In the spirit of independence and unity, we the residents of Scottdale, should prepare to honor this historic milestone. I’m making a public ‘call to action’ to all of our government, churches, non-profits, schools, and businesses to develop an event during 2026 to celebrate this once-in our-lifetime event. The vision is to make Scottdale the ‘most patriotic small town’ in America. All or our current town events (fall festival, concerts, picnic in the park, etc.)…

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Local government…..think city councils, school boards, and mayoral office, is the heartbeat of a community. Decisions made here directly impact schools, parks, housing, and even how your garbage gets picked up. Yet, these critical roles are often filled by people who may not reflect the diversity of age, perspective, or lived experience in their community. It’s time for younger generations to change that. Why Younger Voices Matter Young people bring fresh energy, new ideas, and…

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