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Ashley Mooney checks out some jewelry while at Valle Jewelers in Batavia during the annual post-Thanksgiving "Shop Local Saturday." Carrie Lawrence, foreground, and Stephen Valle are co-owners of Valle Jewelers.
Santa's recommendation for Christmas 2020: Fulfill your gift list at locally owned businesses, the backbone of our community.
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Don Brown, co-owner of Batavia Bootery in Batavia, shows off a sneaker to Ohlson, Gunner and Marrick.
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Robin Czwojbak with John Roche, owner of Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle in Batavia.
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Chris Crocker, owner of The YNGodess Shop, with customer Paul Boylan.