Letter to the Editor: Hope & the Holidays

Are you like me, having had a Beaver Cleaver childhood in which the holidays were full of gifts, food and stress-free merriment? If yes, please join me in helping kids less fortunate have a festive Christmas by contributing in some way to Hope & The Holidays.

Founded in 2010, this 100% volunteer-run program provides toys, games, crafts and a family-sized holiday meal basket for our neighbors that are struggling to afford working and living in our gorgeous mountain towns. Look for the toy donation boxes when you are shopping; do some Amazon shopping from the wish list; plan on playing golf next...