In a major procedural step on Monday—five weeks after the general election on Nov. 3—the Electoral College affirmed Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump, denying the incumbent a second term in office.

TWO CHRISTMAS EVENTS should make all of us feel better in the final weeks of 2020. The appearance of the Christmas Star is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a rare astronomical occurrence, and the reverse Christmas parade provides a little bit of “normal.”

Behind the intelligent running of senior Hayze Hufstedler, No. 1-ranked Canadian knocked out rival Childress 45-14 Friday night and advanced to the state semifinals.

The world seems so big and disconnected at times, but time and again, situations prove it to be otherwise. Rotary helps in so many ways to connect the various cultures and people in our huge universe. We are involved in world health through Polio Plus, providing clean water and disaster kits, high school age youth exchange, and cultural art exchange, to name just a few.