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if (month==0) {document.write("<p align=center><img src='images/janu.gif' alt='January' width=125 height=37></p><font size=2><p align=left>January: named after Janus, protector of the gateway to heaven.</p> <p>Happy New Year!  May your new year be filled with love and happiness!</p><p>It&#146;s a new year, so be sure all dog and cat licenses and vaccinations are up to date.</p><p>As the cold winter air blows, be sure to <a href='winter.htm'>protect yourself and your home from the cold</a>.</p><p>This month, we celebrate the life of <a href='/king.htm'>Dr. Martin Luther King</a>.</p><p>Also, it is a good idea to start gathering your files for <a href='/taxes.htm'>tax season</a>!</p>");} 
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