In the summer of 2007, our family tragically lost two family members. We decided to organize a Bike Run/Hog Roast to help the parents of Travis & Josh Conrady through and extremely difficult time.

Trav'lin' for Trav was supposed to be a one time event to benefit a family in need. However, we have received so much positive feedback and an outpouring of generosity, that we decided to do it again. Hopefully making this an annual event. Travis was afflicted with Cerebral Palsy since birth, therefore, all proceeds from this bike run will be donated to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Man, I feel old.

I never remember my dreams unless they are really good, really bad, or important enough to tell someone. So that's why I'm telling you about this one.

One day last week, I woke up excited about an exceptional interest rate that I got. That makes me feel old, because interest rates really do lack excitement, even more so for a young person. 

Other things that I've realized that make me feel old:

- Four years ago, I messed up my checkbook to the tune of having an extra $1,000. My only purchase: a lawnmower.

Food Co-op Says, “NO,” to Violence Against Women

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will meet on Wednesday, January 23, at the Prior Lake Public Library, located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue South. A general business meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. and all MN Valley NOW members are welcome to attend.

By Beth Anderson, MN Valley NOW Co-President