Dear EarthTalk: I always assumed the train was the greenest form of mass transit, but a friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could this be true?                   -- Jane McNeil, New York, NY

Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. To make physical activity a routine habit , choose activities and exercises that are fun, motivate you, and keep you interested.

Keep it going. If you can stick with an exercise routine or physical activity for at least 6 months, it’s a good sign that you’re on your way to making physical activity a regular habit. Choose activities:

July 18, 1947 – December 30, 2017

Funeral services for James “Jim” Alan Offill will be held January 5, 2018, at the First Christian Church in Eads beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Eads Cemetery.

Visitation will be held January 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, PO Box 301, Eads, CO 81036-0301.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit” Proverbs 15:13

On Christmas Eve, the Haswell United Methodist Church was packed with local folk and many visitors that I didn’t recognize. How heartwarming it was to sing and worship with family and friends and to recognize that when Jesus was born and that He lived for 33 years, then died on the cross for us and arose from the tomb three days later…just a prophesied. Now believers in Him can look forward to Heaven.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday in honor of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish.  
Parrish, 29, died in the line of duty Sunday of injuries sustained while responding to an incident in Highlands Ranch.
Parrish has been with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for seven months. Before joining the Sheriff’s Office, he worked for the Castle Rock Police Department.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

CAUTION

“A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26

“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.”

“Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice fishing. Build a snowman. Do something. Then you’ll feel better.”

“I don’t think your advice will take,” said Dud. “Herb seems to be intransigent on this one.”

We all looked at Dud.

“You see, he said he couldn’t stand winter,” Dud continued, “which shows he has a proclivity for intransigence on that particular subject.”

We looked at him some more.

Viola “Vi” Koch

15 Years Ago

December 27, 2002

• This week’s issue we departed from usual format to bring you review of Kiowa County 2002. There were 11 births and 50 deaths noted.

25 Years Ago

December 31, 1992