thanks for reading.
