By Matthew Nelson
The Mountain Times
Hello Mountain Timers,
Here we are in December, the home stretch. The end of the year is coming into view and that means the holiday shopping season is in full swing. By the time you are reading this, we will have less than three weeks before the big day. If you have not gotten everything crossed off your list,
I have a suggestion
for you.
If you have the means and opportunity, I would like to encourage you to shop locally as much as you can. Every time you support a local business, you help keep those dollars right here in our community, which benefits everyone. Think of this paper as your “Sears Catalog” for local gift shopping.
With so many wonderful businesses to choose from, I am sure that you will find some great gifts that your loved ones will appreciate. I know that the local business owners will enjoy it too.
And as we wind down with the last issue of the year, on behalf of my entire staff, and all of our paper contributors, I would like to wish you and your family a most joyous holiday season, and a happy new year.
We look forward to connecting with you in 2025.
Sincerely,
Matthew Nelson
Your Publisher, The Mountain Times.