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A Brief History of Valentine's Day February 2013
A Brief History of Valentine's Day
LIZ EMMETT-MATTOX
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Of course we all know that February 14 is Valentine’s Day. If you have a sweetheart (or want one), you might send a card, or give gifts like chocolate, flowers, jewelry or wine.
But if you don’t know the whole story behind Valentine’s day, you’re not alone. In fact, scholars aren’t even sure whether there was one Saint Valentine or two.
The story most widely known tells of a Roman priest named Valentine in the third century who was arrested for marrying Christian couples, including Roman soldiers. This practice was prohibited by the Emperor Claudius Gothicus.
A Penny For Your Thoughts October 2012
A Penny For Your Thoughts
BY NELLIE NIBNOSE
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One of the Courier’s own, our chief sports reporter and Niwot knows-all-of-it, the Biffster, inspired this month’s Penny For Your Thoughts. The question is “What is your most famous/infamous relative or ancestor?” While you’re looking for what Biff said, keep reading because there were a lot of shenanigans going on in Arkansas.
Photo by Nellie Nibnose Productions
Merri Trotter – “My brother is Handsome Dick Manitoba. His costume is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
Photo by Nellie Nibnose Productions
Read more: A Penny For Your Thoughts October 2012
October-The Best Time to Buy Consignment 2012
October-The Best Time to Buy Consignment
BY KRISTEN MASSEY
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It is October, the best time to buy. Stores have started to put out their Halloween, Thanksgiving and holiday items and shoppers haven’t yet scooped them all up. Yes, October is the time to get out there and shop.
With our economy still recovering, more shoppers are now turning to resale stores. Resale stores, once thought of as dusty places that sold only items of questionable quality, and reserved primarily for bargain hunters, are now becoming mainstream, even chic places where you can find better quality items for less.
The resale industry has become a multibillion-dollar-a-year industry and has grown about seven percent in the past two years, according to the Association of Resale Professionals. And fall is the busiest time of year for resale.
Read more: October-The Best Time to Buy Consignment 2012S.O.S.@Home March 2012
S.O.S.@Home
BY MARY WOLBACH LOPERT
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Moderator: Welcome ladies and gentleman to Spouses of Spouses @Home. Here at S.O.S.@Home we provide support for those who are either living with a work-at-home or a recently retired spouse.
Read more: S.O.S.@Home March 2012After the Holidays, Donations Drop But Demand Rises January 2012
After the Holidays, Donations Drop But Demand Rises
BY LIZ EMMETT-MATTOX
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Whether motivated by holiday spirit or the lure of tax donations for charitable contributions, most non-profit and social service organizations see a huge surge in donations of both money and tangible goods such as canned food or clothing towards the end of the year.
But what happens to these organizations and their clientele after the first of the year?
After speaking with representatives of several local relief agencies, two trends emerged: contributions go down at the same time as demand for their services goes up.
Edwina Salazar, Executive Director of the OUR Center put it this way, “We are so grateful for everything people give during the holidays, and it does come to an abrupt halt.”
Bob Young, executive pastor of VineLife Church and director of their local outreach ministry explained, “By Dec. 26, people have giving fatigue.”
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