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Home Depot, 5900 SW Huntoon, is now collecting for proper disposal CFL’s which stands for Compact Fluorscent Lighting. We commonly know these items as the spiral or curly light bulbs. They contain a very, very small amount of mercury, but should still be disposed of properly. For proper disposal, please take your CFL’s to Home Depot.

Thought for the day:

Just in time for the New Year
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn' t kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness, except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative--dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
This was written By Regina Brett of The Plain
Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

In the Spotlight

This part of our new website will be dedicated to featuring businesses or individuals who follow good environmental practices. If you would like to see your business featured here, or if you would like to honor an individual for their best environmental efforts who give back to this community, please send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thanks to Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC for their efforts in environmental stewardship!

Nucor Corporation has completed the acquisition of Galamba Metals Group. The facility will operate under the name of Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC. They are located at 1628 NW Gordon. Their hours of operation are: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Sat., 8am-12:00pm. Galamba has always been a stronger supporter of our local KAB affiliate, and we look forward to our future partnership with Advantage Recycling. We thank them, and applaud them for their commitment to the environment.

Advantage Recycling will buy back: Ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, appliances, autos & trucks, heater cores, auto radiators, stainless steel, transmissions, electric motors, catalytic convertors, aluminum cans, sheet aluminum, farm machinery, painted siding, copper, automobile batteries, brass, metal siding and gutters, iron, steel, wire and extension cords, lawn mowers, pots and pans, plumbing pipes and fixtures, cast iron tubs, metal sinks, and electronics-computers and household devices Except TV's and computer monitors. For questions, please call 232-5152 or 1-800-748-7849.

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Mayor Bunten

“Keep America Beautiful is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to cleaning up our city. Their contribution to our public efforts that include neighborhood cleanups, the removal of unnecessary public signage and using inmate work crews in our parks, low-income neighborhoods and city streets is significant, and their involvement is an important ingredient in the success we are experiencing.

I acknowledge the importance of this organization that provides a point of contact to those who are prepared to get involved in recapturing and restoring the natural beauty of this city from the urban clutter that today detracts from that beauty.”

This program is funded in part through the use of funds provided by the City of Topeka