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Be careful where you park in Bowling Green.  That's the advice I have this week for readers of Beech Tree News over the Thanksgiving holiday.  A statement like that warrants an explanation and boy do I have a good one!

Since Thanksgiving is Thursday, I thought it appropriate for a little background.  We begin with the origin of Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. Their destination was The New World. Although filled with uncertainty and peril, it offered both civil and religious liberty.
For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm purpose and a reliance on Divine Providence, the cry of “Land!” was heard.

President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must rethink its proposed Clean Power Plan which imposes drastic new greenhouse gas rules for electricity generating power plants. If Congress cannot find a way to stop the EPA, electric utilities that are already struggling to keep up with the growing residential and commercial demand for electricity will be forced to shutter dozens of plants. Too many plants being retired at once will likely lead to volatile and unexpected price spikes for consumers in the years to come.

When Garey and I were young in a very young marriage, I ordered tulip bulbs—seventy-two, to be exact.  The bulbs were on sale in one of those seed and plant catalogues they’re always sending you in the mail.  They were on sale, because it was late fall and fast approaching the cut-off date during which tulip bulbs could be planted in order to lift their little heads from the soil and bloom in time for spring.

Attitude is defined as: “manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing” (Webster’s). I know there are many who possess a great attitude toward the Bible. Yet, not all men do. Some deny that it is truth (Jn. 17:17). Others deny that it is inspired (II Tim. 3:16-17). Such people discourage knowing the Bible among those who are influenced by them. Therefore, we have a generation of people who are ignorant of God’s word. What is your attitude toward the Bible? Are you interested in learning more about God’s word? Are you striving to live it daily?

Since Thanksgiving is upon us, I found no other picture I've taken more appropriate. These fellas are so pretty and quite brave I might add. They are on the Porter farm so it's safe to say they have no worries.
Happy Thanksgiving from Debby & Dennis.

Awhile back, a friend posted a piece on Facebook about Kay-Bee Toys. Once upon a time, Kay-Bee Toys was THE toy store, long before Toys R Us made its way to Bowling Green.  It was located in Greenwood Mall in, if I’m not mistaken, the space that Alumni Hall now resides. 

In Times of Adversity, Our Nation Has Always Given Thanks
 
In the coming days many of us will travel tens, hundreds, or in some cases thousands of miles to join family and friends in celebrating another Thanksgiving.  But amid the turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and football it’s important to remember the times of greatest thanks for our country, those times when we as a nation and people faced great adversity.

Thanksgiving is only days away, and my grocery list is growing. My family gathers together annually on Thanksgiving Day to eat. Family traditions are an important part of holidays.

Thanksgiving-related statistics reveal much about traditions and include some of the following information:

- Total number of turkeys consumed on Thanksgiving Day is 51,000,000.

Dear Editor,

In I992 the Circuit Clerks of Kentucky recognized the tragedy of 18 people dying every day waiting for an organ transplant yet Kentuckians were not aware of what they could do to save lives.  The Association of Circuit Court Clerks supported legislation that would allow every person obtaining a Kentucky driver’s license or identification card an opportunity to donate $1.00 to raise awareness about organ donation in Kentucky.  These $1.00 donations go into a Trust-the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk’s Trust for Life.