“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

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25 Years Ago

December 31, 1992

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Las Animas was the site of another earthquake Saturday evening according to the United States Geological Survey.

The 4.0 quake, as measured on the Richter Scale, occurred at about 4:45 p.m. as was centered about 68 miles south of Pueblo at a depth of three miles. The earthquake was downgraded slightly from the original 4.1 report.

An hour after the earthquake occurred, 30 people had reporting feeling the shaking, however damages and injuries had not been reported.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory beginning at 11:00 p.m. Sunday, continuing through 9:00 a.m. Monday. In Colorado, Baca, Prowers, Kiowa, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma counties will be under the advisory, as will border counties in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

Makes:   12 servings 

A great snack to make with kids.  Perfect to dip in mustard for a savory pretzel, or a low-fat vanilla yogurt for a sweet treat. 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon yeast
1 1⁄2 cups warm water (100-110 degrees F)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
  sesame seeds (2 Tablespoons, optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.