Storms are becoming more frequent as winter weather sets in, so it is time to ensure your car, truck or SUV is ready for driving as conditions change for the season.

Tires are a critical part of safe winter driving. Tire tread should be at least 1/8 inch deep. You can check your tires using a quarter – insert the quarter into the tread with George Washington’s head pointed toward the center of the tire. If you can see the top of his head, your tires will not provide enough traction should be replaced.

The angel of the Lord said, “Do not be afraid, for behold I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people … A Savior has been born to you.” And Dear Readers, that Savior is the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the “reason for the season.”

For more than 120 years, an editorial published in New York’s The Sun newspaper has been a reminder of the spirit of the Christmas season. Originally published September 21, 1897, the editorial titled “Is There a Santa Claus?” has been reprinted countless times, including a time or two in the Kiowa County Press.

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While parts of Colorado may see a white Christmas, cold temperatures will be wide-spread for the next few days.

The north central mountains will see the bulk of the snow over the coming days, with 4 to 12 inches by Christmas morning as a new system moves into western Colorado. Some higher elevations could see up to two feet of fresh snow over the next two days.

For years now, Herb Collins has been helping Santa by donning the red and the beard and the tassels and waving to passing cars on Christmas Eve out at the Old Fort Road crossing. He takes a bag of candy along, in case anyone cares to stop, and he also takes his daughter Cindy along, because she’s always been his head elf. Cindy’s grown now and has helpers of her own, but this has been a daddy/daughter event for a long time and neither sees any reason to quit.

A NEW YEAR: A NEW BIRTH

Jesus said, "Marvel not that I say to you, you must be born again." John 3:7

15 Years Ago

December 20, 2002

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