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ith the Holiday Season quickly upon us, I would like to take a
moment to bid everyone the warmest of wishes for a thankful, peaceful,
and prosperous year end. This time of year brings about many time
honored traditions in our home, state, and nation. Some of my personal
favorites are the lighting of the nation’s Christmas tree, the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade, the views of the trees covered with hoarfrost
near the river bottom, and the gathering of family and friends. These
activities provide timeless memories and create the foundations of our
American culture. I trust everyone has the opportunity to partake of
such delightful traditions to strengthen our souls and remind us of the
truly important things in life.

This year, the Chisholm family is going to take part in a new element
of the holidays. For the first time ever, Brandy and I are not going to
attend one of our large family Thanksgiving Day dinners and celebrations.
Instead, we have opted to spend Thanksgiving Day preparing, cooking,
and serving a traditional turkey dinner at the local community center. I
am somewhat hesitant about this enterprise, as it takes me away from a
nearly 50 year tradition of my family’s dinner gathering. However, I feel
the need for a change, and this provides an opportunity to give of myself
for someone else. It is exciting to think about the change.

Whatever your plans, traditions, and activities may be; may the Great
Architect of the Universe guide and bless you and your family. Have a
safe and wonderful Holiday Season. From our family to yours; Happy
Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

-the Chisholm’s

Thom, Brandy, Kolby, Carson, and Duncan

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