Well, we made it through the holidays and now the New Year is upon us... and, what a year it was!
  The events of the last year will not soon be forgotten. Not just September 11, 2001, but the aftermath of that day! The loss of our fellow Americans, people out of work, the economy in a recession... what next?
  But... this is 2002! Can you believe it? It seems as though New Years Day 2001 was just here! My how time flies!
  I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and yes, a Happy New Years too! I also hope you got to spend the holidays with family and loved ones. That your travels over the holidays were safe and uneventful.
  For me the holidays are overwhelming. Too much to do... too little time. Not to mention that it gets dark about 4:30!
  Two years ago I decided to do something about it. Since I get bummed out in the Winter due to the lack of light, I decided that I would not dwell on the normal holiday festivities, but would celebrate the Winter Solstice! People asked, "why celebrate the first day of Winter if it depresses you?" Well, it isn't just the first day of Winter, but it is also the shortest day of the year. This is as bad as it gets. It's all uphill from here. The days will start to get longer, which for me is a very positive occurrance. It means that soon the days will be not only be longer, but warmer. The new shoots of Spring will start to push up from their hiding places and life begins anew. How wonderful!
  Hopefully, as Winter subsides and Spring comes upon us, our lives and those of others will be started anew and 2002 will be the best year yet!    The Editor

Beavercreek Committee for Community Planning (BCCP)...
"As needed" basis at the Fire Station at 7:30 p.m.

Beavercreek Boosters...
3rd Wednesday at the Grange at 7:30 p.m.

Beavercreek Communty Planning Org. (CPO)...
4th Wednesday at the Grange at 7:00 p.m.

Beavercreek CPO Directors Meetings...
Tuesday before 4th Wednesday at the Fire Station
Ready Room 7:00 p.m.

Beavercreek Grange...
2nd Saturday at the Grange, potluck at 6:00 p.m.,
meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Beavercreek Lions...
1st and 3rd Saturday at the Grange at 7:30 a.m.

Boy Scout Troop #445...
Mondays at the Fire Station at 7:00 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop #139...
Mondays at the Grange at 7:00 p.m.

Carus Community Planning Org. (CPO)...
2nd Thursday at the Beavercreek Christian Church at  7:00 p.m.

Clarkes Community Planning Org. (CPO)...
1st Wednesday of each Quarter plus February & March at the Clarkes Fire Station at 7:00 p.m.

Oregon City/Beavercreek Mom's Club...
1st Monday at the United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Rd., at 9:30 a.m.

  Well, December sure was a busy month for the Beavercreek Boosters. On the 1st they had their 3rd Annual Christmas with Santa at the Beavercreek Grange followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Corner Park. I'm sad to say that the weather did not cooperate at all for the Tree Lighting event. I had intended to go and participate, however, it was so windy and rainy that night that I didn't go. We went by at about 7:00 p.m., the tree was lit, but no one was there.  I don't blame them as it was no night for man nor beast... not even Santa. The tree sale was a success even though it got a late start.