Rain on the streets, bagpipes in the air, and a town that shows up anyway—that’s how we start a Monday built on heart and follow‑through. We honor Timber Mesa firefighters Brennan Kulikowski and Damon Thompson with details on how to support their families, then widen the lens to the flooding in Globe and the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, whose century of service touched millions. The thread through it all is simple and strong: care for people, and turn care into action.
JD Pepper, our Fire Marshal, jumps in with the kind of practical safety you can use tonight. If you’re firing up a wood stove, get the chimney swept, replace those smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries, and book a fuel mitigation inspection if insurance asks. One chimney fire already this week is your nudge to move from intention to checklist. We keep the community drumbeat going with a dedication—Brantley Gilbert’s “Gone But Not Forgotten”—because music helps us hold the names we won’t forget.
We pivot to local highs with a fast lap around Friday night football—Show low’s blowout win, Snowflake’s statement game, and a playful race against “Great Dane” that set the tone for a winning night. The Phoenix Mercury punch a ticket to the finals, proving momentum isn’t just for high school fields. Motivational Monday brings quotes that actually fit the day’s mood: William James on acting like your choices matter; Whitman on facing the sun. And yes, they matter when you’re swapping batteries or clicking a donation link.
Then our favorite redneck, Paul from Beaumont, rolls back on the line—training a new coworker, squeezing in a drug test, and sharing a weight‑loss update with trademark honesty and humor. We close with National Coffee Day trivia where Paul sweeps the board, reminding us that community is also about small joys and shared laughter. From solemn tributes to practical safety, from sports joy to personal progress, this one flows like a strong cup: warm, steady, and exactly what a Monday needs.
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