Have a Happy Thanksgiving....

Please folks lets take a moment and say thanks in ways more than stuffing our turkey and our stomachs, and watching football.

This weeks Grand Terrace City News demonstrates how citizens can group together and get things done. Helping a home owner with labor to clean up the yard and paint a house. Or prior weeks tree planting. Or the Help provided to local fire victims, and families in the community that are in need. Well, I say more of this is needed.

If you see a neighbors tree needs trimming. Offer a helping hand... If you know an elderly person that would appreciate the paper on their front stoop every morning and you are walking by in the morning anyway.... Toss that paper to the front door. It can be a little individual act or a group activity.

Yeah for these acts of being Thankful for what you have and how you can use those assets to be of service to others.

This is what makes for a community. We shall abstain on drawing negative comparisons, I am sure some will be Thankful for that.

Now a Caution:

There have been recent arrests including Battery, Burglary, and Elder Abuse. It is an unfortunate thing that Drugs, and Alcohol use is often a part of the Celebration during the Holiday Months. The trauma for the families and neighbors and community that this brings is often long lasting.

If you are a host for a gathering, please don't let your guests drive drunk or intoxicated. Please, if you must serve Alcohol, Moderation, and NO Driving PLEASE.

The first people an addict will hurt will be family members. So IF you are in a situation where you have a family member who is addicted or using drugs, please seek help. Don't just let things work out into a tragic outcome.

Thank All Who Are In Service in ALL the Ways You Serve.