“May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13 

I may have written that verse recently, but it is one of my favorites because of four words….hope, joy, peace, and Him. 

April 30 is the deadline this year to nominate a farm or ranch that has been in operation for at least 100 years for recognition at the Colorado State Fair.

Governor Richard Lamm created the Colorado Centennial Farms and Ranches program in 1986 to call attention to the role of agriculture in the state’s development. Families who have owned and operated their farm or ranch for 100 years or more can submit a nomination for an award, along with being recognized at the annual state fair, which begins in late August.

Sunday marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. Spring storms, with the potential for tornadoes, flash flooding, hail and other dangers, are just around the corner, and everyone should be prepared for sudden weather risks.

Charlotte M. Phillips

September 19, 1940 – April 21, 2018

Charlotte passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

15 Years Ago

April 18, 2003

• Bonnie Lessenden was named the 2003 Southeast Colorado Cattle Woman of the Year during the annual meeting in Rocky Ford.
• High winds blanketed the area with a blanket of dirt. A light rain shower and hail also reported in the county.
• Denver television sports personality Marcia Neville was in Eads to present trophies to the Eads High School girls and boys basketball teams.

25 Years Ago

April 21, 1993

• Barbara Bush may have suffered from a chronic lung disease called COPD – a doctor explains
• Cooking at Home - Four Layer Casserole
• Severe Weather Awareness Week 2018 – Weather Risks in Review

Billy’s been a busy guy ever since he became the official town dog here. Sally had been the town dog until she passed away on Doc’s porch, and then Billy’s owner died just two weeks after that, so it was something of a natural progression. Sometimes offices are filled without an election.

The high school wood shop boys built Billy a dog house next to the school crossing, but Billy preferred Aunt Ada’s couch in the cold months and a nice dog depression under an oak tree when it’s warm.

INSTRUCTION

Sometimes it is hard to instruct others. This may help, “pleasant words promote instruction.” and “A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.” Proverbs 16:21,23

America’s farmers and ranchers are the original stewards of the Earth. You understand the fragility of the land and work tirelessly to sustain and protect it to ensure its availability for generations to come. 

The 2012 United States Census of Agriculture counted 3.2 million American farmers, ranchers and foresters. That’s over 3 million responsible landowners and caretakers continuously looking for new and sustainable operating practices to help preserve our natural resources, while supporting an ever-growing population.