“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

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