Editorial

A fundamental truth—but one of those things we sometimes forget—is that the power and effectiveness of any organization is derived from the collective participation of individuals. It’s all about people.

A church, or synagogue, or mosque is not a building. It is the congregation. The services can be held in an elementary school cafeteria or a tent outside. That doesn’t matter. Without the congregation, you don’t have a church.

Ce De Candy Announces New Name

After 62 years of being known as Ce De Candy, the company is now officially Smarties Candy Co. The announcement was made by Eric H. Ostrow, vice president sales & marketing. The change took effect on Jan. 1, 2011.

DeMet’s Candy Co. Acquires the TrueNorth Brand

With the federal government’s crackdown on smoking, now led by an aggressive anti-tobacco Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is a hot market for alternative products that satisfy the consumer’s craving for smoking and nicotine, offering distributors viable options for replacing lost tobacco sales.

There is no dearth of available products intended to satisfy the needs of traditional tobacco users wherever they might be—even on airplanes, restaurants, or the office. Some products could even be used in church, for that matter, or in school.