VERNON — I would take a moment to recognize one of your advertisers: Ray's Shoe Repair in Vernon, next to the post office.
In this day of throwing out and not repairing our stuff, a cobbler is indeed a rarity. Next time you are about to discard a pair of shoes, give it a second thought. Ray does great work for a reasonable price.
For me, he took a well-worn (falling apart) pair of L.L. Bean moccasins and made them almost new again. New shoes, already broken in. A good deal!
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