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Copper Basin residents are settling into the “new normal” and are embracing the latest fashion trend – face masks.
A stop at Norm’s IGA quickly shows how many are sporting the protective gear. Quilters and other crafters are dusting off their sewing machines to make the stylish accessories.
Want to get in on the trend? There are several websites and blogs offering patterns and tutorials for the do-it-yourselfers. Here are a few:
https://bit.ly/Face-Mask-Tutorial
https://bit.ly/Button-Counter-Mask
Customer Nick Naranjo checks out wth Norm’s IGA employees Tara Lorona and Jodi Hoyt who both were wearing masks. 
Ay Breneman (l-r) Denise Robenatt, Miriam Avelar and Yolanda Cruz ware their masks and gloves while working in the deli and bakery. Norm and Myra Warren said their employees are doing everything to keep their customers and employees safe. 
Alexis Salazar does some cleaning on the glass doors of the frozen foods while wearing a mask.
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