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The great American writer Mark Twain once said of New Year’s Day, “Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week, you can begin paving hell with them as usual.”
The legendary coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything … it’s the only thing.”
It seems appropriate that during the holiday season, when we take time to celebrate the season and reflect on the past year, that we realize how well positioned our community is for continued good fortunes.
Editor’s Note: In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.
Those of you who’ve followed our newspaper for a while know we’re not likely to back anything that results in increasing governmental scope unless there’s a darn good reason.
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but that can change quickly if you or someone you love makes one tiny mistake on the crowded highways bustling with holiday travelers.
We hope you read the story in Wednesday’s edition about the clients at the Tribble Center, who pitched in anything they could spare and managed to raise more than $1,000 for the Christmas for Kids program.
The holidays are upon us. Do you have a “wish list?”
The list of ways that Duke Energy contributes positively to our community is not a short one.
