Celebrating 2022 and Welcoming 2023 With Our Community

It seems to me that 2022 just began and 2023 is already here! As they say… time flies when you’re having fun. This is especially true for me and my wonderful staff as we have fun throughout the year creating our monthly magazine for our readers and advertisers.

In 2022, we set goals that benefited both our advertisers and readers. Our publication designer, Sam, gave the magazine a new layout and a fresh new look. Early in the year, we introduced our “Job Hub” section which has proven to be of great value for job opportunities in our local communities. We also featured unique recipes in every issue, including international dishes, holiday sides, delicious desserts and more and the feedback has been…. so, to say, SCRUMPTIOUS! Finally,

we brought back our monthly contest, and we are so happy we did because our November and December contest brought an overwhelming response of over 1,000 entries. You can now fill out the entry form and mail it in, or for your convenience, scan the QR Code and fill out your entry form digitally.

In 2023, we will continue with these successful sections while planning even more into the New Year! This month, please take note of the front cover… we are now offering full, front cover glossy advertising. Imagine your business on the front cover of 14,500 magazines! In addition to our annual glossy calendar and high school football grid pullouts, we will be offering additional glossy pullout options throughout the year. Also, new this year, are “Messages to Loved Ones” for Valentine’s Day,

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more. Start taking pictures of your pets now as we will be having a pet photo contest in our April issue for pet month.

All in all, 2022 was a very prosperous year and we believe 2023 will be even better… there is more to come, but we don’t want to spoil the fun!

—Larry Collum, CEO/Publisher