Parade of Lights, Christmas Scrip kick off on October 27

You may have heard about Scrip loans during the holiday season, but whether you are new to our area, or a long time resident, you may not know the benefits of this community supporting program.

Scrip is a substitute for legal tender, and commonly in the form of credit. It can be traced back to logging and mining days where draws on wages could be done at company stores. In modern times, it’s a way for you to keep your spending local and balance those budget needs during the holiday season.

Residents can apply for up to a $1,000 loan from any local bank (less if you like). Those dollars...