Tidbits from AMAC

A shocking yuletide story The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is using a novel way to cut back on its electric bill this year, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. They’ve hooked up their Christmas tree to an electric eel.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

The wise men entered Jerusalem asking, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-2). While studying the stars they had seen a special and distinct star suggesting to them that a Jewish king had been born.

Senior Citizen Update

Are you a family member of another adult providing ongoing unpaid care for an adult or child with a special need? If you experience an emergency or have a planned/unplanned event or crisis, there may be funding to assist with the cost of respite care.

President’s trade policies help America’s small businesses

Valley News & Views Guest Editorial for International Trade David Glaccum and Regional Administrator Dan Nordberg Trade is good for small businesses and the U.S. Small Business Administration has programs to help you grow in international markets.

Life in the Slow Lane?

There is a season…. This past weekend we had our annual Thanksgiving gathering at my Aunt and Uncles house. I have always loved going to visit them and my cousins since I was a child. I treasure the time that we all get to spend together.

Looking Down Main

Man Bites Dog… Our Thanksgiving Weekend in Minnesota was absolutely wonderful. We even had good roads on the way home from Staples where my Bride’s aunt and uncle make their home. More about the roads and the trip home later in this column.

Home Committee Works On Christmas

Guest Columnist The town’s 12 electors were stumbling through the north door of the community hall, stamping their feet and muttering about the cold, when Chairman Ork Dorken rapped his Coke bottle against the hollow core door converted into a head table.

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KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1701 “There’s a certain slant of light, On winter afternoons, That oppresses, like the weight Of cathedral tunes.

Weathered Wisdom

Along the Way “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.